Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition

Sarah Ann Macklin

Health shouldn’t feel this hard. I’ve lived it, studied it, and now I’m here to help make it make sense. A smarter, more human way to live well. Subscribe now, and start living well, for real. Instagram: @sarahannmacklin Newsletter: https://substack.com/@sarahannmacklin Website: sarahannmacklin.com #LiveWellBeWell

  1. Why Women Feel Ashamed of Pleasure (And What the Science Says to Do Instead) | Dr. Laurie Mintz

    12 HR AGO

    Why Women Feel Ashamed of Pleasure (And What the Science Says to Do Instead) | Dr. Laurie Mintz

    Most women were never taught the most basic, scientifically supported thing they can do for their own wellbeing — and the shame around that silence is doing real damage. In this clip, Dr. Laurie Mintz, sex therapist and researcher, shares the study showing that 93% of women who had never experienced orgasm became orgasmic with one straightforward intervention — and why that statistic has been hiding in plain sight. If you have ever felt broken, ashamed, or simply uninformed about your own body, this is the conversation you didn't know you needed. Dr Laurie Mintz in conversation with Sarah Ann Listen to the full episode⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** This episode is sponsored by: NOWATCH: The compassionate health tracker Connecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today15% off with code LWBW15 at https://nowatch.com/ Mojo: the app for expert-led courses in better sex.Learn from world-class sex therapists and relationship experts with courses tailored to your needs.15% off with code LiveWell15 at mymojo.com/livewellbewell *** The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less. 👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-outReset Your HealthIf your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start. 👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days 👉 Practical beats perfect.Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes 👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who readThe Compassionate Cure each week.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/ 📹 Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/@livewellbewellsarah 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/SarahAnnMacklin 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livewellbewellpodcast💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/

    8 min
  2. Ozempic: The Truth About What Happens When You Stop | Weight Loss Doctor | Dr Jack Mosley

    2 DAYS AGO

    Ozempic: The Truth About What Happens When You Stop | Weight Loss Doctor | Dr Jack Mosley

    Exciting news - pre-order my debut book  https://linktr.ee/HealthySBTH?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou've seen the headlines. You've watched the celebrities transform. Maybe you've even wondered, quietly, if it could be for you. But what is the science really saying? This week on Live Well Be Well, I sit down with Dr. Jack Mosley, GP registrar, and author of Food Noise. Jack brings a perspective that is honest, nuanced, and completely free of hype. We get into what these drugs can genuinely do, who they are truly for, and why taking them without lifestyle support is like putting on noise-cancelling headphones without ever learning to listen to yourself. Here's What We Dive Into: - Why up to 40% of weight lost on GLP-1 medications can come from lean muscle, not fat, and why that matters more than the number on the scale. - What "food noise" actually is and why silencing it with medication is only half the story. - The 80% reality: why most people regain all their weight within 20 months of stopping and what the 20% who don't have in common. - Why these are not cosmetic medications, who they are genuinely for, and the real risks of microdosing without clinical need. Love, Sarah Ann 💛 *** Want to put what Jack shared into practice? The Fast 800 combines intermittent fasting, nutrition, and guided lifestyle support in one place. Co-founded by his father Dr. Michael Mosley. Try it free for 7 days: 👉 www.thefast800.com *** This episode is sponsored by: DIOME: Rest deeper. Stay grounded. Rested is available now and Grounded lands later this month. 👉 Get 20% off with code SARAH20 at DIOME.CO *** The Great British Veg Out How to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less. 👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-out Reset Your Health If your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start. 👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days 👉 Practical beats perfect. Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks. https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahmacklin/p/download-your-free-5-recipes-to-relieve 👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who read The Compassionate Cure each week. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/ *** If You Enjoyed This Episode, You Might Also Like: Fat Loss, Metabolism & The Myth Holding You Back | Dr Andy Galpin https://youtu.be/ZXLWY5HcPXE *** Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter: Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** Highlights 00:00:00 Intro00:01:45 The obesity crisis: how we got here and what's driving it 00:04:10 The string test: a simple way to assess your metabolic health 00:06:30 Muscle loss on GLP-1 medications and the stat no one is talking about 00:10:20 Benefits of GLP-1 drugs: heart disease, sleep apnea, and beyond 00:12:00 Food noise explained and how these drugs work like noise-cancelling headphones 00:15:00 GLP-1 and addiction: alcohol, opioids, and the reward system 00:20:30 Side effects, hair loss, and the dangers of unregulated sources 00:23:30 Microdosing Ozempic: what you really need to know 00:35:00 Shame spirals and the role of self-compassion in sustainable change 00:41:00 Managing cravings without medication: urge surfing and habit stacking 00:47:00 Weight regain after stopping: the 20-month reality check 00:50:30 The Mediterranean diet, the 5:2, and the Fast 800 programme 01:05:30 What live well, be well means to Dr. Jack Mosley *** Love what you’re hearing? My small ask is to please rate and review Live Well Be Well. This helps the show expand and allows me to keep producing these with the best quality guests. It means a huge amount to me, so thank you.

