The Mindbodygreen Podcast

Daniel Amen, M.D.: “‘Don't worry, be happy’ is a lie. The idea that you shouldn't worry is actually a prescription for misery.” Amen, a clinical neuroscientist psychiatrist and 10-time New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how your brain type impacts your happiness, plus: - Why some stress can actually make you happy (~04:14) - Why purpose is like a dopamine drip (~06:22) - How to eat for happiness (~15:59) - His go-to nuts and seeds for better brain health (~18:32) - The one exercise that can boost your happiness (~22:16) Referenced in the episode: - Amen's book, You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type.  - mbg Podcast episode #150, with Amen.  - Amen's podcast, The Brain Warrior's Way. - Read more about Pollyanna. - Watch Amen in Justin Bieber's Youtube docuseries, "Seasons." - A study on elimination diets & ADHD symptoms.  - Amen's mbg article on brain types.  Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can d

Gabby Bernstein: “The goal isn't to get rid of the parts of ourselves we think are bad. The goal is to help them become less extreme.”  Bernstein, a spiritual teacher and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually work through stored trauma, plus: - How to use EMDR and EFT techniques (~14:12) - What to do if you're feeling unworthy or inadequate (~22:07) - What we can all learn from AA (~29:47) - Why surrender is nonnegotiable for personal growth (~32:39) - How to develop a direct line to your true self (~43:13) Referenced in the episode: - Bernstein's book, Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace.  - mbg Podcast episode #200 and #175, with Bernstein.  - Read John Sarno, M.D.'s work, Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection.  - EMDR playlist.  - An mbg article about EFT and a quick tapping technique.  - Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know are struggling and ne

David Perlmutter, M.D.: “88% of American adults have at least one component of metabolic syndrome.” Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how uric acid can make or break your metabolic health, plus: - How hydration impacts your metabolism (~19:52) - Why we're all hard-wired to have a sweet tooth (~23:39) - The best foods for reducing uric acid (~24:40) - The connection between uric acid & brain health (~35:40) - How gratitude can enhance your metabolic health (~41:02) Referenced in the episode: - Perlmutter's book, Drop Acid. - mbg Podcast episode #178, #92, and #55, with Perlmutter. - See here for a list of purine-free beers from Japan. - A study showing 500 milligrams of quercetin could reduce uric acid. - Perlmutter's op-ed in MedPage Today. - A 12-year study on the link between uric acid and cognitive function. - Watch Perlmutter discuss the connection between gut & brain health during mbg revitalize 2016 - Perlmutter

Taz Bhatia, M.D.: “You have to get the gut in good shape to balance your hormones.” Bhatia, a functional medicine doctor and hormone expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to know if you have a hormonal imbalance, plus: - The best foods to balance your hormones & what to avoid (~04:34) - How to restore healthy hair growth (~18:04) - Why you should avoid a midday coffee (~26:23) - How to keep your metabolism strong as you age (~31:11) - What to do if you're experiencing medical gaslighting (~37:05) Referenced in the episode: - mbg Podcast episode #62, with Bhatia.  - Our 2022 Wellness Trend discussing medical gaslighting.  - Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends. - The Artist's Way Morning Pages Journal, by Julia Cameron.  - Listen to Bhatia's podcast episode on hair loss.  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: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Greenfield: “There's nothing that seems to control blood sugar more than the cold.”  Greenfield, an exercise physiologist, personal trainer, and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how the cold can supercharge your health, plus: - How much cold therapy you need to reap the benefits (~11:00) - The best time of day to practice cold therapy (~13:41) - Why you might not want to consume antioxidants right after working out (~15:50) - Why you should exercise outdoors, especially during winter (~17:39) - A workout hack to balance your blood sugar (~19:49) Referenced in the episode: - mbg Podcast episodes #189 and #87, with Greenfield. - Greenfield's podcast, Ben Greenfield Fitness. - A study on antioxidant supplements and exercise-induced oxidative stress. Enjoy this episode sponsored by Visit Sun Valley! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad

Nedra Tawwab, MSW, LCSW: “When people set boundaries in relationships, it's because they care about the relationship.”  Tawwab—a licensed therapist, relationship expert, and New York Times bestselling author—joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to set healthy boundaries without feeling selfish, plus: - How Zoom has changed the perception of boundaries (~13:00) - How to know if you have a boundaries problem (~15:08) - What to do if a friend has a pattern of canceling plans (~20:55) - How to end a relationship that has run its course (~25:23) - What we're still getting wrong about setting boundaries (~43:48) Referenced in the episode: - Tawwab's book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace. - mbg Podcast episode #346, with Esther Perel. - Follow Tawwab on Instagram. - Tawwab's Instagram post on being defensive. - An article discussing why Warren Buffett says no to almost everything. 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

Betsy Greenleaf, D.O.: “We buy pads and adult diapers and blame it on aging, when there's so much you can do to strengthen the pelvic floor that you don't need to even get to that part of your life.”  Greenleaf, a board-certified urogynecologist and pelvic floor expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why pelvic floor health matters at every age, plus: - How to know if your pelvic floor is weak & what to do (~02:38) - How to train your bladder (~14:22) - How often you should pee in a day (~16:22) - The best probiotic strains for vaginal health (~25:39) - Why you shouldn't actually squat over public toilets (~29:29) Referenced in the episode: - Read more about Greenleaf & her work. - Check out Greenleaf's upcoming health summit, The Happy Vagina Rally, about menopause and pelvic health. - Read more about pelvic floor health & why it's important. - View mbg's pee color chart & what it says about your health. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to h

Dan Saladino: “Just 3 species of plants provide more than 50% of the world's calories.”  Saladino, an award-winning food journalist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the link between biodiversity and nutrition, plus: - Why our diets only contain 9 species of plants (~02:50) - What drives a lack of crop diversity (~07:28) - The most endangered foods & what it means for your nutrition (~13:14) - How your relationship with food affects your health (~23:13) - How to support biodiversity in the food system (~26:05) Referenced in the episode: - Saladino's book, Eating To Extinction. - Read more about farmed vs. wild salmon. - Read more about the Hadza and their hunter-gatherer lifestyle. - A study on the diverse gut microbiomes of Hadza hunter-gatherers. 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: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johann Hari: “When you try to do lots of things at once, you do all of them less competently—you make more mistakes, you remember less of what you do, and you're far less creative.”  Hari, a New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to reclaim your attention span, plus: - The link between sleep & focus (~05:16) - Why multitasking never works (~10:39) - How reading for pleasure retrains your brain (~21:05) - How to eat for attention (~35:54) - Why you shouldn't reply to texts immediately (~39:21) Referenced in the episode: - Hari's book, Stolen Focus. - kSafe. - Freedom app. - A study showing it takes 23 minutes to get back your focus after an interruption. - A study on the switch-cost effect. - A study from Charles Czeisler that sleeping ~5 hours a night impairs attention the same as a blood alcohol level of .1%. - Read more about Hewlett Packard's study on the link between work distractions and IQ. - mbg Podcast episode #79, with Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D. - Read more

Kimberly Snyder: “One of the biggest issues of today is that everybody's trying to control everything.”  Snyder, a spiritual guide, meditation teacher, and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss her practical steps to harness good energy, plus: - How to connect to your true self (~05:30) - How to have genuine, permanent confidence (~14:57) - How to clear mental clutter (~28:20) - How to have a magnetic personality & attract what you want (~34:33) - How to make affirmations actually work (~43:39) Referenced in the episode: - Snyder's new book, You Are More Than You Think You Are. - Snyder's previous title, The Beauty Detox Solution. - Find all of Snyder's bestselling books. - Self Realization Fellowship at Yogananda’s Meditation Organization  - Find Snyder's practical enlightenment meditations. - Snyder's podcast, Feel Good Podcast. - Learn more about the HeartMath Institute. - mbg Podcast episodes #356, #298, #157, and #33, with Dan Buettner. Enjoy this episode! Whet

Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM: “We have this idea that you should have perfect sleep every single night, but a bad night here and there means that you're human.” Harris, a licensed psychologist and behavioral sleep doctor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss everything you need to know about getting a good night’s sleep, plus: - How to fall back asleep after waking up in the middle of the night (~12:17) - Why you should exercise 4 to 6 hours before bed (~25:56) - The link between hydration and sleep (~27:47) - How to get back on track after night of poor sleep (~29:19) - How your sleep position can affect your quality of rest (~42:09) Referenced in the episode: - Harris' book, The Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia. - Learn more about the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at Montefiore Medical Center. - Read more about the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommendation for cognitive-behavioral therapy as first-line therapy for insomnia. - CBT-i Coach app - Sleepio - mbg Podcast episode #245, with James N

Robin Berzin, M.D.: “The foods we eat every day can cause you to feel clear, calm, focused, or they can cause you to feel the opposite of those things.” Berzin, a physician and founder of Parsley Health, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually maintain your mental health, plus: - Why you should cook two out of three meals per day (~04:47) - How to regulate your emotions with exercise (~11:48) - How to incorporate alcohol into a balanced lifestyle (~22:01) - The biggest wellness fads she's seeing right now (~34:20) - The one thing anyone can do to boost mental health (~42:05) Referenced in the episode: - Berzin's book, State Change. - Parsley Health website. - Get your own health score with Berzin's symptom tracker. - Michael Pollan's book, How To Change Your Mind. - Berzin's breathing exercise on mbg. 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: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choi

Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.: “In eight weeks time with a doable diet and lifestyle intervention, we reversed the biological age of our participants by over three years.” Fitzgerald, a naturopathic doctor and functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually slow down aging, plus: - How to know if you're methylating correctly (~08:30) - Why you should eat 7 cups of veggies per day (~13:24) - The best foods to help you become biologically younger (~20:00) - What to look for in a liver supplement (~24:47) - The best exercises for longevity (~35:13) Referenced in the episode: - Fitzgerald's book, Younger You. - mbg Podcast episode #241, with Fitzgerald. - Fitzgerald's study on reversing biological age by 3 years. - Ancestral grass-fed beef liver supplements. - A study showing the risk of too many B vitamins. - David Sinclair, Ph.D.'s Harvard lab. - mbg Podcast episode #363, #217, and #170, with Sinclair. - GRAIL cancer test Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, w

Mark Schatzker: “A relationship amplifies the meal. It's always nice to eat food with someone else.” Schatzker, an award-winning food writer and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss which foods are "fooling" your brain, plus: - How to hack your brain with food (~06:10) - The link between dopamine & weight gain (~17:23) - Why ultra-processed foods are not the answer (~25:05) - How to mindfully overcome food cravings (~40:38) - How enjoying your food can make you healthier (~43:29) Referenced in the episode: - Schatzker's book, The End Of Craving. - Schatzker's previous book, The Dorito Effect. - Gary Taubes' piece, "What if It's All Been a Big Fat Lie?" - mbg Podcast episode #272, with Taubes. - A study from Dartmouth College showing brain scans can predict weight gain & sexual behavior. - Read more about Anja Hilbert, Ph.D., and her approach to hedonic therapy. - Research from Kevin Hall, Ph.D., about "Biggest Loser" contestants & weight loss. - Read more about the expensive tissue

Vincent Pedre, M.D.: "You’ve got to change the mind to change the body.” Pedre, a board-certified internist and gut health expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to support a healthy weight, plus: - What we're still getting wrong about weight loss (~00:21) - How to avoid endotoxins & how to know if you have endotoxemia (~06:56) - Which healthy foods can secretly cause gut issues (~15:06) - The best breakfasts for healthy weight support (~24:13) - Why mindset is the most important part of weight management (~33:28) Referenced in the episode: - mbg Podcast episode #52, with Pedre. - Speciality labs for endotoxins: Cyrex & Vibrant America - Pedre's The Lectin Paradox. - Read more about Alessio Fasano, M.D.'s autoimmunity factors. - Wheat zoomer and corn zoomer from Vibrant America - Pedre's Happy Gut Reboot Cleanse. - Nature M.D.'s NutriProtein. - Happy Gut Essentials Nourish protein powder. - Simple Kneads pumpernickel bread. - Meredith's Breads. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or

David Sinclair, Ph.D.: “I’ve been getting younger for the past decade, and the biggest impact has been the change in my eating habits.” Sinclair, a longevity expert and Harvard geneticist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss our 2022 Wellness Trend of making longevity easier and more accessible, plus: - Why avocados are a top longevity food (~27:59) - The power of rest for living longer (~14:35) - How the science of longevity has updated in the past year (~02:36) - How to make sure your body absorbs resveratrol (~07:39) - How to practice hot-cold therapy at home (~15:52) Referenced in the episode: - Read our 2022 Wellness Trend on the pursuit of longevity for all. - Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends. - mbg Podcast episode #217 & #170, with Sinclair. - Sinclair's book, Lifespan. - The Sinclair Lab. - A study showing alpha-ketoglutarate-based supplement reversed biological age by an average of eight years. - mbg Podcast episode #275, with Serena Poon. - mbg Podcast episode #47, with Valter Longer, P

Jeff Bland, Ph.D.: “The planet has an immune system, we have immune systems, and they're intercommunicating.”  Bland, the father of functional medicine and founder of Big Bold Health, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss our 2022 Wellness Trend of how doctors are taking charge in the environmental movement, plus: - How to strengthen the planet’s immune system (~05:56) - The connection between COVID & climate change (~08:37) - Why our climate crisis is now a health crisis (~12:11) - How environmental action shows up in doctors' offices (~17:39) - Why fake meat is a stepping stone, not the end goal (~21:55) Referenced in the episode: - Read our 2022 Wellness Trend on how doctors are treating the planet. - Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends. - mbg Podcast episode #222, with Bland. - Candace Pert, Ph.D.'s book, Molecules Of Emotion. - Read about Hans Selye's code of altruistic egoism. - Big Bold Health. - Big Bold Health's recipe page. - Bland's podcast, Big Bold Immunity. Enjoy this episode sponsored b

Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN: "I don't like to say EPA is for the heart and DHA is for the brain. EPA and DHA are pleiotropic, multitasking, awesome fats and they're both important to have together.*" Ferira, mbg's Director of Scientific Affairs, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the new generation of fish oil supplements, plus: - The "fishiest" myths about fish oil supplements (~15:56) - The best ratio of EPA to DHA for optimal health* (~15:40) - How to make sure your fish oil doesn't taste like fish (~26:33) - How to tell if your omega-3 supplement has gone rancid (~27:23) - How to know if your fish oil is working (~37:37) Referenced in the episode: - Research showing 90% of Americans are falling short on omega-3 intake. - The FDA's new qualified health claims for EPA and DHA for coronary heart disease.* - A study in the journal Lipids showing Americans consume 86 mg of EPA + DHA per day. - Our 2022 Wellness Trend featuring new school vitamins. - mbg Podcast episode #355, with Ferira on multiv

Michael J. Breus. Ph.D.: “Within 30 minutes of waking up, if you can go outside and get 15 minutes of sun, you are doing yourself a huge favor.” Breus, a clinical psychologist and board-certified sleep specialist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why we're all so drained and how to supercharge your energy, plus: - Why being "too exhausted" can actually make your sleep suffer (~07:54) - How to know if your energy is in a good place (~08:57) - The best exercises for your body type & energy levels (~16:52) - How to keep your circadian rhythm in check when it's dark & cold outside (~24:26) - Why you should laugh at least once a day (~27:54) Referenced in the episode: - Breus' book, Energize!: Go from Dragging Ass to Kicking It in 30 Days - mbg Podcast episode #273, with Breus. - Breus' previous book, The Power Of When. - Chronotype quiz. - An mbg article explaining the link between vitmain D & COVID outcomes. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to hel

Heather Moday, M.D.: “If you focus on one thing [for your gut and immunity], I would say focus on fiber.” Moday, an allergist and immunologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to tell if your immune system is healthy, plus: - How to identify your immunotype (~05:44) - How T-cells protect your immune system (~22:00) - Must-have foods to strengthen immunity (~30:33) - What we can do about antibiotic resistance (~33:48) - The best medicinal mushrooms to have on-hand (~38:26) Referenced in the episode: - Moday's book, The Immunotype Breakthrough. - mbg Podcast episode #144, with Moday - mbg Podcast episode #297, with William Li, M.D. - An Israeli study on COVID and natural immunity. - T-Detect, a T-cell test. - An mbg article on vitamin D levels and COVID outcomes. Don't forget to use the code SLEEP25 for 25% off your first month subscription of mbg's best-selling sleep support+ supplement. To learn more, visit mindbodygreen.com/SLEEP25. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, w