The mindbodygreen Podcast

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

Joel Warsh, M.D.: “My number one tip, even before the pandemic, when it comes to food is read the labels—please turn the box over and look at it.” Warsh, a board-certified pediatrician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect kids' mental health (and how to support them through it), plus:*Easy ways to strengthen kids' immune systems**Subtle signs your kid is struggling with mental health**How to minimize COVID stress for kids**Why you should prepare your own food when you can**How to build a stable routine for kids during the pandemic & why you should*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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael J. Breus, Ph.D.: “Sleep is a lot like love. The less you look for it, the more it shows up.”Breus, a clinical psychologist and board-certified sleep specialist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the fundamentals for the best sleep of your life, plus:*Why you don't really need eight hours of sleep**How to identify your sleep chronotype & why it matters**Why you should take a caffeine-induced nap**How to fall back asleep if you wake up in the middle of the night**How to stop your S.O. from snoring*Enjoy this episode sponsored by Bose! Visit bose.com to learn more and shop Bose Sleepbuds. 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

Gary Taubes: “When you pay attention to what makes a fat cell fat, it's insulin—it just dominates everything.”Taubes, an award-winning science journalist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why conventional nutrition advice sometimes doesn't work for weight loss (and what actually does), plus:*How to evade a sweet tooth**Why calorie restriction is a fools errand**How a low-carb, high-fat keto diet can help lower insulin levels**The truth about keto-friendly sweeteners**Exactly what happens to your fat cells during a fast*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 Taubes' new book, The Case For Keto, which you can find at http://garytaubes.com/works/books/the-case-for-keto-2020.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices