The mindbodygreen Podcast
Episodes
87: Ben Greenfield, Professional Biohacker, On Daily Hacks Everyone Can Try
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Greenfield, is the CEO of Kion, a bestselling author of Beyond Training, and a nationally-recognized personal trainer and Ironman. He’s the fath...
86: Michael Roizen, M.D., On How To Eat & Sleep Your Way To Being “AgeProof”
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Roizen, is a New York Times bestselling author and the co-founder of RealAge, a famous concept that centers around the idea that our bodie...
85: Tata Harper On The Natural Beauty Movement & Eating Your Way To Healthy Skin
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tata Harper, founder and CEO of Tata Harper Skincare, questioned what was in her beauty products when her stepfather was advised by doctors to stay aw...
84: Lauren Singer, Founder Of Trash Is For Tossers, On Being Waste Free & Stopping Climate Change
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Singer lives in New York City, lives a “normal” life, and creates no trash. Six years ago, Lauren was studying environmental studies at NYU...
83: Michael Taylor, Co-Founder Of Strala, On Moving Well & Living In Alignment
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Taylor is the co-founder of Strala Yoga, a tai chi expert, and all-around movement guru. Mike and his wife Tara (and daughter Daisy!) are also...
82: John Mackey, Whole Foods Market CEO, On "Marrying" Amazon & The Future Of Food
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It all started at a local co-op. The place where John Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market, realized the secret to a long and healthy life...
81: Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., On Spirituality, Ego & What To Do When Our Kids Are Unkind
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and author of the award-winning parenting book The Conscious Parent as well as Out of Control: Why ...
80: Ballerina Misty Copeland On Using Food As Fuel & Meditating On The Move
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African American female principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre, but her ascent to becom...
79: Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD, On Anxiety, Multitasking & Video Games As Medicine
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Gazzaley is an M.D. and a Ph.D., meaning he's a neurologist and a neuroscientist. If your first thought is "Wow, that must have been a lot of sch...
78: EGOT Winner John Legend On How Life's Changed Since Becoming A Dad & How He Wants To Change The World
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John Legend is, well, a legend in his time. The youngest and the first black man to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award (the coveted EGOT), Leg...
77: Taryn Toomey, Founder Of The Class, On Mindful Movement, Running A Brand With Intention & Giving Pain A Purpose
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you live in New York, chances are you've heard of The Class by Taryn Toomey. A combination of strength training and meditative movement, it's desig...
76: Gisele Bündchen Opens Up About Her Anxiety, Her Relationship & The Secret To Finding Purpose & Meaning In Life
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gisele Bündchen is an internationally renowned supermodel, a global ambassador for the United Nations Environment Program, and a freshly minted autho...
75: Bulletproof Founder Dave Asprey Talks About Why He Thinks Kale Is Bad For You & How He Plans To Live To 180 Years Old
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When Bulletproof founder Dave Asprey stopped by the mbg office in his blue-light blocking glasses, I knew we were in for a special podcast—and I was...
74: Ellen Vora, M.D., On Inflammation & The Connection Between Blood Sugar & Anxiety
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ellen Vora is a psychiatrist, mindbodygreen Collective member, and instructor of the mindbodygreen class Managing Depression. When it comes to approac...
73: Michael Phelps On Water Conservation, Being A Laid-Back Parent, And The Fruit He's Finally Reintroducing To His Diet
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest needs no introduction. As the most accomplished Olympian of our time—and any time, for that matter—Michael Phelps is a wellness ...
72: Adi Jaffe, Ph.D., On Wellness Addiction, Shame & What It Really Takes To Transform Your Life
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adi Jaffe, Ph.D., is a world-renowned mental health expert, the CEO of IGNTD, and the host of the IGNTD Podcast. His new book, The Abstinence Myth, is...
71: Katlin Smith of Simple Mills On Staying Sane Through 15-Hour Workdays, Eating For Your Body, And Building A Brand That Lasts
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
By now, you've probably at least heard of Simple Mills: The line of gluten-free and paleo-friendly cookies, crackers, baking mixes, and frostings taki...
70: Drs. Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD, On Technology & Why Multitasking Is Bad News For Brain Health
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sat down with Dr. Dean and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai—directors of the Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center a...
69: Perfect Bar Founders On Overcoming Debt To Run A Thriving Family Business, The Future Of Snacking, And Eating Sugar Healthily
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever had a Perfect Bar, you understand the hype. The protein-packed snack stuffed with superfoods has picked up a serious cult following, th...
68: Dr. Will Cole On The Ketotarian Diet & How To Find Your Carb Sweet Spot
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Functional medicine expert, mbg class instructor and Collective member, and my dear friend Will Cole, D.C., IFMCP, grew up in a wellness-focused house...
67: The Sweetgreen Founders On Connecting Communities To Healthier Food & What "Passion With A Purpose" Means
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolas Jammet, Jonathan Neman, and Nathaniel Ru know what sweetgreen customers want because they are sweetgreen customers. More than 10 years ago, th...
65: Jon Sebastiani On The Importance of Grit and Passion, The Future Of Grocery Stores, & Sustainable Entrepreneurship 101
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Sebastiani is no stranger to the world of entrepreneurship. At the age of 8, Jon got his taste of working as an entrepreneur on his family’s vin...
64: Jasmine Hemsley On The Ayurvedic Secrets To Better Digestion, Less Stress, And More Happiness
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine Hemsley has been a force in the wellness world since she started the world-famous Hemsley + Hemsley brand alongside her sister Melissa in 2014...
63: Tender Greens Founder Erik Oberholtzer On Regenerative Agriculture, Food As Community, & How To Crave Plants
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Oberholtzer is a renowned professional chef who spent 10 years in some of the best fine dining kitchens in California. After getting his start at...
62: Dr. Taz Bhatia, M.D., On Low Energy, Unwanted Weight Gain (Or Loss) & Hormonal Imbalance
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tanzeem Bhatia, M.D., is a superwoman in her own right. She's not just an M.D.—she has functional medicine, integrative, and holistic physician ...
61: Weleda's CEO Rob Keen On Greenwashing, Building A Strong Brand & The Future Of Natural Products
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Weleda is a green brand that goes way, way back—it's been around since 1921. Originally a plant-based medicine company, over the years it has evolve...
60: Max Lugavere On Brain Fog, Gluten, & Food As Medicine For The Mind
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health science journalist, TV personality, brain health expert, and author of the New York Times best-selling book Genius...
58: Nutritionist Dana James On How To Know If You Have A Gluten Sensitivity & Why You Can't Be 'Addicted' To Sugar
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nutritionist, functional mediation practitioner, cognitive behavioral therapist, mindbodygreen class instructor and collective member, and dear friend...
57: Rich Roll & Julie Piatt On Living A Plant-Based Lifestyle, Working Together & Work-Life Balance
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Never heard of a chicken or lobster mushroom? Then you haven't talked to Julie Piatt. As the co-author of the new book The Plantpower Way: Italia: Del...
56: Sarah Wilson On Her Personal Struggle With Anxiety & How She Learned To Cope
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Wilson is the journalist, entrepreneur, and author behind the I Quit Sugar empire who has helped people around the world give up the sweet stuff...
55: Dr. David Perlmutter On Eating For A Healthy Brain, Avoiding Alzheimer's, And More
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Perlmutter made waves years ago with the release of his book Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar—Your Brain's ...
54: Dr. Robin Berzin On The Best Supplements, Motherhood & The Diet That's Healthy For Everyone
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many moons ago, Robin Berzin was wondering how she would ever manage to merge her love of technology, health care, yoga, public health, functional med...
53: Poet & Artist Cleo Wade On Spirituality, Responsible Citizenship & 'Self-Care'
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Even though she's written a book, filmed a TED Talk, and built an audience of 371,000 people and counting on Instagram, she still gets nervous before ...
52: Dr. Vincent Pedre On The Biggest Myths About Gut Health, The Hidden Problem With High-Fat Diets & The Future Of The Microbiome
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As the best-selling author of Happy Gut: The Cleansing Program to Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Eliminate Pain, mbg Collective member Vincent...
51: Daily Harvest Founder Rachel Drori On Food Access, The Label 'Mompreneur' & Why Frozen Is Almost Always Better Than Fresh
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For entrepreneur Rachel Drori, access is at the core of her mission for her company, Daily Harvest. The food delivery service provides convenient fres...
50: Rich Roll On Competing Over 50, Overcoming Alcoholism & Thriving The Plant-Based Way
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As one of mbg’s first contributors, a class instructor, and now mbg collective member, Rich Roll is passionate about using his personal story as a b...
49: Dr. Frank Lipman On The Mitochondria & Why We're Just As Addicted To Technology As Sugar
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what the connection between chi and the mitochondria might be? Want to know why relaxation is all about activating the parasympathetic n...
48: Acupuncturist Paige Bourassa On Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Traditional Chinese Medicine
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
mbg Collective member Paige Bourassa MSTOM, L.Ac., RHN, is a licensed acupuncturist, registered holistic nutritionist, Chinese herbologist, and has he...
47: Should We Be Eating Fewer Avocados & More Legumes? Dr. Valter Longo Shares The Secrets Of Longevity
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Valter Longo, PhD, has been studying longevity for years. It wasn't long before he became fascinated by the world of fasting and calorie restriction a...
45: Dr. Mark Hyman On Food Hysteria, Climate Change & Why The Pegan Diet Is Ideal
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Functional medicine trailblazer Dr. Mark Hyman knows a thing or two about optimal living. A man with many titles—practicing family physician, ten ti...
43: Light Watkins On Making Meditation Accessible & Cultivating Inner Joy
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher and innovator Light Watkins has been revolutionizing the practice of meditation since 1998—and now, he's on a mission to make meditation an ...
42: Algae, Probiotics & Mushrooms: The Founder Of Purely Elizabeth Shares What's Next In Breakfast
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It all started with blueberry muffins. Elizabeth Stein made them to woo clients for her health and nutrition, not to start a business —- but everyon...
41: Deepak Chopra On The Meaning Of Life, Our Current Insanity Crisis & The Collective Healing We All Need
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Deepak Chopra, M.D., is one of the first pioneers of wellness and quite possibly the most widely recognized spirituality figure in the world. He began...
40: Seth Kaufman, One Of The Most Powerful People In Food, Shares The Trends That Are Shaping The Way We Eat
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Kaufman knows about healthy food. As the head of PepsiCo's North American Nutrition division (whom we partnered with for our Next Great Nutrition...
39: Acclaimed Environmentalist Paul Hawken On Trump, Greenwashing & The Future Of Our Planet
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Hawken's expansive career as an environmentalist, best-selling author, and entrepreneur began with a case of greenwashing. Get the scoop on that ...
38: JJ Virgin On Burning Fat, Healing After Her Son's Accident & Why Weight Loss Isn't About Calories
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
JJ Virgin is, without a doubt, one of the biggest names in health and wellness. She's a certified nutrition specialist and health and fitness instruct...
36: ABC News Anchor Dan Harris On How To Be Your Own Guru & Make Meditation A Habit
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some of us know what it's like to reach a moment of reckoning—a low point in life when we know that something has to change, and there's nowhere to ...
35: Norma Kamali - How She Always Stays Ahead Of The Curve & The Superfood That Makes Her Skin Glow
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Norma Kamali is 72 and has been an ageless wellness queen since she was born. Her mother juiced, educated herself on supplements, and introduced Kamal...
34: Dan Buettner—The World's Leading Happiness Expert—On The Recipe For Lifelong Joy
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What makes for a healthy, happy human? Dan Buettner, author, athlete, and National Geographic explorer, has traversed the world searching far and wide...
33: Green Beauty, Big Tech & The Future Of Athleisure: mbg Founders Discuss 2018 Wellness Trends
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This special edition episode is a reflection on mindbodygreen's 2018 wellness trends! Every year in December, we release a report of our biggest trend...
32: GT Dave: The King Of Kombucha On Narcissism, The Healing Powers Of Nature & Why Kombucha Chose Him
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
GT Dave is the founder of the world's most successful kombucha company, GT's Kombucha. A native Californian, he was born a vegetarian and raised by tw...
31: Marco Borges On Beyoncé, Jay-Z, A Plant-Based Diet & Why He's Never Had A Drink In His Life
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As founder and CEO of 22 Days Nutrition and author of the New York Times best-selling book The 22-Day Revolution, Marco Borges is one of the most soug...
30: Deliciously Ella Shares The Diet That Helped Heal Her Chronic Disease
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Six years ago, Ella Mills was so ill that she could barely get out of bed. She spent hours watching Keeping Up With the Kardashians and browsing her f...
29: Mark Sisson On Exactly How Long You Need To Be Keto To Ramp Up Your Fat Burning Forever
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Sisson is the founder of Mark's Daily Apple and Primal Kitchen (the mega-popular brand of salad dressing, energy bar, protein powder and more), t...
28: Byron Katie On The Awakening That Led To Her Success & What It Means To Do "The Work"
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Byron Katie is a wellness icon. Unlike a lot of popular theories today, her system of self-inquiry, known as "The Work," helps people to separate thei...
27: JC Of Movember On The Men's Health Crisis, Mustaches & How To Save A Life
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you've seen more men with mustaches growing in lately, you can thank Justin Coghlan ("JC"), one of the founding members of The Movember Foundation....
25: Professional Climber Jimmy Chin On Living Out Of His Car, Surviving An Avalanche & Taking Big Risks
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Chin is an adventurer, artist, and filmmaker whose awe-inspiring photos have graced the pages of National Geographic and Outside magazine, not t...
24: Tara Stiles Opens Up About Overcoming Sexual Assault, Healing From Heartbreak, And Finding Lasting Love
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Stiles is the co-founder of Strala Yoga and author of six books, including the new Guiding Strala: The Yoga Training Manual to Ignite Freedom, Ge...
23: Visionary Entrepreneur Barry Sternlicht On What It Takes To Succeed & How His Eco-Luxe 1 Hotels Aim To Protect Our Planet
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Stuart Sternlicht is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, and chairman of Starwood Property Trust, the largest commercial m...
22: Mark Hyman On Coconut Oil, IV Therapy & His Personal Health Crisis
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mark Hyman is a pioneer in the field of functional medicine and a nine-time New York Times best-selling author. He's an internationally recognized...
21: Kelly LeVeque On Sugar, The Ketogenic Diet & Weighing What You Want
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly LeVeque is a certified holistic nutritionist, wellness expert, health coach, and author of the best-selling book Body Love, which has been takin...
20: Dr. Frank Lipman On The Best Diet Ever, Two (Big!) Things Wellness Is Missing & The Future Of Well-Being
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Frank Lipman and mbg go way back—if you dive into the mindbodygreen archives, you'll see his contributions started in 2010, just a year after we...
19: Barre3 Founder Sadie Lincoln On Starting A Business & The Importance Of Mindful Movement
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sadie Lincoln is the founder of Barre3, a beloved workout designed to give you a deep muscle burn, a strong endorphin high, and a centered mind. These...
18: Top Chef Seamus Mullen On His Crippling Autoimmune Disease & How He Used Food To Finally Heal
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Seamus Mullen is a world-class chef, a James Beard award semifinalist, the owner of two popular NYC restaurants, and a regular on the Food Network. To...
16: NRDC President Rhea Suh On Coral Reefs, Mass Extinction, The Trump Administration, & What We Can Do About It
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As the president of the National Resources Defense Council, Rhea Suh leads the 500 scientists, attorneys, and policy experts that make the NRDC one of...
14: Positive Psychiatrist Samantha Boardman On Wellness Narcissism, Snowplow Parenting & Keeping Romance Alive
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Boardman, psychiatrist and M.D., spent years treating clients with traditional psychiatric techniques—until a patient fired her. She told D...
13: REBBL CEO Sheryl O'Loughlin On Overcoming An Eating Disorder, Hiring Smart & Why Balance Is BS
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sheryl O'Loughlin is the boss you always wish you had. The former CEO of Clif Bar and Plum Organics lives and breathes passion and purpose and creates...
12: Dr. Aviva Romm On Midwifery, Thyroid Health & Going To Medical School With 4 Kids
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Aviva Romm is a midwife, herbalist, ecologist, and writer who—after having four kids—went on to become a Yale-trained M.D. As one of mbg's mos...
11: Califia Farms Founder Greg Steltenpohl On Kickstarting Two Major Wellness Trends & The Health Crisis That Almost Killed Him
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Stehltenpohl is the man behind not one but two major brands in the health food space—Odwalla juices and Califia Farms non-dairy milk and milk p...
10: Hillary Biscay On What It Takes To Be An Ironman Champion, Overcoming Doubts, And The Truth About Adoption
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hillary Biscay has an impressive resume. In addition to being a graduate of USC (after turning down Harvard) and swimming competitively there, Hillary...
9: Lauren Bush Lauren On FEED, Her Inspiration For Giving Back & How She Finds Balance As A Working Mom
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Bush Lauren always knew she wanted to give back. Raised in a family of people who believe in the power of the individual to make positive chang...
7: Siggi Hilmarsson, Founder + CEO of Siggi’s Dairy, on Bold Entrepreneurship, Risk-Taking, and the Truth About Clean Eating
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Siggi Hilmarsson is the founder and CEO of Siggi’s Dairy, dubbed the fastest-growing yogurt brand in America by Forbes. Siggi moved from Iceland to ...
4. John Mackey, Whole Foods CEO, on Food Co-ops, Meditation, and How to Turn Setbacks Into Success
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
John Mackey is the co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market, a company that has shaped the American diet for the past three decades. After joining a v...
2. Melissa Hartwig, Founder of Whole30, on Addiction and How Hitting Rock Bottom Inspired an International Health Movement
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Hartwig is the creator of one of the most successful diets of all time, Whole30. Chances are you or someone you know has tried Whole30, with t...