Can we truly be healthy if we see ourselves as separate from nature? 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 298 of the podcast with Dr Zach Bush. Zach spent many years as a conventional medical doctor but, disillusioned with the state of Western medicine, he began taking an integrative approach, studying the body’s microbiom...
Jun 15, 2023•15 min•Ep 371•Transcript available on Metacast If you ever feel anxious, whether that’s a low-level worry, a sudden fear, or full-on panic, can you sense where it’s coming from in your body? Perhaps your chest feels tight, or your gut feels uneasy. Or, perhaps, you have no idea. My guest on this episode, believes that understanding where this feeling lives inside your body is the key to treating anxiety – for good. Dr Russell Kennedy is a medical doctor, neuroscientist, and someone who suffered with crippling anxiety for over 30 years. He is...
Jun 13, 2023•3 hr 38 min•Ep 370•Transcript available on Metacast Inflammation is a natural and necessary biological response to injury or infection, but due to our modern lifestyles, it’s become a response that doesn’t always go away when it should. 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 200 of the podcast with a pioneer in the field of integrative health, Dr Andrew Weil. Chronic unresolv...
Jun 08, 2023•14 min•Ep 369•Transcript available on Metacast What do obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, fatty liver disease, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stroke and dementia have in common? They are all chronic diseases that together are the leading cause of death in the world today. And they’re largely caused not by genes, but by our environment, lifestyle and food choices. This much many of us already know. But today’s guest brings some valuable new information to the table: the role of uric acid. Dr David Perlmutter is a board-certified ne...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep 368•Transcript available on Metacast If you find yourself struggling regularly with stress, there’s tool that you can use that will really help. It’s free, it’s easy, and the results can be instantaneous. 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 227 of the podcast with Dr. Andrew Huberman, a professor of neuroscience at Stanford University School of Medicine. In ...
Jun 01, 2023•13 min•Ep 367•Transcript available on Metacast What does consciousness mean to you? It’s something that’s fundamental to who we are as humans. And yet it’s a concept that many of us would struggle to define – scientists and philosophers included. But today’s guest is someone who has spent many years and countless hours studying it, and is keen to share what he has learned. Anil Seth is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Science at the University of Sussex and Co-director of the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science. He is a globally...
May 30, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Ep 366•Transcript available on Metacast Happiness is a choice. It’s a bold statement, but it’s one I wholeheartedly support. 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 275 of the podcast with Former Chief Business Officer of Google X, happiness expert and best-selling author, Mo Gawdat. The sudden and tragic death of his son, Ali, at 21 years of age set him on a path ...
May 25, 2023•17 min•Ep 365•Transcript available on Metacast By the end of today’s episode, I’m pretty sure you’ll feel inspired to reconnect with an old friend, phone that family member you don’t see enough, or make plans for a face-to-face get-together. You’ll feel happier, and even be healthier if you do, because the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. My guests, Professors Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz are co-authors of The Good Life: Lessons From The World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. They are the director...
May 23, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Ep 364•Transcript available on Metacast 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 I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s 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...
May 18, 2023•16 min•Ep 363•Transcript available on Metacast For long-term listeners, Dr Gabor Maté 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 subs...
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 you’d like to make in your life? Something you’re desperate to overcome, but can’t see how? Or a goal you’re 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 I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from episode 210 of the podcast with endurance athlete and author,...
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. That’s around 25% of the population, you may be in that category or you will be interacting with women in that category. That’s why it’s 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 ...
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 I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from episode 246 of the podcast with Julia Samuel - renowned psychother...
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 don’t necessarily need to change what you eat – just how. Jessie Inchauspé is a French biochemist and...
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 I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from episode 292 of the podcast Russell Foster, a Professor of Circadian Neuroscience at Oxford University. In this clip, we ...
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. Today’s guest believes that needs to change. Dr Peter Attia is a medical doctor, a longevity expert and author of the brand new book Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. He gained his medical degree at Stanford U...
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 I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from episode 260 of the podcast with Oliver Burkeman - journalist and author of the book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management For Mortals. In this clip, Oliver reveals some of his...
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? Today’s 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 G...
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 you’re not free” Peter Crone. 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 121 of the podcast with Peter Crone, also known as ‘The Mind Architect’. Peter’s mission is to help people live a life without limitations ...
Apr 13, 2023•15 min•Ep 353•Transcript available on Metacast This week, I’ve 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 relations...
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 but acting on that knowledge can be hard. 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 220 of the podcast with best-selling author and motivational speaker Mel Robbins. In this clip, she describes a simple, highl...
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 I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from episode 195 of the podcast with internationally acclaimed meditation teache...
Mar 30, 2023•15 min•Ep 349•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s 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 Erwan’s core philosophies is that many of us have become 'zo...
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 I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from episode 269 of the podcast with my good friend Dr Rupy Aujla. Rupy defied medical expectations and reversed his heart c...
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 today’s 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. He’s also author of a brand new book, The Greatnes...
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 I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from episode 222 of the podcast with Dr Anna Lembke, a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and author of the book Dopamine Nat...
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? Today’s 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. She’s also a Professor of Psychology at the University of Leuven in ...
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 I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from episode 173 of the podcast with award-winning psychologist, Dr Ethan Kross. It’s our inner voice that makes us unique as humans. In this clip Ethan exp...
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. Today’s podcast could transform the lives of many women – but it’s 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 women’s health, hormo...
Mar 08, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Ep 342•Transcript available on Metacast 
