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154: Michelle Gielan - Broadcasting Happiness • Seeing Stress As A Challenge • Social Support = Happier You May 16, 2017

Show notes

Michelle Gielan is a national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher and the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness. She is the Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research and holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

Michelle is an Executive Producer of "The Happiness Advantage" Special on PBS and a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Her research and advice have received attention from The New York Times, Washington Post, Forbes, CNN, Fox, and Harvard Business Review.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Michelle saw another light and left her job as a news anchor at CBS
Her biggest takeaway from working at CBS
Why are people so drawn to negative news?
Negative news in the morning can lead to you having a bad day
Our brains are threat focused
Staying informed but not being prey to negative news
The 21 day positive email challenge
Michelle's morning routine
The upsides of positive news
We are all broadcasters
Overcoming our negativity bias
Fact checking our story
Don't ignore reality... it's about being rationally optimistic
See stress as a challenge instead of a threat
Stress: see it, own it, use it
Social support... the greatest predictor of happiness that exists
It might be time for a strategic retreat
Positive sources of information and being around positive people leads to better health
Power leads: start conversations with something positive and meaningful
Using power leads in emails, too
What is transformative journalism?
Michelle's last broadcast at CBS

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Michelle Gielan's website

Follow Michelle Gielan on Facebook and Twitter

Inspire Happiness - Michelle's PBS Program

The Success Scale - Broadcasting Happiness

Shawn Achor (books)

Listen to Arianna Huffington previously on TUHP (episode #107)

Solutions Journalism Network

Thich Nhat Hanh (books)

Jon Kabat-Zinn (books)

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276: Chris Wark – Chris Beat Cancer • Toxic Emotions Suppress Immunity • Gratitude Is The Secret To Happiness

252: Srinivas Rao – Creating For An Audience Of One • Creativity Leads To Happiness • Cognitive Bandwidth

242: Sarah Knight – You Do You • Happiness In Imperfection • Managing Anxiety

211: Meik Wiking – What Is Happiness (Lykke)? • The Lost Wallet Experiment • Helper's High

1 68: Dr. Sachin Patel – Create Better Eating Habits • Heart Rate Variability • Pursue Happiness

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153: Dr. William Davis - Gluten Free Isn't Enough • Undoctored • The Importance Of A High Potency, Multi-Species Probiotic May 09, 2017

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Dr. William Davis is author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, Wheat Belly, the book that turned the nutritional world by storm by challenging the conventional wisdom of "healthy whole grains."

He is also author of the NY Times bestseller, Wheat Belly Cookbook, and he has a new book on shelves titled Undoctored.

Dr. Davis has discussed his views on major media including The Dr. Oz Show, Fox TV, and has been featured in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, and others.

In this episode, we discuss:

How putting together his new book Undoctored was an emotional experience
Health can't come from the healthcare system
Grains cause numerous nutrient deficiencies (particularly minerals)
How a low fat, vegetarian diet degraded Dr. Davis' health
A diet rich in "healthy whole grains" is worse than a diet filled with sugar
The conventional medical system is broken
How the internet has impacted the doctor/patient interaction
Approach your doctor like you would a nasty, rebellious teenager
Wild, naked, and unwashed
Grain were only added into our diet 10 or 11 thousand years ago
Grains are very powerful GI toxins
The gluten free industry is deceptive and dishonest
Red fife is less bad but it's still bad
Can you have grains on a periodic basis?
Grains increase your risk for cardiovascular disease
A grain free diet doesn't mean deprivation
Are pseudograins ok?
Dr. Davis' thoughts on rice and corn
Arsenic in rice?!?
Lectins are GI toxins
Is soy a health food (tempeh and tofu)?
The demonization of saturated fat, cholesterol, and total fat was never based on science in the first place
The paleo diet vs. the Undoctored diet
We all need to be on a high potency, multi-species probiotic
Dr. Davis' top food sources of prebiotics
Dr. Davis' morning routine

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Related links:

Dr. William Davis - Undoctored (book)

Undoctored website and Facebook Page

Dr. William Davis' website

Dr. Dean Ornish (books)

Garden of Life probiotics

Renew Life probiotics

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273: Dr. David Perlmutter – Grain Brain • Cholesterol Is Your Friend • What Is Keto Cycling?

215: Robyn Youkilis – Thin From Within • Hot Button Foods • Let Your Intuition Guide You

173: Focus Friday – Going Grain-Free

118: Yuri Elkaim – The All-Day Energy Diet • Sugar, Gluten, & Caffeine Are Draining You • Exercising For Energy

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152: Jason Wachob - MindBodyGreen... The Early Days • What Is Wellth? • Operating From A Place Of Gratitude May 02, 2017

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Jason Wachob is the founder & CEO of MindBodyGreen and the author of Wellth. He's been featured in The New York Times, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and Vogue. Jason has a BA in History from Columbia University, where he played varsity basketball for four years.

In this episode, we discuss:

MindBodyGreen... the early days
How Jason avoided back surgery by doing yoga
What inspired MindBodyGreen?
Building community in the health and wellness space
It's not easy to find your dream job
Most people shouldn't become an entrepreneur
Maintaining balance/keeping healthy as a health and wellness entrepreneur
The best exercise is the one you actually do
Working alongside your life partner
Children are a pleasant distraction from work
"Last work related comment"
Disconnecting from your work might not be realistic
The entrepreneurial vs. the conventional timeline
What is Wellth?
Food should be pleasurable, too
If Jason could only pick one exercise... it would be yoga
Operating from a place of gratitude
Upcoming health trends for the remainder of 2017
Jason's first two hours in the morning
Finding a balanced wellness routine

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Jason Wachob - Wellth (book)

Follow Jason Wachob on Instagram and Twitter

MindBodyGreen website

Listen to Dr. Frank Lipman previously on TUHP (episode #129)

Tara Stiles

Strala Yoga

Kathryn Budig (books)

Michael Pollan (books)

Habit - Personalized Nutrition from Test to Table!

Bulletproof Coffee

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317: Dr. Will Cole – The Inflammation Spectrum, Managing Anxiety, Homeschooling

310: Seane Corn – Revolution Of The Soul, Yoga Is An Art, Understanding The Chakras

308: Hal Elrod – The Miracle Equation, Become Emotionally Invincible, Do Work That You Love

298: Kate Northrup – Do Less, Surrender Your Control, Yoga Nidra

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151: Marie Forleo - Exercise Boosts Your Productivity & Creativity • Trust Your Intuition • Create Before You Consume Apr 25, 2017

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Marie Forleo's mission is to help you realize your greatest potential and use your gifts to change the world.

She's the creator of the award-winning show MarieTV, founder of B-School, and has been featured in Entrepreneur magazine and Fast Company, among others. Marie was named by Oprah as a thought leader for the next generation.

MarieForleo.com is one of Forbes.com's Top 100 Websites for Entrepreneurs.

In this episode, we discuss:

Marie's Mom taught her to trust her intuition
The voice in your head isn't really you
Overcoming imposter syndrome
Action is the antidote to fear
Marie's network... her team, her man (Josh), and her friends
Don't let perfectionism slow you down - done is better than perfect
Living a busy life can keep you productive
Managing multiple passions/multi-passionate entrepreneurship
You don't have to monetize everything your interested in
Continuing to break through plateaus... in business and in life
Allow yourself to play and creativity will flow
It's imperative that entrepreneurs schedule in vacations and downtime
Maintaining balance when it comes to social media
Create before you consume
Meditation... Marie's daily practice
Most people underestimate what exercise does for their productivity and creativity and overestimate what it does for reshaping their body
What does Marie's diet look like?
If you don't take the time to decide what's most important for you the world will decide for you
Marie's morning routine

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Related links:

Marie Forleo's Website (MarieTV)

Follow Marie Forleo on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Marie Forleo's B-School

Marie's free guided meditation - Right Click (PC) or Control Click (MAC) on the link to download

Marie Forleo - Make Every Man Want You (book)

Moment app (iOS) - screen time tracker

Deepak Chopra - The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success (book)

Listen to Deepak Chopra previously on TUHP (episode #141)

SoulCycle

Pop Physique

Dr. John Ratey - Spark (book)

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306: Haemin Sunim – Let Go Of Perfectionism, Combat Depression, Take Things Slowly

296: Dr. Joe Dispenza – Becoming Supernatural, Reprogram Your Mind, Trust Your Intuition

274: Ryder Carroll – The Bullet Journal Method • Declutter Your Mind • Avoid The Perfectionism Trap

215: Robyn Youkilis – Thin From Within • Hot Button Foods • Let Your Intuition Guide You

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150: Jairek Robbins - Live A Life Of Growth, Contribution, and Gratitude Apr 18, 2017

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Jairek Robbins is a decorated performance coach and lifestyle entrepreneur who has applied his innovative methods to living a life of adventure, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship.

His personal journey has included travelling the globe by ship, helping build schools and houses in multiple countries, and working as a volunteer in underdeveloped regions.

Jairek is the author of Live It!: Achieve Success by Living with Purpose.

