Age Less / Live More

If you walk into any pharmacy, the anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, anti-cellulite creams and potions are everywhere. But does any of this stuff actually work? Most products are simply marketing gimmicks, but there are simple lifestyle measures you can implement to improve your skin health and reduce the speed at which it ages. On this week's podcast, we meet a dermatologist focused on slowing down the skin aging process. Learn How the food you eat and your gut bacteria influence your skin The role of epigenetics in skin health How vitamin A and retinol can help regenerate collagen The truth about lasers and other treatments Link ODE Dermatology ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Shyamalar Gunatheesan is a dermatologist that specializes in skin disorders, hair loss, and nail abnormalities. She is the founder of ODE dermatology in Australia. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

We all experience aches and pains at times, sometimes even serious injuries. But what happens when your pain doesn't go away for months, years, or even a decade or more? What happens when you're dependent on painkillers to get through the day and you begin to alter your life because of it? Our guest on this week's podcast is corrective exercise specialist, Vinny Crispino, who broke his back surfing one day and began a 10 year healing journey. Listen and learn: How painkiller addiction can happen to almost anyone Why you must take full responsibility for your own healing journey The importance of full body movement, not just focusing on the area of pain itself The value of corrective exercises Links Pain Academy ABOUT OUR GUEST Vinny is the founder of Pain Academy. His work focuses on helping people learn to move better, live better, and overcome pain for good. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

It's hard enough to figure out what you really want to accomplish in a year, let alone in your lifetime, and once you do figure it out, how do you actually show up as the best version of yourself? Personal growth and development often feels like a smile-or-die race to accumulate accolades when most of us are not always smiling and are not even necessarily motivated by external validation. And yet, we continue to strive to become our peak selves. Our guest on this week's podcast is a former bull rider and combat veteran who now works with high performers to help them reach their best. Listen and learn: The importance of being "coachable" in order to succeed What bull riding can teach you about being present How to accept reality rather than deflect responsibility Links Wylie Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Wylie McGraw is a former bull rider, baseball pitcher, and combat veteran. He now teaches peak performance. Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

At what age should we consider hormone replacement therapy? Why is PCOS so common? Why is it that women often struggle with ketogenic diets more than men? Our hormones play such an important role in how we look and feel, but most of us are unsure how to optimize them or what 'normal' hormonal balance feels like. Medical doctor Anna Cabeca is our guest on this week's podcast to help us make sense of the endocrine system and understand our hormones better. Listen and learn: How to support rather than suppress menopause Why coffee can jack up your blood sugar levels How women should approach ketogenic diets What urine PH can tell you about your diet and stress levels Links Dr. Anna's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Anna Cabeca is a menopause and sexual health expert and speaker. She is a triple board-certified OB-GYN, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine doctor. Her books include: The Hormone Fix, Keto-Green 16, and MenuPause. Nutritional Tip of the Week Reactive hypoglycemia Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Ever felt stuck in a rut with your job, your relationship, or maybe even the city you're living in? You know what you're doing isn't what you want, but you're unsure how to break your current pattern? It's fun to think that anything is possible, but at certain phases of life, that's just not true. On this week's podcast, author and renowned explorer, Colin O'Brady, reveals how the simple act of taking a twelve hour walk alone, can help you to find peace, clarity and the mental space to help you re-evaluate your life's possibilities. I love the idea, I'm going to do this here in Barcelona. I hope you join me from wherever you are in the world. Listen and learn: How losing five friends on K2 mountain impacted Colin's own life How to break through limiting beliefs Why physical accomplishments can often lead to mental breakthroughs The importance of mindset How one 12-hour walk could help you live your best life LINKS Colin's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Colin O'Brady is a 10x world-record-holding explorer, endurance athlete, speaker and author. His first book is called The Impossible First, and his new book, The 12-Hour Walk comes out soon. Nutritional Tip of the Week Palm oil Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

What does it mean to live your best life? What does it mean to self-actualize? It's easy to fall into the trap of chasing status, titles, or physical property; but isn't what really matters to you based more on your values? If so, your best life could be much closer than it seems. On this week's podcast, we'll explore personal and professional growth with coach Michael Balchan. Listen and learn: Why top performers have coaches The importance of stacking wins Celebrating success each step of the way How traction is the opposite of distraction How to outsmart our worst habits and become the best version of ourselves Links Heroic ABOUT OUR GUEST Michael Balchan is Head Coach and Chief of Staff of Heroic. He's a Harvard-trained behavioral economist and psychologist, who spent almost a decade in finance before becoming a sought-after performance coach to executives and leadership teams. Nutritional Tip of the Week Cinnamon for blood sugar Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Have you noticed many leading voices in the fitness industry are single and are able to spend 2-3 hours per day working out? No matter how organized you are, if you have kids and a career (that isn't fitness-related), most people struggle to find even an hour a day for themselves. Rather than ignore the very real time constraints of midlife, my guest on this week's podcast has created a solution built around systems. Listen and learn: Why walking can be an ideal starting point for many people The power of routinizing one or even two meals daily How planning and preparation can make all the difference Why you should avoid extremes Links Fit Father Project ABOUT OUR GUEST Anthony Balduzzi is the founder of the Fit Father Project. He helps busy fathers lose weight and build muscle to stay healthy for their families. Nutritional Tip of the Week Fermented food and belly Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Periodontal disease is correlated with just about every type of illness and disease. Sometimes it's a canary in the coal mine for something wrong, but sometimes, it can even be the source of the problem. While many people dismiss dental care as only an aesthetic concern, straight, healthy teeth and a broad palate help with breathing, sleep and even digestion. My guest on this week's podcast shares his academic and clinical experiences helping people improve their smiles as a means to improving their health. Listen and learn: Why fluoride can be great for teeth, but should not be ingested The benefits of hydroxyapatite as an alternative to fluoride How the billions of microbes in your mouth play a crucial role in digestion The benefits of xylitol in dental care products Links The Mouth Book ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr Kami Hoss is on the board of counselors at UCLA School of Dentistry, and he is the Chairman of the Board, at Howard Healthcare Academy. He has appeared on NBC, ABC, FOX, NPR, and CBS. His book is called, If Your Mouth Could Talk. Nutritional Tip of the Week Stale Spices Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Most of us overestimate what we can accomplish in a year and underestimate what we can accomplish in the next five years. With health and fitness, most of us focus so much on the short term that we don't allow ourselves the space to make lasting change. On this week's podcast, we'll discuss finding fitness, not fanaticism, by focusing on doing things you enjoy to achieve sustainable long-term results. Listen and learn: How negative self talk, even subtle negativity, can undermine your success How to be fiercely consistent in your plan Why it's important to fail forward How it can take a full two years to change into a 'lifelong exerciser' Links Mike's Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Mike T. Nelson has a Ph.D. in exercise physiology. He's an adjunct professor and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. He teaches something called the Flex Diet and hosts a podcast by the same name. Nutritional Tip of the Week Adults Acne Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

When it comes to health and fitness, one of the biggest challenges in the digital age is information overload. Whether you're excited about running or cycling, ketogenic diets or intermittent fasting, you can get so far lost down a rabbit hole of research that you never manage to actually get started. On this week's podcast we meet Marc Bubbs, a coach and nutritionist, who helps pro athletes and people from all walks of life in middle age and beyond set appropriate targets and reasonable goals to achieve above average fitness. Listen and learn: Why most of us consume 40% of our calories after 6pm The risk of non-functional overload (do we mean overtraining?) How just 10 sets of exercises per body part per week can make a huge difference Why consuming 1.2g of protein per kg of body weight can be a game changer Links Marc Bubbs Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Marc Bubbs is the Director of Performance Nutrition for Canada Basketball and consultant performance nutritionist for Olympic athletes. He's the author of Peak: The New Science of Performance and Peak 40. Nutritional Tip of the Week How much protein Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

You've no-doubt had a period of time in your life where your health was the first thing you thought of when you woke up, and the last thing on your mind before bed. Perhaps you had a virus, a severe injury, or even a serious disease like cancer, and your health suddenly dominated your life. For diabetics, this is a lifelong struggle - both physically and mentally. On this week's podcast we meet Dr Mark, a psychologist who helps people find peace and balance despite the imposition caused by long-term health challenges on their lives. Listen and learn: How diabetics have to make up to 180 decisions a day How diabetes can lead to relationship stress The highs and lows people experience throughout the day The financial worries and health insurance insecurities associated with long-term conditions like diabetes How people living with diabetes can find balance in their lives Links Dr Mark's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Mark Heyman (Dr. Mark) is a diabetes psychologist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). He has lived with Type I diabetes for over twenty years and is the author of Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It. Nutritional Tip of the Week Clean Your Veggies Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

For an elementary school student with severe ADHD, who's at risk of getting expelled for behavior problems, a proper mental health diagnosis can mean the difference between success or failure with traditional education. In situations like these, we can all understand and appreciate the importance of a medical diagnosis. But what about the rest of us? What if you're depressed after two years of COVID lockdowns, socially isolated, and feeling lost with your career and life? What if you're getting anxiety at the grocery store or struggling to make friends in a new city? You might currently have five of nine symptoms required for a mental health diagnosis as per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), but will that diagnosis actually help or hurt you? Sarah Fay, my guest on this week's podcast, has been formally diagnosed with six different conditions ranging from anorexia to generalized anxiety disorder; and based on her research, believes that most labeling practices do more harm than good. Listen and learn: Why many children are receiving mental health diagnoses from general practitioners, not psychiatrists How a mental health label can turn into an identity Differentiating between situational vs. chronic mental health problems Links Sarah's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Sarah Fay is an author and activist. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Time Magazine, The New Republic, The Michigan Quarterly Review and more. She is on faculty in the English department at Northwestern University. Her new book is called, Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses. Nutritional Tip of the Week When to Eat Chocolate Cake Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

