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289: Dr. David Perlmutter – Brain Maker • Reconnecting With Nature • Exercise Impacts The Microbiome

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483: The Surprising Solution to Climate Change (Do This Today!) | Seth Godin Jul 12, 2022

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Seth Godin (IG: @sethgodin) is the author of 20 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages.

His blog is one of the most popular in the world and Seth’s podcast is in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide.

His latest project has been leading a worldwide group of volunteers creating The Carbon Almanac. This book releases today and is the focus of our chat.

If you’re truly looking to be part of the solution when it comes to climate change, stick around and learn how to best invest your energy.

In this episode, we discuss:

Climate change is a systemic problem
How do we get supermarkets to stop wrapping produce in plastic?
Stop using gas leaf blowers
4 sources of carbon emissions
Rethink how much beef you consume each week
Seth’s thoughts on regenerative farming
What are greenhouse gases?
We have 10 years to save the planet
The economy needs to pivot
How to start rallying change in your community
The truth about your carbon footprint
Most plastics can’t actually be recycled
The magic of solar and wind energy
Why Seth is focused on exposing the truth about climate change
We need to change the system, focus there

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372: Ryland Engelhart – Kiss The Ground, The Story Of Cafe Gratitude, Regenerative Agriculture

370: John & Molly Chester – The Biggest Little Farm

343: Bea Johnson – Zero Waste Home, Experiences Over Stuff, Minimizing Junk Mail

268: Sarah Wilson – Zero Waste Cooking • Minimal Consumption • Start Thinking Differently

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482: Learn How to Heal Your Autoimmune Disease Through Diet & Lifestyle | Dr. Terry Wahls Jul 05, 2022

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Dr. Terry Wahls (IG: @drterrywahls) is a functional medicine practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials.

She’s a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day.

She’s the author of The Wahls Protocol.

Today, Dr. Wahls and I go deep into the specific diet and lifestyle she used to heal her MS. This is a powerful protocol for anyone suffering from an autoimmune condition or chronic disease.

In this episode, we discuss:

Dr. Wahls diagnosis of a progressive pain disorder & multiple sclerosis (MS)
Mitochondrial dysfunction and multiple sclerosis
Signs & symptoms Dr. Wahls was experiencing
The power of positive affirmations for healing chronic disease
The supplement protocol that changed her life
Shifting the focus to what you CAN eat
The possibility of recovery exists
How changing her diet had a big impact on MS recovery
Starting a clinic to share her diet & lifestyle with patients
You have to inspire hope
The Wahls Protocol helps you heal from chronic disease
Are you a meat-eater or vegetarian/vegan?
Supplement recommendations for vegetarians and vegans
The benefits of sulfur-containing vegetables
9 cups of vegetables & fruit a day
Monitoring your vitamin D levels
Getting a homocysteine test
Eating 200 different plant foods a year
Taking time to meditate
Committing to daily exercise when you have a chronic disease
Peer support is important for any behaviour change
An update on Dr. Wahls current health status
Starting your healing journey
The biggest leverage factor for healing

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National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Iowa City Veterans Administration Health Care

1-Page Diet Cheat Sheet

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The Hidden Root Cause of Most Chronic Disease | Dr. Benjamin Bikman (#448)

Use Diet and Lifestyle to Heal Your Chronic Health Condition | Laurel Gallucci aka Sweet Laurel (#422)

Danielle Walker on Finding Health After Being Diagnosed With an Autoimmune Disease (#401)

256: Dr. Datis Kharrazian – Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? • Understanding Iodine • Vitamin D & Autoimmunity

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481: The #1 Superfood to Heal Your Immune System | Dr. Jeffrey Bland Jun 30, 2022

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Dr. Jeffrey Bland (IG: @drjeffreybland) is the founder of Big Bold Health, a company on a mission to transform the way people think about one of nature’s greatest innovations - the immune system.

A lifelong educator, Jeff has traveled the world many times over in his role as the “father of functional medicine.”

In 1991, he and his wife, Susan, founded The Institute for Functional Medicine.

Jeff is the author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life, as well as countless additional books and research papers.

Today we go upstream from chronic inflammation and look at the immune system's role in the current health crisis + how to fix it.

In this episode, we discuss:

What is immuno-rejuvenation?
The Immuno-Identity questionnaire
Wearable fitness trackers can tap into your immune health
Every chronic disease is related to immune dysfunction
Where does inflammation come from?
Every two months our immune system cells are replaced
Himalayan tartary buckwheat contains immune-activating phytochemicals
Focusing on balancing your immune system, not boosting it
Is your autoimmune disease the result of bad genes?
Why a low-antigen diet is used for immuno-rejuvenation
Immuno-rejuvenating foods to include in your diet
Time-restricted feeding is recommended for immuno-rejuvenation
Supplements to rejuvenate your immune system
PRM fish oils help reduce inflammation
Why does cod liver oil get a bad rap?
Being active for 40 minutes a day
Your immune system rejuvenates while you sleep
How to build resilience to balance your immune system
Setting realistic daily goals
Developing a coIMMUNITY
Factors in our environment that negatively impact the immune system
Eating foods produced by companies with social responsibility

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353: Dr. Satchin Panda – Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) & Managing Your Light Exposure

138: Dr. Deanna Minich – Re-Evaluate Your Relationship With Colour • The Power Of Your Thoughts • Chronic Stress = Immune Dysfunction

066: Dr. Elson Haas – Nutrition, The Foundation Of Health | Stop Stress In Its Tracks | Key Nutrients That Support Immunity

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480: How to Turn Sadness Into Your Creative Superpower | Susan Cain Jun 29, 2022

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Susan Cain (IG: @susancainauthor) is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning speaker. Her TED talk has been viewed over 40 million times.

Susan helps curate the Next Big Idea Book Club which donates all their proceeds to children’s literacy programs.

Today we’re discussing her new masterpiece, Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole.

We unpack bittersweetness, which is at the heart of life and its link to creativity & connection.

In this episode, we discuss:

The mystery of sad music and why it moves us
The culture of positivity in America
What is effortless perfection?
The power of expressive writing
Turning your pain into creative expression
Finding your form of expression
Sharing your truth
How to practice Memento Mori
Strategies to work through difficult emotions
The idea of loving-kindness meditation
The Bittersweet Quiz
The strength of introverts
Can trauma be passed down from generation to generation?
We have the ability to heal
Normalize daily joy and pain
Savouring the moments
How Susan personally transformed writing Bittersweet

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479: This Is Why You’re Unhealthy & How to Fix It! | Dr. Casey Means Jun 21, 2022

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Dr. Casey Means (IG: @drcaseyskitchen) is the chief medical officer and co-founder of metabolic health company Levels, lecturer at Stanford University, and associate editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention.

Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tech-enabled tools that can inform smart, personalized, and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices.

Today we’re learning all about managing your blood glucose and insulin to fight disease & feel your best!

In this episode, we discuss:

Why it’s important to manage your blood sugar levels
The 5 main causes of blood sugar spikes
How glucose levels impact insulin sensitivity
Ask your doctor for a fasting insulin test
128 million Americans have prediabetes & type 2 diabetes
How do you build a healthy body?
Food is the best lever to control metabolic health
The benefits of wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)
Exercise improves insulin sensitivity
Everyone’s microbiome diversity is unique
How to modulate your glucose spikes by swapping foods
Casey’s thoughts on consuming vinegar before meals to lower glucose spikes
“Healthy” foods that are blood glucose disasters
Unprocessed food causes less of a glucose response
Which foods can lower glucose spikes
Intermittent fasting has a positive impact on metabolic health
Foods that help you build a metabolically healthy body
How Casey has pivoted her diet after wearing CGMs
6 factors to consider when building a metabolically healthy body
Testing for micronutrient deficiencies
Consuming specific foods to boost micronutrients
Sleep deprivation impacts insulin sensitivity
The connection between toxins and obesity
Excess blue light exposure leads to worse metabolic outcomes

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478: How to Naturally Overcome Depression & Anxiety | Dr. Andrew Weil Jun 14, 2022

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Dr. Andrew Weil (IG: @drweil) received a degree in botany from Harvard and an MD from Harvard Medical School.

He’s the founder and director of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. The Center is the leading effort in the world to develop a comprehensive curriculum in integrative medicine.

Dr. Weil is a founder and partner of the growing group of True Food Kitchen restaurants & co-founder of Matcha.com.

He’s an internationally recognized expert on medicinal plants, alternative medicine, and the reform of medical education.

Dr. Weil is the author of many scientific articles and 15 books.

Today we’re going deep into mental health and talking about natural ways to help you if you’re suffering from depression, anxiety or stress.

In this episode, we discuss:

Dr. Weil’s approach to mental health challenges
What to eat + what not to eat to beat anxiety & depression
The 4-7-8 breathing technique for anxiety
How the gut microbiome affects the vagus nerve
The benefits of consuming fermented foods
Dr. Weil’s thoughts on leaky gut + 2 supplements he recommends
Vagal stimulation techniques
Learn how to decrease sympathetic activity
Sunscreen blocks vitamin D synthesis
Practicing stress management regularly
The true benefits of social connection for mental health
Dr. Weil stays curious as he ages
The potential of psychedelics for chronic pain
The effect of dance & sound on the mind-body connection
Feeling connected through psychedelic experiences
Is it cultural appropriation to take psychedelics in North America?
Dr. Weil shares the story of the first time he took magic mushrooms
The evolution of the psychedelic scene over the years
Dr. Weil’s sleep hygiene tips
Naturally managing Parkinson's & Alzheimer's

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477: Alanis Morissette on Living Healthy to Enhance Mind, Body & Life Jun 07, 2022

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Since 1995, Alanis Morissette (IG: @alanis) has been one of the most influential singer-songwriter-musicians in contemporary music. Her deeply expressive music and performances have earned vast critical praise and seven Grammy awards.

Outside of entertainment, Alanis is a dedicated charitable activist and an avid supporter of mental health, female empowerment, as well as spiritual and physical wellness.

Today, we’re diving deep into her alternative ways of living and thinking about life.

In this episode, we discuss:

Being a highly sensitive person from a young age
How Alanis felt internally after rising to fame
Nurture your self-expression
The 3 pillars of relationships
The practice of stillness
The double-edged sword of work addiction
Experiencing phases of burnout
What is an embodiment practice?
Listening to your body and going within
An inquiry-based approach to life
Imagining your deathbed
Prioritizing quality relationships
Starting a daily journaling practice
The inspiration behind Alanis’ new meditation album
Battling an eating disorder to becoming a nutritarian
Alanis’ approach to feeding her 3 kids
Her modern style of homeschooling
Traveling the world and experiencing different cultures as a family
Learning from the wisdom of healers
Experimenting with supplements for perimenopause
Using essential oils to enhance breathwork

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Peter Levine (books)

Margaret Paul (books)

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Dr. Sue Johnson (books)

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476: Surprising Hacks to Balance Your Blood Sugar & Beat Inflammation | Jessie Inchauspé May 31, 2022

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Jessie Inchauspé is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy advice to help people improve their physical and mental health.

She’s the founder of the wildly popular Instagram account @GlucoseGoddess, where she teaches hundreds of thousands of people about healthy food habits.

In her first book, Glucose Revolution, Jessie shares her startling discovery about the essential role of blood sugar in every aspect of our lives, from cravings to fertility, and the surprising hacks to optimize it while still eating the foods we love.

Today Jessie and I go deep into these hacks so you can take control of your blood sugar starting today.

In this episode, we discuss:

What happens when glucose spikes in your body?
The difference between starch and sugar
Invisible insulin spikes explained
How does caffeine relate to insulin
The problem with injecting insulin if you have type 2 diabetes
How Jessie got into studying the science of glucose
A simple hack if you don’t have a glucose monitor
Eat your food in this order to minimize glucose spikes
The impact of drinking juices & smoothies on blood glucose
Debunking the fruit myth + why you should eat it last
Never eat your carbs naked
Breakfast: what to eat + what not to eat
The truth about sugar and other sweeteners
Hacks to battle sugar cravings
How to manage reactive hypoglycemia
Drinking vinegar water to reduce a glucose spike
Moving your body after meals
Starting your meals with veggies
The nuances of glucose and alcohol
Jessie shares her dietary experiments
Jessie’s typical day of eating + applying the hacks
The growth of the Glucose Goddess community
“Calories in, calories out” is outdated information
Jessie’s thoughts on dairy
How quickly do people start to see changes after controlling their glucose?
Fixing blood glucose improves mental health

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Intermittent Fasting Is the Key to Weight Loss | Dr. Jason Fung (#467)

Eliminate These Foods to Lose Weight & Prevent + Reverse Disease | Dr. David Perlmutter (#457)

Kick Sugar to the Curb to Reduce Inflammation & Restore Your Health | Julie Daniluk (#450)

The Hidden Root Cause of Most Chronic Disease | Dr. Benjamin Bikman (#448)

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475: This Diet & Lifestyle Helps Torrey DeVitto Manage Her Mental Health May 26, 2022

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Torrey DeVitto (IG: @torreydevitto) is a conscious actress, advocate, philanthropist and producer - she recently wrapped her incredible six season run on the NBC drama, “Chicago Med.”

Torrey balances her acting career with her philanthropic work and personal practices in alternative medicine, veganism and holistic wellness. She incorporates consciousness into every aspect of her life.

If you’re struggling with a mental health challenge this conversation will help you feel less alone and give you some great ideas that will help calm your mind.

In this episode, we discuss:

Torrey’s evolution into acting
The beginning of her health & wellness journey
Incorporating medicinal mushrooms for healing benefits
The catalyst for becoming vegetarian 15 years ago
Feeling spiritually lighter eating vegan
Torrey’s approach to eating differently from her partner
Navigating healthy meals on set
Advice for sustainable shopping
Future plans for her Michigan farm
Torrey’s book recommendations
Experimenting with intermittent fasting
Why she stopped drinking caffeine
Torrey's lifelong journey with anxiety & OCD + therapy options
Why a daily meditation practice is so important
Setting social media boundaries
How the pandemic impacted Torrey
Taking self-care days
Listening to your intuition
How EMDR therapy is helpful
Torrey’s thoughts on psychedelics
Tips for managing anxiety on set
What’s coming up next for Torrey

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474: The Bitter Truth About Sugar: It’s Poisoning You! | Dr. Robert Lustig May 24, 2022

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Dr. Robert Lustig (IG: @robertlustigmd) is a neuroendocrinologist, New York Times bestselling author, and Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. He’s authored 125 peer-reviewed articles and 73 reviews.

Rob has become a leading public health authority on the impact sugar has on fueling the diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome epidemics, and on addressing changes in the food environment to reverse these chronic diseases.

Today we’re discussing his latest book, Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine.

If you're addicted to sugar, you're going to want to listen to this!

In this episode, we discuss:

Why we should be talking about metabolic health... not nutrition
Understanding the science of fiber
The definition of sugar
Fructose is destroying your health
Do you absorb the fructose from fruit?
Stop eating “dessert” for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Are there limits on the amount of sugar being added to foods?
How to determine the amount of fat in your liver
Causes of fatty liver
Fructose consumption increases insulin resistance
How to reverse metabolic syndrome in 10 days
You can’t outrun a bad diet
Why eating properly is complicated + what to avoid
The 3 supplements Rob recommends
The history of processed sugar
Why low-fat diets became popular in the 70s
Understanding LDL and heart disease
Rob's approach to breaking your sugar addiction

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473: How to Build Core Happiness | Dr. Rangan Chatterjee May 17, 2022

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Dr. Rangan Chatterjee (IG: @drchatterjee) is regarded as one of the most influential medical doctors in the UK and wants to change how medicine will be practiced for years to come. His mission is to help 100 million people around the globe live better lives.

Rangan hosts the most listened to health podcast in the UK and Europe, ‘Feel Better, Live More’ - which regularly tops the Apple Podcasts charts.

He is the number 1 selling health author in the UK - each of his first 4 books have been Sunday Times Bestsellers in the UK and international bestsellers across the globe.

Today we’re discussing Rangan’s 5th book, Happy Mind, Happy Life: The New Science of Mental Well-Being.

If you’re looking for low cost, simple strategies to feel happier - stick around and have a listen!

In this episode, we discuss:

Happiness is a skill
The core happiness stool
How we deal with stress
Are happier people healthier?
What are junk happiness habits?
The freedom exercise
Write your happy ending
Are you living a life that nourishes you?
Free ways to feel happier
Rangan’s 3 Ms morning routine
Take a daily holiday
Why Rangan practices time-restricted eating (TRE)
How to include your kids into your morning routine
Rangan’s journey into health & wellness
Is Rangan leaving medical practice?
Developing self-awareness
Having maskless conversations

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472: Use These Simple Techniques to Control Your Mind & Eliminate Negative Thoughts | Dr. Ethan Kross May 10, 2022

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Dr. Ethan Kross (IG: @ethankross) is one of the world's leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. An award-winning professor at the University of Michigan and the Ross School of Business, he is the director of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory.

Ethan is the author of Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It.

If you’re someone who’s struggling with controlling the negative thoughts circling your mind - this conversation is going to give you the tools you need to take back control.

In this episode, we discuss:

What it means to control your mind
The ability to experience negative thoughts & emotions
The importance of our inner voice
Animals experience learned helplessness
Useful tools to help shift your internal chatter
Practicing distanced self-talk
Normalizing the experience of chatter
The ability to time travel in our minds
How to feel without becoming overwhelmed
What happens when we overthink our problems?
The process of getting and providing support
Finding the right therapist for you
Teaching kids how to deal with their chatter
Forms of invisible support
Seeking out awe-inspiring experiences
Performing rituals helps us quiet chatter
Savouring positive experiences
Ethan’s father taught him to focus inward
How Ethan coached himself through a threatening situation
Tools you can use during extreme moments of stress
Social media's impact on wellbeing
What makes someone a good chat advisor?

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471: How to Calm Your Anxiety & Release Stress | Dr. Ellen Vora May 03, 2022

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Dr. Ellen Vora (IG: @ellenvoramd) is a holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, yoga teacher and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root.

I really appreciate Ellen’s unique approach to helping people dealing with anxiety and other mental health challenges. If you’re suffering mentally, this conversation is going to give you new ways of working through your challenge.

In this episode, we discuss:

The root causes of anxiety
Defining false anxiety vs. true anxiety
Is low blood sugar causing your anxiety?
Focus on eating nutrient-dense foods
The role inflammation plays in chronic mental health issues
If psychiatric meds aren’t working for you... there’s still hope
The silent epidemic
The physiology of withdrawal symptoms
Ways to increase GABA naturally
What is the vagus nerve + why it’s important
Practice breathwork to stimulate your vagus nerve
Shamanic shaking: using your body as a healing tool
Common factors of false anxiety
Is your birth control pill causing anxiety?
How hormones can impact your mood
How Ellen got into holistic psychiatry
How to find a holistic psychiatrist to work with
What is the limbic system?
What's your version of a fulfilling life?
Flow into your emotions
Pay attention to true anxiety
Psychedelics as a tool for mental health challenges
Integrating the use of plant medicines and therapy together
The benefit of social connection + how to become more social
Why is it so hard for humans to be vulnerable?

