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Do you get sick easily? Do you catch every cold and flu that comes through town? This could be due to a depleted immune system or even chronic immune deficiency. This is more common than most people realize, and for a number of lifestyle and environmental reasons, it's a growing problem with a glaring lack of medical support or recognition. On this week's podcast, you'll meet a doctor who focuses on boosting the immune system and treating those with immune problems. Listen & learn How fecal transplants can help with extreme gut problems Why cardio and strength exercise and sleep are the foundations for immune health Genetic ApoE test Genetics vs. epigenetic influence on our health Links Gary's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Gary Kaplan, D.O., is a clinical associate professor at Georgetown University, director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine. He's the author of two books, Total Recovery and Why You Are Still Sick are available on Amazon. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Lucas answers a handful of relevant listen questions on food, fitness, yoga, and movement. Join the conversation! What vitamins does Lucas take? Is yoga enough? Why 1 gram of protein per lbs of body weight? How to not lose fitness gains during summer holidays Is lab grown meat the future? Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

The carnivore diet is one of the most requested and controversial topics on the podcast in the past year, and I've had a number of guests on including a medical doctor and heart surgeon. While I do not eat nor plan to eat this way myself, I'm alway open to learn about new approaches for weight loss and optimal health. While this extreme approach raises some very real concerns, there are some very interesting benefits too making it well with a discussion. Listen and learn: What we can learn from the inuit and yupik people who traditional at an animal-centric diet Why elimination diets can be powerful short term for illnesses and disease but why they are almost never sustainable The big cholesterol gamble from a cow-centric diet How to separate signal from noise in the diet industry Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

All of us want to change something: our job, our relationship, our waistline, or even our career. We wake up thinking about it and fall asleep wondering "what if." For some unknown reason, we never seem able to push past our stuck point and create real change. Why? My guest on this week's podcast coaches using a visual and sensory-based model designed to help you achieve what you desire. Listen to learn: Why what you elaborate on is often what you become How to loop in your 5 senses - plus emotions - to anchor an image The power of a negative "what if I don't" scenario Links Imagery Coaching ABOUT OUR GUEST Joanna Grover, LCSW, is a pioneer of Functional Imagery Training (FIT) with 15 years experience as a coach and cognitive therapist. She's the co-author of the new book, The Choice Point. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Cancer is the number two cause of death worldwide, and despite 100s of billions invested, there is still no cure, only treatments. The treatments we do have such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, while extremely aggressive, work very well if detection is early. Since there are dozens of types of cancer, screening and detection has proven challenging–but that might be changing. My guest on this week's podcast is on the forefront of genomic medicine and hopes to make early screen accessible to everyone. Listen and learn: How new technology allows for blood plasma scanning of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) to find tiny particles from cancers The role of full body MRI in cancer screening Why it currently costs thousands per year but could end up costing a fraction of this in the future Links www.GetSerenity.life ABOUT OUR GUEST Jo Bhakdi is the Founder and CEO of Quantgene, a precision genomics and oncology company founded in 2015. Quantgene's goal is to build the future of medicine by utilizing advanced scientific and technological innovations. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Some medical professionals feel it's more accurate to classify post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a neural injury (PTSI) – not a disorder. Dr. Eugene Lipov developed a local anesthesia treatment targeting the stellate ganglion in the bottom of the cervical spine. This treatment has been approved for chronic pain and is being used now for trauma with promising results. On this week's podcast, you'll learn from a success story patient: How trauma change our nervous system and brain activity Why a prolonged allostatic load (stress) can create a trauma-like injury in the body How trauma injuries can be visibly seen in FMRI scans Links Dr Lipov The Invisible Machine ABOUT OUR GUEST Jamie is the author of the books, The Iconists and The Invisible Machine. The book is centered around the science of Trauma Recovery. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Millions of people around the world are suffering from long COVID, an umbrella term for chronic symptoms that might include fatigue, vertigo, POTS, and cognitive impairment. While it's not uncommon for people to have lingering issues after any illness, the scope and scale of the COVID pandemic and the anomalous nature of this particular disease have created a quiet, but concerning crisis. On this week's podcast, you'll meet a psychologist whose work has shifted to supporting people struggling through this journey. Listen to learn: How long COVID differs from post-acute symptoms from other infections What a diagnosis of long COVID involves Support options What the future holds for chronic conditions Links James's Book www.JamesCJackson.com ABOUT OUR GUEST James C. Jackson is a psychologist and Research Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is an internationally renowned expert on the cognitive and mental health effects of illness, including long COVID. His new book is called Clearing the Fog. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

People often lament that they prioritize others' needs above their own, and they don't know how to put themselves first. I believe most of us are mostly selfish, so I don't think the problem is putting yourself first, I think the problem is putting self care first. People will overcommit to work, family, and community obligations, but ignore free times, exercise, and quiet solitude. I don't believe that we're all so altruistic that our days get vacuumed by charity work, I think our time is consumed simply by other seemling more important priorities. The term self-care conjures up images of manicures or lazy Sunday morning brunches, but what if you expanded that to include art, creativity, silence, adventure, friendship, and whatever else perhaps feeds your soul but almost by definition does not have a quantifiable reason for ending up on your calendar. On this week's podcast, you'll earn the importance of making time for less strategic, you-focused activities. Links Taylor's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Taylor Elyse Morrison is the founder of Inner Workout, a company that aims to make well-being and personal development more accessible. Her book is called, The Inner Workout. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Do you have painful feet, bunions, hammertoes, or collapsed arches? If you've visited a podiatrist, you most likely ended up with some orthotic inserts and were sent on your way. Hopefully, those inserts worked! Most likely, they helped a little, but as the years have passed, your condition has progressively worsened. Is there anything you can do about it? On this week's podcast, you'll meet a functional podiatrist who will help you understand your options. Listen and learn: What a 15-min self-care routine might look like for your feet The pros and cons of surgical interventions Why reduced bone density might disqualify you for surgery Why flat feet is sometimes caused by ligament laxity and strength and stretch routines are unlikely to correct this structural issue Links Dr Splichal's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Emily Splichal is a functional podiatrist, human movement specialist, and a leading voice in barefoot science and rehabilitation. After originally training as a surgeon, she now focuses on functional and regenerative medicine. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

It's more difficult than ever to separate fact from journalistic or political fiction. The idea of "relative truth" has permeated almost every discussion, making it challenging to get straight answers to even some of the most basic questions. Does cholesterol matter or not? Are HPV vaccines safe or too risky? While media spin has always been a problem, it's reached breaking point, and the majority of us feel disillusioned and frustrated. This week's guest offers advice on how to identify and fight misinformation. Listen and learn: How a small lie wrapped in hard truths can be much more dangerous than a blatant falsehood Why men are leading the charge when it comes to conspiracy theories How system justification theory can influence misinformation Whether a small lie is OK if it's for a good cause Links Sander's site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Sander van der Linden is a social psychology professor and Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab. He focuses on how misinformation spreads in online networks and how to protect against false information. He is the author of Foolproof. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Most people are much more concerned with the quality of their life than the quantity. We hope to stay healthy, lucid, mobile, and engaged until our final days. How exactly to increase your chances of a strong finish is hotly debated, but as a 102-year-old doctor, our guest on this week's podcast has a unique authority on the subject. Listen and learn: Why you need to find purpose and meaning The importance of love in the healing process How the body heals itself Why memories can provide a place of comfort and joy Links: Gladys' Site ABOUT OUT GUEST Dr. Gladys McGarey is a medical pioneer and visionary, internationally recognized as the mother of holistic medicine. She is co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association and has held a family practice for more than sixty years. At 102, Dr. McGarey has a ten-year plan and an eye on a healthier and more joyful future for all Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

The average woman will spend one third of her life in menopause, and yet the public discourse and medical advice around this life stage is sorely lacking. Will hormone replacement therapy give you cancer? Will you be stuck on drugs for the rest of your life? Should you just wait it out and let nature run its course–or fight like mad against menopausal symptoms? On this week's podcast, we meet a medical doctor committed to giving women more options, more agency, and a better quality of life during menopause and beyond. Listen and learn: Myth vs reality about cancer risk and HRT When and how to start thinking about HRT, and when to come off it The power of food and lifestyle interventions for hormonal balance Whether horse urine vs. yam derived hormones matter? Links Dr. Mary Clare's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a Board Certified OB GYN and the creator of The Galveston Diet, a nutrition program designed for women in menopause. She is also the author of a new book, The Galveston Diet. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Have you ever felt excited about a new form of exercise, only to get sore muscles and then joint pain as soon as you start to see results? You take a couple days off, try ice and painkillers, but the pain always seems to come back and you're not sure what to do about it. Should you keep going? Stop moving? See a doctor? Or try something else? On this week's podcast, we'll attempt to demystify the healing process. Listen and learn: Why patience might be the top necessity for healing The value of cross training for injury prevention How to use muscle strength to combat joint laxity Why being "under recovered" is a bigger problem than being overtrained Links Dr. Alland's Site Dr. Alland's Podcast Dr. Alland's Instagram ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Jeremy Alland is a board-certified sports medicine physician based in Chicago, IL. He has worked as a team physician for various professional sports teams and high school teams, and is actively involved in research. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Work can be one of the greatest sources of meaning and purpose in life; but it can also be a huge source of chronic stress and anxiety. Perhaps you're tasked with more responsibilities than one person can feasibly manage; maybe you work with a toxic boss or colleague; or maybe your role just feels soul-sucking and the worry that this is it looms heavy on your mind. My guest on this week's podcast will help you combat workplace anxiety. Listen and learn: How to overcome anxiety by doing an "Is it worth it?" assessment Why pace/place/space is crucial to peace of mind How to balance working at home with our need for social connection About introversion vs. insecurity vs. social anxiety Links: Mora's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Morra is a podcaster and author of the books, Hiding in the Bathroom, and the newly released, The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

When you're struggling with poor mental health, depression, anxiety, or low self esteem and you want to actively change your mindset, it's difficult to know where to start. Should you consider therapy? Medication? What about starting in your kitchen? On this week's podcast, we'll explore taking a food-based approach to improving mental health. Listen and learn: The importance of Omega-3s, fiber, and whole food nutrition for your brain Why performance and behavioral problems at school might be directly linked to poor nutrition How dietary interventions were linked to a 30 percent reduction in self-harm in prisons Why ultra processed foods (UPFs) pose a huge risk to your health and brain Links Kimberley's site ABOUT OUR GUEST Kimberley Wilson is a psychologist and the founder of Monumental Health, a service combining evidence-based psychological therapy, with nutritional neuroscience and nutritional psychiatry. She specializes in whole body mental health, treating issues such as depression, low confidence, low self-esteem and self-doubt, disordered eating, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and procrastination. She is also the author of two books, Unprocessed, and How to Build a Healthy Brain. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

By 2035, it's estimated that half the world's population will be overweight. At the same time, we'll likely continue to live longer and longer which means the financial cost and even more tragic loss of healthspan will be catastrophic. While the solution seems obvious, eat less and exercise more, things are not so simple in reality. I wonder if perhaps we're asking the wrong questions about weight? What if the real question to ask is why we're so hungry in the first place? On this week's podcast, you'll meet Amy Shah, MD, whose work focuses on answering this question. Listen to learn: Why food is mood Why certain foods fill you up, others have "no limits" The importance of resistance training, and yes for women too How meal timing (not long fasting) can be very helpful for everyone Why hyperpalatable foods encourage people to eat up to 500 calories more per day, even when the foods are identical Links Dr. Amy Shah's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Amy Shah, MD, is a double board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and allergy/immunology. She is a regular contributor to major media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NBC News, and has been featured on numerous television programs, including The Dr. Oz Show, The Today Show, and Good Morning America. She's the author of two books, I'm So Effing Tired and I So Effing Hungry. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

The assault on our sleep really only began in earnest 75 years ago as the world became flooded with light, stimuli, shift work, and birthed the concept of a 24/7 world. Today, we're wired and tired, overworked and under rested. This is not news to you, but what might be When we think of high-risk jobs, we often think of underwater welders, fishing boat crew, and oil rig workers. But did you know that all shift work is also high risk? You're unlikely to have physical risks, but the metabolic, mental health, impaired driving ability, and even cancer risks are sky high. Here's what happens when we don't sleep: Ghrelin, the hunger hormone goes up Blood glucose and metabolic health suffers Cardiovascular risk shoots way up Risk of neurodegenerative illness skyrockets Links Russell's Book ABOUT RUSSELL FOSTER - Russell Foster is a British professor of circadian neuroscience at Oxford University and the director of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute (SCNi). He is known for his discovery of non-rod, non-cone ocular photoreceptors that regulate the body's internal clock. He has received numerous awards for his research, including the Zoological Society scientific medal and the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire). He is the author of Time Line: Your Body Clock and Its Essential Roles in Good Health and Sleep.

There are over 400,000 hip replacement operations performed each year in the USA alone. While our modern healthcare systems struggle to produce positive outcomes in some areas, in others - joint replacements in particular - the progress is remarkable. A hip replacement used to be a last ditch effort to live pain-free, whereas today, people are regaining active lives earlier and success rates improve with each passing year. If you, or someone you love, is struggling with an arthritic hip and considering options, this week's podcast is for you. Listen and learn: What the 20 year outlook is for a replaced joint and what happens after that Why you should say no to running post-op, and yes to yoga, skiing and tennis What you need to know about femoral acetabular syndrome (FAI), labrum tears, and arthritis Why obesity is a major contributor to hip pain and sadly a common disqualifier for hip replacement surgery Links Dr. Hull's Site Dr. Hull's Books ABOUT OUR GUEST Jonathan began his career in the British Army as a medical officer with a parachute unit and went on to train as an orthopedic surgeon. He currently has a busy NHS practice. His special interests in orthopedic surgery are hip and knee disorders. He is also the author of Hip Expectations: How to get through a hip replacement by someone who should know better. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Are you familiar with the concept of being time poor? This is when you have your life more or less figured out, but you don't have a spare minute in your schedule. Since time is your greatest asset, and is in short supply, why not buy some of it back if given the opportunity? For many of us, hiring help in our personal or professional lives seems too expensive, too indulgent, or just downright lazy. But many of us are living lives that are bigger than a 24 hour day, and the only way to get through it with any sense of control and freedom is to enlist some help. On this week's podcast discover how to buy back your time. Listen and learn: How to calculate what you can, or cannot, afford to hire help for How code, content, capital or collaboration are the four ways to scale your impact Why buying back your time before buying possessions might be worth considering Links Dan's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dan Martell is an entrepreneur, investor and business coach. He founded a number of companies including Clarity and SaaS Academy. He is the author of a new book, Buy Back Your Time. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Have you ever noticed that many cold and flu remedies contain little more than honey and water? Have you ever gone to the doctor feeling ill and felt significantly better almost straight away? The placebo effect is a long observed phenomenon in medicine, but the same expectation effect also impacts most other areas of life. If you read five-star reviews before visiting a restaurant, it primes you for a great experience. If you're watching a film that everyone you know loves, you're also far more likely to react positively to it. My guest on this week's podcast is an expert in the effect of expectation. Listen and learn: Why the placebo-pain connection is so strong How "open label" placebos can be just as effective The lesser-known nocebo effect and its risks How to ethically leverage the expectation effect in your life Links David's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST David Robson is a science writer who explores the human brain, body, and behavior. He graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in mathematics. He wrote extensively about misinformation during the COVID pandemic and mental health. He is the author of The Intelligence Trap, and his newest book, The Expectation Effect. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

There's a saying: "If you want a new idea, read a history book." That might be true 95 percent of the time, but for the remaining five percent of the time, particularly when looking for problem-solving techniques, the solution might demand a completely new approach. Lateral thinking is the idea of entering from the side door, flipping the problem on its head, and spitballing completely new solutions. On this week's podcast, we discuss how to apply this technique to your life. Listen and learn: Why innovation seems to have reached a lull How to break free from your siloed information feed What if everything you assumed was wrong or misguided? What if the solution to your current problems was easy, obvious, and simple? Links Paul's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Paul Sloane is a UK-based author, speaker, and consultant, specializing in innovation and creative thinking. He has written several books on these topics, including: Lateral Thinking Puzzlers, The Leader's Guide to Lateral Thinking Skills, and De Bono's Thinking Course. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

An estimated 15 to 20 percent of the population will suffer from tinnitus at some point in their lives and hearing loss affects an even greater number. Yet so few of us take action and seek out medical help. With tremendous breakthroughs in both diagnostics and treatment, there has never been a better time than now to get your auditory health in order. On this week's podcast, we meet an audiologist who can help. Listen and learn: Why tinnitus can be your brain trying to turn up the volume to hear better How infection, stress, and even emotional distress can manifest as tinnitus How virtual reality might offer solutions for balance and vertigo The considerations and cost of hearing aids Links New York Hearing Doctors ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Craig Kasper is the Managing Director of NYHD (New York Hearing Doctors). He specializes in disorders of the vestibular system, hearing loss and tinnitus. He's been a leading voice in public education and hearing/balance for over 25 years and has been featured regularly in national media. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Modern health trackers collect an amazing quantity of data daily, but most of it is descriptive, not actionable. Maybe your smart watch tells you that your sleep quality is poor, but do you know how to fix it? Maybe you learn your HRV is low, but how do you improve? All the information in the world means nothing if you don't have a plan of how to adapt and grow from it. On this week's podcast, discover how Dr. Erik Korem used qualified self-data in high performance sports and now uses it to help average people like you and me. Listen and learn: Why respecting your circadian clock is crucial for good health How belonging to a faith community (of any type) correlates with remarkably positive health outcomes Why stress is a gateway to growth Why allostatic load is an important, often-overlooked health consideration ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Eric Korem is the founder and CEO of AIM7, a company that specializes in sleep and stress resilience. He has a background in working with professional sports teams, Olympic athletes, and government agencies. Learn more at ErikKorem.com Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Our traditional healthcare systems offer amazing options for acute pain and injury, but for long-term, chronic, and subclinical pain, you're mostly on your own. It's more common than not for someone with chronic lower back or knee pain to have absolutely no idea what is wrong or how to fix it, and scans and doctors' appointments often leave you with no clarity or guidance. In an attempt to fix ourselves, we stretch, strengthen, buy different shoes, and adjust our workstations. Sometimes it works, but sometimes we need more help. On this week's podcast, we meet a physical therapist who focuses on standing posture and walking gait as a functional fix to main chronic pain ailments. Listen and learn: Why atrophied gluteus maximus muscles are often a key culprit in joint pain Why it can be helpful to avoid locking your knees while standing How an overemphasis on movement can sometimes lead to overlooking incorrect movement Links Rick's Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Rick is a physical therapist who found traditional therapy effective for acute pain but lacking for chronic pain and nagging injuries. He spent over 20 years developing his own approach and subsequently authored the Fixing You book series. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

In 1938 the Harvard Study of Adult Development began. It followed the lives of 268 Harvard students and 456 inner city kids in Boston, and remains the largest, longest study of its kind, gathering data on physical health, mental health, personality, and social connections. The study's findings have served as the basis for an impressive body of work on lifestyle fulfillment and happiness, and my guest on this week's podcast has co-authored a book highlighting his learnings. Listen and learn: Why loneliness is one of the greatest risk factors for an unhappy and unhealthy life Why social fitness should be given the same priority as physical fitness How war, hardship and adversity can provide a sense of community that leads toward happiness and contentment Why 20 to 40 percent of the population admit to feeling isolated and lonely Creative strategies to build connections at any age Links Marc's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Marc Schulz, PhD, is Associate Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development. He is a practicing therapist, and co-author of a new book, The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

For some forms of cancer, allopathic medical interventions are extremely effective; but for many cancers, outcomes are mixed and confusing. Like all things health, it's clear that diet and lifestyle interventions can play a huge role in prevention, treatment, and possibly even reversing some forms of cancer. On this week's podcast, you'll meet a medical doctor turned cancer patient and natural foods advocate who dedicates the second chapter of his life toward beating cancer. Listen and learn: Why nine daily servings of plant foods is recommended for cancer prevention and treatment How sugar and insulin can feed cancer The importance of supplements like iodine and vitamin D Strategies for education and empowering yourself and your health Why cancer needs inflammation to proliferate Links Dr Brandy's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Medical doctor Dominic Brandy was diagnosed in 2017 diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma,an incurable rare form of cancer. He started researching plant based diet, exercise, and targeted supplements. His cancer is in remission, and his work focused on helping people with lifestyle interversion to treat, manage, and hopefully reverse cancer as well. He's the author of the book, Beat Back Cancer Naturally. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

When people brag about their 80-hour work weeks, I have to wonder, are they really working for 80 hours? Or are they starting, browsing social media, and then stopping and starting eight times in a row like me? While I often "work" for 10 or even 12 hours in a day, only a novelist would label what I'm actually doing as focused work. Many of us struggle with attention so profoundly that our only solution is to buffer the day with massive blocks of non-productive cloud-gazing time, so that 2-3 hours of focus will collectively add up by default by the time the day is over. Sound familiar? My guest on this week's podcast studies attention and productivity. Listen and learn: How a 20-minute walk encourages divergent thinking and can refresh your attention span How multitasking can increase your blood pressure and stress response How to practice discernment and mindfulness with social media The value of superimposing meta-awareness to tasks for greater attention Links Gloria's site ABOUT OUR GUEST Gloria Mark is a professor at UC Irvine. She has spent over two decades studying multitasking, interruptions, productivity and mood with the rise in digital technology. Her work has been published extensively and her new book is called Attention Span. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

When it comes to personal growth and development, most of us immediately think of productivity. How can we be more efficient and more effective with the limited time we have on this planet? On my best days, I consider myself moderately productive and yet, as months and years go by, the evidence of my productivity is undeniable. So what's the secret? I have no idea, but our guest on this week's podcast writes and lectures exclusively on this topic and has plenty of insights to share. Listen and learn: How mindfulness can help reduce distraction The importance of "savoring" and creating meaning in all our experiences The threat posed by super-stimuli such as junk food, adult websites, and newsfeeds How to jump off the daily anxiety rollercoaster Links ChrisBailey.com ABOUT OUR GUEST Chris Bailey is a productivity expert, and the bestselling author of books, Hyperfocus, The Productivity Project, How to Calm Your Mind. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

How would you feel if your spouse was incarcerated for 21 years? Would you stay or would you go? Would you even consider staying in the relationship? My guests on this week's podcast are a couple who have managed to build and maintain a marriage, a family, and a life together despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Listen to learn: About the importance of family togetherness The truth about access to education in prison The problems in the USA penal system Why the corrections system rarely corrects anything Links https://foxandrob.com/ ABOUT OUR GUESTS Sibil Fox and Rob Richardson are a New Orleans couple whose marriage survived despite years of incarceration. Their story was profiled in the documentary called TIME, and their book is called, Time: The Untold Story of the Love That Held Us Together When Incarceration Kept Us Apart. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Your gastrointestinal tract contains around three pounds of microbes - some good and some bad. When your gut is healthy, the bad bugs are kept in check, and the good bugs serve as internal workhorses for digestion and short-chain fatty acid creation, they also release GABA and other neurotransmitters, and fend off pathogens. When things are out of balance, irritable bowel, leaky gut, gas, bloating, and disease can occur. Gastrointestinal problems affect as many as one in five people, so a happy belly is something we all need to cultivate. In this episode, gastroenterologist, Robynne Chutkan, MD, shares her latest research. Listen and learn: About the risks of emulsifiers and stabilizers found in common foods How artificial sweeteners can contribute to or even cause gut dysbiosis Why most probiotic supplements are useless The difference between insoluble and soluble fiber in food The future of fecal transplants Links Robynne's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr Chutkan is a board certified gastroenterologist and author of the digestive health books: Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, and The Bloat Cure. Her most recent book is The Anti-Viral Gut: Tackling Pathogens From the Inside Out. She is on the faculty at Georgetown Hospital and founded the Digestive Center for Wellness. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

What if physical and emotional pain, depression, and even anxiety were all adaptive? Meaning these negative feelings are designed to protect us from harm and ensure our survival. Anxiety can be viewed as a call for preparedness, a stimulating feeling designed to help you avoid danger or prepare for important events. Once you're able to understand why anxiety occurs, it's possible to transform these feelings into productive action. My guest on this week's podcast will show you how. Listen and learn: How anxiety stimulates preparation behavior How to use the mental shortlist technique to refocus Why highly conscientious people often experience high levels of anxiety How anger should be used to define personal boundaries Links Dr Chloe's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Chloe Carmichael is a psychologist. In her private practice she focuses on stress management, relationship issues, self esteem, and coaching. She is the author of Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Almost everyone is familiar with the concept of a heart-healthy diet, and most of us have heard of anti-cancer and other major disease-prevention diets. But what about eating foods to protect your brain? Neurodegenerative illnesses are the third biggest killer worldwide but we rarely focus on preventative care for the brain. My guest on this week's podcast is a medical doctor and author whose work focuses on staving off and even preventing cognitive decline. Listen and learn: How to choose foods that support a healthy brain The benefits of neural protective fats Why beans are often overlooked as a brain food The complex dance between sleep, stress, exercises and diet Links Dr. Annie's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Annie is a board-certified Obstetrician Gynecologist. Her recent work focuses on brain health, in particular the neural protective ability of food. She is the author of Brain Health Kitchen. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Tens of millions of people around the world are suffering linger, sometime debilitating symptoms from their past COVID infections. Symptoms range from POTs and hypocapnia to chronic fatigue and impaired lung function. As if that weren't hard enough, since there is no historical precedents for this, most people are all alone in their healing journey. My guest on this week's show nearly lost his life and has found his way back to health. Listen and learn: The importance of lean muscle while again How human growth hormone peptides can accelerate post-operative and post-illness healing How inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) can help you heal your respiratory system when perhaps exercise is not possible Links Oz Garcia's Site ABOUT OUT GUEST Oz Garcia is an author and expert focused on anti-aging and nutrition. He's the author of The Food Cure for Kids, The Balance, Look and Feel Fabulous Forever, Redesigning 50: The No-Plastic-Surgery Guide to 21st-Century Age Defiance, and After COVID. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

If you regularly sleep less than six hours a night, you are four times more likely to catch a cold than someone who sleeps longer. But you're not alone. Around 30 percent of the population suffer from sleep problems of some type, which can affect everything from your mood and hormones, to your immunity and recovery time. This week we meet a psychiatrist and sleep expert who reveals the key to developing better sleep habits. Listen and learn: How fewer than six hours of sleep increases your likelihood of getting sick How circadian rhythm and the homeostatic sleep drive affect your sleep The effects of alcohol and cannabis on sleep The common misuse of melatonin Links Aric's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Aric Prather is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California. A licensed clinical psychiatrist and self-proclaimed sleep evangelist, he's the author of the new book, The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Chronic pain can be debilitating, so we often look for ways to mask or medicate the symptoms. Unfortunately, the medical approach to pain management can sometimes lead to even worse problems. There is now a growing body of research showing the efficacy of mindfulness practices where you literally observe and accept your pain, rather than cover it up. It isn't a panacea, but the clinical results are significant enough that mindfulness is now increasingly being integrated into hospital approaches. This week's guest is a medical doctor turned mindfulness teacher and trainer. Listen and learn: How mindfulness can help you separate yourself from your pain Why we tend to mask and medicate rather than confront pain challenges The importance of natural, non-pharmaceutical interventions How mindfulness can be practiced in a secular way or easily integrated into your existing faith Links Dr. Wolf's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Wolf started her career as a gynecologist in Berlin. She began studying and practicing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She later trained as a Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher and a MBSR teacher trainer. She is the author of two books: A Clinician's Guide to Teaching Mindfulness and Outsmart Your Pain. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

What would 2023 look like if it became your healthiest year ever? What would you need to add to your life? What might you consider reducing or removing? And the hardest question of all: which lifestyle obstacles and people could stop this from becoming a reality? On this week's podcast, personal trainer and fitness coach, Kathleen Trotter, reveals all about how to find your fitness. Listen and learn: Why movement is non-negotiable, but how you move is up to you Why self-love should be unconditional, but self-worth is earned How to figure out which fitness race you're actually competing in Links Kathleen's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Katthleen Trotter is a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and fitness author. She has a background in exercise science and nutrition. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Many people take a hardline stance when it comes to health: they either trust mainstream, allopathic medicine and mainstream medical doctors, or they are committed to natural and alternative healing protocols. From my perspective, both extremes are shortsighted. Why not focus on what is the best option for you based on your goals, challenges, and your phase of life? A 24 year old athlete with a torn ACL has a very different set of considerations compared to his 64 year old father. On this week's podcast, you'll meet a spinal surgeon who does not operate on over 90 percent of his clients, and instead focuses on the best solutions for the individual. Listen and learn: The dangers of surgical hardware manufactures funding research Why spinal surgery has such as bad reputation When to choose chiropractic care and physical therapy Why most back pain will resolve in 6-8 weeks, even severe pain Links Dr. Aslie's Clinic ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Aslie is a Board Certified, Harvard University Fellow Spine Surgeon. He's the founder of Sactospine.com in Sacramento California. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

If you search online to learn about health and fitness, you'll find hundreds of thousands of articles and videos, making it difficult to know where to start. Meanwhile your social media feed is likely filled with personal trainers looking like Adonises and experimenting with fitness as if they have 49 hours a week and a virtually unlimited budget to play with. Unlike the rest of us, they do! In reality, most people don't have the time to wade through the (often conflicting) advice online and quietly struggle to maintain their weight and energy on a day-to-day basis. On this week's podcast, we meet personal trainer, golfer, podcaster and health coach, Brian Gryn, whose work is focused on helping people to live their best, healthiest life with universal principles and self discovery. It's time to separate the signal from the noise. Listen and learn: The importance of experimenting with your unique body Why lower carb ( How to use self trackers and hair mineral testing ABOUT OUR GUEST Brian Gryn is a personal trainer, author, and podcaster who focuses on eating clean and living your best life. Learn more at Brian's Site Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Arthritis in the knees, hips, or wrists is extremely common, particularly in the second half of life. If you're feeling pain and inflammation in your joints, the natural impulse is to reduce your movement and limit your activities, but movement is medicine. The fluid between your joints wants and needs movement to nourish, heal, and lubricate your connective tissues. But how much movement is helpful? And how often? There are no easy answers to these questions, but yoga for arthritis teacher and best-selling author, Ann Swanson, joins us to share her personal and professional findings. Listen to learn: The importance of strength as we age How to modify for your body and your pain How hyaline (articular) cartilage health is crucial and how degradation of this tissue can lead to pain and restricted movement How the synovial fluid around your joints responds to movement and compression Links Ann's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Ann Swanson is a certified yoga therapist and author of the best-selling book, Science of Yoga. She specializes in helping people manage stress, pain and arthritis.

If you could meet anyone from history, who would you meet? There's a saying that you should never meet your heroes because you'd be disappointed–at best. Envisioning the future of human progress in a game of push and pull. We dig in our heels as we cling to the past, and we press the pedal to the floor–all at once. My guest on this week's podcast focuses his work on what he calls, the Longpath, a future-focused vision for living today. Listen and learn How to not move so fast you break things Why old school traditions still have a place in a modern world Can a Western perspective truly consider a global view of the future? How to be a good ancestor for your kids Links Ari's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Ari Wallach is the founder and Executive Director of Longpath Labs. He is the author of the book, Longpath: Becoming the Great Ancestors Our Future Needs. He has a TED Talk on his concept of Longpath that is a great primer to his work as well. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

The average life expectancy 100 years ago was around 53 or 54 years whereas the average life where I live today is over 80 - this is a radical change. When the average person is adding three decades to their life compared to their great-great grandparents, there are all kinds of new concerns that arise. How can I keep my teeth that long? How can I hold onto muscles and bone strength? And will I have the hormonal mix to make me feel like a man or woman; or will I just slowly wither away. Age and death are inevitable, but our path toward the finish line can take many twists and turns. On this week's podcast, you'll meet a medical doctor and menopause expert who will share her best ideas to live the 2nd half of life well. Links Dr. Suzanne's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Suzanne is known for her Menopause bootcamps in Los Angeles, and she has combined her work as an OB-GYN and Ayurvedic Medicine practitioner into a new book, Menopause Bootcamp. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Did you know your body contains just as many bacteria cells as human cells–about 30 trillion in total? Around 3 lbs of those little buggers live in your gastrointestinal tract, and just as our planet's soils are productive yet depleted, your gut microbiome is functional but often imbalanced and dysfunctional. No wonder you're suffering from gas, bloating, acid reflux and even severe conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). To complicate things more, health marketers would have you believe that if you simply take a fiber supplement and eat some probiotic-enriched yogurt, you can correct the mess fast–but the problem is far more complex. On this week's podcast, you'll learn from gut health specialist, Dr. Rossi, the ins and outs of a happy belly. Listen and learn: Fecal transplants risk vs reward (yup, people are swapping poo) The importance of fiber, even the stuff that you're unable to digest Why gas and fermentation are natural and don't have to cause discomfort and problems FODMAP Diet to restore gut health and how to slowly reintroduce foods Links Dr. Rossi's Site ABOUT OUT GUEST Dr. Megan Rossi is a dietitian and nutritionist. She's a Research Fellow at King's College London where she investigates nutrition-based therapies in gut health, including prebiotics and probiotics, dietary fibers. Megan is the author of two books, Eat Yourself Healthy and Eat More, Live Well. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Christopher McDougal's 2009 book, Born to Run, brought minimal footwear and the importance of healthy feet to the forefront of fitness conversations internationally. At the time, there were just a couple minimal-style shoe companies in existence, today there are dozens. If you're like most people, you've likely been squishing your feet into narrow toe box shoes with arch support and an elevated heel for most of your life. The result? Plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammertoe, and overlapping toes are just a handful of the many problems that can arise from this modern foot binding practice. The good news is that there are solutions and this week's guest is here to talk you through them. Listen and learn Why your toes should be the widest part of your foot What "zero drop" means and why it's important How to decide between surgical or natural interventions for foot problems The importance of strong, limber feet Learn More Chris' Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Christopher Ioannou is a sports scientist who specializes in foot health, minimal shoes, and fixing feet. He has a great YouTube channel called "Exercising Health". Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Various psychedelic drugs have been used for thousands of years by people all over the world, primarily in spiritual ceremonies and for medicinal purposes. In 1938 Albert Hoffman discovered LSD, and it served as the Western world's introduction to this type of drug. Psychedelics came to define the counterculture generation of the 1960s, and there was a parallel movement in research science for their potential use in mental health. In 1970, President Nixon introduced the Controlled Substances Act, and research came to a grinding halt. Today, there is a push to decriminalize medical and even recreational use for many - if not all - psychedelics, and this is both interesting and terrifying. On this week's podcast, we'll explore the modern landscape of psychedelic drugs and mental health. Listen and learn: How ketamine is legally used for clinical depression How magic mushrooms and MDMA show promise for treating PTSD The risk vs reward of the legalization movement Why spirituality and mysticism seem forever coupled to this class of drugs Links Matt's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Matt is the author of Psychedelics for Everyone. He holds a Master Degree in Psychology and "Neuroscience of Mental Health" from King's College London.Matt Zemon is the CEO and Co-Founder of HAPPŸŸ, a mental wellness company that specializes in psychedelic-assisted ketamine therapy along with digital therapeutics that promote life-transforming outcomes. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Bunions, hammertoes, and the wide array of foot ailments can be easy to hide inside shoes, but that doesn't make them easy to live with. What might start as achy feet can quickly turn into a real health challenge with cascading effects if you're unable to stay active doing the things you love. On this week's podcast, you'll meet a podiatrist that takes a holistic approach to foot health. Listen to Learn Why bunions happen and what to do about them When cosmetic vs. necessary surgeries make sense Why type II diabetes nerve damage puts your feet (and legs!) at risk Realistic recovery time if you need surgery Links Dr. Tea Nguyen's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Tea Nguyen is a podiatrist in private practice. She is the founder of Pacific Podiatry in Freedom, CA, and takes a whole person, holistic approach to foot health and healing. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

How long do you want to live? How healthy do you want to be in your later years? For many podcast listeners, healthspan is more important than lifespan, but it's difficult to figure out what–if anything⁠–can stack the deck in your favor. On this week's podcast, we'll meet PhD researcher and author, Morgan Levine, who is actively working to answer these questions. Listen and learn: Why exercise is probably the greatest anti-aging tool Metformin and rapamycin: do they work? Human age potential Heritability vs. epigenetics Links Morgan Levine's Book ABOUT OUR GUEST Morgan Levine was an Assistant Professor in the department of Pathology at Yale University. She now works with Altos Labs, where she leads a research group on bioinformatics, cellular biology, and biostatistics. She is the author of, True Age: Cutting-Edge Research to Help Turn Back the Clock. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

When you hear the word addict, it may conjure up images of alcoholics stumbling out of bars late at night, or of bleary eyed celebrities being admitted to rehab. But addiction comes in many forms and nowadays includes a whole new set of vices, such as online gaming, pornography and even social media. If addiction is now defined as any compulsive behavior that starts to impede your life in significant ways, it's likely that many of us may need to take a long hard look in the mirror. Listen and learn: How to know whether you're addicted to something Why many therapists have troubled backgrounds The difference between therapy and coaching Realistic suggestions for overcoming addiction and addictive behaviors Learn More Cali's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Cali Estes Ph.D is an addiction therapist, recovery coach, yoga and pilates teacher. She is the author of a number of books including, I Married a Junkie. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

I'm a productivity junkie in recovery. I've read just about every productivity and habit change book you can think of. From time blocking and "inbox zero", to nootropics, I've tried almost everything. And while I've certainly learned many tactics, I've also learned that most things don't last. We all need to find what works for us individually; and maybe accept that we are not, or at least don't have to be, so productive all the time. In a quest to boost her own productivity, my guest on this week's podcast discovered that the secret is to reframe and redefine it altogether. Listen and learn: How all types of creativity can be a form of productivity How not to succumb to the comparison trap and find what works for you Whether joy and ease motivate you, or fear and pain What's behind this increased focus on achieving productivity Links Madeleine's Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Madeleine Dore spent five years researching how creative people organize their lives through her popular blog, Extraordinary Routines, and her podcast, Routines & Ruts. The lessons culminated in her first book, I Didn't Do The Thing Today. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Overwork and overwhelm are huge problems in today's society, yet they are highly revered in many cultures. From the story of Elon Musk sleeping in the Tesla factory, to the parents so committed to their children they haven't had a night out in three years. We shake our heads in dismay when we hear them, but smile in admiration at the same time. Why? Because finding balance is an issue many of us struggle with. On this week's podcast, we meet a medical doctor and mother of four who found herself consumed by burnout, overwhelm, disappointment, and isolation. She made a huge change in her own life and now writes, speaks, and coaches women to set boundaries and find balance in theirs. Listen and learn: How your personality and who you are, is often largely determined by age 14 Why medical doctors have the highest suicide rate of any profession How to avoid falling into the trap of martyrdom Masculine vs. feminine boundaries and the best recharge strategies Links Dr. Shillcut's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Sasha Shillcutt is a physician, researcher, speaker, and author. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles. She's also the author of two books: Between Grit & Grace and her new title, Brave Boundaries. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Our own bodies are a source of infinite learning and mystery. Most of us are familiar with our skin, our hair, muscles, and teeth; but did you know that you have an internal latticework of connective tissues called fascia, that give shape and structure to what would otherwise be a bloody ball of soft serve? Unlike many tissues in the body with a distinct beginning and end, fascial sheaths are often long, complex, and can span the entire length of the body. Even more interesting, fascia is loaded with sensors and nerve endings. It is smart tissue that can serve us well or cause pain, discomfort and injury. On this week's podcast, we'll explore this fascinating tissue from a health and healing perspective. Listen and learn: How fascial adhesion and contraction can result from stress How your abdominal fascia is linked to fascia in your quadriceps Passive versus active therapies The importance of organized scar tissue while healing Link Structural Elements ABOUT OUR GUEST Douglas Bertram has a background in massage therapy, orthopedics, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and sport injuries. He is the founder of orthopedic wellness clinic Structural Elements. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com