New habit formation is so challenging. Not only do most of us struggle to establish new routines, we often rebel against our own best interest and go in the other direction. When we fall off a new diet regime, we then feast on junk food. When we slip up and have a drink during 'dry January,' we then proceed to have five more. This rebellious self-sabotaging behavior isn't unique and psychologists have studied it extensively. On this week's podcast, we meet psychologist, Michelle Segar, who suggests that the solution to making healthy lifestyle changes a long-lasting habit is to focus on making smaller strides toward your goal. It's a refreshing approach to all or nothing thinking that dooms most of us to failure. Learn Why reactance behavior often drives us to rebel against rules and restrictions How CHAOS (Confusion, Hubbub and Order) can make sticking to new health habits more difficult Why it's important to change your internal dialogue Links Michelle's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Michelle is a researcher at the University of Michigan who's spent nearly thirty years studying how to help people adopt healthy behaviors. She has a doctorate in Psychology (PhD), a master's in Health Behavior/Health Education (MPH), and a master's degree in Kinesiology (MS). Her first book is called No Sweat, and her new book is called The Joy Choice. Nutritional Tip of the Week Green Tea for Weight Loss Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Is yoga enough for real fitness? Is there such a thing as non-religious meditations? What do you do if your chiropractor tells you your spine is misaligned? Lucas Rockwood fields common questions from listeners on this week's special podcast episode. Learn Barefoot shoes transition Walking backwards for your knees Making sense of conflicting nutrition information Sciatic nerve pain management ABOUT LUCAS ROCKWOOD Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher, trainer, and serial entrepreneur. He's been hosting this podcast for over a decade. Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Haven you heard that environmental collapse is going to end life on earth in just 8 years? Do you think that World War III is looming? Are robots going to take over while we humans fight over NFTs in the metaverse? As absurd as all this sounds, these conversations take center stage despite the world's rapid race toward a truly remarkable future of growth and progress. On this week's podcast, I'll share with you my thoughts on why now might just be the best of times, despite its glaring tragedies, and the real risk might be our propensity for catastrophic thinking. Did you know that there are 35% more calories per person, worldwide, just in my lifetime? Did you know that both North America and Europe are undergoing reforestation not deforestation? Is it possible that falling birth rates are a bigger problem than overpopulation? Did you know that HIV/AIDs is rapidly decreasing, there's a prophylactic pill, and even a potential cure? Links HumanProgress.org Steven Pinker's Site Rational Optimist Book Ten Global Trends Book ABOUT OUR GUEST Lucas Rockwod is a yoga teacher, trainer, father, and serial entrepreneur. This podcast is a passion project of health, wellness, personal growth and development featuring leading thinkers in their fields. Nutritional Tip of the Week Cannot Swallow Pills Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Most anti-aging techniques are dubious at best. The hard truth is we're all getting older, but at the same time, most people can quite literally get fitter every year for a decade or more. For non-athletes, the path toward fitness in your 30s, 40s, or 50s and beyond is incredibly rewarding because you can easily outperform your younger self. On this week's podcast, you'll meet an out-of-shape offer worker who slowly but predictably transformed his body and life. Links Mark's Site Mark's YouTube Listen & Learn How most people can get in better shape, year-on-year for a decade (or more) Why midlife (and beyond) health is so important How to start running lamppost to lamppost How much time you need to dedicate daily ABOUT OUR GUEST Mark Lewis is a health and fitness vlogger who completely transformed his health later in life. Nutritional Tip of the Week Beans and Farts Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

You know that feeling when you order food that looks great but makes you feel like crap? Maybe it's deep fried or sugar-ladden. It tastes great, but an hour later, you regret it. Now what if that happens once a week, once a day, or multiple times a day for years? Obviously, your physical health can suffer, but your mental health can too. On this week's podcast, you'll meet a nutritional psychiatrist who is a thought leader on the mental health and nutrition connection. Listen and learn: How turmeric plus black pepper makes the curcumin 20x more bioavailable Only 10% of the USA population eats enough fresh produce daily Prebiotic vs. probiotics Psycho-social aspect of foods and how that impacts your mental health Links Dr. Naidoo's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. UMA Naidoo is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Director of Nutritional Psychiatry serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Her book is called, This Is Your Brain On Food. Nutritional Tip of the Week Curcumin Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Most people get an average of six-and-a-half hours of sleep each night while needing seven to nine hours. This chronic, endemic sleep deprivation contributes to hormonal imbalances, car accidents, and increased susceptibility to chronic illnesses. Even knowing this, we watch one more episode of our favorite series, stay up to empty our email inboxes, or toss and turn with anxiety until 2:00 am. Is there any way out of this trap? Our guest on this week's podcast is a sleep expert and shares his best ideas. Listen & Learn Three hour gap between dinner and bed Two hour gap between work and bed One hour work between screens and sleep Sleep debt: truth or fiction? How to combat lifestyle jetlag Links Devin's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Devin Burke is an author, TEDx speaker, sleep coach and founder of Sleep Science Academy. He was named one of the "Top 25 Health Coaches in America." Nutritional Tip of the Week Huel Drink Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Hormones affect your attention, libido, fertility, and lean muscle mass. So much of how we experience the world is determined by these complex chemicals sloshing around inside us–and they are under attack! High stress lifestyles, high carbohydrate diets, and endocrine disrupting toxins threaten to throw us off balance every day. This week's podcast guest will help you think strategically about how to find balance. You'll learn: Why negative thinking / shadow work can be helpful for finding motivation The importance of the adrenal glands Why high cortisol can trigger a chain reaction Risk vs reward of birth control Links Sonya's Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Sonya is a naturopath, mother, author, yoga teacher, and podcaster. Her book is called, Woman Unleashed: Release Your Story, Revive Your Hormones & Reclaim Your Freedom Nutritional Tip of the Week calorie counting Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

280 million people have depression worldwide, and 700,000 people will die of suicide this year. The problem is getting worse, not better, and while mental health awareness is at an all time high, conversations about the role nutrition plays is all but absent. On this week's podcast, psychiatrist Drew Ramsey helps us rethink our mental health from a food choice perspective. Learn How to boost BDNF and why it matters Seafood, beans, nuts and grees, dark chocolate Catch-22 of bad food choices when you feel bad How to rediscover and explore food Links Dr. Drew's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Drew Ramsey is a psychiatrist, speaker and author. He is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He founded the Brain Food Clinic in New York City. He's had TEDx talks, a video series with Big Think, and the BBC documentary Food on the Brain. He is the author of three books including, Eat to Beat Depression & Anxiety. Nutritional Tip of the Week Best Protein for Environment & Body Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

How do you navigate the challenges of optimal nutrition while simultaneously considering budget, ethics, and the environment? Grass-fed beef might be a nutritional powerhouse, but how can we justify the environmental and ethical challenges of raising such large, inefficient ruminant animals when other alternatives are available? My guest on this week's podcast is a moderate voice of reason, health food advocate, and best-selling author. Listen & Learn What carnivore's get wrong How to avoid food ideology and find what works for you Why your own optimal health has to be your first priority The future of food? Links Max's Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Max is a best-selling author of Genius Foods, Genius Kitchen and Genius Life. Nutritional Tip of the Week Honey Before Bed Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Hyperbaric chambers use pressure, and in some cases concentrated oxygen, to treat a wide variety of injuries and ailments. You've no doubt heard of high-level athletes using these treatments to speed up recovery, but you might not realize hyperbaric therapy is approved for 14+ medical conditions. On this week's podcast, we'll explore the safe and simple use of pressurized therapy for reduced inflammation, oxygenation of plasma, fighting off infections, and more. Listen and learn: How pressure increases oxygen-rich plasma for health and healing How pressure vasoconstricts and reduce inflammation Angiogenesis effects (new blood vessel formation) Appropriate use and pressure levels based on treatments Risks, rewards, and unknowns in regards to long-term use Links Dr. Sherr's website ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Scott Sherr is the director of Integrative Hyperbaric Medicine and Heath Optimization at Hyperbaric Medical Solutions where he develops personalized treatment plans for patients. Nutritional Tip of the Week Best Breakfast Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Food is so much more than energy. It's culture, tradition, family, comfort, indulgence, guilt, and pleasure all in one. To add to the complexity, certain foods are even addicting. Today, food abundance is the norm and food costs have dropped lower than any time (relatively speaking) in recorded history. With that in mind, is it any wonder we're struggling with weight gain, cravings and food addiction? My guest on this week's podcast is a recovered expert in the psychology of eating. Learn How food can be harder to "quit" than crack cocaine Why you must have a system to succeed long term How addiction manifests differently for different people How to navigate the forever-conflicted information on diets Links Susan's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Susan Peirce Thompson PhD is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Rochester. She's an expert in the psychology of eating. She is the founder of Bright Line Eating Solutions and the author of a number of books under the same name. Nutritional Tip of the Week Juicing Too Much Sugar Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

What if your genetic code could tell you what form of exercise would be best for you, based on your ability to build muscle, endure physical stress, and recover? What if you knew which foods would be best-suited to your unique genetics? This is the future of individualized medicine, and according to my guest on this week's show, it's not far off. Learn How your genetics could inform your food choices What your genetics can tell you about your collagen and muscle potential Epigenetic triggers of food and lifestyle Links Dr. Joffe's Site ABOUT OUR GUESTYael Joffe has a Ph.D. in Nutrigenomics and is the Chief Science Officer of 3x4 Genetics, a leading genetic testing company. Nutritional Tip of the Week CBD for Omega 3 Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

We speak an estimated 50,000 words to ourselves, in our head, every single day. That's the same amount of information as you'd find in most paperback books. We have positive, negative, and instructive self talk; but for many of us, the negative takes center stage. It might be anxiety over an uncertain future or ruminations about regrets and pains from the past. Either way, when the voice in your head dominates, it's very hard to get anything done, much less enjoy the process. My guest on this week's show is a psychologist whose work is focused on understanding and helping us to harness what he calls, chatter. Learn How to distance yourself from your inner dialogue How beauty, awe and experiences can get us out of our head The value of ritual Why venting with others doesn't always help Links Ethan's Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Ethan Kross is a doctor of psychology whose work focuses on controlling the conscious mind. He founded the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory in 2008, and his work has been published in Science, The New England Journal of Medicine, and numerous other peer-reviewed journals. His book is called, Chatter, The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It. Nutritional Tip of the Week Caffeine and Yoga Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

It's hard enough to navigate our modern food system if your goal is general health, but what if you're trying to prevent or reverse heart disease? What if you have early warning signs like elevated triglycerides or high blood pressure? Open one book, and the recommendation is to eat nothing but whole grains and fruits. Open the next book, and you'll be told to give up all grains and sugars. Who is right? Who can you trust? Our guest on this week's show is a cardiac surgeon, and he eats almost exclusively meat.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder first appeared in the DSM-3 in 1980, and was clinically defined as exposure to an actual or threat of death, serious injury, or sexual violence. Today, clinicians and pop health proponents have expanded the definition broadly, without supporting research, and the result is a catch-all term used to describe any past stress. Labeling mental health challenges is crucial for research, funding, and appropriate treatment, so on this week's show, you'll meet a doctor and researcher who will help us understand trauma based on science. Learn Toxic stress theory and misunderstandings Why complex PTSD is not based on research How to advocate for your children or yourself if you have PTSD MDMA and psilocybin treatment options - the future? Links Michael's website ABOUT OUR GUESTDr. Scheeringa is a practicing clinician and the principal investigator on five large, federally-funded research projects on PTSD in children and adolescents. He's the author of, They'll Never Be the Same: A Parent's Guide to PTSD in Youth and a new book, The Trouble with Trauma. Nutritional Tip of the Week Pig Fat or Beef Fat Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

