You may have heard that exercise can really help to support mental health, but which type of exercise is best? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week Ill be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Todays clip is from episode 242 of the podcast with California based medical doctor, Roger Seheult. In this clip, Roger explains the connection between stress, inflammation and immunity, and he shares the t...
May 18, 2023•16 min•Ep 363•Transcript available on Metacast For long-term listeners, Dr Gabor Mat needs little introduction. This episode will be his fourth appearance since we first met in 2018 and I cherish our meaningful, valuable conversations. Gabor is a fellow physician, renowned author, speaker and friend. His is one of the most important voices globally on health, trauma, stress, addiction, and childhood development. Gabor believes that many of the physical and mental conditions doctors see can be traced back to our earliest experiences and subse...
May 16, 2023•2 hr 52 min•Ep 362•Transcript available on Metacast CAUTION: This episode contains themes of an adult nature. Is there a change youd like to make in your life? Something youre desperate to overcome, but cant see how? Or a goal youre scared to aim for, because it feels too far off? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week Ill be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Todays clip is from episode 210 of the podcast with endurance athlete and author, the i...
May 11, 2023•15 min•Ep 361•Transcript available on Metacast Right now, there are more than 13 million peri- or post-menopausal women in the UK. Thats around 25% of the population, you may be in that category or you will be interacting with women in that category. Thats why its imperative that all of us have a deeper understanding of what exactly is going on for women at this stage of life. Menopause has become one of the most talked about health topics over the past few years. And, as topics get talked about more, the variety of information available inc...
May 09, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Ep 360•Transcript available on Metacast Our family is wired in us genetically and it shows in our responses to life, our beliefs, and the fault lines that trigger us in daily life. Could finding out more about our families be the key to knowing more about ourselves? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week Ill be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Todays clip is from episode 246 of the podcast withJulia Samuel -renownedpsychotherapist a...
May 04, 2023•16 min•Ep 359•Transcript available on Metacast CAUTION: The advice in this episode may not be suitable for anyone with an eating disorder. If you have an existing health condition or are taking medication, always consult your healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet. My guest this week believes that how you feel right now is directly linked to your blood-sugar level. And if you want to feel better than you do right now, you dont necessarily need to change what you eat just how. Jessie Inchausp is a French biochemist and aut...
May 02, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Ep 358•Transcript available on Metacast The tired brain remembers negative experiences but forgets the positive ones. Is there a more powerful statement in favour of going to bed earlier and prioritising our sleep? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week Ill be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Todays clip is from episode 292 of the podcastRussell Foster, a Professor of Circadian Neuroscience at Oxford University. In this clip, we dis...
Apr 27, 2023•16 min•Ep 357•Transcript available on Metacast No one would argue that smoking is a killer. And no doctor would wait until a patient was showing early signs of cancer or heart disease before advising them to quit. Yet this is one of the few health scenarios where early prevention is given the evidence-based weight it deserves. Todays guest believes that needs to change. Dr Peter Attia is a medical doctor, a longevity expert and author of the brand new bookOutlive: The Science and Art of Longevity.He gained his medical degree at Stanford Univ...
Apr 25, 2023•2 hr 27 min•Ep 356•Transcript available on Metacast Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by all the things we have to do or want to do, leaving us feeling stressed or anxious. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week Ill be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Todays clip is from episode 260 of the podcast with Oliver Burkeman - journalist and author of the bookFour Thousand Weeks: Time Management For Mortals. In this clip, Oliver reveals some of his ti...
Apr 20, 2023•14 min•Ep 355•Transcript available on Metacast What does the word status mean to you? For most of us, it probably brings up ideas of wealth, celebrity or material possessions. But could it be something much more meaningful and central to who we are as humans? Todays guest believes status is simply about being of value, and it underpins so much of what we choose to do in life, impacting the way that we feel but also having significant implications for our health. Will Storr is an award-winning journalist whose writings have appeared in The Gu...
Apr 18, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Ep 354•Transcript available on Metacast CAUTION: This podcast episode contains swearing. Life will present you with people and circumstances to reveal where youre not free Peter Crone. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week Ill be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Todays clip is from episode 121 of the podcast with Peter Crone, also known as The Mind Architect. Peters mission is to help people live a life without limitations and stre...
Apr 13, 2023•15 min•Ep 353•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Ive decided to re-release an exceptional episode that first came out on this podcast over three years ago. My guest is Dr Kelly McGonigal. She's a Stanford psychologist, award winning science writer and the author of multiple international best-selling books, including her most recent, The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection and Courage. This conversation is all about movement; why movement is essential for our brains, our bodies, and our relationsh...
Apr 11, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Ep 352•Transcript available on Metacast CAUTION: This podcast episode contains swearing. Most of us know what we need to do for the best in any given situation butactingon that knowledge can be hard. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week Ill be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Todays clip is from episode 220 of the podcast with best-selling author and motivational speaker Mel Robbins. In this clip, she describes a simple, highly ef...
Apr 06, 2023•12 min•Ep 351•Transcript available on Metacast Professor Tim Spector rarely eats bananas these days. He treats a glass of fruit juice as he would a can of cola. And, despite having to watch his blood pressure, he no longer restricts the salt he adds to food. Controversial views? Perhaps, if heard out of context. But, as Tim explains in this episode of my Feel Better Live More podcast, these are just a few examples of new thinking he has adopted on certain foods, since discovering his own, personal metabolic response to them. Tim was my first...
Apr 04, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Ep 350•Transcript available on Metacast When we step outside our comfort zone we can experience growth and opportunity. But when our inner voice is quietly nudging us to make a change, or to take on a new challenge, how do we find the courage to listen to it? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart.Each week Ill be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Todays clip is from episode 195 of the podcast with internationally acclaimed meditation teacher, ...
Mar 30, 2023•15 min•Ep 349•Transcript available on Metacast Todays guest is someone who I have wanted to talk to for many years. I first came across him around 10 years ago and was fascinated by his approach to movement and, in particular, natural movement. Erwan Le Corre is the founder of MovNat, a school of physical competency entirely based on natural movement. Since 2008, it has quickly spread globally, with certification courses, weekend retreats and instructors all over the world. One of Erwans core philosophies is that many of us have become 'zoo-...
Mar 28, 2023•2 hr 23 min•Ep 348•Transcript available on Metacast Most of us would agree that a healthy diet whatever that means to the individual is vital to our wellbeing. But can the right foods actually prevent and even cure illness? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart.Each week Ill be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Todays clip is from episode 269 of the podcast with my good friendDr Rupy Aujla. Rupydefied medical expectations and reversed his heart condition ...
Mar 24, 2023•15 min•Ep 347•Transcript available on Metacast TRIGGER WARNING: CONTAINS REFERENCES TO SEXUAL ABUSE What determines your success in life? Is it talent, opportunity, fate or luck? They can all be factors, but none of them determine your destiny. What does, according to todays guest, is your mindset. Lewis Howes is a best-selling author and host of The School Of Greatness podcast. He was recognised by the White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in America under 30. Hes also author of a brand new book, The Greatness ...
Mar 22, 2023•2 hr 54 min•Ep 346•Transcript available on Metacast CAUTION: Includes themes of an adult nature. Do you think you have an addiction, or perhaps an unhealthy relationship with a certain behaviour? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart.Each week Ill be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Todays clip is from episode 222 of the podcast withDr Anna Lembke, a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and author of the bookDopamine Nation: ...
Mar 17, 2023•16 min•Ep 345•Transcript available on Metacast Are emotions universal? Do you think people are programmed to feel a certain way in specific situations? Or is there a clear distinction between what makes you feel angry, happy or sad, compared to someone else? Todays guest is someone whose work I believe can help all of us to make better connections in a fractured, modern world. Batja Mesquita is a social psychologist, affective scientist, and pioneer of cultural psychology. Shes also a Professor of Psychology at the University of Leuven in Be...
