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Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, page 3
by Sarah Ann Macklin · English
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
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How to Overcome Uncertainty | Dr Hannah CritchlowHow to cope with uncertainty, using neuroscience and emotional intelligence; special focus on breakups as a major source of uncertainty and nervous-system disruption.8 Jun 2026 · 14 min · 7 chapters
What Alcohol Actually Does to Your Gut Lining | Dr Wil BulsiewiczThe episode argues that alcohol’s effects on the gut lining and inflammation outweigh any purported “moderate drinking” benefits, and that even small amounts may trigger increased intestinal…5 Jun 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
How To Stop Overthinking Things You Can’t Control With Dr Hannah CritchlowHow brains react to uncertainty and why overthinking happens; using neuroscience-based strategies to tolerate ambiguity, reduce rumination, and cope with breakups and other life disruptions.3 Jun 2026 · 1 h 46 min · 42 chapters
Jason Van Blerk: What Happens to Your Body When You Walk Barefoot on GrassWhat happens to the body when you walk barefoot on grass, including foot structure, movement mechanics, grounding/parasympathetic effects, and “cell voltage” claims.1 Jun 2026 · 8 min · 3 chapters
Wil Bulsiewicz: Why Fiber Is the One Nutrient That Reduces Your Risk of Every Major DiseaseFiber as the “longevity nutrient” that lowers risk for major diseases; how to add fiber safely and why gut microbiome adaptation matters.29 May 2026 · 8 min · 3 chapters
Behaviour Change Expert: The Real Reason You Can’t Change Your Habits | Shahroo IzadiWhy people can’t change habits (and feel “broken”)—and how to change by building a repeatable behavioral framework rather than relying on willpower, shame, or willpower-based “fix yourself” goals.27 May 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 36 chapters
Why Pain Relief From Massage or Physio Often Comes Back (And What Helps Long-Term)Why massage/physio pain relief often fades, how fascia and “global tension” contribute, and what helps long-term (movement, reprogramming, and micro-adjustments).25 May 2026 · 8 min · 5 chapters
How Chronic Stress Is Making Your Gut Hypersensitive | Will BulsiewiczChronic stress and a damaged gut microbiome can contribute to visceral hypersensitivity, making normal gut sensations feel intensely painful (e.g., trapped wind, constipation pain).22 May 2026 · 5 min · 3 chapters
Liz Earle: The Real Reason You're Ageing Faster Than You Should BeHealthspan-focused longevity, centered on mitochondria. Liz Earle argues people age faster due to disrupted circadian rhythms, indoor light exposure, chronic stress, poor sleep, and neglecting…20 May 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 36 chapters
How Stress, Sound, and Self-Talk Are Reshaping Your Fascia | Jason Van BlerkStress and everyday sound/vibration practices may reshape fascia, via emotion-linked frequencies and self-talk programming.18 May 2026 · 8 min · 2 chapters
Why You Feel Like a Different Person Every Two Weeks | Sarah HillHow women’s brains and bodies shift across the menstrual cycle—especially the “high facility” first half vs “low fertility” last two weeks—driven by estrogen and progesterone, and why mood, energy,…15 May 2026 · 6 min · 3 chapters
Self-Compassion Isn't Settling: 5 Experts on the Real Science | Sarah Ann MacklinA mashup episode on self-compassion as a scientifically defined, trainable tool for mental and physical health—arguing it’s not “soft,” not selfish, and not a motivational poster concept.13 May 2026 · 43 min · 13 chapters
Why Telling Your Partner What You Need Is the Most Loving Thing Women Can Do | Dr. Laurie MintzWhy women being direct with partners about needs (sex and relationship values) is the most loving, connecting act; reframing “tell me what you want” as respectful rather than stigmatized. Guest: Dr.11 May 2026 · 7 min · 5 chapters
1 in 3 Women Live With Incontinence and Most Never Ask for Help | Dr. Rena MalikUrology and sexual health, with emphasis on female incontinence, delayed care, prostate cancer screening, and bedroom symptoms as potential cardiovascular warning signs. Guest: Dr.8 May 2026 · 8 min · 5 chapters
Why Diets Don’t Work (Even When You Follow Them Perfectly) | Sarah Ann MacklinWhy diets fail even when followed perfectly; health is driven by mind-body interactions, internal narratives, and self-compassion rather than willpower or “one more protocol.” Guest(s): None.6 May 2026 · 32 min · 12 chapters
The Sex Education That Failed Women (And What Your Body Actually Needs) | Dr. Laurie MintzSex education failures for women, orgasm equality, and what the body actually needs—especially clitoral stimulation, foreplay, communication, and rejecting porn-based myths.4 May 2026 · 8 min · 4 chapters
Your Cycle Is More Predictable Than His Testosterone | Sarah HillHow women’s menstrual-cycle hormones are predictable while men’s testosterone fluctuates more in response to immediate cues, affecting mood/behavior.1 May 2026 · 5 min · 1 chapter
Is Porn Healthy or Unhealthy? A Psychosexual Therapist Tells the Truth | Silva NevesWhether pornography is healthy or unhealthy, what research actually shows (correlation vs causation), how different types of porn matter, and how porn affects relationships, consent, and “porn…29 Apr 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 35 chapters
Only 20-40% of Women Squirt: What the Research Actually Shows | Dr. Rena MalikFemale squirting—what it is, how it differs from ejaculation, how common it is, and why porn and lack of sex education create shame and pressure. Guest: Dr.27 Apr 2026 · 7 min · 3 chapters
Why Most Women Can't Orgasm During Intercourse (And What the Science Actually Says) | Dr Laurie MintzWhy many women can’t orgasm through penis-in-vagina intercourse, and what science says about using vibrators.24 Apr 2026 · 5 min · 6 chapters
Why You're Always Wired, Tired, and Can't Switch Off | Dr. Arielle SchwartzDysregulated nervous system vs “stress,” explained through polyvagal theory (multiple vagus nerve circuits).22 Apr 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 26 chapters
The Importance of Variety in Sex and Why Repeating the Same Thing Isn’t Enough | Rena MalikThe episode argues that masturbation is normal and beneficial, but shame and “doing it the same way” can create sexual problems; variety in stimulation helps people adapt with partners.20 Apr 2026 · 8 min · 3 chapters
The Reason Sex Feels So Hard to Talk About in Relationships (It Is Not You) | Dr. Laurie MintzWhy sex feels hard to talk about in relationships, and how couples can have healthier sexual communication. Guest: Dr.17 Apr 2026 · 6 min · 2 chapters
Matt Haig: What Doctors Called Depression Was Actually Autistic Burnout - Here's The DifferenceMatt Haig discusses how his “depression” may have been an autistic/ADHD burnout, and how mental health language, self-compassion, and neurodiversity reframes help people feel seen and recover.15 Apr 2026 · 1 h 44 min · 43 chapters