‘On Call’ star Troian Bellisario joins the show. Over a le club sandwich and quiche, Troian tells me about growing up with a dad that was an ‘80s TV icon, playing a teenager on ‘Pretty Little Liars,’ and her second child’s birth story. This episode was recorded at Loupiotte Kitchen in Los Feliz, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing The truth behind memory loss - and how to stop it with exercise | Dr. Wendy Suzuki from ZOE Science & Nutrition.Follow the show: ZOE Science & Nutrition We spend so much time focusing on how exercise changes our bodies - burning calories, building muscle, shedding fat. What if the most important transformation is happening where you can’t see it? Hidden inside your skull, your brain is changing with every step, squat, and sprint.Neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki has spent years uncovering how movement rewires the brain. As a professor at NYU and an expert in neuroplasticity, Wendy’s research reveals how aerobic exercise boosts memory, sharpens focus, and even builds a protective barrier against dementia.In this episode, Wendy explains what happens inside your brain when you move, why it’s never too late to strengthen your mind, and the powerful ways exercise can slow brain aging. You’ll discover simple, science-backed habits - including her own brain-boosting routine - to help you stay mentally sharp for years to come.🥑 Make smarter food choices. Become a member at zoe.com - 10% off with code PODCAST🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily 30+Follow ZOE on Instagram.Timecodes00:00 Introduction02:35 Can you grow your brain?05:05 Why we forget things07:20 Emotions and memory10:00 Does memory decline with age?13:15 Early signs of Alzheimer’s15:45 Can walking prevent dementia?18:20 Does the brain shrink?20:45 How stress harms your brain23:50 A real, preserved human brain...26:30 Why exercise boosts memory29:15 Can adults grow new brain cells?31:45 How daily movement improves memory35:10 How much exercise do you need?38:25 Best workouts for brain health41:30 Nutrition, gut health, and memory45:00 Do Blue Zone habits help?48:10 A simple brain experiment50:45 Wendy’s brain-boosting routine📚Books by our ZOE ScientistsThe Food For Life CookbookEvery Body Should Know This by Dr Federica AmatiFood For Life by Prof. Tim SpectorFree resources from ZOELive Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & NutritionGut Guide - For a Healthier Microbiome in Weeks Mentioned in today's episodeLondon taxi drivers and bus drivers: a structural MRI and neuropsychological analysis, 2006, published in HippocampusBigger is better! Hippocampal volume and declarative memory performance in healthy young men, 2012, published in Brain Structure and FunctionThe effects of acute exercise on cognitive performance: a meta-analysis, 2012, published in Brain ResearchThe effect of acute aerobic exercise on positive activated affect: A meta-analysis, 2006, published in Psychology of Sport and ExerciseHave feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here.Episode transcripts are available here. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

Comedian, author and TV host Chelsea Handler joins the show. Over a soft Parisian omelet, Chelsea tells me about some of the anecdotes from her latest book I’ll Have What She’s Having, such as getting in trouble for her behavior at Jane Fonda’s birthday, meeting George W. Bush while stoned, and taking parenting classes as a childfree person. This episode was recorded at The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The Last Showgirl’ director Gia Coppola joins the show. Over pesto sorrel bowls and ricotta toast, Gia tells me about the wisdom she’s gleaned from her grandfather Francis Ford Coppola, the impact of ‘Jaws’ on her, and her love of Las Vegas. This episode was recorded at Sqirl in East Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Shrinking’ star Michael Urie joins the show. Over Peruvian sea scallops and short rib barbacoa, Michael tells me how Vanessa Williams advocated for him on ‘Ugly Betty,’ why he made so little money during its early episodes, and his initial fear of iconic TV director Jimmy Burrows. This episode was recorded at Corteza at Sendero at the Ritz Carlton in Downtown Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor and comedian Ilana Glazer joins the show. Over celebrity chicken and crab leg curry, Ilana tells me about their motherhood inspired Hulu standup special 'Human Magic,' their iconic meet-cute with their now husband, and hilarious conversations they've had with their doctor. This episode was recorded at Jitlada in East Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony-award winning actor Nathan Lane joins the show. Over spicy yellowtail sashimi and coconut prawns, Nathan tells me about his new sitcom ‘Midcentury Modern,’ how he almost didn’t do ‘The Birdcage’ and the iconic audition that led to him being Timon in ‘The Lion King.’ This episode was recorded at Crustacean in Beverly Hills, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Thelma’ star June Squibb joins the show. Over grilled cheese, June tells me about exotic dancing for her audition for ‘Gypsy’ on Broadway, getting her first Oscar nomination in her eighties for ‘Nebraska,’ and how Beanie Feldstein helped her get her first leading role.  This episode was recorded at Zinc Cafe & Bar in West Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oscar-winning actor Kathy Bates joins the show. Over pizza and a caprese salad, Kathy tells me about who she wishes was her Oscar date the year she won, an iconic drink with Meryl Streep and why she's having the most fun she's ever had leading the Paramount + reboot of 'Matlock.' This episode of Dinner’s On Me was recorded at La Bettola di Terroni in Larchmont Village, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cabaret star, actor and producer Bridget Everett joins the show. Over some deliciously hot griddle cakes, Everett tells me about the special connection she has to her HBO show “Somebody Somewhere,” why “Sex and the City” co-creator Michael Patrick King is such an important person to her, and the interesting place she put her late mother’s ashes. This episode was recorded at Salt’s Cure in Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices