How can you escape negative mind chatter? What is our Inner Sage and how can we recognise and control our Inner Saboteur? These are the questions a mental wellness coach can help you address.  In late 2022, I began working with a coach to better understand myself and the values I hold dear. In this conversation, Maren Ashford puts the spotlight on me. We discuss my sage, saboteur and love of Katy Perry! Maren co-founded Tapestry, a mental wellness company designed to unlock a more compassionate and connected humanity, for the sake of our planet. Find out more about Tapestry | https://www.tapestrydesign.life/ Timecodes: 00:00 Coaching is NOT advice 01:12  Maren’s Journey 06:01  What is the science behind coaching? 10:30  Maren Interviews Sarah! 15:44  How Sarah found her values 19:10  How to connect to your inner compass and face your fears head on 30:50  8 months into coaching, what has changed? 33:00  How to shift your mind to a place of Sage (PQ Reps) Watch this episode on YouTube Follow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on Instagram To give your wellbeing journey that extra boost, try my 30 day ‘Reset My Health’ course And sign up to my newsletter here Want to create your own podcast? Contact Fascinate Productions to bring it to life

My Mental Wellness Coach On Knowing Your Inner Saboteur

Live Well Be Well is a popular podcast dedicated to empowering listeners to live their best lives through discussions on health, well-being, and personal growth. 

Hosted by Sarah Ann Macklin, each episode features expert guests such as Professor Tim Spector, Dr Will Bulsiewicz, Professor David Nutt, and Dr William Li, who provide insights and guidance on how to lead a fulfilling life in today's fast-paced world. With a mission to inspire and educate, Live Well Be Well has become a trusted resource for individuals seeking greater well-being and happiness.

For more information, visit
www.sarahannmacklin.com/live-well-be-well-podcast | @sarahannmacklin 
www.bewellcollective.co.uk follow | @be_well_collective 
#LiveWellBeWell

Education

Training

Language Courses

Higher Education

K-12

Educational Technology

Nutrition

Health & Fitness

Mental Health

Self-Improvement

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 ***

Nicole Vignola: A 7-Step System to Unlock Your Brain’s Full Potential

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 menopause. Louise reveals the answers your GP won't give you to put an end to severe PMS symptoms which can lead to an early menopause.  Listen to the full episode here Watch the full episode you Youtube here Follow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on Instagram

The END of Severe PMS Symptoms | Dr Louise Newson

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, covering everything from protein sources and optimal intake to how protein can impact strength training, and how this affects women in particular. This episode will help you understand fact from fiction, and empower you with the knowledge to make the best choices for your diet. *** Other resources: The Living Proof Challenge Follow Simon Hill on Instagram *** Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction 02:30 Plant vs Meat Based Protein 13:14 How To Map Your Protein Intake 19:50 Protein Shakes: Good or Bad? 23:10 What To Look For In Your Protein Powder 25:15 How Does Strength Change With Protein Intake? 29:30 Why Is Resistance Training So Important For Women? 33:00 Menopause and Resistance Training 35:00 Creatine: What Is It, And Should We Be Using It? 41:00 Is Soy A Good Source of Protein? 43:40 How Soy Protein Affects Sex Hormones 49:00 Fatty Fish, Should We Be Eating It?  58:00 The Mediterranean Diet Vs the Danish Diet 01:03:00 Should We Be Scared Of Seed Oils? 01:09:00 Self Compassion & Nutrition 01:14:30 Turning Points in Nutrition 01:20:00 Self Compassion Leads To A Better You 01:25:30 What Does Live Well Be Well Mean To You? *** Thank you to our 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

My Mental Wellness Coach On Knowing Your Inner Saboteur

Download our free app to listen on your phone