Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition

Sarah Ann Macklin
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Welcome to LIVE WELL BE WELL, a podcast that challenges the way you think about health. I’m Sarah Ann Macklin, one of the few women scientists in this space, bringing you evidence-based tools that merge nutrition, mindset, and self-compassion for a new, multidimensional approach to wellness. No quick fixes. No one-size-fits-all solutions. Just real expert-driven science and practical strategies to help you take control of your internal health, not simply external. Join me as I share cutting-edge research, expert insights, and the stories that changed my life—so you can transform yours. Subscribe now and discover how to master your health from the inside out. For more information, visit www.sarahannmacklin.com/live-well-be-well-podcast | @sarahannmacklin www.bewellcollective.co.uk follow | @be_well_collective #LiveWellBeWell

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    How to Heal IBS, Improve Gut Health & Fix Digestive Issues

    If you've been managing IBS by avoiding certain foods but still experiencing unpredictable flare-ups, you're not alone. Emerging science shows that IBS is a complex condition involving multiple body systems: your nervous system, immune response, and gut microbiome all influence how and when symptoms appear. For something so physical, IBS is rarely just about the gut. I created this IBS Masterclass podcast episode to help you finally understand what's really driving your symptoms. And it's not just about food. Stress, sleep, movement, and even your gut-brain connection can all play a role in making IBS worse. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, affects nearly 1 in 10 people worldwide, yet it's still so often dismissed as "just a sensitive gut." The reality? IBS sits in that quiet, complicated space between physical and emotional. And we don't need more elimination diets or shame. We need understanding, compassion, and space to heal. To give you the clearest answers, I've brought together the world's leading gut health experts: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz – gastroenterologist and NYT bestselling author of Fiber Fueled, helping us understand the role of fiber, fermentation, and plant diversity in long-term digestive health Dr. James Kinross – colorectal surgeon and author of Dark Matter, exploring how gut bacteria influence inflammation, immunity, and disease risk Dr. Emeran Mayer – gastroenterologist & neuroscientist, author of The Mind-Gut-Immune Connection, bringing over four decades of research into how emotions, microbes, and immunity shape the IBS experience Professor Felice Jacka – Director of the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University, pioneer in nutritional psychiatry, uncovering how food and mental health are deeply connected through the gut We explore: • How stress and trauma shape gut-brain signalling • Why the vagus nerve is a key player in digestion • The misunderstood link between emotional health and IBS • Whether FODMAP diets help or simply mask deeper issues • And how to create a sense of calm in your body that supports long-term healing This isn't just a masterclass. It's a myth-busting, life-affirming conversation that every person with IBS deserves to hear. You'll discover why your body reacts the way it does and learn how to listen with more compassion. Because sometimes, what looks like bloating or discomfort is your nervous system saying, "I don't feel safe." If IBS has made you feel frustrated, alone, or disconnected from your own body, I hope this episode brings you clarity and relief. You deserve to feel at home in your body again. Love, Sarah Ann 💛 *** If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: The Gut-Mind Doctor: The Mind & Food Strategies That Can Heal Your Gut Microbiome | Dr. Emeran Mayer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL5ZtoJAUBs How to FIX Leaky Gut, Improve Health and Stop Cravings | Dr. James Kinross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvupSI_S7_Q How To Instantly Crush Stress And Find Serenity: Professor Felice Jacka How Food Affects Your Brain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AQNADbFTCs *** Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter:  Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** Highlights: Introduction (00:00) Definition of a Healthy Gut (01:46) Symptoms of Gut Dysfunction (04:00) Can You Eat Fibre if You Have IBS? (11:04) How Reliable Are Microbiome Tests? (21:39) How Antibiotics Affect Your Gut (26:51) Impact of Diet and Nutrition on Microbiome Health (31:58) How the Microbiome Affects Drug Metabolism (37:58) Gut-Brain Connection (40:49) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for IBS (55:42) *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram:  / sarahannmacklin 📹 Subscribe:   / @livewellbewellsarah   🐦 Twitter:  / sarahannmacklin   📱 TikTok:  / sarahannnutrition   💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/

    1h 2m

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Breaking the Stereotypes: Marriage, Motherhood, and Career Pressure | Dr. Jessica Zucker | Be Well Moments

    We all feel the pressure at some point. Marriage, motherhood, career, are they really what you want, or just what’s expected of you? This conversation opens up the difficult, sometimes uncomfortable questions many of us are afraid to ask out loud. Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. *** Thank you to my wonderful sponsors!  VivoBarefoot | 'If you can’t be barefoot, be Vivobarefoot’ For 20% off, use code LWBW20 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.vivobarefoot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter:  Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹 Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / @livewellbewellsarah  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannnutrition  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ #ModernWoman #MotherhoodChoices #BreakingStereotypes

    5 min
  3. The Truth About Ozempic, Weight Loss & Food Addiction | Dr. David Kessler, Former FDA Commissioner

    18 JUN

    The Truth About Ozempic, Weight Loss & Food Addiction | Dr. David Kessler, Former FDA Commissioner

    Food addiction isn't about willpower. It’s about biology. This week’s guest, Dr. David A. Kessler, pulls back the curtain on GLP-1 drugs, the medications everyone's talking about but few truly understand. As a former FDA Commissioner, bestselling author of Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine, and someone who has personally used Ozempic, Dr. David reveals what pharmaceutical companies aren't telling you about how they actually work. David shares his own journey with GLP-1 medications, the science behind why they're so effective, and the critical conversations we're not having about safety, proper use, and what happens when you stop taking them. Through science, candor, and vulnerability, he explains: Why food addiction is real, and how it rewires the reward circuits of the brain How GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are changing the conversation about obesity and self-blame Why “just eat less” doesn’t work… and never did How visceral fat creates an invisible storm of inflammation, starting in childhood And what it means to actually change your relationship with food for good Dr Kessler doesn’t offer a magic solution. He offers tools: from nutritional rewiring to behavioral insight, from emotional honesty to policy change. Ultimately, he reminds us that health isn’t about being perfect. It’s about understanding what drives us, learning how to interrupt the cycle, and reclaiming agency in a world designed to overwhelm it. Real healing isn’t about restriction. It’s about relief. It’s not about weight. It’s about freedom. Love, Sarah Ann 💛 *** If you enjoyed this episode you might also like: Dr. Chris Palmer: How Ultra-Processed Foods Impact Your Brain and Mental Healthhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XwRdDU1PCY Dr. Chris Van Tulleken: How Ultra-Processed Foods Are Making Us Sick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SxK9MFmH4c 3 Foods to END Cravings, Sugar Addiction & Get Your Energy Back | Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspé https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdfNy_UCqng *** Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter:  Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** Introduction: Why Is It So Hard to Lose Weight and Keep It Off? (00:00)Dopamine, Cravings, and the Science of Food Addiction (10:12)How GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Actually Work for Weight Loss (15:14)How to Change Your Relationship with Food (20:06)GLP-1 Drug Risks, Malnutrition & Eating Disorders (23:37)Is Ozempic Being Misused? The Dangers of Microdosing (27:07)How to Safely Use GLP-1s and Maintain Weight Loss After Stopping (31:53)Which Diet Is Best? Low-Fat vs. Mediterranean vs. Low-Carb (33:43)How to Lose Visceral Fat Without GLP-1 Drugs (40:55)Root Cause of Obesity Crisis (42:44)Living Well: A Redefinition of Health and Self-Acceptance (51:49) *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram:  / sarahannmacklin 📹 Subscribe:   / @livewellbewellsarah   🐦 Twitter:  / sarahannmacklin   📱 TikTok:  / sarahannnutrition   💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/

    56 min
  4. The Oral-Reproductive Connection Your Fertility Doctor Never Mentioned | Dr. Katie Lee | Be Well Moments

    14 JUN

    The Oral-Reproductive Connection Your Fertility Doctor Never Mentioned | Dr. Katie Lee | Be Well Moments

    Did you know your mouth bacteria could be preventing pregnancy? Discover the groundbreaking connection between oral health and fertility that even top fertility clinics ignore! For men, oral infections can cause "bacterial spermarima," reducing sperm quality and causing erectile dysfunction. Plus, learn the shocking link between oral bacteria and endometriosis that's changing women's health forever. Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. *** Thank you to my wonderful sponsors!  VivoBarefoot | 'If you can’t be barefoot, be Vivobarefoot’ For 20% off, use code LWBW20 ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.vivobarefoot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter:  Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹 Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠   / @livewellbewellsarah  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannnutrition  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ #hiddeninfertilitycause #fertilitybreakthrough #oralmicrobiomefertility

    9 min
  5. How to Heal Shame & Find Your True Self with IFS Therapy | Sarah Jones

    11 JUN

    How to Heal Shame & Find Your True Self with IFS Therapy | Sarah Jones

    Healing doesn’t come from fixing yourself. It comes from understanding yourself. Not just the polished parts but the scared ones, the striving ones, the parts we hide to survive. This week’s guest, Sarah Jones, is a storyteller, artist, and activist known for her fearless exploration of identity. But this conversation isn’t just about identity in the outer world, it’s about the stories we carry inside, and the compassion it takes to hold them with care. Raised in a racially and culturally mixed household, Sarah unpacks what it means to belong to many worlds and sometimes feel at home in none. Through humor, vulnerability, and incredible emotional depth, she shares how the practice of Internal Family Systems (IFS) helped her name, understand, and begin to heal her inner landscape. We explore: Why perfectionism is often just pain in disguise What it means to live with “multiple parts” and how to listen to them The link between emotional safety and self-worth How addiction, self-abandonment, and survival can mask our basic goodness And the healing power of play, creativity, and radical curiosity Sarah reminds us that real self-love isn’t about declarations it’s about attention. Tending to the parts of us that didn’t get to speak, and learning to meet them with kindness. Love, Sarah Ann 💛 *** If you enjoyed this episode you might also like: The FIRST Woman To Follow Bryan Johnson’s $2M Anti-Aging Blueprint | Why Kate Tolo Is Differenthttps://youtu.be/BJC_E_gXYMg?si=xq5ZKk64XjJUH7EW  Your Brain's Biggest Mistake? The No.1 Neuroscientist Says It’s Anxiety Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett https://youtu.be/Es2i3oLj6Nw?si=Cjgtv3JZncexr_zg The #1 BETTER HEALTH Technique You Never Knew Existed! Dr Kristin Neff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKq069w4rjI *** Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter:  Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** Highlights: Intro: Healing Identity Through Compassionate Inquiry (00:00) Family, Race, and the Shaping of Selfhood (01:03) Conditional Love and the Roots of Identity Crisis (02:23) Emotional Intelligence and Parental Conditioning (05:24) IFS Therapy: Mapping the Inner World (12:07) Healing Through Parts Work and Self-Compassion (14:08) Understanding Self-Abandonment and Innate Goodness (28:0) The Role of Play in Emotional Integration (29:27) Vulnerability, Reflection, and Inner Safety (31:39) Addiction as an Expression of Unmet Needs (40:33) Living Well: Redefining Health and Wholeness (47:56) *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram:  / sarahannmacklin 📹 Subscribe:   / @livewellbewellsarah   🐦 Twitter:  / sarahannmacklin   📱 TikTok:  / sarahannnutrition   💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/

    53 min
  6. What Are the Three Most Impactful Health Habits for Women? | Kate Tolo | Be Well Moments

    7 JUN

    What Are the Three Most Impactful Health Habits for Women? | Kate Tolo | Be Well Moments

    If you're overwhelmed by all the health advice out there, this is where you start. I break down the three most powerful habits that have made the biggest difference in my life—and how you can make them stick without burning out. Whether you're just starting or trying to reset, this will help you move forward. Listen to the full episode⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. *** Thank you to my wonderful sponsors!  VivoBarefoot | 'If you can’t be barefoot, be Vivobarefoot’ For 20% off, use code LWBW20 ⁠⁠⁠www.vivobarefoot.com⁠⁠⁠ *** Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter:  Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. ⁠⁠⁠https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin⁠⁠⁠ 📹 Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠   / @livewellbewellsarah  ⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 Twitter:⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin  ⁠⁠⁠ 📱 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannnutrition  ⁠⁠⁠ 💌 Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/⁠#WomensWellness #HealthyHabits #SelfCareJourney

    5 min
  7. Mastering Women’s Health: Protein, Hormones, Sleep, Brain Health and Strength Training | Sarah Macklin

    4 JUN

    Mastering Women’s Health: Protein, Hormones, Sleep, Brain Health and Strength Training | Sarah Macklin

