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445: Mind-blowing statistics on mental health, polarization & the future of dating | Bestselling author Scott Galloway Oct 20, 2022

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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 succeed (~10:22)

- How to become a genuinely happier person (~12:42)

- How we can overcome the mental health epidemic (~22:17)

- The science behind our cell phone addictions (~29:38)

- Why dating apps are the most inequitable place on Earth (~35:31)

- The future of dating technology (~41:30)

- Why anger is the most powerful emotion (~44:28)

- The pros and cons of anonymity (~48:48)

- How your threshold for happiness changes as you age (~54:14)

- Why you get happier as you grow older (~57:37)

Referenced in the episode:

- Scott's new book, Adrift: America In 100 Charts.

- Scott's previous bestseller, The Algebra Of Happiness.

- Scott's podcast, The Prof G Pod.

- Follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter.

- Learn more about Charity: Water.

- A study on loneliness & mortality.

- A study showing girls were 3 times more likely to self-harm.

- A survey showing 96% of Gen Z goes to the bathroom with their phone.

- An article discussing what makes content go viral.

Trigger warning: This podcast includes mentions of suicidal ideation. You're never alone. If you or someone you know are struggling, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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444: Tips to reduce anxiety & the health benefits of looking in the mirror | NBA psychotherapist Corey Yeager, Ph.D., LMFT Oct 17, 2022

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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 (~07:12)

- Common mental health challenges with athletes (~09:42)

- Why you should spend time looking in the mirror (~14:21)

- How to actually develop self-awareness (~20:07)

- How to reflect on your past without regrets (~22:05)

- The problem with social media & self-worth (~25:52)

- How to stay present & reduce anxiety about the future (~31:48)

- How to use visualization for success (~35:59)

- How to trust the process during times of uncertainty (~40:19)

- How younger generations can save the mental health epidemic (~45:23)

- The power of social connection (~50:08)

- The key to long-term success (~55:46)

- Why you should understand your genius (~58:29)

- What makes Michael Jordan the greatest athlete of all time (~01:01:31)

Referenced in the episode:

- Corey's book, How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have with Yourself

- Watch The Me You Can't See.

- Research from the CDC on teenagers and mental health and an mbg article discussing the news.

- The Roseto study.

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443: Mental arthritis & how optimism improves longevity | Psychologist Elaine Fox, Ph.D. Oct 13, 2022

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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)

- How to know if you’re mentally agile (~08:32)

- How to balance routine & getting out of your comfort zone (~12:53)

- The four pillars that underlie your agility (~15:38)

- How to instantly understand someone’s personality (~18:35)

- The link between exercise & self-awareness (~22:20)

- A technique to understand your life story (~23:54)

- The psychology of resilience (~29:02)

- The science of intuition (~31:54)

- How to make your intuition stronger (~34:39)

- The fine line between optimism & toxic positivity (~38:55)

- How optimism can improve your longevity (~44:36)

- The best brain exercises to enhance mental agility (~51:50)

- How diverse perspectives can strengthen your brain (~55:08)

Referenced in the episode:

- Elaine's book, Switch Craft: The Hidden Power of Mental Agility.

- Take an OCEAN personality test.

- The Psychology of the Stranger research.

- A study on resilience and post-traumatic growth.

- Elaine's study on adolescents and resilience.

- Elaine's previous book, Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain.

- A study on optimism and longevity.

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442: Healthy boundaries, emotional vampires & how to break up with a friend | Whole30 co-founder Melissa Urban Oct 10, 2022

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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 Melissa has a favorite ex-boyfriend (~08:11)

- How to set healthy boundaries around food (~12:11)

- What to do if a family member disrespects your boundaries (~15:17)

- What to do if a loved one makes poor decisions for their health (~19:09)

- How to set healthy boundaries with your parents (~23:47)

- How to know if you should break up with a friend (~26:52)

- How social media makes our communication worse (~29:22)

- How to identify the emotional vampires in your life (~34:56)

- How to support your partner without draining your own energy (~38:51)

- How to incorporate boundaries in your well-being routine (~40:56)

- One thing everyone should add to their boundaries routine (~44:41)

Referenced in the episode:

- Melissa's newest book, The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free.

- Melissa's previous book, The Whole30.

- mbg article about setting healthy boundaries.

- Melissa's podcast, Do The Thing.

- Follow Melissa on Instagram.

- Check out Melissa's website.

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441: Emotional cravings, end-of-life care & what to eat when you’re stressed | registered dietitian Jess Cording, R.D., CDN, Oct 06, 2022

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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 talk more about drug-nutrient interactions (~08:40)

- How stress can manifest physically in the body (~12:59)

- How Jess managed her long-term stress (~15:01)

- How to deal with physical vs. emotional food cravings (~17:56)

- Why you should only fix what you can (~23:18)

- What everyone should know about end-of-life care (~25:04)

- What we can learn about health from famous musicians (~30:52)

- Advice for someone facing an insurmountable illness right now (~36:54)

Referenced in the episode:

- Jess's book, The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver's Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep.

- mbg Podcast episode #167, with Jess.

- Listen to The Farewell Tour Playlist on Spotify.

- The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free, by Melissa Urban.

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440: The science of long-term brain health | Neurologist Dale Bredesen, M.D. Oct 03, 2022

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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 for Alzheimer’s (~06:37)

- Why everyone should get a cognoscopy (~09:49)

- Top labs to get to assess your cognition (~11:57)

- The stages of cognitive decline & when to intervene (~18:41)

- How to eat to prevent cognitive decline (~21:48)

- The best grocery list for brain health (~26:47)

- How to get more bang for your buck with strength training (~32:17)

- The brain benefits of saunas (~36:53)

- How light exposure impact your brain (~39:07)

- How your oral microbiome affects your brain (~41:53)

- Will we ever be able to cure Alzheimer’s? (~48:20)

Referenced in the episode:

- Dale's books, The End of Alzheimer's, The End of Alzheimer's Program, and The First Survivors of Alzheimer's.

- Dale's trial in theJournal Of Alzheimer's Disease.

- apoe4.info

- Learn more about getting a cognoscopy.

- A study on exercise & BDNF.

- mbg Podcast episode #404, with Maria Shriver & Patrick Schwarzenegger.

- Shop KAATSU bands.

- A study on saunas & brain health.

- A study on vitamin D status & brain health.

- Learn more about MyPerioPath.

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439: The Okinawa miracle diet & how to live to 110 | Bestselling authors Héctor García & Francesc Miralles Sep 29, 2022

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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 (~10:55)

- How to identify your Ikigai (~14:12)

- How to find purpose outside of work (~19:43)

- The benefits of Morita therapy and logotherapy (~27:45)

- How Okinawans eat for longevity (~32:00)

- The magic of green tea (~44:54)

- Why natural movement is key for well-being (~46:03)

- The health benefits of forgiveness (~51:32)

- Why retirement may not be the best option (~52:43)

Referenced in the episode:

- Héctor and Francesc's book, Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life.

- WHO data on life expectancy in Japan.

- A study on early retirement and mortality.

- A study on green tea and longevity.

- mbg Podcast episode #356, #298, #157, and #33, with Dan Buettner.

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438: How a PhD reversed her dairy intolerance & lost 100 pounds | metabolic health expert Alexis Cowan, Ph.D. Sep 26, 2022

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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 metabolically healthy gut bacteria (~17:45)

- Why you shouldn’t peel your apples (~18:50)

- Why people struggle maintaining a healthy weight (~21:53)

- How much strength training you need for a healthy metabolism (~27:05)

- The role of leaky gut in weight management (~32:22)

- How Alexis reversed her dairy intolerance (~36:06)

- The best diet for a healthy metabolism (~40:02)

- The best sources of plant-based protein (~46:00)

- How to drink coffee without messing with your gut (~49:56)

- Why you should always drink filtered coffee (~53:29)

Referenced in the episode:

- A study on Akkermansia muciniphila and longevity.

- The Immunity Code, by Joel Greene

- A study on 2'-FL and bifidobacteria.

- A study on insulin resistance & muscle.

- A study on unfiltered coffee & mortality.

- Check out Danger Coffee.

- Follow Alberto Perlman.

Note: This episode briefly mentions eating disorders. If you are struggling with any of the signs and symptoms, you can call the National Eating Disorder Association hotline at (800) 931-2237.

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437: Blood sugar hacks & how to avoid a metabolic hangover | Lauren Kelley-Chew, M.D. Sep 22, 2022

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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 (~10:10)

- The best types of exercise to balance blood sugar (~14:49)

- Why you should consume vinegar before a meal (~19:30)

- The best & worst alternative milks for blood sugar (~22:27)

- The best breakfasts for blood sugar balance (~26:25)

- How to eat bread without spiking your blood sugar (~29:56)

- Why you should eat leftover sweet potatoes (~32:14)

- Surprising foods that can spike your blood sugar (~35:19)

- Why you can eat more carbs at breakfast (~37:43)

- The role of sunlight in metabolic health (~43:35)

- How to optimize kids’ blood sugar levels (~46:18)

- Who shouldn’t wear a continuous glucose monitor (~51:45)

- How long you should actually wear a glucose monitor (~55:03)

- The link between social connections & metabolic health (~56:17)

- Shocking food pairings that can impact blood sugar (~01:01:13)

Referenced in the episode:

- Check out Levels.

- Follow Lauren on Instagram.

- A study on insulin resistance & depression.

- A study on vinegar & metabolic health.

- A review on dairy & metabolic health.

- A study on natural light & glucose levels.

- The Roseto study.

- BaseCulture keto bread.

- mbg Podcast episode #434, with Amy Sapola, PharmD

- mbg Podcast episode #427, with Ben Bikman, Ph.D.

- mbg Podcast episode #342, with Casey Means, M.D.

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436: Optimal protein & strength training for longevity | Functional medicine doctor Gabrielle Lyon, D.O. Sep 19, 2022

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Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.: “Muscle is the organ of longevity, and it really dictates everything about health and wellness.”

Gabrielle, a functional medicine physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what you need to know about muscle-centric medicine, plus:

- Why muscle is the organ of longevity (~01:02)

- How much muscle mass you need for a longer life (~02:55)

- The best exercises in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s & beyond (~11:49)

- How long you actually need to workout to reap the benefits (~20:16)

- Why your workouts should always be somewhat challenging (~28:26)

- Why Pilates alone is not sufficient (~32:15)

- How much protein you need to maintain muscle mass (~40:27)

- Why you should look at the leucine content of your food (~49:25)

- The top plant & animal sources of protein (~53:50)

- How to know if you actually need protein post-workout (~55:11)

- How gaining muscle mass can ultimately help you lose weight (~58:12)

Referenced in the episode:

- Learn more about Gabrielle and muscle-centric medicine.

- A paper on exercise as medicine for chronic disease.

- ISSN paper on protein intake.

- A study on protein overfeeding & body fat.

- Learn more about Andy Galpin, Ph.D.

- A study on adolescents, protein intake & healthy eating habits.

- A study on protein intake & "younger" muscles.

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