The mindbodygreen Podcast

David Kessler: "We weren’t meant to be islands of grief. We can’t physically be together but we can virtually hold each others hands."Kessler, a bestselling author and the world’s foremost expert on grief and loss, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the different types of grief during the coronavirus and how to deal with loss right now, plus:*How to show up for people when you can't be close**How grieving will change after COVID-19**Why meaning is the 6th stage of grief**How our society has messed up our grieving process**How to grieve with love instead of pain*To learn more about our probiotic+, visit mindbodygreen.com/probiotic.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 Kessler's daily grief counseling Facebook group, which you can find at https://www.facebook.com/groups/DavidKessler/?fref=mentions&__tn__=K-R. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Holiday: "When we read a history book, we think it happens a long time ago. But we’re going through history right now, and sometimes history was not fun for the people who went through it."Holiday, a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to remain resilient in the face of COVID-19 and endure the unexpected, plus:*How to use this time for reflection and personal growth**Why communication from world leaders is key**Why you should limit your news to what's actually new**Why the optimists might have a harder time coping with the coronavirus**Why we shouldn't be wishing to go back to normal*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

Roxanna Namavar, D.O.: “I've had enough of my own personal spiritual experiences that have shown me that there is something greater than myself. That's something that really grounds me in this life and gives me a real sense of safety.”Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus, it's important to identify tools you can rely on that help you feel a little more at-ease. Namavar, a doctor of osteopathic medicine and board-certified psychiatrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the power of spiritual experiences and how to become comfortable with the unknown, plus:*The science of past life memories**What she's learned about perceptual studies and the field of bioenergetics**What children can teach us about self-awareness and slowing down**How scientists can measure your energy and vibrations**How to understand your own psychology and intuition*To learn more about our veggies powder, visit mindbodygreen.com/veggies.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

Kevin Love: "Athletes are thought of as superheroes, but success is not immune to depression."Love, a five-time NBA all-star basketball player, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what to do when you feel yourself slipping into a panic attack, plus:*How to stick to a routine during the global pandemic**Why being too productive can actually be counterproductive for your health**How the coronavirus can change the way we connect forever**Why being vulnerable is good for your health**Why social connection is the best way to offset depression and anxiety*Be sure to check out KevinLoveFund.com to learn more about the fight to prioritize mental health alongside physical health.To learn more about our veggies powder, visit mindbodygreen.com/veggies.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

Joe Dispenza, D.C.: “Changing your fear to gratitude, appreciation, and kindness for just 10 minutes a day, three times a day, can strengthen your immune system by 50 percent."Dispenza, a New York Times bestselling author, sits down with mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to explore how we can use findings from neuroscience and quantum physics to enjoy a more purpose-driven and fulfilling life, plus:*How we respond to signals in the modern world that create stress* *How a gratitude practice can channel a “memory of the future”**The impact of fear on your immune system and overall sense of well-being* *Objectivity of the body versus subjectivity of the mind, and how to navigate the two* *How to shift your mindset from survival response mode to an environment for creativity*Learn more about the product that Jason swears by for stress support, hemp multi+ at mindbodygreen.com/hempWhether 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 Dispenza's meditations, which you can find at https://drjoedispenza.com/collections/meditations-english Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IN-Q: “Defining myself is like confining myself—I undefined myself to find myself.”As we navigate globally trying times, we continue to seek outlets and positivity amidst collective difficulties. Out of tension, uncertainty, and a radical definition of daily life, art from a new perspective is born. IN-Q (aka, Adam Schmalholz), an award-winning spoken word poet and author of Inquire Within, sits down with co-CEO, Jason Wachob, for a live poetry reading and discussion about his creative process, plus: *The relationship between isolation, connectivity, and technology* *Why we should be more vulnerable and embrace therapy**How to use your inner voice to adjust to trying times* *The power of creativity: Starting the process from a place of truth and not forcing the work**Idea vs. ideology vs. identity and the freedom to choose your life*Learn more about the product that Jason swears by for stress support, hemp multi+ at mindbodygreen.com/hempWhether 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 IN-Q's book, Inquire Within, which you can find at https://in-q.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Fajgenbaum, M.D., MBA, M.Sc., FCPP: “I knew that there was no way I would make it to my wedding day unless I found a drug that could keep me alive.”Fajgenbaum, an immunologist and author of Chasing My Cure, sits down with co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how he created his own treatment for the rare Castleman Disease, plus:*Why we should stop waiting for perfect moments**How college football helped prepare him for the ICU**The importance of finding positivity during tough times**Why a day-by-day mentality is key**Why every action needs to be intentional*Learn more about the product that Jason swears by for stress support, hemp multi+ at mindbodygreen.com/hempWhether 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 Fajgenbaum's book, Chasing My Cure, which you can find at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1524799610/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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