People often say things like, "I'm addicted to chocolate" or "I can't live without ice cream." And sometimes it's true. Modern food is processed, packaged and concentrated in ways that light up our dopamine and endorphin receptors just like drugs; and yes, psychological and physiological addictions are very common. If you're addicted to cigarettes, the clear solution is to stop. That's not easy, but at least the goal is clear. If you're addicted to food, you have to learn to manage your addiction, and this is why it can be such a challenge to overcome. On this week's podcast, you'll meet a medical doctor and recovered food addict herself. Learn How food addiction can affect people of normal weight too When have your food habits turned into an addiction? Sweet vs. savory, men vs. women, breaking the cycle Why cheat days are impossible for addicts How to quit some food, but eat freely with others Links Dr Tarman's SiteABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Tarman is a food addiction expert, who writes, speaks and treats people who suffer from sugar addiction, food addiction, and who seek food recovery. She is the author of Food Junkies: The Truth About Food Addiction, and Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction. Nutritional Tip of the Week Gas BBQ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Expensive watches have been a status symbol for centuries, but now, weird-looking bands have replaced the bingy Rolexes. Instead of signaling wealth, these new gizmos signal a keen interest and commitment to health. Welcome to the world of wearable health tech. On a basic level, you can track your daily steps and your heart rate. More advanced devices can track respiratory rate, HRV, body temperature, and even blood oxygen levels. Wearable health tech has made huge strides forward recently, and many consumer devices can now hold their own with clinical-grade equipment. My guest on this week's show is a quantified scientist who will help us learn to measure, track and improve our health. Learn Best health tracker for under $100 Best health tracker if money is not an issue Best sleep tracking device What we really know about the microbiome Weekly brain MRI's LinksRob's Website Rob's YouTube Channel ABOUT OUR GUESTRob ter Horst is a postdoctoral researcher who studies the immune system using bioinformatics which includes machine learning and statistics. Rob is neck deep in the quantified self movement. He measures and tracks everything in his life, a laborious task that demands 11 hours a week and includes a weekly brain MRI, sleep EEG and gut microbiome composition tests. ​ Nutritional Tip of the Week Calorie Counting Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Mindfulness gets bundled with everything from golf to gardening these days, but one place it might make the most sense is often overlooked: intimacy. For meaning, connection, and even anatomical functioning, mindful practices can make a huge difference. On this week's show, you'll meet author and coach, Jessica Graham. Resources Jessica's Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Jessica is a meditation teacher, sex, relationship, and spiritual guide for couples and individuals. She also works with grief and trauma. Her book is called Good Sex: Getting Off Without Checking Out. Nutritional Tip of the Week Spicy food Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Imagine you are in charge of the weekly grocery shopping for a family of four, and each week, you get a new assignment. Week one, you're asked to buy the healthiest possible food for your family. Week two, you're asked to choose foods that are healthiest for the planet. Week three, you're asking to choose foods produced fairly, meaning the workers and employees in the supply chain are treated well. Week four, you're asked to do all three previous challenges at once: health, environment, fair trade. Could you do it? I couldn't. On this week's podcast, you'll meet an author attempting to find a solution to this seemingly impossible yet crucial goal of our food system. Learn: 5 thing you can do to make a change Nutrition for you Health for the planet Fair trade for workers A way forward Links Ryan's Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Ryan was a competitive bodybuilder for five years. He has an undergraduate degree in exercise science and completed postgraduate work in nutrition and exercise physiology. He's also a yoga teacher and has been working with clients for decades. Nutritional Tip of the Week Spicy food Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

When most people think about a family farm, they think of a wooden house in the middle of a field with a few chickens, a couple of cows, and some corn and tomatoes growing. These days, that is more likely a "hobby farm" since almost all commercially viable farms, including family-run operations, are high tech, sizable, and are extremely productive. They have to be to survive. On this week's podcast, you'll meet a multi-generational farmer who will help us all better understand where our food comes from, the complexity of supply chains, and the challenges of survival as inflation sets in. Learn Why growers earn just pennies per piece of product (like an onion) How rising freight costs will affect all our food budgets soon Why it's impossible to start a family farm from scratch today The scale, scope and future of agribusiness Links Shay's Tiktok Owyhee Foods ABOUT OUR GUEST Shay is the CEO of Owyhee family onion business. He's a farmer, entrepreneur, and content creator sharing with his followers the behind-the-scenes from the USA agricultural business. Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Holiday season is here, and we're entering a four week period where our behavior is often bipolar. The last two weeks of December are a food and drink debauchery, and the first two weeks of January are often a mad fitness frenzy. Can we avoid this binge-purge cycle? Should we even try? On this week's podcast, I'll share some of my best ideas. Socially-acceptable excuses to avoid alcohol Why skipping wheat-based anything can be an effective hack How to accept and reject sweets effortlessly Why walking can be your best choice during the holidays How to get amazing deals before New Years at fitness centers Thanks for listening to the show in 2021. I appreciate all your support, questions, and feedback. From all of us at YOGABODY, we wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and joyful New Year. Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

