The mindbodygreen Podcast

Join Kimberly Snyder, a spiritual guide, meditation teacher, and New York Times bestselling author, as she shares practical steps to harness good energy. Learn how to connect to your true self, have genuine and lasting confidence, clear mental clutter, develop a magnetic personality, and make affirmations work. Discover the power of meditation for practical enlightenment and the importance of maintaining an abundance mindset.

Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM: “We have this idea that you should have perfect sleep every single night, but a bad night here and there means that you're human.”Harris, a licensed psychologist and behavioral sleep doctor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss everything you need to know about getting a good night’s sleep, plus:- How to fall back asleep after waking up in the middle of the night (~12:17)- Why you should exercise 4 to 6 hours before bed (~25:56)- The link between hydration and sleep (~27:47)- How to get back on track after night of poor sleep (~29:19)- How your sleep position can affect your quality of rest (~42:09)Referenced in the episode:- Harris' book, The Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia.- Learn more about the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at Montefiore Medical Center.- Read more about the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommendation for cognitive-behavioral therapy as first-line therapy for insomnia.- CBT-i Coach app- Sleepio- mbg Podcast episode #245, with James Nestor & his book Breath.- Harris' grounding exercises on Instagram.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

Robin Berzin, M.D.: “The foods we eat every day can cause you to feel clear, calm, focused, or they can cause you to feel the opposite of those things.”Berzin, a physician and founder of Parsley Health, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually maintain your mental health, plus:- Why you should cook two out of three meals per day (~04:47)- How to regulate your emotions with exercise (~11:48)- How to incorporate alcohol into a balanced lifestyle (~22:01)- The biggest wellness fads she's seeing right now (~34:20)- The one thing anyone can do to boost mental health (~42:05)Referenced in the episode:- Berzin's book, State Change.- Parsley Health website.- Get your own health score with Berzin's symptom tracker.- Michael Pollan's book, How To Change Your Mind.- Berzin's breathing exercise on mbg.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

Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.: “In eight weeks time with a doable diet and lifestyle intervention, we reversed the biological age of our participants by over three years.”Fitzgerald, a naturopathic doctor and functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually slow down aging, plus:- How to know if you're methylating correctly (~08:30)- Why you should eat 7 cups of veggies per day (~13:24)- The best foods to help you become biologically younger (~20:00)- What to look for in a liver supplement (~24:47)- The best exercises for longevity (~35:13)Referenced in the episode:- Fitzgerald's book, Younger You.- mbg Podcast episode #241, with Fitzgerald.- Fitzgerald's study on reversing biological age by 3 years.- Ancestral grass-fed beef liver supplements.- A study showing the risk of too many B vitamins.- David Sinclair, Ph.D.'s Harvard lab.- mbg Podcast episode #363, #217, and #170, with Sinclair.- GRAIL cancer testEnjoy 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

Mark Schatzker: “A relationship amplifies the meal. It's always nice to eat food with someone else.”Schatzker, an award-winning food writer and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss which foods are "fooling" your brain, plus:- How to hack your brain with food (~06:10)- The link between dopamine & weight gain (~17:23)- Why ultra-processed foods are not the answer (~25:05)- How to mindfully overcome food cravings (~40:38)- How enjoying your food can make you healthier (~43:29)Referenced in the episode:- Schatzker's book, The End Of Craving.- Schatzker's previous book, The Dorito Effect.- Gary Taubes' piece, "What if It's All Been a Big Fat Lie?"- mbg Podcast episode #272, with Taubes.- A study from Dartmouth College showing brain scans can predict weight gain & sexual behavior.- Read more about Anja Hilbert, Ph.D., and her approach to hedonic therapy.- Research from Kevin Hall, Ph.D., about "Biggest Loser" contestants & weight loss.- Read more about the expensive tissue hypothesis.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

Vincent Pedre, M.D.: "You’ve got to change the mind to change the body.”Pedre, a board-certified internist and gut health expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to support a healthy weight, plus:- What we're still getting wrong about weight loss (~00:21)- How to avoid endotoxins & how to know if you have endotoxemia (~06:56)- Which healthy foods can secretly cause gut issues (~15:06)- The best breakfasts for healthy weight support (~24:13)- Why mindset is the most important part of weight management (~33:28)Referenced in the episode:- mbg Podcast episode #52, with Pedre.- Speciality labs for endotoxins: Cyrex & Vibrant America- Pedre's The Lectin Paradox.- Read more about Alessio Fasano, M.D.'s autoimmunity factors.- Wheat zoomer and corn zoomer from Vibrant America- Pedre's Happy Gut Reboot Cleanse.- Nature M.D.'s NutriProtein.- Happy Gut Essentials Nourish protein powder.- Simple Kneads pumpernickel bread.- Meredith's Breads.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

David Sinclair, Ph.D.: “I’ve been getting younger for the past decade, and the biggest impact has been the change in my eating habits.”Sinclair, a longevity expert and Harvard geneticist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss our 2022 Wellness Trend of making longevity easier and more accessible, plus:- Why avocados are a top longevity food (~27:59)- The power of rest for living longer (~14:35)- How the science of longevity has updated in the past year (~02:36)- How to make sure your body absorbs resveratrol (~07:39)- How to practice hot-cold therapy at home (~15:52)Referenced in the episode:- Read our 2022 Wellness Trend on the pursuit of longevity for all.- Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends.- mbg Podcast episode #217 & #170, with Sinclair.- Sinclair's book, Lifespan. - The Sinclair Lab.- A study showing alpha-ketoglutarate-based supplement reversed biological age by an average of eight years.- mbg Podcast episode #275, with Serena Poon.- mbg Podcast episode #47, with Valter Longer, Ph.D.Enjoy this episode sponsored by sonos! 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

Jeff Bland, Ph.D.: “The planet has an immune system, we have immune systems, and they're intercommunicating.” Bland, the father of functional medicine and founder of Big Bold Health, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss our 2022 Wellness Trend of how doctors are taking charge in the environmental movement, plus:- How to strengthen the planet’s immune system (~05:56)- The connection between COVID & climate change (~08:37)- Why our climate crisis is now a health crisis (~12:11)- How environmental action shows up in doctors' offices (~17:39)- Why fake meat is a stepping stone, not the end goal (~21:55)Referenced in the episode:- Read our 2022 Wellness Trend on how doctors are treating the planet.- Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends.- mbg Podcast episode #222, with Bland.- Candace Pert, Ph.D.'s book, Molecules Of Emotion.- Read about Hans Selye's code of altruistic egoism.- Big Bold Health.- Big Bold Health's recipe page.- Bland's podcast, Big Bold Immunity.Enjoy this episode sponsored by sonos! 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

Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN: "I don't like to say EPA is for the heart and DHA is for the brain. EPA and DHA are pleiotropic, multitasking, awesome fats and they're both important to have together.*"Ferira, mbg's Director of Scientific Affairs, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the new generation of fish oil supplements, plus:- The "fishiest" myths about fish oil supplements (~15:56)- The best ratio of EPA to DHA for optimal health* (~15:40)- How to make sure your fish oil doesn't taste like fish (~26:33)- How to tell if your omega-3 supplement has gone rancid (~27:23)- How to know if your fish oil is working (~37:37)Referenced in the episode:- Research showing 90% of Americans are falling short on omega-3 intake.- The FDA's new qualified health claims for EPA and DHA for coronary heart disease.*- A study in the journal Lipids showing Americans consume 86 mg of EPA + DHA per day.- Our 2022 Wellness Trend featuring new school vitamins.- mbg Podcast episode #355, with Ferira on multivitamins.Don't forget to use the code OMEGAPOD to get 25% off your first order of our omega-3 potency+ supplement. It delivers 1.5 grams of 100% sustainably sourced marine omega-3s EPA + DHA in just 2 gelcaps, without the fishy aftertaste. To learn more, visit mindbodygreen.com/omega.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

Michael J. Breus. Ph.D.: “Within 30 minutes of waking up, if you can go outside and get 15 minutes of sun, you are doing yourself a huge favor.”Breus, a clinical psychologist and board-certified sleep specialist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why we're all so drained and how to supercharge your energy, plus:- Why being "too exhausted" can actually make your sleep suffer (~07:54)- How to know if your energy is in a good place (~08:57)- The best exercises for your body type & energy levels (~16:52)- How to keep your circadian rhythm in check when it's dark & cold outside (~24:26)- Why you should laugh at least once a day (~27:54)Referenced in the episode:- Breus' book, Energize!: Go from Dragging Ass to Kicking It in 30 Days- mbg Podcast episode #273, with Breus.- Breus' previous book, The Power Of When.- Chronotype quiz.- An mbg article explaining the link between vitmain D & COVID outcomes.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