The mindbodygreen Podcast

What does it really take to get healthier with age? In this deeply personal solo episode, mindbodygreen co-founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob shares his N-of-1 longevity experiment—and all the data behind it. At 51 years old, Jason’s biological age clocks in at 37.9, with elite cardiovascular and recovery metrics to match: a VO₂ max of 52, resting heart rate as low as 35, and record-high HRV. This is...

“Never give up hope. Never give up your vision. Never give up your purpose,” explains Tara Narula, M.D. Tara Narula, M.D., a board-certified cardiologist, Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, and author of The Healing Power of Resilience, joins us today to explore how resilience, stress, and mindset profoundly shape heart health—and how we can build these skills to improve both recovery...

“We are constantly a work in progress,” explains Maya Shankar, Ph. D.  Shankar, a cognitive scientist, creator and host of the award-winning podcast A Slight Change of Plans, and author, joins us today to explore what science and lived experience reveal about navigating life's most difficult transitions, and how unexpected change can become a powerful form of revelation.  - Change can be revelator...

“Skin is our most visible biomarker of how we're aging on the inside,” explains Saranya Wyles, M.D., Ph. D.  Wyles, a dermatologist, regenerative medicine scientist, and the director of the Regenerative Dermatology & Skin Longevity Lab at the Mayo Clinic, joins us today to unpack how the skin reflects systemic aging and the emerging therapies shaping the future of regenerative dermatology. - The s...

Here’s the story of some scientists in the 1980s who tried to cause heart disease in rabbits. Instead, they stumbled upon a discovery so surprising it challenged everything we thought we knew about cardiovascular health—and may hold a powerful lesson for human longevity. This story isn’t just about rabbits. It’s about us. - How we eat. - Who we eat with. - And how guilt, stress, love, and presence...

“Most women are doing too much cardio and not enough resistance training,” explains Jaime Seeman, M.D.  Seeman, a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and member of mindbodygreen’s scientific board of advisors, joins us today to dive deep into how women can support muscle, hormones, and metabolic health across every decade of life. - Dr. Seeman’s morning routine (~3:40) - How to do fasting th...

“It is more dangerous to your health not to have muscle mass than to have excess body fat,” explains Rocío Salas-Whalen, M.D. Salas-Whalen, a board-certified Endocrinologist, Obesity Medicine specialist, and widely recognized as one of the earliest adopters of GLP-1 therapies in the United States, joins us today to explain how GLP-1s work, who truly benefits, and the crucial steps you need to take...

“There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of drug repurposing opportunities just waiting to be uncovered,” explains David Fajgenbaum, M.D.  David Fajgenbaum, M.D., physician-scientist, bestselling author of Chasing My Cure, co-founder of Every Cure, and leader in the global push for drug repurposing, joins us today to explain why the cures of tomorrow may already be on pharmacy shelves today—and how h...

“If you really want to be strong and you want to do strength training, you need to eat carbohydrates,” explains Ana Kausel, M.D.  Ana Kausel, M.D., a board-certified endocrinologist and women’s health expert, joins us today to share how women can build metabolic strength from the inside out—through muscle, nutrition, hormones, and lifestyle. - Her experience gaining 9 lbs of muscle (~3:40) - GLP-1...

“Muscle is built in recovery.  It's not built in the workout,” explains Shannon Ritchey, P.T., DPT.  Ritchey, Doctor of Physical Therapy, personal trainer, and the founder of Evlo Fitness, joins us today to share how you can train smarter—not harder—to build strength, protect your body, and finally see results that last. - Workout less & get better results (~4:15) - The effects of overtraining (~7...

“If your brain is not healthy, you are much more likely to experience pain,” explains Daniel Amen, M.D.  Amen, a physician, double board-certified psychiatrist, award-winning researcher, and 20-time national bestselling author, joins us today to dive into the neuroscience behind brain health, emotional regulation, chronic pain, and supporting healthier minds across every age group. - The relations...

“The spike protein from COVID is a true age accelerant,” explains Robin Rose, D.O. Rose, a double board-certified gastroenterologist, internal medicine specialist, and CEO of Terrain Health, joins us today to explain how lingering viral proteins from COVID can continue to affect the gut, brain, and immune system—and what we can do to identify and address their lasting impact. - What is Long COVID?...

