The Mindbodygreen Podcast

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: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. 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: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. 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: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. 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: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. 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: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. 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 megapho

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: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. 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: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. 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 mega

Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.: “If oxidative stress is chronic, your methylation cycle can’t keep up—you’ll always have this drain on your antioxidant system.” Fitzgerald, a naturopathic doctor and functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why a healthy methylation balance is critical to health, plus: *Methylation adaptogens & what foods to avoid* *How certain foods can help regulate DNA expression* *Why adding pumpkin seeds can transform your meals into "super recipes"* *How methylation affects the aging process & how you can slow it down* *How to tell if your homocysteine levels are off & what to do* 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. Also be sure to check out Fitzgerald's book, Methylation Diet & Lifestyle, which you can find at https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/product/methylation-diet-lifestyle-ebook/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Stein: "I need to feel good in my body in order to be a good business person at the same time.” Stein, the founder and CEO of Purely Elizabeth, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to stay inspired amid the global pandemic and how to build and evolve a successful brand, plus: *How to leverage old ingredients in new, creative ways* *What to do if you feel stale as an entrepreneur* *Why flax is the most underrated superfood* *How to use the kitchen as a creative outlet* *How to successfully manage a work-life balance* Enjoy this episode sponsored by Purely Elizabeth! 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

David A. Kessler, M.D.: "LDL, fasting blood glucose, and blood pressure: If we work on those as a country, we can change health care as we know it.” Kessler, a pediatrician and former commissioner of the FDA, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to change your diet for optimal metabolic health, plus: *Why your GI tract is more complex than you think* *Why only 12.2% of Americans are metabolically healthy* *Why eating less and exercising more isn't always effective for weight loss* *The perfect plate for metabolic health* *How to incorporate "slow carbs" into your diet* 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. Also be sure to check out Kessler's book, Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs, which you can find at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/fast-carbs-slow-carbs-david-a-kessler. Thanks to Prima for sponsoring this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast. Visit Prima.co and enter the code MINDBODY for 25% off y

Brian Mackenzie: "At least 80% of your breathing in a day should be through your nose only.” Mackenzie, a human performance specialist, breathing expert, and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why we should all be nasal breathers, plus: *How nasal breathing can strengthen your immune system* *What to do if you can't breathe in your mask* *Why respiratory health is the new frontier in well-being* *How to strengthen your lung capacity* *How to practice slow breathing to reduce anxiety* To learn more about our hemp multi+, visit mindbodygreen.com/hemp. 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. Also be sure to check out Mackenzie's breath calculator, which you can find at shiftadapt.com/breath-test-calculator/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.: "Your mind and your brain are separate but inseparable: Your mind changes your brain." Leaf, a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to use your mind to change your brain, plus: *Why you should practice brain building for 2 hours a day* *How to use your anxiety to your advantage* *How negative thoughts affect nutrition & the importance of "brain foods"* *Why sex & masturbation are crucial for mental health* *How to help your children become more resilient* To learn more about our Functional Nutrition Coaching Program, where you can get a solid foundation in nutrition from 19 of the world's top doctors and experts, visit mindbodygreen.com/coaching. 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

Max Lugavere: “Light is either a form of medicine, or it can potentially accelerate aging." Lugavere, a New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the types of medicinal light and the dosage you need, plus: *How we get "afternoon diabetes"* *Why being in nature is crucial for immune health* *Why you shouldn't have surgery in the morning* *The exact time your brain needs melatonin* *How the wrong amount of light can become pro-aging* 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. Also be sure to check out Lugavere's new book, The Genius Life, which you can find at https://www.maxlugavere.com/book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The loss we're experiencing is heartbreaking. Not to mention, we're acutely aware that the virus is disproportionately affecting impoverished and BIPOC communities. And yet, COVID-19 has become a pandemic of polarization with very little conversation in the sensible middle. Rather than coming together as a society, as a country, and more specifically as a wellness community, so many have taken the path of extremes when it comes to COVID-19. But no matter which side you’re on, preventative medicine specialist, David Katz, MD, believes it’s time for a COVID reality check. On this episode, Katz joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how we can reach middle ground (and why we should) when it comes to the coronavirus, plus: *Herd immunity & why there's no such thing as a zero-risk scenario* *Why there's no better time for a "get healthy" campaign* *Why we shouldn't wait for a vaccine before going back to the world* *Why you might have native resistance to COVID-19* *How mainstream media perpetuates our fear*

Chad Nelsen, Ph.D.: "The ocean is vital to human existence, and it’s really suffering a death by a thousand cuts." Nelsen, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss "surfonomics" and how protecting our oceans does more than save the planet, plus: *Why environmental justice is crucial for a truly sustainable future* *How surfing feeds the mind, body, and soul* *How to become an agent of change* *The difference between a reactive and proactive movement* *How to protect our oceans without leaving our homes* This episode of the mindbodygreen podcast is brought to you by Cotton. Learn more about sustainable cotton production and care at TheFabricOfOurLives.com. 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

Maya Feller, R.D.: "We can’t run on anger—create the space to learn, unlearn, and find deep spiritual practice in a calm way." Feller, a registered dietitian and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to practice self-care during the fight for social justice, plus: *Why seeking out inclusive spaces is key to structural and individual change* *How her radical feminist upbringing has shaped her view of the anti-racism movement* *Why the health and well-being space needs a racial awakening* *How to act in allyship to yourself and neighbors* *How grounding yourself in nature can help you find necessary stillness* Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Additionally, if there are any anti-racism resources you wish we would cover, please let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.: "Gut health is immune health. When you focus on gut health, you are optimizing your immune system." Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to optimize your gut microbiome right now, plus: *The importance of eating a diversity of plants* *How you can poop every day and be constipated* *Why postbiotics are the most important part of gut health* *How to tell if you need to cut back on coffee* *How to make sure your frozen foods retain their antioxidants*  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. Also be sure to check out Bulsiewicz's new book, Fiber Fueled, which you can find at https://theplantfedgut.com/book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly LeVeque: "Focus the majority of your meals on being balanced, so when you do have that bite of birthday cake, your body will be able to suck it up." LeVeque, a holistic nutritionist and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to pick the best foods for your natural blood sugar curve, plus: *The difference between acellular and cellular carbs* *Which foods can activate your sirtuins* * How to reap the benefits of cruciferous veggies without eating cauliflower* *The importance of balancing your amino acid profile* *Why starting your day with protein is the best way to cut cravings* Enjoy this episode sponsored! 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

Light Watkins: “If you haven trained yourself to think differently, your mind and body will revert you back to old ways." Watkins, a meditation teacher, mbg class instructor, and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why a regular meditation practice is crucial right now, plus: *Why discomfort is the true sign of progress* *The next step after educating yourself about anti-racism* *How to reconfigure your mind away from implicit bias* *Why consistency is more important than intent* *Why you shouldn't be afraid to say the wrong thing* Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Additionally, if there are any anti-racism resources you wish we would cover, please let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices