Todays returning guest is Dr Bessel van der Kolk.Bessel is a professor of psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and President of the Trauma Research Foundation. He's also the author of the iconic book, 'The Body Keeps the Score, which first came out over 10 years ago and has sold millions of copies all around the world. In fact, the book has been somewhat of an international sensation and is as popular today as it ever has been. In this conversation, we discuss the meaning of trauma...
Oct 08, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Ep 483•Transcript available on Metacast Todays episode is about a topic that I am truly passionate about the introduction of social media and smartphones into all aspects of our lives and what impact this is having on us individually and collectively. 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 381 of the podcast with Swedish psychiatrist, globally renowned speaker and be...
Oct 03, 2024•17 min•Ep 482•Transcript available on Metacast Today, I am delighted to welcome back my dear friend, Helen Hall, for her 3rd appearance on my podcast. Helen is a movement therapist, running coach and pain expert with over 40 years of experience and, she is one of the best coaches in any modality, that I have ever come across.With a lifelong passion for analysing posture and movement - her clients include elite athletes - whether they be cyclists, runners or premier league footballers- but also ordinary amateurs - regular, everyday people who...
Oct 01, 2024•2 hr 26 min•Ep 481•Transcript available on Metacast Here in the UK, ultra-processed food makes up 60 percent of the average diet.The trouble is, says todays guest, UPFs have been shown to be the leading cause of early death in the world, ahead of tobacco. 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 414 of the podcast with Dr Chris van Tulleken. Chris is a practising infectious diseas...
Sep 26, 2024•21 min•Ep 480•Transcript available on Metacast In our hyper-connected modern world, where we have access to artificial light and food around-the-clock, we've drifted far from our bodys natural rhythms. But what if reconnecting with these internal clocks could be the key to unlocking better health, more energy and even a longer life? My guest this week is Kristen Holmes, who is Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist at WHOOP, a Science Advisor to Levels Health and Arena Labs, and a member of the Tactical Leadership Board of ...
Sep 24, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep 479•Transcript available on Metacast This week Ive decided to re-release an episode all about anxiety.My guest is Dr Russell Kennedy, hes a medical doctor, neuroscientist and importantly someone who previously suffered with crippling anxiety for over 30 years. Im re-releasing this episode for two main reasons. Firstly Im noticing that a lot of people are struggling with anxiety at the moment, especially in a world that often feels out of control.And secondly, on the back of that initial episode coming out, Penguin Random House in L...
Sep 21, 2024•3 hr 38 min•Ep 478•Transcript available on Metacast We can all make short-term changes, but so many of us struggle to make our new desired behaviours last. 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 436 of the podcast with Pulitzer Prize winner and author of international bestselling bookThe Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg. In this clip, we discuss why it is that so many of us strugg...
Sep 19, 2024•21 min•Ep 477•Transcript available on Metacast What if the key to happiness and fulfilment was not changing our external circumstances but learning to appreciate and understand our inner world? This powerful idea is at the heart of this week's conversationwith Buddhist monk and authorHaeminSunim. Haeminis a Zen Buddhist teacher and the author of two Sunday Times bestselling books, including his very latest, the beautiful: When Things Dont Go Your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times. Haeminwas born in South Korea, educated at Berkeley, Harvar...
Sep 17, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Ep 476•Transcript available on Metacast Todays guest brings warmth and wisdom to every conversation we have. Hes a renowned expert on addiction, trauma, stress and childhood development and someone with a unique understanding of how our spiritual, emotional and physical lives are connected. Todays clip is from episode 294 of the podcast with fellow physician, author, speaker and friend - the incredible Dr Gabor Mat. Gabors latest book The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture is quite simply a masterpiece, whi...
Sep 12, 2024•20 min•Ep 475•Transcript available on Metacast For many years, todays guest,has been helping tens of thousands of women all around the world live healthier lives by helping them understand the key differences male and female bodies. Dr Mindy Pelz is a renowned holistic health expert, a pioneer on the subject of womens health and the author of several books, including the international bestseller Fast Like a Girl and her brand new one, Eat Like a Girl: 100+ Delicious Recipes to Balance Hormones, Boost Energy, and Burn Fat. This is Mindys thir...
