Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

By Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & AuthorMedicine Alternative Health Health & Fitness Mental Health

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October 07, 2025How to Build Inner Strength, Stay Grounded and Keep Going Through Life’s Challenges with Sifan Hassan #584
It’s easy to be inspired by success, but the real lessons often lie in what it took to get there. After all, true strength isn’t just physical; it’s found in how we face change, challenge and the unknown.
In this episode of my Feel Better, Live More podcast, I sit down with one of the most extraordinary athletes of our time, Sifan Hassan. Sifan is a Dutch middle- and long-distance runner, celebrated for her versatility and
achievements in athletics.
Born in Ethiopia and raised in the Netherlands as a refugee, she is known for competing at the highest level in a wide range of distances, including the 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m, and the marathon. She is a two-time World Champion, an Olympic medallist, and holds multiple European Championship titles.
Her journey from refugee to Olympic and World Champion has captivated the world, not just for what she’s achieved, but for how she approaches life. Sifan’s story is one of courage, faith, and relentless curiosity.
In this wonderful conversation, we explore:
How growing up in Ethiopia and later seeking asylum in the Netherlands shaped Sifan’s inner strength, perspective and deep appreciation for opportunity

The role running played in navigating life in a new country, and how it offered focus, purpose and belonging

Why failure, fear and self-doubt have been central to her journey, and how she’s learned to embrace them as essential parts of growth and performance

How Sifan continues to find joy in running, despite the pressures of elite sport, and why staying curious matters more to her than winning

What her training now looks like behind the scenes - including the shifts she’s made to prioritise recovery, longevity and mental balance

Why she sees rest, sleep and routine as forms of discipline, and how simplicity keeps her grounded

What she’s come to understand about identity, letting go of perfection, and finding peace with who she is, beyond the medals
You don’t need to be an athlete to connect with Sifan’s story; it speaks to
something deeply human in all of us. In a world that often celebrates outcomes, this conversation invites us to embrace the process of becoming, adapting, and learning.
Sifan’s perspective is a beautiful example of what it means to stay rooted in who we are, even when life takes us far from where we began.
I hope you enjoy listening.
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1 hr 24 min
October 02, 2025 BITESIZE | Try This Simple Dietary Change To Help Reduce Cravings, Increase Your Energy, Get Stronger & Live Longer | Dr Rupy Aujla #583
Protein is the fundamental building block of life – forming everything from our DNA and skin to our enzymes and hormones.

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 534 of the podcast with medical doctor and nutritionist, my good friend Dr Rupy Aujla.

In this clip, Rupy shares why starting your day with enough protein could help reduce cravings, and increase your energy. He also offers simple practical tips to help you upgrade your breakfast — without overcomplicating your morning routine.

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25 min
September 30, 2025How Food, Fasting & Lifestyle Can Transform Your Metabolic Health & Reduce Your Risk of Disease with Dr Ben Bikman #582
Most of us will never have our insulin levels tested, yet this single hormone is the body’s master regulator of energy. When it stops working properly, almost every system in the body is affected, from how we store fat, to how we age.
Today’s guest is Dr Ben Bikman, a scientist and world-leading expert on insulin and metabolism. He’s a Professor in the Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology at Brigham Young University (BYU) and has spent years researching how changes inside our cells lead to common metabolic disorders, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dementia. He frequently publishes his research in peer-reviewed journals, speaks at scientific conferences all over the world and is the author of 2 books, Why We Get Sick and How Not to Get Sick.
In this conversation, we discuss:
Why insulin is the body’s “master hormone”, guiding how we store and use energy and how resistance to it can cause a wide range of chronic health problems.

The fact that almost 9 in 10 adults show signs of poor metabolic health, and why this is a global issue that affects countries far beyond the United States.

How ethnicity and genetics shape the way we store fat, explaining why two people of the same weight and size can face very different risks of conditions like type 2 diabetes or heart disease.

Why focusing only on blood glucose misses the early warning signs of poor metabolic health, and why measuring insulin levels offers a clearer and earlier picture of risk.

The visible clues your body may already be giving you – such as skin tags or darker, velvety patches of skin around the neck or armpits – that can indicate chronically elevated insulin.

Practical strategies to bring insulin down, from reducing refined sugars and starches to spacing out meals and experimenting with fasting in ways that work for both men and women.
So often, we’re told that chronic illnesses are inevitable or a natural part of
ageing. But as Ben explains, many of these conditions have a common origin – and by focusing on insulin resistance, we can take powerful steps towards prevention and even reversal.
This conversation is not about fear, but empowerment. It’s a reminder that our everyday choices – how and what we eat, how we move, and how often we give our bodies a rest from food – can profoundly influence our future health.
I hope you enjoy listening.
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2 hr 18 min
September 25, 2025 BITESIZE | Break Free From Subconscious Habits and Take Back Control | Dr Bruce Lipton #581
Did you know that around 95% of your behaviours come from your subconscious mind? For most of us, this means living much of our lives on autopilot.

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 498 of the podcast with Dr Bruce Lipton.
In childhood our subconscious minds can take on unhelpful beliefs that drive our habits and thinking throughout our lives.

In this clip Bruce shares that reprogramming this ‘hidden’ part of your mind is not only possible, it also has the potential to completely transform your life.

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24 min
September 23, 2025How to Stop Overthinking & Start Living a More Meaningful Life with Oliver Burkeman #580
Many of us feel under constant pressure to optimise every moment, to become more efficient, more productive and somehow more worthy. But what if embracing our limits could be the key to living a calmer, more meaningful life?
This week’s returning guest on my Feel Better, Live More podcast, Oliver Burkeman, believes that accepting that we can’t do everything might just set us free.
Oliver is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling ‘Four Thousand Weeks’ and ‘The Antidote’, and for many years wrote a popular weekly column on psychology for the Guardian. His work has also appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Psychologies and New Philosopher.
His latest book, ‘Meditations for Mortals: A Four Week Guide to Doing What Counts’, takes us on a liberating journey towards a more meaningful life – one that begins not with fantasies of the ideal existence, but with the reality in which we actually find ourselves. Designed as a four-week ‘retreat of the mind’, it offers daily wisdom, solace and inspiration to aid a saner, freer and more enchantment-filled way of living.
In our brilliant conversation, we discuss:
Why the belief that life will finally feel easier once we clear our to-do list is such a persistent illusion

How shifting our focus from endless achievement to small, present moments can transform the way we experience each day

Why the fantasy of perfect decisions keeps us stuck in indecision, and how accepting the downsides of any choice can set us free

How our fear of wasting time is often rooted in perfectionism, and why many of us feel we have to earn our worth through effort

The liberating idea of daily-ish habits – a flexible, compassionate way to keep showing up without turning routines into self-criticism

Why we don’t need to wait for life to feel calm or under control before we start living with more intention

How embracing our limits and accepting that time is finite can help us feel more fully alive and connected
I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak to Oliver again as he brings such clarity and compassion to questions so many of us grapple with. Instead of offering yet another system for getting more done, this conversation is about stepping back, loosening our grip and recognising that a good life isn’t measured by productivity but by presence, meaning and connection.
I hope you enjoy listening.
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2 hr 1 min
September 18, 2025 BITESIZE | Why Your Brain Wants You To Be Anxious (And What You Can Do About It) | Dr Anders Hansen #579
Compared to most of our evolutionary history we have never been richer, safer, or lived longer lives. Yet, despite that, more of us are struggling with our health than ever before. What’s going on?

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 381 of the podcast with Swedish psychiatrist, globally renowned speaker, and best-selling author Dr Anders Hansen.

Anders believes we can start to understand the struggles of modern life by looking to the brain, where our emotions are created.
In this clip, he offers a powerful reframe for understanding anxiety, and some simple, practical tools to help.

Anders is someone who really wants all of us to learn how exactly our brains are wired – so we can more easily understand ourselves and our daily behaviours. He is passionate, knowledgeable and a brilliant communicator.

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Show notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/381

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25 min
September 16, 2025The New Science of Women’s Health: Strength, Metabolism & Menopause with Dr Stacy Sims #578
As we get older, have you ever wondered why the exercise advice we’ve been given doesn’t seem to work as well as it once did? As we move into our 40s and beyond, our physiology changes in ways that can often feel confusing and frustrating. But what if we could harness those changes to feel stronger, healthier and more resilient than ever before?
My guest this week is exercise physiologist and nutritional scientist, Dr Stacy Sims. Stacy is dedicated to helping active women – and the people who support them – take back control of their bodies, health and lives through science-based knowledge and practical tools.
She is the author of two books, including ‘ROAR: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong, Lean Body for Life’ and the creator of her signature course, Women Are Not Small Men, after recognising the lack of research specifically done on women in exercise, nutrition and medicine.
In this conversation, we discuss:
Why conventional fitness advice often fails women in midlife, and how we can move beyond outdated recommendations

How hormonal changes during perimenopause affect everything from metabolism and muscle strength to mood and sleep

The crucial role of resistance training in maintaining bone density, muscle mass and cognitive function as we get older

Why high-intensity interval training can boost our metabolism, balance blood sugar and reduce harmful belly fat

How the language around “muscle toning” can be unhelpful, and why lifting heavier weights is so important for building real strength and protecting our long-term health

Practical ways to start strength training safely, even if you don’t enjoy the gym, and simple strategies for fitting effective movement into a busy week with minimal time

How building strength now supports our independence, resilience and vitality, helping us stay active, prevent injuries and feel confident as we age
This conversation is an invitation for all of us to rethink what’s possible as we grow older. Stacy’s insights remind us that with the right information and support, we can build strength, confidence and better health at any stage of life.
And if you find this episode helpful, why not share it with the women in your life – friends, family or colleagues – so they can feel empowered and informed about their bodies, too.
I hope you enjoy listening.

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2 hr 19 min
September 11, 2025 BITESIZE | The 5 Types of Wealth: How to Design Your Dream Life | Sahil Bloom #577
In a world seemingly obsessed with financial success, what does it truly mean to be wealthy? And what if the path to a more meaningful life has less to do with what we earn and more to do with how we live?

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 517 of the podcast with successful entrepreneur, online creator, and author of the book ‘The Five Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life’, Sahil Bloom.

In this clip, he shares some of the powerful life lessons that inspired his book and we explore small daily actions and practical tools that could help you build a happier, healthier, more fulfilled life.

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Show notes and the full podcast are available at https://drchatterjee.com/517

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26 min
September 09, 2025How to Train Your Eyes & Rewire Your Brain for Better Eyesight, Sharper Focus, Improved Memory & Less Stress with Dr Bryce Appelbaum #576
When we think about improving our health, we often think about changing our diet, increasing how much we move, improving the quality of our sleep and lowering stress, but how many of us think about ‘working’ on our vision?

Every day, many of us experience symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, headaches or poor concentration - and never realise that our eyes might be playing a central role .

This week, I’m delighted to welcome Dr Bryce Appelbaum, a pioneering neuro-optometrist who believes that vision is our most overlooked and underutilised tool for improving how we feel, think and function. Bryce is a board-certified Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and founder of MyVisionFirst , where he and his team combine vision therapy with principles from occupational therapy, physical therapy and holistic wellness.

Bryce’s expertise includes reorganising the visual brain after concussion, correcting developmental visual delays that interfere with reading and learning and enhancing visual skills to elevate athletic performance.

In this incredible conversation, we discuss:
Why eyesight and vision are not the same, and why most eye tests are missing a vital part of the picture

How visual processing affects everything from focus and mood to movement, memory and resilience

The hidden visual problems that are often left undiagnosed in both children and adults, and how these can impact learning, behaviour and emotional regulation

The neurological impact of concussion and trauma on the visual system, and how it can be rehabilitated

Why our screen habits are damaging not just our eyes but our brains - and how to reverse the effects

The power of “vision therapy” to rewire the brain and transform quality of life

Practical strategies to reduce digital eye strain and support visual health, even if you only have a few minutes a day
Many of us don’t realise just how much our vision influences how we think, perform. In a screen-heavy world, Bryce’s insights show that with the right
tools, we can train our eyes and brain to support better health, learning and quality of life at any age.

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1 hr 59 min
September 04, 2025 BITESIZE | 3 Simple Dietary Tips to Improve Your Gut Health, Boost Your Energy & Reduce Inflammation | Dr Emily Leeming #575
Twenty years ago, very few scientists even knew about something called the gut microbiome. Now, with over 70,000 research papers published on the subject, this complex ecosystem, home to trillions of microorganisms, is recognised as a key factor in our physical and mental wellbeing.

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 508 of the podcast with microbiome scientist and researcher at King’s College London, Dr Emily Leeming.

We now know that our gut health plays a crucial role in everything from our immune system and our ability to respond to stress, to our skin and even our mental wellbeing.

In this clip, Emily shares some of the latest science along with some simple, practical tips for building more gut-friendly foods into your diet.

Emily is someone who is highly knowledgeable and passionate about helping us all improve the health of our guts. Her message is clear: nurturing our gut microbiome is not about following rigid rules – it’s about understanding this remarkable ecosystem and working with it, not against it.

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Show notes and the full podcast are available at https://drchatterjee.com/508

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23 min

About Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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“Health has become overcomplicated. I aim to simplify it” In this podcast, we hear stories from leading health experts and exciting personalities who offer easy health life-hacks, expert advice and debunk common health myths giving you the tools to revolutionise how you eat, sleep, move and relax. Hosted by Dr Chatterjee - one of the most influential GPs in the country with nearly 20 years experience, star of BBC 1’s Doctor In the House, and author of 6 internationally best-selling books, including ‘The 4 Pillar Plan’ – Feel Better, Live More aims to inspire, empower and transform the way we feel. When we are healthier, we are happier because when we feel better, we live more.