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

In a world that often focuses on negativity, it's more important than ever to embrace gratitude and discover its effects on our lives and minds. With many studies showing the profound impact of gratitude on our mental and physical well-being, it's time to shift our perspective and celebrate the small wins, where gratitude can pave the way to success.Sarah speaks to two of the worlds leading entrepreneurs in life design and personal transformation. Not to mention the Masterminds behind the 5 Minute Journal:Alex Ikonn & Mimi Ikonn - Serial entrepreneurs, investors, and co-founders of Intelligent Change, a company to “help you realize your potential and live a happier, more fulfilling life.”Follow @intelligentchange on Instagram And @mimiIkonn on YouTubeTo hear how Alex & Mimi put the 80/20 principle to use (and how you can as well), listen to the bonus episode now by activating your free trial on Apple Podcasts.Timecodes:00:00 - Introduction to Alex & Mimi Ikonn03:04 - The power of gratitude and mindful practices06:11 - How Tony Robins taught Alex the power of gratitude08:01 - What is HeartMath?09:47 - How taking responsibility for your thoughts can create a positive reality15:54 - The link between personal growth and gratitude20:55 - Cultivating a positive mindset: advice from a high performer23:08 - Fixed vs growth mindset29:38 - The unpredictable journey to success39:48 - Creating habits41:30 - Is there any actual science behind manifesting?45:20 - Alex’s productivity number 1 productivity tip48:10 - Mental health journey: Overcoming anxiety and depression with meditationTo give your wellbeing journey that extra boost, download Sarah’s 30 day ‘Reset My Health’ course FOR FREEOther resources:HeartMathVipassana Meditation - The free 10 day course Mimi suggestedBooks mentioned:Mindset By Carol DweckI Am Grateful by Mimi IkonnWatch this episode on YouTubeFollow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on InstagramTo give your wellbeing journey that extra boost, try my 30 day ‘Reset My Health’ courseJoin my Inner Circle!And sign up to my newsletter here*****Thank you to my wonderful sponsors. They make this podcast possible so please do support them.Arena Flowers - Use this code for 50% off your first 3 subscription boxes: LWBW50(New subscription customers only)*****LYMA - Visit LYMA.LIFE and enter code 'PODCAST' to get your revolutionary supplements now from the ultimate wellness brand.Want to create your own podcast? Contact Fascinate Productions to bring it to life

British broadcasting legend Reggie Yates joins Sarah for the first episode of Season 10. After a media career spanning three decades, Reggie’s grown up in the limelight. From hosting the iconic Radio 1 chart show to creating award winning TV documentaries, he’s most recently taken to film directing and screenwriting. In this conversation, Reggie discusses how his definition of success has changed over the years, the power of therapy for personal growth and a lifetime of staying sober. Reggie’s humility will teach you how to stay authentic, grounded and be kind to yourself. Follow @regyates on InstagramFor our Apple Subscribers, we recorded a bonus conversation with Reggie. Activate your free trial on Apple Podcasts to listen now. Timecodes:00:00 - Introduction to Reggie Yates01:33 - What does success mean to you?04:55 - Being seen, heard and understood as a black male09:31 - Becoming aware of race in life and work13:47 - Holding true to authenticity15:25 - How Reggie got into TV at the age of 821:45 - Manifesting your reality26:06 - Learning from failure28:55 - Relationship goals and self-actualisation31:53 - Confronting demons in therapy  40:00 - Choosing a life of sobrietyTo give your wellbeing journey that extra boost, download Sarah’s 30 day ‘Reset My Health’ course FOR FREE.Other resources:Raising Boys in the 21st Century by Steve BiddulfWatch this episode on YouTubeFollow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on InstagramTo give your wellbeing journey that extra boost, try my 30 day ‘Reset My Health’ courseJoin my inner circle here!And sign up to my newsletter here*****Thank you to my wonderful season sponsor Arena Flowers Use this code for 50% of your first 3 subscription boxes: LWBW50(New subscription customers only)Order your Arena Flowers before 9pm for next day delivery*****Want to create your own podcast? Contact Fascinate Productions to bring it to life

Social media is full of misleading promises and apparent quick fixes for our health. Navigating this maze of lifestyle advice can be overwhelming. Live Well Be Well aims to filter through the noise, providing the most useful tips to improve wellbeing and nutrition.Sarah Ann Macklin - nutritionist, public speaker, and founder of the Be Well Collective - is back for Season 10 of Live Well Be Well, with new episodes every week. Episode 1 with broadcasting legend Reggie Yates is out now!

How empowered do you feel when it comes to your pleasure?In this week’s episode of the #LiveWellBeWell podcast, we’re speaking to Bibi Brzozka.  She’s a VITA certified Love, Sex and Relationship Coach, Holistic Sexuality International Speaker and Energetic Lovemaking Guide. After 15 years in Finance and Banking, she took the leap and embarked on a personal growth journey into sexuality and experienced her first full-body orgasm at age 35.We loved this episode as it’s all about empowering ourselves to tap into intimacy, teaching us how to improve our relationships as well as our pleasure - whether solo or partnered.This episode as well as Bibi’s courses on her website are focussed on opening your heart and mind on this topic, connecting them to the experiences we have and want to have and also, to our pleasure. It’s also about changing our sometimes skewed mindsets from the social narratives we’re fed and instead, encouraging conversations around these topics which are often seen as “taboo” or “awkward” even when between close friends and partners. Bibi shares advice and tips around recognising and undoing any shame you might feel around this topic – a common issue for a lot of us.We discuss conscious sexuality, what it is, how to explore it and also reframe what sex is. We’ll also discuss orgasms, the different types there are, tips to help you achieve full-body orgasms, and the pleasure and intimacy that goes beyond orgasms.Do you have self-love practice? Great if you do, but if you don’t, don’t worry as we’ll also discuss how we can create those practices - we’ve got you! It all starts with the self, right?Finally, we also learn how we can improve connections with our partners, tips for bringing up what can sometimes feel like awkward conversations with partners, and how to articulate wants and desires to them, as we go through some exercises with Bibi.After this episode, you will definitely have tools that will help you to take control and feel empowered when it comes to your pleasure.Happy listening!Show Notes This episode is sponsored by Natural Cycles. It is the first FDA-cleared birth control app. It’s natural and non-invasive, offering a brand new, revolutionary birth control option that’s given millions of individuals the power to go hormone-free. I have been using it for nearly 2 years now!Natural Cycles is not a period tracker - the NC app is powered by a regulated and certified algorithm that learns the pattern of users’ unique cycles, using body temperature and other fertility indicators, to work out each daily fertility status.To get 20% off your annual subscription and a free thermometer use the code LIVE WELL at www.naturalcycles.com/livewellwww.livewellbewell.io #LiveWellBeWellHost: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.comBrought to you by: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

How stressed are you right now? It’s January so chances are you’ve been stressed about something already. Do you know what your stress triggers are or do you just know when you’ve reached your peak stress levels? Don’t worry, chances are you’re not alone in that.We’ve brought back a guest from a previous episode on our series to talk about the s-word.Mithu Storoni is an eye surgeon and brain researcher-turned author. She is interested in how the brain responds to uncertainty and performs under pressure. Her first book,  "Stress-Proof", is a science-based guide to optimising brain health and mental resilience and she’s currently working on her second book, ‘Hyperefficient’ due in 2024.In this episode we discuss what stress is, how to recognise it in yourself, how to know what your stress triggers are and we also discuss how some people’s personalities are better suited to stress. Regardless if that’s you or not, stress affects each of us differently and we all have different tolerance levels. However, what is common for everyone is that it  can take a toll on our physical and mental health, and we now know it can contribute to the development of chronic health conditions.Hopefully after this episode you’ll feel less stressed after learning some tips and advice on how to understand, recognise and manage your own stress.This episode is sponsored by Natural Cycles. It is the first FDA-cleared birth control app. It’s natural and non-invasive, offering a brand new, revolutionary birth control option that’s given millions of individuals the power to go hormone-free. I have been using it for nearly 2 years now!Natural Cycles is not a period tracker - the NC app is powered by a regulated and certified algorithm that learns the pattern of users’ unique cycles, using body temperature and other fertility indicators, to work out each daily fertility status.To get 20% off your annual subscription and a free thermometer use the code LIVE WELL at www.naturalcycles.com/livewellHappy Listening!Catch the full episode now.www.livewellbewell.io #LiveWellBeWellHost: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.comBrought to you by: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

Happy New Year! Welcome to the first episode of the #LiveWellBeWell podcast in 2023 and what better way to kick start it than by exploring what financial health looks like?What even is financial health? If you are yet to explore this, then this podcast is for you.Today, Sarah Ann speaks to Melanie Eusebe MBE, author of ‘Financial Wellness and How to find it.’In this episode Melanie shares her journey of how she took control of her finances to set up Money Moves - her programme that allows you to maximise your career success and wealth potential, ultimately giving you financial freedom.We discuss what financial wellness is, and how to get it with tips and advice on how to start, which let’s be honest, is probably one of the biggest obstacles for most of us.We also discuss reframing mindset around money, budgeting and breaking down shame and guilt around money, and the importance of normalising talking about finances. We explore how to have conversations with your partner around finances, how to set and enforce boundaries around finances and finally, Mel shares resources on how to help you feel empowered around all things money.Tune in for practical tips and actionable advice on achieving financial freedom and living your best life in 2023.Sign up here for the exciting free mini-course to RESET your health from Sarah Ann Macklin.  Starts on 1st Jan 2023!www.livewellbewell.io #LiveWellBeWellHost: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.comBrought to you by: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.ukMelanie’s Website: https://www.melanieeusebe.com/

Merry Christmas to each and everyone of our Live Well, Be Well Community! Thank you all so much for your support this year. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and prosperous 2023. Sarah Ann Macklin x

Get ready for one of the most exciting episodes of the podcast yet! For the past five years, I've been devoted to exploring the intersection of nutrition and mental health, and in this episode, we uncover mind-blowing research on how you can support your cognitive health.  What would you think is the biggest cause of death in the UK? Probably some kind of cancer or maybe heart disease? Actually, it’s dementia. This conversation with Tommy was so fascinating and honestly, Sarah found it hard to not continue for 3 hours! In this week’s episode, Sarah managed to get one of the best in the field to discuss cognitive health and with that, cognitive decline. Dr. Tommy Wood is a neuroscientist and expert in the field of cognitive health. Dr Wood has worked with top athletes to improve their brain health, and he is currently an Assistant Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Washington. In this fascinating conversation, we will be discussing how you can test your own brain health and what you can do to prevent cognitive decline. We will also be talking about the impact of work, stress, and retirement on your brain, and how things like biohacking, sleep, and nutrition can all play a role in your cognitive health. We discuss the recent conversation involving Chris Hemsworth and the gene ApoE4, and whether or not this is a strong indicator of developing dementia later in life. So join us for this enlightening conversation with Dr. Tommy Wood and Sarah on how you can support your brain health in the short and long term. Sign up here for the exciting free mini-course to RESET your health from Sarah Ann Macklin.  Starts on 1st Jan 2023! www.livewellbewell.io #LiveWellBeWell Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Brought to you by: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

Are you one of the 3.5 million people in the UK impacted by infertility? With egg-freezing becoming more popular, it can be hard to know what information to trust. That's why we have invited Dr Larisa Corda, an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and one of the UK's leading Fertility experts, to join us on this week's episode of the Live Well Be Well Podcast to discuss all things fertility.With egg-freezing on the rise (even before Jennifer Aniston’s recent news around the topic), there is a lot of information and misinformation out there not just about this but about fertility in general, so we wanted to do a podcast and lay (excuse the pun) it all out there.Are you considering having a baby in the near future, or are you single and not sure of your options? If so, this episode is for you! We'll discuss the process of egg-freezing, how an orgasm can play a vital role in ensuring a healthy pregnancy, the mental health aspect of fertility, and how men can and should be included in the conversation.We'll also cover overall health and how it can impact fertility, debunk myths and misinformation and discuss IVF. Tune in to learn more about your options and what you can do now to help with fertility.Catch the full episode now.Sign up here for the exciting free mini-course to RESET your health from Sarah Ann Macklin.  Starts on 1st Jan 2023!Show notes:This episode is sponsored by Natural Cycles. It is the first FDA-cleared birth control app. It’s natural and non-invasive, offering a brand new, revolutionary birth control option that’s given millions of individuals the power to go hormone-free. I have been using it for nearly 2 years now! Natural Cycles is not a period tracker - the NC app is powered by a regulated and certified algorithm that learns the pattern of users’ unique cycles, using body temperature and other fertility indicators, to work out each daily fertility status. To get 20% off your annual subscription and a free thermometer use the code LIVE WELL at www.naturalcycles.com/livewell ---------Minami Health is one not to miss for your omega-3 daily needs. If you do not consume 1-2 portions of oily fish a week, check out there extensive range to keep your omega-3 doses up to scratch. Just visit https://www.revital.co.uk/pages/search-results?q=minami---------www.livewellbewell.io #LiveWellBeWellHost: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.comBrought to you by: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk

Welcome to this week’s slice of wellbeing with author, psychotherapist and top anxiety expert, Josh Fletcher.You might recognise him from videos on socials during the pandemic as Anxiety Josh where he shared his own story as well as advice having suffered from crippling anxiety; including panic attacks, agoraphobia, health anxiety and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), as well as intrusive thoughts and obsessive compulsive behaviours.Josh openly discusses his own story of how he came to be diagnosed, how he overcame his anxieties and his journey to becoming a not-so-traditional- psychotherapist.We cover:How all the different types of therapy out thereHow to find the correct therapy for youTips for picking a therapistRisk factors for anxietyHow to deal with guilt and shameHow to reframe anxiety.Tools and techniques to helpVunberality pornBoundariesCommon beliefs around anxiety which may not be trueJosh has his own podcast called Panic Pod and has written three books, Panicking about Panic, Practical about Panic and co-wrote Untangle Your Anxiety with Dean Stott. He’s currently writing another book called, “And how does that make you feel?” (great title!) which revolves around 4 fictional characters all with different anxious presentations. His main reason behind the book?  To normalise therapy and to get people going while also showing the other side and showing therapists are human too.Please be aware this episode also covers topics including loss and grief.Show notes:Sign up here for the exciting free mini-course to RESET your health from Sarah Ann Macklin.  Starts on 1st Jan 2023!www.livewellbewell.io#LiveWellBeWellHost: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.comBrought to you by: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk