The Liz Moody Podcast

Today is all about STRESS. My guest today is Dr. Samantha Boardman, who did her undergrad at Harvard before getting her MD Cornell and going back for a masters in Applied Positive Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. She now has a thriving psychiatry practice in New York City and a brand new book called Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress into Strength, which is available wherever books are sold.I wanted this to be the most comprehensive, helpful episode on stress ever. On this episode, we talk about: What stress is, and how to know if that’s what you’re feeling The 2 most science-backed ways to actually feel restored and relaxed in your off time How to actually figure out what your values are—and adjust your life to live by them Exactly what to do in real-life stressful situations, like working a job that you hate or having a chronic illness Science backed ways to deal with stress RIGHT now, in less than 5 minutes The best type of workout for stress The daily practices we should all incorporate to keep stress levels low How to stop doom scrolling and develop a less stressful relationship with the news How to become comfortable with uncertainty The 5-second antidote to jealousy An easy mindset shift to feel way calmer about politics and eco-anxiety How stress can impact weight gain, and how to mitigate that How to deal with stress caused by family relationships and boundary issues How to help family members who are stressed How to make your gratitude practice 100x more effective The one stress-relieving practice we should all be doing daily—but aren’t I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the episode, so tag me (@lizmoody) and Dr. Boardman (@positive_prescription) with anything you’re learning, feeling, or thinking! Enjoy!!PS: My Patreon is live! You can join Green Smoothie Society and get access to ALL of my green smoothie recipes and advice AND you can subscribe to A Very Moody Morning, my brand new morning show podcast, which drops once weekly and features casual, fun convo, super intimate Q&As, and more. Get all the deets at patreon.com/lizmoody.This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens, makers of an all-in-one superfood powder that contains 75 vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients, including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, greens superfood blend and more, that all work together to fill the nutritional gaps in your diet, support energy and focus, aid with gut health and digestion, and support a healthy immune system.Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.This episode is sponsored by Seed. Their Seed Daily Synbiotic is a game changer—it contains both pre- and probiotics, survives INTACT all the way into your gut, AND contains the most studied and powerful strains of probiotics out there. You can get 15% off of your first month’s supply of Seed’s Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com 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

Today, we have a brand new episode of Thriving Through Anxiety featuring the lovely Alex Snodgrass. Alex is the NYTimes best-selling author of The Defined Dish and the upcoming The Comfort Kitchen, and the woman behind the hugely successful blog and Instagram The Defined Dish.On this episode, we talk about: her anxiety journey how having kids impacted her anxiety  her thoughts around medication and anxiety how she manages her anxiety-related vertigo the books, tools, and practices that have helped with her anxiety the most  what she eats to help with her anxiety how she helps her husband and friends help her through harder times  how social media and cancel culture impact her anxiety the FIRST thing you should do to feel better when you’re feeling anxious exactly how she overcame her fear of flying Whether or not you have anxiety, I hope you’re touched by Alex’s amazing story. I’d love to hear thoughts you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag @lizmoody and @thedefineddish.PS: My Patreon is live! You can join Green Smoothie Society and get access to ALL of my green smoothie recipes and advice AND you can subscribe to A Very Moody Morning, my brand new morning show podcast, which drops once weekly and features casual, fun convo, super intimate Q&As, and more. Get all the deets at patreon.com/lizmoody.This episode is sponsored by Seed, the makers of one of my all-time favorite supplements. Their Seed Daily Synbiotic is a game changer—it contains both pre- and probiotics, survives INTACT all the way into your gut, AND contains the most studied and powerful strains of probiotics out there. You can get 15% off of your first month’s supply of Seed’s Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com and using the code LIZMOODY.This episode is sponsored by Kyoto Botanicals, the first CBD brand I’ve recommended on this podcast! Right now, I’m loving their Breathe tincture, which is lemon ginger flavored and massively helps with my anxiety, and the Warmth balm, which is so helpful for headaches and sore muscles. You can get a whopping 25% off your order (AND they always have free shipping!) by using the code “HEALTHIERTOGETHER” at kyotobotanicals.com.This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley, who make incredibly high quality supplements. If you’d like to check out their Turmeric Complex, Vitamin C, Neuroeffect, or any of Paleovalley’s other amazing products, 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

Today, we have a brand new episode of How I Learned To Love My Body featuring the amazing Katie Sturino. Katie is an entrepreneur, digital influencer and body acceptance advocate. She’s also the founder of Megababe, one of my favorite product lines, which I think does a beautiful job of addressing issues like sweaty thighs or chest acne that so many of us deal with but nobody talks about.On this episode, we talk about: how she went from hating taking photos of herself to getting comfortable in front of the camera her best tips for taking photos of yourself that you’ll like the specific steps she took to overcome her body shame how to use social media to make you feel good about your body how to forgive your parents for body issues that began in childhood how to set boundaries with other people talking about your body how her relationship with her body impacted her dating and relationships how to be sex positive in any body the surprising things she’s learned when recreating celebrity looks what she does when she’s having bad body moments how she doesn’t get embarrassed about thigh sweat, foot odor, and other “gross” or “not girly” things her alcohol allergy and how she has fun without alcohol I hope this episode helps you learn to love your beautiful body! I’d love to hear any aha moments you have as you’re listening or thoughts you have, so definitely screenshot and tag @lizmoody and @katiesturino.PS: My Patreon is live! You can join Green Smoothie Society and get access to ALL of my green smoothie recipes and advice AND you can subscribe to A Very Moody Morning, my brand new morning show podcast, which drops once weekly and features casual, fun convo, super intimate Q&As, and more. Get all the deets at patreon.com/lizmoody.This episode is sponsored by Seed, the makers of one of my all-time favorite supplements. Their Seed Daily Synbiotic is a game changer—it contains both pre- and probiotics, survives INTACT all the way into your gut, AND contains the most studied and powerful strains of probiotics out there. You can get 15% off of your first month’s supply of Seed’s Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com and using the code LIZMOODY.This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley, who make incredibly high quality supplements. If you’d like to check out their Turmeric Complex, Vitamin C, Neuroeffect, or any of Paleovalley’s other amazing products, 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

We’re back with another Ask the Doctor episode. This was a VERY highly requested episode, all about dental health and oral hygiene. If you want more Ask the Doctor episodes, be sure to check out the ones on Happiness, Longevity, Hormones, Gut Health, Anxiety, and more.My guest today is Dr. Mark Burhenne, the creator and author of AsktheDentist.com and the #1 bestselling author of The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox. He is a family and sleep medicine dentist whose advice regularly appears on TV, radio, and magazines, including NPR and CBS News. He answers all of our dental health questions, including: how dental health is related to your whole body health how much of oral health is genetic and how much is what we do his thoughts on fluoride + his favorite fluoride alternatives his thoughts on oil pulling the safest way to whiten teeth how important flossing is really + the best time to do it his opinion of Waterpiking and tongue scraping why flossing & brushing can actually help your gut health why mouthwash is bad for you and what he recommends instead how to get rid of bad breath a 3-step plan to remineralize teeth the best supplements for teeth health if lemon water, ACV, or sparkling water are bad for teeth why snoring is actually bad for your health + exactly how to fix it I hope that you find lots of ways to tweak your routine for the better. I’d love to see any changes you’re making or thoughts you’re thinking as you’re listening, so please share on social and tag me—I’m @lizmoody and Dr. Burhenne is @askthedentist.PS: Have you snagged my Foodie preset pack? You can get all 8 presets, designed to make your food pics look as good as they taste, at lizmoody.com/presets.PPS: Healthier Together is officially a number one best-seller! You can get your copy on Amazon or at lizmoody.com/cookbook. Please keep sending me your creations on Instagram—they make me so happy!This episode is sponsored by Garden of Life, the only collagen I’ve trusted for years. To try it for yourself and let them know you found them through me, use this link to check it out (it won’t cost you anything extra): https://amzn.to/3hkzfnFThis episode is sponsored by Kyoto Botanicals, makers of my favorite CBD. You can get a whopping 25% off your order (AND they always have free shipping!) by using the code “HEALTHIERTOGETHER” at kyotobotanicals.com.This episode is sponsored by Seed, the makers of one of my all-time favorite supplements. Their Seed Daily Synbiotic is a game changer—it contains both pre- and probiotics, survives INTACT all the way into your gut, AND contains the most studied and powerful strains of probiotics out there. You can get 15% off of your first month’s supply of Seed’s Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com and using the code LIZMOODY.This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley, who make incredibly high quality supplements. If you’d like to check out their Turmeric Complex, Vitamin C, Neuroeffect, or any of Paleovalley’s other amazing products, 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 have been feeling VERY wanderlusty lately—I have an adventure itch, and there was no one better to scratch it than Renee Hahnel, otherwise known as the powerhouse Renee Roaming (@reneeroaming). The author and mega-successful social media star and blogger joined me to talk about all things travel and getting outside, including: her best tips for taking amazing travel photos what shocked her about the US when she moved here how to take big, risky life steps without fear the harder parts of living abroad that people don’t talk about healthy living secrets from australia a genius tip to dip your toes into hiking & camping the gear you need to get out on the trail how to not be afraid of ticks & bears (including her crazy personal bear encounter story!) how to protect yourself as a woman hiking/camping alone the most beautiful place she’s ever been how to not fight when you travel with a partner how to find the best spots to visit how she stays healthy when traveling and so much more! PS: Have you snagged my Foodie preset pack? You can get all 8 presets, designed to make your food pics look as good as they taste, at lizmoody.com/presets.PPS: Healthier Together is officially a number one best-seller! You can get your copy on Amazon or at lizmoody.com/cookbook. Please keep sending me your creations on Instagram—they make me so happy!This episode is sponsored by Seed, the makers of one of my all-time favorite supplements. Their Seed Daily Synbiotic is a game changer—it contains both pre- and probiotics, survives INTACT all the way into your gut, AND contains the most studied and powerful strains of probiotics out there. You can get 15% off of your first month’s supply of Seed’s Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com and using the code LIZMOODY.This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley, who make incredibly high quality supplements. If you’d like to check out their Turmeric Complex, Vitamin C, Neuroeffect, or any of Paleovalley’s other amazing products, 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

One of the most common questions that I get during my Sunday IG Q&As is where my body confidence comes from, and to be honest, I developed it even at all somewhat recently, and it’s still very much a work in progress. Because it’s something so many of us struggle with, I decided to invite on some of the most confident women I know and ask them: how did you learn to love your body?My guests today are Raeann Langas and Kristina Zias. Raeann is a content creator, curve model, podcaster, and body acceptance influencer. Kristina Zias is a host, curve model, fashion blogger and body activist who also hosts size inclusive style segments for Access Hollywood and KTLA. Together, they host a super fun podcast called The Confident Collective, which they actually interviewed ME for, so definitely head over there and check that out—I shared a lot of stories and thoughts I haven’t shared anywhere else.On this episode, we talk about: What they do on bad body days How to know when to change things you don’t like with things like Botox, filler, surgery, or even hair dye, versus accept it The one trick that can make anyone feel more body confident Behind the scenes in the curve modeling industry How Kristina’s pacemaker and health issues have impacted her relationship with her body Pregnancy, childbirth, and the impact of motherhood on body love Raeann and Kristina and I would love to hear from you as you’re listening—they’re @raeannlangas and @kristina with a k zias on social and i’m @lizmoody so please screenshot and share any thoughts or feelings that come up as you listen. And if you know anyone in your life still struggling with confidence or body love, please SHARE this episode with them. Let’s all go on this journey together.PS: Have you snagged my Foodie preset pack? You can get all 8 presets, designed to make your food pics look as good as they taste, at lizmoody.com/presets.PPS: Healthier Together is officially a number one best-seller! You can get your copy on Amazon or at lizmoody.com/cookbook. Please keep sending me your creations on Instagram—they make me so happy!This episode is sponsored by Garden of Life, the only collagen I’ve trusted for years. To try it for yourself and let them know you found them through me, use this link to check it out (it won’t cost you anything extra): https://amzn.to/3hkzfnFThis episode is sponsored by Organifi, the makers of my favorite caffeine-free energy drink, Red Juice. You can go to www.organifi.com/healthiertogether and use the code “healthiertogether” for 20% off your order.This episode is sponsored by Kyoto Botanicals, makers of my favorite CBD. You can get a whopping 25% off your order (AND they always have free shipping!) by using the code “HEALTHIERTOGETHER” at kyotobotanicals.com.Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I know you all love our Ask the Doctor episodes—we’ve got ones on longevity, happiness, anxiety, gut health, and more—so this is sort of in that vein, but a bit different. I’ve invited back Dr. Aviva Romm, who was on the Ask the Doctor: Hormone Edition, to do a hormone Q&A. Aviva is my absolute favorite resource for hormone expertise—she’s a Yale-trained MD AND a midwife and herbalist, plus she’s the best-selling author of many books, including her most recent, Hormone Intelligence, which we discuss in this episode.For the Ask the Doctor episode, we covered a larger overview of hormones, so for this Q&A, I decided to go SUPER pragmatic and actionable, and basically used it as an opportunity to have her solve all of your hormonally-based problems. We talk about: Why being hormonal is actually your superpower The hormonal causes of and solutions for belly fat, insomnia, hair loss, low energy, acne, migraines, PMS, and more Her thoughts on the best way to “detox” your body How snacking impacts our hormone health What causes PCOS, how to know if you have it, and how she approaches treating it What causes endometriosis, how to know if you have it, and how she approaches treating it How our guts impact our hormones, our hormones impact our guts—and how to balance both Her easy formula for optimal hormone health We’d both love to hear from you as you’re listening, so screenshot and tag me—I’m @lizmoody—and @dr.avivaromm and tell us what you’re learning or thinking about. And if you want more hormone info, don’t forget to check out the Ask the Doctor: Hormone edition, which will give you even more background and information on your hormones .PS: Have you snagged my Foodie preset pack? You can get all 8 presets, designed to make your food pics look as good as they taste, at lizmoody.com/presets. PPS: Healthier Together is officially a number one best-seller! You can get your copy on Amazon or at lizmoody.com/cookbook. Please keep sending me your creations on Instagram—they make me so happy!This episode is sponsored by Organifi, the makers of my favorite caffeine-free energy drink, Red Juice. You can go to www.organifi.com/healthiertogether and use the code “healthiertogether” for 20% off your order.This episode is sponsored by Seed, the makers of one of my all-time favorite supplements. Their Seed Daily Synbiotic is a game changer—it contains both pre- and probiotics, survives INTACT all the way into your gut, AND contains the most studied and powerful strains of probiotics out there. You can get 15% off of your first month’s supply of Seed’s Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com 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

You KNOW I love talking about taboo topics, and today might just be the most taboo of all—money. I’m so happy to welcome Tori Dulap from Her First 100K to the pod to get into the nitty gritty of personal finance. We get into: Her personal financial story The biggest money mistake people make Investing made super simple Whether or not buying a house is a good investment (and exactly how to best prepare to do so) What stocks she’s invested in, and how she decided on those If it’s okay to invest at a time when the market seems really high The number one thing people get wrong about earning their maximum potential Her 2 best salary negotiation tips How to get over the fear of asking for a raise Whether or not your career should be your passion + her thoughts on side hustles 3 super pragmatic tips for creating and sticking to a budget Advice for people dealing with money anxiety Thoughts on joint versus separate bank accounts How to pay off debt without feeling guilty about splurging (plus how MUCH you should be paying off each month) Her top 2 favorite credit cards And so much more! I also wanted to include some of YOUR stories, so at both the beginning and the end of the episode, I’ll share your anonymous money confessions. I have more money confessions plus the money tips and tricks that have changed your life over on Instagram, so definitely check that out—I’m @lizmoody. And of course, Tori and I would both love to hear your feedback on this episode, anything you’ve learned, anything that comes up for you as you’re listening—I’d personally love to hear from other people with money anxiety or weird childhood money stories—so screenshot and tag me and her—she’s @herfirst100k.PS: Have you snagged my Foodie preset pack? You can get all 8 presets, designed to make your food pics look as good as they taste, at lizmoody.com/presets.PPS: Healthier Together is officially a number one best-seller! You can get your copy on Amazon or at lizmoody.com/cookbook. Please keep sending me your creations on Instagram—they make me so happy!This episode is sponsored by Seed, the makers of one of my all-time favorite supplements. Their Seed Daily Synbiotic is a game changer—it contains both pre- and probiotics, survives INTACT all the way into your gut, AND contains the most studied and powerful strains of probiotics out there. You can get 15% off of your first month’s supply of Seed’s Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com and using the code LIZMOODY.This episode is sponsored by Nuzest, one of my favorite protein powders. It’s 98% digestible (a rarity in the protein powder space) and—get this—it actually tastes good. I recommend the Digestive Support Line—they have a Probiotic Vanilla and a Probiotic Cacao. You can use the code “HealthierTogether20” for 20% off your order on Nuzest.us/healthiertogether.Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re kicking off a brand new series today which I am personally very excited about—it’s called Thriving Through Anxiety. I wanted to create a series about how the bad things in our life can actually turn into some of the most transformative, rich, beautiful parts.In this episode, I’ve interviewed two of my favorite women on the internet about their anxiety stories. First up is Cameron Rogers, aka @freckledfoodie, sharing: what “high-performing anxiety” is and how it impacted her life how her pregnancy has impacted her anxiety (including why she’s taking anti-anxiety medicine during her pregnancy) the clear instructions she gave her partner for dealing with her anxiety a VERY frank & honest discussion about how her relationship with money has impacted her anxiety what influencer life is like behind the scenes the 3 things that have helped her anxiety the most (and the things she’s tried that haven’t worked at all) how she views anxiety as one of her superpowers Then, I chatted with Remy Park, the woman behind @veggiekins, about: the various ways her anxiety has manifested, from her eating disorder to OCD to substance abuse her genius tip for finding an effective therapist her coping mechanisms for getting through her recent big breakup (including how she was brave enough to make the leap in the first place) how she deals with the anxiety that comes from the hates crimes against AAPI community the daily practices that help her anxiety the most the Eastern medicine practices she learned living in China that help with her anxiety how her veganism has impacted her anxiety My hope from these episodes is that, first and foremost, you’ll come away feeling less alone. I also hope you get some actionable tips and tricks and tools that can help you on your own journey, but also, maybe that it can help in a larger way to reframe something like anxiety as a beautiful, integral part of your experience on this planet. I can’t wait to hear what you think!PS: Have you snagged my Foodie preset pack? You can get all 8 presets, designed to make your food pics look as good as they taste, at lizmoody.com/presets.PPS: Healthier Together is officially a number one best-seller! You can get your copy on Amazon or at lizmoody.com/cookbook. Please keep sending me your creations on Instagram—they make me so happy!This episode is sponsored by Nuzest, one of my favorite protein powders. It’s 98% digestible (a rarity in the protein powder space) and—get this—it actually tastes good. I recommend the Digestive Support Line—they have a Probiotic Vanilla and a Probiotic Cacao. You can use the code “HealthierTogether20” for 20% off your order on Nuzest.us/healthiertogether.This episode is sponsored by Organifi, the makers of my favorite caffeine-free energy drink, Red Juice. You can go to www.organifi.com/healthiertogether and use the code “healthiertogether” for 20% off your order.Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My Ask the Doctor series was built around the idea that functional doctors have SO much incredible information about transforming our health, but the really great ones can be hard to find, tricky to get appointments with, and unfortunately quite expensive. On these episodes, I invite on the best doctors in the world and ask them all of my questions—and yours!—about a topic. We have Ask the Doctor episodes about hormones, weight loss myths, longevity, gut health, anxiety, skincare, and more, so definitely check those out!I’m so excited to share what might be my most important Ask the Doctor yet—the Happiness edition. I was so so honored to welcome Dr. Rick Hanson, PhD to the podcast. Rick is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books have been published in 29 languages and include Neurodharma, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture. He’s lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard, and his work has been featured on the BBC, CBS, NPR, and other major media.On this episode, we talk about: If happiness is an ongoing, all-the-time state or something you dip in and out of Exactly where to start for overcoming negative elements of life, from being born into worse situations to health conditions to childhood trauma A super pragmatic practice to develop self-compassion and self-love based on the latest brain science How to change the neural pathways in your brain so that you feel good more of the time A 3-step plan for confronting people who hurt you How much of happiness is genetic, psychological, and physiological How inflammation impacts our happiness and what you can do it The best supplements for mental health How to know if you should be in therapy + the best tips for finding a good therapist How kids impacts your happiness How money impacts your happiness A super actionable exercise to figure out what to spend your time on to create the most happiness The number one piece of advice for being happier in a relationship The number one tip for being happier when you’re single and don’t want to be How to not let comparison rob you of your happiness How to help someone in your life who is having a hard time Rick and I would love to hear your feedback, thoughts as you’re listening, any ways the episode has helped you, so definitely screenshot as you’re listening and tag us on Instagram—I’m @lizmoody and he’s @rickhansonphd.PS: Have you snagged my Foodie preset pack? You can get all 8 presets, designed to make your food pics look as good as they taste, at lizmoody.com/presets.PPS: Healthier Together is officially a number one best-seller! You can get your copy on Amazon or at lizmoody.com/cookbook. Please keep sending me your creations on Instagram—they make me so happy!This episode is sponsored by Nuzest, one of my favorite protein powders. It’s 98% digestible (a rarity in the protein powder space) and—get this—it actually tastes good. I recommend the Digestive Support Line—they have a Probiotic Vanilla and a Probiotic Cacao. You can use the code “HealthierTogether” for 20% off your order on Nuzest.us/healthiertogether.This episode is sponsored by Organifi, the makers of my favorite caffeine-free energy drink, Red Juice. You can go to www.organifi.com/healthiertogether and use the code “healthiertogether” for 20% off your order.Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices