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) -...

“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...

“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...

“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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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) -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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) -...

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...