The Mindbodygreen Podcast

Lauren Kelley-Chew, M.D.: “The same food that you eat in the morning versus the night will have a different glucose response.” Lauren, a physician and Head of Clinical Product at Levels, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss all things blood sugar balance, plus: - The link between blood sugar & anxiety (~00:46) - How to test your insulin levels (~05:18) - How to minimize blood sugar spikes (~10:10) - The best types of exercise to balance blood sugar (~14:49) - Why you should consume vinegar before a meal (~19:30) - The best & worst alternative milks for blood sugar (~22:27) - The best breakfasts for blood sugar balance (~26:25) - How to eat bread without spiking your blood sugar (~29:56) - Why you should eat leftover sweet potatoes (~32:14) - Surprising foods that can spike your blood sugar (~35:19) - Why you can eat more carbs at breakfast (~37:43) - The role of sunlight in metabolic health (~43:35) - How to optimize kids’ blood sugar levels (~46:18) - Who shouldn’t wear a continuous glucose monitor (~5

Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.: “Muscle is the organ of longevity, and it really dictates everything about health and wellness.” Gabrielle, a functional medicine physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what you need to know about muscle-centric medicine, plus: - Why muscle is the organ of longevity (~01:02) - How much muscle mass you need for a longer life (~02:55) - The best exercises in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s & beyond (~11:49) - How long you actually need to workout to reap the benefits (~20:16) - Why your workouts should always be somewhat challenging (~28:26) - Why Pilates alone is not sufficient (~32:15) - How much protein you need to maintain muscle mass (~40:27) - Why you should look at the leucine content of your food (~49:25) - The top plant & animal sources of protein (~53:50) - How to know if you actually need protein post-workout (~55:11) - How gaining muscle mass can ultimately help you lose weight (~58:12) Referenced in the episode: - Learn more about Gabrielle and muscle-centric medicine.

Ryan Holiday: “Discipline makes whatever you do great.” Ryan, a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to practice self-discipline for long-term success, plus: - How abundance can make you unhappy (~00:35) - How to become good at self-discipline (~04:28) - Why you shouldn’t have iMessage on your computer (~08:39) - How routines help you succeed (~11:09) - Why you shouldn’t check your phone first thing in the morning (~15:48) - The mental benefits of a clean workspace (~18:14) - How to get over a creative slump (~30:34) - The importance of small wins & taking one step at a time (~32:50) - How to maintain long-term happiness & success (~42:48) - How self-discipline can make you successful (~46:59) Referenced in the episode: - Ryan's newest book, Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control. - Check out all of Ryan's bestselling books. - mbg Podcast episode #213 and #166, with Ryan. - The Power Broker, by Robert A. Caro. - mbg Podcast episode #350, with Gretc

Amy Sapola, PharmD: “Get in as much color with your food as you can. Color is phytonutrients, and color is that sensory experience.”  Amy, a functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the all-time best nutrition hacks, plus: - Why blood sugar balance is critical for optimizing metabolism (~04:04) - How vegetables can increase your happiness (~07:38) - Why some processed foods don’t spike your blood sugar (~10:44) - Why you should boil your sweet potatoes (~12:36) - Why regenerative agriculture is crucial for health (~18:48) - How Amy prescribes food to her clients (~24:35) - Why you shouldn’t peel your vegetables (~29:51) - The best foods for heart health (~33:07) - The No. 1 most underrated & nutrient-dense vegetable (~34:05) - How to shop sustainably for food & clothing (~38:40) - The health benefits of making your meals aesthetically pleasing (~43:37) Referenced in the episode: - A study on vegetable consumption and happiness. - Learn more about the Culinary Vegetable Institute

Katrina Ubell, M.D.: “No nutritionist is going to know how to feed your body better than you, if you actually pay attention.” Katrina, a pediatrician turned master-certified life coach, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually eat intuitively, plus: - Katrina’s personal weight loss journey (~00:39) - The role of mindset in maintaining a healthy weight (~09:11) - Why restrictive diets don’t work (~13:42) - How to strengthen your hunger cues (~16:15) - How to identify your weight set point (~26:25) - How to decrease emotional eating (~34:51) - Katrina’s personal nutrition philosophy (~39:00) - Why willpower is a fool’s errand (~50:34) - Why you should space out your dinner & dessert (~52:09) Referenced in the episode: - Katrina's book, How to Lose Weight for the Last Time. - Check out Katrina's website. - Listen to Katrina's podcast, Weight Loss For Busy Physicians. - mbg Podcast episode #365, with Mark Schatzker - The Obesity Code, by Jason Fung, M.D. We hope you enjoy this episode, and fe

David R. Montgomery, Ph.D. & Anne Biklé: “We're losing about 33% of our ability to feed ourselves globally each year to ongoing soil loss and soil degradation.”  David and Anne, husband and wife duo and co-authors, join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to get the most nutritional bang for your buck, plus: - What we’re getting wrong with farming & agriculture (~02:00) - How we can nurture the soil & feed everyone (~07:09) - The health benefits of eating organic food (~11:51) - The importance of grass-fed meat (~23:05) - Link between omega-3’s & immunity (~27:35) - How the soil can change the flavor of your food (~31:13) - How to know if you’re a “supertaster” (~35:16) - The connection between soil health & longevity (~39:30) - How to support farmers & rebuild soil health (~42:29) - What Bill Gates is really doing with all that farmland (~45:56) - The link between flavor & your health (~55:31) Referenced in the episode: - David & Anne's newest book, What Your Food Ate: How to Heal Our Land and Reclaim

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 co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the best time to eat for your health, plus: - A comprehensive history of fasting (~01:17) - How fasting became a therapeutic tool for well-being (~12:54) - How fasting can both protect & repair your health (~18:33) - The science-backed benefits of a water only fast (~22:51) - How fasting can help reduce side effects from chemotherapy (~29:56) - The case for eating a bigger breakfast (~40:48) - The best foods to ease you out of a fast (~50:33) - Steve’s personal fasting routine (~56:07) - The future of fasting as medicine (~01:02:15) Referenced in the episode: - Steve's book, The Oldest Cure In The World. - Read Henry Tanner, M.D.'s biography, Forty Days Without Food! - An mbg article on intermittent fasting. - Learn more about Alan Goldhamer, D.C. and the TrueNorth Health Center. - A study on fasting and blood pressure. - Valter Long

Michael Rubino: “If you’re dealing with mysterious health issues and you haven't checked your air quality, you probably should.”  Michael, a mold remediation expert (also known as "The Mold Medic"), joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to know if you have mold in your home, plus: - How to identify the different types of mold (~03:41) - What factors contribute to mold, beyond climate (~07:26) - How to build a “mold-free” home (~11:13) - What to do if you’ve been exposed to toxic mold (~19:51) - How to control your home’s air quality (~22:10) - The one mistake we’re all making with humidifiers (~25:46) - Unsuspecting hotspots for mold (~31:39) - What people get wrong when it comes to mold exposure (~38:05) Referenced in the episode: - Michael's book, The Mold Medic: An Expert’s Guide on Mold Removal. - mbg Podcast episode #323, with Kenneth Bock, M.D. - mbg Podcast episode #410, with Ann Shippy, M.D. - A video on how mold exposure impacted one woman's health. - Shop MERV 16 filters. Take 25% off vi

Michelle Segar, Ph.D.: “How we feel while we exercise determines whether we keep doing it or not.”  Michelle, a behavioral sustainability scientist and lifestyle coach, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to make healthy eating changes that actually stick, plus: - What we’re getting wrong with nutrition & fitness changes (~01:02) - Why you shouldn’t put healthy behaviors on autopilot (~07:04) - 4 decision disruptors that can sabotage your well-being goals (~15:49) - How to handle unhealthy temptations in your environment (~21:39) - Why “perfect” diets ultimately fail (~25:20) - The key to losing weight & keeping it off (~34:59) - How to identify your “why” behind your nutrition goals (~45:59) - Why you should make space for challenges on your well-being journey (~49:39) Referenced in the episode: - Michelle's book, The Joy Choice. - Take Michelle's decision disruptor quiz. - A study on exercise motivations. - A study on diet flexibility and weight loss. - A study on enjoying exercise. - Learn mor

Stephen Trzeciak, M.D., MPH: “The key to resilience is relationships.” Stephen, an ICU surgeon and physician scientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how serving others can benefit your health, plus: - How a lack of compassion leads to burnout (~02:27) - How to act upon 9 empathy opportunities every day (~09:49) - How gratitude gives you health benefits (~12:47) - Why you should avoid asking yes or no questions (~18:51) - How to compartmentalize emotionally exhaustive work (~24:39) - The role of hope in the healing process (~35:09) - How the people you associate with can impact your health (~40:32) - How your smile can save a life (~52:31) Referenced in the episode: - Stephen's new book, Wonder Drug. - Stephen's previous book, Compassionomics. - A study showing you have 9 empathy opportunities every day. - A study on volunteering and cardiovascular health. - A study on purpose and longevity. - A study on asking the right questions. - A study on hope and recovery. - Learn more about Thomas Joiner

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 a doctorate in bioenergetics, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to eat, sleep, and exercise your way to a healthy metabolism, plus: - How to eat carbs without spiking your blood sugar (~09:19) - The best sources of plant-based protein (~14:21) - The worst seed oils for your health (18:45) - What Ben eats in a day for a healthy metabolism (~27:05) - How to guarantee a healthy diet for your kids (~30:22) - The best type of exercise for metabolic health  (~36:35) - The benefits of collagen supplements (~32:53) - How to avoid feeling anxious before bed (~45:49) Referenced in the episode: - Ben's book, Why We Get Sick. - Shop mbg beauty & gut collagen+. - Shop Ben's meal-replacement shake on getHLTH. - A study on splitting up aerobic and resistance exercise and overall health. - A study on social connections and longevity. - A study on collagen supplement

Sasha Heinz, Ph.D.: “Any accomplishment requires a lot of uncomfortable action.”  Sasha, a developmental psychologist who is an expert in behavioral change and positive psychology, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why we're over-complicating well-being, plus: - How to know when your positivity becomes a problem (~13:55) - How to reconnect with your inner child (~16:13) - Why pessimism is your friend (~18:21) - Why mindset hacks don’t always work (~21:48) - How to increase your mental fitness (~30:11) Referenced in the episode: - Check out Sasha's website. - mbg Podcast episode #388, with Arthur Brooks, Ph.D. - Check out Tim Ferriss' books. - Watch Dan Harris at mbg revitalize 2014. Take 25% off sleep support+ with code SLEEP25. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on Youtube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know a

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.”  Megan, a gut health expert and leading research fellow at King's College London, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the gut-metabolism axis, plus: - Why we don’t give apples enough credit (~09:26) - The best nut butters for your metabolism (~11:54) - How grains can help with weight management (~19:21) - How dark chocolate can reduce wrinkles (~26:38) - Best sources of plant-based protein (~32:50) Referenced in the episode: - Megan's book, How To Eat More Plants. - Follow Megan on Instagram. - A study on full-fat yogurt and lower body weight. - A study on high-flavanol dark chocolate and wrinkles. - A study on plant-based diets and depression scores. We hope you enjoy this episode sponsored by Dame Products, and feel free to watch the full video on Youtube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let

Austin Perlmutter, M.D.: “Is inflammation involved in our poor mental health epidemic today? I believe the answer is yes.”  Austin, an integrative medicine doctor and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the complicated link between depression and serotonin, plus: - How to treat depression beyond medication (~13:01) - How to prevent depression before it becomes a problem (~14:32) - How social media and the news can contribute to inflammation (~16:57) - How to identify inflammatory relationships (~28:27) - Top foods for brain health (~30:05) Referenced in the episode: - Austin's book, Brain Wash. - Visit Big Bold Health. - Study in Molecular Psychiatry on the role of serotonin in depression. - mbg article discussing this study. - Austin's Instagram video discussing the serotonin study. - A study on the Mediterranean diet and depression. - Shop Himalayan tartary buckwheat. Jason's homemade Perfect bar recipe: - 1 ½ cup Santa Cruz Organic Light, Crunchy Peanut Butter -

Eileen Laird: “Affirmations can really backfire, because you can feed that inner critic. It depends on your personality." Eileen, an autoimmune warrior and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to use mindset to physically heal, plus: - Helpful diets for those struggling with autoimmune conditions (~06:40) - Myths about the mind-body connection (~14:48) - How to overcome your brain's negativity bias (~35:39) - How gratitude can help reduce pain (~36:45) - How to question your thoughts & why you should (~37:47) Referenced in the episode: - Laird's book, Healing Mindset. - Learn more about the GAPS diet. - mbg Podcast episode #192, with Terry Wahls, M.D. - You Can Heal Your Life, by Louise Hay. - The Body Keeps The Score, by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. - Learn more about DNRS. - Learn more about the Gupta program. - mbg Podcast episode #28, with Byron Katie - Watch Byron Katie's videos. - Read Donna Jackson Nakazawa's work. - Check out mbg's invisible illness series. We hope you enjoy this epis

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 both.”  Bill, an herbal medicine expert and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the must-have herbs for your overall health, plus: - How Bill overcame Lyme disease using herbs (~01:01) - How to use plant medicine in your everyday life (~10:07) - Why deforestation is bad for health care (~18:17) - The best herbs for your brain (~31:44) - How detoxifying herbs can help balance blood sugar (~35:43) Referenced in the episode: - Bills book, The Cellular Wellness Solution. - Follow Bill on Instagram. - A study showing around 70% of our pharmaceuticals came from plants. - A study on herbs & cancer prevention. We hope you enjoy this episode sponsored by Dame Products and Sonos, and feel free to watch the full video on Youtube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: pod

Nathan & Susannah Furr: “Confidence means that you follow the true essence of who you are.”  Bestselling authors Nathan and Susannah Furr join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to embrace uncertainty the best you can, plus: - Why too much certainty can be unhealthy (~11:52) - How to overcome self-doubt (~25:11) - How grow your sense of confidence (~26:23) - How to avoid "premature certainty" (~35:47) - How to chase your dreams, even when it's scary (~43:37) Referenced in the episode: - Nathan & Susannah's book, The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown. - Check out the World Uncertainty Index. - Hans Vaihinger's The Philosophy of 'As If' - "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver. Take 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. 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 help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more abo

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 vice president of scientific affairs, and Brownlow, a health scientist with a nutritional neuroscience focus, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to nourish your brain, plus: - Signs your brain is not as healthy as it could be (~11:40) - Dr. Ashley's brain food pyramid & how to eat to better your mind (~19:52) - How to leverage nootropics for more brainpower (~36:21) - How to get the benefits of coffee without the crash (~43:50) - The ancient berry Brownlow used to eat before exams (~45:00) Referenced in the episode: - Shop mbg nootropics. - Learn more about mbg's entire supplement portfolio. - mbg Podcast episode #404, with Maria Shriver & Patrick Schwarzenegger. - mbg Podcast episode #378 and #150, with Daniel Amen, M.D. - A 2013 study in the New England Journal Of Medicine on glucose levels and cognition. - Read mbg's robust sleep content. - mbg Podcas

Kien Vuu, M.D.: "Hormone optimization is great for longevity.”  Vuu, a performance and longevity doctor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss underrated hacks for a longer life, plus: - How hormone therapy can help slow aging (~21:01) - The future of stem cell therapy & why it's such a hot topic (~25:01) - How to strategically stress your body (~30:03) - How to get the biggest bang for your buck with longevity (~33:16) - How building self-awareness can help you live longer (~34:15) Referenced in the episode: - Vuu's book, Thrive State: Your Blueprint for Optimal Health, Longevity, and Peak Performance. - Vuu's podcast, Thrive State. - Follow Vuu on Instagram. - Check out Dan Buettner's books on Blue Zones. - Mel Gibson and Joe Rogan's discussion on stem cell therapy. - The Telomere Effect, by Elizabeth Blackburn, Ph.D. - Man's Search For Meaning, by Viktor Frankl. Enjoy this episode sponsored by Dame Products! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbody

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 entrepreneur and Columbia Business School professor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to find purpose in your everyday life, plus: - The stages of finding your true purpose (~24:27) - Common pitfalls with cultivating purpose (~32:03) - The power of saying no (~34:55) - How to listen to your inner voice (~42:46) - Why you should get comfortable with pure silence (~45:03) Referenced in the episode: - Wadhwa's book, Inner Mastery, Outer Impact. - Man's Search For Meaning, by Viktor Frankl. - Learn more about Wadhwa's work. - Follow Wadhwa on Twitter. Take 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. 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 help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad ch