The mindbodygreen Podcast

Cognitive behavioral therapist Joanna Grover discusses the missing piece of successful weight loss, including gratitude, overcoming unhealthy food cravings, reducing emotional eating, and the power of functional imagery training. Other topics include raising confident kids, tapping into your natural ability to persevere, and how imagination can save your life.

Dr. Richard Johnson, a board-certified internal medicine doctor, discusses the link between kidney health and metabolism, the best tests to assess kidney function, the importance of eating for kidney health, the role of fruit and uric acid in keto diets, how to prevent kidney stones, and the impact of hydration and salt on kidney health.

“Your mind is your life force," says Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.Caroline, a cognitive neuroscientist, joins us to discuss her tips for a more resilient brain, plus:- The biggest impact on mental health right now (~03:42)- Why younger people are struggling more with mental health (~07:25)- How to heal your inner child (~12:15)- How mindset impacts trauma healing (~15:54)- How to have a more resilient brain (~19:55)- Daily practices to strengthen your mind muscles (~23:21)- How your thoughts impact nutrient absorption (~28:03)- Caroline’s 5-step mind management process (~32:21)- The myth about forming long-term habits (~41:15)- How your brain functions in the morning vs. at night (~45:21)- How to enhance brain health as you age (~52:30)- The link between worry & dementia (~55:09)- What’s overrated & underrated for brain health (~01:01:49)- How to raise resilient, happy kids (~01:08:24)- How to calm a child down from a temper tantrum (~01:11:54)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.Referenced in the episode:- Caroline's book, How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess.- Episode #285 and #237, with Caroline.- Episode #459, with Gabor Maté, M.D.- Caroline's podcast.- Research on a negative mindset & nutrient absorption.- ultimate multivitamin+.- Download Caroline's Neurocycle app.- Caroline's paper on mind management.- Research on the fear of dementia (another study here).- 85-95% of what we worry doesn't happen (another study here).- Shop Caroline's coloring book & toy.We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video onYouTube! 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

“Retirement remains the enemy of longevity," says Howard Tucker, M.D.Howard, a 101-year-old neurologist, joins us to discuss the keys to living a longer, happier life, plus:- Howard’s Friday martini ritual (~00:17)- Howard’s regular workday (~00:55)- The secret to a healthy, long marriage (~03:32)- Howard’s daily tips for longevity (~05:44)- What Howard eats in a day (~08:24)- The secret sauce of longevity (~13:51)- Howard’s take on biohacking “shortcuts” (~16:45)- How to maintain a sharp, healthy brain (~19:58)- What we’re still getting wrong about aging (~21:40)- The role of mindset in longevity (~24:54)- How to live a healthy & joyful life (~28:15)Referenced in the episode:- Learn more about Howard.- Contribute to Howard's documentary Kickstarter.- Keep up with Howard on Instagram and TikTok.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

“The primary goal for anyone who wants to focus on fat loss—not lean tissue loss—is to maintain your muscle. So resistance training needs to be the priority," says Holly Baxter.Holly, an accredited practicing dietitian, competitive bodybuilder, and fitness coach, joins us to discuss how to build the ultimate exercise program, plus:- Holly’s background & professional work (~00:05)- Why Holly works primarily with women (~04:15)- Why some people lose muscle mass on Ozempic (~10:37)- How to lose weight without losing muscle (~11:56)- How to build lean muscle in 30 minutes per day (~16:41)- How to get an intense workout with just your body weight (~27:54)- Why women should exercise with blood flow restriction (~32:48)- How long you should recover between exercises (~36:33)- How many reps is too many (~42:12)- How to organize your workouts throughout the week (~53:14)- How to balance cardio & strength training (~54:55)- How much protein you should eat before a workout (~59:51)- When to incorporate full-body training (~01:06:06)- The best time to eat protein post-workout (~01:07:32)- How women should train as they age (~01:11:44)Trigger warning: This podcast contains mentions of disordered eating.Referenced in the episode:- Check out Holly's website.- Holly's new e-book.- A study on HIIT & body mass.- A study on isometric training & muscle growth.- Holly's lower body workout video & the bands she used.- mbg Podcast episode #480, with Peter Attia, M.D.- mbg Podcast episode #466, with Don Layman, Ph.D.- Sign up for The Long Game. Tale 15% off methylation support+ with code SUPPORT15. 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

“The data shows that engagement in spiritual practices leads people to be healthier and live longer, happier lives," says David DeSteno, Ph.D.David, a psychologist and professor at Northeastern University, joins us to discuss the science behind spiritual practices and how they can benefit our well-being, plus:- How David defines spirituality (~03:07)- The science-backed health benefits of spirituality (~06:27)- The power of believing in something bigger than yourself (~09:54)- Why spirituality is just as important as exercise & nutrition (~12:49)- How organized prayer benefits your health (~14:52)- Why organized religion is declining (~18:57)- Why church should be more like Burning Man (~22:35)- Are fitness classes the new faith institutions? (~25:45)- Do fitness instructors have a greater responsibility? (~31:46)- Where spirituality meets AI technology (~34:06)- How to assess your spiritual health (~41:05)- Easy ways to flex your “soul muscles” (~43:00)- How meditation makes you nicer (~48:51)- Exciting research on psychedelics & spirituality (~52:14)- A spiritual lesson in grief (~55:35)- What to say to someone who rejects spirituality (~01:01:56)Referenced in the episode:- David's podcast, How God Works.- David's piece in the Wall Street Journal.- "Church Should Be More Like Burning Man."- mbg Podcast episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.D. & her research.- David's study on motor synchrony.- Molly Crockett's research on Burning Man.- Casper te Kuile's research on fitness spaces fulfilling spiritual needs.- David's meditation & compassion study.- David's meditation & aggression study.- David's ongoing gratitude study.- Sign up for The Long Game. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video onYouTube! 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

“Research shows that people who do new things are happier—even something as simple as trying new restaurants," says Gretchen Rubin.Gretchen, a leading happiness scholar and bestselling author, joins us to discuss how to tap into your five senses—which, in turn, helps strengthen your mental health, creativity, and energy—plus:- Why Gretchen wrote a book on the 5 senses (~00:11)- How to make mindfulness more approachable (~05:03)- What you need to know about the 9 senses (~09:59)- The reason some people love rewatching TV shows (~12:30)- The health benefits of Opposite Day (~15:45)- How to find joy in the mundane (~19:44)- The benefits of boredom (~25:27)- How to become a better listener (~27:29)- How to use music to boost your energy (~32:57)- The interplay of smell & taste (~36:25)- How to know if you’re an abstainer or a moderator (~43:26)- The healing power of touch (~48:31)- What to do when you walk into a party alone (~50:47)- Why touch is so tied to emotion (~54:38)- How your brain filters sensory information (~58:27)- How the 5 senses can reduce stress & boost energy (~01:01:34)Referenced in the episode:- Gretchen's book, Life In The Five Senses.- Gretchen's podcast, Happier With Gretchen Rubin.- Gretchen's previous book, Better Than Before.- mbg Podcast episode #350, with Gretchen.- Listen to Gretchen on Dan Harris' podcast.- Research on new experiences & happiness.- A study on phones at the table & distraction.- The Nostalgia Machine.- Gretchen's Five Senses Quiz.- mbg Podcast episode #272, with Gary Taubes.- mbg Podcast episode #365, with Mark Schatzker.- 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

“Respect your body where it is,” says Christine Yu.Christine, an award-winning sports journalist and author, joins us to discuss everything women should know about starting an exercise routine, plus:- Christine’s personal & professional background (~00:15)- How women & men exercise differently (~02:46)- Why women tend to have more knee injuries (~05:04)- How to prevent injuries as you age (~13:21)- The importance of rest & recovery for kids (~17:48)- How to raise your kids to be good sports (~22:20)- How early you should start strength training (~25:44)- How to eat for hormonal balance (~30:42)- Where women have more strength advantages over men (~34:51)- How to enhance your mental game (~39:38)- Why so many people get injured playing pickle ball (~44:38)- How long you actually need to rest & recover after an injury (~48:07)- The importance of joy in exercise (~54:43)- The future of exercise research (~57:18)- The woman athlete Christine admires most (~01:00:51)Trigger warning: This podcast contains mentions of disordered eating.Referenced in the episode:- Christine's book, Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes. - mbg Podcast episode #404, with Maria Shriver.- Research on ACL tears in women.- A study on knee differences between female dancers & soccer players.- A study on female vs. male ultra-marathoners.Tale 15% off methylation support+ with code SUPPORT15. 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

“I spent the first half of my life putting people to sleep and doing surgery. I’m spending the second half of my life waking them up and preventing surgery," says Matt Cook, M.D.Matt, a pioneering regenerative medicine expert, joins us to discuss all the biohacking tools that will transform longevity as we know it, plus:- Matt’s personal & professional background (~00:18)- The different types of injections in Matt’s practice (~03:51)- The science & benefits of NAD+ therapy (~07:56)- How early screening technology can save your life (~18:54)- How to know if you’re biologically fit (~26:08)- How to assess your VO2 max & why it matters (~29:16)- What you need to know about Ozempic (~31:52)- Can you microdose Ozempic? (~38:28)- Who should avoid peptide injections like Ozempic? (~43:44)- Other peptide injections for gut health, immunity & more (~49:04)- A primer on stem cell therapy (~51:04)- The best lifestyle habits to optimize your gut microbiome (~56:36)- Wild meat versus grass-fed, farm-raised meat (~01:03:19)- The future of regenerative medicine & biohacking (~01:06:36)- Why plasma is the most underrated health topic (~01:11:55)- How to exercise for longevity (~01:15:25)- The best tools to regulate pain (~01:20:56)Tale 15% off methylation support+ with code SUPPORT15. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.Referenced in the episode:- Check out BioReset.- Grail.- Function.- Prenuvo.- mbg Podcast episodes #473, #283, #193, #45, and #22, with Mark Hyman, M.D.- mbg Podcast episode #480, with Peter Attia, M.D.- Listen to Peter on The Megyn Kelly Show.- 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

“Disease and pain aren't our enemies. Our job is not to get rid of them but to learn from them," says Gladys McGarey, M.D.Gladys, a 102-year-old board-certified integrative medicine doctor, joins us to discuss all of her her tried-and-true secrets for longevity, plus:- Gladys’ personal & professional background (~02:13)- Why longevity doesn’t have to be complicated (~07:48)- Gladys’ six pillars of longevity (~09:29)- The power of mindset for longevity (~14:01)- How to overcome pain & trauma (~18:35)- How Gladys defines health (~20:14)- The connection between spirituality & healing (~22:35)- How we can overcome the loneliness epidemic (~24:15)- How lack of purpose sabotages your health (~27:52)- How Gladys overcomes adversity (~30:11)- What we should all do more of to live healthier lives (~31:40)- How to find your purpose (~34:18)- One thing everyone should do to promote longevity (~37:19)- What advice Gladys would give her younger self (~37:59)- What Gladys eats in a day (~38:50)- How Gladys met Gandhi (~39:48)- Why love is the greatest healer (~41:37)Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! Referenced in the episode:- Gladys' book, The Well-Lived Life. - Check out Gladys' website.- mbg Podcast episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.D.- Lisa's research on spirituality & depression.- 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