The Mindbodygreen Podcast

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 bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the easiest ways to balance your blood sugar, plus: - The exact order to eat your meal for blood sugar balance - Why you should put "clothing" on your carbs - Why you should drink a vinegar tonic before your meals - Healthy foods that can secretly spike your glucose - Why you should move your muscles for 10 minute after meals Referenced in the episode: - Inchauspe's book, Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar. - Follow Inchauspe on Instagram. - Learn more about Levels. - Jason's dessert recommendations: Unreal Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups and Justin's Nut Butter Cups. - A study showing the link between vinegar and glucose spikes. - A refreshing vinegar tonic recipe. Take 25% off chocolate beauty & gut collagen+ with code CHOCOPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or ot

Ethan Kross, Ph.D.: “Your inner voice is a remarkable super power.”  Kross, an award-winning psychologist and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to have productive inner dialogue, plus: - How to control the negative voice inside your head (~07:06) - What to do if you wake up in the middle of the night feeling overwhelmed (~12:28) - Why people tend to clean when they're stressed (~17:13) - Why venting your feelings is not always productive (~23:05) - How to show support a loved one struggling with mental health (~27:55) Referenced in the episode: - Kross' book, Chatter. - A study on proximity to green space and well-being. - A study on awe experiences. - A study on third-person self-talk. - Research showing stress results in ritualized behavior. - A study on venting emotions after 9/11. - Niall Bolger's research on invisible support. Take 25% off our sleep support+ with code SLEEP25. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Enjoy this ep

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.” Twine, the founder and CEO of Briogeo, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, and mbg beauty director Alexandra Engler, to discuss nonnegotiable hair care tips, plus: - How to actually define clean & green beauty (~03:40) - How sustainability can become a bigger part of the beauty industry (~05:48) - How your beauty choices impact your health and well-being (~10:39) - Packaging innovations & the future of sustainable beauty (~19:27) - Underrated hair care ingredients that don't get enough attention (~23:22) Referenced in the episode: - Listen to our Clean Beauty School podcast. - Shop Briogeo. - Follow Nancy Twine. - Learn more about Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty Advisory Council. Beauty starts with making choices that align with your values, and Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty™ is here to guide the way. Visit ulta.com/conscious-beauty to reinspire your beauty rout

Emma Loewe: “People tend to live longer if they live close to green space…and street trees totally count.”  Loewe, mbg senior sustainability editor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how nature can enhance your health, plus: - Why you should look at waves when you're stressed (~09:06) - How awe experiences can impact your mental health (~11:22) - The health benefits of houseplants (~21:03) - How to reap the benefits of nature if you live in a city (~18:46) - How the sustainability conversation will evolve with emerging science (~25:46) Referenced in the episode: - Loewe's book, Return To Nature. - Read Loewe's work on mindbodygreen.  - Horticultural therapist Matthew Wichrowski's work at NYU. - A study on coast proximity and health. - MacKerron Mappiness study. - Full study on biodiversity.  - Research on awe experiences.  - Research on forest bathing and NK cells. - A study on phytoncides and heart rate variability. - A study on fractal fluency. - A study on green space and mortality risk.  Take

Frank Lipman, M.D.: “Methylation is a key mechanism involved in brain health, heart health, and emotional health.*”  Lipman, a functional medicine doctor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why methylation is so crucial for your health, plus: - How to tell if your homocysteine levels are healthy (~03:08) - How methylation can affect your mood & emotional well-being (~07:08) - How to actually "detox" your body (~12:42) - The future of longevity & functional medicine (~16:18) - Why more doctors aren't talking about methylation (~17:58) Referenced in the episode: - Read more about Jason's personal methylation story. - mbg Podcast episode #376, with David Perlmutter, M.D. - New York Times article about Bob Harper and lp(a). - Learn more about Hearty. Shop our methylation support+ supplement and take 25% off with code METHYLATIONPOD.* Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to h

Lissa Rankin, M.D.: "Healing and spirituality should never be a luxury. It should be absolutely equitable for everybody.”  Rankin, a mind-body medicine physician a New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how spirituality has the power to heal, plus: - How to navigate the paradoxes of healing (~04:07) - The 4 types of intelligence & how to know which one you use most (~14:32) - How to set intentions on your healing journey (~40:27) - Why surrendering is so important for your health (~49:12) - How to become a better self-healer (~01:12:14) Referenced in the episode: - Rankin's newest book, Sacred Medicine. - Rankin's previous titles, Mind Over Medicine, The Fear Cure, and Anatomy Of The Calling. - mbg Podcast episode #133, and #111, with Rankin. - Read more about Larry Dossey and the science of prayer. - Read more about William Bengston, Ph.D., and "image cycling." - Kitchen Table Wisdom, by Rachel Naomi Remen. - mbg Podcast episode #226, with Jeffrey Rediger, M.D. - When

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 neuroscientist and associate professor of kinesiology, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob to discuss specific exercises to help manage anxiety, plus: - Why you should listen to music before a workout (~03:51) - How much time you need to exercise for brain health (~04:30) - How walking can help grow brain cells (~30:48) - Which sports are best for healthy cognition (~36:45) - How to hack your brain to love working out (~42:06) Referenced in the episode: - Heisz's book, Move The Body, Heal The Mind. - Heisz's study showing students who took 5-minute exercise breaks had better focus during lectures. - Research on how walking boosts creativity. - Heisz's research on aerobic exercise and memory. - Heisz's research on why people wanted to work out for mental health during the pandemic. - Research on the link between exercise and depression symptoms. - A study on kids' free play and cr

Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.: “Purpose is one of the macronutrients of happiness.”  Brooks, a behavioral social scientist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to overcome success addiction, plus: - How to meet your goals without compromising mental health (~07:50) - The 7 big predictors of long-term happiness (~15:31) - How to avoid a midlife crisis (~21:31) - How your intelligence changes as you age (~22:24) - How to unlock your deepest potential (~28:11) Referenced in the episode: - Brooks' book, From Strength To Strength. - Read Brooks' Article on how wanting less leads to more satisfaction. - Read more about George Vaillant's research in his book, Triumphs Of Experience. - A study showing senior citizens who rarely felt useful had higher risk of mortality. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon

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 science journalist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to have a more youthful brain, plus: - What he eats in a day for cognitive health (~08:59) - The most ominous cooking oils to avoid (~15:46) - How vinegar can help balance your blood sugar (~31:48) - The best herbs & spices for your brain (~35:24) - Why you shouldn't use mouthwash right after a workout (~38:47) Referenced in the episode: - Lugavere's book, Genius Kitchen. - mbg Podcast episode #236, #161, and #60, with Lugavere. - mbg Podcast episode #290, with Drew Ramsey, M.D. - Lugavere's previous book, Genius Foods. - Lugavere's podcast, The Genius Life. - Read more about the FINGER study. - A study showing those who ate at least one serving of leafy greens per day had brains that were operating 11 years younger than they actually were. - A Tufts study on "eat

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 mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to go on the healthiest walk, plus: - The most common walking mistakes (~04:26) - How to have good foot posture while you walk (~07:30) - Why you should try to listen to birdsong (~22:04) - The health benefits of walking in the rain (~24:34) - The best time of day to go on a walk (~30:58) Referenced in the episode: - Streets' book, 52 Ways To Walk. - Read more about the health benefits of nitric oxide. - A study by Massachusetts General Hospital showing 12 minutes of walking enhanced metabolites profile. - Blue Mind, by Wallace J. Nichols. - UK study showing natural sounds increased relaxation by 30%. - Research showing a cold temperature activates the production of brown fat. - A study showing walking groups helps people stick to exercise goals. - Research on sleep and access to trees. - Research on the health benefits of t

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 discuss how to get to the root of your stress and anxiety, plus: - How "false anxieties" can impact your mental health (~10:55) - How to be nuanced in a world that’s fear of cancel culture (~22:54) - The best foods to ease your anxiousness (~25:16) - How the birth control pill can contribute to anxiety (~31:50) - How to strengthen your emotional resilience (~45:49) Referenced in the episode: - Vora's book, The Anatomy of Anxiety. - Learn more about Vora's mbg classes: How To Control Anxiety, Managing Depression, and The Doctor's Guide To Falling Asleep Naturally. - mbg Podcast episodes #202 and #74, with Vora. - mbg Podcast episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.D. - Documentary about Dian Fossey's research on chimps and anxiety. - The Mood Cure, by Julia Ross. - "Tend and Befriend" study from UCLA. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to kno

Kulreet Chaudhary, M.D.: “Music absolutely can change the way your brain is firing.” Chaudhary, a neurologist and Ayurveda expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to use music to alleviate anxiety, plus: - How to reframe annoying sounds (~10:34) - The best songs to listen to when you're stressed (~16:03) - Why classical music calms your brain (~19:45) - How certain sounds can impact your heart rate variability (~31:35) - How to practice sound medicine at home (~39:39) Referenced in the episode: - Chaudhary's book, Sound Medicine. - A study on neurologic music therapy and anxiety. - Krishna Das and Deva and Miten. - A study on the link between classical music and memory in older adults. - An mbg article on Bija Mantras. - A helpful video that repeats: Om, Aim, Namaha - Read more about Jacques Benveniste and water memory. Enjoy this episode sponsored by Manitoba Harvest! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@min

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 five-time New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what we're getting wrong about regrets, plus: - Why a "no regrets" philosophy is not a good way to live (~00:19) - How to properly deal with regrets in a healthy way (~11:03) - How to make negative emotions less menacing (~12:05) - Why you should practice referring to yourself in the third person (~13:04) - How to overcome fears of awkwardness (~27:23) Referenced in the episode: - Pink's book, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. - Research from Northwestern in 2011 on common regrets in the U.S. population. - Research on self-distancing and talking to yourself in the third person. - Read more about the Duke regret lottery experiment. - mbg Podast episode #346, with Esther Perel. Enjoy this episode sponsored by Manitoba Harvest! Whether it's an article or po

Meghan O'Rourke: “Medicine is in the business of supporting patients, but too often medicine is actually crisis care.” O'Rourke, an award-winning writer, former editor at The New Yorker, and bestselling author. joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how she navigates her invisible illness, plus: - Why it took 20 years for her to finally get a diagnosis (~07:36) - What we're still getting wrong about Lyme disease (~12:04) - Why we shouldn't dismiss Long-COVID (~16:17) - Why fatigue is so difficult to explain to doctors (~20:37) - How to balance letting go & taking control of your health (~27:28) Referenced in the episode: - O'Rourke's book, The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness. - Explore more of O'Rourke's work. - Learn more about Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. - Read more stories from mbg's invisible illness series. - Read about ambien and why the FDA cut recommended doses for women in half. Enjoy this episode sponsored by Manitoba Harvest! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want

William Davis, M.D.: “Doctors should be experts nutrition and the microbiome.” Davis, a cardiologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the best foods for heart health, plus: - The truth about sourdough & gut health (~09:16)  - Why you should always leave the skin on your chicken (~16:48) - How to tell if you have a gut issue (~30:13) - The best probiotic strains for hair & skin (~41:07) - The future of microbiome research (~47:17) Referenced in the episode: - Davis' latest book, Super Gut.  - Davis' previous bestseller, Wheat Belly.  - A study on vitamin D supplementation and heart health.  - A study showing refined grains and sugars impact LDL cholesterol particles.  - AIRE device.  - A study assessing gut microbiota imbalance in people with fibromyalgia. - MIT studies on Lactobacillus reuteri and healthy skin and hair growth, sexual function, and tissue healing.  Enjoy this episode sponsored by Kori Krill Oil, the omega-3 superfood with superior absorption t

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 clinical neuroscientist psychiatrist and 10-time New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how your brain type impacts your happiness, plus: - Why some stress can actually make you happy (~04:14) - Why purpose is like a dopamine drip (~06:22) - How to eat for happiness (~15:59) - His go-to nuts and seeds for better brain health (~18:32) - The one exercise that can boost your happiness (~22:16) Referenced in the episode: - Amen's book, You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type.  - mbg Podcast episode #150, with Amen.  - Amen's podcast, The Brain Warrior's Way. - Read more about Pollyanna. - Watch Amen in Justin Bieber's Youtube docuseries, "Seasons." - A study on elimination diets & ADHD symptoms.  - Amen's mbg article on brain types.  Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can d

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, a spiritual teacher and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually work through stored trauma, plus: - How to use EMDR and EFT techniques (~14:12) - What to do if you're feeling unworthy or inadequate (~22:07) - What we can all learn from AA (~29:47) - Why surrender is nonnegotiable for personal growth (~32:39) - How to develop a direct line to your true self (~43:13) Referenced in the episode: - Bernstein's book, Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace.  - mbg Podcast episode #200 and #175, with Bernstein.  - Read John Sarno, M.D.'s work, Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection.  - EMDR playlist.  - An mbg article about EFT and a quick tapping technique.  - Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know are struggling and ne

David Perlmutter, M.D.: “88% of American adults have at least one component of metabolic syndrome.” Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how uric acid can make or break your metabolic health, plus: - How hydration impacts your metabolism (~19:52) - Why we're all hard-wired to have a sweet tooth (~23:39) - The best foods for reducing uric acid (~24:40) - The connection between uric acid & brain health (~35:40) - How gratitude can enhance your metabolic health (~41:02) Referenced in the episode: - Perlmutter's book, Drop Acid. - mbg Podcast episode #178, #92, and #55, with Perlmutter. - See here for a list of purine-free beers from Japan. - A study showing 500 milligrams of quercetin could reduce uric acid. - Perlmutter's op-ed in MedPage Today. - A 12-year study on the link between uric acid and cognitive function. - Watch Perlmutter discuss the connection between gut & brain health during mbg revitalize 2016 - Perlmutter

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 mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to know if you have a hormonal imbalance, plus: - The best foods to balance your hormones & what to avoid (~04:34) - How to restore healthy hair growth (~18:04) - Why you should avoid a midday coffee (~26:23) - How to keep your metabolism strong as you age (~31:11) - What to do if you're experiencing medical gaslighting (~37:05) Referenced in the episode: - mbg Podcast episode #62, with Bhatia.  - Our 2022 Wellness Trend discussing medical gaslighting.  - Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends. - The Artist's Way Morning Pages Journal, by Julia Cameron.  - Listen to Bhatia's podcast episode on hair loss.  Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Greenfield: “There's nothing that seems to control blood sugar more than the cold.”  Greenfield, an exercise physiologist, personal trainer, and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how the cold can supercharge your health, plus: - How much cold therapy you need to reap the benefits (~11:00) - The best time of day to practice cold therapy (~13:41) - Why you might not want to consume antioxidants right after working out (~15:50) - Why you should exercise outdoors, especially during winter (~17:39) - A workout hack to balance your blood sugar (~19:49) Referenced in the episode: - mbg Podcast episodes #189 and #87, with Greenfield. - Greenfield's podcast, Ben Greenfield Fitness. - A study on antioxidant supplements and exercise-induced oxidative stress. Enjoy this episode sponsored by Visit Sun Valley! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad