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November 10, 2020
Tim Spector: Why Everything You’ve Been Told About Food Is Wrong
It’s a bold claim: that (almost) everything you’ve been told about food is wrong. But by the end of today’s conversation, I think you’ll be questioning what you previously thought was true and embarking on a new way of eating that’s right for you.
My guest, Tim Spector, is a Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and Head of the Department of Twin Research at King’s College London. He’s a leading expert on the gut microbiome whose work has transformed what we know about nutrition and health.
Tim’s latest work highlights how much we really don’t know about food. Aside from the consensus that plant foods are good for us, ultra-processed junk foods are not, there’s very little evidence or expert agreement on anything else. So there’s most definitely not a one-size-fits-all ‘correct’ way to eat.
During our chat we cover calorie counting, artificial sweeteners, the dangers of ultra-processed foods and how poor science lets the food industry maintain that its products are healthy, simply because they’ve not been proven to be harmful. We discuss the benefits of fasting, and the perception that you need to graze all day. The diet industry perpetuates the myth that if we don’t have a snack to hand at all times, we’ll have an energy dip, lack focus and we might even faint! For most of us, it’s actually the reverse that’s true.
With this in mind, we agree that nutrition should be at the heart of the curriculum in schools. Our children can cope at school without mid-morning and afternoon snacks. I share Tim’s passion that we should be teaching our children how to recognise real versus fake food with the same enthusiasm that we teach them to read and write.
I find the concept of personalised nutrition hugely empowering. As Tim states in his most recent book, ‘You are very unlikely to be average’. I’ve seen it first-hand with my patients, many of whom respond completely differently to the same ways of eating. It’s why I describe my approach as ‘diet agnostic’ and, like Tim, I’d actively encourage you to start experimenting with what, how and when you eat. I hope this conversation inspires you to explore what makes you thrive.
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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'The first thing is to realise is that everyone's unique'
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Connect with Tim:
Tim’s books:
Spoon Fed: why almost everything we’ve been told about food is wrong†The Diet Myth: The Real Science Behind What We Eat†Identically Different: Why you can change your genes†
Further reading:
The Guardian Spoon-Fed by Tim Spector review – food myths bustedThe Times Spoon-Fed by Tim Spector review – take all food advice with a large pinch of saltThe Guardian Tim Spector: ‘Food education should be compulsory’The Guardian Why do diets fail? Professor Tim Spector debunks myths The Independent Forget Counting Calories, Fat and Sugar – Taking Care of Your Gut is What Matters
Related Feel Better Live More podcasts:
Podcast #1 Gut Health and why we need to throw out the rule-book with Professor Tim SpectorPodcast #5 IBS and Gut Health with Dr Megan Rossi
Dr Chatterjee’s books and resources:
Feel Great Lose Weight† is available for pre-order now!Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan†Available in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease Disappear†Order Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution†Dr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5† is out now. Click here† for the US versionClick 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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November 3, 2020
Deepak Chopra on Waking Up to Your Full Potential
My goal with the podcast is to have conversations that matter. And as part of that process, I want to push and challenge myself, and by doing so, hopefully do the same for you. Today’s guest is someone who entirely fits the bill. It is the one and only Dr. Deepak Chopra.
Deepak is a medical doctor, a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation and Time magazine has described him as ‘one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century’. He recently published his 91st book called ‘Total Meditation’, which offers an exploration of the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that a practice of meditation can bring.
In our conversation today, we touch on a whole variety of different subjects, including the problem of instant gratification. We delve into how much of what we do and think is influenced by those around us. Many of us as we get older, or even in response to challenging life circumstances, whether it be grief, loss or heartache, are grappling with the eternal existential questions – Who am I? And Why am I here? Deepak provides some really practical tools to help us answer these questions for ourselves. And he also shares some tried and tested techniques to help us get started with meditation.
