Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition

👉 Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/As we wrap up another incredible year of Live Well Be Well, I found myself asking one simple question. What truly stayed with me?In this conversation, I’m joined by world-leading voices who helped shape some of the most meaningful discussions of 2025, including:Dr. Stacy Sims, exercise physiologist redefining how women should train, fuel, and recoverDr. Andy Galpin, performance scientist translating elite physiology into everyday healthDoug Evans, longevity thinker exploring how nutrition and lifestyle shape long-term vitalityDr. Iñigo San Millán, physiologist uncovering the role of mitochondria in metabolic health and enduranceJason Van Blerk, founder of Human Garage, offering a new lens on fascia, movement, and healingThis episode is a reflection not only on science, but on perspective. Across these conversations, a shared message emerged. Our bodies are not machines to override. They are intelligent systems that respond to care, context, and consistency.From female specific physiology and metabolic flexibility to recovery, fascia, and longevity, these voices bring clarity to a crowded wellness space. Together, they remind us that sustainable health is built through understanding rather than optimisation alone.- How female physiology changes the way women should train, fuel, and recover.- Why performance science must move beyond one size fits all advice.- What metabolic flexibility really means and why it matters beyond elite sport.- How mitochondrial health underpins energy, endurance, and long term wellbeing.- Why recovery is an active biological process, not simply rest.- What fascia reveals about pain, movement, and whole body connection.- How modern lifestyles disrupt our biology and what helps restore balance.- Why longevity depends more on fundamentals than shortcuts.Love,Sarah Ann 💛***This episode is sponsored by:NOWATCH: The compassionate health trackerConnecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today15% off with code LWBW15 at nowatch.com***Let’s be friends!📷 Instagram:  / sarahannmacklin📹 Subscribe:   / @livewellbewellsarah  🐦 Twitter:  / sarahannmacklin  📱 TikTok:  / sarahannnutrition  💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/***Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter:Science Simplified, Health Humanised.Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/***Highlights:00:00:00 The question that shaped this year end reflection00:04:18 Female physiology and outdated fitness narratives00:09:42 Performance science beyond extremes00:15:06 Metabolic flexibility explained simply00:20:31 Mitochondria and sustainable energy00:26:47 Recovery as a biological skill00:32:10 Fascia, pain, and whole body communication00:37:58 Longevity through fundamentals00:43:21 What listening to the body really means***Love what you’re hearing?My small ask is to please rate and review Live Well Be Well. This helps the show expand and allows me to keep producing these with the best quality guests. It means a huge amount to me, so thank you.

👉 Practical beats perfect.Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who readThe Compassionate Cure each week.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/👉 Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/As we wrap up another incredible year of Live Well Be Well, I found myself asking one simple question. What truly stayed with me?In this conversation, I’m joined by world-leading voices who helped shape some of the most meaningful discussions of 2025, including:Dr. Stacy Sims, exercise physiologist redefining how women should train, fuel, and recoverDr. Andy Galpin, performance scientist translating elite physiology into everyday healthDoug Evans, longevity thinker exploring how nutrition and lifestyle shape long-term vitalityDr. Iñigo San Millán, physiologist uncovering the role of mitochondria in metabolic health and enduranceJason Van Blerk, founder of Human Garage, offering a new lens on fascia, movement, and healingThis episode is a reflection not only on science, but on perspective. Across these conversations, a shared message emerged. Our bodies are not machines to override. They are intelligent systems that respond to care, context, and consistency.From female specific physiology and metabolic flexibility to recovery, fascia, and longevity, these voices bring clarity to a crowded wellness space. Together, they remind us that sustainable health is built through understanding rather than optimisation alone.Here’s What We Dive Into:- How female physiology changes the way women should train, fuel, and recover.- Why performance science must move beyond one size fits all advice.- What metabolic flexibility really means and why it matters beyond elite sport.- How mitochondrial health underpins energy, endurance, and long term wellbeing.- Why recovery is an active biological process, not simply rest.- What fascia reveals about pain, movement, and whole body connection.- How modern lifestyles disrupt our biology and what helps restore balance.- Why longevity depends more on fundamentals than shortcuts.Love,Sarah Ann 💛***This episode is sponsored by:NOWATCH: The compassionate health trackerConnecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today15% off with code LWBW15 at nowatch.com***Let’s be friends!📷 Instagram: / sarahannmacklin📹 Subscribe: / @livewellbewellsarah 🐦 Twitter: / sarahannmacklin 📱 TikTok: / sarahannnutrition 💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/***Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter:Science Simplified, Health Humanised.Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/***00:00:00 The question that shaped this year end reflection00:04:18 Female physiology and outdated fitness narratives00:09:42 Performance science beyond extremes00:15:06 Metabolic flexibility explained simply00:20:31 Mitochondria and sustainable energy00:26:47 Recovery as a biological skill00:32:10 Fascia, pain, and whole body communication00:37:58 Longevity through fundamentals00:43:21 What listening to the body really means***Love what you’re hearing?My small ask is to please rate and review Live Well Be Well. This helps the show expand and allows me to keep producing these with the best quality guests. It means a huge amount to me, so thank you.

Watch the FULL podcast here: https://youtu.be/IIenBH9xAEkThis segment explores how stress affects the body and why recovery matters just as much as the stress itself. The discussion makes clear that stress is normal, but what truly impacts health is how quickly we return to homeostasis once the moment has passed.Here, we examine the difference between ongoing strain and healthy regulation, the role of sleep in stress resilience, and why two people with the same workload can experience completely different levels of overwhelm. The conversation also looks at locus of control, daily demands, and why recovery is more about how you respond than what’s in your “stress bucket.”***This episode is sponsored by: NOWATCH: Health tracking reimaginedKnow your body, trust yourself.15% off with code LWBW15 at nowatch.com***Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter: Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/***Let’s be friends!📷 Instagram: / sarahannmacklin📹 Subscribe: / @livewellbewellsarah 🐦 Twitter: / sarahannmacklin 📱 TikTok: / sarahannnutrition 💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/

👉 Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/During this special holiday, I wanted to pause for a moment. Not to teach or analyse, but simply to say thank you.This is a short and heartfelt message from me to you. A moment to reflect on the year we’ve shared together, the community we’ve built, and the conversations that continue to shape what it means to live well and be well.This year has been one of growth, experimentation, and learning. But more than anything, it has been about connection. Building this community has become one of the most meaningful parts of my work, and I wanted to take this moment to acknowledge that, to honour it, and to wish you rest, warmth, and wellbeing over the Christmas period.Here’s What I Reflect On:- How grateful I am for the time and trust you bring to this space each week.- Why this community has become such a meaningful part of my life and work.- What we’ve learned together through curiosity, openness, and conversation.- Why taking time to rest matters, especially at the end of a full year.- How important it is to recognise those working through the holidays.- What I’m quietly preparing to share with you in 2026.- Why living well looks different for everyone, and why that’s something to honour.Love,Sarah Ann 💛***This episode is sponsored by:NOWATCH: The compassionate health trackerConnecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today15% off with code LWBW15 at nowatch.com***Let’s be friends!📷 Instagram:  / sarahannmacklin📹 Subscribe:   / @livewellbewellsarah  🐦 Twitter:  / sarahannmacklin  📱 TikTok:  / sarahannnutrition  💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/***Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter:Science Simplified, Health Humanised.Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/***Love what you’re hearing?My small ask is to please rate and review Live Well Be Well. This helps the show expand and allows me to keep producing these with the best quality guests. It means a huge amount to me, so thank you.

Watch the FULL podcast here: https://youtu.be/qHFymGgsYyEWant to reduce everyday toxins at home without overhauling your life? This conversation shares practical swaps for cleaners, pest control, and plastics that lower exposure while keeping things simple. This clip explores why antibacterial cleaners and strong fragrances aren’t necessary, how a single non-toxic concentrate can replace multiple products, and using peppermint to deter bugs. We also touch on microplastics, an 80/20 approach to detoxing your routine, and how your liver eliminates toxins through bile, stool, sweat, and hydration.***This episode is sponsored by: NOWATCH: Health tracking reimaginedKnow your body, trust yourself.15% off with code LWBW15 at nowatch.com***Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter: Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/***Let’s be friends!📷 Instagram: / sarahannmacklin📹 Subscribe: / @livewellbewellsarah 🐦 Twitter: / sarahannmacklin 📱 TikTok: / sarahannnutrition 💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/