Courtney Peterson, Ph.D.: “Your blood sugar control is best in the mid to late morning.”Courtney, a nutrition scientist and internationally recognized researcher in the field of intermittent fasting, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss meal timing for your metabolism, plus:- Courtney’s background as a nutrition scientist (~00:16)- The benefits of a time-restricted eating window (~05:20)- The best eating window for longevity (~08:47)- Why you shouldn’t skip breakfast (~10:19)- The connection between time-restricted eating & better sleep (~19:14)- How many meals you should eat in a day (~26:14)- How much protein, carbs, and fat you should eat in a day (~27:16)- How to practice time-restricted eating without losing muscle mass (~28:34)- How many days a week you should fast to see benefits (~30:51)- Courtney’s personal time-restricted eating window (~34:02)- How daylight savings affects our circadian rhythms (~35:13)- How to practice time-restricted eating if you work a night shift (~38:06)- Why time-restricted eating works better than fad diets (~41:45)- The benefits of a fasting-mimicking diet (~43:58)- How much protein you need for muscle mass & longevity (~47:10)- Why time-restricted eating works better than longer fasts (~49:40)- The future of intermittent fasting (~51:52)Referenced in the episode:- Learn more about Courtney and her research.- Eric Ravussin's study on calorie restriction.- A 2012 study on time-restricted eating.- A study on eating lunch earlier vs. later.- Courtney's study on time-restricted eating in men with prediabetes.- Kevin Hall's processed food study.- A study on exercising before breakfast.- A study on time-restricted eating and night shift work.- A study on a fasting-mimicking diet and cancer.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

Daniel Lieberman, M.D.: “We've gotten so good at the future that we've lost our ability to be happy and fulfilled in the present.”Daniel, a psychiatrist and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to better manage your dopamine, plus:- The relationship between your conscious & unconscious mind (~01:36)- Why you can’t control your unconscious mind (~04:19)- How the research of unconsciousness has evolved (~06:26)- How to have a productive relationship between your conscious & unconscious mind (~08:30)- What fairy tales & myths can tell us about the unconscious mind (~10:55)- How to find the rationality in mysticism (~13:59)- How to interpret a tarot card reading (~16:33)- The power of gut feelings (~18:27)- The link between anxiety & unconsciousness (~20:49)- How dopamine affects your brain (~25:28)- Why we’re so terrible at managing dopamine (~27:47)- How instant vs. delayed gratification affects your dopamine circuits (~31:48)- How porn can be destructive (~34:12)- The keys for a long, successful relationship (~37:21)- The psychology of a midlife crisis (~42:10)- How to manage dopamine more productively (~45:35)- The difference between donating time and money (~47:49)- How to create a more meaningful life (~51:47)Referenced in the episode:- Daniel's newest book, Spellbound.- Daniel's previous bestseller, The Molecule Of More. - Research on how the unconscious mind processes information.- A study on volunteering time vs. money.- Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman. 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

Kat Toups, M.D.: “Retirement is actually considered a risk factor for dementia.” Kat, a functional medicine psychiatrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss her daily tips to prevent cognitive decline, plus:- Kat’s personal brain health journey (~00:15)- Why dementia is not a death sentence (~05:43)- Reasons why dementia happens (~08:37)- The link between oral health & Alzheimer’s (~14:03)- The optimal diet to prevent cognitive decline (~20:03)- Why the medical community has resisted lifestyle interventions (~25:23)- How to meditate & exercise to prevent dementia (~27:11)- How the amyloid hypothesis leads us astray (~34:27)- How dancing can reduce cognitive decline (~37:22 )- How to train your brain & stay sharp as you age (~38:34)- Kat’s top daily tips to prevent cognitive decline (~39:44)- The link between hearing loss & dementia (~43:47)- How hormone therapy can enhance your brain health (~49:07)- How to detox your brain from heavy metals (~51:48)- How to test your toxins (~57:12)Referenced in the episode:- Find Kat's e-book on dementiademystified.com.- A study on oral health & dementia.- MyPerioPath.- Kat's dementia study in which 84% of patients got better.- mbg Podcast episode #440, with Dale Bredesen, M.D.- A study on going keto & mental health.- HeartMath.- A study on tango dancing & dementia.- Luminosity & BrainHQ.- Read the amyloid study & how it may be falsified.- A Stanford study on hormone therapy & dementia.- A study on saunas & brain health.Take 30% off all supplements and personal care products with code MBG30, and score a free vitamin C potency+ on orders over $150. 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

Dave Rabin, M.D., Ph.D.: “The science behind touch is unfortunately often neglected in modern society, especially the Western world.” Dave, a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the health benefits of touch, plus:- How chronic stress impacts your health (~00:50)- What causes someone to flourish or falter under stress (~03:46)- How to make sure kids have enough healthy stress (~08:29)- The difference between good & bad stress (~12:41)- How to become better at handling stress (~16:21)- The link between heart rate variability & stress (~23:35)- How to fall asleep even when you’re stressed (~30:07)- The science behind touch & mental health (~35:26)- The power of casual, everyday connections (~38:46)- How soothing touch can benefit your brain (~41:53)- How to use Apollo Neuro to ease your mind (~48:01)- The best wellness tracker for kids (~54:38)- The do’s & don’ts of using psychedelics for mental health (~57:21)Referenced in the episode:- Check out Apollo Neuro.- Visit Dave's website.- Check out Eric Kandel's research.- A study on PTSD treatment.- A study on Apollo and sleep.- A study showing Apollo can increase HRV and cognitive performance.- A study showing Apollo can provide an easier access to meditation. - A study on depression and serotonin.We hope you enjoy this episode sponsored by Apollo Neuro, 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

Aric Prather, Ph.D.: “When people have extended periods of sleep loss, or even just one night, we see robust changes in their cognition.” Aric, a licensed clinical psychologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to have the best sleep of your life, plus:- How Aric uses cognitive behavioral therapy for poor sleep (~00:38)- How poor sleep affects your health (~02:06)- The power of natural light for your circadian rhythm (~06:30)- What Aric thinks about permanent daylight savings (~11:04)- How to optimize your circadian rhythm (~13:09)- How to know if you need a light box (~18:57)- How to prevent jet lag while traveling (~24:19)- The issue with melatonin supplements (~32:43)- How to set yourself up for a good night’s sleep (~35:05)- Aric’s sleep basics checklist (~37:32)- How to shut off your mind before bed (~41:30)- Why you should create a sleep sanctuary (~47:04)- How to fall back asleep after waking up in the middle of the night (~49:40)- How laying in bed can be productive (~56:08)- The biggest misconceptions about sleep (~58:00)- Exciting developments in the science of sleep (~1:00:38)- The benefits of sticking your head in the freezer (~1:04:07)Referenced in the episode:- Aric's book, The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest.- A study on short sleep duration & dementia risk.- A study on the glymphatic system.- A study on meditation changing brainwaves.- A study on familial short sleepers.- mbg Podcast episodes #290, #204, and #90, with Drew Ramsey, M.D.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

Michael Twyman, M.D.: “Walking at sunrise is one of the best things you can do.”Michael, a board-certified cardiologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss his underrated tips to prevent heart disease, plus:- What tests you should ask for to assess cardiovascular health (~00:27)- How frequently you should get a calcium score (~03:49)- Annual labs you should get at the doctor (~05:09)- Successful lifestyle interventions to prevent heart disease (~10:14)- The link between sleep and cardiovascular health (~12:41)- What your resting heart rate can tell you about cardiovascular health (~14:38)- The best exercises to prevent heart disease (~19:11)- Michael’s diet philosophy for heart health (~25:31)- How to get enough protein on a plant-based diet (~29:07)- The importance of natural light for heart health (~31:54)- What to do if you have to wake up before sunrise (~35:27)- The best blue-blocking devices and softwares (~36:34)- What to do if you have to stare at a screen all day (~37:59)- Why we don’t talk enough about light in health conversations (~40:47)- The benefits of red light therapy (~43:53)- Why you shouldn’t always wear sunglasses (~46:53)- How much sun is too much (~49:28)- How to tell if your mitochondria are healthy (52:49)Referenced in the episode:- Check out Michael's website.- Apollo Neuro.- HeartMath.- Boston Heart cholesterol balance test.- f.lux and Iris Tech.- Check out Doug Wallace's research.Take 25% off our nootropics with code BRAINCODE. 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

Chris Palmer, M.D.: “More people are unable to go to work or school because of a mental disorder than any other medical condition.”Chris, a Harvard psychiatrist and researcher, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the metabolic approach to mental health, plus:- The revolutionary breakthrough in brain health (~00:45)- How to get to the root of mental illness (~02:06)- What causes various mental health issues (~06:04)- How to know if medication or talk therapy will work for you (~10:59)- The connection between metabolism & mental health (~16:36)- How to enhance your mitochondrial health (~24:41)- How to know if your mitochondria are functioning properly (~28:08)- How to know if your mental health issue comes from poor metabolism (~31:44)- How going keto can support mental health (~36:49)- How to start a fasting mimicking diet for brain health (~42:15)- The ultimate food list for metabolic & mental health (~48:33)- The foods you should avoid to reduce anxiety (~51:21)- How much exercise you need if you’re concerned about mental health (~54:42)- Why Chris believes we can heal mental illness (~1:00:14)Referenced in the episode:- Chris's book, Brain Energy. - Check out Chris's website. - A study on treatment-resistant depression.- A study showing 88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy.- A study showing how metformin and exercise therapies can affect each other.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

Cassie Holmes, Ph.D.: “It’s not about how much time you have. It's really how you spend that time.”Cassie, a social psychologist and award-winning happiness researcher, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to better manage your time, plus:- The relationship between time & happiness (~01:09)- How to find your sweet spot with quality time (~08:54) - How to reframe unenjoyable parts of your day (~15:22)- How exercise makes you happier (~22:05)- When exercise can start to have diminishing returns on mood (~26:31)- How helping others makes you feel like you have more time (~30:23)- How to make the most out of ordinary experiences (~31:16)- How to stop waiting for weekends (~38:48)- How distractions derail your happiness (~42:40)- Why more time isn’t necessarily better (~45:23)- How to make mundane events feel extraordinary (~49:10)- How to identify your purpose (~55:24)Referenced in the episode:- Cassie's book, Happier Hour. - Find Cassie's time tracking worksheet.- Katy Milkman, Ph.D.'s research on bundling.- A study showing those spending time outside felt happier.- A study showing helping another person makes feel like you have more time.- A study showing we are distracted about 50% of the time.- A study showing having phones on the table leads to unhappiness.- Cassie's research on happiness from extraordinary vs. ordinary experiences.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

Don Saladino: “Think of resistance training as body armor. It's protection.” Don, a fitness coach and entrepreneur, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to put on lean muscle mass, plus:- How Don became the go-to fitness coach for athletes & celebrities (~00:41)- How to exercise to build muscle mass (~08:28)- Why resistance training is crucial as you age (~13:55)- How much cardio you actually need (~16:19)- The best days to workout (~18:44)- The biggest misconception in fitness (~20:20)- How to practice strength training with zero equipment (~26:21)- A real-time workout plan from Don (~30:43)- How to actually do push-ups correctly (~32:42)- Why simple exercises are often the most effective (~35:26)- Why consistency is more important than intensity (~38:35)- How much protein you should eat in a day (~44:05)- How much protein you need post-workout (~49:19)- Don’s top sources of animal- and plant-based protein (~50:40)Referenced in the episode:- Don's website.- Check out Don's 30-Minute Express Program.- Read Don's cover story for Muscle & Fitness.- Check out Don's golf fitness workouts.- mbg's Complete Guide To Yoga class, with Tara Stiles.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

Lisa Merkle: “I needed to calm my nervous system in order to heal.” Lisa, the co-founder of Imagine Farms, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the marriage of technology and nature, plus:- Lisa’s personal approach to well-being (~00:36)- What inspired Lisa to start Imagine Farms (~05:23)- What a vertical hydroponic farm looks like (~09:10)- How you can farm more crops with less land (~13:06)- How precision growing can make your food healthier (~14:53)- Why vertical hydroponic farms are the future of agriculture (~17:16)- How re-localizing the food system can help with food insecurity (~20:38)- Why vertical hydroponic farming is the new & healthier “fast” food (~23:53)- The most nutritious & underrated vegetables grown at Imagine Farms (~25:18)- Daily practices to live a more environmentally conscious life (~31:28)- How Imagine Farms produce entered Miami markets & restaurants (~36:46)- The future of our food system (~40:43)Referenced in the episode:- Check out Imagine Farms.- Watch the Imagine Farms short film.- Watch Lisa at mbg revitalize 2017.- Learn more about Zak The Baker.- Learn more about Food Rescue South Florida.- mbg Podcast episode #434, with Amy Sapola, PharmD.- mbg Podcast episodes #331 and #39, with Paul Hawken.- mbg Podcast episode #243, with Jesse Daystar, Ph.D.We hope you enjoy this episode sponsored by Cotton, 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