Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

For the last in the current series of Feel Better Live More, I’m welcoming back someone I know you’ll love. Professor Tim Spector was my first-ever guest, and he returns for the third time today, with the very latest on gut health and personalised nutrition.Tim is a professor of genetic epidemiology and Head of the Department of Twin Research at King’s College London. He’s a world-leader when it comes to the gut microbiome –and Director of the British Gut Project – whose research has transformed what we know about food and health. Tim is author of two excellent books, The Diet Myth and Spoonfed: Why Everything You Know About Food Is Wrong.This conversation will bring you up to date with all Tim’s most recent findings and practical advice. But don’t worry if you’re new to the subject of gut health, as we also provide a need-to-know guide to get you up to speed. We start by discussing why gut health is such a hot topic. Tim explains that, unlike our genes, it’s something we can influence, thereby improving not just digestion but almost all aspects of our wellbeing. He reveals the gut-friendly properties of plant fibre, polyphenols and fermented foods. And because diversity is key, Tim shares some of his own food hacks for getting to 30 different plant foods a week.Tim believes the obesity crisis is more of a food crisis, fuelled by ultra-processed foods. We discuss a move towards counting quality instead of calories, and why the new mandatory calorie labels are unhelpful for most people. We also talk about personalised nutrition and the revolutionary PREDICT studies, carried out for Tim’s ZOE nutritional science company, which found people can have dramatically different biological responses to the same foods. The results have led him to develop a personalised nutrition testing kit and app that you can try too. Our conversation covers much more, including the benefits of time restricted eating for gut health, why skipping breakfast isn’t bad for you, and the pros and cons of health trackers. Tim also reveals the gut parasite that 1 in 4 of us have, which rather than making us ill, can actually have huge benefits for our health.This is a fascinating conversation; full of practical and actionable information. I hope you enjoy listening.Thanks to our sponsors:https://www.athleticgreens.com/livemorehttps://www.boncharge.com/livemorehttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemoreShow noteshttps://drchatterjee.com/291Order Dr Chatterjee's new bookHappy Mind, Happy Life: UK version:https://amzn.to/304opgJ, US & Canada version:https://amzn.to/3DRxjgpDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What if the only thing separating you from living your perfect life is the dialogue that exists within your subconscious mind?Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my 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 199 of the podcast with Peter Crone, also known as ‘The Mind Architect’In this clip, he explains why we all have the power to choose how we respond to any situation and the impact this can have on how we live our lives.Thanks to our sponsorhttp://www.athleticgreens.com/livemoreShow notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/199Order Dr Chatterjee's new bookHappy Mind, Happy Life:UK version: https://amzn.to/304opgJUS & Canada version: https://amzn.to/3DRxjgpSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go tohttps://fblm.supercast.com.Follow...

CAUTION: This episode contains mild swearing.What’s holding you back from pursuing your dreams? What if the ‘when’ you’re waiting for never comes? Today’s guest believes confidence is a by-product of taking action – and she wants you to take action now.Lisa Bilyeu is a British-born but now American-based entrepreneur who co-founded the billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition. She also hosts a weekly YouTube show, Women of Impact, and is the author of the brand new book, Radical Confidence. It’s a lively and inspiring read – part memoir, part self-help manual for anyone who wants to rewrite their own script and overcome ‘the purgatory of the mundane’.In this conversation, Lisa explains how she went from being a supportive, stay-at-home wife to husband Tom (Bilyeu, who you may remember from episode 110) to someone in hot pursuit of her own dreams. Being a housewife for eight years was an arrangement she and Tom agreed on, to enable him to make their fortune. But with time, her gratitude for their comfortable life was holding her back from fulfilling her potential. She explains how her own ‘radical confidence’ came as the result of taking a risk and trying something new. I think that’s such a powerful way of looking at it, that confidence is a consequence. It’s a useful way of seeing so many areas of life where we might be telling ourselves we can’t change, be it losing weight, getting fit or getting that new job. The truth is, says Lisa, we already know what we have to do. We just need the conviction to get going.This conversation is packed with other gems of wisdom from Lisa’s life. From the intentional communication that underpins her marriage, to the realisation that the only hero she really needed was herself. From finding the solution to her gut-health problems, to the ‘No BS’ trick she and Tom use for working out what they really want from life. All this, and much more, in this fantastic episode. I hope you enjoy listening.Thanks to our sponsors:https://www.calm.com/livemorehttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemorehttp://www.athleticgreens.com/livemoreOrder Dr Chatterjee's new bookHappy Mind, Happy Life: UK version:https://amzn.to/304opgJ, US & Canada version:https://amzn.to/3DRxjgpShow notes available athttps://drchatterjee.com/289Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go tohttps://fblm.supercast.com.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. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We react to every single situation in life with our breath and we have the power to choose how we respond to any situation by controlling our breath.Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my 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 113 of the podcast with human performance specialist Brian MacKenzie.In this clip, he explains how we can use the power of our breath to become more present and help counteract the stresses and constant stimulus of modern-day life.Thanks to our sponsorhttp://www.athleticgreens.com/livemoreShow notes and the full podcast are available atdrchatterjee.com/113Order Dr Chatterjee's new bookHappy Mind, Happy Life:UK version: https://amzn.to/304opgJUS & Canada version: https://amzn.to/3DRxjgpSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go tohttps://fblm.supercast.com.Follow me oninstagram.com/drchatterjeeFollow me onfacebook.com/DrChatterjeeFollow me ontwitter.com/drchatterjeeukDISCLAIMER: 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. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are the people around you supportive of your health goals? If you were to embark on a new routine, would your friends be a help or hindrance? For today’s episode, I was delighted to welcome my good friend James Maskell for a conversation around friendship, community and the concept of ‘group medicine’.James is a health entrepreneur, author and community builder. He studied health economics and it’s now his mission to curb rising healthcare costs across the globe with a model that puts people first. His latest book, The Community Cure, looks at how helping groups of people with common health concerns come together can solve the very problems they share – an idea similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. He runs virtual health coaching groups in the US, which have been successful for everything from autoimmune disease to depression, chronic pain to digestive disorders. And he believes there are few conditions that couldn’t be helped by a collective mentality.We discuss a 2006 NHS version...

Have we made movement and exercise too complicated? Have we lost sight of what it really means to move our bodies?Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my 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 7 of the podcast with health and movement coachDarryl Edwards.Darryl believes movement can be medicine and, in this clip,he shareshis own journey, and describes the incredible benefits he saw whenhe changed his mindset and his approach to movement.Thanks to our sponsorhttp://www.athleticgreens.com/livemoreShow notes and the full podcast are available atdrchatterjee.com/07Order Dr Chatterjee's new bookHappy Mind, Happy Life:UK version: https://amzn.to/304opgJUS & Canada version: https://amzn.to/3DRxjgpSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go tohttps://fblm.supercast.com.Follow me oninstagram.com/drchatterjeeFollow me onfacebook.com/DrChatterjeeFollow me ontwitter.com/drchatterjeeukDISCLAIMER: 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. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CAUTION: This podcast discusses fasting and its advice may not be suitable for anyone with an eating disorder. If you have an existing health condition or are taking medication, always consult your healthcare practitioner before going for prolonged periods without eating.When was the last time you had something to eat? Was the food consumed at a mealtime, or 'just because'? My guest today has a simple but powerful message that I believe could revolutionize your health. Dr Jason Fung is one of the world's foremost experts on intermittent fasting. He practices in Canada as a kidney specialist and in 2012, he co-founded America's first intermittent fasting clinic. He's published multiple international bestselling books and he runs a global online coaching program called Intensive Dietary Management. Dr Fung also works tirelessly to communicate simple messages with the public on his YouTube channel.We begin this conversation by discussing how many unscheduled opportunities to eat there ...

Our gut health impacts so much more than simply our digestive system. Thegut is now being implicated in a host of different conditions, including joint pain, brain fog, insomnia and depression.Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my 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 40 of the podcast withnutritional therapist and author, Jeannette Hyde.In this clip, Jeannette explains whythe health of our gut microbiome is so important for good physical and mental health. She shares some great strategies she’s used with her own clients that will help us improve our relationship with our gut bugs.Thanks to our sponsorhttp://www.athleticgreens.com/livemoreShow notes and the full podcast are available atdrchatterjee.com/40Order Dr Chatterjee's new bookHappy Mind, Happy Life:UK version: https://amzn.to/304opgJUS & Canada version: https://amzn.to/3DRxjgpSupport the p...

CAUTION: This episode contains mild swearing and themes of an adult nature.A few weeks ago, I hosted my first ever Feel Better Live More LIVE show, which took place in a beautiful theatre in London. I’m really excited to share a recording of that conversation with you today.My guest was the brilliant author, journalist and podcast host, Elizabeth Day. Elizabeth hosts a podcast called ‘How to Fail’ which celebrates the things that haven’t gone right. She has also written two books on the subject of failure and so it seemed fitting to begin our conversation talking about this thought-provoking topic.Life is full of uncertainty but Elizabeth believes that if anything is certain in life, it is that we will all fail. But what is important, she says, is how we respond to that failure - if we allow it to be, failure can be the key to growth, strength and self-awareness.We covered so many important topics that I am sure will strike a chord with you. We spoke about the importance of authentic connection and how important being vulnerable and sharing our failures with others is. We also discussed how shame often holds us back from doing this. In fact, Elizabeth shares her own experience of this during the breakdown of her marriage and how she was ashamed of admitting her feelings to others but how when she did, she was astonished by how people around her responded in a positive way.We also talked about competitiveness and people-pleasing, and Elizabeth very candidly talks about her own journey through IVF and what it taught her.Elizabeth is a firm believer in the idea that life will generally teach us the lessons that we need to learn and we discuss how this way of thinking can be beneficial when we come across conflict and obstacles in life.This is a beautiful, deep and honest conversation - I thoroughly enjoyed speaking to Elizabeth and I know that everyone in the audience that evening felt part of something really quite special. I hope you enjoy listening.Thanks to our sponsors:http://www.athleticgreens.com/livemorehttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemorehttps://www.calm.com/livemoreOrder Dr Chatterjee's new bookHappy Mind, Happy Life: UK version:https://amzn.to/304opgJ, US & Canada version:https://amzn.to/3DRxjgpShow notes available athttps://drchatterjee.com/283Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go tohttps://fblm.supercast.com.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. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our emotions affect our creativity, learning and problem solving, but also our physical health and our mental health.Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my 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 179 of the podcast withProfessor Marc Brackett, thefounding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.Emotions matter more than we think, and, in this clip, Marc explains why being ableto understand our own and other’s feelings can have a profound impact on our lives.Thanks to our sponsorhttp://www.athleticgreens.com/livemoreShow notes and the full podcast are available atdrchatterjee.com/179Order Dr Chatterjee's new bookHappy Mind, Happy Life:UK version: https://amzn.to/304opgJUS & Canada version: https://amzn.to/3DRxjgpSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go tohttps://fblm.supercast.com.Follow me oninstagram.com/drchatterjeeFollow me onfacebook.com/DrChatterjeeFollow me ontwitter.com/drchatterjeeukDISCLAIMER: 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. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.