The mindbodygreen Podcast

Mark Sisson: “Most people go through their lives very inefficiently burning body fat for fuel.” Sisson, a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Primal Kitchen, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to make fasting 10x easier, plus:- Common pitfalls when starting intermittent fasting (~09:06)- How to order at restaurants on a healthy diet (~13:02)- How to maintain age-defying energy levels (~18:00)- How long you should actually do a cold plunge (~27:48)- Why your workouts should always be fun (~31:10)Referenced in the episode:- Sisson's latest book, the Two Meals Day Cookbook.- mbg Podcast episode #293 and #29, with Sisson.- mbg Podcast episode #365, with Mark Schatzker.- Sisson's book, The Keto Reset Diet.- Sisson's book, The Primal Blueprint.- The Lore Of Running, by Timothy Noakes.- Frontier X2 heart monitor.Enjoy this episode! 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

Ann Shippy, M.D.: “If you're having any health issue, consider whether you've got a mold exposure.” Shippy, a functional medicine doctor and mold toxicity expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to spot toxic mold in your home, plus:- The sneaky hotspots where mold loves to thrive (~07:13)- Common mistakes that can cause mold in the bathroom (~12:45)- What to do if you’ve been exposed to toxic mold (~28:25)- Why you shouldn't use a front-loading washer (~24:57)- How to know if your food has mold in it (~36:20)Referenced in the episode:- ERMI test.- Shippy's handout on mold and mycotoxins.- IQ Air purifier.- Austin Air filter.- AirDoctor air filter.- Shippy's Liposomal Glutathione.Enjoy this episode! 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

Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.: “If you change your diet today, your gut microbiome will change by tomorrow.” Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to know if your gut microbiome is balanced, plus:- How much fiber you should actually be eating (~08:04)- Why you should eat 30 different plants per week (~13:12)- How to strength train your gut microbiome (~15:56)- The best foods to kickstart healthy gut (~32:48)- How to sprout your legumes & why you should (~34:31)Referenced in the episode:- Bulsiewicz's new book, The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. - mbg Podcast episode #231 and #140, with Bulsiewicz.- Learn more about ZOE.- A study in the journal Cell on fiber vs. fermented foods.- A study showing only 5% of Americans meet recommended fiber intake.- A systematic review on fiber intake and longevity.- Data from the American Gut Project on why you should eat 30 types of plants per week.- A study on fecal transplants and immunotherapy.- A study showing 20 grams of fiber can impact immunotherapy outcomes.Take 25% off probiotic+ with code PROBIOTICPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.Enjoy this episode! 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

Troy Aikman: "I'm 55 years old, and I’m in the best shape of my life in every way—mentally, physically, and emotionally.” Aikman, an NFL Hall of Famer and broadcaster, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss his nonnegotiable tips to feel healthier than ever, plus:- Why Aikman swears by the pegan diet (~03:16)- What a daily meditation practice can teach you about happiness (~13:59)- The key to thriving after an athletic career (~19:38)- How he exercises his brain (~25:42)- How to raise confident, self-aware kids (~32:36)Referenced in the episode:- Aikman's better-for-you beer, EIGHT.- Read more about Aikman's nutrition philosophy & fitness routine.- Learn more about the pegan diet.- Follow Mark Hyman, M.D., on Instagram.- Watch Mark Hyman, M.D., at mbg revitalize 2014.- The Untethered Soul, by Michael Singer.- Read Aikman's 1998 interview in Texas Monthly.- mbg Podcast episode #383, with Daniel PinkTake 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.Enjoy this episode! 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

Matt Dawson, M.D.: “Talking about nutrition is almost like talking about religion; people are convinced their diet is the best.” Dawson, a precision medicine physician and co-founder and CEO of Wild Health, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to track your longevity progress, plus:- How to optimize your HRV (~13:28)- How to tell if you're living with purpose (~15:58)- Why your genes are not your destiny (~25:42)- The best way to exercise for your brain (~26:57)- Why sleep is the No. 1 way to support brain health (~30:11)Referenced in the episode:- Learn more about Wild Health.- A study on access to greenery & recovering from gallbladder surgery.- Study showing effects of prolonged isolation equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.- The End of Alzheimer's, by Dale Bredesen.Take 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.Enjoy this episode! 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

Manual therapist Aaron Alexander discusses the impact of posture on mood, and shares tips on fixing alignment, walking for longevity, and sitting on the floor. He also recommends listening to crackling fire for stress relief and emphasizes nonnegotiable habits for spinal health. The podcast explores the connection between body posture and mental health, breath work, walking mechanics, landscapes' influence on well-being, basketball injuries' impact on spinal health, and lifestyle factors for improving alignment and well-being.

Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSW: “Any topic that promises belonging and the avoidance of pain can very quickly turn culty.” Frank, a licensed psychotherapist and trauma specialist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to release buried emotions, plus:- How to identify the cults in your everyday life (~03:54)- Why living in balance is not the goal (~23:19)- How to get to the root of your anxiousness (~28:46)- The cult of dating culture (~37:29)- Why you should make a relationship checklist (~40:09)Referenced in the episode:- Frank's book, The Science Of Stuck. - The Body Keeps The Score, by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.- mbg Podcast episode #378, with Daniel Amen, M.D.- mbg Podcast episode #226, with Jeffrey Rediger, M.D.- Learn more about Internal Family Systems & the IFS Institute.Take 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.Enjoy this episode! 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

Patrick Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver: “You are in the driver's seat. There are things you can do today that will impact your brain health tomorrow, or next year, or five years down the road.” Schwarzenegger, an actor, model and investor, and Shriver, a journalist, bestselling author, and founder of The Women's Alzheimer's Movement, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what you can do today to better your brain, plus:- Why you should exercise for your brain (~09:07)- Why Shriver doesn't believe in retiring (~10:07)- How to stay grounded growing up in the public eye (~11:28)- Why we need more research on women's brain health (~21:32)- Why so many young people are struggling with mental health right now (~28:29)Referenced in the episode:- MOSH.- The Shriver Report.- The Women's Alzheimer's Movement.- Watch Shriver on the TODAY Show speaking about women & SSRIs.- CDC report on mental health of teens & young adults.Take 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.Enjoy this episode! 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

Frank Bruni: “Almost all of the difficulties we deal with are not visible to the naked eye.”Bruni, a New York Times columnist and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how nearly going blind helped him see more clearly, plus:- How to mentally recover from an invisible illness (~11:41)- How to feel empowered about your health (~13:54)- How to deeply connect with others on social media (~19:22)- How to be an independent thinker (~24:39)- How to have a productive conversation about health care & politics (~30:25)Referenced in the episode:- Bruni's book, The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found. - mbg's Invisible Illness series.- NAION Facebook support group.- Bruni's New York Times article on his NAION diagnosis.- Bruni's New York Times article, "Our Tribalism Will Be the Death of Us."- Watch Bruni on Real Time With Bill Maher.- Read Bruni's newsletter.- Crown Shy.- 4 Charles Prime Rib.Enjoy this episode! 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

Samantha Boardman, M.D.: “People who do even 20 to 30 minutes of running per day say that their mood improves short- and long-term.”Boardman, a positive psychiatrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to get moving when you're feeling unmotivated, plus:- How to start a workout routine you'll actually stick to (~07:13)- The health benefits of working out with a friend (~09:13)- How to achieve the runner's high (~14:33)- How to use mindfulness to quicken your running pace (~19:38)- How to talk to a loved one who needs to take better care of themselves (~33:57)Referenced in the episode:- mbg Podcast episode #329 and #14, with Boardman.- Boardman's book, Everyday Vitality.- Research from Katy Milkman, Ph.D., on temptation bundling.- Research from Milkman on flexible exercise routines.- A study showing exercise companions lead to more frequent workouts. - A study showing just 30 minutes of exercise can improve mood.Enjoy this episode sponsored by New Balance! 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