“We're at the dawn of a sensory renaissance,” says Maureen Seaberg. Maureen, a polysynesthete and author, joins us to discuss how we may be able to “smell” our way to optimal health, plus: - How to tap into your sensory superpowers (~00:14) - How Maureen discovered her synesthesia (~05:19) - How many people have synesthesia (~07:47) - Can synesthesia be taught? (~09:47) - The power of remote sensing (~13:22) - What sensory superpowers tell us about consciousness (~20:07) - What we know about the...
Dec 11, 2023•44 min
“The conversation about Zone 2 is all based on male physiology and male data," says Stacy Sims, Ph.D. Stacy, an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women, discusses what women need to know about today’s buzziest longevity topics, plus: - Women are not small men (~00:12) - Stacy’s dream research study (~01:54) - How your menstrual cycle can inform your workouts (~02:25) - Stacy’s POV on birth control pills (~04:39) - How w...
Dec 04, 2023•49 min
"When uric acid is high, it predicts the development of kidney disease, high blood pressure, and obesity," says Richard Johnson, M.D. Richard, a board-certified internal medicine doctor who has researched obesity and diabetes for 20+ years, joins us to discuss the more complex, controversial areas of kidney health, plus: - The role of oxalates & dairy in kidney health (~00:14) - How to assess your kidney health (~07:33) - High-purine foods to avoid (~14:43) - Richard’s viral findings on obes...
Nov 27, 2023•58 min
“Fear of other people's opinions might be one of the great constrictors for human potential," says Michael Gervais, Ph.D. Michael, one of the world’s top high-performance psychologists, joins us for a master class on reducing anxiety, boosting self confidence, and overcoming FOPO— the fear of other people’s opinions—plus: - What is FOPO & why is it detrimental? (~00:18) - How to know if you suffer from FOPO (~07:55) - When comparison can be a motivator (~09:27) - The recipe for long-lasting ...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr
“Our memory is like a muscle. We use it or we lose it," says Jim Kwik. Jim, one of the top memory coaches in the country and a leading expert in brain optimization, joins us to discuss the best mental exercises you can do every day, plus: - Less obvious habits that harm brain health (~00:02) - Do you have digital dementia? (02:20) - How to rely less on your devices (~11:45) - How to get your brain firing (~18:53) - Daily mental exercises that don’t take much time (~25:17) - How to watch TV more ...
Nov 13, 2023•53 min
“What really matters for your happiness is not your circumstances It's the gap between your circumstances and your expectations," says Morgan Housel. Morgan, a bestselling author and former columnist for the Wall Street Journal and Motley Fool, joins us to discuss how to optimize your happiness in a world that’s so fragile to chance, plus: - Morgan’s powerful personal story (~00:09) - How to balance uncertainty & control (~09:01) - How Morgan worked though survivor’s guilt (~13:09) - Why hap...
Nov 06, 2023•56 min
"Five percent of the U.S. adult population suffers from full-blown seasonal affective disorder (SAD),” says Norman Rosenthal, M.D. Norman, a world-renowned psychiatrist, joins us to discuss his must-have tips to combat the winter blues (and prevent them before they even become an issue), plus: - How SAD can happen in the summer (~00:18) - The main drivers of SAD (~03:01) - How SAD affects women vs. men (~07:05) - How the holidays play a role in SAD (~09:04) - The role of anticipation in seasonal...
Oct 30, 2023•45 min
“If you eat within three hours of bedtime, that will negatively impact your sleep and recovery data," says Will Ahmed. Will, the founder and CEO of WHOOP, joins us to discuss all things recovery and performance (including HRV, sleep, alcohol, and more), plus: - Why HRV is critical for your health (~00:49) - How to measure resting heart rate by decade (~03:20) - Why respiratory rate is key (~08:26) - The importance of blood oxygen levels (~10:53) - How to assess skin temperature (~12:18) - How to...
