The mindbodygreen Podcast

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

Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.: "Your mind and your brain are separate but inseparable: Your mind changes your brain."Leaf, a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to use your mind to change your brain, plus:*Why you should practice brain building for 2 hours a day**How to use your anxiety to your advantage**How negative thoughts affect nutrition & the importance of "brain foods"**Why sex & masturbation are crucial for mental health**How to help your children become more resilient*To learn more about our Functional Nutrition Coaching Program, where you can get a solid foundation in nutrition from 19 of the world's top doctors and experts, visit mindbodygreen.com/coaching.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

Max Lugavere: “Light is either a form of medicine, or it can potentially accelerate aging."Lugavere, a New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the types of medicinal light and the dosage you need, plus:*How we get "afternoon diabetes"**Why being in nature is crucial for immune health**Why you shouldn't have surgery in the morning**The exact time your brain needs melatonin**How the wrong amount of light can become pro-aging*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 Lugavere's new book, The Genius Life, which you can find at https://www.maxlugavere.com/book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The loss we're experiencing is heartbreaking. Not to mention, we're acutely aware that the virus is disproportionately affecting impoverished and BIPOC communities. And yet, COVID-19 has become a pandemic of polarization with very little conversation in the sensible middle. Rather than coming together as a society, as a country, and more specifically as a wellness community, so many have taken the path of extremes when it comes to COVID-19. But no matter which side you’re on, preventative medicine specialist, David Katz, MD, believes it’s time for a COVID reality check. On this episode, Katz joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how we can reach middle ground (and why we should) when it comes to the coronavirus, plus:*Herd immunity & why there's no such thing as a zero-risk scenario**Why there's no better time for a "get healthy" campaign**Why we shouldn't wait for a vaccine before going back to the world**Why you might have native resistance to COVID-19**How mainstream media perpetuates our fear*To learn more about our Functional Nutrition Coaching Program, where you can get a solid foundation in nutrition from 19 of the world’s top doctors and experts, visit mindbodygreen.com/coaching.Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Additionally, if there are any anti-racism resources you wish we would cover, please let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Nelsen, Ph.D.: "The ocean is vital to human existence, and it’s really suffering a death by a thousand cuts."Nelsen, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss "surfonomics" and how protecting our oceans does more than save the planet, plus:*Why environmental justice is crucial for a truly sustainable future**How surfing feeds the mind, body, and soul**How to become an agent of change**The difference between a reactive and proactive movement**How to protect our oceans without leaving our homes*This episode of the mindbodygreen podcast is brought to you by Cotton. Learn more about sustainable cotton production and care at TheFabricOfOurLives.com. 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

Maya Feller, R.D.: "We can’t run on anger—create the space to learn, unlearn, and find deep spiritual practice in a calm way."Feller, a registered dietitian and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to practice self-care during the fight for social justice, plus:*Why seeking out inclusive spaces is key to structural and individual change**How her radical feminist upbringing has shaped her view of the anti-racism movement**Why the health and well-being space needs a racial awakening**How to act in allyship to yourself and neighbors**How grounding yourself in nature can help you find necessary stillness*Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Additionally, if there are any anti-racism resources you wish we would cover, please let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.: "Gut health is immune health. When you focus on gut health, you are optimizing your immune system."Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to optimize your gut microbiome right now, plus:*The importance of eating a diversity of plants**How you can poop every day and be constipated**Why postbiotics are the most important part of gut health**How to tell if you need to cut back on coffee**How to make sure your frozen foods retain their antioxidants* 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 Bulsiewicz's new book, Fiber Fueled, which you can find at https://theplantfedgut.com/book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly LeVeque: "Focus the majority of your meals on being balanced, so when you do have that bite of birthday cake, your body will be able to suck it up."LeVeque, a holistic nutritionist and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to pick the best foods for your natural blood sugar curve, plus:*The difference between acellular and cellular carbs**Which foods can activate your sirtuins** How to reap the benefits of cruciferous veggies without eating cauliflower**The importance of balancing your amino acid profile**Why starting your day with protein is the best way to cut cravings*Enjoy this episode sponsored! 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