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383: Learning from mistakes, FOMO, & how to overcome fears of awkwardness | NYT bestselling author Daniel Pink Mar 11, 2022

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Daniel Pink: “The way we talk to ourselves is cruel. Most of us would never talk to another human being the way we talk to ourselves.”

Pink, a five-time New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what we're getting wrong about regrets, plus:

- Why a "no regrets" philosophy is not a good way to live (~00:19)

- How to properly deal with regrets in a healthy way (~11:03)

- How to make negative emotions less menacing (~12:05)

- Why you should practice referring to yourself in the third person (~13:04)

- How to overcome fears of awkwardness (~27:23)

Referenced in the episode:

- Pink's book, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward.

- Research from Northwestern in 2011 on common regrets in the U.S. population.

- Research on self-distancing and talking to yourself in the third person.

- Read more about the Duke regret lottery experiment.

- mbg Podast episode #346, with Esther Perel.

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381: Long-COVID, Lyme disease & how to tell if your fatigue is something more serious | bestselling author Meghan O’Rourke Mar 04, 2022

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Meghan O'Rourke: “Medicine is in the business of supporting patients, but too often medicine is actually crisis care.”

O'Rourke, an award-winning writer, former editor at The New Yorker, and bestselling author. joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how she navigates her invisible illness, plus:

- Why it took 20 years for her to finally get a diagnosis (~07:36)

- What we're still getting wrong about Lyme disease (~12:04)

- Why we shouldn't dismiss Long-COVID (~16:17)

- Why fatigue is so difficult to explain to doctors (~20:37)

- How to balance letting go & taking control of your health (~27:28)

Referenced in the episode:

- O'Rourke's book, The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness.

- Explore more of O'Rourke's work.

- Learn more about Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

- Read more stories from mbg's invisible illness series.

- Read about ambien and why the FDA cut recommended doses for women in half.

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380: The best & worst grains for your gut | Cardiologist William Davis, M.D. Mar 02, 2022

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William Davis, M.D.: “Doctors should be experts nutrition and the microbiome.”

Davis, a cardiologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the best foods for heart health, plus:

- The truth about sourdough & gut health (~09:16)

- Why you should always leave the skin on your chicken (~16:48)

- How to tell if you have a gut issue (~30:13)

- The best probiotic strains for hair & skin (~41:07)

- The future of microbiome research (~47:17)

Referenced in the episode:

- Davis' latest book, Super Gut.

- Davis' previous bestseller, Wheat Belly.

- A study on vitamin D supplementation and heart health.

- A study showing refined grains and sugars impact LDL cholesterol particles.

- AIRE device.

- A study assessing gut microbiota imbalance in people with fibromyalgia.

- MIT studies on Lactobacillus reuteri and healthy skin and hair growth, sexual function, and tissue healing.

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378: 4 lies about happiness, brain types & mood-boosting foods | Neuroscientist Daniel Amen, M.D. Feb 23, 2022

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Daniel Amen, M.D.: “‘Don't worry, be happy’ is a lie. The idea that you shouldn't worry is actually a prescription for misery.”

Amen, a clinical neuroscientist psychiatrist and 10-time New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how your brain type impacts your happiness, plus:

- Why some stress can actually make you happy (~04:14)

- Why purpose is like a dopamine drip (~06:22)

- How to eat for happiness (~15:59)

- His go-to nuts and seeds for better brain health (~18:32)

- The one exercise that can boost your happiness (~22:16)

Referenced in the episode:

- Amen's book, You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type.

- mbg Podcast episode #150, with Amen.

- Amen's podcast, The Brain Warrior's Way.

- Read more about Pollyanna.

- Watch Amen in Justin Bieber's Youtube docuseries, "Seasons."

- A study on elimination diets & ADHD symptoms.

- Amen's mbg article on brain types.

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377: Post-COVID trauma, EFT exercises & how to actually process buried emotions | Spiritual teacher Gabby Bernstein Feb 18, 2022

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Gabby Bernstein: “The goal isn't to get rid of the parts of ourselves we think are bad. The goal is to help them become less extreme.”

Bernstein, a spiritual teacher and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually work through stored trauma, plus:

- How to use EMDR and EFT techniques (~14:12)

- What to do if you're feeling unworthy or inadequate (~22:07)

- What we can all learn from AA (~29:47)

- Why surrender is nonnegotiable for personal growth (~32:39)

- How to develop a direct line to your true self (~43:13)

Referenced in the episode:

- Bernstein's book, Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace.

- mbg Podcast episode #200 and #175, with Bernstein.

- Read John Sarno, M.D.'s work, Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection.

- EMDR playlist.

- An mbg article about EFT and a quick tapping technique.

- Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know are struggling and need support, you can always call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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376: The unsuspecting marker that’s critical for metabolic health | David Perlmutter, M.D. Feb 16, 2022

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David Perlmutter, M.D.: “88% of American adults have at least one component of metabolic syndrome.”

Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how uric acid can make or break your metabolic health, plus:

- How hydration impacts your metabolism (~19:52)

- Why we're all hard-wired to have a sweet tooth (~23:39)

- The best foods for reducing uric acid (~24:40)

- The connection between uric acid & brain health (~35:40)

- How gratitude can enhance your metabolic health (~41:02)

Referenced in the episode:

- Perlmutter's book, Drop Acid.

- mbg Podcast episode #178, #92, and #55, with Perlmutter.

- See here for a list of purine-free beers from Japan.

- A study showing 500 milligrams of quercetin could reduce uric acid.

- Perlmutter's op-ed in MedPage Today.

- A 12-year study on the link between uric acid and cognitive function.

- Watch Perlmutter discuss the connection between gut & brain health during mbg revitalize 2016

- Perlmutter's Instagram post on honey.

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375: Hormone balance, medical gaslighting & how to optimize metabolism longevity | Taz Bhatia, M.D. Feb 11, 2022

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Taz Bhatia, M.D.: “You have to get the gut in good shape to balance your hormones.”

Bhatia, a functional medicine doctor and hormone expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to know if you have a hormonal imbalance, plus:

- The best foods to balance your hormones & what to avoid (~04:34)

- How to restore healthy hair growth (~18:04)

- Why you should avoid a midday coffee (~26:23)

- How to keep your metabolism strong as you age (~31:11)

- What to do if you're experiencing medical gaslighting (~37:05)

Referenced in the episode:

- mbg Podcast episode #62, with Bhatia.

- Our 2022 Wellness Trend discussing medical gaslighting.

- Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends.

- The Artist's Way Morning Pages Journal, by Julia Cameron.

- Listen to Bhatia's podcast episode on hair loss.

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374: How to use cold therapy to optimize your blood sugar, brain health & sleep | Exercise physiologist Ben Greenfield Feb 09, 2022

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Ben Greenfield: “There's nothing that seems to control blood sugar more than the cold.”

Greenfield, an exercise physiologist, personal trainer, and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how the cold can supercharge your health, plus:

- How much cold therapy you need to reap the benefits (~11:00)

- The best time of day to practice cold therapy (~13:41)

- Why you might not want to consume antioxidants right after working out (~15:50)

- Why you should exercise outdoors, especially during winter (~17:39)

- A workout hack to balance your blood sugar (~19:49)

Referenced in the episode:

- mbg Podcast episodes #189 and #87, with Greenfield.

- Greenfield's podcast, Ben Greenfield Fitness.

- A study on antioxidant supplements and exercise-induced oxidative stress.

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373: Setting healthy boundaries, ghosting, & dealing with flaky friends | Nedra Tawwab, MSW, LCSW Feb 04, 2022

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Nedra Tawwab, MSW, LCSW: “When people set boundaries in relationships, it's because they care about the relationship.”

Tawwab—a licensed therapist, relationship expert, and New York Times bestselling author—joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to set healthy boundaries without feeling selfish, plus:

- How Zoom has changed the perception of boundaries (~13:00)

- How to know if you have a boundaries problem (~15:08)

- What to do if a friend has a pattern of canceling plans (~20:55)

- How to end a relationship that has run its course (~25:23)

- What we're still getting wrong about setting boundaries (~43:48)

Referenced in the episode:

- Tawwab's book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace.

- mbg Podcast episode #346, with Esther Perel.

- Follow Tawwab on Instagram.

- Tawwab's Instagram post on being defensive.

- An article discussing why Warren Buffett says no to almost everything.

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372: How your pelvic floor affects your sex drive, bladder & overall health | Urogynecologist Betsy Greenleaf, D.O. Feb 02, 2022

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Betsy Greenleaf, D.O.: “We buy pads and adult diapers and blame it on aging, when there's so much you can do to strengthen the pelvic floor that you don't need to even get to that part of your life.”

Greenleaf, a board-certified urogynecologist and pelvic floor expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why pelvic floor health matters at every age, plus:

- How to know if your pelvic floor is weak & what to do (~02:38)

- How to train your bladder (~14:22)

- How often you should pee in a day (~16:22)

- The best probiotic strains for vaginal health (~25:39)

- Why you shouldn't actually squat over public toilets (~29:29)

Referenced in the episode:

- Read more about Greenleaf & her work.

- Check out Greenleaf's upcoming health summit, The Happy Vagina Rally, about menopause and pelvic health.

- Read more about pelvic floor health & why it's important.

- View mbg's pee color chart & what it says about your health.

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