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435: The power of morning routines & self-discipline | NYT bestselling author Ryan Holiday Sep 15, 2022

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Ryan Holiday: “Discipline makes whatever you do great.”

Ryan, a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to practice self-discipline for long-term success, plus:

- How abundance can make you unhappy (~00:35)

- How to become good at self-discipline (~04:28)

- Why you shouldn’t have iMessage on your computer (~08:39)

- How routines help you succeed (~11:09)

- Why you shouldn’t check your phone first thing in the morning (~15:48)

- The mental benefits of a clean workspace (~18:14)

- How to get over a creative slump (~30:34)

- The importance of small wins & taking one step at a time (~32:50)

- How to maintain long-term happiness & success (~42:48)

- How self-discipline can make you successful (~46:59)

Referenced in the episode:

- Ryan's newest book, Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control.

- Check out all of Ryan's bestselling books.

- mbg Podcast episode #213 and #166, with Ryan.

- The Power Broker, by Robert A. Caro.

- mbg Podcast episode #350, with Gretchen Rubin.

- Listen to Mark Zuckerberg on The Joe Rogan Experience.

- Endurance, by Alfred Lansing.

- mbg Podcast episode #408, with Troy Aikman

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434: The best foods for blood sugar balance, heart health & metabolism | Functional medicine expert Amy Sapola, PharmD Sep 12, 2022

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Amy Sapola, PharmD: “Get in as much color with your food as you can. Color is phytonutrients, and color is that sensory experience.”

Amy, a functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the all-time best nutrition hacks, plus:

- Why blood sugar balance is critical for optimizing metabolism (~04:04)

- How vegetables can increase your happiness (~07:38)

- Why some processed foods don’t spike your blood sugar (~10:44)

- Why you should boil your sweet potatoes (~12:36)

- Why regenerative agriculture is crucial for health (~18:48)

- How Amy prescribes food to her clients (~24:35)

- Why you shouldn’t peel your vegetables (~29:51)

- The best foods for heart health (~33:07)

- The No. 1 most underrated & nutrient-dense vegetable (~34:05)

- How to shop sustainably for food & clothing (~38:40)

- The health benefits of making your meals aesthetically pleasing (~43:37)

Referenced in the episode:

- A study on vegetable consumption and happiness.

- Learn more about the Culinary Vegetable Institute.

- An mbg article on the Mediterranean diet.

- Check out Jennifer Rubell's art.

- Learn more about The Chef's Garden.

- The CDC's list of powerhouse vegetables.

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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433: How an MD lost 50 pounds & stopped emotional eating | Katrina Ubell, M.D. Sep 08, 2022

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Katrina Ubell, M.D.: “No nutritionist is going to know how to feed your body better than you, if you actually pay attention.”

Katrina, a pediatrician turned master-certified life coach, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually eat intuitively, plus:

- Katrina’s personal weight loss journey (~00:39)

- The role of mindset in maintaining a healthy weight (~09:11)

- Why restrictive diets don’t work (~13:42)

- How to strengthen your hunger cues (~16:15)

- How to identify your weight set point (~26:25)

- How to decrease emotional eating (~34:51)

- Katrina’s personal nutrition philosophy (~39:00)

- Why willpower is a fool’s errand (~50:34)

- Why you should space out your dinner & dessert (~52:09)

Referenced in the episode:

- Katrina's book, How to Lose Weight for the Last Time.

- Check out Katrina's website.

- Listen to Katrina's podcast, Weight Loss For Busy Physicians.

- mbg Podcast episode #365, with Mark Schatzker

- The Obesity Code, by Jason Fung, M.D.

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432: How nutrient-poor soil affects your health & why Bill Gates is buying so much farmland | David R. Montgomery, Ph.D. & Anne Biklé Sep 01, 2022

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David R. Montgomery, Ph.D. & Anne Biklé: “We're losing about 33% of our ability to feed ourselves globally each year to ongoing soil loss and soil degradation.”

