The most common complaints Dr. Friedman hears from patients are a lack of energy and brain fog. Many people turn to these quick fixes like caffeine, sugar, stimulants, and energy drinks. But unfortunately, these things can wreak havoc on our hormones and lead to an array of unhealthy conditions.  Joining us today is returning guest and friend Ari Whitten with his new book "Eat for Energy." He shares the secrets to restoring energy, cognitive function, and alertness!

Ari Whitten is a number one bestselling author of several cutting-edge books and holds two advanced certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He's the host of the popular energy blueprint podcast, which brings together the world's leading experts on the subject of fatigue and energy enhancement.

Listen as Ari & Dr. Friedman discuss a range of topics in this XL episode, including mitochondria, coffee and getting good sleep, and choosing the best diet plan.

To learn more or get your copy of Eat for Energy go to: https://theenergyblueprint.com/eat-for-energy-book/

A sensitive bladder affects one in three women of all ages. Many women who suffer from this condition just do not want to talk about it. 

Marilu Henner joins the To Your Good Health Radio Show to share why women should not feel self-conscious, isolated or alone.

She explains that women should be open about it with their doctors, family and friends, and not let it hold them back.

Dr. Friedman is joined by Rocky Kanaka, an Emmy-nominated TV host, YouTuber, and creator known for his impactful series "Sitting With Dogs." We'll dive into Rocky's journey of transforming this heartfelt video series into a compelling book as he shares his experiences and the profound impact these stories have on shelter dogs, and the health benefits of their forever families. 

Today we have with us special guest Renee Taylor, who stars in the new hit movie, Tango Shalom. If you missed it at the theater, it's now available on all streaming and video-on-demand platforms across the US and Canada. 

Renee is an Oscar-nominated and Emmy award-winning actress. Her long list of credits includes Mel Brooks, The Producers, and the overbearing, but lovable mother of Fran Dresser's title character in The Nanny.

She co-wrote the Broadway comedy Lovers and Other Strangers, which earned her an Oscar nomination for the film adaptation, and she is starring in the new film Tango Shalom, which was co-written by her late husband, Joe baloney, and directed by her son, Gabriel.

Today she sits down with Dr. Friedman to talk about that film, maintaining integrity, the secret to a great marriage (of 52 years), and waking up each day with zest and purpose!

During uncertain times, many people are overcome by negative emotions. Fear, anxiety, doubt... these all creep into our minds multiple times throughout the day.

Even when the pandemic eases, a lot of individuals struggle with negative self-talk -- which can have a severe impact on one's mental health.

Shad Helmstetter, PhD, is the founder of the Self Talk Institute, joins Dr. Friedman to explain how to most of our negative thinking has been programmed from birth, and how to reverse those thoughts and essentially erase a negative mentality. 

Listen in to learn how you can make positive, life-changing transformations.

Neuroscientist Rachel Barr joins Dr. David Friedman to discuss her book How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend, exploring how we can retrain our minds to reduce negativity, stress, and self-criticism. Drawing from personal loss and professional insight, she emphasizes the power of sleep, real-life social connection, creativity, and small daily joys—or “microdoses of delight”—to improve mental health. Instead of chasing constant productivity or perfection, she encourages embracing imperfection, novelty, and presence to build a brain that supports rather than sabotages us.

Link to book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/773408/how-to-make-your-brain-your-best-friend-by-rachel-barr/

Dr. David Friedman sits down with Jacqueline Haskins, author of "Kick Ass Healthy LADA," to discuss the often overlooked and misdiagnosed form of diabetes called LADA. Haskins shares her personal experience with misdiagnosis and her motivation for raising awareness about LADA. They discuss the conflicting information surrounding diabetes and the importance of proper diagnosis. Haskins explains the difference between prediabetes and LADA, emphasizing the need for early detection. They also discuss the difference in treatment for type 2, type 1, and LADA diabetes. Haskins encourages individuals to advocate for themselves and request the antibody test for accurate diagnosis.

Find more information at http://healthylada.com

Dr. Ian K. Smith joins Dr. David Friedman to discuss his book Eat Your Age, revealing how targeted nutrition and lifestyle changes can help us stay healthy and feel younger at every stage of life. From boosting calcium in your 30s to increasing protein in your 60s, Dr. Smith outlines key nutrients and habits for each decade. He emphasizes it’s never too late to improve your health, highlighting the body’s ability to adapt and thrive through better food choices, sleep, exercise, and mindset.

Tom Rath joins us today and is the author of the new book Life’s Great Question, which focuses on a new way to think about our life's work. Not what we can do for ourselves, but how we can serve others, and how this transforms our future selves in a positive way.

Tom is an author and researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being. His 10 books have sold more than 10 million copies and made hundreds of appearances on global bestseller lists.

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