

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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Sep 28, 2022 • 1h 31min
Healthy Eating Qs, Answered: Inflammation, Weight Loss, Hormone Health & More with Functional RD Brigid Titgemeier
I’m so excited to welcome Brigid Titgemeier to the podcast. Brigid is a registered dietitian who is Board-certified in integrative and functional nutrition. She was a founding dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, co-created a graduate level integrative and functional nutrition course at Case Western Reserve University, where she teaches as an adjunct instructor, and has personally helped thousands of people—herself included, as you’ll hear in the episode—transform their health with food. On this episode, we talk about:
why you’re so tired all the time + an exact plan to get your energy back
3 things you should do on a daily basis for blood sugar balance
what functional medicine actually means and how to find a functional doctor
the one step everyone should take before taking a food sensitivity test
why low carb diets can actually be harmful for metabolic health
the one food every single person should remove from their diet
what mitochondria are + exactly how to support mitochondrial health
the shocking, most effective way to change the microbiome composition (but don’t try it at home)
the 3 best foods to eat for microbiome health
an exact food & lifestyle plan for fighting inflammation
the #1 food group you should prioritize if you have a hormone imbalance
the #1 thing you should do for low libido
what to eat + the best workout for every phase in your cycle
why you always wake up hungry at night + what to do about it
how much protein we REALLY need + protein powder recommendations
how to lose weight in a healthy way
the science behind how calories work in your body + how much they actually matter
and so much more
We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Brigid @beingbrigid on Instagram. To enter the giveaway to receive a 45 minute 1:1 session with Brigid or get a free copy of her blood sugar recipe bundle, comment on my most recent post mentioning something you loved or learned from the episode, and follow me @lizmoody and Brigid @beingbrigid on Instagram. Click here to sign up for Brigid’s FREE Blood Sugar Reset program that goes from November 7th—16th!To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.This is the post to enter the Vitamix giveaway. You can also text or email a friend a link to an episode and why you think they’d like it, then screenshot and send to: giveaway@lizmoody.com.This episode is sponsored by Cymbiotika. Get 15% off using code LIZ at cymbiotika.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. This episode is sponsored by Pique. Get 5% off plus a free blooming teas pouch complete with premium Pique samples when you purchase 2 or more cartons from piquetea.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY. This episode is sponsored by Ava Jane’s Kitchen Colima Sea Salt. Go to HealthierTogetherSalt.com to get your first bag of Colima Sea Salt for free. 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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Sep 21, 2022 • 1h 5min
Raw, Honest Tips For Upleveling Relationships: Get Your Needs Met, Ditch Toxic Patterns & Amp Up the Passion with The Angry Therapist
I’m excited to welcome John Kim, AKA The Angry Therapist, to the podcast. John is a licensed marriage and family therapist, best-selling author, podcast host, and creator who pulls back the curtain on his own life to share real relationship tips with the world. John has racked up over 750,000 followers on social media sharing his honest advice with the world, where he often uses situations with his own partner to share important lessons, and his newest book, It’s Not Me, It’s You, which he co-wrote with his partner Vanessa, shows the perspective of both sides of their relationship to analyze and untangle the common and frustrating barriers many individuals face on the road to a happy, loving, and rewarding partnership. On this episode, we talk about:
red and green flags to look for in relationship partners
exactly how to identify your toxic tendencies in a relationship
the one thing that holds every relationship back + how to get past it
how to identify your needs and what to do if your partner isn’t meeting them
the first step to crushing feelings of resentment in your relationship
exactly what to do to bring the passion back into a relationship
why people pick toxic partners (and exactly how to stop)
step-by-step instructions for giving your partner uncomfortable feedback
the thing you should be doing twice a day for a more satisfying relationship (it’s not sex!)
what to do if your partner doesn’t share the same interests or values as you
how to set boundaries with your partners’ family and friends
and so much more
We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and John @theangrytherapist on Instagram. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.This is the post to enter the Vitamix giveaway. You can also text or email a friend a link to an episode and why you think they’d like it, then screenshot and send to: giveaway@lizmoody.com.This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off.This episode is sponsored by Olive and June. If you want to try Olive and June for yourself and have mani’s that last over a week, visit oliveandjune.com/HEALTHIER20 for 20% off your first Mani System! This episode is sponsored by LMNT. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order. 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. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2022 • 1h 13min
Ask the Doctor: Epigenetics Edition—How To Hack Your Genes To Increase Lifespan, Reverse Cellular Damage, & Fight Disease with Dr. Lucia Aronica
I am so excited to welcome Dr. Lucia Aronica as today’s guest. Dr. Aronica is a lecturer at Stanford University whose research investigates how diet, genetics, and epigenetics interact with each other to impact our health and longevity, and how to use that information to design personalized lifestyle interventions. She is an acclaimed speaker and serves as an advisor for companies active in the personal genomics and precision health field. She has also published research papers in top-ranked peer-reviewed journals such as Cell, Genes and Development, and the EMBO Journal. On this episode we talk about:
how our genes are impacted by our everyday choices
what it means to have “cancer causing genes” and why it’s different than you might think
the top 2 environmental toxins to avoid to protect your DNA
exactly what to do to start reversing genetic markers (+ the number of years it takes to reverse markers from smoking, eating less well, and more)
the specific foods to add to your diet to turn on your cellular defense mechanisms
exactly which foods have the most epigenetic benefits
how to prepare foods you’re already eating to maximize their epigenetic benefits
how different diets impact our gene expression
the lifestyle choices that have the best and worst impacts on our gene expression
the impact of childhood trauma on your genes + exactly how to reverse it
if genetic testing is really worth it or a waste of time
what pregnant people can do to positively impact their offspring’s epigenetics
and so much more
We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Lucia @drluciaaronica on Instagram.To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast.This is the post to enter the Vitamix giveaway. You can also text or email a friend a link to an episode and why you think they’d like it, then screenshot and send to: giveaway@lizmoody.com.This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY.This episode is sponsored by Thrive Market. Go to thrivemarket.com/healthiertogether to join Thrive Market today and get $80 in free groceries.This episode is sponsored by MUD/WTR. Go to mudwtr.com/lizm and use code LIZM for 15% off your order.This episode is sponsored by Dry Farm Wines. Go to dryfarmwines.com/healthiertogether to receive an extra bottle in your first box for just one penny when you sign up for a subscription.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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Sep 7, 2022 • 1h 18min
Science-Backed Secrets For Making Friends: Become Super Likable, Find Your BEST Friend, & Deepen Relationships with Dr. Marisa G. Franco
Dr. Marisa G. Franco, a professor, psychologist, and author, shares science-backed secrets for making friends in this lively podcast. She discusses the challenges of making friends as adults and offers tricks to make people like you more. They explore the best places to make new friends and how to make friends outside of your own race, age, or socioeconomic background. Dr. Franco also provides advice on deepening friendships, turning acquaintances into close friends, and making a best friend. They touch on the difficulties men face in making close friends and offer low-hanging fruit for maintaining existing friendships with minimal effort.

Aug 31, 2022 • 1h 7min
How To Have More Fun: Hidden Health Benefits, Becoming A Fun Magnet, & Phone Breakup Tips With Catherine Price
I am so excited to welcome Catherine Price as today’s guest on the podcast. Catherine is a speaker, consultant, and award-winning science journalist whose articles and essays have been featured in The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, The Best American Science Writing, and more. She’s the author of several books, including The Power of Fun: How To Feel Alive Again and How to Break Up With Your Phone. Catherine is also the founder of ScreenLifeBalance.com, a resource hub dedicated to helping people create more intentional relationships with technology and reconnect with what really matters to them in life. Her TED Talk, Why Having Fun Is The Secret To A Healthier Life, highlights her research on fun and has been viewed over one million times. On this episode we talk about:
the physical health benefits of having fun
the negative impacts of loneliness on a cellular level (and exactly how to combat them)
the biggest impediments to fun and how to avoid them
why our phones are so addictive and the number one way to break that addiction
low hanging fruit for having fun
what to do if you don’t know how to have fun or what’s fun for you
what to do if you don’t think you have time to prioritize fun right now
how to start a delights practice to bring more joy and connection to your life
the 3 components of “true fun”
the number one thing everyone does that’s limiting our enjoyment
how exactly our dopamine triggers can hurt us & how to beat it
how to deal with “fun-killers” in your circle and find actually fun friends
a key mindset shift to adopt to become a fun magnet
the role of alcohol in having fun
We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Catherine @_catherineprice on Instagram. Visit www.screenlifebalance.com to sign up for Catherine’s newsletter and check out her courses and TED Talk.To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast or to fill out the form to join a podcast club in your city, fill out the form here https://forms.gle/GXXvwjPKVyeKXeqg9.This episode is sponsored by Dry Farm Wines. Go to dryfarmwines.com/healthiertogether to receive an extra bottle in your first box for just one penny when you sign up for a subscription.This episode is sponsored by MUD/WTR. Go to mudwtr.com/lizm and use code LIZM for 15% off your order.You can find my friend Vanessa Marin’s amazing show, Pillow Talk, here! And listen to her on Healthier Together here.Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 2022 • 1h 4min
Advice Ep! Having Kids Without Ruining Your Life, Thinning Hair Hacks, Preventing Jealousy In Relationships & More with @bondenavant’s Amy Chang
Welcome to the third episode of our brand new series, where on the last Monday of every single month, you’ll get a super chatty, fun advice episode. I’ll be joined by a new special guest every month and this month I am so excited to welcome Amy Chang to the podcast. On this episode, we talk about:
how to have kids and not have it ruin your life
a life-changing exercise to guide how you on how to make big life decisions
how to stop being jealous in relationships
why everyone should go to couples therapy
which viral hair hacks actually work
the two things you should never do if you want healthy, luscious hair
the one product that actually helps thinning hair
why being busy might actually be a good thing for your productivity
the easiest way to actually stick to your daily skin care routine
how to get your partner on board with healthy lifestyle choices
We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Amy @bondenavant on Instagram.To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast or to fill out the form to join a podcast club in your city, fill out the form here https://forms.gle/GXXvwjPKVyeKXeqg9.This episode is sponsored by MUD/WTR. Go to mudwtr.com/lizm and use code LIZM for 15% off your order.This episode is sponsored by Dry Farm Wines. Go to dryfarmwines.com/healthiertogether to receive an extra bottle in your first box for just one penny when you sign up for a subscription.You can find my friend Vanessa Marin’s amazing show, Pillow Talk, here! And listen to her on Healthier Together here.Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 2022 • 1h 13min
Healthy Cooking Secrets: Save Money, Stress & Time Eating Well with Everything Delish and PlantBasedRD
I am so excited to welcome two of my friends, Catherine Perez and Jamie Milne, to the podcast. These two women are incredibly talented and knowledgeable creators online — you probably know them by @plantbasedrd and @everything_delish on social media, who have racked up thousands and thousands of followers by sharing their healthy eating secrets with the world. Catherine is a registered dietitian nutritionist who uses her platform to share nutrition tips, plant-based recipes, and health advice, and Jamie is a teacher turned recipe creator who has created tons of viral recipes that not only look great, but are great for you. On this episode, we talk about:
when you should see an RD and exactly what an RD can help with
the best quick weeknight dinner ideas
spices that will uplevel the flavor and health benefits of your cooking
a genius hack for adding plant-based protein and creaminess to stovetop recipes
a simple trick for making sure healthy foods are actually getting into your diet
easy ways to add protein on a plant-based diet
one easy thing you can start doing today to make your diet healthier
tips for managing imposter syndrome and anxiety as a creator
hacks for going viral and how to beat the algorithm
the best ways to save money on healthy food
actionable steps you can take today to start growing a social media account
We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody, Catherine @plantbasedrd, and Jamie @everything_delish on Instagram.To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast or to fill out the form to join a podcast club in your city, fill out the form here https://forms.gle/GXXvwjPKVyeKXeqg9This 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.This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off.This episode is sponsored by Dry Farm Wines. Go to dryfarmwines.com/healthiertogether to receive an extra bottle in your first box for just one penny when you sign up for a subscription.This episode is sponsored by LMNT. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order.You can find Organic Olivia’s amazing podcast, What’s The Juice, here! And if you want to hear my episode, you can find that here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 2022 • 1h 18min
Herbalist Secrets for Better Periods, Sustained Energy, Healthy Hair, Lessened Anxiety & More with Organic Olivia
I’m so excited to welcome my friend Olivia Amitrano to the podcast. Olivia, whom you might know as Organic Olivia, is an herbalist, entrepreneur, and writer whose mission is to bridge the gap between the gifts of Western medicine and the wisdom of traditional herbalism. She completed a clinical herbal program at Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism in New York and later launched her wildly successful brand, Organic Olivia. Olivia also has a podcast called What’s The Juice where she shares even more about herbal medicine, learning, growing, and healing. On this episode, we talk about:
how being CEO of your family will change your life
game-changing hair health & growth hacks
her best hacks for managing stress in a busy life
pragmatic tips for dealing with grief
caffeine-free ways to boost energy
what Traditional Chinese Medicine is and how exactly it works
the connection between hormone and gut issues
a TCM plan for treating the root cause of a lot of gut issues
the daily drink that will transform your overall health
how to follow a TCM circadian clock to maximize your energy
the one change that will make your periods WAY more comfortable
a one week plan to address burnout
the surprising change that eliminates sugar cravings
super tactical advice for starting and growing a business
what microbiome modulating herbs are, and how to use them to transform your gut health
We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Olivia @organicolivia on Instagram.To enter the giveaway, make sure you’re following @lizmoody and @shoporganicolivia on Instagram, and then comment on my most recent post what you loved or learned in this episode—the post doesn’t have to be about the episode, just mention Olivia so I know what you’re entering!!To hear more from Olivia, you can find her amazing podcast, What’s The Juice, here! And if you want to hear my episode, you can find that here!To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast or to fill out the form to join a podcast club in your city, fill out the form here https://forms.gle/GXXvwjPKVyeKXeqg9This episode is sponsored by Organic Olivia. Visit organicolivia.com and use code MOODY10 for 10% off your first order.This episode is sponsored by Olive and June. If you want to try Olive and June for yourself and have mani’s that last over a week, visit oliveandjune.com/HEALTHIER20 for 20% off your first Mani System!This episode is sponsored by Dry Farm Wines. Go to dryfarmwines.com/healthiertogether to receive an extra bottle in your first box for just one penny when you sign up for a subscription.This episode is sponsored by Modern Fertility. Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to modernfertility.com/together.Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 2022 • 1h 8min
36 Things I’ve Learned in 36 Years
It’s my birthday episode! To celebrate, I’m sharing 36 things I’ve learned in 36 years. Episodes referenced throughout the episode include:
Lesson #1 – How To Hack Your Blood Sugar For Energy, Weight Loss, Hormone Balance, Glowing Skin & More with the Glucose Goddess
Lesson #2 – The Secret to Getting in Shape, Sleeping Better, Saving Money, And Being More Confident and Productive with Dr. Katy Milkman
Lesson #3 – How To Have No Regrets When You Die with Mega Best-Selling Author Daniel Pink
Lesson #4 – Ramit Sethi Answers YOUR Money Questions
Lesson #7 – How To Hack Your Focus & Pay More Attention To The Things That Matter with Neuroscientist Dr. Amishi Jha
Lesson #8 – What to Eat For Longevity, Inflammation, Cancer Prevention, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, & More with Dr. William Li
Lesson #9 – How To Hack Your Dopamine To Stop Reaching For Your Phone And Experience More Pleasure In Everyday Life with Dr. Anna Lembke
Lesson #10 – How to Eliminate Jealousy, Build Self Love, And Feel More Satisfied With Your Life TODAY, Eliminate Limiting Beliefs, Cultivate World-Class Communication, and Create Success in Work & Life
Lesson #12 – Ask The Doctor: Debunking Skin Care Myths with Dr. Whitney Bowe
Lesson #14 – Busting Myths About Aging: Live Longer and Feel Better with Dr. Becca Levy
Lesson #21 – Ask The Doctor: Debunking Skin Care Myths with Dr. Whitney Bowe
Lesson #26 – Food & Lifestyle Hacks To Beat Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Brain Fog and more with Dr. Drew Ramsey, The Future of Gut Health with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Lesson #27 – How To Hack Your Focus & Pay More Attention To The Things That Matter with Neuroscientist Dr. Amishi Jha
Lesson #28 – How To Use Neuroscience To Eliminate Anxiety with Dr. Wendy Suzuki, Jamie Varon ep, Move Through Trauma, Easily Make Tough Decisions, & Hack Your Vagus Nerve For Instant Calm with Britt Frank
Lesson #29 – Ask the Doctor: Dental Health Edition with Mark Burhenne, DDS, How To Optimize Your Gut Microbiome To Heal Your Whole Body with Ara Katz
Lesson #32 – Move Through Trauma, Easily Make Tough Decisions, & Hack Your Vagus Nerve For Instant Calm with Britt Frank
This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 20% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY20.Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 11min
Eliminate Limiting Beliefs, Cultivate World-Class Communication, and Create Success in Work & Life
I am so excited to welcome Victoria Song to the podcast. Victoria is a leadership advisor to successful founders and CEOs of the fastest growing technology companies, and to celebrities, artists, scientists, and more building their legacies through her online courses and one-on-one advisory programs. She began her career as a venture capitalist and studied at Yale University and Harvard Business School. Victoria has been featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and authored the Wall Street Journal best seller, Bending Reality: How to Make the Impossible Probable, which teaches how to unlock the hidden power within your body to get what you want. On this episode, we talk about:
2 genius tips for aspiring entrepreneurs
a mindset shift you should make when you’re afraid to speak up or deliver bad news
why your core wounds are holding you back from success (and how to overcome them!)
why manifestations don’t work, and the one game changing shift to make them pragmatic and world shifting
how to move through guilt, shame, anger and other emotions that are holding you back
exactly how to identify your limiting beliefs so you can move past them
the surprising reason a gratitude practice isn’t always a good solution for uncomfortable emotions
We would LOVE to hear your thoughts, reactions, or biggest takeaways from the episode as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Victoria @victoriaesong. Or if you know someone who this episode would resonate with, send it to them!To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast or to fill out the form to join a podcast club in your city, fill out the form here https://forms.gle/GXXvwjPKVyeKXeqg9You can find my friend Vanessa Marin’s amazing show, Pillow Talk, here! And listen to her on Healthier Together here.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.This episode is sponsored by Organic Olivia. Visit organicolivia.com and use code MOODY10 for 10% off your first order.This episode is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit grove.com/lizm and get a free gift set up to $50 when you make your first order.This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY.Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices