Dr Gabrielle Lyon discusses the critical importance of strength training for overall health, including its impact on longevity, disease prevention, and energy levels. She emphasizes that muscle maintenance is crucial as we age and highlights the negative consequences of neglecting skeletal muscle health. The podcast also covers the benefits of incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and strength training into daily life and the importance of embracing challenge and discomfort in order to promote healthy aging. Overall, the podcast highlights the transformative power of strength training for living a better, healthier life.

Dr Chris Palmer, an academic psychiatrist, discusses his theory that mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain caused by dysfunction in our mitochondria. He explains the link between trauma, psychological factors, and metabolism, and how diet and lifestyle interventions offer more hope for long-term remission. The podcast explores the complexities of mental health, the gut-brain connection, diagnosing major depressive disorder, metabolic compromise, trauma's impact on mental and metabolic health, movement patterns in trauma healing, loneliness and its impact, controversy around diet sodas, and the role of diet in mental health treatment.

Jay Shetty, a former monk and self-help guru, shares insights on finding your purpose in life. He emphasizes the importance of passion, natural talents, problem-solving desire, and the potential for impact and fulfillment. He also discusses the power of a morning routine and the habits that can help bring certainty and control to your day, such as thankfulness, intention, meditation, and exercise movement.

Dr. Gladys McGarey, the oldest guest on the show, discusses the importance of holistic medicine and a purpose-driven life. The podcast explores the missing heart and spirit in modern medicine, the significance of nutrition, mental health, and finding purpose. It emphasizes the need for shifting perspective, self-reflection, and staying curious. The discussion also touches on the marvels of communication technology and recognizing multiple aspects in people.

Author and journalist Johann Hari, who went on a forty-thousand-mile journey to interview experts on depression and anxiety, challenges the belief that medication is the sole solution. He explores the importance of meeting psychological needs, highlights the role of societal factors like loneliness, and discusses the effectiveness of social prescribing and adopting a collective perspective on happiness.

Dr Mindy Pelz, nutrition expert and pioneer on women's health & hormones, discusses the impact of hormonal changes during menopause. They cover topics like weight gain prevention through hormone harnessing, the role of estrogen decline in insulin resistance and weight gain, importance of light exposure and circadian rhythm for sleep, strategies to restore menstrual cycles and leverage them for productivity, optimizing exercise based on the menstrual cycle, the importance of exercise for brain health in post-menopausal women, considering product toxicity for better health, and exploring fasting as a healing strategy for women over 40.

In this re-released podcast, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee interviews Helen Hall, a movement therapist and pain expert. They discuss various topics including the impact of body position on movement, pain and asymmetry in the body, optimal head position for improved movement, and the importance of listening to your body while exercising. They also talk about nutrition, the importance of visual cues and self-awareness in running technique, and the power of continuous growth. The podcast ends with tips on how to minimize injury risk while running and the benefits of enjoying the exercise.

Dr Tommy Wood, a neurologist specializing in brain health and dementia prevention, discusses the steps we can take to keep our brain healthy as we age. He highlights the importance of challenging our brains, adopting a growth mindset, and engaging in activities like language learning and physical movement. He also emphasizes the significance of social interaction and recommends engaging in difficult tasks multiple times a week.

Dr Peter Attia, medical expert and advocate for healthy living, discusses the importance of physical activity for longevity and the various forms of movement needed for strength and functionality in later years. They also explore the concept of rucking, optimal exercise components for health and well-being, improving foot strength, nutrition, bone health, teaching children proper technique with kettlebells, overcoming obstacles to change, the impact of emotional health on physical health, controversy surrounding hormone replacement therapy, and taking action towards better health and happiness.

In this episode, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee talks with Professor Satchin Panda, an expert in fasting and its benefits. They discuss the importance of controlling the timing of food intake, the impact of sleep on hunger hormones, the benefits of eating within a 10-hour window, and practical tips for improving quality of life.