As one of the world's leading psychotherapists on modern love and intimacy, @EstherPerel has a gift for holding up a mirror to our habits in a way that is both funny and quietly devastating. And this line from our conversation has stayed with me: "We need to be very careful not to replace the ritual with the virtual, the IRL with the URL." In this week's new episode of my 'Feel Better, Live More' podcast, Esther and I explore the new threats facing modern relationships, and what we can do about them. To start listening, search for episode 687 on Apple, Spotify or Youtube. drchatterjee.com/687

Why do you want to live longer? It's worth asking yourself honestly. That question sits at the heart of this conversation with brain health expert Dr Tommy Wood (@DrRagnar) . And today, we tackle the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to protecting their brain and longevity. You can solo optimise. You can track every biomarker, take every supplement, follow every protocol. But if you lose your connection to other people in the pursuit of living longer, you may never actually get the thing you were trying to live longer for in the first place. In this week's new episode of my 'Feel Better, Live More' podcast, Tommy and I cover seven common brain health mistakes and the practical steps to address every one of them, including why focusing on solo health habits at the expense of social connection is something we should avoid if we can. To hear more, search for episode 681 of my 'Feel Better, Live More' podcast in all the usual places drchatterjee.com/681

"Ultra-processed foods increase inflammation in the body, and it takes us away from better decision-making." @DavidPerlmutter David is a board-certified neurologist who has spent decades studying the relationship between our lifestyle choices and the health of our brains. And this idea in particular is one I keep coming back to. For me, this goes far beyond brain health in later life. It speaks to the decisions we're making right now, every single day. And as David explains, that creates a cycle that is very difficult to break. Which is precisely why understanding it matters so much. In this week's new episode of my 'Feel Better, Live More' podcast, David connects the dots between what we eat, how we think and where our brain health is heading. Tune in to episode 674: The Daily Habits That Protect Your Brain At Any Age

Have you ever put off a health test out of fear of what it might find? Dr Michael Breus is a sleep specialist with 25 years of experience. And even he initially refused to believe his own diagnosis when tests showed that he stops breathing 26 times per hour at night. His story is a powerful reminder that nothing in a health-related situation usually magically disappears, and that investigating your symptoms could change your life. Listen now to this week's new episode of my 'Feel Better, Live More' podcast, Dr Michael Breus shares why a sleep apnoea diagnosis is nothing to fear. Drchatterjee.com/672

Is a really good piece of cheese worth it... ?🧀 It sounds like a strange question, but it's one that opens up a much bigger conversation. As soon as I read C Thi Nguyen's (@add_hawk) book The Score: How to Stop Playing Someone Else's Game, I knew I had to invite him onto my podcast. This conversation isn't really about cheese. It's about how easily we can end up valuing the things we can measure, whilst overlooking the things that make life rich and meaningful. If you've ever wondered whether you're living by your own values or someone else's scorecard, I think you'll really enjoy this week's conversation on my 'Feel Better, Live More' podcast. Philosopher C Thi Nguyen and I go much deeper, exploring why so much of what matters most in life resists being measured, and what that costs us. Head to episode 670 on Apple podcasts, Spotify or Youtube

This is something I find myself thinking about more and more. The culture we live in, the beliefs we share, the values we collectively prioritise... these are the most important levers in determining whether we are a healthy country or a sick one. In this week's new episode of my 'Feel Better, Live More' podcast, I'm joined by one of the world's leading stress researchers @Dr_Epel . We explore what chronic stress is really doing to our biology, and the habits that can help us reverse it. Whether you struggle with overwhelm, or you suspect you’re more stressed than you realise, I know this conversation has advice you’ll want to take on board. Tune in to episode 668, out now in all the usual places

Many of our behavioural patterns and triggers trace back to a part of us shaped long before we had the language for it: our inner child. We often think of healing as something that happens in a therapist's office or during a major life event. But Dr Nicole LePera ( @theholistcpsyc ) has a different perspective, and it's one I find genuinely beautiful. In this episode of my 'Feel Better, Live More' podcast, Nicole and I explore what it really means to heal the inner child, and the small, practical shifts that make it possible. Healing isn't about reaching an endpoint. It's an ongoing process, available to all of us at any moment we choose to join in. Whether you've spent years exploring attachment and inner-child work, or this is your first therapy session, I know you’ll find something here that stays with you. Tune in to episode 664 to hear more.