You've been told your hormones make you irrational.That menopause means cognitive decline, your emotions are just chemistry gone wrong, and your brain is simply too complicated to understand.Science says otherwise. This week's guest, Dr. Sarah McKay, is a neuroscientist, author, and brain health expert who's spent her career dismantling the myths we've been told about women's brains. From the idea that we're slaves to our hormones to the fear that menopause means inevitable decline, Sarah brings...
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Does understanding your menstrual cycle unlock better health, fertility, and performance? In this conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims, she breaks down the four phases of your cycle, reveals why anovulatory cycles are becoming more common, and explains how stress, diet, and lifestyle directly impact your hormones. From tracking your bleed patterns to understanding why women need different nutrition than men, this isn't just about periods. It's about optimizing your entire well-being. Dr. Stacy Sims ...
Jul 14, 2025•11 min
What if the drug that could save your life… already exists? In this powerful story from David Fajgenbaum, you'll hear how a man on the brink of death discovered an existing drug, never approved for his illness, that brought him back. But the real shock? No one profits from it, so no one’s looking. Learn the hidden world of drug repurposing, AI-driven discovery, and the mission to match life-saving treatments to the people who need them most. Listen to the full episode here . W...
Jul 12, 2025•10 min
Your gut isn't just about what you eat. It’s about how you live, love, feel, and breathe. In this episode of Live Well Be Well , I sit down with Emily Leeming, PhD, gut-brain researcher at King's College London and registered nutritionist whose work bridges the gap between cutting-edge microbiome science and practical wellness, to uncover the hidden forces shaping your microbiome. We go far beyond food and supplements to explore how hormones, intimacy, stress, and human connection are quietly re...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 10 min
What if failure isn’t the problem, but the solution? In this video, we unpack the neuroscience of fear, failure, and self-compassion. We explore how small changes like a single cup of greens or taking the first uncomfortable step can rewire the brain. This isn’t about hacks. It’s about mindset, values, and learning to see failure as information, not identity. The Brain Docs Listen to the full episode here . Watch the full episode on YouTube here . *** If you enjo...
Jul 07, 2025•16 min
What if inflammation didn’t just come from your diet but from your digital habits? In this clip, Professor Dan Nicolau shares the overlooked connection between attention, immune response, and the subtle biological cost of modern screen use. Dan Nicolau Listen to the full episode here . Watch the full episode on YouTube here . *** If you enjoyed this episode you might also like: The Brain Immune Expert: ALERT! Social Media Is Reprogramming Your Immune System | Pr...
Jul 06, 2025•13 min
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of grief, trauma, death, childhood illness (including cancer), and environmental toxins. Listener discretion is advised — particularly for parents and caregivers of children affected by illness. If you’ve been navigating your health through routines, biohacks, or supplements but still feel disconnected, burnt out, or unwell, this conversation may shift everything. True healing is rarely about control. And it’s almost never linear. In this epi...
Jul 02, 2025•53 min
What if the key to a longer, more meaningful life isn’t another optimization, but knowing when to pause? In this clip, Dan Buettner unpacks five essential reflections: small decisions with big consequences, success beyond output, and what Vipassana taught him about regret, behavior, and real peace. Dan Buettner Listen to the full episode here . Watch the full episode on YouTube here . *** If you enjoyed this episode you might also like: 3 NEW Science-Backed Blue Zone...
Jun 30, 2025•12 min
We often blame the wrong things when love doesn’t work, timing, chemistry, the other person. But what if the real pattern is internal? In this clip, we explore how your dating archetype, emotional pacing, and inner readiness quietly shape who you choose, and what you allow. Listen to the full episode here . Watch the full episode on YouTube here . *** Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter: Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thous...
Jun 29, 2025•10 min
If you've been managing IBS by avoiding certain foods but still experiencing unpredictable flare-ups, you're not alone. Emerging science shows that IBS is a complex condition involving multiple body systems: your nervous system, immune response, and gut microbiome all influence how and when symptoms appear. For something so physical, IBS is rarely just about the gut. I created this IBS Masterclass podcast episode to help you finally understand what's really driving your symptoms. And it's not ju...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 2 min
We all feel the pressure at some point. Marriage, motherhood, career, are they really what you want, or just what’s expected of you? This conversation opens up the difficult, sometimes uncomfortable questions many of us are afraid to ask out loud. Listen to the full episode here . Watch the full episode on YouTube here . *** Thank you to my wonderful sponsors! VivoBarefoot | 'If you can’t be barefoot, be Vivobarefoot’ For 20% off, use code LWBW20 ...
Jun 22, 2025•5 min
Food addiction isn't about willpower. It’s about biology. This week’s guest, Dr. David A. Kessler, pulls back the curtain on GLP-1 drugs, the medications everyone's talking about but few truly understand. As a former FDA Commissioner, bestselling author of Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine, and someone who has personally used Ozempic, Dr. David reveals what pharmaceutical companies aren't telling you about how they actually work. David shares his own journey with GLP-1 medications, the science behind wh...
Jun 18, 2025•56 min
Did you know your mouth bacteria could be preventing pregnancy? Discover the groundbreaking connection between oral health and fertility that even top fertility clinics ignore! For men, oral infections can cause "bacterial spermarima," reducing sperm quality and causing erectile dysfunction. Plus, learn the shocking link between oral bacteria and endometriosis that's changing women's health forever. Listen to the full episode here . Watch the full episode on YouTube ...
Jun 14, 2025•9 min
Healing doesn’t come from fixing yourself. It comes from understanding yourself. Not just the polished parts but the scared ones, the striving ones, the parts we hide to survive. This week’s guest, Sarah Jones, is a storyteller, artist, and activist known for her fearless exploration of identity. But this conversation isn’t just about identity in the outer world, it’s about the stories we carry inside, and the compassion it takes to hold them with care. Raised in a racially and culturally mixed ...
Jun 11, 2025•53 min
If you're overwhelmed by all the health advice out there, this is where you start. I break down the three most powerful habits that have made the biggest difference in my life—and how you can make them stick without burning out. Whether you're just starting or trying to reset, this will help you move forward. Listen to the full episode here . Watch the full episode on YouTube here . *** Thank you to my wonderful sponsors! VivoBarefoot | 'If you can’t be bare...
Jun 07, 2025•5 min
We’re not taught how to train for our cycle. We’re not taught how to eat for our hormones. We’re not taught how our brains change - through menopause, pregnancy, or even monthly shifts. But we should be. This week’s episode is a powerful roundtable of experts who are rewriting the script on women’s health - not with trends, but with evidence, nuance, and real-life wisdom. Because the truth is, we don’t need more restriction or more hustle. We need education. Compassion. And space to evolve. In t...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Most people think longevity is about diets and supplements—but that’s not the real secret. The key to living longer is shaping your environment in ways that make healthy choices effortless. From walkable cities to small changes in your kitchen, this approach has been tested in 70+ cities. If you’re tired of forcing yourself to be healthy, watch this. Listen to the full episode here . Watch the full episode on YouTube here . *** Thank you to my wonderful sponsors!...
May 31, 2025•11 min
There are defining moments that split your life into before and after. Moments when everything you thought you knew gets stripped away, leaving only what truly matters. For Dr. David Fajgenbaum, that moment came not once, but five times, each bringing him closer to death and, paradoxically, teaching him how to live. This week's episode explores what happens when the system fails you and you refuse to accept failure. When David was diagnosed with Castleman disease at 25, a rare condition where yo...
May 28, 2025•54 min
Do you really enjoy being social or are you just good at faking it? This conversation unpacks what it means to be introverted in a world that rewards extroversion. From social exhaustion to quiet leadership, we explore how to honor your energy without apology. Listen to the full episode here . Watch the full episode on YouTube here . *** Thank you to my wonderful sponsors! VivoBarefoot | 'If you can’t be barefoot, be Vivobarefoot’ For 20% off, use code LWBW20 www.v...
May 24, 2025•10 min
This week on Live Well Be Well, I got to sit down with the incredible Dr. Jessica Zucker, psychologist, writer, and fierce advocate for women’s reproductive and mental health. We dove into some of the hardest stories we rarely talk about, the pressure to become a mother, the quiet weight of miscarriage, and that strange guilt that can come with ambivalence about parenthood. Jessica’s wisdom on how our cultural scripts shape our inner lives is breathtaking and a much needed reminder that sharing ...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Ever feel like dating apps are just emotional quick fixes? This honest conversation explores why online dating often leaves us feeling lonelier, how love addiction shows up in our choices, and what it really means to attract the kind of relationship we deserve. It’s not about finding someone, it’s about finding yourself first. Listen to the full episode here . Watch the full episode on YouTube here . *** Thank you to my wonderful sponsors! VivoBarefoot | 'If you can’t b...
May 17, 2025•8 min
This week on Live Well Be Well , I'm delighted to welcome cognitive scientist and philosopher John Vervaeke to explore what he calls "the meaning crisis" - a profound cultural shift affecting our collective wellbeing and sense of purpose. John unpacks why meaning is so essential to our cognitive agency, selfhood, and personhood. We explore how modern life has disconnected us from ourselves, from each other, and from the world around us, leading to rising mental health issues, addiction, and lone...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Is fiber still the cornerstone of gut health? What role do polyphenols play if they barely reach the bloodstream? And why is diversity, not restriction, the true goal in dietary choices? This conversation explores the science of microbiota-targeted nutrition, fiber fermentation, butyrate production, and the risks of oversimplified food advice. Listen to the full episode here . Watch the full episode on YouTube here . *** Thank you to my wonderful sponsors! OneSkin | Topical P...
May 10, 2025•15 min
This week on Live Well Be Well , I'm exploring the world of modern love and relationships with dating coach and author Francesca Hogi. In an era where AI relationships are becoming reality and dating apps dominate our search for connection, Francesca offers refreshing insights into how we can find authentic love in these complex times. Our conversation dives deep into what creates emotional safety in relationships, the importance of developing self-trust, and why so many people are feeling burnt...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Each week, I ask my guest five questions designed to nourish their mind, body, and soul pre interview. These questions help us explore what makes each guest tick as an imperfect, evolving human, taking them out of their heads and into their bodies. While our discussions often go deep into the intellect, these questions invite my guests to step out of their comfort zones, gain a fresh perspective, and perhaps hold a bit more compassion for themselves. I believe this shift from headspace to heart ...
May 05, 2025•13 min
Be Well Moments brings you my favorite bite-sized highlights from the season. Enjoy quick insights from our longer conversations in a digestible format. If you'd like to listen or watch the full episode, click the link below. I discovered why tracking our individual experiences matters more than following generic cycle-syncing advice, and how some women like Dr. Stacy Sims actually feel bulletproof right before their period. The research on menstrual cycle training is finally evolving beyond out...
May 03, 2025•6 min
I'm excited to share this week's Live Well Be Well episode with you all! I had Dr. Dan Nicolau join me to explore the fascinating intersection of our brain and immune system - a relationship that could completely transform how we understand health and disease. "Neuroimmunology" - the powerful two-way communication between our brain and immune system. We often think of these systems separately, but Dan reveals how they're constantly in dialogue, influencing everything from allergies and autoimmun...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 16Ep. 11
Each week, I ask my guest five questions designed to nourish their mind, body, and soul pre interview. These questions help us explore what makes each guest tick as an imperfect, evolving human, taking them out of their heads and into their bodies. While our discussions often go deep into the intellect, these questions invite my guests to step out of their comfort zones, gain a fresh perspective, and perhaps hold a bit more compassion for themselves. I believe this shift from headspace to heart ...
Apr 28, 2025•7 min
Be Well Moments brings you my favorite bite-sized highlights from the season. Enjoy quick insights from our longer conversations in a digestible format. If you'd like to listen or watch the full episode, click the link below. Ever wonder why you can't stop eating certain foods? Dr. Chris Van Tulleken shares his personal struggle with UPF addiction and explains the science behind why these foods are unlike anything humans evolved to eat. If you've ever felt shame about your eating habits or wonde...
Apr 26, 2025•14 min
Thrilled to welcome Talmage Johnson today on Live Well Be Well ! After interviewing his father Bryan Johnson two years ago, I'm finally sitting down with the younger half of this pioneering health duo to discuss his journey with Blueprint – the revolutionary health protocol that's challenging how we approach longevity. At just 19 years old, Talmage offers a refreshingly thoughtful perspective on health optimisation. Talmage shares how his version of Blueprint focuses primarily on the foundationa...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 16Ep. 11
