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415: How cold therapy can supercharge your health | Mark Harper, M.D., Ph.D. Jun 30, 2022

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Mark Harper, M.D., Ph.D.: "People who took a cold shower every day had less sick days off of work.”

Harper, a cold therapy expert and consultant anesthetist at Sussex University Hospitals, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how cold water immersion can help reduce your inflammatory response, plus:

- How to practice cold therapy at home without spending a dime (~09:17)

- How to prepare for a cold plunge (~13:28)

- How long you should spend in a cold shower (~19:20)

- How cold therapy can reduce anxiety (~22:25)

- The future of cold therapy research (~33:21)

Referenced in the episode:

- Harper's book, Chill: The Cold Water Swim Cure.

- Read more about Doctor Brighton and The Sea Cure.

- Harper's paper showing that putting people through cold water adaptation programs before surgery could reduce complications.

- Study showing people who took cold showers called in sick 29% less than the control group.

- The Official Rules.

- mbg Podcast episode #392, with Emma Loewe.

- Harper's study on open water swimming as treatment for depression.

- Harper's research showing outdoor swimming had short- and long-term reductions in negative mood.

- Learn more about Chill UK.

- Watch's BBC's The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs.

- Anecdotal account how cold water swimming helped one woman's long COVID symptoms.

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414: Keeping secrets can harm your health | Psychologist Michael Slepian, Ph.D. Jun 27, 2022

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Michael Slepian, Ph.D.: “As isolating as it can feel to have a secret, we all keep secrets and we all keep the same kinds of secrets.”

Slepian, a psychologist and associate professor of leadership and ethics at Columbia Business School, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how keeping secrets affects your body and brain, plus:

- The surprising secrets most people keep (~13:32)

- How to know who you can trust to keep a secret (~16:39)

- Why our secrets are all universal (~21:00)

- How secrets have evolved in our culture (~24:36)

- How to identify a healthy secret (~27:08)

Referenced in the episode:

- Slepian's book, The Secret Life Of Secrets.

- Read more about Slepian's research on secret-keeping.

- Slepian's research on how confiding secrets affects well-being.

- Take Slepian's survey to learn more about your own secrets.

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413: Surprising gut health offenders way beyond diet | Father of functional medicine Jeff Bland, Ph.D. Jun 23, 2022

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Jeff Bland, Ph.D.: “Our diets can mark our genes.”

Bland, the father of functional medicine, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the surprising factors that can mess with your gut health, plus:

- How functional medicine has evolved & where it's headed (~00:45)

- Why your well-being depends on the well-being of the planet (~11:59)

- Environmental criteria to look for when shopping for food & clothes (~17:31)

- How your social behaviors can alter your gut microbiome (~25:37)

- How to change your genetic destiny (~30:59)

Referenced in the episode:

- Learn more about Big Bold Health.

- Follow Big Bold Health on Instagram.

- A study showing Oura ring can help spot signals associated with COVID.

- Paul Hawken's Drawdown.

- mbg Podcast episode #222 and #362, with Bland.

- mbg Podcast episode #253, with Patrick Hanaway, M.D.

- Learn more about Solarea Bio.

- A study showing how stressful environments can alter the gut microbiome.

- News story about research for obesity genes.

- Bland's study, "A Discovery that Reframes the Whole of Global Healthcare in the 21st Century."

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411: Common fasting mistakes & how to stay energized | Mark Sisson, founder of Primal Kitchen Jun 16, 2022

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Mark Sisson: “Most people go through their lives very inefficiently burning body fat for fuel.”

Sisson, a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Primal Kitchen, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to make fasting 10x easier, plus:

- Common pitfalls when starting intermittent fasting (~09:06)

- How to order at restaurants on a healthy diet (~13:02)

- How to maintain age-defying energy levels (~18:00)

- How long you should actually do a cold plunge (~27:48)

- Why your workouts should always be fun (~31:10)

Referenced in the episode:

- Sisson's latest book, the Two Meals Day Cookbook.

- mbg Podcast episode #293 and #29, with Sisson.

- mbg Podcast episode #365, with Mark Schatzker.

- Sisson's book, The Keto Reset Diet.

- Sisson's book, The Primal Blueprint.

- The Lore Of Running, by Timothy Noakes.

- Frontier X2 heart monitor.

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410: How to know if you have toxic mold in your home | Functional medicine doctor Ann Shippy, M.D. Jun 13, 2022

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Ann Shippy, M.D.: “If you're having any health issue, consider whether you've got a mold exposure.”

Shippy, a functional medicine doctor and mold toxicity expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to spot toxic mold in your home, plus:

- The sneaky hotspots where mold loves to thrive (~07:13)

- Common mistakes that can cause mold in the bathroom (~12:45)

- What to do if you’ve been exposed to toxic mold (~28:25)

- Why you shouldn't use a front-loading washer (~24:57)

- How to know if your food has mold in it (~36:20)

Referenced in the episode:

- ERMI test.

- Shippy's handout on mold and mycotoxins.

- IQ Air purifier.

- Austin Air filter.

- AirDoctor air filter.

- Shippy's Liposomal Glutathione.

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409: How to know if you have a healthy gut | Gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, M.D. Jun 09, 2022

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Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.: “If you change your diet today, your gut microbiome will change by tomorrow.”

Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to know if your gut microbiome is balanced, plus:

- How much fiber you should actually be eating (~08:04)

- Why you should eat 30 different plants per week (~13:12)

- How to strength train your gut microbiome (~15:56)

- The best foods to kickstart healthy gut (~32:48)

- How to sprout your legumes & why you should (~34:31)

Referenced in the episode:

- Bulsiewicz's new book, The Fiber Fueled Cookbook.

- mbg Podcast episode #231 and #140, with Bulsiewicz.

- Learn more about ZOE.

- A study in the journal Cell on fiber vs. fermented foods.

- A study showing only 5% of Americans meet recommended fiber intake.

- A systematic review on fiber intake and longevity.

- Data from the American Gut Project on why you should eat 30 types of plants per week.

- A study on fecal transplants and immunotherapy.

- A study showing 20 grams of fiber can impact immunotherapy outcomes.

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408: How a 55-year-old former football player is in the best shape of his life | NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman Jun 06, 2022

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Troy Aikman: "I'm 55 years old, and I’m in the best shape of my life in every way—mentally, physically, and emotionally.”

Aikman, an NFL Hall of Famer and broadcaster, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss his nonnegotiable tips to feel healthier than ever, plus:

- Why Aikman swears by the pegan diet (~03:16)

- What a daily meditation practice can teach you about happiness (~13:59)

- The key to thriving after an athletic career (~19:38)

- How he exercises his brain (~25:42)

- How to raise confident, self-aware kids (~32:36)

Referenced in the episode:

- Aikman's better-for-you beer, EIGHT.

- Read more about Aikman's nutrition philosophy & fitness routine.

- Learn more about the pegan diet.

- Follow Mark Hyman, M.D., on Instagram.

- Watch Mark Hyman, M.D., at mbg revitalize 2014.

- The Untethered Soul, by Michael Singer.

- Read Aikman's 1998 interview in Texas Monthly.

- mbg Podcast episode #383, with Daniel Pink

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407: The future of personalized medicine & how to test for longevity | Precision medicine physician Matt Dawson, M.D. Jun 02, 2022

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Matt Dawson, M.D.: “Talking about nutrition is almost like talking about religion; people are convinced their diet is the best.”

Dawson, a precision medicine physician and co-founder and CEO of Wild Health, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to track your longevity progress, plus:

- How to optimize your HRV (~13:28)

- How to tell if you're living with purpose (~15:58)

- Why your genes are not your destiny (~25:42)

- The best way to exercise for your brain (~26:57)

- Why sleep is the No. 1 way to support brain health (~30:11)

Referenced in the episode:

- Learn more about Wild Health.

- A study on access to greenery & recovering from gallbladder surgery.

- Study showing effects of prolonged isolation equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

- The End of Alzheimer's, by Dale Bredesen.

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406: How to fix your posture & ease your anxiety | Manual therapist Aaron Alexander May 30, 2022

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Aaron Alexander: “If you're in a position all the time, it becomes your personality.”

Alexander, a manual therapist and movement coach, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how your posture can impact your mood, plus:

- How to fix your alignment (~17:53)

- The best way to walk for longevity & a calmer mind (~28:57)

- Why you should listen to crackling fire when you're stressed (~47:12)

- Nonnegotiable habits for spinal health (~50:06)

- Why you should regularly sit on the floor (~51:33)

Referenced in the episode:

- Alexander's book, The Align Method.

- Alexander's podcast, Align Podcast.

- Join the Align Community.

- A study showing 86% of students had an easier time accessing uplifting memories in an upright position

- Read more about Albert Mehrabian's 7-38-55% rule.

- mbg Podcast episode #245, with James Nestor.

- mbg Podcast episode #238, with Brian Mackenzie.

- A study on access to greenery & recovering from gallbladder surgery.

- Man's Search For Meaning, by Viktor Frankl.

- Learn more about Joan Vernikos' research.

- A study showing 2 minutes of walking associated with reduced mortality by 33%.

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405: What joining a cult taught me about trauma healing & relationships | Licensed psychotherapist Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSW May 26, 2022

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Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSW: “Any topic that promises belonging and the avoidance of pain can very quickly turn culty.”

Frank, a licensed psychotherapist and trauma specialist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to release buried emotions, plus:

- How to identify the cults in your everyday life (~03:54)

- Why living in balance is not the goal (~23:19)

- How to get to the root of your anxiousness (~28:46)

- The cult of dating culture (~37:29)

- Why you should make a relationship checklist (~40:09)

Referenced in the episode:

- Frank's book, The Science Of Stuck.

- The Body Keeps The Score, by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

- mbg Podcast episode #378, with Daniel Amen, M.D.

- mbg Podcast episode #226, with Jeffrey Rediger, M.D.

- Learn more about Internal Family Systems & the IFS Institute.

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