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The mindbodygreen podcast explores the infinite possibilities of health & well-being. Hosted by founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob, each episode features a thought-provoking interview with a leader in the health space. Whether you’re thinking about changing what’s on your plate, how you move, or how you think, these conversations are sure to offer solutions in whole-body health.

The mindbodygreen Podcast mindbodygreen

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.5 • 1.9K Ratings

The mindbodygreen podcast explores the infinite possibilities of health & well-being. Hosted by founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob, each episode features a thought-provoking interview with a leader in the health space. Whether you’re thinking about changing what’s on your plate, how you move, or how you think, these conversations are sure to offer solutions in whole-body health.

    Why I eat 12 lbs of salmon a week | GiGi Ashworth, The Salmon Queen

    Why I eat 12 lbs of salmon a week | GiGi Ashworth, The Salmon Queen

    “Every single time I eat salmon, I just feel like a million bucks," says GiGi Ashworth.
    GiGi, an allergen-friendly food personality and cook affectionally known as "The Salmon Queen," joins us to discuss everything you need to know about the omega 3-rich fish, including:
    - What made GiGi fall in love with salmon? (~00:03)
    - How GiGi dealt with restrictive eating habits (~05:14)
    - What she thinks of the carnivore diet (~08:59)
    - Other seafood GiGi loves (~13:14)
    - How to know if you should get an allergy test (~14:51)
    - Why “farm-raised” is not a dirty word (~25:26)
    - How to avoid parasites in fish (~31:14)
    - What GiGi thinks about mercury exposure (~33:25)
    - GiGi’s second favorite type of seafood (~35:10)
    - How GiGi orders at restaurants (~37:14)
    - Her favorite salmon recipe (~39:16)
    - GiGi’s main goal for salmon lovers (~43:07)
    - Get to know GiGi’s husband, a PhD, actor & producer (~47:05)

    Trigger warning: This podcast contains mentions of disordered eating.

    Referenced in the episode:
    - GiGi's book, Seduced By Salmon
    - Follow GiGi on Instagram
    - GiGi's allergy test photo
    - Vivoo
    - Kvarøy Arctic, Blue Circle Foods, MOWI Salmon, and Bakkafrost

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    • 56 min
    Is trauma the root of your health issue? | Sara Gottfried, M.D., integrative medicine doctor

    Is trauma the root of your health issue? | Sara Gottfried, M.D., integrative medicine doctor

    "In my practice, a significant number of people with autoimmune disease have a history of toxic stress and trauma," says Sara Gottfried, M.D.
    Sara, a Harvard- and MIT-trained integrative medicine doctor and four-time New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss the emotional triggers for autoimmune disease, plus:
    - How traditional medicine falls short with autoimmune disease (~00:02)
    - Subtle signs of an autoimmune issue (~02:25)
    - How trauma impacts your health (~04:27)
    - How to know if your health condition has emotional ties (~12:03)
    - How to identify your body’s trigger points (~16:21)
    - How stress impacts your inflammatory response (~19:07)
    - How to correctly follow an elimination diet (~23:39)
    - What Sara learned from psychedelic-assisted therapy (~27:12)
    - Why you should know your sensitivity threshold (~30:37)
    - MDMA versus ketamine-assisted therapy (~35:59)
    - The future of psychedelics in medicine (~45:29)
    - Why we shouldn’t put holistic medicine on a pedestal (~49:03)
    - How to have nuance with lifestyle & pharmaceutical methods (~52:33)
    - How to measure your ACE score & why it matters (~56:33)

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    Referenced in the episode:
    - Sara's book, The Autoimmune Cure
    - mbg Podcast episodes #486 and #340, with Sara 
    - Kaiser Permanente ACE study
    - NHANES survey on antinuclear antibodies
    - mbg Podcast episode #125, with Jason Karp
    - A 2021 study on MDMA & PTSD
    - Sara's ACE questionnaire

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    • 53 min
    How to make every meal taste amazing | Kimbal Musk, professional chef & restaurateur

    How to make every meal taste amazing | Kimbal Musk, professional chef & restaurateur

    “I consider food a gift we give ourselves three times a day, so let's make it good," says Kimbal Musk.
    Kimbal, a professional chef, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, joins us to discuss his top cooking tips and how to infuse your food with love, plus: 
    - How to respect the animals you eat (~00:29)
    - Why regenerative farming is the future (~05:23)
    - Why every child should learn to grow food (~07:34)
    - The role restaurants play in community & connection (~10:50)
    - Why you should cook at least one meal a day (~14:01)
    - How to know if your food was cooked with love (~16:26)
    - Subtle tricks that make a restaurant irresistible (~17:48)
    - How eating with others enhances longevity (~22:36)
    - Kimbal’s surprising bloodwork results (~24:41)
    - The importance of moderation (~29:11)
    - Kimbal’s favorite recipe when he’s short on time (~31:03)
    - What people get wrong when cooking eggs (~34:01)
    - Kimbal’s tricks for cooking vegetables (~36:33)
    - How to cook the best steak of your life (~38:59)
    - Kimbal’s important work with VA hospitals (~43:34)
    - Kimbal’s overall food philosophy (~46:08)
    - How he manages scrutiny as Elon’s brother (~48:09)
    - How Kimbal defines success (~49:40)

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    Referenced in the episode:
    - Kimbal's book, The Kitchen Cookbook
    - mbg Podcast episode #219, with Kimbal
    - Check out The Kitchen
    - Learn more about Big Green and Square Roots

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    • 55 min
    The best brain health tips for women | Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D., neuroscientist & certified nutritionist 

    The best brain health tips for women | Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D., neuroscientist & certified nutritionist 

    “Your brain cells stay with you for life. If you damage them, you don't have a second choice," says Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D.
    Lisa, a neuroscientist, certified integrative nutritionist, and holistic healthcare practitioner, joins us to discuss how women at every stage of life can protect their brains, plus:
    - How menopause affects women’s brains (~00:25)
    - How to strengthen your brain in your 30s and 40s (~02:15)
    - Which tests to ask for at the doctor (~05:33)
    - How to find a menopause specialist (~08:56)
    - The markers of Alzheimer’s everyone should be aware of (~14:48)
    - What we’re getting wrong about the Alzheimer’s gene (~18:07)
    - Red flags in a doctor you shouldn’t ignore (~21:04)
    - How to know if you’ll benefit from hormone replacement therapy (~24:10)
    - The best type of exercise for menopause symptoms (~26:15)
    - The healthiest way to drink coffee as you age (~28:30)
    - At what age is it OK to start drinking coffee? (~32:15)
    - How to set your brain up for success before menopause (~35:42)
    - Lisa’s POV on intermittent fasting (~41:07)
    - Cutting-edge research on menopause & the brain (~43:12)
    - The research study Lisa is most proud of (~47:48)
    - Advice for women struggling with sleep (~52:32)
    - The role of mindset in menopause symptoms (~56:37)

    Referenced in the episode:
    - Lisa's book, The Menopause Brain
    - Episode #195, with Lisa
    - Learn more about Weill Cornell Medicine's Midlife Clinic
    - The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention Center in Las Vegas
    - Episode #404, with Maria Shriver
    - Lisa's 2021 study on menopause & the brain
    - Sign up for Lisa's observational study
    - Lisa's sleep doctor recs: Daniel A. Barone, MD, Ana C. Krieger, MD, and Andrew W. Varga, MD
    - Research on women's happiness post-menopause

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    • 1 hr 3 min
    How to have a more resilient brain | Sue Varma, M.D., board-certified psychiatrist 

    How to have a more resilient brain | Sue Varma, M.D., board-certified psychiatrist 

    “You don't have to stop. Sometimes you just need to pause, recalibrate, and reassess what the options are," says Sue Varma, M.D.
    Sue, a board-certified psychiatrist, joins us to discuss how to cultivate incredible resilience and growth, plus:
    - What is practical optimism? (~00:04)
    - How to approach circumstances you have no control over (~03:41)
    - The role of hope & faith (~06:42)
    - Why toxic positivity sets us up for failure (~08:35)
    - Sue’s take on manifestation (~10:06)
    - The power of being alone, not lonely (~14:06)
    - The 8 pillars of practical optimism (~16:23)
    - Why we should all be social snacking (~22:06)
    - What happens when we don’t feel seen (~26:07)
    - How to identify your purpose (~30:03)
    - How to measure your level of optimism (~31:45)
    - How much of the population is actually optimistic? (~36:38)
    - Sue’s 4 M’s of mental health (~39:37)
    - What to do when you start to negatively spiral (~42:55)
    - How to start a worry diary (~45:11)
    - Why women report higher stress levels (~46:17)
    - The optimistic future of women’s sports (~48:57)
    - How optimism leads to exceptional longevity (~52:51)

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    Referenced in the episode:
    - Sue's book, Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being
    - mbg Podcast episode #, with Michael Easter
    - A study on mild electric shock vs. being alone
    - Research on conversations with strangers & happiness
    - A study showing 25% of optimism is genetic
    - A NYT article about Sue's salsa dancing
    - Harvard adult development study on relationships & health

    We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com.
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    • 56 min
    The ultimate oral health episode | Mark Burhenne, DDS, functional dentist 

    The ultimate oral health episode | Mark Burhenne, DDS, functional dentist 

    “If you have bad breath, mouthwash actually makes it worse," says Mark Burhenne, DDS.
    Mark, a functional dentist, joins us to discuss *everything* you need to know about oral health, including:

    - The link between breath & oral health (~00:13)
    - Mark’s recommended oral care routine (~04:01)
    - What to look for & avoid in a toothpaste (~05:52)
    - Mark’s POV on mouthwash (~09:47)
    - How poor oral health can lead to chronic disease (~13:33)
    - Why everyone should practice tongue scraping (~17:55)
    - A grocery list for optimal oral health (~22:05)
    - The benefits of mouth taping (~28:18)
    - How to get the most out of your dentist visit (~30:16)
    - What Mark thinks about fluoride (~35:37)
    - Mark’s POV on X-rays & teeth whitening (~38:16)
    - How to find the right dentist for your goals (~46:29)
    - How to optimize your Invisalign or braces experience (~48:15)
    - The best time to remove your wisdom teeth (~52:57)
    - Root canals & implants (~57:35)
    - Dentist red flags (~01:03:43)
    - What to know before getting veneers or crowns (~01:06:57)
    - The future of functional dentistry (~01:08:40)

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    Referenced in the episode:
    - Follow Mark on Instagram.
    - Check out Ask The Dentist.
    - Learn more about FYGG.
    - A UCSF study on oral health & Alzheimer's.
    - Research on satiety & flavor.
    - A study on frequent use of mouthwash & prediabetes
    - mbg Podcast episode #245, with James Nestor.
    - mbg Podcast episode #317, with Patrick McKeown.
    - Check out Mark's dentist directory.
    - Bristle Oral Health Test.
    - A study on maternal fluoride use & offspring IQ.
    - Read more about fluoride science on trial.

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    • 1 hr 13 min

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This episode with Thomas Hübl, Ph.D., is a game-changer! His insights into healing generational trauma are nothing short of extraordinary. It's a deep dive into recognizing trauma symptoms, healing ancestral wounds, and becoming emotionally resilient. If you're interested in personal growth and healing, don't miss this one.

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