    We’re not taught how to train for our cycle. We’re not taught how to eat for our hormones. We’re not taught how our brains change - through menopause, pregnancy, or even monthly shifts. But we should be. This week’s episode is a powerful roundtable of experts who are rewriting the script on women’s health - not with trends, but with evidence, nuance, and real-life wisdom. Because the truth is, we don’t need more restriction or more hustle. We need education. Compassion. And space to evolve. In this masterclass conversation, I’m joined by some of the world’s leading minds on women’s performance, pelvic health, nutrition, and cognition - including: Dr. Stacy Sims – exercise physiologist, menopause educator, and voice behind “Women Are Not Small Men” Kate Tolo – strength and conditioning coach bridging mindset and movement Dr. Rena Malik – urologist and pelvic health expert breaking taboos with clarity Drs. Ayesha & Dean Sherzai – neurologists on a mission to end Alzheimer’s and promote brain resilience We explore: The biggest misconceptions about protein and training for women Why Zone 2 cardio and strength work are non-negotiables The overlooked power of the pelvic floor (and how to protect it) What women actually need in midlife - from mindset to muscle mass And how sex, stress, and social roles shape our health more than we think This isn’t just a masterclass - it’s a myth-busting, life-affirming download that every woman deserves to hear. Whether you’re in your 20s or your 60s, these insights will change the way you think about your body. Love, Sarah Ann 💛 *** If you enjoyed this episode you might also like: How to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Boost Your Brain Health with These PROVEN Foods | The Brain Docs https://youtu.be/HKEvPm11R3o?si=hlJCm2O9H0iEn_mp Expert Tips from 5 Leading Doctors and How to Use Food as Medicine: Gut Health Masterclass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dYuR7cobfk Dr. Stacy Sims on Perimenopause & How to Manage Symptoms | Fitness and Nutrition for WOMEN https://youtu.be/hsaGZXiEbNs?si=pz4NuxQNUsWsABla *** Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter:  Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** Highlights: Intro (00:00) Why Standard Nutrition Guidelines Fail Women (00:48) Protein Needs for Women: Science vs. Myths (01:44) Designing the Ideal Plate for Female Physiology (02:35) How Mindset Shapes Nutritional Metabolism (03:55) Daily Protein Timing and Carb Balance Explained (05:38) Zone Two Training: Misapplied Advice for Women? (11:22) Strength Training Across Women’s Lifespan (17:50) Adapting Exercise for Perimenopause and Beyond (20:23) Hormonal Cycles, Cravings, and Graceful Eating (30:39) What a Healthy Pelvic Floor Looks and Feels Like (32:04) Pelvic Floor Health and Sexual Wellbeing (32:56) Kegels, Coordination, and Pelvic Muscle Balance (33:18) Women's Supplement Guide: What Science Supports (39:50) Brain Health, Empathy, and Gendered Neurology (52:11) *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram:  / sarahannmacklin 📹 Subscribe:   / @livewellbewellsarah   🐦 Twitter:  / sarahannmacklin   📱 TikTok:  / sarahannnutrition   💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/

    1h 4m
  8. How To Design Your Life For Health & Longevity | Dan Buettner | Be Well Moments

    31 MAY

    How To Design Your Life For Health & Longevity | Dan Buettner | Be Well Moments

    Most people think longevity is about diets and supplements—but that’s not the real secret. The key to living longer is shaping your environment in ways that make healthy choices effortless. From walkable cities to small changes in your kitchen, this approach has been tested in 70+ cities. If you’re tired of forcing yourself to be healthy, watch this. Listen to the full episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. *** Thank you to my wonderful sponsors!  VivoBarefoot | 'If you can’t be barefoot, be Vivobarefoot’ For 20% off, use code LWBW20 ⁠⁠www.vivobarefoot.com⁠⁠ *** Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter:  Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. ⁠⁠https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/⁠⁠ *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram:⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin⁠⁠ 📹 Subscribe:⁠⁠   / @livewellbewellsarah  ⁠⁠ 🐦 Twitter:⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin  ⁠⁠ 📱 TikTok:⁠⁠  / sarahannnutrition  ⁠⁠ 💌 Newsletter: ⁠⁠https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/⁠ #Longevity #BlueZones #HealthyLiving

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    Welcome to LIVE WELL BE WELL, a podcast that challenges the way you think about health. I’m Sarah Ann Macklin, one of the few women scientists in this space, bringing you evidence-based tools that merge nutrition, mindset, and self-compassion for a new, multidimensional approach to wellness. No quick fixes. No one-size-fits-all solutions. Just real expert-driven science and practical strategies to help you take control of your internal health, not simply external. Join me as I share cutting-edge research, expert insights, and the stories that changed my life—so you can transform yours. Subscribe now and discover how to master your health from the inside out. For more information, visit www.sarahannmacklin.com/live-well-be-well-podcast | @sarahannmacklin www.bewellcollective.co.uk follow | @be_well_collective #LiveWellBeWell

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