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The Liz Moody Podcast

Liz Moodywww.lizmoody.com
The Liz Moody Podcast, hosted by bestselling author and longtime journalist Liz Moody, is a research-backed wellness podcast all about helping you live your healthiest, happiest life. Each week, Liz sits down with some of the world's best functional doctors, researchers, authors, journalists and various other leaders in their field to answer all of health and wellness questions you want to know. In a world where wellness information is everywhere, this podcast aims at cutting through the noise and finding out what actually works. Come along with Liz as she uncovers the unknown hacks, tips, and tricks you need to know for making a healthier life easier—topics include what to eat to fight disease, how to take control of your finances, tips for fighting anxiety and depression, productivity and career advice, advice for making friends as an adult, the best skincare routine elements, healthy cooking secrets, and so much more. To get even more info, head to lizmoody.com and come hang out on Instagram @lizmoody to enter giveaways!
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Episodes

15 Love Lessons From 15 Years In A Relationship

My husband Zack joins me for our 15th anniversary to share 15 things we’ve learned throughout the course of our relationship that have made it so successful–with a surprise twist! To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order my new book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! This episode is sponsored by: AG1: visit d...

Mar 06, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 224

Tiny Ways To Infuse Your Life With Joy with Radhi Devlukia-Shetty

Radhi Devlukia-Shetty sits down for a conversation about joy, energy, love, relationships, meditation, Ayurvedic practices, and more. How to set better boundaries with people trying to take advantage of you How to build a meditation routine from the ground up and exactly why it’s so helpful for finding joy and peace The genius trick to keeping up your healthy habits Why Radhi cut out TV out & how she unwinds instead Simple tips for getting more energy throughout the day Radhi’s top 2 rules f...

Feb 28, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 223

Advice Ep! Anxiety, Morning Routines, Knowing When To Break Up & More with Kate Van Horn

The next installment of our advice series, where every month, I’ll be joined by a new special guest. This month I’m so excited to welcome Kate Van Horn to the podcast to answer your questions. How she moved through her anxiety, PTSD, and eating disorder and came out stronger than ever How to rebuild the ability to trust How to get over a bad body image day A tip for morning routines that will change your entire day Tons of helpful tools for managing anxiety How to build your intuition muscle How...

Feb 26, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 222

How To Identify & Deal with Narcissists – Parents, Romantic Partners, Coworkers/Bosses & More with Dr. Ramani Durvasula

Psychologist and narcissist expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula discusses how you can identify narcissists and then heal from your traumatic relationships with them. How to recognize a narcissist and how prevalent they are in society How to know if you’re in a relationship with a narcissist—and exactly what to do next What gaslighting actually is (and what everyone gets wrong about it) If a person is born or becomes a narcissist What to do if someone you love is dating a narcissist How to know if you’re...

Feb 21, 20241 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 218

Anyone Can Become More Optimistic—Here’s How with Dr. Sue Varma

Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma discusses what practical optimism is (and how it differs from toxic positivity), why anybody can become one, and the tools you can use today to start being more optimistic. How to know if you’re an optimist or a pessimist The positive health effects of optimism The secret to forming good habits that no one talks about The major difference between practical optimism and toxic positivity The neurological changes that occur as you practice optimism A genius trick to stop ...

Feb 14, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 220

Jesse Tyler Ferguson On The Secret To Changing People’s Minds, Staying Optimistic About Social Change, Relaxing Without Alcohol, & More

Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson discusses the importance of empathy, dealing with rejection, his relationship secrets, raising children, living in the spotlight and more. Jesse’s secrets to confidence How he developed empathy in hindsight for his parents, which I think is a concept a lot of us could benefit from Which one of his characters is the most like him How to not get disheartened while doing activism work The secret to making people who disagree with you see your point of view His b...

Feb 12, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 219

Why So Many Young People Are Getting Cancer + What You Can Do TODAY To Protect Yourself

Dr. Sanjay Juneja discusses rising cancer rates in adults under 50 and its potential causes, steps you can take to avoid and test for cancer, and more. The 3 reasons why more young people are getting cancer The best diet for cancer risk reduction What foods and environmental exposures increase risk of cancer The one thing to do for 4 minutes daily to reduce cancer risk by up to 25% If things like microplastics, cellphones, tap water, and more are elevating your risk of cancer An exact plan for w...

Feb 07, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 218

Fighting Can Make Your Relationship Better—If You Do It THIS Way with Drs Julie & John Gottman

Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman and Dr. John Gottman discuss their research surrounding couple’s therapy, relationships, and how to fight positively with your partner. How having quality relationships can extend your life by 17 years The 3 fighting styles & how to know which one you fall into The 5:1 ratio you need to follow to have a successful fight with your partner How to know if your relationship is healthy or unhealthy (& whether or not unhealthy relationships can change!) The number on...

Jan 31, 20241 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 217

Advice Ep! SNL’s Heidi Gardner On Getting Through Breakups, How To Love Sports, Overcoming Public Speaking Fears, Figuring Out The Best Career & More

The next installment of our advice series, where every month, I’ll be joined by a new special guest. This month I’m so excited to welcome Heidi Gardner to the podcast to answer your questions. a game plan for working through a break up (and how to best support friends going through one!) how to learn to like sports tips for staying healthy and sane even with a crazy schedule behind the scenes secrets from SNL how to handle moments of failure and rejection and come out stronger on the other side ...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 216

Hannah Brown Gets Vulnerable About Relationships, Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, and Finding Resilience Through It All

Hannah Brown of The Bachelorette and Dancing With The Stars sits down for a raw & honest conversation about mental health, relationships, and finding yourself. Her narcolepsy and the sleep tools she’s developed as a result The traumatic experience Hannah went through as a kid & how she copes How trauma impacts how we show up in relationships (and how to move through that) How to date when you’re still finding your own self-love and acceptance Who she would’ve picked if she’d been The Bac...

Jan 24, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 215

This Episode Will Transform How You Feel About Your Body with Lindsay Kite, PhD

Lindsay Kite, PhD discusses how to build a more resilient body image to become more comfortable with your body, how media objectifies women’s bodies, how to healthily engage with aesthetics like botox, hair dye, and makeup, and more. how to balance the positive reinforcement you get for losing weight or looking a certain way with not wanting to focus on looks concrete action steps for becoming more comfortable with your body media literacy secrets to recognize the secret messages infiltrating yo...

Jan 17, 20241 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 214

The Science Of Cravings + 3 Steps to Break Unwanted Habits with Dr. Jud Brewer

Neuroscientist and psychiatrist Dr. Jud Brewer discusses the science behind cravings, how to make and break habits, why willpower is a myth, and why diets don’t work. Why willpower is a myth, from a neuroscience perspective The neuroscience behind why diets don’t work The role of the orbitofrontal cortex in habit formation (+ how to use it to your advantage) The surprising reasons behind why we crave what we crave How to recognize when you’re eating from sadness, stress, or boredom (and how to s...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 213

Game Plan For The Best 2024: The Science of Identifying & Building Your Dream Life

In this solo episode, I kick off 2024 by sharing all of my favorite science for creating your best year yet and how to generate the energy to go after your goals. We get into: Science-backed motivation tips that ACTUALLY work How to know what goals you want to go after and what habits you want to add in How to have the energy to go after those goals (which is a HUGE part of the equation that not enough people talk about!) My best tips for actually implementing habits and overcoming the hurdles t...

Jan 03, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 212

Advice Ep! Eating Well, Enjoying Aging, Reinventing Yourself, & More with Tiffani Thiessen

The next installment of our advice series, where every month, I’ll be joined by a new special guest. This month I’m so excited to welcome Tiffani Thiessen to the podcast to answer your questions. The EASIEST ways to make leftovers taste delicious every time Hacks for eating healthier on a budget How to encourage picky eaters to expand their palates-both kids AND partners The #1 thing she wishes new moms knew about having their first kid The BEST thing about getting older How to maintain relation...

Dec 18, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 211

Ask Me Anything: My Skincare Routine, Dealing With Jealousy, Money Secrets & More

In this solo episode, I answer YOUR questions and talk about holiday traditions, my current skincare routine, managing finances within relationships, gut health & staying regular (my favorite!), coping with jealousy, and more. We get into: a recap of my full skincare routine, including both what I do at home and what I do at the derm, one of my most frequently asked questions how my transition from nomad life is going holiday Qs, including my favorite traditions and movies what I dislike mos...

Dec 13, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 210

Relieve Stress Now: Science To Feel Calmer & Happier with Dr. Elissa Epel

Stress Expert Dr. Elissa Epel discusses stress’ biological impacts, how you can practice radical acceptance to better manage stressful situations, daily practices to increase happiness, hormesis & good stress, and more. Why we get stressed, from a biological perspective How to know when future planning is helping versus hurting you How to figure out exactly what’s in your control (& let go of what isn’t!) What radical acceptance is & how to practice it Why cortisol matters and what t...

Dec 06, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 209

Solving All Of Your Sleep Problems with Insomnia Expert Dr. Jade Wu

Sleep expert Dr. Jade Wu shares research on insomnia and sleep deprivation, what you can do if you’re experiencing insomnia, and how your actions while awake impact the quality of your sleep. The key difference between tiredness and sleepiness (& what to do about both!) What your sleep drive is + why it matters The best daily and nightly routines for optimal sleep How to not feel groggy when you wake up Why you wake up in the middle of the night (& exactly what to do when it happens) Sne...

Nov 29, 20231 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 208

Advice Ep! Secrets For More Energy, Making Habits Stick, and Upleveling Relationships with Jennifer Cohen of Habits & Hustle

The next episode of our advice series, where every month, I’ll be joined by a new special guest. This month I’m so excited to welcome Jennifer Cohen of Habits & Hustle to the podcast to answer your questions. The secret to REALLY making a habit stick How to get back on track when you’ve fallen off a habit 3 secrets to starting a meditation practice (even if you hate it) How to build the best morning routine Easy ways to add excitement back into your relationship Tips for the best date night ...

Nov 27, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 207

Optimizing Brain Health To Maximize Intelligence, Focus, & Memory with Jim Kwik

Jim Kwik, the world renowned brain coach, discusses his tips & tricks for improving your focus, gaining motivation, increasing intelligence, optimizing your learning methods, and more. Why NOBODY is born a genius—and how anybody can become one How limiting beliefs are holding you back in more ways than you think—and exactly how to change that The biggest myths about our brains What exactly your brain animal is & how to use it to your advantage The importance of play for brain health &amp...

Nov 22, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 206

Taking Risks, Thriving On YOUR Timeline, & Building A $255 Million Business Empire with Alli Webb

Alli Webb, co-founder of Drybar, Squeeze, Brightside and Becket + Quill, and the President of Canopy, discusses building a business empire, navigating divorce, and finding your authenticity. The trick to knowing if a business idea is worth pursuing Practices for reconnecting with your authentic self The genius secret for being less afraid of taking risks (+ knowing what risks are worth taking) What to do when your life doesn’t fit with society’s timelines The best networking secrets Concrete too...

Nov 15, 202359 minSeason 1Ep. 205

How To Know If They’re The One, Overcoming Cheating, Arguing Better + Your Other Biggest Relationship Questions, Answered with Dr. Alexandra Solomon

Dr. Alexandra Solomon discusses the ins and outs of relationships, couples therapy, navigating infidelity, having relational self-awareness and more. How to know if you've found the one Exactly what to compromise on and what should be a dealbreaker How to feel navigate notions of femininity and masculinity in today's world An exact script to convince your partner to try couples therapy The biggest red flags to look for in a relationship What it means if you or your partner cheats—and exactly wha...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 204

Skincare Secrets: How To Naturally Heal Acne, Dry Skin, Eczema, & Dermatitis with Dr. Sarah Villafranco

Sarah Villafranco, founder of Osmia Skincare, discusses natural skincare formulation, frequent skincare woes, and fighting society’s aging standards. The science behind how your skin health impacts your whole body health and vice versa The differences between eczema and dermatitis (& what you should do to start healing both!) The hidden beauty and homecare ingredient that’s wreaking havoc on your skin Exactly how to treat acne from its root How to heal dry skin, even when nothing else works ...

Nov 01, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 203

Advice Ep! YOUR Sex & Relationship Qs Answered with Remy & Emily Of Diet Starts Tomorrow

The next episode of our advice series, where every month, I’ll be joined by a new special guest. This month I’m so excited to welcome Remy Kassimir and Emily Lubin of Diet Starts Tomorrow to the podcast to answer your questions. How to know what you want in bed (+ exactly how to communicate that to your partner without hurting their feelings) An action plan for finding your orgasm The 2 things everyone should try in bed How to get over embarrassment around awkward sex moments How to live life on...

Oct 30, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 202

Invisible Labor Is Damaging Your Relationships–But This 6 Minute Exercise Can Change Everything with Eve Rodsky

Eve Rodsky discusses her book and card set Fair Play which aim to revolutionize the division of labor within households across the world. exactly what invisible labor is and how to know if you’re doing too much of it why equitable division of labor is a problem and how it shows up in relationships why Fair Play is a love letter to men, and exactly how to get male partners on board how female vs male labor looks different in different countries how to give up control of tasks and trust your partn...

Oct 25, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 201

The 5 Habits That Have Changed My Life The Most

In this solo episode, I share the science and stories behind the five habits that have changed my life the most. Plus, I answer all of your Qs about forming habits, the book launch process, my personal journey, and more. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Pre-order my new book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships &...

Oct 18, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 200

Tools For Tackling Money Fears & Building Your Best Financial Future with Farnoosh Torabi

Farnoosh Torabi discusses how to use psychology to your advantage to overcome money anxiety & create a healthy relationship with your finances. the pros and pitfalls being the primary breadwinner AND being a stay at home parent why women have more money anxiety than men, from a historical perspective 3 things to do today to be more financially secure the number one thing you should do if you want to be as rich as possible the most common money fears people have (and exactly how to address ea...

Oct 11, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 199

Climate Change: What Matters, What’s BS, And How We Can Have Hope with Dr. Katharine Wilkinson

Dr. Katharine Wilkinson discusses recent updates on climate science, what actions we can personally take to combat climate change, and why we shouldn’t feel hopeless in the face of climate change. Concrete reasons for hope when it comes to climate change What’s often misunderstood in the doomsday scenarios Pragmatic ways we can actually get our government to act The individual steps that make an ACTUAL difference (they’re not what you think) An exact script for talking to climate change deniers ...

Oct 04, 20231 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 198

Fashion Secrets To Look Good and FEEL Great with Celebrity Stylist Allison Bornstein

Wardrobe specialist and closet therapist Allison Bornstein teaches her famous 3 word method for discovering personal style, how to really dress for your body type, when to follow trends, and more. An exercise for using fashion to figure out who you are as a person How to look as cute as possible with the smallest amount of effort Why you shouldn’t strive for “flattering” and what to do instead How to have the style you want even if there are areas of your body you’re self-conscious about The com...

Sep 27, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 197

Advice Ep! Superwoman Robin Arzón on Doing Epic Sh*t & Creating Your Dream Life

The next episode of our advice series, where every month, I’ll be joined by a new special guest. This month I’m so excited to welcome Robin Arzón to the podcast to answer your questions. The mantras Robin is relying on in her life these days What to do when you have no willpower but you want to go after your goals The one habit we should ALL add to our day to make other habits easier Questions to ask yourself to know your best career path (and then how to go after it!) Pragmatic steps and mindse...

Sep 25, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 196

How To Get Out Of A Slump: 5 Proven Strategies + Answering Your Qs

Solo episode! I share 5 proven strategies for getting out of a slump that I use whenever I find myself falling into one, plus I answer YOUR questions about motivation, energy, discipline, and more. In this episode, I dive into my most successful science-backed, grounded action tips that you can start using today. I talk about my own personal experiences with getting into and out of slumps and how I’ve implemented these tips myself so you have real-life examples. I then get into some of your own ...

Sep 20, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 195
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