In this episode, we discuss:

Unlearning the barriers that keep you from being authentic
What was the pressure like growing up having Tony Robbins as a Dad?
Testing things on himself (Live It!) before coaching others
Embracing the moments in life that suck
Learn to love life how it is
Change your life by travelling and living the life of other people
Jairek's near death experience after contracting malaria
Life supports that which supports life and life eliminates that which is no longer needed
Defining a life worth living
3 questions at the end of life... Did you really live? Did you really love? Did you really matter?
Writing out your ideal day
Stop looking for what's next and enjoy your successes
The three opponents (hint: you're one of them)
The minors vs the majors
You're rewarded in public for what you practice in private
Gratitude boosts your happiness, satisfaction, and fulfilment with life
Your relationships are either growing or dying
Have you put together your long-term savings plan?
Jairek's morning routine
Learn it, live it, give it

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Related links:

Jairek Robbins - Live It! (book)

Jairek Robbins' website

Follow Jairek Robbins at Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Semester At Sea

Restless Development

Brendon Burchard

Angela Duckworth - Grit (book)

Carol Dweck - Mindset (book)

Madonna Buder

Muse mediation headband

Spire

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265: Neil Pasricha – How To Be Happy • Untouchable Days • Find Your Authentic Self

114: Sean Croxton – The Pursuit Of An Authentic Life

108: Lori Harder – Living An Authentic Life • Become A Master Of Your Schedule • Mentality Matters

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149: Jen Sincero - Make Money By Mastering The Mindset Of Wealth Apr 11, 2017

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Jen Sincero is a #1 New York Times bestselling author (You are a Badass), success coach, and motivational cattle prod who has helped countless people transform their personal and professional lives via her seminars, public appearances, newsletters, products, and books.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Jen went from knowing nothing about making money to teaching the wealth mindset
Taking HUGE uncomfortable risks
Make money by focusing on your mindset
Your subconscious beliefs can impact your ability to make money
Assessing your current beliefs
Writing a letter to money
Stop saying "I can't afford it"
Become grateful for money
Universal intelligence and how to use it to our advantage
Surrender and release the need for the how
Write down why you're so excited to make money
Surround yourself with other people who are kicking ass
Your environment matters
We're motivated by emotions
Mediation reminds you that there's a much bigger reality out there and you're infinitely powerful
We are all born confident
Stand confidently and your mind will follow
Tenacity is key on the road to success
You gotta have faith
Jen's story of borrowing 85k from a friend to work with a mentor
You're having a relationship with money - pay attention, nurture it, etc.
The balance between saving and spending
Do what you love, figure out how to monetize it, and the money will follow
When we change, it can cause friction with those around us
Breaking free and becoming a "badass"
You have everything you need to get rich and the universe has your back

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J en Sincero's website

Follow Jen Sincero on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Jen Sincero - You Are a Badass (book)

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321: Neil Pasricha – You Are Awesome, Intentional Living, Becoming Anti-Fragile

312: James Altucher – Reinvent Yourself, Defining Freedom, Comedians See The Truth

307: Elizabeth Willard Thames aka Mrs. Frugalwoods – Financial Independence Through Simple Living

1 32: Ryan Nicodemus – The Minimalists • Gift Giving… The Healthy Way • Give Yourself A Pay Raise By Spending Less

123: Jonathan Fields – How To Live A Good Life • Breakthroughs Require Uncertainty • Money And Happiness Are Byproducts, Not The Goal

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148: Dr. Joseph Mercola - DHA, The Most Important Fat • Sensible Sun Exposure • Blue Light Blockers Are A Must Apr 04, 2017

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Dr. Joseph Mercola is a passionate advocate of natural medicine. He is a wellness champion and a visionary, who has succeeded in implementing much needed changes to our current healthcare system. Dr. Mercola is also a New York Times bestselling author.

After 25 years as a physician to thousands of patients, Dr. Mercola merged his passion for health with his interest in technology and created www.mercola.com. Today it's the #1 natural health website, educating and empowering millions of subscribers to take control of their health.

