113: We Empower! with Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg - Episode 113113: We Empower! with Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg - Episode 113
UK Health Radio Podcast
Michelle-Marie Letelier reflects on art, ecology and AI as tools to rethink humanity’s relationship with the planet, while Beate Rothmund shares how genetics, nutrition and everyday habits can shape longevity and wellbeing. Together, they link big global questions to practical, personal choices around health, balance and self-acceptance.
52:19•26 Sept 2026
Art, AI and DNA: Rethinking Health, Longevity and Our Place on Earth
Episode Overview
- Art can help people reconnect with their senses and recognise the fragility of life and the planet.
- Technology and AI should be directed towards tackling ecocide and climate change rather than increasing destructive power.
- Collaboration between artists, scientists and other fields, built on curiosity, can create stronger, shared solutions.
- Personalised nutrition based on genetics is more effective than following generic superfood trends.
- Long-term habits, good sleep and balanced living are more important for health and longevity than quick fixes or extreme biohacking.
“I think the problem is that our human intellect is not catching up with the technology that we are developing.”
What drives someone to seek a life that respects both the planet and their own body? This We Empower! episode on UK Health Radio brings together two very different, yet surprisingly connected voices: artist–researcher Michelle-Marie Letelier and personalised health pioneer Beate Rothmund. Michelle-Marie shares how growing up beside an enormous copper mine in the Chilean desert shaped her art and her view of humanity’s relationship with nature.
She talks about the “miracle of being alive” and how fragile humans really are, contrasting robots and AI with our vulnerability and limited wisdom. Her work with materials like copper and coal questions the assumption that nature exists just for humans to extract and consume, and she argues that art’s role is to bring us “back to our senses” – to the here and now, the wind, the light and the simple act of looking at the stars.
The conversation moves into technology and ethics, with Michelle-Marie warning, “our human intellect is not catching up with the technology that we are developing.” She suggests using AI to tackle ecocide and climate change, not to build weapons or more ways to dominate one another, and highlights the power of collaboration between artists and scientists driven by shared curiosity. Then the focus shifts to inner health with Beate, founder of Bion DNA in Vienna.
She explains how genetics, nutrition and lifestyle combine to shape longevity, stressing that daily habits matter more than short-term perfection: “you should do and keep doing for years.” Beate talks about sleep as a hugely underestimated pillar of wellbeing, the value of personalised nutrition over trendy superfoods, and the importance of life balance between family, work and personal time.
She also tackles social pressure and filters on social media, reminding everyone that “you are unique and this is the beauty of yourself.” If you’re curious how big ideas about AI, ecology and genetics connect back to your everyday choices, this conversation might spark a fresh look at both your health and the planet. How could small changes in your routine reflect a bigger respect for life – including your own?
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