Deepak believes that most of us sleep walk through life and are not in control of our thoughts and feelings. The underlying theme throughout this conversation is how we can wake up to our full potential by accessing new levels of awareness that will ultimately cultivate a clear vision and help us rediscover who we really are. I found this conversation stimulating and felt my mind very much expanded afterwards. I hope it does the same for you.
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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'Don't look for peace. It's already there.'
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Connect with Deepak:
Deepak’s recent books:
Total Meditation: Stress Free Living Starts Here †
Quantum Healing: Exploring the Frontiers of Mind/Body Medicine †
Further Reading:
New York Times – How Deepak Chopra, Wellness Expert, Spends His SundaysTotal Meditation: Practices in Living the Awakened Life and Master Meditation with Deepak ChopraTime Magazine – Deepak Chopra Wants You to Have a More Meaningful Life. Here’s How He Suggests You Get StartedMindBodyGreen – How Deepak Chopra Is Using This Time For Spiritual ResetHarvard Business Review – Life’s Work: An Interview with Deepak Chopra
Dr Chatterjee’s resources:
Podcast #23 – The Truth About Meditation with Light WatkinsPodcast #82 – How to Create the Life You Were Born to Live with Peter CroneFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan†Available in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease Disappear†Order Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution†Dr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5† is out now. Click here† for the US versionClick 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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October 27, 2020
Why Women Are More Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s with Dr Lisa Mosconi
Women’s brain health remains one of the most under-researched, under-diagnosed and undertreated fields of medicine. Women are twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s and twice as likely to become anxious or depressed. They are four times more likely to suffer with headaches and migraines and they are more prone to brain tumours and strokes than men. Today’s guest says this is a clear indication of functional differences between female and male brains. And she’s made it her life’s work to learn more about it.
Neuroscientist Dr Lisa Mosconi is director of the Women’s Brain Initiative and works at the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College, US, where she studies how genetics, lifestyle and nutrition shape brain health, particularly in women.
Lisa describes her frustration at constantly being told by peers that the reason Alzheimer’s was more prevalent in women was simply because they live longer, and it’s a disease of ageing. We discuss her ground-breaking research that has exposed this bias, finding dementia brain changes can actually begin in midlife, triggered by declining oestrogen during perimenopause. Worrying as that might sound, this discovery will enable women to take control of their risk at a much earlier age. Lisa goes on to share plenty of practical, evidence-based advice to help you do that.
I was really moved to hear Lisa talk about the beautiful changes that happen in the female brain during pregnancy and post-partum. It’s a new take on the idea of ‘Mummy brain’ and will be validating for all mothers out there to hear. She also gives a clear and candid explanation of how perimenopause alters brain function. So many of my patients in their 40s and 50s are scared by changes like forgetfulness, brain fog and anxiety. If that’s you or someone you know, Lisa’s insights and advice will be really empowering.
I’m a passionate advocate for women’s health equality. Yet chatting with Lisa made me realise how much more work we all have to do to get topics like these out there and understood. This conversation is relevant to all of us, women and men alike. I hope it gets you thinking and talking more.
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.
'Women's brain health remains one of the most under-researched, under-diagnosed, under undertreated fields of medicine'
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Connect with Lisa:
Lisa’s books:
The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Prevent Dementia
Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power
Lisa’s TED talk:
How menopause affects the brain
Further Reading:
Ideas.TED What women should eat to maintain a healthy – brainThe Times Could the menopause trigger Alzheimer’s? This scientist says yesDaily Mail Why you must never ignore midlife brain fogWall Street Journal New Intelligence on How the Female Brain WorksThe Atlantic What Menopause Does to Women’s Brains
Dr Chatterjee’s resources:
Podcast #76 – How to Optimise Your Brain Health with Dr Rahul JandialPodcast #18 – The Best Foods to Nourish Your Brain with Neuroscientist, Dr Lisa MosconiFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan†Available in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease Disappear†Order Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution†Dr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5† is out now. Click here† for the US versionClick 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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October 20, 2020
The Surprising Truth About Exercise with Professor Daniel Lieberman
Today’s episode will change the way you feel about exercise – and yourself. Do you ever feel guilty for taking the lift instead of the stairs? For swapping that workout for a lie in, or for having zero desire to run a marathon? If so, my guest has some reassuring words on why an aversion to exercise is completely natural. And some valuable advice on how we can overcome that to reap the multiple health benefits.
Dr Daniel Lieberman is a paleoanthropologist and Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. He has studied evolution and researched cultures all over the globe, to explain the science of how and why we move today. Whether you struggle to exercise or you’re a committed fitness fan, I think you’ll find his new perspectives on physical activity absolutely fascinating.
Among the many topics we cover in this conversation, Daniel addresses the following questions:
Can exercise really help you lose weight?Does running ruin your knees?Should we be running barefoot?Is sitting the new smoking?Do you need eight hours’ sleep a night? Should activity levels decline with age?
I think some of his answers might really surprise you. I hope this conversation helps you feel better about the role of exercise in your life and have more compassion for yourself. I think it might just inspire you to move more, too.
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.
'Our instincts are constantly pulling us not to exercise.'
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Connect with Daniel
Daniel’s books
Exercised: The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health †
The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health and Disease †
Further Reading
The Times – Lie back and Take it Easy – Daniel Lieberman author of Exercised , on why we are born to be lazyThe Guardian – Exercised by Daniel Lieberman reviewRunners World – Daniel Lieberman, 10 Years After “Born to Run”New Statesman – The barefoot professor: Daniel Lieberman on why humans are born to run Nature – Endurance running and the evolution of Homo
Dr Chatterjee’s resources:
Podcast #79 – How Running Can Transform Your Life with Sanjay RawalPodcast #109 Discover the Joy of Movement with Dr Kelly McGonigalFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan†Available in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease Disappear†Order Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution†Dr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5† is out now. Click here† for the US versionClick 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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October 13, 2020
Wim Hof on Waking Up to Your True Potential
CAUTION ADVISED: This podcast contains swearing from the start.
How long could you last in a freezing-cold shower? And for how long could you comfortably, peacefully hold your breath? My guest today insists you can learn to do both for far longer than you think. And that by doing so, you can battle disease, regulate your mood and connect with your true self.
This podcast is a fascinating insight into the mind, work and charismatic personality of Wim Hof, aka The Iceman. Wim has been described as a ‘trailblazer for human potential’ and a ‘modern legend’, thanks to his incredible feats. They include withstanding extreme temperatures, climbing Kilimanjaro in nothing but shorts – even, as he describes to me, being injected with a toxin and resisting illness.
But he is no mere showman, there is method to what some might see as madness. Wim wants to convince people they too can do the ‘impossible’ and prove it through evidence-based science. Brain scans now indicate we can take conscious control of our autonomic nervous system. But this sort of ‘top down’ regulation had been unknown in science before.
We talk about cold-water immersion – and why he believes that ‘a cold shower a day keeps the doctor away’. He explains that cold stimulates vascular muscle tone, increasing blood flow, slowing heart rate, increasing energy and lowering cortisol. Wim gives practical advice to help all of us build from a tense, 10-second blast of cold at the end of a shower, to comfortably showering cold for two to three minutes a day. And with benefits like reduced inflammation, improved cardiovascular function and immunity, reduced depression and anxiety.
Breathing techniques go hand in hand with his cold-water exercises, and we discuss how his particular practice can work to help us achieve peak functionality before endurance events, stressful times and more. Paradoxically, it involves over-breathing and breath-holding, to create a stressful spike in the body. Yet it results in a very tranquil sensation – and builds resilience to all kinds of stress, physical and mental, for the rest of the day.
At the end of this podcast, Wim kindly agreed to take me through one round of his technique, so you can give it a try with me and experience the effects for yourself.* It felt incredible, like accessing a different state of calm. I really hope you can feel the positive energy in this unique conversation.
(*As we discuss and as Wim makes clear in all his work, please follow his instructions carefully in order to carry out his techniques safely. It’s powerful stuff!)
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.
'The cold is a doorway to the soul'
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Connect with Wim:
Wim’s books:
The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Potential, Transcend Your Limits †
Way of the Iceman: How the Wim Hof Method Creates Radiant, Longterm Health †
Wim’s resources:
Further Reading:
National Academy of Sciences Study: Voluntary activation of the sympathetic nervous system and attenuation of the innate immune response in humansMetro Why embracing the cold is life-changing, according to iceman, Wim HofHealthline Wim Hof: the man and the method Science Daily Brain mechanism that gives the Iceman unusual resistance to cold
Dr Chatterjee’s resources:
#79 How Running Can Transform Your Life with Sanjay Rawal#113 How Breathing Can Transform Your Life with Brian MacKenzieFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan†Available in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease Disappear†Order Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution†Dr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5† is out now. Click here† for the US versionClick 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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October 6, 2020
How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself with Dr Pippa Grange
Today’s episode is all about fear and how it holds us back in all aspects of our life. My guest is psychologist, Dr Pippa Grange, who has been hailed by the media ‘the doctor who helped transform the England football team’. Pippa is also author of the compelling book, Fear Less: How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself.
Fear is one of our body’s natural early warning systems. It alerts us when we’re under threat and need to take action. A bit like stress or inflammation, it’s something that’s useful to us in certain circumstances. But not when it becomes chronic and disrupts our entire sense of wellbeing. Pippa believes that behind every negative emotion, is the fear that we are not good enough. She sees fear as ‘the constant companion’ in our lives. Whether it manifests as loneliness, jealousy, dissatisfaction, perfectionism, judgement or shame, the root cause is actually the same. We discuss how we can all leave fear behind and gain what Pippa calls ‘mental freedom.’
We delve into how shame evolves in childhood, and how we need to shake out some of the narratives of how we ‘should’ behave. We also talk about how so many of us conform to societal ideals in order to avoid criticism but in so doing, we can strip ourselves of who we really are. In fact, by pretending to be someone else, Pippa believes we are only performing at life, not living it.
We explore the concept of a ‘scarcity mindset’ – the false idea that there’s not enough to go around, whether that be love, success, respect or admiration. We also talk about how schools would be the best place to instil these ideas, and help our children understand that winning and losing are just outcomes and not their worth.
Finally, Pippa explains how by noticing and sitting with our own fears, we can find our real passions and deeper fulfilment. This conversation is full of wisdom and insight and I am sure you are going to really enjoy it!
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.
'Your Human Worth Is Inherent.'
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Connect with Pippa:
Pippa’s books:
Fear Less: How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself †
Interesting Articles:
Vogue – How To Conquer Your Fears – By The Woman Who Helps Athletes Overcome TheirsThe Telegraph – Meet Pippa Grange, the doctor who helped transform the England football team.The Guardian – How the psychology of the England football team could change your lifeThe Psychologist – The world cup demonstrated what changes when people feel differently.The Times – World Cup: psychologist helped to break penalty curse
Dr Chatterjee’s resources:
#119 Esther Perel: Relationships and How They Shape Us#121 How To Break Free From The Limitations Of Your Mind with Peter CroneFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan†Available in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease Disappear†Order Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution†Dr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5† is out now. Click here† for the US versionClick 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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September 29, 2020
How to Keep Your Immune System Healthy with Dr Jenna Macciochi
What does immunity mean to you? In today’s Feel Better Live More podcast, researcher and lecturer, Dr Jenna Macciochi explains that it’s not just about fighting off infection. Our immune systems do not lie dormant, waiting to wage war if bacteria or viruses invade – they play a central and constant role as our bodies’ housekeepers.
How do we do that? From empowering nutrition advice to insights into how our metabolism and immune systems interact, there’s plenty of practical takeaway from this conversation. We discuss the disruptive effects of stress and how cortisol dampens immunity and even reactivates viruses. Having learned this first-hand when chronic stress led to her getting pneumonia, Jenna shares some helpful rituals for reducing the impact of stress in your life.
Perhaps most fascinating though, is the idea that the type of person you are can shape your immunity. Jenna explains there are five main personality categories and each of them have specific immunological features. Traits and behaviours typical of each category, such as risk-taking, sociability and how we respond to stress, can end up informing how our immune systems develop. As we discuss, ‘It’s more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has.’
This is a valuable conversation for anyone who wants to understand more about their immune system, not just to reduce their risk of getting an infection, but also to increase their overall wellbeing and longevity.
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 more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has'
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Connect with Jenna:
Jenna’s book:
Immunity: The Science of Staying Well †
Further Learning:
Interesting Articles:
The Telegraph – Dr Jenna Macciochi: my top tips for boosting immunityThe Times – Ask the scientist: here’s what to do to boost your immune systemDaily Mail – How can you strengthen your defence against Covid-19Healthy Magazine – 6 ways to supercharge your immunity
Dr Chatterjee’s resources:
Podcast #33 – The Gut-Brain Connection and Why Diversity is Key with Miguel Toribio-MateasPodcast #81 – Why When We Eat May Be More Important Than What We Eat with Professor Satchin PandaFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan†Available in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease Disappear†Order Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution†Dr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5† is out now. Click here† for the US versionClick 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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September 22, 2020
Why Changing The Way You Breathe Will Transform Your Body and Mind with James Nestor
In today’s episode, we’re returning to one of my favourite topics. Breathwork is where my personal and professional interests collide. How we breathe affects every body system we have and I’m excited to welcome James Nestor, science journalist and author of new book Breath, which explores the data behind this ancient, but some might say lost, art.
And yes, it is an art. As we discuss, it doesn’t matter whether you follow a new or ancient technique to harness the potential of your breath, the principles are the same. What I love about James’ approach is he has no agenda to push. He hasn’t developed his own breathing technique, theory or product. He’s a journalist with an enquiring, sceptical mind. By his own admission, he came from a place where – like many of you, perhaps – he thought, ‘What’s all the fuss about breathing? It’s automatic, it’s easy, our bodies know what they’re doing’. But do they really?
During this conversation, we cover some of the fascinating – objective – insights James has uncovered in his research. He explains the benefits of nasal breathing, the importance of masticating and how diet affects the skeletal development of our children’s mouths. James reveals how learning to chew more, chewing on one side and using mouth tape at night has changed the structure of his own mouth. His airways – and his wellbeing – have never been better. We discuss the long list of conditions breathing may improve; how athletes can benefit. And James reveals the therapeutic process behind some ‘super breathing’ techniques.
Whether you’re already practising breathwork, you’re curious or yet to be convinced, James has a no-nonsense, rigorous approach we can all take something from. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
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.
'Changing the way you breathe, can change how your mind processes thoughts, feelings & emotions.'
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Connect with James:
James’s books:
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art †
Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science and What the Ocean Tells Us About Ourselves †
Further learning:
Breath: Bibliography and Extended Notes
Interesting Articles:
The Guardian – How one hour of slow breathing changed my lifeITV – The breathing exercises that will change your lifeMindBodyGreen – Why Nasal Breathing Matters, Now More Than EverWall Street Journal – The Healing Power of Proper BreathingCNN – Mouth Breathing May Be Ruining Your Sleep: Here’s How To Fix It
Dr Chatterjee Breathing videos:
Are you breathing through your mouth?What Does a Deep Breath Really Mean?The 3 Pillars of Breathing with Patrick McKewonIs the way you breathe making you stressed?Why You Should Tape Your Mouth For Optimal SleepHow To Measure Your Bolt Score
Dr Chatterjee resources:
#99 – How Breathing Through Your Nose Will Change Your Life with Patrick McKeown#113 How Breathing Can Transform Your Life with Brian MacKenzieFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan†Available in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease Disappear†Order Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution†Dr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5† is out now. Click here† for the US versionClick 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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September 15, 2020
The Power of Pain with Julia Samuel
Caution: contains mild swearing and adult themes
If there is any certainty in life, it is that things will never stay the same, yet so many of us struggle to embrace and accept change. In the conversation today, Julia Samuel, a leading British psychotherapist, with over 30 decades of experience teaches us how we can all adapt and thrive during our most difficult and transformative experiences.
Julia is passionate that pain is the agent of change – whether that’s through grieving someone that has died or through what Julia calls, ‘living losses’ (e.g. loss of job, a health crisis, or as many of us are experiencing at the moment, the loss of a life that we used to lead). We talk about how the way we respond to change, in many ways determines how our lives will unfold. Julia explains how love is powerful medicine and that a strong predictor of outcomes in grief is love and connection to others. We delve into transgenerational trauma, my own journey with grief and, importantly, Julia explains how to talk about death – especially with our children. This is a really enlightening conversation and I hope you get as much from it as I did.
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Julia’s books:
This Too Shall Pass: Stories of Change, Crisis and Hopeful Beginnings †
Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death and Surviving †
Interesting Articles:
The Guardian – This Too Shall Pass by Julia Samuel – how to cope with changeGrazia – How Do You Stay Resilient When Your 2020 Really Hasn’t Gone To PlanThe FT – Therapist Julia Samuel on how to manage anxiety and grief during coronavirusProspect Magazine – How a time of crisis can be enrichingTelegraph – Do you suffer from grief: Eight simple steps to help you through bereavementOption B – Julia Samuel on Changing How We Think About Grief
Dr Chatterjee’s resources:
Podcast #37 – How Our Childhood Shapes Every Aspect of Our Health with Dr. Gabor MatéPodcast #106 Gabor Maté: Is Coronavirus Showing Us Who We Really Are?Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan†Available in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease Disappear†Order Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution†Dr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5† is out now. Click here† for the US versionClick here for Dr Chatterjee’s YouTube channelJoin the Dr Chatterjee 4 Pillar Community Tribe Facebook page
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September 8, 2020
Jay Shetty on How to Think Like a Monk and Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose
I am delighted to kick off Season 4 of Feel Better Live More with former monk turned social media superstar, Jay Shetty. After having spent three years living as a monk in India, Jay believes that you don’t have to live like a monk to think like one. With his social media following now totaling over 32 million, Jay is transforming the ancient wisdom he has learned into bite-sized nuggets that will help us all live more meaningful and purposeful lives.
So many of us these days are living lives that are not truly ours. Instead, we base our opinion of ourselves on what we think other people think of us. In today’s conversation, Jay and I talk about how we can figure out our own identity and live our truest and most authentic life. He talks us through his value audit exercise which will help us all on our way to living the life we really want.
We also discuss the importance of staying open and curious to new ideas and how our childhood experiences play into all our relationships. We delve into gratitude and Jay shares some brilliant tips to help you get more out of your daily gratitude practice.
This conversation is full of timeless wisdom, personal stories and actionable tips and I really hope it helps you live the life you were born to live.
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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Jay’s book:
Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday †
Further learning:
GaryVee TV Stop Wasting Money On Stuff You Don’t Need (Contains swearing)
Related Articles:
The Times – How to think like a monk (and make millions from mindfulness)Thrive Global – Social Media Phenomenon jay Shetty on his Wild Journey from Monk to EntrepreneurForbes.com – Jay Shetty: How He’s Mastered the New Media Landscape
Dr Chatterjee’s resources:
Podcast #28 – Rich Roll on How to Find Your PurposePodcast #58 – How to Open Your Mind and Change Your Life with Dr Tara SwartFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan†Available in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease Disappear†Order Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution†Dr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5† is out now. Click here† for the US versionClick 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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