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The mindbodygreen Podcast

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The mindbodygreen podcast explores the infinite possibilities of health & well-being. Hosted by founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob, each episode features a thought-provoking interview with a leader in the health space. Whether you’re thinking about changing what’s on your plate, how you move, or how you think, these conversations are sure to offer solutions in whole-body health.
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Episodes

197: This is your brain on cake & how to train yourself to be less anxious | Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.

Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.: "Start by understanding how your mind works. If you can understand how your mind works, you can then start to work with your mind." Brewer, an addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist, joins co-CEO Jason Wachob to discuss how to rewire your brain to combat anxiety and addiction, plus: *Why willpower doesn't work* *How to train your brain to crave vegetables over cake* *Why curiosity is our greatest superpower* *How to strengthen immunity from a mind/body perspective* *W...

Mar 11, 20201 hr 4 min

196: Why it’s bad to self-identify as an introvert & the health benefits of small talk | Celeste Headlee

Celeste Headlee: "We think of idle time as wasted time. But [it's] incredibly productive. It's going to make you better at fulfilling your purpose than if you'd spent that time working." Headlee, an award-winning journalist and bestselling author, joins co-CEO Jason Wachob to discuss the health benefits of slowing down and doing something with no productive purpose, plus: *How to have better conversations* *Why you should schedule social time like you would the gym* *How to recognize a conversat...

Mar 09, 202045 min

195: How we can fight Alzheimer’s & why you should switch to espresso | Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D.

Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D.: "When we talk about risk factors for Alzheimer's, we're out looking for... Do you have high cholesterol? What's your insulin level? Do you have pre-diabetes? Do you smoke? But the number one risk factor for women is their hormonal health." Mosconi, a neuroscientist and associate director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins Jason Wachob to discuss how cognitive decline differs between men and women, plus: *Why being in a relationship c...

Mar 06, 202057 min

194: Why not all collagen is created equal | Robert Rountree, M.D.

Robert Rountree, M.D.: "When you're eating a collagen product, there's more in there than just the collagen. If the source has pesticides or antibiotics, all those residues are going to show up in there." Rountree, a functional medicine doctor, joins Jason Wachob to discuss how to use collagen to promote healthy skin aging,* plus: - Why you shouldn't take hot baths - How to make sure your collagen is 100% pure - The skin-sleep connection - Why beauty starts with gut health - Why skin is the wind...

Mar 05, 202023 min

193: Broccoli isn’t as nutritious as it once was & why you should give a crap about dirt | Mark Hyman, M.D.

Mark Hyman, M.D.: “In a thimbleful of really good soil, there's more life than there have been humans ever to exist on the planet." Hyman, a functional medicine doctor, joins Jason Wachob to discuss what we're getting wrong when it comes to our food system and what we can do to fix it, plus: *What really goes into processed foods* *Why we need to start caring about our soil* *Why regenerative agriculture is the key to reversing climate change* *What to look for when shopping for fish* *Why even ...

Mar 03, 202040 min

192: Reversing autoimmune disease, ice baths & membrane pudding | Terry Wahls, M.D.

Terry Wahls, M.D.: “I know in college and in high school, if you got 95% on your test, that would be probably an A. But stopping your disease with diet and lifestyle is far more important than just a test. It requires 100%." Wahls, a functional medicine doctor who reversed many of her MS symptoms with diet and lifestyle changes, joins Jason Wachob to discuss what she swears by for reversing autoimmune disease, plus: *What the Wahls Protocol entails* *Why she always travels with a head of cabbage...

Feb 28, 202033 min

191: Meal prep & pantry hacks from Instagram's most influential food blogger, Rachel Mansfield

Rachel Mansfield, recipe developer & cookbook author: "Just because I'm a recipe developer, doesn't mean that I'm having these gourmet meals all day. I keep things really simple." Mansfield, one of Instagram's most influential food bloggers, joins co-CEO Colleen Wachob to discuss meal prep hacks for when you're just too busy, plus: *How to make healthy meals if you don’t know how to cook* *Why she doesn't use the word "self-care"* *Why banana bread is the most versatile food for her family* ...

Feb 27, 202044 min

190: Everything you’d ever want to know about raising a good human with Stephen Cowan, M.D.

Stephen Cowan, M.D.: "Child development is not a race. It's a journey, it is a story that's being told. It has ins and outs and plots." Cowan, a holistic pediatrician, joins Jason Wachob to discuss tips and tricks on how to raise mindful, independent kids, plus: *Why alienation is the biggest epidemic today* *How saying "yes" shifts the nervous system* *How to stop tantrums in their tracks* *The weird similarities between children and computers* *How to give your child empathy training* Enjoy th...

Feb 25, 20201 hr 18 min

189: How to hack your health (eating, sleeping & moving) with Ben Greenfield

Ben Greenfield, personal trainer: “Think about your environment and how many times you're blasting your senses throughout the day—our neurotransmitters become exhausted from sensory overload.” Greenfield, a New York Times bestselling author, and fitness expert, joins Jason Wachob to discuss how to take the perfect nap and how to get the most out of your workout, plus: *How to never be hungover again* *The right time to eat protein after a workout* *Why we should exercise slower* *How to take car...

Feb 21, 20201 hr 6 min

187: Why you’re stressed about stress & making keto heart-healthy with Ethan Weiss, M.D.

“Ask somebody what keto is, and the foods that pop up would be bacon and butter and steak and lard. Most of us don’t appreciate that you can do keto without that." Preventative cardiologist, Ethan Weiss, M.D., joins Jason Wachob to discuss the small tweaks that make keto more heart-healthy, plus: *The egg-cholesterol debate* *Food rules vegans and carnivores can agree on* *Broken heart syndrome* *How to not be anxious about your anxiety* *The peaks and valleys of hunger* Enjoy this episode spons...

Feb 18, 202056 min

186: The secret to true love & how to make it work with a narcissist with Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

“There's a big difference between trying to get love and actually sharing love. We can't share love if we don't have love to share.” Relationship expert, Margaret Paul, Ph.D., joins Jason Wachob to discuss the secret to finding true, intimate love, plus: *How to heal from a breakup* *Why you attract emotionally unavailable people* *How to make it work with a narcissist* *How to have healthy conflict in a relationship* *How to find “the one”* Enjoy this episode, and don't forget to subscribe on i...

Feb 14, 202039 min

185: The two veggies you’re probably not getting enough of & how they can help balance hormones with Robert Rountree, M.D.

"Certain foods can help balance out the hormone endocrine disruptors that we're being exposed to. Sea vegetables are one great example of that.” Functional medicine doctor, Robert Rountree, M.D. joins Jason Wachob to talk about how many servings of vegetables you should have in a day and how to get more veggies, plus: - Why we need to be eating more sea vegetables - Why iodine is important in our diets - Why all the "detox docs" recommend chlorella - How nori can bind to heavy metals - Why you s...

Feb 13, 202023 min

184: This is why breathwork is better than meditation with Gwen Dittmar

“Breathwork, whether you're doing techniques, or you're doing healing work, is profound. It's efficient, it's effective, and it's inside of you.” Certified breathwork teacher, Gwen Dittmar, joins Jason Wachob to discuss why practicing breathwork is better than meditation, plus: *How breathwork gives you an endorphin rush* *How to clear your body from negative energy* *How breathwork can help create a positive company culture* *How to overcome a fear of flying* Enjoy this episode, and don't forge...

Feb 11, 202044 min

182: The mycobiome, digestive plaque & how we should really be studying autism with Mahmoud Ghannoum, Ph.D.

“All over our body—in our gut, on the skin, and in the mouth—we not only have bacteria, but we also have fungi. Imagine them playing together in a sandbox. Sometimes their play helps us, but if they’re imbalanced, we’re in big trouble.” Leading microbiome researcher, Mahmoud Ghannoum, Ph.D., joins Jason Wachob to discuss the mycobiome, how it differs from our microbiome, and the best ways to optimize it, plus: *How garlic saved him from the Gulf War *How bacteria and fungi can create digestive p...

Feb 06, 202038 min

179: Busting CBD myths, the entourage effect, & why your nervous system is fried with Robert Rountree, M.D.

From cardiometabolic health to gut balance and digestion, your stress levels have a significant effect on your health and well-being. According to functional medicine doctor, Robert Rountree, M.D., stress is at the forefront of many health systems going awry, and it's crucial to implement strategies to help with anxiousness we may experience on a daily basis.* On another special episode, we dig into hemp multi+, our targeted supplement to promote calm and help tackle everyday stress.* Our founde...

Jan 30, 202041 min

178: The neurological reason you're making poor decisions & why loneliness is the root of our health problems with David Perlmutter, M.D. & Austin Perlmutter, M.D.

Board certified neurologist David Perlmutter, M.D., and internal medicine physician Austin Perlmutter, M.D., are all about creating next-level solutions for brain health. The father-son doctor duo sat down with mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how our lifestyle choices affect our decision making, an essential contributing factor to many of our health problems today. Tune in to find out how empathy can have real health benefits, how being in nature can make you more productive, an...

Jan 28, 20201 hr 2 min

177: Ketamine, MAPS & what’s next for psychedelic-assisted therapy with Gita Vaid, M.D.

Board certified psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Gita Vaid, M.D., has been not just researching psychedelic-assisted therapy in her practice, but she has found it to be a successful tool for treating depression in some of her patients. Her area of expertise is specifically with ketamine and she tells all to mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob. Learn how psychedelics have the potential to shift how we view and manage our mental health, plus the power of emotional connection and why we should make...

Jan 24, 202050 min

176: You're probably not getting quality sleep—here’s how to fix it with Robert Rountree, M.D.

We know we don’t have to tell you how important sleep is for your well-being. According to functional medicine doctor, Robert Rountree, M.D., the quality of your sleep might be more effective than the quantity of hours. That’s where our sleep support+ (magnesium+) comes in, as it can promote a more restful slumber and improves sleep quality, while promoting relaxation for the body.* Our founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, sits down with Rountree to give you another behind-the-scenes look at the in...

Jan 23, 202022 min

175: Work addiction, antidepressants & attracting what you want with Gabrielle Bernstein

You might be surprised to find that Gabby Bernstein, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author and co-host of the Guinness World Record largest guided meditation, has experienced some burnout. She sits down with mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what she dubs as “work addiction,” how antidepressants saved her life, and how doing less can actually help you reach your goals. Tune in to hear glimpses into how she used spirituality to heal from trauma, as well as why she doesn’t work th...

Jan 21, 202048 min

174: Low testosterone, the vagus nerve & a plant-based paleo diet with Robin Berzin, M.D.

As the founder of the functional medicine practice, Parsley Health, Robin Berzin, M.D., knows a thing or two about integrative, holistic medicine. She sits down with mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how we can use the vagus nerve to calm stress, and why our cheeks turn red when we have one-too-many glasses of wine. Tune in to find out why we also need to start talking about men’s hormones and her recommendations for treating low testosterone. To contact the mindbodygreen team wit...

Jan 17, 202042 min

173: Probiotics, Explained: What strains beat boat & support gut health with Robert Rountree, M.D.

This special episode features another installment in our series of conversations between mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, and functional medicine doctor, Robert Rountree, M.D. This week, we’re getting a lesson in the specificity of our probiotic+ product. Chances are you're looking to elevate your gut microbiome.* In this episode, Rountree talks about everything from fermented foods to the confusing world of probiotics, discussing why many supplements use a “sledgehammer approach” but it wa...

Jan 16, 202035 min

172: Spotting a narcissist, healing from trauma, anxiety, and the gut-brain connection with psychotherapist Megan Bruneau, M.A.

When it comes to inspiring professionals in the mental health field, psychotherapist and writer Megan Bruneau, M.A., has quite the impressive resume: She has seven years of education in psychology, her own private practice, and was dubbed by Deepak Chopra as "the millennials' therapist." She sits down with mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss her personal health journey, both with her relationship to food and her relationship to yoga and meditation. In addition to how she healed from...

Jan 14, 20201 hr 10 min

170: Why aging may be a disease we can reverse, with microbiologist David Sinclair, Ph.D.

If you're going to take healthy aging advice from one expert, you might want to take it from Harvard geneticist and Professor of aging biology, David Sinclair, Ph.D. He sits down with mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to truly optimize our longevity. Tune in to find out why we should view aging the same way we view disease, as well as why we should add more stress to our lives. You’ll learn easy, tangible hacks to trick your body into thinking it’s ten years younger. To contac...

Jan 07, 20201 hr 5 min

169: How mindful movement can change our brains and help us find joy & purpose with psychologist Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D.

Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., a prolific author and lecturer at Stanford University, believes mindful movement can quite literally reconfigure the brain. She sits down with mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss her new book, The Joy Of Movement, and explain how movement quite literally changes the neurochemistry of our brains. Tune in to find out the many ways movement can create true joy and reduce pain, other than that familiar endorphin rush. To contact the mindbodygreen team with commen...

Jan 03, 202054 min

168: How an M.D. lost 100 pounds from a plant-based keto diet with orthopedic surgeon, Carrie Diulus, M.D.

Carrie Diulus, M.D., is a unique individual in the medical field—not only is she one of the handful of board-certified female orthopedic spine surgeons in the country, but she also wholeheartedly believes in using a holistic approach with every patient she sees. In line with her integrative approach, she tells mbg Founder and Co-CEO, Jason Wachob, that diet and nutrition are essential components for maintaining a healthy weight, preventing type 2 diabetes, and can even help speed recovery after ...

Jan 02, 202058 min

167: Dietitian-approved ways to drink alcohol & be healthy with Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN.

Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, believes alcohol can be part of a healthy lifestyle. She sits down with mbg Founder and Co-CEO, Jason Wachob, and discusses everything from the best bedtime snacks that foster tranquility before we sleep (spoiler alert: The list includes purple potatoes) to what our cravings for ice cream are really trying to tell us, to how to make the healthiest choices when it comes to holiday drinks. Tune in to hear the best ways to have few beverages and still follow a nutr...

Dec 31, 201932 min

166: How to reach true success & confidence with bestselling author, Ryan Holiday

As the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stillness Is The Key, Ryan Holiday seems to know the road to success like the back of his hand. His 10 other bestsellers are beloved by many influential individuals including NFL coaches, world-class athletes, TV personalities and political leaders. While the relationship between famous athletes and philosophy might not seem closely tied, he tells mbg Founder and Co-CEO, Jason Wachob, that ancient philosophy has a rightful place in modern societ...

Dec 27, 201958 min

165: How to raise mindful kids with Mallika Chopra, Deepak Chopra’s Daughter

As the famous Deepak Chopra’s daughter, Mallika Chopra sure knows a thing or two about how to live mindfully. Chopra sat down with mbg Chief Content Officer, Olessa Pindak, to discuss her new book, called Just Feel, as well as how to raise mindful kids in an overstimulating, fast-paced world. Tune in to hear advice from this mother, author, and entrepreneur on how parents can help their kids overcome their anxiety. With Chopra’s tools, anxiety might not seem so scary—in fact, it might even becom...

Dec 23, 201942 min

163: How to eat gluten in the healthiest way possible with executive chef, Ryan Hardy

With an impressive resume of culinary gold mines (Charlie Bird, Pasquale Jones, and Legacy Records, to name a few), executive chef and restaurateur, Ryan Hardy, certainly knows how to curate a meaningful eating experience. He sits down with mbg Founder and Co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the essentials of a star-quality meal, how to make it as an entrepreneur, and why we shouldn’t shy away from gluten for optimal health. Tune in to this episode to learn about the true power of meal—and Hardy’s ...

Dec 17, 20191 hr 21 min

162: An R.D.’s Guide To Carbs with dietitian Maya Feller, R.D., M.S., CDN

While many people steer clear of carbs altogether (hello, keto), dietitian Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., CDN, believes carbs are an essential part of a nutritious diet—people just might not understand them enough to reap their many benefits. She sits down with mbg Founder and Co-CEO, Jason Wachob, and discusses what her ideal dinner plate looks like, as well as her favorite seasonal picks at the Park Slope Food Co-op. Listen in to find out Feller’s ultimate guide to carbs, and the reason why we shoul...

Dec 15, 201934 min
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