The Mindbodygreen Podcast

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

Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D.: “Our world is too noisy—most of us don't even know what true silence sounds like.” Ruhoy, a board-certified integrative neurologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss our 2022 Wellness Trend of the science of psychoacoustics, plus:  - How to avoid irritating sounds (03:42) - How to tap into the healing power of music (06:57) - A go-to playlist for better brain health (08:07) - The best music to induce calming theta brain waves (09:17) - How binaural beats can impact memory & focus (16:47) Referenced in the episode: - Read our 2022 Wellness Trend on the science of sound. - Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends. - mbg Podcast episode #152, with Ruhoy. - Ruhoy's favorite singers for inducing meditative waveforms: Jewel, Alison Krauss, Enya, Sade, Norah Jones, Roberta Flack, Karen Carpenter, & Olivia-Newton John.  - Ruhoy's favorite meditation for sleep playlist. - A study showing certain rhythmic sounds can increase theta waves. Enjoy this episode sponsored by Sonos! Whether i

Mamina Turegano, M.D., FAAD: “If your internal health is good, your skin is going to be good.”  Turegano, a triple board-certified and integrative dermatologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss our 2022 Wellness Trend of using bodywork to help your skin, plus: - The new science of the skin microbiome (00:51) - The best natural hair growth hacks that really work (13:49) - How to target facial asymmetry & uneven aging (20:37) - Her biggest skin care pet peeves (27:58) - The best & worst foods for your skin (34:07) Referenced in the episode: - Read our Wellness Trend on bodywork & healthy aging. - Read our Wellness Trend on the full-body biome. - Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends. - Clean Beauty School episode #34, with Turegano. - Follow Turegano on Instagram and TikTok. - A study on the prevalence of H. Pylori and acne. - mbg's postbiotic hand cream. - A study on pumpkin seed oil and hair growth. - A study on rosemary oil and hair growth. - A study on jaw asymmetry and posture. - Turegano's bran

Dan Buettner: “20% of how long we live is dictated by our genes. The other 80% is lifestyle or environment.”  Buettner, a longevity expert and founder of Blue Zones, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss his underrated tips for living a longer life, plus: - How prayer can actually help you live longer & healthier (14:31) - How your friendships add years to your life (19:15) - Why sourdough is a true longevity food (21:21) - The best type of coffee for longevity (23:13) - How to gamify healthy eating (25:30) Referenced in the episode: - Buettner's book, The Blue Zones Challenge. - mbg Podcast episode #298, #157 & #34, with Buettner. - Danish twin study on longevity. - Research by Walter Willett, M.D., associating a plant-based diet with living longer. - Buettner's previous book, The Blue Zones Kitchen. - Follow Buettner on Instagram. 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 mor

Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN: “Taking a multivitamin [is like] brushing your teeth. If you don't brush your teeth daily, whole body health is going to break down pretty quickly." Ferira, mbg's Director of Scientific Affairs, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the multivitamin red flags you shouldn't ignore, plus: - The connection between multivitamins & longevity* (14:28) - Why you should avoid gummy multivitamins (22:38) - How to know if your multivitamin is actually high-quality (24:07) - Why gender- or age-specific labels don't make sense (31:24) - The best time of day to take a multivitamin (36:05) Referenced in the episode: - mbg Podcast episode #347, with Ferira on vitamin D. - A study showing people who used multivitamins daily had a significant reduction in multiple micronutrient inadequacies.* - Abstract for COSMOS trial multivitamin study at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease 2021 conference. - NHANES data demonstrating national nutritional gaps for many essential vitamins and m

Thatcher Wine: “Can you sit with a little bit of boredom and curiosity about the world instead of needing to be doing another thing at the same time?” Wine, an author, entrepreneur, and cancer survivor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the health benefits of monotasking, plus: - How to know if you're reading wrong (11:24) - How to become a better listener (19:02) - Why you should built a pillow fort for better sleep (22:56) - How to cultivate the art of conversation (28:32) - How slowing down can optimize your health (32:42) Referenced in the episode: - Wine's book, The Twelve Monotasks. - Juniper Books. - mbg article on how to set yourself up for high-quality sleep. 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

Rebecca Siegel, M.D.: “There needs to be more research [on marijuana] so physicians can either get behind it or not get behind it." Siegel, a psychiatrist and a licensed prescriber of medical marijuana in New York state, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how marijuana actually affects your brain, plus: - How to know if medical marijuana will work for you (01:32) - Is marijuana really a gateway drug? (08:06) - How men & women's brains react differently to marijuana (14:41) - Healthier "swaps" for marijuana (24:50) - How to know if you or someone you love is abusing marijuana (27:02) Referenced in the episode: - Find the podcast transcript here. - Siegel's book, The Brain On Cannabis. - King's College study on marijuana & psychosis. - Malcolm Gladwell's op-ed on marijuana. - Learn more about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome. - Alex Berenson's book, Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence. - Amen Clinics. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we wa

Talya Miron-Shatz, Ph.D.: "When you're choosing a doctor, it's important to feel connected to this person—you're going to get better treatment and better health outcomes.”  Miron-Shatz, a researcher, author, and medical decision-making expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to feel more empowered in your health, plus: - How to Google health-related questions without spiraling (00:44) - How to navigate probabilities & percentages in health care (10:33) - Nonnegotiable qualities to look for in a doctor (12:20) - Why you should always ask your doctor for alternatives (23:19) - What to do if you feel dismissed by a health care professional (26:32) Referenced in the episode: - Miron-Shatz's book, Your Life Depends On It. - Miron-Shatz's research on thank you letters. - Miron-Shat'z mbg article on health literacy. - Thinking Fast And Slow, by Daniel Kahneman. - mbg's Invisible Illness series. - Miron-Shatz's website. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we

Marvin Singh, M.D.: “70% of our immune system sits in our gut microbiome. It’s silly not to look at that when you're looking at your whole health.”  Singh, an integrative gastroenterologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the new science of caring for your gut, plus: - What is precision health care (02:12) - Five lab tests for gut heath assessment (03:27) - What you need to know before getting a colonoscopy (24:26) - How to tell you have issues with the integrity of your gut lining (29:23) - The ultimate food list for gut health & overall well-being (31:51) Referenced in the episode: - Singh's book, Rescue Your Health. - BiomeFX. - mbg Podcast episode #22, with Mark Hyman, M.D. - Nutrigenomix. - An article explaining how 23AndMe was not accurate in giving results for BRCA gene. - 3x4 Genetics. Feel your best during the holidays with mbg's return to balance bundle+.* Visit mindbodygreen.com/balancebundle and use the code BALANCEPOD to receive 30% off your order, valid only through November 27th.

Gretchen Rubin: “Anytime we're connecting with other people, we get a boost of happiness." Rubin, a happiness expert and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to become a genuinely happier person, plus: - The common habits that can secretly sabotage your joy - How to set a work-life balance while working from home - Why resolutions usually fail & how to actually make them stick - How to boost happiness when you're having a bad day - The real reason why ketchup makes us so happy Referenced in the episode: - Rubin's book, The Happiness Project. - Rubin's book, Outer Order, Inner Calm. - The Happiness Project website. - Rubin's Know Yourself Better journal. - Rubin's Don't Break The Chain habit tracker. - Read more about Rubin's upcoming book on the five senses. 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 megapho

Madiha Saeed, M.D.: “The things that we put in bodies have a dramatic effect on our behaviors.”  Saeed, a board-certified integrative family physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob to discuss how unchecked inflammation can affect your mental health, plus: - The best foods to support immunity & protect your brain - How to enhance the flavor of your veggies - How gratitude can help reduce inflammation - How your behaviors can actually change other people's brains - How to get more plant-based sources of iron Referenced in the episode: - mbg Podcast episode #292, with Saeed. - Saeed's latest book, The Holistic Rx For Kids. - A study on inflammatory markers and behavioral problems in children. - A study on how junk food affects adolescents' brains. - A study on how fruits and vegetables can support children's mental health. - A study on 400 infants showing how gut bacteria can affect cognition. - A study showing childhood obesity linked to psychosocial & cognitive consequences. - A study showing vitamin D leve

Chloe Carmichael, Ph.D.: “There's a healthy level of [anxiety] that can be protective. We just need to learn how to use it properly.”  Carmichael, a licensed clinical psychologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to better direct your anxious energy, plus: - How to let go of perfectionism - What to ask when shopping for a therapist - How to practice mindfulness in the moment - The best yoga pose when you're feeling anxious - How to mindfully drink alcohol Referenced in the episode: - Carmichael's book, Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety. - Carmichael's blog post on how to find your alcohol sweet spot. - Access Carmichael's free worksheets. - A study showing too aspirational affirmations can cause more insecurity in people. - Carmichael's Insider's Club. - Read Carmichael's articles 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 choic

Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN: “Most standalone vitamin D3 products on the market are sub-efficacious doses...It’s like going to get a pumpkin spiced latte and they left out the latte part.”  Ferira, mbg's Director of Scientific Affairs, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the biggest vitamin D myths she sees all the time, plus: - How much vitamin D you need daily & what amount is too much - How to maximize bioavailability - What vegans should look for in a vitamin D supplement - The link between vitamin D & fertility - How to approach food vs. sunshine vs. supplementation for D sufficiency* - How to make sure your vitamin D supplement actually works* Referenced in the episode: - Audio skip at 06:58: Ferira mentions biochemist & nutritionist Sir Edward Mellanby who discovered vitamin D in 1919.  - A study on the link between vitamin D & erectile function. - A study that 1 in 20 kids during the Roman Empire had rickets. - Ferira's mbg article on why you can't get enough vitamin D from food alone. -

Esther Perel: “The quality of all our relationships is what determines the quality of our lives.” Perel—a psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author & world-renowned relationship expert—joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to know if your relationship will last, plus: - How to know if your relationship is on thin ice - How to become a better friend - What we’re getting wrong about non-monogamous relationships - Why dancing is crucial for successful relationships - How to keep the spark alive & effectively deal with conflict Referenced in the episode: - Perel's book, Mating In Captivity. - Perel's podcast, Where Should We Begin? - Perel's game, Where Should We Begin - A Game Of Stories. - Perel's Sessions Live Conference. - Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering. - Visit mindbodygreen.com/esther to check out her online class on communication in relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hill: “In Western society, we have made animal protein the hero of the plate. We want to flip that.”  Hill, a nutritionist and physiotherapist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why your diet should be 85% plants, plus: - How to get the most bang for your bunk with plant-based eating - How to eat to protect your heart - The brain-healthy reason you should eat a leafy green salad every day - Why you should eat "stressed out" plants - The sneaky way you might be sabotaging iron absorption  Referenced in the episode: - Hill's book, The Proof is in the Plants. - Hill's podcast, Plant Proof. - Cronometer app. - Research showing garlic and onion can increase nonheme iron absorption in food. - A study on the link between leafy greens and younger brains. - A study on fiber vs. fermented foods and balancing the inflammatory response. - A study showing higher intake of lutein associated with cognitive flexibility. - A study showing saturated fat can increase fat buildup in the liver, even without an ex

Lisa Miller, Ph.D.: “People who [have] a spiritual response to suffering show entirely different brains.” Miller, an award-winning researcher in spirituality and psychology, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how a sense of spirituality can bolster your mental health, plus: - How to flex your spiritual muscles - How to strike a balance between surrender and ambition - How your parents significantly shape your spiritual life - How to get out of your head & actually lead with the heart - How to identify synchronicities in your life Referenced in the episode: - Miller's book, The Awakened Brain. - Miller's MRI findings on spirituality & depression. - Suniya S. Luthar, Ph.D.'s research on depressive feelings & higher resource communities. 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.* To learn more about the suppl

Amishi Jha, Ph.D.: “Pay attention to your attention. Check in with this precious brain resource—it is the fuel for your ability to think, feel connect, and act.”  Jha, a neuroscientist and professor of psychology at the University of Miami, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to pay attention better, plus: - Why there's no such thing as multitasking - The link between a wandering mind & your mood - What to do if you get an upsetting text - How to do "mindfulness pushups" for your brain - The difference between mind-wandering & daydreaming Referenced in the episode: - Jha's book, Peak Mind. - "A wandering mind is an unhappy mind" study. - Learn more about Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.'s mindfulness-based stress reduction program. - Jha's research on mindfulness training and University of Miami football players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Casey Means, M.D.: “Metabolic health is not just about avoiding long-term chronic illnesses…It's also about feeling good in the moment.” Means, a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss which healthy foods can secretly spike your blood sugar, plus: - How your microbiome affects your blood sugar - How to prepare your body for a glucose spike - Underrated tips to keep your metabolism stable - Why you should switch from sweet to savory breakfasts - How to actually know if your metabolism is healthy Referenced in the episode: - Levels. - Data showing the average American eats 152 pounds of sugar in one year. - A study on how poor sleep can affect metabolism. - A study on how microbiome can dictate glucose responses. - Levels blog post on the top 10 worst foods for blood sugar. - mbg Podcast episode #294, with Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D. - Product recommendations: Unreal chocolate quinoa peanut butter cups, Lief Therapeutics HRV monitor, Siete Foods burrito size

Leland Stillman, M.D.: “People who have sleep issues need to fix their light environment as aggressively as possible.” Stillman, a functional medicine doctor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to use light to your advantage, plus: - How to mitigate the effects of looking at a screen all day - Why you should get morning light without glasses or contacts - How dim light can contribute to anxiety - How to tell if your blue light blockers are working - How light affects your gut & skin microbiome Referenced in the episode: - Sperti Vitamin D Sunlamp. - A red light panel option. - Iris and f.lux computer apps. - Ra Optics blue light blockers. - Safe Living Technologies EMF meter. - A study on the link between dim lighting and anxiety. 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