MindBodySpace

What happens when life throws something at you that you just can't undo? A diagnosis. A loss. A moment that changes everything. In this episode of the MindBodySpace Podcast, Dr. Juna sits down with Dr. Ellen O'Donnell — clinical child psychologist at Mass General Hospital and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School — to talk about easily missed symptoms of Diabetes and possible scree...

Three simple habits from a top doctor who says you should never take swallowing or your voice for granted. You don't think about swallowing or your voice until something goes wrong — and then it's everything. In this episode, Dr. Juna talks with Dr. Peter Belafsky MD, PhD — laryngologist, Director of the Center for Voice and Swallowing at UC Davis, and co-founder of Reflux Gourmet — about...

Two sisters and their methods for shifting performance nerves into joyful performances. Hina & Fiona are sisters and a world-class violin duo. They are Juilliard-trained under Itzhak Perlman and Midori, with Fiona making her New York Philharmonic debut at 16, Hina winning the Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, and their debut album Dear to Us out now on Pentatone. In this episode...

What if the most powerful mental health tool isn't more therapy or a smarter app — but the right skill at the right moment? Can just ten minutes change your mental health? The first time Benji Kaveladze came on the show, that was the question. Since then he's moved to Dartmouth's Jacobson Lab, deep in the fast-moving world of AI and mental health — and he's back to tell me what the science actuall...

One motto — it only takes one yes — and the resilience habit that turned 100 rejections into a career at age 22. Simar Bajaj sent 100 cold emails to Stanford surgeons as a 16-year-old with zero research experience. One said yes — and that’s the whole philosophy: resilience isn’t about not getting rejected, it’s about reducing rejection to a task and staying in motion anyway. In this episode, Dr. J...

I'm a technophile with a love-hate relationship with my phone — so I sat down with someone who thinks about this a lot! Gabe Montague is the founder of Mindful Makers , a Boston community that builds technology to support mindfulness instead of eroding it. This is a real conversation about using AI well. We cover what "vibe coding" actually is and how someone who has never written a...

That “lump in your throat” might be a symptom of something more chronic. In this episode of the MindBodySpace Podcast, Dr. Juna sits down with her own doctor, Dr. Jonathan Aviv—ENT physician, Columbia professor, clinical professor at Mount Sinai, and author of The Acid Watcher Diet . We talk about silent reflux, acid influx, and a stomach enzyme called pepsin that may sit in the throat, mouth, nos...

You know what’s good for you. Better sleep. Less scrolling. More movement. Healthier food. More calm. So why is it still so hard to choose it? In this episode, Dr. Juna Bobby M.D., Ed. M, explains why this is not a laziness problem or a character flaw. It is a brain-under-stress problem. When your nervous system is overloaded, your brain defaults to old habits, quick rewards, and familiar coping p...

Why does your brain feel tired, but still refuse to shut off at night? In this episode, Dr. Juna Bobby MD, Harvard trained educator, breaks down the benefits of sleep including how the brain clears waste during deep sleep, affects on mood, memory, and long-term brain health. You’ll learn why sleep is not passive rest, but an active brain state that helps with cleanup, repair, memory, and emotional...

What helps kids stay engaged in learning—and why do some lose focus? In this episode of the MindBodySpace Podcast, Dr. Juna Bobby speaks with Tanya Wright—author and actress known for her role on the hit Netflix series Orange Is the New Black—about how curiosity, imagination, and engagement shape the way children learn. Tanya shares how her journey from acting to education led her to create Hairie...

Did you know that laughing triggers feel-good chemicals and has real health benefits? 😄 In this episode of MindBody Space, Dr. Juna breaks down the real, peer-reviewed science behind why humor and laughter are essential for your health, your relationships, and your resilience — and gives you 5 practical ways to get more of it in your life today. This is the follow-up to our conversation with come...

The Healing Power of Comedy with Alyce Chan @MomComNY Instagram | MindBodySpace Podcast Trigger warning: Mentions Suicide In this episode of the MindBodySpace Podcast, host Dr. Juna engages in a candid and uplifting conversation with beloved mom and comedian Alyce Chan, known on Instagram as @momcomnyc. They explore the transformative power of humor, its health benefits like boosting immunity and...

Avoid environmental toxins with smarter, practical knowledge to protect your family. 🎧 Listen for age-specific tips for grade-schoolers, middle-schoolers, and teens. In this episode of the MindBodySpace Podcast , Dr. Juna Bobby speaks with Dr. Aly Cohen , board-certified rheumatologist, integrative medicine specialist, and author of Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How...

What if the habits your child builds in middle school could shape their entire future? In this episode of the MindBodySpace Podcast, Dr. Juna reconnects with Noelle Naito—now a Juilliard-trained violinist and marathon runner—who began her brain training journey as a homeschooled middle schooler. With just a few simple tools like daily logging, mindfulness, movement, and mental training techniques...

It's simple to calm your nervous system in minutes using a meditation technique taught by Dr. Juna. In this episode of the MindBodySpace Podcast, Dr. Juna, a double board-certified radiologist and lifestyle medicine physician, guides you through a relaxation response method inspired by Dr. Herbert Benson's work at Harvard Medical School on meditation and blood pressure. You'll learn how to interru...

What happens when elite music performance meets mindfulness? In this episode of the MindBodySpace Podcast, Dr. Juna Bobby shares 3 quick science-backed techniques to de-stress—and introduces her former student, composer Pablo Esquivel. A Juilliard and Berklee-trained musician, Pablo shares his personal story of burnout, healing, and how he now fuses music, meditation, and neuroscience to support m...

Mental Training for Peak Performance with Belief, Recovery & Resilience with Coach Sean Brosnan, Newbury High School Coach Cross Country Track How do you motivate kids to reach for their highest potential? In this powerful episode, Dr. Juna interviews elite running coach Sean Brosnan, who led a public high school team from obscurity to national record-breaking success—with his student-athletes...

Stuck or overwhelmed? Use these three step science backed journaling prompts to gain momentum and emotional resilience so that you can focus on what really matters to you. 🧠 Created by Mom-M.D., Harvard Trained Educator #parenting #neuroscience Intentional journaling helps you to let go and motivate instead perseverating on negativity that can loop you into mental spirals instead of helping you b...

Journaling literally reshapes your brain! 🧠 Listen now and start your own 5-minute brain ritual. It’s not about perfection—it’s about action.💡 Perfect for high-achieving families who want to raise emotionally intelligent with higher executive functioning that is so important for successIn this powerful, science-backed conversation, Dr. Juna (Harvard-trained educator, physician, Juilliard resilie...

💬 "If I could wave a magic wand, I’d want my kids to get into Harvard or Princeton… without stress." 🎧 Welcome to the MindBodySpace Podcast with Dr. Juna — Harvard-trained physician, resilience educator, and fellow mom. That’s what a mom recently told me — and it sparked this episode. Here’s the truth: stress is not the enemy. In fact, it’s essential for growth. 🧠 In this solo episode...

What if emotional resilience—not test scores—is the real key to success? In this powerful episode of the MindBodySpace podcast, Dr. Juna shares what really made a difference in raising teens who not only got into Ivy League schools like Harvard and Princeton—but did so while prioritizing well-being. How do you raise high-performing kids—without burning them out? In this powerful episode, bestselli...

🧠 Want a strong and resilient brain and teach your kids how to be resilient, confident, and creative? It all starts with how we think. In this episode of the MindBodySpace Podcast, Dr. Juna Mom-M.D. Harvard trained educator and expert in Lifestyle Medicine, explores how an entrepreneurial mindset empowers moms and kids to bounce back from stress, solve real-world problems, and build lasting resil...

Thinking about starting a business while raising kids? You’re not crazy — you’re powerful. In this motivating episode of the MindBodySpace podcast, Dr. Juna talks with Jenny Woo , a mom, Harvard grad, and founder of the viral 52 Essential Conversations card deck — about building a meaningful business without sacrificing your values or your sanity. If you’ve ever wondered: Do I really have what it...

After my kids left for college and building a career in medicine, I felt like my brain was stuck on repeat. So I did something drastic—I went back to Harvard for a Master's degree in education. But it wasn’t just about getting a new degree. It was about rewiring my brain. In this episode, we talk about: 🧠 How environment + input reshape the brain 📊 Why novelty protects against cognitive decline...

In this episode of the MindBodySpace Podcast , we explore how data can empower us to build resilience by motivating us to change and choose healthy behaviors! I sit down with Jasmin Hemdani , a software and data engineer at Oura Ring , to talk about her inspiring journey in tech and how data science can support everyday wellness. Jasmine shares how moms can use simple, engaging ways to introduce d...