In this episode, we discuss:

Dr. Mercola's personal experience with a high carb, low fat diet
The role of your mitochondria
The primary motivation for writing his new book, Fat for Fuel
Miochondrial metabolic therapy (MMT)
We all need some free radicals
Changing up your macro nutrients throughout the week
There is a massive difference between fasting and starvation
Eliminating food cravings
If you're eating processed foods, you're eating toxic vegetable oils
The most important fat you can eat... DHA
There isn't much clean seafood around, these days
A simple and effective way to travel with avocados
The vast majority of restaurants don't label their fish properly
Costco is a good place to buy your olive oil
The danger of consuming too much protein
Sensible sun exposure is important
Integrating gratitude into your life
(Raw) eggs are one of the healthiest foods on the planet
The quality of an egg can be determined by the colour of the yolk
Stop eating at least 3 hours before bed
What is peak fasting?
LED lightbulbs are hurting your eyes
Blue light blockers are a must
Dr. Mercola's morning routine
Optimizing mitochondrial function with cold thermogenesis
Protecting your testicles with ice, in the sauna
The highlights of Dr. Mercola's smoothie
The three things you need to do to stay healthy
A hour a day in the gym just doesn't cut it

Show sponsors:

Raw Elements <== 10% off all Raw Elements products - Apply the code TUHP at checkout (free shipping over $100)*

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Dr. Joseph Mercola's website

Follow Dr. Joseph Mercola on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Listen to Dave Asprey previously on TUHP (episode #61)

Nick Lane - Power, Sex, Suicide: Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life (book)

Travis Christofferson - Tripping over the Truth (book)

Jimmy Moore & Dr. Jason Fung - The Complete Guide to Fasting (book)

Ancel Keys

Larry Olmsted - Real Food/Fake Food (book)

Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt

Dr. Thomas Seyfried - Cancer as a Metabolic Disease (book)

Uvex Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Dr. Lawrence Wilson - Sauna Therapy for Detoxification and Healing (book)

NutriBullet

Bulletproof Brain Octane Oil

Ketone Energy MCT Oil

Habits app for iOS (*no longer available)

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317: Dr. Will Cole – The Inflammation Spectrum, Managing Anxiety, Homeschooling

305: Dave Asprey – Game Changers, Practicing Gratitude & Forgiveness, Holotropic Breathing vs. Ayahuasca

291: Dr. Joseph Mercola – KetoFast • Near-Infrared Saunas • Stop Eating Before Bed

158: Dr. Trevor Cates – Clean Skin From Within • The Stress-Skin Connection • Should We Be Using Sunblock?

126: Jimmy Moore – The Ketogenic Diet & The Health Benefits Of Being In Ketosis • Fasting 101

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147: Ido Portal - It's Never Too Late To Start Moving • Find Your Tribe • Don't Stop Playing Mar 29, 2017

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Ido Portal has always been obsessed with the physical.

His obsession isn't with a specific discipline such as martial arts or strength... his passion is movement.

After searching around the world for movement teachers Ido came up dry and decided to become the person he was looking for.

Over the years he's traveled the world both teaching and studying from a variety of teachers: from osteopaths, manual therapists and MD's to professional dancers, yogis, athletes, circus performers, and fighters.

Ido's workshops became very popular and he conducts a yearly event, The Movement Camp.

A community and culture developed around his ideas but more importantly around movement - movement culture.

In this episode, we discuss:

Ido's childhood
Who inspires Ido, past and present
Movement is synonymous with life
Ido's true passion
How do we know if we are getting enough steps in each day?
What does Ido eat?
Ido's thoughts on the vegan diet
Ido sleeps 9 hours a night and naps
Taking minerals to combat stress
Humans are complex, fragile beings
The importance of being in a tribe
How do our movement patterns change as we age?
Don't stop playing
How to bring play back into your life
Don't take yourself too seriously
The costs associated with not moving
It's never too late to start moving
How movement impacts your brain
Humans are the best movers on the planet
The importance of human touch
Ido's morning routine

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Ido Portal's website

Follow Ida Portal on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

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222: Focus Friday – More Play

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145: Robb Wolf – You Can't Cheat On Your Diet • Wired To Eat • Is The Paleo Diet Right For Everyone?

093: Dr. Kelly Starrett – The Ultimate Standing Desk • Sleep Better After Smashing Your Tissues • Create A Movement Rich Environment

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146: Meghan Telpner & Josh Gitalis - Create Your Ultimate Healthy Home Mar 22, 2017

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Meghan Telpner is a Toronto-based author and nutritionist who brings her healthy and awesome life inspiration to fans across the globe. She's the founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition and author of the bestselling UnDiet and The UnDiet Cookbook.

Josh Gitalis is a Clinical Nutritionist and is a recognized expert in the fields of clinical detoxification & therapeutic supplementation. He runs a Toronto-based private practice, with a worldwide client base. Josh is the first Canadian nutritionist to become an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP).

Together this power couple will teach you how to transform your house into a healthy home.

In this episode, we discuss:

Embrace the sacredness of your home
Over 82,000 chemicals have been introduced into our environment over the past 100 years
What's polluting the air in our homes?
The air in your home may be 2-5x more toxic compared to the air outside
Filtering your air with a charcoal filter and plants
Top plants for filtering the air in your home
The importance of removing your shoes at the door
There is no safe way to dispose of teflon
The best materials for cookware
Stop using your oven's self cleaning mechanism
The importance of a well ventilated stovetop
The various types of water filters for your drinking water
The types of water Meghan and Josh drink at home
The pee-poo vortex
Pooping in the proper position with the help of a Squatty Potty
The importance of a shower filter
Upgrade your next bath by adding vitamin C to the water
Unscented vs. fragrance free
Hormone disrupting chemicals are contributing to men becoming infertile
Multiple uses for Dr. Bronner's soap
The scary truth about fabric brighteners
A healthy alternative to traditional bleach
Stop using the Costco laundry detergent
Swap the dryer sheets for wool balls with essential oils
Using essential oils to clean your home
Transform your living room with cozy blankets, books, and by removing the TV
Beware of off gassing from new Ikea furniture
Splurging on a $10 travel alarm clock
Does your couch contain 3 pounds of fire retardant chemicals?
What to look for when investing in a quality mattress
Greenwashing in the mattress industry - what to look for
Transforming your home one thing at a time - don't become overwhelmed
Tackling the thing that scares you the most, first

Show sponsors:

Raw Elements <== 10% off all Raw Elements products - Apply the code TUHP at checkout (free shipping over $100)

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Related links:

Healthy At Home Course

Meghan Telpner's website

Follow Meghan Telpner on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Meghan Telpner - UnDiet (book)

Meghan Telpner - The UnDiet Cookbook (book)

Josh Gitalis' website

Follow Josh Gitalis on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Josh Gitalis' Functional Nutrition Certification Program

Meghan Telpner - 5 Essential Oils to Clean Your Home (blog)

Find A Spring

Squatty Potty

Santevia Shower Filter

Global Organic Textile Standard

Greenhouse Juice Co. - we did a 1 day cleanse

Essential Oxygen – Use the code "ultimate10" to save 10% off your order. Free shipping in the US on orders $50 or more.

Related episodes:

320: Focus Friday – Minimize Your Chemical Exposure

091: Meghan Telpner – Sleeping Without The Enemy, Electronics • Expand Your Business Online • Healing From Crohn's Disease

080: Josh Gitalis – Getting To The Root Of Depression & Anxiety | Protect Your Adrenals With Adaptogenic Herbs | Synthetic vs. Whole Food Supplements

025: Meghan Telpner – Be Awesome! | There's No Perfect Diet | Embracing Your Fears

004: Josh Gitalis – A Clinical Nutritionist's Perspective On Maintaining Strong Bones, Detoxification And Gut Health

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145: Robb Wolf - You Can't Cheat On Your Diet • Wired To Eat • Is The Paleo Diet Right For Everyone? Mar 14, 2017

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Robb Wolf is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Solution – The Original Human Diet. He is a former research biochemist and one of the world's leading experts in Paleolithic nutrition. Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top ranked iTunes podcast and wildly popular seminar series. He has a brand new book, Wired to Eat, which is the focus of today's interview.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Robb's health was a mess 20 years ago
Robb's experiment with a high carb, low fat, vegan diet
How the paleo diet saved Robb's life
Grains and legumes can be harmful to your gut
How to enhance the digestibility of grains and legumes
What to expect when making the switch to a paleo diet
Carbs and the ancestral diet
Is a low carb diet ideal for females?
Low carb/ketogenic diets are great for reducing appetite
Autoimmune paleo (AIP)/autoimmune protocol diet
The fasting mimicking diet
Is the paleo diet right for everyone, including kids?
Kids need to chew to help develop their dental arch and sinuses
Don't be a scale watcher
The dark side of using a Fitbit
You can't cheat on your diet
Robb's 4 pillars of health
Optimum foraging strategy
Palate fatigue and how it's causing us to eat too much
The kitchen sink ice cream challenge
Short or disordered sleep makes us tend to want more food and refined foods
Getting a full nights sleep isn't enough, you need to get to bed early too
How Robb gets away with spending less than an hour a week at the gym
The importance of community/socializing
2 things Robb does each morning to start the day off right

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Robb Wolf - Wired to Eat (book)

Robb Wolf's website

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Robb Wolf - The Paleo Solution (book)

Dr. Loren Cordain (books)

Dr. Arthur De Vany (books)

The Weston A. Price Foundation

Weston A. Price (books)

Listen to Dr. Terry Wahls previously on TUHP (episode #120)

Dr. Valter Longo (books)

Adam Richman - Man v. Food (TV series)

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