Sep 10, 2024•2 hr 59 min•Ep 474•Transcript available on Metacast Once we learn how to unlock the power of our mind, we can create huge change in our lives for our stress levels, our health and our happiness. 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 266 of the podcast with Dr Joe Dispenza, a New York Times best-selling author, speaker and researcher. Dr Joe has spent decades studying neuroscien...
Sep 05, 2024•19 min•Ep 473•Transcript available on Metacast Did you know that chronic pain affects 1 in 5 people globally and is the leading cause of disability? Whether it's persistent back pain, recurring neck issues, stubborn knee problems, or debilitating migraines, chronic pain can be both physically exhausting and emotionally draining. But, as this weeks fantastic guest will explain, there is so much more that we could be doing. Professor Peter O'Sullivan is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and a John Curtin Distinguished Professor at t...
Sep 03, 2024•2 hr 21 min•Ep 472•Transcript available on Metacast Is it time to redefine what it means to live a rich life? In a world where we're constantly bombarded with images of material success, it's easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others and believing that more money means more happiness. But what if there's more to wealth than just money? What if the richest people aren't those with the most money but those with the most meaningful lives? This week, I'm thrilled to welcome Robin Sharma to my Feel Better Live More podcast. Robin is ...
Jul 16, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Ep 471•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. Todays guest 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. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast ...
Jul 11, 2024•20 min•Ep 470•Transcript available on Metacast After suffering a traumatic brain injury as a child, this weeks returning podcast guest was labelled "the boy with the broken brain" by teachers and peers, shaping his beliefs about his own capabilities and potential. Fast-forward to today, and hes transformed his challenges into strengths, becoming a world renowned brain coach whos helpedthousands of people around the world enhance their memory and improve their brain performance. Im delighted to welcome Jim Kwik back for our second conversatio...
Jul 09, 2024•2 hr 21 min•Ep 469•Transcript available on Metacast The summer months have a different flavour and feel to the other months of the year; there's something different about our energy, motivation and willpower. And, if we can harness those differences, we have a golden opportunity to make meaningful changes that can have a transformative impact on our health, happiness and relationships and teach us things about ourselves that we previously did not know. In this BONUS SOLO episode, I share five powerful ideas for you to consider introducing into yo...
Jul 06, 2024•29 min•Ep 468•Transcript available on Metacast We often seem to be our own worst enemies and there are some common ways that many of us self-sabotage. Self-sabotage is a spectrum of feelings, beliefs, and behaviours, but they all set us up to fail. 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 332 of the podcast with clinical psychologist, Dr Ramani Durvasula.In this clip, she exp...
Jul 04, 2024•17 min•Ep 467•Transcript available on Metacast In today's fast-paced world, the pursuit of productivity often leads to overwhelm. In fact, one report suggests that 88% of UK workers have experienced some degree of burnout over the past two years. But what if theres a better way to work and live? This week, Im delighted to welcome Cal Newport back to my Feel Better Live More podcast. Cal is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and a founding member of the Center for Digital Ethics. Hes a New York Times bestselling author w...
Jul 02, 2024•2 hr 49 min•Ep 466•Transcript available on Metacast Todays guest has worked with a huge variety of different artists and is named on Time magazines list of the 100 most influential people in the world.But I think one of the reasons hes reached an almost mythical status across the world is because of his Zen-like manner and his artistic approach to life. 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...
Jun 27, 2024•17 min•Ep 465•Transcript available on Metacast Over one billion people worldwide have some type of mental health diagnosis - a statistic that suggests the current approach to treating these conditions may not be enough. For those struggling, perhaps despite their medication, it can feel easy to lose hope of feeling well again. In this conversation, I speak to someone who has been a psychiatrist for more than 25 years and who for many years, felt that her impact on patients was limited until she learned about the incredible healing power of f...
Jun 25, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Ep 464•Transcript available on Metacast In a world of demands, distractions and endless to-do lists, 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 brilliant book Four Thousand Weeks: Ti...
Jun 20, 2024•15 min•Ep 463•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever felt lonely, even when surrounded by people? Do you struggle to forge meaningful connections in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world? If so, you're not alone. Loneliness is on the rise in many countries around the world and more people than ever before are feeling alone and isolated. In todays episode of my Feel Better Live More podcast, I'm joined for the second time by Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy - the 21st Surgeon General of the United States. He received his bachelors d...
Jun 18, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Ep 462•Transcript available on Metacast Many of us dont realise the profound impact that chronic unmanaged stress can have on our physical health, even if were eating well and getting plenty of movement each day. 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 416 of the podcast with Dr Tara Swart, neuroscientist, former medical doctor & psychiatrist, lecturer at MIT, executi...
Jun 13, 2024•13 min•Ep 461•Transcript available on Metacast At the age of 103, not only is todays guest the oldest Ive ever welcomed onto my podcast, but shes also the oldest returning guest, too! Dr Gladys McGarey is the co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association and the author of the fantastic book The Well-Lived Life: A 103-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age. She began her medical practice at a time when women couldnt even own their own bank accounts, and over the past sixty years, shes pioneered a new way ...
Jun 11, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Ep 460•Transcript available on Metacast What if the most courageous, compassionate thing you could do in life, was to learn how to be with yourself? Todays clip is from episode 387 of the podcast with Buddhist monk, meditation teacher and author of A Handbook for Hard Times: A Monks Guide to Fearless Living - Gelong Thubten. In this clip he explains that when we distract ourselves by scrolling, overeating, or drinking for example, were pushing away emotional pain or discomfort even if we may not realise it. But the discomfort is reall...
Jun 06, 2024•19 min•Ep 459•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever woken up from a vivid dream and wondered about its meaning? Or perhaps questioned the purpose of dreaming altogether? Its certainly a fascinating topic and one which I have never covered before on my podcast. This week, Im delighted to welcome back Dr Rahul Jandial, a dual-trained neurosurgeon and neurobiologist. He is an expert in brain health, a world-renowned brain surgeon who routinely undertakes complex cancer operations and hes also the author of the brand-new book, This is W...
Jun 04, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Ep 458•Transcript available on Metacast What if you could slow down ageing or even reverse it? Todays clip is from episode 338 of the podcast with medical doctor and best-selling author Dr Mark Hyman. His latest book, Young Forever: The Secrets To Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life, challenges us to reimagine our biology and the entire process of ageing. In this clip Mark explains how our daily food choices influence the speed at which we will age, and shares some powerful research showing that we we might be able to reverse our bio...
May 30, 2024•17 min•Ep 457•Transcript available on Metacast Todays episode is abouta topic that I am truly passionate about - the introduction of social media and smartphones into all aspects of our lives - and what impact this is having on us individually, collectively and, perhaps most urgently, what impact is this having on our children. Jonathan Haidtis arguably one of the worlds most eminent psychologists. He is a Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York Universitys Stern School of Business and the author of 4 best-selling books, including his la...
May 28, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Ep 456•Transcript available on Metacast It's easy to believe that we have to dedicate lots of time and energy to exercise. That, unless we're pushing ourselves to our limits, it's not worth doing. But my guest this week disagrees - as do I. 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 404 of the podcast with medical doctor and neuroscientist, Dr Tommy Wood. Like myself, To...
May 23, 2024•16 min•Ep 455•Transcript available on Metacast How often do you stop yourself from saying what you really think for fear of being rejected, punished, or not fitting in? Whether it's sharing our true thoughts at work, online, or with loved ones, self-censorship can prevent us from fully expressing ourselves and living authentically. It can also have profoundly negative consequences for our health and happiness. This weeks guest is Africa Brooke, an internationally recognised consultant, accredited coach, public speaker and podcaster. Shes als...
May 21, 2024•2 hr 8 min•Ep 454•Transcript available on Metacast 
