Well-Bent

At the end of 2024, I was beyond burned out — very much “burning the candle at both ends.” Then I came across a new book called Toxic Productivity by Israa Nasir , a licensed therapist in New York City who also founded the digital community Well Guide . As it turns out, Israa struggled with many of the same things — saying “yes” to too many commitments and overscheduling herself, while taking litt...

This episode of Well-Bent is a little different — instead of interviewing an expert, I'm sharing a life-changing hack I recently adopted that's helped me to maintain a more consistent and beneficial morning routine. One of the questions I love asking Well-Bent guests is what their morning routines look like — because I truly believe the habits you start your day with can set the tone for you menta...

Psychadelic-assisted therapy remains one of the hottest (and most controversial) topics in the mental health space today — and in this episode, you’re going to hear from a board-certified physician who has not only tried it but is calling it “the biggest breakthrough in mental health treatment in a generation.” That’s Dr. Sara (Gottfried) Szal , Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus In...

Over the past year, I started dealing with some mysterious symptoms that my primary care doctor couldn’t seem to solve. They sent me to a bunch of specialists who prescribed medications to help manage my symptoms but didn't offer any answers about why I was having these symptoms. Sound familiar? If you're eager to figure out the root cause of your health issues, Function Health is a paradigm-shift...

Athletes' success hinges on their ability to maintain optimal energy, endurance, strength, agility, and mental focus while also avoiding injury — which means fueling up with the right foods. Tom Brady knows this well: In fact, he'd probably be the first to admit that he might not be the G.O.A.T if he hadn’t been so strategic with what he was eating — and that’s where Allen Campbell came in. As Bra...

If you feel like you’ve tried just about everything to cope with your anxiety — to no avail — you’re not alone. Researchers estimate that 50 to 60% of people with anxiety still suffer from symptoms even after trying first-line treatments. Why? Well, maybe it’s because anxiety comes in many shapes and colors. In fact, according to Dr. Nicole Cain , a naturopathic doctor and clinical psychologist, t...

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Dr. Frank Anderson is a legend in the realm of trauma treatment. Not only is he a trauma survivor himself, but he’s been studying neuroscience, and the effects and treatment of trauma, for three decades now. What sets him apart is that he’s both a board-certified psychiatrist and a licensed psychotherapist. He’s also cofounder of the Trauma Institute, and...

Confused about what is truly healthy eating? You’re not alone. A recent survey found that about 8 in 10 Americans have found conflicting information about what foods to eat and what to avoid, and more than half said this conflicting info has them second-guessing the choices they make. That’s where a registered dietitian comes in. And Maya Feller is a registered dietitian nutritionist who really be...

Dr. Dave Rabin, a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, has been conducting research for years to answer one key question: How can we help people better regulate their fight-or-flight response by helping them feel safe? His studies showed that one of the best ways to promote this feeling of safety is through gentle, consensual physical touch. And Dr. Rabin used these research findings t...

Dave Asprey is largely known as the father of "biohacking" — the art and science of changing the environment around you and inside you, so you have more control over your own biology. In other words, “hacking” your own body’s potential by making lifestyle changes. But he’s also the founder of Bulletproof Coffee, a New York Times best-selling author four times over, and host of the top-ranking podc...

Did you know that acid reflux is the most common chronic disease in American adults? Cases actually increased more than 100% between 2006 and 2015, and have continued to rise since. Whether you’re seeking to get rid of acid reflux for good, get off your proton pump inhibitor, or just improve your gut health overall, this is a must-listen episode. Dr. Daryl Gioffre, a nutritionist and gut health sp...

Maggie Berghoff was only 24 years old when she felt like her body was falling apart — she was diagnosed with PCOS, Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, leaky gut, and adrenal fatigue, among other issues, and even had a life-threatening mini-stroke. She was told she’d likely never have children, and she’d be on IV drips for the rest of her life. But she proved everyone wrong: Today, Maggie is a healthy, th...

60% of Americans are living with at least one chronic disease. 40% experience digestive issues that disrupt their daily lives. 30% have symptoms of anxiety or depression. And one in five women under 50 are struggling with infertility. Meanwhile, despite all the scientific innovation in recent years and the trillions we spend on healthcare, life expectancy is falling in the U.S. Clearly, something...