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“If we’re well-fed and well-trained and well-recovered, we can do so much,” says Alyssa Olenick. 

Alyssa, an exercise physiologist, sports nutritionist, and ultra runner, joins us to discuss how women should eat, exercise, and recover to gain lean muscle, plus: 
-The exercise differences between men and women (~2:04)
-Signs you’re in an energy deficit  (~6:31)
-How to assess recovery (~13:52)
-The ideal protein & carb intake for women (~21:30)
-Creatine benefits for women (~28:46) 
-Her favorite carbs for recovery (~34:17)
-How women should approach resistance training (~39:55) 
-How to know you’re lifting heavy enough (~45:13)
-Why you should try to lift to failure on occasion (~47:00)
-How to make the most of a 30-minute workout (~52:50) 
-Her thoughts on drop sets (~54:45) 
-How to know it’s time to switch it up (~57:30)
-What to do on your off days to stay active (~1:02:00)
-Why you should take the stairs if you can (~01:06:05) 

Referenced in the episode: 

Follow Alyssa on Instagram @doclyssfitness & YouTube @doclyssfitness. 

Subscribe to Alyssa’s podcast Messy Middle


New research on creatine for brain health

Research on creatine’s benefits for hydration during the luteal phase

Doc Lyss Fitness

Research on energy deficits and carbohydrate intake in female athletes

Research on short-term benefits of creatine for cognitive function

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“If something isn’t working, change it,” says John Mackey. 
John, the Co-Founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market, joins us to discuss the art of balancing authenticity and success, his wins and losses as a CEO, and:
-Who is John Mackey? (~1:30) 
-His thoughts on the Amazon merger (~5:30) 
-The high point of his many years as CEO (~8:36) 
-The biggest changes in groceries since 1980 (~11:20) 
-His thoughts on Sprouts, Erewhon, & Trader Joe’s (~13:30) 
-Money-saving tips for shopping at Whole Foods (~23:40)
-The problem with fad diets (~26:45) 
-His secret sauce to success (~36:08) 
-How he keeps an open mind in business and life (~42:10)
-Advice for entrepreneurs (~55:30)
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Referenced in the episode: 
-The Whole Story: Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism
- John’s op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal: “The Whole Foods Alternative to ObamaCare”
-Love.life

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“Our health system is $5 trillion today, and we spend 3.5% of that on preventative healthcare,” says Andrew Lacy. 
Andrew, the founder and CEO of whole-body imaging company Prenuvo joins us to discuss early detection of cancer and cognitive decline and explain why preventative health care needs an update, plus:
-How Prenuvo is different (~04:08)
-What does Prenuvo & what does it test for? (~7:38)
-What are the limitations? (~9:46)
-The most common findings (~12:50)
-My personal MRI experience & findings (~15:16)
-Pancreatic cancer and why cancer rates are growing (~24:00)
-Early biomarkers of dementia (~30:00) 
-What about radiation concerns? (~33:30) 
-How much does Prenuvo cost? (~34:06)
-Why we need more preventative care (~35:58)
-Why the current physcial exam is outdated (~37:27)
-Why Andrew started Prenuvo (~40:30) 
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Referenced in the episode: 


Prenuvo 

Increasing cancer rates amongst young adults

How the brain shrinks with age

How much money is spent on preventative care in the U.S.


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“Through repetition, we manifest our intentions,”  says James Doty, M.D.
James, a neurosurgeon, compassion researcher, and Stanford professor joins us to discuss the science of manifestation and how to get what you want by fine-tuning your intentions, including: 
-The biggest misconceptions about manifestation (~02:18)
-How to establish a manifesting baseline (~06:16)
-How to manage expectations when manifesting (~10:07)
-How to actually manifest wealth (~14:40)
-James’s inspiring personal story (~16:20)
-Hedonic happiness vs. eudaemonic happiness (~23:53)
-The James Doty-approved manifestation method (~26:35)
-How your surroundings sabotage your manifestations (~31:32)
-How to identify your true intentions (~33:41)
-How neuroanatomy influences manifestation (~45:45)
-A final word of wisdom (~53:00)
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Referenced in the episode:
-Doty’s latest book Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How it Changes Everything
-MRI results from longtime meditators
-The Harvard Study of Adult Development 
-Karen Armstrong’s portfolio of books on religion
-​​The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peele

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“Broad-spectrum light exposure is the strongest and best kept secret for good quality sleep," says Jade Wu, Ph.D.
Jade, a board-certified behavioral sleep medicine psychologist, joins us to discuss how to solve every sleep issue, plus:
- Jade’s sleep hygiene tips (~00:41)
- How to know if you have sleep apnea (~02:20)
- How many people actually have insomnia (~07:45)
- What to do if you can’t fall asleep (~09:47)
- What to do if you wake up in the middle of the night (~13:38)
- How performance anxiety relates to sleep (~17:30)
- Jade’s research on CBT, sleep & cardiovascular health (~18:16)
- How to nap responsibly (~21:32)
- How to define quality of sleep (~26:21)
- How air quality impacts your sleep (~32:28)
- Time in nature & sleep quality (~37:14)
- Jade’s POV on daylight savings (~39:50)
- Why we should pay more attention to nightmares (~42:39)
- The best types of white noise for sleep (~44:46)
- Why sleep regularity is more important than duration (~47:08)
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Referenced in the episode:
- Jade's book, Hello Sleep 
- SnoreLab
- mbg Podcast episode #453, with Aric Prather, Ph.D.
- Sign up for Jade's SleepRight study
- Follow Jade on Audible
- A study on the importance of sleep regularity

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“Diet plus lifestyle accounts for 40 to 50% of health outcomes," says Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D.

Sarah, a medical biophysicist and New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss how to get the most nutritional bang for your buck, plus:

- Nutrition myths Sarah used to believe (~00:10)
- Are seed oils really that bad for you? (~03:09)
- Is linoleum acid unhealthy? (~04:22)
- How to eat for cardiovascular health (~09:11)
- Sarah’s POV on anti nutrients (~11:37)
- Common nutritional deficiencies people are unaware of (~13:33)
- Sarah’s view on fortified & enriched foods (~17:09)
- What is the Nutrivore score? (~20:50)
- Why coffee earns the highest score (~25:10)
- The highest scoring fruits, legumes & seafood (~27:30)
- The healthiest meat you can eat (~32:13)
- The most nutritious type of milk (~36:54) 
- How Sarah ranks grains & sweeteners (~38:44)
- Does alcohol have any nutritional value? (~43:11)
- What to do with Nutrivore information (~44:22)
- Biggest swaps Sarah has made in her own life (~46:00)
- How to create a nutrient-dense plate for every meal (~47:13) 
- The pros & cons of nutrition information on social media (~49:49)

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Referenced in the episode:
- Sarah's book, Nutrivore
- Follow Sarah on Instagram & TikTok
- 5 servings of fruit & vegetables per day on mortality risk
- Behavior (including diet/lifestyle) accounts for 40 to 50% of health outcomes

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