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The mindbodygreen Podcast
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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.
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607: A proven method to find purpose in life & work | Suzy Welch
Jul 20, 202500:44:55Summary ready“The arc of life is long, and it bends toward authenticity. You can’t hold your breath forever—eventually, you yearn to live your values,” explains Suzy Welch. Welch, a bestselling author, founder and CEO of Becoming You Labs, and a professor at NYU Stern School of Business, joins us to discuss how to uncover your core values, identify your true aptitudes, and build a career that aligns with your authentic purpose. Plus: - The Becoming You framework (~2:15) - The true meaning of values (~4:15) - How to know what you are truly good at (~5:33) - Discovering your economically viable interest (~7:12) - Identity vs. authenticity (~8:30) - Values vs. virtues (~9:25) - When values conflict (~14:00) - The values bridge (~15:20) - Purpose & happiness (~18:00) - The value of work centrism (~22:00) - Finding authenticity (~26:55) - The role of self-awareness (~27:50) - How to change career paths (~30:40) - How to live your dream life (~35:05) - Fulfilling your dream & finding joy (~38:35) Referenced in the episode: - Follow her on Instagram (@suzywelch) - Check out her work (https://lnk.to/suzywelch!MindBodyGreen) - Find out your true values (https://thevaluesbridge.com/) - Pick up her book, Becoming You - Go to her website (https://www.suzywelch.com/) Go to cozyearth.com and use code MBG for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. Trust me—you’ll feel the difference the very first night. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary606: How to improve mobility & strength for injury prevention | Henry Abbott
Jul 13, 202500:48:12Summary ready“Get some motion, get some bounce, and get some playfulness into how you move,” explains Henry Abbott. Abbott, an award-winning journalist and founder of TrueHoop, joins us today to explain how to prevent injury and improve mobility for all aspects of life. - Immobility & how it impacts quality of life (~1:45) - What is P3 (~3:00) - Using data to prevent injury (~4:40) - Working the muscles below your knee (~8:25) - ACL tears & hip mobility (~12:45) - Hip stability vs. mobility (~15:15) - ACL tears & sports (~18:00) - Preventing injuries (~20:50) - Surfaces & injury (~23:25) - Learning agility from a young age (~25:55) - Should you be using the elliptical? (~30:15) - How to avoid pickleball injuries (~31:30) - The most common problems (~35:10) - Is injury & athleticism genetic? (~37:50) - How to lift heavy without injury (~43:00) - Adding mobility to your routine (~44:00) Referenced in the episode: - Follow Abbott on X (@TrueHoop) - Pick up his book, Ballistic - Check out P3 (https://www.p3.md/) This episode of the mindbodygreen podcast was created in partnership with MassMutual. MassMutual believes in helping people live well—so they can live more. Learn more at MassMutual.com/Wellness. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary605: The 9 pillars for a happier, healthier mind | Drew Ramsey, M.D.
Jul 6, 202500:57:58Summary ready“Simple movements, taking care of your mental health, and building deeper connections— those are drivers of longevity,” explains Drew Ramsey, M.D. Drew Ramsey, M.D., board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and author, joins us today to explain how all of us can take simple and actionable steps to improve our mental health, including the importance of dreams, adding in more movement, plus: - Ramsey’s practice (~1:30) - The drivers of the mental health epidemic (~3:10) - Exercise & BDNF (~10:!5) - The 9 tenets for better mental health (~17:30) - The importance of connection (~19:00) - Gender differences (~23:25) - Cultural shifts & alcohol consumption (~27:55) - Cannabis & psychedelics (~30:00) - The importance of sleep & dreams (~35:00) - The power of nutrition (~42:00) - The role of supplements (~46:00) - How to unburden yourself (~48:50) - Purpose & spirituality (~50:05) Referenced in the episode: - Follow him on Instagram (@drewramseymd) - Check out his website (https://drewramseymd.com/) - Pick up his book, Healing the Modern Brain We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary604: Why so many women are burnt out & what to do about it | Angela Foster
Jun 29, 202500:51:14Summary ready“ Never before has there been a time in history when women have needed more support,” explains Angela Foster. Foster, award-winning nutritionist, health & performance coach, and speaker, joins us today to discuss how exercise is different for women, why syncing with your physiology matters more than ever, and how to use data, lifestyle, and intuition to become the most vibrant version of yourself, plus: - Corporate attorney to high-performance coach (~2:50) - Foster’s personal healing journey (~5:10) - The power of lifestyle changes (~8:50) - The importance of mindset (~11:10) - Exercise in the morning (~14:45) - Women-focused exercise regimes (~15:55) - What is bio-syncing (~18:24) - How to start making changes in your life (~20:45) - Trying to do too much (~22:20) - HRV & VO2 max (~27:15) - Health essentials (~30:20) - Self-discrepancy theory (~33:40) - Cap off your day (~35:15) - Instilling values into children (~36:40) - Cognitive gears (~38:00) - Data to prioritize (~42:05) - HRT (~44:30) - What Foster is excited about (~47:30) Referenced in the episode: - Follow Foster on Instagram (@angelasfoster) - Learn more about her (https://angelafosterperformance.com/) - Check out her podcast, High Performance Health We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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603: The science of sleep, sex, & sharing a bed | Wendy Troxel, Ph.D.
Jun 22, 202500:55:26Summary ready“ Sleep is really foundational to those core building blocks of a healthy relationship,” explains Wendy Troxel, Ph.D. Wendy Troxel, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist, joins us to unpack the powerful—and often overlooked—role of sleep in our lives, from its impact on sexual health and menopause to relationships, wearables, and beyond: - Sleep & healthspan (~1:10) - The role of sleep in relationships (~4:00) - Sleep & sexual health (~8:08) - Subjective vs. objective sleep scores (~12:10) - Oxytocin & physical touch (~14:30) - Sleep recommendations (~16:00) - Menopause & sleep (~18:15) - Optimal sleep etiquette (~21:05) - Scheduling your worry (~23:12) - Improving sleep quality during menopause (~25:50) - The role of wearables (~33:15) - Statistics to prioritize for sleep quality (~38:10) - Improving HRV (~43:00) - The future of sleep science (~47:10) - Teens & sleep schedules (~49:55) Referenced in the episode: - Follow Troxel on Instagram (@sharingthecovers) - Pick up her book, Sharing the Covers - Watch her TED talk on teenagers & sleep (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0Zj_InJ4BQ) - Watch her TED talk on couples & sleep (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7ntoFtZK6A) - Check out her website (https://www.wendytroxel.com/) Go to cozyearth.com and use code MBG for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. Trust me—you’ll feel the difference the very first night. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary602: What you need to know about pelvic floor health | Sara Reardon, PT, DPT
Jun 15, 202500:38:03Summary ready“Look at the symptoms you thought were just 'normal for being a woman'—they’re actually related to your pelvic floor health,” explains Sara Reardon, PT, DPT. Reardon, doctor of physical therapy and board-certified pelvic floor specialist, is on a mission to normalize pelvic floor conversations and revolutionize the care we receive—at every age and stage. In this episode we cover everything from how to strengthen and support your pelvic floor to the truth about kegels and so much more: - Misconceptions about the pelvic floor (~1:40) - Assessing pelvic floor health (~2:22) - How to improve pelvic floor health (~4:20) - The truth about Kegels (~6:30) - Strengthening vs relaxation (~8:10) - Breath, resistance training, & the pelvic floor (~10:35) - Pelvic floor health by decade (~14:15) - Optimal bathroom habits (~17:00) - What to avoid for your pelvic floor health (~18:45) - Eye-opening statistics (~20:20) - Reardon’s story (~24:15) - Hormone replacement therapy (~26:15) - Data that deserves more attention (~30:30) - Integrating pelvic floor therapy into healthcare (~32:45) - Strength training & pelvic floor exercises (~34:30) Referenced in the episode: - Follow Reardon on Instagram (@the.vagina.whisperer) - Check out her website (https://thevagwhisperer.com/) - Pick up her book Floored We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary601: How to improve GLP-1 levels, naturally | Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D.
