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May 12, 2022 • 51min

401: How to boost confidence when you’re feeling insecure | Entrepreneur & author Lisa Bilyeu

Lisa Bilyeu, world-class entrepreneur and author, discusses building genuine confidence, earning long-term success as an entrepreneur, calming oneself down when about to lose their cool, and setting goals that actually stick. She shares practical steps, mindset shifts, and the power of music in altering mindset. The podcast also explores the importance of mindset, emotional sobriety, knowing triggers, and finding balance and prioritizing health.
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May 9, 2022 • 1h 21min

400: The ultimate longevity episode | Episode #400 with Jason

Today marks the 400th episode of the mbg podcast! What a journey it’s been since our launch on June 12, 2017. The milestone of 400 speaks to the longevity of our show, so in the spirit of longevity, today's special episode will highlight the greatest nuggets of healthspan and lifespan advice we've heard on the podcast.Join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, as he explores how to lead a happier, healthier life for as long as possible. Some highlights include:- How to fall back asleep after waking up in the middle of the night (~24:54)- Why breathing through your nose is crucial for immunity (~40:59)- The health benefits of walking outside in the cold (~47:02)- How to "think" yourself younger (~52:18)- Why loneliness is a huge health issue (~53:37)Referenced in the episode:- mbg Podcast episode #297, with William Li, M.D.- mbg Podcast episode #356, with Dan Buettner- mbg Podcast episode #345, with Simon Hill- mbg Podcast episode #363, with David Sinclair, Ph.D.- mbg Podcast episode #310, with Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D.- mbg Podcast episode #386, with Annabel Streets- mbg Podcast episode #293, with Mark Sisson- mbg Podcast episode #313, with Robb Wolf- mbg Podcast episode #368, with Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM- mbg Podcast episode #366, with Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.- mbg Podcast episode #361, with Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN- mbg Podcast episode #391, with Frank Lipman, M.D.- mbg Podcast episode #317, with Patrick McKeown- mbg Podcast episode #238, with Brian Mackenzie- mbg Podcast episode #397, with Becca Levy, Ph.D.- mbg Podcast episode #327, with Sergey Young- mbg Podcast episode #267, with Marta Zaraska- mbg Podcast episode #392, with Emma Loewe- mbg Podcast episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.D.- mbg Podcast episode #343, with Amishi Jha, Ph.D.- mbg Podcast episode #388, with Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.We at mbg are extraordinarily grateful for all of you—for tuning in, for sharing on social media, and for your reviews and thoughtful comments. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we always 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
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Apr 29, 2022 • 45min

398: How to raise confident & resilient kids in a world that can be depressing | Parenting expert Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D.

Parenting expert Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D., shares strategies for diffusing temper tantrums without yelling, motivating children to do the right thing, giving children autonomy, bolstering kids' mental health, and the importance of having caring adults in their lives.
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Apr 27, 2022 • 34min

397: How to become a supercentenarian (aka 110+ years old!) | Healthy aging expert Becca Levy, Ph.D.

Becca Levy, Ph.D.: “Those who had positive age beliefs had a median survival of 7.5 years longer than those with negative age beliefs.” Levy, a healthy aging expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob to discuss her tips for extreme longevity, plus:- How your beliefs about aging determine how long you live (~01:22)- How your memory can actually improve with age (~04:22)- The biggest misconceptions around aging (~05:57)- What we can learn from the longest living woman in the world (~14:11)- How to cultivate a sense of purpose later in life (~24:49)Referenced in the episode:- Levy's book, Breaking The Age Code.- Levy's study showing those with positive age beliefs live 7.5 years longer.- mbg Podcast episode #388 with Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.- Levy's study on the link between positive age beliefs & the APOE gene.Take 20% off our longevity & vitality collection+ with code LONGEVITYPOD. 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
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Apr 22, 2022 • 40min

396: Eco-anxiety & the sneaky toxins in your home | Environmental policy expert Heather White

Heather White: “If you care about the future, you are an environmentalist.” White, an environmental policy expert and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to alleviate eco-anxiety, plus:- How to find your environmentalist personality type (~10:11)- Small, easy ways to show the Earth some love (~13:35)- Which individual actions can actually inspire policy change (~16:00)- The future of regenerative agriculture (~21:40)- How to avoid sneaky toxins in the home (~30:04)Referenced in the episode:- White's book, One Green Thing.- An mbg article responding to the 2021 IPCC report.- Atomic Habits, by James Clear.- mbg Podcast episode #386, with Annabel Streets.- Watch Seaspiracy on Netflix.- Watch The Biggest Little Farm documentary.- Regeneration, by Paul Hawken.- Paul Hawken's discussion on revitalizing the climate change conversation at mbg revitalize 2017.- A survey of 10,000 young people and their climate anxiety.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
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Apr 20, 2022 • 41min

395: How to balance your blood sugar without changing your diet | Biochemist Jessie Inchauspe

Jessie Inchauspe: “If you eat a meal in a specific order, you can reduce the glucose spike of the meal by 75%.”Inchauspe, a biochemist and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the easiest ways to balance your blood sugar, plus:- The exact order to eat your meal for blood sugar balance- Why you should put "clothing" on your carbs- Why you should drink a vinegar tonic before your meals- Healthy foods that can secretly spike your glucose- Why you should move your muscles for 10 minute after mealsReferenced in the episode:- Inchauspe's book, Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar. - Follow Inchauspe on Instagram.- Learn more about Levels.- Jason's dessert recommendations: Unreal Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups and Justin's Nut Butter Cups.- A study showing the link between vinegar and glucose spikes.- A refreshing vinegar tonic recipe.Take 25% off chocolate beauty & gut collagen+ with code CHOCOPOD. 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
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Apr 15, 2022 • 39min

394: The science of venting your feelings | Psychologist Ethan Kross, Ph.D.

Ethan Kross, Ph.D.: “Your inner voice is a remarkable super power.” Kross, an award-winning psychologist and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to have productive inner dialogue, plus:- How to control the negative voice inside your head (~07:06)- What to do if you wake up in the middle of the night feeling overwhelmed (~12:28)- Why people tend to clean when they're stressed (~17:13)- Why venting your feelings is not always productive (~23:05)- How to show support a loved one struggling with mental health (~27:55)Referenced in the episode:- Kross' book, Chatter.- A study on proximity to green space and well-being.- A study on awe experiences.- A study on third-person self-talk.- Research showing stress results in ritualized behavior.- A study on venting emotions after 9/11.- Niall Bolger's research on invisible support.Take 25% off our sleep support+ with code SLEEP25. 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
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Apr 14, 2022 • 33min

393: The all-time best ingredients for healthy hair | Briogeo founder Nancy Twine & cohost mbg beauty director Alexandra Engler 

Nancy Twine: “So much of feeling beautiful really comes from the inside. It's how we talk to ourselves, how we eat, how we prioritize our self-care.”Twine, the founder and CEO of Briogeo, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, and mbg beauty director Alexandra Engler, to discuss nonnegotiable hair care tips, plus:- How to actually define clean & green beauty (~03:40)- How sustainability can become a bigger part of the beauty industry (~05:48)- How your beauty choices impact your health and well-being (~10:39)- Packaging innovations & the future of sustainable beauty (~19:27)- Underrated hair care ingredients that don't get enough attention (~23:22)Referenced in the episode:- Listen to our Clean Beauty School podcast.- Shop Briogeo.- Follow Nancy Twine.- Learn more about Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty Advisory Council.Beauty starts with making choices that align with your values, and Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty™ is here to guide the way. Visit ulta.com/conscious-beauty to reinspire your beauty routine with products that benefit you and our world.​ Enjoy this episode sponsored by Ulta Beauty! 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
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Apr 13, 2022 • 33min

392: How nature soothes anxiety, enhances longevity & supports brain health | mbg senior sustainability editor Emma Loewe

Emma Loewe: “People tend to live longer if they live close to green space…and street trees totally count.” Loewe, mbg senior sustainability editor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how nature can enhance your health, plus:- Why you should look at waves when you're stressed (~09:06)- How awe experiences can impact your mental health (~11:22)- The health benefits of houseplants (~21:03)- How to reap the benefits of nature if you live in a city (~18:46)- How the sustainability conversation will evolve with emerging science (~25:46)Referenced in the episode:- Loewe's book, Return To Nature.- Read Loewe's work on mindbodygreen. - Horticultural therapist Matthew Wichrowski's work at NYU.- A study on coast proximity and health.- MacKerron Mappiness study.- Full study on biodiversity. - Research on awe experiences. - Research on forest bathing and NK cells.- A study on phytoncides and heart rate variability. - A study on fractal fluency. - A study on green space and mortality risk. Take 20% off our longevity & vitality collection with code LONGEVITYPOD. 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
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Apr 8, 2022 • 32min

391: The silent issue that’s affecting longevity | Frank Lipman, M.D.

Frank Lipman, M.D.: “Methylation is a key mechanism involved in brain health, heart health, and emotional health.*” Lipman, a functional medicine doctor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why methylation is so crucial for your health, plus:- How to tell if your homocysteine levels are healthy (~03:08)- How methylation can affect your mood & emotional well-being (~07:08)- How to actually "detox" your body (~12:42)- The future of longevity & functional medicine (~16:18)- Why more doctors aren't talking about methylation (~17:58)Referenced in the episode:- Read more about Jason's personal methylation story.- mbg Podcast episode #376, with David Perlmutter, M.D.- New York Times article about Bob Harper and lp(a).- Learn more about Hearty.Shop our methylation support+ supplement and take 25% off with code METHYLATIONPOD.* 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.*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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