The mindbodygreen Podcast

Terry Wahls, M.D.: “I know in college and in high school, if you got 95% on your test, that would be probably an A. But stopping your disease with diet and lifestyle is far more important than just a test. It requires 100%." Wahls, a functional medicine doctor who reversed many of her MS symptoms with diet and lifestyle changes, joins Jason Wachob to discuss what she swears by for reversing autoim...

Rachel Mansfield, recipe developer & cookbook author: "Just because I'm a recipe developer, doesn't mean that I'm having these gourmet meals all day. I keep things really simple." Mansfield, one of Instagram's most influential food bloggers, joins co-CEO Colleen Wachob to discuss meal prep hacks for when you're just too busy, plus: *How to make healthy meals if you don’t know how to cook* *Why she...

Stephen Cowan, M.D.: "Child development is not a race. It's a journey, it is a story that's being told. It has ins and outs and plots." Cowan, a holistic pediatrician, joins Jason Wachob to discuss tips and tricks on how to raise mindful, independent kids, plus: *Why alienation is the biggest epidemic today* *How saying "yes" shifts the nervous system* *How to stop tantrums in their tracks* *The w...

Ben Greenfield, personal trainer: “Think about your environment and how many times you're blasting your senses throughout the day—our neurotransmitters become exhausted from sensory overload.”  Greenfield, a New York Times bestselling author, and fitness expert, joins Jason Wachob to discuss how to take the perfect nap and how to get the most out of your workout, plus: *How to never be hungover ag...

“Ask somebody what keto is, and the foods that pop up would be bacon and butter and steak and lard. Most of us don’t appreciate that you can do keto without that." Preventative cardiologist, Ethan Weiss, M.D., joins Jason Wachob to discuss the small tweaks that make keto more heart-healthy, plus: *The egg-cholesterol debate* *Food rules vegans and carnivores can agree on* *Broken heart syndrome* *...

“There's a big difference between trying to get love and actually sharing love. We can't share love if we don't have love to share.” Relationship expert, Margaret Paul, Ph. D., joins Jason Wachob to discuss the secret to finding true, intimate love, plus:  *How to heal from a breakup* *Why you attract emotionally unavailable people* *How to make it work with a narcissist* *How to have healthy conf...

"Certain foods can help balance out the hormone endocrine disruptors that we're being exposed to. Sea vegetables are one great example of that.”  Functional medicine doctor, Robert Rountree, M.D. joins Jason Wachob to talk about how many servings of vegetables you should have in a day and how to get more veggies, plus: - Why we need to be eating more sea vegetables - Why iodine is important in our...

“Breathwork, whether you're doing techniques, or you're doing healing work, is profound. It's efficient, it's effective, and it's inside of you.” Certified breathwork teacher, Gwen Dittmar, joins Jason Wachob to discuss why practicing breathwork is better than meditation, plus: *How breathwork gives you an endorphin rush* *How to clear your body from negative energy* *How breathwork can help creat...

“All over our body—in our gut, on the skin, and in the mouth—we not only have bacteria, but we also have fungi. Imagine them playing together in a sandbox. Sometimes their play helps us, but if they’re imbalanced, we’re in big trouble.” Leading microbiome researcher, Mahmoud Ghannoum, Ph. D., joins Jason Wachob to discuss the mycobiome, how it differs from our microbiome, and the best ways to opti...

From cardiometabolic health to gut balance and digestion, your stress levels have a significant effect on your health and well-being. According to functional medicine doctor, Robert Rountree, M.D., stress is at the forefront of many health systems going awry, and it's crucial to implement strategies to help with anxiousness we may experience on a daily basis.* On another special episode, we dig in...

Board certified neurologist David Perlmutter, M.D., and internal medicine physician Austin Perlmutter, M.D., are all about creating next-level solutions for brain health. The father-son doctor duo sat down with mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how our lifestyle choices affect our decision making, an essential contributing factor to many of our health problems today. Tune in to find...

Board certified psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Gita Vaid, M.D., has been not just researching psychedelic-assisted therapy in her practice, but she has found it to be a successful tool for treating depression in some of her patients. Her area of expertise is specifically with ketamine and she tells all to mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob. Learn how psychedelics have the potential to shift how...

We know we don’t have to tell you how important sleep is for your well-being. According to functional medicine doctor, Robert Rountree, M.D., the quality of your sleep might be more effective than the quantity of hours. That’s where our sleep support+ (magnesium+) comes in, as it can promote a more restful slumber and improves sleep quality, while promoting relaxation for the body.* Our founder an...

You might be surprised to find that Gabby Bernstein, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author and co-host of the Guinness World Record largest guided meditation, has experienced some burnout. She sits down with mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what she dubs as “work addiction,” how antidepressants saved her life, and how doing less can actually help you reach your goals. Tune in to...

As the founder of the functional medicine practice, Parsley Health, Robin Berzin, M.D., knows a thing or two about integrative, holistic medicine. She sits down with mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how we can use the vagus nerve to calm stress, and why our cheeks turn red when we have one-too-many glasses of wine. Tune in to find out why we also need to start talking about men’s h...

This special episode features another installment in our series of conversations between mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, and functional medicine doctor, Robert Rountree, M.D. This week, we’re getting a lesson in the specificity of our probiotic+ product. Chances are you're looking to elevate your gut microbiome.* In this episode, Rountree talks about everything from fermented foods to the co...

When it comes to inspiring professionals in the mental health field, psychotherapist and writer Megan Bruneau, M.A., has quite the impressive resume: She has seven years of education in psychology, her own private practice, and was dubbed by Deepak Chopra as "the millennials' therapist." She sits down with mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss her personal health journey, both with her...

If you're going to take healthy aging advice from one expert, you might want to take it from Harvard geneticist and Professor of aging biology, David Sinclair, Ph. D. He sits down with mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to truly optimize our longevity. Tune in to find out why we should view aging the same way we view disease, as well as why we should add more stress to our lives....

Kelly McGonigal, Ph. D., a prolific author and lecturer at Stanford University, believes mindful movement can quite literally reconfigure the brain. She sits down with mbg founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss her new book, The Joy Of Movement, and explain how movement quite literally changes the neurochemistry of our brains. Tune in to find out the many ways movement can create true joy an...

Carrie Diulus, M.D., is a unique individual in the medical field—not only is she one of the handful of board-certified female orthopedic spine surgeons in the country, but she also wholeheartedly believes in using a holistic approach with every patient she sees. In line with her integrative approach, she tells mbg Founder and Co-CEO, Jason Wachob, that diet and nutrition are essential components f...

Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, believes alcohol can be part of a healthy lifestyle. She sits down with mbg Founder and Co-CEO, Jason Wachob, and discusses everything from the best bedtime snacks that foster tranquility before we sleep (spoiler alert: The list includes purple potatoes) to what our cravings for ice cream are really trying to tell us, to how to make the healthiest choices when it...

As the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stillness Is The Key, Ryan Holiday seems to know the road to success like the back of his hand. His 10 other bestsellers are beloved by many influential individuals including NFL coaches, world-class athletes, TV personalities and political leaders. While the relationship between famous athletes and philosophy might not seem closely tied, he tells...

With an impressive resume of culinary gold mines (Charlie Bird, Pasquale Jones, and Legacy Records, to name a few), executive chef and restaurateur, Ryan Hardy, certainly knows how to curate a meaningful eating experience. He sits down with mbg Founder and Co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the essentials of a star-quality meal, how to make it as an entrepreneur, and why we shouldn’t shy away from g...

While many people steer clear of carbs altogether (hello, keto), dietitian Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., CDN, believes carbs are an essential part of a nutritious diet—people just might not understand them enough to reap their many benefits. She sits down with mbg Founder and Co-CEO, Jason Wachob, and discusses what her ideal dinner plate looks like, as well as her favorite seasonal picks at the Park S...

Board certified integrative gastroenterologist, Marvin Singh, M.D., is a passionate advocate for functional medicine. He sits down with mbg Founder and Co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss gut-healing remedies like intermittent fasting and low-FODMAP foods, as well as the power of mindfulness for our guts—something we don't necessarily hear from a lot of GIs. Tune in to hear his unparalleled view on h...