Oct 23, 2023•52 min
“At the root of loneliness is trauma. At the root of numbness and isolation is a defense mechanism that protects us from pain," says Thomas Hübl, Ph.D. Thomas, a collective trauma expert, renowned teacher, and author, joins us to discuss how to recognize your trauma symptoms and even heal ancestral wounds, plus: - The “explosion” of trauma (~00:25) - Are we over-diagnosing trauma? (~03:35) - The link between trauma & mindset (~07:15) - How to become more emotionally resilient (~09:19) - Tell...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 14 min
“Failure is a necessary precondition for success," says Sally Jenkins. Sally, a sports columnist for The Washington Post for over 20 years, joins us to discuss everything she’s learned about grit, motivation, and burnout, plus: - How to cultivate resilience (~00:04) - Scarcity vs. abundance mindsets (~03:57) - What wildly successful athletes have in common (~05:59) - How to become a great leader (~11:37) - The most standout athletes Sally has ever met (~13:27) - Natural talent vs. ambition and g...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr
“Skeletal muscle is metabolic currency, and it is a currency that you cannot buy," says Gabrielle Lyon, D.O. Gabrielle, a functional medicine doctor, joins us to discuss her lean muscle-building tips for any age, plus: - Gabrielle’s POV on Pilates (~00:41) - What is muscle hypertrophy? (~03:23) - Why muscle is the organ of longevity (~05:22) - How to build lean muscle as you age (~10:31) - How to measure your muscle mass (~18:23) - Gabrielle’s exercise routine as a busy mom (~24:33) - How to sta...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min
“People think about living each day as if it's their last. One could also live each day as if it's their first," says Ellen Langer, Ph.D. Ellen, an award-winning Harvard psychologist known as the "mother of mindfulness," joins us to discuss how to tap into your mindset for optimal health, plus: - Ellen’s background & professional work (~00:11) - Ellen’s famous counterclockwise study (~03:07) - How mindset affects the aging process (~09:13) - Ellen’s chambermaid study on mindset & weight ...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 20 min
“Most of longevity, physical agility, and ongoing health is a result of unconscious behavior, not conscious behavior," says Dan Buettner. Dan, a longevity expert, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Blue Zones, joins us to discuss underrated longevity tips, plus: - How to drink alcohol mindfully (~00:12) - Why joy is crucial for longevity (~03:36) - The health benefits of volunteering (~06:20) - Why simplicity is the key to happiness (~09:17) - How to “forget to die” (~11:23) -...
Sep 18, 2023•46 min
“Hypnosis is in no way a loss of control. It's a way of enhancing control over your mind and body," says David Spiegel, M.D. David, a psychiatrist who has spent over 40 years studying hypnosis, joins us to discuss the very real science behind the therapeutic tool, plus: - David’s background & professional work (~00:14) - Stage hypnosis vs. self-hypnosis (~07:20) - How to use self-hypnosis (~09:51) - How hypnosis affects the brain (~12:37) - Self-hypnosis for athletic performance (~16:06) - S...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr
“In agriculture, we have misused technology horribly, and it has yielded devastating, unintended consequences," says Will Harris. Will, a fourth-generation farmer and owner of White Oak Pastures, joins us to discuss how we can rethink the agricultural system and live healthier lives, plus: - Will’s background & how he started the farm (~00:11) - What is regenerative agriculture? (~02:54) - How Will responds to criticism of regenerative agriculture (~05:18) - Why the solution is not highly-pr...
Sep 04, 2023•46 min
“The way we diagnose cancer is going to change dramatically in the next 10 or 15 years," says Darshan Shah, M.D. Darshan, a longevity specialist and board-certified surgeon, joins us on our 500th episode to discuss what the future of longevity treatment looks like, plus: - Darshan’s background & personal health journey (~00:28) - What’s driving low testosterone levels in men? (~06:51) - The future of preventing & treating heart disease (~10:50) - The best tests to assess your cardiovascu...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr
“You have to have an emotional connection to your goal," says Joanna Grover, LCSW. Joanna, a cognitive behavioral therapist, joins us to discuss the missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to successful, healthy weight loss, plus: - Joanna’s background & health journey (~00:11) - How gratitude transformed Joanna’s health outcome (~04:13) - What is functional imagery training? (~05:41) - How to overcome unhealthy food cravings (~07:24) - The difference between functional imagery training &a...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min
“For a long period of time, you can be losing kidney function and not know it," says Richard Johnson, M.D. Richard, a board-certified internal medicine doctor, joins us to discuss why you should care about kidney health, plus: - Richard’s background & professional work (~00:14) - How to assess your risk for kidney disease (~05:25) - The link between kidney health & metabolism (~07:09) - The best test to ask for at the doctor (~12:27) - How to eat for optimal kidney health (~18:13) - Why ...
Aug 14, 2023•55 min
“Your mind is your life force," says Caroline Leaf, Ph.D. Caroline, a cognitive neuroscientist, joins us to discuss her tips for a more resilient brain, plus: - The biggest impact on mental health right now (~03:42) - Why younger people are struggling more with mental health (~07:25) - How to heal your inner child (~12:15) - How mindset impacts trauma healing (~15:54) - How to have a more resilient brain (~19:55) - Daily practices to strengthen your mind muscles (~23:21) - How your thoughts impa...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 22 min
“Retirement remains the enemy of longevity," says Howard Tucker, M.D. Howard, a 101-year-old neurologist, joins us to discuss the keys to living a longer, happier life, plus: - Howard’s Friday martini ritual (~00:17) - Howard’s regular workday (~00:55) - The secret to a healthy, long marriage (~03:32) - Howard’s daily tips for longevity (~05:44) - What Howard eats in a day (~08:24) - The secret sauce of longevity (~13:51) - Howard’s take on biohacking “shortcuts” (~16:45) - How to maintain a sha...
Jul 31, 2023•31 min
“The primary goal for anyone who wants to focus on fat loss—not lean tissue loss—is to maintain your muscle. So resistance training needs to be the priority," says Holly Baxter. Holly, an accredited practicing dietitian, competitive bodybuilder, and fitness coach, joins us to discuss how to build the ultimate exercise program, plus: - Holly’s background & professional work (~00:05) - Why Holly works primarily with women (~04:15) - Why some people lose muscle mass on Ozempic (~10:37) - How to...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 19 min
“The data shows that engagement in spiritual practices leads people to be healthier and live longer, happier lives," says David DeSteno, Ph.D. David, a psychologist and professor at Northeastern University, joins us to discuss the science behind spiritual practices and how they can benefit our well-being, plus: - How David defines spirituality (~03:07) - The science-backed health benefits of spirituality (~06:27) - The power of believing in something bigger than yourself (~09:54) - Why spiritual...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min
“Research shows that people who do new things are happier—even something as simple as trying new restaurants," says Gretchen Rubin. Gretchen, a leading happiness scholar and bestselling author, joins us to discuss how to tap into your five senses—which, in turn, helps strengthen your mental health, creativity, and energy—plus: - Why Gretchen wrote a book on the 5 senses (~00:11) - How to make mindfulness more approachable (~05:03) - What you need to know about the 9 senses (~09:59) - The reason ...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min
“Respect your body where it is,” says Christine Yu. Christine, an award-winning sports journalist and author, joins us to discuss everything women should know about starting an exercise routine, plus: - Christine’s personal & professional background (~00:15) - How women & men exercise differently (~02:46) - Why women tend to have more knee injuries (~05:04) - How to prevent injuries as you age (~13:21) - The importance of rest & recovery for kids (~17:48) - How to raise your kids to ...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 6 min
“I spent the first half of my life putting people to sleep and doing surgery. I’m spending the second half of my life waking them up and preventing surgery," says Matt Cook, M.D. Matt, a pioneering regenerative medicine expert, joins us to discuss all the biohacking tools that will transform longevity as we know it, plus: - Matt’s personal & professional background (~00:18) - The different types of injections in Matt’s practice (~03:51) - The science & benefits of NAD+ therapy (~07:56) -...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 28 min
“Disease and pain aren't our enemies. Our job is not to get rid of them but to learn from them," says Gladys McGarey, M.D. Gladys, a 102-year-old board-certified integrative medicine doctor, joins us to discuss all of her her tried-and-true secrets for longevity, plus: - Gladys’ personal & professional background (~02:13) - Why longevity doesn’t have to be complicated (~07:48) - Gladys’ six pillars of longevity (~09:29) - The power of mindset for longevity (~14:01) - How to overcome pain &am...
Jun 19, 2023•42 min
"Keep an eye on your muscle mass. Treat it like it is literally gold," says Juliet Starrett. Kelly and Juliet Starrett, mobility pioneers who have spent decades working with pro-athletes, Olympians, and Navy Seals, join us to discuss the daily movement tips that can literally save your life, plus: - Kelly & Juliet’s background and health journey (~01:59) - What we’re still getting wrong about movement (~10:20) - How to optimize your walk (~19:57) - The power of small movement breaks (~25:33)...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 15 min
“There’s no such thing as a good or bad memory. There's a trained memory and an untrained memory," says Jim Kwik. Jim, a leading expert in brain optimization, memory improvement, and accelerated learning, joins us to discuss how to enhance your brain power, plus: - Jim’s powerful brain heath journey (~02:03) - Practices that help Jim become a leader in brain optimization (~08:25) - Why we’ve been taught to learn all wrong (~16:24) - The 10 keys for a more focused brain (~22:06) - How to boost yo...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 15 min
“If you're scared of something, make yourself do it," says Lydia Fenet. Lydia, a globally recognized speaker and charity auctioneer, joins us to discuss how to train yourself to be more confident, plus: - Lydia’s journey to becoming an auctioneer (~01:36) - How Lydia built confidence in her career (~04:47) - How to build confidence in kids (~07:09) - Confidence vs. self-esteem (~10:48) - Lydia’s power move when she’s feeling insecure (~14:11) - How to measure your own confidence level (~19:00) -...
May 29, 2023•59 min
Attention listeners: We have been getting so much wrong about longevity. After all, what's the point of living to 100 if you're not being joyful? In celebration of our new book, The Joy Of Well-Being, integrative medicine doctor and four-time New York Times bestselling author Sara Gottfried, M.D., interviews Colleen and I about the wellness myths we see all the time and the simple longevity tips that have changed our lives. In this special episode, we cover: - What we've never shared about our f...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min
