The mindbodygreen Podcast

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

Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki discusses how to turn stress into resilience, using affirmations to combat anxiety, the benefits of exercise on brain growth, and the negative effects of social media on mental health.

Elizabeth Ricker: “Brains are not well-designed for trying to function on too little sleep.”Ricker, a neurohacker and MIT and Harvard-trained brain researcher, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to upgrade your brain in 15 minutes a day, plus:- How to make habits actually stick- Why women are more productive in a warmer temperature- How to boost creativity- The best type of exercise for cognitive performance- Why you should track your micros, not just your macros Referenced in the episode:- Ricker's book, Smarter Tomorrow.- Download Cronometer.- Carol Dweck, Ph.D., on developing a growth mindset.- A study showing aerobic and resistance exercise together can boost brain power.- Apps to track your mental health through typing patterns such as BiAffect, Mindstrong Health, and Neurametrix.- Correction: Around minute 29:00, there is a mention of coffee and l-theanine, but that should have been "caffeine." A cup of coffee has around 100 mg of caffeine. If you are going to use l-theanine and caffeine, please do not take this as a literal dosage recommendation and instead consult a doctor to find a safe dose for your personal health profile. 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

Erin Brockovich: “Your gut is your second brain, and we oftentimes don't listen to it.”Brockovich, an environmental activist, consumer advocate, and legal clerk, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how we can tackle the water crisis, plus:- The most common pollutants in drinking water- Signs you're dealing with unsafe water- Low-lift ways to reduce your water consumption- How to actually advocate for yourself & your community- What to do if you're feeling overwhelmed by climate newsReferenced in the episode:- Brockovich's book, Superman's Not Coming. - Learn more about the film, Last Call At The Oasis.- Learn more about the film, Erin Brockovich. - Brockovich's newsletter.- Read more about the Hannibal, Missouri vote to remove ammonia in drinking water.- Brockovich's website.Enjoy this episode sponsored by Cotton! 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

Scott Small, M.D.: “One of the main purposes of sleep is to trim down our memories.”Small, a neurologist & Alzheimer's researcher, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how trauma affects your memory, plus:- How sleep keeps you from having "too much memory"- Why having a “bad memory” can sometimes benefit your mental health- How to make sure your brain has a balance of memory and forgetting- How fear memories impact your health & how to keep them at bay- How meaningful social connections can enhance your memoryReferenced in the episode:- Small's book, Forgetting: The Benefits of Not Remembering.- Research from Francis Crick on why sleeping is for forgetting.- Columbia University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center website.- Research on the neurological differences between chimpanzees and bonobos. - Small's mbg article on how forgetting can boost creativity.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