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April 27, 2021

How to Build Exceptional Relationships and Why You Should with David Bradford and Carole Robin

I believe that in many ways, the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. Good quality relationships help us with our physical health, our mental health and our happiness.

Today, I’m delighted to welcome two fantastic guests who are experts on how we can all build exceptional relationships. David Bradford and Carole Robin taught interpersonal skills to MBA students for a combined seventy-five years in their legendary Stanford course, Interpersonal Dynamics (affectionately known to students as “Touchy-Feely”). They have also coached and consulted with hundreds of executives all over the globe.  Now, they’ve brought their invaluable lessons to all of us, in their fabulous book Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues.

We begin the conversation by defining what exceptional relationships are and why it is so important for us to have them in our lives. We talk about the concept of being ‘over the net’, which is a brilliant tool that you can use in interactions with others to make sure that you’re only ever owning your reality – not telling other people how they’re feeling or what they’re doing wrong. We talk about the risk involved in raising issues in a relationship and how we might prefer to avoid confrontation. But while there’s a risk in expressing your feelings, there is a cost to silence. David and Carole share a powerful example of a major setback in their own friendship, and how they managed to overcome it.

There’s much more to discover in this conversation, including thoughts on parent-child relationships, friendships that are no longer nourishing, and how we can improve our digital interactions. David and Carole’s world-famous course may be taught around leadership, but their wisdom is relevant to us all. I thoroughly enjoyed having this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*

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Connect with David and Carole:

Website      David Bradford LinkedIn

Carole Robin LinkedIn     Leaders in Tech course

David and Carole’s book:

Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues

Further reading:

Stanford Business – How to Build Better RelationshipsThe Times – An exceptional marriage? We had a tutorial on it

Related Feel Better Live More podcast episodes:

#119 Esther Perel: Relationships and How They Shape Us#80 Why Spending Time With Your Friends Is More Important Than You Think with Dhru Purohit

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Dr Chatterjee’s books and resources:

Feel Great Lose Weight is available to order now. Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionDr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5 is out now. Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionOrder Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress SolutionFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearClick here for Dr Chatterjee’s YouTube channelJoin the Dr Chatterjee 4 Pillar Community Tribe Facebook page

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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

†Disclosure: All books marked with a † are hyperlinked to an affiliate program. We take part in Amazon’s affiliate advertising program designed to provide a way for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon’s website. You are not charged any extra by using these links to purchase books.

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April 22, 2021

BITESIZE | Why We All Need to Feel Connected | Johann Hari

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing and themes of an adult nature.

‘When individuals see themselves as part of a connected tapestry of wider meaning, they feel much better about their lives.’

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 94 of the podcast with Johann Hari.

Johann went on a forty-thousand-mile journey around the world to interview leading experts about what causes depression and anxiety. However, he learnt the most, not from those experts, but from the incredible people on a council estate in Berlin called Kotti.

In this clip he shares the heart-warming story of how the residents of this small district of Berlin formed an unlikely community and the profound effects this had on everyone involved.

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*

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Watch the full conversation with Johann Hari here:

Audio version: #94 Is Everything You Know About Depression Wrong? With Johann Hari

Dr Chatterjee’s books and resources:Click here to subscribe to my new newsletter – Friday Five.Feel Great Lose Weight is available now! Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionDr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5 is out now. Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionOrder Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress SolutionFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearClick here for Dr Chatterjee’s YouTube channelJoin the Dr Chatterjee 4 Pillar Community Tribe Facebook page

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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

†Disclosure: All books marked with a † are hyperlinked to an affiliate program. We take part in Amazon’s affiliate advertising program designed to provide a way for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon’s website. You are not charged any extra by using these links to purchase books.

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Published on April 22, 2021 16:03

April 20, 2021

Gut Health: Everything You Need to Know

Gut health is a hot topic these days, with more and more research showing that our gut health impacts so much more than simply our digestive system. The gut is now being implicated in a host of different conditions, including joint pain, brain fog, insomnia and depression. Over the past few years on the podcast, I have had the pleasure of speaking about the importance of gut health with some incredible experts, including neuroscientists, immunologists, nutritionists, and clinical researchers and in this week’s special episode, I have pulled together some of the very best clips from these conversations to give you a detailed overview on the science of gut health as well as practical steps you can take to improve it.

On this week’s show, I speak to my guests about a variety of different gut-related topics. We discuss how the health of our guts is closely related to our physical health, our mental health, our immune systems and can impact how we respond to stress. We delve into what we should eat to improve our gut health and how restricting when we eat can also play a significant role as well.  We talk about the role probiotics may play in improving our response to stressful events as well as their potential role in improving a variety of different health conditions. You will also hear advice for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and we discuss the low FODMAP diet and so much more.

This episode really is full of actionable tips that you can put into practice straight away. I’ve seen time and time again with my patients that taking simple steps to improve their gut health can have a profound impact on their overall health. I hope this episode helps you improve yours.

You will hear clips from:

Episode 63 with Dr Michael RuscioEpisode 33 with Miguel Toribio-MateasEpisode 74 with Professor Felice JackaEpisode 20 with Professor John CryanEpisode 5 with Dr Megan RossiEpisode 125 with Jenna MacciochiEpisode 1 with Professor Tim SpectorEpisode 81 with Professor Satchin PandaEpisode 40 with Jeannette Hyde

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*

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Listen to the full Feel Better Live More podcast episodes:#63 Gut Health and Probiotics with Dr Michael Ruscio#33 The Gut-Brain Connection and Why Diversity is Key with Miguel Toribio-Mateas#74 How Diet Can Save Your Mental Health with Professor Felice Jacka#20 IBS, Stress and Gut Health with Professor John Cryan#5 IBS and Gut Health with Dr Megan Rossi#125 How to Keep Your Immune System Healthy with Dr Jenna Macciochi#1 Gut Health and why we need to throw out the rule-book with Professor Tim Spector#81 Why When We Eat May Be More Important Than What We Eat with Professor Satchin Panda#40 Healing IBS and Gut Health with Jeannette Hyde

'Pick different things to eat, and your microbes will love you for it.' Professor Tim Spector
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Dr Chatterjee’s books and resources:Feel Great Lose Weight is available to order now. Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionDr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5 is out now. Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionOrder Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress SolutionFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearClick here for Dr Chatterjee’s YouTube channelJoin the Dr Chatterjee 4 Pillar Community Tribe Facebook page

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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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Published on April 20, 2021 16:03

April 15, 2021

BITESIZE | Why Friendships, Community and Compassion Matter for Our Health | Dr Julian Abel

Compassion, friendships and strong community connections don’t just make us feel good, they can have powerful effects on our health and longevity.

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart.  Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 138 of the podcast with Dr Julian Abel – a recently retired consultant in palliative care.

Julian is joint leader of a project which aimed to end loneliness and improve health in the town of Frome in Somerset.  In this episode, he describes the incredible results and explains why social relationships, compassion and a sense of community are so important for our quality of life, our health and wellbeing.

If we choose to be compassionate, not only is it good for us, but it’s also good for everyone around us. Compassion is more powerful than many of the medicines we have, so let’s help it spread.

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*

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Watch the full conversation with Dr Abel here:

Audio version: #138 The Healing Power of Compassion with Dr Julian Abel

Dr Chatterjee’s books and resources:Click here to subscribe to my new newsletter – Friday Five.Feel Great Lose Weight is available now! Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionDr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5 is out now. Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionOrder Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress SolutionFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearClick here for Dr Chatterjee’s YouTube channelJoin the Dr Chatterjee 4 Pillar Community Tribe Facebook page

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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

†Disclosure: All books marked with a † are hyperlinked to an affiliate program. We take part in Amazon’s affiliate advertising program designed to provide a way for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon’s website. You are not charged any extra by using these links to purchase books.

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April 13, 2021

The Voice In Our Head and How to Harness It, with Dr Ethan Kross

Do you have a voice inside your head? For most of us, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. And we often turn to this voice for guidance, ideas and wisdom. But sometimes this voice can lead us down a rabbit hole of negative self-talk and endless rumination. So, is it possible to take back control and harness the power of this so called ‘inner chatter’? This is the question the award-winning psychologist and guest on today’s podcast, Dr Ethan Kross set out to answer 20 years ago, when he began to study the conversations that we have with ourselves.

In his brand-new book, Chatter: The Voice In Our Head and How to Harness It, Ethan combines groundbreaking research with real life examples to illustrate how our inner voice controls our life. The language we use about ourselves, he says can be incredibly powerful. Yes, there is negative self-talk. But that same voice can also help us innovate, problem, solve, fantasize, rationalize, and in many ways, help us to shape our identity. It’s our inner voice that makes us unique as humans, so rather than silencing the chatter, we need to learn how to harness it.

If this all sounds intriguing, but too good to be true, rest assured, this conversation is packed with super-practical advice. You’ll find out:

Why it’s not always good to talkThat sometimes ‘in the moment’ is not the best place to beWhat distance self-talk is and how it can help usHow to harness the placebo effectHow to support others through their chatterWhen social media is helpful, and when it’s notHow rituals and awe create control and perspectiveWhy you might want to consider putting together your own ‘board of advisors’

This episode really is full of actionable tips that will help you redirect your inner chatter away from rumination and self-criticism towards reflection and self-improvement. I think this is a powerful conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*

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Watch the video version of this interview in full below.