Mar 15, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep 344•Transcript available on Metacast We often turn to our inner voice for guidance, ideas and wisdom. But sometimes this voice can lead us down a rabbit hole of negative self-talk. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart.Each week Ill be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Todays clip is from episode 173 of the podcast withaward-winning psychologist, Dr Ethan Kross. Its our inner voice that makes us unique as humans. In this clip Ethan explains...
Mar 10, 2023•17 min•Ep 343•Transcript available on Metacast CAUTION: This podcast discusses fasting, and its advice may not be suitable for anyone with an eating disorder. If you have an existing health condition or are taking medication, always consult your healthcare practitioner before going for prolonged periods without eating. Todays podcast could transform the lives of many women but its a conversation that is just as relevant for men. My guest is Dr Mindy Pelz, a nutrition expert, an author and a pioneer on the subject of womens health, hormones a...
Mar 08, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Ep 342•Transcript available on Metacast By harnessing the power of our attention, we can better meet lifes demands.Our ability to focus and pay attention plays a crucial role in every aspect of our life - at work, at leisure and in our relationships. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart.Each week Ill be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Todays clip is from episode 218 of the podcast withDr Amishi Jha - a neuroscientist and a professor of psyc...
Mar 03, 2023•17 min•Ep 341•Transcript available on Metacast When was the last time you felt awe? Perhaps its an emotion you notice often, evoked by the trees, clouds, or people around you. Or maybe its something you associate with more dramatic, less frequent experiences. Dr Dacher Keltner, has written a sublime book on the subject of awe. Its called Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life and in it he proposes that awe is an emotion thats all around us, waiting to be discovered and in doing so, we can transform our hea...
Mar 01, 2023•2 hr 54 min•Ep 340•Transcript available on Metacast CAUTION: This podcast contains swearing Our mindset is so important for living a happier, healthier life. We can all learn from unwelcome challenges and, more often than not, become better as a result of them. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart.Each week Ill be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Todays clip is from episode 224 of the podcast with TV presenter and fellow podcast host Jake Humphrey. Jake...
Feb 24, 2023•15 min•Ep 339•Transcript available on Metacast My guest today is someone who has been leading a global health revolution around using food as medicine to support longevity, energy, mental clarity and happiness. Dr Mark Hyman has been a practicing medical doctor for several decades, he is the Head of Strategy and Innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and the author of an incredible 18 books. His latest one,Young Forever: The Secrets To Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life, challenges us to reimagine our biology and...
Feb 22, 2023•2 hr 53 min•Ep 338•Transcript available on Metacast Learning to harness the power of your breath can be life changing. Its free, its easy, it doesnt require much of your time and the results can be instantaneous. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart.Each week Ill be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Todays clip is from episode 197 of the podcast with journalist and author James Nestor. Breathing is information, and inthis clip,Jamesexplains why the way w...
Feb 17, 2023•13 min•Ep 337•Transcript available on Metacast CAUTION: This conversation contains themes of an adult nature and references to sexual assault. My guest today is someone who Ive been wanting to speak to for a very long time. Dr Bessel van der Kolk is a professor of psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and President of the Trauma Research Foundation in Massachusetts. Hes also the author of the wildly popular book, The Body Keeps the Score, a book about trauma, published in 38 languages and read by millions of people worldwide. Th...
Feb 15, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Ep 336•Transcript available on Metacast Downtime had been eroded out of our lives, but what impact is this having on our health? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart.Each week Ill be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Todays clip is from episode 93 of the podcast with my good friend and fellow podcast host, Rich Roll. In this clip, Rich talks about the importance of having time alone with our thoughts and why we need discomfort in order to gro...
Feb 10, 2023•10 min•Ep 335•Transcript available on Metacast Is love something that happens magically between two people or is it something that needs to be nurtured? Does it come from within us, or is it something were given? My guest today is here to help us figure out these answers and more. Jay Shetty is a former monk who wanted to share his learnings with a wider audience. Hes now one of the worlds most influential, modern self-help gurus with a social media following in the tens of millions. Hes also a bestselling author, host of the podcast On Purp...
Feb 08, 2023•2 hr 41 min•Ep 334•Transcript available on Metacast 