Jun 8, 202500:39:06Tap to summarize“You can improve your metabolism simply through your microbiome,” explains Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D. Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D., biochemist, microbiologist, and the co-founder and CEO of Pendulum Therapeutics, joins us today to dive deep into the science of the gut microbiome, covering everything from the gut-metabolism axis and increasing GLP-1 levels to gut-supporting foods. Plus: - Starting her company, Pendulum (~2:45) - Assessing microbiome health (~6:25) - The gut-metabolism axis (~8:55) - Increasing GLP-1 naturally (~10:00) - What is Akkermansia (~13:00) - How to increase Akkermansia (~16:55) - Microbiome-supporting foods (~18:53) - How to change your microbiome (~24:45) - Environmental factors & the microbiome (~26:20) - Stress & the microbiome (~28:00) - Reset the gut after antibiotics (~28:45) - The future of microbiome science (~31:05) - Fecal transplants (~34:00) - Exciting new science (~35:55) Referenced in the episode: - Follow Colleen Cutcliffe on Instagram (@drcolleencutcliffe) - Check out her company (https://pendulumlife.com/) - Learn more about their research (https://pendulumlife.com/pages/research-clinical-trials#nav-clinical-trial) - Research on microbiome diversity & pet ownership (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7058978/) - Research on Akkermansia & response to cancer immunotherapy We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. †Based on pre-clinical studies. Not intended for weight loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →595: Expert insights on strength training for women
May 15, 2025Tap to summarize“The stimulus we need for longevity and power is to lift heavier,” explains Vonda Wright, M.D. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the science, mindset, and cultural shift around strength training for women—and why building muscle is one of the most powerful things you can do for your long-term health. You’ll hear from: Gabrielle Lyon, D.O., functional medicine physician and founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine, on why is building muscle so essential for women’s health Vonda Wright, M.D., a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon, on what it really means to be “toned” Bill Campbell, Ph.D., a leading researcher in exercise science and muscle hypertrophy, on how often you need to be lifting each week to see results Don Layman, Ph.D., professor emeritus at the University of Illinois, on how much protein you really need daily Jaime Seeman, M.D., board-certified OB/GYN and athlete, on how to truly improve your body composition, why recovery timing matters, and how motivation is built through consistency Bonnie Tsui, award-winning author and athlete, on how lifting heavy is changing norms around female strength We’ll cover: - Muscle is more than just aesthetics (~1:35) - Muscle as a metabolic currency (~7:30) - Why hypertrophy training matters (~8:30) - Don’t wait to get started (~9:15) - Want to be toned? Eat! (~9:48) - It’s time to lift heavy (~12:00) - How to build the most effective workout (~13:30) - How often & how much should you be lifting? (~15:26) - How much protein do you need (~20:00) - How to optimize muscle protein synthesis (~22:15) - How much leucine do you need? (~25:00) - How to actually improve your body composition (~27:40) - When to cold plunge (~29:30) - How to become truly motivated (~30:50) -Lifting heavy is changing cultural norms (~31:55) - Why strength training is for every woman (~33:33) Listen to the full episodes here: - How to build lean muscle & eat the right amount of protein | Functional medicine doctor Gabrielle Lyon, D.O. - Why women should lift heavier & eat more | Vonda Wright, MD, MS - How to lose fat & build muscle at the same time | Exercise & nutrition scientist Bill Campbell, Ph.D. - The ultimate protein episode | Nutrition scientist Don Layman, Ph.D. - Muscle, metabolism, & mindset for women | Jamie Seeman, M.D. - The deeper meaning of muscle for women | Bonnie Tsui Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Transcribe →577: The gut-brain axis, inflammation, & fecal transplants | Charles Akle, M.D.
Jan 26, 2025Tap to summarize“The linkage between the immune system and the microbiome is the fundamental of everything,” says Charles Akle, M.D. Akle, Chief Medical Officer at immy, surgeon, and leading researcher in immunotherapy, joins us to dive deep into the gut microbiome, covering everything from the gut-brain axis to chronic inflammation, plus: - The gut microbiome & overall health (~1:45)- The impact of modern life (~3:38)- Hygiene hypothesis & mycobacteria (~5:23)- The power of fecal transplants (~8:55)- Diet vs environmental factors on the microbiome (~16:40)- Stress & inflammation (~19:45)- The gut-brain axis (~24:55)- Simple lifestyle adjustments for your microbiome (~30:20)- Akle’s company, Immy (~31:50)- Caring for your immune system daily (~37:38)- Akle’s mission (~43:15)- Chronic inflammation (~44:45)- The future of the microbiome (~26:15)Referenced in the episode: - Check out Dr. Akle’s research (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Akle-Charles) - Learn more about immy (https://immy.co/) - Research on effect of infections on susceptibility to autoimmune and allergic diseases (DOI: 10.1056/NEJMra020100) - Research on Immunity and Asthma Risk in Amish and Hutterite Farm Children (DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1508749) - Research on food, environment, & gut microbiome (DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.07.039) - Bugs as Drugs (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctarc.2021.100436) We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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