The mindbodygreen Podcast

Aviva Romm, M.D.: “This virus has a fatty outer layer—good soap can actually help break it up.” Romm, an integrative medicine doctor, midwife and herbalist, bridges traditional wisdom and modern medicine for women’s and children’s health. As we continue to collectively face a global pandemic, she sits down with co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to adapt to the ebbs and flows of your new life, plus: *How to keep a regular schedule, whether you’re an entrepreneur or used to being at home**Why we should FaceTime two people per day**How to support immunity through nutrition, supplementation, herbs, and adaptogens**How to take care of your health if you have autoimmune, or are expecting/breastfeeding* To learn more about our three products that Jason swears by right now: For guarding your gut check out probiotic+ at mindbodygreen.com/probiotic For stress support check out hemp multi+ at mindbodygreen.com/hemp For sleep assistance check out magnesium+at mindbodygreen.com/magnesium Enjoy this episode sponsored by Elixinol CBD. 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

Drew Ramsey, M.D.: "One in five people have a mental illness, but all of us have mental health. We have to work on it."Even after COVID-19 is behind us, optimizing our mental health still matters. Ramsey, a nutritional psychiatrist, joins Jason Wachob to discuss how we should eat to minimize anxiety, plus:*Why playfulness is key during the coronavirus**How to transform awareness into action**How to help your kids be less anxious about COVID-19**The difference between external and internal stressors*To learn more about our three products that Jason swears by right now: For guarding your gut check out probiotic+ at mindbodygreen.com/probiotic For stress support check out hemp multi+ at mindbodygreen.com/hemp For sleep assistance check out magnesium+at mindbodygreen.com/magnesium 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.Enjoy this episode sponsored by Elixinol CBD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Light Watkins: “The more we can stay connected to the moment by living through a space of gratitude, the more intelligent decisions we’ll be able to make individually and collectively."It seems that people are using meditation as a way to cope with uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus, no matter if they're new to the practice or a seasoned pro. Watkins, an internationally-renowned meditation teacher and best-selling author, joins co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why a gratitude meditation is crucial during this time, plus:*How to approach fear-mongering friends**How to use time as opportunity for spiritual growth**How small acts of kindness can change the world*To learn more about our three products that Jason swears by right now: For guarding your gut check out probiotic+ at mindbodygreen.com/probiotic For stress support check out hemp multi+ at mindbodygreen.com/hemp For sleep assistance check out magnesium+at mindbodygreen.com/magnesium 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 classes on Meditation For Anxiety and A Meditation Expert's 14-Day Guide, first-of-their-kind learning experiences taught by Watkins, himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellen Vora, M.D.: “There’s a lot to be said about surrender, being asked to let go of control. You can do your best, but also recognize some aspect of this is out of your control.”It can be frustrating when people respond to your stress by saying, “Don’t stress," especially as we face the anxiety surrounding the coronavirus. That’s why co-CEO, Jason Wachob, consulted Vora, a holistic psychiatrist, to discuss how to deal with our anxiety surrounding the coronavirus, plus:*How to have a healthy information diet**How to ramp up self-care amidst a global pandemic**What we can learn as a species from COVID-19*To learn more about our three products that Jason swears by right now: For guarding your gut check out probiotic+ at mindbodygreen.com/probiotic For stress support check out hemp multi+ at mindbodygreen.com/hemp For sleep assistance check out magnesium+at mindbodygreen.com/magnesium 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 classes on How To Control Anxiety and The Doctor's Guide To Falling Asleep Naturally, first-of-their-kind learning experiences taught by Vora, herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deepak Chopra: "I’m using this time to more consciously bio-regulate my own body through good sleep, stress management, movement, yoga, breathing, emotional resiliency, and fine tuning my immune system."While we’re facing uncertainty and anxiety during this global pandemic, we can use this time at home to slow down and focus on our health. Chopra, a spiritual icon and bestselling author, joins co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how he's using this time for a spiritual reset, plus:*The difference between a positive mind and a quiet mind**How to create love in action**How prayer and meditation can help in a time of uncertainty**Why we should shift our meaning of happiness* To learn more about our three products that Jason swears by right now: For guarding your gut check out probiotic+ at mindbodygreen.com/probiotic For stress support check out hemp multi+ at mindbodygreen.com/hemp For sleep assistance check out magnesium+at mindbodygreen.com/magnesium 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

Gabrielle Bernstein: "We need tools that are going to regulate the nervous system and stimulate the vagus nerve, so that we’re not in a chronic state of fight or flight."As we face the uncertainty and fear of the global pandemic, it’s more important now than ever to stay grounded. Bernstein, a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, offers three guided meditations to help regulate the nervous system and reduce anxious thoughts. She joins co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss:*How to show up for people in a time of crisis**How to exude positive energy through virtual channels**How to use this time for spiritual growth*To learn more about our three products that Jason swears by right now: For guarding your gut check out probiotic+ at mindbodygreen.com/probiotic For stress support check out hemp multi+ at mindbodygreen.com/hemp For sleep assistance check out magnesium+at mindbodygreen.com/magnesium Tune in to follow along with Bernstein in real time. 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

Our hearts are heavy, here at mindbodygreen, with so many people affected by the global pandemic. To that end, Founder and Co-CEO Jason Wachob shares what he's been doing in his own life in these uncertain times. Here's a simple breathwork practice he's using to stay grounded, a few tips to keep your life in balance, and a guided meditation from Sharon Salzberg's Real Happiness. Jason also announces we'll be providing some of mbg's best-selling classes for free.To learn more about our three products that Jason swears by right now: For guarding your gut check out probiotic+ at mindbodygreen.com/probiotic For stress support check out hemp multi+ at mindbodygreen.com/hemp For sleep assistance check out magnesium+at mindbodygreen.com/magnesium 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

Lydia Denworth: "Friendship is as important as diet and exercise for your health. Even more important on some levels."Denworth, a science journalist and author of the book Friendship, joins co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why you should maintain friendships even in a time of social distancing, plus:*How friends affect your immune system**How to become a better friend**How many hours it takes to make a best friend**The three components you need in every friendship**How to distance yourself from toxic relationships*Enjoy this episode, and don't forget to subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or your preferred platform!  Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.comSponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.: "Start by understanding how your mind works. If you can understand how your mind works, you can then start to work with your mind."Brewer, an addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist, joins co-CEO Jason Wachob to discuss how to rewire your brain to combat anxiety and addiction, plus:*Why willpower doesn't work**How to train your brain to crave vegetables over cake**Why curiosity is our greatest superpower**How to strengthen immunity from a mind/body perspective**Why we get sick when we're stressed*Enjoy this episode, and don't forget to subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or your preferred platform!  Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.comSponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celeste Headlee: "We think of idle time as wasted time. But [it's] incredibly productive. It's going to make you better at fulfilling your purpose than if you'd spent that time working." Headlee, an award-winning journalist and bestselling author, joins co-CEO Jason Wachob to discuss the health benefits of slowing down and doing something with no productive purpose, plus:*How to have better conversations**Why you should schedule social time like you would the gym**How to recognize a conversational narcissist** Tips for overcoming awkward silence**Why self-identifying as an introvert is bad for your health*Enjoy this episode, and don't forget to subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or your preferred platform!  Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.comSponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices