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393: The all-time best ingredients for healthy hair | Briogeo founder Nancy Twine & cohost mbg beauty director Alexandra Engler Apr 14, 2022

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Nancy Twine: “So much of feeling beautiful really comes from the inside. It's how we talk to ourselves, how we eat, how we prioritize our self-care.”

Twine, the founder and CEO of Briogeo, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, and mbg beauty director Alexandra Engler, to discuss nonnegotiable hair care tips, plus:

- How to actually define clean & green beauty (~03:40)

- How sustainability can become a bigger part of the beauty industry (~05:48)

- How your beauty choices impact your health and well-being (~10:39)

- Packaging innovations & the future of sustainable beauty (~19:27)

- Underrated hair care ingredients that don't get enough attention (~23:22)

Referenced in the episode:

- Listen to our Clean Beauty School podcast.

- Shop Briogeo.

- Follow Nancy Twine.

- Learn more about Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty Advisory Council.

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392: How nature soothes anxiety, enhances longevity & supports brain health | mbg senior sustainability editor Emma Loewe Apr 13, 2022

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Emma Loewe: “People tend to live longer if they live close to green space…and street trees totally count.”

Loewe, mbg senior sustainability editor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how nature can enhance your health, plus:

- Why you should look at waves when you're stressed (~09:06)

- How awe experiences can impact your mental health (~11:22)

- The health benefits of houseplants (~21:03)

- How to reap the benefits of nature if you live in a city (~18:46)

- How the sustainability conversation will evolve with emerging science (~25:46)

Referenced in the episode:

- Loewe's book, Return To Nature.

- Read Loewe's work on mindbodygreen.

- Horticultural therapist Matthew Wichrowski's work at NYU.

- A study on coast proximity and health.

- MacKerron Mappiness study.

- Full study on biodiversity.

- Research on awe experiences.

- Research on forest bathing and NK cells.

- A study on phytoncides and heart rate variability.

- A study on fractal fluency.

- A study on green space and mortality risk.

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391: The silent issue that’s affecting longevity | Frank Lipman, M.D. Apr 08, 2022

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Frank Lipman, M.D.: “Methylation is a key mechanism involved in brain health, heart health, and emotional health.*”

Lipman, a functional medicine doctor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why methylation is so crucial for your health, plus:

- How to tell if your homocysteine levels are healthy (~03:08)

- How methylation can affect your mood & emotional well-being (~07:08)

- How to actually "detox" your body (~12:42)

- The future of longevity & functional medicine (~16:18)

- Why more doctors aren't talking about methylation (~17:58)

Referenced in the episode:

- Read more about Jason's personal methylation story.

- mbg Podcast episode #376, with David Perlmutter, M.D.

- New York Times article about Bob Harper and lp(a).

- Learn more about Hearty.

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390: How spirituality impacts your health | Mind-body medicine physician Lissa Rankin, M.D. Apr 06, 2022

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Lissa Rankin, M.D.: "Healing and spirituality should never be a luxury. It should be absolutely equitable for everybody.”

Rankin, a mind-body medicine physician a New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how spirituality has the power to heal, plus:

- How to navigate the paradoxes of healing (~04:07)

- The 4 types of intelligence & how to know which one you use most (~14:32)

- How to set intentions on your healing journey (~40:27)

- Why surrendering is so important for your health (~49:12)

- How to become a better self-healer (~01:12:14)

Referenced in the episode:

- Rankin's newest book, Sacred Medicine.

- Rankin's previous titles, Mind Over Medicine, The Fear Cure, and Anatomy Of The Calling.

- mbg Podcast episode #133, and #111, with Rankin.

- Read more about Larry Dossey and the science of prayer.

- Kitchen Table Wisdom, by Rachel Naomi Remen.

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

- When The Body Says No, by Gabor Maté, M.D.

- Learn more about Rankin's organization, Heal At Last.

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389: The best & worst types of exercise for anxiety | Neuroscientist Jennifer Heisz, Ph.D. Apr 01, 2022

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Jennifer Heisz, Ph.D.: “A 2-minute movement break is all it takes to restore and replenish the brain of its vital nutrients.”

Heisz, a neuroscientist and associate professor of kinesiology, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob to discuss specific exercises to help manage anxiety, plus:

- Why you should listen to music before a workout (~03:51)

- How much time you need to exercise for brain health (~04:30)

- How walking can help grow brain cells (~30:48)

- Which sports are best for healthy cognition (~36:45)

- How to hack your brain to love working out (~42:06)

Referenced in the episode:

- Heisz's book, Move The Body, Heal The Mind.

- Heisz's study showing students who took 5-minute exercise breaks had better focus during lectures.

- Research on how walking boosts creativity.

- Heisz's research on aerobic exercise and memory.

- Heisz's research on why people wanted to work out for mental health during the pandemic.

- Research on the link between exercise and depression symptoms.

- A study on kids' free play and creativity as adults.

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388: Overcoming success addiction & why you should have a reverse bucket list | Social scientist Arthur Brooks, Ph.D. Mar 30, 2022

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Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.: “Purpose is one of the macronutrients of happiness.”

Brooks, a behavioral social scientist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to overcome success addiction, plus:

- How to meet your goals without compromising mental health (~07:50)

- The 7 big predictors of long-term happiness (~15:31)

- How to avoid a midlife crisis (~21:31)

- How your intelligence changes as you age (~22:24)

- How to unlock your deepest potential (~28:11)

Referenced in the episode:

- Brooks' book, From Strength To Strength.

- Read Brooks' Article on how wanting less leads to more satisfaction.

- Read more about George Vaillant's research in his book, Triumphs Of Experience.

- A study showing senior citizens who rarely felt useful had higher risk of mortality.

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387: Cooking oils to avoid & the truth about mouthwash | NYT bestselling author Max Lugavere Mar 25, 2022

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Max Lugavere: “We do have a degree of agency when it comes to our cognitive health — the best time to intervene is now.”

Lugavere, a health and science journalist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to have a more youthful brain, plus:

- What he eats in a day for cognitive health (~08:59)

- The most ominous cooking oils to avoid (~15:46)

- How vinegar can help balance your blood sugar (~31:48)

- The best herbs & spices for your brain (~35:24)

- Why you shouldn't use mouthwash right after a workout (~38:47)

Referenced in the episode:

- Lugavere's book, Genius Kitchen.

- mbg Podcast episode #236, #161, and #60, with Lugavere.

- mbg Podcast episode #290, with Drew Ramsey, M.D.

- Lugavere's previous book, Genius Foods.

- Lugavere's podcast, The Genius Life.

- Read more about the FINGER study.

- A study showing those who ate at least one serving of leafy greens per day had brains that were operating 11 years younger than they actually were.

- A Tufts study on "eat in moderation" advice.

- A study on lutein and zeaxanthin and visual processing speed.

- A study on the link between dairy and cognitive function.

- A study on eating spicy foods and a longer life.

- A study showing those who used mouthwash twice daily or more had increased risk of prediabetes by 50%.

- A study on how using mouthwash after exercise can inhibit the benefits.

- A study showing caffeine can block PCSK9.

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386: Are you actually walking correctly? | Award-winning writer author Annabel Streets Mar 23, 2022

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Annabel Streets: “Solo walking is best if you want to reflect or come up with a solution to a problem.”

Streets, an award-winning writer, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to go on the healthiest walk, plus:

- The most common walking mistakes (~04:26)

- How to have good foot posture while you walk (~07:30)

- Why you should try to listen to birdsong (~22:04)

- The health benefits of walking in the rain (~24:34)

- The best time of day to go on a walk (~30:58)

Referenced in the episode:

- Streets' book, 52 Ways To Walk.

- Read more about the health benefits of nitric oxide.

- A study by Massachusetts General Hospital showing 12 minutes of walking enhanced metabolites profile.

- Blue Mind, by Wallace J. Nichols.

- UK study showing natural sounds increased relaxation by 30%.

- Research showing a cold temperature activates the production of brown fat.

- A study showing walking groups helps people stick to exercise goals.

- Research on sleep and access to trees.

- Research on the health benefits of terpenes from pine trees.

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385: Cancel culture, the birth control pill & how to get to the root of your anxiety | holistic psychiatrist Ellen Vora, M.D. Mar 18, 2022

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Ellen Vora, M.D.: "Hormones impact your brain, and they impact how you feel.”

Vora, a holistic psychiatrist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to get to the root of your stress and anxiety, plus:

- How "false anxieties" can impact your mental health (~10:55)

- How to be nuanced in a world that’s fear of cancel culture (~22:54)

- The best foods to ease your anxiousness (~25:16)

- How the birth control pill can contribute to anxiety (~31:50)

- How to strengthen your emotional resilience (~45:49)

Referenced in the episode:

- Vora's book, The Anatomy of Anxiety.

- Learn more about Vora's mbg classes: How To Control Anxiety, Managing Depression, and The Doctor's Guide To Falling Asleep Naturally.

- mbg Podcast episodes #202 and #74, with Vora.

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

- Documentary about Dian Fossey's research on chimps and anxiety.

- The Mood Cure, by Julia Ross.

- "Tend and Befriend" study from UCLA.

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384: Music as medicine & how to avoid sound pollution | Neurologist Kulreet Chaudhary, M.D. Mar 16, 2022

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Kulreet Chaudhary, M.D.: “Music absolutely can change the way your brain is firing.”

Chaudhary, a neurologist and Ayurveda expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to use music to alleviate anxiety, plus:

- How to reframe annoying sounds (~10:34)

- The best songs to listen to when you're stressed (~16:03)

- Why classical music calms your brain (~19:45)

- How certain sounds can impact your heart rate variability (~31:35)

- How to practice sound medicine at home (~39:39)

Referenced in the episode:

- Chaudhary's book, Sound Medicine.

- A study on neurologic music therapy and anxiety.

- Krishna Das and Deva and Miten.

- A study on the link between classical music and memory in older adults.

- An mbg article on Bija Mantras.

- A helpful video that repeats: Om, Aim, Namaha

- Read more about Jacques Benveniste and water memory.

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