#388 BITESIZE | How to Sleep Better, Boost Your Gut Health and Get More Energy | Professor Satchin Panda

Burnout is a type of chronic, unmanaged stress that has significant consequences for our physical and mental health. It’s characterised by feeling exhausted all the time, with no energy for everyday tasks, and little enjoyment in everyday activities.   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 329 of the podcast which was a solo episode all about the rising issue of burnout. In that episode I outlined the 7 signs that may indicate you are on the road to burnout and shared 10 practical tools to help.   Research has found that a staggering 88 percent of the UK workforce has experienced burnout since 2020.   In this clip, I walk you through 3 of the tools you can think about introducing into your life that can quickly start to help.   PLEASE NOTE: the signs I mention in this episode are very common and are not exclusive to burnout. If you have the odd sign and it is short lived – please do not worry – we all will experience some of these signs from time to time. Just be mindful if these signs are becoming longstanding. Also, please note that some of these signs can also be found in a variety of other conditions, for example, depression. If you have any concerns, please seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Thanks to our sponsor https://www.drinkag1.com/livemore Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com. Show notes and the full podcast are available at https://drchatterjee.com/329 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.

Today’s returning guest is Dr Bessel van der Kolk. Bessel is a professor of psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and President of the Trauma Research Foundation. He's also the author of the iconic book, 'The Body Keeps the Score’, which first came out over 10 years ago and has sold millions of copies all around the world. In fact, the book has been somewhat of an international sensation and is as popular today as it ever has been.   In this conversation, we discuss the meaning of trauma and how it’s different from stress. Bessel shares common signs of trauma and describes how traumatic experiences leave a physical imprint in our bodies, which can contribute to a variety of physical and mental health problems. Interestingly, despite his extensive work with patients who have gone through some quite horrific, traumatic events, Bessel is still very optimistic about the world and what he has seen has deepened his belief and faith in human resilience.   We talk about healing and the many methods and techniques that Bessel has found to be helpful.  He explains why he thinks that body-oriented therapies such as yoga can play such a vital role and he also explains why he is so passionate about the new research on psychedelic-assisted therapy - for trauma, depression, OCD, and addiction. He explains how these treatments can essentially 'reboot' the brain, opening up new possibilities for healing.*   Throughout the conversation, we emphasise the crucial role of human interaction and supportive communities in dealing with trauma and fostering resilience. Bessel also offers some valuable advice for parents on raising resilient children.   This conversation really is one of hope and positivity. Yes, sometimes life presents us with some challenging times, but as BESSEL MAKES VERY CLEAR - we ALL have a remarkable capacity to move on, change and heal.   Throughout our conversation, Bessel's message is one of hope and the remarkable capacity of humans to change and heal. He provides practical suggestions for those beginning to address their own trauma, including approaches that are affordable and widely available. This is a powerful and insightful discussion with one of the world's leading authorities on trauma. I hope you enjoy listening.   *PLEASE NOTE: the psychedelic compounds discussed are illegal in many countries around the world and, as Bessel says, these drugs should only be taken under the guidance of trained healthcare professionals.   Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.   Thanks to our sponsors: https://drinkag1.com/livemore https://thriva.co https://calm.com/livemore https://airbnb.co.uk/host   Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/483   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 episode is about a topic that I am truly passionate about – the introduction of social media and smartphones into all aspects of our lives – and what impact this is having on us individually and collectively.   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 381 of the podcast with Swedish psychiatrist, globally renowned speaker and best-selling author Dr Anders Hansen.   In this clip we discuss how overuse of technology can have such a pervasive impact in all areas of our life from our health and happiness to the quality of our relationships.  Thanks to our sponsor https://www.drinkag1.com/livemore Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com. Show notes and the full podcast are available at https://drchatterjee.com/381 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.

Today, I am delighted to welcome back my dear friend, Helen Hall, for her 3rd appearance on my podcast.    Helen is a movement therapist, running coach and pain expert with over 40 years of experience and, she is one of the best coaches in any modality, that I have ever come across. With a lifelong passion for analysing posture and movement - her clients include elite athletes - whether they be cyclists, runners or premier league footballers - but also ordinary amateurs - regular, everyday people who simply want to walk or run without pain.   Due to her incredible results, Helen is often booked up in her clinic for months, so, to help more people, she first shared her movement philosophy in her wonderful book ‘Even With Your Shoes On’. Since then, she has created a series of online courses for professionals but also for member of the public who simply want to move better and without pain. In fact, she has just launched her brand-new course: ‘A Troubleshooting Checklist For Walkers And Runners: The 6 Most Common Fundamental Movement Patterns That Seem To Need Help.’ This is her shortest and most practical course yet and listeners of my podcast, can claim 20% off until the end of October, using the discount code FBLM20. You can see all details about Helen, her book and her online courses at her website: www.helen-hall.co.uk    Helen’s first two appearances on my podcast have already transformed countless lives and in this third conversation, we continue where we left off. We touch on crucially important themes from the first two conversations - like the importance of our head position and our foot health -  but we also explore many new topics, including why walking is a super-power that affects everything from our gut health to our lymphatic system, how cultural differences influence our approach to balance and posture,  how exactly we can start to become experts in our own bodies and we also do a deep dive into stress incontinence for women - something that is extremely common and not spoken about enough. Helen shares her approach to tackling it, especially when conventional approaches have failed.   I have been working with Helen for over 5 years now and as a result, I am moving better today than I ever have before. She is someone with a high level of expertise and many decades of real world experience, but I think what I love the most about Helen, is just how passionate she is about helping everyone move more efficiently, without pain. 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. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.boncharge.com/livemore https://drinkag1.com/livemore http://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemore   Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/481   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.

Here in the UK, ultra-processed food makes up 60 percent of the average diet. The trouble is, says today’s guest, UPFs have been shown to be the leading cause of early death in the world, ahead of tobacco. 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 414 of the podcast with Dr Chris van Tulleken. Chris is a practising infectious diseases doctor, one of the UK’s leading science broadcasters, and author of the book Ultra-Processed People. Over consumption of ultra-processed foods may be the biggest public-health crisis of our time and, in this clip, he shares why he believes we eat stuff that isn’t really food and why can’t we stop. Thanks to our sponsor https://www.drinkag1.com/livemore Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com. Show notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/414 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.