The mindbodygreen Podcast

Will Cole, D.C., IFMCP: “You have to quiet that proverbial noise—whether it’s hormone balance, inflammation, or blood sugar imbalance—to hear that resounding voice of your intuition.” Cole, a functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to find your carb sweet-spot, plus:*How to actually eat intuitively**How to make your fast work best for you**The best kitchen staples for intuitive fasting**Why you should use your desserts as a mindfulness tool**How healthy fats can make fasting easier for women*Enjoy this episode sponsored by Blendtopia (use code mbg2021 for $20 off your first online order or subscription)! 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. Also be sure to check out our Functional Nutrition Coaching Program, where you'll learn everything you need to know about nutrition from Cole and other top experts. Visit mindbodygreen.com/coaching to learn more, and use the code COLE for a $300 discount.Referenced in the episode:-Cole's book, Intuitive Fasting.-mbg Podcast episode #148, with Cole.-mbg Podcast episode #68, with Cole.-mbg Podcast episode #156, with Ali Miller, R.D.-Cole's mbg article on the difference between intuitive eating & food cravings.-Cole's mbg article on the ketotarian diet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hyman, M.D.: "Food is medicine. It's not just calories—it's information.”Hyman, a functional medicine doctor and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the food rules you need to know, plus:*Why you can have “normal” blood sugar & still have an insulin issue**What healthcare will look like one year from now**The most underrated phytochemicals & where to find them**Why you should treat sugar "like a recreational drug"**How vegans and carnivores alike can get adequate omega-3's*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. Also be sure to check out our Functional Nutrition Coaching Program, where you'll learn everything you need to know about nutrition from Hyman and other top experts. Visit mindbodygreen.com/coaching to learn more, and use the code HYMAN for a $300 discount.Referenced in the episode:-Hyman's book, The Pegan Diet.-Hyman's mbg articles explaining the pegan diet and exactly what to eat.-Hyman's interview at mbg's revitalize in 2014.-Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D.'s mbg article on the connection between tartary buckwheat & immunity. -Hyman's blog post about approaching COVID-19 with a functional medicine lens.-Geisinger study showing how offering free food to people with diabetes lowered financial costs overall.-Hyman's article in the Boston Globe.-Network Medicine textbook.-Hyman's TED Talk.-mbg Podcast episode #193, with Hyman.-mbg Podcast episode #45, with Hyman.-mbg Podcast episode #22, with Hyman.-mbg Podcast episode #222, with Bland.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dana Cohen, M.D.: “Before you start any diet or any nutrition plan, you first need to learn how to hydrate.”Cohen, an integrative medicine physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to drink enough water & stay hydrated, plus:*How to get more "gel water" & why it's important**Why you're probably more dehydrated in the winter**Why you should sprinkle salt in your water if you have a water filter**The connection between hydration & chronic disease**Why a green smoothie a day is the best thing you can do for hydration*Enjoy this episode sponsored by Blendtopia (use code mbg2021 for $20 off your first online order or subscription)! 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.Referenced in the episode:-Cohen's book, Quench. -EWG's water filter guide.-Research showing a moderate dose of 4 cups coffee per day did not result in dehydration.-Cohen's AquaTru reverse osmosis water filter.-Cohen's favorite sparkling water brands: Gerolsteiner, S.Pellegrino, & Spindrift.-Gerald H. Pollack, Ph.D.'s, book, The Fourth Phase of Water.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leslie Ellis, Ph.D.: “Dreams are not beyond our ability to understand. We just have to look at them with an open mind."Ellis, a therapist and dream expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to interpret your dreams, plus:*How to actually remember your dreams**Why you should daydream for better sleep**How to use your dreams to make practical decisions**The biggest misconceptions about dreaming**How to interpret your dreams without a therapist*Enjoy this episode sponsored by Bose! 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.Referenced in the episode:-Ellis' book, A Clinician’s Guide to Dream Therapy-Ellis' course for controlling nightmares-Montague Ullman, M.D.'s group process for dreamwork-Deirdre Barrett, Ph.D.'s book, The Committee of Sleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tanya G.K. Bentley, Ph.D.: "People lose weight, but where is it going? Actually, it's getting excreted as carbon dioxide by breathing out.” Bentley, a breathing expert and co-founder and CEO of the Health and Human Performance Foundation, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how your breath impacts weight loss, plus:*How breathing impacts your gut microbiome**Low-lift breathwork practices for in-the-moment anxiety**How to teach your kids breathwork practices that really work**Why hyperventilating on purpose can help stop panic attacks**How to improve your CO2 tolerance & why it matters*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.References:*Bentley's microbiome, performance & stress research: https://www.hhp-foundation.org/research*Ruben Meerman, Ph.D.'s paper on breath & weight loss: https://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g7257*Michael Ristow, M.D.'s research on antioxidants & exercise: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2680430/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deanna Minich, Ph.D.: "These colorful compounds, they're not just antioxidants. They actually locate in certain parts of the body and have functional roles.”Minich, a functional medicine expert who studies the health benefits of colorful, plant-based carotenoids, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the functional role of plant-based pigments, plus:*How the color of your food affects your mood**Why you shouldn't buy your produce in bulk**How to make green tea twice as healthy**Why smaller foods tend to be healthier**What we can learn from our food cravings*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. To learn more about our supplements+ line, visit shop.mindbodygreen.com and enter the code THREE at checkout to get your third month free on magnesium+, nr+, and hemp multi+ subscriptions. Don't wait! This offer expires at 11:59pm EST on Sunday, January 31st.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rudrani Banik, M.D.: "Our vision is so precious. We have two eyes, but they are very delicate organs. We need to protect them for our lifetimes.” Banik, a board-certified ophthalmologist, fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist, and functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why you need to prioritize eye health (even if you have 20/20 vision) plus:*The best and worst foods for eye health**How to tell if your blue light-blocking glasses are actually working**Why you should never sleep in your contacts**How to tell if your dry eyes are something more serious**How to reverse digital eyestrain as you work from home*Enjoy this episode sponsored by Nature's Truth! 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.Referenced in the episode:-Jason Karp's rare autoimmune disease was a degenerative eye disease, called Keratoconus.-Banik's recommendations for blue light glasses and blue light-filtering apps.-mbg Podcast episode #125, with Karp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil Blander, Ph.D.: “There is no silver bullet or shortcut for health. You need to maintain your body well, because it deserves it.” Blander, a internationally recognized biologist, longevity expert, and founder of Inside Tracker, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what you can do to slow aging and increase your healthspan, plus:*The best superfoods for longevity**The most common nutrients you may be missing and not know it**Which hormones you should focus on for healthy aging**How to get the most benefits from exercise**How to tell if coffee is helping or hurting your health*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

Jason Fung, M.D.: “Cancer is something that can hide—it can change, and the immune system is our best chance of trying to take away the hiding places.” Fung, a nephrologist, fasting expert, and author of The Cancer Code, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how you can get ahead of cancer, plus:*Why immunotherapy is the third (and hopefully last) paradigm of cancer**What you can do to manage your risks of cancer**The connection between sugar & cancer**What cancer treatment will look like in five years**Which blood tests to ask for to stay ahead of cancer prevention*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. Also be sure to check out Fung's book, The Cancer Code, which you can find at https://thefastingmethod.com/book/the-cancer-code.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serena Poon, C.N., CHC: “When I create [food] lists for clients, it's more about where to eat from instead of what not to eat.” Poon, a celebrity chef, certified nutritionist, and Reiki master, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the best foods to balance each of your energy centers, plus:*How to infuse love into your food & why it’s important**The herbs & supplements she swears by for keeping her immune system strong**The most interesting person she met working as a chef in the Playboy Mansion**How to make healing foods taste amazing**Her journey from culinary school to energy work & how she blends both for her celebrity clients*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. Also be sure to check out our Functional Nutrition Coaching Program, where you'll learn everything you need to know about nutrition from Poon and other top experts. Visit mindbodygreen.com/serenapodcast to learn more, and use the code SERENAPODCAST for a $200 discount.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices