Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition

What is the future of tobacco use? Do you remember the days when we could smoke indoors, restaurants and even hospitals? When smoking was a status symbol of being cool. Our mindsets to what is acceptable around smoking has shifted, yet what are your thoughts on a smoke free nation? Smoking remains the leading preventable cause of illness and premature death, responsible for more than eight million deaths a year globally. Dr Cother works in public health and epidemiology, working on preventing risk factors for chronic disease including; diet, smoking, alcohol, exercise and mental health. New Zealand plans to outlaw tobacco for anyone born post 2008, and the UK are planning to prescribe e-cigarettes to help smokers quit. This weeks sponsor Omega-3’s contribute to normal brain function, heart function and vision. Lucky for you, Minami is a brand I would wholeheartedly recommend for the whole family as they stand out from the rest! You can find the Minami products at the Revital stores across the country and online at www.revital.co.uk and with the code SAM15 you can get 15% off in store and online. Thank you very much to Minami. Applies to one-time purchases and valid until the end of the month. Active from February 22nd 2022 Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: @CotherHajat

Climate change is the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century, so much so, that some people are making the decision to not have any children for the fear of where our world is heading. Well known celebrities such as Cate Blanchett speaks openly about suffering with Eco-Anxiety and has even launched a podcast surrounding it. So what is Eco-Anxiety? To help me explore this I speak to Anouchka Grose, who is a psychoanalyst who has written a book on exactly this. Today's Sponsors: Glebe Farm have kindly given our listeners 10% off your purchases via the website; www.glebefarmfoods.co.uk using the code LIVEWELLBEWELL Show notes: Podcast host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental health support @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

In 2020, the UK women’s skincare market was worth £1.4bn – a sure sign of our eagerness to stop the effects of ageing. Yet when it comes to our teeth, are we taking as much care? Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems in the UK. Over half of adults in the UK have one or more decayed or damaged teeth. Over half (nearly ¾ of) children aged 8 to 15 years have some tooth decay in their teeth. To help us navigate the do's and don'ts, I speak to Harley St Dr Richard Marques. Show notes Podcast host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: @dr_richard

It is time to break up with diet culture and stop trying to chase the ideal cure. Diet companies and influencers capitalise on our system beliefs that there is a quick fix. With the diet industry thought to be worth $60 billion, alongside an 80% failure rate, there is a lot of misinformed information. To help you navigate the truth in what will help you lose weight and optimise your health, I speak to Cambridge geneticist and obesity expert, Dr Giles Yeo. Show notes Podcast host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: @GilesYeo

Our Christmas special and season finale of season 6 brings you a live recording on how to build a healthy brain. More than ever at this time of year we find ourselves overwhelmed physically and emotionally. How can we build a healthy brain to support our stressors long term? In this live recording I speak to chartered psychologists Kimberley Wilson. We discuss how your nutrition and emotional health can be optimised to support your brain health. Show notes Podcast host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: @foodandpsych | https://www.kimberleywilson.co/about Sponsors HigherDose - the Infrared Pemf Mat and the Infrared Pemf Go Mat which utilise Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequency to ground the body to the Earth, healing the body from within and reducing stress and anxiety. Use code BEWELL20 for 20% off @ www.higherdose.com

Calories are ubiquitous, and we can’t seem to escape them. Are we too fixated on them and should we be looking at a wider picture? Giles Yeo MBE, a Cambridge University research scientist who studies the genetics of obesity, who looks at how our brains control food intake and play a critical role in modulating appetitive behaviour. In this podcast we explore why looking simply at calories for weight loss could be flawed. How and why are all calories different and how does this impact our weight goals and overall health? We explore the hidden truths behind sugar, and why in our western diet we consume such high amounts. Is sugar really addictive and are we aware of how much sugar we are consuming? How become more aware of sugar within our diets and overall how should we be approach our eating happens to optimise our best selves. Show notes Podcast host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: Giles Yeo | @GilesYeo This weeks sponsors Vital Proteins: Vital proteins creamer delivers 10g of collagen peptides per serving and you can add it to your morning coffee or smoothie, which is quick and efficient for many people living busy lives. Use the code CREAMER for free standard delivery Check them out here: www.vitalproteins.co.uk

Almost half of British adults are not aware of government guidelines and 1-6 adults in the UK have low levels of vitamin D. Low levels of Vitamin D have been associated with low mood, a poor immune system, increased risk of respiratory infections, COVID-19 and also an increase in all cause mortality. We've also heard on the other hand that too much vitamin D can cause toxicity - but how strong is the research here? There is a lot of noise surrounding this vitamin -but what are the true health facts? How much should we be taking and what are our risks with taking too little? In today'd episode I speak to immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi, who explains the latest research spanning this vitamin! Show Notes * Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com * Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Better You This weeks podcast is sponsored by Better You * You can use the code BEWELL for free delivery on your vitamin D spray. You can visit their website here

