This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Levels. What matters most in life is the quality of our experiences and the ability to be awake to what is real and true in our lives for both the difficult and the happy times. But that is harder than it sounds. More and more, we struggle with attention and focus. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I discuss why we are so easily distracted, my own journey into meditation, and the incredible health benefits of a regular med...
Jun 23, 2023•23 min•Ep 738•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Rupa Health, Apollo, and Wonderfeel. Over the years, it has become a widely held belief that cancer is predominately a genetic disease or simply the consequence of bad luck. An empowering evolution in cancer research, however, suggests we have far more control over our risk than previously thought. I’m excited to talk to Dr. Thomas Seyfried about the underlying causes of cancer and why addressing metabolic dysfunction is a very important and often ov...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep 737•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you b Rupa University, Paleovalley, HigherDOSE, and Athletic Greens. There are many areas of life that we can dial in for optimal health and longevity. Three of those areas are what we eat, our quality of sleep, and our energy production. We eat pounds of food every single day that act as information for our cells and influence our DNA expression. When we sleep, our brain’s immune system (the glymphatic system) clears away damaged cells. And increasing our energy will ...
Jun 19, 2023•59 min•Ep 736•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and Athletic Greens. Taking care of yourself, practicing self-love and self-compassion, working on a growth mindset, building relationships and community, and having a sense of purpose are all crucial to living a fulfilling, long, healthy life. Your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs are all transmuted into biological signals that change your gene expression, impacting your immune function, hormones, microbiome, neurotransmitters, neuroplasticity, mito...
Jun 16, 2023•18 min•Ep 735•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, Nordic Naturals, and Apollo. We are a culture obsessed with happiness, except we’ve been going about it all wrong. Before I became a doctor, I actually studied Buddhism. I wanted to understand the root of human suffering, and through that, understand the way to create happiness. On today’s episode, I’m excited to talk to Dan Harris about the science of happiness, how to deal with the challenges of modern-day life, and how to create more ha...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep 734•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and LMNT. Compounds that have long been considered recreational drugs by conventional standards are finally being recognized through science as powerful tools for overcoming hard-to-treat health issues like PTSD, depression, addiction, and more. For the right person, psychedelics can provide a sense of peace and hope that helps heal their inner wounds and allows them to live with more freedom. In today’s episode, I talk with Rick Dobl...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep 733•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and InsideTracker. We’ve become exposed to a greater number of environmental toxins than ever before. Environmental toxins can feed cancer, interfere with glucose and cholesterol metabolism, and induce insulin resistance and obesity through multiple mechanisms, including inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial injury, altered thyroid metabolism, and impaired central appetite regulation. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, ...
Jun 09, 2023•23 min•Ep 732•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, ButcherBox, BiOptimizers, and Levels. Contrary to popular belief, women cannot follow the same health and fitness protocols as men and expect to see the same results. Unlike men, women in their reproductive years have specific hormonal considerations, and their rise and fall throughout the month impact everything from energy to focus, mood, metabolism, and the ability to adapt to good-for-you stressors like exercise or fasting. On today’s episode, I’...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 731•Transcript available on Metacast Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free! It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast. In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on lessons from our past on how to live better and longer in our futu...
Jun 06, 2023•46 min•Ep 730•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Rupa Health, and Athletic Greens. Finding ways to add movement into your daily routine is one of the absolute best things you can do for yourself. Our bodies are meant to move, yet so many of us are sedentary due to desk jobs, low energy, or lack of motivation. In today’s episode, I talk with Max Lugavere, Mark Sisson, Tony Robbins, and Peter Diamandis about why exercise is the cornerstone of good health and long life. Max Lugavere is a health and s...
Jun 05, 2023•33 min•Ep 729•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. You can exercise, meditate, sleep, and take all the supplements in the world, but unless you focus on high-quality, nutrient-dense whole foods personalized to your own needs and preferences, you will not achieve health or longevity. The Pegan Diet is an inclusive, flexible frame that is built on the principles of quality, food as medicine, and personalization. It is designed to be low glycemic (low in starch and sugar), rich in g...
Jun 02, 2023•17 min•Ep 728•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Levels, and AirDoctor. Real, whole foods contain information in the form of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, protein, phytonutrients, and fiber. That’s why food is our most powerful tool for getting our healthspan to match our lifespan. Today, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Michael Murray, one of the world’s leading authorities on natural medicine, about the power of food for optimal health and longevity and how to activate our bod...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 727•Transcript available on Metacast Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free! It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast. In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask Mark Anything episode. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple ...
May 30, 2023•19 min•Ep 726•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens, Wonderfeel, and Rupa Health. Over the years, it has become a widely held belief that cancer is predominantly genetic or simply the consequence of bad luck. An empowering evolution in cancer research, however, suggests we have far more control over our risk than previously thought. For instance, the right diet is imperative to reduce insulin spikes that act as a cancer growth factor. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Jason Fung, Dhru Purohit, a...
May 29, 2023•56 min•Ep 725•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Athletic Greens. For many of us, it can be a challenge to express what we really think, even in our most important relationships, because we seek to avoid conflict or disappointment. Unfortunately, this approach takes us further away from dealing with the real situation and we end up unhappy and suffering the consequences. I know because I, myself, used to be a “nice-aholic.” In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I share dis...
May 26, 2023•16 min•Ep 724•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, Paleovalley, and Nordic Naturals. Biohacking is all the rage, but if you’re not doing it correctly, you could wind up causing more harm than good. Overexercising, undereating, and eating too many superfoods can have the reverse effect as intended, causing nutrient deficiencies, weight gain, and cortisol depletion. Sometimes less is more, and by toggling our biohacking tools at the right time and with the right intensity, we can get closer ...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 723•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, Beekeeper’s, and Joovv. Fish are an incredibly healthy source of protein and fats, especially omega-3 fatty acids. However, there are several important things to be considered in order to reap the health benefits of fish and act as good environmental stewards at the same time. In today’s episode, I talk with Paul Greenberg, Miriam Horn, and James Arthur Smith about the current state of our seafood population and the differences betw...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 722•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Pique. Not only does poor sleep make you less productive and uncomfortably tired, but it can also wreak havoc on your hormones and health. Yet so many patients tell me they often find themselves awake between 1:00 am and 4:00 am. There are many factors that can contribute to sleep issues, but the two most common culprits threatening your sleep-wake cycles are unregulated blood sugar levels (or poor nutrition status) and chronic stress. In today’s...
May 19, 2023•15 min•Ep 721•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, ButcherBox, and AirDoctor. Blood sugar is one aspect of our biology that has major implications for how well we feel and function on a daily basis. And I have some good news for you: Balancing your blood sugar doesn’t have to be difficult or even unpleasant, and you’ll start to notice the benefits right away. On today’s episode, I’m excited to talk to Jessie Inchauspé, also known as the “Glucose Goddess,” all about simple, attainable hac...
May 17, 2023•58 min•Ep 720•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker. The RDA, or Recommended Dietary Allowance, for minerals is set to prevent deficiency, not to optimize health. Yet even small amounts of mineral insufficiency can lead to big problems. Unfortunately, the majority of Americans are deficient in the mineral and essential nutrient magnesium. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. James DiNicolantonio, Dr. Todd LePine, and Dr. Elizabeth Boham about the importance of magnes...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep 719•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by LMNT and Athletic Greens. I often hear from patients, “I’ve hit a stubborn weight-loss plateau; even though I seem to be doing everything right, like eating the right foods and exercising, I’m not losing weight. How can I overcome that obstacle?” While many culprits contribute to weight-loss resistance, I find addressing hormonal imbalances helps many patients lose stubborn weight. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk all about three ...
May 12, 2023•23 min•Ep 718•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Sunlighten, BiOptimizers, AirDoctor, and Athletic Greens. Humans are a reflection of our environments and what we consume. When it comes to extending our health span—the number of healthy years we exist on this planet—it is critical to pay attention to what we consume, and that means paying attention to what our food consumes. I’m excited to sit down with my good friend, Dr. Jeff Bland, to discuss exciting new research from his recent clinical trial on the impac...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep 717•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Bioptimizers, and Levels. Brain conditions, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, Alzheimer’s, and even schizophrenia, are fast becoming one of the largest categories of chronic health concerns. Instead of just relying on the traditional approach of looking at the brain in isolation as the means of healing these conditions, we are learning more and more that when you heal the body, you also heal the mind. In today’s episode, I talk with Dhru Pu...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 716•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Mitopure. Our biology is designed to function in very particular ways. With our modern lifestyles, most of us simply aren’t getting enough of the good things we need—the things that are designed to help us thrive. And just as much as we need to cut out the bad, we must increase the good to be able to truly live happy, meaningful, and fully engaged lives. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk all about what we need to in...
May 05, 2023•27 min•Ep 715•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, Pendulum, and Sunlighten. Fasting is a powerful tool for longevity. Not only does it switch on our anti-aging genes, but it also activates the immune system, repairing damaged DNA and clearing away injured cells. It also promotes metabolic flexibility, mental clarity, and sustainable energy levels. Today, I talk with Cynthia Thurlow about how fasting works, identifying the type of fasting that is best for you, and special considerations ...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep 714•Transcript available on Metacast Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free! It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast. In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our latest Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive on anxiety with Dr. Natasha Fallahi. Want to hear the full episode? S...
May 02, 2023•15 min•Ep 713•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, ButcherBox, and Athletic Greens. Many of us turn to food as a form of comfort, whether it’s due to not being able to tolerate difficult feelings or not having other forms of pleasure, and it leads to a dependence on using food to soothe and disconnect from our emotions. What we don’t realize is that emotional eating is natural and inborn, and it’s not a matter of having too little willpower. The good news is there are so many things we can do to bre...
May 01, 2023•51 min•Ep 712•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Athletic Greens. Relationships are truly at the core of a long and healthy life. The longest-living and most joyous people in the world all share one common trait: a sense of community. When we have a tribe to lean on, it gives us a sense of belonging, connection, and worth outside of ourselves that can open up a wealth of possibilities for us. In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I talk all about how the strength of our co...
Apr 28, 2023•22 min•Ep 711•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, Mitopure, and Joovv. Skeletal muscle is the currency of healthy aging; it’s an essential lever in maintaining optimal metabolic health, reducing body fat, and supporting longevity. And a major piece of building and maintaining muscle is protein consumption. Today, I talk with Dr. Don Layman about the science of muscle mass, optimal protein requirements for chronic disease prevention, performance, and much more. Dr. Layman is a Professo...
Apr 26, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Ep 710•Transcript available on Metacast Hey podcast community, Dr. Mark here. My team and I are so excited to offer you a 7 Day Free trial of the Dr. Hyman+ subscription for Apple Podcast. For 7 days, you get access to all this and more entirely for free! It's so easy to sign up. Just go click the Try Free button on the Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast page in Apple Podcast. In this teaser episode, you’ll hear a preview of our monthly Ask Mark Anything episode. Want to hear the full episode? Subscribe now. With your 7 day free trial to Apple ...
Apr 25, 2023•17 min•Ep 709•Transcript available on Metacast 
