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404: How to prevent cognitive decline no matter your age | Maria Shriver & Patrick Schwarzenegger May 23, 2022

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Patrick Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver: “You are in the driver's seat. There are things you can do today that will impact your brain health tomorrow, or next year, or five years down the road.”

Schwarzenegger, an actor, model and investor, and Shriver, a journalist, bestselling author, and founder of The Women's Alzheimer's Movement, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what you can do today to better your brain, plus:

- Why you should exercise for your brain (~09:07)

- Why Shriver doesn't believe in retiring (~10:07)

- How to stay grounded growing up in the public eye (~11:28)

- Why we need more research on women's brain health (~21:32)

- Why so many young people are struggling with mental health right now (~28:29)

Referenced in the episode:

- MOSH.

- The Shriver Report.

- The Women's Alzheimer's Movement.

- Watch Shriver on the TODAY Show speaking about women & SSRIs.

- CDC report on mental health of teens & young adults.

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403: What nearly going blind taught me about longevity | NYT writer Frank Bruni May 19, 2022

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Frank Bruni: “Almost all of the difficulties we deal with are not visible to the naked eye.”

Bruni, a New York Times columnist and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how nearly going blind helped him see more clearly, plus:

- How to mentally recover from an invisible illness (~11:41)

- How to feel empowered about your health (~13:54)

- How to deeply connect with others on social media (~19:22)

- How to be an independent thinker (~24:39)

- How to have a productive conversation about health care & politics (~30:25)

Referenced in the episode:

- Bruni's book, The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found.

- mbg's Invisible Illness series.

- NAION Facebook support group.

- Bruni's New York Times article on his NAION diagnosis.

- Bruni's New York Times article, "Our Tribalism Will Be the Death of Us."

- Watch Bruni on Real Time With Bill Maher.

- Read Bruni's newsletter.

- Crown Shy.

- 4 Charles Prime Rib.

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402: How to get your brain to genuinely love exercise | Positive psychiatrist Samantha Boardman, M.D. May 16, 2022

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Samantha Boardman, M.D.: “People who do even 20 to 30 minutes of running per day say that their mood improves short- and long-term.”

Boardman, a positive psychiatrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to get moving when you're feeling unmotivated, plus:

- How to start a workout routine you'll actually stick to (~07:13)

- The health benefits of working out with a friend (~09:13)

- How to achieve the runner's high (~14:33)

- How to use mindfulness to quicken your running pace (~19:38)

- How to talk to a loved one who needs to take better care of themselves (~33:57)

Referenced in the episode:

- mbg Podcast episode #329 and #14, with Boardman.

- Boardman's book, Everyday Vitality.

- Research from Katy Milkman, Ph.D., on temptation bundling.

- Research from Milkman on flexible exercise routines.

- A study showing exercise companions lead to more frequent workouts.

- A study showing just 30 minutes of exercise can improve mood.

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401: How to boost confidence when you’re feeling insecure | Entrepreneur & author Lisa Bilyeu May 12, 2022

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Lisa Bilyeu: “Change your perspective from the fear of failing into an opportunity.”

Bilyeu, a world-class entrepreneur and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what we're getting wrong about confidence, plus:

- How to build genuine confidence (~03:35)

- How to earn long-term success as an entrepreneur (~13:45)

- Why seeking validation is not productive (~20:40)

- How to calm yourself down when you're about to lose your cool (~27:17)

- How to set goals that will actually stick (~44:08)

Referenced in the episode:

- Bilyeu's book, Radical Confidence.

- Learn more about Impact Theory.

- Visit Quest Nutrition.

- Watch Bilyeu's TEDx Talk.

- Listen to Bilyeu's podast, Women of Impact.

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400: The ultimate longevity episode | Episode #400 with Jason May 09, 2022

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Today marks the 400th episode of the mbg podcast! What a journey it’s been since our launch on June 12, 2017. The milestone of 400 speaks to the longevity of our show, so in the spirit of longevity, today's special episode will highlight the greatest nuggets of healthspan and lifespan advice we've heard on the podcast.

Join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, as he explores how to lead a happier, healthier life for as long as possible. Some highlights include:

- How to fall back asleep after waking up in the middle of the night (~24:54)

- Why breathing through your nose is crucial for immunity (~40:59)

- The health benefits of walking outside in the cold (~47:02)

- How to "think" yourself younger (~52:18)

- Why loneliness is a huge health issue (~53:37)

Referenced in the episode:

- mbg Podcast episode #297, with William Li, M.D.

- mbg Podcast episode #356, with Dan Buettner

- mbg Podcast episode #345, with Simon Hill

- mbg Podcast episode #363, with David Sinclair, Ph.D.

- mbg Podcast episode #310, with Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D.

- mbg Podcast episode #386, with Annabel Streets

- mbg Podcast episode #293, with Mark Sisson

- mbg Podcast episode #313, with Robb Wolf

- mbg Podcast episode #368, with Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM

- mbg Podcast episode #366, with Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.

- mbg Podcast episode #361, with Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN

- mbg Podcast episode #391, with Frank Lipman, M.D.

- mbg Podcast episode #317, with Patrick McKeown

- mbg Podcast episode #238, with Brian Mackenzie

- mbg Podcast episode #397, with Becca Levy, Ph.D.

- mbg Podcast episode #327, with Sergey Young

- mbg Podcast episode #267, with Marta Zaraska

- mbg Podcast episode #392, with Emma Loewe

- mbg Podcast episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.D.

- mbg Podcast episode #343, with Amishi Jha, Ph.D.

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

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398: How to raise confident & resilient kids in a world that can be depressing | Parenting expert Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D. Apr 29, 2022

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Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D.: “Having somebody there for you if something goes wrong is such a predictor of health.”

Doucleff, a parenting expert and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to raise generous kids without nagging, plus:

- How to diffuse a temper tantrum without yelling (~03:26)

- How to actually motivate children to do the right thing (~15:17)

- How to really give your children autonomy (~21:54)

- The best ways to bolster kids' mental health (~24:49)

- Why kids should have at least one other caring adult in their lives (~27:03)

Referenced in the episode:

- Doucleff's book, Hunt, Gather, Parent.

- mbg Podcast episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.D.

- Read Doucleff's work on NPR.org.

- Research showing kids are less likely to help a second time after receiving extrinsic rewards.

- Research on relational wealth and quality of life.

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397: How to become a supercentenarian (aka 110+ years old!) | Healthy aging expert Becca Levy, Ph.D. Apr 27, 2022

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Becca Levy, Ph.D.: “Those who had positive age beliefs had a median survival of 7.5 years longer than those with negative age beliefs.”

Levy, a healthy aging expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob to discuss her tips for extreme longevity, plus:

- How your beliefs about aging determine how long you live (~01:22)

- How your memory can actually improve with age (~04:22)

- The biggest misconceptions around aging (~05:57)

- What we can learn from the longest living woman in the world (~14:11)

- How to cultivate a sense of purpose later in life (~24:49)

Referenced in the episode:

- Levy's book, Breaking The Age Code.

- Levy's study showing those with positive age beliefs live 7.5 years longer.

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

- Levy's study on the link between positive age beliefs & the APOE gene.

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396: Eco-anxiety & the sneaky toxins in your home | Environmental policy expert Heather White Apr 22, 2022

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Heather White: “If you care about the future, you are an environmentalist.”

White, an environmental policy expert and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to alleviate eco-anxiety, plus:

- How to find your environmentalist personality type (~10:11)

- Small, easy ways to show the Earth some love (~13:35)

- Which individual actions can actually inspire policy change (~16:00)

- The future of regenerative agriculture (~21:40)

- How to avoid sneaky toxins in the home (~30:04)

Referenced in the episode:

- White's book, One Green Thing.

- An mbg article responding to the 2021 IPCC report.

- Atomic Habits, by James Clear.

- mbg Podcast episode #386, with Annabel Streets.

- Watch Seaspiracy on Netflix.

- Watch The Biggest Little Farm documentary.

- Regeneration, by Paul Hawken.

- Paul Hawken's discussion on revitalizing the climate change conversation at mbg revitalize 2017.

- A survey of 10,000 young people and their climate anxiety.

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395: How to balance your blood sugar without changing your diet | Biochemist Jessie Inchauspe Apr 20, 2022

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Jessie Inchauspe: “If you eat a meal in a specific order, you can reduce the glucose spike of the meal by 75%.”

Inchauspe, a biochemist and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the easiest ways to balance your blood sugar, plus:

- The exact order to eat your meal for blood sugar balance

- Why you should put "clothing" on your carbs

- Why you should drink a vinegar tonic before your meals

- Healthy foods that can secretly spike your glucose

- Why you should move your muscles for 10 minute after meals

Referenced in the episode:

- Inchauspe's book, Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar.

- Follow Inchauspe on Instagram.

- Learn more about Levels.

- Jason's dessert recommendations: Unreal Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups and Justin's Nut Butter Cups.

- A study showing the link between vinegar and glucose spikes.

- A refreshing vinegar tonic recipe.

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394: The science of venting your feelings | Psychologist Ethan Kross, Ph.D. Apr 15, 2022

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Ethan Kross, Ph.D.: “Your inner voice is a remarkable super power.”

Kross, an award-winning psychologist and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to have productive inner dialogue, plus:

- How to control the negative voice inside your head (~07:06)

- What to do if you wake up in the middle of the night feeling overwhelmed (~12:28)

- Why people tend to clean when they're stressed (~17:13)

- Why venting your feelings is not always productive (~23:05)

- How to show support a loved one struggling with mental health (~27:55)

Referenced in the episode:

- Kross' book, Chatter.

- A study on proximity to green space and well-being.

- A study on awe experiences.

- A study on third-person self-talk.

- Research showing stress results in ritualized behavior.

- A study on venting emotions after 9/11.

- Niall Bolger's research on invisible support.

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