The Liz Moody Podcast

It can be so hard to figure out when a relationship is working, when you could do better elsewhere, and when it's really over. So today, I thought it would be fun to have you guys write in and share how you decided when it was time to leave a relationship. I am joined by Dr. Paul Eastwick, one of the leading relationship researchers in the world, a UC Davis professor, and the author of dozens of r...

Do you ever feel like you're chasing certain things to finally feel joy? Or like your joy needs to be earned? It turns out many of us do, and it is hugely impacting how we feel in our daily lives.  In this episode, you are going to understand exactly how to bring more joy into your life and how to reap the incredible mental and physical health benefits (even if you’re struggling right now). M...

I just had a close friend over and the next time we were both available to hang out was in 2 MONTHS. Then I watch these TV shows, like Friends, New Girl, Adults, and How I Met Your Mother, where they’re all hanging out with each other all the time. So I asked myself: can real life friendships be as good as the friendships portrayed on TV? I dove into these sitcoms and the science, and it turns out...

Ever gotten in a fight with your partner over chores? Me too. You might be carrying more of the mental load.  It’s a term many of us know, but awareness of it isn’t enough. A lot of couples disagree on what things should be done, what a “good job” looks like, and some people just refuse to do more, period. Well, today, we get into the mental load conversation no one else is having.  I'm joine...

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We have more resources than ever before to become securely attached, but rates of secure attachment are DROPPING. Dr. Marisa G. Franco, professor of psychology, says it’s because we’re getting attachment theory all wrong. In this episode, Dr. Marisa G. Franco shares clear solutions so we can have better relationships with others, with ourselves, and feel better overall. 🎧 What you’ll learn: • Exa...

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock are 62 and 59 years old, yet look significantly younger. During their press tour for their new movie, some people are saying “this standard feels impossible, why can’t we just age!”.  In today’s episode, I talk about the crone era: a phase in a woman’s elder life where she stops seeking approval, embraces her hard-earned wisdom, and unapologetically prioritize...

 One of the reasons so many of us feel burnt out, even if we have great jobs and lives, is because we haven’t figured out which work personality type we are. In this episode, we help you figure out yours, and how you can create a job and life that feels ridiculously satisfying every single day. My expert guest is Brooke Taylor, the author of Healing The Success Wound, who’s coached thousands of wo...

Recirculating this episode! If you've been feeling unmotivated, exhausted, or like you're just going through the motions instead of actually living your life, you're not alone and it doesn't mean something is wrong with you. It might just mean you're burnt out. In this solo episode, I get real about the burnout I hit after publishing my book, and share the science-backed research and practical, ac...

 There's one big reason that many of us are not living our dream life, whether it's having our dream career, our dream partner, our dream home, and that is having agency. Agency is one of the key things that the most successful and the most happy people in the world have in common.  My guest today, Cate Hall, has been at various points in her career the number one ranked female poker player i...

Resharing this episode as lately so many of you have been asking about my weight loss journey after I lost 30 pounds for my health. I share the key changes I made to my diet and routine to lose weight in a healthy way. The wellness world has thousands of conflicting messages on the best ways to eat food and exercise for weight loss, so I wanted to share the tips my nutritionist specifically gave m...

I chat with a top relationship researcher who shares shocking data on what actually leads to a compatible, successful relationship. If you want to know if you’ve found the one, or what you should actually be looking for while dating, this episode is for you. Dr. Paul Eastwick is a professor of psychology at UC Davis. He has led dozens of studies on the science of attraction, and he's the author of...

Having a close friend who's in a different stage of life than you can be challenging, but so worth it. Today, my best friend Leigh, who’s a mom of two, and I (childfree) discuss our friendship + we answer your most difficult “we’re in different life phases” questions you submitted. The ones that feel hard to bring up to either your single friend or mom friend who might not understand your side.&nb...

Reposting one of my favorite episodes! Do you know what the major sources of microplastics are in your home? Should you actually throw out your plastic cutting board? Are you ingesting heavy metals without even knowing it? Is your microwave hurting you? I’m joined by Dr. Vivian Chen to get real answers about the toxins we're all a little worried about—microplastics, heavy metals, EMFs, PFAS, forev...

Hello, friends! It was my 40th birthday on Friday and every year around my birthday I share my favorite tips that have made me so much healthier and happier. I share science-backed, expert advice I’ve tested for healthy eating, exercise, habit formation, career success, relationship success, energy, and so much more! Whatever actionable tips you’re looking for, this episode has something for you!...

What if you could achieve a life full of happiness, security, and success while also enjoying the ride? My guest today tells us exactly how to do just that by throwing out your detailed 5 year plan (yes, really) for this new approach instead. Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a top neuroscientist, entrepreneur,  and best-selling author. After reading her amazing book, I had to have her on the podcast and sha...

Recirculating this favorite episode, where I dive into my all-time top daily microhabits that will quickly level up your mental health and physical health. I’ll break down exactly what microhabits are, why they work, and the fascinating science behind them. These quick, easy-to-stick-to habits help rewire your brain faster, building new neural pathways that lead to a healthier, happier you. If you...

Resharing this popular episode you all loved. It contains this paradigm shift when it comes to how we view friendships. It is a huge unlock that completely changed how I approached building and maintaining friendships in my own life.  My expert guest is Anna Goldfarb, a journalist, author, speaker, and friendship explainer. She dives into the challenges facing friends these days, the most imp...

 Long distance friendships can be so hard. Today, my real-life long distance friend Leigh and I are answering your most difficult to talk about long distance friendship questions, the ones that feel tricky to bring up to your friends. These are all real questions or situations that you sent in.  This is part of my new series where I ask my real-life relationships to come and weigh in on your...

What’s the vaginal microbiome? How do we know if it’s healthy? In this episode, I asked a Harvard and MIT trained Gynecologist these vaginal microbiome questions + the questions you’ve been too embarrassed to say out loud about your own vagina. My guest is Dr. Sara Szal, a board-certified gynecologist and functional medicine practitioner with 30 years of clinical experience. She is one of the most...

The viral relationship advice that we see on social media is often not the advice that's going to help us the most. In fact, it's often the stuff that goes viral that can cause us more frustration when we try it and it doesn't work. So today, Couples Therapist, Zach Brittle, joins me to clear things up and rank popular relationship advice from the internet (from the best advice to advice you shoul...

I’m re-releasing this popular episode because so many of you have been sharing how hard it is to focus on your work right now. The answer? Work smarter, not harder. My guest is a best-selling author and professor at Georgetown University, Cal Newport, and he shares exactly how to work less and get way more done (while also feeling happier and calmer). So many of us are stuck in a cycle of answerin...

My husband Zack and I answer your most taboo, hard-to-talk-about relationship questions that you feel a little bit of shame or embarrassment talking about with your partner or person you're dating: dry spells, in-laws, prenups, work crushes, and so much more. It's really important to me to take the taboo out of these topics. I’ll share some tips or personal stories that I’ve been through that coul...

Most of us want more (and better) social interactions, but being more social means more energy. Sometimes it’s easier to just stay home or not talk to someone, even though we KNOW connecting with other people is the best thing for our health and happiness. But what if you knew you’d be liked, have a good time, and a meaningful conversation? My guest today is Dr. Nicholas Epley, one of the most res...

Women are dating less than ever. They're asking themselves, "Is being in a relationship with a man even worth it?". Whether you are happily or unhappily single, or happily or unhappily married, this is a really interesting episode to explore a societal moment that is happening right now. I share ways you can overcome some of the problems inherent to modern relationships and create a relationship t...