The Mindbodygreen Podcast

“Body fat actually helps to control your metabolism," says William Li, M.D. William, an internationally renowned medical doctor, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss everything he's learned about optimizing metabolism and body fat, plus: - William’s professional background & work (~00:21) - The science of body fat & health (~03:26) - What we’re still getting wrong about body fat (~09:35) - How we should think about body fat for long-term health (~14:31) - How to assess the health of your body fat (~19:14) - How to measure your metabolism (~22:15) - The 4 stages of metabolism & how to control them (~30:27) - Why 60 can become the new 20 (~33:29) - How to get your metabolism back on track (~36:00) - The best metabolism-boosting foods (~44:43) - The most unexpected foods to help burn fat (~50:59) - How ACV helps you maintain a healthy weight (~56:33) - The health benefits & risks of mushrooms (~57:56) - Foods to avoid for the sake of your metabolism (~01:01:19) - How to optimize

“If you want to age successfully, you need to focus on muscle," says Jaime Seeman, M.D. Jaime, a board-certified OB-GYN and board-certified keto nutrition specialist, joins us to discuss the best foods for hormonal balance, why strength training is crucial for healthy aging, plus: - Jaime’s background & personal health journey (~00:32) - Why most OB-GYN’s don’t talk about nutrition (~09:27) - Why nutrition is crucial during pregnancy (~10:22) - Surprising patterns Jaime sees right now in patients (~16:10) - How your hormones change over the years (~17:51) - How to balance your hormones by decade (~21:02) - Which labs women should ask for at the doctor (~24:45) - Sneaky factors messing with your hormones (~26:31) - How your protein needs change as you age (~28:07) - How to measure healthy body composition (~34:47) - Why BMI is so flawed (~38:36) - How gym culture is changing for women (~39:55) - Why resistance training is crucial fro longevity (~43:05) - Well-being practices Jaime wishes we would take more se

“Self-doubt is the killer of dreams," says Lewis Howes. Lewis, a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and industry-leading show host, joins us to discuss how to achieve true, long-lasting fulfillment, plus: - Lewis’ background & personal growth (~00:57) - What to look for in a mentor (~06:12) - The difference between success & greatness (~07:58) - How to deal with negativity on social media (~12:02) - Lewis’ personal trauma & healing process (~18:36) - How to overcome self-doubt (~24:18) - Why you should follow the 1% rule (~29:14) - How to identify your meaningful mission (~31:26) - Why some people have a fear of success (~31:26) - How to take back your power during times of uncertainty (~42:44) - How Lewis realigns himself during overwhelming moments (~48:15) - What concerns & excites Lewis about 2023 (~50:29) - The greatest tool in Lewis’ personal growth toolkit (~53:47) - The one message Lewis wants us all to remember (~58:00)  Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyof

“If you're deficient in minerals, it doesn't matter how hard you try—your body can't make the electricity it's supposed to," says Dave Asprey. Dave, a professional biohacker and the founder and chairman of Bulletproof, joins us to discuss all of the nutrition and exercise tricks that will give you ultimate gains (and the ones you are better off without), plus: - The “why” behind Dave’s newest book (~02:08) - The diet fundamentals for a healthier life (~06:23) - The most common “anti-nutrient” foods (~09:47) - The biggest phytic acid offenders (~18:46) - The healthiest nut milk to consume (~21:11) - Why so many of us lack important minerals (~25:34) - How to balance your omega fats ratio (~30:27) - The healthiest alternative flours (~35:14) - Dave’s healthy pancake recipe (~36:52) - The healthiest & most tolerable dairy products (~38:22) - Which exercises are a waste of time? (~44:32) - Why you only need 5 minutes of exercise 3 times a week (~50:54) - How to increase your VO2 max (~58:15) - How to strength tr

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Mark Hyman, M.D.: “There's very little in the process of aging that we can't control.” Mark, a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of functional medicine, joins us to discuss the “new rules” of longevity, plus: - The root causes of aging (~01:17) - What you can & cannot control when it comes to aging (~08:44) - What labs to get to assess you biological age (~11:36) - Mark’s take on mTOR & protein consumption (~17:10) - How to get enough protein if you’re vegan (~21:56) - How Mark’s wellness routine has evolved over the years (~27:52) - Can you really exercise your way out of a subpar diet? (~29:29) - How to track your cardiovascular fitness (~31:14) - The best exercise for longevity (~32:28) - The most overrated & underrated biohacking tools (~34:36) - The best diet for overall longevity (~38:27) - Why Mark prefers goat whey over grass-fed whey (~40:43) -

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Amy Shah, M.D.: “The gut is a stronger driver of cravings than even our minds.”  Amy, a double board-certified integrative medicine doctor, joins us to discuss everything you need to know about hunger hormones, plus: - Why our hunger cues have become so out of whack (~00:55) - The difference between hunger, cravings, & appetite (~02:19) - How to optimize your gut & control cravings (~08:41) - Why intuitive eating isn’t always the best move (~11:38) - How to avoid eating unhealthy after a night of poor sleep (~18:06) - The best exercise to control hunger hormones (~20:21) - The best dopamine-rich foods to start your day (~28:44) - How to know if you’re dehydrated or hungry (~30:31) - How to satisfy your body without giving in to cravings (~37:11) - Why coffee mixed with fat makes you less hungry (~41:37) - Amy’s go-to foods when she’s craving something sweet (~46:37) - How much fiber & protein Amy recommends per day (~50:00) - The po

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Deepak Chopra: “Any experience you get attached to will cause turbulence in the mind, good or bad.”  Deepak, a spiritual icon, bestselling author, and world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine, joins us to discuss the spiritual side of longevity and healthspan, plus: - Deepak’s spiritual requirements for longevity (~01:53) - Why you should focus on your exit strategy (~07:55) - How to differentiate between data, knowledge & wisdom (~09:11) - How Deepak’s wellness practice has changed over the years (~11:47) - How to communicate non-locally (~13:21) - How to connect with others beyond the physical sense (~16:17) - How to live in the light (~23:05) - How to practice yoga more consciously (~25:46) - False core vs. true core beliefs (~27:06) - How to live a life of abundance (~28:59) - How Deepak infuses mindfulness on his daily walk (~30:58) - The power of social bonding for health & longevity (~34:22) - What advice Deepak would g

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Molly Maloof, M.D.: “It still blows me away [how many] doctors don't require vitamin D testing.” Molly, a leading biohacker and personalized medicine physician, joins us to discuss all the underrated—and overrated—methods to increase healthspan and boost longevity, plus: - Molly’s medical background & professional work (~01:51) - Why the biohacking conversation skews more male (~05:22) - How Molly optimizes her HRV levels (~06:40) - What women should focus on when biohacking (~12:50) - Which labs you should ask for at the doctor (~17:16) - Why parasites are more common than you think (~23:00) - How to know if your mitochondria are healthy (~29:10) - Underrated tips to stimulate mitochondria (~32:41) - Sneaky factors that may damage mitochondria (~35:14) - How long to intermittent fast to optimize mitochondria (~42:01) - Why women should get more protein (~47:55) - Why protein consumption means nothing if you don’t exercise (~51:45)

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Maya Feller, R.D.: “There's so much space for slowing down and prioritizing rest without guilt and shame.”  Maya, a registered dietitian and cookbook author, joins us to discuss all the diverse, nourishing dishes that come from across the globe, plus: - Maya’s background & nutrition career (~00:20) - Why our country is in a health crisis (~10:03) - Why aren’t we teaching kids about proper nutrition? (~13:42) - Why BMI is inherently flawed (~19:41) - Why so many people still eat so unhealthy (~22:14) - Why “adding” instead of “limiting” is a better way forward (~25:40) - The CGM shortage & why it’s a major problem (~28:59) - Where the wellness industry complex went wrong (~33:05) - How to cut through iffy nutrition trends (~36:14) - Processed foods versus ultra-processed foods (45:16) - Is it problematic that institutions fund nutrition studies? (50:09) - How to make wellness feel a lot less shame-y (~57:24)  - Why traditional cookin

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Robert Waldinger, M.D.: “People who are more concerned about others are happier.” Robert, a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and Zen practitioner, joins us to discuss how to live a life full of purpose, happiness, and health, plus: - Robert’s professional background and research (~00:13) - What makes up a “good” life? (~01:15) - The longest study every done on adult life (~02:01) - What happiness looked like 80 years ago versus today (~03:21) - Why we’re more unhappy than ever (~06:27) - Why strong relationships are crucial for well-being (~07:39) - How happiness changes as you age (~10:03) - The biggest takeaways from the Harvard Study of Adult Development (~11:42) - How casual relationships impact your health (~12:54) - How technology & social media really affects happiness (~14:33) - Why wealth & fame makes some people happy but not others (~17:26) - A meditation practice for genuine happiness (~21:04) - Why loneliness is a huge heal

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Elissa Epel, Ph.D.: “Ritual is the foundation of relaxation.” Elissa, an internationally renowned health psychologist and stress researcher, joins us to discuss science-backed, actionable tips to reduce your mental burden, plus: - Elissa’s background & work at UCSF (~00:31) - The link between telomeres & longevity (~02:27) - How to increase telomere length (~05:42) - The best type of exercise for longevity (~09:22) - How hot & cold therapy can ease anxiety (~11:16) - The best diet for longevity & mental health (~14:31) - The connection between resistance training & healthy aging (~19:23) - How sleep plays a role in telomere length (~23:03) - How to measure your telomeres (~25:45) - How telomere length gets passed down by generation (~29:44) - Why you become more emotionally resilient as you age (~35:01) - How to “think” yourself younger (~36:34) - Why you should reframe how you think about stress (~41:00) - How to let go of control

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Don Layman, Ph.D.: “All proteins aren't equal.” Don, a protein and amino acid requirements researcher, joins us to discuss how to determine your individual protein needs, plus: - Why protein is such an emotional topic (~02:00) - Why muscle mass is so critical as you age (~04:35) - How to know if you have healthy muscle mass (~07:32) - How much protein you need to build & maintain muscle mass (~09:37) - How the RDA for protein was actually established (~13:41) - How protein needs differ depending on height, weight & muscle mass (~21:02) - Why you should prioritize protein at breakfast (~24:58) - How to meet your protein goals while intermittent fasting (~29:00) - Is there such a thing as too much protein (~31:50) - Why not all protein is created equal (~35:45) - What to look for in a protein powder (~37:22) - When to consume protein after a workout (~42:24) - Can fake meat help you fill your protein gap? (~50:21) - How resistance exe

Tara Swart Bieber, M.D., Ph.D.: “Take small steps towards the things that you want.”  Tara, a neuroscientist, former medical doctor, and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually change your brain chemistry to achieve what you want this year, plus: - Tara’s background and professional work (~00:31) - How tara started writing about the law of attraction (~01:59) - The science of visualization & manifestation (~04:27) - A 4-step process to manifest your goals (~09:44) - Why an abundance mindset is critical for manifesting (~14:52) - Why you can’t manifest without taking action (~22:21) - How to know when to let go of a goal (~25:51) - How to strengthen your manifesting muscles (~27:47) - How to interact with the universe (~32:06) - How your relationships can help & harm your goals (~34:08) - How your hormones affect the law of attraction (~36:21) - Why you should manifest smaller goals this year (~38:45) - How purpose impacts your goals (~42:52) - How to know if you’re good

Vivian Chen, M.D.: “The body needs you to nourish it in order to detox effectively.” Vivian, an internal medicine physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why "detoxing" deserves a rebrand, little ways to detox every single day, plus: - Vivian’s professional background & journey to medicine (~00:17) - Biggest toxins to avoid at all costs (~09:21) - Easy tweaks to avoid toxins in your home (~10:32) - What detoxing actually means (~14:40) - How to support your natural detoxification processes every day (~19:18) - The role of mitochondrial health in detox (~23:03) - The best foods for mitochondrial health (~26:52) - How red light therapy can enhance your health (~29:13) - How to practice red light therapy at home (~34:24) - Cutting-edge science that will transform your health (~40:20) - How to practice hot and cold therapy without a sauna (~46:54) - How to make sure you sweat out heavy metals (~49:59) - How to know if your detox pathways are blocked (~55:26) Referenced in the episode: - Follow Vivi

Anastacia Marx de Salcedo: “Let exercise be thy medicine.” Anastacia, a nonfiction writer and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how regular exercise has the ability to transform your health, even if you subscribe to a not-so-balanced eating plan. For the record, we still believe that health begins on one’s plate—but exercise may be way more important than we thought. In this episode, they cover: - Anastacia’s personal health journey (~00:58) - Anastacia’s personal nutrition philosophy (~06:14) - The military’s influence around food shelf-life (~08:43) - Why exercise is the ultimate elixir for health (~13:20) - The most reasonably healthy processed foods (~20:00) - Why nutrition science is not as concrete as we thought (~22:58) - Why we shouldn’t overlook exercise for overall well-being (~34:10) - How exercise benefits every function of the body (~39:02) - The ultimate exercise diet (~43:05) - What we can learn from studies on cats & bats (~45:25) - Why traditional doctors don’t talk enough ab

Bryce Appelbaum, O.D., FCOVD: “Vision problems are brain problems.” Bryce, a board-certified optometrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually strengthen and protect your vision (way beyond blue light blockers), plus: - Bryce’s background in vision therapy (~00:28) - How vision impacts physical performance (~04:54) - The difference between vision & eyesight (~07:06) - The link between vision health & ADHD diagnoses (~11:28) - Why you should engage in vision breaks (~17:22) - How to protect your vision during the workday (~20:59) - How to use lighting & posture to enhance your vision (~25:09) - How to implement the 20-20-20 rule into your every day (~29:13) - Sneaky signs you may have an eyesight issue (~35:44) - Why some people aren’t the best at eye contact (~40:58) - Vision exercises for reducing anxiety (~45:08) - How often you should perform vision exercises (~51:22) - The relationship between fitness, nutrition & vision health (~55:10) - How to activate your vestibular system & over

Julie Gottman, Ph.D. & John Gottman, Ph.D.: “Touch is as essential to our well-being as food, water, and exercise.”  The Gottmans, renowned psychologists, co-founders of the Gottman Institute, and the world’s leading experts in the study of relationships, join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss little things you can do to secure a long-term relationship, plus: - New challenges many couples face (~01:08) - The power of touch for overall well-being (~03:18) - Little things to do on a daily basis to connect with your partner (~06:38) - Why compliments are crucial for successful relationships (~12:09) - How family trauma impacts your ability to find love (~18:58) - The most common mistakes people make in relationships (~24:11) - Essential ingredients for long-lasting relationships (~27:22) - The importance of weekly date nights (~29:22) - How to have meaningful conversations with your partner (~31:17) - How to have a discussion about your sex life (~35:28) - What role sex actually plays in a relationship (~38:0

Dan Buettner: “People who have at least 3 friends they can count on on a bad day live about 8 years longer than people who are completely isolated.” Dan, a longevity expert, National Geographic fellow, and founder of the Blue Zones, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss joy, social connection, and underrated longevity foods, plus: - Dan’s Blue Zones work in the past year (~00:47) - Dan’s journey to find “lost” foods (~02:46) - Why processed food is often cheaper to make (~06:02) - How individuals can help change the food system (~11:29) - The role of joy & social connection in longevity (~16:40) - The richest food cultures in America (~22:38) - Nutrient-dense “superfoods” for longevity (~27:58) - How much meat you should eat per week (~33:07) - Healthy foods that have been largely ignored in America (~37:30) - Why we should prioritize the alternative standard American diet (~40:31) Referenced in the episode: - Dan's newest book, The Blue Zones American Kitchen. - Dan's previous book, The Blue Zones Chal

Gabor Maté, M.D.: “95% of trauma is multi-generational. You unwittingly pass it on.”  Gabor, a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally renowned speaker, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how buried trauma can harm your health, plus: - Gabor’s upbringing & his professional work around trauma (~00:42) - What trauma really means (~05:07) - Gabor’s personal experience with trauma (~10:18) - How trauma gets passed down from one generation to the next (~12:47) - How your personal trauma can affect your physical health (~17:20) - The relationship between stress and illness (~20:51) - How to start resolving your trauma (~27:53) - Why so many people have a hard time saying “no” (~31:39) - The real reason children start resenting their parents (~34:10) - Why you don’t actually have to socialize kids (~39:19) - How our culture makes us sick (~44:00) - What’s unique about our cultural trauma today (~47:04) - What we can do about a lack of social connection (~48:40) - Why we attract othe

Robynne Chutkan, M.D.: “If we're not moving, neither are our bowels.”  Robynne, an integrative gastroenterologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss daily habits for better gut health, plus: - Robynne’s research on the gut microbiome (~00:33) - Robynne’s background as a gastroenterologist (~02:36) - How the science on the microbiome has evolved (~06:22) - How to know if your gut microbiome is healthy (~09:35) - How diet affects your gut microbiome (~11:49) - What makes ultra-processed foods so problematic (~16:32) - The best foods for gut health (~22:01) - The potential dangers of proton pump inhibitors (~26:26) - How antibiotics affect your gut & how to know (~32:08) - What to do if your kid gets frequent ear infections (~37:28) - Germ theory versus terrain theory (~43:27) - The connection between obesity & prolonged viral shedding (~52:18) - How spending time outdoors can support recovery (~56:11) - Robynne’s non-negotiable habits for optimal gut health (~01:00:05) Referenced in the episode: - Rob