Orthopedic surgeon Vonda Wright shares tips on muscle building, bone density, and mobility. Topics include assessing joint health, impact of surfaces on bones, strength training for women, importance of estrogen, and mindset in extending healthspan. Emphasizes surgery vs. lifestyle methods and the power to heal oneself.

Epidemiologist Tim Spector shares science-backed nutrition tips for a healthy gut microbiome. Topics include the impact of diet on the microbiome, debunking superfoods, yogurt benefits, carnivore diet effects, why low-fat foods are bad, how to assess microbiome health, gut microbiome's link to weight, future of probiotics, meal timing impact, and tips for gut health.

“Every single time I eat salmon, I just feel like a million bucks," says GiGi Ashworth. GiGi, an allergen-friendly food personality and cook affectionally known as "The Salmon Queen," joins us to discuss everything you need to know about the omega 3-rich fish, including:- What made GiGi fall in love with salmon? (~00:03)- How GiGi dealt with restrictive eating habits (~05:14)- What she thinks of the carnivore diet (~08:59)- Other seafood GiGi loves (~13:14)- How to know if you should get an allergy test (~14:51)- Why “farm-raised” is not a dirty word (~25:26)- How to avoid parasites in fish (~31:14)- What GiGi thinks about mercury exposure (~33:25)- GiGi’s second favorite type of seafood (~35:10)- How GiGi orders at restaurants (~37:14)- Her favorite salmon recipe (~39:16)- GiGi’s main goal for salmon lovers (~43:07)- Get to know GiGi’s husband, a PhD, actor & producer (~47:05)Trigger warning: This podcast contains mentions of disordered eating.Referenced in the episode:- GiGi's book, Seduced By Salmon- Follow GiGi on Instagram- GiGi's allergy test photo- Vivoo- Kvarøy Arctic, Blue Circle Foods, MOWI Salmon, and BakkafrostVisit shop.mindbodygreen.com/whey20 to get 20% off whey protein isolate+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes.We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! 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

"In my practice, a significant number of people with autoimmune disease have a history of toxic stress and trauma," says Sara Gottfried, M.D.Sara, a Harvard- and MIT-trained integrative medicine doctor and four-time New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss the emotional triggers for autoimmune disease, plus: - How traditional medicine falls short with autoimmune disease (~00:02)- Subtle signs of an autoimmune issue (~02:25)- How trauma impacts your health (~04:27)- How to know if your health condition has emotional ties (~12:03)- How to identify your body’s trigger points (~16:21)- How stress impacts your inflammatory response (~19:07)- How to correctly follow an elimination diet (~23:39)- What Sara learned from psychedelic-assisted therapy (~27:12)- Why you should know your sensitivity threshold (~30:37)- MDMA versus ketamine-assisted therapy (~35:59)- The future of psychedelics in medicine (~45:29)- Why we shouldn’t put holistic medicine on a pedestal (~49:03)- How to have nuance with lifestyle & pharmaceutical methods (~52:33)- How to measure your ACE score & why it matters (~56:33) Take 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.Referenced in the episode:- Sara's book, The Autoimmune Cure- mbg Podcast episodes #486 and #340, with Sara - Kaiser Permanente ACE study- NHANES survey on antinuclear antibodies- mbg Podcast episode #125, with Jason Karp - A 2021 study on MDMA & PTSD- Sara's ACE questionnaire We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! 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

“I consider food a gift we give ourselves three times a day, so let's make it good," says Kimbal Musk. Kimbal, a professional chef, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, joins us to discuss his top cooking tips and how to infuse your food with love, plus: - How to respect the animals you eat (~00:29)- Why regenerative farming is the future (~05:23)- Why every child should learn to grow food (~07:34)- The role restaurants play in community & connection (~10:50)- Why you should cook at least one meal a day (~14:01)- How to know if your food was cooked with love (~16:26)- Subtle tricks that make a restaurant irresistible (~17:48)- How eating with others enhances longevity (~22:36)- Kimbal’s surprising bloodwork results (~24:41)- The importance of moderation (~29:11)- Kimbal’s favorite recipe when he’s short on time (~31:03)- What people get wrong when cooking eggs (~34:01)- Kimbal’s tricks for cooking vegetables (~36:33)- How to cook the best steak of your life (~38:59)- Kimbal’s important work with VA hospitals (~43:34)- Kimbal’s overall food philosophy (~46:08)- How he manages scrutiny as Elon’s brother (~48:09)- How Kimbal defines success (~49:40)Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/whey20 to get 20% off whey protein isolate+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes.Referenced in the episode:- Kimbal's book, The Kitchen Cookbook- mbg Podcast episode #219, with Kimbal- Check out The Kitchen - Learn more about Big Green and Square RootsWe hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! 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

Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi shares brain health tips for women at different stages of life, discussing menopause effects, Alzheimer's markers, hormone replacement therapy, best exercise for menopause, coffee consumption, intermittent fasting, and sleep struggles. She highlights the importance of brain protection, specialized menopause care, genetic markers, and the impact of surgical menopause on brain health.

Discover practical optimism with Dr. Sue Varma as she shares insights on resilience, manifestation, loneliness, purpose, and social connections. Learn about toxic positivity, the power of being alone, measuring optimism levels, and the optimistic future of women's sports.

Join a functional dentist as he reveals the connection between bad breath and oral health, offers tips on oral care routine and toothpaste selection, discusses the benefits of mouth scraping and mouth taping, and explores topics like chronic disease, tongue ties, and functional orthodontics. Discover the future of dentistry with a focus on the oral microbiome and a move towards holistic dental care.

Leading relationship experts, John and Julie Gottman, discuss green flags in relationships, conflict styles, rebuilding trust post-affair, and how to know if you've found The One. They share tips for successful partnerships and the ingredients for a lasting relationship.

Veteran reporter and foreign correspondent William J. Kole shares insights on the genetics of longevity, lifestyle methods for a longer life, and the power of a positive attitude. He discusses the importance of intergenerational connections, the role of retirement in longevity, and the impact of faith and prayer. He also explores the future of immunotherapy and radiopharmaceuticals in improving longevity. A fascinating interview with renowned primatologist Jane Goodall and the joyful life of a 122-year-old woman add an intriguing touch to this episode.