The mindbodygreen Podcast

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What's The mindbodygreen Podcast about?

The mindbodygreen podcast explores the infinite possibilities of health & well-being. Hosted by founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob, each episode features a thought-provoking interview with a leader in the health space. Whether you’re thinking about changing what’s on your plate, how you move, or how you think, these conversations are sure to offer solutions in whole-body health.

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“There’s no such thing as a good or bad memory. There's a trained memory and an untrained memory," says Jim Kwik. Jim, a leading expert in brain optimization, memory improvement, and accelerated learning, joins us to discuss how to enhance ...

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06.05.2023 488: How to improve your memory & focus \| Memory coach Jim Kwik “There’s no such thing as a good or bad memory. There's a trained memory and an untrained memory," says Jim Kwik. Jim, a leading expert in brain optimization, memory improvement, and accelerated learning, joins us to discuss how to enhance ...
05.29.2023 487: How to be confident & get what you want \| Globally recognized speaker Lydia Fenet “If you're scared of something, make yourself do it," says Lydia Fenet. Lydia, a globally recognized speaker and charity auctioneer, joins us to discuss how to train yourself to be more confident, plus: - Lydia’s journey to becoming an auctioneer ...
05.23.2023 486: How to live to 100 — and actually enjoy it \| Sara Gottfried, M.D. & Colleen Wachob Attention listeners: We have been getting so much wrong about longevity. After all, what's the point of living to 100 if you're not being joyful? In celebration of our new book, The Joy Of Well-Being, integrative medicine doctor and four-time ...
05.15.2023 485: What we’re still getting wrong about weight loss \| Functional dietitian Michelle Shapiro, R.D. “Our standard of what is healthy has declined," says Michelle Shapiro, R.D. Michelle, a functional dietitian, joins us to discuss all of her nutrition tips to reduce anxiety, optimize hunger hormones, and improve digestion, plus: - Michelle’s background & weight ...
05.08.2023 484: The best fasting tips for women \| IF expert Cynthia Thurlow, N.P. “So many of us walk around clinically dehydrated, we don't even realize it," says Cynthia Thurlow, N.P. Cynthia, a nurse practitioner, bestselling author, and globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting, joins us to discuss her functional nutrition tips for sustainable, ...
05.01.2023 483: Addicted to Drama? \| Clinical psychologist Scott Lyons, Ph.D. “Trauma is not the event. It's the response of how it gets stored," says Scott Lyons, Ph.D. Scott, a clinical psychologist and body-based trauma expert, joins us to discuss how we all can recover from drama addiction, metabolize trauma, and ...
04.24.2023 482: The best exercise & nutrition tips for busy schedules \| Jillian Michaels “Stand up, don't sit, get your steps in, and we can literally accomplish miracles," says Jillian Michaels. Jillian, a personal trainer who many of you probably know from NBC's hit show, The Biggest Loser, joins us to discuss everything she’s ...
04.17.2023 481: How to slow down brain aging \| Neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola "You're preparing for sleep the moment that you wake up," says Louisa Nicola. Louisa, a neurophysiologist and human performance coach, joins us to discuss how to optimize your brain metabolism, plus: - Louisa’s background & personal health journey (~00:17) - ...
04.10.2023 480: The longevity treatment no one’s talking about \| Peter Attia, M.D. “We're clearly over-nourished, under-muscled, under-slept, and overstressed. All of those things dramatically impact our state of health," says Peter Attia, M.D. Peter, a Stanford, John Hopkins, and NIH-trained physician, joins us to discuss how we can actually eradicate cardiovascular disease, ...
04.03.2023 479: Underrated foods for your gut & recovering from antibiotics \| Vincent Pedre, M.D. “No two guts are the same. So how can their diets be the same?” says Vincent Pedre, M.D. Vincent, a board-certified internist and functional gut health expert, joins us to discuss everything you need to know about healing your gut, ...
03.27.2023 478: Are you metabolizing your trauma? \| Functional medicine expert Will Cole, D.C. “What are the pieces to your health puzzle? It's going to be different for everybody," says Will Cole, D.C. Will, a leading functional medicine expert and New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss how important your thoughts and ...
03.20.2023 477: The new science of metabolism & body fat \| William Li, M.D. “Body fat actually helps to control your metabolism," says William Li, M.D. William, an internationally renowned medical doctor, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss everything he's learned about optimizing metabolism and body fat, plus: - ...
03.13.2023 476: Is cardio overrated? \| OB-GYN Jaime Seeman, M.D. “If you want to age successfully, you need to focus on muscle," says Jaime Seeman, M.D. Jaime, a board-certified OB-GYN and board-certified keto nutrition specialist, joins us to discuss the best foods for hormonal balance, why strength training is crucial ...
03.06.2023 475: How to heal your trauma & achieve greatness \| NYT bestselling author Lewis Howes “Self-doubt is the killer of dreams," says Lewis Howes. Lewis, a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and industry-leading show host, joins us to discuss how to achieve true, long-lasting fulfillment, plus: - Lewis’ background & personal growth (~00:57) ...
02.27.2023 474: Anti-nutrients & exercises that waste your time \| Dave Asprey “If you're deficient in minerals, it doesn't matter how hard you try—your body can't make the electricity it's supposed to," says Dave Asprey. Dave, a professional biohacker and the founder and chairman of Bulletproof, joins us to discuss all of ...
02.23.2023 473: How to age backwards \| Mark Hyman, M.D. Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Mark Hyman, M.D.: “There's very little in the process of aging that we can't control.” Mark, a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, ...
02.20.2023 472: Separating hunger cues & cravings \| Functional medicine doctor Amy Shah, M.D. Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Amy Shah, M.D.: “The gut is a stronger driver of cravings than even our minds.” Amy, a double board-certified integrative medicine doctor, joins us to discuss everything ...
02.13.2023 471: The spirituality of longevity \| Deepak Chopra Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Deepak Chopra: “Any experience you get attached to will cause turbulence in the mind, good or bad.” Deepak, a spiritual icon, bestselling author, and world-renowned pioneer in ...
02.06.2023 470: Underrated biohacking tools for women \| Personalized medicine physician Molly Maloof, M.D. Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Molly Maloof, M.D.: “It still blows me away [how many] doctors don't require vitamin D testing.” Molly, a leading biohacker and personalized medicine physician, joins us to ...
01.30.2023 469: Has the wellness industrial complex gone too far? \| Maya Feller, R.D. Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Maya Feller, R.D.: “There's so much space for slowing down and prioritizing rest without guilt and shame.” Maya, a registered dietitian and cookbook author, joins us to ...
01.23.2023 468: The secret sauce of happiness \| Psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, M.D. Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Robert Waldinger, M.D.: “People who are more concerned about others are happier.” Robert, a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and Zen practitioner, joins us to discuss how to live a ...
01.16.2023 467: The new science of longevity \| Psychologist Elissa Epel, Ph.D. Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Elissa Epel, Ph.D.: “Ritual is the foundation of relaxation.” Elissa, an internationally renowned health psychologist and stress researcher, joins us to discuss science-backed, actionable tips to reduce ...
01.09.2023 466: The ultimate protein episode \| Nutrition scientist Don Layman, Ph.D. Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Don Layman, Ph.D.: “All proteins aren't equal.” Don, a protein and amino acid requirements researcher, joins us to discuss how to determine your individual protein needs, plus: ...
01.02.2023 465: How to change your brain to get what you want \| Neuroscientist Tara Swart Bieber, M.D., Ph.D. Tara Swart Bieber, M.D., Ph.D.: “Take small steps towards the things that you want.” Tara, a neuroscientist, former medical doctor, and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually change your brain chemistry to achieve what ...
12.29.2022 464: What we’re still getting wrong about detoxes \| Internal medicine doctor Vivian Chen, M.D. Vivian Chen, M.D.: “The body needs you to nourish it in order to detox effectively.” Vivian, an internal medicine physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why "detoxing" deserves a rebrand, little ways to detox every single day, plus: ...
12.26.2022 463: Is exercise more important than nutrition? \| Food writer Anastacia Marx de Salcedo Anastacia Marx de Salcedo: “Let exercise be thy medicine.” Anastacia, a nonfiction writer and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how regular exercise has the ability to transform your health, even if you subscribe to a not-so-balanced eating ...
12.22.2022 462: How vision can help anxiety, motion sickness & more \| Optometrist Bryce Appelbaum, O.D., FCOVD Bryce Appelbaum, O.D., FCOVD: “Vision problems are brain problems.” Bryce, a board-certified optometrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually strengthen and protect your vision (way beyond blue light blockers), plus: - Bryce’s background in vision therapy ...
12.19.2022 461: Relationship mistakes, conversation starters & the science of make-up sex \| John Gottman, Ph.D. & Julie Gottman, Ph.D. Julie Gottman, Ph.D. & John Gottman, Ph.D.: “Touch is as essential to our well-being as food, water, and exercise.” The Gottmans, renowned psychologists, co-founders of the Gottman Institute, and the world’s leading experts in the study of relationships, join mbg ...
12.15.2022 460: What to eat every day for a longer life \| Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner Dan Buettner: “People who have at least 3 friends they can count on on a bad day live about 8 years longer than people who are completely isolated.” Dan, a longevity expert, National Geographic fellow, and founder of the Blue ...
12.12.2022 459: How to understand & heal your trauma \| Gabor Maté, M.D. Gabor Maté, M.D.: “95% of trauma is multi-generational. You unwittingly pass it on.” Gabor, a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally renowned speaker, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how buried trauma can harm your health, plus: ...
12.08.2022 458: Must-have gut health habits & what to do after taking antibiotics \| Gastroenterologist Robynne Chutkan, M.D. Robynne Chutkan, M.D.: “If we're not moving, neither are our bowels.” Robynne, an integrative gastroenterologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss daily habits for better gut health, plus: - Robynne’s research on the gut microbiome (~00:33) - Robynne’s background ...
12.05.2022 457: How to time your meals & optimize metabolism \| Nutrition scientist Courtney Peterson, Ph.D. Courtney Peterson, Ph.D.: “Your blood sugar control is best in the mid to late morning.” Courtney, a nutrition scientist and internationally recognized researcher in the field of intermittent fasting, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss meal timing for your ...
12.01.2022 456: Dopamine, better sex & the science of long-lasting relationships \| Psychiatrist Daniel Lieberman, M.D. Daniel Lieberman, M.D.: “We've gotten so good at the future that we've lost our ability to be happy and fulfilled in the present.” Daniel, a psychiatrist and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to better manage ...
11.28.2022 455: How to prevent & reverse dementia \| Psychiatrist Kat Toups, M.D. Kat Toups, M.D.: “Retirement is actually considered a risk factor for dementia.” Kat, a functional medicine psychiatrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss her daily tips to prevent cognitive decline, plus: - Kat’s personal brain health journey (~00:15) - ...
11.21.2022 454: HRV, psychedelics & emotional resilience \| Psychiatrist & neuroscientist Dave Rabin, M.D., Ph.D Dave Rabin, M.D., Ph.D.: “The science behind touch is unfortunately often neglected in modern society, especially the Western world.” Dave, a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the health benefits of touch, plus: - How ...
11.17.2022 453: Sleep hacks, jet lag & how to train your circadian rhythm \| Psychologist Aric Prather, Ph.D. Aric Prather, Ph.D.: “When people have extended periods of sleep loss, or even just one night, we see robust changes in their cognition.” Aric, a licensed clinical psychologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to have the best ...
11.14.2022 452: How to sleep, eat & exercise to prevent heart disease \| Cardiologist Michael Twyman, M.D. Michael Twyman, M.D.: “Walking at sunrise is one of the best things you can do.” Michael, a board-certified cardiologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss his underrated tips to prevent heart disease, plus: - What tests you should ask ...
11.10.2022 451: The best diet for mental health & how to find the root cause of your anxiety \| Psychiatrist Chris Palmer, M.D. Chris Palmer, M.D.: “More people are unable to go to work or school because of a mental disorder than any other medical condition.” Chris, a Harvard psychiatrist and researcher, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the metabolic approach to ...
11.07.2022 450: How to maximize your time & stop waiting for weekends \| Award-winning happiness researcher Cassie Holmes, Ph.D. Cassie Holmes, Ph.D.: “It’s not about how much time you have. It's really how you spend that time.” Cassie, a social psychologist and award-winning happiness researcher, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to better manage your time, plus: ...
11.03.2022 449: How to build muscle mass as you age, no weights required \| Fitness coach Don Saladino Don Saladino: “Think of resistance training as body armor. It's protection.” Don, a fitness coach and entrepreneur, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to put on lean muscle mass, plus: - How Don became the go-to fitness coach ...
10.31.2022 448: Underrated veggies, hydroponic farming & the new "fast food" \| Lisa Merkle, co-founder of Imagine Farms Lisa Merkle: “I needed to calm my nervous system in order to heal.” Lisa, the co-founder of Imagine Farms, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the marriage of technology and nature, plus: - Lisa’s personal approach to well-being (~00:36) ...
10.27.2022 447: What science says about coincidences & interpersonal energy \| Psychiatrist Bernard Beitman, M.D. Bernard Beitman, M.D.: “It's a good idea to get lost every once in a while.” Bernard, a psychiatrist and founder of the Coincidence Project, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to make sense of random coincidences, plus: - ...
10.24.2022 446: How to have a younger brain \| Brain researcher Marc Milstein, Ph.D. Marc Milstein, Ph.D.: “People who have a mindful moment in the morning tend to have less burnout later in the day.” Marc, a brain researcher and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to prevent cognitive decline, plus: ...
10.20.2022 445: Mind-blowing statistics on mental health, polarization & the future of dating \| Bestselling author Scott Galloway Scott Galloway: “Mental illness, hands down, touches every family at some point.” Scott, a bestselling author, NYU professor, and serial entrepreneur, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to find genuine happiness and success, plus: - Why more Americans ...
10.17.2022 444: Tips to reduce anxiety & the health benefits of looking in the mirror \| NBA psychotherapist Corey Yeager, Ph.D., LMFT Corey Yeager, Ph.D., LMFT: “If you can't give yourself what you need, you can't give it to anyone else.” Corey, a psychotherapist who works with the NBA's Detroit Pistons, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to find long-term ...
10.13.2022 443: Mental arthritis & how optimism improves longevity \| Psychologist Elaine Fox, Ph.D. Elaine Fox, Ph.D.: “In life we tend to get mental arthritis. We get a little bit rigid and set in our ways.” Elaine, a psychologist and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to stay mentally agile as ...
10.10.2022 442: Healthy boundaries, emotional vampires & how to break up with a friend \| Whole30 co-founder Melissa Urban Melissa Urban: “A boundary is not designed to control someone else.” Melissa, the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to create healthy boundaries, plus: - Melissa’s personal boundaries journey (~01:12) - Why boundaries ...
10.06.2022 441: Emotional cravings, end-of-life care & what to eat when you’re stressed \| registered dietitian Jess Cording, R.D., CDN, Jess Cording, R.D., CDN: “There is tremendous power in fixing the little things we can do something about.” Jess, a registered dietitian, health coach, and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the self-care struggle, plus: - Jess’s experience ...
10.03.2022 440: How to prevent & reverse cognitive decline \| Neurologist Dale Bredesen, M.D. Dale Bredesen, M.D.: “Get that heart rate going, and it will pay dividends in the long-run.” Bredesen, a neurologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the future of addressing Alzheimer’s disease, plus: - ...
09.29.2022 439: The Okinawa miracle diet & how to live to 110 \| Bestselling authors Héctor García & Francesc Miralles Héctor García and Francesc Miralles: “Never retire from what you love to do.” Héctor and Francesc, anthropologists and bestselling authors, join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how centenarians live, eat, and move, plus: - What is Ikigai (~01:05) - ...

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