Today, I sit down with Sharmadean Reid, a leader in the worlds of beauty, tech, and media.  With a 20-year career that includes launching an innovative salon as well as founding a beauty tech startup, Sharmadean has consistently broken barriers. She was the first black woman to raise £1 million in VC funding in the UK and was awarded an MBE in 2015 for her contributions to the beauty industry.  We discuss Sharmadean's remarkable journey, touching on self-worth, purpose, and the redefinition...

Creatine is commonly known for its benefits in athletic performance, but did you know it also plays a crucial role in brain health? Dr. Tommy Wood has a ph.D. in physiology and neuroscience, and here he shares the science behind creatine's cognitive benefits, as well as a study that compared the effects of creatine and caffeine in those who are sleep deprived.  Listen to the full episode here. Watch the full episode on YouTube here.

Can consciousness transform our lives and relationships?  My recent conversation with Dr. Shefali would suggest so. What began as a discussion about self-awareness evolved into a deep exploration of how consciousness can transform every aspect of our lives, from our relationships to our sense of purpose.  Dr. Shefali not only offers insights and strategies, but we confront truths such as: Are we self-aware? How can we reclaim power in relationships? Why is understanding our shadow...

Events don't cause stress, what causes stress are the views you have of those events. We have the power in our minds to control how we respond to events, and ultimately how we respond to everything. Harvard Psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer shares how when we connect the mind and body, we can learn how to reduce stress and see profound health benefits. Listen to the full episode here. Watch the full episode on YouTube here.

I'm thrilled to bring you my conversation with Dr. Casey Means, who is an expert in metabolic health. In this episode, we explore the science behind metabolic function and its impact on our overall health and wellbeing. Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician and entrepreneur who graduated top of her class from Stanford Medical School. After completing four years of residency in head & neck surgery, she made the decision to leave traditional medicine to focus on addressing the...

Willpower has long been associated with self-control, but why has it not been associated with the ingredients in our foods? Dr. Chris van Tulleken is one of the BBC’s leading science presenters and author of the groundbreaking book, Ultra-Processed People. He discusses how ultra-processed foods and willpower are so closely linked, and why a seeming 'lack' of willpower is NOT your fault. Listen to the full episode here. Watch the full episode on YouTube here.

Is friendship the most undervalued superpower of our time? My recent conversation with Simon Sinek suggests it might be. What began as a discussion about relationships evolved into a profound exploration of friendship's hidden potential to transform our lives, health, and success. In this eye-opening episode of Live Well, Be Well, we challenge conventional wisdom and delve into: Simon's insights are both thought-provoking and actionable. We confront uncomfortable truths: Are we really as...

There's a lot of talk about SIBO, but how do we actually diagnose and treat it? Dr. William Bulsciewicz is an American Board Certified Gastroenterologist and author of the New York Times best seller, Fibre Fuelled. Here he discusses the various ways that are used to test for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and which ones might not actually be giving accurate results. Listen to the full episode here. Watch the full episode on YouTube here.

You'll be familiar with a number of the eight core emotions, but you might be surprised at the full list. As a world-leading Neuroscientist and brain performance coach, Nicole knows how the human mind works. In this conversation, she demonstrates how to cope with our different emotions when they show up. Listen to the full episode here. Watch the full episode on YouTube here.

You've heard of the Mediterranean diet, but have you heard of the Danish diet? Simon Hill is a Nutritionist, Physiotherapist, author of The Proof Is In The Plants and host of The Proof podcast. Simon shares his insights on the Danish dietary guidelines, and why we need to simplify our approach to nutrition and overall health. Listen to the full episode here. Watch the full episode on YouTube here.

You've probably heard of GLP-1, or Ozempic as it's more commonly known. But what actually is it? And who should really be taking it? Dr. William Li is a Physician, Scientist and the New York Times bestselling author of Eat To Beat Disease and Eat To Beat Your Diet. Here, Dr. Li discusses the origins of GLP-1 and the facts surrounding this much-discussed drug. Listen to the full episode here. Watch the full episode on YouTube here.

How is AI really impacting our lives? Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google’s innovation lab, Google X, where he had a deep insight into what the future could hold. Mo shares the truth about how AI affects both our present and future, and how we can navigate all that it brings. Listen to the full episode here. Watch the full episode on YouTube here.

Did you know that the gut microbiome has the diversity of a rainforest? And that our gut health affects everything from mood and cognitive function to stress and reproductive health. In this episode, we explore everything gut and microbiome-related with Dr. James Kinross, a leading microbiome scientist and surgeon. Dr. Kinross shares groundbreaking insights into the impact of gut health on each and every system in the human body. He provides practical tips on nurturing a healthy microbiome...

Can natural hormones have an impact on healing your body? In this insightful episode,' host Sarah Ann Macklin speaks with Dr. Louise Newson, a GP and hormone specialist, about the impact of hormonal changes on women's physical and mental health. They discuss conditions such as PMS, PMDD, endometriosis, and polycystic ovarian disorder, emphasizing the importance of recognizing symptoms and seeking appropriate treatment.  Dr. Newson explains how natural hormones can improve well-being and...

How can we optimise our health and take our cognitive performance to the next level? In this episode, Dr. Tommy Wood dives further into the impact and importance of diet, nutrition, and mindset in the physiology of the brain. With a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of Oslo, Tommy Wood has published dozens of scientific papers and lectured all over the...

Can you use the power of your mind to overcome challenges? In this episode, Dr. Ellen Langer explores the power of mindset in overcoming challenges and achieving a healthy mind and body. Ellen Langer earned her Ph.D. at Yale University in Social and Clinical Psychology and joined the faculty at Harvard in 1977. Ellen studies the illusion of control, decision-making, aging, and mindfulness theory. She is considered the mother of mindfulness and has written five books on the topic starting with...

What really is in the food we eat? In this shocking and enlightening episode, Dr. Chris Van Tulleken explores the profound impact ultra-processed foods have on our health, society, and our relationship with food.  Dr. Chris van Tulleken is an infectious diseases doctor at UCLH with a diploma in Tropical Medicine and a PhD in Molecular Virology from UCL. He is one of the BBC’s leading science presenters and author of the groundbreaking book, Ultra-Processed People. This conversation delves...

Stress, long-term exhaustion and not being kind to our bodies can contribute to crippling emotional weight that can dysregulate our hormones and lead to autoimmune disease. Sarah is joined by Dr Sara Gottfried to explore how we can assess our hormones, how to tackle trauma and speak about the amazing benefits of MDMA therapy. Sara Gottfreid is a Harvard-educated MD with 25 years of experience, and author of four New York Times bestselling books. Listen to the full episode here Watch the full...

You have to change your diet to change your gut health, right? Or maybe not, as we learn in today’s episode.  Dr. William Bulsciewicz is an American Board Certified Gastroenterologist and author of the New York Times best seller, Fibre Fuelled. He returns to the Live Well Be Well podcast to share an incredible amount of knowledge about the gut, including how even the most recent food you’ve eaten can change the health of your gut microbiome. We explore how we can put IBS into a permanent...

Sarah Ann is joined by practitioner and co-founder of Sensate, Stefan Chmelik, to explore how the mind-blowing Vagus Nerve could hold the answer to improving your mental and physical health. Discover what methods you can use to lower your stress, anxiety and reduce your chances of developing chronic disease. Listen to the full episode here Watch the full episode Youtube here Follow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on Instagram

Can we really stop the overthinking process?  According to Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola - yes, we most definitely can.  As a world-leading Neuroscientist and brain performance coach, Nicole knows how the human mind works. And in this conversation she demonstrates that if you change your brain, you can change your life.  Through a combination of science and tangible strategies, this episode will teach you how to rewire your brain in just seven easy steps. Learn about the eight core emotions,...

From the moment our periods start, we experience symptoms such as PMS and PMDD - but most of us just DEAL WITH IT. This can lead to many serious health problems being undiagnosed. Sadly it could be a reason for more severe symptoms during the menopause, leading to an increased risk of heart disease, dementia and even early death. And doctors are denying us treatment. Dr Louise Newson. Louise is a GP, world-leading menopause expert and author of the definitive guide to the perimenopause and...

Protein seems to be the most popular nutrient on the block right now. From debates about plant versus animal protein, to the ongoing question about protein timing and if it really matters - our screens and feeds are full of it.  But what does the science say about protein? We cover it all this week with our guest Simon Hill, a Nutritionist, Physiotherapist, author of The Proof Is In The Plants and host of The Proof podcast. In this conversation we explore the nuances of protein consumption,...

Hailed as the Godfather of Nutrition, Professor Christopher Gardner reveals if the Keto diet can have an effect on your mental health to help you understand the best way to fuel your body. Listen to the full episode here Watch the full episode here Follow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on Instagram

If you’ve ever been confused by the amount of nutrition information (and misinformation) online, you’re not alone.   Dr. William Li, the New York Times bestselling author of Eat To Beat Disease and Eat To Beat Your Diet, returns to Live Well Be Well to discuss how we can truly use food as medicine. With science-backed data about what foods we should be consuming - and importantly, why - Dr. Li shares the key insights and learnings from his career as a Physician and Scientist. From why you...