40-50% of our day is made up of habits. Scientific research has shown us that trying to rely on willpower, external motivations and white knuckling your way to success does not work. So what does work? In today's episode I speak to Dr Heather McKee, who is the UK’s leading lifestyle behaviour change specialist. Having studied health behaviour change psychology for 10 years, her mission is to offer a sustainable, evidence-based alternative to an industry saturated with quick fixes and health fads. In this episode we find the understanding and tools to the power and longevity behind sticking to habits. Show notes @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Dr Heather Mckee: https://www.drheathermckee.co.uk/ Todays Sponsors Casa Curua https://www.casacuraofficial.com/discount/SARAH15 Discount code is SARAH15 for 15% off  Podcast live tickets: Come and see us at the season finale of season 6! Grab your tickets below: https://www.bewellcollective.co.uk/events/podcast-live-ticket  

Acceptance is the ability to unconditionally value all parts of who you are. That means you acknowledge all of yourself, the good parts and the things that need improvement. For most of us, self-acceptance can be hard. We tend to be critical of ourselves, but there are a number of ways to learn to accept yourself and your life. It all begins with your state of mind. In todays episode I speak to Ramael Scully – or just Scully, as he is known – was born in 1979 in Malaysia to a mother of Chinese and Indian heritage and a father with Malay and Irish blood. He was head chef at Nopi, and now has his very own restaurant called Scully. Scully makes exploring the world through food an adventure, which when I spoke to him about his life journey was exactly what he had personally experienced. Show Notes @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Scully https://www.scullyrestaurant.com/

Life doesn't always go to plan. Even when you think you’re sure what you want in life, you may have to dodge some curveballs. When our paths change suddenly or we feel that we've lost our purpose, it can feel extremely destabilizing. In today’s episode fitness trainer and author Bradley Simmonds revels his personal journey connected to mental health and exercise. Bradleys fitness journey began after an ACL injury cut short his footballing career at Queen’s Park Rangers. Still in a cast, he began studying for his PT qualifications and fast-forward several years, he’s now one of the capital’s go-to trainers, having worked with everyone from Louise Redknapp to Premier League footballers. This weeks episodes sponsors: www.oofos.co.uk Show notes: Show notes Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Bradley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradleysimmonds/?hl=en Get It Done is currently available online at getitdone.fitness and via app on iOS, Android & Apple TV. Subscriptions start at £22 per month. Get It Done Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getitdone/?hl=en Get It Done: https://getitdone.fitness/

Nutrition and recovery are two elements which can have a positive or negative impact on your goals.  In todays episode we explore the pitfalls you may experience when looking at nutrition and exercise. How do you know if you are eating the correct foods to maximise results and the importance of what to eat to maximise recovery.  My guest is Dr. Marc Bubbs, a Naturopathic Doctor, Performance Nutrition Director for Canada Basketball and performance nutrition consultant for a portfolio of professional and Olympic athletes preparing for Tokyo 2021. Marc is the author of the highly-acclaimed and best-selling book PEAK – The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sports which highlights the tactics and strategies of elite athletes and performance staff in professional sport. Show notes Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk  Follow: @DrBubbs | DrBubbs.com This weeks sponsors OHMG water. For your 30% off use the code BWC30 30% 

It is estimated that two billion euro’s a year is the size of the European market of CBD. Already, the plant extract is being added to cheeseburgers, toothpicks and breath sprays. The World Health Organisation reports “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential….To date, there is no evidence of public health problems associated the use of pure CBD”.  Part of CBD’s popularity is that it purports to be “nonpsychoactive,” and that consumers can reap health benefits from the plant without the high (or the midnight pizza munchies).  In today's episode we explore the facts and science surrounding the trendy CBD market. Dr Julie Moltke is a peer-reviewed clinical researcher and industry consultant with a focus on medicinal cannabis and holistic health. Dr Julie Moltke prescribes medicinal cannabis at Horsted Institute in Denmark and works in child psychiatry in Sweden. She is on the advisory board of The Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group, The Primary Care Cannabis Network, and the patient organisation CPASS, among others. Show Notes Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: @julie.moltke www.drjuliemoltke.com |Author of "A Quick Guide to CBD" |  FREE SAMPLE OF CBD with Columbia Care Add to your basket a 10ml Broad Spectrum CBD oil and use the code LBWBFREE at the checkout to get your FREE CBD sample! One per customer, available on www.shop.col-care.uk

There are a number of dimensions when it comes to positive mental health, one of which is resilience. Resilience is the process of being able to adapt well and bounce back quickly in times of stress. Developing resilience can help you cope adaptively and bounce back after changes, challenges, setbacks, disappointments, and failures. In this weeks episode I speak to Adelle Tracey, European finalist and world semi-finalist track athlete. Adelle understands how important it is to manage her own emotions surrounding resilience to develop thoughts, behaviors, and actions to recover from the high stress and pressure involved in competing at a world standard. Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Adelle Tracey: @adelletracey

