Why do we view romantic relationships as the end-all be-all of relationships, and how can we take a more positive and holistic view of our relationships? Today, I’m speaking with NPR’s Life Kit producer and showrunner Meghan Keane about destigmatizing singleness, making the most of your friendships, and reframing marriage and relationships. 

What would a world where romantic relationships weren’t seen as the default goal look like? Meghan brings valuable insights on how to live the happiest life you can, regardless of whether or not you meet “the one.”

In this episode, we get into:

How Is Marriage Reenforced Societally?

Are Married People Happier?

Is Venting Unhelpful?

The Relationship Escalator & Marriage 

Awareness & Social Media

Building Positivity with ABCs of DBT

Making Single Friends

When Your Friend Enters a Relationship

Living Wider & Deeper

For more from Meghan Keane, find her on Instagram @damekeane or online at www.meghanvkeane.com. Buy Meghan’s insightful book Party of One or listen to NPR’s Life Kit.

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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Self-Care & Burnout (+ What to Do Instead) with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

How to Figure Out Your Dream Career (And Actually Get It!) with Suzy Welch

Science-Backed Secrets For Making Friends: Become Super Likable, Find Your BEST Friend, & Deepen Relationships with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

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Do you feel ashamed about your jealousy or envy of others? While these feelings are a healthy part of life, that doesn’t make experiencing them feel any better. Today, I’m giving you my top science-backed tips to help you deal with your jealousy and envy by putting things into perspective and focusing on your own growth and goals. 

Jealousy and envy are not the same thing, however they are deeply related. These emotions are completely normal and they also tell us a lot of valuable information about ourselves. Learn how to leverage these feelings to live a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Want to live a healthier, longer life? The science of longevity is teaching us how to take steps in our twenties, thirties, and forties, to stay healthier into our old age. In today’s episode, I’m speaking with longevity scientist Dr. Eric Topol about how to reduce inflammation to live a happier, healthier, and longer life. 

Many of us will develop chronic diseases as we age, and these diseases can dramatically reduce our quality of life and end our lives early. These diseases are often preventable. Dr. Eric Topol and I discuss the steps you can start taking today to reduce your inflammation for disease prevention and longevity.

2:20 Why Should We Want to Live Longer?

7:44 Assessing Biological Age

11:46 The Blue Zones Myth

12:32 Slowing Rapid Aging

24:11 Reducing Your Inflammation 

33:30 The Gut Microbiome & Your Immune System

38:07 GLP-1s and Obesity

47:09 Can You Be Healthy At Any Size?

53:35 Diets and Longevity

55:53 Caffeine and Healthspan 

1:00:00 Heart Disease Prevention

1:07:17 Why Are Young People Getting Cancer?

For more from Dr. Eric Topol, find him on Instagram @EricTopol1 or online at www.drerictopol.com. Subscribe to his Substack, Ground Truths, or purchase his book Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity. 

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How can you crush body image fears before a wedding? How can you plan more gatherings that don’t center around eating and drinking? And what does it mean to be fully present with a friend? Today, Zack and I are answering your burning questions about New York, raising children, career burnout, and more. Tune in for science-backed tips, hot takes, and to hear Zack’s thoughts on my favorite baby names. As always, I’m drawing on my research and interviews with experts in my answers. Let’s tackle your questions!

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Check out the previous episode of The Liz Moody Podcast discussed today:

How to Figure Out Your Dream Career (And Get It!)

Kids Or No Kids? Sharing My Choice And ALL The Reasons Behind It

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Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all. Most of us have learned that depression is a chemical imbalance that works like a disease - you either have it or you don’t, and if you do you can seek treatment through psychiatric medication. While this model of depression has helped destigmatize mental illness, it also has its limits. Today, I’m speaking to Ellen Vora, MD, about new approaches to treating depression and mental health tips. 

If you want to cut past the noise and finally get to the root cause of your depression, this episode is for you. Ellen and I discuss SSRIs, birth control, inflammation, and more – and as always, we’re giving you tips you can implement now to help with your depression.

3:03 Is It Normal To Feel Sad All the Time?

9:05 Genetic Components in Depression

20:31 How SSRIs Work

25:39 False Moods

27:12 SSRI Withdrawal

36:47 Dealing with Grief

39:41 Spirituality & Mental Health

44:27 Postpartum Depression 

51:02 Physical Root Causes of Depression

56:58 Finding Your Root Cause

1:00:33 Should You Test for Thyroid Problems?

1:06:34 Hormonal Birth Control, AKA The Pill

1:08:33 Finding Community

1:13:41 PMDD

1:23:38 Your Gut and Your Brain

For more from Ellen Vora, find her on Instagram @ellenvoramd, online at https://ellenvora.com/, and get Ellen’s book The Anatomy of Anxiety here.

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Ask The Doctor: Anxiety Edition—Everything You Need To Know About Treating Anxiety Naturally with Ellen Vora, MD

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Are you happy? Or to ask an easier question, are you practicing happiness? There are lots of changes you can make right now to make happiness an intentional part of your day rather than waiting for it to come to you. In today’s mini-episode, I’m sharing my favorite science-backed tips to help you feel happier every day. 

From regulating stress to finding moments of gratitude, there are many ways you can work happiness into your schedule. We make time for a million different things every day—why not make time for something you know will make you feel better? Choose your favorite tips and make your life more fulfilling!

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Why are we so stressed, and how can we deal with feeling powerless when the circumstances that cause our stress are completely out of our control? Sometimes improving your mental health is about the small moments we can control, and Dr. Julie Smith is sharing tips and tricks to help you find and get the most out of those moments. From health anxiety to world news, Dr. Julie’s tools you can use to tackle your fears and pull yourself out of a funk.

We begin by discussing one of the most common listener questions I get  — what do you do when you know what will make you feel better, but can’t bring yourself to do it? From there, we discuss tackling fears, finding purpose, and supporting your loved ones. As always, the episode offers actionable tips to help you improve your mental health now.

For more from Dr. Julie Smith, find her on Instagram @drjulie or online at www.drjulie.uk. Order Dr. Smith’s new book Open When: A Companion for Life's Twists & Turns.

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Do you feel alone in your insecurities? Everybody has them — and understanding your insecurities without shame or judgement can help you grow. In this mini-episode, I’m getting vulnerable and sharing my biggest insecurities. I hope that by listening to my insecurities and how I manage them, you can feel a little less alone when you deal with your own. 

Our insecurities come from lots of places, from societal expectations to personal experiences. In a society that asks women to look perfect without trying, you’re almost guaranteed to find something about your body to be insecure about. I’m also sharing my strategies to deal with these insecurities to help you live a self-confident life.

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Do you know what the major sources of microplastics are in your home? Are you trying to decide whether you should throw out your plastic cutting board? Are you ingesting heavy metals without even knowing it? Is your microwave hurting you?

I’m sitting down with Dr. Vivian Chen to learn more about microplastics, heavy metals, EMFs, PFAS, forever chemicals, water filtration, red light therapy, and health myths and tips. If it’s a toxin you’re afraid of, we’re getting into it.

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For more from Dr. Chen, you can find her on Instagram @plateful.health or online at www.platefulhealth.com. Subscribe to her Substack at platefulhealth.substack.com. 

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Are you tired all the time? Energy is crucial to everything we do, from getting out of bed in the morning to getting work done throughout the day, and unfortunately it isn’t as simple as just getting enough sleep.

In this mini-episode, I’m giving you science-backed hacks you can use today to feel better tomorrow. As always, I don’t recommend tackling all of these changes at once – instead, pick and choose a few changes that feel helpful to you, and build up from there. You deserve to feel present and reclaim your energy!

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