280 million people have depression worldwide, and 700,000 people will die of suicide this year. The problem is getting worse, not better, and while mental health awareness is at an all time high, conversations about the role nutrition plays is all but absent. On this weeks podcast, psychiatrist Drew Ramsey helps us rethink our mental health from a food choice perspective. Learn How to boost BDNF and why it matters Seafood, beans, nuts and grees, dark chocolate Catch-22 of bad food choices when y...
Mar 09, 2022•41 min•Ep 506•Transcript available on Metacast How do you navigate the challenges of optimal nutrition while simultaneously considering budget, ethics, and the environment? Grass-fed beef might be a nutritional powerhouse, but how can we justify the environmental and ethical challenges of raising such large, inefficient ruminant animals when other alternatives are available? My guest on this weeks podcast is a moderate voice of reason, health food advocate, and best-selling author. Listen & Learn What carnivores get wrong How to avoid food i...
Mar 02, 2022•42 min•Ep 505•Transcript available on Metacast Hyperbaric chambers use pressure, and in some cases concentrated oxygen, to treat a wide variety of injuries and ailments. Youve no doubt heard of high-level athletes using these treatments to speed up recovery, but you might not realize hyperbaric therapy is approved for 14+ medical conditions. On this weeks podcast, well explore the safe and simple use of pressurized therapy for reduced inflammation, oxygenation of plasma, fighting off infections, and more. Listen and learn: How pressure incre...
Feb 23, 2022•38 min•Ep 504•Transcript available on Metacast Food is so much more than energy. Its culture, tradition, family, comfort, indulgence, guilt, and pleasure all in one. To add to the complexity, certain foods are even addicting. Today, food abundance is the norm and food costs have dropped lower than any time (relatively speaking) in recorded history. With that in mind, is it any wonder were struggling with weight gain, cravings and food addiction? My guest on this weeks podcast is a recovered expert in the psychology of eating. Learn How food ...
Feb 16, 2022•51 min•Ep 503•Transcript available on Metacast What if your genetic code could tell you what form of exercise would be best for you, based on your ability to build muscle, endure physical stress, and recover? What if you knew which foods would be best-suited to your unique genetics? This is the future of individualized medicine, and according to my guest on this weeks show, its not far off. Learn How your genetics could inform your food choices What your genetics can tell you about your collagen and muscle potential Epigenetic triggers of fo...
Feb 09, 2022•46 min•Ep 502•Transcript available on Metacast We speak an estimated 50,000 words to ourselves, in our head, every single day. Thats the same amount of information as youd find in most paperback books. We have positive, negative, and instructive self talk; but for many of us, the negative takes center stage. It might be anxiety over an uncertain future or ruminations about regrets and pains from the past. Either way, when the voice in your head dominates, its very hard to get anything done, much less enjoy the process. My guest on this weeks...
Feb 02, 2022•38 min•Ep 501•Transcript available on Metacast Its hard enough to navigate our modern food system if your goal is general health, but what if youre trying to prevent or reverse heart disease? What if you have early warning signs like elevated triglycerides or high blood pressure? Open one book, and the recommendation is to eat nothing but whole grains and fruits. Open the next book, and youll be told to give up all grains and sugars. Who is right? Who can you trust? Our guest on this weeks show is a cardiac surgeon, and he eats almost exclus...
Jan 26, 2022•38 min•Ep 500•Transcript available on Metacast Post Traumatic Stress Disorder first appeared in the DSM-3 in 1980, and was clinically defined as exposure to an actual or threat of death, serious injury, or sexual violence. Today, clinicians and pop health proponents have expanded the definition broadly, without supporting research, and the result is a catch-all term used to describe any past stress. Labeling mental health challenges is crucial for research, funding, and appropriate treatment, so on this weeks show, youll meet a doctor and re...
Jan 19, 2022•41 min•Ep 499•Transcript available on Metacast People often say things like, I'm addicted to chocolate or I cant live without ice cream. And sometimes its true. Modern food is processed, packaged and concentrated in ways that light up our dopamine and endorphin receptors just like drugs; and yes, psychological and physiological addictions are very common. If youre addicted to cigarettes, the clear solution is to stop. Thats not easy, but at least the goal is clear. If youre addicted to food, you have to learn to manage your addiction, and th...
Jan 12, 2022•40 min•Ep 498•Transcript available on Metacast Expensive watches have been a status symbol for centuries, but now, weird-looking bands have replaced the bingy Rolexes. Instead of signaling wealth, these new gizmos signal a keen interest and commitment to health. Welcome to the world of wearable health tech. On a basic level, you can track your daily steps and your heart rate. More advanced devices can track respiratory rate, HRV, body temperature, and even blood oxygen levels. Wearable health tech has made huge strides forward recently, and ...
Jan 05, 2022•45 min•Ep 497•Transcript available on Metacast Mindfulness gets bundled with everything from golf to gardening these days, but one place it might make the most sense is often overlooked: intimacy. For meaning, connection, and even anatomical functioning, mindful practices can make a huge difference. On this weeks show, youll meet author and coach, Jessica Graham. Resources Jessicas Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Jessica is a meditation teacher, sex, relationship, and spiritual guide for couples and individuals. She also works with grief and trauma....
Dec 29, 2021•39 min•Ep 496•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine you are in charge of the weekly grocery shopping for a family of four, and each week, you get a new assignment. Week one, youre asked to buy the healthiest possible food for your family. Week two, youre asked to choose foods that are healthiest for the planet. Week three, youre asking to choose foods produced fairly, meaning the workers and employees in the supply chain are treated well. Week four, youre asked to do all three previous challenges at once: health, environment, fair trade. ...
Dec 22, 2021•41 min•Ep 495•Transcript available on Metacast When most people think about a family farm, they think of a wooden house in the middle of a field with a few chickens, a couple of cows, and some corn and tomatoes growing. These days, that is more likely a hobby farm since almost all commercially viable farms, including family-run operations, are high tech, sizable, and are extremely productive. They have to be to survive. On this weeks podcast, youll meet a multi-generational farmer who will help us all better understand where our food comes f...
Dec 15, 2021•43 min•Ep 494•Transcript available on Metacast Holiday season is here, and were entering a four week period where our behavior is often bipolar. The last two weeks of December are a food and drink debauchery, and the first two weeks of January are often a mad fitness frenzy. Can we avoid this binge-purge cycle? Should we even try? On this weeks podcast, Ill share some of my best ideas. Socially-acceptable excuses to avoid alcohol Why skipping wheat-based anything can be an effective hack How to accept and reject sweets effortlessly Why walki...
Dec 07, 2021•21 min•Ep 493•Transcript available on Metacast There are 2.3 million people incarcerated in the United States, and another four million on parole or probation. When you factor in families of inmates, prison employees, and infrastructure, were talking about billions of dollars annually and tens of millions of lives affected daily. My guest on this weeks show is a violent crime offender and former inmate. When I first heard what he had done, my initial thought was, Lock him up and don't let him out. Probably, many of you will feel that way. Bu...
Dec 01, 2021•44 min•Ep 492•Transcript available on Metacast Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, but modern medicine has only made small improvements in healing protocols in the past thirty years. Heres cancer treatment history at a glance: 1930s: chemotherapy pioneered for use in treating cancer 1950s: chemotherapy protocols formalized and show efficacy 1960s: surgery and radiation used for solid tumors 1988: antibody treatments approved for use in some cancers 1988 - Present: chemo, surgery, and radiation remain the primary treatments...
Nov 24, 2021•57 min•Ep 491•Transcript available on Metacast Around 20% of people have reported a major breakdown in one or more relationships during the pandemic. This includes romantic couples, but also work, family, and friend relationships strained by distance, differing viewpoints, and lack of human connection. But at the same time, 27% said their relationship with their spouse or partner got better! Did the pandemic cause the change or simply reveal what was already there? On this weeks podcast, youll meet a psychiatrist whose private practice and w...
Nov 17, 2021•39 min•Ep 490•Transcript available on Metacast If you have a weak or damaged pelvic floor, it can cause incontinence, prolapse, and back pain. Did you assume this only affects postpartum women or the elderly? Nope, pelvic floor dysfunction is now common in younger men and women too. In yoga, we often refer to this region as mula bandha and uddiyana bandha. You might have heard it referred to as your deep core or pelvic diaphragm. Whatever name you use, its an often overlooked area of the body, and there is an entire movement system designed ...
Nov 10, 2021•44 min•Ep 489•Transcript available on Metacast 1000s of air rage incidents have been logged just in the past year alone where people lose it mid-flight. They scream, become violent, and cause such a ruckus that they have to be duct taped to their chairs or arrested. Similar incidents are happening at public rallies, in grocery stores, and perhaps even in your home or office. In short, emotions are running high, and most of us are poorly equipped to deal with them. Youve no doubt heard of emotional intelligence, but thats simply a test or ass...
Nov 03, 2021•39 min•Ep 488•Transcript available on Metacast If you eat the wrong thing, do you get bloated? Constipated? Stomach pains often start off as a nuisance, but as the months and years go by, they can become chronic and even turn into serious physical and mental illnesses. If your gut is a garden, what do you plant? And how do you take care of it so the soil its healthy and balanced? On this weeks show, medical doctor, Edison de Mello, shares his best gut health insights from his career. Youll Learn GERD, SIBO and candida - are they all the same...
Oct 27, 2021•37 min•Ep 487•Transcript available on Metacast We all know that a healthy, whole food diet can help with fat loss, energy, and digestions; but it can also increase your libido and sexual health. On this weeks podcast, well talk about science-based foods that notably increase blood flow, circulation and nervous system activity for increased sexual health. Listen & Learn Why green leafy vegetables offer the best source for nitrates and antioxidants How mushrooms can help your microbiome and your hormonal balance The importance of omega-3 fats ...
Oct 20, 2021•34 min•Ep 486•Transcript available on Metacast If you have stomach problems or allergies, you probably have a doctor you can call. But if things are not working in the bedroom, who do you call then? What if you lose desire or are having trouble with the mechanics of sexual intimacy? Who would you call then? Sexual experiences are highly individual, but theyre also something we share (or at least try to) with our partners. And for better or worse, it defines so much of who we are. On this weeks podcast, youll meet an emergency room doc who ha...
Oct 13, 2021•36 min•Ep 485•Transcript available on Metacast Youve probably noticed the media right now is filled with polarizing voices, rage, and vitriol; but have you noticed that these extreme views are not your own? Have you noticed that hardly anyone you know is truly radical in their views? Most people are reasonable, thoughtful, and concerned. On this weeks podcast, Id like to share my own experiences with courting radical viewpoints, and why they pop right now on social media. Id also like to address some of the hatemail, critical inquiries, and ...
Oct 06, 2021•23 min•Ep 484•Transcript available on Metacast Did you receive a CRP (C-reactive protein) test during your last blood test? Since recent research correlates systemic inflammation with dozens of diseases and illnesses, cooling this internal flame has become a major focus in preventative medicine. On this weeks podcast, well speak about the low-grade, chronic inflammation that manyof us struggle with unknowingly due to gut dysbiosis. In an ideal world, we eat a meal, digest and absorb its nutrients. In the real world, many of us eat foods that...
Sep 29, 2021•43 min•Ep 483•Transcript available on Metacast When I was 11 years old, I face-planted snow sledding and gave myself two black eyes and a slight concussion. I remember being sleepy, dizzy, and struggling to concentrate for a few days. Luckily, I only whacked my head like that a couple times growing up, but some teenagers do it every day during sports practice. What do contact sports do long term to our brains? At what age are we responsible enough to make a decision about putting our brains in harm's way? On this weeks podcast, author and Ph...
Sep 22, 2021•41 min•Ep 482•Transcript available on Metacast Millions of people experience traumatic brain injuries (TBI) each year, and an estimated 5-6% of those people experience long-term issues. If you break your arm, the path to recovery is pretty obvious and the fix is visible. But if you get in a car accident, hit your head, and two months later suffer from brain fog and vertigo, what do you do? How do you fix your brain once its been damaged? Fortunately, there are evolving methodologies that can really help. On this weeks podcast, youll meet a F...
Sep 14, 2021•35 min•Ep 481•Transcript available on Metacast IQ Tests remain the best method (albeit flawed) to assess intelligence. More difficult to measure, but perhaps more interesting, is Emotional Intelligence (EQ). How does someone rank in terms of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and relationship management. In a digitally driven, AI-enabled future, perhaps people with the highest emotional skills could be those who find the greatest success. A big part of personal development is learning to understand and accept who you are, ...
Sep 08, 2021•40 min•Ep 480•Transcript available on Metacast I wore a continuous blood glucose monitor for a month and learned that certain fruits (mangos in my case) sent myblood sugar soaring, and even more surprising, my 3 am glucose levels often dropped so low I was in hypoglycemic state. And heres the kicker: those hypo nights always followed an elevated glycemic day. Weird. Id never learn this without a CGM, and the dietary shifts were super easy to make and the changes were almost immediate. Why does it matter? I was regularly waking up semi-deliri...
Aug 31, 2021•38 min•Ep 479•Transcript available on Metacast The Gut Immune Connection with Emeran Mayer There are an estimated 100 trillion bacteria in your gut right now that weigh 2-3 lbs. If you were to spread them out, they would cover the surface of an entire tennis course. These include good bugs, bag bugs, and even some pathogens lurking in the corners. Your microbiome is believed to influence not just digestion and absorption of nutrients, but also mood, hormones, neurotransmitters, and more. People often compare the microbiome to the soil on far...
Aug 25, 2021•48 min•Ep 478•Transcript available on Metacast The Obesity Pandemic Dr. Linda Anegawa ---------- Hundreds of years ago, a portly belly was a sign of wealth. The royals ate and rank more than their fill while the serfs starved and toiled on the land. Today, not much has changed. Some of the wealthiest, most developed countries are plagued by weight gain and obesity, and the problem is quickly accelerating. Pre-existing medication conditions were one of the biggest risk factors during the pandemic, but did you know that 69 percent of the U.S. ...
Aug 18, 2021•40 min•Ep 477•Transcript available on Metacast 
