The mindbodygreen Podcast

Patrick McKeown: “Breathing is deeper than what's just being taught.”McKeown, a breathing expert and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to tell if you're breathing right & how to strengthen your breath, plus:- How your breath can affect your hormones- How to increase HRV & why it matters- The link between breath & sleep quality- How men & women breathe differently- The weird reason you may have cold hands & feetReferenced in the episode:- McKeown's book, The Breathing Cure.- mbg Podcast episode #245, with James Nestor.- McKeown's free breathing program for children.- A study by Karen Bonuck, Ph.D., about sleep disordered breathing & special needs education.- A study showing nasal breathing's effects on pediatric sleep disorder and craniofacial growth.- McKeown's Myotape.- Study by Kyle Kiesel, P.T., Ph.D., about breath hold time & dysfunctional breathing. - WHOOP data about respiratory rate and COVID-19.- Information about the Buteyko Breathing Method.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 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.*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.If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, consult with your doctor before starting a supplement routine. It is always optimal to consult with a health care provider when considering what supplements are right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emeran Mayer, M.D., Ph.D.: “[The gut is] essentially our own pharmacy—the manufacturing site for a lot of molecules that are good for us.”Mayer, a gastroenterologist and neuroscientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to make sure your fruits and veggies have the most antioxidants, plus:- The best polyphenol-rich foods to add to your plate- How to strengthen your gut-immune connection- The link between soil health & gut health- What to look for in a high-quality probiotic- Why you shouldn't restrict carbs when fastingReferenced in the episode:- Mayer's book, The Gut-Immune Connection.- Patagonia Provision's Regenerative Organic Agriculture program.- An article explaining how soil health can affect nutrition quality of vegetables.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 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.*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.If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, consult with your doctor before starting a supplement routine. It is always optimal to consult with a health care provider when considering what supplements are right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aviva Romm, M.D.: “We should be listening to what [our hormones] are saying instead of blaming them when things go wrong.”Romm, an internal medicine and board-certified family physician and midwife, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to approach hormone health by decade, plus:- Why you should have phytoestrogens on your radar- How to grocery shop for hormone health- Why you should pay attention to your estrobolome- The strange link between melatonin and weight gain- Signs your hormones are imbalanced & what to doReferenced in the episode:- Romm's new book, Hormone Intelligence.- mbg Podcast episode #206, with Romm.- mbg Podcast episode #12, with Romm.- Colleen's personal story about having a pulmonary embolism.- A study demonstrating a link between hormonal contraception and depression.- An mbg article by Steven Gundry, M.D., about foods high in lectins.- mbg Podcast episode #298, with Dan Buettner.Don't forget to use the code IMMUNITYPOD to save 25% off your first month of our newest supplement here at mindbodygreen, immune support+! The supplement delivers five targeted bioactives to strengthen our body’s natural defenses every day of the week.* Our immune system doesn’t take a day off. Why should we? Head to mindbodygreen.com/immunitypod to learn more.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.If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, consult with your doctor before starting a supplement routine. It is always optimal to consult with a health care provider when considering what supplements are right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robb Wolf: “A huge swath of what we consume has been engineered to bypass the normal neuroregulation of appetite we have in our brain.”Wolf, a New York Times bestselling author and former biochemist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what really matters when it comes to longevity, plus:- What we're still getting wrong about weight loss- How much sodium you really need- Why you should focus on muscle mass as you age- How the human body temperature has changed & what it means- How much protein you should eat for longevityReferenced in the episode:- A study showing calorie restriction does not enhance longevity in all species.- A study showing that people who get adequate sun versus inadequate sun is as significant as a smoker versus a non-smoker- LMNT website.- Wolf's website.Don't forget to use the code IMMUNITYPOD to save 25% off your first month of our newest supplement here at mindbodygreen, immune support+! The supplement delivers five targeted bioactives to strengthen our body’s natural defenses every day of the week.* Our immune system doesn’t take a day off. Why should we? Head to mindbodygreen.com/immunitypod to learn more.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.If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, consult with your doctor before starting a supplement routine. It is always optimal to consult with a health care provider when considering what supplements are right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carol Ireton-Jones, Ph.D., RDN: “[The gut] is as good as what it gets, and that really starts with what we eat.”Ireton-Jones, a medical nutrition therapy specialist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the common, yet underrated, factors for gut issues, plus:- How to be vegan & gluten-free on a low FODMAP diet- The best pantry staples for gut health- How to know if your symptoms are IBS- Why you should eat at least five fruits & vegetables per day- How to make red meat part of a gut-healthy dietReferenced in the episode:- The Ireton-Jones Equations.- Statistics for IBS, showing it affects 10-15% of the worldwide population.- An article explaining everything you need to know about the low-FODMAP diet.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

Light Watkins: “Don't worry about trying to find what you think your calling is. Just do what you feel naturally curious about, and your path will find you.”Watkins, a meditation teacher and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to find inspiration in your everyday life, plus:- How to listen to your inner GPS- How to reframe your fear to overcome it- What "follow your heart" really means & how to do it- Why "showing up" is the key to success- How to know if you're on the right pathReferenced in the episode:- Watkins' book, Knowing Where To Look. - Watkins' podcast, At The End Of The Tunnel.- mbg Podcast episode #228, with Watkins.- mbg Podcast episode #203, with Watkins.- mbg Podcast episode #43, with Watkins.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

Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D.: “The more reading you're doing as you age will still keep your brain sharp. You're going to continue to learn.”Willeumier, neuroscientist and author of Biohack Your Brain, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the underrated things affecting your brain health & what to do about it, plus:- How to game-ify your life for a better brain- What you can do while you’re young to get ahead of cognitive decline- Why hydration is crucial for your brain- How many minutes you actually need to read for better brain health- The strange reason spending time in nature soothes us so muchReferenced in the episode:- Willeumier's book, Biohack Your Brain.- Willeumier's research on the impact of professional football on long-term brain function.- A 2015 study showing the MIND diet associated with reduced neurodegenerative decline.- Willeumier's research on the similarities in football players' brains compared to the general population.- mbg Podcast episode #298, with Dan Buettner.- Brain HQ website.- Kate Fagan's book, What Made Maddy Run.Our bestselling gut health supplement is back in stock! Make sure to use the code PROBIOTICPOD at checkout to save 25% off your first month subscription. It's the only blend in the world with our unique combination of four strains to help 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.If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, consult with your doctor before starting a supplement routine. It is always optimal to consult with a health care provider when considering what supplements are right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eudene Harry, M.D.: “[Science and spirituality] are not separate—all of it intertwines to make us who we are.”Harry, an emergency and integrative medicine physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how focusing on her mental, emotional & spiritual health helped her lose 90 pounds, plus:*Her nonnegotiables for managing stress, even on busy days**How she realized she was unwell & what got her back on track**Why lack of social connection is a risk factor for longevity**How her perspective on movement has changed since the pandemic**Why cultivating purpose is especially important as you age*Referenced in the episode:- A study showing the link between sense of purpose and longevity.- A study showing social relationships can affect health behaviors, physical health, and mortality risk.- A study showing stress management associated with lower tau protein in the brain.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

Brittany Henderson, M.D.: “Genetics is part of [thyroid dysfunction], but the biggest thing that trumps everything is lifestyle.” Henderson, a board-certified endocrinologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what to eat (and avoid) for optimal thyroid health, plus:- Why women are disproportionally affected by thyroid disease- Why you should eat only two Brazil nuts per day- The sneaky signs you may be dealing with thyroid dysfunction- Which labs to ask your doctor for to measure thyroid function- What you need to know before having your thyroid removedReferenced in the episode:- Statistics showing an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease.- Henderson's book, What You Must Know About Hashimoto's Disease. 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.* It has become a non-negotiable for Jason, as he takes it every single night. To learn more about the supplement he swears by, visit mindbodygreen.com/SLEEP25.mbg Podcast listeners can also use the code SUSTAINABILITY for 15% off Davines hair care products at us.davines.com/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.*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.If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, consult with your doctor before starting a supplement routine. It is always optimal to consult with a health care provider when considering what supplements are right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Lustig, M.D.: “The fat in the organs, the fat in the liver, the fat in the muscles that you can't measure by standing on a scale—it's the fat you can't see that makes all the difference.”Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually know if you're metabolically healthy, plus:- What you need to know about nutrition labels- Why obesity is a red herring when it comes to metabolic health- The truth about alternative flours- Why treating chronic diseases is not “draggable” but “foodable”- Why you should always protect the liver & feed the gutReferenced in the episode:- Lustig's book, Metabolical. - Christopher Newgard, Ph.D.'s research on branched-chain amino acids and insulin resistance.Our bestselling gut health supplement is back in stock! Make sure to use the code PROBIOTICPOD at checkout to save 25% off your first month subscription. 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.If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, consult with your doctor before starting a supplement routine. It is always optimal to consult with a health care provider when considering what supplements are right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices