

The Liz Moody Podcast
Liz Moody
The Liz Moody Podcast, hosted by bestselling author and longtime journalist Liz Moody, is a research-backed wellness podcast all about helping you live your healthiest, happiest life. Each week, Liz sits down with some of the world's best functional doctors, researchers, authors, journalists and various other leaders in their field to answer all of health and wellness questions you want to know. In a world where wellness information is everywhere, this podcast aims at cutting through the noise and finding out what actually works. Come along with Liz as she uncovers the unknown hacks, tips, and tricks you need to know for making a healthier life easier—topics include what to eat to fight disease, how to take control of your finances, tips for fighting anxiety and depression, productivity and career advice, advice for making friends as an adult, the best skincare routine elements, healthy cooking secrets, and so much more. To get even more info, head to lizmoody.com and come hang out on Instagram @lizmoody to enter giveaways!
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Apr 5, 2023 • 58min
A Celeb Trainer Spills All Of His Workout Secrets With Ben Bruno
How to start working out, get the results you want, & enjoy doing it, plus the most common myths about fitness on the internet and what to do instead.
the truth about celebrities’ workout regimens
the best tip for actually sticking with an exercise routine
how to know what kind of workouts you should be doing based on your goals
the 3 key things you need to be focusing on in the gym
the minimum amount of time you need to work to be your healthiest self
what everyone gets wrong about stretching
the most important type of exercise to prioritize as you age
how to know if your workout is actually making a difference + when to change it up
the best kind of workout for fat loss
why you might actually be doing too much cardio
a personal trainer’s thoughts on 12-3-30, getting 10,000 steps, pre-workout, fasted workouts, & more
if there’s actually a best time of day to workout
the type of workout that could harm your body long term
and so much more!
For more from Ben, find him on Instagram @benbrunotraining and check out his brand new program at benbruno.com. For a chance to win free access to Ben’s new six-week training program, follow me @lizmoody and Ben @benbrunotraining on Instagram and comment something you loved or learned from the episode on any of my recent posts! Just mention the episode in the comment.To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.This episode is sponsored by:Wild Health: go to wildhealth.com/liz or use code LIZ for 20% off. AG1: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Paleovalley: head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off.Cozy Earth: visit cozyearth.com and use code HEALTHIER35 for up to 35% sitewide. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 2023 • 1h 16min
How To Know If You Should Have Kid(s) + Debunking Myths About Parenthood With Merle Bombardieri, MSW, LICSW
Social worker and psychotherapist Merle Bombardieri shares her judgement-free tips for parenthood decision-making, even when you’re up against an unaligned partner, economic roadblocks, and infertility challenges.
the number one question to ask yourself when deciding whether to have kids
how to decide if you should have another kid, plus all of the myths about siblings versus only children
the best age to become a parent
the 3 biggest lies society tells us about having kids
what to do if you don’t want kids now but you’re worried about infertility
how to combat the high cost of having children (+ what to do if you don’t think you can afford them)
how to factor worries like climate change, our political climate, & illness into your decision
how much your relationship ACTUALLY suffers after becoming parents
how much meaning and purpose childfree people vs parents experience
exactly what to do if you disagree with your partner on having children (or how many to have)
if not liking babies means you shouldn’t have one
and so much more!
For more from Merle, check out her website thebabydecision.com and her book The Baby Decision: How to Make The Most Important Choice of Your Life. Check out the Reddit Fencesitter page here. Check out our other Pros & Cons of Having Kids episodes: The Pros & Cons of Having Kids, and The 2nd Pros & Cons of Having Kids Episode: Pooping During Labor, The REAL Cost + Sex & Body Image After BirthTo join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.This episode is sponsored by:AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. GreenPan: visit GreenPan.us and use code HEALTHIER30 to get 30% off your entire order plus free shipping on orders over $99. LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order. ZocDoc: go to ZocDoc.com/Liz and download the Zocdoc app for FREE and book a top-rated doctor today. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2023 • 1h 3min
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Self-Care & Burnout (+ What To Do Instead) With Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
A psychiatrist’s best tips for implementing self care practices that actually work, figuring out what you value in life, and reclaiming a sense of agency.
the four principles of real self care + why the self care you’re doing isn’t effective
why your burn out fixes aren’t working + what to do instead
how systemic societal issues issues get in the way of real self care (+ how to take care of yourself despite the broken systems)
tips to stop focusing on pleasing the people around you, including family
the one question that will help you figure out what your values are
how to live more in line with your values, regardless of your life circumstances
concrete tips for actually asking for help (+ how to know exactly when to do so)
what “martyr mode” is and how to tell if you’re guilty of it
how to stop letting perfectionism get in the way of your best life
and so much more!
