Anthony Youn, M.D.: “The goal of a plastic surgeon should not be to get somebody into the operating room—it should be the opposite of that. How do we keep them out of the operating room and use surgery as a last resort?” Youn, a holistic board-certified plastic surgeon, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to have smooth, youthful skin without surgery, plus: - The best remedies for thinning hair - How to support your skin longevity with diet & lifestyle - Why plastic surgery patien...
Sep 01, 2021•52 min
Samantha Boardman, M.D.: “Hobbies are the purest form of love.” Boardman, a positive psychiatrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss her top tips to manage stress, plus: - What to do if you feel bored in your relationship - Why you can have daily interactions with others and still feel lonely - How to feel “less like a tumbleweed” in everyday life - Why social comparison isn't always a bad thing - How to actually unlock meaningful conversations Referenced in the episode: - Boardman's bo...
Aug 25, 2021•50 min
Sergey Young: “I’m a huge fan of a psychological approach to aging. If you think you’re younger, your body actually works differently.” Young, a longevity expert and founder of the Longevity Vision Fund, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss lifestyle interventions to help you live a longer and healthier life, plus: - The most underrated foods & supplements for longevity - How to "think" yourself younger - How many steps you actually need in a day - The 5 longevity buckets you need to f...
Aug 18, 2021•48 min
Bonnie J. Kaplan, Ph.D. & Julia J. Rucklidge, Ph.D.: “Our brains are set up to require roughly 30 micronutrients: 15 minerals and 15 vitamins.” Kaplan and Rucklidge, leading scientists and co-authors of The Better Brain, join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how your food affects your stress, plus: - What we’re still getting wrong about nutrition & brain health - The best supplements for mental health - How a vegan diet affects your brain - The connection between psychobiotics & ...
Aug 13, 2021•47 min
Shanna Swan, Ph.D.: “[Sperm count] is not just about having babies. It's about how healthy you’re going to be as you get older.” Swan, an environmental and reproductive epidemiologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why sperm count is declining (and what it means for overall health), plus: - Lifestyle factors that can affect fertility - The best & worst foods for reproductive health - How city dwellers can limit exposure to endocrine disruptors - The connection between environmen...
Aug 11, 2021•41 min
Emily Oster, Ph.D.: “We're going to see schools not just try to make people be nice to each other on the playground, but actually try to teach them tools for how they can work through conflict and develop empathy.” Oster, a parenting expert and economics professor at Brown University, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss thought-provoking data points around the future of post-COVID education, plus: - How she became an authority figure on the school-reopening debate - How family meals may h...
Aug 04, 2021•59 min
Kenneth Bock, M.D.: “The two major nutrients for the immune system are love and laughter.” Bock, an integrative medicine physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to tell if you're dealing with a tick-borne illness or mold in the home, plus: - How to optimize your gut-brain-immune axis - The best supplements for kids - How to avoid inflammation at all costs - Why you should focus on your "immune kettle" - Why you should laugh more to strengthen immunity Referenced in the episode:...
Jul 28, 2021•49 min
Kristin Neff, Ph.D.: “When you treat yourself with kindness, warmth, and support, you don't get so overwhelmed by pain.” Neff, a pioneering self-compassion researcher, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually treat yourself with kindness, plus: - How to honor your anger - How to assess your self-compassion - Common misconceptions about self-care - How practicing self-compassion can alleviate anxiety - How to use social media without spiraling towards self-criticism Referenced i...
Jul 23, 2021•54 min
Gary Zukav: “The opposite of love is not hate. It’s fear.” Zukav, a spiritual icon and New York Times bestselling author of The Seat Of The Soul, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why we've got the law of attraction all wrong, plus: - How to tap into emotional awareness - How to align your personality with your soul - How to live with multisensory perception & why it's important - How to actually start loving yourself - How to know if you're on the right path in life Referenced in t...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min
John Gottman, Ph.D., & Julie Gottman, Ph.D.: “This last year has been like a laboratory watching what happens to relationships.” The Gottmans, arguably the world’s leading relationship experts and founders of the Gottman Institute, join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to have a happy relationship that lasts, plus: - Why you should take a 20 minute break during conflict - How to have a stellar sex life - How to create a "love map" & why you should - How relationships have changed...
Jul 14, 2021•51 min
Dom D'Agostino, Ph.D.: “I actually eat more plants on a ketogenic diet than I did growing up eating a high-carb diet.” D'Agostino, the world's leading expert on all things keto, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to grocery shop on a keto diet, plus: - How to tell if keto is actually right for you - Why you should go on walks after dinner - The best keto-friendly treats to make at home - How going keto affects your gut microbiome - The most common misconceptions about keto Referenced...
Jul 07, 2021•52 min
Daphne Miller, M.D.: “We should stop embracing the idea of superfoods, things that are going to magically keep us healthy.” Miller, a family physician and science journalist, joins mbg co-CEO, to discuss the easiest foods to grow yourself that pack in nutrients, plus: - How to create a pocket garden - How to know if your soil is good or bad - The best superweeds to add to your diet - How to get the most nutrient bang for your buck - The most common eco-conscious errors shoppers make Referenced i...
Jun 30, 2021•37 min
Patrick McKeown: “Breathing is deeper than what's just being taught.” McKeown, a breathing expert and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to tell if you're breathing right & how to strengthen your breath, plus: - How your breath can affect your hormones - How to increase HRV & why it matters - The link between breath & sleep quality - How men & women breathe differently - The weird reason you may have cold hands & feet Referenced in the episode:...
Jun 23, 2021•59 min
Emeran Mayer, M.D., Ph.D.: “[The gut is] essentially our own pharmacy—the manufacturing site for a lot of molecules that are good for us.” Mayer, a gastroenterologist and neuroscientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to make sure your fruits and veggies have the most antioxidants, plus: - The best polyphenol-rich foods to add to your plate - How to strengthen your gut-immune connection - The link between soil health & gut health - What to look for in a high-quality probiotic...
Jun 16, 2021•46 min
Aviva Romm, M.D.: “We should be listening to what [our hormones] are saying instead of blaming them when things go wrong.” Romm, an internal medicine and board-certified family physician and midwife, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to approach hormone health by decade, plus: - Why you should have phytoestrogens on your radar - How to grocery shop for hormone health - Why you should pay attention to your estrobolome - The strange link between melatonin and weight gain - Signs your ...
Jun 04, 2021•44 min
Robb Wolf: “A huge swath of what we consume has been engineered to bypass the normal neuroregulation of appetite we have in our brain.” Wolf, a New York Times bestselling author and former biochemist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what really matters when it comes to longevity, plus: - What we're still getting wrong about weight loss - How much sodium you really need - Why you should focus on muscle mass as you age - How the human body temperature has changed & what it means - H...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Carol Ireton-Jones, Ph.D., RDN: “[The gut] is as good as what it gets, and that really starts with what we eat.” Ireton-Jones, a medical nutrition therapy specialist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the common, yet underrated, factors for gut issues, plus: - How to be vegan & gluten-free on a low FODMAP diet - The best pantry staples for gut health - How to know if your symptoms are IBS - Why you should eat at least five fruits & vegetables per day - How to make red meat part ...
May 28, 2021•58 min
Light Watkins: “Don't worry about trying to find what you think your calling is. Just do what you feel naturally curious about, and your path will find you.” Watkins, a meditation teacher and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to find inspiration in your everyday life, plus: - How to listen to your inner GPS - How to reframe your fear to overcome it - What "follow your heart" really means & how to do it - Why "showing up" is the key to success - How to know if...
May 26, 2021•47 min
Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D.: “The more reading you're doing as you age will still keep your brain sharp. You're going to continue to learn.” Willeumier, neuroscientist and author of Biohack Your Brain, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the underrated things affecting your brain health & what to do about it, plus: - How to game-ify your life for a better brain - What you can do while you’re young to get ahead of cognitive decline - Why hydration is crucial for your brain - How many min...
May 21, 2021•48 min
Eudene Harry, M.D.: “[Science and spirituality] are not separate—all of it intertwines to make us who we are.” Harry, an emergency and integrative medicine physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how focusing on her mental, emotional & spiritual health helped her lose 90 pounds, plus: *Her nonnegotiables for managing stress, even on busy days* *How she realized she was unwell & what got her back on track* *Why lack of social connection is a risk factor for longevity* *How h...
May 19, 2021•39 min
Brittany Henderson, M.D.: “Genetics is part of [thyroid dysfunction], but the biggest thing that trumps everything is lifestyle.” Henderson, a board-certified endocrinologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what to eat (and avoid) for optimal thyroid health, plus: - Why women are disproportionally affected by thyroid disease - Why you should eat only two Brazil nuts per day - The sneaky signs you may be dealing with thyroid dysfunction - Which labs to ask your doctor for to measure t...
May 14, 2021•48 min
Robert Lustig, M.D.: “The fat in the organs, the fat in the liver, the fat in the muscles that you can't measure by standing on a scale—it's the fat you can't see that makes all the difference.” Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually know if you're metabolically healthy, plus: - What you need to know about nutrition labels - Why obesity is a red herring when it comes to metabolic health - The trut...
May 12, 2021•51 min
Annika Sörenstam: “I don't mind putting in the hard work to get something done. I don’t mind getting my hands dirty or breaking a nail to do something—that's what it takes.” Sörenstam, one of the best golfers in the history of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to create success that truly lasts, plus: *The best mental health practices to stay motivated & focused* *How golf can teach you some of the greatest life lessons* *How to a...
May 07, 2021•38 min
Julia Galef: "An important part of self-awareness is paying attention to your track record. How do you actually behave?” Galef, a rationality expert and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why you think you're right all the time, plus: - How to actually overcome your own bias - Why you shouldn't let your passion become your identity - How to become more intellectually honest - How to be influential without being overconfident - How to become comfortable with failure & why you ...
May 05, 2021•49 min
Frank Lipman, M.D.: “This constant stream of light coming in is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, reason why so many people have a sleep problem.” Lipman, a functional medicine doctor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to set yourself up for sleep success, plus: - How to know if you have a sleep rhythm issue - The link between sleep & cardiovascular health - The surprising way melatonin can mess with your hormones - How to figure out what's hindering you from a good night'...
Apr 30, 2021•44 min
Lalah Delia: “The storms will come; the mountain may show up on the way; you may have to go through the wilderness; and you may find yourself at the ocean. Wherever you find yourself, know that there is a way you can tap into your higher vibrations.” Delia, a spiritual teacher & bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to use "metaphorical terrains" to help calm anxiety, plus: *How to actually tap into your higher self* *How to transform moments into self-care when ...
Apr 28, 2021•41 min
Jonathan Safran Foer: “We cannot save the planet with micro-changes. We cannot save the planet without micro changes.” Foer, a bestselling author and environmental activist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss actionable ways to support the longevity of the planet, plus: *How to talk to someone about climate change without lecturing* *How to stay motivated in your efforts without falling off-course* *How to transform feeling into action when it comes to climate change* *How to actually in...
Apr 23, 2021•37 min
Jim Tucker, M.D.: “Consciousness is the core of reality that the physical world grows out of, not the other way around.” Tucker—the Director of the UVA Division of Perceptual Studies—joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss everything you need to know about past life memories, plus: - How to tell if a child has a wild imagination or a past life memory - What past life memories can tell us about what happens after death - Why only some of us remember past lives - The most common patterns betwee...
Apr 21, 2021•39 min
Today marks the 300th episode of the mbg podcast! What a journey it’s been since our launch on June 12, 2017. We’ve had an incredible array of guests on the show—including top doctors, researchers, athletes, and actors—and we've discussed some pretty mind-blowing science, helpful tips and tricks, and, of course, the latest trends in well-being. Join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, as he answers all your questions about what it's like to host a podcast, the conversations he's had over the last four yea...
Apr 16, 2021•42 min
Big news: We’re launching a beauty podcast, hosted by mbg’s own beauty director, Alexandra Engler. We believe the conversation about the intersection of beauty and wellbeing is more important than ever. As Engler says: “Whether it be mental health, your body, skin, any number of things, beauty is real life. Your skin is you. It's important that we talk about it in this way." Engler joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what you can expect from our brand new beauty podcast, Clean Beauty Scho...
Apr 14, 2021•54 min
