
The Liz Moody Podcast The 12 Best Tips For Your Happiest, Healthiest 2026
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Dec 17, 2025 Guest
Nicki Parlitsis
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Nicole Avena
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Raffi Grinberg
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Megan Heller
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Dr. Vivian Chen

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Tim Spector
Join Dr. Tim Spector, a leading epidemiologist, as he discusses the crucial link between diet and gut health. Dr. Vivian Chen emphasizes the power of fiber in reducing toxins and boosting longevity. Life alignment coach Megan Heller shares strategies for making big life decisions and embracing uncertainty. Relationship expert Raffi Grinberg offers practical advice on nurturing long-term partnerships. Plus, neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Avena provides tips on morning nutrition for stabilizing cravings, while dietitian Nicki Parlitsis presents effective meal strategies for healthy weight loss.
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Diet, Gut Health And Cancer Risk
- Poor diet harms gut microbes and weakens immune surveillance, raising cancer risk especially in younger people.
- Increasing plant diversity and fermented foods supports the immune system and may improve cancer treatment response.
Rebuild Your Microbiome With Fermented Foods
- Eat a wide variety of fermented foods and many different plants to rebuild gut microbial diversity.
- Avoid unnecessary antibiotics and prioritize gut-supporting habits before and during cancer therapy.
Beating The Arrival Fallacy
- The arrival fallacy tricks us into thinking future milestones will permanently increase happiness.
- Mental subtraction and imitating the actions of your future self snap you out of hedonic adaptation.