    1hr 7min
  3. Why Creatine Is the Most Overlooked Supplement for Women's Health | Dr Stacy Sims

    4 DAYS AGO

    Why Creatine Is the Most Overlooked Supplement for Women's Health | Dr Stacy Sims

    Most women have heard of creatine — but only as something for gym bros loading up before a workout. What the sports science research actually shows is that creatine monohydrate may be one of the most important supplements for women navigating perimenopause, brain fog, gut issues, and mood changes — and almost no one is talking about it outside of performance circles. This clip breaks down exactly which form to take, how much, why it takes three weeks to work, and what the collagen supplement industry isn't telling you about protein intake and joint health. Dr. Stacy Sims Listen to the full episode⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** This episode is sponsored by: NOWATCH: Health tracking reimaginedKnow your body, trust yourself.15% off with code LWBW15 at nowatch.com Mojo: the app for expert-led courses in better sex.Learn from world-class sex therapists and relationship experts with courses tailored to your needs.15% off with code LiveWell15 at mymojo.com/livewellbewell *** Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter:  Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹 Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / @livewellbewellsarah  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannmacklin  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / sarahannnutrition  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    14 min
  4. The Saturday Test: The One Question That Reveals What You Actually Value in Life

    3 APR

    The Saturday Test: The One Question That Reveals What You Actually Value in Life

    Most of us can list our values on demand — family, health, kindness — but do we actually live by them? This clip introduces the Saturday Test, a deceptively simple tool from relationship psychology: where you spend your free time and discretionary money on a Saturday reveals your true values far more accurately than anything you'd write in a journal. If you've ever wondered why your relationships keep hitting the same walls, or why you feel quietly out of alignment with your own life, this one question might be the most clarifying thing you do this week. Listen to the full episode ⁠here⁠ Watch the full episode on Youtube ⁠here *** This episode is sponsored by: NOWATCH: The compassionate health tracker Connecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today15% off with code LWBW15 at https://nowatch.com/ Mojo: the app for expert-led courses in better sex.Learn from world-class sex therapists and relationship experts with courses tailored to your needs.15% off with code LiveWell15 at mymojo.com/livewellbewell *** The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less. 👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-outReset Your HealthIf your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start. 👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days 👉 Practical beats perfect.Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes 👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who readThe Compassionate Cure each week.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/📹 Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/@livewellbewellsarah 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/SarahAnnMacklin 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livewellbewellpodcast💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/

    11 min
  5. I Reviewed the 7 Most Popular Supplements: Here Is What Actually Works | Sarah Ann Macklin

    1 APR

    I Reviewed the 7 Most Popular Supplements: Here Is What Actually Works | Sarah Ann Macklin

    We're living in a $150 billion supplement industry, where every scroll through social media tells you you're missing something. A pill for your gut, your sleep, your hormones, your brain. It's exhausting. And more often than not, people are spending real money on things they can't fully explain, chasing solutions to problems they haven't properly diagnosed. As a nutritionist, these are the questions I get asked about the most, so I wanted to sit down and give you my honest, evidence-based verdict on the supplements that are everywhere right now. Not hype. Not fear. Just clarity, so you can make decisions that are actually right for you. Before we dive into the individual supplements, I want to give you a framework that I think changes everything. Before taking anything, ask yourself three questions: Why do I actually need this? How will I know if it's working? And could food solve this instead? These questions alone can save you a small fortune and a lot of confusion. Here's What We Dive Into: - Why most people are taking supplements without a clear reason, and the three questions that change everything. - What creatine research is now revealing about women's brain health, mood, and aging. - Why vitamin D is the one supplement that food genuinely cannot replace. - How your gut microbiome actually thrives, and why a probiotic pill usually is not the answer. - The honest truth about collagen, NAD+, and where your money is better spent. Love, Sarah Ann 💛 *** This episode is sponsored by: NOWATCH: The compassionate health tracker Connecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today 15% off with code LWBW15 at https://nowatch.com/  Mojo: the app for expert-led courses in better sex. Learn from world-class sex therapists and relationship experts with courses tailored to your needs. 15% off with code LiveWell15 at mymojo.com/livewellbewell *** The Great British Veg Out How to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less. 👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-out Reset Your Health If your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start. 👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days 👉 Practical beats perfect. Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks. https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahmacklin/p/download-your-free-5-recipes-to-relieve 👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who read The Compassionate Cure each week. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/ 📹 Subscribe:http://www.youtube.com/@livewellbewellsarah *** If You Enjoyed This Episode, You Might Also Like: 76% of People Don’t Get Enough Omega-3 - And It Affects Your Brain | Philip Calder https://youtu.be/LkMKWzymU58 *** Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter: Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:31 The 3 questions to ask before any supplement 00:01:07 Magnesium: which form actually gets absorbed 00:04:25 Creatine for women: brain, mood, and aging 00:06:00 Creatine and depression: what the research found 00:08:10 Creatine in menopause: muscle, sleep, and strength 00:09:17 Omega-3: the label number that actually matters 00:11:30 Why today's salmon has less omega-3 than it used to 00:12:46 NAD+: hype or worth it? 00:15:04 Vitamin D: the one supplement food cannot replace 00:17:23 Probiotics: why your gut needs more than a capsule 00:19:40 Collagen: what the research actually says 00:22:00 Final verdict: what surprised me most

    27 min
  6. Alain de Botton: Happiness Only Lasts 15 Minutes. Stop Trying to Make It Permanent.

    30 MAR

    Alain de Botton: Happiness Only Lasts 15 Minutes. Stop Trying to Make It Permanent.

    If you've ever felt like you're failing because you can't hold it together all the time — this conversation with philosopher and author Alain de Botton will change how you see yourself. Science confirms that happiness comes in 15-minute bursts, and the relentless pursuit of permanent calm is the very thing driving burnout in high-achieving women. You'll also discover the simple eight-minute text that could transform how you ask for help — and finally let the people who love you actually show up. Alain De Button in conversation with Sarah Ann Listen to the full episode⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** This episode is sponsored by: NOWATCH: The compassionate health tracker Connecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today15% off with code LWBW15 at https://nowatch.com/ Mojo: the app for expert-led courses in better sex.Learn from world-class sex therapists and relationship experts with courses tailored to your needs.15% off with code LiveWell15 at mymojo.com/livewellbewell *** The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less. 👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-outReset Your HealthIf your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start. 👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days 👉 Practical beats perfect.Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes 👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who readThe Compassionate Cure each week.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/📹 Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/@livewellbewellsarah 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/SarahAnnMacklin 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livewellbewellpodcast💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/

    8 min
  7. The Real Reason You're Exhausted: Body Budgeting, Hormones, and Burnout | Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett

    27 MAR

    The Real Reason You're Exhausted: Body Budgeting, Hormones, and Burnout | Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett

    You're not exhausted because you're bad at managing stress — you're exhausted because modern life is designed to bankrupt your body's energy budget, and hormonal transitions like perimenopause make it exponentially harder to recover. Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett explains why fight-or-flight doesn't work the way you've been told, why fatigue is often confused for hunger, and what a simple check-in question can do to interrupt the shame spiral before it starts. If you've ever hated yourself for being tired, this is the science that finally puts the blame where it belongs. Dr Lisa Feldman in conversation with Sarah Ann Listen to the full episode⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** This episode is sponsored by: NOWATCH: The compassionate health tracker Connecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today15% off with code LWBW15 at https://nowatch.com/ Mojo: the app for expert-led courses in better sex.Learn from world-class sex therapists and relationship experts with courses tailored to your needs.15% off with code LiveWell15 at mymojo.com/livewellbewell *** The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less. 👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-outReset Your HealthIf your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start. 👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days 👉 Practical beats perfect.Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes 👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who readThe Compassionate Cure each week.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/📹 Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/@livewellbewellsarah 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/SarahAnnMacklin 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livewellbewellpodcast💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/

    6 min
  8. The Men Named in the Epstein Files: Gurus, Healers & Their Hidden Lives | Dr Gemma Newman

    25 MAR

    The Men Named in the Epstein Files: Gurus, Healers & Their Hidden Lives | Dr Gemma Newman

    Why is it that the loudest voices in health are often the ones we trust the most — even when they’re not the most qualified? In a world where confidence travels faster than evidence, it can feel almost impossible to know who to believe. This week on Live Well Be Well, I’m joined again by the brilliant Dr. Gemma Newman. Gemma is a GP, author, and deeply thoughtful voice in the wellness space, known for her ability to bridge science, psychology, and compassion. In this conversation, we explore the uncomfortable truths behind power, influence, and the psychology that shapes who we trust. From the Epstein files to spiritual gurus, we unpack how easily admiration can turn into blind faith — and what it really takes to stay grounded in your own truth. This is a conversation about discernment, integrity, and learning to trust yourself in a world full of noise. Here’s what we explore together: Why confident health advice often outperforms true expertise — and how algorithms amplify this. The psychology behind why we trust powerful, successful, or attractive people more easily. How the “halo effect” can blind us to red flags in health, wellness, and beyond. What the shadow self really is — and why ignoring it can lead to harmful behaviour. How spiritual teachings like non-attachment can sometimes be misused or misunderstood. The dangers of hero worship — and why “never meet your heroes” can sometimes ring true. How to spot misalignment between someone’s public persona and private behaviour. Why women’s voices can feel diluted in health conversations — and how to reclaim them. The impact of movements like MeToo in helping women reconnect with their instincts. How overwhelm, misinformation, and “chaos tactics” can keep us stuck and disconnected. The ethical tension between doing good and holding too much power (from gurus to billionaires). Why accountability, humility, and multiple perspectives are essential in health leadership. How cancel culture can sometimes do more harm than good — and what to do instead. A practical framework for discernment: using your brain, heart, and gut together. Why the most important work always starts with integrating your own shadow. Love, Sarah Ann 💛 👉 Practical beats perfect. Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks. https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahma... This episode is sponsored by: Further Reading & Resources: Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram: / sarahannmacklin 📹 Subscribe: / @livewellbewellsarah 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/SarahAnnMacklin 📱 TikTok: / livewellbewellpodcast 💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ If You Enjoyed This Episode, You Might Also Like: Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter: Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ Highlights 00:00 Epstein Files Opener 00:08 Power and the Shadow 00:51 Spiritual Guru Hypocrisy 01:30 Book Announcement Break 02:50 Confidence Beats Expertise 24:22 Spotting False Prophets 37:37 Humility Signals Wisdom 38:06 Trusting Gut After MeToo 39:24 Publishing Vulnerable Substack 42:22 Overwhelm and Chaos Tactics 45:22 Gurus, Cults and Non-Attachment 51:03 Shadow Integration and Values 56:10 Billionaire Power and Accountability 58:53 Health Guidelines and Money 01:00:45 Building Inner Trust 01:03:34 Cancel Culture and Kindness 01:06:22 Practical Discernment Checklist 01:09:24 Live Well Be Well Closing Love what you’re hearing? My small ask is to please rate and review Live Well Be Well. This helps the show expand and allows me to keep producing these with the best quality guests. It means a huge amount to me, so thank you.

    1hr 12min
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