The mindbodygreen Podcast

Heather Moday, M.D.: “If you focus on one thing [for your gut and immunity], I would say focus on fiber.”Moday, an allergist and immunologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to tell if your immune system is healthy, plus:- How to identify your immunotype (~05:44)- How T-cells protect your immune system (~22:00)- Must-have foods to strengthen immunity (~30:33)- What we can do about antibiotic resistance (~33:48)- The best medicinal mushrooms to have on-hand (~38:26)Referenced in the episode:- Moday's book, The Immunotype Breakthrough. - mbg Podcast episode #144, with Moday- mbg Podcast episode #297, with William Li, M.D.- An Israeli study on COVID and natural immunity.- T-Detect, a T-cell test.- An mbg article on vitamin D levels and COVID outcomes.Don't forget to use the code SLEEP25 for 25% off your first month subscription of mbg's best-selling sleep support+ supplement. To learn more, visit mindbodygreen.com/SLEEP25.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

Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D.: “Our world is too noisy—most of us don't even know what true silence sounds like.”Ruhoy, a board-certified integrative neurologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss our 2022 Wellness Trend of the science of psychoacoustics, plus: - How to avoid irritating sounds (03:42)- How to tap into the healing power of music (06:57)- A go-to playlist for better brain health (08:07)- The best music to induce calming theta brain waves (09:17)- How binaural beats can impact memory & focus (16:47)Referenced in the episode:- Read our 2022 Wellness Trend on the science of sound.- Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends.- mbg Podcast episode #152, with Ruhoy.- Ruhoy's favorite singers for inducing meditative waveforms: Jewel, Alison Krauss, Enya, Sade, Norah Jones, Roberta Flack, Karen Carpenter, & Olivia-Newton John. - Ruhoy's favorite meditation for sleep playlist.- A study showing certain rhythmic sounds can increase theta waves.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

Mamina Turegano, M.D., FAAD: “If your internal health is good, your skin is going to be good.” Turegano, a triple board-certified and integrative dermatologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss our 2022 Wellness Trend of using bodywork to help your skin, plus:- The new science of the skin microbiome (00:51)- The best natural hair growth hacks that really work (13:49)- How to target facial asymmetry & uneven aging (20:37)- Her biggest skin care pet peeves (27:58)- The best & worst foods for your skin (34:07)Referenced in the episode:- Read our Wellness Trend on bodywork & healthy aging.- Read our Wellness Trend on the full-body biome.- Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends.- Clean Beauty School episode #34, with Turegano.- Follow Turegano on Instagram and TikTok.- A study on the prevalence of H. Pylori and acne.- mbg's postbiotic hand cream.- A study on pumpkin seed oil and hair growth.- A study on rosemary oil and hair growth.- A study on jaw asymmetry and posture.- Turegano's brand recommendations: La Roche-Posay, Avéne, Vichy, and Terasana.- Go Raw pumpkin seeds.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

Dan Buettner: “20% of how long we live is dictated by our genes. The other 80% is lifestyle or environment.” Buettner, a longevity expert and founder of Blue Zones, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss his underrated tips for living a longer life, plus:- How prayer can actually help you live longer & healthier (14:31)- How your friendships add years to your life (19:15)- Why sourdough is a true longevity food (21:21)- The best type of coffee for longevity (23:13)- How to gamify healthy eating (25:30)Referenced in the episode:- Buettner's book, The Blue Zones Challenge. - mbg Podcast episode #298, #157 & #34, with Buettner.- Danish twin study on longevity.- Research by Walter Willett, M.D., associating a plant-based diet with living longer.- Buettner's previous book, The Blue Zones Kitchen. - Follow Buettner 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

Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN: “Taking a multivitamin [is like] brushing your teeth. If you don't brush your teeth daily, whole body health is going to break down pretty quickly."Ferira, mbg's Director of Scientific Affairs, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the multivitamin red flags you shouldn't ignore, plus:- The connection between multivitamins & longevity* (14:28)- Why you should avoid gummy multivitamins (22:38)- How to know if your multivitamin is actually high-quality (24:07)- Why gender- or age-specific labels don't make sense (31:24)- The best time of day to take a multivitamin (36:05)Referenced in the episode:- mbg Podcast episode #347, with Ferira on vitamin D.- A study showing people who used multivitamins daily had a significant reduction in multiple micronutrient inadequacies.*- Abstract for COSMOS trial multivitamin study at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease 2021 conference.- NHANES data demonstrating national nutritional gaps for many essential vitamins and minerals.- A study showing multivitamins' positive effects on cognitive function, specifically memory.*- A study showing multivitamins' positive link with telomere length & longevity.*- Physician's Health Study II assessing clinical trial effects of multivitamins on health.*- Ferira's mbg article on common mistakes multivitamins make.Don't forget to use the code MULTIPOD to save 25% off mbg's ultimate multivitamin+. Our premium, comprehensive, and gentle formula optimizes the dose and bioavailability of each ingredient to promote nutritional sufficiency for life—a one-stop shop, if you will.* To learn more, visit mindbodygreen.com/multivitamin.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

Thatcher Wine: “Can you sit with a little bit of boredom and curiosity about the world instead of needing to be doing another thing at the same time?”Wine, an author, entrepreneur, and cancer survivor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the health benefits of monotasking, plus:- How to know if you're reading wrong (11:24)- How to become a better listener (19:02)- Why you should built a pillow fort for better sleep (22:56)- How to cultivate the art of conversation (28:32)- How slowing down can optimize your health (32:42)Referenced in the episode:- Wine's book, The Twelve Monotasks.- Juniper Books.- mbg article on how to set yourself up for high-quality sleep.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

Rebecca Siegel, M.D.: “There needs to be more research [on marijuana] so physicians can either get behind it or not get behind it."Siegel, a psychiatrist and a licensed prescriber of medical marijuana in New York state, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how marijuana actually affects your brain, plus:- How to know if medical marijuana will work for you (01:32)- Is marijuana really a gateway drug? (08:06)- How men & women's brains react differently to marijuana (14:41)- Healthier "swaps" for marijuana (24:50)- How to know if you or someone you love is abusing marijuana (27:02)Referenced in the episode:- Find the podcast transcript here.- Siegel's book, The Brain On Cannabis.- King's College study on marijuana & psychosis.- Malcolm Gladwell's op-ed on marijuana.- Learn more about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome.- Alex Berenson's book, Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence.- Amen Clinics.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

Talya Miron-Shatz, Ph.D. discusses how to make better health care choices, including using Google wisely, understanding probabilities in health care, finding qualities in a doctor beyond medical care, being empowered as a patient, and the importance of health literacy and overcoming confirmation bias.

Marvin Singh, M.D.: “70% of our immune system sits in our gut microbiome. It’s silly not to look at that when you're looking at your whole health.” Singh, an integrative gastroenterologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the new science of caring for your gut, plus:- What is precision health care (02:12)- Five lab tests for gut heath assessment (03:27)- What you need to know before getting a colonoscopy (24:26)- How to tell you have issues with the integrity of your gut lining (29:23)- The ultimate food list for gut health & overall well-being (31:51)Referenced in the episode:- Singh's book, Rescue Your Health.- BiomeFX.- mbg Podcast episode #22, with Mark Hyman, M.D.- Nutrigenomix.- An article explaining how 23AndMe was not accurate in giving results for BRCA gene.- 3x4 Genetics.Feel your best during the holidays with mbg's return to balance bundle+.* Visit mindbodygreen.com/balancebundle and use the code BALANCEPOD to receive 30% off your order, valid only through November 27th.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. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gretchen Rubin: “Anytime we're connecting with other people, we get a boost of happiness."Rubin, a happiness expert and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to become a genuinely happier person, plus:- The common habits that can secretly sabotage your joy- How to set a work-life balance while working from home- Why resolutions usually fail & how to actually make them stick- How to boost happiness when you're having a bad day- The real reason why ketchup makes us so happyReferenced in the episode:- Rubin's book, The Happiness Project.- Rubin's book, Outer Order, Inner Calm.- The Happiness Project website.- Rubin's Know Yourself Better journal.- Rubin's Don't Break The Chain habit tracker.- Read more about Rubin's upcoming book on the five senses.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