The mindbodygreen Podcast

“It's okay that sometimes you don't have the perfect night's sleep,” says Fiona Baker, Ph.D. Fiona, a renowned sleep expert, joins us to discuss how to get the best sleep of your life and shares budget-friendly tips to add to your routine. Plus: -How dreaming affects your mental health (~01:28) -Sleep differences between men and women (~08:56) -How to stay asleep (~10:45) -Sleep rituals for better shut-eye (~15:54) -Sleep issues vs. true insomnia (~18:30) -Why good sleep starts in the morning (~21:50) -Teenagers & sleep (~27:00) -How many hours you should be sleeping (~29:12) -What you should know about water intake and sleep (~36:10) -The link between heart health & sleep (~41:15) -How sleep affects our mental health (~43:10) -Sleep and menopause (~45:07) -The wearables she recommends for sleep tracking(~49:52) Referenced in the episode: -Connect with Fiona online (https://www.sri.com/people/fiona-c-baker/), on LinkedIn -(https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-baker-62753346/), & on X (@FionaCBaker1). -The study on dreams & mental health (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-58170-z) -The study on sleep & menopause (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsmc.2018.04.011) -The study on teenagers, screen time, & sleep (https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0001251) We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The problem with the way that the medical system was built historically is that women did not have a seat at the table,” says Elizabeth Comen, M.D. Elizabeth, an award-winning physician and oncologist joins us to discuss the dark history of women’s health and how we can do better. Plus: -A history of women’s maltreatment in medicine (~02:40) -How medical journals have been biased against women (~06:06) -Her thoughts on the COVID vaccine testing (~08:30) -Why science let down women when it comes to heart disease (~11:41) -Women’s symptoms of heart disease (~13:12) -The historical bias against women’s hormones (~18:48) -The modern science of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) (~20:21) -The current state of research on breast cancer (~22:50) -Where we can do better for women (~27:48) -Dr. Comen’s personal story (~32:50) -The origin of plastic surgery (~36:30) -How do women become better advocates for themselves? (~41:22) -Her hopes for the future of women’s health (~41:41) Referenced in the episode: -Connect with Elizabeth Comen, M.D. online (drelizabethcomen.com) and on Instagram (@drelizabethcomen) -Check out her book, All in Her Head We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“In about 70% of women's bodies [I treat], their pelvic floor is already too tight,” says Jana Danielson. Jana, a pelvic floor therapist and Pilates instructor joins us to discuss how to strengthen your pelvic floor and fix your posture. Plus: -What is the pelvic floor? (-~02:24) -Hidden signs your pelvic floor needs attention (~04:30) -The link to erectile dysfunction (~05:03) -Jana’s inspiring personal story (~06:15) -The structure of your pelvic floor & how it connects to the breath (~13:00) -How to activate your core in every workout (~20:00) -What causes incontinence & how to deal (~25:04) -How posture impacts the pelvic floor (~27:05) -Actionable tips to improve your posture (~31:28) -How to assess your posture (~38:15) -Her solution to pelvic floor struggles (~45:17) Referenced in the episode: -Connect with Jana online (https://janadanielson.com/) and on Instagram (@jana.danielson) -Buy Jana’s pelvic floor tool, The Cooch Ball on Amazon -Visit feelthesynergymusic.com -Research on nonrelaxing pelvic floor dysfunction (DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2011.09.004) We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Creatine has a gamut of potential benefits for everybody across the lifespan, including pregnancy, all the way up to your grandparents,” says Darren Candow. Darren, the leading creatine researcher joins us to discuss all things creatine from benefits to myths and the ideal dosage. Plus: -How creatine impacts strength, performance, & muscle mass (~04:19) -Creatine’s brain & bone benefits (~07:45) -The benefits for postmenopausal females (~08:42) -What happens when you combine creatine & resistance training (~11:40) -How creatine impacts fat mass & body composition (~17:55) -The dosage mistake that causes bloating & what to do instead (~18:36) -The dos and don’ts of mixing creatine with coffee & other supplements (~24:25) -Women-specific benefits (~30:50) -Why you should care about bone health (~35:50) -Creatine’s recent rebrand (~37:01) -How creatine can help with sleep deprivation (~38:30) -Can creatine help with jet lag? (~45:08) -What about kidney health? (~47:45) -Misconceptions about creatine (~50:16) -The latest, most exciting research (~51:24) Referenced in this episode -Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/products/creatine-stick-packs and use code STICKPACKS at checkout to get 10% off your first order of our new creatine+ stick packs. -Visit coopsleepgoods.com/mindbodygreen and enter code MINDBODYGREEN at checkout to get 15% off your first order through the end of August 2024. -Connect with Darren on Instagram (@​​dr.darrencandow) -Research on creatine’s bone density benefits for postmenopausal women (DOI:10.1249/MSS.0000000000003202) -Research on strength and muscle growth with and without creatine (DOI:10.3390/nu12061880) -Research on creatine’s impact on fat mass (https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15204343) -Women’s-focused data on on body composition & strength (DOI: 10.3390/nu13030877) -Research on creatine & pregnancy (DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.11.006) -Research on creatine and clinical depression (10.1080/15504263.2015.1100471) We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Nature is one of the only things that can capture our attention without taxing it,” says Julia Hotz. Julia, a solutions journalist and author joins us to discuss how to treat a plethora of mental and physical health conditions through community, nature, and beyond. Plus: -The worthwhile benefits of sea swimming (~02:19) -An unexpected prescription for type II diabetes (~05:04) -Denmark’s Culture Vitamins program (~11:40) -Why art therapy is so effective for kids & PTSD (~15:45) -How storytelling can heal the mind (~18:43) -How to work art into your well-being routine (~20:09) -Her personal favorite social prescription (~22:10) -The link between relationships & longevity (~32:03) -The healing power of volunteering (~36:05) -Why Norway runs a Dementia Farm (~38:35) -How to find the best social prescription for you (~45:16) Referenced in the episode: -Connect with Julia on Instagram (hotzthoughts) and online (https://www.socialprescribing.co/) -Pick up her book The Connection Cure -Research on cycling and mortality rates (https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2023.1168357) -Learn more about the Danish Twin Research Center which found that 80% of health is dictated by the environment. (https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/institutter-centre/ist_sundhedstjenesteforsk/centre/dtr) -More research on the link between social connections and longevity (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1000316) -Learn more about Norway’s dementia care farm program (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S074301672100022X) -Research on ADHD and nature: One study on 20-minute park walks, a longitudinal study on living in green areas, and a review study on nature exposure and cognitive functioning and attention. (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1087054708323000 | https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(19)30070-1/fulltext | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10648-022-09658-5#:~:text=Study%20duration&text=These%20studies%20were%20most%20consistent,impulse%20control%20(Amicone%20et%20al.) We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“If I have weak toes and I have a foot that can't feel anything, the risk of falling goes up. It skyrockets,” says Courtney Conley, D.C. Courtney, a renowned foot health specialist and chiropractor joins us to discuss everything you need to know about taking better care of your feet, including: -A major misconception around cushioned shoes (~02:06) -The best toe shape for a shoe (~07:28) -The truth about zero-drop shoes (~09:49) -The link between foot strength & longevity (~13:33) -How to test your foot strength at home (~15:00) -Must-try at-home foot exercises (~16:00) -The importance of calf raises (~16:45) -When to use toe spacers (~25:12) -A+ shoe brands (~28:49) -Why flip flops are detrimental (~34:33) -How often should you walk barefoot? (~36:30) -Foot health concerns for kids (~47:00) -Homework for stronger feet (~51:45) Referenced in the episode: -Connect with Courtney on Instagram (@gaithappens) & YouTube (@gaithappens5872) -For online gait analysis & to book a consultation, visit https://gaithappens.com/ -Check out the shoe brands mentioned in this episode: Wildling, Paluva, Xero, Vivobarefoot, Belenka, Altra Running, Bedrock, Earth Runners, Natur Athletics, Tolos -Visit the Gait Happens Instagram for more calf raise demo videos & tips -Shop Courtney’s favorite foot health products at https://gaithappens.com/favorite-products -Pick up some Gait Happens Toe Spacers: https://gaithappens.com/product/toe-spacers/ -Research showing how much pressure it takes to stimulate receptors in the foot. (DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1997.tb00979.x) -Visit lumen.me/mindbodygreen.com to get 15% off your first order at Lumen. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Nothing is better at improving VO2 max than challenging VO2 max,” says Andy Galpin, Ph.D. Andy, a kinesiology professor, co-director of the Center for Sports Performance at CSU Fullerton, and performance coach joins us to discuss all things VO2 max, including: -What is VO2 max & why should I care? (~01:35) -Does VO2 max decline with age? (~11:38) -The VO2 max scale (~13:05) -How to measure VO2 max (~14:30) -How long does it take to improve VO2 max? (~22:56) -How to improve your VO2 max (~24:37) -How often you should reach your max heart rate (~31:59) -A 20-minute VO2 max workout (~42:47) -HRV vs. VO2 max (~47:32) -Lifestyle tips to improve VO2 max (~59:31) Referenced in the episode: -Connect with Andy on Instagram (@drandygalpin) & YouTube (@drandygalpin) -Tune into his podcast, Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin on Apple Podcasts & Spotify -To learn more about Rapid Health, visit https://rapidhealthreport.com -Research on cardiovascular and muscle health in lifelong exercisers - A chart showing the average VO2 max by age and sex from the American College of Sports Medicine -The Breathing Gear System by Brian Mackenzie -Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20 to get 20% off your first order of clean coffee+ -Head to zbiotics.com/mindbodygreen and use the code MINDBODYGREEN at checkout for 15% off your first order We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We want to match our healthspan and our brainspan to our lifespan,” says Maddy Dychtwald. Maddy, an entrepreneur, longevity expert, and bestselling author joins us to discuss the disparity between women’s lifespan and healthspan plus: -Why women live longer, but not necessarily better (~01:24) -Her thoughts on intermittent fasting for women (~03:26) -How telomeres impact our longevity (~07:56) -Cutting-edge longevity research (~10:17) -Can we eliminate zombie cells? (~11:27) -Are microbiome tests worthwhile? (~21:37) -The brain health benefits of meditation (~23:41) -How purpose & connections impact our health (~25:30) -The 6 types of fitness to focus on (~34:29) -Her take on hormone replacement therapy (~40:24) -Her tips for financial wellness (~45:50) Referenced in the episode: -Check out Maddy’s most recent book, Ageless Aging -Connect with Maddy on Instagram (@maddydychtwald) -Sign up for mindbodygreen’s longevity newsletter, The Long Game -Age Wave -Calico Labs: A biotech research firm that specializes in longevity and aging -Research on sexual abuse and suicide risk & research on abuse and suicide attempt risk -Research showing a positive attitude towards aging could extend your life by 7 years -Download Maddy’s Wealth/Health Connection Checklist and Wealth/Health Conversations guidebooks We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Resistance training is the best anti-aging drug on the planet,” says Bill Campbell, Ph.D. Bill, an exercise and nutrition scientist and performance trainer joins us to discuss how to lose fat and build muscle at the same time, plus: -The basic elements of fat loss (~3:00) -How to craft a weekly workout schedule for muscle gains (~8:54) -His thoughts on drop sets (~18:58) -How men and women differentiate on muscle mass (~22:44) -The best anti-aging drug on the planet (~24:35) -When to take protein & creatine for optimal performance (~31:50) -How to identify high-quality protein sources (~34:50) -The ideal daily creatine dosage (~38:02) -The role cardio plays in fat loss (~40:50) -How do you define high-intensity exercise? (~46:42) -Where people go wrong with fat loss methods (~48:35) -Should you limit carbs to lose fat? (~53:00) Go to shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20 to get 20% off your first order of clean coffee+. Referenced in the episode: -Connect with Bill on Instagram (@billcampbellphd) -Visit Bill’s website for research news: https://www.billcampbellphd.com We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The more we talk about how we communicate, the easier the communication is,” says Charles Duhigg. Charles, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author joins us to discuss how to become a supercommunicator, plus: -The 3 types of conversations we have (~04:20) -How to ask better, deeper questions (~08:30) -How to start conversations with strangers (~10:54) -Have younger generations lost the art of conversations? (~12:32) -How to communicate better with children (~18:11) -Why we should talk about communication more (~18:50) -How to be a better listener (~21:04) -How to be more persuasive (~22:28) -A simple tip to ease social anxiety (~26:09) -How to deliver bad news with grace (~29:02) -The connection between communication and longevity (~37:51) Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20 to get 20% off your first order of clean coffee+. Referenced in this episode: -Pick up his new book: Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection -The Harvard Study of Adult Development -His newsletter, The Science of Better -Visit lumen.me/mindbodygreen to get 15% off your Lumen Metabolism Tracker. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Aging is a privilege but aging powerfully is a choice,” says JJ Virgin. JJ, a celebrity nutritionist, Fitness Hall of Famer, personal trainer, New York Times bestselling author, founder, and podcast host, joins us to share actionable tips to live stronger, not just longer, plus: -Why she uses the mantra “Aging Powerfully” (~02:32) -Fast twitch vs. slow twitch muscles (~04:33) -How to start training fast-twitch muscles safely (~06:58) -Why you should choose practical > aesthetic exercises (~16:49) -How to think about your weekly workout schedule (~23:42) -When to double up on workouts (~29:37) -Her thoughts on protein recommendations for aging (~32:30) -Her favorite home-cooked dinners (~45:13) -How the weight loss discourse is changing (~47:16) -Her thoughts on Ozempic & how to raise GLP-1 naturally (~51:45) Go to shop.mindbodygreen.com/whey20 to get 20% off your first order of grass-fed whey protein isolate+. Referenced in the episode: -Follow JJ on Instagram (jj.virgin) & YouTube (@jjvirginvideos) -Subscribe to JJ’s podcast Well Beyond 40 -Research showing fast-twitch muscles (type II fibers) decline with age -Research showing those who are optimistic about aging live 7.5 years longer -Research showing fast-paced walking has more benefits than step count alone -Research showing appetite increases during and after menopause We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Trauma isn’t just what happened to us, but rather it's what we hold inside,” says Peter Levine. Peter, a psychologist and leading trauma researcher joins us to discuss how to heal trauma through the mind-body connection and how to use your active imagination for emotional growth, as well as: -How Peter defines trauma (~4:30) -A breathwork exercise for calming trauma response (~8:28) -His experience with active imagination (~15:30) -The connection between dreams & unconscious mind (~29:00) -His personal experience tapping into undiscovered traumatic experiences (36:40) -Signs you should try somatic experience (~41:00) -How to look out for trauma bonds (~43:00) -Relationship patterns & engrams (~44:01) -Actionable tips to heal past trauma (~46:00) -What about massage? (~49:48) -Can you ever get through trauma completely? (~52:00) Referenced in this episode: -Follow Peter on Instagram @drpeteralevine -Check out Peter’s new book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey -Visit somaticexperiencing.com to learn more about Peter’s approach to healing trauma -Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20 to get 20% off your first order. -Visit lumen.me/mindbodygreen to get 15% off your order. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“If we’re well-fed and well-trained and well-recovered, we can do so much,” says Alyssa Olenick. Alyssa, an exercise physiologist, sports nutritionist, and ultra runner, joins us to discuss how women should eat, exercise, and recover to gain lean muscle, plus: -The exercise differences between men and women (~2:04) -Signs you’re in an energy deficit (~6:31) -How to assess recovery (~13:52) -The ideal protein & carb intake for women (~21:30) -Creatine benefits for women (~28:46) -Her favorite carbs for recovery (~34:17) -How women should approach resistance training (~39:55) -How to know you’re lifting heavy enough (~45:13) -Why you should try to lift to failure on occasion (~47:00) -How to make the most of a 30-minute workout (~52:50) -Her thoughts on drop sets (~54:45) -How to know it’s time to switch it up (~57:30) -What to do on your off days to stay active (~1:02:00) -Why you should take the stairs if you can (~01:06:05) Referenced in the episode: -Follow Alyssa on Instagram @doclyssfitness & YouTube @doclyssfitness. -Subscribe to Alyssa’s podcast Messy Middle -New research on creatine for brain health -Research on creatine’s benefits for hydration during the luteal phase -Doc Lyss Fitness -Research on energy deficits and carbohydrate intake in female athletes -Research on short-term benefits of creatine for cognitive function -Visit wildhealth.com/mbg for 20% off your Wild Health Membership. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“If something isn’t working, change it,” says John Mackey. John, the Co-Founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market, joins us to discuss the art of balancing authenticity and success, his wins and losses as a CEO, and: -Who is John Mackey? (~1:30) -His thoughts on the Amazon merger (~5:30) -The high point of his many years as CEO (~8:36) -The biggest changes in groceries since 1980 (~11:20) -His thoughts on Sprouts, Erewhon, & Trader Joe’s (~13:30) -Money-saving tips for shopping at Whole Foods (~23:40) -The problem with fad diets (~26:45) -His secret sauce to success (~36:08) -How he keeps an open mind in business and life (~42:10) -Advice for entrepreneurs (~55:30) Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/whey20 to get 20% off your first order of grass-fed whey protein isolate+. Referenced in the episode: -The Whole Story: Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism - John’s op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal: “The Whole Foods Alternative to ObamaCare” -Love.life We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Our health system is $5 trillion today, and we spend 3.5% of that on preventative healthcare,” says Andrew Lacy. Andrew, the founder and CEO of whole-body imaging company Prenuvo joins us to discuss early detection of cancer and cognitive decline and explain why preventative health care needs an update, plus: -How Prenuvo is different (~04:08) -What does Prenuvo & what does it test for? (~7:38) -What are the limitations? (~9:46) -The most common findings (~12:50) -My personal MRI experience & findings (~15:16) -Pancreatic cancer and why cancer rates are growing (~24:00) -Early biomarkers of dementia (~30:00) -What about radiation concerns? (~33:30) -How much does Prenuvo cost? (~34:06) -Why we need more preventative care (~35:58) -Why the current physcial exam is outdated (~37:27) -Why Andrew started Prenuvo (~40:30) Use discount code MINDBODYGREEN at checkout or visit http://prenuvo.com/MINDBODYGREEN for $300 off your Prenuvo Whole Body scan. Go to shop.mindbodygreen.com/support15 to get 15% off your first order of methylation+. Referenced in the episode: Prenuvo Increasing cancer rates amongst young adults How the brain shrinks with age How much money is spent on preventative care in the U.S. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Through repetition, we manifest our intentions,” says James Doty, M.D. James, a neurosurgeon, compassion researcher, and Stanford professor joins us to discuss the science of manifestation and how to get what you want by fine-tuning your intentions, including: -The biggest misconceptions about manifestation (~02:18) -How to establish a manifesting baseline (~06:16) -How to manage expectations when manifesting (~10:07) -How to actually manifest wealth (~14:40) -James’s inspiring personal story (~16:20) -Hedonic happiness vs. eudaemonic happiness (~23:53) -The James Doty-approved manifestation method (~26:35) -How your surroundings sabotage your manifestations (~31:32) -How to identify your true intentions (~33:41) -How neuroanatomy influences manifestation (~45:45) -A final word of wisdom (~53:00) Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com to shop focus+ and use code FOCUSPOD for 20% off your first order. Cannot be combined with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode: -Doty’s latest book Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How it Changes Everything -MRI results from longtime meditators -The Harvard Study of Adult Development -Karen Armstrong’s portfolio of books on religion -​​The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peele We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Broad-spectrum light exposure is the strongest and best kept secret for good quality sleep," says Jade Wu, Ph.D. Jade, a board-certified behavioral sleep medicine psychologist, joins us to discuss how to solve every sleep issue, plus: - Jade’s sleep hygiene tips (~00:41) - How to know if you have sleep apnea (~02:20) - How many people actually have insomnia (~07:45) - What to do if you can’t fall asleep (~09:47) - What to do if you wake up in the middle of the night (~13:38) - How performance anxiety relates to sleep (~17:30) - Jade’s research on CBT, sleep & cardiovascular health (~18:16) - How to nap responsibly (~21:32) - How to define quality of sleep (~26:21) - How air quality impacts your sleep (~32:28) - Time in nature & sleep quality (~37:14) - Jade’s POV on daylight savings (~39:50) - Why we should pay more attention to nightmares (~42:39) - The best types of white noise for sleep (~44:46) - Why sleep regularity is more important than duration (~47:08) Visit mindbodygreen.com/SLEEP25 and use code SLEEP25 to get 25% off sleep support+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode: - Jade's book, Hello Sleep - SnoreLab - mbg Podcast episode #453, with Aric Prather, Ph.D. - Sign up for Jade's SleepRight study - Follow Jade on Audible - A study on the importance of sleep regularity We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Diet plus lifestyle accounts for 40 to 50% of health outcomes," says Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D. Sarah, a medical biophysicist and New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss how to get the most nutritional bang for your buck, plus: - Nutrition myths Sarah used to believe (~00:10) - Are seed oils really that bad for you? (~03:09) - Is linoleum acid unhealthy? (~04:22) - How to eat for cardiovascular health (~09:11) - Sarah’s POV on anti nutrients (~11:37) - Common nutritional deficiencies people are unaware of (~13:33) - Sarah’s view on fortified & enriched foods (~17:09) - What is the Nutrivore score? (~20:50) - Why coffee earns the highest score (~25:10) - The highest scoring fruits, legumes & seafood (~27:30) - The healthiest meat you can eat (~32:13) - The most nutritious type of milk (~36:54) - How Sarah ranks grains & sweeteners (~38:44) - Does alcohol have any nutritional value? (~43:11) - What to do with Nutrivore information (~44:22) - Biggest swaps Sarah has made in her own life (~46:00) - How to create a nutrient-dense plate for every meal (~47:13) - The pros & cons of nutrition information on social media (~49:49) Take 20% off clean coffee+ by visiting shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode: - Sarah's book, Nutrivore - Follow Sarah on Instagram & TikTok - 5 servings of fruit & vegetables per day on mortality risk - Behavior (including diet/lifestyle) accounts for 40 to 50% of health outcomes We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Menopause is inevitable, but suffering through it is not," says Mary Claire Haver, M.D. Mary Claire, a board-certified OBGYN and certified menopause practitioner, joins us to discuss everything a woman needs to know during this hormonal transition and beyond, including: - Old vs. new menopause (~00:07) - Signs of peri menopause in 30s, 40s & 50s (~02:04) - Sleep deprivation during menopause (~05:09) - Menopause weight gain (~06:36) - How to enhance body composition as you age (~09:25) - Protein needs for women (~14:20) - The link between food & hot flashes (~16:09) - Pros & cons of hormone replacement therapy (~18:43) - How to know if you’re a good candidate for HRT (~25:02) - Best questions to ask your doctor (~27:23) - Why we should have annual midlife wellness visits (~28:28) - The future of menopause care (~31:23) - A drug that can prolong estrogen production (~33:02) - How to measure estrogen swings (~35:10) - How to be your own menopause advocate (~39:35) Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/whey20 to get 20% off whey protein isolate+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode: - Mary Claire's book, The New Menopause - The Galveston Diet - Follow Mary Claire on Instagram - mbg Podcast episode #529, with Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D. - mbg Podcast episode #480, with Peter Attia, M.D. - Statins Peter mentions: PCSK9 inhibitors, Ezetimibe, and Bempedoic Acid - WHI study on frailty - A study on estrogen therapy & dementia - menopause.org - Mary Claire's Menopause Empowerment Guide - Tests to ask for at the doctor - Oviva Therapeutics We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Extreme food cravings are a sign from your body that you are giving it mixed messages," says Casey Means, M.D. Casey, a Stanford-trained physician and the co-founder of Levels, joins us to discuss everything you need to know about optimizing your metabolism, including: - Casey’s powerful personal story (~00:14) - Metabolic health markers to have on your radar (~08:34) - Optimal levels Casey likes to see in patients (~14:05) - The 6 principles of “good energy” eating (~16:24) - Why protein is so key in balancing energy (~26:07) - Why muscle mass is so protective (~32:47) - Casey’s go-to breakfast (~34:04) - Casey’s grocery list must-haves (~37:52) - The best blood sugar-balancing hacks (~41:16) - The mind-metabolism connection (~46:53) - Why fear mongering with food makes metabolic health worse (~51:45) Referenced in the episode: - Casey's book, Good Energy - mbg Podcast episode #342, with Casey - A survey showing 80% of people are confused about nutrition - A study on glucose crashes predicting hunger later in the day - Research on the cell danger response - Sign up for Casey's newsletter - Use code MBG to save 20% off your Wild Health membership We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We have to spend time on our health rather than spend time on diseases," says Nir Barzilai, M.D. Nir, a renowned longevity researcher, joins us to discuss pharmaceutical interventions to delay aging, plus: - What are gerotherapeutics? (~00:19) - What you need to know about antagonistic nutrients (~04:25) - Why healthcare costs don’t have to increase as people live longer (~08:55) - SuperAgers vs. Blue Zones (~12:40) - What are some science-backed longevity genes? (~15:14) - The hallmarks of aging (~19:54) - How metformin extends longevity (~22:46) - Who is the right candidate for longevity drugs? (~25:03) - The best age to take a longevity drug (~31:55) - Lifestyle interventions for healthy aging (~34:17) - Is fasting actually necessary? (~38:18) - What to know about mTOR (~41:19) - How to test your biological age (~43:10) - What to do in your 20s and 30s for healthy aging (~48:16) - The role of mindset in aging (~53:45) - How repurposing drugs has saved lives (~57:45) - Why women have the aging advantage (~01:03:42) Take 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Referenced in the episode: - Nir's book, Age Later - Nir's SuperAger study - The SuperAgers family study - Learn about the antagonistic pleiotropy hypothesis of aging - Nir's study on metformin & aging - TAME trial - A study on metformin & COVID outcomes - A study on metformin & muscle hypertrophy - Nir's study on organ aging - A study on metformin & IGF1 - A study on centenarians & IGF1 - Episodes #363, #217 & #170, with David Sinclair, Ph.D. - Episode #207, with David Fajgenbaum, M.D., MBA, M.Sc., FCPP We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"There is never an age or a skill level where your body will not respond to the positive energy you put into it to become healthier," says Vonda Wright, M.D., M.S. Vonda, a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon, joins us to discuss the best tips to build muscle, enhance bone density, and support mobility long-term, plus: - How the bones & muscles talk to each other (~00:09) - How to assess your bone & muscle health (~02:27) - How to measure joint health (~09:47) - How to assess VO2 max (~11:56) - Common lifestyle activities that harm bone & joint health (~13:43) - The impact of surfaces on bone health over time (~18:23) - How women should strength train as they age (~20:27) - Why Vonda doesn’t prefer weight machines (~23:40) - How Vonda recommends splitting up workouts (~25:43) - Should women do cardio as they age? (~29:19) - The power of exercise “snacks” (~32:36) - Why estrogen is the “elixir of longevity” (~35:02) - Vonda’s nutrition philosophy (~38:21) - The role of mindset in extending healthspan (~41:09) - How Vonda recommends surgery vs. lifestyle methods (~45:31) - The future of orthopedics & recovery (~47:59) - Why you shouldn’t underestimate the power to heal yourself (~50:51) Referenced in the episode: - Vonda's lab in Orlando, FL - Vonda's free Strong & Courageous guide with sample workouts - mbg Podcast episode #514, with Stacy Sims, Ph.D. - Check out Vonda's books Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/whey20 to get 20% off whey protein isolate+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"You can change your gut microbiome within about a week just by altering your diet," says Tim Spector, M.D. Tim, an epidemiologist, gut microbiome expert, and award-winning scientist and author, joins us to discuss his top science-backed nutrition tips, what to avoid for optimal gut health, plus: - What we know about the microbiome today (~00:01) - How to eat for an optimal gut microbiome (~01:11) - Why there’s no such thing as superfoods (~05:58) - Tim’s POV on yogurt (~08:07) - How a carnivore diet impacts your microbiome (~10:39) - Why low-fat foods are worse for your gut (~15:06) - How to assess the health of your microbiome (~17:43) - How often should you poop? (~19:43) - The link between gut microbiome & healthy weight (~21:27) - The future of an Ozempic-like probiotic (~24:51) - The most surprising study Tim has worked on (~26:29) - What Tim eats in a day for gut health (~29:58) - How meal timing impacts your gut microbiome (~32:32) - How microbiomes beyond the gut influence health (~36:35) - Where gut health science will be years from now (~39:56) - 3 gut health tips everyone should keep in mind (~43:11) Take 20% off clean coffee+ by visiting shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode: - Tim's book, Food For Life: The New Science Of Eating Well - Check out ZOE - Blue dye study and recipe - A study on obesity & gut health - A study on twins' sugar & fat responses - A study on snack timing - Learn more about ZOE's big IF study - A study on the gut microbiome & melanoma We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Every single time I eat salmon, I just feel like a million bucks," says GiGi Ashworth. GiGi, an allergen-friendly food personality and cook affectionally known as "The Salmon Queen," joins us to discuss everything you need to know about the omega 3-rich fish, including: - What made GiGi fall in love with salmon? (~00:03) - How GiGi dealt with restrictive eating habits (~05:14) - What she thinks of the carnivore diet (~08:59) - Other seafood GiGi loves (~13:14) - How to know if you should get an allergy test (~14:51) - Why “farm-raised” is not a dirty word (~25:26) - How to avoid parasites in fish (~31:14) - What GiGi thinks about mercury exposure (~33:25) - GiGi’s second favorite type of seafood (~35:10) - How GiGi orders at restaurants (~37:14) - Her favorite salmon recipe (~39:16) - GiGi’s main goal for salmon lovers (~43:07) - Get to know GiGi’s husband, a PhD, actor & producer (~47:05) Trigger warning: This podcast contains mentions of disordered eating. Referenced in the episode: - GiGi's book, Seduced By Salmon - Follow GiGi on Instagram - GiGi's allergy test photo - Vivoo - Kvarøy Arctic, Blue Circle Foods, MOWI Salmon, and Bakkafrost Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/whey20 to get 20% off whey protein isolate+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"In my practice, a significant number of people with autoimmune disease have a history of toxic stress and trauma," says Sara Gottfried, M.D. Sara, a Harvard- and MIT-trained integrative medicine doctor and four-time New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss the emotional triggers for autoimmune disease, plus: - How traditional medicine falls short with autoimmune disease (~00:02) - Subtle signs of an autoimmune issue (~02:25) - How trauma impacts your health (~04:27) - How to know if your health condition has emotional ties (~12:03) - How to identify your body’s trigger points (~16:21) - How stress impacts your inflammatory response (~19:07) - How to correctly follow an elimination diet (~23:39) - What Sara learned from psychedelic-assisted therapy (~27:12) - Why you should know your sensitivity threshold (~30:37) - MDMA versus ketamine-assisted therapy (~35:59) - The future of psychedelics in medicine (~45:29) - Why we shouldn’t put holistic medicine on a pedestal (~49:03) - How to have nuance with lifestyle & pharmaceutical methods (~52:33) - How to measure your ACE score & why it matters (~56:33) Take 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Referenced in the episode: - Sara's book, The Autoimmune Cure - mbg Podcast episodes #486 and #340, with Sara - Kaiser Permanente ACE study - NHANES survey on antinuclear antibodies - mbg Podcast episode #125, with Jason Karp - A 2021 study on MDMA & PTSD - Sara's ACE questionnaire We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I consider food a gift we give ourselves three times a day, so let's make it good," says Kimbal Musk. Kimbal, a professional chef, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, joins us to discuss his top cooking tips and how to infuse your food with love, plus: - How to respect the animals you eat (~00:29) - Why regenerative farming is the future (~05:23) - Why every child should learn to grow food (~07:34) - The role restaurants play in community & connection (~10:50) - Why you should cook at least one meal a day (~14:01) - How to know if your food was cooked with love (~16:26) - Subtle tricks that make a restaurant irresistible (~17:48) - How eating with others enhances longevity (~22:36) - Kimbal’s surprising bloodwork results (~24:41) - The importance of moderation (~29:11) - Kimbal’s favorite recipe when he’s short on time (~31:03) - What people get wrong when cooking eggs (~34:01) - Kimbal’s tricks for cooking vegetables (~36:33) - How to cook the best steak of your life (~38:59) - Kimbal’s important work with VA hospitals (~43:34) - Kimbal’s overall food philosophy (~46:08) - How he manages scrutiny as Elon’s brother (~48:09) - How Kimbal defines success (~49:40) Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/whey20 to get 20% off whey protein isolate+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode: - Kimbal's book, The Kitchen Cookbook - mbg Podcast episode #219, with Kimbal - Check out The Kitchen - Learn more about Big Green and Square Roots We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Your brain cells stay with you for life. If you damage them, you don't have a second choice," says Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D. Lisa, a neuroscientist, certified integrative nutritionist, and holistic healthcare practitioner, joins us to discuss how women at every stage of life can protect their brains, plus: - How menopause affects women’s brains (~00:25) - How to strengthen your brain in your 30s and 40s (~02:15) - Which tests to ask for at the doctor (~05:33) - How to find a menopause specialist (~08:56) - The markers of Alzheimer’s everyone should be aware of (~14:48) - What we’re getting wrong about the Alzheimer’s gene (~18:07) - Red flags in a doctor you shouldn’t ignore (~21:04) - How to know if you’ll benefit from hormone replacement therapy (~24:10) - The best type of exercise for menopause symptoms (~26:15) - The healthiest way to drink coffee as you age (~28:30) - At what age is it OK to start drinking coffee? (~32:15) - How to set your brain up for success before menopause (~35:42) - Lisa’s POV on intermittent fasting (~41:07) - Cutting-edge research on menopause & the brain (~43:12) - The research study Lisa is most proud of (~47:48) - Advice for women struggling with sleep (~52:32) - The role of mindset in menopause symptoms (~56:37) Referenced in the episode: - Lisa's book, The Menopause Brain - Episode #195, with Lisa - Learn more about Weill Cornell Medicine's Midlife Clinic - The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention Center in Las Vegas - Episode #404, with Maria Shriver - Lisa's 2021 study on menopause & the brain - Sign up for Lisa's observational study - Lisa's sleep doctor recs: Daniel A. Barone, MD, Ana C. Krieger, MD, and Andrew W. Varga, MD - Research on women's happiness post-menopause We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You don't have to stop. Sometimes you just need to pause, recalibrate, and reassess what the options are," says Sue Varma, M.D. Sue, a board-certified psychiatrist, joins us to discuss how to cultivate incredible resilience and growth, plus: - What is practical optimism? (~00:04) - How to approach circumstances you have no control over (~03:41) - The role of hope & faith (~06:42) - Why toxic positivity sets us up for failure (~08:35) - Sue’s take on manifestation (~10:06) - The power of being alone, not lonely (~14:06) - The 8 pillars of practical optimism (~16:23) - Why we should all be social snacking (~22:06) - What happens when we don’t feel seen (~26:07) - How to identify your purpose (~30:03) - How to measure your level of optimism (~31:45) - How much of the population is actually optimistic? (~36:38) - Sue’s 4 M’s of mental health (~39:37) - What to do when you start to negatively spiral (~42:55) - How to start a worry diary (~45:11) - Why women report higher stress levels (~46:17) - The optimistic future of women’s sports (~48:57) - How optimism leads to exceptional longevity (~52:51) Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/whey20 to get 20% off whey protein isolate+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode: - Sue's book, Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being - mbg Podcast episode #, with Michael Easter - A study on mild electric shock vs. being alone - Research on conversations with strangers & happiness - A study showing 25% of optimism is genetic - A NYT article about Sue's salsa dancing - Harvard adult development study on relationships & health We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“If you have bad breath, mouthwash actually makes it worse," says Mark Burhenne, DDS. Mark, a functional dentist, joins us to discuss *everything* you need to know about oral health, including: - The link between breath & oral health (~00:13) - Mark’s recommended oral care routine (~04:01) - What to look for & avoid in a toothpaste (~05:52) - Mark’s POV on mouthwash (~09:47) - How poor oral health can lead to chronic disease (~13:33) - Why everyone should practice tongue scraping (~17:55) - A grocery list for optimal oral health (~22:05) - The benefits of mouth taping (~28:18) - How to get the most out of your dentist visit (~30:16) - What Mark thinks about fluoride (~35:37) - Mark’s POV on X-rays & teeth whitening (~38:16) - How to find the right dentist for your goals (~46:29) - How to optimize your Invisalign or braces experience (~48:15) - The best time to remove your wisdom teeth (~52:57) - Root canals & implants (~57:35) - Dentist red flags (~01:03:43) - What to know before getting veneers or crowns (~01:06:57) - The future of functional dentistry (~01:08:40) Take 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Referenced in the episode: - Follow Mark on Instagram. - Check out Ask The Dentist. - Learn more about FYGG. - A UCSF study on oral health & Alzheimer's. - Research on satiety & flavor. - A study on frequent use of mouthwash & prediabetes - mbg Podcast episode #245, with James Nestor. - mbg Podcast episode #317, with Patrick McKeown. - Check out Mark's dentist directory. - Bristle Oral Health Test. - A study on maternal fluoride use & offspring IQ. - Read more about fluoride science on trial. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“If you're dealing with an issue, don't describe your partner. Describe yourself, your feelings, and your needs," says Julie Gottman, Ph.D. Julie and John Gottman, Ph.D., leading relationship experts and founders of the Gottman Institute, join us to discuss how to know if your partner is long-term material, plus: - The top ingredients for a loving relationship (~00:02) - The three main conflict styles (~02:34) - The “bomb drop” fight (~09:16) - What to do if you feel “flooded” during a fight (~11:17) - The “shallows” fight (~16:17) - How to resolve “the standoff” (~19:20) - How couples can rebuild their relationship post-affair (~28:43) - What causes affairs? (~34:20) - The Gottmans’ top 3 green flags in a relationship (~35:56) - How to know if you’ve found The One (~43:01) - What causes unhappy marriages? (~46:02) - How to know if you’re ready for a serious relationship (~50:51) - The Gottmans’ No. 1 tip for successful relationships (~54:18) Referenced in the episode: - The Gottmans' book, Fight Right. - mbg Podcast episodes #320 and #461, with the Gottmans. - Learn more about the Gottmans' research on marriage and couples. - Check out Caryl Rusbult's research. - Research on recovering after an affair. Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/whey20 to get 20% off whey protein isolate+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“No conversation about lifespan is complete without a discussion of healthspan," says William J. Kole William, a veteran reporter, editor, and foreign correspondent, joins us to discuss how to stay healthy and mobile well into your 80s, 90s, and even 100s of years, plus: - Common themes with the longest living humans (~00:08) - How much of a role does genetics play? (~01:31) - Lifestyle methods that make a difference in longevity (~04:48) - The power of a positive attitude (~07:01) - The dangers of loneliness (~10:20) - Why we should prioritize intergenerational connections (~15:18) - The role of retirement in longevity (~19:05) - What we can learn from Jane Goodall (~21:26) - Why you should never stop learning (~23:54) - The power of purpose (~27:23) - The link between faith, prayer & longevity (~29:59) - Should aging be classified as a disease? (~34:00) - The future of immunotherapy (~36:20) - How radiopharmaceuticals change the longevity game (~41:21) - What William has changed based on his research (~42:49) Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/whey20 to get 20% off whey protein isolate+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode: - William's book, The Big 100. - New England Centenarian Study. - Livingto100.com - A study on positive attitudes & longevity. - The Centenarian Portrait Project. - mbg Podcast episode #504, with Ellen Langer, Ph.D. - mbg Podcast episodes #363, #217 & #170, with David Sinclair, Ph.D. - Cleerly. - mbg Podcast episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.D. - Research on depressive feelings & higher resource communities. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video onYouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“What you don't resolve your children will have to face,” says Vienna Pharaon, LMFT. Vienna, a licensed marriage and family therapist and one of NYC's most sought after relationship therapists, joins us to discuss how to work through the emotional trauma you don’t even know exists, plus: - Why everyone has emotional wounds (~00:13) - Why you pursue emotionally unavailable people (~01:40) - What causes a worthiness wound (~06:47) - The 5 core emotional wounds (~09:38) - Is your determination a trauma response? (~13:37) - How to keep emotional wounds from being an obstacle (~19:56) - How birth order affects your personality (~25:21) - How to raise emotionally mature children (~31:26) - How trauma shows up in relationships (~33:43) - How to know if you’re ready for a serious relationship (~40:55) - The most common relationship killers (~44:26) - How to prevent resentment in your relationship (~47:38) - Are you emotionally mature? (~51:43) - How to become a better friend & partner (~55:38) - Questions to ask yourself to identify trauma (~57:45) - How to have more compassion for others (~59:50) Take 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Referenced in the episode: - Vienna's book, The Origins Of You. - Take Vienna's "What's your origin wound?" quiz. - Research on depressive feelings & higher resource communities. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“A moment of awareness and a strategy can truly make what feels overwhelming more doable,” says Jennifer Taitz, Psy.D. Jennifer, a licensed clinical psychologist, joins us to discuss actionable tips for reducing stress, plus: - Jennifer’s favorite strategy for in-the-moment anxiety (~00:02) - The most relaxing song, according to science (~04:08) - The power of bite-sized doses of hope (~06:34) - The worst TikTok hacks for stress (~09:44) - The brain benefits of getting out of your comfort zone (~13:04) - Exercises to recalibrate your nervous system (~16:59) - How to become your own therapist (~24:01) - The lost art of saying “no” (~26:43) - The power of a good, long sigh (~30:44) - How to practice radical acceptance (~34:19) - How to avoid obsessive behavior (~39:18) - How to know when venting becomes unproductive (~48:26) - How to become a better listener (~51:03) - How to be more joyful & magnetic (~53:40) - Jennifer’s No. 1 tip to be happier & more resilient (~55:54) Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of suicidal ideation. You’re never alone. If you or someone you know are struggling, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Referenced in the episode: - Jennifer's book, Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes. - Listen to "Weightless" and read the science. - Read Jennifer's New York Times article. - Virtual Hope Box app. - Jennifer's Wall Street Journal article. - Study on cyclic sighing. - mbg Podcast episode #521, with Michael Easter. Take 20% off clean coffee+ by visiting shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video onYouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The things that you can do to improve your brain health have very little to do with adding special things to the diet. They really have to do with subtracting things from the diet that are working against your brain in the first place," says Georgia Ede, M.D. Georgia, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, joins us to discuss sneaky foods that rob your brain of energy, plus: - The biggest misconceptions about brain foods (~00:23) - What to remove from your diet for brain health (~04:19) - How linoleic acid affects your brain (~06:06) - The link between keto & mental health (~10:51) - How to balance medication & lifestyle methods (~16:02) - How to know if a keto diet will work for you (~20:47) - How glucose spikes affect your brain (~23:31) - Georgia’s hot take on the Mediterranean diet (~25:41) - What you need to know about red wine (~29:57) - Top foods to add for a brain healthy diet (~32:12) - Why meat is not the enemy (~34:49) - How anti-nutrients sabotage brain health (~39:45) - Food combining mistakes (~44:10) - The items you should never put in your smoothie (~49:03) - What Georgia eats in a day for brain health (~53:26) - Georgia’s 3 food rules for a healthier brain (~55:50) Take 20% off focus+ with code FOCUSPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Referenced in the episode: - Georgia's book, Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind. - mbg Podcast episode #154, with Georgia. - Georgia's 2022 keto study. - A study on sugar & teens. - A study on oysters & anti-nutrients. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The average person today sees more information in one day than a person 700 years ago would have seen in their entire life," says Michael Easter. Michael, a health journalist and New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss how to reintroduce yourself to moderation and ruck your way to better health, plus: - Why do we overdo everything? (~00:03) - How to overcome information overload (~02:35) - Possessions and abundance (~05:42) - Consequences of superabundance on our well-being (~07:50) - Being lonely vs. being alone (~09:41) - The science-backed benefits of being in nature (~12:42) - The power of rucking for overall health (~17:48) - The health benefits of getting out of your comfort zone (~23:01) - Why we’re so vulnerable to overabundance (~24:38) - What makes processed foods so irresistible? (~26:32) - What we can learn from slot machines (~27:56) - How to break the scarcity loop (~30:43) - Living in Las Vegas (~34:55) - How to manage your expectations & be happier (~37:19) - How to practice misogi for personal growth (~41:41) Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/creatine20 to get 20% off creatine+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/whey20 to get 20% off grass-fed whey protein isolate+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode: - Michael's book, Scarcity Brain. - Michael's previous title, The Comfort Crisis. - A study on phone use in nature. - Read more about the nature pyramid. - A study on calming fractals. - A study on eating slower with unprocessed foods. - Michael's newsletter, 2%. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Dehydration is a leading cause of constipation," says Mary Pardee, N.D. Mary, a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor, joins us to discuss everything you need to know about healing your gut and optimizing body comp, plus: - The link between over-restriction & digestive issues (~00:13) - What we get wrong with elimination diets (~04:03) - Why dairy & gluten aren’t always the problem (~06:23) - How to assess your overall gut health (~12:49) - Mary’s top tips to optimize your gut (~17:54) - How to know when bloating becomes a problem (~20:32) - Why low FODMAP diets are effective (~24:26) - How to reduce & prevent bloat (~26:51) - How to time your meals for gut health (~28:38) - Hydration tips for bloating & gut health (~29:51) - How coffee impacts your gut (~31:56) - The future of fecal transplants (~33:01) - What’s driving GI issues? (~36:49) - The best biomarkers for longevity (~39:35) - Should you test your Alzheimer’s risk? (~43:46) - Why you shouldn’t conflate weight loss & body comp (~45:25) - Optimal body fat percentages for men & women (~49:49) - How to reach healthy ApoB levels (~53:46) - The dangers of visceral adipose tissue & the optimal fat ratio (~55:48) Trigger warning: This podcast contains mentions of disordered eating. Referenced in the episode: - Check out Modrn Med. - Read why dairy is back on the table. - Shop grass-fed whey protein isolate+. - Stanford study on fermented foods. - Rebyota & Vowst. - A study on muscle mass, BMI & mortality. - mbg Podcast episode #480, with Peter Attia, M.D. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Don't underestimate the power of curiosity," says Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D. Jud, a neuroscientist and addiction psychiatrist, joins us to discuss how to reduce unhealthy food cravings, plus: - Why do we eat when we’re not hungry? (~00:09) - What really drives hunger? (~02:59) - Should you see a nutritionist or neuroscientist? (~06:42) - The psychological component of weight loss (~11:14) - How to overcome food cravings (~15:32) - Why willpower doesn’t exist (~19:56) - How personality types influence intuitive eating (~22:58) - How to hack your brain’s reward system (~29:24) - How to actually eat intuitively (~32:11) - Committing to healthier snacks (~40:33) - What Jud eats in a typical day (~43:12) - How hunger hormones change with age (~45:58) - Hunger differences by gender (~47:40) - Why curiosity is a superpower (~51:09) Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/creatine20 to get 20% off creatine+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/whey20 to get 20% off grass-fed whey protein isolate+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode: - Jud's book, The Hunger Habit. - mbg Podcast episode #294 and #197 with Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D. - mbg Podcast episode #482, with Jillian Michaels. - Jud's previous book, Unwinding Anxiety. - Eat Right Now app. - Jud's study showing a 40% reduction in craving-related eating. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You control your aging in your own hands," says Anthony Youn, M.D. Anthony, a holistic plastic surgeon, joins us to discuss sneaky factors that accelerate skin aging, plus: - How nutrient depletion impacts your skin (~00:24) - How lack of protein affects your skin (~03:34) - What you need to know about collagen supplements (~05:58) - The 101 on inflammation & skin health (~07:53) - How seed oils affect your skin (~10:48) - Why we should talk more about cellular waste (~13:28) - How to eat your way to stronger skin (~15:45) - Coffee & red wine for skin? (~20:33) - Skin-related signs of a gluten intolerance (~23:49) - How to increase skin longevity without invasive procedures (~28:41) - The best non-invasive treatments for skin aging (~32:06) - Overrated skin treatments not worth your time (~40:25) - Subtle signs someone has had “work” done (~43:43) - The future of plastic surgery (~48:12) - The sun exposure controversy & his favorite sunscreens (~51:13) Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/creatine20 to get 20% off creatine+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/whey20 to get 20% off grass-fed whey protein isolate+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode: - Anthony's book, Younger for Life. - mbg Podcast episode #330, with Anthony. - mbg Podcast episode #480, with Peter Attia, M.D. - A study on the reduction of nutrients over 49 years. - Read about the minimum hours for intermittent fasting. - A split face study on LED light therapy. - La Roche-Posay mineral sunscreen & Zo Skin Health sunscreen. - Check out bookshop.org We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You have the power at the end of your fork to help calm your mind,” says Uma Naidoo, M.D. Uma, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, nutritional biologist, and professional chef, joins us to discuss shopping recs, expert-approved recipes, and meal plans to optimize your gut-brain connection, plus: - Uma’s go-to breakfasts for brain health (~00:33) - The best nutrients for your brain (~02:57) - The best brain-healthy grains (~04:46) - Uma’s CALMS grocery list (~06:45) - Can nutrition help solve our mental health epidemic? (~10:42) - The role of blood sugar in mental health (~15:50) - Common vitamin deficiencies that impact mental health (~20:05) - Are fortified foods actually bad for you? (~23:04) - Seed oils & the gut-brain connection (~24:35) - Uma’s take on coconut oil & coconut milk (~26:31) - The most updated research on saturated fats (~28:09) - Best foods to eat when anxiety hits (~30:20) - The best fruits for anxiety (~32:41) - The nutrition trend that makes Uma cringe (~38:07) - The link between hydration & mental health (~40:18) - The future of psychobiotics (~43:41) - The best bacteria strains for anxiety (~45:00) - How to amplify the flavor of healthy foods (~47:14) Take 20% off clean coffee+ by visiting shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode: - Uma's book, Calm Your Mind With Food. - mbg Podcast episode #246, with Uma. - A study on metabolism & anxiety. - A study reassessing saturated fats. - A study on bacteria strains for mental health: Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Lactobacillus Reuteri & Lactobacillus Helveticus. - Sign up for Uma's newsletter. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Most people are happier at 70 than they were at 30," says Arthur Brooks, Ph.D. Arthur, a social scientist and professor at Harvard, joins us to discuss how to maintain deep friendships, find your purpose, and strengthen your joy muscles, plus: - The biggest myths about happiness (~00:10) - How Arthur defines happiness (~03:23) - Enjoyment vs. pleasure (~05:24) - The problem with extreme thinking (~11:43) - What we’re getting wrong about satisfaction (~13:43) - How to find your life’s meaning (~16:56) - How happiness changes as you age (~22:25) - How to balance true happiness with achievement (~25:59) - How to maintain deep friendships (~28:17) - Do introverts make better friends? (~31:15) - The power of gratitude for happiness (~34:36) - Easy wins for lifelong happiness (~36:37) - Why you should try “emotional caffeine” (~41:39) - How Arthur strengthens his own happiness muscles (~44:21) - How to make those around you feel happier (~47:13) Take 20% off clean coffee+ by visiting shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode: - Arthur's book, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier. - Arthur's website. - mbg Podcast episode #388, with Arthur. - mbg Podcast episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.D. & her research. - mbg Podcast episode #435, #213 and #166, with Ryan Holiday. - Check out Arthur's words in The Atlantic. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're at the dawn of a sensory renaissance,” says Maureen Seaberg. Maureen, a polysynesthete and author, joins us to discuss how we may be able to “smell” our way to optimal health, plus: - How to tap into your sensory superpowers (~00:14) - How Maureen discovered her synesthesia (~05:19) - How many people have synesthesia (~07:47) - Can synesthesia be taught? (~09:47) - The power of remote sensing (~13:22) - What sensory superpowers tell us about consciousness (~20:07) - What we know about the smell of fear (~24:14) - How to supercharge your senses (~26:47) - The power of comfort sounds & smells (~30:37) - Maureen’s daily meditation practice (~32:32) - How our modern world weakens our senses (~36:49) - How scent can potentially unlock early disease (~38:43) - Why everyone is a superhuman (~43:26) Take 20% off clean coffee+ by visiting shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode: - Maureen's book, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: The Astonishing New Science of the Senses - The Gift Of Fear. - EPA report stating we spend 90% of our lives indoors. - Laboratories for Fundamental Research. - mbg Podcast episodes #493 and #350, with Gretchen Rubin. - Sign up for The Long Game. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The conversation about Zone 2 is all based on male physiology and male data," says Stacy Sims, Ph.D. Stacy, an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women, discusses what women need to know about today’s buzziest longevity topics, plus: - Women are not small men (~00:12) - Stacy’s dream research study (~01:54) - How your menstrual cycle can inform your workouts (~02:25) - Stacy’s POV on birth control pills (~04:39) - How women should exercise during perimenopause (~09:20) - How women should exercise during menopause (~11:00) - What women need to know about Zone 2 training (~17:21) - How right cold plunge temperature for women (~20:42) - How women should build & maintain lean muscle (~23:52) - Protein needs for women & the best time to consume it (~26:09) - Common vitamin deficiencies for women (~28:06) - What women need to know about time-restricted eating (~30:05) - The most effective weight loss strategy for women (~33:56) - How women are physically superior to men (~40:02) - Supplements that aren’t worth your time (~45:31) Take 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Referenced in the episode: - Stacy's website. - Check out Stacy's books. - A study on birth control & emotional regulation. - A study on protein intake & body composition. - A study on female ACL tears. - A study documenting sex differences in the shiver response. - Read Stacy's post on Zone 2 training. - A study on vitamin D & PMS. - mbg Podcast episode #480, with Peter Attia, M.D. - mbg Podcast episodes #436 and #505, with Gabrielle Lyon, D.O. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"When uric acid is high, it predicts the development of kidney disease, high blood pressure, and obesity," says Richard Johnson, M.D. Richard, a board-certified internal medicine doctor who has researched obesity and diabetes for 20+ years, joins us to discuss the more complex, controversial areas of kidney health, plus: - The role of oxalates & dairy in kidney health (~00:14) - How to assess your kidney health (~07:33) - High-purine foods to avoid (~14:43) - Richard’s viral findings on obesity (~19:17) - Why not all fructose is created equal (~30:12) - How to rank your fruits (~32:44) - The impact of fast vs. slow sugar (~42:31) - How Johnson views alternative sweeteners (~43:58) - The optimal diet for a healthy weight (~48:55) - What actually makes seed oils inflammatory (~52:27) Referenced in the episode: - Richard's book, Nature Wants Us To Be Fat. - mbg Podcast episode #498, with Richard. - A study on dairy & gout. - A study on creatinine & longevity. - Richard's paper on obesity. - Richard's study on apple juice & fructose. - Richard's study on carb intake in lab mice. - Sign up for The Long Game. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Fear of other people's opinions might be one of the great constrictors for human potential," says Michael Gervais, Ph.D. Michael, one of the world’s top high-performance psychologists, joins us for a master class on reducing anxiety, boosting self confidence, and overcoming FOPO— the fear of other people’s opinions—plus: - What is FOPO & why is it detrimental? (~00:18) - How to know if you suffer from FOPO (~07:55) - When comparison can be a motivator (~09:27) - The recipe for long-lasting happiness (~12:57) - How to actually measure self-worth (~15:12) - How to raise genuinely happy kids (~18:46) - How to build confidence (~25:35) - How to reduce performance anxiety (~29:33) - How to limit negative self-talk (~34:47) - How to stop prioritizing other people’s opinions (~38:41) - The power of the Barry Manilow effect (~43:20) - How to become a better friend (~48:42) - Who Michael wants to work with next (~51:34) - Standout people Michael has worked with (~53:27) - How to invest in your own psychology (~57:12) Take 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Referenced in the episode: - Michael's book, The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You. - "The Good Life" Harvard study. - The Barry Manilow study. - Sign up for The Long Game. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Our memory is like a muscle. We use it or we lose it," says Jim Kwik. Jim, one of the top memory coaches in the country and a leading expert in brain optimization, joins us to discuss the best mental exercises you can do every day, plus: - Less obvious habits that harm brain health (~00:02) - Do you have digital dementia? (02:20) - How to rely less on your devices (~11:45) - How to get your brain firing (~18:53) - Daily mental exercises that don’t take much time (~25:17) - How to watch TV more productively (~30:17) - How to overcome the afternoon slump (~38:03) - The brain benefits of black coffee (~45:20) - How to identify your brain type (~47:26) - How to optimize your focus (~53:17) Referenced in the episode: - Jim's book, Limitless Expanded Edition: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life. - mbg Podcast episode #488, with Jim. - A study on London taxi drivers' brains. - A study on lion's mane mushrooms & BDNF. - mybrainanimal.com quiz. Take 20% off focus+ with code FOCUSPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“What really matters for your happiness is not your circumstances It's the gap between your circumstances and your expectations," says Morgan Housel. Morgan, a bestselling author and former columnist for the Wall Street Journal and Motley Fool, joins us to discuss how to optimize your happiness in a world that’s so fragile to chance, plus: - Morgan’s powerful personal story (~00:09) - How to balance uncertainty & control (~09:01) - How Morgan worked though survivor’s guilt (~13:09) - Why happiness depends on expectations (~16:10) - How to realistically measure your happiness (~20:46) - The delicate relationship between money & happiness (~26:26) - How to incentivize people to live healthier (~31:42) - How to find joy in the mundane (~38:41) - How to balance optimism & pessimism (~44:13) - What changes Morgan has made to his own life (~48:05) - What Morgan feels grateful for today (~49:44) Referenced in the episode: - Morgan's book, Same As Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes. - Morgan's previous bestseller, The Psychology Of Money. - Morgan's website. - Start your 30-day free trial with WHOOP. - Sign up for The Long Game. We hope you enjoy this episode sponsored by WHOOP, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Five percent of the U.S. adult population suffers from full-blown seasonal affective disorder (SAD),” says Norman Rosenthal, M.D. Norman, a world-renowned psychiatrist, joins us to discuss his must-have tips to combat the winter blues (and prevent them before they even become an issue), plus: - How SAD can happen in the summer (~00:18) - The main drivers of SAD (~03:01) - How SAD affects women vs. men (~07:05) - How the holidays play a role in SAD (~09:04) - The role of anticipation in seasonal depression (~13:53) - How to prepare for the winter blues (~16:32) - How much sunlight do you need to thrive? (~20:26) - How to adapt to daylight savings time (~23:22) - The power of routines for combating SAD (~27:07) - How climate change impacts seasonal depression (~30:37) - How social media & technology pay a role in SAD (~37:13) - The future of SAD research (~39:37) - The best exercises for mental health (~41:34) - Why it’s so important to talk about SAD (~43:06) Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of suicidal ideation and sexual assault. You’re never alone. If you or someone you know are struggling, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline for confidential support. Referenced in the episode: - 5% of U.S. population suffers from SAD. - Read Norman's Washington Post feature. - Norman's website. - Norman's books. - A study on natural light & circadian rhythm. - mbg Podcast episode #389, with Jennifer Heisz, Ph.D. - Start your 30-day free trial with WHOOP. - Sign up for The Long Game. We hope you enjoy this episode sponsored by WHOOP, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“If you eat within three hours of bedtime, that will negatively impact your sleep and recovery data," says Will Ahmed. Will, the founder and CEO of WHOOP, joins us to discuss all things recovery and performance (including HRV, sleep, alcohol, and more), plus: - Why HRV is critical for your health (~00:49) - How to measure resting heart rate by decade (~03:20) - Why respiratory rate is key (~08:26) - The importance of blood oxygen levels (~10:53) - How to assess skin temperature (~12:18) - How to increase your HRV (~13:35) - How meal timing impacts your HRV (~16:39) - How THC affects your recovery (~20:03) - Zone 2 training & how to exercise for weight management (~23:21) - The health perks of pickleball (~30:23) - How to optimize your sleep (~32:24) - How to actually measure sleep quality (~35:49) - How sharing a bed can impact recovery (~39:15) - What we can learn from the highest performing athletes (~41:18) - How to compare your data to the general health population (~46:45) - The future of health metrics for women (~48:32) Referenced in the episode: - Start your 30-day free trial with WHOOP. - Check out the WHOOP Journal. - Shop blue light glasses. - Learn more about WHOOP Coach. - Sign up for The Long Game. We hope you enjoy this episode sponsored by WHOOP, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“At the root of loneliness is trauma. At the root of numbness and isolation is a defense mechanism that protects us from pain," says Thomas Hübl, Ph.D. Thomas, a collective trauma expert, renowned teacher, and author, joins us to discuss how to recognize your trauma symptoms and even heal ancestral wounds, plus: - The “explosion” of trauma (~00:25) - Are we over-diagnosing trauma? (~03:35) - The link between trauma & mindset (~07:15) - How to become more emotionally resilient (~09:19) - Telltale signs someone is dealing with trauma (~13:59) - Where traditional therapy misses the mark (~21:00) - How to know if your therapist has experience in trauma work (~24:05) - How trauma gets stored in the body (~30:05) - The link between social connection and well-being (~36:04) - How generational trauma can show up in your life (~42:12) - How to unlock generational trauma (~50:50) - How to find a trauma therapist skilled in generational work (~53:44) - The role of psychedelics in trauma work (~56:29) - Three things everyone should do to become more attuned (~01:00:37) - The science of changing your genes (~01:07:08) Referenced in the episode: - Thomas' book, Attuned. - Generational trauma study in mice. - Check out Thomas' online courses. - Sign up for The Long Game. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Failure is a necessary precondition for success," says Sally Jenkins. Sally, a sports columnist for The Washington Post for over 20 years, joins us to discuss everything she’s learned about grit, motivation, and burnout, plus: - How to cultivate resilience (~00:04) - Scarcity vs. abundance mindsets (~03:57) - What wildly successful athletes have in common (~05:59) - How to become a great leader (~11:37) - The most standout athletes Sally has ever met (~13:27) - Natural talent vs. ambition and grit (~17:34) - The secret to making hard work look easy (~22:14) - How to train like an elite athlete (~24:36) - The mental health epidemic among athletes (~26:29) - The power of visualization (~29:56) - How to reach your full potential (~32:03) - How to identify & overcome burnout (~33:37) - The fundamentals of decision making (~39:23) - What to do if you struggle with motivation (~42:26) - How to stick to a workout routine (~45:56) - Sally’s dream interview (~47:58) - The most overrated & underrated athlete (~52:51) - Where Sally wants the sports conversation to go (~55:31) Referenced in the episode: - Sally's book, The Right Call. - Read Sally's work. - Sign up for The Long Game. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices