The mindbodygreen Podcast

Light Watkins: “If you haven trained yourself to think differently, your mind and body will revert you back to old ways."Watkins, a meditation teacher, mbg class instructor, and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why a regular meditation practice is crucial right now, plus:*Why discomfort is the true sign of progress**The next step after educating yourself about anti-racism**How to reconfigure your mind away from implicit bias**Why consistency is more important than intent**Why you shouldn't be afraid to say the wrong thing*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

Jeffrey Rediger, M.D.: “A person does not have a heart problem or a diabetes problem. That person has a chronic inflammation problem.”Rediger, A Harvard Medical Director and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss incurable diseases and how to set the stage for healing, plus:*The power of social connection for immunity**Why germs aren't the problem**Why flushing the lymphatic system is important for healing**Why faith is the antidote to stress**What people who experience spontaneous healing have in common*This episode is Sponsored by Breyers. Visit Breyers.com to find out more about Breyers CarbSmart frozen sweet treats! To learn more about our sleep support+ (magnesium+), visit mindbodygreen.com/sleepsupport.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 Rediger's new book, Cured, which you can find at https://drjeffreyrediger.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Smolyansky: “We all have our our grandmother’s recipes, our ancient superfoods. And there is science supporting those functional foods made from the earth.”Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why functional food is returning to comfort food, plus:*Why kefir is the champagne of dairy**How to help loved ones healing from trauma**How she triumphed as a 27-year-old CEO after her father's sudden passing**Why we are only as strong as the weakest links in our community**Why we should always invest in our guts*Thanks to Lifeway Kefir for sponsoring this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast. Visit LifewayKefir.com for more information, recipes, and stockist information 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

Jay Williams: “I'm a firm believer that regardless of how difficult times are, there is a purpose. If I didn’t find purpose in difficult times, I would've been doing a disservice to myself.”Williams, an author, ESPN analyst, and former NBA player, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to cultivate a sense of purpose in every situation, plus:*How to live in a constant state of gratitude**How becoming a father changed his definition of success**How to reinvent yourself after a setback**Why a growth mindset makes you more compassionate**Why pain should be cherished*This episode is Sponsored by Breyers. Visit Breyers.com to find out more about Breyers CarbSmart frozen sweet treats! To learn more about our sleep support+ (magnesium+), visit mindbodygreen.com/sleepsupport.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

Cate Shanahan, M.D.: "A person who is seemingly healthy can have an undiagnosed metabolic problem, because most people in the country are undiagnosed."Shanahan, a board-certified family physician, author, and nutrition consultant for the Los Angeles Lakers, sits down with mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what blood tests can help determine your metabolic health, plus:*Which seed oils are harming your health and what to use instead**The difference between a fast vs. flexible metabolism**The important food groups missing from the modern diet**How to tell if you have "healthy" body fat**How to keep your skin healthy after using hand sanitizer*To learn more about our sleep support+ (magnesium+), visit mindbodygreen.com/sleepsupport.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 Shanahan's new book, The FatBurn Fix, which you can find at https://drcate.com/dr-cates-march-2020-book-the-fatburn-fix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D.: “If we know our genes, we know not how we're going to die—we know how we're going to live.”Bland, the father of functional medicine, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to approach your genes with a functional medicine lens, plus:*The top five plant-based foods for longevity**The four quadrants of function in functional medicine**How to practice functional medicine if you don’t have access to a practitioner**Why you might want to drink more beer**The next superfood and why it's so hard to harvest*This episode is Sponsored by Breyers. Visit Breyers.com to find out more about Breyers CarbSmart frozen sweet treats! 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

Sharon Salzberg: “The mind is powerful—you can use the same tools no matter the circumstances.” Salzberg, a world-renowned teacher, founder of the Insight Meditation Society, and New York Times bestselling author, sits down with mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss meditation, mindfulness, and the power of letting go. She offers advice (plus a real-time meditation) on how to bring our attention back to the breath, plus: *The relationship between grief, love, and overcoming great loss**How to tap into your perspective**The power of a structured meditation practice* *How to pay attention differently to relieve anxiety* *How to choose between formal and informal mindfulness* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd McCullough: "I would listen to my friends in yoga class be so judgmental about conservative Christians, and I went back home to the south and would hear people be so judgmental of [my Santa Monica yogi friends]. But most of us are all good people who want the same thing."McCullough, a certified personal trainer, registered yoga teacher, and founder of TMAC FITNESS, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why we need to talk more about religion in mindfulness, plus:*How mindfulness can help you turn off your aggression**Why spirituality and religion are two sides of the same coin**Why HIIT is the most efficient workout for losing weight**How to still the mind with movement**How to cultivate your spiritual well-being*To learn more about our sleep support+ (magnesium+), visit mindbodygreen.com/sleepsupport.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

Kimbal Musk: "The global pandemic causes a reset of so many industries, and restaurants are at the eye of the storm."Musk, a chef, restaurateur, and philanthropist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob to discuss what the restaurant scene look like post COVID-19, plus:*Why he and his brother, Elon, like to play strategy games**How online ordering can save the hospitality industry**Why technology actually increases social interaction in restaurants**How breaking his neck was the push he needed to reset his life**Why you should be careful about starting a business right now*To learn more about our sleep support+ (magnesium+), visit mindbodygreen.com/sleepsupport.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

Kelsey Patel: "You do have the power to fill yourself up. If everyone takes a little more responsibility for their own well being, we can walk out into the world together and actually lend a hand to someone."Patel, a reiki master, yoga instructor, and meditation teacher, sits down with mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to check in with yourself daily and prevent burnout, plus:*Why morning routines are so appealing**How reiki can promote a sense of belonging**How a hand washing ritual can help cleanse your energy**Micro-moments to help give you peace-of-mind throughout the day**How to optimize your energy hygiene*To learn more about our magnesium+, check mindbodygreen.com/magnesium. Also, be sure to check out Patel's new book, Burning Bright, which you can find at https://www.kelseyjpatel.com/book.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