The mindbodygreen Podcast

Neuroscientist and addiction psychiatrist Jud Brewer discusses reducing food cravings, the psychological component of weight loss, why willpower doesn't exist, how personality types influence intuitive eating, and how to hack your brain's reward system. He also shares insights on committing to healthier snacks, the effects of age and gender on hunger hormones, and why curiosity is a superpower.

Holistic plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, M.D. shares valuable nutrition tips for skin longevity, discussing topics such as nutrient depletion, collagen supplements, inflammation, seed oils, cellular waste, and non-invasive skin treatments. He also talks about subtle signs of cosmetic procedures, the future of plastic surgery, and the controversy around sun exposure.

"The mindbodygreen Podcast": Uma Naidoo, M.D. discusses shopping recs, brain-healthy grains, common vitamin deficiencies impacting mental health, seed oils & gut-brain connection, best foods for anxiety, hydration & mental health, and the future of psychobiotics.

“Most people are happier at 70 than they were at 30," says Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.Arthur, a social scientist and professor at Harvard, joins us to discuss how to maintain deep friendships, find your purpose, and strengthen your joy muscles, plus: - The biggest myths about happiness (~00:10)- How Arthur defines happiness (~03:23)- Enjoyment vs. pleasure (~05:24)- The problem with extreme thinking (~11:43)- What we’re getting wrong about satisfaction (~13:43)- How to find your life’s meaning (~16:56)- How happiness changes as you age (~22:25)- How to balance true happiness with achievement (~25:59)- How to maintain deep friendships (~28:17)- Do introverts make better friends? (~31:15)- The power of gratitude for happiness (~34:36)- Easy wins for lifelong happiness (~36:37)- Why you should try “emotional caffeine” (~41:39)- How Arthur strengthens his own happiness muscles (~44:21)- How to make those around you feel happier (~47:13)Take 20% off clean coffee+ by visiting shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode:- Arthur's book, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier.- Arthur's website.- mbg Podcast episode #388, with Arthur. - mbg Podcast episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.D. & her research.- mbg Podcast episode #435, #213 and #166, with Ryan Holiday. - Check out Arthur's words in The Atlantic.We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're at the dawn of a sensory renaissance,” says Maureen Seaberg. Maureen, a polysynesthete and author, joins us to discuss how we may be able to “smell” our way to optimal health, plus:- How to tap into your sensory superpowers (~00:14)- How Maureen discovered her synesthesia (~05:19)- How many people have synesthesia (~07:47)- Can synesthesia be taught? (~09:47)- The power of remote sensing (~13:22)- What sensory superpowers tell us about consciousness (~20:07)- What we know about the smell of fear (~24:14)- How to supercharge your senses (~26:47)- The power of comfort sounds & smells (~30:37)- Maureen’s daily meditation practice (~32:32)- How our modern world weakens our senses (~36:49)- How scent can potentially unlock early disease (~38:43)- Why everyone is a superhuman (~43:26)Take 20% off clean coffee+ by visiting shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode:- Maureen's book, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: The Astonishing New Science of the Senses- The Gift Of Fear.- EPA report stating we spend 90% of our lives indoors. - Laboratories for Fundamental Research.- mbg Podcast episodes #493 and #350, with Gretchen Rubin.- Sign up for The Long Game. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise physiologist Stacy Sims, Ph.D., discusses the misconceptions around women's health, including the need for tailored research and exercise nutrition. Topics include menstrual cycle influence on workouts, birth control pills, menopause exercise, Zone 2 training, lean muscle building, vitamin deficiencies, time-restricted eating, and effective weight loss strategies for women.

"When uric acid is high, it predicts the development of kidney disease, high blood pressure, and obesity," says Richard Johnson, M.D.Richard, a board-certified internal medicine doctor who has researched obesity and diabetes for 20+ years, joins us to discuss the more complex, controversial areas of kidney health, plus:- The role of oxalates & dairy in kidney health (~00:14)- How to assess your kidney health (~07:33)- High-purine foods to avoid (~14:43)- Richard’s viral findings on obesity (~19:17)- Why not all fructose is created equal (~30:12)- How to rank your fruits (~32:44)- The impact of fast vs. slow sugar (~42:31)- How Johnson views alternative sweeteners (~43:58)- The optimal diet for a healthy weight (~48:55)- What actually makes seed oils inflammatory (~52:27)Referenced in the episode:- Richard's book, Nature Wants Us To Be Fat. - mbg Podcast episode #498, with Richard.- A study on dairy & gout.- A study on creatinine & longevity.- Richard's paper on obesity.- Richard's study on apple juice & fructose.- Richard's study on carb intake in lab mice.- Sign up for The Long Game. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Fear of other people's opinions might be one of the great constrictors for human potential," says Michael Gervais, Ph.D.Michael, one of the world’s top high-performance psychologists, joins us for a master class on reducing anxiety, boosting self confidence, and overcoming FOPO— the fear of other people’s opinions—plus:- What is FOPO & why is it detrimental? (~00:18)- How to know if you suffer from FOPO (~07:55)- When comparison can be a motivator (~09:27)- The recipe for long-lasting happiness (~12:57)- How to actually measure self-worth (~15:12)- How to raise genuinely happy kids (~18:46)- How to build confidence (~25:35)- How to reduce performance anxiety (~29:33)- How to limit negative self-talk (~34:47)- How to stop prioritizing other people’s opinions (~38:41)- The power of the Barry Manilow effect (~43:20)- How to become a better friend (~48:42)- Who Michael wants to work with next (~51:34)- Standout people Michael has worked with (~53:27)- How to invest in your own psychology (~57:12)Take 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.Referenced in the episode:- Michael's book, The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You. - "The Good Life" Harvard study.- The Barry Manilow study.- Sign up for The Long Game. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Memory expert Jim Kwik discusses the best mental exercises, habits harmful to brain health, reliance on devices, brain firing techniques, productive TV watching, overcoming afternoon slump, brain benefits of black coffee, identifying brain type, and optimizing focus.

Bestselling author Morgan Housel joins us to discuss optimizing happiness in an unpredictable world. Topics include balancing uncertainty & control, measuring happiness realistically, delicate relationship between money & happiness, incentivizing healthier lives, finding joy in the mundane, balancing optimism & pessimism, and changes Morgan made in his own life.