The mindbodygreen Podcast

“The average person today sees more information in one day than a person 700 years ago would have seen in their entire life," says Michael Easter. Michael, a health journalist and New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss how to reintroduce yourself to moderation and ruck your way to better health, plus: - Why do we overdo everything? (~00:03)- How to overcome information overload (~02:35)- Possessions and abundance (~05:42)- Consequences of superabundance on our well-being (~07:50)- Being lonely vs. being alone (~09:41)- The science-backed benefits of being in nature (~12:42)- The power of rucking for overall health (~17:48)- The health benefits of getting out of your comfort zone (~23:01)- Why we’re so vulnerable to overabundance (~24:38)- What makes processed foods so irresistible? (~26:32)- What we can learn from slot machines (~27:56)- How to break the scarcity loop (~30:43)- Living in Las Vegas (~34:55)- How to manage your expectations & be happier (~37:19)- How to practice misogi for personal growth (~41:41)Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/creatine20 to get 20% off creatine+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/whey20 to get 20% off grass-fed whey protein isolate+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode:- Michael's book, Scarcity Brain. - Michael's previous title, The Comfort Crisis. - A study on phone use in nature. - Read more about the nature pyramid. - A study on calming fractals.- A study on eating slower with unprocessed foods. - Michael's newsletter, 2%. 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

“Dehydration is a leading cause of constipation," says Mary Pardee, N.D.Mary, a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor, joins us to discuss everything you need to know about healing your gut and optimizing body comp, plus:- The link between over-restriction & digestive issues (~00:13)- What we get wrong with elimination diets (~04:03)- Why dairy & gluten aren’t always the problem (~06:23)- How to assess your overall gut health (~12:49)- Mary’s top tips to optimize your gut (~17:54)- How to know when bloating becomes a problem (~20:32)- Why low FODMAP diets are effective (~24:26)- How to reduce & prevent bloat (~26:51)- How to time your meals for gut health (~28:38)- Hydration tips for bloating & gut health (~29:51)- How coffee impacts your gut (~31:56)- The future of fecal transplants (~33:01)- What’s driving GI issues? (~36:49)- The best biomarkers for longevity (~39:35)- Should you test your Alzheimer’s risk? (~43:46)- Why you shouldn’t conflate weight loss & body comp (~45:25)- Optimal body fat percentages for men & women (~49:49)- How to reach healthy ApoB levels (~53:46)- The dangers of visceral adipose tissue & the optimal fat ratio (~55:48)Trigger warning: This podcast contains mentions of disordered eating.Referenced in the episode:- Check out Modrn Med. - Read why dairy is back on the table. - Shop grass-fed whey protein isolate+.- Stanford study on fermented foods.- Rebyota & Vowst. - A study on muscle mass, BMI & mortality. - mbg Podcast episode #480, with Peter Attia, M.D.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

Neuroscientist and addiction psychiatrist Jud Brewer discusses reducing food cravings, the psychological component of weight loss, why willpower doesn't exist, how personality types influence intuitive eating, and how to hack your brain's reward system. He also shares insights on committing to healthier snacks, the effects of age and gender on hunger hormones, and why curiosity is a superpower.

Holistic plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, M.D. shares valuable nutrition tips for skin longevity, discussing topics such as nutrient depletion, collagen supplements, inflammation, seed oils, cellular waste, and non-invasive skin treatments. He also talks about subtle signs of cosmetic procedures, the future of plastic surgery, and the controversy around sun exposure.

"The mindbodygreen Podcast": Uma Naidoo, M.D. discusses shopping recs, brain-healthy grains, common vitamin deficiencies impacting mental health, seed oils & gut-brain connection, best foods for anxiety, hydration & mental health, and the future of psychobiotics.

“Most people are happier at 70 than they were at 30," says Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.Arthur, a social scientist and professor at Harvard, joins us to discuss how to maintain deep friendships, find your purpose, and strengthen your joy muscles, plus: - The biggest myths about happiness (~00:10)- How Arthur defines happiness (~03:23)- Enjoyment vs. pleasure (~05:24)- The problem with extreme thinking (~11:43)- What we’re getting wrong about satisfaction (~13:43)- How to find your life’s meaning (~16:56)- How happiness changes as you age (~22:25)- How to balance true happiness with achievement (~25:59)- How to maintain deep friendships (~28:17)- Do introverts make better friends? (~31:15)- The power of gratitude for happiness (~34:36)- Easy wins for lifelong happiness (~36:37)- Why you should try “emotional caffeine” (~41:39)- How Arthur strengthens his own happiness muscles (~44:21)- How to make those around you feel happier (~47:13)Take 20% off clean coffee+ by visiting shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode:- Arthur's book, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier.- Arthur's website.- mbg Podcast episode #388, with Arthur. - mbg Podcast episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.D. & her research.- mbg Podcast episode #435, #213 and #166, with Ryan Holiday. - Check out Arthur's words in The Atlantic.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

“We're at the dawn of a sensory renaissance,” says Maureen Seaberg. Maureen, a polysynesthete and author, joins us to discuss how we may be able to “smell” our way to optimal health, plus:- How to tap into your sensory superpowers (~00:14)- How Maureen discovered her synesthesia (~05:19)- How many people have synesthesia (~07:47)- Can synesthesia be taught? (~09:47)- The power of remote sensing (~13:22)- What sensory superpowers tell us about consciousness (~20:07)- What we know about the smell of fear (~24:14)- How to supercharge your senses (~26:47)- The power of comfort sounds & smells (~30:37)- Maureen’s daily meditation practice (~32:32)- How our modern world weakens our senses (~36:49)- How scent can potentially unlock early disease (~38:43)- Why everyone is a superhuman (~43:26)Take 20% off clean coffee+ by visiting shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode:- Maureen's book, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: The Astonishing New Science of the Senses- The Gift Of Fear.- EPA report stating we spend 90% of our lives indoors. - Laboratories for Fundamental Research.- mbg Podcast episodes #493 and #350, with Gretchen Rubin.- Sign up for The Long Game. 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

Exercise physiologist Stacy Sims, Ph.D., discusses the misconceptions around women's health, including the need for tailored research and exercise nutrition. Topics include menstrual cycle influence on workouts, birth control pills, menopause exercise, Zone 2 training, lean muscle building, vitamin deficiencies, time-restricted eating, and effective weight loss strategies for women.

"When uric acid is high, it predicts the development of kidney disease, high blood pressure, and obesity," says Richard Johnson, M.D.Richard, a board-certified internal medicine doctor who has researched obesity and diabetes for 20+ years, joins us to discuss the more complex, controversial areas of kidney health, plus:- The role of oxalates & dairy in kidney health (~00:14)- How to assess your kidney health (~07:33)- High-purine foods to avoid (~14:43)- Richard’s viral findings on obesity (~19:17)- Why not all fructose is created equal (~30:12)- How to rank your fruits (~32:44)- The impact of fast vs. slow sugar (~42:31)- How Johnson views alternative sweeteners (~43:58)- The optimal diet for a healthy weight (~48:55)- What actually makes seed oils inflammatory (~52:27)Referenced in the episode:- Richard's book, Nature Wants Us To Be Fat. - mbg Podcast episode #498, with Richard.- A study on dairy & gout.- A study on creatinine & longevity.- Richard's paper on obesity.- Richard's study on apple juice & fructose.- Richard's study on carb intake in lab mice.- Sign up for The Long Game. 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

“Fear of other people's opinions might be one of the great constrictors for human potential," says Michael Gervais, Ph.D.Michael, one of the world’s top high-performance psychologists, joins us for a master class on reducing anxiety, boosting self confidence, and overcoming FOPO— the fear of other people’s opinions—plus:- What is FOPO & why is it detrimental? (~00:18)- How to know if you suffer from FOPO (~07:55)- When comparison can be a motivator (~09:27)- The recipe for long-lasting happiness (~12:57)- How to actually measure self-worth (~15:12)- How to raise genuinely happy kids (~18:46)- How to build confidence (~25:35)- How to reduce performance anxiety (~29:33)- How to limit negative self-talk (~34:47)- How to stop prioritizing other people’s opinions (~38:41)- The power of the Barry Manilow effect (~43:20)- How to become a better friend (~48:42)- Who Michael wants to work with next (~51:34)- Standout people Michael has worked with (~53:27)- How to invest in your own psychology (~57:12)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:- Michael's book, The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You. - "The Good Life" Harvard study.- The Barry Manilow study.- Sign up for The Long Game. 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