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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 levels during pregnancy associated with higher IQ scores.

- Recent research on mirror neurons.

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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.

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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.

- An mbg article on the difference between vitamin D2 & D3.

- Research showing a blood level less than 30 ng/ml is considered deficient.

- Research showing 1,000 IU of vitamin D per day raises blood levels by 10 ng/ml.

- An mbg article on factors that affect your individual response to vitamin D.

- A 2014 study showing 20,000 to 50,000 IU per day increase vitamin D levels without toxicity.

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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.

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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 excess of calories.

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