The mindbodygreen Podcast

Madiha Saeed, M.D.: “The things that we put in bodies have a dramatic effect on our behaviors.” Saeed, a board-certified integrative family physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob to discuss how unchecked inflammation can affect your mental health, plus:- The best foods to support immunity & protect your brain- How to enhance the flavor of your veggies- How gratitude can help reduce inflammation- How your behaviors can actually change other people's brains- How to get more plant-based sources of ironReferenced in the episode:- mbg Podcast episode #292, with Saeed.- Saeed's latest book, The Holistic Rx For Kids.- A study on inflammatory markers and behavioral problems in children.- A study on how junk food affects adolescents' brains.- A study on how fruits and vegetables can support children's mental health.- A study on 400 infants showing how gut bacteria can affect cognition.- A study showing childhood obesity linked to psychosocial & cognitive consequences.- A study showing vitamin D levels during pregnancy associated with higher IQ scores.- Recent research on mirror neurons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chloe Carmichael, Ph.D.: “There's a healthy level of [anxiety] that can be protective. We just need to learn how to use it properly.” Carmichael, a licensed clinical psychologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to better direct your anxious energy, plus:- How to let go of perfectionism- What to ask when shopping for a therapist- How to practice mindfulness in the moment- The best yoga pose when you're feeling anxious- How to mindfully drink alcoholReferenced in the episode:- Carmichael's book, Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety.- Carmichael's blog post on how to find your alcohol sweet spot.- Access Carmichael's free worksheets.- A study showing too aspirational affirmations can cause more insecurity in people.- Carmichael's Insider's Club.- Read Carmichael's articles 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

Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN: “Most standalone vitamin D3 products on the market are sub-efficacious doses...It’s like going to get a pumpkin spiced latte and they left out the latte part.” Ferira, mbg's Director of Scientific Affairs, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the biggest vitamin D myths she sees all the time, plus:- How much vitamin D you need daily & what amount is too much- How to maximize bioavailability- What vegans should look for in a vitamin D supplement- The link between vitamin D & fertility- How to approach food vs. sunshine vs. supplementation for D sufficiency*- How to make sure your vitamin D supplement actually works*Referenced in the episode:- Audio skip at 06:58: Ferira mentions biochemist & nutritionist Sir Edward Mellanby who discovered vitamin D in 1919. - A study on the link between vitamin D & erectile function.- A study that 1 in 20 kids during the Roman Empire had rickets.- Ferira's mbg article on why you can't get enough vitamin D from food alone.- An mbg article on the difference between vitamin D2 & D3. - Research showing a blood level less than 30 ng/ml is considered deficient.- Research showing 1,000 IU of vitamin D per day raises blood levels by 10 ng/ml.- An mbg article on factors that affect your individual response to vitamin D.- A 2014 study showing 20,000 to 50,000 IU per day increase vitamin D levels without toxicity.Don't forget to use the code D3POD to save 25% off mbg's vitamin D3 potency+ supplement. We've cracked the code to provide you with the latest in vitamin D3 technology—just one gel cap per day can help you achieve optimal vitamin D levels for life.* To learn more, visit mindbodygreen.com/d3pod.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

Psychotherapist Esther Perel discusses how to identify relationship issues, the misconceptions about non-monogamous relationships, and the importance of dancing in successful relationships. She also explores the complexities of conflict and the significance of friendship and reconnection in maintaining healthy relationships.

Simon Hill: “In Western society, we have made animal protein the hero of the plate. We want to flip that.” Hill, a nutritionist and physiotherapist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why your diet should be 85% plants, plus:- How to get the most bang for your bunk with plant-based eating- How to eat to protect your heart- The brain-healthy reason you should eat a leafy green salad every day- Why you should eat "stressed out" plants- The sneaky way you might be sabotaging iron absorption Referenced in the episode:- Hill's book, The Proof is in the Plants. - Hill's podcast, Plant Proof.- Cronometer app.- Research showing garlic and onion can increase nonheme iron absorption in food.- A study on the link between leafy greens and younger brains.- A study on fiber vs. fermented foods and balancing the inflammatory response.- A study showing higher intake of lutein associated with cognitive flexibility.- A study showing saturated fat can increase fat buildup in the liver, even without an excess of calories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Miller, Ph.D.: “People who [have] a spiritual response to suffering show entirely different brains.”Miller, an award-winning researcher in spirituality and psychology, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how a sense of spirituality can bolster your mental health, plus:- How to flex your spiritual muscles- How to strike a balance between surrender and ambition- How your parents significantly shape your spiritual life- How to get out of your head & actually lead with the heart- How to identify synchronicities in your lifeReferenced in the episode:- Miller's book, The Awakened Brain. - Miller's MRI findings on spirituality & depression.- Suniya S. Luthar, Ph.D.'s research on depressive feelings & higher resource communities.Don't forget to use the code SLEEP25 for 25% off your first month subscription of mbg's best-selling sleep support+ supplement. Our science-backed formula helps you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling rejuvenated.* To learn more about the supplement Jason swears by, 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.*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

Amishi Jha, Ph.D.: “Pay attention to your attention. Check in with this precious brain resource—it is the fuel for your ability to think, feel connect, and act.” Jha, a neuroscientist and professor of psychology at the University of Miami, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to pay attention better, plus:- Why there's no such thing as multitasking- The link between a wandering mind & your mood- What to do if you get an upsetting text- How to do "mindfulness pushups" for your brain- The difference between mind-wandering & daydreamingReferenced in the episode:- Jha's book, Peak Mind.- "A wandering mind is an unhappy mind" study.- Learn more about Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.'s mindfulness-based stress reduction program.- Jha's research on mindfulness training and University of Miami football players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Casey Means, M.D.: “Metabolic health is not just about avoiding long-term chronic illnesses…It's also about feeling good in the moment.”Means, a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss which healthy foods can secretly spike your blood sugar, plus:- How your microbiome affects your blood sugar- How to prepare your body for a glucose spike- Underrated tips to keep your metabolism stable- Why you should switch from sweet to savory breakfasts- How to actually know if your metabolism is healthyReferenced in the episode:- Levels.- Data showing the average American eats 152 pounds of sugar in one year.- A study on how poor sleep can affect metabolism.- A study on how microbiome can dictate glucose responses.- Levels blog post on the top 10 worst foods for blood sugar.- mbg Podcast episode #294, with Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.- Product recommendations: Unreal chocolate quinoa peanut butter cups, Lief Therapeutics HRV monitor, Siete Foods burrito size tortillas, Whole Foods nori sheets, Forager Project cashew milk yogurt.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

Dr. Leland Stillman, a functional medicine doctor, discusses the importance of fixing our light environment to improve sleep and overall health. He explores the effects of looking at screens all day, getting morning light without glasses or contacts, and how dim light can contribute to anxiety. He also shares tips on how to tell if your blue light blockers are working and how light affects your gut and skin microbiome.

Sara Gottfried, M.D.: “For women, testosterone is especially important for confidence, agency, and even risk-taking.”Gottfried, a Harvard-trained integrative medicine doctor and hormone expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how hormones affect your weight, plus:- How the keto diet can hinder your sleep- Why women should pay more attention to testosterone- How to successfully follow the keto diet for metabolic health- How to increase your growth hormone & why it matters- How to enhance your gut health with vitamin DReferenced in the episode:- Gottfried's book, Women, Food, And Hormones. - Data showing 88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy, and an mbg article on what to do about it.- Research showing 45% pre-menopausal women had menstrual irregularity on the keto diet.- Research showing more than half of those with coronary artery disease have "normal" lipids. - Research showing women with higher testosterone more likely to choose risky careers.- mbg Podcast episode #294 and #197 with Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.- mbg Podcast episode #293 with Mark Sisson.Don't forget to use the code PROBIOTICPOD at checkout to save 25% off your first month subscription of mbg's probiotic+. It's the only blend in the world with our unique combination of four strains to beat bloating, aid digestion, and reset your gut.* To learn more about the supplement Jason swears by, visit mindbodygreen.com/probioticpod.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