“Body fat actually helps to control your metabolism," says William Li, M.D.William, an internationally renowned medical doctor, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss everything he's learned about optimizing metabolism and body fat, plus:- William’s professional background & work (~00:21)- The science of body fat & health (~03:26)- What we’re still getting wrong about body fat (~09:35)- How we should think about body fat for long-term health (~14:31)- How to assess the health of your body fat (~19:14)- How to measure your metabolism (~22:15)- The 4 stages of metabolism & how to control them (~30:27)- Why 60 can become the new 20 (~33:29)- How to get your metabolism back on track (~36:00)- The best metabolism-boosting foods (~44:43)- The most unexpected foods to help burn fat (~50:59)- How ACV helps you maintain a healthy weight (~56:33)- The health benefits & risks of mushrooms (~57:56)- Foods to avoid for the sake of your metabolism (~01:01:19)- How to optimize good gut bacteria (~01:06:46)- A case for drinking more pomegranate juice (~01:16:29)- Why you shouldn’t drink the coffee served on airplanes (~01:19:15)Referenced in the episode:- William's new book, Eat To Beat Your Diet.- mbg Podcast episode #297, with William.- Follow William on Instagram.- A study on fat stem cells & regeneration.- Research on the stages of metabolism.- A study on ACV & weight maintenance.- A study on Akkermansia & obesity.- A study on Akkermansia & cancer.- A study on beans & weight.- Sign up for The Long Game. We hope you enjoy this episode sponsored by NerdWallet, 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

“If you want to age successfully, you need to focus on muscle," says Jaime Seeman, M.D.Jaime, a board-certified OB-GYN and board-certified keto nutrition specialist, joins us to discuss the best foods for hormonal balance, why strength training is crucial for healthy aging, plus:- Jaime’s background & personal health journey (~00:32)- Why most OB-GYN’s don’t talk about nutrition (~09:27)- Why nutrition is crucial during pregnancy (~10:22)- Surprising patterns Jaime sees right now in patients (~16:10)- How your hormones change over the years (~17:51)- How to balance your hormones by decade (~21:02)- Which labs women should ask for at the doctor (~24:45)- Sneaky factors messing with your hormones (~26:31)- How your protein needs change as you age (~28:07)- How to measure healthy body composition (~34:47)- Why BMI is so flawed (~38:36)- How gym culture is changing for women (~39:55)- Why resistance training is crucial fro longevity (~43:05)- Well-being practices Jaime wishes we would take more seriously (~46:57)- The link between exercise & mental health (~49:49)- How Jaime optimizes her circadian rhythm (~52:18)- Jaime’s energy hacks after a night of poor sleep (~54:37)- The most overrated & underrated wellness habits (~58:07)- The best questions to ask your OB-GYN (~01:02:07)Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Referenced in the episode:- Jaime's book, Hard To Kill. - Check out Jaime's website.- Follow Jaime on Instagram.- A study on bed rest and muscle loss.- A WSJ article on the increase of violence among kids.- mbg Podcast episode #451, with Chris Palmer, M.D.- Chris' book, Brain Energy.- 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

“Self-doubt is the killer of dreams," says Lewis Howes. Lewis, a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and industry-leading show host, joins us to discuss how to achieve true, long-lasting fulfillment, plus:- Lewis’ background & personal growth (~00:57)- What to look for in a mentor (~06:12)- The difference between success & greatness (~07:58)- How to deal with negativity on social media (~12:02)- Lewis’ personal trauma & healing process (~18:36)- How to overcome self-doubt (~24:18)- Why you should follow the 1% rule (~29:14)- How to identify your meaningful mission (~31:26)- Why some people have a fear of success (~31:26)- How to take back your power during times of uncertainty (~42:44)- How Lewis realigns himself during overwhelming moments (~48:15)- What concerns & excites Lewis about 2023 (~50:29)- The greatest tool in Lewis’ personal growth toolkit (~53:47)- The one message Lewis wants us all to remember (~58:00) Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Referenced in the episode:- Lewis' newest book, The Greatness Mindset. - Lewis' previous book, The Mask Of Masculinity.- Check out The School of Greatness and The Daily Motivation Show.- Follow Lewis on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.- Man's Search For Meaning, by Viktor Frankl.- Watch The Weight Of Gold. - Sign up for The Long Game. Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of suicidal ideation. You’re never alone. If you or someone you know are struggling, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. 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

“If you're deficient in minerals, it doesn't matter how hard you try—your body can't make the electricity it's supposed to," says Dave Asprey.Dave, a professional biohacker and the founder and chairman of Bulletproof, joins us to discuss all of the nutrition and exercise tricks that will give you ultimate gains (and the ones you are better off without), plus:- The “why” behind Dave’s newest book (~02:08)- The diet fundamentals for a healthier life (~06:23)- The most common “anti-nutrient” foods (~09:47)- The biggest phytic acid offenders (~18:46)- The healthiest nut milk to consume (~21:11)- Why so many of us lack important minerals (~25:34)- How to balance your omega fats ratio (~30:27)- The healthiest alternative flours (~35:14)- Dave’s healthy pancake recipe (~36:52)- The healthiest & most tolerable dairy products (~38:22)- Which exercises are a waste of time? (~44:32)- Why you only need 5 minutes of exercise 3 times a week (~50:54)- How to increase your VO2 max (~58:15)- How to strength train more efficiently (~59:12)- The health benefits of forgiveness (~01:07:25)- How Dave deals with conflicting opinions in the nutrition space (~01:12:15)- The future of biohacking technology (~01:17:25)Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Referenced in the episode:- Dave's new book, Smarter Not Harder. - Check out Dave's biohacking conference.- Check out Danger Coffee.- Shop our nootropic and collagen supplements.- Bulletproof Diet Roadmap.- A study on REHIIT.- mbg Podcast episodes #271 and #75, with Dave.- mbg Podcast episode #470, with Molly Maloof, M.D.- 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

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Mark Hyman, M.D.: “There's very little in the process of aging that we can't control.”Mark, a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of functional medicine, joins us to discuss the “new rules” of longevity, plus:- The root causes of aging (~01:17)- What you can & cannot control when it comes to aging (~08:44)- What labs to get to assess you biological age (~11:36)- Mark’s take on mTOR & protein consumption (~17:10)- How to get enough protein if you’re vegan (~21:56)- How Mark’s wellness routine has evolved over the years (~27:52)- Can you really exercise your way out of a subpar diet? (~29:29)- How to track your cardiovascular fitness (~31:14)- The best exercise for longevity (~32:28)- The most overrated & underrated biohacking tools (~34:36)- The best diet for overall longevity (~38:27)- Why Mark prefers goat whey over grass-fed whey (~40:43)- Sneaky habits that are accelerating aging (~42:15)- The most exciting, cutting-edge longevity treatments (~42:47)- How to reprogram your genes to reduce your biological age (~45:05)- Top 3 things everyone should do to increase healthspan (~47:25)Referenced in the episode:- Mark's newest book, Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life. - Check out Mark's previous books.- mbg Podcast episodes #283, #193, #45, and #22, with Mark.- Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, Function Health, TruDiagnostic, Grail, Cleerly.- mbg Podcast episodes #366 and #241, with Kara Fitzgerald, N.D., plus her study on aging.- mbg Podcast episode #466, with Don Layman, Ph.D.- Learn more about the TAME Trial.- Kevin Hall's study on processed food.- A study on parabiosis.- David Sinclair, Ph.D.'s study on epigenetics.- Sign up for The Long Game. Take 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.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

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Amy Shah, M.D.: “The gut is a stronger driver of cravings than even our minds.” Amy, a double board-certified integrative medicine doctor, joins us to discuss everything you need to know about hunger hormones, plus:- Why our hunger cues have become so out of whack (~00:55)- The difference between hunger, cravings, & appetite (~02:19)- How to optimize your gut & control cravings (~08:41)- Why intuitive eating isn’t always the best move (~11:38)- How to avoid eating unhealthy after a night of poor sleep (~18:06)- The best exercise to control hunger hormones (~20:21)- The best dopamine-rich foods to start your day (~28:44)- How to know if you’re dehydrated or hungry (~30:31)- How to satisfy your body without giving in to cravings (~37:11)- Why coffee mixed with fat makes you less hungry (~41:37)- Amy’s go-to foods when she’s craving something sweet (~46:37)- How much fiber & protein Amy recommends per day (~50:00)- The powerful link between your gut & mental health (~53:29) Referenced in the episode:- Amy's new book, I'm So Effing Hungry. - mbg Podcast episode #286 and #153, with Amy.- A study on gut health & cravings.- A study on 6 minutes of exercise & BDNF.- Research on how the gut microbiome changes rapidly.- A study on gut bacteria & mental state.- mbg Podcast episode #457, with Courtney Peterson, Ph.D.- Sign up for The Long Game. Take 20% off metabolism+ with code BOOST20. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.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

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Deepak Chopra: “Any experience you get attached to will cause turbulence in the mind, good or bad.” Deepak, a spiritual icon, bestselling author, and world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine, joins us to discuss the spiritual side of longevity and healthspan, plus:- Deepak’s spiritual requirements for longevity (~01:53)- Why you should focus on your exit strategy (~07:55)- How to differentiate between data, knowledge & wisdom (~09:11)- How Deepak’s wellness practice has changed over the years (~11:47)- How to communicate non-locally (~13:21)- How to connect with others beyond the physical sense (~16:17)- How to live in the light (~23:05)- How to practice yoga more consciously (~25:46)- False core vs. true core beliefs (~27:06)- How to live a life of abundance (~28:59)- How Deepak infuses mindfulness on his daily walk (~30:58)- The power of social bonding for health & longevity (~34:22)- What advice Deepak would give his past self (~36:28)- Deepak’s purpose in 3 simple words (~38:00)Referenced in the episode:- Deepak's latest book, Living In The Light.- Deepak's previous book, Abundance.- Check out all of Deepak's books.- Watch Deepak at mbg revitalize 2019.- mbg Podcast episodes #201, #100, and #41, with Deepak.- 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

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Molly Maloof, M.D.: “It still blows me away [how many] doctors don't require vitamin D testing.”Molly, a leading biohacker and personalized medicine physician, joins us to discuss all the underrated—and overrated—methods to increase healthspan and boost longevity, plus:- Molly’s medical background & professional work (~01:51)- Why the biohacking conversation skews more male (~05:22)- How Molly optimizes her HRV levels (~06:40)- What women should focus on when biohacking (~12:50)- Which labs you should ask for at the doctor (~17:16)- Why parasites are more common than you think (~23:00)- How to know if your mitochondria are healthy (~29:10)- Underrated tips to stimulate mitochondria (~32:41)- Sneaky factors that may damage mitochondria (~35:14)- How long to intermittent fast to optimize mitochondria (~42:01)- Why women should get more protein (~47:55)- Why protein consumption means nothing if you don’t exercise (~51:45)- How social connection influences longevity & health span (~53:42)- How to balance processed social connection (~56:46)- Overrated biohacks that shouldn’t get as much hype (~01:00:58)- How self-love leads to longevity (~01:08:20)Referenced in the episode:- Molly's book, The Spark Factor. - mbg Podcast episode #146, with Molly.- Shop products mentioned: NuCalm, HigherDose PEMF Mat, Centropix PEMF Mat, MUD/WTR, Ion Layer NAD patches, BiOptimizers.- mbg Podcast episode #451, with Chris Palmer, M.D.- mbg Podcast episodes #411, #293, and #29, with Mark Sisson.- Research on excessive HIIT training & mitochondria.- mbg Podcast episode #466, with Don Layman, Ph.D.- mbg Podcast episode #468, with Robert Waldinger, M.D.- mbg Podcast episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.D.- Lisa's study on depression & spirituality.- mbg Podcast episode #322, with Kristin Neff, Ph.D.- Sign up for The Long Game. Take 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.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

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Maya Feller, R.D.: “There's so much space for slowing down and prioritizing rest without guilt and shame.” Maya, a registered dietitian and cookbook author, joins us to discuss all the diverse, nourishing dishes that come from across the globe, plus:- Maya’s background & nutrition career (~00:20)- Why our country is in a health crisis (~10:03)- Why aren’t we teaching kids about proper nutrition? (~13:42)- Why BMI is inherently flawed (~19:41)- Why so many people still eat so unhealthy (~22:14)- Why “adding” instead of “limiting” is a better way forward (~25:40)- The CGM shortage & why it’s a major problem (~28:59)- Where the wellness industry complex went wrong (~33:05)- How to cut through iffy nutrition trends (~36:14)- Processed foods versus ultra-processed foods (45:16)- Is it problematic that institutions fund nutrition studies? (50:09)- How to make wellness feel a lot less shame-y (~57:24) - Why traditional cooking methods are often healthier (~59:58)- Standout foods from around the world we should all be eating (~01:04:28)- Maya’s go-to recipe when she’s stretched for time (~01:08:07)- The link between flavor & health (~01:09:17)- Why we should welcome disagreement in the health space (~01:10:43)Referenced in the episode:- Maya's book, Eating From Our Roots. - mbg Podcast episode #232 and #162, with Maya.- Read the guidance on childhood obesity by the American Academy of Pediatrics. - mbg Podcast episode #445, with Scott Galloway.- A NY Times article discussing what makes content go viral.- News that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics was receiving funding and investing in companies that create ultra-processed food.- Sign up for our health coaching program.- mbg Podcast episode #413, #362, and #222, with Jeff Bland, Ph.D.- 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

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Robert Waldinger, M.D.: “People who are more concerned about others are happier.”Robert, a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and Zen practitioner, joins us to discuss how to live a life full of purpose, happiness, and health, plus:- Robert’s professional background and research (~00:13)- What makes up a “good” life? (~01:15)- The longest study every done on adult life (~02:01)- What happiness looked like 80 years ago versus today (~03:21)- Why we’re more unhappy than ever (~06:27)- Why strong relationships are crucial for well-being (~07:39)- How happiness changes as you age (~10:03)- The biggest takeaways from the Harvard Study of Adult Development (~11:42)- How casual relationships impact your health (~12:54)- How technology & social media really affects happiness (~14:33)- Why wealth & fame makes some people happy but not others (~17:26)- A meditation practice for genuine happiness (~21:04)- Why loneliness is a huge health issue (~22:33)- How to make genuine connects with others (~23:33)- The role of purpose & community in happiness (~30:16)- The biggest happiness myths (~34:37)- Why not every friendship has to last (~37:02)- The keys to maintaining happiness from generation to generation (~39:21)- The future of happiness research (~43:11)- How to start a social fitness routine (~45:32)Referenced in the episode:- Robert's book, The Good Life.- The Harvard Study of Adult Development.- Watch Robert's TED Talk.- Huberman Lab Podcast episode on happiness.- A survey revealing 1 in 4 Gen Z-ers plan to become influencers.- Bowling Alone, by Robert Putnam.- Read more about Erik Erikson's theory of generativity.- Sign up for The Long Game. We hope you enjoy this episode sponsored by NerdWallet, 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