For more from Dr. Lakshmin, check out her new book Real Self Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) and find her at www.poojalakshmin.com. To enter the giveaway to win a copy of Real Self Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included), follow me @lizmoody and Dr. Lakshmin @poojalakshmin on Instagram and comment on a recent post of mine something you loved or learned from the episode! To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.This episode is sponsored by: AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Paleovalley: head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off.LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 2023 • 1h 10min
Science-Backed Tips For Spicing Up Your Sex Life: Threesomes, Fantasies, Toys & More With Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Sex researcher Justin Lehmiller’s unfiltered tips on having the best sex of your life, communicating your desires, and tapping into what turns you on.
the most common fantasies people have (+ the top fantasies of introverts vs extroverts, Republicans vs Democrats, and more)
what our fantasies say about our needs and personalities
how to know when/if you should act on your fantasies
a complete guide to having successful threesomes, including how to talk about it, where to find a third, and more
what to do when your sexual desires don’t line up with your partner’s
whether science supports casual sex
whether porn can be part of a healthy relationship
the one practice you should do twice a year for way better sex
how to have a better sex life even if you’re tired or busy
how to have quicker orgasms
and so much more!
For more from Justin, check out his book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life and follow him on Instagram at @justinjlehmiller. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.This episode is sponsored by: AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Paleovalley: head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off.Olive and June: visit oliveandjune.com/HEALTHIER20 for 20% off your first Mani System.Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2023 • 57min
EVERYONE Has Childhood Trauma. Here’s Why + How To Heal With Vienna Pharaon, LMFT
Therapist tips for figuring out where your trauma comes from and how to address it for better relationships and a more peaceful life.
3 specific action steps for addressing & starting to heal trauma
how to move through pain when the person who caused it won’t acknowledge it
how the roles we play as children in our families shape who we become as adults
the 5 types of origin wounds you can experience + how to know which you might have
why grieving is so important (+ exactly how to do it)
how to help a partner or loved one who won’t acknowledge or work on their past trauma
how to uncover who you are at your core + what your needs are
the one thing you should do as a parent to prevent passing on family patterns
and so much more!
For more from Vienna, follow her on Instagram @mindfulLMT, check out her website viennapharaon.com, and grab her brand new book The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patterns Can Liberate the Way We Live and Love. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.This episode is sponsored by: Thrive Market: go to thrivemarket.com/healthiertogether to join Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift. Seed: go to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and use code LIZMOODY for 15% off your first month.Pique: go to piquelife.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY for 15% off plus free shipping FOR LIFE on Pique’s Radiant Skin Duo.Nutrafol: go to nutrafol.com and use code HEALTHIERTOGETHER for $15 off your first month’s subscription, plus free shipping on every order. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mar 1, 2023 • 1h 11min
How To Become More Confident: Quiet Your Inner Critic, Stop People Pleasing, and Unlock A Bigger Life With Dr. Aziz Gazipura
Actionable tips for breaking free from hesitation, fear, and self-doubt to live your fullest life from the world’s leading confidence expert.
whether confidence is something you have to be born with
the biggest factors that get in the way of confidence (+ how to overcome each of them)
exactly how to stop believing your inner critic
a science-backed way to stop comparing yourself to other people
how to stop people pleasing and live YOUR dream life
a trick for becoming more comfortable with awkward moments or conversations
a simple practice to get way better at making hard decisions
how to know what you want so you can go after it
a hack for feeling more confident in job interviews or on dates
a genius way to immediately feeling more confident in the moment
how to effectively instill confidence in kids
and so much more!
For more from Dr. Gazipura, visit draziz.com and check out his latest book, Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty... And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourself. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.This episode is sponsored by: Wild Health: go to wildhealth.com/liz or use code LIZ for 20% off. Seed: go to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and use code LIZMOODY for 15% off your first month.Pique: go to piquelife.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY for 15% off plus free shipping FOR LIFE on Pique’s Radiant Skin Duo.Cymbiotika: get 15% off using code LIZ at cymbiotika.com. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 2023 • 1h 9min
Advice Ep! How To Navigate Money Anxiety, Life Timelines, & Childhood Trauma with Tara Schuster
The seventh episode of our advice series, where every single month, I’ll be joined by a new special guest and this month I am so excited to welcome my friend Tara Schuster to answer your questions. On this episode, we talk about:
a genius solution for dealing with money anxiety
how to figure out who you are, at your core
the first step to start healing your childhood trauma
how to successfully draw boundaries with toxic parental figures
when it’s time to actually cut off contact with someone (+ how to do it)
advice for being single in your 30s + how to navigate other life timelines
how to become comfortable with uncertainty
how to make progress towards your dreams (despite the challenges of your daily reality)
productivity tips to achieve your goals
and so much more!
