GP / Author

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

NHS GP with 20+ years of clinical experience. Star of BBC One's Doctor in the House. Author of six bestselling books including The 4 Pillar Plan and Feel Better in 5. Advocates a holistic approach: food, movement, sleep, and relaxation as four pillars of health.

Known For

The 4 Pillar PlanFeel Better in 5BBC Doctor in the House

Canon

Adverse Childhood Experiences Wire Nervous System Dysregulation Into Adulthood

AI Tools May Rewire Cognitive Development in Users

Air Pollution (PM2.5) Is a Dose-Dependent Cardiovascular and Respiratory Risk Factor

Alzheimer's as Metabolic Disease ("Type 3 Diabetes")

The Arrival Fallacy: Why Reaching Your Goal Doesn't Create Expected Satisfaction

Basic Goodness: The Buddhist Concept of Inherent Worth Obscured by Patterns

Beliefs Shape Perception and Define Possibility

Born to Walk: Walking as Foundational Human Movement

Circadian Rhythm Alignment Is the Foundation for Sleep, Energy, and Mental Health

Cognitive Fitness: Mental Capacity Requires Systematic Training

Comfort Inhibits Growth — Resistance Is the Mechanism of Development

Constraints Enable Scaling — Simplicity Over Optionality

Creatine Provides Neuroprotection and Cognitive Resilience

The Easterlin Paradox: Income and Happiness Plateau Beyond Sufficiency

Environment Shapes Behavior More Than Willpower

The Gut Is a Second Brain — And It Talks to Your First One

The Habit Loop: Cue, Routine, Reward

Hedonic Happiness vs Eudaimonic Fulfillment

Idleness Is Essential for Creativity and Integration

Internalized Ageism: Negative Stereotypes About Aging Undermine Well-Being

Joyspan: Well-Being Is About Quality of Life, Not Just Length

Meditation Is Mental Training, Not Relaxation

Microplastics: Pervasive Environmental Contaminants with Human Health Consequences

Midlife Cognitive Peak: Crystallized Intelligence Meets Experience

Nasal Breathing Is the Human Default — Mouth Breathing Degrades Health

Microglial Activation Drives Neuroinflammation and Cognitive Decline

Polyvagal Theory: Three Nervous System States Determine Response

Close Relationships Are the Strongest Predictor of Life Satisfaction

Sleep Medication Hierarchy: Behavioral and Environmental Foundations Must Precede Drugs

Social Health Predicts Longevity and Happiness as Strongly as Exercise and Nutrition

Focus Only on What You Can Control

Mental Rehearsal Improves Performance

Window of Tolerance

Women Are Not Small Men — Female Physiology Requires Different Training and Nutrition Protocols

Episodes

#How to Calm Your Nervous System: 4 Ways to Sleep Better, Stress Less and Build Resilience with Dr Kristen Holmes #691Oct 28, 2026 #BITESIZE | Simple Changes That Could Help You Burn Fat & Support Your Metabolism | Dr William Li #690Oct 22, 2026 #How to Find the Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Why Meaning Comes From Within with Henry Shukman #689Oct 20, 2026 #How to Stay Curious, Playful & Intimate, Decades After You Meet with Esther PerelOct 13, 2026 #BITESIZE | The Life Changing Magic Of Walking for Your Health, Happiness & Relationships | Dr Courtney Conley #686Oct 8, 2026 #Protect Your Brain, Extend Your Life: 7 Mistakes to Avoid for Better Cognitive Health with Dr Tommy Wood #681Sep 22, 2026 #How To Find Purpose In An Age Of Emptiness with Arthur BrooksSep 1, 2026 #The Daily Habits That Protect Your Brain At Any Age: The New Science Of Dementia Prevention with Dr David Perlmutter #674Jul 14, 2026 #BITESIZE | What You Need To Know About Strength, Menopause & Healthy Ageing | Dr Stacy Sims #673Jul 9, 2026 #How To Finally Fix Your Sleep, Wake Up Rested & Transform Your Life with Dr Michael BreusJul 7, 2026 #BITESIZE | 3 Hidden Causes of Low Energy (and What You Can Do About Them)Jun 4, 2026 #BITESIZE | The 5 Minute Habits That Can Transform Your Health | Dr Rangan Chatterjee and Dr Ayan PanjaMay 28, 2026 #BITESIZE | The Wealth Money Can't Buy: How to Live a Happier, Richer and More Fulfilled LifeMay 21, 2026 #The Simple Nutrient That Could Transform Your Gut Health, Brain Power & Longevity with Dr Emily LeemingMay 19, 2026 #BITESIZE | How Your Smartphone Is Changing Your Brain, Focus & Mental Health | Dr Anders Hansen #657May 14, 2026 #BITESIZE | How to Sleep Better, Get More Energy & Improve Your Mental Wellbeing | Dr Kristen Holmes #655May 7, 2026 #BITESIZE | How To Become Less Reactive & Cultivate A Deep Sense Of Calm | Jonny Miller #653Apr 30, 2026 #Why You Can't Stop Eating Sugar And Ultra Processed Foods with Dr Jen Unwin #652Apr 28, 2026 #How To Stop Limiting Yourself And Liberate Your Full Potential with Nir EyalApr 21, 2026 #How to Reinvent Your Life This Summer: 5 Simple Habits That Really WorkJul 3, 2025 #Change Your Life Today: How to Build Better Habits, Break Free from Expert Overload, and Create Lasting ChangeJan 1, 2025 #13 Powerful Ideas to Make 2025 Your Best Year YetDec 26, 2024 #Why Everything You Know About Stress Is Wrong — and What to Do About ItNov 14, 2024 #The Surprising Health Benefits of Nasal Breathing — and Why Most of Us Are Doing It WrongOct 3, 2024 #How Micro-Stresses Are Slowly Destroying Your Health — and What to Do About ThemSep 12, 2024 #Why Your Relationships Are the Most Important Health Metric You're Not TrackingAug 8, 2024 #The Surprising Power of Journaling: How 10 Minutes a Day Can Transform Your Mental HealthJun 27, 2024