Africa's shame hindered her ability to be vulnerable and form deep connections. She sought solace in alcohol. Despite multiple relapses, she persisted in her quest for sobriety. In this conversation, Africa sheds light on the allure of chaos and discomfort on her healing journey. Listen to the full conversation with Africa here Follow Africa on Instagram Follow Sarah Ann Macklin on Instagram  And sign up to Live Well Be Well newsletter here!

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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 into the deceptive nature of food marketing, the challenges of dietary change, and the stark reality of food addiction. Plus, Chris discusses his firsthand experience with an 80% ultra-processed food diet and its alarming implications.  This discussion will not only inform you, but empower you to scrutinise your food choices and advocate for a healthier, more transparent food system.  Connect with Chris on Instagram Buy Chris's book, Ultra-Processed People *** Thank you to my wonderful sponsors! Naturalmat  |  A healthier, more sustainable night’s sleep. Use code LIVEWELL for 10% off *** Timecodes 00:00 Introduction 00:05 Emotional Connections to Food 00:08 Defining Unhealthy Foods 00:17 Impact of Marketing Strategies 03:06 Ultra-Processed Diet Experiments 09:29 Consequences of Ultra-Processed Foods 26:36 Debunking Diet Myths 42:09 The Illusion of Willpower 49:21 Actionable Steps for Individuals ***** Join my inner circle: https://sarahannmacklin.com/members-hub-subscribe ***** Let's be friends! 

Dr. Chris Van Tulleken: How Ultra-Processed Foods Are Making Us Sick

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 episode on Youtube here Follow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on Instagram

FIGHT Autoimmune Diseases and Regulate Your Hormones with Psychedelic Therapy | Dr Sara Gottfried

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 state of remission, what exactly SIBO is, and seven must-eat foods for an immediate improvement in your gut health.  If you have any questions about the gut, they will be answered in this episode! And they might just be the missing piece of the puzzle in your quest for optimal gut health. *** Other Resources Purchase Dr.William Bulsiewicz’s Book Fibre Fuelled Follow Dr. B on Instagram *** TimeCodes: 00:00 Introduction 02:30 The MOST important factors to keep our gut barrier healthy 07:50 How to increase fibre in your diet 10:35 The importance of resistant starch 14:15 How to increase resistant starch when cooking 15:20 IBD, IBS & struggling with fibre intake 21:15 Exclusion diets: do we or don’t we? 25:50 Your gut microbiome directly affects your immune system 29:20 It’s not just food that affects your gut health 36:40 The effects of social media on the developing brain 39:20 What is SIBO? 43:40 The Gold Standard test that no one uses 48:25 How to manage symptoms of SIBO 52:30 Don’t fear that food! 58:00 Burping: what is happening?  01:04:10 What Does Live Well Be Well Mean To You? *** Thank you to my wonderful sponsors! Naturalmat   A healthier, more sustainable night’s sleep. Use code LIVEWELL for 10% off *** Join my Inner Circle Follow me, Sarah Ann, on Instagram Subscribe to the LWBW YouTube channel Subscribe to my newsletter X TikTok ***

Dr Will Bulsiewicz: Heal Your Gut Microbiome in 24 Hours

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

How to Trigger the Release of the Stress-Calming Chemical Osteocalcin

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, what the stress & anxiety habit loop is, and why we all need a big physiological sigh. This conversation is packed with insightful learnings and key takeaways that we can all use to become unstuck from our thoughts once and for all.  *** Other Resources: Purchase Nicole’s New Book, Rewire Follow Nicole Vignola on Instagram *** Timecodes:  00:00 Introduction 02:30 How Can We Get Unstuck From Our Thoughts?  05:30 Cognitive Fusion vs Defusion 08:40 The Physiological Sigh 10:30 Different Ways To Visualise Your Thoughts 16:00 Aphantasia: Unable To Visualise Your Thoughts? 19:15 Visualisation Of Thoughts: The Lemon Experiment 21:40 The 8 Core Emotions 25:40 Choose Joy Over Happiness 27:25 Don’t Suppress Your Emotions 30:40 How We Can Stop The Over Thinking Process 35:00 The Habit Loop: Stress Vs Anxiety 38:55 Why Having Breaks Is So Important 46:30 How To Think To Improve Your Self-Worth 54:10 Realigning With Your Core Values 57:40 How Can We Build Self Trust 1:01:40 The One Tool You Need To Rewire Your Brain 1:04:55 What Does Live Well Be Well Mean To You? *** Thank you to my wonderful sponsors! Naturalmat  | A healthier, more sustainable night’s sleep Use code LIVEWELL for 10% off *** Watch this episode on YouTube Follow me, Sarah Ann Macklin, on Instagram Sign up to my newsletter Join the Inner Circle ***

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