For more from Tara, go to www.taraschuster.com and check out her brand new book, Glow In The F*cking Dark: Simple Practices to Heal Your Soul, from Someone Who Learned the Hard Way, which comes out February 28th, 2023. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.Don’t forget to grab my brand new, limited edition Strawberry Black Pepper Cashew Butter from Ground Up! Use code LIZMOODY for 10% off anything on grounduppdx.com.This episode is sponsored by: AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Olive and June: visit oliveandjune.com/HEALTHIER20 for 20% off your first Mani System. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 2023 • 1h 18min
Secrets of Entrepreneurial Success: How To Start A Business, Networking Tips & Daily Habits of Top Performers with Jason Feifer
Practical tips for addressing the challenges that come with entrepreneurship and identifying your skills, plus exactly how to communicate your unique message.
the one trait successful entrepreneurs have in common
how to get over fear of loss or failure (+ turn failure into the best thing that ever happened to you)
why vertical thinking is key for success + exactly how to do it
the first thing anyone should do if they want to start a business
actionable ways to actually figure out what kind of business to start
how to know when it’s time to throw in the towel on an idea
networking secrets of top entrepreneurs
daily habits that successful entrepreneurs have in common
how to identify what it is that you’re actually good at
figuring out your unique message to share with the world
3 game-changing tips for public speaking
and so much more!
For more from Jason, check out his new book Build for Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career and follow him at @heyfeifer on Instagram. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.Don’t forget to grab my brand new, limited edition Strawberry Black Pepper Cashew Butter from Ground Up! Use code LIZMOODY for 10% off anything on grounduppdx.com.This episode is sponsored by: AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Paleovalley: head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off.Cymbiotika: get 15% off using code LIZ at cymbiotika.com. GoMacro: use code HEALTHIER30 for 30% off your order and free shipping on orders over $50 at gomacro.com. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 7min
How I Learned To Love My Body With Victoria Browne: A Raw Conversation About Intuitive Eating, Feeling Sexy, and Social Media
TED Talk speaker, former D1 athlete, podcast host, creator, & entrepreneur Victoria Browne shares her own self-love journey + tips for healing your relationship with food.
Victoria’s personal journey, from her eating disorder to being a D1 athlete to sharing her body on social media
the subtle ways our childhood can impact our relationship with our body
the impact of being an athlete on the way you view your body
the best way to communicate with your partner about body image issues
how to feel sexier in your body
how to walk into every room with more confidence
tips for starting an intuitive eating journey
a first step for starting to heal your relationship with food TODAY
and so much more!
For more from Victoria, follow her @victoriabrowne on Instagram and TikTok and check out RealPod wherever you listen to podcasts. Check our previous How I Learned To Love My Body episodes: with Raeann Langas, Katie Sturino, Achieng Agutu, Britney Vest, and Hunter McGrady. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.This episode is sponsored by: AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Pique: go to piquelife.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY for 15% off plus free shipping FOR LIFE on Pique’s Radiant Skin Duo.Paleovalley: head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off.Cymbiotika: get 15% off using code LIZ at cymbiotika.com. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2023 • 1h 11min
How To Create Your Dream Sex Life, Have More Orgasms, Give Amazing Oral, & More With Vanessa and Xander Marin
This couple shares all the intimate details of their own lives so you can learn exactly how to have the best sex life ever.
an argument for lackluster sex
exactly where to start when trying to spice things up in the bedroom
why everything we learned about what men want in bed is wrong
how to initiate sex without feeling embarrassed
the the top 2 oral sex tips you need to hear right now (for men & women)
how to give the best hand job ever
what to do if your sex drive doesn’t match up with your partner’s
the two different types of sex drives + how to identify which you have
how to create excitement & intimacy outside of sex
actionable ways to build chemistry with your partner
how to actually have more fun (& more orgasms) in bed
what you should do TODAY to have your best possible sex life
and so much more!
For more from Vanessa and Xander, visit sextalksbooks.com and get their brand new book Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.This episode is sponsored by:Thrive Market: go to thrivemarket.com/healthiertogether to join Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift. Seed: go to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and use code LIZMOODY for 15% off your first month.Pique: go to piquelife.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY for 15% off plus free shipping FOR LIFE on Pique’s Radiant Skin Duo.Nutrafol: go to nutrafol.com and use code HEALTHIERTOGETHER for $15 off your first month’s subscription, plus free shipping on every order. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices