The mindbodygreen Podcast

Nicole Beurkens, Ph.D., CNS: “From a mental health standpoint, movement is critical—when we're too sedentary, that's a problem.”Beurkens, a clinical psychologist and board-certified nutritionist, joins mbg Co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss her tips to get through this mental health epidemic, plus:- Hero foods for anxiety at every age- Why more and more kids are diagnosed with mental health disorders- How to build self-esteem & deal with uncertainty- How much sleep you actually need for your mental health- What to do if your kid is anxious abut going back to schoolReferenced in the episode:- Beurkens' website.- A study showing 25-50% of people diagnosed with ADHD experience sleep issues.- A study showing allergies associated with a higher risk of developing psychiatric conditions.- Data & stats about ADHD in school-aged kids.- Read Beurkens' parenting 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

Rupa Marya, M.D. & Raj Patel, Ph.D.: "Our immunity is completely dependent on supporting the other and getting out of the individualistic mindset."Marya, an internal medicine physician and activist, and Patel, a political economist and New York Times bestselling author, join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to better your health by prioritizing the health of others, plus:- How to protect the respiratory system - Sneaky triggers for inflammation & what to do- How climate change can affect your immune response- The link between childhood trauma & telomere length- Why we can’t heal our bodies without healing the world Referenced in the episode:- Marya & Patel's book, Inflamed.- A study showing the link between exposure to wildfire smoke & COVID-19 outcomes.- A study on the association between public smoking legislation & a lower risk of hospitalization and death from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.- A study on the link between stressful events during childhood & shorter telomeres.- Deep Medicine Circle. 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

Danielle Walker: “Your disease does not have to rule your life.”Walker, a New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the signs your gut discomfort is a more severe issue, plus:- How to maintain a strict diet & still have fun with food- The biggest "watch-outs" to avoid if you're gluten-free- Advice for anyone struggling with an autoimmune disease- What she wished she knew when she was first diagnosed with ulcerative colitis- How a specific carbohydrate diet can potentially help your gutReferenced in the episode:- Walker's book, Food Saved Me.- Walker's website, Against All Grain.- mbg Podcast episode #125, with Jason Karp.- A study stating ~80% of patients diagnosed with autoimmune diseases are women.- Our explainer on autoimmune disease.Our glow from the inside out bundle+ has arrived! This powerhouse duo, cellular beauty+ and beauty & gut collagen+, helps reduce the size of wrinkles and fine lines while enhancing your skin’s hydration, elasticity, and smoothness.* Visit mindbodygreen.com/glow to learn more, and use the code BEAUTYPOD at checkout to save 20% off your first month when you subscribe to the bundle.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

Paul Hawken: "We have to move away from fighting, combating, and tackling—all these long words we're using around climate change—to ones about regeneration."Hawken, an acclaimed environmentalist & bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually help solve the climate crisis, plus:- What we can learn from the new IPCC Climate Change Report- Why we should all live in 15-minute cities- How to talk to others about climate change- Why plant-based meat does not regenerate the land- How falling in love with life can help save the EarthReferenced in the episode:- Hawken's newest book, Regeneration.- Hawken's bestselling book, Drawdown.- Hawken's speech at mbg revitalize 2017.- New IPCC Climate Change Report.- Hawken's mbg article on reversing climate change.Our glow from the inside out bundle+ has arrived! This powerhouse duo, cellular beauty+ and beauty & gut collagen+, help reduce the size of wrinkles and fine lines while enhancing your skin’s hydration, elasticity, and smoothness.* Visit mindbodygreen.com/glow to learn more, and use the code BEAUTYPOD at checkout to save 20% off your first month when you subscribe to the bundle.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

Anthony Youn, M.D.: “The goal of a plastic surgeon should not be to get somebody into the operating room—it should be the opposite of that. How do we keep them out of the operating room and use surgery as a last resort?”Youn, a holistic board-certified plastic surgeon, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to have smooth, youthful skin without surgery, plus:- The best remedies for thinning hair- How to support your skin longevity with diet & lifestyle- Why plastic surgery patients are getting younger and younger- The cosmetic procedures that are a waste of time and money - The future of plastic surgery & what to look for in a surgeonReferenced in the episode:- Youn's episode on our beauty podcast, Clean Beauty School.- Youn's articles on mbg.- Youn's TikTok profile.- A study showing the death rate from Brazilian butt lift (BBL) surgeries.- An mbg article on PRP injections.- A study showing rosemary oil was just as effective as Rogaine for reversing hair loss.- A study showing the link between a healthy gut & improvement in inflammatory skin disorders.- Youn's CNN article on eyelid surgery.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

