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The mindbodygreen Podcast
The mindbodygreen podcast explores the infinite possibilities of health & well-being. Hosted by founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob, each episode features a thought-provoking interview with a leader in the health space. Whether you’re thinking about changing what’s on your plate, how you move, or how you think, these conversations are sure to offer solutions in whole-body health.
Episodes
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549: The largest predictor of longevity we don’t talk about | Performance coach & scientist Andy Galpin, Ph.D.
“Nothing is better at improving VO2 max than challenging VO2 max,” says Andy Galpin, Ph.D. Andy, a kinesiology professor, co-director of the Center for Sports…
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548: Why women live longer, but not better | Longevity expert Maddy Dychtwald
“We want to match our healthspan and our brainspan to our lifespan,” says Maddy Dychtwald. Maddy, an entrepreneur, longevity expert, and bestselling author…
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547: How to lose fat & build muscle at the same time | Exercise & nutrition scientist Bill Campbell, Ph.D.
“Resistance training is the best anti-aging drug on the planet,” says Bill Campbell, Ph.D. Bill, an exercise and nutrition scientist and performance trainer…
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546: The secrets of supercommunicators | Award-winning journalist & author Charles Duhigg
“The more we talk about how we communicate, the easier the communication is,” says Charles Duhigg. Charles, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author joins…
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545: How to live stronger, not just longer | Certified holistic nutritionist & personal trainer JJ Virgin, CNS
“Aging is a privilege but aging powerfully is a choice,” says JJ Virgin. JJ, a celebrity nutritionist, Fitness Hall of Famer, personal trainer, New York Times…
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544: How to heal trauma through the mind-body connection | Peter Levine, Ph.D., psychologist & trauma expert
“Trauma isn’t just what happened to us, but rather it's what we hold inside,” says Peter Levine. Peter, a psychologist and leading trauma researcher joins us…
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543: How women should eat, exercise, & recover to gain lean muscle | Alyssa Olenick, Ph.D., exercise physiologist
“If we’re well-fed and well-trained and well-recovered, we can do so much,” says Alyssa Olenick. Alyssa, an exercise physiologist, sports nutritionist, and…
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542: The secret sauce to authentic success | Whole Foods co-founder & former CEO John Mackey
“If something isn’t working, change it,” says John Mackey. John, the Co-Founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market, joins us to discuss the art of balancing…
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541: Detecting cancer & cognitive decline as early as possible | Andrew Lacy, co-founder & CEO of Prenuvo
“Our health system is $5 trillion today, and we spend 3.5% of that on preventative healthcare,” says Andrew Lacy. Andrew, the founder and CEO of whole-body…
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540: The science of manifestation | James Doty, M.D., neurosurgeon & Stanford professor
“Through repetition, we manifest our intentions,” says James Doty, M.D. James, a neurosurgeon, compassion researcher, and Stanford professor joins us to…
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539: How to achieve the best sleep of your life | Jade Wu, Ph.D., DBSM, board-certified behavioral sleep medicine psychologist
“Broad-spectrum light exposure is the strongest and best kept secret for good quality sleep," says Jade Wu, Ph.D. Jade, a board-certified behavioral sleep…
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538: Rating the most nutritious foods you can eat | Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D., medical biophysicist
“Diet plus lifestyle accounts for 40 to 50% of health outcomes," says Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D. Sarah, a medical biophysicist and New York Times bestselling…
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537: What we’re still getting wrong about menopause | Mary Claire Haver, M.D., board-certified OBGYN
“Menopause is inevitable, but suffering through it is not," says Mary Claire Haver, M.D. Mary Claire, a board-certified OBGYN and certified menopause…
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536: Underrated tips to optimize metabolism | Casey Means, M.D., Stanford-trained physician
“Extreme food cravings are a sign from your body that you are giving it mixed messages," says Casey Means, M.D. Casey, a Stanford-trained physician and the…
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535: A longevity drug exists—would you take it? | Nir Barzilai, M.D., leading longevity researcher
“We have to spend time on our health rather than spend time on diseases," says Nir Barzilai, M.D. Nir, a renowned longevity researcher, joins us to discuss…
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534: Mobility & bone-strengthening tips for women | Vonda Wright, M.D., M.S., board-certified orthopedic surgeon
"There is never an age or a skill level where your body will not respond to the positive energy you put into it to become healthier," says Vonda Wright, M.D…
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533: What to eat (& avoid) for a healthy gut microbiome | Tim Spector, M.D., epidemiologist & microbiome expert
"You can change your gut microbiome within about a week just by altering your diet," says Tim Spector, M.D. Tim, an epidemiologist, gut microbiome expert, and…
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532: Why I eat 12 lbs of salmon a week | GiGi Ashworth, The Salmon Queen
“Every single time I eat salmon, I just feel like a million bucks," says GiGi Ashworth. GiGi, an allergen-friendly food personality and cook affectionally…
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531: Is trauma the root of your health issue? | Sara Gottfried, M.D., integrative medicine doctor
"In my practice, a significant number of people with autoimmune disease have a history of toxic stress and trauma," says Sara Gottfried, M.D. Sara, a Harvard-…
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530: How to make every meal taste amazing | Kimbal Musk, professional chef & restaurateur
“I consider food a gift we give ourselves three times a day, so let's make it good," says Kimbal Musk. Kimbal, a professional chef, philanthropist, and…
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529: The best brain health tips for women | Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D., neuroscientist & certified nutritionist
“Your brain cells stay with you for life. If you damage them, you don't have a second choice," says Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D. Lisa, a neuroscientist, certified…
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528: How to have a more resilient brain | Sue Varma, M.D., board-certified psychiatrist
“You don't have to stop. Sometimes you just need to pause, recalibrate, and reassess what the options are," says Sue Varma, M.D. Sue, a board-certified…
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527: The ultimate oral health episode | Mark Burhenne, DDS, functional dentist
“If you have bad breath, mouthwash actually makes it worse," says Mark Burhenne, DDS. Mark, a functional dentist, joins us to discuss *everything* you need to…
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526: Relationship red flags & how to find The One | John Gottman, Ph.D. & Julie Gottman, Ph.D., the world’s leading relationship experts
“If you're dealing with an issue, don't describe your partner. Describe yourself, your feelings, and your needs," says Julie Gottman, Ph.D. Julie and John…
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525: The genetics of longevity & how to live to 122 | William J. Kole, editor and foreign correspondent
“No conversation about lifespan is complete without a discussion of healthspan," says William J. Kole William, a veteran reporter, editor, and foreign…
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524: How to heal your emotional wounds | Vienna Pharaon, LMFT, marriage & family therapist
“What you don't resolve your children will have to face,” says Vienna Pharaon, LMFT. Vienna, a licensed marriage and family therapist and one of NYC's most…
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523: How to recalibrate your nervous system | Jennifer Taitz, Psy.D., licensed clinical psychologist
“A moment of awareness and a strategy can truly make what feels overwhelming more doable,” says Jennifer Taitz, Psy.D. Jennifer, a licensed clinical…
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522: What we’re still getting wrong about brain foods | Georgia Ede, M.D., nutritional psychiatrist
“The things that you can do to improve your brain health have very little to do with adding special things to the diet. They really have to do with subtracting…
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521: Rucking & other tips to boost brain health | Michael Easter, NYT bestselling author
“The average person today sees more information in one day than a person 700 years ago would have seen in their entire life," says Michael Easter. Michael, a…
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520: Must-have tips to reduce bloat & heal your gut | Functional medicine doctor Mary Pardee, N.D.
“Dehydration is a leading cause of constipation," says Mary Pardee, N.D. Mary, a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor, joins us to discuss everything…
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519: Reducing food cravings & why willpower doesn’t exist | Neuroscientist Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.
“Don't underestimate the power of curiosity," says Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D. Jud, a neuroscientist and addiction psychiatrist, joins us to discuss how to reduce…
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518: Nutrition tips for skin longevity | Holistic plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, M.D.
“You control your aging in your own hands," says Anthony Youn, M.D. Anthony, a holistic plastic surgeon, joins us to discuss sneaky factors that accelerate…
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517: Sneaky foods giving you anxiety | Nutritional psychiatrist Uma Naidoo, M.D.
“You have the power at the end of your fork to help calm your mind,” says Uma Naidoo, M.D. Uma, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, nutritional…
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516: How to become a happier person & find your meaning in life | Social scientist Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.
“Most people are happier at 70 than they were at 30," says Arthur Brooks, Ph.D. Arthur, a social scientist and professor at Harvard, joins us to discuss how to…
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515: How to supercharge your senses | Polysynesthete Maureen Seaberg
“We're at the dawn of a sensory renaissance,” says Maureen Seaberg. Maureen, a polysynesthete and author, joins us to discuss how we may be able to “smell” our…
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514: What we’re still getting wrong about women’s health | Exercise physiologist Stacy Sims, Ph.D.
“The conversation about Zone 2 is all based on male physiology and male data," says Stacy Sims, Ph.D. Stacy, an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist…
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513: The most underrated marker for metabolic health | Richard Johnson, M.D.
"When uric acid is high, it predicts the development of kidney disease, high blood pressure, and obesity," says Richard Johnson, M.D. Richard, a…
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512: How to reduce anxiety & negative self-talk | Performance psychologist Michael Gervais, Ph.D.
“Fear of other people's opinions might be one of the great constrictors for human potential," says Michael Gervais, Ph.D. Michael, one of the world’s top…
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511: How to strength train your brain | Memory expert Jim Kwik
“Our memory is like a muscle. We use it or we lose it," says Jim Kwik. Jim, one of the top memory coaches in the country and a leading expert in brain…
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510: The secret to lifelong happiness | Bestselling author Morgan Housel
“What really matters for your happiness is not your circumstances It's the gap between your circumstances and your expectations," says Morgan Housel. Morgan, a…
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509: How to prevent seasonal depression | Psychiatrist Norman Rosenthal, M.D.
"Five percent of the U.S. adult population suffers from full-blown seasonal affective disorder (SAD),” says Norman Rosenthal, M.D. Norman, a world-renowned…
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508: Underrated health metrics you shouldn’t ignore | Will Ahmed, founder of WHOOP
“If you eat within three hours of bedtime, that will negatively impact your sleep and recovery data," says Will Ahmed. Will, the founder and CEO of WHOOP…
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507: How to heal generational trauma | Thomas Hübl, Ph.D.
“At the root of loneliness is trauma. At the root of numbness and isolation is a defense mechanism that protects us from pain," says Thomas Hübl, Ph.D. Thomas…
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506: The 7 key principles to success | Sportswriter & NYT bestselling author Sally Jenkins
“Failure is a necessary precondition for success," says Sally Jenkins. Sally, a sports columnist for The Washington Post for over 20 years, joins us to discuss…
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505: How to build lean muscle & eat the right amount of protein | Functional medicine doctor Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.
“Skeletal muscle is metabolic currency, and it is a currency that you cannot buy," says Gabrielle Lyon, D.O. Gabrielle, a functional medicine doctor, joins us…
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504: How to think yourself younger | Mother of mindfulness Ellen Langer, Ph.D.
“People think about living each day as if it's their last. One could also live each day as if it's their first," says Ellen Langer, Ph.D. Ellen, an…
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503: Underrated tips to live to 100+ | Longevity expert Dan Buettner
“Most of longevity, physical agility, and ongoing health is a result of unconscious behavior, not conscious behavior," says Dan Buettner. Dan, a longevity…
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502: How to use self-hypnosis for anxiety, sleep & more | Psychiatrist David Spiegel, M.D.
“Hypnosis is in no way a loss of control. It's a way of enhancing control over your mind and body," says David Spiegel, M.D. David, a psychiatrist who has…
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501: The dirty secrets of factory farming | 4th generation farmer Will Harris
“In agriculture, we have misused technology horribly, and it has yielded devastating, unintended consequences," says Will Harris. Will, a fourth-generation…
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500: The new science of preventing cancer & heart disease | Longevity specialist Darshan Shah, M.D.
“The way we diagnose cancer is going to change dramatically in the next 10 or 15 years," says Darshan Shah, M.D. Darshan, a longevity specialist and…
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499: The healthiest way to lose weight long-term | Cognitive behavioral therapist Joanna Grover, LCSW
“You have to have an emotional connection to your goal," says Joanna Grover, LCSW. Joanna, a cognitive behavioral therapist, joins us to discuss the missing…
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498: The silent issue affecting metabolism | Richard Johnson, M.D.
“For a long period of time, you can be losing kidney function and not know it," says Richard Johnson, M.D. Richard, a board-certified internal medicine doctor…
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497: How to prevent dementia & heal trauma | Neuroscientist Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.
“Your mind is your life force," says Caroline Leaf, Ph.D. Caroline, a cognitive neuroscientist, joins us to discuss her tips for a more resilient brain, plus…
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496: A 101-year-old neurologist's longevity secrets | Howard Tucker, M.D.
“Retirement remains the enemy of longevity," says Howard Tucker, M.D. Howard, a 101-year-old neurologist, joins us to discuss the keys to living a longer…
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495: The best lean muscle-building tips for women | Fitness coach & dietitian Holly Baxter
“The primary goal for anyone who wants to focus on fat loss—not lean tissue loss—is to maintain your muscle. So resistance training needs to be the priority,"…
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494: Science-backed spiritual tools for longevity | Psychologist David DeSteno, Ph.D.
“The data shows that engagement in spiritual practices leads people to be healthier and live longer, happier lives," says David DeSteno, Ph.D. David, a…
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493: Underrated ways to reduce anxiety & boost mood | leading happiness scholar Gretchen Rubin
“Research shows that people who do new things are happier—even something as simple as trying new restaurants," says Gretchen Rubin. Gretchen, a leading…
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492: How women should exercise as they age | Award-winning sports journalist Christine Yu
“Respect your body where it is,” says Christine Yu. Christine, an award-winning sports journalist and author, joins us to discuss everything women should know…
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491: The future of biohacking (and Ozempic) | regenerative medicine expert Matt Cook, M.D.
“I spent the first half of my life putting people to sleep and doing surgery. I’m spending the second half of my life waking them up and preventing surgery,"…
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490: Longevity secrets from a 102-year-old doctor | Gladys McGarey, M.D.
“Disease and pain aren't our enemies. Our job is not to get rid of them but to learn from them," says Gladys McGarey, M.D. Gladys, a 102-year-old…