Do you sometimes wonder how people can seem to find the positives in bad situations? Japan has the highest life expectancy of any country, with the average age on record as 90 for women and 84 for men. The worlds longest-lived people have social circles which support healthy behaviours. Creating a healthy structure for your life, is one of the many components to longevity. In today's episode, I speak to the Happy Pear, whose mission for the last 15 years has been to create a healthier happier nation and build a community. They practise exactly what they preach. Show notes: Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: https://thehappypear.ie/ | @Thehappy pear Columbia Care - 20% off CBD I would really recommend this range of CBD and brand. They are very kindly giving my wonderful listeners 20% off if you use the code LBWB20 added that into the check out code on the www.col-care.uk website.

There are nearly 3.5billion active social media users, and every 6.4 seconds a new account has been created. Many of us use our smartphones as companions. We update our friends, work colleagues and acquaintances on our daily movements and memorable moments in our lives. At its core, social media is a powerful communication tool that has changed how individuals interact with one another. It speeds up how people exchange and share information, thoughts, and ideas across virtual networks. However, social media does have downsides. Some evidence suggests that its use in particular, its overuse — can negatively affect mental health in numerous ways. In today's episode I speak to Niomi Smart, content creator, vlogger and the founder of Smart Skin. With a global following of more than 4.6 million across her digital and social media platforms, Niomi has spent all of her adult life navigating social media. We explore if it is possible to form a healthy relationship with social media and why this has been fundamental for Niomi. Show notes Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: @NiomiSmart | https://mysmartskin.co.uk/

Most food science focuses on the chemical content of what we eat. Only a few decades ago, little was known about the presence and importance of trace elements. Dr David Thomas research has focused the importance and presence of trace elements, and if this is affecting our overall health. Today we certainly have a number of environmental challenges that were not there just a few generations ago. The quality of every essential component that enables us to function at an optimum level has been compromised: the sunlight, the air, our water and our food. In this episode, David shares his expert knowledge on our food quality today. Show Notes Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Studies referenced.  A study on the mineral depletion of the foods available to us as a nation over the period 1940 to 1991 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14653505/ The mineral depletion of foods available to us as a nation (1940-2002)--a review of the 6th Edition of McCance and Widdowson - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18309763/ McCarrison Society - https://mccarrison.com/ Nutrition and Mental Health – a handbook - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nutrition-Mental-Health-Essential-Relationship/dp/1841962457 Human needs for Magnesium are not met by most people - http://mineralresourcesint.co.uk/pdf/Seelig-Magnesium-White-Paper.pdf

Meditation is a word we hear a lot today to help calm our minds and deal with daily stressors, but many of us still struggle to grasp it. How powerful is meditation and how can we take the first step? To kick off the first episode of series six, I invited Be Well Collective's meditation expert Cornelius O'Shaughnessy, to take us through his personal journey and a guided meditation.  Having suffered from severe treatment-resistant depression and anxiety since he was 15, Cornelius began to explore alternative ways at managing the condition. He learnt some meditation techniques and they helped to a degree, but they didn’t seem to resolve his depression. It wasn’t until Cornelius began to travel to India and explore the ancient teachings about the mind that were traditionally taught alongside the practice that my state of mind began to shift in a meaningful way. After some years of searching, he came across a very powerful and ancient set of teachings that brought the practice to a new level. Shortly afterwards Cornelius depression and anxiety came to an end. I then began to teach others what I have learned. This episode is finished on a 10 minute guided meditation by Cornelius.  Show notes: Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Cornelius: @cornelius_nonduality   

We are all unique and that could be the route cause to why general healthy eating recommendations do not work for us all. Research has been emerging for a while to support how our unique genetic makeup dictates how you breakdown and process foods, which in turn affect our overall health.  Dr Cother Hajat is a public health doctor whose career has focused on promoting health lifestyles and nutrition and works in the future of personalised nutrition. In today's episode we explore how you can personalise your nutrients needs and why this is so important for our overall health.  Show Notes Host @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health Support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

What often starts with the pursuit of ‘healthy’ eating, can turn into a very restrictive lifestyle and damaging consequences, resulting in nutrient deficiency, malnutrition and severe anxiety around food.   Orthorexia is based on behaviours that are ‘unhealthy’ or ‘obsessive’ around food. Understandably, orthorexia can be difficult too diagnose as we see a rise in the pursuit of healthy eating.  In today's episode I speak to Dr Rachel Evans, a chartered psychologist and has herself suffered from orthorexia and bulimia. Rachel speaks from her personal experience of her eating disorder and may be triggering for some people.  Show notes Host @sarahannmacklin |  www.sarahannmacklin.com |   Mental Health support @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk #LiveWellBeWell   Rachel Evans | @rachel.evans.phd     Links https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/article/stop-complimenting-weight-loss   https://christyharrison.com/book-anti-diet-intuitive-eating-christy-harrison   https://instagram.com/danaemercer?utm_medium=copy_link   Further support:   https://eating-disorders.org.uk/ https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/  

Hormonal balance is a big topic of conversation for many women. However, what does it really mean?  In this episode, I speak to Dr Harriet Holme who is a registered nutritionist and has a passion surrounding women’s health. We explore whether you can really balance your hormones through food and how to support hormonal imbalance if you suffer with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Harriet Holmes @healthyeatingdr | www.healthyeatingdr.com Further support: https://www.pcosaa.org/  

Do you ever panic that your period or mood is abnormal and you are the only one? Do you suffer with irregular periods, painful periods, or never quite feeling yourself? For women, our hormones play a large part in how we feel day to day and it can be really difficult to define what is normal for you. To help me answer these questions, I am joined by Dr Ephia Yasmin a sub-specialist in reproductive medicine and surgery and clinical lead of the reproductive Medicine Unit. This highly requested episode is jam packed with everything you need to know covering periods, hormones, PCOS and PMS and how we can manage and support it. Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk NHS support: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pre-menstrual-syndrome/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/periods/period-problems/ https://www.slam.nhs.uk/national-services/adult-services/female-hormone-clinic/

How can we look younger? We all want to know the answer to this surely? Age is a natural part of life and it’s something we all ultimately have to face. However, are there things which we can do to help with our ageing process? We regularly face primary challenges in deciding what to do to maintain young and healthy skin, but what really works? To help me explore this further, I speak to Dr Catharine Denning. Catharine is a GMC registered medical doctor with over seven years of medical expertise. She has a background in anatomy, research and plastic surgery and is passionate in promoting the importance of practicing only safe, evidence-based medicine and actively encourages this mindset in the industry. Show notes: Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: Dr Catharine Denning: @drdenning_cosmetic_doctor | https://linktr.ee/Drcdenning 

We all believe we have a choice when it comes to choosing healthy food options, but do we really? Is our choice merely a small selection of what it chosen to be put in front of our eyes in the limited selection available to us? Seducing claims and health halos such as ‘natural’, ‘superfood’ and ‘low fat’ lead many of us to overestimate how healthy a food is, and it can discourage us to look at the nutritional labelling. Are many of us aware of what labels really mean? How can we understand sugars on food labels and are natural sugars any better for us?  To explore fact from fiction, I speak to Jenny Rosborough on how we can take back the power and confidence in knowing what we are eating. Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest: Jenny Rosnborough, @hellohealthyyou_ Sponsored by OHMG water which is available to buy today from www.ohmgwater.com  

Food can be a powerful drug. A taste of sugar hits the brain 20 times faster than a lungful of tobacco smoke. For some, food addiction can be very dangerous. Food addiction is a behavioural addiction and disentangling food addiction can announce heavy feelings of shame, guilt and embracement. So how do we define food addiction? And what do we do when we are surrounding ourselves in an environment which are fuelled towards high fat and sugar foods which are tailored towards our brains reward centre? In today’s episode I speak to Liat Kaye a psychotherapist who is a recovered food addict herself. Show notes: Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental health support: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Guest:  @talismanpractice | https://www.talismanpractice.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talisman-podcast/id1570305555   fellowships Overeaters Anonymous  https://oa.org Eating Disorders Anonymous https://eatingdisordersanonymous.org Food Addicts Anonymous  https://www.foodaddictsanonymous.org/ Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous https://www.foodaddicts.org GreySheeters Anonymous http://greysheet.org

The term narcissist is often used to described anyone who is self-absorbed and it is a common discussion that someone we know has been affected by a narcissist. However, is it as common as we all think or are we mis diagnosing vain friends and family? What does a true pathological narcissist look like and if we are in contact with one what are the consequences for the victim? Will they ever change? In this episode I speak with Dr Louise Goddard-Crawley covering In-depth information and insights into every facet of the Narcissistic Personality, separating fact from fiction.

Many of us drink to relax and socialise, but are we aware of how much we are drinking on a daily basis and what affects it may be having on our health?  During January this year, alcohol sales surged by 30%. This significant jump in sales has been linked to stress, boredom, anxiety and loneliness caused by the pandemic. When we look at our relationship with alcohol, do we consider the health implications regarding our physical and mental health? What are the health harms linked to drinking alcohol? At what point does it become a problem? The word alcoholic may not directly resonate with many people,  but does that imply that you have a healthy relationship with it?  In this weeks episode I speak with Nick Hickmott, Early Intervention Lead at drug, alcohol and mental health charity, We Are With You. Nick works with young adults on a daily basis,  aiming to provide young people with all the information they need to make sensible choices whilst offering a friendly ear to those who need it. In today's episode we do exactly that, opening up a conversation surrounding alcohol, how it can affect us mentally and physically, and what we can do when we starts to become problematic.  Show notes Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Be Well Collective: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk We Are With You Charity Alcohol and Drug Addiction support   

Imposter syndrome is defined as doubting your own abilities and feeling like a fraud. A google search yields more than 5 million responses.  Imposter syndrome has been said to people such as, Sheryl Sandberg the COO of Facebook and even first lady Michelle Obama. What I feel seems to be less explored is why does imposter syndrome exist in the first place and what role does our surroundings and workplace play? Is it that we change and re evaluate our thought processes as individuals? Maybe. But how much is our external environment and society influencing us? Imposter phenomenon is associated with impaired job performance, decreased satisfaction at work and burnout.  To help me explore this further, I speak to phenomenal Dr. Valerie Young. Dr Young is an internationally-known expert on imposter syndrome and author of award-winning book The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Imposter Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It.  Handles: The host @sarahannmacklin Be Well @be_well_collective  Valerie Young website: www.impostorsyndrome. com  Valerie's book can be purchase here

Can we transform our food system and fix the double burden of malnutrition? In recent decades we have seen food become one of our greatest public health threats. Around two billion people on the planet are overweight or obese. The highest mortality rate comes from non-communicable diseases, with a poor diet playing one of the five main risk factors. Our planet is overwhelmed by food waste, with 1 in 3 mouthfuls of food wasted. What are the solutions to help feed 10 billion people sustainability by 2050, and how can policy play an active role in reshaping our failing food systems. Join me in this weeks episode where I speak to Dr Sandro Demaio to uncover how the food system is playing a large part in failing our health and what we need to do to fix it.  This podcast was sponsored by OHMG water . Every can of OHMG contains 56mg of Magnesium.  Follow the host www.sarahannmacklin.com | @sarahannmacklin www.bewellcollective.co.uk | @be_well_collective  Follow Dr Sandro @SandroDemaio Twitter  Show notes: Eat Lancet report: https://eatforum.org/eat-lancet-commission/eat-lancet-commission-summary-report/ Dr Sandro Demaio book: The Doctors Diet https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/176055670X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=176055670X&linkCode=as2&tag=bewellcolle00-21&linkId=d7b62356ab9b5e4bcfdc7a5ef8967b79  

Want to know how to embrace feeling uncomfortable? Life is tough, but you are tougher and you only discover that you are tougher by stepping into the discomfort zone and challenging yourself. "discomfort is never as bad as we think it will be…. It also never lasts as long as we think it will… discomfort is not a constant; it is fleeting. Neither is discomfort debilitating; on the contrary, it is empowering” Farrah Storr, the Discomfort zone. Farrah Storr is the Editor in Chief of Elle UK. She launched Women's Health Magazine in 2012 with no budget and six weeks to make it happen. It became one of the most successful women's magazines of the millennium. In 2015 Farrah became the editor in chief of Cosmopolitan magazine and increased sales by 59%, taking the magazine back to number one position on 16 years. Farrah has learnt herself how to unlock constraints and harness failure to empower a very successful career. Join me in conversation with Farrah on how we can use the discomfort of failure and criticism as a turning point in our lives. Just for my listeners, MooGoo have given an exclusive 15% off to Live Well, Be Well listeners. Head to moogooskincare.co.uk and enter LIVEWELL15 at checkout. Show notes: For more information please visit www.sarahannmacklin.com | @sarahannmacklin www.bewellcollective.co.uk | @be_well_collective Follow @farrahstorr and by Farrah's book the discomfort zone here

Opening up the conversation surrounding sobriety can feel daunting for many people. In the UK we have an ingrained drinking culture and you can feel ostracised if you don’t drink. People quickly form the opinion that you have a “problem”.  Reevaluating our relationship with alcohol and becoming sober curious shouldn’t need a reason. Alcohol is classed as a pharmacological drug and can heavily impact our mental and physical health. Deaths from alcohol reached a record high during 2020. In today’s episode I speak to Millie Gooch, one of the female voices pioneering the sobriety movement in the UK today. In February 2018, Millie Gooch gave up alcohol after it started to take a toll of her mental health and wellbeing. Seven months later she founded the Sober Girl Society, an online and real life space for women who don’t drink booze. We cover how you can make the first move to becoming sober curious, where do you start and how you live your life to the fullest without alcohol. Show notes: Follow the host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com For mental health support follow @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk NHS alcohol support: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support/ The guest today: @milliegooch | @sobergirlsociety  Sponsors: Days Brewing 0.0%ABV I am thrilled to have partnered with Days Brewing for this episode. My listeners can receive 20% off their purchase of Days Brewing by entering the code: BE WELL in checkout Head over to https://daysbrewing.com/ to purchase yours! 

At any one time IBS affects between 10-20% of the UK. You may have endured weeks, months or even years of anxiety, embarrassment and crippling stomach symptoms, and many people can be lead down a path of google searches which prove baffling in treatments and food anxiety. Nutrition plays a huge part in IBS symptoms, but it is only one piece of the puzzle. In today’s episode I am thrilled to speak to consultant gastroenterology dietician and founder of the food treatment clinic, Kirsten Jackson also known as the IBS dietitian on Instagram who shares her valuable knowledge on how to tackle and support IBS. This podcast was sponsored by Biomeal a delicious and effective way to a healthy gut, backed by science. Check out their new range complete gut, which contains a blend of live cultures, prebiotic fibres, digestive enzymes and vitamins and minerals.  Follow the host @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmackin.com Mental health and nutrition @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk Show notes: Follow Kirsten on IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.ibsdietitian/?hl=en Free IBS webinar from Kirsten Jackson:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/1/yv6w2tq   

The fashion industry has portrayed a large influence on society for decades. It defines how we as human beings perceive reality and the outlook we have on body image. Victoria Secret models symbolises beauty and perfection with their flawless figures, for many young girls, women and men. The Victoria Secret angels are looked too as role models, but are these images affecting how we critique our bodies? What is the truth that lies behind being flawless? In today's episode I speak to supermodel and entrepreneur Alicia Rountree. We discuss how Alicia felt being a Victoria Secret model with the world fixed on every inch of her body, how it affected her mentally as well as discussing Alicia career into entrepreneurship. Follow the host @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmackin.com Mental health and nutrition @be_well_collective.co.uk | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

How can we achieve a dietary intake which protects our health and our planet at the same time? One that is affordable and equitable? When we look at food sustainability, we need to include protecting populations from non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, producing our food with fewer resources, such as land, water and fuel to help feed to fast growing population. And it doesn't stop there, ethical food labelling can be a minefield of who to trust and not to trust.  To help me uncover this important topic, I speak to registered dietitian Louise Symington, aka the sustainable dietitian. With over 15 years experience, Louise has advised the Green Food Project and worked in food policy and worked with Sustain to provide schools and local authorities on providing good food quality. Follow @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Show notes. https://www.vegansociety.com/lifestyle/recipes   https://theflexitarian.co.uk/   https://www.bda.uk.com/food-health/your-health/sustainable-diets/sustainable-eats.html    Find Louise @ https://www.sustainabledietitian.co.uk/

Food is complex. It doesn't just effect our health and general wellbeing, it also effects how we farm, how accessible it is to us and the affordability as well as political issues such as the recent agriculture bill. Yet, how could we help create a more sustainable and attainable food system? Will this begin with the children of today? George Lamb shares his personal story of leaving his celebrity life, after a realisation that it was no longer serving him. Growing an innate interest in how he could help shape a healthy world, his path lead him into education. Today he has created GROW. GROW works in schools and communities to promote mental well-being, physical health and a more hands-on relationship with the natural world.

With 2.5 million in the UK living with cancer, and breast cancer is the number one cancer for women, affecting 1 in 8 women in the UK. Yet, with 23% of breast cancers preventable in the UK, what could we be eating more and less of to help reduce our risk? Why is it that black women have the poorest health outcomes when it comes to breast cancer? Why are health inequalities still so prevalent in 2020? What do we need to change and how can we educate ourselves more on these health inequalities? To help me explore this further, I speak to Toral Shah, chef and nutritional scientist with a BSc in Cell Biology from UCL and an MSc in Nutritional Medicine from the University of Surrey, as well as the founder of Urban Kitchen. - Toral asked me to apologised for abbreviating her name to Tor at the end of the podcast. Show notes and resources Stats on health inequalities along with the link to the feminist paper re WHO. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30110-0/fulltext https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)32069-9/fulltext Anti-racism resources: https://www.theurbankitchen.co.uk/pages/anti-racism-resources

With children’s free school meals being taken away for October half term, and the country going into a second lockdown, how can we eat well on a budget? This pandemic has highlighted pre-existing health, socio-economic, and ethnic and racial inequalities. Diet is currently the biggest risk factor for disease in England, accounting for 10.8% of the total disease burden. There is an emerging association between the risk of more severe outcomes from COVID-19 and nutrition-related chronic diseases. In this episode I speak to Dale Pinnock, aka the medicinal chef. With 19 books under his belt and a TV series on how to shop smart. Dale shares his knowledge on how to eat well on a budget. Follow me on instagram: @sarahannmacklin Great British Veg Out e-book: https://www.sarahannmacklin.com/gbvo

A 2019 study from Nottingham university claims that 7 in 10 workers in the UK had suffered from complex ‘imposter’ feelings that can sabotage careers and harm our mental health. Sadly, 7 in 10 (71 percent) of those who have found themselves furloughed, laid off, or made redundant this year are experiencing this feeling. In this weeks episode, I speak to Henry Holland, legendary British fashion designer. Henry opens up about his struggles with imposter syndrome, why men need to talk more about mental wellbeing and how he succumbed to drastic dieting due to the pressures of body image.

Understanding how and why we suffer with mental health, is critical to supporting it. Do you often feel fear, stressed or anxious? You are not alone. Anxiety can persist; whether you know the root cause or not. It can make you imagine that things in your life are worse than they really are, and can prevent you from confronting your fears – you might even think you’re going mad. Jodie Kidd, international supermodel speaks to me with her devastating time battling anxiety and how it ultimately led to her hanging up her shoes for her successful modelling career. Jodie suffered with serve anxiety for many years which affected both her physical health and mental health so drastically, that she was beaten down by the press as a poor role model as well as her own self-worth and self-esteem. Listen to Jodie’s personal story and follow @be_well_collective for further help and information regarding anxiety disorders. #livewellbewell

It is not very often that we get to hear an agents view on models health. Many times people compare models to athletes. Needing to be strict with their diets and vigorous exercise regime, a short career in a high pressured environment. Mental health is known to suffer from daily comparisons of high standards and rejection. In the last of the LFW special season, I speak to Karen Dimond, owner and director of Models 1, a leading modelling agency in the heart of London. Karen speaks very openly acknowledging the press that agents get is absolutely dreadful - especially during London Fashion Week because there's a huge spotlight on models. Highlighting there's always going to be a front page picture of a slim model who has been shot at an angle to look incredibly thin, which then becomes something which is being celebrated, but the reality is you do have to be strong and healthy to be a model. Follow more via @sarahannmacklin | @be_well_collective Models 1: @models1

We all become caught up in our thoughts, and can feel trapped in. Meditation can feel overwhelming for many and out of grasp, but it shouldn’t be.  Meditation has been part ancient history, increasing calmness and physical relaxation, and is now recognised a topic of modern science improving physical health such as blood pressure and irritable bowel syndrome as well as easing symptoms of anxiety and depression. In this episode, Cornelius O'Shaughnessy,  experienced physical and emotional suffering for over 10 years. In 2007, on a trip to India, Cornelius had an awakening experience of how he was suffering with the thoughts in his mind. Cornelius shares his teachings and journey in this very powerful episode, on self-knowledge and knowing your own mind. Follow @sarahannmacklin | @be_well_collective

The NHS recommend us to engage in 150 minutes of movement a week, and now the evolution of home fitness in 2020, the fitness market in the UK is worth around £5 billion. The importance of movement can be used to help protect mental health. Taking steps to become more active is something that we personally can do to help us deal with the stress brought about by uncertainty and to feel positive about ourselves and our lives. Adrienne Herbert is a motivational speaker and one of the UK’s most in demand trainers. Adrienne speaks at the Be Well Collective LFW summit on, how running transformed her life and banished her anxiety.. Follow podcast host: @sarahannmacklin | @be_well_collective Download the Great British Veg Out recipe pack @ www.sarahannmacklin.com/gbvo

No sensible discussion about body image can start without an understanding of Social Comparison Theory (SCT). We all compare ourselves, whether it is a physical trait, psychological quality, talent on finical value to others. The SCT looks at the pattern of those comparisons and the impact this has on our wellbeing and very importantly how this can affect our body image. In this special LFW episode, I invite psychologist and author, Kimberly Wilson on stage to discuss the social comparison theory and body image. Modelling and working in fashion comes with a lot of opportunities, but the tax young people pay for that is working in an industry where absolute strangers can critique your body. All day. Every day. In this kind of environment, our natural tendency to social comparison gets dialled up, which can put stain on relationships and the risk of self-objectification is real, affecting low self-esteem. Kimberly discusses the steps to take to help re address your values and how to create an anchor for your self esteem. This episode was recorded live at the LFW, Be Well Collective Wellbeing Summit 2020. For more information follow: @sarahannmacklin | @be_well_collective www.sarahannmacklin.com

The London fashion week series, brings you insightful talks from the Be Well Collective summit, sharing discussions address mental health from within the fashion industry. To kick start the series, I speak to Caroline Rush, CEO of the British Fashion Council and Rose Percy, head of production at the prestigious British fashion brand Burberry. Find out more @sarahannmacklin | @be_well_collective

We spend three quarters of a billion pounds on probiotic products that promise to balance our microbiome. We sip on kombucha and pickle kimchi. The evidence stacks when we discuss the connection between our brain and gut. With two out 10 people in the UK suffering with IBS, and no cure for those who suffer with IBS, severe IBS symptoms can heavily implode on peoples lives.  In this episode I speak to Dr Jane Muir, lead dietitian at Monash university. Researchers at Monash discovered certain short chain carbohydrates could not be digested and caused aggravation for many people with IBS, naming these, FODMAPs.  Although research suggests that there is not one single cause for IBS, there are a variety of treatments, including that can help improve symptoms and thus quality of life. We discuss how a low FODMAP diet may help improve symptoms of IBS, alongside other treatments such as CBT, hypnotherapy and movement.  Follow @sarahannmacklin | @be_well_collective Show notes  Patient course code: BWC10 https://www.monashfodmap.com/online-training/patients-course/ More information about Monash  Website https://www.monashfodmap.com/ App  https://www.monashfodmap.com/ibs-central/i-have-ibs/get-the-app/ Blogs  https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/

Understanding how your body responds to stress can be key to managing stressful situations and reducing the impact it has on your health, but are we coping with stress? Stress seems to be one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. Stress is a significant factor in mental health problems including anxiety and depression. It is also linked to physical health problems like heart disease, problems with our immune system, insomnia and digestive problems, but what if I told you, you could make yourself stress proof? I speak to Dr Mithu Storoni, a neuroscientists who has written a fantastic book aimed to stress proof our daily lives.

We all have an emotional connection with food, and for some during lockdown this has been emphasized more than others. Disruption to many of our carefully planned routines, lack of access to social networks and increased anxiety means food has become a comfort in time of need. Alongside the current media pressure to “transform yourself” during lockdown, these messages can amplify the internal dialogue and make the struggle with poor body image and a difficult relationship with food even harder. For many of us who rely on the gym or struggles with exercise addiction, seeing the nation’s newfound fitness craze under lockdown has also proved triggering. To help make sense of it all is Renee Mcgregor is a leading Sports and Eating disorder specialist dietitian with 20 years’ experience working in clinical and performance nutrition. Follow: @sarahannmacklin | @be_well_collective Join: The free 30 day challenge of the GREAT BRITISH VEG OUT www.sarahannmacklin.com/gbvo    

It can be extremely hard to not compare ourselves to one another, yet this holds a negative impact in how we view ourselves. Changing your thoughts and beliefs because someone else either approves or disapproves, and ascribing your self-worth to the approval of others can become tiresome. It can also lead to anxiety, depression and eating disorders, among other mental health illnesses. I speak to Caggie Dunlop, who felt the pressures which fame brought, and opens up about her personal struggles. Follow: @sarahannmackin | @be_well_collective To help support the oceans with L'OCCITAINE: From the 14th-16th August, purchase one of L’OCCITANE’s eco-refills and £5 from each sale will be donated to UK charity Surfers Against Sewage who work to protect our oceans and beaches from pollution. Use the code GREENDAY online at uk.loccitane.com for FREE delivery until 31st August. Click here: https://uk.loccitane.com/eco-refills-collection,83,1,96296,1398254.htm?utm_source=Sarah_Macklin&utm_medium=PR&utm_campaign=Reducing_Waste

Science is full of people who disagree with one another . If we all thought exactly the same way, we could retire and call the status quo truth. But when theories have no scientific backing behind them, and when people start to fear food which has no scientific evidence, we have to challenge that.  Following on from last weeks episode with Dr Izzy Smith, we help to clarify some of nutrition myths. Celery juice has been tipped to cure digestive and immune disorders, fluoride use has been linked to autism and the oral conceptive has been linked to an increase risk of breast cancer. What is the truth and the facts? Find out in today's episode.  Show Notes Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health: @be_well_collective | www.be_well_collective.com

The UK is now drinking 50% less milk than they were in 1974, and almost a quarter of Britons are consuming plant-based milk alternatives as the popularity of vegan diets continues to grow. Yet there is still a lot confusion about dairy and soy milk when it comes to our health. Does soy affect our breast cancer risk? Does soy interfere with our hormones? We've heard many times dairy leaches calcium from our bones, is this true?  With so many misconceptions between soy and dairy, it's hard to differentiate between fact and fiction. In the first series of season 2, I speak to Dr Izzy Smith who is a medical doctor working in Sydney Australia, specialising in general internal medicine and endocrinology aka the study of hormone health. She is also a qualified personal trainer and ambassador for the Men’s health charity Movember and a passionate runner and athlete herself. #LiveWellBeWell @Sarahannmacklin

A live episode from the Be Well 2020 summit  What is the real science behind what we eat? We are all increasingly bewildered by the simple question of what to eat. Despite advice from experts, governments and dieticians about the dangers of too much fat, sugar, protein and lack of exercise, our nutrition, and the global obesity crisis, is getting worse. There is one area which scientists do agree on, and that is the importance of our gut health.  In this episode, Dr Tim Spector speaks live at Sarah Ann's Be Well Collective wellbeing event. Tim is a Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at Guys and St Thomas Hospital. Tm has published over 900 scientific journals, and leads the largest microbiome project in the UK, the Twin Study. Tim explains his wealth of knowledge relating to the gut microbiome, the facts behind what we eat, why people gain weight, fail to lose weight, and why allergy seems to be everywhere.  Show Notes Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health: @be_well_collective | www.be_well_collective.com