“VO2 max is the best predictor of lifespan,” says Peter Attia, M.D. Peter Attia, M.D., physician, founder of Early Medical, and expert in the applied science of longevity, joins us today to break down the key levers for extending both lifespan and healthspan—from how to train for a higher VO2 max to the biomarkers that truly predict long-term health. - The most powerful habit for longevity (~6:15)...

“ Lining up your environment with the person you want to become and how you want to feel is crucial,” explains Jim Murphy.  Murphy, a former professional baseball player turned performance coach and a #1 New York Times bestselling author, joined us today to explain how cultivating inner excellence can unlock both peak performance and deeper fulfillment in life. Here are the takeaways:  - What is t...

“Toe strength is the secret sauce,” explains Courney Conley, D.C. Conley, chiropractic physician specializing in foot and gait mechanics, joins us today to reveal the overlooked role your feet play in aging well—and how to restore their natural strength and function. - Foot health & longevity (~3:10) - The problem with modern shoes (~5:30) - Assessing foot health (~7:45) - The case for zero-drop s...

“Your belief system drives your thoughts, your thoughts drive your behaviors, and your behaviors become patterns,” explains Tara Swart, M.D., Ph. D. Swart, a neuroscientist, doctor, and author of The Source and The Signs, joins us today to explore how science and spirituality intersect, and how understanding the brain can help us tap into our intuition, resilience, and inner guidance. - Swart’s ex...

“There are only two things that are really important in life: one is purpose, and the other is authentic relationships,” explains Lew Frankfort.  Frankfort, the longtime CEO of Coach and author of Bag Man, joins us today to explain how to sustain high performance without sacrificing health, relationships, or presence, and to share the leadership and life strategies that helped him thrive under pre...

“There isn’t an aspect of our health that mitochondria don’t affect,” explains Daria Mochly-Rosen, Ph. D.  Daria Mochly-Rosen, Ph. D., Stanford professor, renowned protein chemist, and author, joins us today to explain how mitochondria impact energy, resilience, and long-term health, and what practical steps we can take to support them:  - What is mitochondrial dysfunction (~3:15) - Bringing aware...

“How do we work with gravity to be healthier and stronger?” explains Brennan Spiegel, M.D. Brennan Spiegel, M.D., a physician and professor whose work is focused on how emotion, physical experience, and the mind-body connection shape health, joins us today to explore the emerging field of biogravitational medicine and what it reveals about our relationship with gravity, the body, and health. - Wha...

“I want any woman going through the transition to know that you are not broken—you are just going through a profound transition,” explains Mariza Snyder, D.C.  Mariza Snyder, D.C., functional practitioner, author of eight books, and women’s hormone expert, joins us today to explain how to navigate perimenopause with practical daily habits that support brain health, balance hormones, and help women...

“I want people to look at their toothpaste just like they look at their food labels,” says Staci Whitman, DMD.  Staci Whitman, DMD, board-certified pediatric dentist and a leader in functional dentistry, joins us today to share science-backed insights on how your oral health influences your whole-body health, and the simple steps you can take to optimize it:  - Oral health is the cornerstone of lo...

“When you gain muscle mass, a lot of other things begin to happen,” explains Ashley Damaj, BCBA, MSW, CN, CPT.  Ashley Damaj, BCBA, MSW, CN, CPT, board-certified behavior analyst, nutritionist, therapist, trainer, and the founder of Mothership Wellness, joins us today to break down what it really takes to change your body and your habits, covering everything from behavior patterns and mindset shif...

“ NAD is the key regulator of the entire metabolic machinery of the body,” explains Andrew Salzman, MD.  Andrew Salzman, MD, physician, biomedical entrepreneur, and Chief Medical Officer at Wonderfeel, joins us to explore how optimizing NAD levels could hold the key to slowing aging, enhancing cellular function, and improving healthspan from the inside out. Plus:  - What is NAD? (~2:30) - When doe...

“The ability to be resilient is being able to flourish and feel vitality despite daily stress,” explains Eva Selhub, M.D. Eva Selhub, M.D., former Harvard Medical School instructor, physician, and pioneer in mind-body medicine, joins us today to share her powerful framework for building true resilience—one that integrates physical vitality, emotional intelligence, and spiritual connection. Plus: ...

“ Don't waste your time and money on things that are perishable. Invest in yourself,” explains Vonda Wright, M.D. Vonda Wright, M.D., double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, internationally recognized sports medicine expert, and member of mindbodygreen’s board of scientific advisors, shares a powerful new lens on longevity—one that’s rooted in science, shaped by mindset, and powered by muscle....