What has touched me the most

I feel really lucky to be having such varied and inspiring conversations with a number of the world's truly most unique and diverse minds that are making a real change in today's world when it comes to our health.

Every week, I am fortunate enough to be able to sit down for hours with these people and talk with them, leaving with a barrage of notes that then get crushed at the bottom of my bag. I am currently compiling my biggest takeaways of the year together, but I thought I'd start by sharing some of my favourites from season 14 while in the process - and before season 15 starts next week.

Hope these bring some joy to the end of your week.

Simon Sinek - Speaker, Optimist and Host of the podcast A Bit of Optimism? One of the greatest joys of being a friend is to be there for our friends when they need someone... So, how dare you deny your friends the honour of being your friend?

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Dr. Casey Means - Medical Doctor and Founder of Levels

Metabolism is the foundation of all health - it's not about weight; it's about the way the body creates energy to keep us alive and thriving.

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Dr. Shefali - Clinical Psychologist

Consciousness is the path to uncovering the layers of falsity we've put on ourselves to survive in an unnatural world. It takes courage and brutal honesty to reclaim our true selves.

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Sharmadean Reid MBE - Entrepreneur & Advocate For Women's Empowerment

Self-worth comes from self-reflection and self-determination, from shutting out the noise and building firm boundaries. It’s about being militant in prioritising yourself while you're in that tender, transformative place.

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Kanchan Koya - Harvard PhD & Author of the Spice Spice Baby Cookbook

Health and the pursuit of health does not have to be an austere, restrictive, strict journey. It’s about abundance, joy, love, pleasure, connection—with our food, with nature, and with each other.

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Dr. William Li - Physician, Scientist & Author of Eat To Beat Disease

A balanced, varied diet could be key to unlocking better mental health, with science suggesting that a diverse palate might promote a resilient mind.

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Li Karlsén - Freediving Champion

In every dive, I'm reminded that peace is found not in control, but in surrendering to the unknown.

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Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett - Neuroscientist, Psychologist & Author

Our emotions aren't just hardwired reactions; they're crafted by our brain in the moment, shaped by our past experiences and how we make sense of the world.

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Mo Gawdat - Expert on Artificial Intelligence and Happiness

What you gain from stress, you lose from burnout; what you gain from productivity, you lose from creativity.

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Dr. Kristin Neff - Associate Professor & Pioneer in the Study of Self-Compassion

Self-compassion isn’t about seeing ourselves as special or perfect; it’s about accepting our shared humanity and treating ourselves with the kindness we’d give a friend.

Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast HERE as we have our new season launching next week, with a man who I had on my vision board from the day I started the show.

Excited to share it with you - and until then take some time this weekend to Live Well Be Well.

SA x