Samantha Boardman, M.D.: “Hobbies are the purest form of love.” Boardman, a positive psychiatrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss her top tips to manage stress, plus:- What to do if you feel bored in your relationship- Why you can have daily interactions with others and still feel lonely- How to feel “less like a tumbleweed” in everyday life - Why social comparison isn't always a bad thing- How to actually unlock meaningful conversationsReferenced in the episode:- Boardman's book, Everyday Vitality. - A study showing view through a window may influence recovery from surgery.- A Harvard Business School study showing the answer to workplace burnout is learning a new activity.- mbg Podcast episode #298, with Dan Buettner.- Research from Ellen Langer, Ph.D., on mindfulness and marital satisfaction.- The fruit loop experiment.- More information about the science behind WOOP goals.- Jonathan Haidt's op-ed on "The Smartphone Trap." Enjoy this episode sponsored by smartwater! 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

Sergey Young: “I’m a huge fan of a psychological approach to aging. If you think you’re younger, your body actually works differently.” Young, a longevity expert and founder of the Longevity Vision Fund, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss lifestyle interventions to help you live a longer and healthier life, plus:- The most underrated foods & supplements for longevity- How to "think" yourself younger- How many steps you actually need in a day- The 5 longevity buckets you need to follow to live to 200- The newest and most advanced technology for enhancing longevityReferenced in the episode:- Young's book, The Science And Technology Of Growing Young.- The Longevity Vision Fund.- A study showing diet & lifestyle could reverse biological age by 3 years.- Companies testing for early cancer detection, Freenome & Cologuard.- Matthew Walker, Ph.D.'s Why We Sleep.- The Centre for Health and Human Performance, founded by Jack Kreindler, M.D.- Young's infographic for longevity supplements.Enjoy this episode sponsored by Penguin Random House! 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

Leading scientists Bonnie J. Kaplan, Ph.D. & Julia J. Rucklidge, Ph.D. discuss the connection between nutrition and brain health, the best supplements for mental health, the impact of a vegan diet on the brain, and the role of psychobiotics in managing depression. They also explore their research on micronutrients to treat stress and anxiety, the Mediterranean diet, and the importance of resilience and nutrition for overall well-being.

Shanna Swan, Ph.D.: “[Sperm count] is not just about having babies. It's about how healthy you’re going to be as you get older.”Swan, an environmental and reproductive epidemiologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why sperm count is declining (and what it means for overall health), plus:- Lifestyle factors that can affect fertility- The best & worst foods for reproductive health- How city dwellers can limit exposure to endocrine disruptors- The connection between environmental chemicals & erectile dysfunction- How to increase sperm count & enhance fertilityReferenced in the episode:- Swan's book, Countdown.- Swan's meta-analysis showing sperm count dropped 59% from 1973 to 2011.- Swan's podcast episode on The Joe Rogan Experience.- Environmental Working Group's consumer guides.- A study showing prenatal exposure to phlathlates associated with decreased penile size.- Defend Our Health website.- A study showing male exposure to BPAs at work associated with sexual dysfunction.- A 2015 study in Denmark showing smoking marijuana more than once a week associated with 29% lower sperm count. 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

Emily Oster, Ph.D.: “We're going to see schools not just try to make people be nice to each other on the playground, but actually try to teach them tools for how they can work through conflict and develop empathy.” Oster, a parenting expert and economics professor at Brown University, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss thought-provoking data points around the future of post-COVID education, plus:- How she became an authority figure on the school-reopening debate- How family meals may have affected your food preferences- How parents can combat decision fatigue- How to get kids to actually eat healthy- How to help raise your kid's self-esteem- The latest on what she's seeing with the Delta variantReferenced in the episode:- Oster's newest book, The Family Firm. - Oster's previous titles, Cribsheet and Expecting Better.- mbg Podcast episode #187, with Ethan Weiss, M.D.- Oster's Atlantic article, "Schools Aren't Super-Spreaders." - Dean of Public Health at Brown University, Ashish Jha, M.D., MPH. 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