The mindbodygreen Podcast

Frank Lipman, M.D.: “This constant stream of light coming in is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, reason why so many people have a sleep problem.” Lipman, a functional medicine doctor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to set yourself up for sleep success, plus: - How to know if you have a sleep rhythm issue - The link between sleep & cardiovascular health - The surprising way m...

Lalah Delia: “The storms will come; the mountain may show up on the way; you may have to go through the wilderness; and you may find yourself at the ocean. Wherever you find yourself, know that there is a way you can tap into your higher vibrations.”  Delia, a spiritual teacher & bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to use "metaphorical terrains" to help calm anxiety,...

Jonathan Safran Foer: “We cannot save the planet with micro-changes. We cannot save the planet without micro changes.” Foer, a bestselling author and environmental activist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss actionable ways to support the longevity of the planet, plus: *How to talk to someone about climate change without lecturing* *How to stay motivated in your efforts without falling of...

Jim Tucker, M.D.: “Consciousness is the core of reality that the physical world grows out of, not the other way around.” Tucker—the Director of the UVA Division of Perceptual Studies—joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss everything you need to know about past life memories, plus: - How to tell if a child has a wild imagination or a past life memory - What past life memories can tell us about...

Today marks the 300th episode of the mbg podcast! What a journey it’s been since our launch on June 12, 2017. We’ve had an incredible array of guests on the show—including top doctors, researchers, athletes, and actors—and we've discussed some pretty mind-blowing science, helpful tips and tricks, and, of course, the latest trends in well-being. Join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, as he answers all your...

Big news: We’re launching a beauty podcast, hosted by mbg’s own beauty director, Alexandra Engler. We believe the conversation about the intersection of beauty and wellbeing is more important than ever. As Engler says: “Whether it be mental health, your body, skin, any number of things, beauty is real life. Your skin is you. It's important that we talk about it in this way." Engler joins mbg co-CE...

Dan Buettner: “If you want to live a long time, you want to think about shaping your surroundings.” Buettner—a longevity expert, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Blue Zones—joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the nonnegotiables for a long and healthy life, plus: *How to pack more movement into your everyday* *Why you should keep your shoes by the door* *How to actually find...

William Li, M.D.: “We can now begin to test people who didn't have access to COVID testing earlier on to see if the photograph of the coronavirus is there, and that nails whether or not you've been infected.” Li, an internationally renowned physician and vascular biologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to really know if you've ever had COVID, plus: *The link between COVID and vas...

Dan Barber: “You can't get truly jaw-dropping, delicious flavor unless it's from good, biologically active soil."  Barber, an award-winning chef and co-owner of Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the link between nutrition and flavor, plus: *How to eat local if you don’t have access to farmer’s markets* *How to eat meat sustainably* *Why delicious fl...

Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph. D.: “Some people can benefit from medications, but everybody benefits from understanding how their mind works.” Brewer, an addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what the new research says about treating anxiety, plus: - How to keep up with the news without sacrificing mental health - How to help a loved one struggling with anxie...

Mark Sisson: “At the end of the day, all that matters is how do you look, feel, and perform—most importantly how you feel.”  Sisson, a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Primal Kitchen, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to feel your best as you age, plus: *How to actually eat intuitively* *Why you should center your workouts around play* *Why you should practice intermit...

Madiha Saeed, M.D.: “If we can lower overall inflammation in the body, we can optimize overall health and wellbeing.” Saeed, an integrative family physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to know if your home is making you sick, plus: *The best pantry staples for managing chronic inflammation* *The link between nature and your gut microbiome* *How to sneak healthy foods into kids'...

Drew Ramsey, M.D.: “It's really important for everybody with a brain to know how to feed it.” Ramsey, a nutritional psychiatrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the best underrated foods your brain loves, plus: *How to actually grow more brain cells* *Why you should have chocolate for breakfast* *Why you don't have to sacrifice heart health for brain health* *Why melatonin isn't just a...

Dean Sherzai, M.D. & Ayesha Sherzai, M.D.: “Cognitive decline is something that happens slowly and gradually, starting in our thirties and in our forties… And there's a lot we can do about it.” Dean and Ayesha, neurologists and directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University, join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to optimize your brain health at any age, plus: *Sig...

Mark Bittman: "Now there's this [new] kind of malnutrition, where people are getting too many of the wrong calories and not enough nutrients.” Bittman, an award-winning food journalist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the problems lurking in food you probably don’t know about, plus: *Why your food isn't as nourishing as you think* *Why kids should learn about where their food comes from...

Bruce Greyson, M.D.: “There's definitely a lot more going on than just the physical world. I don't see how there's any question about that.” Greyson, the world's most leading expert on near-death experiences, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what he's learned from studying near-death experiences (NDEs) for 50 years, plus: - The most common patterns with people who have NDEs - How NDEs ca...

Amy Shah, M.D.: “Our fatigue and burnout problem is a diet problem, but it's also a lifestyle problem.” Shah, a double board-certified integrative medicine doctor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the real reason you're feeling so tired & what to do about it, plus: *Why so many thyroid issues go undiagnosed* *The type of fasting that may be better for women & how to do it correctly* *How...

Caroline Leaf, Ph. D.: “We spend between half to three quarters of our day in our minds time traveling between the past, present, and future.”  Leaf, a cognitive neuroscientist and communication pathologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to increase your mental fitness, plus: - How to measure your personal formula for happiness - Why millennials are more prone to anxiety - Why it...

Will Cole, D.C., IFMCP: “You have to quiet that proverbial noise—whether it’s hormone balance, inflammation, or blood sugar imbalance—to hear that resounding voice of your intuition.”  Cole, a functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to find your carb sweet-spot, plus: *How to actually eat intuitively* *How to make your fast work best for you* *The best kitchen st...

Mark Hyman, M.D.: "Food is medicine. It's not just calories—it's information.” Hyman, a functional medicine doctor and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the food rules you need to know, plus: *Why you can have “normal” blood sugar & still have an insulin issue* *What healthcare will look like one year from now* *The most underrated phytochemicals & where...

Dana Cohen, M.D.: “Before you start any diet or any nutrition plan, you first need to learn how to hydrate.” Cohen, an integrative medicine physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to drink enough water & stay hydrated, plus: *How to get more "gel water" & why it's important* *Why you're probably more dehydrated in the winter* *Why you should sprinkle salt in your water if you hav...

Leslie Ellis, Ph. D.: “Dreams are not beyond our ability to understand. We just have to look at them with an open mind." Ellis, a therapist and dream expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to interpret your dreams, plus: *How to actually remember your dreams* *Why you should daydream for better sleep* *How to use your dreams to make practical decisions* *The biggest misconceptions...

Tanya G.K. Bentley, Ph. D.: "People lose weight, but where is it going? Actually, it's getting excreted as carbon dioxide by breathing out.”  Bentley, a breathing expert and co-founder and CEO of the Health and Human Performance Foundation, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how your breath impacts weight loss, plus: *How breathing impacts your gut microbiome* *Low-lift breathwork practice...

Deanna Minich, Ph. D.: "These colorful compounds, they're not just antioxidants. They actually locate in certain parts of the body and have functional roles.” Minich, a functional medicine expert who studies the health benefits of colorful, plant-based carotenoids, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the functional role of plant-based pigments, plus: *How the color of your food affects your...

Rudrani Banik, M.D.: "Our vision is so precious. We have two eyes, but they are very delicate organs. We need to protect them for our lifetimes.”  Banik, a board-certified ophthalmologist, fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist, and functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why you need to prioritize eye health (even if you have 20/20 vision) plus: *The best and wors...