Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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

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September 02, 2025How to Feel More Understood, Valued and Secure in Your Relationships with Alain de Botton #574
We live in a culture that often celebrates the ‘perfect’ relationship
but does little to prepare us for the reality of long-term commitment. Modern life is filled with idealised images of love and marriage – but the truth, as this week’s returning guest suggests, is far more human, messy and ultimately hopeful.

I’m delighted to welcome Alain de Botton back to the podcast. Alain is
an author, internationally acclaimed philosopher and founder of The School of Life, a hugely popular education and wellness organisation that provides guidance on how to achieve happiness and fulfilment. His latest book, ‘From Trauma to Healing: How to Locate, Process and Recover From Psychological Wounds’ helps us understand what trauma is, how it affects us and what we can do about it.

During this incredible conversation, we discuss:
Why the idea that we will “marry the right person” sets us up for disappointment

How our childhood experiences shape who we’re drawn to as adults

The hidden cost of perfectionism in relationships

The cultural myths about soulmates, instant understanding and effortless romance, and how these ideas can undermine lasting love

How unprocessed trauma can resurface in our closest relationships, and why learning to communicate our needs is an essential skill

The surprising role that distance, independence and time apart can play in sustaining desire and intimacy

There’s something deeply reassuring in knowing that love doesn’t have to look like the stories we grew up with. And by letting go of these cultural myths and by embracing each other’s flaws, we improve not only our relationships, but also how happy and contented we feel. I hope
you enjoy listening.

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2 hr 4 min
July 15, 2025The Most Important Daily Habits That Could Add Decades to Your Life & Keep Your Brain Young with Dr Darshan Shah #573
Did you know that your daily habits directly affect the speed at which your brain is ageing and your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease in the future?

This week, I'm delighted to welcome Dr Darshan Shah to the podcast. Darshan is a medical doctor, a board-certified surgeon, an expert in preventive health and the founder of Next Health, the first health optimisation and longevity centre to offer life-extending and enhancing technology and treatments.

Whilst working as a surgeon, Darshan became seriously ill with type diabetes, hypertension, an autoimmune condition, and he was told he had a 50% chance of dying in the next 25 years. This wake-up call came just as his first son was born. Rather than accepting a life dependent on medications, he immersed himself in functional medicine and completely reversed his conditions in just eight months.

During our conversation, you'll discover:
The 5 things you could start doing today that would actually increase your chances of getting Alzheimer’s

The 80/20 principle for health and how focusing on just 20% of interventions can deliver 80% of the results

Why sitting for more than four hours increases your risk of death by 15%

Why becoming the "boss of your own biology" through tracking key biomarkers could be life-saving

How inflammation from your gut and mouth can directly impact your brain health decades later

Darshan’s top supplement recommendations for longevity
This conversation challenges the notion that we can simply live intuitively in today's environment and expect to stay healthy. Darshan argues that in our current toxic world, taking an active role in monitoring and optimising our health isn't just beneficial, it's essential.

Whether you're interested in detailed health tracking or just want to learn the basics of staying well, this conversation is packed with practical advice that could transform how you think about your health. I hope you enjoy listening.

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2 hr 1 min
July 10, 2025 BITESIZE | Mel Robbins: How to Reduce Overwhelm, Reclaim Your Energy and Feel More In Control of Life #572
Today’s guest shares a simple but powerful tool that can help you lower your stress levels, increase your energy and feel more in control of life.

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 525 of the podcast with best-selling author and expert in life improvement, mindset, and behaviour change, Mel Robbins.

Studies show we spend up to 70% of our mental energy focusing on things we can’t control, which affects our relationships, stress levels and health.

In this clip, she shares two simple words that could help us start to break free.

Mel has amassed an incredible 25 million followers online because of her unique ability to connect with others. She is passionate, articulate and very relatable – and this episode is full of practical tools.

Mel's book - ⁠The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About⁠.

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Show notes and the full podcast are available at https://drchatterjee.com/525

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29 min
July 08, 2025The Art of Communication: How to Stay Calm, Connected and In Control During Life’s Toughest Moments with Jefferson Fisher #571
Most of us spend our lives in conversation - yet very few of us are ever taught how to communicate well. Whether it’s with our partners, colleagues, family or friends, we often assume that being heard is the same as being understood. But true communication isn’t just about the words we use - it’s about the tone, timing and energy behind them.

This week’s guest believes that better communication can transform not only our relationships, but our health and happiness as well.

Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer, a sought after public speaker and the author of the brand new book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.

In this conversation, we explore:
Why good communication is about more than just words

The three essential principles to better communication

How to shift from reaction to reflection by making your first word your breath

What it means to “control the moment”

How to use the “I can tell…” framework to defuse tension

Why silence can be a superpower, when used correctly

How ego, fear and unspoken emotion are often the real reason for arguments

This isn’t just an episode about talking. It’s about how to listen better, show up with more intention, and move from conflict to connection – one breath, one moment, one conversation at a time. I hope you enjoy listening.

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2 hr 7 min
July 03, 2025 BITESIZE | How to Reinvent Your Life This Summer: 5 Simple Habits That Really Work | Dr Rangan Chatterjee #570
The summer months have a different flavour and feel to the other months of the year; there’s something different about our energy, motivation and willpower. And, if we can harness those differences, we have a golden opportunity to make meaningful changes in our life.

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 468 of the podcast which was a solo episode from myself all about the summer months and how we can embrace the qualities of this particular season to help us make meaningful change.

In this clip, I share five simple but powerful ideas you can consider introducing into your life that could help you make the most of the season ahead.

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Show notes and the full podcast are available at https://drchatterjee.com/468
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23 min
July 01, 2025How To Become Less Reactive & Cultivate A Deep Sense Of Calm with Jonny Miller #569
Many of us are living with chronically dysregulated nervous systems, yet we mistake this reactive state for normal. Research suggests that our nervous system acts as a lens through which we experience reality. But when that lens is out of balance, we start to see threats where none exist – and respond in an exaggerated way to everyday situations.
Today’s guest believes that by learning to work with our body’s innate wisdom, we can transform not just how we respond to stress, but how we experience life itself.
Jonny Miller is the founder of Nervous System Mastery, a 5-week bootcamp where he has taught over a thousand students - from the CEO of a rocket-ship company and burned-out startup founders to busy parents and elite performers - how to cultivate calm, rewire reactivity and restore aliveness.
After experiencing profound grief following the loss of his fiancée Sophie, Jonny embarked on a journey to understand how our nervous system shapes every aspect of our lived experience.
During this incredible conversation, we discuss:
Why anxiety isn’t actually an emotion, but a protective strategy used by the nervous system to shield us from deeper underlying feelings, and the difference between managing emotions and truly feeling them

The three core skills of nervous system mastery: interoception (tuning into our internal world), self-regulation and emotional fluidity, and why developing these can transform every part of our lives

How emotions themselves typically last just 10 - 20 seconds, but our resistance to feeling them creates what Jonny calls “emotional debt,” which can keep us stuck for weeks, months or even years

Why working with the body (a bottom-up approach) can be more effective than trying to ‘think’ our way out of stress, and how it differs from cognitive strategies like reframing

How practices like cold exposure can help train us to stop resisting discomfort and allow challenging sensations to move through us naturally
Jonny’s reflections on grief are particularly moving. He shares how losing Sophie taught him that emotions – even the most painful ones – carry their own kind of wisdom.
At its heart, this episode is about remembering what the body already knows. Jonny shows us that beneath our stress and reactivity lies a deep intelligence, and that when we learn to trust it, we can move through life with more presence, resilience and peace. I hope you enjoy listening.
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Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/569
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1 hr 52 min
June 26, 2025 BITESIZE | 3 Simple Tips For Pain-Free Running (and Walking!) | Helen Hall #568
Running or walking effortlessly isn’t as easy as you might think. Often, we’re making small mistakes that impact our everyday movement and that can lead to frequent injury or pain.
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 216 of the podcast with my very own movement coach, the wonderful Helen Hall.

Her clients range from elite athletes to ordinary amateurs who want to run or walk pain-free, with greater efficiency and, most importantly, with greater enjoyment. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just trying to move more, Helen’s insights are helpful for anyone.

In this clip, she shares some simple changes we can all make when walking or running that could begin to transform how we move.

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Show notes and the full podcast are available at https://drchatterjee.com/216

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23 min
June 24, 2025Letting Go of Perfection: The Power of Process, Presence & Planning with Eliud Kipchoge #567
When life doesn’t unfold the way we hoped, it can be tempting to see that as failure. But what if it was those moments that actually shape us the most?
This week, I’m delighted to welcome Eliud Kipchoge back to the show for a second incredible conversation - recorded just days after he completed the 2025 London Marathon. Eliud is a Kenyan athlete who is widely regarded as the greatest marathon runner of all time. He has won two successive Olympic marathons and 10 major titles. And of course, he’s the only athlete to have ever run a marathon in under two hours, which he did back in 2019 in Vienna as part of the 1:59 challenge.
But as you’ll hear in this conversation, his wisdom goes far beyond running as Eliud shares the life lessons that have shaped his journey - not just as an athlete, but as a human being.
You’ll also hear:
Why Eliud believes discipline is what creates freedom - and how keeping promises to yourself builds the self-trust needed to face life’s hardest moments

Why failure is not the opposite of success, but, instead, the soil where wisdom grows

How running has become a metaphor for life - with its highs, lows, unexpected challenges and the need to keep moving forward

How Eliud not being able to finish his last Olympic marathon taught him more than any victory ever could

The true power of community, humility, and purpose - and why Eliud still cleans toilets at his training camp despite being a global icon

How planning, consistency and positive thinking guide his life - and why he believes ego is something we must all learn to let go of
Throughout our conversation, Eliud speaks with warmth, humility and compassion. He challenges the idea that goals alone define success - reminding us that it’s the process, the discipline and the way we show up every day that truly counts.
Whether you’re a runner or not, this episode is an invitation to reflect on your own mindset, your values, and your relationship with setbacks. Eliud shows us that progress isn’t always linear - and that real growth often happens in the moments we never planned for.
I hope you enjoy listening.

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1 hr 41 min
June 19, 2025 BITESIZE | The Surprising Secret to Making New Habits Stick | Professor Michael Norton #566
How can we create new habits – and stick to them? Is it really a case of will
power, motivation, then repetition? Or could there be a simpler approach?

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 452 of the podcast with Harvard Professor, and a leading behavioral scientist, Michael Norton.

We can all make short-term changes, but so many of us struggle to make our new desired behaviours last. In this clip we explore the difference between rituals and routines, and Michael shares why turning our desired habits into rituals can be really helpful in making them stick for the long term.

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Show notes and the full podcast are available at https://drchatterjee.com/452

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24 min
June 17, 2025How To Reconnect With Your True Self & Live With Purpose with Kirsty Gallagher #565
Many of us are so busy keeping up with life, that we forget to check in with ourselves. We follow the rules, meet expectations and strive for success – yet still feel disconnected, stuck or unfulfilled. True purpose can feel elusive, like something we’re always searching for but never quite finding.

This week, I’m joined by Kirsty Gallagher to explore how reconnecting with who you truly are can lead to a life of greater meaning, alignment, and joy. Kirsty is a renowned meditation and yoga teacher, a spiritual coach, and Sunday Times bestselling author of several books - including her latest, Your Cosmic Purpose.

In our conversation, we discuss:
Why your true purpose is to be yourself, not to chase status, success or approval

How to start listening to your own truth, even if you’ve spent a lifetime tuning in to everyone else’s

Why spending time in stillness is so important

The role of discomfort and “internal conflict” as signs you’re out of alignment

Why trusting the timing of your life is essential and how your most painful
experiences may be guiding you to greater clarity and purpose

The importance of celebrating your progress

How to reclaim your power by learning to make conscious, intentional choices - even when you are unable to change your external circumstances

Throughout this conversation, Kirsty shares stories from her own journey, from corporate burnout to spiritual awakening, and offers practical tools to help you reconnect with the part of you that already knows the way.

This conversation may feel a little different from others I have had on this podcast. It leans more into the emotional and spiritual aspects of health and healing, but if you listen with an open heart and mind, I truly believe there is something in it for everyone.

At its core, it’s a powerful reminder that you are the expert of your own life. Your truth matters. Your voice matters. And your purpose, however small or quiet it may seem right now, is already within you.

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2 hr 1 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.