The mindbodygreen Podcast

Leonardo Trasande, M.D., MPP: "We cannot change our genome, which begs the question: What environmental factors are causing a spike in chronic conditions?”Trasande, a pediatrician, author, and professor at NYU, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to reduce your exposure to endocrine disruptors, plus:*How to tell if your canned food is really BPA-free**Common household items where harsh chemicals lie**Why "microwave safe" plastic isn't off the hook**Why scratched plasticware means more than just wear-and-tear**How opening a window can help limit your chemical exposure*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 Trasande's book, Sicker, Fatter, Poorer, which you can find at https://www.leotrasande.com/sicker-fatter-poorer-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uma Naidoo, M.D.: “Every condition has links to the gut microbiome, and foods can drive a certain symptom or improve it.”Naidoo, a board-certified psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to eat for better brain function, plus:*Which foods can help you sleep better**The healthiest way to drink alcohol for your brain **Why you should have breakfast for dinner**How to create a mood-boosting, decadent dessert**Exactly how much water you should be drinking in a day*To learn more about our beauty & gut collagen+ (grass-fed collagen+) in chocolate, visit mindbodygreen.com/collagen.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 Naidoo's book, This Is Your Brain On Food, which you can find at https://book.umanaidoomd.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Nestor: “To keep inflammation down, one of the easiest things you can do is breathe slower and not breathe through your mouth.”Nestor, the New York Times bestselling author of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob to discuss how to breathe your way to better health, plus:*How to increase your lung capacity**How to breathe for better sleep**Why humming is important for supporting immunity**Why your nose has erectile tissue**How breathing less can help you absorb more oxygen*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 Nestor's book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, which you can find at https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/breath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan David, Ph.D.: “You cannot begin to do any sort of moving on until you have shown up to what is.”David, an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why correctly labeling your emotions can help you better handle them, plus:*Why emotional agility is critical right now**How forced positivity and gratitude leads to the amplification effect**How to recognize your emotions without letting them overtake you**How to use your emotions as signposts for your values**Why you should pick at least two emotions to describe how you're feeling*To learn more about our beauty & gut collagen+ (grass-fed collagen+) in chocolate, visit mindbodygreen.com/collagen.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 David's book, Emotional Agility, which you can find at https://www.susandavid.com/new-index. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Daystar, Ph.D.: “From beer, water, and salt alone, we eat 5,800 pieces of plastic a year in the U.S.”Daystar, the Chief Sustainability Officer of Cotton Inc., joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to follow more sustainable clothing practices and the future of fabric, plus:*How changing your laundry habits can better the environment**How to measure your water footprint**How cellulose fiber contributes to the circular economy**The key to decoding your clothing labels**How to reduce the amount of plastic on your plate*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. To learn more about how much plastic we ingest every week, check out the 2019 study commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Hanson, Ph.D.: “Its important to be careful with anger—make the distinction between anger and hate.”Hanson, a psychologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the benefits of anger and how to cultivate resilience, plus:*How to strengthen your grit muscle**How to overcome your natural negativity bias**How you can experience growth without pain or suffering**How developing a sense of gratitude makes you more resilient**How to have compassion for others, even if you don't agree with them*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 Hanson's new book, Neurodharma, which you can find at https://www.rickhanson.net/books/neurodharma/.Thanks to Visit Sun Valley for sponsoring this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast. Head to https://visitsunvalley.com/ to find out what Sun Valley has to offer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.: “If oxidative stress is chronic, your methylation cycle can’t keep up—you’ll always have this drain on your antioxidant system.”Fitzgerald, a naturopathic doctor and functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why a healthy methylation balance is critical to health, plus:*Methylation adaptogens & what foods to avoid**How certain foods can help regulate DNA expression**Why adding pumpkin seeds can transform your meals into "super recipes"**How methylation affects the aging process & how you can slow it down**How to tell if your homocysteine levels are off & what to do*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 Fitzgerald's book, Methylation Diet & Lifestyle, which you can find at https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/product/methylation-diet-lifestyle-ebook/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Stein: "I need to feel good in my body in order to be a good business person at the same time.”Stein, the founder and CEO of Purely Elizabeth, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to stay inspired amid the global pandemic and how to build and evolve a successful brand, plus:*How to leverage old ingredients in new, creative ways**What to do if you feel stale as an entrepreneur**Why flax is the most underrated superfood**How to use the kitchen as a creative outlet**How to successfully manage a work-life balance*Enjoy this episode sponsored by Purely Elizabeth! 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

David A. Kessler, M.D.: "LDL, fasting blood glucose, and blood pressure: If we work on those as a country, we can change health care as we know it.”Kessler, a pediatrician and former commissioner of the FDA, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to change your diet for optimal metabolic health, plus:*Why your GI tract is more complex than you think**Why only 12.2% of Americans are metabolically healthy**Why eating less and exercising more isn't always effective for weight loss**The perfect plate for metabolic health**How to incorporate "slow carbs" into your diet*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 Kessler's book, Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs, which you can find at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/fast-carbs-slow-carbs-david-a-kessler.Thanks to Prima for sponsoring this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast. Visit Prima.co and enter the code MINDBODY for 25% off your first order.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Mackenzie: "At least 80% of your breathing in a day should be through your nose only.”Mackenzie, a human performance specialist, breathing expert, and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why we should all be nasal breathers, plus:*How nasal breathing can strengthen your immune system**What to do if you can't breathe in your mask**Why respiratory health is the new frontier in well-being**How to strengthen your lung capacity**How to practice slow breathing to reduce anxiety*To learn more about our hemp multi+, visit mindbodygreen.com/hemp.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 Mackenzie's breath calculator, which you can find at shiftadapt.com/breath-test-calculator/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices