The mindbodygreen Podcast

Julie Gottman, Ph. D. & John Gottman, Ph. D.: “Touch is as essential to our well-being as food, water, and exercise.”  The Gottmans, renowned psychologists, co-founders of the Gottman Institute, and the world’s leading experts in the study of relationships, join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss little things you can do to secure a long-term relationship, plus: - New challenges many couples fac...

Dan Buettner: “People who have at least 3 friends they can count on on a bad day live about 8 years longer than people who are completely isolated.” Dan, a longevity expert, National Geographic fellow, and founder of the Blue Zones, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss joy, social connection, and underrated longevity foods, plus: - Dan’s Blue Zones work in the past year (~00:47) - Dan’s jour...

Gabor Maté, M.D.: “95% of trauma is multi-generational. You unwittingly pass it on.”  Gabor, a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally renowned speaker, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how buried trauma can harm your health, plus: - Gabor’s upbringing & his professional work around trauma (~00:42) - What trauma really means (~05:07) - Gabor’s personal experienc...

Robynne Chutkan, M.D.: “If we're not moving, neither are our bowels.”  Robynne, an integrative gastroenterologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss daily habits for better gut health, plus: - Robynne’s research on the gut microbiome (~00:33) - Robynne’s background as a gastroenterologist (~02:36) - How the science on the microbiome has evolved (~06:22) - How to know if your gut microbiom...

Courtney Peterson, Ph. D.: “Your blood sugar control is best in the mid to late morning.” Courtney, a nutrition scientist and internationally recognized researcher in the field of intermittent fasting, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss meal timing for your metabolism, plus: - Courtney’s background as a nutrition scientist (~00:16) - The benefits of a time-restricted eating window (~05:20)...

Daniel Lieberman, M.D.: “We've gotten so good at the future that we've lost our ability to be happy and fulfilled in the present.” Daniel, a psychiatrist and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to better manage your dopamine, plus: - The relationship between your conscious & unconscious mind (~01:36) - Why you can’t control your unconscious mind (~04:19) - How the re...

Kat Toups, M.D.: “Retirement is actually considered a risk factor for dementia.”  Kat, a functional medicine psychiatrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss her daily tips to prevent cognitive decline, plus: - Kat’s personal brain health journey (~00:15) - Why dementia is not a death sentence (~05:43) - Reasons why dementia happens (~08:37) - The link between oral health & Alzheimer’s (~1...

Dave Rabin, M.D., Ph. D.: “The science behind touch is unfortunately often neglected in modern society, especially the Western world.”  Dave, a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the health benefits of touch, plus: - How chronic stress impacts your health (~00:50) - What causes someone to flourish or falter under stress (~03:46) - How to mak...

Aric Prather, Ph. D.: “When people have extended periods of sleep loss, or even just one night, we see robust changes in their cognition.”  Aric, a licensed clinical psychologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to have the best sleep of your life, plus: - How Aric uses cognitive behavioral therapy for poor sleep (~00:38) - How poor sleep affects your health (~02:06) - The power of...

Michael Twyman, M.D.: “Walking at sunrise is one of the best things you can do.” Michael, a board-certified cardiologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss his underrated tips to prevent heart disease, plus: - What tests you should ask for to assess cardiovascular health (~00:27) - How frequently you should get a calcium score (~03:49) - Annual labs you should get at the doctor (~05:09) -...

Chris Palmer, M.D.: “More people are unable to go to work or school because of a mental disorder than any other medical condition.” Chris, a Harvard psychiatrist and researcher, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the metabolic approach to mental health, plus: - The revolutionary breakthrough in brain health (~00:45) - How to get to the root of mental illness (~02:06) - What causes various...

Cassie Holmes, Ph. D.: “It’s not about how much time you have. It's really how you spend that time.” Cassie, a social psychologist and award-winning happiness researcher, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to better manage your time, plus: - The relationship between time & happiness (~01:09) - How to find your sweet spot with quality time (~08:54)  - How to reframe unenjoyable parts of...

Don Saladino: “Think of resistance training as body armor. It's protection.”  Don, a fitness coach and entrepreneur, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to put on lean muscle mass, plus: - How Don became the go-to fitness coach for athletes & celebrities (~00:41) - How to exercise to build muscle mass (~08:28) - Why resistance training is crucial as you age (~13:55) - How much cardio yo...

Lisa Merkle: “I needed to calm my nervous system in order to heal.”  Lisa, the co-founder of Imagine Farms, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the marriage of technology and nature, plus: - Lisa’s personal approach to well-being (~00:36) - What inspired Lisa to start Imagine Farms (~05:23) - What a vertical hydroponic farm looks like (~09:10) - How you can farm more crops with less land (~...

Bernard Beitman, M.D.: “It's a good idea to get lost every once in a while.” Bernard, a psychiatrist and founder of the Coincidence Project, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to make sense of random coincidences, plus: - How Bernard became an expert in coincidences (~01:18) - What is a coincidence? (~03:04) - How to identify synchronicity, seriality, and serendipity (~06:14) - How to...

Marc Milstein, Ph. D.: “People who have a mindful moment in the morning tend to have less burnout later in the day.”  Marc, a brain researcher and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to prevent cognitive decline, plus: - What drives Marc’s passion for brain health (~01:03) - How to assess your brain’s “age” (~02:19) - Why sleep is critical for brain health (~05:53) - What happen...

Scott Galloway: “Mental illness, hands down, touches every family at some point.”  Scott, a bestselling author, NYU professor, and serial entrepreneur, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to find genuine happiness and success, plus: - Why more Americans have cell phones than clean drinking water (~00:53) - The importance of proactive health care (~05:24) - How sweating can help you succ...

Corey Yeager, Ph. D., LMFT: “If you can't give yourself what you need, you can't give it to anyone else.” Corey, a psychotherapist who works with the NBA's Detroit Pistons, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to find long-term success and happiness, plus: - Why you should get to know yourself (~00:32) - Why you should dream big as you age (~03:50) - How to achieve your wildest dreams (~...

Elaine Fox, Ph. D.: “In life we tend to get mental arthritis. We get a little bit rigid and set in our ways.”  Elaine, a psychologist and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to stay mentally agile as you age, plus: - What does it mean to be mentally agile? (~01:04) - How your brain’s flexibility wanes as you age (~03:29) - How social media impacts your mental agility (~05:08) -...

Melissa Urban: “A boundary is not designed to control someone else.”  Melissa, the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to create healthy boundaries, plus: - Melissa’s personal boundaries journey (~01:12) - Why boundaries need to be part of the well-being conversation (~03:39) - Why boundaries were critical on Melissa’s road to recovery (~05:30) - Why Melis...

Jess Cording, R.D., CDN: “There is tremendous power in fixing the little things we can do something about.”  Jess, a registered dietitian, health coach, and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the self-care struggle, plus: - Jess’s experience caring for a loved one with terminal illness (~00:25) - Challenges caring for a loved one as a licensed professional (~05:01) - Why we should...

Dale Bredesen, M.D.: “Get that heart rate going, and it will pay dividends in the long-run.”  Bredesen, a neurologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the future of addressing Alzheimer’s disease, plus: - What medical schools get wrong about Alzheimer’s treatment (~00:31) - Dale’s protocol to enhance cognition (~03:39) - How to mitigate risk factors...

Héctor García and Francesc Miralles: “Never retire from what you love to do.” Héctor and Francesc, anthropologists and bestselling authors, join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how centenarians live, eat, and move, plus: - What is Ikigai (~01:05) - How people in Okinawa live to 100 (~04:30) - How smiling can help you live longer (~08:08) - Why you should stay physically & mentally active (~10...

Alexis Cowan, Ph. D.: “Ultimately, the best diet is the one that's balanced and not overly restrictive." Alexis, a Princeton-trained metabolic health expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to optimize your gut health and maintain a healthy weight, plus: - Alexis’ personal weight loss journey (~00:31) - The link between gut health & metabolism (~12:33) - How to optimize metabolicall...

Lauren Kelley-Chew, M.D.: “The same food that you eat in the morning versus the night will have a different glucose response.” Lauren, a physician and Head of Clinical Product at Levels, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss all things blood sugar balance, plus: - The link between blood sugar & anxiety (~00:46) - How to test your insulin levels (~05:18) - How to minimize blood sugar spikes (~...