The mindbodygreen Podcast

William Li, M.D.: “We can now begin to test people who didn't have access to COVID testing earlier on to see if the photograph of the coronavirus is there, and that nails whether or not you've been infected.” Li, an internationally renowned physician and vascular biologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to really know if you've ever had COVID, plus: *The link between COVID and vascular health* *How to eat your way to better blood flow* *What we know about COVID long-haul symptoms today* *Why T-cell tests may be more accurate than antibody tests* *How to self-assess your circulation & enhance it* Referenced in the episode: - The Angiogenesis Foundation website. - Li's book, Eat To Beat Disease. - Study from Germany showing 70% of people recovered from COVID have evidence for long-term heart damage. - Study showing soy food consumption associated with decreased risk of death in breast cancer survivors. - Small study showing those who were vaccinated had improvement in more long COVID symptoms. - T-cell test designed by Adaptive Biotechnologies, T-detect. - Li's Eat To Beat Disease Course with code mindbodygreen for a discount. Don't forget to submit your questions for our special 300th episode of the mindbodygreen podcast. We want to hear from our smart, curious, passionate listeners: Visit mindbodygreen.com/300 to contribute to this special interview and be entered into a giveaway of one of our MBG classes. Enjoy this episode! 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

Dan Barber: “You can't get truly jaw-dropping, delicious flavor unless it's from good, biologically active soil." Barber, an award-winning chef and co-owner of Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the link between nutrition and flavor, plus: *How to eat local if you don’t have access to farmer’s markets* *How to eat meat sustainably* *Why delicious flavor starts at the soil* *Why regenerative agriculture is not enough* *What we can do to make healthy, organic food more accessible* Referenced in the episode: - Barber's restaurant, Blue Hill Farm. - Barber's seed company, Row 7. - Barber's book, The Third Plate. - Study showing obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure associated with a higher risk of death from COVID-19. Sign up and learn more about the mindbodygreen x Lexus Retreats in Motion here! Enjoy this episode, sponsored by Lexus! 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

Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.: “Some people can benefit from medications, but everybody benefits from understanding how their mind works.” Brewer, an addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what the new research says about treating anxiety, plus: - How to keep up with the news without sacrificing mental health - How to help a loved one struggling with anxiety without feeling overwhelmed - Why you should treat anxiety like a habit - The link between anxiety and anger & why it matters - How to tell if you're addicted to being healthy Referenced in the episode: - Brewer's book, Unwinding Anxiety. - mbg Podcast episode #197, with Brewer. - Study showing 1 in 5 people who had COVID were diagnosed with a mental health disorder. - Brewer's Five Finger Breathing practice. - Brewer's online habit mapper. - Amid our huge mental health epidemic, it's important to know you’re never alone. If you or someone you know are struggling and need support, you can always call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Don't forget to use the code SLEEP25 for 25% off your first month subscription of mbg's best-selling sleep support+ supplement. Our science-backed formula helps you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling rejuvenated.* It has become a non-negotiable for Jason, as he takes it every single night. To learn more about the supplement he swears by, visit mindbodygreen.com/SLEEP25. Enjoy this episode! 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]. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, consult with your doctor before starting a supplement routine. It is always optimal to consult with a health care provider when considering what supplements are right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Sisson: “At the end of the day, all that matters is how do you look, feel, and perform—most importantly how you feel.” Sisson, a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Primal Kitchen, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to feel your best as you age, plus: *How to actually eat intuitively* *Why you should center your workouts around play* *Why you should practice intermittent eating* *How to minimize the adverse effects of alcohol* *Why walking is the most effective form of exercise* Referenced in the episode: - Sisson's book, Two Meals A Day. - Primal Kitchen website. - Sisson's website, Mark's Daily Apple. - Study showing effects of prolonged isolation equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Don't forget to use the code SISSON300 to receive $300 off of our functional nutrition coaching program, where you'll have access to 19 of the world's top doctors and experts and over 30 hours of instruction. Not only will you have a solid foundation in all things nutrition, but you'll learn industry skills to brand, market, and expand your own wellness business. To learn more, visit mindbodygreen.com/coaching. Enjoy this episode! 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

Madiha Saeed, M.D.: “If we can lower overall inflammation in the body, we can optimize overall health and wellbeing.” Saeed, an integrative family physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to know if your home is making you sick, plus: *The best pantry staples for managing chronic inflammation* *The link between nature and your gut microbiome* *How to sneak healthy foods into kids' meals* *How to strengthen your gut-immunity connection* *Why you can't jumpstart your health without gratitude* Referenced in the episode: - Saeed's book, The Holistic Rx. - Report showing that 1 in 3 children are exposed to lead toxicity. - The Great Plains Laboratory. - Study showing kids struggling with mental health have poorer health in adulthood. - Study showing that physical exercise can change microbiota composition. - Study showing that chronic inflammatory diseases are the most significant cause of death worldwide. - Research that identifies over 140,000 species of viruses in the human gut. Don't forget to use the code SAEED300 to receive $300 off of our functional nutrition coaching program, where you'll have access to 19 of the world's top doctors and experts. You'll become equipped with necessary skills to become the leader of your own wellness journey—and with over 30 hours of instruction, you can even turn it into a career. To learn more, visit mindbodygreen.com/coaching. Enjoy this episode! 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

Drew Ramsey, M.D.: “It's really important for everybody with a brain to know how to feed it.” Ramsey, a nutritional psychiatrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the best underrated foods your brain loves, plus: *How to actually grow more brain cells* *Why you should have chocolate for breakfast* *Why you don't have to sacrifice heart health for brain health* *Why melatonin isn't just about sleep* *How to upgrade your anchovy game & why you should* Referenced in the episode: - Ramsey's book, Eat To Beat Depression And Anxiety. - Ramsey's discussion on how food affects your brain at mbg revitalize 2014. - mbg Podcast episode #204, with Ramsey. - mbg Podcast episode #90, with Ramsey. - The SMILES trial. - Ramsey's Nutritional Psychiatry Clinician Training course. - Research showing the link between monounsaturated fats and depression risk. - Amid our huge mental health epidemic, it's important to know you’re never alone. If you or someone you know are struggling and need support, you can always call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Make sure to use the code DREW300 to receive $300 off of our functional nutrition coaching program, where you'll have access to 19 of the world's top doctors and experts, and over 30 hours of instruction. You'll learn all the ins and outs of functional nutrition and how food plays a major role in our overall well-being, especially when it comes to supporting our mental health. Learn more by visiting mindbodygreen.com/coaching. Enjoy this episode! 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

Dean Sherzai, M.D. & Ayesha Sherzai, M.D.: “Cognitive decline is something that happens slowly and gradually, starting in our thirties and in our forties… And there's a lot we can do about it.” Dean and Ayesha, neurologists and directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University, join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to optimize your brain health at any age, plus: *Signs of cognitive decline you shouldn't ignore* *How to reap the health benefits of meditation if you hate sitting still* *Why you should make checklists for brain health* *How to better your brain by focusing on leg strength* *Why multitasking isn't actually productive* Referenced in the episode: - Dean & Ayesha's book, The 30-Day Alzheimer's Solution. - Dean & Ayesha's discussion about brain health at mbg's 2018 revitalize event. - mbg Podcast episode #70, with the Sherzai's. - Dean & Ayesha's non-profit organization, the Healthy Minds Initiative. - Research showing how leg exercise can enhance the production of healthy neural cells. - Dean's meta-analysis on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Don't forget to use the code BRAIN30 to receive 30% off of mbg's Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition class, led by ultra-endurance athlete, Rich Roll, and plant-based chef, Julie Piatt. You'll learn all the fundamentals of plant-based eating—perfect for if you're curious about a plant-based lifestyle but don't know where to start. To learn more, visit mindbodygreen.com/brain30. Enjoy this episode! 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

Mark Bittman: "Now there's this [new] kind of malnutrition, where people are getting too many of the wrong calories and not enough nutrients.” Bittman, an award-winning food journalist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the problems lurking in food you probably don’t know about, plus: *Why your food isn't as nourishing as you think* *Why kids should learn about where their food comes from to stay healthy* *What you can do now to help build a better food system* *How much corn you're really eating without knowing it* *What we can learn from other countries about the value of food* Referenced in the episode: - Bittman's book, Animal, Vegetable, Junk. - Bittman's website. - One of Bittman's favorite food organizations, The Heal Food Alliance. - Another initiative Bittman loves, the Good Food Purchasing Program. - The Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) website, where you can buy local food directly from a farmer. - Senator Cory Booker's twitter. - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's twitter. - Senator Elizabeth Warren's twitter. - Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's twitter. Don't forget to use the code MARK300 for $300 off our functional nutrition coaching program, where you'll have access to 19 of the world's top doctors and experts, seven of which are New York Times bestselling authors, like Bittman. These incredible experts will not only give you a rock solid foundation in functional nutrition, but they'll also teach you how to start your own wellness business and be the change you want to see in this world. Learn more by visiting mindbodygreen.com/coaching. Enjoy this episode! 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

Bruce Greyson, M.D.: “There's definitely a lot more going on than just the physical world. I don't see how there's any question about that.” Greyson, the world's most leading expert on near-death experiences, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what he's learned from studying near-death experiences (NDEs) for 50 years, plus: - The most common patterns with people who have NDEs - How NDEs can teach us about what the afterlife looks like - What "seeing the light" really means - Whether you really see deceased loved ones on the other side - Why those who have NDEs lose their fear of death Referenced in the episode: -Greyson's book, After. -The Netflix docuseries, Surviving Death, where Greyson makes an appearance. -mbg Podcast episode #211, with Roxanna Namavar, D.O. -Raymond Moody, M.D., Ph.D.'s book, Life After Life. -Greyson's research on NDEs and attempted suicide. Don't forget to use the code NR25 for 25% off your first month subscription of mbg's nr+. Our game-changing formula supports cellular rejuvenation, promotes youthful skin from within, and supports healthy skin aging.* To learn more, visit mindbodygreen.com/nr25. Enjoy this episode! 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]. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, consult with your doctor before starting a supplement routine. It is always optimal to consult with a health care provider when considering what supplements are right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Shah, M.D.: “Our fatigue and burnout problem is a diet problem, but it's also a lifestyle problem.” Shah, a double board-certified integrative medicine doctor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the real reason you're feeling so tired & what to do about it, plus: *Why so many thyroid issues go undiagnosed* *The type of fasting that may be better for women & how to do it correctly* *How silent inflammation can cause burnout* *How to boost your energy levels by focusing on NEAT movement* *How six to eight servings of vegetables a day can transform your gut health* Make sure to use the code SHAH for $300 off our functional nutrition coaching program, where you'll have access to 19 of the world's top doctors and experts, including Shah herself. "Until this program, I was never able to talk deeply about how food can impact our health," she notes. To learn more about our unparalleled coaching program, visit mindbodygreen.com/coaching. Enjoy this episode! 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]. Referenced in the episode: -Shah's book, I'm So Effing Tired. -mbg Podcast episode #153, with Shah. -mbg article explaining circadian rhythm fasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.: “We spend between half to three quarters of our day in our minds time traveling between the past, present, and future.” Leaf, a cognitive neuroscientist and communication pathologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to increase your mental fitness, plus: - How to measure your personal formula for happiness - Why millennials are more prone to anxiety - Why it doesn't actually take three weeks to form a habit - How to tap into your mind's optimism bias - Why you're never really living in the present moment Referenced in the episode: -Leaf's book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. -mbg Podcast episode #237, with Leaf. -Leaf's clinical trial on mind management with millennials. -mbg article on Leaf's 5-step mind management process. Don't forget to use the code HEMP25 for 25% off your first month subscription of mbg's hemp multi+. Our formula combines European Union Certified Organic hemp oil with vitamin D and other potent botanicals to help support a sense of calm and wellbeing—without getting you high.* To learn more about the supplement Jason swears by to wind down, visit mindbodygreen.com/hemp25. Enjoy this episode! 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]. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, consult with your doctor before starting a supplement routine. It is always optimal to consult with a health care provider when considering what supplements are right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Cole, D.C., IFMCP: “You have to quiet that proverbial noise—whether it’s hormone balance, inflammation, or blood sugar imbalance—to hear that resounding voice of your intuition.” Cole, a functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to find your carb sweet-spot, plus: *How to actually eat intuitively* *How to make your fast work best for you* *The best kitchen staples for intuitive fasting* *Why you should use your desserts as a mindfulness tool* *How healthy fats can make fasting easier for women* Enjoy this episode sponsored by Blendtopia (use code mbg2021 for $20 off your first online order or subscription)! 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]. Also be sure to check out our Functional Nutrition Coaching Program, where you'll learn everything you need to know about nutrition from Cole and other top experts. Visit mindbodygreen.com/coaching to learn more, and use the code COLE for a $300 discount. Referenced in the episode: -Cole's book, Intuitive Fasting. -mbg Podcast episode #148, with Cole. -mbg Podcast episode #68, with Cole. -mbg Podcast episode #156, with Ali Miller, R.D. -Cole's mbg article on the difference between intuitive eating & food cravings. -Cole's mbg article on the ketotarian diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hyman, M.D.: "Food is medicine. It's not just calories—it's information.” Hyman, a functional medicine doctor and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the food rules you need to know, plus: *Why you can have “normal” blood sugar & still have an insulin issue* *What healthcare will look like one year from now* *The most underrated phytochemicals & where to find them* *Why you should treat sugar "like a recreational drug"* *How vegans and carnivores alike can get adequate omega-3's* Enjoy this episode! 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]. Also be sure to check out our Functional Nutrition Coaching Program, where you'll learn everything you need to know about nutrition from Hyman and other top experts. Visit mindbodygreen.com/coaching to learn more, and use the code HYMAN for a $300 discount. Referenced in the episode: -Hyman's book, The Pegan Diet. -Hyman's mbg articles explaining the pegan diet and exactly what to eat. -Hyman's interview at mbg's revitalize in 2014. -Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D.'s mbg article on the connection between tartary buckwheat & immunity. -Hyman's blog post about approaching COVID-19 with a functional medicine lens. -Geisinger study showing how offering free food to people with diabetes lowered financial costs overall. -Hyman's article in the Boston Globe. -Network Medicine textbook. -Hyman's TED Talk. -mbg Podcast episode #193, with Hyman. -mbg Podcast episode #45, with Hyman. -mbg Podcast episode #22, with Hyman. -mbg Podcast episode #222, with Bland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dana Cohen, M.D.: “Before you start any diet or any nutrition plan, you first need to learn how to hydrate.” Cohen, an integrative medicine physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to drink enough water & stay hydrated, plus: *How to get more "gel water" & why it's important* *Why you're probably more dehydrated in the winter* *Why you should sprinkle salt in your water if you have a water filter* *The connection between hydration & chronic disease* *Why a green smoothie a day is the best thing you can do for hydration* Enjoy this episode sponsored by Blendtopia (use code mbg2021 for $20 off your first online order or subscription)! 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]. Referenced in the episode: -Cohen's book, Quench. -EWG's water filter guide. -Research showing a moderate dose of 4 cups coffee per day did not result in dehydration. -Cohen's AquaTru reverse osmosis water filter. -Cohen's favorite sparkling water brands: Gerolsteiner, S.Pellegrino, & Spindrift. -Gerald H. Pollack, Ph.D.'s, book, The Fourth Phase of Water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leslie Ellis, Ph.D.: “Dreams are not beyond our ability to understand. We just have to look at them with an open mind." Ellis, a therapist and dream expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to interpret your dreams, plus: *How to actually remember your dreams* *Why you should daydream for better sleep* *How to use your dreams to make practical decisions* *The biggest misconceptions about dreaming* *How to interpret your dreams without a therapist* Enjoy this episode sponsored by Bose! 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]. Referenced in the episode: -Ellis' book, A Clinician’s Guide to Dream Therapy -Ellis' course for controlling nightmares -Montague Ullman, M.D.'s group process for dreamwork -Deirdre Barrett, Ph.D.'s book, The Committee of Sleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tanya G.K. Bentley, Ph.D.: "People lose weight, but where is it going? Actually, it's getting excreted as carbon dioxide by breathing out.” Bentley, a breathing expert and co-founder and CEO of the Health and Human Performance Foundation, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how your breath impacts weight loss, plus: *How breathing impacts your gut microbiome* *Low-lift breathwork practices for in-the-moment anxiety* *How to teach your kids breathwork practices that really work* *Why hyperventilating on purpose can help stop panic attacks* *How to improve your CO2 tolerance & why it matters* Enjoy this episode! 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]. References: *Bentley's microbiome, performance & stress research: https://www.hhp-foundation.org/research *Ruben Meerman, Ph.D.'s paper on breath & weight loss: https://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g7257 *Michael Ristow, M.D.'s research on antioxidants & exercise: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2680430/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deanna Minich, Ph.D.: "These colorful compounds, they're not just antioxidants. They actually locate in certain parts of the body and have functional roles.” Minich, a functional medicine expert who studies the health benefits of colorful, plant-based carotenoids, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the functional role of plant-based pigments, plus: *How the color of your food affects your mood* *Why you shouldn't buy your produce in bulk* *How to make green tea twice as healthy* *Why smaller foods tend to be healthier* *What we can learn from our food cravings* Enjoy this episode! 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]. To learn more about our supplements+ line, visit shop.mindbodygreen.com and enter the code THREE at checkout to get your third month free on magnesium+, nr+, and hemp multi+ subscriptions. Don't wait! This offer expires at 11:59pm EST on Sunday, January 31st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rudrani Banik, M.D.: "Our vision is so precious. We have two eyes, but they are very delicate organs. We need to protect them for our lifetimes.” Banik, a board-certified ophthalmologist, fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist, and functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why you need to prioritize eye health (even if you have 20/20 vision) plus: *The best and worst foods for eye health* *How to tell if your blue light-blocking glasses are actually working* *Why you should never sleep in your contacts* *How to tell if your dry eyes are something more serious* *How to reverse digital eyestrain as you work from home* Enjoy this episode sponsored by Nature's Truth! 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]. Referenced in the episode: -Jason Karp's rare autoimmune disease was a degenerative eye disease, called Keratoconus. -Banik's recommendations for blue light glasses and blue light-filtering apps. -mbg Podcast episode #125, with Karp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil Blander, Ph.D.: “There is no silver bullet or shortcut for health. You need to maintain your body well, because it deserves it.” Blander, a internationally recognized biologist, longevity expert, and founder of Inside Tracker, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what you can do to slow aging and increase your healthspan, plus: *The best superfoods for longevity* *The most common nutrients you may be missing and not know it* *Which hormones you should focus on for healthy aging* *How to get the most benefits from exercise* *How to tell if coffee is helping or hurting your health* Enjoy this episode! 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

Jason Fung, M.D.: “Cancer is something that can hide—it can change, and the immune system is our best chance of trying to take away the hiding places.” Fung, a nephrologist, fasting expert, and author of The Cancer Code, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how you can get ahead of cancer, plus: *Why immunotherapy is the third (and hopefully last) paradigm of cancer* *What you can do to manage your risks of cancer* *The connection between sugar & cancer* *What cancer treatment will look like in five years* *Which blood tests to ask for to stay ahead of cancer prevention* Enjoy this episode! 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]. Also be sure to check out Fung's book, The Cancer Code, which you can find at https://thefastingmethod.com/book/the-cancer-code. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serena Poon, C.N., CHC: “When I create [food] lists for clients, it's more about where to eat from instead of what not to eat.” Poon, a celebrity chef, certified nutritionist, and Reiki master, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the best foods to balance each of your energy centers, plus: *How to infuse love into your food & why it’s important* *The herbs & supplements she swears by for keeping her immune system strong* *The most interesting person she met working as a chef in the Playboy Mansion* *How to make healing foods taste amazing* *Her journey from culinary school to energy work & how she blends both for her celebrity clients* Enjoy this episode! 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]. Also be sure to check out our Functional Nutrition Coaching Program, where you'll learn everything you need to know about nutrition from Poon and other top experts. Visit mindbodygreen.com/serenapodcast to learn more, and use the code SERENAPODCAST for a $200 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Warsh, M.D.: “My number one tip, even before the pandemic, when it comes to food is read the labels—please turn the box over and look at it.” Warsh, a board-certified pediatrician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect kids' mental health (and how to support them through it), plus: *Easy ways to strengthen kids' immune systems* *Subtle signs your kid is struggling with mental health* *How to minimize COVID stress for kids* *Why you should prepare your own food when you can* *How to build a stable routine for kids during the pandemic & why you should* Enjoy this episode sponsored by Nature's Truth! 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

Michael J. Breus, Ph.D.: “Sleep is a lot like love. The less you look for it, the more it shows up.” Breus, a clinical psychologist and board-certified sleep specialist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the fundamentals for the best sleep of your life, plus: *Why you don't really need eight hours of sleep* *How to identify your sleep chronotype & why it matters* *Why you should take a caffeine-induced nap* *How to fall back asleep if you wake up in the middle of the night* *How to stop your S.O. from snoring* Enjoy this episode sponsored by Bose! Visit bose.com to learn more and shop Bose Sleepbuds. 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

Gary Taubes: “When you pay attention to what makes a fat cell fat, it's insulin—it just dominates everything.” Taubes, an award-winning science journalist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why conventional nutrition advice sometimes doesn't work for weight loss (and what actually does), plus: *How to evade a sweet tooth* *Why calorie restriction is a fools errand* *How a low-carb, high-fat keto diet can help lower insulin levels* *The truth about keto-friendly sweeteners* *Exactly what happens to your fat cells during a fast* Enjoy this episode! 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]. Also be sure to check out Taubes' new book, The Case For Keto, which you can find at http://garytaubes.com/works/books/the-case-for-keto-2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Asprey: "Cutting calories and working out more actually doesn't work for a lot of people, especially for women." Asprey, a professional biohacker and founder of Bulletproof, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the most common fasting mistakes to avoid, plus: *The "fasting trap" & why it affects more women* *Why you should rely on your "inner mask"* *Why some of your health and well-being newsletters may end up in your spam folder* *How to turn off raging hunger during a fast* *How 40-second intervals of intense cardio can strengthen your mitochondria* Enjoy this episode! 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]. Also be sure to check out Asprey's new book, Fast This Way, which you can find at https://fastthisway.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Kotler: “Peak performance is nothing more than getting our biology to work for us rather than against us.” Kotler, a performance expert, New York Times bestselling author, and founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to biohack your productivity so it lasts, plus: *How to find your primary flow activity* *How dopamine leads to narcissism* *Why you get more pessimistic as you age* *The link between intrinsic motivation and performance* *The three tiers of goal setting & which one to focus on for productivity* Enjoy this episode! 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]. Also be sure to check out Kotler's new book, The Art Of Impossible, which you can find at https://www.theartofimpossible.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitzi Joi Williams, M.D.: "If you treat yourself a lot, you begin to crave those treats more and more; versus if you are eating healthy, you crave those things more.” Williams, a board-certified neurologist and fellowship-trained MS specialist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the neurological reason you reach for comfort food (and how to break the habit), plus: *How to sharpen you mind during downtime* *What loneliness looks like in your brain* *How overwhelming stress can result in physical symptoms* *The best foods for your brain health* *What gut health means for MS* Enjoy this episode! 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

Matthew McConaughey: “We see sacrifice as a loss, and it's not. There's gain in sacrifices if we just see further down the road.” McConaughey—an Academy Award-winning actor, producer, and author of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling book, Greenlights—joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to foster self-awareness on a daily basis, must-have qualities to make a relationship work, plus: *Why you can’t reach success without letting go* *How to know it's time to walk away from a relationship* *Why limitless resilience isn't always a good thing* *Why thinking about your eulogy can help you live more vibrantly* *How to connect with your neighbor in a divided society (& why you should)* Enjoy this episode! 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]. And don't forget to check out McConaughey's book, Greenlights, which you can find at https://greenlights.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marta Zaraska: “Just like the way we think about eating veggies and fruits, we should think about relationships as a health priority.” Zaraska, a science journalist and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the underrated ways social interactions impact your longevity, plus: *Why lonely people tend to get worse sleep* *The health benefits of living with a committed partner* *How your social interactions affect your gut microbiome* *Why we need to make empathy a habit* *The evolutionary reason you don’t want to get out of bed when you’re feeling sick* Enjoy this episode! 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]. And don't forget to check out Zaraska's book, Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100, which you can find at http://www.GrowingYoungTheBook.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whitney Bowe, M.D.: "If you're just treating the skin from the outside-in, it's like a band-aid, a quick fix.” Bowe, a board-certified integrative dermatologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to strengthen your skin microbiome (and how you may be unintentionally compromising it), plus: *The connection between your skin microbiome and immunity* *What causes "leaky skin" & how to manage it* *The skin care mistakes you're probably making that make dermatologists cringe* *The signs you're sensitizing your own skin* *How a lack of sleep can actually lead to acne* Enjoy this episode sponsored by Healist Naturals! 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]. And be sure to keep up with Bowe on Instagram, which you can find at @drwhitneybowe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shosana Ungerleider, M.D.: “Seeing the end of life as a part of life is, to me, critical for living a good life.” Ungerleider, an internal medicine physician; founder of the End Well Project; and executive producer of the Academy Award-nominated short documentary, End Game, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why talking about death can help you live a better life, plus: *How to advocate for yourself with palliative care* *How to talk to your loved ones about an end-of-life plan* *How to communicate with doctors when a loved one is near end of life* *Why we need to shift our "death denying culture"* *How COVID will change how we think about end-of-life care* Enjoy this episode sponsored by Healist Naturals! 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]. And be sure to check out Ungerleider's short documentary, End Game, which you can find at https://www.shoshanaungerleider.com/films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna Yusim, M.D.: “There's a whole science to prayer. It's very powerful.” Yusim, a board-certified psychiatrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the link between spirituality and psychiatry, plus: *How to connect to a higher power in times of crisis* *How to find your soulmate while social distancing* *Why we need to talk about physician burnout & how to help support health care workers* *How recovering from COVID gave her a spiritual awakening* *How to use spirituality to dig out of the mental health crisis* Enjoy this episode sponsored by CVS! 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

Paige Bourassa, DACM, L.Ac.: "The tongue is the only muscle you can see without skin on the body.” Bourassa, a nationally board-certified acupuncturist with a doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what your tongue color means for overall health, plus: *How to become your own director of energy traffic* *What it means if you feel most creative in the middle of the night* *The link between sleep and acupuncture* *How to become grounded when you're feeling imbalanced* *How to manage aches and pains with practices other than acupuncture* Enjoy this episode! 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

Garth Davis, M.D.: “Food is not macronutrients. Food's got everything in it.” Davis, a bariatric surgeon, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the most optimal diet for heart health (and why we need to look beyond macronutrients), plus: *Why you should probably get tested for calcium* *The best plant-based sources of protein* *Why olive oil is the biggest fight within the vegan community* *Why sourcing our food matters when it comes to disease* *What we're getting wrong about the Blue Zones* Enjoy this episode sponsored by CVS! 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

Gail Parker, Ph.D., E-RYT 500: “Emotional pain is just as painful as physical pain, because they share the same neural pathway.” Parker, a psychologist and certified yoga teacher, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the common areas people store stress and how to release it, plus: *How yoga can help strengthen your emotional resilience* *The strange reason you may feel antsy during meditation* *The difference between body awareness and cognitive awareness* *How to use yoga to help heal from race-based stress and collective trauma* *How to take your yoga "off the mat"* Enjoy this episode! 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

Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D.: “When we’re reminded of how impermanent we are, we become humble and realize that we need each other.” Tsabary, a clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to find opportunities in any crisis you come across, plus: *The difference between happiness and joy* *How to build a true connection with your child* *How to help kids deal with anxiety* *How to break free of institutions and tap into consciousness* *How to reclaim your natural superpowers* To learn more about our beauty & gut collagen+ (grass-fed collagen+) in chocolate, visit mindbodygreen.com/choco35. Enjoy this episode! 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]. Also be sure to check out Tsabary's book, Superpowered: Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence, and Resilience, which you can find at https://getsuperpowered.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Kulldorff, Ph.D.,M.Sc.: “We haven’t protected people in lower-income populations, and we've especially failed in the inner cities.” Kulldorff, an infectious disease epidemiologist and co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what we know about COVID transmission today (and what we got wrong with lockdowns), plus: *Why herd immunity is the most misunderstood term of 2020* *The potential collateral damage from lockdowns* *Why children are unlikely to transmit the virus to others* *How to flatten the curve for all populations* *What people can do to help high-risk individuals* This week's episode is brought to you by our supplements+ line! Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com, and use the code JASON10 for 10% off all of our life-changing products! Enjoy this episode! 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

Keira Barr, M.D.: “Your skin can reflect what you’re feeling on the inside, and what you’re feeling can be reflected on your skin.” Barr, a board-certified holistic dermatologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to get glowing skin (with and without skin care products), plus: *How exercise really does give your skin a glow* *Why we need to be talking more about menopausal skin care* *How to protect your skin microbiome amid COVID-19* *How to optimize your brain-skin connection & why it's important* *The one ingredient to add to your skin care routine in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s* Enjoy this episode sponsored by Burt's Bees! 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

Frank Lipman, M.D.: "It's a good idea as you get older to cut back a little bit on animal-based protein, so it won't have that negative effect on aging." Lipman, a functional medicine physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how much protein you actually need (and what kind), plus: *Why "micro-movements" are better than the gym* *Why foot care is the cornerstone of healthy aging* *How to perfect your workout routine as you WFH* *Why salt is actually not as bad as you think it is* *Why you shouldn't use mouthwash if you have bad breath* Enjoy this episode sponsored by Burt's Bees! 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]. Also be sure to check out Lipman's new book, The New Rules Of Aging Well, which you can find at https://drfranklipman.com/new-rules-poi/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyrin Dunston, M.D.: “Cortisol is the mother of all hormones. It determines our sleep wake cycle, energy, weight, immune system—it’s vital.” Dunston, a board-certified OB/GYN and functional medicine specialist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why balancing hormones is crucial for weight loss, plus: *The best herbs and vitamins for optimal hormone balance* *How to test your hormone levels & why a "normal" lab doesn't mean you're in the clear* *How to tell if your hormones are interfering with weight loss* *Why high-quality sleep is the number one action item for balanced cortisol* *Why your gut is your most intimate relationship with the environment* Enjoy this episode sponsored by CVS! 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

Patrick Hanaway, M.D.: “The microbiome of the world and of our forests have an impact on the immune system.” Hanaway, a board-certified family physician and leader of the COVID-19 Task Force at the Institute for Functional Medicine, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to strengthen your immune system in the face of COVID, plus: *Which foods and supplements can help strengthen immunity* *The top three medicinal herbs and why they work* *What steps to focus on if you're immunocompromised* *How to treat symptoms that won't go away, even after overcoming the virus* *How our forests' microbiome affect disease and immunity* Enjoy this episode sponsored by CVS! 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

John Mackey: “Create value for other people. If you can’t do that, you’re not going to be successful.” Mackey, the co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how we should redefine success, plus: *How to find your true purpose in life* *What differentiates those who "make it" in business* *Why you should constantly evolve your team* *Why the phrase "work-life balance" isn't productive and what to do instead* *How to be a conscious leader and why it matters* 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]. Also be sure to check out Mackey's book, Conscious Leadership, which you can find at https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Leadership-Elevating-Humanity-Business/dp/0593083628/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?tag=mind0a3-20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cleopatra Kamperveen, Ph.D.: "Fertility is not fixed. Like there’s plasticity in brain, there’s plasticity in the reproductive system.” Kamperveen, a fertility and pregnancy specialist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why we should approach fertility from the psychosexual level, plus: *Why women who have children later in life are more likely to have a longer lifespan* *How people can unknowingly undermine fertility & what to do about it* *Why the term "infertility" needs a re-brand* *The connection between fertility & the female orgasm* *How focusing on the primemester can help you have a "superbaby"* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Foucher-Urcuyo, M.D., M.S.: “People often realize they need to make changes, but by this time the metabolic dysfunction could be going for 10 or 20 years.” Foucher-Urcuyo, a board-certified family medicine physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why it's so hard to tell whether you're really metabolically healthy, plus: *The three pillars of eating for metabolic health* *Why weight is just another symptom of metabolic dysfunction* *How the healthcare system needs to change when it comes to chronic disease* *Why metabolic dysfunction stays silent for so long* *Why you don’t have to be a certain weight to be metabolically unhealthy* 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

Leonardo Trasande, M.D., MPP: "We cannot change our genome, which begs the question: What environmental factors are causing a spike in chronic conditions?” Trasande, a pediatrician, author, and professor at NYU, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to reduce your exposure to endocrine disruptors, plus: *How to tell if your canned food is really BPA-free* *Common household items where harsh chemicals lie* *Why "microwave safe" plastic isn't off the hook* *Why scratched plasticware means more than just wear-and-tear* *How opening a window can help limit your chemical exposure* 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]. Also be sure to check out Trasande's book, Sicker, Fatter, Poorer, which you can find at https://www.leotrasande.com/sicker-fatter-poorer-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uma Naidoo, M.D.: “Every condition has links to the gut microbiome, and foods can drive a certain symptom or improve it.” Naidoo, a board-certified psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to eat for better brain function, plus: *Which foods can help you sleep better* *The healthiest way to drink alcohol for your brain * *Why you should have breakfast for dinner* *How to create a mood-boosting, decadent dessert* *Exactly how much water you should be drinking in a day* To learn more about our beauty & gut collagen+ (grass-fed collagen+) in chocolate, visit mindbodygreen.com/collagen. 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]. Also be sure to check out Naidoo's book, This Is Your Brain On Food, which you can find at https://book.umanaidoomd.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Nestor: “To keep inflammation down, one of the easiest things you can do is breathe slower and not breathe through your mouth.” Nestor, the New York Times bestselling author of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob to discuss how to breathe your way to better health, plus: *How to increase your lung capacity* *How to breathe for better sleep* *Why humming is important for supporting immunity* *Why your nose has erectile tissue* *How breathing less can help you absorb more oxygen* 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]. Also be sure to check out Nestor's book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, which you can find at https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/breath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan David, Ph.D.: “You cannot begin to do any sort of moving on until you have shown up to what is.” David, an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why correctly labeling your emotions can help you better handle them, plus: *Why emotional agility is critical right now* *How forced positivity and gratitude leads to the amplification effect* *How to recognize your emotions without letting them overtake you* *How to use your emotions as signposts for your values* *Why you should pick at least two emotions to describe how you're feeling* To learn more about our beauty & gut collagen+ (grass-fed collagen+) in chocolate, visit mindbodygreen.com/collagen. 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]. Also be sure to check out David's book, Emotional Agility, which you can find at https://www.susandavid.com/new-index. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Daystar, Ph.D.: “From beer, water, and salt alone, we eat 5,800 pieces of plastic a year in the U.S.” Daystar, the Chief Sustainability Officer of Cotton Inc., joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to follow more sustainable clothing practices and the future of fabric, plus: *How changing your laundry habits can better the environment* *How to measure your water footprint* *How cellulose fiber contributes to the circular economy* *The key to decoding your clothing labels* *How to reduce the amount of plastic on your plate* Enjoy this episode sponsored by Cotton! 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]. To learn more about how much plastic we ingest every week, check out the 2019 study commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Hanson, Ph.D.: “Its important to be careful with anger—make the distinction between anger and hate.” Hanson, a psychologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the benefits of anger and how to cultivate resilience, plus: *How to strengthen your grit muscle* *How to overcome your natural negativity bias* *How you can experience growth without pain or suffering* *How developing a sense of gratitude makes you more resilient* *How to have compassion for others, even if you don't agree with them* 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]. Also be sure to check out Hanson's new book, Neurodharma, which you can find at https://www.rickhanson.net/books/neurodharma/. Thanks to Visit Sun Valley for sponsoring this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast. Head to https://visitsunvalley.com/ to find out what Sun Valley has to offer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices