Are you considering freezing your eggs? Zack and I are diving into our experience freezing embryos with no details left out, from our decision-making process to preparation for the procedure through to post-procedure effects. We’ll get into the most difficult aspects of the process, the unexpected emotions that came up, and the actual retrieval procedure itself, and the one thing that everybody wants to know: just how much it cost. 1:17 Why Freeze Embryos? 12:17 The Hormone Injections 28:04 Egg ...
Mar 24, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 314
Do you know what your values are? Or why they even matter? Author, public speaker, and business advisor Suzy Welch is an expert in living authentically. It starts with identifying your values, which may be very different than you think they are. But once you identify your values, you can start living in accordance with them. Suzy Welch has developed tools to help you make decisions and find your purpose, from the 10-10-10 decision making method to the Becoming You methodology. We’ll learn how th...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 213
The most personal pros & cons of having kids episode yet: mine and Zack’s! Realistically, how do you go about making a decision that you know will change your life? Zack and I walk through our decision on whether or not we will be having children and all of the research, data, and conversations with experts and friends that went into it. Lots of factors play into the decision to have children, from work-life balance to financial strain, not to mention concerns about whether you would enjoy p...
Mar 17, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 312
Are our attention spans really shrinking because of social media, or is that a myth? Psychologist and attention expert Dr. Gloria Mark discusses the newest research on our attention spans, how attention interacts with technology and stress, and ways we can begin to heal our attention spans. We learn exactly how our attention spans have shifted over the last two decades by understanding how attention works on a scientific level and the different types of attention. Dr. Mark gives her top tips on ...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 311
Many of the positive changes we make in our lives start with thinking about ourselves differently, whether it’s finding the motivation to start a new workout routine or working up the courage to ask for a raise. In today’s mini-episode, I’m sharing the three mindset shifts that have absolutely transformed the course of my life and been a key to my success. These mindset shifts cover everything from motivation to self-doubt to relationships, and each one has tons of individual applications to hel...
Mar 10, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 310
It’s never too late to change your life for the better. Long into her successful career on Food Network, Giada De Laurentiis decided to move from TV to social media and prioritize her cookbooks. She gives tips on coping with all kinds of change, from making a major change in your career to childbirth to aging. From managing fame to staying sane with a busy schedule, Giada offers insights on how she lives her best life every day. She also gives her favorite health tips, drawing from her experienc...
Mar 05, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 309
Where do you begin when prioritizing your health? It’s one of the most common questions I get, and that’s not a coincidence – there is so much conflicting information out there these days. In today’s mini-episode, I’m giving you my top tips on how to start any health journey, whether that be from the very beginning or if you’re hip to the scene but looking to make specific changes to your lifestyle or routines. None of these tips require you to buy an expensive supplement or fancy work out class...
Mar 03, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 308
We all want to declutter our spaces, and potentially even get systems in place to contain everything we’ve accumulated, but sometimes struggle to reorganize our spaces in practice. Shira Gill has built a career on helping people get organized. She gives us decluttering solutions for everything from living with a disorganized family member or partner to reducing your consumption, and gives her tips and tricks to help you create a calmer space in your home. We break apart issues ranging from stayi...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 307
It’s Q&A time! You all submitted questions and your favorite guest, my husband Zack, is joining us to play host for this interview. You wanted to know everything from how I started my podcast (and any industry insider secrets), to the morning routine changes that have changed my life, how to stay sane in the current political climate, where I do (and don’t) spend my money, and more. If you like this episode, check out I Did an 8 Day Meditation Retreat to Rewire My Brain for Joy – Here Are My...
Feb 24, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 306
Heather McMahan knows how to turn grief into comedy, insecurity into confidence, and discomfort into comfort. She sits down to tell us how to know what you truly need & not be afraid to demand it so you can navigate grief, relationships, beauty standards, and more. Importantly, Heather doles out advice about how to maintain confidence, particularly as a public figure in a world with unending opinions – and how to handle all of it with a sense of humor. 02:28 Red Carpet Fashion Struggles 09:3...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 305
Our relationships are the key to so much of our happiness. In fact, research shows that people with better relationships live longer and feel happier. But relationships also take work, cooperation, and self-reflection. In today’s mini-episode, I’m giving you nine questions you can use to improve your relationships with yourself, your friends, and your partner. Based on my years of research and knowledge we gained from previous podcast guests, these questions are designed to help you examine your...
Feb 17, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 204
Do you ever wonder if your cannabis use is having negative consequences? And how do you know if you’re using cannabis in a healthy way? Dr. Matt Hill teaches us about the components, risks, and potential benefits of cannabis use, including how THC, CBD, CBN, & CBG may affect your endocannabinoid system, sleep, respiratory health, adrenals, anxiety, and more. Liz and Matt discuss everything from the chemical makeup of cannabis, the ideal dosage and consumption methods, and the warning signs f...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 200
Last week, I told you the top things to start doing in your 20s and 30s, and this week I’m back with three things to stop doing. Most of us are wasting our energy on so many things, and now is the time to do something about it and set yourself up for success later in life. Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, or even your 40s or 50s, these tips will help you get rid of negative energy and start living the life you want to live. In general, our 20s are a time for experimentation and our 30s are about...
Feb 10, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 301
Writer and entrepreneur Sahil Bloom teaches us how to build resilience, redefine success on the terms that are most motivating to us individually, and cultivate deeper relationships for greater happiness and contentment. He shares how he’s learned to overcome societal pressures and mental health challenges by building a resilient life. We’ll discover practical strategies like 'life dinners' for stronger romantic connections, focusing on what you can control, and small daily habits for lasting we...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 301
Do you ever wonder if you’ll look back on your 20s or 30s and wish you did something differently? There are lots of ways that you can prepare for your future; whether you’re protecting your financial, physical, or mental health. To help, I’m giving you three things to start doing in your 20s and three more to start doing in your 30s to be happier, healthier, and wealthier over the course of your life. Your future self will thank you! Make sure you tune back in next week to learn about the top th...
Feb 03, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 300
Nobody’s life is perfect. Sometimes it can be hard to love our lives, and our coping mechanisms, when things get hard. The problem is, the only way to make it better is to make peace with it. Gabby Bernstein, an IFS (Internal Family Systems) practitioner, speaker, author, and mindfulness master, is here to help us. We all struggle with negative feelings and behavioral patterns, but do you know where these thoughts and patterns are coming from? Probably not. Gabby explains her 4-step “check-in” t...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 299
Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or burnt out? Even if you’re riding high right now, we have all been there before. I certainly have. I’m sharing my experiences feeling stuck and burnt out over the past few years and how, using science, I was able to overcome these tough moments in my life. It’s going to shock you the very small things that you can do that will make you feel so much better. And as always, I’m sharing the research that explains WHY you’re feeling the way that you are and exact...
Jan 27, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 298
Why are we so tired? Whether you’re getting enough sleep but still struggling with fatigue or the dreaded 3 PM slump, or fighting to fall asleep in the first place, world-class doctors are here to help troubleshoot your energy dips. Get answers to all of your top energy questions, from tackling the afternoon energy dip to naturally boosting your melatonin to understanding the effects of energy drinks (synthetic or natural!) on sleep, leave with actionable tips to help you improve your energy lev...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 297
What’s holding you back? Are you scared to try out new skills, or that you might fail to reach your goals? I’m walking you through some of the most frequently shared negative beliefs from my listeners and helping you change your mindset to change your life. Among the most commonly shared beliefs were being too afraid to try new things, being afraid to fail, and believing you’re too old to chase your dreams. These negative beliefs, and other people’s unwanted opinions about you, don’t have to def...
Jan 20, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 296
Our society is not built for connection – we can order everything on our phones, and it is possible for us to get most of our needs met without even leaving the house. This convenience is deceptive and has left us lonelier, and more sick, than ever before. We’ve all heard the conventional hacks and tips about improving our health, but we often feel the healthiest when we are connected with other people. In this episode, Julia Hotz dives into the real benefits of social prescription. While not a ...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 295
From writing multiple cookbooks, being the food editor at MindBodyGreen, and having nutrition experts on the show, I’ve learned lots of tips and tricks over the years to make food that is both healthy and delicious. Today, I’m giving you my favorite tips that have improved my diet and my health and the best part, have made my food tastier than ever. We’re going to increase your fiber intake, make frozen veggies as delicious as possible, and way more with a ton of simple DIY hacks. These tips are...
Jan 13, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 292
The internet is full of misleading and unfounded claims about how to eat healthily. Nutritional science is an ever-changing field, and Dr. Tim Spector is in the top 1% of cited doctors in the world. It’s his mission to improve our lives by improving our diets. Dr. Spector helps us cut through confusion and myths and break down the science that tells us how we can best eat for health, wellness, and longevity. Food is responsible for more of our health than we may realize, but we are constantly be...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 293
Did you know that just a few minutes of exercise a day can have substantial health benefits? How about that short conversations can make us more optimistic? In today’s mini-episode, I’m walking you through the micro habits that can level up your mental and physical health. Micro habits have science-backed benefits, both from studies on specific individual micro habits like short walks and because you are more likely to do them. They help you form new neural pathways to make you happier, healthie...
Jan 06, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 293
Are your workouts science-backed? Dr. Shannon Ritchey, a physical therapist and the founder of Evlo Fitness, busts fitness myths and gives listeners tips to make their workouts easier, more effective, and more fun. For Shannon, building an effective workout routine is all about choosing exercises that make you feel better and improve your health. This means prioritizing strength training, avoiding an all-or-nothing approach to fitness, and high-weight low-rep routines. Liz and Shannon discuss ev...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 291
Whether you’ve thought through the last year’s highs and lows or you’re taking it day-by-day, these nine questions will help you get a better understanding of what you need moving into the new year. In this mini-episode, I’m discussing nine research-backed questions to make 2025 your year. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebo...
Dec 30, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 290
Heading into the new year and reflecting on this past one, I’m giving you the best-of-the-best clips from experts on the podcast in 2024 – from nutrition to mental health to improving your work-life balance and everything in between. The full episodes are linked below, so be sure to listen to any that you might’ve missed to get all the life-changing information! 2:28 Blood Tests with Dr. Shah 6:43 Break Up with Your Phone 13:09 Cancer and Diet with Dr. Sanjay Juneja 19:10 Couples and Anger 26:41...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 289
Lots of women are afraid of perimenopause and menopause, but they shouldn’t have to be. Tamsen Fadal is paving the way for a better future for women starting menopause by debunking fears and fighting for visibility. Author, journalist, and documentary producer Tamsen Fadal made menopause education her life’s mission after going through it herself with little to no guidance. There are lots of myths and stigmas surrounding menopause and its treatment. For example, many women do not get hormone the...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 288
Wondering why you have trouble falling asleep, why you hit that midday slump, how to reach peak performance, and more? Learn how to optimize your circadian rhythm with science journalist Lynne Peeples. In this conversation, Lynne and Liz discuss everything from light exposure to melatonin, as well as practical tips that everyone can use to improve their circadian rhythm and overall health. Your circadian rhythm is more important than you may realize, and everything from wildfire smoke to the typ...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 287
Struggling with gift ideas in a consumption-obsessed climate? Having trouble finding the right gifts for your loved ones that won’t end up in the back of their closet? Feeling guilty about buying gifts that probably won’t be used? I’ve got you covered! It’s time to think outside the box. For example, experiences are scientifically proven to be great gifts, and they do not come with the extra waste of physical gifts. In this experience-focused gift guide, I’m giving you tons of ideas for creative...
Dec 02, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 286
Do you want to level up your life, friendships, relationships, and more? In this conversation, Liz Moody speaks with behavioral scientist Logan Ury on how to get past surface-level friendships and relationships and spend your time more intentionally, as well as exercises you can use to get past mental and physical blocks and start living your dream life. Logan also discusses her Netflix show The Later Daters, which sheds light on the Baby Boomer dating scene. The show teaches Baby Boomers how to...
Nov 25, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 285
