The Liz Moody Podcast

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I am so excited to welcome Dr. Whitney Bowe to the podcast. Dr. Bowe is a renowned New York based dermatologist., in addition to being a distinguished research scientist and a thought leader in her field. She’s the author of the best-selling book The Beauty of Dirty Skin, and has been featured as an expert by Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Allure, InStyle, Vogue, and many, many more outlets. She’s also the founder of Dr Whitney Bowe Beauty, a unique skincare brand that was created to make skin glow from the outside in and inside out. On this episode, we talk about: her expert opinion on skincare trends including: slugging, red light therapy, collagen, face shaving, ice rolling, and more the best forms of exfoliation for different skin types and how often you should be doing it which skincare steps are optional and which are 100% necessary for everyone what skin cycling actually means and the best way to do it for your skin type the exact ingredients you should be looking for and avoiding in sunscreens why sunless tanner could be causing long term damage to your skin (and how to combat it) how much drinking a lot of water really make a difference in skin moisture why you should throw away your washcloth how to optimize your circadian rhythm for glowing skin the number one food you should be prioritizing in your diet for glowy skin 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 Whitney @drwhitneybowe. if you’d like to get your hands on Dr. Bowe’s amazing Bowe Glowe microbiome nourishing cream AND her Bowe Growe Pomegranate Microbiome Water-Enhancing Elixir, you are in luck—Dr. Bowe has kindly agreed to give 3 winners a bundle with both products.To enter, just make sure you’re following @lizmoody and @drwhitneybowebeauty 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 Whitney so I know what you’re entering!!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 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 Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off.Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m excited to welcome Britt Frank to the podcast. Britt is a licensed psychotherapist, teacher, speaker, and trauma specialist who is committed to dismantling the mental health myths that keep us feeling stuck and sick. Her latest book called The Science of Stuck is SO actionable and brilliant and is all about moving past what’s holding you back in life, love, and work. On this episode, we talk about: why & how she ended up in a cult reasons why procrastination can be a sign of unresolved trauma why you don’t need to deep dive into your childhood to resolve trauma the seven steps to move through trauma or feeling stuck in life a genius practice for figuring out what self-care will actually nourish you how to give yourself space to heal when the world is making demands of you steps for letting go of scary things that are out of your control a trick to figure out the exact first step to take, regardless of what area you’re stuck in how to move past the idea that you’ve wasted time being stuck the exact questions to ask to figure out if you should stay or go in a job, relationship, or city how to hack your vagus nerve to impact your mental health ways to take advantage of your neuropsychology to trick your brain into working out, finishing that work project, or doing other hard things 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 Britt @brittfrank! We’re also doing a giveaway on Instagram where 10 people can win a copy of her book The Science of Stuck—just make sure you’re following both of us and then comment on my most recent post one thing you loved or learned in this episode.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/healthiertogether to get 10% off your first month.This episode is sponsored by Modern Fertility. Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to modernfertility.com/together.This episode is sponsored by Frankie & Jo’s. Go to frankieandjos.com to order your box today.Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the second 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’m joined by my lovely friends Carina Wolff and Justine Doiron! On this episode, we talk about: how to navigate changing or potentially dissolving friendships getting out of a cooking rut how to deal with family pushing religion on you what counts as “cheating” and whether to forgive a person who cheats the most acceptable age gap for relationships how to balance improving your life with wellness & feeling worse when you don’t achieve your goals Follow Justine on Instagram @Justine_Snacks, and on TikTok at @Justine_Snacks. Her website is justinesnacks.com. Follow Carina on Instagram @Kalememaybe and on TikTok @carina.wolff. Subscribe to her newsletter at https://www.goodmoodfood.news/.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 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 BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/healthiertogether to get 10% off your first month.Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices