Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Dustin and Josh LaJaunie have amazing transformation stories. They went from obese to fit. From junk food addicts to plant-based eaters. From hunters to vegans. From sedentary to active. And, as you'll see and hear, from racist to antiracist. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Team Sherzai, aka Dean and Ayesha, join me on the podcast to talk about the role of science and scientists in dealing with all the false statements propagated on social media (as well as, occasionally, traditional media).What the Sherzais value highly about science is the holy grail of falsifiability; the challenge that every theory and finding implicitly makes to other scientists: prove me wrong!They also appreciate the inherent humility that is baked into ...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Most of my work as a health coach involves helping people respond differently to stimuli.That is, develop the ability to make different choices when confronted with tempting foods, tempting environments, tempting people, and tempting sensations, emotions, and thoughts.Think about it - NOT having that ability basically means you're a robot, a machine. If you can't control your responses, you have no freedom. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Sup...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Richard Kwok is an environmental researcher who studies the effects of environmental pollution on human health. He's also my neighbor, and we met while cleaning up litter and quickly discovered a lot of interests in common.While the environment doesn't often change our genetics, it can have huge impact on our epigenetics, or how those genes get expressed in our bodies. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Dr Bojana Jankovic Weatherly is one of my favorite physicians, double board certified in internal and integrative medicine. She has also trained in functional medicine, nutrition and mindfulness.Dr Jankovic Weatherly is a real stickler for evidence of efficacy, whatever modality she's exploring or recommending. Which makes her a very reliable podcast guest, especially when talking about topics not fully embraced by mainstream medical practice.And, she's a mo...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. One day my grandfather punched someone in the face over some disagreement. The recipient of the blow, wounded more in pride than body, wobbled to a seat on the curb and began yelling, "Iodine! Police! Iodine! Police!" Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Shay Seaborne is a trauma survivor, educator, and activist dedicated to demystifying trauma and helping people heal from - and with - Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD).In our far-ranging conversation, we covered the origins of trauma, the mistaken societal beliefs that reinforce trauma and get in the way of healing, and ways of empowering trauma survivors to reconnect with their bodies. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Mark Silver helps solo entrepreneurs and micro-businesses thrive through heartfelt business practices. The tagline for his company, Heart of Business, is "Every act of business can be an act of love."I wanted to pick Mark's brain on behalf of the many listeners who are in some kind of career limbo in the age of pandemic - unemployed, underemployed, unsure about the future, sick of being a cog in the capitalist system, tired of relying on yucky tactics to mak...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. One of the hot trends in behavior modification is gamification: that is, turning our goals and activities into behavioral chunks in order to win points and, sometimes, prizes.Gamification has its place, but there are a couple of pitfalls to watch out for.How best to gamify, and when not to - these are the subjects of today's podcast. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Often a coaching client will end a session by saying, "Wish me luck" after setting a goal and making a plan to achieve it.In health coaching, this phrase is a huge red flag that the client is going to fail. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. What's the most important dietary rule? Is raw better than cooked food? Why shouldn't I always avoid foods that give me an upset stomach? This conversation with Dr Will Bulsiewicz, author of the just-published Fiber Fueled, will make you rethink everything you know about the link between diet and health. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Sometimes I hear from clients that they've done all they can, and they can't move the needle. They're stuck. They've hit a plateau.And there's simply nothing more to be done.What do we do then?=============================================Tip Jar: https://plantyourself.com/giftGet Coached: https://plantyourself.com/laserBecome a Health Coach: http://wellstartcoach.com Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Say you want to stop eating junk food, or drinking soda, or watching porn, or whatever.Maybe you've read a motivating article or seen a video, or gotten a scary medical result, or just got fed up at your current reality.So you set an intention, and then… you end up doing the same thing again. And again. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Lots of us are moving less during this stay-at-home time. But we're often eating just as much, or more, or more frequently, or worse.It's easy to say, "Just eat less," but it's not that easy to do.In this short episode, I share three strategies for reducing caloric intake without feeling deprived. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Will Bonsall is a self-described "back-to-the-land hippie homesteader," and author of two extremely important and prescient books: Will Bonsall's Essential Guide to Radical Self-Reliant Gardening, and Through the Eyes of a Stranger, an adventure novel that explores what a sustainable society might look like following what he calls "the calamitous times" of the 21st century. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. In the Jewish tradition, we say "Blessed is the righteous judge" upon hearing of a death.That's pretty much the opposite of how we may feel at that moment. We'd rather lash out at the unfairness of it, rather than praising the deity that ordained the death.So that incantation gives us the space to choose a response, rather than be jerked around by our default reactions. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Meditation apps have become a huge market. Headspace, Calm, 10% Happier, Insight Timer, and others promise stress relief, better health, and even spiritual contentment to users.Gregory Price Grieve, professor of religion at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, studies the nexus of spirituality and digital media. He recently published an article titled "Meditation apps might calm you – but miss the point of Buddhist mindfulness." Click to subscribe...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Michael Schwarz is the founder of Treeline Cheese, a plant-based cheese company dedicated to ending the suffering caused by the animal-based dairy industry.He's also the child of one of the great heroes of the South African anti-apartheid struggle, Harry Schwarz.In our conversation, we try to connect the dots between political activism and vegan cheesemaking, between standing up for human rights and creating a company to reduce demand for the products of ani...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. One of the factors that weakens any system - a garden, a community, a nation - is lack of diversity.Monocultures provide economies of scale, but also opportunities for scaled disaster. A messy, diverse ecosystem is far healthier and more resilient.Today I talk about how we support diversity in our garden, and why the messiness and inefficiency is more than compensated for in terms of yield and risk management. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. ...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Today I talk about one element of my gardening practice and philosophy: working with, rather than against nature.This includes growing perennials, mulching with wood chips, and refraining from unnecessary tilling. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Those of us in one kind or another of "limbo" - life, career, relationship - are all facing the same question: what do we do with our time and energy right now to support our future?When the future is so uncertain, our old "default" answers can feel insufficient.Today I talk about my own "investment philosophy" with regard to time and energy. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Some of us have had more time for self-care over the past few weeks than we even know what to do with. And we're loving it.How can we take advantage of this time to make ourselves, our families, our communities, and our societies healthier and more compassionate? Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. How we got home from South Africa. (Not particularly interesting; just an update for folks who've been listening for the past two weeks and were wondering what happened to us.)Returning tomorrow with a clear and rested head, for all new daily episodes. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. We may be going home tomorrow. There are dozens of unknowns, and we have little to no control over any of them.I'll stay in touch as I can! Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. In tough times, you might expect people to hunker down and hoard what's theirs.We see some of that these days, for sure.But we also see incredible displays of generosity. I personally am benefiting from the generosity of my listeners as I broadcast from lockdown in South Africa.Today I talk about how generosity benefits us as givers and receivers. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. People are comparing their experience of lockdown as an endless repetition of Goundhog Day, the 1993 Bill Murray movie about a man trapped in the same day over and over again.What I recall about that movie was, once Bill Murray's character makes peace with his situation, he uses it to better himself. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. In a world full of conspiracy theories, how can we know what to believe?We can't.But we can choose to adopt worldviews based on whether they empower us to help ourselves, others, and the world. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. In these challenging times, we may think we have a lot of decisions to make. And we can agonize over those decisions and feel tremendous regret if they don't work out the way we hoped they would.But it's almost impossible to make rational decisions when the future is so unpredictable. Past experience doesn't provide a road map anymore.Instead of applying more data-power and algorithmic thinking, I'm finding that developing a calm presence allows me to tap in...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. I'm very very constrained these days. Locked down in a foreign country with luggage for a 3-week vacation, with no light at the end of the tunnel.Crappy internet, little social contact outside my family, and beautiful hikes all around that I can't go on.And those same constraints also are providing opportunities for me to shake up my routines, innovate, and come out of this with a better, more integrated life.How can you benefit from the constraints that are...
Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Many of us are bored right now, in lockdown or sheltering in place.We can paper over our boredom with mindless consumption, or we can use it to begin a process of profound healing. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show
