TRIGGER WARNING: 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. You probably wouldnt expect a cardiologist to tell you that not eating is the key to better heart health. But todays guest is a passionate believer in finding new solutions to old diseases and in finding those solutions...
Jan 19, 2025•2 hr 59 min•Ep 513•Transcript available on Metacast Its what you do each day not what you do every year that makes a difference Robin Sharma. Todays clip is from episode 471 of the podcast with best-selling author and one of the top leadership and personal mastery experts in the world, Robin Sharma. He advises companies such as NASA, Nike, Microsoft, Starbucks, Yale University and the Young Presidents Organization. Robin is probably best known for his thriving 5AM Club community. In this clip, he shares insights on the power of intentional mornin...
Jan 17, 2025•21 min•Ep 512•Transcript available on Metacast When you think about improving your health, do you ever think about the health of your mouth? If you heard last weeks episode with Dr Emily Leeming, you will know just how important your gut microbiome is, for many aspects of your health, but did you know that your mouth also has its own microbiome, and the health of it is just as important? Todays guest is Dr Victoria Sampson, a functional dentist and researcher based in central London, whose work has been recognised all over the world, resulti...
Jan 15, 2025•2 hr 48 min•Ep 511•Transcript available on Metacast Happiness is a choice. Its a bold statement, but its one I wholeheartedly support. Whether you agree with this statement, or whether the idea sits a little uncomfortably with you, I think you are going to get a lot out of this uplifting conversation. My guest is Mo Gawdat and he has been at both ends of the spectrum on which we might consider happiness lies. And hes unlocked the key to true contentment, no matter what obstacles you may come across in life. You might know Mo as the former Chief B...
Jan 12, 2025•2 hr 12 min•Ep 510•Transcript available on Metacast My guest today believes that the single biggest problem with our health these days is not that we carry too much fat but that we dont carry enough muscle, and that if we start to focus and prioritise our largest organ our muscle we can burn more fat, improve our body composition, decrease our risk of disease and increase our energy levels. 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 so...
Jan 10, 2025•23 min•Ep 509•Transcript available on Metacast Twenty years ago, very few scientists even knew about something called the gut microbiome. Now, with over 70,000 research papers published on the subject, this complex ecosystem, home to trillions of microorganisms, is recognised as a key factor in our physical and mental wellbeing. Today's guest is Dr Emily Leeming, microbiome scientist and researcher at Kings College London, registered dietitian, former chef, and author of Genius Gut: The Life-Changing Science of Eating for your Second Brain. ...
Jan 08, 2025•2 hr 43 min•Ep 508•Transcript available on Metacast You probably already know that your diet can hugely influence how well you feel, but how much power do your food choices really have over your 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 376 of the podcast with world-renowned medical doctor and author of international bestseller Eat to Beat Disease, Dr William Li. His latest...
Jan 03, 2025•24 min•Ep 507•Transcript available on Metacast Why is it that 80% of New Years Resolutions fail? In my opinion, it is because many of us are taking the wrong approach. But, if you take the correct approach it is absolutely possible to make meaningful changes in your life that actually last. This is a special New Year SOLO episode to celebrate the time of year and the release of my brand new book Make Change That Lasts: 9 Simple Ways To Break Free From The Habits That Hold You Back, which is now finally out and available to buy all over the w...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep 506•Transcript available on Metacast This is a very special BONUS solo episode to celebrate the release of the audiobook version of my new book Make Change That Lasts: 9 Simple Ways To Break Free From The Habits That Hold You Back which is available to download now on: Amazon https://amzn.to/4eIcI0j Audible https://amzn.to/4eIcI0j Apple Books https://apple.co/4b9B9Bx Spotify https://spoti.fi/3BAaUsh. This episode contains five of the most important (yet under-appreciated!) mindset shifts you can make right now, which will immediate...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 505•Transcript available on Metacast What happens when we face death - and return to tell the tale? Todays guest takes us on an extraordinary journey from advanced cancer to complete recovery, challenging our understanding of both healing and human consciousness. Anita Moorjani is the New York Times best-selling author of Dying to Be Me: My Journey From Cancer, To Near Death, To True Healing and travels the world speaking to sold-out audiences who want to learn about her journey and experiences of embracing change, the power of hea...
Dec 18, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Ep 504•Transcript available on Metacast Its easy to go through the motions every day and let life happen to us, but if we want to get the most out of life, we need a strategy. 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 58 of the podcast with neuroscientist, executive coach, and author of the best-selling book The Source, Dr. Tara Swart. In this clip, Tara shares some pow...
Dec 13, 2024•16 min•Ep 503•Transcript available on Metacast Did you know that the health of your feet impacts your entire body? Or that the shoes you wear daily could be contributing to more widespread painfrom your ankles to your back and beyond? Today's guest on my Feel Better Live More podcast is Jim Dooner, the Head Physiotherapist for The Foot Collective, a global community of health and movement practitioners on a mission to make a much-needed shift in the culture around feet and footwear. Through their online training resources, in-person workshop...
Dec 11, 2024•2 hr•Ep 502•Transcript available on Metacast So much of our happiness seems conditional. Ill be happy when... I get the job, the relationship, the money, or simply a sunny day. But when our wellbeing relies on external, fleeting things, its on a shaky foundation. When we tie our sense of happiness and contentment to getting or achieving something externally, it feels constantly out of reach. 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...
Dec 06, 2024•19 min•Ep 501•Transcript available on Metacast Caution: contains themes of an adult nature. This week marks the 500th episode of this podcast! And what a journey its been! There have been so many conversations that have had a profound impact upon my life and to celebrate, I thought it would be fitting to share the conversation that has impacted me the most: My conversation with the incredible Dr Edith Eger back on episode 144 fundamentally changed who I am and how I see the world. I was lucky enough to meet Edith, now aged 97, a few weeks ag...
Dec 04, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Ep 500•Transcript available on Metacast Todays guest is known for her warm and friendly approach to helping us all build resilience. I think shes brilliant at demystifying our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and encouraging small steps towards self-care. 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 263 of the podcast with Dr Julie Smith, a clinical psychologist, and auth...
Nov 29, 2024•17 min•Ep 499•Transcript available on Metacast Did you know that around 95% of your behaviours come from your subconscious mind? For most of us, this means living much of our lives on autopilot.But what if I told you that reprogramming this 'hidden' part of your mind is not only possible,it also has the potential to completely transform your life? This week, I'm thrilled to welcome DrBruceLiptonback to my podcast. DrLiptonbegan his career as a cell biologist graduating from the University of Virgina, before joining the Department of Anatomy ...
Nov 27, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Ep 498•Transcript available on Metacast We're living in an era where we're bombarded with information and expert opinions from every direction. As a result, many of us have become overly reliant on external expertise, constantly searching for the 'right' answer about how to eat, move, and live. What I've noticed in my two decades as a medical doctor is that this can actually prevent us from tuning into our own inner expertise and create lasting change. In this special BONUS podcast episode, I share some powerful insights from a live e...
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 497•Transcript available on Metacast For many of us, finding the time to exercise regularly can be a challenge - particularly as we lead increasingly busy lives. But todays guest really wants us all to recognise the critical importance of movement for our long term wellbeing - something thats very relevant today given how much movement has been engineered out of our lives. 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 ...
Nov 22, 2024•19 min•Ep 496•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever wondered why, despite all our modern comforts, so many of us still struggle with unhappiness and anxiety? What if a more fulfilling life isn't about constant positivity but rather a form of cheerful pessimism? Today's guest is Alain de Botton. Alain is the founder of The School of Life, a hugely popular education and wellness organisation that provides guidance on how to achieve happiness and fulfilment. He is also an internationally renowned philosopher and the author of multiple ...
Nov 20, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is it time to redefine what it means to live a rich life? In a world where were constantly bombarded with images of material success, its easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others and believing that more money means more happiness. But what if theres more to wealth than just money? 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 fr...
Nov 15, 2024•19 min•Ep 494•Transcript available on Metacast Today's guest is Hedvig Wessel, a professional skier and the 2024 Freeride World Tour champion. Now, if youre not sure what freeride skiing is, it involves navigating the most challenging mountain terrain, and due to its dangerous nature, its a sport for only the most highly skilled skiers. One wrong move could be fatal. What is incredible about Hedvig - and one of the reasons I was keen to invite her onto the show - is her general outlook on life: the approach she takes to following her passion...
Nov 13, 2024•2 hr•Ep 493•Transcript available on Metacast Journalling regularly can help improve sleep, lead to better decision making and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It has also been shown to decrease emotional stress, make it easier to turn new behaviours into long term habits, improve the quality of our relationships and, ultimately, help us lead more mindful and intentional lives. 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...
Nov 08, 2024•16 min•Ep 492•Transcript available on Metacast What if I told you that normalising your breathing pattern and walking backwards every day could change your life? My guest this week explains just how this is possible. There are very few people in the movement world who grab me online and suck me into their world with the quality of their content, but one person who did this a few months ago was this weeks guest, Lawrence van Lingen. Lawrenceis a highly sought-after expert in biomechanics, bodywork, and human performance. Described by Triathle...
Nov 06, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Ep 491•Transcript available on Metacast The way we start our day can have a positive impact on our stress levels, our health and our happiness. It can also set the tone for the rest of our 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 380 of the podcast with globally renowned brain coach Jim Kwik. In this clip we discuss why so many of us feel like were lacking in focu...
Nov 01, 2024•18 min•Ep 490•Transcript available on Metacast Are you living your life intentionally, or are you simply reacting to the world around you? Do you feel a sense of wholeness and contentment, or are you constantly striving for something more? In today's episode, I dive into these fundamental questions about the nature of human existence with Dr Dan Siegel. Danreceived his medical degree from Harvard University and completed his postgraduate medical education at UCLA with training in Paediatrics and Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry.He has ...
Oct 30, 2024•2 hr•Ep 489•Transcript available on Metacast Today's guest shares some of the latest research on using circadian science to optimise our sleep and transform 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 424 of the podcast Russell Foster, a Professor of Circadian Neuroscience at Oxford University. Modern life has seen us push into the night, staying up later and exten...
Oct 24, 2024•17 min•Ep 488•Transcript available on Metacast Todays workplaces are rapidly evolving, and todays guest believes were still clinging to outdated notions of productivity. Despite the shift from physical to knowledge-based work, many workplaces still prioritise quantity over quality and this is leading to stress and burnout for many employees. Dr Mithu Storoni is a University of Cambridge-trained physician, neuroscience researcher and ophthalmic surgeon who advises many multinational companies on mental performance and stress management.Her la...
Oct 22, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Ep 487•Transcript available on Metacast Today's guest brings valuable insights about what we can do to make sure we age healthily and happily. 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 400 of the podcast with Professor Rose Anne Kenny. Professor Kenny is a medical gerontologist and Regius Professor of Physic and Chair of Medical Gerontology at Trinity College Dublin. Sh...
Oct 17, 2024•17 min•Ep 486•Transcript available on Metacast How much power do your food choices really have over your health? You probably already know that your diet can hugely influence how well you feel, but did you know that the food you choose to eat can change the make-up of your entire body, all the way down to the health of your cells? This week, Dr William Li returns to the podcast for the 4th time.He is an internationally renowned physician, food scientist and bestselling author of two books, including his latest Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat...
Oct 15, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Ep 485•Transcript available on Metacast Burnout is a type of chronic, unmanaged stress that has significant consequences for our physical and mental health. Its characterised by feeling exhausted all the time, with no energy for everyday tasks, and little enjoyment in everyday activities. 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 329 of the podcast which was a solo epis...
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