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Everything You Need To Know To Fix Your Diet & Nutrition To Live Longer w/ Michael Pollan EP 1424

Apr 17, 2023

In this engaging conversation, Michael Pollan, an acclaimed author and professor renowned for his insights into the intersection of food and nature, delves into intentional eating and its profound impact on health. He discusses the surprising dangers of ultra-processed foods and the need for mindful eating to combat chronic diseases. Pollan also explores the intricate relationship between diet and mental health, highlighting the benefits of community meals. Additionally, he touches on the effects of psychedelics on consciousness and emotional growth, advocating for a holistic approach to nutrition.

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The Importance of Plants and Fiber for Our Health and Microbiome

01:24

Mindful Eating Tips and American Food Culture

01:20

The Benefits of Eating with Other People

01:10

The truth about plant-based burgers and ultra processed foods

01:32

Intro

3min

The Hidden Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods

4min

Navigating the World of Processed Foods

13min

Mindful Eating and Nutritional Health

6min

Unpacking American Dietary Trends

17min

Understanding Mental Health: Rigid Patterns and the Power of Change

4min

Building Healthy Habits for Longevity

6min

Navigating Trauma and Healing

15min

Exploring Recreational Drug Use and Its Perceptions

1min

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Healing Beyond Drugs

10min

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Food, Values, and the Power of Choice

17min

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Exploring Dietary Choices and the Impact of Psychoactive Substances

2min

13.

The Complex Effects of Caffeine on Health and Focus

4min

14.

Caffeine, Connections, and Courage

10min

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Michael Pollan has been writing books and articles about the places where the human and natural worlds intersect for more than 30 years. He is the author of nine books, seven of which have been New York Times bestsellers.

In 2003, Pollan was appointed the Knight Professor of Journalism and director of the Knight Program in Science and Environmental Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley. In 2017, he was appointed professor of the practice of nonfiction at Harvard and the university's first Lewis K. Chan Lecturer in the Arts.  In 2020, along with Dacher Keltner and others, he cofounded the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics. In 2022, Pollan released his four-part docuseries, How to Change Your Mind, on Netflix, which explores the history and uses of psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline. Most recently, Pollan released his class on MasterClass where he teaches intentional eating. In the class, he breaks down decades of research to help members rethink their relationship with food and make choices that benefit their health and the planet.

In this episode you will learn,

Everything you need to know about eating intentionally
How important the communal meal is for our overall health
The science of psychedelics and what it teaches us about consciousness, addiction and mental health
The effect caffeine has on the mind and body
How to align your eating habits with your values

Check out Michael's new MasterClass - Intentional Eating

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