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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

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00:06:20

Dopamine vs Oxytocin: How Our Phones Are Rewiring the...

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2025/11/10

Watch the FULL podcast here: https://youtu.be/ZoyEJ0WD99gDo you feel less connected after time on your phone? I’m exploring why chasing dopamine from short-form content can crowd out the oxytocin we get from face-to-face moments. This clip explores a real-life dinner table moment where parents scroll while a teenager and grandmother wait for conversation, and how that habit can erode connection and leave us feeling flat later. I’m exploring with my guest how oxytocin brings deep fulfillment from

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00:08:37

Why Productivity Will Never Make You Feel Fulfilled |...

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2025/11/07

Watch the FULL podcast here: https://youtu.be/KO_kNTtWahUDo you feel torn between sticking to a plan and staying spontaneous? Recognising that you’re always choosing in the present can make it easier to keep a commitment when it matters and to pivot when it’s wiser.This clip explores planning versus spontaneity, why busyness can make us more unconscious, how self-compassion can support genuine time off, and why efficiency gains, including AI tools and better systems, often lead us to fill freed-up

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01:13:34

Your Body Stores Emotion - This Is How Movement Heals...

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2025/11/05

You think your posture is just muscles and bones. But what if the “scaffolding” that holds you together is also storing your emotions, shaping your face, and quietly dictating how you move through the world?This week on Live Well Be Well, Jason Van Blerk - biomedical physiologist, kinesiologist, and co-founder of Human Garage - joins me to explore fascia: the body’s intelligent, water-rich network that connects everything. We unpack how rotation, breath, and vibration can unwind tension, release

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00:07:11

The Most Effective Ways to Improve Your Heart Rate...

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2025/11/03

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/XXwgXDeOYJICan you actually improve your heart rate variability? Understanding HRV helps reveal how balanced your nervous system really is.This clip explores the most effective ways to increase HRV, from improving sleep quality and consistent exercise to understanding where cold plunges and saunas truly fit in. Sarah discusses how core health habits like rest, movement, and nutrition have the strongest impact on HRV, while short-term stressors such as cold

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00:06:25

The Link Between ADHD, Dopamine, and Our...

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2025/10/31

Are rising ADHD diagnoses caused by genetics or by our modern environment? This clip explores how dopamine, attention, and lifestyle interact in today’s overstimulated world.This discussion focuses on whether ADHD stems from inherited traits or if modern habits, like constant phone use, social media, and quick dopamine hit , are influencing attention and focus. Sarah shares her own recent ADHD diagnosis and reflects on how evolutionary factors may have once made these traits beneficial for survival

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01:20:59

This Is Why You’ll Never Feel Truly Alive (Until You...

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2025/10/29

Most of us are busier, more “optimized,” and more connected than ever - yet somehow feel less alive. Why? And what would it look like to reclaim a deeper, wilder sense of humanness in a world obsessed with control?This week, Oliver Burkeman, bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mere Mortals, returns to explore the paradox at the heart of modern life: the more we chase mastery, certainty, and perfect systems, the more we squeeze out the very aliveness we’re craving. From the

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00:10:46

Low HRV: Should You Worry? Making Sense of Baselines,...

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2025/10/27

Watch the FULL podcast here: https://youtu.be/bj0-zUDFkxcWorried that your HRV looks “low” on your wearable? I ask what a low HRV actually means, why different devices produce different numbers, and when a change is worth paying attention to.This clip explores how to interpret heart rate variability without getting lost in the daily noise. We discuss why HRV is a legitimate health metric with decades of research behind it, yet the absolute score is not comparable across devices or people because

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00:08:15

TRT: Who Actually Needs It? Risks, Benefits, and...

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2025/10/24

Watch the FULL podcast here: https://youtu.be/Lw6iZbZBiw8Thinking about TRT for low testosterone? This clip takes a closer look at who genuinely benefits from testosterone replacement therapy, what current evidence suggests about safety, and why fertility planning is crucial.I’m exploring with my guest how to distinguish primary from secondary hypogonadism, why symptoms plus true biochemical low testosterone are needed for a diagnosis, and the point that if total testosterone is above 12, TRT isn’t

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01:06:21

Dopamine Expert: You Check Your Phone 175 Times a...

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2025/10/22

You’ve been told your phone is just a tool. But what if it’s quietly rewiring your motivation, eroding your focus, and crowding out the single chemical your brain craves most - connection?This week on Live Well Be Well, neuroscientist and author TJ Power joins me to explore the science of dopamine, focus, and digital balance. TJ, who developed the DOSE model - dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, endorphins - reveals how our screen habits are reshaping the brain’s chemistry and stealing the satisfaction

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00:11:15

Is Your Period Normal? Signs Every Woman Must Know |...

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2025/10/20

Watch the FULL podcast here: https://youtu.be/C--vYFyHAEwWhat if your PMS symptoms aren’t just about hormones? In this episode, we dive into the cultural, biological, and emotional influences that shape your period experience - from why girls often grow up ashamed of their first cycle to how partners can play a powerful role in reducing PMS stress. You’ll learn what a “normal” period really looks like, the green flags that indicate a healthy cycle, and the red flags that may signal something more

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00:07:13

Where Should You Start With Health? Identify the One...

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2025/10/17

Watch the FULL podcast here: https://youtu.be/XXwgXDeOYJINot sure where to start with your health? The most effective first step, as I discuss here, is to identify the single habit acting as your biggest performance anchor and remove that brake before adding more tips and hacks. This clip explores the “brake vs accelerator” approach to health, why a singular focus outperforms scattered efforts, and how to choose the one area that’s genuinely holding you back.As a nutritionist and health

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01:25:01

Ex-Google Exec Reveals Why 95% of Relationships Fail...

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2025/10/15

This week’s guest, Mo Gawdat, former Google [X] Chief Business Officer and author of Solve for Happy, returns with a world-first: EMMA, an AI designed to help humans find and nurture true love. Why? Because loneliness is now epidemic, love has been commercialised, and so many of us feel burnt out by dating. EMMA aims to change the economics of love by deeply getting to know you, matching on values and compatibility (not just looks), and then coaching the relationship that follows. It’s about

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00:12:14

NAD+, NMN & Longevity: What the Science Really Says |...

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2025/10/13

Watch the FULL podcast here: https://youtu.be/AySFUeR1pw8Are NAD+ drips or NMN supplements a smart way to support longevity? I connect what NAD+ actually is with what current human studies show and why dosage, delivery and safety still have big question marks.This clip takes a closer look at what NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) does in cellular energy, why interest has grown around aging, and how much of the hype is based on animal data rather than robust human trials. I’m exploring with my

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00:07:01

What Glucose Trackers Get Wrong About Women’s Bodies...

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2025/10/10

Watch the FULL video here: https://youtu.be/hsaGZXiEbNsMost women don’t realize how much their hormones shape their metabolism and recovery or how wearables often get it wrong. In this clip, Dr. Stacy Sims breaks down what really happens to your insulin sensitivity and immune system throughout your cycle, why progesterone makes you temporarily more insulin resistant, and why that’s completely normal.She also exposes how continuous glucose monitors and fitness trackers often mislead women built on

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01:19:04

The Human Performance Dr Explains HRV, Performance...

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2025/10/08

From growing up on food stamps to becoming one of the youngest full professors in the US, Dr. Andy Galpin’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. A world-leading human performance scientist, Andy shares the values of hard work and ambition instilled by his parents and how those principles carried him from adversity to academic success.But this isn’t just a story of resilience. Andy takes us deep into the science of human performance – from understanding what truly anchors your progress, to why

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00:16:41

How to Eat to Lower Inflammation Fast |...

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2025/10/06

Inflammation isn’t always the enemy, it’s your body’s defense system. But when it gets out of control, it can silently drive arthritis, heart disease, gut issues, and even mental health struggles. In this episode, we break down what the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) actually shows, why plant protein and fiber lower inflammation, and how animal protein may raise it.Discover the foods with the strongest anti-inflammatory effects from herbs and spices like turmeric and oregano, to olive oil, nuts,

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00:10:18

Are Your Supplements a Waste? Stacy Sims on Collagen,...

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2025/10/03

Are your supplements actually helping you, or just draining your wallet? In this episode, Dr. Stacy Sims breaks down the truth about three of the most popular supplements women buy: collagen, magnesium, and creatine.You’ll learn which type of collagen (if any) really supports joint health, why most collagen powders don’t count toward your daily protein, and the surprising reason women should be cautious with “vegan collagen.” Dr. Sims also explains which form of magnesium actually improves sleep and

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00:59:46

The Truth About Male Infertility & Low Testosterone |...

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2025/10/01

Most conversations about fertility focus on women. But here’s the truth: up to 50% of infertility cases are male, and men’s reproductive health is a powerful window into their overall wellbeing, longevity, and disease risk.This week’s guest, Professor Suks Minhas, world-leading consultant urologist and expert in male fertility, is here to change how we think about men’s health. With decades of clinical and research expertise, he reveals why sperm counts are falling, what it really says about men’s

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00:09:43

How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Workouts | Science...

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2025/09/29

Can your menstrual cycle really change how you train, recover, and build strength - or is that just fitness hype? In this clip, we dive deep into the latest research on exercise and the menstrual cycle. While some studies suggest a small dip in performance during your period and more strength potential around ovulation, the evidence is mixed and often misunderstood. The real takeaway? Every woman’s body responds differently. This conversation explores how athletes and everyday women can use cycle

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00:10:50

How Much Protein Do You Really Need Per Day?...

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2025/09/26

How much protein do you actually need per day? In this clip, we break down the science of protein requirements by body weight and show what that looks like in real food examples. From Greek yogurt and nuts to tempeh and chicken, here’s a practical, evidence-based guide to daily protein intake.Rupy AujlaListen to the full episode⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***This episode is sponsored by

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