'We are much better at advising other people than taking our own advice.'
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Connect with Ethan:

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Ethan’s book:

Chatter: The Voice In Our Head and How to Harness It

Further learning:

The Guardian Why your most important relationship is with your inner voiceThe Daily Mail Are you plagued by negative thoughts?The Times Having negative thoughts? How to talk yourself out of them

Related Feel Better Live More podcast episodes:

#126 How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself with Dr Pippa Grange

#163 How to Silence Your Inner Critic (and Why You Should) with Dr Kristin Neff

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Dr Chatterjee’s books and resources:

Feel Great Lose Weight is available to order now. Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionDr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5 is out now. Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionOrder Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress SolutionFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearClick here for Dr Chatterjee’s YouTube channelJoin the Dr Chatterjee 4 Pillar Community Tribe Facebook page

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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

†Disclosure: All books marked with a † are hyperlinked to an affiliate program. We take part in Amazon’s affiliate advertising program designed to provide a way for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon’s website. You are not charged any extra by using these links to purchase books.

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April 8, 2021

BITESIZE | Why You Should Change Your Lifestyle With The Seasons | Dallas Hartwig

How we eat, sleep and exercise in January should be different to how we do those things in July.  We intuitively know this, but have we lost touch with the natural rhythms and cycles of our lives?

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart.  Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 102 of the podcast with nutritionist and author, Dallas Hartwig.

In this clip he explains why, instead of sticking to the same habits and behaviours year-round, we can learn to live more in sync with the seasons, which has benefits for our health and our happiness.

Dallas believe that we are becoming more and more disconnected from our natural cycles, and that this is at the core of the modern-day stress epidemic and most chronic disease.

Dallas gives some great practical tips we can follow to live more in harmony with the seasons.  He believes that listening to our own bodies is key – we intuitively know what is good for us if we just take the time to listen.

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*

Click here for more information on our sponsor athleticgreens.com/livemore

Watch the full conversation with Dallas Hartwig here:

Audio version: #102 Why You Should Change Your Diet With The Seasons with Dallas Hartwig

Dr Chatterjee’s books and resources:Click here to subscribe to my new newsletter – Friday Five.Feel Great Lose Weight is available now! Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionDr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5 is out now. Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionOrder Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress SolutionFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearClick here for Dr Chatterjee’s YouTube channelJoin the Dr Chatterjee 4 Pillar Community Tribe Facebook page

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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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Published on April 08, 2021 16:03

April 6, 2021

How To Change Your Mindset and Transform Your Life with Ryan Holiday

CAUTION ADVISED: This podcast contains swearing.

Today’s conversation takes a deep dive into an ancient philosophy and comes out with some practical strategies that really couldn’t be more useful for these uncertain times. My guest is Ryan Holiday, someone who I’ve been really keen to speak with, ever since a close friend of mine gifted me his incredible book, The Obstacle Is The Way. Ryan is someone who’s making timeless ancient wisdom accessible to millions of people all over the world through his books and blogs. And he’s making a strong case that stoicism, the ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, is a viable life hack for our busy 21st century lives.

Whether you are familiar with stoic philosophy or not, I think you’ll get a lot of value from today’s conversation. Ryan explains that it’s not what happens to us in life that really matters, it’s how we react to it. We can all learn from unwelcome challenges and, more often than not, become better as a result of them. He also explains how these ancient ideas can be applied to our busy modern lives and how we can use them to build resilience and humility, and how we can use simple tools such as journaling, to help us find more stillness.

I think you’ll find this conversation full of powerful advice and my hope is that you find it engaging, accessible and inspiring.

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*

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'It’s not things that upset us it’s our judgement of things' - Epictetus
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Find out more about Ryan:

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Ryan’s books:The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to AdvantageEgo is the Enemy: The Fight to Master Our Greatest OpponentStillness is the Key: An Ancient Strategy for Modern LifeLives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus AureliusRelated Feel Better Live More podcasts:

#144 Auschwitz Survivor Dr Edith Eger on How to Discover Your Inner Power

#91 If This Man Can Turn His Life Around, So Can You with John McAvoy

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Dr Chatterjee’s books and resources:Feel Great Lose Weight is available to order now. Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionDr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5 is out now. Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionOrder Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress SolutionFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearClick here for Dr Chatterjee’s YouTube channelJoin the Dr Chatterjee 4 Pillar Community Tribe Facebook page

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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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Published on April 06, 2021 16:03

April 1, 2021

BITESIZE | Why Giving Back Is The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do | John McAvoy

CAUTION: Contains swearing.

Making changes in life and overcoming obstacles can sometimes seem insurmountable, but if this man can turn his life around, anyone can.

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart.  Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 91 of the podcast with endurance athlete and author, John McAvoy.

John was born into a notorious crime family and served 10 years in prison for armed robbery. In this clip he tells the inspirational story of how he turned his own life around and then helped positively influence the lives of others.

John believes that he’s not exceptional – anyone can change, and everyone has a gift they were born to share.  He believes legacy is important and the impact we have on others throughout our lives can help lift them up and change their lives for the better.  The lessons and life advice John shares are relevant to each and every one of us.

If there’s a change you want to make in your own life but you’re not sure where to start I hope this conversation gives you the encouragement to begin.

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*

Click here for more information on our sponsor athleticgreens.com/livemore

Watch the full conversation with Ross Edgley here:

Audio version: #91 If This Man Can Turn His Life Around, So Can You with John McAvoy

Dr Chatterjee’s books and resources:Click here to subscribe to my new newsletter – Friday Five.Feel Great Lose Weight is available now! Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionDr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5 is out now. Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionOrder Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress SolutionFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearClick here for Dr Chatterjee’s YouTube channelJoin the Dr Chatterjee 4 Pillar Community Tribe Facebook page

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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

†Disclosure: All books marked with a † are hyperlinked to an affiliate program. We take part in Amazon’s affiliate advertising program designed to provide a way for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon’s website. You are not charged any extra by using these links to purchase books.

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March 30, 2021

Dr Gabor Maté on Why We Are All Addicts

CAUTION ADVISED: This podcast contains themes of an adult nature.

This week, I’ve decided to re-release a conversation that I had over 2 years ago, yet one that still remains one of the most important conversations that I’ve had to date on this podcast. Since I first released this conversation back on episode 37 of the podcast, the number of listeners has grown exponentially and I’m really keen that all of my new listeners hear this conversation. For those of you who have already heard the conversation, I think you will still get a huge amount of value from re-listening. Dr Gabor Maté is one of the world’s most revered thinkers on the psychology of addiction, his radical findings based on decades of work with patients, challenged by catastrophic drug addiction and mental illness are reframing how we view all human development.

Dr Maté firmly believes that addiction is not a choice, neither is it all about drugs and illicit substances. Instead, he believes that addiction affects most of us – whether it be to alcohol, nicotine, sugar, work, or exercise…the list is endless. According to Dr. Maté, the source of addiction is not to be found in our genes but in our early childhood. He calls for a compassionate approach toward addiction, whether in ourselves or others. As he puts it, the question we need to ask is not why the addiction, but why the pain.

We also talk about how we now live in a culture that doesn’t meet our human needs. Indeed, the conditions necessary for healthy child development are increasingly under threat in today’s society. We delve into how our emotional stress can translate into physical chronic illnesses. Loneliness and a lack of meaningful connection are on the rise, as are the rates of autoimmune disease and addiction.

It was a real honour to sit down and talk eye-to-eye with Gabor about his truly revolutionary work. This was a deep and powerful conversation and I hope it helps you in your life.

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*

Click here for more information on our sponsor foursigmatic.com/livemore

Find out about our sponsor blublox.com/livemore

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Watch the video version of this interview in full below.

'Personality itself is a defensive structure that we develop as a way of dealing with our pain.'
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Connect with Gabor:

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Gabor’s books:

In the Realm on hungry ghosts: Close Encounters with AddictionScattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit DisorderWhen the body says no: the cost of hidden stressHold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers

Further learning:

You can find many of Dr Maté’s lectures via his YouTube channel When the Body Says No — Caring for ourselves while caring for others. Dr. Gabor MatéGabor Maté: Consequences of Stressed ParentingTrauma, Healing and The Brain: Community Learning Event, Dr. Gabor MateA Q&A with Dr. Gabor Maté: The Essential Elements of Successful Teen
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American Academy of Pediatrics – The Lifelong Effects of Early Childhood Adversity and Toxic StressThe Journal of Paediatrics – Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Fussing and Crying Durations and Prevalence of Colic in InfantsInternal Family SystemsJohann Hari – Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression and the Unexpected Solutions

Related Feel Better Live More podcast episodes:

#106 Gabor Maté: Is Coronavirus Showing Us Who We Really Are?

#94 Is Everything You Know About Depression Wrong? With Johann Hari

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Dr Chatterjee’s books and resources:

Feel Great Lose Weight is available to order now. Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionDr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5 is out now. Click here for the UK version and click here for the US & Canadian versionOrder Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress SolutionFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearClick here for Dr Chatterjee’s YouTube channelJoin the Dr Chatterjee 4 Pillar Community Tribe Facebook page

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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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March 26, 2021

BITESIZE | Understand Your Motivation and Transform Your Life | Ross Edgley

We all know that exercise is good for our physical health, but exercise can be just as powerful for our mental health.

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart.  Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 97 of the podcast with clinical-academic physiotherapist, Brendon Stubbs

His work is helping to provide much needed evidence of what we know instinctively – physical activity makes us feel good.

In this clip he explains why movement is not just good for our body, but also for our mind and why you don’t need to exercise for hours to feel the benefits.  Just 10 minutes of light exercise a day can result in meaningful changes happening within your brain.

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