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Language: en-us Health & Fitness
Last Checked: 2025-04-29 20:56:28

590: The science of dopamine, oxytocin, & serotonin | Neuroscientist Tj Power

Sun, 27 Apr 2025

“ If you can fix your relationship with your phone and food, big shifts happen with your mental ...

589: The deeper meaning of muscle for women | Bonnie Tsui

Sun, 20 Apr 2025

“Women should be strong—really strong—and lift heavy,” says Bonnie Tsui.  Tsui, bestsellin...

588: You may have high-functioning depression & not even know it | Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025

“Let's not wait for people to break down. Let's give them the tools to prevent a breakdown,” exp...

587: The benefits & risks of psychedelic medicine | Nick Brüss, EdD, LMFT

Sun, 06 Apr 2025

“Psychedelic medicine can be rocket fuel for healing,” explains Nick Brüss, EdD, LMFT. Brüss,...

586: The ultimate infrared sauna episode | Connie Zack

Sun, 30 Mar 2025

“Infrared saunas are one tool that helps with 50% of the hallmarks of aging,” explains Connie Za...

585: How to prevent & reverse cognitive decline | Neurologist Dale Bredesen, M.D.

Sun, 23 Mar 2025

“ Make your brainspan equal to your lifespan”, explains Dale Bredesen, M.D. Bredesen, interna...

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Thu, 20 Mar 2025

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584: Rewiring your brain for growth, resilience & confidence | Gregory Walton, Ph.D.

Sun, 16 Mar 2025

“What makes humans distinct is our ability to share intentions with other people”, explains Greg...

583: Good stress is medicine | Sharon Bergquist, M.D.

Sun, 09 Mar 2025

“Good stressors are the most powerful medicine we have,” explains Sharon Horesh Bergquist, M.D. ...

582: The power of the mind to heal | Nicole Sachs, LCSW

Sun, 02 Mar 2025

“Through my understanding of mind-body medicine, I was able to completely resolve my chronic pain,...

581: Fraud, failure, & new frontiers in Alzheimer's research | Journalist Charles Piller

Sun, 23 Feb 2025

“There is a confluence of things that has caused Alzheimer's research to be disappointingly slow,”...

580: Why this MD avoids seed oils at all costs | Cate Shanahan, M.D.

Sun, 16 Feb 2025

“Seed oils are the most problematic substances in the food supply,” explains Cate Shanahan, M.D....

579: 4 steps to become more confident & calm | Gabby Bernstein

Sun, 09 Feb 2025

“All that's required is the willingness to heal,” explains Gabby Bernstein.   Gabby Bernstein...

578: The cutting edge treatment for brain health, trauma, and long COVID | Shai Efrati, M.D.

Sun, 02 Feb 2025

“The brain is the most important organ that we have in our body,” explains Shai Efrati, M.D.  ...

577: The gut-brain axis, inflammation, & fecal transplants | Charles Akle, M.D.

Sun, 26 Jan 2025

“The linkage between the immune system and the microbiome is the fundamental of everything,” say...

576: Muscle, metabolism, & mindset for women | Jamie Seeman, M.D.

Sun, 19 Jan 2025

“We were built to do hard things,” explains Jamie Seeman, M.D. Seeman, a board-certified OB/GYN...

575: A woman's guide to metabolism, protein, & training smarter | Abbie Smith-Ryan, Ph.D.

Sun, 12 Jan 2025

“Women's needs are ever-evolving,” says Abbie Smith-Ryan, Ph.D.  Abbie Smith-Ryan, Ph.D., lead...

574: Why women should lift heavier & eat more | Vonda Wright, MD, MS

Sun, 05 Jan 2025

“Number one, you have to lift heavy ,” says Vonda Wright, MD, MS.  Wright, renowned orthopedic...

573: Secrets from the Sleep Doctor | Michael Breus, Ph.D.

Sun, 29 Dec 2024

“Sleep is a window into your physical and mental health,” explains Michael Breus, PhD.  Brues,...

572: The power of joy, rage, & gratitude | Jessica Zweig

Sun, 22 Dec 2024

“It's the small things that bring us the most joy,” says Jessica Zweig  Zweig, serial entrepre...

571: The future of circadian science | Science journalist Lynne Peeples

Sun, 15 Dec 2024

“We're filled with trillions of tiny timekeepers. Nearly every cell in your body has a clock,” e...

570: The truth about skin cancer & sun exposure | Teo Soleymani, M.D. 

Sun, 08 Dec 2024

“Your skin is the first place you see your overall health and wellness,” says Teo Soleymani, M.D...

569: How to improve mitochondrial & muscle health | Anurag Singh, M.D., Ph.D.

Sun, 01 Dec 2024

“Mitochondrial health is key to whole body health,” says Anurag Singh, M.D., Ph.D.   Singh, C...

568: How to stretch, train, & workout to avoid injury | Miho Tanaka, M.D., Ph.D.

Sun, 24 Nov 2024

“The future of women's sports medicine is multidisciplinary,” says Miho Tanaka, M.D., Ph.D. Mih...

567: Circadian rhythms, HRV, and light exposure | Kristen Holmes, Ph.D.

Sun, 17 Nov 2024

“If we really want to fix anything in our life–we need to fix our circadian rhythms first,” sa...

566: Stem cells, HRT, & nitric oxide for women | Amy Killen, M.D.

Sun, 10 Nov 2024

“It's about symptoms and how you're doing and how you're feeling. It's not necessarily the number ...

565: The link between metabolic health & chronic disease | Robert Lufkin, M.D.

Sun, 03 Nov 2024

“Nutrition cannot be underestimated – it is the medicine we take everyday,” says Robert Lufkin...

564: What women need to know about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) | Jessica Shepherd, M.D.

Sun, 27 Oct 2024

“‘What do I want from myself and how do I want to show up later in life’ because that requires...

563: Can your thoughts make you sick? | Charlotte Blease, PhD & Cosima Locher, PhD

Sun, 20 Oct 2024

“Being aware of the nocebo effect can make you feel more in control,” says Charlotte Blease, PhD...

562: How to optimize HRV for a longer, healthier life | Leah Lagos, Psy.D.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024

“HRV has been correlated with longevity, resilience, enhanced health, and even elite performance,”...

561: How to do less cardio with better results | Martin Gibala, Ph.D.

Sun, 06 Oct 2024

“Brief, vigorous, hard work can be very, very beneficial for your health,” explains Martin Gibal...

560: How to become a resilient sleeper & why it matters | Todd Anderson

Sun, 29 Sep 2024

“When I'm thinking, how do I make someone the best version of themselves? Sleep was the fastest ro...

559: What every woman should know about hormone health | Board-Certified Gynecologist Kiarra King, MD

Sun, 22 Sep 2024

“This is your life, your body. And you get one,” says Kiarra King, MD.  Kiarra King, M.D., a b...

558: The most common health myths, debunked | Marty Makary, M.D.

Sun, 15 Sep 2024

“There are giant blind spots in, modern medicine,” says Marty Makary, M.D. Marty, a a John Hopk...

557: Is there an integrative approach to GLP-1s? | Naturopathic Doctor Tyna Moore, N.D.

Sun, 08 Sep 2024

“Not all pharmaceuticals are evil,” says Tyna Moore, N.D.  Tyna, a naturopathic doctor, joins ...

556: How women can gain strength & muscle at any age | Stephanie Estima, D.C.

Sun, 01 Sep 2024

“One of the hills I will die on: 1200 calories is not enough for you,” says Stephanie Estima, D....

555: How to sleep your way to better health | World sleep expert Fiona Baker, Ph.D.

Sun, 25 Aug 2024

“It's okay that sometimes you don't have the perfect night's sleep,” says Fiona Baker, Ph.D.  ...

554: The dark history of women’s health | Award-winning physician Elizabeth Comen, M.D.

Sun, 18 Aug 2024

“The problem with the way that the medical system was built historically is that women did not hav...

553: How your pelvic floor impacts your health | Jana Danielson

Sun, 11 Aug 2024

“In about 70% of women's bodies [I treat], their pelvic floor is already too tight,” says Jana D...

552: Creatine benefits & why it’s a must-have for women and men | Darren Candow, Ph.D.

Sun, 04 Aug 2024

“Creatine has a gamut of potential benefits for everybody across the lifespan, including pregnancy...

551: How to treat trauma, anxiety, and chronic illness without medication | Julia Hotz

Sun, 28 Jul 2024

“Nature is one of the only things that can capture our attention without taxing it,” says Julia ...

550: How you should walk, train, & shoe shop for optimized foot health | Renowned foot specialist & chiropractor Courtney Conley, D.C.

Sun, 21 Jul 2024

“If I have weak toes and I have a foot that can't feel anything, the risk of falling goes up. It s...

549: The largest predictor of longevity we don’t talk about | Performance coach & scientist Andy Galpin, Ph.D.

Sun, 14 Jul 2024

“Nothing is better at improving VO2 max than challenging VO2 max,” says Andy Galpin, Ph.D.  An...

548: Why women live longer, but not better | Longevity expert Maddy Dychtwald

Sun, 07 Jul 2024

“We want to match our healthspan and our brainspan to our lifespan,” says Maddy Dychtwald.  Ma...

547: How to lose fat & build muscle at the same time | Exercise & nutrition scientist Bill Campbell, Ph.D.

Sun, 30 Jun 2024

“Resistance training is the best anti-aging drug on the planet,” says Bill Campbell, Ph.D. Bill...

546: The secrets of supercommunicators | Award-winning journalist & author Charles Duhigg

Sun, 23 Jun 2024

“The more we talk about how we communicate, the easier the communication is,” says Charles Duhig...

545: How to live stronger, not just longer | Certified holistic nutritionist & personal trainer JJ Virgin, CNS

Sun, 16 Jun 2024

“Aging is a privilege but aging powerfully is a choice,” says JJ Virgin.  JJ, a celebrity nutr...

544: How to heal trauma through the mind-body connection | Peter Levine, Ph.D., psychologist & trauma expert

Sun, 09 Jun 2024

“Trauma isn’t just what happened to us, but rather it's what we hold inside,” says Peter Levin...

543: How women should eat, exercise, & recover to gain lean muscle | Alyssa Olenick, Ph.D., exercise physiologist

Sun, 02 Jun 2024

“If we’re well-fed and well-trained and well-recovered, we can do so much,” says Alyssa Olenic...

542: The secret sauce to authentic success | Whole Foods co-founder & former CEO John Mackey

Mon, 27 May 2024

“If something isn’t working, change it,” says John Mackey.  John, the Co-Founder and former C...

541: Detecting cancer & cognitive decline as early as possible | Andrew Lacy, co-founder & CEO of Prenuvo

Mon, 20 May 2024

“Our health system is $5 trillion today, and we spend 3.5% of that on preventative healthcare,” ...

540: The science of manifestation | James Doty, M.D., neurosurgeon & Stanford professor

Mon, 13 May 2024

“Through repetition, we manifest our intentions,”  says James Doty, M.D. James, a neurosurgeon,...

539: How to achieve the best sleep of your life | Jade Wu, Ph.D., DBSM, board-certified behavioral sleep medicine psychologist

Mon, 06 May 2024

“Broad-spectrum light exposure is the strongest and best kept secret for good quality sleep," says...

538: Rating the most nutritious foods you can eat | Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D., medical biophysicist

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

“Diet plus lifestyle accounts for 40 to 50% of health outcomes," says Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D. Sa...

537: What we’re still getting wrong about menopause | Mary Claire Haver, M.D., board-certified OBGYN

Mon, 22 Apr 2024

“Menopause is inevitable, but suffering through it is not," says Mary Claire Haver, M.D. Mary Clai...

536: Underrated tips to optimize metabolism | Casey Means, M.D., Stanford-trained physician

Mon, 15 Apr 2024

“Extreme food cravings are a sign from your body that you are giving it mixed messages," says Case...

535: A longevity drug exists—would you take it? | Nir Barzilai, M.D., leading longevity researcher 

Mon, 08 Apr 2024

“We have to spend time on our health rather than spend time on diseases," says Nir Barzilai, M.D....

534: Mobility & bone-strengthening tips for women | Vonda Wright, M.D., M.S., board-certified orthopedic surgeon 

Mon, 01 Apr 2024

"There is never an age or a skill level where your body will not respond to the positive energy you ...

533: What to eat (& avoid) for a healthy gut microbiome | Tim Spector, M.D., epidemiologist & microbiome expert

Mon, 25 Mar 2024

"You can change your gut microbiome within about a week just by altering your diet," says Tim Specto...

532: Why I eat 12 lbs of salmon a week | GiGi Ashworth, The Salmon Queen

Mon, 18 Mar 2024

“Every single time I eat salmon, I just feel like a million bucks," says GiGi Ashworth. GiGi, an ...

531: Is trauma the root of your health issue? | Sara Gottfried, M.D., integrative medicine doctor

Mon, 11 Mar 2024

"In my practice, a significant number of people with autoimmune disease have a history of toxic stre...

530: How to make every meal taste amazing | Kimbal Musk, professional chef & restaurateur

Mon, 04 Mar 2024

“I consider food a gift we give ourselves three times a day, so let's make it good," says Kimbal M...

529: The best brain health tips for women | Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D., neuroscientist & certified nutritionist 

Mon, 26 Feb 2024

“Your brain cells stay with you for life. If you damage them, you don't have a second choice," say...

528: How to have a more resilient brain | Sue Varma, M.D., board-certified psychiatrist 

Mon, 19 Feb 2024

“You don't have to stop. Sometimes you just need to pause, recalibrate, and reassess what the opti...

527: The ultimate oral health episode | Mark Burhenne, DDS, functional dentist 

Thu, 15 Feb 2024

“If you have bad breath, mouthwash actually makes it worse," says Mark Burhenne, DDS. Mark, a func...

526: Relationship red flags & how to find The One | John Gottman, Ph.D. & Julie Gottman, Ph.D., the world’s leading relationship experts

Mon, 12 Feb 2024

“If you're dealing with an issue, don't describe your partner. Describe yourself, your feelings, a...

525: The genetics of longevity & how to live to 122 | William J. Kole, editor and foreign correspondent 

Mon, 05 Feb 2024

“No conversation about lifespan is complete without a discussion of healthspan," says William J. K...

524: How to heal your emotional wounds | Vienna Pharaon, LMFT, marriage & family therapist

Thu, 01 Feb 2024

“What you don't resolve your children will have to face,” says Vienna Pharaon, LMFT. Vienna, a ...

523: How to recalibrate your nervous system | Jennifer Taitz, Psy.D., licensed clinical psychologist

Mon, 29 Jan 2024

“A moment of awareness and a strategy can truly make what feels overwhelming more doable,” says ...

522: What we’re still getting wrong about brain foods | Georgia Ede, M.D., nutritional psychiatrist

Mon, 22 Jan 2024

“The things that you can do to improve your brain health have very little to do with adding specia...

521: Rucking & other tips to boost brain health | Michael Easter, NYT bestselling author

Mon, 15 Jan 2024

“The average person today sees more information in one day than a person 700 years ago would have ...

520: Must-have tips to reduce bloat & heal your gut | Functional medicine doctor Mary Pardee, N.D.

Mon, 08 Jan 2024

“Dehydration is a leading cause of constipation," says Mary Pardee, N.D. Mary, a naturopathic and ...

519: Reducing food cravings & why willpower doesn’t exist | Neuroscientist Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.

Thu, 04 Jan 2024

“Don't underestimate the power of curiosity," says Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D. Jud, a neuroscientist a...

518: Nutrition tips for skin longevity | Holistic plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, M.D.

Mon, 01 Jan 2024

“You control your aging in your own hands," says Anthony Youn, M.D. Anthony, a holistic plastic su...

517: Sneaky foods giving you anxiety | Nutritional psychiatrist Uma Naidoo, M.D.

Tue, 26 Dec 2023

“You have the power at the end of your fork to help calm your mind,” says Uma Naidoo, M.D. Uma, ...

516: How to become a happier person & find your meaning in life | Social scientist Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.

Mon, 18 Dec 2023

“Most people are happier at 70 than they were at 30," says Arthur Brooks, Ph.D. Arthur, a social s...

515: How to supercharge your senses | Polysynesthete Maureen Seaberg

Mon, 11 Dec 2023

“We're at the dawn of a sensory renaissance,” says Maureen Seaberg. Maureen, a polysynesthete a...

514: What we’re still getting wrong about women’s health | Exercise physiologist Stacy Sims, Ph.D. 

Mon, 04 Dec 2023

“The conversation about Zone 2 is all based on male physiology and male data," says Stacy Sims, Ph...

513: The most underrated marker for metabolic health | Richard Johnson, M.D.

Mon, 27 Nov 2023

"When uric acid is high, it predicts the development of kidney disease, high blood pressure, and obe...

512: How to reduce anxiety & negative self-talk | Performance psychologist Michael Gervais, Ph.D.

Mon, 20 Nov 2023

“Fear of other people's opinions might be one of the great constrictors for human potential," says...

511: How to strength train your brain | Memory expert Jim Kwik

Mon, 13 Nov 2023

“Our memory is like a muscle. We use it or we lose it," says Jim Kwik. Jim, one of the top memory ...

510: The secret to lifelong happiness | Bestselling author Morgan Housel

Mon, 06 Nov 2023

“What really matters for your happiness is not your circumstances It's the gap between your circum...

509: How to prevent seasonal depression | Psychiatrist Norman Rosenthal, M.D. 

Mon, 30 Oct 2023

"Five percent of the U.S. adult population suffers from full-blown seasonal affective disorder (SAD)...

508: Underrated health metrics you shouldn’t ignore | Will Ahmed, founder of WHOOP

Mon, 23 Oct 2023

“If you eat within three hours of bedtime, that will negatively impact your sleep and recovery dat...

507: How to heal generational trauma | Thomas Hübl, Ph.D.

Mon, 16 Oct 2023

“At the root of loneliness is trauma. At the root of numbness and isolation is a defense mechanism...

506: The 7 key principles to success | Sportswriter & NYT bestselling author Sally Jenkins 

Mon, 09 Oct 2023

“Failure is a necessary precondition for success," says Sally Jenkins. Sally, a sports columnist f...

505: How to build lean muscle & eat the right amount of protein | Functional medicine doctor Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.

Mon, 02 Oct 2023

“Skeletal muscle is metabolic currency, and it is a currency that you cannot buy," says Gabrielle ...

504: How to think yourself younger | Mother of mindfulness Ellen Langer, Ph.D.

Mon, 25 Sep 2023

“People think about living each day as if it's their last. One could also live each day as if it's...

503: Underrated tips to live to 100+ | Longevity expert Dan Buettner

Mon, 18 Sep 2023

“Most of longevity, physical agility, and ongoing health is a result of unconscious behavior, not ...

502: How to use self-hypnosis for anxiety, sleep & more | Psychiatrist David Spiegel, M.D.

Mon, 11 Sep 2023

“Hypnosis is in no way a loss of control. It's a way of enhancing control over your mind and body,...

501: The dirty secrets of factory farming | 4th generation farmer Will Harris

Mon, 04 Sep 2023

“In agriculture, we have misused technology horribly, and it has yielded devastating, unintended c...

500: The new science of preventing cancer & heart disease | Longevity specialist Darshan Shah, M.D.

Mon, 28 Aug 2023

“The way we diagnose cancer is going to change dramatically in the next 10 or 15 years," says Dars...

499: The healthiest way to lose weight long-term | Cognitive behavioral therapist Joanna Grover, LCSW

Mon, 21 Aug 2023

“You have to have an emotional connection to your goal," says Joanna Grover, LCSW. Joanna, a cogni...

498: The silent issue affecting metabolism | Richard Johnson, M.D.

Mon, 14 Aug 2023

“For a long period of time, you can be losing kidney function and not know it," says Richard Johns...

497: How to prevent dementia & heal trauma | Neuroscientist Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.

Mon, 07 Aug 2023

“Your mind is your life force," says Caroline Leaf, Ph.D. Caroline, a cognitive neuroscientist, jo...

496: A 101-year-old neurologist's longevity secrets | Howard Tucker, M.D.

Mon, 31 Jul 2023

“Retirement remains the enemy of longevity," says Howard Tucker, M.D. Howard, a 101-year-old neuro...

495: The best lean muscle-building tips for women | Fitness coach & dietitian Holly Baxter 

Mon, 24 Jul 2023

“The primary goal for anyone who wants to focus on fat loss—not lean tissue loss—is to maintai...

494: Science-backed spiritual tools for longevity | Psychologist David DeSteno, Ph.D.

Mon, 17 Jul 2023

“The data shows that engagement in spiritual practices leads people to be healthier and live longe...

493: Underrated ways to reduce anxiety & boost mood | leading happiness scholar Gretchen Rubin

Mon, 10 Jul 2023

“Research shows that people who do new things are happier—even something as simple as trying new...

492: How women should exercise as they age | Award-winning sports journalist Christine Yu

Mon, 03 Jul 2023

“Respect your body where it is,” says Christine Yu. Christine, an award-winning sports journalis...

491: The future of biohacking (and Ozempic) | regenerative medicine expert Matt Cook, M.D.

Mon, 26 Jun 2023

“I spent the first half of my life putting people to sleep and doing surgery. I’m spending the s...

490: Longevity secrets from a 102-year-old doctor | Gladys McGarey, M.D.

Mon, 19 Jun 2023

“Disease and pain aren't our enemies. Our job is not to get rid of them but to learn from them," s...

489: How to walk your way to a longer life | Mobility pioneers Kelly & Juliet Starrett

Mon, 12 Jun 2023

"Keep an eye on your muscle mass. Treat it like it is literally gold," says Juliet Starrett. Kelly a...

488: How to improve your memory & focus | Memory coach Jim Kwik

Mon, 05 Jun 2023

“There’s no such thing as a good or bad memory. There's a trained memory and an untrained memory...

487: How to be confident & get what you want | Globally recognized speaker Lydia Fenet 

Mon, 29 May 2023

“If you're scared of something, make yourself do it," says Lydia Fenet. Lydia, a globally recogniz...

486: How to live to 100 — and actually enjoy it | Sara Gottfried, M.D. & Colleen Wachob

Tue, 23 May 2023

Attention listeners: We have been getting so much wrong about longevity.  After all, what's the poi...

485: What we’re still getting wrong about weight loss | Functional dietitian Michelle Shapiro, R.D. 

Mon, 15 May 2023

“Our standard of what is healthy has declined," says Michelle Shapiro, R.D. Michelle, a functional...

484: The best fasting tips for women | IF expert Cynthia Thurlow, N.P.

Mon, 08 May 2023

“So many of us walk around clinically dehydrated, we don't even realize it," says Cynthia Thurlow,...

483: Addicted to Drama? | Clinical psychologist Scott Lyons, Ph.D.

Mon, 01 May 2023

“Trauma is not the event. It's the response of how it gets stored," says Scott Lyons, Ph.D. Scott,...

482: The best exercise & nutrition tips for busy schedules | Jillian Michaels

Mon, 24 Apr 2023

“Stand up, don't sit, get your steps in, and we can literally accomplish miracles," says Jillian M...

481: How to slow down brain aging | Neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola 

Mon, 17 Apr 2023

"You're preparing for sleep the moment that you wake up," says Louisa Nicola. Louisa, a neurophysiol...

480: The longevity treatment no one’s talking about | Peter Attia, M.D.

Mon, 10 Apr 2023

“We're clearly over-nourished, under-muscled, under-slept, and overstressed. All of those things d...

479: Underrated foods for your gut & recovering from antibiotics | Vincent Pedre, M.D.

Mon, 03 Apr 2023

“No two guts are the same. So how can their diets be the same?” says Vincent Pedre, M.D. Vincen...

478: Are you metabolizing your trauma? | Functional medicine expert Will Cole, D.C.

Mon, 27 Mar 2023

“What are the pieces to your health puzzle? It's going to be different for everybody," says Will C...

477: The new science of metabolism & body fat | William Li, M.D.

Mon, 20 Mar 2023

“Body fat actually helps to control your metabolism," says William Li, M.D. William, an internatio...

476: Is cardio overrated? | OB-GYN Jaime Seeman, M.D.

Mon, 13 Mar 2023

“If you want to age successfully, you need to focus on muscle," says Jaime Seeman, M.D. Jaime, a b...

475: How to heal your trauma & achieve greatness | NYT bestselling author Lewis Howes

Mon, 06 Mar 2023

“Self-doubt is the killer of dreams," says Lewis Howes. Lewis, a New York Times bestselling autho...

474: Anti-nutrients & exercises that waste your time | Dave Asprey 

Mon, 27 Feb 2023

“If you're deficient in minerals, it doesn't matter how hard you try—your body can't make the el...

473: How to age backwards | Mark Hyman, M.D.

Thu, 23 Feb 2023

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Mark Hyman, M.D.: “T...

472: Separating hunger cues & cravings | Functional medicine doctor Amy Shah, M.D.

Mon, 20 Feb 2023

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Amy Shah, M.D.: “Th...

471: The spirituality of longevity | Deepak Chopra

Mon, 13 Feb 2023

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Deepak Chopra: “Any...

470: Underrated biohacking tools for women | Personalized medicine physician Molly Maloof, M.D.

Mon, 06 Feb 2023

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Molly Maloof, M.D.: “...

469: Has the wellness industrial complex gone too far? | Maya Feller, R.D.

Mon, 30 Jan 2023

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Maya Feller, R.D.: “...

468: The secret sauce of happiness | Psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, M.D.

Mon, 23 Jan 2023

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Robert Waldinger, M.D...

467: The new science of longevity | Psychologist Elissa Epel, Ph.D.

Mon, 16 Jan 2023

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Elissa Epel, Ph.D.: “...

466: The ultimate protein episode | Nutrition scientist Don Layman, Ph.D.

Mon, 09 Jan 2023

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Don Layman, Ph.D.: “...

465: How to change your brain to get what you want | Neuroscientist Tara Swart Bieber, M.D., Ph.D.

Mon, 02 Jan 2023

Tara Swart Bieber, M.D., Ph.D.: “Take small steps towards the things that you want.”  Tara, a n...

464: What we’re still getting wrong about detoxes | Internal medicine doctor Vivian Chen, M.D.

Thu, 29 Dec 2022

Vivian Chen, M.D.: “The body needs you to nourish it in order to detox effectively.” Vivian, an ...

463: Is exercise more important than nutrition? | Food writer Anastacia Marx de Salcedo

Mon, 26 Dec 2022

Anastacia Marx de Salcedo: “Let exercise be thy medicine.” Anastacia, a nonfiction writer and au...

462: How vision can help anxiety, motion sickness & more | Optometrist Bryce Appelbaum, O.D., FCOVD

Thu, 22 Dec 2022

Bryce Appelbaum, O.D., FCOVD: “Vision problems are brain problems.” Bryce, a board-certified opt...

461: Relationship mistakes, conversation starters & the science of make-up sex | John Gottman, Ph.D. & Julie Gottman, Ph.D. 

Mon, 19 Dec 2022

Julie Gottman, Ph.D. & John Gottman, Ph.D.: “Touch is as essential to our well-being as food, wate...

460: What to eat every day for a longer life | Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner 

Thu, 15 Dec 2022

Dan Buettner: “People who have at least 3 friends they can count on on a bad day live about 8 year...

459: How to understand & heal your trauma | Gabor Maté, M.D.

Mon, 12 Dec 2022

Gabor Maté, M.D.: “95% of trauma is multi-generational. You unwittingly pass it on.”  Gabor, a...

458: Must-have gut health habits & what to do after taking antibiotics | Gastroenterologist Robynne Chutkan, M.D.

Thu, 08 Dec 2022

Robynne Chutkan, M.D.: “If we're not moving, neither are our bowels.”  Robynne, an integrative ...

457: How to time your meals & optimize metabolism | Nutrition scientist Courtney Peterson, Ph.D.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022

Courtney Peterson, Ph.D.: “Your blood sugar control is best in the mid to late morning.” Courtne...

456: Dopamine, better sex & the science of long-lasting relationships | Psychiatrist Daniel Lieberman, M.D.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022

Daniel Lieberman, M.D.: “We've gotten so good at the future that we've lost our ability to be happ...

455: How to prevent & reverse dementia | Psychiatrist Kat Toups, M.D.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022

Kat Toups, M.D.: “Retirement is actually considered a risk factor for dementia.”  Kat, a functi...

454: HRV, psychedelics & emotional resilience | Psychiatrist & neuroscientist Dave Rabin, M.D., Ph.D

Mon, 21 Nov 2022

Dave Rabin, M.D., Ph.D.: “The science behind touch is unfortunately often neglected in modern soci...

453: Sleep hacks, jet lag & how to train your circadian rhythm | Psychologist Aric Prather, Ph.D.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022

Aric Prather, Ph.D.: “When people have extended periods of sleep loss, or even just one night, we ...

452: How to sleep, eat & exercise to prevent heart disease | Cardiologist Michael Twyman, M.D.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022

Michael Twyman, M.D.: “Walking at sunrise is one of the best things you can do.” Michael, a boar...

451: The best diet for mental health & how to find the root cause of your anxiety | Psychiatrist Chris Palmer, M.D.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022

Chris Palmer, M.D.: “More people are unable to go to work or school because of a mental disorder t...

450: How to maximize your time & stop waiting for weekends | Award-winning happiness researcher Cassie Holmes, Ph.D.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022

Cassie Holmes, Ph.D.: “It’s not about how much time you have. It's really how you spend that tim...

449: How to build muscle mass as you age, no weights required | Fitness coach Don Saladino 

Thu, 03 Nov 2022

Don Saladino: “Think of resistance training as body armor. It's protection.”  Don, a fitness co...

448: Underrated veggies, hydroponic farming & the new "fast food" | Lisa Merkle, co-founder of Imagine Farms

Mon, 31 Oct 2022

Lisa Merkle: “I needed to calm my nervous system in order to heal.”  Lisa, the co-founder of Im...

447: What science says about coincidences & interpersonal energy | Psychiatrist Bernard Beitman, M.D.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022

Bernard Beitman, M.D.: “It's a good idea to get lost every once in a while.” Bernard, a psychiat...

446: How to have a younger brain | Brain researcher Marc Milstein, Ph.D.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022

Marc Milstein, Ph.D.: “People who have a mindful moment in the morning tend to have less burnout l...

445: Mind-blowing statistics on mental health, polarization & the future of dating | Bestselling author Scott Galloway 

Thu, 20 Oct 2022

Scott Galloway: “Mental illness, hands down, touches every family at some point.”  Scott, a bes...

444: Tips to reduce anxiety & the health benefits of looking in the mirror | NBA psychotherapist Corey Yeager, Ph.D., LMFT

Mon, 17 Oct 2022

Corey Yeager, Ph.D., LMFT: “If you can't give yourself what you need, you can't give it to anyone ...

443: Mental arthritis & how optimism improves longevity | Psychologist Elaine Fox, Ph.D.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022

Elaine Fox, Ph.D.: “In life we tend to get mental arthritis. We get a little bit rigid and set in ...

442: Healthy boundaries, emotional vampires & how to break up with a friend | Whole30 co-founder Melissa Urban

Mon, 10 Oct 2022

Melissa Urban: “A boundary is not designed to control someone else.”  Melissa, the co-founder a...

441: Emotional cravings, end-of-life care & what to eat when you’re stressed | registered dietitian Jess Cording, R.D., CDN,

Thu, 06 Oct 2022

Jess Cording, R.D., CDN: “There is tremendous power in fixing the little things we can do somethin...

440: The science of long-term brain health | Neurologist Dale Bredesen, M.D.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022

Dale Bredesen, M.D.: “Get that heart rate going, and it will pay dividends in the long-run.”  B...

439: The Okinawa miracle diet & how to live to 110 | Bestselling authors Héctor García & Francesc Miralles 

Thu, 29 Sep 2022

Héctor García and Francesc Miralles: “Never retire from what you love to do.” Héctor and Fran...

438: How a PhD reversed her dairy intolerance & lost 100 pounds | metabolic health expert Alexis Cowan, Ph.D.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022

Alexis Cowan, Ph.D.: “Ultimately, the best diet is the one that's balanced and not overly restrict...

437: Blood sugar hacks & how to avoid a metabolic hangover | Lauren Kelley-Chew, M.D.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022

Lauren Kelley-Chew, M.D.: “The same food that you eat in the morning versus the night will have a ...

436: Optimal protein & strength training for longevity | Functional medicine doctor Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022

Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.: “Muscle is the organ of longevity, and it really dictates everything about h...

435: The power of morning routines & self-discipline | NYT bestselling author Ryan Holiday

Thu, 15 Sep 2022

Ryan Holiday: “Discipline makes whatever you do great.” Ryan, a No. 1 New York Times bestselling...

434: The best foods for blood sugar balance, heart health & metabolism | Functional medicine expert Amy Sapola, PharmD

Mon, 12 Sep 2022

Amy Sapola, PharmD: “Get in as much color with your food as you can. Color is phytonutrients, and ...

433: How an MD lost 50 pounds & stopped emotional eating | Katrina Ubell, M.D.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022

Katrina Ubell, M.D.: “No nutritionist is going to know how to feed your body better than you, if y...

432: How nutrient-poor soil affects your health & why Bill Gates is buying so much farmland | David R. Montgomery, Ph.D. & Anne Biklé

Thu, 01 Sep 2022

David R. Montgomery, Ph.D. & Anne Biklé: “We're losing about 33% of our ability to feed ourselves...

431: The best time to stop eating & fasting as medicine | Journalist Steve Hendricks

Mon, 29 Aug 2022

Steve Hendricks: “We have what seems to be a cure for high blood pressure, and no one knows about ...

430: Unsuspecting hotspots for mold & what to look for | Michael Rubino, The Mold Medic 

Thu, 25 Aug 2022

Michael Rubino: “If you’re dealing with mysterious health issues and you haven't checked your ai...

429: Why we fail at nutrition & weight loss goals | Behavioral sustainability scientist Michelle Segar, Ph.D.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022

Michelle Segar, Ph.D.: “How we feel while we exercise determines whether we keep doing it or not.”...

428: The antidote to burnout | ICU surgeon Stephen Trzeciak, M.D.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022

Stephen Trzeciak, M.D., MPH: “The key to resilience is relationships.” Stephen, an ICU surgeon a...

427: How to optimize your metabolism | Metabolic scientist Ben Bikman, Ph.D.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022

Ben Bikman, Ph.D.: “The single greatest predictor of a good night of sleep is if I go to bed on an...

426: Self-help myths, emotional Novocaine & what makes life worth living | Psychologist Sasha Heinz, Ph.D.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022

Sasha Heinz, Ph.D.: “Any accomplishment requires a lot of uncomfortable action.”  Sasha, a deve...

425: What we’re getting wrong about weight loss & underrated foods for your metabolism | Gut health expert Megan Rossi, Ph.D., R.D.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022

Megan Rossi, Ph.D., R.D.: “Nut butter is actually going to provide your body with a lot more energ...

424: We may need to reconsider the power of antidepressants | Internal medicine doctor Austin Perlmutter, M.D.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022

Austin Perlmutter, M.D.: “Is inflammation involved in our poor mental health epidemic today? I bel...

423: Techniques to rewire your brain & reduce inflammation | Eileen Laird

Mon, 01 Aug 2022

Eileen Laird: “Affirmations can really backfire, because you can feed that inner critic. It depend...

422: The best herbs for your blood sugar | Herbal medicine expert Bill Rawls, M.D.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022

Bill Rawls, M.D.: “A lot of people think of herbs as weak versions of drugs, but it's like compari...

421: How to deal with uncertainty | Bestselling authors Nathan & Susannah Furr

Mon, 25 Jul 2022

Nathan & Susannah Furr: “Confidence means that you follow the true essence of who you are.”  Be...

420: How to improve your memory & overall brain health | Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN & Milene Brownlow, Ph.D.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022

Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN & Milene Brownlow, Ph.D.: “If you focus on your gut and your hear...

419: Free longevity hacks & the future of hormone therapy | Performance doctor Kien Vuu, M.D.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022

Kien Vuu, M.D.: "Hormone optimization is great for longevity.”  Vuu, a performance and longevity ...

418: How to identify your true purpose in life | Columbia Business School professor Hitendra Wadhwa, Ph.D.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022

Hitendra Wadhwa, Ph.D.: “If you try to be everything to everybody, you won’t be able to fully ma...

417: The 7 “negative” emotions that can BENEFIT your health | Bestselling author Mollie West Duffy

Mon, 11 Jul 2022

Mollie West Duffy: “Perfectionism is fundamentally a fear of failure.” Duffy, a Wall Street Jour...

416: Nonnegotiable habits for a long & healthy life | Integrative medicine doctor Myles Spar, M.D.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022

Myles Spar, M.D.: “Be the CEO of your health.” Spar, a performance-based integrative doctor, joi...

415: How cold therapy can supercharge your health | Mark Harper, M.D., Ph.D.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022

Mark Harper, M.D., Ph.D.: "People who took a cold shower every day had less sick days off of work.”...

414: Keeping secrets can harm your health | Psychologist Michael Slepian, Ph.D.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022

Michael Slepian, Ph.D.: “As isolating as it can feel to have a secret, we all keep secrets and we ...

413: Surprising gut health offenders way beyond diet | Father of functional medicine Jeff Bland, Ph.D.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022

Jeff Bland, Ph.D.: “Our diets can mark our genes.” Bland, the father of functional medicine, joi...

411: Common fasting mistakes & how to stay energized | Mark Sisson, founder of Primal Kitchen

Thu, 16 Jun 2022

Mark Sisson: “Most people go through their lives very inefficiently burning body fat for fuel.” ...

410: How to know if you have toxic mold in your home | Functional medicine doctor Ann Shippy, M.D.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022

Ann Shippy, M.D.: “If you're having any health issue, consider whether you've got a mold exposure....

409: How to know if you have a healthy gut | Gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022

Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.: “If you change your diet today, your gut microbiome will change by tomorrow...

408: How a 55-year-old former football player is in the best shape of his life | NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman

Mon, 06 Jun 2022

Troy Aikman: "I'm 55 years old, and I’m in the best shape of my life in every way—mentally, phys...

407: The future of personalized medicine & how to test for longevity | Precision medicine physician Matt Dawson, M.D.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022

Matt Dawson, M.D.: “Talking about nutrition is almost like talking about religion; people are conv...

406: How to fix your posture & ease your anxiety | Manual therapist Aaron Alexander

Mon, 30 May 2022

Aaron Alexander: “If you're in a position all the time, it becomes your personality.” Alexander,...

405: What joining a cult taught me about trauma healing & relationships | Licensed psychotherapist Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSW

Thu, 26 May 2022

Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSW: “Any topic that promises belonging and the avoidance of pain can very qui...

404: How to prevent cognitive decline no matter your age | Maria Shriver & Patrick Schwarzenegger

Mon, 23 May 2022

Patrick Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver: “You are in the driver's seat. There are things you can do...

403: What nearly going blind taught me about longevity | NYT writer Frank Bruni

Thu, 19 May 2022

Frank Bruni: “Almost all of the difficulties we deal with are not visible to the naked eye.” Bru...

402: How to get your brain to genuinely love exercise | Positive psychiatrist Samantha Boardman, M.D.

Mon, 16 May 2022

Samantha Boardman, M.D.: “People who do even 20 to 30 minutes of running per day say that their mo...

401: How to boost confidence when you’re feeling insecure | Entrepreneur & author Lisa Bilyeu

Thu, 12 May 2022

Lisa Bilyeu: “Change your perspective from the fear of failing into an opportunity.”  Bilyeu, a...

400: The ultimate longevity episode | Episode #400 with Jason

Mon, 09 May 2022

Today marks the 400th episode of the mbg podcast! What a journey it’s been since our launch on Jun...

398: How to raise confident & resilient kids in a world that can be depressing | Parenting expert Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022

Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D.: “Having somebody there for you if something goes wrong is such a predi...

397: How to become a supercentenarian (aka 110+ years old!) | Healthy aging expert Becca Levy, Ph.D.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022

Becca Levy, Ph.D.: “Those who had positive age beliefs had a median survival of 7.5 years longer t...

396: Eco-anxiety & the sneaky toxins in your home | Environmental policy expert Heather White

Fri, 22 Apr 2022

Heather White: “If you care about the future, you are an environmentalist.”  White, an environm...

395: How to balance your blood sugar without changing your diet | Biochemist Jessie Inchauspe

Wed, 20 Apr 2022

Jessie Inchauspe: “If you eat a meal in a specific order, you can reduce the glucose spike of the ...

394: The science of venting your feelings | Psychologist Ethan Kross, Ph.D.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022

Ethan Kross, Ph.D.: “Your inner voice is a remarkable super power.”  Kross, an award-winning ps...

393: The all-time best ingredients for healthy hair | Briogeo founder Nancy Twine & cohost mbg beauty director Alexandra Engler 

Thu, 14 Apr 2022

Nancy Twine: “So much of feeling beautiful really comes from the inside. It's how we talk to ourse...

392: How nature soothes anxiety, enhances longevity & supports brain health | mbg senior sustainability editor Emma Loewe

Wed, 13 Apr 2022

Emma Loewe: “People tend to live longer if they live close to green space…and street trees total...

391: The silent issue that’s affecting longevity | Frank Lipman, M.D.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022

Frank Lipman, M.D.: “Methylation is a key mechanism involved in brain health, heart health, and em...

390: How spirituality impacts your health | Mind-body medicine physician Lissa Rankin, M.D.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022

Lissa Rankin, M.D.: "Healing and spirituality should never be a luxury. It should be absolutely equi...

389: The best & worst types of exercise for anxiety | Neuroscientist Jennifer Heisz, Ph.D.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022

Jennifer Heisz, Ph.D.: “A 2-minute movement break is all it takes to restore and replenish the bra...

388: Overcoming success addiction & why you should have a reverse bucket list | Social scientist Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022

Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.: “Purpose is one of the macronutrients of happiness.”  Brooks, a behaviora...

387: Cooking oils to avoid & the truth about mouthwash | NYT bestselling author Max Lugavere

Fri, 25 Mar 2022

Max Lugavere: “We do have a degree of agency when it comes to our cognitive health — the best ti...

386: Are you actually walking correctly? | Award-winning writer author Annabel Streets

Wed, 23 Mar 2022

Annabel Streets: “Solo walking is best if you want to reflect or come up with a solution to a prob...

385: Cancel culture, the birth control pill & how to get to the root of your anxiety | holistic psychiatrist Ellen Vora, M.D.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022

Ellen Vora, M.D.: "Hormones impact your brain, and they impact how you feel.” Vora, a holistic psy...

384: Music as medicine & how to avoid sound pollution | Neurologist Kulreet Chaudhary, M.D.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022

Kulreet Chaudhary, M.D.: “Music absolutely can change the way your brain is firing.” Chaudhary, ...

383: Learning from mistakes, FOMO, & how to overcome fears of awkwardness | NYT bestselling author Daniel Pink

Fri, 11 Mar 2022

Daniel Pink: “The way we talk to ourselves is cruel. Most of us would never talk to another human ...

381: Long-COVID, Lyme disease & how to tell if your fatigue is something more serious | bestselling author Meghan O’Rourke

Fri, 04 Mar 2022

Meghan O'Rourke: “Medicine is in the business of supporting patients, but too often medicine is ac...

380: The best & worst grains for your gut | Cardiologist William Davis, M.D.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022

William Davis, M.D.: “Doctors should be experts nutrition and the microbiome.” Davis, a cardiol...

378: 4 lies about happiness, brain types & mood-boosting foods | Neuroscientist Daniel Amen, M.D.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022

Daniel Amen, M.D.: “‘Don't worry, be happy’ is a lie. The idea that you shouldn't worry is act...

377: Post-COVID trauma, EFT exercises & how to actually process buried emotions | Spiritual teacher Gabby Bernstein

Fri, 18 Feb 2022

Gabby Bernstein: “The goal isn't to get rid of the parts of ourselves we think are bad. The goal i...

376: The unsuspecting marker that’s critical for metabolic health | David Perlmutter, M.D.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022

David Perlmutter, M.D.: “88% of American adults have at least one component of metabolic syndrome....

375: Hormone balance, medical gaslighting & how to optimize metabolism longevity | Taz Bhatia, M.D.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022

Taz Bhatia, M.D.: “You have to get the gut in good shape to balance your hormones.” Bhatia, a fu...

374: How to use cold therapy to optimize your blood sugar, brain health & sleep | Exercise physiologist Ben Greenfield

Wed, 09 Feb 2022

Ben Greenfield: “There's nothing that seems to control blood sugar more than the cold.”  Greenf...

373: Setting healthy boundaries, ghosting, & dealing with flaky friends | Nedra Tawwab, MSW, LCSW

Fri, 04 Feb 2022

Nedra Tawwab, MSW, LCSW: “When people set boundaries in relationships, it's because they care abou...

372: How your pelvic floor affects your sex drive, bladder & overall health | Urogynecologist Betsy Greenleaf, D.O.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022

Betsy Greenleaf, D.O.: “We buy pads and adult diapers and blame it on aging, when there's so much ...

371: We used to eat 6,000 types of plants—now we only eat 9 | Award-winning food journalist Dan Saladino

Fri, 28 Jan 2022

Dan Saladino: “Just 3 species of plants provide more than 50% of the world's calories.”  Saladi...

370: Why we’re all so distracted | NYT bestselling author Johann Hari

Wed, 26 Jan 2022

Johann Hari: “When you try to do lots of things at once, you do all of them less competently—you...

369: How to feel confident, magnetic & full of good energy | Meditation teacher & NYT bestselling author Kimberly Snyder 

Fri, 21 Jan 2022

Kimberly Snyder: “One of the biggest issues of today is that everybody's trying to control everyth...

368: How to actually fall asleep faster & stay asleep longer | Behavioral sleep doctor Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM

Wed, 19 Jan 2022

Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM: “We have this idea that you should have perfect sleep every single nigh...

367: Wellness fads, alcohol & how to get rid of “stuck” emotions | Robin Berzin, M.D.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022

Robin Berzin, M.D.: “The foods we eat every day can cause you to feel clear, calm, focused, or the...

366: How to reverse your biological age | Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022

Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.: “In eight weeks time with a doable diet and lifestyle intervention, we reve...

365: Brain-fooling foods & how to control your cravings | Award-winning food writer Mark Schatzker

Fri, 07 Jan 2022

Mark Schatzker: “A relationship amplifies the meal. It's always nice to eat food with someone else...

364: Sneaky gut offenders & how to support a healthy weight | Vincent Pedre, M.D.

Wed, 05 Jan 2022

Vincent Pedre, M.D.: "You’ve got to change the mind to change the body.” Pedre, a board-certifie...

363: How to look & feel 15 years younger | Longevity expert David Sinclair, Ph.D.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021

David Sinclair, Ph.D.: “I’ve been getting younger for the past decade, and the biggest impact ha...

362: Immune resilience, COVID & climate change | Jeff Bland, Ph.D., the father of functional medicine 

Wed, 29 Dec 2021

Jeff Bland, Ph.D.: “The planet has an immune system, we have immune systems, and they're intercomm...

361: Everything you need to know about omega-3 fatty acids | Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN

Wed, 22 Dec 2021

Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN: "I don't like to say EPA is for the heart and DHA is for the brain...

360: Sneaky energy drainers, sleep hacks & how to exercise for your body type | board-certified sleep specialist Michael J. Breus, Ph.D.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021

Michael J. Breus. Ph.D.: “Within 30 minutes of waking up, if you can go outside and get 15 minutes...

359: T-cells, medicinal mushrooms & how to tell if your immune system is weak | Immunologist Heather Moday, M.D.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021

Heather Moday, M.D.: “If you focus on one thing [for your gut and immunity], I would say focus on ...

358: The best & worst sounds for your health | Neurologist Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021

Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D.: “Our world is too noisy—most of us don't even know what true silence s...

357: Skin care pet peeves, the microbiome & hacks for hair growth | triple board-certified dermatologist Mamina Turegano, M.D., FAAD

Wed, 08 Dec 2021

Mamina Turegano, M.D., FAAD: “If your internal health is good, your skin is going to be good.” ...

356: Non-negotiables for longevity | Dan Buettner

Fri, 03 Dec 2021

Dan Buettner: “20% of how long we live is dictated by our genes. The other 80% is lifestyle or env...

355: The biggest misconceptions about multivitamins | Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN

Wed, 01 Dec 2021

Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN: “Taking a multivitamin [is like] brushing your teeth. If you don...

354: The dangers of multitasking & how to stop | Entrepreneur & cancer survivor Thatcher Wine

Fri, 26 Nov 2021

Thatcher Wine: “Can you sit with a little bit of boredom and curiosity about the world instead of ...

353: Everything you need to know about medical & recreational marijuana | Psychiatrist Rebecca Siegel, M.D.

Wed, 24 Nov 2021

Rebecca Siegel, M.D.: “There needs to be more research [on marijuana] so physicians can either get...

352: Dr. Google, invisible illnesses & how to make better health care choices | Talya Miron-Shatz, Ph.D.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021

Talya Miron-Shatz, Ph.D.: "When you're choosing a doctor, it's important to feel connected to this p...

351: How to know if you have a leaky gut | Gastroenterologist Marvin Singh, M.D.

Wed, 17 Nov 2021

Marvin Singh, M.D.: “70% of our immune system sits in our gut microbiome. It’s silly not to look...

350: How to actually increase your happiness | Gretchen Rubin

Fri, 12 Nov 2021

Gretchen Rubin: “Anytime we're connecting with other people, we get a boost of happiness." Rubin, ...

349: How to tackle inflammation | Madiha Saeed, M.D.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021

Madiha Saeed, M.D.: “The things that we put in bodies have a dramatic effect on our behaviors.” ...

348: How to dispel anxious energy | psychologist Chloe Carmichael, Ph.D.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021

Chloe Carmichael, Ph.D.: “There's a healthy level of [anxiety] that can be protective. We just nee...

347: Vitamin D myths, the yo-yo effect & what to avoid in a supplement | Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN

Wed, 03 Nov 2021

Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN: “Most standalone vitamin D3 products on the market are sub-effic...

346: How to identify the cracks in your relationship | Esther Perel

Fri, 29 Oct 2021

Esther Perel: “The quality of all our relationships is what determines the quality of our lives.”...

345: The biggest misconceptions about protein, fiber & iron | Nutritionist Simon Hill

Wed, 27 Oct 2021

Simon Hill: “In Western society, we have made animal protein the hero of the plate. We want to fli...

344: This is your brain on spirituality | Lisa Miller, Ph.D.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021

Lisa Miller, Ph.D.: “People who [have] a spiritual response to suffering show entirely different b...

343: You're missing 50% of your life by being distracted | neuroscientist Amishi Jha, Ph.D.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021

Amishi Jha, Ph.D.: “Pay attention to your attention. Check in with this precious brain resource—...

342: Are healthy foods secretly spiking your blood sugar? | Casey Means, M.D.

Fri, 15 Oct 2021

Casey Means, M.D.: “Metabolic health is not just about avoiding long-term chronic illnesses…It's...

341: How to use light for better sleep, skin & overall health | Leland Stillman, M.D.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021

Leland Stillman, M.D.: “People who have sleep issues need to fix their light environment as aggres...

340: The connection between hormones & weight loss | Sara Gottfried, M.D.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021

Sara Gottfried, M.D.: “For women, testosterone is especially important for confidence, agency, and...

338: How to turn the volume down on your anxiety | Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D.

Fri, 01 Oct 2021

Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D.: “[Moving your body] is like giving your brain a bubble bath of fantastic neur...

337: Neurohacking, productivity & why you should work out in the morning | MIT & Harvard-trained brain researcher Elizabeth Ricker

Wed, 29 Sep 2021

Elizabeth Ricker: “Brains are not well-designed for trying to function on too little sleep.” Ric...

336: How to know if your drinking water is safe | Erin Brockovich

Fri, 24 Sep 2021

Erin Brockovich: “Your gut is your second brain, and we oftentimes don't listen to it.” Brockovi...

335: How does your brain store trauma? | Neurologist Scott Small, M.D.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021

Scott Small, M.D.: “One of the main purposes of sleep is to trim down our memories.” Small, a ne...

334: Hero foods for anxiety & tricks to build self-esteem | Clinical psychologist Nicole Beurkens, Ph.D., CNS

Fri, 17 Sep 2021

Nicole Beurkens, Ph.D., CNS: “From a mental health standpoint, movement is critical—when we're t...

333: Is wellness narcissistic? | Rupa Marya, M.D. & Raj Patel, Ph.D.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021

Rupa Marya, M.D. & Raj Patel, Ph.D.: "Our immunity is completely dependent on supporting the other a...

332: How to know if your gut issue is something more serious | New York Times bestselling author Danielle Walker

Fri, 10 Sep 2021

Danielle Walker: “Your disease does not have to rule your life.” Walker, a New York Times bestse...

331: Are electric cars & plant-based meat really the answer? | Acclaimed environmentalist Paul Hawken

Wed, 08 Sep 2021

Paul Hawken: "We have to move away from fighting, combating, and tackling—all these long words we'...

330: A holistic plastic surgeon’s tips for youthful skin (without plastic surgery!) | Anthony Youn, M.D.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021

Anthony Youn, M.D.: “The goal of a plastic surgeon should not be to get somebody into the operatin...

329: Why we’re all so stressed | Positive psychiatrist Samantha Boardman, M.D.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021

Samantha Boardman, M.D.: “Hobbies are the purest form of love.”  Boardman, a positive psychiatr...

327: How to live to 200 | Sergey Young, longevity expert

Wed, 18 Aug 2021

Sergey Young: “I’m a huge fan of a psychological approach to aging. If you think you’re younge...

326: Psychobiotics & the best foods for managing stress | Leading scientists Bonnie J. Kaplan, Ph.D. & Julia J. Rucklidge, Ph.D.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021

Bonnie J. Kaplan, Ph.D. & Julia J. Rucklidge, Ph.D.: “Our brains are set up to require roughly 30 ...

325: Sperm count is declining & everyone should care | Shanna Swan, Ph.D.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021

Shanna Swan, Ph.D.: “[Sperm count] is not just about having babies. It's about how healthy you’r...

324: The Delta variant & the future of post-COVID education | parenting expert & economist Emily Oster, Ph.D.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021

Emily Oster, Ph.D.: “We're going to see schools not just try to make people be nice to each other ...

323: Sneaky signs of tick-borne illnesses & toxic mold | Kenneth Bock, M.D.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021

Kenneth Bock, M.D.: “The two major nutrients for the immune system are love and laughter.” Bock,...

322: What we're still getting wrong about self-love | pioneering self-compassion researcher, Kristin Neff, Ph.D.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021

Kristin Neff, Ph.D.: “When you treat yourself with kindness, warmth, and support, you don't get so...

321: How to attract the right people | Spiritual icon & New York Times bestselling author Gary Zukav

Wed, 21 Jul 2021

Gary Zukav: “The opposite of love is not hate. It’s fear.” Zukav, a spiritual icon and New Yor...

320: Everything you need to know about lifelong love | the world’s leading relationship experts John Gottman, Ph.D. & Julie Gottman, Ph.D.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021

John Gottman, Ph.D., & Julie Gottman, Ph.D.: “This last year has been like a laboratory watching w...

319: The ultimate keto podcast | Dom D'Agostino, Ph.D.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021

Dom D'Agostino, Ph.D.: “I actually eat more plants on a ketogenic diet than I did growing up eatin...

318: How to grow your own food & the power of superweeds | Daphne Miller, M.D.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021

Daphne Miller, M.D.: “We should stop embracing the idea of superfoods, things that are going to ma...

317: How to actually tell if you’re breathing right | Patrick McKeown, breathing expert

Wed, 23 Jun 2021

Patrick McKeown: “Breathing is deeper than what's just being taught.” McKeown, a breathing exper...

316: Your fruits & veggies are not as healthy as they could be | Emeran Mayer, M.D., Ph.D.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021

Emeran Mayer, M.D., Ph.D.: “[The gut is] essentially our own pharmacy—the manufacturing site for...

314: The best foods for hormone health in your 20s, 30s, 40s & beyond | Aviva Romm, M.D.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021

Aviva Romm, M.D.: “We should be listening to what [our hormones] are saying instead of blaming the...

313: What science still gets wrong about longevity | Robb Wolf, biochemist & New York Times bestselling author

Wed, 02 Jun 2021

Robb Wolf: “A huge swath of what we consume has been engineered to bypass the normal neuroregulati...

312: The worst hidden gut health offenders | Carol Ireton-Jones, Ph.D. RDN

Fri, 28 May 2021

Carol Ireton-Jones, Ph.D., RDN: “[The gut] is as good as what it gets, and that really starts with...

311: How to find inspiration & cultivate purpose | Light Watkins, meditation teacher & bestselling author

Wed, 26 May 2021

Light Watkins: “Don't worry about trying to find what you think your calling is. Just do what you ...

310: Sneaky things affecting your brain health | Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D.

Fri, 21 May 2021

Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D.: “The more reading you're doing as you age will still keep your brain sh...

309: The holistic approach that helped this MD lose 90 pounds | Eudene Harry, M.D.

Wed, 19 May 2021

Eudene Harry, M.D.: “[Science and spirituality] are not separate—all of it intertwines to make u...

308: The best & worst foods for thyroid health | Brittany Henderson, M.D.

Fri, 14 May 2021

Brittany Henderson, M.D.: “Genetics is part of [thyroid dysfunction], but the biggest thing that t...

307: What we’re getting wrong about metabolic health & weight | Robert Lustig, M.D.

Wed, 12 May 2021

Robert Lustig, M.D.: “The fat in the organs, the fat in the liver, the fat in the muscles that you...

306: How to be a winner | Annika Sörenstam, all-time greatest professional female golfer

Fri, 07 May 2021

Annika Sörenstam: “I don't mind putting in the hard work to get something done. I don’t mind ge...

305: Why we’re all not thinking clearly | Julia Galef, rationality expert

Wed, 05 May 2021

Julia Galef: "An important part of self-awareness is paying attention to your track record. How do y...

304: The sneaky issues affecting your sleep | Frank Lipman, M.D.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021

Frank Lipman, M.D.: “This constant stream of light coming in is one of the biggest, if not the big...

303: How to use music & nature to calm your anxiety | Lalah Delia, spiritual teacher & bestselling author

Wed, 28 Apr 2021

Lalah Delia: “The storms will come; the mountain may show up on the way; you may have to go throug...

302: We’re talking about climate change wrong | Jonathan Safran Foer, bestselling author & environmental activist

Fri, 23 Apr 2021

Jonathan Safran Foer: “We cannot save the planet with micro-changes. We cannot save the planet wit...

301: The science of past life memories | Jim Tucker, M.D., director of the UVA Division of Perceptual Studies

Wed, 21 Apr 2021

Jim Tucker, M.D.: “Consciousness is the core of reality that the physical world grows out of, not ...

300: Best & worst wellness trends, low-glycemic foods, and more | Episode #300 AMA with Jason!

Fri, 16 Apr 2021

Today marks the 300th episode of the mbg podcast! What a journey it’s been since our launch on Jun...

299: Huge news that will transform your skin from the inside & out! | Alexandra Engler, mbg Beauty Director

Wed, 14 Apr 2021

Big news: We’re launching a beauty podcast, hosted by mbg’s own beauty director, Alexandra Engle...

298: The secrets to a long, healthy life | Dan Buettner, Blue Zones founder

Wed, 07 Apr 2021

Dan Buettner: “If you want to live a long time, you want to think about shaping your surroundings....

297: COVID, T-cells & vascular health: What you need to know today | William Li, M.D.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021

William Li, M.D.: “We can now begin to test people who didn't have access to COVID testing earlier...

296: How to make your veggies taste amazing | Dan Barber, award-winning chef

Wed, 31 Mar 2021

Dan Barber: “You can't get truly jaw-dropping, delicious flavor unless it's from good, biologicall...

294: The new science of dealing with anxiety | Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021

Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.: “Some people can benefit from medications, but everybody benefits from un...

293: How to feel younger & more energetic | Mark Sisson, founder of Primal Kitchen

Fri, 19 Mar 2021

Mark Sisson: “At the end of the day, all that matters is how do you look, feel, and perform—most...

292: Chronic inflammation & toxic mold | Madiha Saeed, M.D.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021

Madiha Saeed, M.D.: “If we can lower overall inflammation in the body, we can optimize overall hea...

290: Eat your way to better brain health | Drew Ramsey, M.D.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021

Drew Ramsey, M.D.: “It's really important for everybody with a brain to know how to feed it.” Ra...

289: How to combat cognitive decline in your 20s, 30s & beyond | Dean Sherzai, M.D. & Ayesha Sherzai, M.D.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021

Dean Sherzai, M.D. & Ayesha Sherzai, M.D.: “Cognitive decline is something that happens slowly and...

288: The huge food issues affecting our health | Mark Bittman, award-winning food journalist

Wed, 03 Mar 2021

Mark Bittman: "Now there's this [new] kind of malnutrition, where people are getting too many of the...

287: What science says about the afterlife | Bruce Greyson, M.D., the world’s leading expert on near-death experiences

Fri, 26 Feb 2021

Bruce Greyson, M.D.: “There's definitely a lot more going on than just the physical world. I don't...

286: Why we’re all so tired | Amy Shah, M.D.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021

Amy Shah, M.D.: “Our fatigue and burnout problem is a diet problem, but it's also a lifestyle prob...

285: How to manage negative thoughts | Neuroscientist Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021

Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.: “We spend between half to three quarters of our day in our minds time travel...

284: How many carbs should you really be eating? | Will Cole, D.C., IFMCP

Wed, 17 Feb 2021

Will Cole, D.C., IFMCP: “You have to quiet that proverbial noise—whether it’s hormone balance,...

283: The truth about blood sugar & longevity | Mark Hyman, M.D.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021

Mark Hyman, M.D.: "Food is medicine. It's not just calories—it's information.” Hyman, a function...

282: How much water should you really be drinking? | Dana Cohen, M.D.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021

Dana Cohen, M.D.: “Before you start any diet or any nutrition plan, you first need to learn how to...

281: What your dreams are trying to tell you | Leslie Ellis, Ph.D.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021

Leslie Ellis, Ph.D.: “Dreams are not beyond our ability to understand. We just have to look at the...

280: The connection between breath & weight loss | Tanya G.K. Bentley, Ph.D.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021

Tanya G.K. Bentley, Ph.D.: "People lose weight, but where is it going? Actually, it's getting excret...

279: How colors affect your health | Deanna Minich, Ph.D.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021

Deanna Minich, Ph.D.: "These colorful compounds, they're not just antioxidants. They actually locate...

278: Why we need to talk about eye health | Rudrani Banik, M.D.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021

Rudrani Banik, M.D.: "Our vision is so precious. We have two eyes, but they are very delicate organs...

277: Can we really slow aging? | Gil Blander, Ph.D.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021

Gil Blander, Ph.D.: “There is no silver bullet or shortcut for health. You need to maintain your b...

276: What you can do to stop cancer before it starts | Jason Fung, M.D.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021

Jason Fung, M.D.: “Cancer is something that can hide—it can change, and the immune system is our...

275: What to eat to balance your chakras | Serena Poon, nutritionist & Reiki Master

Fri, 15 Jan 2021

Serena Poon, C.N., CHC: “When I create [food] lists for clients, it's more about where to eat from...

274: How COVID will affect future generations | Joel Warsh, M.D.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021

Joel Warsh, M.D.: “My number one tip, even before the pandemic, when it comes to food is read the ...

273: The best & worst foods for sleep | Michael J. Breus, Ph.D.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021

Michael J. Breus, Ph.D.: “Sleep is a lot like love. The less you look for it, the more it shows up...

272: What nutrition science gets wrong about weight loss | Gary Taubes, science journalist

Wed, 06 Jan 2021

Gary Taubes: “When you pay attention to what makes a fat cell fat, it's insulin—it just dominate...

271: The do's & don’ts of intermittent fasting | Dave Asprey, Bulletproof founder & biohacker

Fri, 01 Jan 2021

Dave Asprey: "Cutting calories and working out more actually doesn't work for a lot of people, espec...

270: Everything you’d ever want to know about productivity | Steven Kotler, performance expert

Wed, 30 Dec 2020

Steven Kotler: “Peak performance is nothing more than getting our biology to work for us rather th...

269: Your brain on comfort food | Mitzi Joi Williams, M.D.

Wed, 23 Dec 2020

Mitzi Joi Williams, M.D.: "If you treat yourself a lot, you begin to crave those treats more and mor...

268: The keys to fulfilling relationships, self-awareness & success | Matthew McConaughey

Mon, 14 Dec 2020

Matthew McConaughey: “We see sacrifice as a loss, and it's not. There's gain in sacrifices if we j...

267: The connection between your relationships & longevity | Marta Zaraska, science journalist

Wed, 09 Dec 2020

Marta Zaraska: “Just like the way we think about eating veggies and fruits, we should think about ...

265: The gut-skin axis & the skin microbiome | Whitney Bowe, M.D.

Wed, 02 Dec 2020

Whitney Bowe, M.D.: "If you're just treating the skin from the outside-in, it's like a band-aid, a q...

264: We need to talk about death more | Shoshana Ungerleider, M.D.

Wed, 25 Nov 2020

Shosana Ungerleider, M.D.: “Seeing the end of life as a part of life is, to me, critical for livin...

262: How spirituality changes your brain | Anna Yusim, M.D.

Wed, 18 Nov 2020

Anna Yusim, M.D.: “There's a whole science to prayer. It's very powerful.” Yusim, a board-certif...

261: What your tongue reveals about your health | Paige Bourassa, DACM, L.Ac.

Mon, 16 Nov 2020

Paige Bourassa, DACM, L.Ac.: "The tongue is the only muscle you can see without skin on the body.”...

260: Do macronutrients really matter? | Garth Davis, M.D.

Wed, 11 Nov 2020

Garth Davis, M.D.: “Food is not macronutrients. Food's got everything in it.”  Davis, a bariatr...

259: Where do you hold stress in your body? | Gail Parker, Ph.D., E-RYT 500

Mon, 09 Nov 2020

Gail Parker, Ph.D., E-RYT 500: “Emotional pain is just as painful as physical pain, because they ...

258: Finding opportunity in a crisis | Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D.

Wed, 04 Nov 2020

Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D.: “When we’re reminded of how impermanent we are, we become humble and rea...

257: What we got wrong about COVID lockdowns | Martin Kulldorff, Ph.D., M.Sc.

Fri, 30 Oct 2020

Martin Kulldorff, Ph.D.,M.Sc.: “We haven’t protected people in lower-income populations, and we'...

256: The best & worst foods for your skin | Keira Barr, M.D.

Wed, 28 Oct 2020

Keira Barr, M.D.: “Your skin can reflect what you’re feeling on the inside, and what you’re fe...

255: You’re probably eating too much protein | Frank Lipman, M.D.

Fri, 23 Oct 2020

Frank Lipman, M.D.: "It's a good idea as you get older to cut back a little bit on animal-based prot...

254: The connection between cortisol & weight loss | Kyrin Dunston, M.D.

Wed, 21 Oct 2020

Kyrin Dunston, M.D.: “Cortisol is the mother of all hormones. It determines our sleep wake cycle, ...

253: What we know about COVID today | Patrick Hanaway, M.D.

Wed, 14 Oct 2020

Patrick Hanaway, M.D.: “The microbiome of the world and of our forests have an impact on the immun...

252: We have success all wrong | John Mackey, co-founder & CEO of Whole Foods

Wed, 07 Oct 2020

John Mackey: “Create value for other people. If you can’t do that, you’re not going to be succ...

250: The connection between fertility & longevity | Cleopatra Kamperveen, Ph.D.

Wed, 23 Sep 2020

Cleopatra Kamperveen, Ph.D.: "Fertility is not fixed. Like there’s plasticity in brain, there’s ...

248: What you need to know about metabolic health | Julie Foucher-Urcuyo, M.D., M.S.

Wed, 16 Sep 2020

Julie Foucher-Urcuyo, M.D., M.S.: “People often realize they need to make changes, but by this tim...

247: How to reduce your exposure to endocrine disruptors | Leonardo Trasande, M.D., MPP

Wed, 09 Sep 2020

Leonardo Trasande, M.D., MPP: "We cannot change our genome, which begs the question: What environmen...

246: The best & worst foods for anxiety | nutritional psychiatrist Uma Naidoo, M.D.

Wed, 02 Sep 2020

Uma Naidoo, M.D.: “Every condition has links to the gut microbiome, and foods can drive a certain ...

245: You’re not healthy if you’re not breathing right | James Nestor, NYT bestselling author of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

Wed, 26 Aug 2020

James Nestor: “To keep inflammation down, one of the easiest things you can do is breathe slower a...

244: You’re mislabeling your emotions & why it matters | Susan David, Ph.D.

Wed, 19 Aug 2020

Susan David, Ph.D.: “You cannot begin to do any sort of moving on until you have shown up to what ...

243: We eat a credit card’s worth of plastic a week | Jesse Daystar, Ph.D., Chief Sustainability Officer, Cotton Inc.

Sun, 16 Aug 2020

Jesse Daystar, Ph.D.: “From beer, water, and salt alone, we eat 5,800 pieces of plastic a year in ...

242: Grit, gratitude, & the power of anger | Rick Hanson, Ph.D.

Wed, 12 Aug 2020

Rick Hanson, Ph.D.: “Its important to be careful with anger—make the distinction between anger a...

241: What is methylation & why it’s critical to your health | Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.

Wed, 05 Aug 2020

Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.: “If oxidative stress is chronic, your methylation cycle can’t keep up—y...

240: Listening to your gut with food & business | Elizabeth Stein, founder of Purely Elizabeth

Fri, 31 Jul 2020

Elizabeth Stein: "I need to feel good in my body in order to be a good business person at the same t...

239: Fast carbs vs. slow carbs | David Kessler, M.D.

Wed, 29 Jul 2020

David A. Kessler, M.D.: "LDL, fasting blood glucose, and blood pressure: If we work on those as a co...

238: You’re probably breathing wrong | Brian Mackenzie, human performance specialist

Wed, 22 Jul 2020

Brian Mackenzie: "At least 80% of your breathing in a day should be through your nose only.” Macke...

237: Why anxiety is your friend | Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.

Wed, 15 Jul 2020

Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.: "Your mind and your brain are separate but inseparable: Your mind changes your...

236: Light as medicine & afternoon diabetes | Max Lugavere

Fri, 10 Jul 2020

Max Lugavere: “Light is either a form of medicine, or it can potentially accelerate aging." Lugave...

234: We need a COVID reality check | David Katz, M.D.

Tue, 30 Jun 2020

The loss we're experiencing is heartbreaking. Not to mention, we're acutely aware that the virus is ...

233: Why our oceans are everything | Chad Nelsen, Ph.D.

Sun, 28 Jun 2020

Chad Nelsen, Ph.D.: "The ocean is vital to human existence, and it’s really suffering a death by a...

232: Becoming a radical peace warrior | Maya Feller, R.D.

Wed, 24 Jun 2020

Maya Feller, R.D.: "We can’t run on anger—create the space to learn, unlearn, and find deep spir...

231: You probably have dysbiosis—here’s what to do | Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.

Fri, 19 Jun 2020

Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.: "Gut health is immune health. When you focus on gut health, you are optimizi...

229: Navigating the blood sugar rollercoaster | Kelly LeVeque

Fri, 12 Jun 2020

Kelly LeVeque: "Focus the majority of your meals on being balanced, so when you do have that bite of...

228: How to see beyond your own bias | Light Watkins

Wed, 10 Jun 2020

Light Watkins: “If you haven trained yourself to think differently, your mind and body will revert...

226: The science of spontaneous healing | Jeffrey Rediger, M.D.

Fri, 29 May 2020

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

225: A return to ancient superfoods | Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods

Tue, 26 May 2020

Julie Smolyansky: “We all have our our grandmother’s recipes, our ancient superfoods. And there ...

224: There are no accidents in life | Jay Williams

Fri, 22 May 2020

Jay Williams: “I'm a firm believer that regardless of how difficult times are, there is a purpose....

223: The truth about metabolism | Cate Shanahan, M.D.

Tue, 19 May 2020

Cate Shanahan, M.D.: "A person who is seemingly healthy can have an undiagnosed metabolic problem, b...

222: Your genes are not your destiny | Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D.

Fri, 15 May 2020

Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D.: “If we know our genes, we know not how we're going to die—we know how we'r...

221: Reimagine your happiness | Sharon Salzberg, meditation icon

Tue, 12 May 2020

Sharon Salzberg: “The mind is powerful—you can use the same tools no matter the circumstances.”...

220: The stigma of religion in the wellness world | Todd McCullough

Fri, 08 May 2020

Todd McCullough: "I would listen to my friends in yoga class be so judgmental about conservative Chr...

219: The strange future for restaurants | Kimbal Musk

Tue, 05 May 2020

Kimbal Musk: "The global pandemic causes a reset of so many industries, and restaurants are at the e...

218: Micro moments for macro shifts | Kelsey Patel, reiki teacher & author

Fri, 01 May 2020

Kelsey Patel: "You do have the power to fill yourself up. If everyone takes a little more responsibi...

217: COVID-19: Best nutrients & practices for immunity | David Sinclair, Ph.D.

Mon, 27 Apr 2020

David Sinclair, Ph.D.: "I believe the COVID-19 spread will be reduced by increased temperature humid...

216: Can we still live sustainably during COVID-19? Lessons from a zero-waste movement leader | Lauren Singer

Fri, 24 Apr 2020

Lauren Singer: “Now is the time to learn how to make things yourself. Lattes, toothpaste, laundry ...

215: Self-actualization, spiritual curiosity & choosing your “yeses” | Jen Hatmaker

Wed, 22 Apr 2020

Jen Hatmaker: "When you’re more in tune with who you are, what you want, and what you need, you’...

214: What you're experiencing is probably grief—here's how to cope | David Kessler, grief expert

Mon, 20 Apr 2020

David Kessler: "We weren’t meant to be islands of grief. We can’t physically be together but we...

213: Why fear can be good & the power of perspective | Ryan Holiday

Fri, 17 Apr 2020

Ryan Holiday: "When we read a history book, we think it happens a long time ago. But we’re going t...

211: How to be comfortable with the unknown & let spirituality make you feel safe | Roxanna Namavar, D.O.

Mon, 13 Apr 2020

Roxanna Namavar, D.O.: “I've had enough of my own personal spiritual experiences that have shown m...

210: Kevin Love’s playbook for conquering panic attacks & changing the stigma around mental health

Thu, 09 Apr 2020

Kevin Love: "Athletes are thought of as superheroes, but success is not immune to depression." Love,...

209: How to change your life from the inside out | Joe Dispenza, D.C.

Mon, 06 Apr 2020

Joe Dispenza, D.C.: “Changing your fear to gratitude, appreciation, and kindness for just 10 minut...

208: The power of purpose, poetry & therapy (a happy ending) | IN-Q

Thu, 02 Apr 2020

IN-Q: “Defining myself is like confining myself—I undefined myself to find myself.” As we navi...

207: Life lessons from a doctor who almost died from an incurable disease | David Fajgenbaum, M.D.

Tue, 31 Mar 2020

David Fajgenbaum, M.D., MBA, M.Sc., FCPP: “I knew that there was no way I would make it to my wedd...

206: What an herbalist, midwife, & MD says about the coronavirus | Aviva Romm, MD

Thu, 26 Mar 2020

Aviva Romm, M.D.: “This virus has a fatty outer layer—good soap can actually help break it up.”...

204: Mental comfort food from a nutritional psychiatrist | Drew Ramsey, MD

Tue, 24 Mar 2020

Drew Ramsey, M.D.: "One in five people have a mental illness, but all of us have mental health. We h...

203: How to practice gratitude during the coronavirus | Light Watkins

Mon, 23 Mar 2020

Light Watkins: “The more we can stay connected to the moment by living through a space of gratitud...

202: How to deal with COVID-induced anxiety, from Ellen Vora, M.D.

Fri, 20 Mar 2020

Ellen Vora, M.D.: “There’s a lot to be said about surrender, being asked to let go of control. Y...

201: Deepak Chopra on how to spiritually navigate COVID-19

Thu, 19 Mar 2020

Deepak Chopra: "I’m using this time to more consciously bio-regulate my own body through good slee...

200: 3 meditations for when you’re feeling panicked from Gabby Bernstein

Wed, 18 Mar 2020

Gabrielle Bernstein: "We need tools that are going to regulate the nervous system and stimulate the ...

199: How we're handling uncertain times & a guided meditation

Tue, 17 Mar 2020

Our hearts are heavy, here at mindbodygreen, with so many people affected by the global pandemic. To...

198: How friendship affects your immune system | Lydia Denworth

Mon, 16 Mar 2020

Lydia Denworth: "Friendship is as important as diet and exercise for your health. Even more importan...

197: This is your brain on cake & how to train yourself to be less anxious | Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.

Wed, 11 Mar 2020

Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.: "Start by understanding how your mind works. If you can understand how your...

196: Why it’s bad to self-identify as an introvert & the health benefits of small talk | Celeste Headlee

Mon, 09 Mar 2020

Celeste Headlee: "We think of idle time as wasted time. But [it's] incredibly productive. It's going...

195: How we can fight Alzheimer’s & why you should switch to espresso | Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D.

Fri, 06 Mar 2020

Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D.: "When we talk about risk factors for Alzheimer's, we're out looking for... Do y...

194: Why not all collagen is created equal | Robert Rountree, M.D.

Thu, 05 Mar 2020

Robert Rountree, M.D.: "When you're eating a collagen product, there's more in there than just the c...

193: Broccoli isn’t as nutritious as it once was & why you should give a crap about dirt | Mark Hyman, M.D.

Tue, 03 Mar 2020

Mark Hyman, M.D.: “In a thimbleful of really good soil, there's more life than there have been hum...

192: Reversing autoimmune disease, ice baths & membrane pudding | Terry Wahls, M.D.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020

Terry Wahls, M.D.: “I know in college and in high school, if you got 95% on your test, that would ...

191: Meal prep & pantry hacks from Instagram's most influential food blogger, Rachel Mansfield

Thu, 27 Feb 2020

Rachel Mansfield, recipe developer & cookbook author: "Just because I'm a recipe developer, doesn't ...

190: Everything you’d ever want to know about raising a good human with Stephen Cowan, M.D.

Tue, 25 Feb 2020

Stephen Cowan, M.D.: "Child development is not a race. It's a journey, it is a story that's being to...

189: How to hack your health (eating, sleeping & moving) with Ben Greenfield

Fri, 21 Feb 2020

Ben Greenfield, personal trainer: “Think about your environment and how many times you're blasting...

187: Why you’re stressed about stress & making keto heart-healthy with Ethan Weiss, M.D.

Tue, 18 Feb 2020

“Ask somebody what keto is, and the foods that pop up would be bacon and butter and steak and lard...

186: The secret to true love & how to make it work with a narcissist with Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

Fri, 14 Feb 2020

“There's a big difference between trying to get love and actually sharing love. We can't share lov...

185: The two veggies you’re probably not getting enough of & how they can help balance hormones with Robert Rountree, M.D.

Thu, 13 Feb 2020

"Certain foods can help balance out the hormone endocrine disruptors that we're being exposed to. Se...

184: This is why breathwork is better than meditation with Gwen Dittmar

Tue, 11 Feb 2020

“Breathwork, whether you're doing techniques, or you're doing healing work, is profound. It's effi...

182: The mycobiome, digestive plaque & how we should really be studying autism with Mahmoud Ghannoum, Ph.D.

Thu, 06 Feb 2020

“All over our body—in our gut, on the skin, and in the mouth—we not only have bacteria, but we...

179: Busting CBD myths, the entourage effect, & why your nervous system is fried with Robert Rountree, M.D.

Thu, 30 Jan 2020

From cardiometabolic health to gut balance and digestion, your stress levels have a significant effe...

178: The neurological reason you're making poor decisions & why loneliness is the root of our health problems with David Perlmutter, M.D. & Austin Perlmutter, M.D.

Tue, 28 Jan 2020

Board certified neurologist David Perlmutter, M.D., and internal medicine physician Austin Perlmutte...

177: Ketamine, MAPS & what’s next for psychedelic-assisted therapy with Gita Vaid, M.D.

Fri, 24 Jan 2020

Board certified psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Gita Vaid, M.D., has been not just researching psych...

176: You're probably not getting quality sleep—here’s how to fix it with Robert Rountree, M.D.

Thu, 23 Jan 2020

We know we don’t have to tell you how important sleep is for your well-being. According to functio...

175: Work addiction, antidepressants & attracting what you want with Gabrielle Bernstein

Tue, 21 Jan 2020

You might be surprised to find that Gabby Bernstein, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author and co-...

174: Low testosterone, the vagus nerve & a plant-based paleo diet with Robin Berzin, M.D.

Fri, 17 Jan 2020

As the founder of the functional medicine practice, Parsley Health, Robin Berzin, M.D., knows a thin...

173: Probiotics, Explained: What strains beat boat & support gut health with Robert Rountree, M.D.

Thu, 16 Jan 2020

This special episode features another installment in our series of conversations between mbg founder...

172: Spotting a narcissist, healing from trauma, anxiety, and the gut-brain connection with psychotherapist Megan Bruneau, M.A.

Tue, 14 Jan 2020

When it comes to inspiring professionals in the mental health field, psychotherapist and writer Mega...

170: Why aging may be a disease we can reverse, with microbiologist David Sinclair, Ph.D.

Tue, 07 Jan 2020

If you're going to take healthy aging advice from one expert, you might want to take it from Harvard...

169: How mindful movement can change our brains and help us find joy & purpose with psychologist Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D.

Fri, 03 Jan 2020

Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., a prolific author and lecturer at Stanford University, believes mindful move...

168: How an M.D. lost 100 pounds from a plant-based keto diet with orthopedic surgeon, Carrie Diulus, M.D.

Thu, 02 Jan 2020

Carrie Diulus, M.D., is a unique individual in the medical field—not only is she one of the handfu...

167: Dietitian-approved ways to drink alcohol & be healthy with Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN.

Tue, 31 Dec 2019

Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, believes alcohol can be part of a healthy lifestyle. She sits down...

166: How to reach true success & confidence with bestselling author, Ryan Holiday

Fri, 27 Dec 2019

As the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stillness Is The Key, Ryan Holiday seems to know ...

165: How to raise mindful kids with Mallika Chopra, Deepak Chopra’s Daughter

Mon, 23 Dec 2019

As the famous Deepak Chopra’s daughter, Mallika Chopra sure knows a thing or two about how to live...

163: How to eat gluten in the healthiest way possible with executive chef, Ryan Hardy

Tue, 17 Dec 2019

With an impressive resume of culinary gold mines (Charlie Bird, Pasquale Jones, and Legacy Records, ...

162: An R.D.’s Guide To Carbs with dietitian Maya Feller, R.D., M.S., CDN

Sun, 15 Dec 2019

While many people steer clear of carbs altogether (hello, keto), dietitian Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., ...

160: How to calm your anxiety for a healthy gut with integrative gastroenterologist, Marvin Singh, M.D.

Tue, 10 Dec 2019

Board certified integrative gastroenterologist, Marvin Singh, M.D., is a passionate advocate for fun...

159: How to know what tests to ask your doctor for with Frank Lipman, M.D.

Sun, 08 Dec 2019

For a widely recognized trailblazer in functional and integrative medicine and a New York Times best...

157: The daily habits of people who live longer with Blue Zones founder, Dan Buettner

Tue, 03 Dec 2019

As a National Geographic Fellow, multiple New York Times bestselling author, and owner of three Guin...

156: Everything to know about women & keto with dietitian Ali Miller, R.D. L.D., CDE.

Tue, 26 Nov 2019

Integrative functional medicine practitioner Ali Miller R.D., L.D., CDE, has a passion for the food-...

155: How to be more resilient with happiness expert, Neil Pasricha

Tue, 19 Nov 2019

As an author, entrepreneur, and public speaker with a passion for positivity and simple pleasures, N...

154: The optimal diet for mental health according to nutritional psychiatrist, Georgia Ede, M.D.

Fri, 15 Nov 2019

If you were to ask nutritional psychiatrist Georgia Ede, M.D., what’s the number one factor causin...

153: How to know what type of intermittent fasting is best for you with integrative physician, Amy Shah, M.D.

Tue, 12 Nov 2019

If there was a reigning expert in intermittent fasting for women, double board-certified integrative...

152: How to sleep, eat, and exercise for a healthy brain with Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D.

Tue, 05 Nov 2019

This episode of the mindbodygreen podcast features Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., a board-certified neuro...

151: Foods you should be eating (but probably haven't thought of) with Desiree Nielsen, R.D.

Tue, 29 Oct 2019

This episode of the mindbodygreen podcast features Desiree Nielsen, R.D., a renowned dietitian, TV h...

150: How to train your brain to deal with anxiety with Daniel Amen, M.D.

Tue, 22 Oct 2019

This episode of the mindbodygreen podcast features Daniel Amen, M.D., a pioneer in the field of brai...

148: Signs of inflammation you may be overlooking with Will Cole, D.C., IFMCP

Tue, 08 Oct 2019

A leading functional medicine practitioner, Will Cole, D.C., IFMCP, is an expert when it comes to an...

147: How to take control of your health with Bindiya Gandhi, M.D.

Tue, 01 Oct 2019

When it comes to working with her patients, Bindiya Gandhi, M.D. has a goal of getting to the root c...

146: How to biohack safely & effectively with Molly Maloof, M.D.

Tue, 24 Sep 2019

These days, it’s not uncommon for people to strive to be more proactive about their health and pre...

145: How to cope with existential anxiety with Anna Yusim, M.D.

Tue, 17 Sep 2019

Anna Yusim, M.D., works with many patients who come to her with the full spectrum of human issues, b...

144: How to protect your immune system with Heather Moday, M.D.

Tue, 10 Sep 2019

While Heather Moday, M.D., is an allergist and immunologist. Through treating her patients with immu...

143: How to raise future CEOs with Esther Wojcicki

Tue, 03 Sep 2019

If there’s one thing journalist and teacher, Esther Wojcicki, knows, it’s how to empower childre...

142: Why meat isn't the problem with Diana Rodgers, R.D.

Tue, 27 Aug 2019

When Diana Rodgers, R.D., found out that she had celiac disease at 26, all of her digestion issues d...

141: How to boost longevity at the cellular level—with Alyssa Dweck, M.D.

Fri, 23 Aug 2019

According to Alyssa Dweck, M.D., enhancing women’s quality of life as they age makes up a signific...

140: Why you shouldn’t cut out grains—with Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.

Tue, 20 Aug 2019

Will Bulsiewicz, M.D., is a go-to source when it comes to questions surrounding gut health. Board-ce...

139: How to wake up to your true purpose with Deepak Chopra, M.D.

Fri, 16 Aug 2019

Deepak Chopra, M.D., is one of the most renowned spiritual teachers of our time. The author of more ...

138: The real toll of parenting on mental health with Alexandra Sacks, M.D.

Tue, 13 Aug 2019

As a reproductive psychiatrist, Alexandra Sacks, M.D., helps people navigate the emotional toll of p...

137: Do mind-altering drugs have a place in wellness? 4 experts debate

Fri, 09 Aug 2019

Today's podcast episode is a special recording from our sixth annual revitalize event, which was hel...

133: We’re all dealing with some kind of trauma—here’s how to heal

Fri, 26 Jul 2019

Lissa Rankin, M.D., and Kelly Turner, Ph.D., have both spent years studying how people use spiritual...

131: How To Slow The Aging Process With Frank Lipman, M.D. & Robert Rountree, M.D.

Fri, 19 Jul 2019

Today's episode is a special recording from our sixth annual revitalize event, which was held in Dov...

130: How To Be A Conscious Leader With Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey

Tue, 16 Jul 2019

John Mackey, the co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods, wasn’t always the leader and innovator that he...

129: Bonnie Wright's 5 Simple Tips To Reduce Plastic Today

Fri, 12 Jul 2019

With estimates that around 12,000 million metric tons of plastic will be in landfills or in our envi...

128: How Chris Kresser Overcame Chronic Parasites & Healed His Gut

Tue, 09 Jul 2019

In his early 20s, Chris Kresser, M.S., LAc, sold everything he owned and took off around the world. ...

127: How To Release Tension & Align Your Body—With Lo Roxburgh

Tue, 02 Jul 2019

At mbg, we've long been interested in recovery techniques as part of a well-rounded fitness program ...

125: How Jason Karp Reversed Going Blind Through Nutrition

Tue, 18 Jun 2019

We know lifestyle changes such as better nutrition, more movement, and less stress can make a big di...

123: How To Sleep Better Tonight With Chris Masterjohn, Ph.D.

Tue, 04 Jun 2019

The CDC reports that more than a third of adults in the U.S. are getting less than 7 hours of sleep ...

122: How This Family Built A Huge Natural Food Business

Tue, 28 May 2019

Consumers are demanding more from brands—authenticity, transparency, and functionality are just a ...

121: How To Heal Yourself With Kelly Turner, Ph.D.

Tue, 21 May 2019

We all want to find ways to heal our ailments, but conventional medicine doesn’t always have the a...

120: 5 Wellness Trends That Are Here To Stay, From Rohan Oza

Fri, 17 May 2019

There are so many exciting things happening in wellness from personalized testing to plant-based bur...

118: Yes, Wellness In The Restaurant Industry Is Possible & Michael Chernow Tells Us How

Tue, 07 May 2019

When Michael Chernow got his first restaurant job at the ripe age of 13 he felt like he arrived. Now...

117: Want To Live Longer? The Founders Of Onegevity Will Tell You How

Tue, 30 Apr 2019

We all want to optimize our time on this planet and live the healthiest, longest lives possible. Joe...

112: You’re Wasting More Food & Money Than You Realize With Tom Colicchio

Sun, 14 Apr 2019

Tom Colicchio entered the NYC food scene in 1993 cooking for restaurants including Gotham Bar & Gril...

111: The No. 1 Thing To Ask Yourself When You Can’t Figure Out What’s Wrong With Lissa Rankin

Tue, 09 Apr 2019

Lissa Rankin, M.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of Mind Over Medicine, The Fear Cure, a...

109: Waiting For A Creative Spark? SOFI TUKKER Has You Covered

Tue, 02 Apr 2019

When we think of musicians on tour we think of late nights, junk food, and a whole lot of partying—...

107: The Two Easy Practices To Relieve Stress With Kelsey Patel

Tue, 19 Mar 2019

After watching her family members struggle with addiction and depression, and living an intensely st...

106: Birth Control's Long-Term Side Effects With Jolene Brighten

Tue, 12 Mar 2019

Jolene Brighten, NMD, is a naturopathic medical doctor, a leading expert in post-birth-control syndr...

105: Why Your Imperfections Are Your Greatest Strength With Kimberly Snyder

Tue, 05 Mar 2019

Do you feel like you always have to be perfect? Well, for years, Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bes...

104: You're Probably Dehydrated & Don't Know It With Kevin Rutherford

Fri, 01 Mar 2019

How often do you really think about your hydration? Is it just after a hot summer day? According to ...

103: How To Calm Racing Thoughts With Lo Bosworth

Tue, 26 Feb 2019

Some of you may know Lo Bosworth from MTV's Laguna Beach or The Hills, but that's so early aughts. S...

101: Finding What Feels Good For Your Body With Hannah Bronfman

Tue, 19 Feb 2019

Hannah Bronfman is the founder of HBFIT, a DJ, and the author of the new book Do What Feels Good. Gr...

100: Deepak Chopra, M.D., On Love, Death & Mindful Awareness

Tue, 12 Feb 2019

A spiritual icon, the author of 25 New York Times bestselling books, and the co-founder of The Chopr...

99: Wim Hof, Guinness World Record Holder, On Biohacking With Extreme Cold & Breath

Tue, 05 Feb 2019

Wim Hof holds the Guinness World Record for the longest ice bath, he’s run a marathon in the deser...

96: Sheeva Talebian, M.D., On Fertility & The No.1 Reason Women Are Not Getting Pregnant

Tue, 22 Jan 2019

Dr. Sheeva Talebian is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist. After graduating top of her c...

95: Marco Borges, Author Of The Greenprint, On Plant-Based Eating & Effective Change

Fri, 18 Jan 2019

Marco Borges is the founder of 22 Days Nutrition, a New York Times bestselling author, and author of...

94: Tim Brown, Co-Founder of Allbirds, On Creating A Sustainable Brand & Having A Winning Mindset

Tue, 15 Jan 2019

Tim Brown is a former pro-soccer player, a New Zealander, and the co-founder of the billion-dollar b...

92: David Perlmutter, M.D., On The No. 1 Thing To Do For Your Brain Health This Year

Tue, 01 Jan 2019

Dr. David Perlmutter, is a board-certified neurologist and New York Times bestselling author of four...

91: Elle Macpherson, Co-Founder Of WelleCo, On Living A Purposeful Life & Her Go-To Green Drink

Tue, 25 Dec 2018

The co-founder of WelleCo, a former supermodel, and wellness entrepreneur Elle Macpherson is inspiri...

90: Drew Ramsey, M.D., On The Foods He "Prescribes" & His Hack To Successful Fasting

Tue, 18 Dec 2018

In addition to being a farmer and the co-founder of National Kale Day, Dr. Drew Ramsey is a board-ce...

89: The Founders Of EPIC On Healthy Soil & How To Be A Conscious Carnivore

Tue, 11 Dec 2018

It's not often you come across a company that grows out of love for each other, the planet, and high...

88: The Endocannabinoid System, Plant-Based Fish & Ayurveda: mbg Co-Founders Discuss mbg's 2019 Wellness Trends

Fri, 07 Dec 2018

This is the most exciting time of year, and that’s not just because of the holidays. It’s that t...

87: Ben Greenfield, Professional Biohacker, On Daily Hacks Everyone Can Try

Tue, 04 Dec 2018

Ben Greenfield, is the CEO of Kion, a bestselling author of Beyond Training, and a nationally-recogn...

86: Michael Roizen, M.D., On How To Eat & Sleep Your Way To Being “AgeProof”

Tue, 27 Nov 2018

Dr. Michael Roizen, is a New York Times bestselling author and the co-founder of RealAge, a famous c...

85: Tata Harper On The Natural Beauty Movement & Eating Your Way To Healthy Skin

Tue, 20 Nov 2018

Tata Harper, founder and CEO of Tata Harper Skincare, questioned what was in her beauty products whe...

84: Lauren Singer, Founder Of Trash Is For Tossers, On Being Waste Free & Stopping Climate Change

Fri, 16 Nov 2018

Lauren Singer lives in New York City, lives a “normal” life, and creates no trash. Six years ago...

83: Michael Taylor, Co-Founder Of Strala, On Moving Well & Living In Alignment

Tue, 13 Nov 2018

Michael Taylor is the co-founder of Strala Yoga, a tai chi expert, and all-around movement guru. Mik...

82: John Mackey, Whole Foods Market CEO, On "Marrying" Amazon & The Future Of Food

Tue, 06 Nov 2018

It all started at a local co-op. The place where John Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Mark...

81: Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., On Spirituality, Ego & What To Do When Our Kids Are Unkind

Tue, 30 Oct 2018

Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and author of the award-winning parenting book Th...

80: Ballerina Misty Copeland On Using Food As Fuel & Meditating On The Move

Fri, 26 Oct 2018

Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African American female principal dancer of th...

79: Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD, On Anxiety, Multitasking & Video Games As Medicine

Tue, 23 Oct 2018

Adam Gazzaley is an M.D. and a Ph.D., meaning he's a neurologist and a neuroscientist. If your first...

78: EGOT Winner John Legend On How Life's Changed Since Becoming A Dad & How He Wants To Change The World

Fri, 19 Oct 2018

John Legend is, well, a legend in his time. The youngest and the first black man to win an Emmy, Gra...

77: Taryn Toomey, Founder Of The Class, On Mindful Movement, Running A Brand With Intention & Giving Pain A Purpose

Tue, 16 Oct 2018

If you live in New York, chances are you've heard of The Class by Taryn Toomey. A combination of str...

76: Gisele Bündchen Opens Up About Her Anxiety, Her Relationship & The Secret To Finding Purpose & Meaning In Life

Tue, 09 Oct 2018

Gisele Bündchen is an internationally renowned supermodel, a global ambassador for the United Natio...

75: Bulletproof Founder Dave Asprey Talks About Why He Thinks Kale Is Bad For You & How He Plans To Live To 180 Years Old

Tue, 02 Oct 2018

When Bulletproof founder Dave Asprey stopped by the mbg office in his blue-light blocking glasses, I...

74: Ellen Vora, M.D., On Inflammation & The Connection Between Blood Sugar & Anxiety

Tue, 25 Sep 2018

Ellen Vora is a psychiatrist, mindbodygreen Collective member, and instructor of the mindbodygreen c...

73: Michael Phelps On Water Conservation, Being A Laid-Back Parent, And The Fruit He's Finally Reintroducing To His Diet

Tue, 18 Sep 2018

This week's guest needs no introduction. As the most accomplished Olympian of our time—and any tim...

72: Adi Jaffe, Ph.D., On Wellness Addiction, Shame & What It Really Takes To Transform Your Life

Tue, 11 Sep 2018

Adi Jaffe, Ph.D., is a world-renowned mental health expert, the CEO of IGNTD, and the host of the IG...

71: Katlin Smith of Simple Mills On Staying Sane Through 15-Hour Workdays, Eating For Your Body, And Building A Brand That Lasts

Tue, 04 Sep 2018

By now, you've probably at least heard of Simple Mills: The line of gluten-free and paleo-friendly c...

70: Drs. Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD, On Technology & Why Multitasking Is Bad News For Brain Health

Tue, 28 Aug 2018

This week, I sat down with Dr. Dean and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai—directors of the Alzheimer's Prevention...

69: Perfect Bar Founders On Overcoming Debt To Run A Thriving Family Business, The Future Of Snacking, And Eating Sugar Healthily

Tue, 21 Aug 2018

If you've ever had a Perfect Bar, you understand the hype. The protein-packed snack stuffed with sup...

68: Dr. Will Cole On The Ketotarian Diet & How To Find Your Carb Sweet Spot

Tue, 14 Aug 2018

Functional medicine expert, mbg class instructor and Collective member, and my dear friend Will Cole...

67: The Sweetgreen Founders On Connecting Communities To Healthier Food & What "Passion With A Purpose" Means

Tue, 07 Aug 2018

Nicolas Jammet, Jonathan Neman, and Nathaniel Ru know what sweetgreen customers want because they ar...

65: Jon Sebastiani On The Importance of Grit and Passion, The Future Of Grocery Stores, & Sustainable Entrepreneurship 101

Tue, 24 Jul 2018

Jon Sebastiani is no stranger to the world of entrepreneurship. At the age of 8, Jon got his taste o...

64: Jasmine Hemsley On The Ayurvedic Secrets To Better Digestion, Less Stress, And More Happiness

Tue, 17 Jul 2018

Jasmine Hemsley has been a force in the wellness world since she started the world-famous Hemsley + ...

63: Tender Greens Founder Erik Oberholtzer On Regenerative Agriculture, Food As Community, & How To Crave Plants

Tue, 10 Jul 2018

Erik Oberholtzer is a renowned professional chef who spent 10 years in some of the best fine dining ...

62: Dr. Taz Bhatia, M.D., On Low Energy, Unwanted Weight Gain (Or Loss) & Hormonal Imbalance

Tue, 03 Jul 2018

Dr. Tanzeem Bhatia, M.D., is a superwoman in her own right. She's not just an M.D.—she has functio...

61: Weleda's CEO Rob Keen On Greenwashing, Building A Strong Brand & The Future Of Natural Products

Tue, 26 Jun 2018

Weleda is a green brand that goes way, way back—it's been around since 1921. Originally a plant-ba...

60: Max Lugavere On Brain Fog, Gluten, & Food As Medicine For The Mind

Tue, 19 Jun 2018

Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health science journalist, TV personality, brain health expert, and aut...

58: Nutritionist Dana James On How To Know If You Have A Gluten Sensitivity & Why You Can't Be 'Addicted' To Sugar

Tue, 05 Jun 2018

Nutritionist, functional mediation practitioner, cognitive behavioral therapist, mindbodygreen class...

57: Rich Roll & Julie Piatt On Living A Plant-Based Lifestyle, Working Together & Work-Life Balance

Tue, 29 May 2018

Never heard of a chicken or lobster mushroom? Then you haven't talked to Julie Piatt. As the co-auth...

56: Sarah Wilson On Her Personal Struggle With Anxiety & How She Learned To Cope

Tue, 22 May 2018

Sarah Wilson is the journalist, entrepreneur, and author behind the I Quit Sugar empire who has help...

55: Dr. David Perlmutter On Eating For A Healthy Brain, Avoiding Alzheimer's, And More

Tue, 15 May 2018

Dr. David Perlmutter made waves years ago with the release of his book Grain Brain: The Surprising T...

54: Dr. Robin Berzin On The Best Supplements, Motherhood & The Diet That's Healthy For Everyone

Tue, 08 May 2018

Many moons ago, Robin Berzin was wondering how she would ever manage to merge her love of technology...

53: Poet & Artist Cleo Wade On Spirituality, Responsible Citizenship & 'Self-Care'

Tue, 01 May 2018

Even though she's written a book, filmed a TED Talk, and built an audience of 371,000 people and cou...

52: Dr. Vincent Pedre On The Biggest Myths About Gut Health, The Hidden Problem With High-Fat Diets & The Future Of The Microbiome

Tue, 24 Apr 2018

As the best-selling author of Happy Gut: The Cleansing Program to Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy,...

51: Daily Harvest Founder Rachel Drori On Food Access, The Label 'Mompreneur' & Why Frozen Is Almost Always Better Than Fresh

Tue, 17 Apr 2018

For entrepreneur Rachel Drori, access is at the core of her mission for her company, Daily Harvest. ...

50: Rich Roll On Competing Over 50, Overcoming Alcoholism & Thriving The Plant-Based Way

Tue, 10 Apr 2018

As one of mbg’s first contributors, a class instructor, and now mbg collective member, Rich Roll i...

49: Dr. Frank Lipman On The Mitochondria & Why We're Just As Addicted To Technology As Sugar

Tue, 03 Apr 2018

Ever wondered what the connection between chi and the mitochondria might be? Want to know why relaxa...

48: Acupuncturist Paige Bourassa On Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Traditional Chinese Medicine

Tue, 27 Mar 2018

mbg Collective member Paige Bourassa MSTOM, L.Ac., RHN, is a licensed acupuncturist, registered holi...

47: Should We Be Eating Fewer Avocados & More Legumes? Dr. Valter Longo Shares The Secrets Of Longevity

Tue, 20 Mar 2018

Valter Longo, PhD, has been studying longevity for years. It wasn't long before he became fascinated...

45: Dr. Mark Hyman On Food Hysteria, Climate Change & Why The Pegan Diet Is Ideal

Tue, 06 Mar 2018

Functional medicine trailblazer Dr. Mark Hyman knows a thing or two about optimal living. A man with...

43: Light Watkins On Making Meditation Accessible & Cultivating Inner Joy

Tue, 20 Feb 2018

Teacher and innovator Light Watkins has been revolutionizing the practice of meditation since 1998—...

42: Algae, Probiotics & Mushrooms: The Founder Of Purely Elizabeth Shares What's Next In Breakfast

Tue, 13 Feb 2018

It all started with blueberry muffins. Elizabeth Stein made them to woo clients for her health and n...

41: Deepak Chopra On The Meaning Of Life, Our Current Insanity Crisis & The Collective Healing We All Need

Tue, 06 Feb 2018

Deepak Chopra, M.D., is one of the first pioneers of wellness and quite possibly the most widely rec...

40: Seth Kaufman, One Of The Most Powerful People In Food, Shares The Trends That Are Shaping The Way We Eat

Tue, 30 Jan 2018

Seth Kaufman knows about healthy food. As the head of PepsiCo's North American Nutrition division (w...

39: Acclaimed Environmentalist Paul Hawken On Trump, Greenwashing & The Future Of Our Planet

Tue, 23 Jan 2018

Paul Hawken's expansive career as an environmentalist, best-selling author, and entrepreneur began w...

38: JJ Virgin On Burning Fat, Healing After Her Son's Accident & Why Weight Loss Isn't About Calories

Tue, 16 Jan 2018

JJ Virgin is, without a doubt, one of the biggest names in health and wellness. She's a certified nu...

36: ABC News Anchor Dan Harris On How To Be Your Own Guru & Make Meditation A Habit

Tue, 02 Jan 2018

Some of us know what it's like to reach a moment of reckoning—a low point in life when we know tha...

35: Norma Kamali - How She Always Stays Ahead Of The Curve & The Superfood That Makes Her Skin Glow

Tue, 26 Dec 2017

Norma Kamali is 72 and has been an ageless wellness queen since she was born. Her mother juiced, edu...

34: Dan Buettner—The World's Leading Happiness Expert—On The Recipe For Lifelong Joy

Tue, 19 Dec 2017

What makes for a healthy, happy human? Dan Buettner, author, athlete, and National Geographic explor...

33: Green Beauty, Big Tech & The Future Of Athleisure: mbg Founders Discuss 2018 Wellness Trends

Fri, 15 Dec 2017

This special edition episode is a reflection on mindbodygreen's 2018 wellness trends! Every year in ...

32: GT Dave: The King Of Kombucha On Narcissism, The Healing Powers Of Nature & Why Kombucha Chose Him

Tue, 12 Dec 2017

GT Dave is the founder of the world's most successful kombucha company, GT's Kombucha. A native Cali...

31: Marco Borges On Beyoncé, Jay-Z, A Plant-Based Diet & Why He's Never Had A Drink In His Life

Tue, 05 Dec 2017

As founder and CEO of 22 Days Nutrition and author of the New York Times best-selling book The 22-Da...

30: Deliciously Ella Shares The Diet That Helped Heal Her Chronic Disease

Tue, 28 Nov 2017

Six years ago, Ella Mills was so ill that she could barely get out of bed. She spent hours watching ...

29: Mark Sisson On Exactly How Long You Need To Be Keto To Ramp Up Your Fat Burning Forever

Tue, 21 Nov 2017

Mark Sisson is the founder of Mark's Daily Apple and Primal Kitchen (the mega-popular brand of salad...

28: Byron Katie On The Awakening That Led To Her Success & What It Means To Do "The Work"

Tue, 14 Nov 2017

Byron Katie is a wellness icon. Unlike a lot of popular theories today, her system of self-inquiry, ...

27: JC Of Movember On The Men's Health Crisis, Mustaches & How To Save A Life

Tue, 07 Nov 2017

If you've seen more men with mustaches growing in lately, you can thank Justin Coghlan ("JC"), one o...

25: Professional Climber Jimmy Chin On Living Out Of His Car, Surviving An Avalanche & Taking Big Risks

Tue, 24 Oct 2017

Jimmy Chin is an adventurer, artist, and filmmaker whose awe-inspiring photos have graced the pages ...

24: Tara Stiles Opens Up About Overcoming Sexual Assault, Healing From Heartbreak, And Finding Lasting Love

Tue, 17 Oct 2017

Tara Stiles is the co-founder of Strala Yoga and author of six books, including the new Guiding Stra...

23: Visionary Entrepreneur Barry Sternlicht On What It Takes To Succeed & How His Eco-Luxe 1 Hotels Aim To Protect Our Planet

Tue, 10 Oct 2017

Barry Stuart Sternlicht is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, and chairman of...

22: Mark Hyman On Coconut Oil, IV Therapy & His Personal Health Crisis

Tue, 03 Oct 2017

Dr. Mark Hyman is a pioneer in the field of functional medicine and a nine-time New York Times best-...

21: Kelly LeVeque On Sugar, The Ketogenic Diet & Weighing What You Want

Tue, 26 Sep 2017

Kelly LeVeque is a certified holistic nutritionist, wellness expert, health coach, and author of the...

20: Dr. Frank Lipman On The Best Diet Ever, Two (Big!) Things Wellness Is Missing & The Future Of Well-Being

Tue, 19 Sep 2017

Dr. Frank Lipman and mbg go way back—if you dive into the mindbodygreen archives, you'll see his c...

19: Barre3 Founder Sadie Lincoln On Starting A Business & The Importance Of Mindful Movement

Tue, 12 Sep 2017

Sadie Lincoln is the founder of Barre3, a beloved workout designed to give you a deep muscle burn, a...

18: Top Chef Seamus Mullen On His Crippling Autoimmune Disease & How He Used Food To Finally Heal

Tue, 05 Sep 2017

Seamus Mullen is a world-class chef, a James Beard award semifinalist, the owner of two popular NYC ...

16: NRDC President Rhea Suh On Coral Reefs, Mass Extinction, The Trump Administration, & What We Can Do About It

Tue, 22 Aug 2017

As the president of the National Resources Defense Council, Rhea Suh leads the 500 scientists, attor...

14: Positive Psychiatrist Samantha Boardman On Wellness Narcissism, Snowplow Parenting & Keeping Romance Alive

Tue, 08 Aug 2017

Samantha Boardman, psychiatrist and M.D., spent years treating clients with traditional psychiatric ...

13: REBBL CEO Sheryl O'Loughlin On Overcoming An Eating Disorder, Hiring Smart & Why Balance Is BS

Tue, 01 Aug 2017

Sheryl O'Loughlin is the boss you always wish you had. The former CEO of Clif Bar and Plum Organics ...

12: Dr. Aviva Romm On Midwifery, Thyroid Health & Going To Medical School With 4 Kids

Tue, 25 Jul 2017

Dr. Aviva Romm is a midwife, herbalist, ecologist, and writer who—after having four kids—went on...

11: Califia Farms Founder Greg Steltenpohl On Kickstarting Two Major Wellness Trends & The Health Crisis That Almost Killed Him

Thu, 20 Jul 2017

Greg Stehltenpohl is the man behind not one but two major brands in the health food space—Odwalla ...

10: Hillary Biscay On What It Takes To Be An Ironman Champion, Overcoming Doubts, And The Truth About Adoption

Tue, 18 Jul 2017

Hillary Biscay has an impressive resume. In addition to being a graduate of USC (after turning down ...

9: Lauren Bush Lauren On FEED, Her Inspiration For Giving Back & How She Finds Balance As A Working Mom

Thu, 13 Jul 2017

Lauren Bush Lauren always knew she wanted to give back. Raised in a family of people who believe in ...

7: Siggi Hilmarsson, Founder + CEO of Siggi’s Dairy, on Bold Entrepreneurship, Risk-Taking, and the Truth About Clean Eating

Thu, 06 Jul 2017

Siggi Hilmarsson is the founder and CEO of Siggi’s Dairy, dubbed the fastest-growing yogurt brand ...

4. John Mackey, Whole Foods CEO, on Food Co-ops, Meditation, and How to Turn Setbacks Into Success

Fri, 16 Jun 2017

John Mackey is the co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market, a company that has shaped the American ...

2. Melissa Hartwig, Founder of Whole30, on Addiction and How Hitting Rock Bottom Inspired an International Health Movement

Wed, 14 Jun 2017

Melissa Hartwig is the creator of one of the most successful diets of all time, Whole30. Chances are...