The mindbodygreen Podcast

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

Bernard Beitman, M.D.: “It's a good idea to get lost every once in a while.”Bernard, a psychiatrist and founder of the Coincidence Project, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to make sense of random coincidences, plus:- How Bernard became an expert in coincidences (~01:18)- What is a coincidence? (~03:04)- How to identify synchronicity, seriality, and serendipity (~06:14)- How to make meaning of coincidences (~12:57)- How to find coincidences without overanalyzing them (~15:42)- What drives random coincidences (~19:56)- What sciences says about coincidences (~21:45)- What type of person is more likely to see coincidences (~25:12)- How animals can give us emotional signals (~30:26)- How to communicate with plants (~32:39)- What to do after you notice a coincidence (~39:00)- How to make the most out of coincidences (~40:51)- How to attract more coincidences in your life (~48:50)- How to tap into your internal GPS (~51:23)- The most awe-inspiring stories of synchronicity (~55:16)- Why coincidences deserve more science (~01:01:01)Referenced in the episode:- Bernard's book, Meaningful Coincidences: How and Why Synchronicity and Serendipity Happen. - Read Bernard's profile in the WSJ. - Learn more about the Coincidence Project.- Take Bernard's coincidence survey.- Check out Bernard's podcast, Connecting with Coincidence 2.0.- mbg Podcast episode #301, with Jim Tucker, M.D.- mbg Podcast episode #287, with Bruce Greyson, M.D.- mbg Podcast episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.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

Marc Milstein, Ph.D.: “People who have a mindful moment in the morning tend to have less burnout later in the day.” Marc, a brain researcher and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to prevent cognitive decline, plus:- What drives Marc’s passion for brain health (~01:03)- How to assess your brain’s “age” (~02:19)- Why sleep is critical for brain health (~05:53)- What happens to the brain with too much stress (~08:15)- The best types of exercise for your brain (~10:24)- Why you should always take the stairs when you can (~12:28)- The best foods for brain health (~14:09)- How your gut-brain axis influences your food cravings (~17:42)- Why environmental well-being is the next frontier of brain health (~20:44)- The link between social connection & cognitive decline (~21:57)- Marc’s 3 essential tips for optimal brain health (~23:38)- How different parts of the brain function & change with age (~27:49)- The impact of cannabis on brain health (~33:11)- Underrated habits that may be messing with your brain (~37:21)- How to sharpen your memory (~39:06)- How to discard traumatic memories (~46:51)- The link between depression, anxiety & dementia (~49:46)Referenced in the episode:- Marc's book, The Age-Proof Brain: New Strategies to Improve Memory, Protect Immunity, and Fight Off Dementia. - A study on walking intensity.- A study showing people who feel younger have younger brains.- A study showing people who walk 30 minutes a day lower their risk of dementia by 60%.- A study on taking the stairs and younger brains.- A study on colorful diets & cognitive health.- A study showing breathing strengthens the prefrontal cortex. - A study on the link between anxiety & dementia.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

Scott Galloway: “Mental illness, hands down, touches every family at some point.” Scott, a bestselling author, NYU professor, and serial entrepreneur, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to find genuine happiness and success, plus:- Why more Americans have cell phones than clean drinking water (~00:53)- The importance of proactive health care (~05:24)- How sweating can help you succeed (~10:22)- How to become a genuinely happier person (~12:42)- How we can overcome the mental health epidemic (~22:17)- The science behind our cell phone addictions (~29:38)- Why dating apps are the most inequitable place on Earth (~35:31)- The future of dating technology (~41:30)- Why anger is the most powerful emotion (~44:28)- The pros and cons of anonymity (~48:48)- How your threshold for happiness changes as you age (~54:14)- Why you get happier as you grow older (~57:37)Referenced in the episode:- Scott's new book, Adrift: America In 100 Charts.- Scott's previous bestseller, The Algebra Of Happiness. - Scott's podcast, The Prof G Pod.- Follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter.- Learn more about Charity: Water.- A study on loneliness & mortality.- A study showing girls were 3 times more likely to self-harm.- A survey showing 96% of Gen Z goes to the bathroom with their phone.- An article discussing what makes content go viral.Trigger warning: This podcast includes mentions of suicidal ideation. You're never alone. If you or someone you know are struggling, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.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

Corey Yeager, Ph.D., LMFT: “If you can't give yourself what you need, you can't give it to anyone else.”Corey, a psychotherapist who works with the NBA's Detroit Pistons, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to find long-term success and happiness, plus:- Why you should get to know yourself (~00:32)- Why you should dream big as you age (~03:50)- How to achieve your wildest dreams (~07:12)- Common mental health challenges with athletes (~09:42)- Why you should spend time looking in the mirror (~14:21)- How to actually develop self-awareness (~20:07)- How to reflect on your past without regrets (~22:05)- The problem with social media & self-worth (~25:52)- How to stay present & reduce anxiety about the future (~31:48)- How to use visualization for success (~35:59)- How to trust the process during times of uncertainty (~40:19)- How younger generations can save the mental health epidemic (~45:23)- The power of social connection (~50:08)- The key to long-term success (~55:46)- Why you should understand your genius (~58:29)- What makes Michael Jordan the greatest athlete of all time (~01:01:31)Referenced in the episode:- Corey's book, How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have with Yourself- Watch The Me You Can't See. - Research from the CDC on teenagers and mental health and an mbg article discussing the news.- The Roseto study.Enjoy this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast, created in partnership with Tom’s of Maine. As part of its first Incubator program, Tom’s of Maine will select five BIPOC climate leaders to each receive $20,000 in funding and expert mentorship to help make their solutions a reality. Apply here! 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.NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. For complete details including the Official Rules, visit www.tomsofmaineincubator.com. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. (including DACA recipients), who are 18 – 30 years of age at time of entry and identify as black, indigenous or a person of color (BIPOC). Void where prohibited. Begins 10:00 am ET on 9/19/22; ends 11:59 pm ET on 10/9/22. Sponsored by Tom’s of Maine, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elaine Fox, Ph.D.: “In life we tend to get mental arthritis. We get a little bit rigid and set in our ways.” Elaine, a psychologist and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to stay mentally agile as you age, plus:- What does it mean to be mentally agile? (~01:04)- How your brain’s flexibility wanes as you age (~03:29)- How social media impacts your mental agility (~05:08)- How to know if you’re mentally agile (~08:32)- How to balance routine & getting out of your comfort zone (~12:53)- The four pillars that underlie your agility (~15:38)- How to instantly understand someone’s personality (~18:35)- The link between exercise & self-awareness (~22:20)- A technique to understand your life story (~23:54)- The psychology of resilience (~29:02)- The science of intuition (~31:54)- How to make your intuition stronger (~34:39)- The fine line between optimism & toxic positivity (~38:55)- How optimism can improve your longevity (~44:36)- The best brain exercises to enhance mental agility (~51:50)- How diverse perspectives can strengthen your brain (~55:08)Referenced in the episode:- Elaine's book, Switch Craft: The Hidden Power of Mental Agility. - Take an OCEAN personality test.- The Psychology of the Stranger research.- A study on resilience and post-traumatic growth.- Elaine's study on adolescents and resilience.- Elaine's previous book, Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain.- A study on optimism and longevity.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