

Age Less / Live More
Lucas Rockwood
Live your best life in the second half. This no-nonsense show is dedicated to healthspan and features best-selling authors and thought leaders in nutrition, mental health, relationships, and self-improvement. Each episode also includes listener Q&A. Hosted by yoga trainer, writer, and expert speaker, Lucas Rockwood, the founder of YOGABODY.
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May 26, 2021 • 45min
465: Does Yoga Work for Weight Loss with Lucas Rockwood
Does Yoga Work for Weight Loss? with Lucas Rockwood Does yoga actually help with weight loss? Does it burn more calories than running or gym workouts? Summer is here, and I’ve been getting loads of weight loss questions. We’ve covered food and nutrition extensively, so this week we’ll deep dive into the mind-body effects of physical yoga practices for weight loss. Listen & Learn: How yoga works: hormones, sustainability, community Success stories What the published research shows Best practices for you Links & Resources Energy expenditure & yoga Yoga practice & weight loss Bariatric surgery stats Yoga that promote weight loss Yoga intervention for weight loss ABOUT THE HOST Lucas Rockwood is an internationally-renowned yoga teacher, trainer, TEDx speaker, corporate trainer, podcaster, and serial entrepreneur. YOGABODY & Yoga Teachers College Founder. Nutritional Tip of the Week Matcha Tea Weight Loss Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

May 19, 2021 • 44min
464: Self-Care for Pain & Injuries with Dr. Dan Ginader
Self-Care for Pain & Injuries with Dr. Dan Ginader -------- Have you ever gotten obsessed with a new diet or exercise routine? Enthusiasm is rare, so when you’re feeling it, you naturally want to go all in. But if your zero-to-hero journey is rushed, as it often is, you can end up with busted knees, a herniated disc, or plantar fasciitis. My first two years as a yoga student, I was on-and-off injured constantly. I went to sports therapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists trying to find someone to fix me. A good therapist can be life-changing, but at the end of the day, you and your body have to work together to heal. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a physical therapist who will help you rethink pain and injury. Listen & Learn How to incorporate your healing routine in your pre-existing exercise routine Why consistent follow through is crucial for results To scan or not to scan (MRI?) The leading cause of injury (and how to prevent it) How to determine whether your high risk sport is worth it or not ABOUT OUR GUEST Dan Ginader is a physical therapist in Indianapolis. He’s a former Division 1 baseball player and he works with athletes as well as everyday people to manage pain and rehab from injuries. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Chocolate Protein Powder Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

May 12, 2021 • 44min
463: Magnesium, a Love Story with Dr. Carolyn Dean
Magnesium, a Love Storywith Dr. Carolyn Dean-----------------Magnesium is a favorite among yoga students due to its crucial role in nervous system health and as a muscle relaxant. Magnesium is everywhere, but oddly, many people are still lacking in their daily diets. On this week’s podcast, we’ll unpack the myriad of health benefits magnesium provides. Magnesium is a central atom in the chlorophyll molecule, an essential part of the process of photosynthesis.Listen & Learn: How magnesium is present in every single cell in you4 body How it’s crucial for both nervous system and muscle relaxant How to eat, supplement or soak in it Links & Resources Carolyn’s website ABOUT OUR GUESTDr. Carolyn Dean is a medical doctor and naturopath. She’s the author of over 35 books including best seller The Magnesium Miracle along with IBS for Dummies, Hormone Balance, Death by Modern Medicine, and 110 Kindle books. Nutritional Tip of the Week What time to eat? Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

May 5, 2021 • 38min
462: The Power of Dreams with Charlie Morley
The Power of Dreamswith Charlie Morley ------------------- Did you know that you have four-to-six dream cycles per night totaling about two hours? If you’re like me, you almost never remember your dreams - and certainly not two hours worth. But does it matter? Are they important? Yes, dreaming is adaptive. Just as your body recovers while you sleep, your brain uses dream states to consolidate memory, learn from experiences, and process emotions. If we can all agree that it’s beneficial to be mindful during your waking states, it’s reasonable to assume that a mindful dream practice should serve us as well. On this week’s podcast, we’ll deep dive into the importance of dreaming. Listen & Learn: Why nightmare’s are a good sign How sleep hacks have limited efficacy for real trauma How pre-bed breathing can induce healthy sleep and dreams Why dream’s meanings are individual but their benefits are universal Links & Resources CharlieMorley.comABOUT OUR GUESTCharlie Morley is an author and expert on Lucid Dreaming. He’s written a number of books including Lucid Dreaming Made Easy and Dream of Awakening among others. Nutritional Tip of the Week Too Much Water? Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Apr 28, 2021 • 38min
461: What Comes Next? Q&As Galore with Lucas Rockwood
What Comes Next? Q&As Galore with Lucas Rockwood--------------Will you ever go back to the office? Will kids ever take in-person school seriously again? And what will the bounce-back look like this summer after more people are vaccinated? This week’s podcast is a departure from my usual guest interview, and instead, I answer select listener questions about my post-pandemic thoughts in terms of business and health. Listen & Learn: Will yoga studios survive? Is the “laptop lifestyle” truly bad for spinal health? How to (re)discover motivation to get into fitness Midlife fitness newbie - how to start? What has changed in your diet since COVID? Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Apr 21, 2021 • 41min
460: Rethinking Physical Pain with Aaron Kubal
Rethinking Physical Pain with Aaron Kubal ------------- Have you ever experienced chronic back or knee pain? An estimated 80% of people have a major pain episode at some point in their lives, and it often leads to downstream mental and physical health problems. But what if pain were a protective mechanism? What if pain was your body’s way of telling you when you need to back off, be careful, move differently? On this week’s podcast, we’ll rethink pain from the ground up with special guest, Aaron Kubal. Listen & Learn: The risk vs. reward of spinal scans How to forget about finding a “healer” Why it’s important to take an evidence-based approach How to take advantage of the placebo effect without getting taken advantage of Links & Resources: Aaron’s Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Aaron Kubal is a board-certified chiropractor who focused on rehabilitation and chronic pain. Nutritional Tip of the Week Lemonade Diet Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Apr 14, 2021 • 42min
459: Making sense of Food with Robb Wolf
Making Sense of Food with Robb Wolf -------- You step into your local health food store, and the confusion begins. Keto, Paleo, low fat, high fat. It’s all so overwhelming. One approach lowers your cholesterol but improves your blood sugar. Another diet is great for combating inflammation but causes constipation. This impossible choice is happening to you and me locally, and it also plays out on the macro level with our food systems themselves. How do we end hunger, ensure nutritional needs are met, and protect our topsoil at the same time? This seemingly impossible balancing act might be one of the most-important issues of the next 30 years. Let’s get into it. Listen in Learn: How evolution continues today, and yet we are still mostly cavemen The importance of ruminant animals for topsoil Hidden inefficiencies of lab-grown meat Can we evolve to be healthy on carbs and canola? Links & Resources Robb’s website ABOUT OUR GUEST Robb is a former research biochemist and is The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. Robb has a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. He’s a former California State Powerlifting Champion and an amateur kickboxer. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Keto salts Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Apr 7, 2021 • 43min
458: Tendencies, Habits & Change with Gretchen Rubin
Tendencies, Habits & Change with Gretchen Rubin ---------------------------- Every few months a new productivity book hits the shelves, and of course, I read it. I’m a sucker for personal growth hacks. Do I need to fix my morning routine? What about a gratitude journal? Should I drink lemon water or celery juice in the morning? I joke that I’m a walking cliche - but that doesn’t change my behavior. The reality is that personal growth is, well, personal. What works for me might not work for you. Your organizational system, your calendar or filing system that changed your life might do nothing to help me get things done. One this week’s podcast, you’ll meet returning guest and ultra-practical self help author, Gretchen Rubin. Listen & Learn: What you can learn about envy Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation How to figure out what you really want Thoughts on work, life, family, and friend balance Links & Resources: Gretchen Rubin’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Gretchen is a speaker, podcasterm, and the author of The Happiness Project, Happier at Home, Better Than Before, The Four Tendencies, and Outer Order, Inner Calm. Nutritional Tip of the Week Canned and frozen foods Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Mar 30, 2021 • 43min
457: Hope is a Verb with Amy Downs
Hope is a Verb with Amy Downs ------------- Amy was buried under the rubble of the Oklahoma City Federal Building during the 1995 attack. Fully conscious but completely incapacitated, she waited nearly an hour before her rescue. In her own words, her life flashed before her eyes complete with doubt, regret and fear. The trauma of everyday life is unavoidable, but this was another type of experience altogether. Half her team lost their lives, she spent over a week in the hospital, and has spent all these years since that tragedy rebuilding her own life and her community. From trauma to triumph. Listen & Learn: How Amy lost over 200lbs The power of community for health and wellness Why it’s important to simply start moving forward, right now How to create a future focus Links & Resources Amy’s Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Amy Downs is CEO of Allegiance Credit Union in Oklahoma City, which lost more than half of its employees in the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. In the years since the bombing, Amy became a mother, lost 200 pounds, competed in an Ironman Triathlon, obtained her MBA and became CEO of the same credit union that was bombed. She’s the author of a new book, Hope is Verb. Nutritional Tip of the Week Carb Counting Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Mar 24, 2021 • 46min
456: Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization with with Michael Rintala, D.C
Guest Michael Rintala, D.C, explores healing back pain through childlike movements, breathing, and a whole-person approach. Discusses why a systems approach is necessary and how MRI/CT scans don't dictate pain. Emphasizes the importance of optimizing movement patterns, developmental milestones, and deep stabilization to prevent injuries and improve movement quality. Also touches on supplement quality, pricing, and dosage, and addresses lower back pain through strengthening and self-assessment.