The mindbodygreen Podcast
Episodes
431: The best time to stop eating & fasting as medicine | Journalist Steve Hendricks
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Hendricks: “We have what seems to be a cure for high blood pressure, and no one knows about it.” Steve, a journalist and author, joins mbg c...
430: Unsuspecting hotspots for mold & what to look for | Michael Rubino, The Mold Medic
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Rubino: “If you’re dealing with mysterious health issues and you haven't checked your air quality, you probably should.” Michael, a mo...
429: Why we fail at nutrition & weight loss goals | Behavioral sustainability scientist Michelle Segar, Ph.D.
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Segar, Ph.D.: “How we feel while we exercise determines whether we keep doing it or not.” Michelle, a behavioral sustainability scienti...
428: The antidote to burnout | ICU surgeon Stephen Trzeciak, M.D.
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Trzeciak, M.D., MPH: “The key to resilience is relationships.” Stephen, an ICU surgeon and physician scientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wa...
427: How to optimize your metabolism | Metabolic scientist Ben Bikman, Ph.D.
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Bikman, Ph.D.: “The single greatest predictor of a good night of sleep is if I go to bed on an empty stomach.” Ben, a metabolic scientist with...
426: Self-help myths, emotional Novocaine & what makes life worth living | Psychologist Sasha Heinz, Ph.D.
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sasha Heinz, Ph.D.: “Any accomplishment requires a lot of uncomfortable action.” Sasha, a developmental psychologist who is an expert in behavio...
425: What we’re getting wrong about weight loss & underrated foods for your metabolism | Gut health expert Megan Rossi, Ph.D., R.D.
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Rossi, Ph.D., R.D.: “Nut butter is actually going to provide your body with a lot more energy compared to the whole version of that nut.” ...
424: We may need to reconsider the power of antidepressants | Internal medicine doctor Austin Perlmutter, M.D.
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Perlmutter, M.D.: “Is inflammation involved in our poor mental health epidemic today? I believe the answer is yes.” Austin, an integrativ...
423: Techniques to rewire your brain & reduce inflammation | Eileen Laird
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eileen Laird: “Affirmations can really backfire, because you can feed that inner critic. It depends on your personality." Eileen, an autoimmune warr...
422: The best herbs for your blood sugar | Herbal medicine expert Bill Rawls, M.D.
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Rawls, M.D.: “A lot of people think of herbs as weak versions of drugs, but it's like comparing apples and oranges. We can gain the benefits of...
421: How to deal with uncertainty | Bestselling authors Nathan & Susannah Furr
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan & Susannah Furr: “Confidence means that you follow the true essence of who you are.” Bestselling authors Nathan and Susannah Furr join mb...
420: How to improve your memory & overall brain health | Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN & Milene Brownlow, Ph.D.
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN & Milene Brownlow, Ph.D.: “If you focus on your gut and your heart, your brain will thank you.” Ferira, mbg's vic...
419: Free longevity hacks & the future of hormone therapy | Performance doctor Kien Vuu, M.D.
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kien Vuu, M.D.: "Hormone optimization is great for longevity.” Vuu, a performance and longevity doctor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss...
418: How to identify your true purpose in life | Columbia Business School professor Hitendra Wadhwa, Ph.D.
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hitendra Wadhwa, Ph.D.: “If you try to be everything to everybody, you won’t be able to fully manifest your unique gifts.” Wadhwa, an entrepre...
417: The 7 “negative” emotions that can BENEFIT your health | Bestselling author Mollie West Duffy
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mollie West Duffy: “Perfectionism is fundamentally a fear of failure.” Duffy, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wa...
416: Nonnegotiable habits for a long & healthy life | Integrative medicine doctor Myles Spar, M.D.
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Myles Spar, M.D.: “Be the CEO of your health.” Spar, a performance-based integrative doctor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to inc...
415: How cold therapy can supercharge your health | Mark Harper, M.D., Ph.D.
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Harper, M.D., Ph.D.: "People who took a cold shower every day had less sick days off of work.” Harper, a cold therapy expert and consultant an...
414: Keeping secrets can harm your health | Psychologist Michael Slepian, Ph.D.
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Slepian, Ph.D.: “As isolating as it can feel to have a secret, we all keep secrets and we all keep the same kinds of secrets.” Slepian, a ...
413: Surprising gut health offenders way beyond diet | Father of functional medicine Jeff Bland, Ph.D.
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Bland, Ph.D.: “Our diets can mark our genes.” Bland, the father of functional medicine, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the surpri...
411: Common fasting mistakes & how to stay energized | Mark Sisson, founder of Primal Kitchen
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Sisson: “Most people go through their lives very inefficiently burning body fat for fuel.” Sisson, a New York Times bestselling author and ...
410: How to know if you have toxic mold in your home | Functional medicine doctor Ann Shippy, M.D.
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Shippy, M.D.: “If you're having any health issue, consider whether you've got a mold exposure.” Shippy, a functional medicine doctor and mol...
409: How to know if you have a healthy gut | Gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.: “If you change your diet today, your gut microbiome will change by tomorrow.” Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and New Yo...
408: How a 55-year-old former football player is in the best shape of his life | NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Troy Aikman: "I'm 55 years old, and I’m in the best shape of my life in every way—mentally, physically, and emotionally.” Aikman, an NFL Hall ...
407: The future of personalized medicine & how to test for longevity | Precision medicine physician Matt Dawson, M.D.
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Dawson, M.D.: “Talking about nutrition is almost like talking about religion; people are convinced their diet is the best.” Dawson, a preci...
406: How to fix your posture & ease your anxiety | Manual therapist Aaron Alexander
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Alexander: “If you're in a position all the time, it becomes your personality.” Alexander, a manual therapist and movement coach, joins mbg ...
405: What joining a cult taught me about trauma healing & relationships | Licensed psychotherapist Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSW
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSW: “Any topic that promises belonging and the avoidance of pain can very quickly turn culty.” Frank, a licensed psychother...
404: How to prevent cognitive decline no matter your age | Maria Shriver & Patrick Schwarzenegger
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver: “You are in the driver's seat. There are things you can do today that will impact your brain health tomorrow...
403: What nearly going blind taught me about longevity | NYT writer Frank Bruni
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Bruni: “Almost all of the difficulties we deal with are not visible to the naked eye.” Bruni, a New York Times columnist and bestselling aut...
402: How to get your brain to genuinely love exercise | Positive psychiatrist Samantha Boardman, M.D.
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Boardman, M.D.: “People who do even 20 to 30 minutes of running per day say that their mood improves short- and long-term.” Boardman, a p...
401: How to boost confidence when you’re feeling insecure | Entrepreneur & author Lisa Bilyeu
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Bilyeu: “Change your perspective from the fear of failing into an opportunity.” Bilyeu, a world-class entrepreneur and author, joins mbg co...
400: The ultimate longevity episode | Episode #400 with Jason
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks the 400th episode of the mbg podcast! What a journey it’s been since our launch on June 12, 2017. The milestone of 400 speaks to the lon...
398: How to raise confident & resilient kids in a world that can be depressing | Parenting expert Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D.
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D.: “Having somebody there for you if something goes wrong is such a predictor of health.” Doucleff, a parenting expert ...
397: How to become a supercentenarian (aka 110+ years old!) | Healthy aging expert Becca Levy, Ph.D.
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becca Levy, Ph.D.: “Those who had positive age beliefs had a median survival of 7.5 years longer than those with negative age beliefs.” Levy, a ...
396: Eco-anxiety & the sneaky toxins in your home | Environmental policy expert Heather White
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heather White: “If you care about the future, you are an environmentalist.” White, an environmental policy expert and author, joins mbg co-CEO, ...
395: How to balance your blood sugar without changing your diet | Biochemist Jessie Inchauspe
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie Inchauspe: “If you eat a meal in a specific order, you can reduce the glucose spike of the meal by 75%.” Inchauspe, a biochemist and bestse...
394: The science of venting your feelings | Psychologist Ethan Kross, Ph.D.
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan Kross, Ph.D.: “Your inner voice is a remarkable super power.” Kross, an award-winning psychologist and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CE...
393: The all-time best ingredients for healthy hair | Briogeo founder Nancy Twine & cohost mbg beauty director Alexandra Engler
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Twine: “So much of feeling beautiful really comes from the inside. It's how we talk to ourselves, how we eat, how we prioritize our self-care....
392: How nature soothes anxiety, enhances longevity & supports brain health | mbg senior sustainability editor Emma Loewe
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Loewe: “People tend to live longer if they live close to green space…and street trees totally count.” Loewe, mbg senior sustainability ed...
391: The silent issue that’s affecting longevity | Frank Lipman, M.D.
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Lipman, M.D.: “Methylation is a key mechanism involved in brain health, heart health, and emotional health.*” Lipman, a functional medicin...
390: How spirituality impacts your health | Mind-body medicine physician Lissa Rankin, M.D.
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lissa Rankin, M.D.: "Healing and spirituality should never be a luxury. It should be absolutely equitable for everybody.” Rankin, a mind-body medi...
389: The best & worst types of exercise for anxiety | Neuroscientist Jennifer Heisz, Ph.D.
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Heisz, Ph.D.: “A 2-minute movement break is all it takes to restore and replenish the brain of its vital nutrients.” Heisz, a neuroscient...
388: Overcoming success addiction & why you should have a reverse bucket list | Social scientist Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.: “Purpose is one of the macronutrients of happiness.” Brooks, a behavioral social scientist and New York Times bestselling ...
387: Cooking oils to avoid & the truth about mouthwash | NYT bestselling author Max Lugavere
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Max Lugavere: “We do have a degree of agency when it comes to our cognitive health — the best time to intervene is now.” Lugavere, a health and ...
386: Are you actually walking correctly? | Award-winning writer author Annabel Streets
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Annabel Streets: “Solo walking is best if you want to reflect or come up with a solution to a problem.” Streets, an award-winning writer, joins ...
385: Cancel culture, the birth control pill & how to get to the root of your anxiety | holistic psychiatrist Ellen Vora, M.D.
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ellen Vora, M.D.: "Hormones impact your brain, and they impact how you feel.” Vora, a holistic psychiatrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to disc...
384: Music as medicine & how to avoid sound pollution | Neurologist Kulreet Chaudhary, M.D.
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kulreet Chaudhary, M.D.: “Music absolutely can change the way your brain is firing.” Chaudhary, a neurologist and Ayurveda expert, joins mbg co-CE...
383: Learning from mistakes, FOMO, & how to overcome fears of awkwardness | NYT bestselling author Daniel Pink
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Pink: “The way we talk to ourselves is cruel. Most of us would never talk to another human being the way we talk to ourselves.” Pink, a fiv...
381: Long-COVID, Lyme disease & how to tell if your fatigue is something more serious | bestselling author Meghan O’Rourke
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meghan O'Rourke: “Medicine is in the business of supporting patients, but too often medicine is actually crisis care.” O'Rourke, an award-winning ...
380: The best & worst grains for your gut | Cardiologist William Davis, M.D.
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
William Davis, M.D.: “Doctors should be experts nutrition and the microbiome.” Davis, a cardiologist and New York Times bestselling author, joi...
378: 4 lies about happiness, brain types & mood-boosting foods | Neuroscientist Daniel Amen, M.D.
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Amen, M.D.: “‘Don't worry, be happy’ is a lie. The idea that you shouldn't worry is actually a prescription for misery.” Amen, a clinic...
377: Post-COVID trauma, EFT exercises & how to actually process buried emotions | Spiritual teacher Gabby Bernstein
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gabby Bernstein: “The goal isn't to get rid of the parts of ourselves we think are bad. The goal is to help them become less extreme.” Bernstein...
376: The unsuspecting marker that’s critical for metabolic health | David Perlmutter, M.D.
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Perlmutter, M.D.: “88% of American adults have at least one component of metabolic syndrome.” Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and ...
375: Hormone balance, medical gaslighting & how to optimize metabolism longevity | Taz Bhatia, M.D.
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taz Bhatia, M.D.: “You have to get the gut in good shape to balance your hormones.” Bhatia, a functional medicine doctor and hormone expert, joins...
374: How to use cold therapy to optimize your blood sugar, brain health & sleep | Exercise physiologist Ben Greenfield
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Greenfield: “There's nothing that seems to control blood sugar more than the cold.” Greenfield, an exercise physiologist, personal trainer, ...
373: Setting healthy boundaries, ghosting, & dealing with flaky friends | Nedra Tawwab, MSW, LCSW
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nedra Tawwab, MSW, LCSW: “When people set boundaries in relationships, it's because they care about the relationship.” Tawwab—a licensed thera...
372: How your pelvic floor affects your sex drive, bladder & overall health | Urogynecologist Betsy Greenleaf, D.O.
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Betsy Greenleaf, D.O.: “We buy pads and adult diapers and blame it on aging, when there's so much you can do to strengthen the pelvic floor that you...
371: We used to eat 6,000 types of plants—now we only eat 9 | Award-winning food journalist Dan Saladino
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Saladino: “Just 3 species of plants provide more than 50% of the world's calories.” Saladino, an award-winning food journalist, joins mbg co...
370: Why we’re all so distracted | NYT bestselling author Johann Hari
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Johann Hari: “When you try to do lots of things at once, you do all of them less competently—you make more mistakes, you remember less of what you...
369: How to feel confident, magnetic & full of good energy | Meditation teacher & NYT bestselling author Kimberly Snyder
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kimberly Snyder: “One of the biggest issues of today is that everybody's trying to control everything.” Snyder, a spiritual guide, meditation te...
368: How to actually fall asleep faster & stay asleep longer | Behavioral sleep doctor Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM: “We have this idea that you should have perfect sleep every single night, but a bad night here and there means that you'r...
367: Wellness fads, alcohol & how to get rid of “stuck” emotions | Robin Berzin, M.D.
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robin Berzin, M.D.: “The foods we eat every day can cause you to feel clear, calm, focused, or they can cause you to feel the opposite of those thin...
366: How to reverse your biological age | Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.: “In eight weeks time with a doable diet and lifestyle intervention, we reversed the biological age of our participants by ove...
365: Brain-fooling foods & how to control your cravings | Award-winning food writer Mark Schatzker
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Schatzker: “A relationship amplifies the meal. It's always nice to eat food with someone else.” Schatzker, an award-winning food writer and b...
364: Sneaky gut offenders & how to support a healthy weight | Vincent Pedre, M.D.
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vincent Pedre, M.D.: "You’ve got to change the mind to change the body.” Pedre, a board-certified internist and gut health expert, joins mbg co-CE...
363: How to look & feel 15 years younger | Longevity expert David Sinclair, Ph.D.
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David Sinclair, Ph.D.: “I’ve been getting younger for the past decade, and the biggest impact has been the change in my eating habits.” Sinclair...
362: Immune resilience, COVID & climate change | Jeff Bland, Ph.D., the father of functional medicine
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Bland, Ph.D.: “The planet has an immune system, we have immune systems, and they're intercommunicating.” Bland, the father of functional me...
361: Everything you need to know about omega-3 fatty acids | Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN: "I don't like to say EPA is for the heart and DHA is for the brain. EPA and DHA are pleiotropic, multitasking, aweso...
360: Sneaky energy drainers, sleep hacks & how to exercise for your body type | board-certified sleep specialist Michael J. Breus, Ph.D.
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael J. Breus. Ph.D.: “Within 30 minutes of waking up, if you can go outside and get 15 minutes of sun, you are doing yourself a huge favor.” B...
359: T-cells, medicinal mushrooms & how to tell if your immune system is weak | Immunologist Heather Moday, M.D.
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Moday, M.D.: “If you focus on one thing [for your gut and immunity], I would say focus on fiber.” Moday, an allergist and immunologist, jo...
358: The best & worst sounds for your health | Neurologist Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D.
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D.: “Our world is too noisy—most of us don't even know what true silence sounds like.” Ruhoy, a board-certified integrativ...
357: Skin care pet peeves, the microbiome & hacks for hair growth | triple board-certified dermatologist Mamina Turegano, M.D., FAAD
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mamina Turegano, M.D., FAAD: “If your internal health is good, your skin is going to be good.” Turegano, a triple board-certified and integrativ...
356: Non-negotiables for longevity | Dan Buettner
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Buettner: “20% of how long we live is dictated by our genes. The other 80% is lifestyle or environment.” Buettner, a longevity expert and fo...
355: The biggest misconceptions about multivitamins | Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN: “Taking a multivitamin [is like] brushing your teeth. If you don't brush your teeth daily, whole body health is go...
354: The dangers of multitasking & how to stop | Entrepreneur & cancer survivor Thatcher Wine
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thatcher Wine: “Can you sit with a little bit of boredom and curiosity about the world instead of needing to be doing another thing at the same time...
353: Everything you need to know about medical & recreational marijuana | Psychiatrist Rebecca Siegel, M.D.
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Siegel, M.D.: “There needs to be more research [on marijuana] so physicians can either get behind it or not get behind it." Siegel, a psychi...
352: Dr. Google, invisible illnesses & how to make better health care choices | Talya Miron-Shatz, Ph.D.
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talya Miron-Shatz, Ph.D.: "When you're choosing a doctor, it's important to feel connected to this person—you're going to get better treatment and b...
351: How to know if you have a leaky gut | Gastroenterologist Marvin Singh, M.D.
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marvin Singh, M.D.: “70% of our immune system sits in our gut microbiome. It’s silly not to look at that when you're looking at your whole health....
350: How to actually increase your happiness | Gretchen Rubin
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gretchen Rubin: “Anytime we're connecting with other people, we get a boost of happiness." Rubin, a happiness expert and New York Times bestselling ...
349: How to tackle inflammation | Madiha Saeed, M.D.
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Madiha Saeed, M.D.: “The things that we put in bodies have a dramatic effect on our behaviors.” Saeed, a board-certified integrative family phys...
348: How to dispel anxious energy | psychologist Chloe Carmichael, Ph.D.
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Carmichael, Ph.D.: “There's a healthy level of [anxiety] that can be protective. We just need to learn how to use it properly.” Carmichael...
347: Vitamin D myths, the yo-yo effect & what to avoid in a supplement | Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN: “Most standalone vitamin D3 products on the market are sub-efficacious doses...It’s like going to get a pumpkin ...
346: How to identify the cracks in your relationship | Esther Perel
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Esther Perel: “The quality of all our relationships is what determines the quality of our lives.” Perel—a psychotherapist, New York Times bestse...
345: The biggest misconceptions about protein, fiber & iron | Nutritionist Simon Hill
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Hill: “In Western society, we have made animal protein the hero of the plate. We want to flip that.” Hill, a nutritionist and physiotherap...
344: This is your brain on spirituality | Lisa Miller, Ph.D.
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Miller, Ph.D.: “People who [have] a spiritual response to suffering show entirely different brains.” Miller, an award-winning researcher in s...
343: You're missing 50% of your life by being distracted | neuroscientist Amishi Jha, Ph.D.
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amishi Jha, Ph.D.: “Pay attention to your attention. Check in with this precious brain resource—it is the fuel for your ability to think, feel con...
342: Are healthy foods secretly spiking your blood sugar? | Casey Means, M.D.
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Means, M.D.: “Metabolic health is not just about avoiding long-term chronic illnesses…It's also about feeling good in the moment.” Means, ...
341: How to use light for better sleep, skin & overall health | Leland Stillman, M.D.
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leland Stillman, M.D.: “People who have sleep issues need to fix their light environment as aggressively as possible.” Stillman, a functional medi...
340: The connection between hormones & weight loss | Sara Gottfried, M.D.
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Gottfried, M.D.: “For women, testosterone is especially important for confidence, agency, and even risk-taking.” Gottfried, a Harvard-trained...
338: How to turn the volume down on your anxiety | Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D.
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D.: “[Moving your body] is like giving your brain a bubble bath of fantastic neurochemicals that make you feel better.” Suzuki,...
337: Neurohacking, productivity & why you should work out in the morning | MIT & Harvard-trained brain researcher Elizabeth Ricker
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Ricker: “Brains are not well-designed for trying to function on too little sleep.” Ricker, a neurohacker and MIT and Harvard-trained bra...
336: How to know if your drinking water is safe | Erin Brockovich
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Brockovich: “Your gut is your second brain, and we oftentimes don't listen to it.” Brockovich, an environmental activist, consumer advocate, ...
335: How does your brain store trauma? | Neurologist Scott Small, M.D.
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Small, M.D.: “One of the main purposes of sleep is to trim down our memories.” Small, a neurologist & Alzheimer's researcher, joins mbg co-C...
334: Hero foods for anxiety & tricks to build self-esteem | Clinical psychologist Nicole Beurkens, Ph.D., CNS
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Beurkens, Ph.D., CNS: “From a mental health standpoint, movement is critical—when we're too sedentary, that's a problem.” Beurkens, a cli...
333: Is wellness narcissistic? | Rupa Marya, M.D. & Raj Patel, Ph.D.
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rupa Marya, M.D. & Raj Patel, Ph.D.: "Our immunity is completely dependent on supporting the other and getting out of the individualistic mindset." Ma...
332: How to know if your gut issue is something more serious | New York Times bestselling author Danielle Walker
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle Walker: “Your disease does not have to rule your life.” Walker, a New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to d...
331: Are electric cars & plant-based meat really the answer? | Acclaimed environmentalist Paul Hawken
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Hawken: "We have to move away from fighting, combating, and tackling—all these long words we're using around climate change—to ones about reg...
330: A holistic plastic surgeon’s tips for youthful skin (without plastic surgery!) | Anthony Youn, M.D.
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Youn, M.D.: “The goal of a plastic surgeon should not be to get somebody into the operating room—it should be the opposite of that. How do...
329: Why we’re all so stressed | Positive psychiatrist Samantha Boardman, M.D.
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Boardman, M.D.: “Hobbies are the purest form of love.” Boardman, a positive psychiatrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss he...
327: How to live to 200 | Sergey Young, longevity expert
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sergey Young: “I’m a huge fan of a psychological approach to aging. If you think you’re younger, your body actually works differently.” Youn...
326: Psychobiotics & the best foods for managing stress | Leading scientists Bonnie J. Kaplan, Ph.D. & Julia J. Rucklidge, Ph.D.
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bonnie J. Kaplan, Ph.D. & Julia J. Rucklidge, Ph.D.: “Our brains are set up to require roughly 30 micronutrients: 15 minerals and 15 vitamins.” Ka...