The mindbodygreen Podcast

Todd McCullough: "I would listen to my friends in yoga class be so judgmental about conservative Christians, and I went back home to the south and would hear people be so judgmental of [my Santa Monica yogi friends]. But most of us are all good people who want the same thing." McCullough, a certified personal trainer, registered yoga teacher, and founder of TMAC FITNESS, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wa...

Kimbal Musk: "The global pandemic causes a reset of so many industries, and restaurants are at the eye of the storm." Musk, a chef, restaurateur, and philanthropist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob to discuss what the restaurant scene look like post COVID-19, plus: *Why he and his brother, Elon, like to play strategy games* *How online ordering can save the hospitality industry* *Why technology act...

Kelsey Patel: "You do have the power to fill yourself up. If everyone takes a little more responsibility for their own well being, we can walk out into the world together and actually lend a hand to someone." Patel, a reiki master, yoga instructor, and meditation teacher, sits down with mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to check in with yourself daily and prevent burnout, plus: *Why morning...

David Sinclair, Ph. D.: "I believe the COVID-19 spread will be reduced by increased temperature humidity. I thought those little droplets you sneeze out will evaporate and go away, but that’s not the main reason why Summer is less conducive to a viral spread." Sinclair, a Harvard geneticist and longevity expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the best nutrients and practices for immuni...

Lauren Singer: “Now is the time to learn how to make things yourself. Lattes, toothpaste, laundry detergent…Look at the things you buy packaged in plastic that are pretty simple to make.” Singer, an environmental activist and zero-waste movement leader, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to live a zero-waste lifestyle in a COVID-19 world, plus: *Why houseplants give us a sense of contr...

Jen Hatmaker: "When you’re more in tune with who you are, what you want, and what you need, you’ll be a more effective communicator." Hatmaker, a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and TV personality, says being genuine with yourself isn't easy; she joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to listen to your inner voice and why it's worth it, plus: *How loneliness can affect our prod...

David Kessler: "We weren’t meant to be islands of grief. We can’t physically be together but we can virtually hold each others hands." Kessler, a bestselling author and the world’s foremost expert on grief and loss, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the different types of grief during the coronavirus and how to deal with loss right now, plus: *How to show up for people when you can't be c...

Ryan Holiday: "When we read a history book, we think it happens a long time ago. But we’re going through history right now, and sometimes history was not fun for the people who went through it." Holiday, a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to remain resilient in the face of COVID-19 and endure the unexpected, plus: *How to use this time for ref...

Roxanna Namavar, D.O.: “I've had enough of my own personal spiritual experiences that have shown me that there is something greater than myself. That's something that really grounds me in this life and gives me a real sense of safety.” Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus, it's important to identify tools you can rely on that help you feel a little more at-ease. Namavar, a doctor of...

Kevin Love: "Athletes are thought of as superheroes, but success is not immune to depression." Love, a five-time NBA all-star basketball player, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what to do when you feel yourself slipping into a panic attack, plus: *How to stick to a routine during the global pandemic* *Why being too productive can actually be counterproductive for your health* *How the c...

Joe Dispenza, D.C.: “Changing your fear to gratitude, appreciation, and kindness for just 10 minutes a day, three times a day, can strengthen your immune system by 50 percent." Dispenza, a New York Times bestselling author, sits down with mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to explore how we can use findings from neuroscience and quantum physics to enjoy a more purpose-driven and fulfilling life, plus: *How...

IN-Q: “Defining myself is like confining myself—I undefined myself to find myself.” As we navigate globally trying times, we continue to seek outlets and positivity amidst collective difficulties. Out of tension, uncertainty, and a radical definition of daily life, art from a new perspective is born. IN-Q (aka, Adam Schmalholz), an award-winning spoken word poet and author of Inquire Within, sits...

David Fajgenbaum, M.D., MBA, M.Sc., FCPP: “I knew that there was no way I would make it to my wedding day unless I found a drug that could keep me alive.” Fajgenbaum, an immunologist and author of Chasing My Cure, sits down with co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how he created his own treatment for the rare Castleman Disease, plus: *Why we should stop waiting for perfect moments* *How college footb...

Aviva Romm, M.D.: “This virus has a fatty outer layer—good soap can actually help break it up.”  Romm, an integrative medicine doctor, midwife and herbalist, bridges traditional wisdom and modern medicine for women’s and children’s health. As we continue to collectively face a global pandemic, she sits down with co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to adapt to the ebbs and flows of your new life,...

Drew Ramsey, M.D.: "One in five people have a mental illness, but all of us have mental health. We have to work on it." Even after COVID-19 is behind us, optimizing our mental health still matters. Ramsey, a nutritional psychiatrist, joins Jason Wachob to discuss how we should eat to minimize anxiety, plus: *Why playfulness is key during the coronavirus* *How to transform awareness into action* *H...

Light Watkins: “The more we can stay connected to the moment by living through a space of gratitude, the more intelligent decisions we’ll be able to make individually and collectively." It seems that people are using meditation as a way to cope with uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus, no matter if they're new to the practice or a seasoned pro. Watkins, an internationally-renowned meditation t...

Ellen Vora, M.D.: “There’s a lot to be said about surrender, being asked to let go of control. You can do your best, but also recognize some aspect of this is out of your control.” It can be frustrating when people respond to your stress by saying, “Don’t stress," especially as we face the anxiety surrounding the coronavirus. That’s why co-CEO, Jason Wachob, consulted Vora, a holistic psychiatrist...

Gabrielle Bernstein: "We need tools that are going to regulate the nervous system and stimulate the vagus nerve, so that we’re not in a chronic state of fight or flight." As we face the uncertainty and fear of the global pandemic, it’s more important now than ever to stay grounded. Bernstein, a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, offers three guided meditations to help regulate the nervous sy...

Our hearts are heavy, here at mindbodygreen, with so many people affected by the global pandemic. To that end, Founder and Co-CEO Jason Wachob shares what he's been doing in his own life in these uncertain times. Here's a simple breathwork practice he's using to stay grounded, a few tips to keep your life in balance, and a guided meditation from Sharon Salzberg's Real Happiness. Jason also announc...

Lydia Denworth: "Friendship is as important as diet and exercise for your health. Even more important on some levels." Denworth, a science journalist and author of the book Friendship, joins co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why you should maintain friendships even in a time of social distancing, plus: *How friends affect your immune system* *How to become a better friend* *How many hours it takes...

Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph. D.: "Start by understanding how your mind works. If you can understand how your mind works, you can then start to work with your mind." Brewer, an addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist, joins co-CEO Jason Wachob to discuss how to rewire your brain to combat anxiety and addiction, plus: *Why willpower doesn't work* *How to train your brain to crave vegetables over cake* *W...

Celeste Headlee: "We think of idle time as wasted time. But [it's] incredibly productive. It's going to make you better at fulfilling your purpose than if you'd spent that time working." Headlee, an award-winning journalist and bestselling author, joins co-CEO Jason Wachob to discuss the health benefits of slowing down and doing something with no productive purpose, plus: *How to have better conve...

Lisa Mosconi, Ph. D.: "When we talk about risk factors for Alzheimer's, we're out looking for... Do you have high cholesterol? What's your insulin level? Do you have pre-diabetes? Do you smoke? But the number one risk factor for women is their hormonal health." Mosconi, a neuroscientist and associate director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins Jason Wachob...

Robert Rountree, M.D.: "When you're eating a collagen product, there's more in there than just the collagen. If the source has pesticides or antibiotics, all those residues are going to show up in there." Rountree, a functional medicine doctor, joins Jason Wachob to discuss how to use collagen to promote healthy skin aging,* plus: - Why you shouldn't take hot baths - How to make sure your collagen...

Mark Hyman, M.D.: “In a thimbleful of really good soil, there's more life than there have been humans ever to exist on the planet." Hyman, a functional medicine doctor, joins Jason Wachob to discuss what we're getting wrong when it comes to our food system and what we can do to fix it, plus: *What really goes into processed foods* *Why we need to start caring about our soil* *Why regenerative agri...