Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Today’s episode is full of practical wisdom that will help you deal with stress more effectively, build your resilience, improve your mental wellbeing and transform your physical health. It will also help you with self-compassion, enhance your sense of calm and help you feel more in control of yourself and the world around you. 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 505 of the podcast which was a solo episode celebrating the launch of my latest book ‘Make Change That Lasts: 9 Simple Ways To Break Free From The Habits That Hold You Back’. In the full episode I shared 5 of the most important yet under-appreciated mindset shifts you could make right now, which will immediately improve the quality of your life. In this clip, I share 3 of those powerful ideas. And for those ideas that resonate with you as you listen, you could think about how to start applying them in your own life today. Order MAKE CHANGE THAT LASTS: UK version https://amzn.to/3Kt5rUK [https://amzn.to/3Kt5rUK] US & Canada version https://amzn.to/3RyO3SL [https://amzn.to/3RyO3SL] Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠https://www.drinkag1.com/livemore⁠⁠ [https://www.drinkag1.com/livemore%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] Show notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/505 [https://drchatterjee.com/505] Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore⁠⁠ [https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] For other podcast platforms go to ⁠⁠https://fblm.supercast.com.⁠⁠ [https://fblm.supercast.com.%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] 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

What if the health of your brain determined the health of every other part of your life – your body, your relationships, even your sense of purpose? Today’s guest firmly believes that it does.  Dr Daniel Amen is a child and adult psychiatrist, who is on a mission to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. He is also the founder of Amen Clinics, home to the world’s largest database of brain scans for psychiatry and the author of multiple best-selling books including his very latest, Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Mood, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships. In this conversation, Daniel shares insights from over 250,000 brain scans and decades of clinical practice and we talk about:  * Why mental health is really brain health – and why stigma and shame often stand in the way of proper care * The surprising link between brain function and behaviour – from impulsivity and focus to joy and connection * How brain imaging is transforming psychiatry – and why Daniel believes we should “image, not guess” when treating emotional or cognitive issues * The “BRIGHT MINDS” framework –  that covers the key risk factors you can address to protect your brain immediately * The simple daily habits that can literally shape the structure and function of your brain Daniel’s approach is both science-backed and deeply compassionate. He reminds us that we are not stuck with the brain we have – we can make it better, at any age, through lifestyle, mindset and targeted care.    Whether you're struggling with your mood, memory, focus or simply want to feel sharper and more vibrant, this conversation will leave you feeling hopeful and empowered to take control of your brain - and your life.   Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. [https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore.%20]  For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com [https://fblm.supercast.com].   Thanks to our sponsors: https://join.whoop.com/livemore [https://join.whoop.com/livemore] https://boncharge.com/livemore [https://www.boncharge.com/livemore] https://drinkag1.com/livemore [https://drinkag1.com/livemore] https://airbnb.co.uk/host [https://airbnb.co.uk/host]   Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/555 [https://drchatterjee.com/555]   DISCLAIMER: 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 qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

A topic that I’m truly passionate about is the introduction of social media and smartphones into all aspects of our lives – and what impact this is having on us individually, collectively and, perhaps most urgently, what impact this is having on our children. 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 456 of the podcast with world-renowned psychologist and author of the best-selling book ‘The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness’, Jonathan Haidt. In this clip, Jonathan shares some eye-opening insights and we delve into practical strategies for parents. Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠https://www.drinkag1.com/livemore⁠⁠ [https://www.drinkag1.com/livemore] Show notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/456 [https://drchatterjee.com/456] Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore⁠⁠ [https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore] For other podcast platforms go to ⁠⁠https://fblm.supercast.com.⁠⁠ [https://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.

Could our healthcare system be making us sicker rather than healthier? In the UK, autism diagnoses have increased by a staggering 787% between 1998 and 2018, and one in five people now has some form of mental health disorder. But what if some of our health struggles aren't diseases to be cured, but normal human experiences being medicalised? This week, I'm joined by Dr Suzanne O'Sullivan, a consultant in clinical neurophysiology and neurology at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, who specialises in the investigation of complex epilepsy and also has an active interest in psychogenic disorders.  Her latest book, The Age of Diagnosis: Sickness, Health, and Why Medicine Has Gone Too Far, aims to challenge long-held assumptions about medical progress and change the way we think about our health.  In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore: * Why giving someone a diagnosis is never neutral – it can fundamentally change how a person views themselves, their body and their future possibilities * How the definition of autism has dramatically expanded over the past few decades from its original concept of "extreme autistic aloneness" to now potentially including 1 in 20 children in Northern Ireland * Why screening for diseases like prostate cancer can lead to unnecessary treatment * The potential problems of genetic testing - when results are misinterpreted or used without proper context, especially with tests that aren't clinical grade * Why early detection and treatment aren't always better, particularly when it turns healthy people into patients decades before they might develop symptoms * The profound story of how Suzanne diagnosed a rare genetic condition in a 15-year-old girl, only to question whether she had actually done the right thing by medicalising someone who believed herself to be healthy This is a nuanced, compassionate discussion that challenges many of the widely held assumptions in modern healthcare and I would urge you to listen with an open mind. Throughout our conversation, Suzanne emphasises that she's not arguing against the existence of these conditions or suggesting everyone should refuse diagnosis. Rather, she encourages both patients and doctors to consider whether medicalising our struggles is always the right approach. I hope you enjoy listening.   Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. [https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore.%20]  For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com [https://fblm.supercast.com].   Thanks to our sponsors: https://thriva.co [https://thriva.co] https://drinkag1.com/livemore [https://drinkag1.com/livemore] https://vivobarefoot.com/livemore [https://vivobarefoot.com/livemore] https://airbnb.co.uk/host [https://airbnb.co.uk/host]   Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/553 [https://drchatterjee.com/553]   DISCLAIMER: 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 qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

Today’s guest is a leading public health expert who has long been exposing the myths of modern medicine and the food industry. 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 251 of the podcast with medical doctor and Professor Emeritus of Paediatrics, Dr Robert Lustig. Dr Lustig’s passion is in communicating how excess sugar and ultra-processed foods are fuelling the chronic disease epidemic that we are all facing today. And, in this clip, he explains why eating too much sugar can be so damaging for our health and shares some practical strategies that we can all use to help. Dr Robert Lustig will be a guest speaker at Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine Live: The Evolution of Metabolic Health – from gut to brain and beyond, held at County Hall in London on Saturday 10th May. If you are a Healthcare practitioner, join me, Dr Emily Leeming, Dr Ayan Panja, Dr Robert Lustig and others. Book your ticket using code DRC50 and save £50 on the ticket price. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/practiceunbound/1535137 [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/practiceunbound/1535137] Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠https://www.drinkag1.com/livemore⁠⁠ [https://www.drinkag1.com/livemore] Show notes and the full podcast are available at https://drchatterjee.com/251 [https://drchatterjee.com/251] Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts ⁠https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore⁠ [https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore] For other podcast platforms go to ⁠https://fblm.supercast.com.⁠ [https://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.