David and Anne, husband and wife duo and co-authors, join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to get the most nutritional bang for your buck, plus:

- What we’re getting wrong with farming & agriculture (~02:00)

- How we can nurture the soil & feed everyone (~07:09)

- The health benefits of eating organic food (~11:51)

- The importance of grass-fed meat (~23:05)

- Link between omega-3’s & immunity (~27:35)

- How the soil can change the flavor of your food (~31:13)

- How to know if you’re a “supertaster” (~35:16)

- The connection between soil health & longevity (~39:30)

- How to support farmers & rebuild soil health (~42:29)

- What Bill Gates is really doing with all that farmland (~45:56)

- The link between flavor & your health (~55:31)

Referenced in the episode:

- David & Anne's newest book, What Your Food Ate: How to Heal Our Land and Reclaim Our Health.

- UN's 2015 Global State of the Soil report.

- David's previous book, Growing A Revolution.

- David & Anne's previous book, The Hidden Half Of Nature.

- A 1993 study on the mineral differences between organic & conventional food.

- A 2001 study on organic crops & vitamin content.

- A 2014 study on organic food & phytochemicals.

- A study on tomatoes' flavor profile & phytochemicals.

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431: The best time to stop eating & fasting as medicine | Journalist Steve Hendricks Aug 29, 2022

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Steve Hendricks: “We have what seems to be a cure for high blood pressure, and no one knows about it.”

Steve, a journalist and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the best time to eat for your health, plus:

- A comprehensive history of fasting (~01:17)

- How fasting became a therapeutic tool for well-being (~12:54)

- How fasting can both protect & repair your health (~18:33)

- The science-backed benefits of a water only fast (~22:51)

- How fasting can help reduce side effects from chemotherapy (~29:56)

- The case for eating a bigger breakfast (~40:48)

- The best foods to ease you out of a fast (~50:33)

- Steve’s personal fasting routine (~56:07)

- The future of fasting as medicine (~01:02:15)

Referenced in the episode:

- Steve's book, The Oldest Cure In The World.

- Read Henry Tanner, M.D.'s biography, Forty Days Without Food!

- An mbg article on intermittent fasting.

- Learn more about Alan Goldhamer, D.C. and the TrueNorth Health Center.

- A study on fasting and blood pressure.

- Valter Longo, Ph.D.'s study on fasting and chemotherapy.

- mbg Podcast episode #47, with Valter.

- Learn more about Satchin Panda, Ph.D's research.

- A study on earlier eating windows and weight loss.

- A study on earlier eating windows and the autophagy gene.

- A study on earlier eating windows and cardiometabolic health.

- Michael Greger, M.D.'s Nutrition Facts website.

- Learn more about fasting clinics on Hendrick's website.

Note: This episode is about fasting and its potential benefits as a healing modality. There will be discussion around food restriction, and if that's a topic that's hard for you, feel free to skip this one! Also, water-only fasts are done in clinical settings, and they should not be attempted on your own. Taking care of yourself is always priority No. 1.

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430: Unsuspecting hotspots for mold & what to look for | Michael Rubino, The Mold Medic Aug 25, 2022

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Michael Rubino: “If you’re dealing with mysterious health issues and you haven't checked your air quality, you probably should.”

Michael, a mold remediation expert (also known as "The Mold Medic"), joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to know if you have mold in your home, plus:

- How to identify the different types of mold (~03:41)

- What factors contribute to mold, beyond climate (~07:26)

- How to build a “mold-free” home (~11:13)

- What to do if you’ve been exposed to toxic mold (~19:51)

- How to control your home’s air quality (~22:10)

- The one mistake we’re all making with humidifiers (~25:46)

- Unsuspecting hotspots for mold (~31:39)

- What people get wrong when it comes to mold exposure (~38:05)

Referenced in the episode:

- Michael's book, The Mold Medic: An Expert’s Guide on Mold Removal.

- mbg Podcast episode #323, with Kenneth Bock, M.D.

- mbg Podcast episode #410, with Ann Shippy, M.D.

- A video on how mold exposure impacted one woman's health.

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429: Why we fail at nutrition & weight loss goals | Behavioral sustainability scientist Michelle Segar, Ph.D. Aug 22, 2022

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Michelle Segar, Ph.D.: “How we feel while we exercise determines whether we keep doing it or not.”

Michelle, a behavioral sustainability scientist and lifestyle coach, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to make healthy eating changes that actually stick, plus:

- What we’re getting wrong with nutrition & fitness changes (~01:02)

- Why you shouldn’t put healthy behaviors on autopilot (~07:04)

- 4 decision disruptors that can sabotage your well-being goals (~15:49)

- How to handle unhealthy temptations in your environment (~21:39)

- Why “perfect” diets ultimately fail (~25:20)

- The key to losing weight & keeping it off (~34:59)

- How to identify your “why” behind your nutrition goals (~45:59)

- Why you should make space for challenges on your well-being journey (~49:39)

Referenced in the episode:

- Michelle's book, The Joy Choice.

- Take Michelle's decision disruptor quiz.

- A study on exercise motivations.

- A study on diet flexibility and weight loss.

- A study on enjoying exercise.

- Learn more about Robert Cialdini, Ph.D.

- mbg Podcast episode #294 and #197, with Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.

- mbg Podcast episode #322, with Kristin Neff, Ph.D.

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428: The antidote to burnout | ICU surgeon Stephen Trzeciak, M.D. Aug 18, 2022

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Stephen Trzeciak, M.D., MPH: “The key to resilience is relationships.”

Stephen, an ICU surgeon and physician scientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how serving others can benefit your health, plus:

- How a lack of compassion leads to burnout (~02:27)

- How to act upon 9 empathy opportunities every day (~09:49)

- How gratitude gives you health benefits (~12:47)

- Why you should avoid asking yes or no questions (~18:51)

- How to compartmentalize emotionally exhaustive work (~24:39)

- The role of hope in the healing process (~35:09)

- How the people you associate with can impact your health (~40:32)

- How your smile can save a life (~52:31)

Referenced in the episode:

- Stephen's new book, Wonder Drug.

- Stephen's previous book, Compassionomics.

- A study showing you have 9 empathy opportunities every day.

- A study on volunteering and cardiovascular health.

- A study on purpose and longevity.

- A study on asking the right questions.

- A study on hope and recovery.

- Learn more about Thomas Joiner's research.

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427: How to optimize your metabolism | Metabolic scientist Ben Bikman, Ph.D. Aug 15, 2022

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Ben Bikman, Ph.D.: “The single greatest predictor of a good night of sleep is if I go to bed on an empty stomach.”

Ben, a metabolic scientist with a doctorate in bioenergetics, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to eat, sleep, and exercise your way to a healthy metabolism, plus:

- How to eat carbs without spiking your blood sugar (~09:19)

- The best sources of plant-based protein (~14:21)

- The worst seed oils for your health (18:45)

- What Ben eats in a day for a healthy metabolism (~27:05)

- How to guarantee a healthy diet for your kids (~30:22)

- The best type of exercise for metabolic health (~36:35)

- The benefits of collagen supplements (~32:53)

- How to avoid feeling anxious before bed (~45:49)

Referenced in the episode:

- Ben's book, Why We Get Sick.

- Shop mbg beauty & gut collagen+.

- Shop Ben's meal-replacement shake on getHLTH.

- A study on splitting up aerobic and resistance exercise and overall health.

- A study on social connections and longevity.

- A study on collagen supplementation and strong nails.*

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426: Self-help myths, emotional Novocaine & what makes life worth living | Psychologist Sasha Heinz, Ph.D. Aug 11, 2022

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Sasha Heinz, Ph.D.: “Any accomplishment requires a lot of uncomfortable action.”

Sasha, a developmental psychologist who is an expert in behavioral change and positive psychology, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why we're over-complicating well-being, plus:

- How to know when your positivity becomes a problem (~13:55)

- How to reconnect with your inner child (~16:13)

- Why pessimism is your friend (~18:21)

- Why mindset hacks don’t always work (~21:48)

- How to increase your mental fitness (~30:11)

Referenced in the episode:

- Check out Sasha's website.

- mbg Podcast episode #388, with Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.

- Check out Tim Ferriss' books.

- Watch Dan Harris at mbg revitalize 2014.

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