What does it really mean to live well and be well?

In this inspiring episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, I sit down with Sarah Ann Macklin—registered nutritional scientist, health journalist, founder of the Be Well Collective, and host of the acclaimed podcast Live Well Be Well. Sarah brings science and compassion together in a powerful and refreshingly human way.

We explore her personal journey from the high-pressure world of international modeling to becoming a leading voice in multidimensional health. Along the way, we discuss food and mood, role models and self-worth, loneliness and belonging—and how compassion can transform not just how we look, but how we live.

Sarah has interviewed some of the world’s greatest minds on her podcast, including a beautiful recent conversation with Professor Paul Gilbert. I highly recommend you check it out:

👉 Watch Sarah’s interview with Paul Gilbert |

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvfD8_Asj8U&t=1750s

🎧 Explore her podcast, Live Well Be Well |

https://sarahannmacklin.com/live-well-be-well-podcast

This episode is rich with insights and full of heart. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to Sarah Ann Macklin

01:24 – Dogs vs. Cats: A Lighthearted Start

03:37 – The Importance of Role Models

03:59 – The Impact of Social Media on Identity

08:04 – Sarah's Journey from Modeling to Nutrition

09:50 – The Turning Point: Health Crisis and Realization

20:23 – The Connection Between Mind and Body

22:10 – The Brain-Body Connection

25:14 – The Power of Mindset in Nutrition

27:50 – The Role of Compassion in Health

32:09 – The Loneliness Epidemic

36:05 – The Importance of Social Connections

43:36 – Practical Tips for a Compassionate Life

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here: https://amzn.to/4knPv7h

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