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*

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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*

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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*

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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: [email protected]. Also be sure to check out Bulsiewicz's new book, Fiber Fueled, which you can find at https://theplantfedgut.com/book.

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LaRayia Gaston: “No one can fix the problem by themselves, but they can fix the problem in their corner of the world."

Gaston, an activist, artist, and founder of the nonprofit organization Lunch On Me, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to implement social good into your daily life, plus:

*How to reach love without reason*

*Why you should meditate before making contributions to the world*

*Why being submissive to each other is the key to progress*

*How to apply what you've learned about anti-racism*

*How to help nonprofits with their daily, "today" needs*

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: [email protected]. Also be sure to check out Gaston at our 2018 revitalize event, as well as our documentary, which you can find at

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/revitalize/video-library/breaking-the-cycle-of-homelessness-with-holistic-healing-and-love-without-reason and https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/mbg-presents-a-new-documentary-on-activist-larayia-gaston.

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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*

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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*

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Jeffrey Rediger, M.D.: “A person does not have a heart problem or a diabetes problem. That person has a chronic inflammation problem.”

Rediger, A Harvard Medical Director and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss incurable diseases and how to set the stage for healing, plus:

*The power of social connection for immunity*

*Why germs aren't the problem*

*Why flushing the lymphatic system is important for healing*

*Why faith is the antidote to stress*

*What people who experience spontaneous healing have in common*

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Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Also be sure to check out Rediger's new book, Cured, which you can find at https://drjeffreyrediger.com.

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Julie Smolyansky: “We all have our our grandmother’s recipes, our ancient superfoods. And there is science supporting those functional foods made from the earth.”

Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why functional food is returning to comfort food, plus:

*Why kefir is the champagne of dairy*

*How to help loved ones healing from trauma*

*How she triumphed as a 27-year-old CEO after her father's sudden passing*

*Why we are only as strong as the weakest links in our community*

*Why we should always invest in our guts*

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Jay Williams: “I'm a firm believer that regardless of how difficult times are, there is a purpose. If I didn’t find purpose in difficult times, I would've been doing a disservice to myself.”

Williams, an author, ESPN analyst, and former NBA player, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to cultivate a sense of purpose in every situation, plus:

*How to live in a constant state of gratitude*

*How becoming a father changed his definition of success*

*How to reinvent yourself after a setback*

*Why a growth mindset makes you more compassionate*

*Why pain should be cherished*

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