There are 2.3 million people incarcerated in the United States, and another four million on parole or probation. When you factor in families of inmates, prison employees, and infrastructure, we're talking about billions of dollars annually and tens of millions of lives affected daily. My guest on this week's show is a violent crime offender and former inmate. When I first heard what he had done, my initial thought was, "Lock him up and don't let him out." Probably, many of you will feel that way. But that's not possible and it's not a solution. Crime, and even violent crimes, are part of society. The only hope is that our correctional facilities are actually helping people reform. On this week's show: Why many people have no access to mental health services How drugs are smuggled into prison Why most have no access to college education Why the correctional system is not doing much in the way of correcting ABOUT OUR GUEST Jesse Crosson was recently released from prison and is the founder of Pri-Zen.com. He's in the process of (re)building his life and is doing advocacy work while pursuing advanced degrees to help people inside the system. Nutritional Tip of the Week Spicy food Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, but modern medicine has only made small improvements in healing protocols in the past thirty years. Here's cancer treatment history at a glance: 1930s: chemotherapy pioneered for use in treating cancer 1950s: chemotherapy protocols formalized and show efficacy 1960s: surgery and radiation used for solid tumors 1988: antibody treatments approved for use in some cancers 1988 - Present: chemo, surgery, and radiation remain the primary treatments for most cancers. Detection has improved, but treatment has only shown moderate improvements in all these years. On this week's podcast, we'll look at the often-ignored necessity to any healing protocol and the key to prevention: food and lifestyle. Links Chris' Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Chris Wark is an author, speaker and health coach. He was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2003 at 26 years old. He had surgery but opted out of chemotherapy and food and natural therapies to heal himself. Chris has been featured on news and media all over the world, and his book, Chris Beat Cancer is available on Amazon. Nutritional Tip of the Week Beans Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Around 20% of people have reported a major breakdown in one or more relationships during the pandemic. This includes romantic couples, but also work, family, and friend relationships strained by distance, differing viewpoints, and lack of human connection. But at the same time, 27% said their relationship with their spouse or partner got better! Did the pandemic cause the change or simply reveal what was already there? On this week's podcast, you'll meet a psychiatrist whose private practice and written work focuses on mood and anxiety disorders, and more recently, fixing dysfunctional relationship patterns. Listen & learn: Performer vs. audience dynamics at home The "discovery" process of dysfunction 40/20/40 communication model How to create a plan and agreement for security Links: Dr. Brenner's Site COVID / Relationship Research ABOUT OUR GUESTGrant H. Brenner, MD is a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City. He specializes in treating mood and anxiety disorders. He is an author and editor of the book, Creating Spiritual and Psychological Resilience and the co-author of the new book, Irrelationship. Nutritional Tip of the Week Bowel movement Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

If you have a weak or damaged pelvic floor, it can cause incontinence, prolapse, and back pain. Did you assume this only affects postpartum women or the elderly? Nope, pelvic floor dysfunction is now common in younger men and women too.In yoga, we often refer to this region as mula bandha and uddiyana bandha. You might have heard it referred to as your deep core or pelvic diaphragm. Whatever name you use, it's an often overlooked area of the body, and there is an entire movement system designed to train this region: hypopressives. Learn: "Six pack" vs deep core, what is the difference? Why do many people accidentally pee when they laugh or lift How can the pelvic floor affect your posture? The breathing vs. pelvic floor diaphragm connection How proper breathing can make you stronger and more stable (down there) Links Trista's website ABOUT US Trista Zinn is the founder of Coreset Fitness. She's a personal trainer who specializes in pelvic health and core re-programming. She is a leading voice in North America and worldwide for pelvic floor health. Nutritional Tip of the Week Porridge Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

1000s of air rage incidents have been logged just in the past year alone where people lose it mid-flight. They scream, become violent, and cause such a ruckus that they have to be duct taped to their chairs or arrested. Similar incidents are happening at public rallies, in grocery stores, and perhaps even in your home or office. In short, emotions are running high, and most of us are poorly equipped to deal with them. You've no doubt heard of emotional intelligence, but that's simply a test or assessment. Emotional competence consists of the hard skills needed to understand your own emotions and those of others. And once you can understand, label, and communicate those emotions effectively, high conflict situations can de-escalate fast. On this week's podcast, you'll meet a lawyer and mediator who shares his multi-decade experience in some of the most high-stakes situations imaginable. Listen & Learn How to start by being self aware The importance of self-regulate How to develop empathy and affect label others Why most of us were raised in emotional dysfunctional homes How most situations can be de-escalated in 90 seconds or less Links: Doug's Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Doug Noll, is a lawyer, mediator, and author who has mediated thousands of conflicts. After serving as a civil trial lawyer for 22 years, he has turned his focus to understanding human conflict. His book De-Escalate includes his best techniques for emotional competence and navigating challenging situations. Nutritional Tip of the Week Spirulina overuse Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

If you eat the wrong thing, do you get bloated? Constipated? Stomach pains often start off as a nuisance, but as the months and years go by, they can become chronic and even turn into serious physical and mental illnesses. If your gut is a garden, what do you plant? And how do you take care of it so the soil it's healthy and balanced? On this week's show, medical doctor, Edison de Mello, shares his best gut health insights from his career.You'll Learn GERD, SIBO and candida - are they all the same? Stool test, blood test, how do we even know if we have problems? What do your hormones, kidneys, and liver have to do with gut health? Probiotics good or bad? Links Bloated BookABOUT OUR GUESTEdison de Mello, MD, PhD, is an integrative physician and a licensed psychotherapist. He's the author of a new book, Bloated: How to Reclaim Your Gut Health and Eat Without Pain. Nutritional Tip of the Week Green Veggies Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

We all know that a healthy, whole food diet can help with fat loss, energy, and digestions; but it can also increase your libido and sexual health. On this week's podcast, we'll talk about science-based foods that notably increase blood flow, circulation and nervous system activity for increased sexual health. Listen & Learn Why green leafy vegetables offer the best source for nitrates and antioxidants How mushrooms can help your microbiome and your hormonal balance The importance of omega-3 fats Beets, spinach and celery for nitrate power Why high sugar and high salt can drop testosterone and circulation Links: Christine's siteChristine's Book on Amazon ABOUT OUR GUEST Christine DeLozier is an acupuncturist and herbalist that specializes in sexual health.She has a book called, Diet for Great Sex.Nutritional Tip of the Week Food Preservation Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

If you have stomach problems or allergies, you probably have a doctor you can call. But if things are not working in the bedroom, who do you call then? What if you lose desire or are having trouble with the mechanics of sexual intimacy? Who would you call then? Sexual experiences are highly individual, but they're also something we share (or at least try to) with our partners. And for better or worse, it defines so much of who we are. On this week's podcast, you'll meet an emergency room doc who has shifted her career to focus on sexual health and longevity. Listen & Learn The importance of nitric oxide, and how to promote it New technology including lasers that might be worth considering Blue pills, HRT, and pharmaceutical considerations with age Why sexual health and holistic health overlap and collide Learn More Amy's Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Amy is board certified in Emergency Medicine, practices anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She is medical director of BioRestoration Medical, in Utah. Nutritional Tip of the Week Nitric Oxide Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

You've probably noticed the media right now is filled with polarizing voices, rage, and vitriol; but have you noticed that these extreme views are not your own? Have you noticed that hardly anyone you know is truly radical in their views? Most people are reasonable, thoughtful, and concerned. On this week's podcast, I'd like to share my own experiences with courting radical viewpoints, and why they pop right now on social media. I'd also like to address some of the hatemail, critical inquiries, and listener feedback I've received. Listen & learn: My own politically flip flopping views The dire need for critical thinking amidst a sound-bite media frenzy Why listening to people you disagree with might be the most important conversations to have How so-called "hot issues" of the day are not actually popular, they're simply salacious My (un)safe space hope for the podcast Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Did you receive a CRP (C-reactive protein) test during your last blood test? Since recent research correlates systemic inflammation with dozens of diseases and illnesses, cooling this internal flame has become a major focus in preventative medicine. On this week's podcast, we'll speak about the low-grade, chronic inflammation that many of us struggle with unknowingly due to gut dysbiosis. In an ideal world, we eat a meal, digest and absorb its nutrients. In the real world, many of us eat foods that create a fight response internally as your body treats the offending foods like an invasive threat. Listen & Learn How your gut bacteria form a "soil" like environment for digestion Why modern foods and lifestyles leave many of us imbalanced How to find motivation later in life to make changes The power and speed of diet and lifestyle changes Resources & Links: Jimmy's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Jimmy is the founder of the Cognitive Health Institute which focuses on gut health to reduce inflammation, thus lowering the likelihood, as well as the symptoms of autoimmune diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. Jimmy played football professionally for the NFL's Tennessee Titans as a tight end and most recently was a member of the 2016 United States Rowing Team. His accomplishments include four national medals as well as a third-place finish in the 2016 Olympic trials. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Carbohydrates Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

When I was 11 years old, I face-planted snow sledding and gave myself two black eyes and a slight concussion. I remember being sleepy, dizzy, and struggling to concentrate for a few days. Luckily, I only whacked my head like that a couple times growing up, but some teenagers do it every day during sports practice. What do contact sports do long term to our brains? At what age are we responsible enough to make a decision about putting our brains in harm's way? On this week's podcast, author and PhD researcher, Julie Stamm shares her best plan for the future of brian-safe sports. Listen & Learn TBI vs. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Age limits, contact limits, and best practices How to shift a gladiator culture - and should we? Game changes suggestions Gear upgrades / downgrades Resources & Links: Julie's Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Julie Stamm, PhD, is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the author of the book, The Brain on Youth Sports. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Collagen Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Millions of people experience traumatic brain injuries (TBI) each year, and an estimated 5-6% of those people experience long-term issues. If you break your arm, the path to recovery is pretty obvious and the fix is visible. But if you get in a car accident, hit your head, and two months later suffer from brain fog and vertigo, what do you do? How do you fix your brain once it's been damaged? Fortunately, there are evolving methodologies that can really help. On this week's podcast, you'll meet a Functional Neurology specialist who focuses on helping people reverse chronic symptoms. Listen & Learn Why the blood-brain barrier is so important and the risk of damaging it. How TBI and concussion can happen even without head impact What symptoms of chronic concussion might look and feel like Balancing self-care and health care Resources & Links: Titus Chiu's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Titus Chiu is an author and speaker in the field of Functional Neurology who helps people struggling with Post-Concussion Syndrome and other chronic neurological conditions. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Why No Food Before Yoga Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

IQ Tests remain the best method (albeit flawed) to assess intelligence. More difficult to measure, but perhaps more interesting, is Emotional Intelligence (EQ). How does someone rank in terms of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and relationship management. In a digitally driven, AI-enabled future, perhaps people with the highest emotional skills could be those who find the greatest success. A big part of personal development is learning to understand and accept who you are, unchanging, but also to identify those parts of you that are malleable and doing your best to self actualize. Our guest on this week's show has dedicated his life and work to emotional intelligence research and training. Listen & Learn: How clinical EQ assessments work How emotional intelligence is crucial for workplace, family and social happiness Why it's important to train (and learn) EQ skills The challenges of environments that reward IQ and squelch EQ ABOUT OUR GUEST Marc Brackett is the author of, Permission to Feel, and the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. Marc consults regularly with corporations like Facebook, Microsoft, and Google on integrating emotional intelligence principles into employee training and product design. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Omega 3's from Beef Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

I wore a continuous blood glucose monitor for a month and learned that certain fruits (mangos in my case) sent my blood sugar soaring, and even more surprising, my 3 am glucose levels often dropped so low I was in hypoglycemic state. And here's the kicker: those hypo nights always followed an elevated glycemic day. Weird. I'd never learn this without a CGM, and the dietary shifts were super easy to make and the changes were almost immediate. Why does it matter? I was regularly waking up semi-delirious, sweating through the sheets, convinced I was having some kind of nighttime anxiety attack. Nope. It turns out I was just having a low blood sugar event, and that's a lot easier to fix than a mental health issue. The most common "health trackers" we use are the mirror in the bathroom and our favorite pair of jeans that may (or may not) feel tight in the morning. For obvious reasons, we tend to pay most attention to health warning signs we can see, visually, but the good news is that it's getting easier and easier to see inside our blood to learn how we're doing in real time. On this week's podcast, you'll meet Jody Stanislaw, a type I diabetic whose career is focused on blood glucose management. Listen and learn: Type I vs. type II diabetes - what's the difference? Why A1C tests are so valuable for everyone Why moderate carb, balanced fat and protein probably make sense for almost everyone How glucose can go from healthy to toxic when the body gets too much Resources and links: Jody Stanislaw's website ABOUT OUR GUEST Jody Stanislaw is a naturopathic doctor that focuses specifically on Type I diabetes. She's the author of a book called, HUNGER: An Adventurous Journey of Finding Peace Within. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Protein in the morning Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

The Gut Immune Connection with Emeran Mayer There are an estimated 100 trillion bacteria in your gut right now that weigh 2-3 lbs. If you were to spread them out, they would cover the surface of an entire tennis course. These include good bugs, bag bugs, and even some pathogens lurking in the corners. Your microbiome is believed to influence not just digestion and absorption of nutrients, but also mood, hormones, neurotransmitters, and more. People often compare the microbiome to the soil on farmland, but we know much more about topsoil than we do our own gastrointestinal tracts. What should we eat to feed our good gut bacteria? How do you prevent gut dysbiosis? Can supplements help or hurt? On this week's show, Dr. Emeran Mayer will expand our understanding of our internal world. Listen and learn: Are probiotics really that harmful to your gut? What is the ideal diet for a healthy gut? Fiber, water, organics, and chemicals Resources and Links: Dr Mayer's Website Dr. Mayer's Books ABOUT OUR GUEST Emeran A. Mayer is the executive director of the Oppenheimer Center for Stress and Resilience and the Co-director of the Digestive Diseases Research Center at UCLA. He is the author of more than 300 scientific publications and several books. His latest book is called, The Gut Immune Connection, is available now. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Seaweed Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

The Obesity Pandemic Dr. Linda Anegawa ---------- Hundreds of years ago, a portly belly was a sign of wealth. The royals ate and rank more than their fill while the serfs starved and toiled on the land. Today, not much has changed. Some of the wealthiest, most developed countries are plagued by weight gain and obesity, and the problem is quickly accelerating. Pre-existing medication conditions were one of the biggest risk factors during the pandemic, but did you know that 69 percent of the U.S. population has at least one these risk factor? Their weight puts them at risk. On this weeks' podcast, Dr. LInda Anegawa shares her research and positive focus for a metabolically healthier future. Listen & learn: Body positivity vs. celebrating sickness - can it go too far? Why you might consider getting a Coronary Calcium Scan and a Lipoprotein Fractionation test to better understand your risk factors How a ketogenic diet can cause short term hormonal challenges Why obesity is the #1 health threat for most people and the obvious area to focus on for the greatest impact How to take agency for your own health Links & Resources Dr. Anegawa's website ABOUT OUR GUEST Linda Anegawa, MD physician-educator, writer, and consultant dedicated to the treatment of metabolic and weight-related disease. Dr. Anegawa speaks nationally on topics relating to the disease of obesity. She has received numerous teaching awards, including the Kaiser Foundation Most Outstanding Clinical Teaching award. She is the author of a book, Not Another Keto Book. Nutritional Tip of the Week: GMO Corn Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Porn Addiction Pandemic by Joshua Shea ------------------ The book, Fifty Shades of Grey, is not just a bestseller, it's one of the top 100 best sellers in history - and it's not because it's well written (it's not). 13% of all websites are adult sites, and 30% of all data transferred online is x-rated. Everyone likes to complain about the "big tech" influence of Facebook and Twitter, but we deliberately avoid the tube-sites that are responsible for nearly a third of all online activity. Porn addiction is shrouded in so much guilt and shame so people often lose their jobs and their relationships as a result. On this week's podcast, we'll look at this issue head one, and explore some possible solutions. Listen and learn: How abstinence / prohibition is impossible How the complexity of human sexuality manifest Why the shame and guilt around p addiction make it harder to address The need for open and honest dialogue with addicts and non-addicts alike Links & Resources Joshua Shea's site ABOUT OUR GUEST Joshua Shea is an author and public speaker. As a recovering addict himself, he has a number of books you can find on Amazon or on his website. Nutritional Tip of the Week: MK4 VS. MK7 K2 Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes