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Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author

300 episodes

“Health has become overcomplicated. I aim to simplify it” In this podcast, we hear stories from leading health experts and exciting personalities who offer easy health life-hacks, expert advice and debunk common health myths giving you the tools to revolutionise how you eat, sleep, move and relax. Hosted by Dr Chatterjee - one of the most influential GPs in the country with nearly 20 years experience, star of BBC 1’s Doctor In the House, and author of 6 internationally best-selling books, including ‘The 4 Pillar Plan’ – Feel Better, Live More aims to inspire, empower and transform the way we feel. When we are healthier, we are happier because when we feel better, we live more.

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Episodes page 2 of 6

  1. BITESIZE | How to Enjoy Your Life More (Without Getting Everything Done) | Oliver Burkeman #642

    · 24 min · S9 E642 · Bonus

    Many of us feel under constant pressure to optimise every moment, to become more efficient, more productive and somehow more worthy. But what if embracing our limits could be the key to living a calmer, more meaningful…

  2. How To Find Meaning and Purpose At Any Age with Dr James Hollis #641

    · 1 h 21 min · S9 E641

    Do you believe there’s something inside you that knows who you really are? It knows what kind of life you're meant to live, the type of work that lights you up, and what your soul is asking of you? In this episode,…

  3. A Beautiful 10 Minute Loving Kindness Meditation - Guided Meditation With Zen Master Henry Shukman #640

    · 15 min · S9 E640 · Bonus

    Throughout March, our community has been building a simple, daily meditation habit. And if you haven’t started yet, don’t worry. There’s still plenty of time to join us. How about trying a super-simple, easy-to-follow…

  4. BITESIZE | How to Make New Habits Stick (& Break Old Ones) | James Clear #639

    · 24 min · S9 E639 · Bonus

    Are you trying to create better habits and quit those that don’t serve 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…

  5. The New Science Of Preventing Dementia: Protect Your Brain, Boost Your Focus, Resist Cognitive Decline with Dr Tommy Wood #638

    · 2 h 19 min · S9 E638

    This podcast contains some of the simplest, most effective advice on brain health you will ever hear. It explains why the cognitive decline we expect with age isn’t inevitable at all. And why up to 70 percent of cases…

  6. How to Sit With Difficult Feelings - Guided Meditation with Zen Master Henry Shukman #637

    · 13 min · S9 E637 · Bonus

    All through March, our community has been building a simple daily meditation habit — and if you haven’t started yet, there’s still plenty of time to join us. Here’s a beautiful meditation from Henry, just for the Feel…

  7. BITESIZE | The Childhood Patterns That Secretly Shape Your Adult Life | Alain de Botton #636

    · 19 min · S9 E636 · Bonus

    Many of the habits and reactions that shape our adult lives began as clever coping strategies in childhood. While they once helped us survive difficult situations, they can later limit our relationships and happiness.…

  8. How to Handle Life When It Falls Apart: Rewire Your Beliefs, Calm Your Mind, Stop Ruminating & Move Forward With Confidence: Dr Maya Shankar #635

    · 1 h 53 min · S9 E635

    Most of us are quite comfortable with change when we’ve chosen it: a new job, new home or new relationship. It’s the unwanted, unexpected changes that tend to floor us - like an illness, loss or breakup - that leave us…

  9. How To Take A Pause On Busy Days – Guided Meditation With Zen Master Henry Shukman #634

    · 11 min · S9 E634 · Bonus

    In this special episode of my Feel Better, Live More podcast - the second in the series - I’m inviting you to join me for something that has truly transformed my own life. I am a big believer in the transformative…

  10. BITESIZE | The Small Daily Habits That Reduce Stress, Fix Your Focus and Build Resilience | Dr Tara Swart #633

    · 15 min · S9 E633 · Bonus

    We are living in the middle of a stress epidemic – the World Health Organization calls stress ‘the health epidemic of the twenty-first century’. Chronic stress can have a huge impact on physical and emotional health.…

  11. How To Feel Calmer, Less Stressed & More Present with Henry Shukman #632

    · 1 h 44 min · S9 E632

    In a world of constant noise, stimulation and busyness, meditation is often framed as another self-improvement tool – something to calm us down, make us more productive or fix what feels broken. But this week’s…

  12. Finding Calm in the Chaos - Guided Meditation With Zen Master Henry Shukman #631

    · 11 min · S9 E631 · Bonus

    I am a big believer in the transformative power of meditation. I also know how hard it can be to start and stick to a daily practice in our busy, modern world. In this special episode of my Feel Better, Live More…

  13. BITESIZE | Why You Can’t Stop Eating Ultra-Processed Foods (And What To Do Instead) | Dr Rupy Aujla #630

    · 24 min · S9 E630 · Bonus

    Why has nutrition – something that should be so simple – become so complicated? With 70% of our diet now consisting of ultra-processed foods and conflicting advice everywhere we look, is it any wonder we’re confused…

  14. Born To Walk: How To Reclaim Your Feet, Fix Your Pain & Transform Your Health with Dr Courtney Conley #629

    · 2 h 21 min · S9 E629

    Walking is something most of us take for granted. We do it to get from A to B, we track our steps on our phones, we might even use it as a bit of exercise. But what if walking is far more than that? What if, quite…

  15. How to Achieve Anything You Want in Life with Marie Forleo (Re-release) #628

    · 1 h 20 min · S9 E628 · Bonus

    What’s holding you back in life at the moment? Is there a problem – be it practical or emotional, to do with your health, relationships, work, finance or anything else – that seems insurmountable? Whatever your…

  16. BITESIZE | How To Stay Calm, Connected And In Control During Difficult Conversations | Jefferson Fisher #627

    · 24 min · S9 E627 · Bonus

    Most of us spend our lives in conversation – yet very few of us are ever taught how to communicate well. Whether it’s with our partners, colleagues, family or friends, we often assume that being heard is the same as…

  17. How To Live Longer and Better: The Secret to Super Ageing with Dr Eric Topol #626

    · 1 h 39 min · S9 E626

    What if the secret to living well into your 80s and 90s is nothing to do with your DNA? What if the longevity hackers have got it wrong, and it’s actually far more simple than you think to become a ‘super ager’? We…

  18. How To Get Well and Stay Well: 6 Healthy Habits We All Need To Know with Dr Gemma Newman (Re-release) #625

    · 2 h 05 min · S9 E625

    What is it that really makes us healthy? Is it regular trips to the doctor, a swift diagnosis, and medicine when we need it? Or do we need a more holistic approach? Today’s guest believes it is the latter. Dr Gemma…

  19. BITESIZE | What Hunter-Gatherers Can Teach Us About Movement, Exercise and Ageing Well | Professor Daniel Lieberman #624

    · 24 min · S9 E624 · Bonus

    Why do we find it so hard to exercise despite knowing how good it is for us? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and…

  20. The Healing Power Of Music: How Your Favourite Songs Boost Your Mood, Mind & Mobility with Dr Daniel Levitin #623

    · 1 h 29 min · S9 E623

    Music is medicine. It has the power to heal us. And today’s guest knows it’s something we can self-prescribe, for free, whenever we want to benefit. Dr Daniel Levitin is a neuroscientist, cognitive psychologist and…

  21. Mel Robbins on How To Take Control of Your Life With One Simple Habit (Re-release) #622

    · 2 h 24 min · S9 E622 · Bonus

    Mel Robbins is one of the most sort after motivational speakers in the world. Her TED talk has been viewed almost 27 million times and she's also the best-selling author of several books, including her latest one, The…

  22. BITESIZE | How To Break The Sugar Cycle, Cut Cravings & Get Your Energy Back | Dr Mark Hyman #621

    · 25 min · S9 E621 · Bonus

    Is your ‘healthy’ breakfast actually dessert in disguise? Why is it that so many of us are struggling these days with our metabolic health? Today’s clip is from episode 545 with medical doctor and best-selling author…

  23. The Science of Fascia: How Simple Movements Can Calm Your Mind & Heal Your Body with Jason van Blerk #620

    · 1 h 41 min · S9 E620

    When it comes to feeling better, many of us instinctively start with our minds. We think about our thoughts, our beliefs, our stress levels. But what if a huge part of our emotional and psychological experience is…

  24. The New Science of Living a Longer and Healthier Life with Professor Rose Anne Kenny (Re-release) #619

    · 2 h 17 min · S9 E619 · Bonus

    Longevity is a hot topic these days. We’re obsessed with anti-ageing, as if getting older should be avoided or even reversed at all costs! Of course, we can’t do that and I’m not sure we’d really want to. But today’s…

  25. BITESIZE | How to Make Change That Actually Lasts | Dr Rangan Chatterjee #618

    · 21 min · S9 E618 · Bonus

    Why is it that 80% of New Year’s Resolutions fail? In my opinion, it is because many of us are taking the wrong approach. But, if you take the correct approach it is absolutely possible to make meaningful changes in…

  26. How To Transform Your Metabolic Health & The Surprising Benefits of Walking with Alan Couzens #617

    · 2 h 01 min · S9 E617

    When it comes to improving our health and fitness, most of us have absorbed the same message: work harder, push more, sweat more – basically, that no pain means no gain. But what if that story is not only wrong, what…

  27. The Bitter Truth About Sugar with Dr Robert Lustig (Re-release) #616

    · 1 h 50 min · S9 E616 · Bonus

    My guest on this week’s Feel Better Live More podcast is Dr Robert Lustig, Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology at the University of California. He’s a leading public health expert who has long been exposing the myths…

  28. BITESIZE | The Surprising Truth About Alcohol | Andy Ramage #615

    · 25 min · S9 E615 · Bonus

    Over the past five years, it’s been incredible to see how the alcohol-free landscape has changed. Pubs, restaurants and supermarkets boast a range of appealing 0% options. We’re seeing a rise in alcohol-free…

  29. Why Decluttering Your Home Can Calm Your Mind & Improve Your Mental Wellbeing with Joshua Fields Millburn #614

    · 1 h 43 min · S9 E614

    What if the biggest source of stress in your life is not your job, inbox, or finances – but the simple fact that you have too much stuff? This week, my guest is Joshua Fields Millburn, co‑founder of The Minimalists,…

  30. How Smartphones Are Rewiring Our Brains, Why Social Media is Eradicating Childhood & The Truth About The Mental Health Epidemic with Jonathan Haidt (Re-release) #613

    · 2 h 06 min · S9 E613 · Bonus

    With the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools bill returning to the House of Commons imminently, it’s a key time to make your feelings known. Email your MP https://www.smartphonefreechildhood.org/email. Today’s episode is…

  31. BITESIZE | Do This Every Day to Reduce Anxiety and Boost Your Mood, Energy & Focus | Dr Wendy Suzuki #612

    · 22 min · S9 E612 · Bonus

    It’s easy to believe that we have to dedicate lots of time and energy to exercise. That, unless we’re pushing ourselves to our limits, it’s not worth doing. Today’s clip is from episode 325 of the podcast with…

  32. How To Use Food To Transform Your Health, Reverse Type 2 Diabetes & Improve Your Mood with Dr David Unwin #611

    · 2 h 23 min · S9 E611

    If you have ever struggled with your weight, low energy, pre-diabetes or even type 2 diabetes, this is a conversation that could change your life. Dr David Unwin is an NHS GP who not only put his own type 2 diabetes…

  33. Top 5 Regrets Of The Dying: Life Lessons Everybody Learns Too Late with Bronnie Ware (Re-release) #610

    · 1 h 46 min · S9 E610 · Bonus

    What do you think you might be saying on your deathbed? Will you be looking back at your life with a sense of joy and completeness, or, do you think that perhaps you might be consumed with regret? As this week’s guest…

  34. BITESIZE | The Most Important Daily Habits That Could Add Decades to Your Life & Keep Your Brain Young | Dr Darshan Shah #609

    · 26 min · S9 E609 · Bonus

    Did you know that your daily habits directly affect the speed at which your brain is ageing and your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease in the future? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your…

  35. How to Stop Overthinking and Start Moving Forward with Dr Shadé Zahrai #608

    · 2 h 07 min · S9 E608

    Most of us want our lives to feel calmer, clearer and more aligned. Yet so often, we hesitate, overthink or delay the changes we know would help us feel better. This week’s guest believes that what holds us back is…

  36. How To Reinvent Your Life in 2026: 5 Powerful Habits That Really Work! with Dr Rangan Chatterjee #607

    · 1 h 16 min · S9 E607

    What has the biggest impact on your health and happiness today? Perhaps you’re thinking it’s work, money, what you eat, how you sleep… Maybe it’s your friends and family and how you interact with them… These are all…

  37. 5 Simple Ways To Transform Your Happiness in 2026 with Dr Rangan Chatterjee #606

    · 1 h 02 min · S9 E606

    Is happiness a skill you can develop? Or is it a place you find yourself, if you’re lucky? Today’s podcast is a bonus episode that I’ve recorded, from me to you, to demonstrate that yes, happiness is about more than…

  38. BITESIZE | The 5 Minute Morning Habit That Can Transform Your Life | Dr Rangan Chatterjee #605

    · 21 min · S9 E605 · Bonus

    Journalling regularly can help improve sleep, lead to better decision making and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It has also been shown to decrease emotional stress, make it easier to turn new behaviours…

  39. How To Reconnect With Your Intuition & Learn To Trust Yourself Again with Dr Tara Swart #604

    · 1 h 30 min · S9 E604

    What is intuition? What happens when we die? And, how does trauma get stored in our bodies? These are just a few of the fascinating themes I explore in today’s episode with returning guest, Dr Tara Swart. Tara is a…

  40. BITESIZE | The # 1 Lesson From The World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness | Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz #603

    · 25 min · S9 E603 · Bonus

    Today’s guests are both passionate about spreading the crucial message that high-quality relationships are one of the biggest predictors of happiness, health, and longevity. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly…

  41. How Kindness Boosts Your Immune System, The Power of Visualisation & The Importance of Empathy with Dr David Hamilton #602

    · 1 h 46 min · S9 E602

    This is the time of year that reminds us to be grateful, kind and spend time with the people we love. To celebrate, I have decided to re-release a conversation that took place on this podcast almost 6 years ago now…

  42. BITESIZE | 5 Life Lessons Everybody Learns Too Late (And How to Live With Fewer Regrets) | Bronnie Ware #601

    · 24 min · S9 E601 · Bonus

    What do you think you might be saying on your deathbed? Will you be looking back at your life with a sense of joy and completeness, or, do you think that perhaps you might be consumed with regret? As today’s guest…

  43. How to Stay Strong, Mobile and Active at Any Age with Elite Ski Coach Warren Smith #600

    · 1 h 26 min · S9 E600

    Today’s episode is with someone who is regarded as one of the best ski coaches on the planet, yet this is not a conversation about skiing. The things my guest has experienced over the years through teaching, coaching,…

  44. BITESIZE | The Powerful Daily Habit to Break Unconscious Patterns & Create Lasting Change | Dr Joe Dispenza #599

    · 24 min · S9 E599 · Bonus

    Today’s guest believes that every single one of us has a lot more potential than we think, and once we start to tap into that potential, we can create huge changes in our lives, for both our health and our happiness.…

  45. How To Build & Maintain Successful Relationships & The Surprising Ways That Technology Can Help with Mo Gawdat #598

    · 1 h 31 min · S9 E598

    Modern life gives us endless ways to connect with others, so why is it that so many of us struggle to build loving and supportive relationships? This week, I’m joined once again by Mo Gawdat for the second part of our…

  46. BITESIZE | The Surprising Secret to Making New Habits Stick & Effortlessly Achieving Your Goals | Shane Parrish #597

    · 25 min · S9 E597 · Bonus

    Are you constantly trying to create better habits and quit those that don’t serve you? We can all make short-term changes, but so many of us struggle to make our new desired behaviours last. Feel Better Live More…

  47. How to Find Happiness, Peace & Purpose Even When Life Feels Hard with Mo Gawdat #596

    · 1 h 14 min · S9 E596

    We all want to be happy. Yet the harder we chase it, the more elusive happiness it can seem. This week’s returning guest podcast believes the answer does not lie in changing our circumstances, but in changing how we…

  48. BITESIZE | A Monk’s Guide To Finding Happiness & Cultivating Inner Peace | Haemin Sunim #595

    · 21 min · S9 E595 · Bonus

    What if the key to happiness and fulfilment was not changing our external circumstances but learning to appreciate and understand our inner world? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind,…

  49. The Day I Met My Hero: Jon Bon Jovi on Finding Joy, Overcoming Adversity, Growing Old & Spirituality #594

    · 1 h 23 min · S9 E594

    Have you ever thought about meeting your own heroes and what you would actually say to them if you did? When I was growing up, I used to idolise Jon Bon Jovi. I had a huge flag of him up on my bedroom wall and would…

  50. BITESIZE | 5 Simple Daily Habits to Reduce Stress & Avoid Burnout | Dr Rangan Chatterjee #593

    · 23 min · S9 E593 · Bonus

    Research has found that a staggering 88 percent of the UK workforce has experienced a degree of burnout since 2020. Burnout is a type of chronic, unmanaged stress that has significant consequences for our physical and…

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