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470: How to Eat Clean While Keeping Things Fun & Flexible | Daphne Oz Apr 28, 2022

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Daphne Oz (IG: @daphneoz) is an Emmy Award-winning television host, New York Times bestselling author and a natural foods chef.

She cohosts The Good Dish, a new syndicated daytime cooking and lifestyle talk show airing daily nationwide.

Daphne just released a cookbook called Eat Your Heart Out: All-Fun, No-Fuss Food to Celebrate Eating Clean. It’s a collection of 150 recipes free from gluten and refined sugar and full of flavor.

When it comes to health and wellness, Daphne has a way of being that honours moderation while still focusing on keeping healthy - you’re going to take a lot away from our chat!

In this episode, we discuss:

Where did Daphne’s passion for health and wellness stem from?
Her transition from information-based health to emotional-based health
Why she doesn’t believe in restricting foods
Yo-yo dieting is not a sustainable solution
The two-bite rule
Growing up primarily vegetarian
Daphne shares why she doesn’t practice intermittent fasting
Create family bonding time in the kitchen
Daphne’s supplement recommendations
The positive benefits her family experienced moving from New York to Florida
The importance of connection and making friends
How to cultivate an online community in a healthy way
Following in the footsteps of her father, Dr. Oz
Motherhood + what she’s learned as a mom of 4
Make time for yourself
Make a game plan for the following day
Advice on navigating marriage & parenthood
How to tackle picky eaters
Helping moms through their motherhood journeys
The inspiration behind “Eat Your Heart Out”
Daphne’s relationship with gluten over the years

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469: What to Eat to Starve Cancer & Heal the Body | Dr. William Li Apr 26, 2022

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Dr. William Li (IG: @drwilliamli) is a physician, scientist, president & medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and author of Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself.

Our conversation explains how to integrate the foods you already love to fight cancer, autoimmune disease, and other debilitating conditions.

In this episode, we discuss:

What is angiogenesis + why is it important?
We all get microscopic cancers forming in our bodies
Food is medicine
Eating dietary fiber during immunotherapy improves cancer survival rate
How to build a healthy gut microbiome
Grand slammer foods that activate all 5 health defense systems
Consuming lycopene from tomatoes is anti-angiogenic
Dr. Li focuses on foods that have shown human benefits through science
Soy does not cause breast cancer + why it’s actually beneficial
Men shouldn't fear soy
Foods that stimulate regeneration through stem cells
Stem cell therapy is still being refined
Specific foods that kill cancer stem cells
Foods that lower inflammation
Whole foods first + when supplements may be helpful
Choosing from 200+ foods that activate your health defenses
Dr. Li’s motto is “love your food to love your health”
Specific foods that boost immunity
What are telomeres + foods that slow down cellular aging

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468: Psychotherapist Reveals How to Set Healthy Boundaries & Stop Getting Pushed Around | Terri Cole Apr 19, 2022

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Terri Cole (IG: @terricole) is a New York-based, licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert and founder of Real Love Revolution.

Today we’re discussing her book, Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free.

Stick around and learn how to set healthy boundaries which will transform your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others.

In this episode, we discuss:

The concept of boundaries
The process of self-awareness
The OK vs. not OK exercise
What is your boundary archetype?
How to address workplace boundaries in a healthy way
Creating a proactive boundary success plan
Simply say "no"
You don’t need to problem-solve for others
How do we shift our relationship with fear
Setting boundaries + how to handle reactions
The fear of change
The catalyst for change in relationships
Make a simple request
Setting our own internal boundaries
The resentment effect
Revealing the secondary gain
Good boundaries vs. disordered boundaries
Physical manifestations of having disordered boundaries
Create a boundary blueprint
Living an authentic life
Teaching kids age-appropriate boundaries
How your family system impacts your boundaries

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467: Intermittent Fasting Is the Key to Weight Loss | Dr. Jason Fung Apr 12, 2022

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Dr. Jason Fung (IG: @drjasonfung) is a physician, researcher, New York Times bestselling author and currently practices as a nephrologist (kidney specialist).

He is the co-founder of The Fasting Method, which provides the education, tools and community needed to successfully implement intermittent fasting.

If you’re looking to shed some extra pounds - this conversation is for you!

In this episode, we discuss:

What causes weight gain?
Our misguided obsession with calories
Why a calorie-restricted diet doesn’t work
How to reduce your metabolic rate
The truth about exercise and weight loss
Do genetics play a role in weight gain?
Eliminating processed foods and sugars
Carbohydrates aren’t essential
Stop eating 6-10x a day!
How insulin works in the body
Green tea & coffee have minimal insulin effect during fasting
Should you add MCT oil into your morning coffee?
Artifical sweetners have appetite stimulating effects
Getting your body into ketosis
Jason shares his diet & what he does on a typical day of fasting
Top 2 ways of combatting an insulin spike
How to reverse type 2 diabetes

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466: How to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind to Create Lasting Transformation | Dr. Nicole LePera Apr 05, 2022

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Dr. Nicole LePera (IG: @the.holistic.psychologist) is a clinical psychologist and #1 New York Times bestselling author.

In private practice, she often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients and herself, Nicole began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical, and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves.

Nicole is the creator of the #SelfHealers movement where people from around the world are joining together in a community to take healing into their own hands.

In this episode, we discuss:

Where to begin to “do the work”
What is a census check-in?
Returning to the present moment
Getting more connected with yourself
A small daily promise
The voice of resistance
Tune into your intuition
The role of our nervous system
How to tone your vagus nerve
Becoming conscious = becoming empowered
Communicate your why
Setting healthy boundaries
The relationship between parent and child
The wounded inner child
Nicole’s journey into becoming the Holistic Psychologist
Beliefs are your repeated thoughts
Experimenting with binaural beats and affirmations
What is your ego story?
Name your ego
Looking within for answers
Connecting with similar stories

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465: The Complete Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women | Cynthia Thurlow Mar 31, 2022

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Cynthia Thurlow (IG: @cynthia_thurlow_) is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk on intermittent fasting.

With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, she is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health.

Today we're discussing Cynthia's new book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging.

If you’re a woman interested in intermittent fasting, this comprehensive conversation is for you and how to go about getting the most from this practice. Men stick around, you’ll take a lot away from this too.

In this episode, we discuss:

Debunking the myth: Intermittent fasting is unsafe for women
What is intermittent fasting?
The simple and slow approach to start fasting
Are you metabolically flexible?
Understanding what you can consume in a fasted state
How to structure your meals after breaking a fast
Cynthia’s typical day of fasting + what she eats
Will adding sugar substitutes to bitter drinks break a fast?
The fasting benefits of spermidine and berberine
What is autophagy?
High intensity interval training (HIIT) can upregulate autophagy
The benefits of C8 MCT oil + how to incorporate it into your diet
How to use detox binders while fasting
Cynthia’s transition into health, wellness, and fasting
What age does perimenopause start + common symptoms
How to approach fasting as a woman going through perimenopause
Fasting in menopause
Why stress management is important
The many health benefits of intermittent fasting
The benefits of intermittent fasting & weight training
The best snack recommendations (if needed)
The differences between intermittent fasting for men vs women

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464: These Are the Top Foods & Supplements for Getting Rid of Leaky Gut | Dr. Josh Axe Mar 29, 2022

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Dr. Josh Axe (IG: @drjoshaxe) is the founder of Ancient Nutrition and DrAxe.com. He’s a certified doctor of natural medicine, doctor of chiropractic and clinical nutritionist with a passion to help people get healthy by empowering them to use nutrition to fuel their health. Josh is also a multiple time bestselling author.

This is the 4th time Josh is on the show and we cover a wide range of topics and get really practical with some great takeaways you can apply to your healthy lifestyle.

In this episode, we discuss:

What is collagen + why it’s important
The difference between bone broth and gelatin
Sources of collagen + their benefits
Why you should take whole food, natural supplements
The top bone-building foods to consume
Use alternative search engines to find health info
The best collagen options for omnivores & vegetarians
Collagen supporting food recommendations for vegans
The diet of our ancient ancestors
The 5 seasons in Chinese medicine
The Axe family transition to life in Puerto Rico
Josh’s thoughts on gluten + his personal journey with it
The best diet to heal leaky gut syndrome
The varying degrees of leaky gut syndrome
The best diet + supplements to heal inflammation
The best nutrients & herbs for blood sugar balance
Understanding the doctrine of signatures and ancient ways of healing
Emotional health is the most important aspect of your health
Top herb recommendations for health & wellness

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463: Supercharge Your Health by Naturally Boosting This Miracle Molecule! | Dr. Louis Ignarro Mar 23, 2022

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drlouisignarro463

Dr. Louis Ignarro (IG: @dr.louisignarro) has more than 40 years of experience as a research scientist and was a professor at UCLA. In 1998, he was awarded a Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking discovery of nitric oxide or (NO) and its many critically important biological actions.

Dr. Lou’s groundbreaking research on NO paved the way for the drug Viagra and he’s been nicknamed the Father of Viagra.

Earlier this year Dr. Lou released a new book, Dr. NO: The Discovery That Led to a Nobel Prize and Viagra.

NO is a molecule you may not have heard of before but it’s powerful and can have a profound influence on your health - stick around to learn more.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why nitric oxide (NO) is important
Specific foods that boost NO production
How quickly does NO boost in your system after eating specific foods?
Foods that cause a decrease in NO
Arginine is required for nitric oxide production
Specific functions NO has on the gastrointestinal (GI) system & bladder
The physiology of nitric oxide for penile erection
The rise of Viagra
Dr. Lou recalls how he found out he won the Nobel Prize
How winning the Nobel Prize changed his life personally & professionally
Taking arginine & citrulline together boosts NO
NO improves your athletic performance
Endothelial cells produce NO when you exercise
Breathing through your nose boosts NO in your lungs
How breathing through your nose can protect against COVID-19
Hydration, rest, and electrolytes
Eating a healthy, balanced diet
Dr. Lou's passion for teaching & educating
The future of NO research

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462: Josh Peck on Finding Happiness & How You Can Too! Mar 15, 2022

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Josh Peck (IG: @shuapeck) has established himself as one of Hollywood's rising talents, making the seamless transition from child actor to leading man. He’s starred in feature films and is best known for his role on the Nickelodeon phenomenon Drake & Josh (2004-2007) for which he received a Kids’ Choice Nomination.

Today we’re discussing Josh’s new book, Happy People Are Annoying. This memoir is full of surprising life lessons for anyone seeking to accept their past and make peace with the complicated face in the mirror.

Josh has had his share of ups and downs during the 35 years he’s been on the planet. He brought a lot of wisdom and inspiration to our conversation - I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why Josh wrote his candid memoir, Happy People Are Annoying
Growing up overweight in the spotlight
How Josh lost 127lbs in his late teens
Learning that gratitude comes from within
How people responded to Josh after his weight loss
Body positivity and representation for all sizes
Dealing with a drug addiction + getting sober
Knowing when it’s time to make a change
The catalyst to go to AA and get help
Leaving bad habits behind... learning how to live a good life
Embracing your inner child
Being honest about facing challenges
Podcasts allow for more vulnerability
What it feels like to no longer be hiding
The therapeutic process of writing a book
What Josh’s career was like after getting sober
Acting... why you need to keep practicing
Josh’s social media success
A different perspective on the audition process
Josh's thoughts on becoming a dad
The drive to perform
Not getting attached to the good or bad times

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461: A New Take On the Keto Diet With More Benefits & No Deprivation | Dr. Steven Gundry Mar 08, 2022

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Dr. Steven Gundry (IG: @drstevengundry) is one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition. He is the author of many New York Times bestselling books.

He is the founder of Gundry MD, a line of wellness products and supplements, host of the top-rated health show, The Dr. Gundry Podcast, and medical director at The International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine.

Today we’re discussing Dr. Gundy’s new book, Unlocking the Keto Code, which offers a revolutionary take on the keto diet that debunks common myths and shows how to reap the rewards of keto with less restriction.

In this episode, we discuss:

What is mitochondrial uncoupling?
The history of ketones & epilepsy
Ketones are NOT super fuel for your brain
Uncoupling to survive theory
We’ve gotten melatonin all wrong!
Time-restricted eating improves metabolic flexibility
MCT oil helps produce ketones (even with carbs!)
The best way to take MCT oil
What are polyphenols? + their uncoupling effect
The role of postbiotics
Foods that help uncouple your mitochondria
The discovery of postbiotic gasses
Dr. Gundry’s thoughts on taking exogenous ketones
How hot & cold therapy uncouple your mitochondria
The mitochondrial uncoupling impact of red & near-infrared light therapy
Caffeine uncouples your mitochondria
Exercise for your mitochondria
Spices that uncouple your mitochondria

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460: How to Optimize Your Sleep, Practical Advice From an Ex-Insomniac | Diane Macedo Mar 01, 2022

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Diane Macedo (IG: @dianermacedo) is currently an anchor and correspondent for ABC News and an anchor for ABC News Live.

She’s the author of The Sleep Fix: Practical, Proven, and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work and More.

In this episode, we discuss:

Diane’s struggle with insomnia to writing The Sleep Fix
Change the narrative of your sleep problems
Why do sleep disorders go undiagnosed?
Identifying your sleep problem
Tracking your sleep
Sleep apnea + alternative options for treatment
Circadian rhythm disorder explained
Understanding how to treat insomnia
Why removing blue light/screen time before bed might backfire for insomniacs
Sleep tips for shift workers
Journaling helps you deal with worry
Using light therapy as a wake signal
What's a compromised circadian position?
Aligning your circadian rhythm and sleep drive
Diane’s thoughts on napping
Caffeine isn’t the problem when it comes to your sleep
How long should it take to fall asleep?
Should you listen to audiobooks, podcasts, music, or meditate before bed?
Alcohol disrupts your sleep drive
How to truly blackout your bedroom
Take the pressure off when it comes to your nighttime routine
Diane’s bedtime routine
Diane’s transition from working the night shift to the day shift

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459: How to Use Regret as a Pathway to Your Best Life | Daniel Pink Feb 24, 2022

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Daniel Pink’s (IG: @danielpink) books have helped readers and organizations around the world rethink how they live and operate. He’s a New York Times bestselling author and his books have sold millions of copies, been translated into forty-two languages, and have won multiple awards.

Today we’re discussing Dan’s new book, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward.

We all have regrets, they’re a universal and healthy part of being human. Dan’s here to explain how regret works, which can help us make smarter decisions, perform better at work & school, and bring greater meaning to our lives.

In this episode, we discuss:

The catalyzing event that had Dan thinking about his own regrets
Everybody has regrets
The 4 core regrets
Regrets of action and regrets of inaction
Open door regrets vs. closed door regrets
Anticipating your regrets
Who makes better decisions... maximizers or satisficers?
Opportunity and obligation
Reframing a regret
Disclosing your regrets
Dan's collection of 16,000 regrets
What are feelings for?
Extracting a lesson from your regret
You’re not going to regret reaching out
Don’t wait till the end of your life to think about regrets
What regret teaches us
How to move past a moral breach
Creating a positive legacy from negative regrets

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458: How to Heal the Pain of Your Past to Find Freedom & Inner Peace | Gabby Bernstein Feb 22, 2022

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/gabbybernstein458

For over sixteen years, Gabby Bernstein (IG: @gabbybernstein) has been transforming lives - including her own.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author has penned nine books, including The Universe Has Your Back and Super Attractor.

In her weekly podcast, Dear Gabby, she offers up real-time coaching, straight talk, and conversations about personal growth and spirituality with unique and inspiring guests.

What started as hosting intimate conversations with twenty people in her New York City apartment, Gabby has grown into speaking to tens of thousands in sold-out venues throughout the world.

Today we’re discussing Gabby's new book, Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace.

In this episode, we discuss:

The origin behind the “Happy Days” ritual
At age 36, Gabby recalls memories of her childhood sexual trauma
Understanding internal family systems therapy
Becoming self-aware of workaholic coping mechanisms
The chaoticness exercise
Permission to slow down
How therapy helps Gabby show up for herself and her audience
Antidepressants for postpartum depression saved Gabby’s life
The stigma against medications in the natural health world
Use medication + deep therapy as part of your spiritual toolkit
Giving birth reactivates childhood trauma
Gabby’s thoughts on psychedelic therapy & sobriety
How to begin your trauma healing path
The root cause behind physical symptoms + the solution
Releasing trauma with somatic experiencing therapy
Gabby shares her miscarriage experience
Moving through grief in a healthy way

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Oprah Winfrey (books)

Richard Schwartz - Internal Family Systems Therapy (book)

Louise Hay - You Can Heal Your Life (book)

Dr. John Sarno - Healing Back Pain (book)

Peter Levine - Somatic Experiencing

Walter Makichen - Spirit Babies (book)

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259: Dr. Gabor Maté – Trauma, Addiction, & The Use Of Psychedelics

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457: Eliminate These Foods to Lose Weight & Prevent + Reverse Disease | Dr. David Perlmutter Feb 15, 2022

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Dr. David Perlmutter (IG: @davidperlmutter) is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition.

Today we’re discussing David's new book, Drop Acid. It focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases.

Reducing high uric acid levels through dietary and lifestyle tweaks will help you lose weight, prevent (and reverse) disease, and live a long and healthy life.

In this episode, we discuss:

The role of uric acid
Fructose is directly metabolized into uric acid
Fruit in moderation does not elevate uric acid
Sources of fructose to avoid
What is the optimal range for uric acid levels
Estrogen helps with uric acid excretion after menopause
Alternative sweetener recommendations + what to avoid
Purines increase uric acid
Beer stimulates uric acid
Foods high in purines
The correlation between salt consuption and obesity
Lack of restorative sleep is associated with an elevation of uric acid
Walking after dinner improves sleep
Time-restricted eating is a powerful tool to improve metabolic health
Uric acid levels rise during longer fasts + how long it takes to lower
Luteolin is as effective as Allopurinol for lowering uric acid
The powerful benefits of quercetin
Counteracting roles of AMP kinase vs AMP deaminase
Exercise activates AMP kinase
When did the uricase mutation take place?
The problem with sports drinks + healthy alternatives
Check your blood sugar levels with a continuous glucose monitor
Consuming coffee is associated with lower uric acid levels
The dietary approach to lowering uric acid

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456: How to Let Go of Control to Experience a Life of Joy & Abundance | Kute Blackson Feb 08, 2022

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Kute Blackson (IG: @kuteblackson) is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events he organizes around the world and outside events.

Kute’s mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life’s purpose.

Today we’re discussing his latest book, The Magic of Surrender.

If you’re looking to radically transform you life... stick around - this conversion is for you!

In this episode, we discuss:

The process of surrender
What lies am I telling myself?
Pain is a messenger
What action steps did you take to change your reality?
Create time and space in your daily life
The first moments of surrender in Kute’s life
What is my soul seeking to create?
Understanding the power of visualization
Stop looking for your purpose
Start where you are
What problem are you uniquely able to solve?
What group of people do you feel a connection with?
Kute recalls coming to America
Kute's calling into personal development
Growing up in a spiritual environment
Love is Kute's religion
Finding spirituality in everyday life
We need to shift our experience with the world
Miracles truly happen
Practicing the miracle mirror exercise
Feeling your death

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341: Kamal Ravikant – Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It

308: Hal Elrod – The Miracle Equation, Become Emotionally Invincible, Do Work That You Love

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455: Fix Your Microbiome to Lose Weight and Age in Reverse | Dr. William Davis Feb 01, 2022

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drwilliamdavis455

Dr. William Davis (IG: @drdavisinfinitehealth) is a renowned preventive cardiologist and author of the groundbreaking #1 New York Times bestseller Wheat Belly. He’s also written three other New York Times bestsellers and several other books including Undoctored, which is the book we discussed the first time he was on the show.

Today we’re chatting about Dr. Davis’ latest book, Super Gut and his new approach to gut health. This strategy not only gets to the root of many diseases, but also improves levels of oxytocin (the hormone of love and empathy) & brain health + promotes anti-aging and weight loss.

In this episode, we discuss:

Dr. Davis’ fascination with gut health
Defining SIBO, SIFO and dysbiosis
How microbes & LPS can enter the bloodstream
Signs & symptoms of SIBO
2 herbal antibiotic recommendations to treat SIBO
Treating SIBO with good bacteria
Dr. Davis' L. reuteri fermented yogurt
Paying attention to probiotic species & strains
Lactobacillus reuteri releases the hormone oxytocin
The disappearance of L. reuteri over the years
What are keystone species? + Ways to restore them
The secret to making fermented yogurt at home
Ideally, mom will expose baby to Bifidobacterium infantis
The probiotic of the future
Fermented foods vs. prebiotic fibers
Dr. Davis' “love dream”
The overuse of antibiotics
The tragedy of statin drugs
How to minimize the damage of antibiotics
Dr. Davis' fermented cider recipe
Machine recommendations for making fermented yogurt
Prebiotic fiber recommendations
SIBO & prebiotic fiber
How much prebiotic fiber should you consume?
Raw white potato is a great source of prebiotic fiber
Tips to avoid the recurrence of SIBO
Treating SIFO (fungus) with supplements
Die-off reactions + supplements to help tame them

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454: How to Harness the Healing Power of Music | RIOPY Jan 27, 2022

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/riopy454

Jean-Philippe Rio-Py known professionally as RIOPY (IG: @riopymusic) is a chart topping Franco-British pianist, music composer, producer and songwriter. His music has been featured in movie trailers, feature films and documentaries.

RIOPY’s recordings have received 200 million streams worldwide making him one of the most listened to contemporary pianists in the world.

RIOPY had a long standing struggle with depression until a few years ago when he was able to overcome it naturally. We cover a number of his health and wellness strategies throughout our conversation.

If you or someone you know is suffering from depression - you’ll want to stick around and hear what RIOPY did to free himself from his internal pain.

In this episode, we discuss:

RIOPY discovering the piano at age 2
Growing up in a cult
How life evolved after leaving the cult
Finding a way to heal depression
Music as a coping mechanism
Music saving RIOPY the first time and meditation the second
What are binaural beats?
Neuroplasticity: you can rewire your brain
How do we control the mind?
Hitting rock bottom was the catalyst for change
RIOPY’s daily routine
Everything affects your brain
Fasting improves meditation
Binaural beats aid meditation
Music is an extremely powerful tool
How eating healthy affects your body & mind in a positive way
The power of performing for a live audience
The act of creation
Meditation can save the world
The benefits of tuning to 432 Hz
The positive impact of the Bliss album

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Jamie Wheal & Steven Kotler - Stealing Fire (book)

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453: The Secret to Balancing Your Hormones & Burning Body Fat | Dr. Sara Gottfried Jan 25, 2022

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drsaragottfried453

Dr. Sara Gottfried (IG: @saragottfriedmd) is a hormone expert, a Harvard-educated physician-scientist, and a New York Times bestselling author. She practices evidence-based integrative, precision, and functional medicine.

Today we’re discussing Sara's latest book... Women, Food, and Hormones.

If you’re a woman looking to balance your hormones so you can lose excess weight and feel better - this interview is for you. Don’t worry, lots in here for the men too.

In this episode, we discuss:

The truth about Women, Food, and Hormones
What happens when your hormones are out of whack?
Test recommendations to assess your hormones
The 4-week protocol to balance hormones
Medicine for the individual
Reverse the epidemic of people with metabolic dysfunction
Detoxification is the first pillar of the Sara's protocol
Sweating helps you detox
Supplements that enhance detoxification
The problem with classic keto for women
How to adapt the ketogenic diet for women
Sara’s typical meal which is 60-70% fat
Nutritional ketosis is healthy
The ketogenic diet lowers insulin
The keto adaptation phase
MCT oil helps reduce cravings
How to use MCT oil daily
Sara’s morning routine & meditation practice
Extending your intermittent fasting window
Does coffee break your fast?
Practice 1/3 cardio & 2/3 strength training
Your hormones depend on getting good sleep
Bedtime rituals to help achieve better REM sleep
Trauma is a hormone disrupter
The rise of psychedelic medicine to treat mental health
What’s your ACE score?
Autoimmunity and trauma

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Peter Levine (books)

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452: The New Science on How to End Your Anxiety | Dr. Robin Berzin Jan 18, 2022

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Dr. Robin Berzin (IG: @robinberzinmd) is the Founder and CEO of Parsley Health, America's leading holistic medical practice designed to help women overcome chronic conditions.

She founded Parsley to address the rising tide of chronic disease in America through personalized holistic medicine that puts food, lifestyle, and proactive diagnostic testing on the prescription pad next to medications.

Robin's new book is State Change: The New Science of Ending Anxiety, Beating Burnout, and Reaching a Higher Baseline of Energy and Flow.

In this episode, we discuss:

Robin’s transition to being a mom of 3 kids
Writing State Change during the pandemic
The need for telehealth
Setting limits with your technology
Are hyperstimulation and cortisol spikes affecting your REM sleep?
Using exercise as a healing mental health practice
Moving your body helps release stuck emotions
Making time to exercise
Why most doctors aren’t prescribing nutrition & exercise
The top two foods to cut out from your diet + what you should eat
4 game changing supplements
Supplement quality matters & what to look for
Why you should be taking methylated B vitamins
Robin’s perspective on intermittent fasting
What is a keto sprint?
Psychedelic medicine for mental health
Robin compares her psilocybin experience to her 10-day Vipassana experience
Meditate right now!

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451: This Is How to Live Longer & Prevent Disease by Fixing Your Gut Health | Tina Anderson Jan 11, 2022

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/tinaanderson451

Tina Anderson is the CEO and cofounder of Just Thrive (IG: @justthrivehealth), a supplement company specializing in spore-based probiotics.

Her journey into the world of health had a unique start and some unusual turns. Tina began her career as a trial lawyer following by working for a pharmaceutical company. Frustrated by the many abuses in the pharmaceutical industry, she turned toward the field of natural health starting Just Thrive, and found her life’s work.

In this episode, we discuss:

Tina’s journey into gut health
A fever is the body's natural defence mechanism
The science behind spore-based probiotics
Understanding soil-based vs. spore-based probiotics
A good probiotic doesn’t need to be refrigerated
What happens when spore-based probiotics make it to the intestine?
The causes of leaky gut
LPS toxins = inflammation
How many different microbes are in your gut?
Spores act like a gardener of the gut
Are fermented foods a replacement for probiotics?
The impact of antibiotics on your gut
The correlation between chronic diseases and glyphosate
How to support your gut health
Intermittent fasting increases the diversity of your gut microbiome
Eating for diversity
Spending time in nature is really beneficial to our gut health
Tina shares what it's like to work with her husband
The role of vitamin K2
Vitamin K1 vs. vitamin K2
What Tina eats in a day
Alcohol and gut health
How to maintain a healthy skin microbiome
Tina’s thoughts on CFUs in probiotics
Spore-based probiotics survive antibiotics
Probiotics for kids
Babies born via c-section need probiotics
Probiotic use for pets

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450: Kick Sugar to the Curb to Reduce Inflammation & Restore Your Health | Julie Daniluk Jan 04, 2022

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/juliedaniluk450

Julie Daniluk (IG: @juliedaniluk) is a nutritionist and TV personality and the award-winning, bestselling author of Meals That Heal Inﬂammation, Slimming Meals That Heal & Hot Detox.

Her 4th book, Becoming Sugar-Free, was released in September 2021 and quickly became a Canadian bestseller.

Julie has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows, including The Dr. Oz Show. She is in her 11th season as a resident expert for The Marilyn Denis Show.

If you’re looking to break up with sugar for good and still have plenty of options for adding healthy sweetness to your diet - this episode is for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

Sugar = inflammation
Eliminating sugar can improve ADHD symptoms
Sugar is as addictive as cocaine
Sugar ages us head to toe
Healthy alternatives to sugar
Buffer your blood sugar by eating fiber
Cane sugar vs. white sugar
Raw honey is healing for your gut
Inositol can reduce panic attacks and PCOS
Why Julie gave up sugar for good, 14 years ago
Emotional eating is a form of self-harm
Eating disorders and EMDR therapy
Julie recalls her life-threatening food poisoning incident
Focusing on a gut healing & anti-inflammatory lifestyle
90% of your serotonin is made in your gut
The best healing foods
Julie’s intermittent fasting routine + what she eats in a day
Focus on fat-fueled snacks
True fasting means no caffeine
Julie’s favourite adaptogenic herbs for adrenal support
The benefits of obscure alternative sweeteners
Choose coconut sugar over maple syrup
Break up with high levels of fructose
Vitamin P helps transport vitamin C
Try wearing a continuous glucose monitor
Why you should avoid agave syrup
Julie’s top 4 alternative sweetener recommendations
What's 3 food interference?
Bitter foods impact our tastebuds
What happens with cortisol when you extend your fast?
Julie suffered a hormonal heart attack in 2016
Supplements that heal your heart
What is POTS?
Types of exercise to introduce when healing
Stimulating the vagus nerve
Sarcopenia is the robber of health
What do I need to do today?
Practicing radical gratitude

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449: How to Make Anxiety Your Superpower | Dr. Wendy Suzuki Dec 30, 2021

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Dr. Wendy Suzuki (IG: @wendy.suzuki) is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University and a celebrated international authority on neuroplasticity.

She was recently named one of the top ten women changing the way we see the world by Good Housekeeping and regularly serves as a sought-after expert for publications including The Wall Street Journal, Shape, and Health.

Wendy is the author of Good Anxiety and Healthy Brain, Happy Life.

If you struggle with anxiety, Wendy will show you how to turn it into a superpower, working for you instead of against you.

In this episode, we discuss:

What is good anxiety?
Understanding clinical anxiety vs. everyday anxiety
Why anxiety levels are increasing as a whole
Wendy’s personal struggle with anxiety
The gifts and superpowers that come from anxiety
Appreciating the moments
Wendy’s morning tea meditation ritual
How to use social media in a positive way
The effects of exercise on the brain
Following a basic Meditteranean diet
The most powerful tool is human connection
Finding time for more balance in life
Wendy’s wake up call to get back into shape
Social isolation and anxiety
3 easy steps to harness your anxiety
The what-if list
The power of mindful conversation
Enjoying moments of micro-flow
Wendy’s favourite green smoothie
Empathy is a superpower
Practicing compassion gives you a hit of dopamine
The best way to learn, is to teach

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448: The Hidden Root Cause of Most Chronic Disease | Dr. Benjamin Bikman Dec 28, 2021

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Benjamin Bikman (IG: @benbikmanphd) earned his Ph.D. in bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders.

Currently, his professional focus as a scientist and professor is to better understand the role of elevated insulin and nutrient metabolism in regulating obesity, diabetes, and dementia.

AKA he’s an expert on the topic of insulin resistance and how it’s at the root of most chronic disease. On today’s show - he teaches us how to fight back.

In this episode, we discuss:

The primary and secondary causes of insulin resistance
Diseases that can arise from insulin resistance
Skin tags are a strong sign you have insulin resistance
The problem with treating type 2 diabetes as a glucose disease
Low-carb diets help improve type 2 diabetes
Understanding the personal fat threshold
Insulin-spiking foods promote the accumulation of fat cells
The process of leaky fats
The fat first paradigm
The difference between brown fat vs. subcutaneous white fat
Brown fat can be stimulated with cold therapy
Understanding the differences between visceral fat vs. subcutaneous fat
Reduce visceral fat by eliminating fruit juice & sugary sodas
How to measure your waist to hip ratio
Getting your insulin measured
Fasting & controlling carbohydrates
Focus on eating proteins and fats
The inconvenient truth about animal protein vs. plant protein
How Ben goes about breaking his fasts
The magic of fermented foods
Exercise & insulin
Supplements & tips to control insulin

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447: How to Break Free From the Shackles of an Ordinary Life | Vishen Lakhiani Dec 21, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/vishenlakhiani447

Vishen Lakhiani (IG: @vishen) is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley, an award-winning personal growth education company with millions of students worldwide, shaping the future of our education and how we learn.

He is a two-time New York Times bestselling author and hosts a top 20 mental health podcast featuring celebrities, scientists and doctors.

This conversation is really going to get you analyzing your life. Vishen explains that much of what we think and how we act is based on bullshit rules or what he calls Brules that are passed down from generation to generation. He'll teach you how to start thinking and living for yourself.

In this episode, we discuss:

Vishen grew up questioning the assumptions of society
The world of absolute truth vs. relative truth
The art of self-awareness
Find like-minded individuals who share your beliefs
Agreeing to disagree
The 3 most important questions
Cultural programming views
Understanding the difference between a means goal and an end goal
Untangling the concept of a career
How the culturescape is different around the world
Cutting the cord on organized religion
What is belief clustering?
The best entrepreneurs are at peace
The Buddha and the Badass
Following your heart and intuition
4 ways to access altered states
The 6 phase meditation
Establishing a non-negotiable set point
How to optimize your sleep
Vishen’s intermittent fasting schedule
Mindvalley helps you grow

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446: Dan Buettner Shares the Blue Zones Secrets for a Longer, Better Life Dec 15, 2021

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Dan Buettner (IG: @danbuettner) is a National Geographic Explorer, a writer, and the founder of Blue Zones.

He just released a new book, The Blue Zones Challenge.

In this episode, we discuss:

If you're overweight & unhealthy... it’s not your fault
Making the healthy choice, the easy choice
Keep healthy food visible in the kitchen
Blue Zones foods to include in your diet
The 5 Blue Zones
Globalization is deteriorating the Blue Zones
What is the grandmother effect?
Abolishing mandatory retirement
Getting clear on your own sense of purpose
Dan’s thoughts on supplements
Do people in the Blue Zones intermittent fast?
3 kitchen hacks to increase longevity
Curate your social circle
Tips on how to make friends as you age
How much meat is eaten in the Blue Zones?
Pescatarians and vegans live the longest in America
Daily life in the Blue Zones
Moving every 20 minutes
Focusing on sacred rituals to reduce stress
Taking The Blue Zones Challenge
Maximizing your life expectancy by avoiding risky behaviour

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445: How to Reach Your Full Potential | Scott Barry Kaufman Dec 07, 2021

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Scott Barry Kaufman (IG: @scottbarrykaufman), Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist exploring the mind, creativity, and the depths of human potential.

He is author/editor of 9 books and is host of the #1 psychology podcast in the world - The Psychology Podcast.

You’ve likely heard of Maslow's famous hierarchy of needs, today we’re digging into Scott’s reimagined version of it.

In this episode, we discuss:

Scott’s fascination with the human mind
The theory of personal intelligence
What is self-actualization?
Find your purpose, follow your calling
Defining harmonious passion
Job crafting is a possibility
Find meaning in what you're currently doing
Don’t wait to transcend
The wonder and awe of human existence
Get yourself into the B-realm
Active listening vs passive listening
The core aspect of narcissism
The link between perfectionism and narcissism
Self-esteem and narcissism
The difference between authentic pride and hubristic pride
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Self-love is loving all of you
Meditation recommendations
Cultivating your witness consciousness
Start building habits
Create a goal hierarchy
What are your signature strengths?
Social media steals your attention
The sailboat metaphor for life
Choose growth
Self-actualization is only attainable by you

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444: How to Free Your Mind and Live a Full & Meaningful Life | Dr. Steven Hayes Nov 30, 2021

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Dr. Steven Hayes (@StevenCHayes) is a professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno.

An author of 46 books and nearly 675 scientific articles, he is especially known for his work on "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy" or “ACT” which is one of the most widely used and researched new methods of psychological intervention over the last 20 years. Steve is ranked among the most cited psychologists in the word.

His popular book Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life was written up in a 5 page story in Time Magazine and was for a time the bestselling self-help book in the United States. Steve’s book, A Liberated Mind released to wide acclaim.

In this episode, we discuss:

Steve dedicated his life to becoming a psychologist
The development of his panic disorder later in life
Recalling his out of body experience
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
The trouble with avoidance
Give your mind a name
Try using one-word repetition
Psychological flexibility has six processes
The selfish version of mindfulness
At what age do negative thoughts start in kids?
The problem with clinging to the positive
Teaching kids situational awareness
Are you on a hero's journey or are you writing a tragedy?
The two different vagal systems
How to pivot towards what matters
You’re emotions aren’t unsafe
The emotion of confidence
Overcoming speech anxiety
Using mindful awareness to beat anxiety
Living with a liberated mind
Seeking an ACT therapist

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443: Dr. Alejandro Junger on How to Control Your Thoughts & End Your Suffering Nov 25, 2021

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Dr. Alejandro Junger (IG: @dralejandrojunger) is an LA-based cardiologist, founder and medical director of the Clean Program and bestselling author of Clean and Clean 7.

He is an expert in gut health & nutrition and incorporates functional medicine with Ayurveda.

In this episode, we discuss:

Traveling nourishes you in a different kind of way
Global warming is a symptom of toxicity
How the detoxification system in the body works
Eating food-like products leaves you with nutritional deficiencies
Everybody’s diet is different
Why Alejandro chose to stop taking medications and look for different solutions
How thoughts trigger your unconscious mind
Redirecting your attention to the present
Using plant medicine as a tool for healing
Alejandro’s experience with holotropic breathing
The state of enlightenment
Chemical toxins we’re exposed to daily
Drink clean water to help eliminate toxins
How toxins are linked to the obesity epidemic
The 5 big groups that hinder detoxification
Regular coffee is loaded with toxic chemicals
Enjoying tulsi (holy basil)... the sacred herb

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442: Dr. Valter Longo on How to Get All the Health Benefits of Fasting Without the Hunger Nov 23, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drvalterlongo442

Dr. Valter Longo (IG: @prof_valterlongo) has thirty years of experience in the field of longevity and healthy eating.

He is the author of the bestselling book, The Longevity Diet.

In 2018, TIME Magazine named Valter as one of the 50 most influential people in health care for his research on fasting-mimicking diets as a way to improve health and prevent disease.

In this episode, we discuss:

Born & raised in Italy and moving to the US at age 16
Being in the military taught discipline and leadership
Transitioning from studying jazz to getting a Ph.D. in biology
Fasting and the effects on human health
Studying yeast bacteria and starving organisms
The chronological lifespan of yeast
The fundamental property of cancer cells
Shielding healthy cells through fasting
The fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) and chemotherapy
Hormone therapy and high-dose vitamin C
Defining the fasting-mimicking diet
Water fasting versus the 5-day fasting-mimicking diet
How often should you use the ProLon fasting-mimicking kit?
Incorporating fasting into chemotherapy protocols
Timing and fasting: why you need to work with a healthcare team
When should a doctor practice compassionate use?
The benefits of using the FMD for preventive health
Valter's thoughts on intermittent fasting
The 5 pillars of longevity
Insulin growth factor (IGF) decreases as you age
Consume foods your grandparents ate
Should you eliminate gluten?
Research studies about caffeine and Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s
Cutting out salt, sugar, and starches
Supplement recommendations on the longevity diet
Exercising 150 minutes a week
No exercise during the 5-day FMD
Comparing the longevity diet to the Mediterranean diet
What is the potential lifespan of a human being?
The genetics of aging
Revolutionizing the health span of an individual

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441: Too Much Comfort Is Destroying Your Health & What to Do About It | Michael Easter Nov 16, 2021

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Michael Easter (IG: @michael_easter) is the author of The Comfort Crisis, a contributing editor at Men’s Health magazine, columnist for Outside magazine, and professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

His work has appeared in more than 60 countries and can also be found in Men’s Journal, Vice, Scientific American, Esquire, and others.

In this episode, we discuss:

The evolution of The Comfort Crisis
Time spent outdoors has great mental health benefits
Michael’s 33-day Alaskan backcountry hunting trip
Boredom tells us to go do something different
The nature pyramid
The feeling of hunting for the 1st time
The unforgiving weather conditions in the Arctic tundra
Understanding for one thing to live, another has to die
How do other cultures view death?
Traveling to Bhutan to learn the secret to happiness
The cosmic calendar concept
Death used to be more intimate
Rites of passage
What is a misogi?
The discomfort of failure
The benefits of accomplishing a misogi
Experiencing periods of hunger
Expanding your comfort zones makes your life better
Practicing gratitude gives you perspective
Working for your food
The big difference between loneliness and solitude
Block off time every day for solitude
Balancing screen time

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440: Tony Horton Shares His Secrets for Losing Weight and Getting in the Best Shape of Your Life Nov 09, 2021

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Tony Horton (IG: @tonyshorton) is the wildly popular creator of the most successful fitness program in America, P90X.

He is a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books Bring It!, Crush It! and The Big Picture.

Tony’s appeared on countless television programs as a fitness and lifestyle expert to promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition.

In line with his new fitness concept, Power Nation, Tony’s newest creation is his brand new supplement line, Power Life, aimed at supporting people’s health through proper nutrition.

In this episode, we discuss:

Tony’s early days as a kid being bullied with a speech impediment
Forming friendships in high school that last a lifetime
The weight lifting course in college that changed his life
Diet is as critical as exercise
Transitioning from a pescatarian to mostly vegan diet
Stress is a trigger for Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Eating inflammatory foods leads to leaky gut
What is bilateral vestibular hypofunction?
The new program Power of Four integrates mindfulness and meditation
Tony’s vegan, his wife is paleo/keto... how they make it work in the kitchen
Practicing the 5.5 breathing technique
Yoga is perfect if you want to stay young and healthy
Recovery phase options after intense exercise
How Tony evolved his fitness routine over the years
The glass is half full... your mindset matters
Focus on living in the present moment
A less stressful and more optimistic way to approach life
The coaches & mentors that impacted Tony
Personal development books help improve who you are
Tales from a celebrity personal trainer
The success of P90X
Financial lessons Tony's learned along the way
Married life with Shawna
My purpose for getting healthy
Workout at least 22 days per month

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439: Eat This Way to Reduce Inflammation & Improve Your Chronic Health Condition | Jessica Murnane Nov 02, 2021

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Jessica Murnane (IG: @jessicamurnane) is an author, speaker, and creative consultant.

She has written two books - the cookbook One Part Plant: A Simple Guide To Eating Real One Meal At A Time and Know Your Endo: An Empowering Guide To Health + Hope With Endometriosis.

Jessica is a sought-after speaker and host that's spoken at Apple, SXSW, and Wanderlust, among others.

She has contributed to or appeared in several magazines and websites including Bon Appétit, Goop, Shape Magazine, and mindbodygreen.

In this episode, we discuss:

What is endometriosis (endo)?
Jessica’s long road to getting a diagnosis
Bringing awareness to people suffering with endo
The mental health aspect of dealing with a chronic illness
Pushing through the pain
Understanding genetic factors vs. lifestyle factors for endo
The conventional medicine approach to endo
Birth control pills can negatively affect mental health
How endo impacts all aspects of life & relationships
Tips for supporting your partner with their endo
Dietary & lifestyle changes can reduce inflammation
Seeing countless doctors over the years for various symptoms
Transitioning to a plant-based diet for healing
Feeling better physically & mentally after years of suffering
Having an open mind to wellness practices
Connecting joy with movement
Foam rolling is an incredible tool for people with chronic pain
Rebounders are great for your lymphatic system
Your endo diet is unique to you
How to get your family & friends to embrace your dietary changes
Jessica’s thoughts on supplements & endo
Using cannabis for chronic pain
The 2 different types of surgery for endometriosis
Mindful walking is a stress management tool
Preparing for menopause
Practicing self-compassion helps you calm down
The reality of living with endo
Endometriosis awareness is so critical

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438: Start Breathing Through Your Nose to Completely Transform Your Health | Patrick McKeown Oct 28, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/patrickmckeown438

Patrick McKeown (IG: @buteykoclinic) is an international breathing expert and author.

Since 2002, he has worked with thousands of clients, including elite military special forces, Olympic coaches and athletes.

Atomic Focus, The Breathing Cure and The Oxygen Advantage are Patrick’s latest books.

In this episode, we discuss:

The biggest factors that negatively impact our breathing
Sleep disordered breathing in kids
Why do kids have breathing problems when they’re sleeping?
Is your child mouth breathing during the day?
Teaching someone how to breathe correctly
A breathing exercise to decongest your nose
Functional breathing vs. dysfunctional breathing
People with sleep disordered breathing will not achieve flow states
What happens when somebody takes in a breath through their mouth vs. nose?
Consider your breathing when you get into a tricky situation
How to measure your BOLT Score
Reducing your breathing volume for 15 minutes before sleep
Changing your breathing patterns
Nasal breathing during physical activity
Excessive talking impacts your breathing
Mouth taping trains you to breathe through your nose
Yoga has the potential to transform lives
Patrick’s thoughts on Wim Hof breathing
How Patrick prepares before public speaking
The positive side of being an introvert
What does a nasal dilator do?
The benefits of breathing through your nose
What air hunger is telling you
Training elite athletes how to breathe better
The causes of nasal snoring
The factors that impact our breathing patterns

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437: Eat This Way to Overcome Anxiety & Depression | Liana Werner-Gray Oct 26, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/lianawernergray437

Liana Werner-Gray (IG: @lianawernergray) is a certified nutritionist and natural-health advocate.

After she experienced the power of healing multiple health issues by embracing a natural lifestyle, she created The Earth Diet and started lecturing and teaching internationally.

Liana’s recipes have helped people with acne, anxiety, diabetes, depression, heart disease, obesity, and more.

She is the resident nutritionist at Complete Wellness in New York City.

Liana’s latest book is Anxiety-Free with Food.

In this episode, we discuss:

Growing up in the Australian Outback, learning to live off the land from the Aboriginals
Liana's addiction to processed food before having a major wake-up call
Being influenced by her parents unique lifestyles
Finding a tumor in her neck at age 21
Get multiple opinions when dealing with cancer
Bloodwork can show early stages of cancer
Breaking free of addiction
The gut-healing & detox protocol recommended by Liana's naturopath
Just eat real foods + juicing
Using replacement therapy to fight food cravings
From feeling like a failure to feeling empowered
Prioritize your health and ask for help
Liana’s miraculous healing journey
Creating The Earth Diet
Juicing helped her mother remain cancer-free
Make sure your supplements are the highest quality
One of the causes of depression & anxiety is an omega-3 deficiency
Getting bloodwork to rule out deficiencies
Drinking a green juice every day
Dark chocolate is high in magnesium
The top 10 foods to help with anxiety & depression
Dairy & gluten are the most neurotoxic foods on the planet
Caffeine is on the controversial list
Will CBD work for you or not?
Research shows vegans suffer more from mental health conditions
Ashwagandha was a game changer for Liana

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436: Moby on How to Find True Happiness in the Unexpected Oct 19, 2021

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Moby (IG: @moby) is a musician, entrepreneur, activist, and philanthropist who is informally known as “the godfather of veganism.”

His album Play sold more than 12 million copies worldwide. He’s released fourteen solo albums in total.

A serial side hustler, Moby opened the vegan restaurant Teany in New York City in 2002 and has since opened Little Pine, a unique, contemporary vegan restaurant in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.

In this episode, we discuss:

Being an animal rights activist
Living in a culture that prioritizes selfishness
Hitting rock bottom and getting sober
Making music is a spiritual practice
Growing up poor and being hungry for fame
Forming a love for animals
Transitioning from a vegetarian to vegan lifestyle in 1987
Missing a sense of community and friendships
Moby’s relationship with religion over the years
From squatting in an abandoned factory to buying a five-level sky castle
Fame and wealth don’t create happiness
When was the happiest time in your life?
The ‘90s were the last period of general optimism
The rise of the internet
A self-care practice supported by evidence
Eating 95% vegan organic whole foods
Nature is healing
Connecting with our awkward self
Practicing metta meditation
How to be an animal activist
Moby’s daily routine
Supporting local musicians and artists

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What The Health (documentary)

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435: Dr. Karen Becker on the Best Diet for Your Dog to Reverse Aging & Live a Happy, Healthy Life Oct 12, 2021

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Dr. Karen Becker's (IG: @drkarenbecker) deliberate, common sense approach to creating vibrant health for companion animals has been embraced by millions of pet lovers around the world, making her the most followed vet on social media.

She has spent her career as a small animal clinician, empowering animal guardians to make intentional lifestyle decisions to enhance the wellbeing of their animals.

Karen also writes and lectures extensively and serves as a wellness consultant for a variety of health-oriented organizations.

Today we’re discussing her brand new book that she co-wrote with Rodney Habib, The Forever Dog: Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer.

In this episode, we discuss:

What you feed your dog & cat matters
The fresh food movement
The truth why veterinarians recommend ultra processed pet food
Homemade cooked diet vs. raw food diet for pets
How can we help vets to stop fearing homemade diets?
Medical reasons to feed your pet high pressure pasteurization (HPP) sterile raw meat
Why pet owners should identity their food philosophy
Switching up your dog’s protein improves their gut microbiome
Health can travel up the leash
Creating a forever dog with proactive wellness
What's biologically appropriate nutrition for the species we're nourishing?
Feed your pet healthy, real food snacks
What foods are actually toxic to your dog?
Herbs & spices to use and avoid
Time restricted feeding (TRE) for dogs
The natural circadian rhythm of a dog
Supplements & pets - what is recommended?
Gassy dog? Digestive enzymes can help
Safe use of colloidal silver
The difference between colloidal silver and ionic silver
Karen's thoughts on raising a vegan dog
The long term impact of EPA deficiency on dogs
The benefits of medicinal mushrooms for pets
Buy foods the whole family (and pets) can eat
Increasing your dog’s lifespan
Do the best you can

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434: Dr. Alan Goldhamer on the Incredible Healing Power of Water Fasting Oct 05, 2021

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Dr. Alan Goldhamer is one of the world’s leading experts on medically supervised, water-only fasting.

He's an author and frequent lecturer and speaker on fasting, diet and treatment of chronic diseases to achieve optimum health.

In 1984, Alan founded and became Director of TrueNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa, California; since then, he has supervised the fasting and care of more than 20,000 patients.

In this episode, we discuss:

Who can benefit from water fasting?
The 5 categories of adverse events
The process of healing at TrueNorth Health Center
Education is a critical part of making radical changes
Prepping, adapting and what to expect during the fasting process
Visceral fat causes inflammation
Intermittent fasting limits your feeding window
What is the SOS Diet?
Recommendations for weight loss
The psychological and emotional healing responses to fasting
How Alan became interested in fasting
Alan shares his 1st fasting experience
Alan's personal fasting routine
How the fasting landscape has changed over the years
Alan's thoughts on dry fasting
What type of water is recommended?
Don't supplement minerals during a fast
Preventing the leading causes of death
The importance of a diet high in prebiotics
How much fiber is there in beef?
Pooping and water fasting... what’s happening here?
Good bowel preparation and refeeding after fasting
Why it’s important to eliminate caffeine before fasting
There's no reason to include highly fractionated, refined oil in your diet
Alan's thoughts on the Mediterranean Diet
In the long run... a high protein, high fat diet will compromise health
How to make a salad dressing without oil
Too much salt makes you fat
Reversing chronic health conditions with the SOS Diet
1/3 of the population is salt sensitive
Hidden sources of sugar & salt
Supplementing with B12 and vitamin D
Vegan sources of DHA
Find out if you are a candidate for water-only fasting

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433: Holocaust Survivor Shares How to Escape Your Mental Prison | Dr. Edith Eger Sep 30, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/dreditheger433

Dr. Edith “Edie” Eger (IG: @dr.editheger) is a sought-after clinical psychologist and lecturer. She helps individuals discard their limitations, discover their powers of self-renewal, and achieve things they previously thought were unattainable.

Using her own past as a Holocaust survivor and thriver as a powerful analogy, she inspires people to tap their full potential and shape their very best destinies.

Today we’re chatting about Edie’s latest book, The Gift.

In this episode, we discuss:

Facing discrimination for being a Jew
We are born with joy and learn to hate
Edie recalls being taken to Auschwitz in 1944
Last words of advice from Edie's mother
Letting go of victim mentality
Curiosity helped Edie survive
Live in the present and never give up
Do you play enough?
The spirit never dies
The cherished wound
Relive the experience and revise your life
The positive impact of going back to Auschwitz
When you forgive, you free yourself
Finding hope in hopelessness
Daily life inside a concentration camp
The bond of sisters
The moment of liberation

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432: This Simple Habit Will Completely Transform Your Life! | Mel Robbins Sep 28, 2021

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Mel Robbins (IG: @melrobbins) is one of the leading voices in personal development and transformation and an international bestselling author.

Her work includes the global phenomenon The 5 Second Rule, four #1 bestselling audiobooks, the #1 podcast on Audible, as well as signature online courses that have changed the lives of more than half a million students worldwide.

Today we’re discussing Mel’s new book, The High 5 Habit.

In this episode, we discuss:

The simple secret to being happy
The 5 Second Rule
Giving yourself a high 5?!
Resistance is holding you back in life
Do this habit for 5 days
What is neurobics?
What does a high 5 mean to you?
Gestures of celebration = positive energy
The moment you knew COVID was going to turn your life upside down
Life is a marathon
A high 5 acknowledges where you’re at
Be kind to yourself
Join the free 5-day challenge
Self-love is hard wired into your DNA
Keep showing up and celebrate yourself
The secret to ending people pleasing
Respecting each other’s boundaries
Habits and rituals that feel celebratory
Are you really a perfectionist?
The importance of setting a deadline
What do I want my life to look like?
Making an impact

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431: Dr. Amy Shah Shares a Proven Plan to Boost Your Energy Today! Sep 21, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/dramyshah431

Dr. Amy Shah (IG: @fastingmd) has a unique perspective from her combination of nutrition and medical training. She graduated from the renowned school of nutrition at Cornell and then went on to Einstein for medical school.

Amy’s research, internal medicine and allergy/immunology training took her to Harvard then Columbia hospitals. There she discovered her unique skills as a mind body practitioner, but also rediscovered her hate for cold, dark winters. Then in 2010, she and her family relocated to Scottsdale, AZ area.

Amy’s currently making waves as a physician educator, clinician, health entrepreneur and women’s health advocate.

Today we’re discussing her book, I'm So Effing Tired.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why are we so effing tired?
The rise of obesity, diabetes and heart disease in ethnic groups
Focusing on a patient centered approach to nutrition
Stick to the four S’s
General rules for long-term health
Why Amy doesn’t follow any of the diet labels
When Amy's energy started to deplete
Wake up... life is spinning out of control
There are no magic supplements
80% of diets fail
What is circadian fasting?
Understanding our natural circadian rhythm
Consuming caffeine 60-120 minutes after you wake up
Starting your day with a fasted workout
The ideal circadian rhythm day
Front load your calories
Amy recalls her 1st experience with fasting
Fasting too much turns off hormones
Coordinating your fasts with your monthly cycle
How long should you wait to break your fast after working out?
Consuming 40 calories is still considered fasting
Amy’s concerns about added saturated fats into meals
If you are fasting, skip the branch chain amino acids
Aim for 20 minutes a day of natural light and nature time
The benefit of sun lamps
Focus on recovery
Boundaries are like bumpers
Creating automatic systems
Too much caffeine negatively impacts your brain health

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430: Dr. Andrew Weil Shares His Personal Secrets for Staying Mentally Sharp and Aging in Reverse Sep 14, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drandrewweil430

Dr. Andrew Weil (IG: @drweil) received a degree in botany from Harvard and an M.D. from Harvard Medical School.

He’s the founder and director of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. The Center is the leading effort in the world to develop a comprehensive curriculum in integrative medicine.

Dr. Weil is a founder and partner of the growing group of True Food Kitchen restaurants.

He’s an internationally recognized expert on medicinal plants, alternative medicine, and the reform of medical education.

Dr. Weil is the author of many scientific articles and 15 books.

In this episode, we discuss:

Adjusting to the pandemic and life on Cortes Island
The mentors that helped shape Dr. Weil’s life
Travelling at age 17 impacted Dr. Weil's perspective on the world
From medical school to studying plant medicine
Writing his 1st book, The Natural Mind about drugs and consciousness
Psychedelics becoming mainstream
Dr. Weil recalls his personal experiences with cannabis & psychedelics
Travelling around Latin America writing about healing & alternative health
Learning about ayahuasca & psilocybin mushrooms from shamans
When you get the message, hang up the phone
Characteristics of a true healer
Dr. Weil teaches his philosophy of integrative medicine
Speaking the truth
Dr. Weil’s tips for longevity in career and health
Evolving your physical activity as you age
Make your own fermented foods
The process of growing shiitake mushrooms
How to maintain cognitive sharpness
The best foods for brain health
Understanding what types of fish are sustainable

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429: Therapist Reveals the Secret to Healthy Relationships | Nedra Glover Tawwab Sep 08, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/nedraglovertawwab429

Nedra Glover Tawwab (IG: @nedratawwab) is a licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert.

She has practiced relationship therapy for over 10 years and is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice, Kaleidoscope Counseling.

Every day Nedra helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries.

Her philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlie most relationship issues, and her gift is helping people create healthy relationships with themselves and others.

In this episode, we discuss:

Setting boundaries will change your life
Stating the boundary and honouring the boundary
Why do we care so much about pleasing others?
Stress is a big indicator that you need to set boundaries
You can change your boundaries
What are high stress areas? Which of those things would change your life?
An example of setting a healthy boundary
Don’t create a story
Create unapologetic boundaries
Be clear and to the point when creating boundaries
Teaching kids healthy boundaries
It’s ok if your kid doesn’t want to hug someone
You can change your mind
Keep practicing your boundaries
Everything is a personal boundary
Nedra’s Instagram evolution from 2000 to over 1 million followers
The evolution of Nedra’s career and what’s coming up
The two books Nedra reads repeatedly
Reading books is like therapy
Maybe who you want to be isn't available yet
Being patient pays off

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428: Harvard Professor Shares That Humans Never Evolved to Exercise (You’re Not Lazy!) | Daniel Lieberman Aug 31, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/daniellieberman428

Daniel Lieberman is a professor at Harvard University. He studies and teaches how and why the human body is the way it is, and how our evolutionary history affects health and disease.

Dan is best known for his research on the evolution of running and other kinds of physical activities such as walking, but is also well known for his research on the evolution of the human head.

Today we’re discussing his latest book, Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do is Healthy and Rewarding.

In this episode, we discuss:

How humans evolved to be inactive
Born To Run
The real origin of running
How many calories does it take to run a mile?
Exercise is modern behaviour
People need to understand their instinct to not exercise is normal
Why people who are obese/sedentary have a hard time unlocking the reward system
Aim for 150 minutes of exercise per week
Strength training becomes increasingly important as you get older
Is sitting the new smoking?
Get up and move around every 15 minutes
Walking is the most fundamental form of exercise
How effective is walking for weight loss?
Where does 10,000 steps a day come from?
A standing desk is not exercise
The big debate... ultimate health
Improve your endurance with high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
Humans racing horses?!?
We're good at sweating
Heel strike vs. forefoot strike... what is the best running form?
The physics of barefoot running
The skill of running
The modern running shoe encourages people to heel strike
Dispelling the myth that running causes knee arthritis
Dan’s thoughts on overexercising
The top 2 reasons why people don’t exercise
The benefits of exercise with friends
You have to make a choice to exercise

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427: Doctor Reveals the Hidden Causes of Anxiety, Depression, OCD & More in Children | Dr. Kenneth Bock Aug 26, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drkennethbock427

As a leader in integrative medicine, Dr. Kenneth Bock (@KennethBockMD) has accumulated over 35 years of experience diagnosing the root cause of chronic illnesses and restoring balance to the immune systems of his patients.

He founded Bock Integrative Medicine in response to the increasing need for board-certified medical providers who take a unique “whole body” approach to diagnose and treat chronic illness.

Dr. Bock focuses on the treatment of autism and co-occurring conditions, PANS/PANDAS, ITABI, tick-borne illnesses, and adult conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and heart disease.

Today we’re discussing his latest book, Brain Inflamed: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mood Disorders in Adolescents and Teens.

In this episode, we discuss:

The four A’s: autism, ADHD, allergies & asthma
What's causing the increase in food allergies & food sensitivities in kids
How to restore your babies microbiome after a c-section
Understanding various food allergy/food sensitivity symptoms
Craving a food... you could be allergic to it
Dr. Bock’s approach to talking to kids/teenagers
Is your immune kettle boiling over?
What is ITABI, PANS & PANDAS?
Tests & treatments when strep causes PANDAS
Knowing where the infection ends and the autoimmune disease begins
What causes a misdirected immune response?
The role of antibiotics and probiotics in treatment protocols
Using intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy
Nutritional modulation of genetic expression
Supplementing methylfolate can help mood disorders
Lyme disease and co-infections
Clues and questions to ask your doctor about Lyme
Symptoms of Lyme disease, Bartonella and Babesia
Treat the patient, not the labs
Lyme and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Find a Lyme literate doctor
Treatment recommendations for acute Lyme disease vs. chronic Lyme disease
Dr. Bock’s advice for parents with suffering children
Love and laughter are the two best nutrients for the immune system

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426: Danica Patrick on How to Win on and off the Race Track Aug 24, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/danicapatrick426

As a racecar driver, Danica Patrick (IG: @danicapatrick) broke barriers and set records with her on-track performance.

Her next chapter involves good food, great wine, fitness, and helping others achieve their goals.

Danica is the author of Pretty Intense and is the host and creator of the well-established, Pretty Intense Podcast.

She also serves as the sole proprietor of Somnium, a vineyard in Napa Valley, California.

In this episode, we discuss:

The story of how Danica got into racing
Leaving high school to pursue racing in England
Following your intuition
The difference between open-wheel racing and closed-wheel racing
Danica’s experience winning the Indy Japan 300
Experiencing the rush from winning
If you believe it, you can achieve it
Danica’s family played a huge role in supporting her goals
Shifting into the health and wellness realm
Quitting dairy & gluten in 2013 and its impact on performance
The scoop on adaptogens
Plants are making a comeback
"Alternative culture" is becoming more mainstream
We the masses are the power
Quantum physics and understanding the nature of reality
The power of the mind
Every time you have a challenge... learn the lesson
Tuning into your spiritual frequency
How fluoride impacts the pineal gland
Sitting down with a functional medicine doctor
Being on the same page as your partner
The value of gardening
Dealing with hormonal issues & weight gain after IVF
Diagnose "the car" with testing

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296: Dr. Joe Dispenza – Becoming Supernatural, Reprogram Your Mind, Trust Your Intuition

241: Dr. Aviva Romm – The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution • Permission To Pause • Embracing Adaptogens

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425: This Is How You Maximize the Length and Quality of Your Life | Jon Levy Aug 17, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/jonlevy425

Jon Levy (IG: @jonlevytlb) is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in human connection, trust and influence.

He's the Author of the recently released New York Times bestseller, You’re Invited: The Art & Science of Cultivating Influence. In it Jon explores how our ability to impact anything from longevity, and business, to social causes are a byproduct of our relationships, trust and a sense of belonging.

In this episode, we discuss:

What defines the quality of our lives?
Growing up an outcast and longing for a meaningful community
What is locus of control?
It's easy to get people's attention, it's hard to get their interest
Generous people are successful
The four qualities that get the attention of industry leaders and draw them in
The first Influencers Dinner
The Ikea Effect
Bringing together extraordinary people
How to connect with influential people
Applying behavioural science to real life
The secret to managing quality relationships
The vulnerability loop
Ask a quick question first
Find ways to invest effort into one another
How many friends do you have?
Who do you giggle with?
Introducing Jon's wife to the Influencers Community
Connect with people over shared interests
Is this activity awe inspiring?
Networking sucks
Broken heart syndrome
Modern life isn’t healthy
Invite someone for a walk

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Adam Grant - Give and Take (book)

Jennifer Miller - Want To Meet Influential New Yorkers, Invite Them To Dinner (article)

What Makes Us Influential? (Ted Talk)

Matthew Lieberman - Why It Hurts to Be Left Out The Neurocognitive Overlap Between Physical and Social Pain (study)

Paul Zak - Trust Factor (book)

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378: Marta Zaraska – Growing Young Through Friendship, Optimism & Kindness

239: Neil Strauss – The Long Road To Success • Compartmentalize Your Week • Your Community Shapes You

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424: Nutritional Psychiatrist Reveals Top Foods to Beat Depression and Anxiety | Dr. Drew Ramsey Aug 10, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drdrewramsey424

Dr. Drew Ramsey (IG: @drewramseymd) is a psychiatrist, author, and farmer. His work focuses on clinical excellence, nutritional interventions and creative media.

Drew is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and he has an active telemedicine clinical practice based in New York City.

Today we’re discussing Drew's latest book, Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks.

In this episode, we discuss:

Growing up on a farm taught Drew the importance of nourishing food
Day to day life living off the land
Finding space for conventional and non-conventional medicine
Integrating nourishment as a preventative measure for mental health
How Drew struggled on a vegetarian diet
Focusing on foods to help decrease brain shrinkage
What to expect when you see a nutritional psychiatrist
Drew’s surprising favourite food
The emotional complexity of having farm animals
The goals of Drew's family farm
Growing your own food teaches you to value it
The best foods to eat for anxiety & depression
How the gut microbiome specifically impacts brain health
The vagus nerve is a neurological highway between the gut and the brain
Is serotonin overhyped?
Why BDNF is important for your mental health
The 6 nutrients that influence BDNF
Focusing on foods first and the role of supplements
The soil crisis
What Drew eats on a typical day
Find foods the whole family enjoys eating
Tips for parents on incorporating brain boosting foods into their kids daily routine
Forming a food philosophy with your partner
Bring mindfulness and awareness to food when treating depression
Factors that cause chronic inflammation

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267: Dr. Datis Kharrazian – Why Isn’t My Brain Working?

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423: Psychotherapist Reveals How to Be Mentally Strong in a World of Change & Uncertainty | Julia Samuel Aug 03, 2021

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Julia Samuel MBE (IG: @juliasamuelmbe) is a leading British psychotherapist.

During the last thirty years she has worked first for the NHS and then in private practice. Julia is Founder Patron of Child Bereavement UK.

Her previous bestselling book is Grief Works. Julia’s latest book is This Too Shall Pass.

In this episode, we discuss:

From the womb, Julia was wired to connect
Being a decorator is not so different from being a therapist
The key to a strong and lasting relationship
Walking and talking is therapeutic
A ritual is a habit with a soul
The secret weapon of communication is listening
Working with families who lost babies & children
Dare to love and live despite the pain
Using breathing meditations to disconnect from work
How to support someone who is going through immense grief
How to move through grief in a healthy way
What are living losses?
Dare to grow outside your comfort zone
Understanding planned vs. unplanned change
Every choice is an end and the beginning of something else
People that adapt to change thrive in life
The quality of relationships in our lives defines the quality of our life
Prioritizing friendships through different phases of life
Recognize the limits of family relationships
Use journaling as a tool to create a better relationship with yourself
Exercise as an antidepressant
Choosing and building tiny habits
Julia’s personal struggles with social media
Distractions can be healthy
Where certainty ends hope begins
What is one thing you are grateful for today?
We are all going to die
In the end, love matters most
None of us are perfect

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422: Use Diet and Lifestyle to Heal Your Chronic Health Condition | Laurel Gallucci aka Sweet Laurel Jul 29, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/laurelgallucci422

Laurel Gallucci's (IG: @laurelgallucci) world was rocked when she was diagnosed with an aggressive autoimmune disease and told she would never eat cake again. The lifelong baker and dessert lover refused to accept that, which led her to discover the beauty of baking with whole-food ingredients. When Laurel shared a slice of grain-free, refined sugar–free, dairy-free, soy-free, gum-free, filler-free, fudge-frosted chocolate caramel cake with her friend Claire Thomas, Sweet Laurel bakery was born.

In this episode, we discuss:

Laurel’s lifelong passion for baking
Dealing with digestive issues & fatigue in college
Laurel's father, a cardiologist, instilled in her the link between health & diet
At age 26, Laurel's OB noticed she had a goiter and was later diagnosed with Hashimoto’s
Laurel left her teaching job to take a year off to heal
The biggest challenge transitioning to the paleo diet
Experimenting with paleo baking
Launching Sweet Laurel in 2014 with Claire Thomas
You learn by doing
Healing began by rebuilding the gut wall
Dealing with secondary amenorrhea
Breathwork helps calm the body and manage stress
The mental aspect of Laurel's healing journey
Fostering a sense of community at Sweet Laurel
It is possible to reverse Hashimoto’s disease
Synthroid vs. Armour thyroid
Working with a functional medicine practitioner to address deficiencies
Laurel’s experience with the AIP diet
The support of Laurel's husband and his involvement in the business
The naming of Sweet Laurel
How the pandemic has impacted the direction of her business
Sweet Laurel is more than just a bakery
Balancing motherhood & friendship
Gardening is fun for the whole family
Educating & inspiring people is the foundation of Sweet Laurel
Kids helping in the kitchen is a great way for them to build motor skills

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421: Alyson Stoner on Surviving the Entertainment Industry, Minimalism & Healing With Movement Jul 27, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/alysonstoner421

Alyson Stoner (IG: @alysonstoner) is a multi-disciplinary artist, published author, and global speaker. She is a co-founder of Movement Genius, a digital platform using movement to improve mental and emotional health.

During her childhood years, Alyson performed in 200+ films, TV shows, and tours. She remains active in the voiceover world and can be heard in “The Incredibles 2,” Amazon's "Pete the Cat," and “Lego Batman.”

In this episode, we discuss:

Alyson’s early roots into the entertainment industry
Explicit pressure vs. implicit pressure
Noticing behaviours around food restriction & exercise obsession
Going to rehab for an eating disorder
What is alexithymia?
It’s important to slow down and refresh
The lack of support within the entertainment industry & what needs to change
Can you navigate the entertainment industry in a healthy way?
How to show up for someone dealing with body dysmorphia
Details of the recovery process
Alyson's mixed feelings about returning to entertainment after rehab
The fear of plateauing
Be intentional about balancing life
Using somatic principles to create a state of wellbeing
The art of learning how to say no
Going plant-based improved Alyson’s mood
Movement Genius works with licensed somatic psychotherapists
The goal of trauma informed movement
Using equine therapy to treat eating disorders
Understanding adult attachment styles: dismissive/avoidant
Alyson’s journey into minimalism
Alyson embracing her sexual identity/coming out
Showing faith without using words
Hold tightly loosely

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420: How Success Can Come From Simplifying the Most Important Activities in Your Life | Greg McKeown Jul 20, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/gregmckeown420

Greg McKeown (IG: @gregorymckeown) is a speaker, a bestselling author, and the host of the popular podcast What’s Essential.

His New York Times bestselling book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less has sold more than a million copies worldwide.

Today we’re discussing Greg’s latest book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.

In this episode, we discuss:

There’s always a more effortless way to go about life
Essentialism is prioritization and Effortless is simplification
Greg's daughter's health crisis was the inspiration behind writing Effortless
If you get into the wrong state everything will be harder
After complaining say something you are thankful for
The biggest problem with being in a state of burnout
How can this be effortless?
Not everything needs the extra mile
Am I getting as much return for the effort?
Done for the day list
Create a high trust agreement with your manager
The practice of investing in the long tail
Ask yourself... how can I make this enjoyable?
The building blocks of joy
What's something that is essential to you that you wish was a little more effortless?
Creating workplace boundaries are important for family culture
The difference between effortless state and effortless action
The principle of effortless results
Linear results vs. residual results
Podcasting is a whole new genre

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Kiva

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419: How to Free Yourself From Pain and Suffering | Byron Katie Jul 13, 2021

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In 1986, at the bottom of a ten-year spiral into depression and self-loathing, Byron Katie (IG: @byron.katie) woke up one morning in a state of joy. She realized that when she believed her stressful thoughts, she suffered, but that when she questioned them, she didn’t suffer, and that this is true for every human being.

Her simple yet powerful process of self-inquiry, which she calls The Work, consists of four questions and the turnaround, which is a way of experiencing the opposite of what you believe.

Katie has been bringing The Work to millions of people for more than thirty years. Her books, public events, weekend workshops, intensives, and nine-day School for The Work have brought freedom to people all over the world.

In this episode, we discuss:

Katie suffering from depression for 10 years after her divorce
How the “Judge Your Neighbour” worksheet can help you
Katie's awakening back in 1986
Seeing how the world was created
The reality of awareness
How the people in Katie’s life responded to her epiphany
Using self-inquiry as a way to identify and question thoughts
How Katie pulled her life back together after her depression
Doing “The Work”
Meeting her husband, Stephen Mitchell
A cockroach was a symbol of awareness
What is earth school?
An example of the four questions and turnarounds
Being wide open to suffering
Waiting for proof of past/future
Illusion is another word for memory
God is everyone and everything without exception
Love isn’t something you can teach, it’s in us all
War is an egoic state of mind
Meditation is a beautiful way to rest
Everyone is present
AT HOME with Byron Katie
It’s never too late

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282: don Miguel Ruiz – The Three Questions • Stop Believing Your Thoughts • Normal vs. Irrational Fear

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418: The Power of Speaking Your Truth and How It Positively Impacts Your Health | Fearne Cotton Jul 06, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/fearnecotton418

Fearne Cotton (IG: @fearnecotton) is an author, one of the best known and most popular broadcasters in the UK and is most recently known as the Founder of the wellbeing brand, Happy Place.

She hosts the Happy Place podcast that has over 40 million downloads and continues to top the charts.

In 2019 Fearne hosted two live Happy Place Festivals, the Festival went virtual in 2020.

In this episode, we discuss:

Fearne finding out she had a massive cyst on one of her vocal cords
The esoteric meaning behind the throat chakra
How Fearne's life perspective has changed with age
Speaking your truth
Happiness derived from the simple things in life
Being in showbiz can be exciting but it won't make you happy
How Fearne felt the day her book Happy hit the bookshelves
Moving into a new phase of life after suffering from depression
What is stopping us from tapping into spirituality?
Enneagram: the self-awareness tool
Build discipline and structure into your daily routine
Finding more time to be idle
Pivoting into the world of wellbeing
Fearne’s mom introduced spirituality to her at a young age
Practice surrendering with yoga nidra meditations
Fearne's dream of being in showbiz from a young age
How planning for motherhood helped Fearne overcome her eating disorder, bulimia
The transition from a vegetarian to a vegan lifestyle
What Fearne eats in a typical day
EMDR therapy for trauma
Focusing on family and work
What to do when you’re having a panic attack
The distinction between mental health and mental illness

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104: Carrie-Anne Moss – Life Outside The Matrix • Embracing Imperfection • The Yoga Of Awareness

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417: How to Overcome Life's Obstacles | Anne Lamott Jun 29, 2021

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Anne Lamott (IG: @annelamott) is a New York Times bestselling author, a past recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and an inductee to the California Hall of Fame.

Her latest book is Dusk, Night, Dawn: On Revival and Courage.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Anne found her voice writing about her father’s brain cancer
Finding healing, salvation and hope with a couple of best friends
Anne was 8 years old when she stumbled into the tennis circuit
Make writing a habit
Anne recalls her terrible experience in Toronto at customs
Just keep showing up
Writing isn’t about the money, it’s about the sacred tradition
The two books Anne recommends
Achieve creative freedom through discipline
How do we come through really difficult times?
Don’t give up, start where you are
Take the action and insight will follow
The concept of religion... let it be enough
Staying sober one day at a time
Writing became cleaner and clearer through sobriety
Being a Nana means to practice letting go
Write what you want to come upon
The 12-step program of recovery to helps addicts
Learning how to date... and finding love on online

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Anne Lamott - All New People (book)

Anne Lamott, Sam Lamott - Some Assembly Required (book)

Anne Lamott (books)

Kenneth Church Lamott (books)

How To Human with Sam Lamott (podcast)

Evan Connell (books)

Al-Anon

Anne Lamott - My Year On Match.com (article)

Neal Allen, Anne Lamott - Shapes Of Truth (book)

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277: Marianne Williamson – A Course In Miracles • Self-Care vs. Selfishness • Transforming Politics

259: Dr. Gabor Maté – Trauma, Addiction, & The Use Of Psychedelics

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416: Lose Fat & Reverse Aging by Eating Two Meals a Day | Mark Sisson Jun 24, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/marksisson416

Mark Sisson (IG: @marksissonprimal) is a health and fitness expert, entrepreneur, author and the founding father of the ancestral health movement.

He’s a former world-class endurance athlete with a 2:18 marathon and a fourth-place finish in the Hawaii Ironman World Triathlon Championships.

Mark's blog, MarksDailyApple.com and Primal Blueprint lifestyle program have paved the way for primal enthusiasts to break free from conventional wisdom's diet and exercise principles.

His latest book is Two Meals a Day: The Simple, Sustainable Strategy to Lose Fat, Reverse Aging, and Break Free from Diet Frustration.

In this episode, we discuss:

The two meals a day concept
Start by eliminating the big 3: sugar, processed grains & industrial seed oils
How to become metabolically flexible
Compressing your eating window triggers autophagy
The cutting out the carbs strategy
What’s the least amount of food I can eat?
Carb dependent vs. fat adapted
The concept of keto without building metabolic flexibility
Focus on measuring how you feel
Mark’s lifestyle transition after moving from Malibu to Miami
Walking is an underestimated form of movement
Treating piriformis syndrome
Why Mark is a fan of the barefoot movement
The running world is embracing minimalist shoes
Becoming a grandfather
Mark’s morning routine
The benefits of fire & ice training
How to activate brown fat
Mark’s entire career as an endurance athlete was about managing discomfort
Perseverance is one of your greatest assets in business
Mark hitting his entrepreneurial home run at age 65
You can only compare yourself to yourself
Achieve your fitness goals by changing your diet
The growth of Primal Kitchen
Coffee helps you burn fat
Metabolic flexibility includes mental flexibility

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415: The Most Effective Weight Loss and Fitness Techniques With Jillian Michaels Jun 22, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/jillianmichaels415

Jillian Michaels (IG: @jillianmichaels) is the world’s leading fitness expert, renowned nutritionist and wellness entrepreneur. With an international community of followers exceeding 100 million, Jillian’s dominance in health and wellness extends to her award-winning The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, successful fitness DVDs, top exercises streaming platform, 8 New York Times bestselling books, live speaking engagements, popular social media channels, a top podcast, and a list of key business partnerships and investments.

In this episode, we discuss:

Focus on how working out makes you feel, not the process
The origin story of how Jillian got into fitness at age 12
The period of time Jillian worked as a personal trainer & bartender in her early 20’s
Getting fired from the entertainment industry motivated Jillian to open a sports medicine facility
Success comes from passion, perseverance, and patience
The different mentality between Gen X and Millennials
Fear is a huge motivator
Redefine your idea of success
Growing The Fitness App into a one-stop shop for wellness
The way food and lifestyle impact endocrinology
Jillian's PCOS reveal
Intermittent fasting increases longevity
If you are trying to lose weight, avoid alcohol
The common sense diet
Jillian’s current workout routine
Customizing your fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness practice

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Taylor Walker

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414: From Mr. Universe to Mr. Marshmallow & Eventually Finding True Health With Wade Lightheart Jun 15, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/wadelightheart414

Wade Lightheart (IG: @wadelightheart) is an author, athlete, nutritionist and expert on fixing digestion.

He’s the co-founder and president at BiOptimizers, a digestive and health optimization company and also serves as an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute.

Wade is a 3-time Canadian national all natural bodybuilding champion who competed as a vegetarian, former Mr. Universe competitor, and host of The Awesome Health Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss:

The origin story of how Wade got into bodybuilding
The bodybuilding magazine from his terminally ill sister that inspired Wade
The death of Wade's sister totally changed the trajectory of his life
The key is to not develop a victim mentality
Discovering meditation
Becoming a drug-free vegetarian bodybuilder
Wade’s cognitive function improved after changing his diet
Fitness is a component of health, not the whole picture
Mr. Universe to Mr. Marshmallow... gaining 42 lbs in 3 months
Breaking down the role of enzymes in the body
The problem with raw food diets
Do the diet that works for you
The three dietary philosophies
Using biohacking technology to address health issues
Crash & burn... the long term health repercussions of extreme bodybuilding
The psychological transitions bodybuilders experience
The profound spiritual perspective Wade achieved fulfilling his dream
Xenoestrogens, EMFs and lack of exercise cause low testosterone levels in men
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) should be used as a last resort
Males increasing their testosterone level to between 600-1000 will improve recovery
It took 33 years for Wade to achieve his dream of moving from New Brunswick to Venice Beach
Concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine
Taking your health into your own hands

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413: James Nestor - Breathe This Way to Transform Your Body and Mind Jun 08, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/jamesnestor413

James Nestor (@mrjamesnestor) has written for Outside, Scientific American, The Atlantic, Dwell, The New York Times, and many other publications.

His latest book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, was an instant New York Times bestseller.

James has appeared on dozens of national television shows, including ABC’s Nightline and CBS’s Morning News, and on NPR.

In this episode, we discuss:

How James became fascinated with the subject of breath and breathing
What James learned from studying free divers
The 10-day mouth breathing experiment
Why it’s advantageous to breathe through your nose
The difference between mouth vs. nose breathing
During allergy season snoring & sleep apnea goes up
Mouth breathing can affect the development of your face
Breastfed babies will be less apt to snoring, sleep apnea & crooked teeth
The problem with braces
Palatal expansion is the new wave of orthodontics
Practices to make nose breathing an unconscious habit
You can change the size of your mouth
Our environment impacts our breathing
Overbreathing can make you more apt to have osteoporosis
Why balancing carbon dioxide in your system is important
What is hypoventilation training?
Carbon dioxide training is an effective therapy for anxiety
The benefits of mouth taping
CPAPs are doing nothing to help the root cause of sleep apnea
Myofunctional therapy trains people to have proper oral posture
Why you should use a neti pot
Hacks for better breathing
Tummo is similar to the Wim Hof Method
The breathing technique called the “physiological sigh”
5.5 breaths per minute
Take control of your breath anytime of the day
Holotropic breathing brings up subconscious thoughts
Keep breathing... make it calm, light, slow and deep

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412: Annaka Harris on What Is Consciousness? Where Is It Located? Mysteries Unravelled Jun 01, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/annakaharris412

Annaka Harris (IG: @annakaharrisprojects) is the New York Times bestselling author of CONSCIOUS: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind.

She is an editor and consultant for science writers, specializing in neuroscience and physics, and her work has appeared in The New York Times.

Annaka is the author of the children’s book I Wonder, a collaborator on the Mindful Games Activity Cards, and a volunteer mindfulness teacher for the Inner Kids organization.

In this episode, we discuss:

As a kid, Annaka had a deeper sense of reality
How Annaka got involved teaching meditation to children
Integrating mindfulness into the school system
Children learn to meditate easier than adults
Practice meditating in the midst of everyday life
Annaka’s early influence into meditation
Why people have a hard time sticking to a meditation practice
The emotions Annaka experienced on her first 5-day silent meditation retreat
A radical shift is timeless
Consciousness... the fundamental mystery of the mind
Moving beyond panpsychism
Consciousness as a felt experience
The Integrated Information Theory
The combination problem
What is binding?
Our conscious experience is lagging behind
Free will vs. conscious will
Brain processing is another part of nature
When you see conscious will as an illusion
How COVID is physically affecting the brain
Your brain is always processing
The location of consciousness

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411: Dr. Alan Christianson on Healing Your Thyroid by Balancing Your Iodine May 27, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/dralanchristianson411

Dr. Alan Christianson (IG: @dralanchristianson) is a naturopathic medical doctor who specializes in natural endocrinology with a focus on thyroid disorders.

He’s a New York Times bestselling author who’s been named a Top Doctor in Phoenix magazine and has appeared on national TV shows and in numerous print media.

Alan founded Integrative Health, a physician group dedicated to helping people with thyroid disease and weight-loss resistance regain their health.

His latest book, The Thyroid Reset Diet, is the focus of today’s conversation.

In this episode, we discuss:

Dr. Christianson’s unique perspective on treating the thyroid by limiting iodine
How long does the thyroid store iodine?
How someone without a thyroid regulates their iodine intake
Iodine fortification is linked to adults suffering from thyroid disease
Women have more cases of thyroid disease
Iodine supplementation in pregnancy does not improve mom's thyroid health
Iodine deficiency is no longer a modern world problem
Foods and products that contain iodine
The difference between conventional vs. organic dairy in terms of iodine exposure
The Thyroid Reset Diet
What are the safe upper limits of iodine intake?
Pink Himalayan salt has 2x the amount of iodine compared to iodized salt
Spirulina & chlorella contain reasonable amounts of iodine compared to problematic sea vegetables
The long-term effects of consuming sea vegetables in Japanese cultures
Why you should add squid steaks to your grocery list
Processed grain products are high in iodine
Is gluten having a negative impact on your thyroid?
Are thyroid antibodies a concern when healing Hashimoto’s?
Goitrogenic foods wand thyroid disease
The new evidence about soy & thyroid health
Consuming soy may prevent the risk of breast cancer
Common cosmetics that contain iodine
Iodine vs. iodide... what’s the difference?
Debunking topical iodine testing
How much iodine is in your medication?
Take a prenatal vitamin without iodine
Brazil nuts are a high source of selenium
Lifestyle factors are relevant for thyroid health
Healing thyroid disease: clinical outcomes

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410: Mayim Bialik on Owning Your Truth & Living Life on Your Own Terms May 25, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/mayimbialik410

Mayim Bialik (IG: @missmayim) is an American actress, neuroscientist, author and film director. From 1991 to 1995, she played the title character of the NBC sitcom Blossom. Mayim later played neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory from 2010 to 2019.

She hosts Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, a quirky, informative, and interactive podcast breaking down the myths and misunderstandings about mental health and emotional well-being.

In this episode, we discuss:

The inspiration behind Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown
Mayim's mental health struggles over the years
The impact of the pandemic on introverts/extroverts
Practicing self-care during lockdown
Connecting & bonding with your children through attachment parenting principles
The boundaries of gentle discipline
Mayim’s decision to leave academia to raise her children
Consciously preparing to be a mother
Navigating celebrity life with young kids
Teaching your kids about the internet & access to information
Why Mayim isn’t a fan of watching her work afterwards
The Waldorf & RIE homeschool philosophy
The college system is adjusting to the rise of homeschoolers
Becoming vegetarian at age 19, later transitioning to veganism
How Mayim’s sinus infections stopped after eliminating dairy from her diet
Raising healthy vegan children
Learn how to quiet your mind through meditation
Religion provides a foundation to build an ethical & spiritual framework for life
Falling in love with Judaism
Appreciating the wonder of the human experience
Teaching your kids to talk about their feelings
Mayim's OCD diagnosis
The challenges filming a sitcom during a pandemic
Mayim’s future goals & upcoming projects

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409: Tal Ben-Shahar on the Science of Being Happier May 18, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/talbenshahar409

Tal Ben-Shahar (IG: @happiness.studies.academy) obtained his PhD in Organizational Behavior from Harvard and is a bestselling author and lecturer.

He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership.

Today, Tal consults and lectures around the world and is the co-founder and chief learning officer of Happiness Studies Academy.

In this episode, we discuss:

The pivotal moment in Tal’s happiness journey after he won a squash championship
Leaving computer science behind to study philosophy & psychology
Learning that success won’t lead to happiness
What is me-search?
Tal’s attempt to become happier and increase self-esteem & self-confidence
The SPIRE elements of happiness
When we reject painful emotions they intensify
Even the greatest love stories face difficulties, challenges, and hardships
It’s ok to struggle, it’s part of evolving
Gridlocks are the road to a better relationship
Boundaries are important in raising children
Open communication is an important part of any relationship
More important than validation is knowing and being known
Taking small steps to intimacy
People share too much, we need to be more modest
Imparting values and interests on your family
Understanding your intrinsic passion vs. your extrinsic motivation
When you decide to take your own path… commit to it 100%
Pursuing your passion is the essence of happiness
Why Tal created the field of happiness studies
Learn to embrace and accept your anxiety not reject it
Have more of an impact on our happiness levels
Create daily rituals to express gratitude
Knowing that your life is going to end / facing death
Reading a book on happiness won’t make you happier… you need to practice

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Aristotle - Nicomachean Ethics (book)

George Eliot (aka Mary Anne Evans) - Middlemarch (book)

Oprah Winfrey (books)

David Schnarch - Passionate Marriage (book)

Anders Ericsson (books)

Martin Seligman (books)

Ellen Langer (books)

Sonja Lyubomirsky (books)

The Good Place

Irvin D. Yalom (books)

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377: A.J. Jacobs – Stop Obsessing About Your Health, Gratitude Leads To Happiness, Radical Honesty

211: Meik Wiking – What Is Happiness (Lykke)? • The Lost Wallet Experiment • Helper’s High

123: Jonathan Fields – How To Live A Good Life • Breakthroughs Require Uncertainty • Money And Happiness Are Byproducts, Not The Goal

037: Gretchen Rubin – The Foundation For Happiness | Simplicity vs. Abundance Lovers | The One Minute Rule

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408: Andy Hnilo on Biohacking Your Way to Better Skin May 11, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/andyhnilo408

Andy Hnilo (IG: @andyhnilo) is former athlete, model, and actor that had his life turned upside down. On March 20th, 2011, he was struck by a series of large vehicles while crossing a busy street, a trauma that caused seven broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and an extreme compound fracture.

Determined to come back even stronger, Andy was able to be back on the runway in less than 3 months. He was able to heal his skin by immersing himself in a diligent skincare routine that included a mineral-rich blend of four clays, organic superfoods, and nutrient-dense ingredients: a process that healed his body.

Andy is now the founder and CEO of Alitura, which makes life-changing skin care products with organic superfoods.

In this episode, we discuss:

Opening up the creative mind
Setting your intentions for the day
The coach that instilled Andy's athlete mindset
Choosing which dream to move forward with… baseball or acting?
The life threatening accident that changed the course of Andy’s life
Dealing with cystic acne in high school sparked an interest in natural health
The healing protocol Andy followed after his accident
Being grateful for a second chance at life
Focus on what you have rather than what happened to you
Hearing “you’ll never do this again” was the motivation Andy needed to thrive
Practicing intrinsic motivation
Creating a clay mask to heal Andy's abrasions and scars
Partnering up with Dave Asprey to launch Alitura
The challenges of finding trusted manufacturers
Why Andy won’t accept anything less than perfection
Necessity is the mother of invention
Avoiding burnout by making time for your daily routine
Andy’s recipe for Bulletproof Coffee
What Andy eats when he breaks his intermittent fast
Andy’s daily supplement routine
The healing power of consuming organ meats
Foods to consume that nourish your skin from the inside out
Drinking mineral water naturally revitalizes your skin
Getting started with Alitura products

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323: Laird Hamilton – Born To Surf, XPT (Extreme Performance Training), Ice Baths & Saunas

304: Trina Felber – Primal Skincare, Remineralize Your Teeth, Foods That Cause Acne

113: Joy Coelho & Jay Denman – JingSlingers • Tonic Herbs vs Adaptogens • The Ultimate Sleep Inducing Elixir

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407: Melissa Ambrosini on How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Be Genuinely Happy May 04, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/melissaambrosini407

Melissa Ambrosini (IG: @melissaambrosini) is a bestselling author and was named a “Self-Help Guru” by Elle Magazine.

She’s the host of The Melissa Ambrosini Show, where she shares her wisdom and interviews the biggest thought leaders and experts in the world to help her audience unlock their full potential and live their dream life.

Today we're discussing Melissa's new book, Comparisonitis: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Be Genuinely Happy.

In this episode, we discuss:

Pregnancy to parenthood, the next chapter
Consciously trying to conceive for 18 months
How to heal your Comparisonitis
The ACES Technique
Examples of healthy comparison vs. toxic comparison
Don’t compare yourself to someone else
Children learn by watching us
After Melissa hit rock bottom she made it her mission to heal
How yoga & meditation inspired Melissa to grow and evolve
The book that changed Melissa's life
The realization that we’re all comparing ourselves to everyone else
Why Melissa & Nick shelved the book they were writing together
Stop taking your phone to the toilet
We need to stay in our own lane
How much time are you spending on social media each day?
Plan a social media free Sunday
Social media is everyone’s highlight reel
Delete the word perfect/perfection from your vocabulary
Do more things that make you forget to look at your phone
Know your core values
Data shows we spend 6 years on social media and 10 years on our phones
Exposing children to smartphones stunts their growth
The tactics social media platforms use to keep you online
A behind the scenes look at social media influencers
Follow people who inspire you
People commonly compare themselves to...
Stop shaming parents and ourselves
Let go of feeling guilty
Comparison is detrimental to our mental health

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Tony Robbins (books)

Louise Hay - You Can Heal Your Life (book)

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Cal Newport (books)

The Social Dilemma (Netflix documentary)

Brene Brown (books)

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362: Lori Gottlieb – Maybe You Should Talk To Someone

328: Kyle Cease – The Illusion Of Money, Sitting In Silence, Social Media Boundaries

245: Geneen Roth – This Messy Magnificent Life • Seeing Extraordinary In The Ordinary • Stop Complaining

243: Susan David – Emotional Agility • The Tyranny Of Positivity • Understanding Guilt & Shame

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406: Laura Prepon on Healing With Real Food Apr 29, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/lauraprepon406

Laura Prepon (IG: @lauraprepon) is a versatile actress and a New York Times bestselling author.

She made her television debut on the long running sitcom "That 70's Show.” Laura can be seen in the hit Netflix original series, “Orange is the New Black.”

She recently teamed up with HSN to present “PrepOn Kitchen,” an exclusive collection thoughtfully designed to make preparing your meals easy, attainable, and fun.

In this episode, we discuss:

Laura struggling with digestive issues, weight gain and low energy in her early 20’s
Food as medicine
Reading and researching helped Laura hone her food philosophy
Motherhood isn’t talked about the way it should be
Eating small meals throughout the day spikes your insulin
Laura’s version of intermittent fasting
Bone broth is a game changer
Spreading meals 5 hours apart
The importance of eating organic and non-GMO foods
Why Laura always brings her own food to set
Putting energy into food prepping
Trying to chew each bite of food 30 times
Make your life sustainable
Laura grew up with a love for food
Inspiring people to adopt healthy habits
Cooking shouldn’t be stressful
Being supportive without being preachy
PrepOn Kitchen was inspired by real life kitchen solutions

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Laura Prepon - You And I, As Mothers (book)

Laura Prepon - The Stash Plan (book)

That 70's Show

Ashton Kutcher

Jessica Porter - The Hip Chick's Guide To Macrobiotics (book)

Orange Is The New Black

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Danielle Walker on Finding Health After Being Diagnosed With an Autoimmune Disease (#401)

Dr. Will Cole on Intuitive Fasting to Recharge Your Metabolism and Renew Your Health (#393)

Alicia Silverstone On Living A Responsible And Ethical Life, Waldorf Education, And Being Famous (#384)

369: Dr. Jason Fung – Stop Snacking & Start Fasting

353: Dr. Satchin Panda – Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) & Managing Your Light Exposure

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405: Henry Shukman on Experiencing a Spiritual Awakening Apr 27, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/henryshukman405

Henry Shukman (IG: @henryshukman) is a Zen Master and is the Guiding Teacher at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. He’s dedicated to what he sees as core Zen training — clarifying our "original nature," following the eight-fold path, and living in love, freedom and deep responsiveness.

Henry is also a writer and poet who has published nine books to date, of fiction, poetry and nonfiction. Today we're discussing his memoir, One Blade of Grass.

In this episode, we discuss:

Henry’s memoir, One Blade of Grass
What are shame attack exercises?
How do we heal a lack of self-acceptance?
Learning to love yourself
Everyone can meditate, if they want to
Meditation apps... good or bad?
Classic meditation is not guided
What on earth is this thing called awakening?
Henry’s meditation practice helped heal his eczema
Transcendental meditation (TM) can help you feel refreshed
Henry's first taste of meditation at age 14
Leaving school to become a travelling writer
Henry’s awakening experience
The path to Zen
Seeing through the veil
Different levels of consciousness
Sudden awakening vs. gradual awakening
Being more accepting of the way things are
Letting love guide you
Freeing yourself of greed and envy

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306: Haemin Sunim – Let Go Of Perfectionism, Combat Depression, Take Things Slowly

182: Pedram Shojai – Time Is Our Most Valuable Gift • The Art Of The To-Do List • Smile More :)

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404: Dr. Steven Gundry on Boosting Your Mental and Physical Energy Apr 20, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/drstevengundry404

Dr. Steven Gundry (IG: @drstevengundry) is one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition, as well as medical director at The International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine.

He's the author of many New York Times bestselling books and is the founder of Gundry MD, a line of wellness products and supplements.

Today we're focusing in on Dr. Gundry's latest book, The Energy Paradox: What to Do When Your Get-Up-and-Go Has Got Up and Gone.

In this episode, we discuss:

We are in an energy crisis
Being tired is not normal
Autoimmune disease is always associated with fatigue
Leaky gut underlies chronic diseases & autoimmune diseases
Eating the Standard American Diet is the perfect way to produce leaky gut
Lectins cause leaky gut
LPS (lipopolysaccharides) are bacterial particles that promote inflammation
Lectins in peanuts and other foods we need to be aware of
The microbiome is a major defence against lectins
Why people living with an autoimmune disease should eat lectin-free
Should you cut out 100% of the gluten from your diet?
What are postbiotics?
Farts are an important communication system
Fiber is converted into postbiotics
Insoluble fiber irritates the lining of your gut
Examples of soluble fiber
Polyphenols are prebiotics
Olive oil is rich in polyphenols
Melatonin supports your mitochondria
Eating whole foods helps your mitochondria from getting overwhelmed
Time restricted eating/intermittent fasting gives your mitochondria a break
Butyrate stimulates mitochondria biogenesis
Why Dr. Gundry chooses to eat within a 2-hour eating window
How to become metabolically flexible in 6 weeks
You'll have more energy exercising on an empty stomach
Needing energy drinks is a warning sign from your body

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089: Dr. Josh Axe – Eat Dirt • Leaky Gut Is The Root Cause Of All Disease • Soil-Based Organisms

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403: Dr. Tom O'Bryan - You Can Fix Your Brain Apr 13, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drtomobryan403

Dr. Tom O’Bryan (@IG @dr.tomobryan) is an author and recognized world expert on gluten and its impact on health. He is an internationally recognized and sought after speaker and workshop leader.

Dr. Tom holds teaching Faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He has trained and certified tens of thousands of practitioners around the world.

Today we're discussing Dr. Tom's latest book, You Can Fix Your Brain: Just 1 Hour a Week to the Best Memory, Productivity, and Sleep You've Ever Had.

In this episode, we discuss:

All disease begins with a leaky gut
80% of all diseases are not caused by your genes
The most common environmental triggers are what's on the end of your fork
How being exposed to air pollution as a kid led to getting a cataract later in life
What is epigenetics?
Eat the colours of the rainbow
Building a healthy, diverse microbiome
Recommended testing for finding imbalances in your microbiome
Leaky gut (aka intestinal permeability) explained
People living with autoimmune conditions need to address their gut & diet
You get transient intestinal permeability every time you eat wheat
Understanding what a wheat related disorder is
Top recommended test for wheat, gluten, leaky gut & celiac disease
50% of celiacs have a sensitivity to corn
Allocating one hour a week, every week to learning something new
Storing food in glass containers to eliminate phthalate exposure
The 5 pillars to developing chronic inflammatory diseases
Why you should only run your dishwasher at night
Shower heads accumulating bacteria and what to do about it
Find out what foods are causing dysbiosis
Eating prebiotic foods & fermented veggies increases the good bacteria in your gut
Intestinal alkaline phosphatase (iap) is the most important enzyme
Why an apple a day keeps the doctor away
Colostrum is nature's way of healing a leaky gut
LPS (lipopolysaccharides) trigger bad bacteria in your gut
The relationship between the blood brain barrier and leaky gut
You can fix your brain

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153: Dr. William Davis – Gluten Free Isn’t Enough • Undoctored • The Importance Of A High Potency, Multi-Species Probiotic

089: Dr. Josh Axe – Eat Dirt • Leaky Gut Is The Root Cause Of All Disease • Soil-Based Organisms

078: Dr. Robynne Chutkan – Microbiome 101 | Stop Sanitizing Yourself Sick | Having A Dog Will Boost Your Health

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402: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Eliminating Anxiety, Depression, and Intrusive Thoughts by Managing Your Mind Apr 06, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/drcarolineleaf402

Dr. Caroline Leaf (IG: @drcarolineleaf) is a bestselling author, communication pathologist, and cognitive neuroscientist. Since the early 1980s she’s researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. Caroline was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input.

Her new book is Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking.

In this episode, we discuss:

Your mind can change your brain
Cleaning up your mental mess
Your mind is always with you
Thinking, feeling, choosing
The gravitational field of your mind
Thoughts look like trees inside your brain
Depression & anxiety are not mental illnesses
The psychological side vs. quantum physics of the mind
Behaviour change occurs in cycles of 63 days
People are dying 8 to 25 younger from preventable lifestyle diseases
Addiction is a response to try and deal with pain
When toxic thoughts aren’t dealt with they increase inflammation in the body
Acknowledge patterns in your life
It’s ok to make a mess
Understanding the differences between the wise mind and a messy mind
Practice self regulation
You have to go beyond mindfulness to awareness
The brain mapping study
The 5 steps of the neurocycle
Start to gather awareness
How to use neurocycling to break a smoking addiction
Metacog is a way of writing
Reconceptualize the toxic patterns
Treating mental health with mind management and therapy
Never be scared to ask for help, but also learn to help yourself

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Science of Thought - Ted Talk with Dr. Caroline Leaf

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296: Dr. Joe Dispenza – Becoming Supernatural, Reprogram Your Mind, Trust Your Intuition

259: Dr. Gabor Maté – Trauma, Addiction, & The Use Of Psychedelics

240: Bruce Lipton – The Honeymoon Effect • Conscious Parenting • You Have 2 Minds

232: Sarah Wilson – Normalizing Anxiety • The Impact Of Gratitude On Your Brain • Just Walk

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401: Danielle Walker on Finding Health After Being Diagnosed With an Autoimmune Disease Mar 30, 2021

Danielle Walker (IG: @daniellewalker) is a New York Times bestselling cookbook author, health advocate, wellness expert and self-trained chef.

After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at age 22 and suffering for many years, Danielle found health through dietary and lifestyle changes. Inspired by her own health journey, Danielle shares her gluten-free recipes on her blog, Against All Grain as a beacon of hope for others.

For over a decade she has been a pioneer in advocating for a grain and gluten free lifestyle, having earned a spot on the coveted Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2015.

Danielle regularly shares her health journey, recipes and expert tips on the TODAY Show, The Doctors, and many other nationally syndicated shows. Her work has been featured in People, O Magazine, USA Today, and more.

In this episode, we discuss:

Being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age 22
Incorporating dietary and lifestyle changes into Danielle's healing journey
Stress causes flare ups
Having a supportive family during a health crisis
Prolonged symptoms from ulcerative colitis can cause organs to shut down
Danielle’s life-threatening trip to Uganda
Managing an eating disorder
Going gluten-free
A general overview of the SCD and GAPS diets
Danielle’s husband reaped the health benefits of switching his diet too
The difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
The origin story behind Danielle’s blog, Against All Grain
Why some women with autoimmune diseases go into remission during pregnancy
Managing ulcerative colitis flare ups postpartum
The benefits of eating an anti-inflammatory diet
Danielle's inspirations during her health journey
Turning Against All Grain into a successful business
Danielle’s passion for recipe creation and drive to help her community
Growing up with an entrepreneurial spirit
The need and creating Link in Profile and Tap Bio
Sharing personal grief from pregnancy and infant loss
How to provide support for others dealing with loss
It’s ok to say their name

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Elaine Gottschall - Breaking The Viscious Cycle (book)

Elana's Pantry

Stacy Toth, Matt McCarry - Real Life Paleo (book)

Bill Staley, Hayley Mason - Make It Paleo (book)

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273: Dr. David Perlmutter – Grain Brain • Cholesterol Is Your Friend • What Is Keto Cycling?

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124: Dr. Jill Carnahan – Toxic Mold • The Gut-Mind Connection • SIBO 101

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400: Dr. Paul Saladino on The Carnivore Code Mar 25, 2021

Dr. Paul Saladino (IG: @carnivoremd) is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable.

In addition to Paul's personal podcast, Fundamental Health, he can be found featured on numerous other podcasts.

Paul's book is The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to our Ancestral Diet.

In this episode, we discuss:

What is the nose to tail carnivore diet?
Paul’s health is thriving on an animal based diet
Studying the diet of the Hadza hunter-gatherer people
The raw vegan diet and then eating paleo didn’t heal Paul’s eczema
Including honey on the carnivore diet
How reintroducing squash caused Paul's eczema to return
The plant toxicity spectrum
Animal defence mechanisms vs. plant defence chemicals
Plant seeds are full of digestive enzyme inhibitors
Spinach is not your friend
Paul’s daily time restricted feeding window
What to do if you experience muscle cramps or heart palpitations on the carnivore diet
Eating the fruit of the plant not vegetables (roots, stems, & leaves)
There are nutrients not found in plant foods
Heme iron is required to correct anemia
Consuming 4-6 ounces of liver a week is totally safe
Your body craves animal meat more than plant food
How to include organ meats into your daily routine
The reason Paul created Heart and Soil
What Paul eats in a day
Source good quality meat from regenerative farms
Aim for “grass fed, grass finished” meat not “grain finished”
There is no evidence to support that cows contribute to climate change
Hunting and the beautiful cycle of life
Eating foods celebrated by our ancestors
The benefits of colostrum
Coffee is a plant seed… and why you shouldn't drink it
A plant molecule is a medication with a side effect

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370: John & Molly Chester – The Biggest Little Farm

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399: Arianna Huffington on Ending Burnout and Increasing Well-Being With Microsteps Mar 23, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/ariannahuffington399

Arianna Huffington (IG: @ariannahuff) is the founder and CEO of Thrive Global, the founder of The Huffington Post, and the author of 15 books, including, most recently, Thrive and The Sleep Revolution.

In 2016, she launched Thrive Global, a leading behaviour change tech company with the mission of changing the way we work and live by ending the collective delusion that burnout is the price we must pay for success.

She has been named to Time Magazine's list of the world’s 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list.

In this episode, we discuss:

How hard it is to change behaviours
Microsteps are based on the 60 second concept
The judgement free zone
Picking a time of day to unplug and recharge
There is no microstep too small
When we feel successful, we want to do better
Having an accountability buddy for inspiration and motivation
Failure is a stepping stone to success
Be open to possibilities
Connecting with your intuition
Heartbreak leads to some of the best things in our lives
Working mothers are struggling during the pandemic
Arianna’s success as a writer to starting The Huffington Post and Thrive Global
What is habit stacking?
Sleep is a keystone habit
The value of downtime
Arianna being diagnosed with burnout in 2007
We need 7-9 hours of sleep
A power nap can restore you
If you can breathe, you can meditate
Mindfulness as part of your busy day
The difference between stacking microsteps and multitasking
Arianna’s 30 minute transition before sleep
Keep improving your habits every day
Giving yourself a break
Getting creative with our addictions

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Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd - Goodnight Moon (book)

Arianna Huffington - Goodnight Smartphone (audible book)

Meditative Story Podcast by WaitWhat + Thrive Global

Succession

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238: Tara Mackey – WILD Habits • Natural Ways To Calm Your Anxiety • Approaching Gratitude Differently

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398: Matthew McConaughey on Catching More Greenlights, the Impermanence of Life, & Writing Your Own Story Mar 16, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/matthewmcconaughey398

Matthew McConaughey (IG: @officiallymcconaughey) is an Academy Award-winning actor, married man, a father of three children, and a loyal son and brother.

In October of last year he released Greenlights, an unconventional memoir that was born out of diaries he’s been keeping for the last 35 years. It’s a guide to catching more greenlights in life and to realizing that the yellows and reds eventually turn green too. It's also a love letter to life.

In this episode, we discuss:

The aftermath from the Texas winter storm crisis
How COVID-19 gave us a new sense of purpose
Go write your own story
The restrictions of being a celebrity
The day Matthew got famous
Appreciating the moment
Being the pilot of your choices
Documenting the existential question of "why?" through journaling
Write the headline first and living your story
The art of living
Fatigue is one of the greatest enemies
The book that kept Matthew anchored
How Matthew landed his role in Dazed and Confused
Creating the character Wooderson
Three affirmations… alright, alright, alright
The death of Matthew’s dad taught him to just keep livin
What’s your eulogy?
The impermanence of life
Chasing our better selves

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397: Dr. Jud Brewer on Unwinding Anxiety Mar 09, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drjudbrewer397

Dr. Jud Brewer (IG: @dr.jud) is an internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. He is an associate professor in the School of Public Health, and Medical School at Brown University.

Jud's 2016 TED talk, "A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit," has been viewed over 16 million times.

He has trained Olympic athletes and coaches, government ministers and business leaders.

Jud's first book, The Craving Mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits, was published in over 16 languages.

Today, we’re discussing his new book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind.

In this episode, we discuss:

Jud's lightbulb moment
How mindfulness can help with anxiety
The three gear approach to anxiety
Anxiety and panic defined
Anxiety as a habit
Understanding the trigger, behaviour, and reward
Start mapping out your habit loops
Is your anxiety making you productive?
Make sure that you're proving causation rather than correlation
The increase in anxiety and mental health issues during the pandemic
Differentiating a rational response from clinical anxiety
Learning to be comfortable with discomfort
Bring awareness to your behaviours
The behaviour result relationship drives future behaviour
Is worrying actually solving the problem?
What is the default mode network?
Uncertainty doesn’t mean danger
The gold standard treatment for anxiety
Finding a bigger better offer (BBO) that doesn’t become habituated
Deprivation curiosity can help us map out habit loops
Interest curiosity is the joy of discovery
Changing your relationship with your thoughts, emotions, and feelings
Making kindness and gratitude a habit
A growth mindset leads us into open states
Using meditation and mindfulness to see habit patterns
Research focusing on identifying psychological phenotypes
Dr. Jud recalls his mental process from a recent surfing experience
Differentiating between the comfort zone and growth zone
Staying kind and curious

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396: Cal Newport - A World Without Email Is Coming Mar 02, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/calnewport396

Cal Newport is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University, where he specializes in the theory of distributed systems, as well as a New York Times bestselling author who writes for a broader audience about the intersection of technology and culture.

He’s the author of seven books, including Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, which have been published in over thirty languages.

Cal’s also a regular contributor on these topics to national publications such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Wired, and is a frequent guest on NPR.

His blog, Study Hacks, which he’s been publishing since 2007, attracts over three million visits a year and his podcast, Deep Questions with Cal Newport, has just surpassed 1 million downloads after launching in May 2020.

Today we're discussing topics from Cal's latest book, A World Without Email.

In this episode, we discuss:

A world without email
The importance of undistracted focus
The history of email
What is the hyperactive hive mind?
The influence of smartphones on email response times
Solve the problem by fixing the processes
Clarity trumps accessibility
Knowledge work is different than industrial work
When the hive mind style of interaction works
Process redesign is a pain in the short-term but worth it in the long-term
The older model of doing less
The artificial way of collaborating
It’s a cognitive catastrophe to check your inbox & Slack every 5-6 minutes
Set up a communication protocol
The misinterpretation of email communication
How to resolve inbox ping-pong
Email filters vs. email autoresponders
Overhaul your email inbox
How to deal with non-interactive emails
Email addresses should be tied to a function not an individual
Setting boundaries for responding to emails
It’s the workflow, not the inbox
Cal’s recommendations for scheduling software
The future of communication & productivity

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395: Rachel Hollis on Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart Feb 25, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/rachelhollis395

Rachel Hollis (IG: @msrachelhollis) laid the foundation for her lifestyle brand and media company with the same unfiltered honesty and staunch inclusivity that made her a two-time #1 New York Times bestselling author.

She connects with a highly engaged and growing global audience who treasures her transparency and optimism.

Rachel is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers, plays host to one of today's top podcasts, and is a proud working mama of four who uses her platform to empower and embolden women around the world.

In this episode, we discuss:

2020... how we all "Didn’t See That Coming"
Rachel’s leap into becoming an entrepreneur
Your emotional health has everything to do with the health of your business
What is your Enneagram type?
Achievers are successful in business but can fall into burnout
The success & challenges of Girl, Wash your Face in 2018
Thoughts on social media and exposing kids to fame
Where Rachel’s hustle and drive came from
Going from fiction to nonfiction and knowing who your reader is
Starting out as a blogger and sharing her personal experience with Bell’s Palsy
Lean into vulnerability
The healthiest way to engage with social media is not consuming the feedback
Finding moments to laugh during pain & grief
Rachel’s recipe for self-care
The beauty of a daily morning routine
Journaling feels like therapy
Focusing on a whole foods diet
Holy basil/tulsi is a calming adaptogen
Rachel’s daily supplement routine
Working towards a physical challenge is powerful for women
Organized parenting helps you be present
Visualizing keeps you focused on where you want to go
Learning to let go
2020 was the most brutal year of Rachel’s life
Keep putting one foot in front of the other
Believe in abundance

Rachel Hollis' website

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394: Dr. Ben Lynch on Rewriting Your Genetic Destiny Feb 23, 2021

Dr. Ben Lynch (IG: @drbenlynch) is the bestselling author of Dirty Genes and a leader in the field of nutrigenomics. He's also president of Seeking Health, an innovative company providing supplements, courses, and tools designed to help people overcome genetic dysfunction and optimize health.

In this episode, we discuss:

How the PBS show A Tale of Two Mice dramatically changed the direction of Ben’s life
Growing up on a ranch working with sick and infertile animals
Taking a year off university to backpack overseas
Ben’s health started to deteriorate in India and how Ayurvedic medicine helped heal him
His personal account of volunteering for Mother Teresa
If you don’t have perspective how can you have empathy?
Too much comfort makes people complacent
The integrity behind Seeking Health supplements
3 years of research went into creating Seeking Health's prenatal vitamin
Children watch every move you make and learn by your actions
Ben wants to teach his sons the value of travel
How seeing an Ayurvedic practitioner changed Ben’s perspective on health
Intermittent fasting 12 to 16 hours a day is part of a healthy lifestyle
It’s ok to have dirty genes as long as you know how to clean them up
You have to know what your core values are
Ben’s journey through college, running a landscaping business, & studying Naturopathic medicine
Realizing we are in control of our genes and how they express themselves
Dirty genes we are born with vs. genes that are acting dirty
The human body doesn’t want to waste resources on genetic expression
Air pollution has a negative impact on your genes
Environmental factors are a risk for infertility
Why you should get the air and water quality tested in your home
How to decrease EMFs in your home
Avoidance is key - stop bringing toxins into your home
Recommended air and furnace filters for your home
Why air duct cleaning is important
Setting a reminder to replace your filters
Indoor air is more toxic than outdoor air
Buy wood furniture or second hand furniture that has off-gassed
Rewrite your genes

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Mindvalley

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393: Dr. Will Cole on Intuitive Fasting to Recharge Your Metabolism and Renew Your Health Feb 16, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drwillcole393

Dr. Will Cole (IG: @drwillcole) is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh.

He just launched a new podcast, The Art of Being Well.

Will is the bestselling author of Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum.

His upcoming book, Intuitive Fasting, shows how to use the powerful benefits of flexible intermittent fasting to gain metabolic flexibility and find food peace.

In this episode, we discuss:

The paradox of Intuitive Fasting
What is metabolic flexibility?
Will’s flexible 4-week fasting plan
The 12/12 eating approach
Your gut microbiome has a circadian rhythm
Time-restricted feeding (TRF) is a type of intermittent fasting
Earl grey tea has been shown to support autophagy
Will’s typical day of eating/fasting
Practicing the art of intuition
Fasting for men vs. women
Water fasts help people reset who are suffering from IBD, autoimmune, and food reactions
Tea is the perfect fasting tool
Will’s thoughts on coffee, fats, and collagen during a fast
The benefits of MCT oil
Should you take exogenous ketones?
Fasting is free
Will stumbled upon fasting during his teenage years
The commonality between intermittent fasting and ketogenic diets
Fasting resets and reconnects us
Using eating and fasting windows as a mindfulness practice
When friends/family aren’t supportive of your fasting lifestyle
Chronic caloric restriction is not the same as fasting
Break longer fasts
The OMAD approach = one meal a day
Why electrolytes are beneficial when fasting
Building a community of intuitive fasters
The most common challenge people experience when they start fasting

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Jordan Rubin - Patient Heal Thyself (book)

Dr. Josh Axe (books)

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Ancient Nutrition

Garden of Life

Dr. Daniel Pompa

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Dave Asprey – Fast This Way to Burn Fat and Heal Inflammation (#389)

369: Dr. Jason Fung – Stop Snacking & Start Fasting

311: Leanne Vogel – Keto For Women, Loving Your Body, Sailing Through Life

292: Chalene Johnson – 131 Method • Family Comes First • Stop The Food Rules

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392: Tana Amen - The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child Feb 09, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/tanaamen392

Tana Amen (IG: @tanaamen) is a New York Times bestselling author, vice president of the Amen Clinics, a neurosurgical ICU trauma nurse, and a world-renowned health and fitness expert.

She has won the hearts of millions with her simple yet effective strategies to help anyone optimize their lifestyle and win the fight for a strong body, mind, and spirit.

Tana holds a second-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

Tana and her husband, Dr. Daniel Amen, have four children and five grandchildren.

Today we’re discussing her new book: The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child: How Persistence, Grit, and Faith Created a Reluctant Healer.

In this episode, we discuss:

How we were all scared children at one time
The epiphany Tana had working with addicts
Tana’s first 3 memories as a child
Growing up in constant chaos
Tana's mom always showed she loved her
Dealing with unwanted attention and bullying during her teen years
Battling an eating disorder, anxiety, and depression
Tana was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at age 23
How Prozac hijacked her brain
The spiritual walk that lead to Tana’s healing journey
Responsibility means the ability to respond
Falling in love with her best friend, Dr. Daniel Amen
Working with Byron Katie
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can help with trauma
Lifestyle factors including food, nutrition, and exercise impact your health
Be your own best advocate
Your doctor is not your boss, they are your partner
Tana’s life-changing journey studying Metabolic Medicine and Functional Medicine
Implementing the Omni diet at Amen Clinics
Consciously raising her daughter Chloe in a healthy environment
The vulnerable truth about writing a memoir
Processing past trauma through the eyes of an adult
Helping her half sister and taking custody of her 2 nieces
Forgiving her dad before he passed away
The powerful need for forgiveness

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391: Rachel Cruze on Mastering Your Money Feb 02, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/rachelcruze391

Rachel Cruze (IG: @rachelcruze) is a two-time #1 national bestselling author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show.

Since 2010, she’s served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches people to avoid debt, save money, budget and how to win with money at any stage in life.

Today we’re discussing Rachel’s new book, Know Yourself, Know Your Money: Discover WHY You Handle Money the Way You Do and WHAT to Do About It.

In this episode, we discuss:

Rachel’s first money memory
The 3 envelopes: give, spend, save
Dave Ramsey's rebound from bankruptcy
How you view money is shaped by how you grew up
The 4 money classrooms
The “share don’t scare” method for teaching children about money
The joy that comes through giving
Having a goal together as a family creates unity
Rachel’s formula for mortgages
Gratitude is the first step toward contentment
Staying away from credit cards
Starting a $1000 emergency fund
Using the debt snowball to pay off your debt
Creating a monthly budget tracker
Saving 3-6 months of expenses
Not saving for retirement until after your debt is paid off
Rachel’s work-life balance as a busy mom of 3
Finding your money "why"
Write down your goals for motivation
Counselling is self-care
Sitting in silence in the present moment
Don't let social media drive your purchases
Stop spending your life looking at a screen
You can make a change today

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328: Kyle Cease – The Illusion Of Money, Sitting In Silence, Social Media Boundaries

307: Elizabeth Willard Thames aka Mrs. Frugalwoods – Financial Independence Through Simple Living

298: Kate Northrup – Do Less, Surrender Your Control, Yoga Nidra

149: Jen Sincero – Make Money By Mastering The Mindset Of Wealth

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390: Dr. Josh Axe on Ancient Remedies, Fatherhood, & the Rise + Decline of the #1 Natural Health Website Jan 28, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drjoshaxe390

Dr. Josh Axe (IG: @drjoshaxe) is the founder of Ancient Nutrition and DrAxe.com. He’s the author of the bestselling books Keto Diet and The Collagen Diet. Josh is the host of The Dr. Axe Show.

Today we’re discussing Josh's upcoming book, Ancient Remedies.

In this episode, we discuss:

Becoming a new father & parenthood
Josh's greatest challenges with a newborn
Home births are an incredible experience
Frustration can cause toxicity of your liver & gallbladder
50% of our health problems are due to emotions we experience
Using ancient forms of medicine to heal
Spirituality is important to health
Healing leaky gut syndrome can take 6 months to 2 years
Dr. Axe’s mom’s cancer journey
The natural cancer healing protocol Josh created for his mom
Faith and hope are ancient remedies for healing
Helping people treat the root cause of disease
Dr. Axe's latest book Ancient Remedies covers 70 protocols for healing
Fibromyalgia is caused by past trauma
The importance of building relationships in your community
The rise and decline of the #1 natural health website
The truth about social media sites and the censorship of natural health & wellness
Astragulus is the most powerful herb for digestive & immune health
Fo-ti is used to reverse aging & gray hair
Schisandra is a powerful anti-aging berry
Triphala is used for digestive issues
Cordyceps boosts lung health
Siberian ginseng increases performance
Reishi is the most powerful mushroom for anti-aging
Turkey tail is used for fighting viral infections
Lion’s mane helps repair nerve damage
Herb combining principles
Taking turmeric with black pepper increases absorption by 154%

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Mercola.com

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Dr. Oz (books)

Dr. Perlmutter (books)

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352: Jenny Sansouci – Healing With Cannabis, CBD, & Mushrooms

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136: Julie Daniluk – Hot Detox • Spark Your Digestion With Herbs & Spices • We Haven’t Evolved To Eat Cold Food

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389: Dave Asprey - Fast This Way to Burn Fat and Heal Inflammation Jan 26, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/daveasprey389

Dave Asprey (IG: @dave.asprey) is the Founder & Chairman of Bulletproof. He is a three-time New York Times bestselling science author, host of the Webby award-winning podcast Bulletproof Radio, and has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, The New York Times, Dr. Oz, and more.

Today Dave is on the show for this 4th time to discuss his new book, Fast This Way: Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Meant to Be.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why Dave wrote Fast This Way
The biggest fasting hacks
What is grehlin?
Drinking coffee that makes you hungry? (it might be toxic)
The benefits of adding prebiotic fiber to your Bulletproof Coffee
Why Dave's not a fan of exogenous ketones
How to achieve metabolic flexibility
Don’t fall into the fasting trap
Women can start out fasting 3-4 days a week
The process of autophagy
The core definition of resilience
Intermittent fasting is a sustainable practice for helping prevent disease
The Four “F words” - Focus, Food, Fertility, & Friend
Fasting provides a sense of peace and power
The definition of biohacking in relation to intermittent fasting
The great debate - water vs. Bulletproof Coffee fasts
Coffee will give you better results during a fast
Dave’s profound experience with a Shaman
The difference between spiritual fasting and ayahuasca
Holotropic breathing can induce altered states
Why intermittent fasting matters
Dave’s experience coming back into society after water fasting
Is it safe for kids to fast?
Fasting for women
Activated charcoal is a magic supplement to add in while fasting
Taking serrapeptase during a fast

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Tim Ferriss - The 4 Hour Body (book)

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294: Dr. Sara Gottfried – Brain Body Diet, Start To Surrender, Reset With Intermittent Fasting

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388: Steven Kotler on Flow, Recovering From Lyme Disease, Psychedelics, & The Art of Impossible Jan 19, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/tuhpstevenkotler388

Steven Kotler (IG: @kotler.steven) is one of the world’s leading experts on peak performance. He’s an author, an award-winning journalist, and the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective.

Steven has written the national bestsellers The Future Is Faster Than You Think, The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, Abundance, and Bold.

His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, has been translated into more than forty languages, and has appeared in more than one hundred publications, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, WIRED, and TIME.

Today we’re discussing Steven’s new book, The Art of Impossible. The core message of his book - We are capable of so much more than we know.

In this episode, we discuss:

The crossover between magic and neuroscience
Facing fear is a lesson in peak performance
Neuroscience and action sports were catching everybody’s attention in the 1990s
Flow is optimal performance
Flow states have triggers
How the Flow Research Collective began
Steven recalls the first time he was in flow
The highlights of our life tend to be flow states
Steven’s battle with Lyme disease
Steven shares a near mystical experience he had while surfing
Heightened creativity shows up in flow
What is a collective flow state?
Great collaboration is a shared state of consciousness
The art of impossible starts with motivation
Flow resets the nervous system
Reboot your primary flow activity
The basics of positive psychology
If you want to perform at your best, you need social support
Anxiety blocks peak performance
The three best tools to calm yourself down
People who practice gratitude are more prone to flow
Steven’s thoughts on caffeine, supplements, and nootropics in relation to flow
Building a biophysical based flow detector
Flow is better than psychedelics for creativity
Psychedelics outperform flow for spiritual experiences and trauma work
Flow in animals
Steven and his wife run a dog sanctuary
The difference between intuition and insight
The experience of writing fiction vs. nonfiction
Book are the most condensed knowledge form available
Steven's current health status
When the impossible becomes possible

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Burning Man

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Robin Carhart Harris

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387: Gary Taubes - Are Carbs Making You Fat? Jan 12, 2021

Gary Taubes (@garytaubes) is an investigative science and health journalist and co-founder of the non-profit Nutrition Science Initiative. He is the author of The Case Against Sugar, Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It, and Good Calories, Bad Calories, which was published as The Diet Delusion in the UK.

Gary just release a new book at the end of 2020 titled The Case for Keto: Rethinking Weight Control and the Science and Practice of Low-Carb/High-Fat Eating.

In this episode, we discuss:

Gary studying physics in college and due to his weight realized his dreams of being an astronaut wouldn’t happen
Why low-fat diets became popular
The start of Gary’s journalism career doing investigative reporting
Gary's fascination with bad science
If we can’t trust science, who do we go to for information about health and wellness?
The case for keto making people healthier
The ketogenic diet defined
The history of ketogenic diets
A carb restricted diet is a high-fat diet
Stop being afraid of fat
Gary limits starches, grains, and sugar in his diet
When your partner isn’t on board with the same dietary philosophy
Eating the foods we were programmed to think would kill us
How low-carb diets affect cholesterol and do you need a statin?
Being one of the drivers of the low-carb revolution
Obesity is an insulin signalling disorder
Fat is the one nutrient that doesn’t stimulate insulin
Sex hormones play a huge role in obesity
Conventional nutrition wisdom is feeding us the wrong information
Our parents’ generation was taught “If you don’t want to be fat, you had to eat carbs.”
The obesity prevalence has tripled since 1980
What is cephalic phase secretion?
The misinterpretation that obesity is caused by eating
Experimenting with intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating
Do you have a carbohydrate addiction?
You are not confined to a diet, you are adhering to being healthy

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Michael Eades - Protein Power (book)

The New Sugar Busters! (book)

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Herman Taller - Calories Don’t Count (book)

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Michael Pollan (books)

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Aubrey Gordon - What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat (book)

Jane Brody - Good Food (book)

Roxane Gay - Hunger (book)

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386: Andrea Hannemann (Earthy Andy) on Healing Chronic Health Issues by Embracing a Plant-Based Diet Jan 05, 2021

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/tuhpandyhannemann386

Andrea Hannemann, aka Earthy Andy (IG: @earthyandy), is a health and wellness influencer and creator of the popular Earthy Andy blog and Instagram account.

After years of battling IBS, celiac disease, hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's), asthma, brain fog, and chronic fatigue, she healed her chronic health issues by embracing a plant-based diet.

Andy is a surfer, free spirit, and mother of three. She lives in Oahu, Hawaii with her family.

In this episode, we discuss:

Andy growing up in Saskatchewan and travelling to Hawaii at age 11
Moving to Hawaii for college
Meeting the man she was going to marry, Shem
The love of surfing
Being diagnosed with celiac disease
Andy keeping her 30-day plant-based challenge a secret
Feeling worse detoxing before feeling better
Simplify your life, go back to your roots, and eat in season
Food was controlling Andy, now she is in control
Fruits & vegetables are easy to grow in Hawaii
The people & documentaries that inspired Andy to go plant-based
Everyone is their own brand
Helping others by sharing your personal experience
Turning Earthy Andy into a family business
The challenges of working together as a couple
The pressures of growing an Instagram following of over a million followers
Trust the process
Best advice... grow your email list
Reversing Hashimoto’s with a plant-based diet
Teaching kids to understand food and how it supports their bodies
Making fruits and vegetables the new normal
Buying "healthy" processed food is not much better for you
Writing Plant Over Processed, Andy’s new book
Stay tuned for... Andy’s new meal plan app and protein powder
Do something active every day
Keeping social media organic and authentic
Why Andy stays neutral online

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Forks Over Knives (documentary)

Food Matters (documentary)

Loni Jane

Freelee The Banana Girl

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323: Laird Hamilton – Born To Surf, XPT (Extreme Performance Training), Ice Baths & Saunas

301: Kristina Carrillo Bucaram – Thriving On A FullyRaw Diet

036: Whitney Lauritsen – Live (More) Eco Friendly, Eat Organic On A Budget, Avoid Vegan Junk Food

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385: Sarah Wilson - This One Wild and Precious Life Dec 29, 2020

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/tuhpsarahwilson385

Sarah Wilson (IG: @_sarahwilson_) is a former journalist and TV presenter, author and activist. She wrote the New York Times bestsellers I Quit Sugar and First, We Make the Beast Beautiful. Sarah is the author of another 11 cookbooks that sell in 52 countries.

Previously she was editor of Cosmopolitan Australia, host of Masterchef Australia and founder of the largest wellness website in Australia, IQuitSugar.com. In May 2018, Sarah closed the business and gave all money to charity.

Sarah lives minimally, rides a hand-built bike and is known for travelling the world for eight years with one bag.

Sarah’s latest book This One Wild and Precious Life is a soul’s journey through the complexities of climate change, coronavirus, racial inequalities and our disconnection from what matters... back to life.

In this episode, we discuss:

Sarah is working on discernment and deliberateness during the pandemic
COVID-19... the great revealer
Building resilience
Facing uncertainty
Shaking off anxiety with intense physical exercise
Seeking out meaningful relationships
The lost art of handwriting letters
Slowing down and reprioritizing your values
Stop buying into consumerism
It’s not about saving the planet, it’s about saving us
Start where you are
Care begets care
Radical hope
Loving this one wild and precious life
Being in nature
What is spiritual materialism?
Sarah’s mental health throughout 2020
Writing helps express emotions
Living life to the max
Do something every day that scares you
Taking responsibility
Sarah’s renewed energy and embracing who she is
Now is the time
Listening to the signs
Blogging is the new Zoom

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Sarah Wilson Hikes

Listen to Sarah Wilson previously on TUHP (episode #196, #232, and #268)

Milton Friedman (books)

Philip Shepherd (books)

Gretchen Rubin - The Happiness Project (book)

Listen to Gretchen Rubin previously on TUHP (episode #037 and #207)

Pema Chodron (books)

Sister Joan Chittister - The Time Is Now (book)

Erica Chenoweth (books)

Greta Thunberg (books)

George Monbiot (books)

Jane Fonda (books)

Dr. James Hollis (books)

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321: Neil Pasricha – You Are Awesome, Intentional Living, Becoming Anti-Fragile

293: Mark Manson – We All Need Hope • Meditation Makes You Stronger • Happiness Is Overrated

382: Dr. Pedram Shojai – Becoming A Taoist Monk, Meditation Is the Ultimate Drug, Managing Your Life Garden

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384: Alicia Silverstone On Living A Responsible And Ethical Life, Waldorf Education, And Being Famous Dec 22, 2020

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/tuhpaliciasilverstone

Alicia Silverstone (IG: @aliciasilverstone) is the co-founder of mykind Organics, the first ever food-based, certified organic, Non-GMO Verified, vegan vitamin line.

A dynamic and well-connected fixture in the acting, political, and scientific communities, she is also a dedicated activist and works to enlighten others about the benefits of clean living, veganism and a sustainable lifestyle. When it comes to acting, Alicia is best known for her role in 90s hit film, Clueless.

In 2009, Alicia released her first book, The Kind Diet, followed by her second book in 2014, The Kind Mama.

In this episode, we discuss:

Alicia's vegetarian journey began at 8 years old... on an airplane
Flirting with veganism
Becoming an animal activist
Getting your partner on board with your dietary lifestyle
At one time, being vegan was lonely & isolating
Bonding over vegan food and the vegan lifestyle with Woody Harrelson & his wife, Laura
Focusing on living a responsible and ethical life
Use your voice, stand up to corporate greed
The benefits of pre-chewing food for babies
Boobs were made to breastfeed
We are responsible for our health
The health benefits Alicia experienced going vegan
Coming out of a cleanse energized and reborn
Is the raw food diet sustainable?
Why Alicia transitioned from raw food to a macrobiotic diet
Eating for fertility
Creating mykind Organics
The story behind Alicia's son's name... Bear
Raising a plant-based child
Unraveling the controversy about Bear's haircut
Alicia's "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Wool" PETA campaign
What makes Waldorf education different?
Continuing to connect as a family during quarantine
Balancing work/life during the pandemic
What's growing in Alicia's garden?
The chaos that comes with being famous

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The Kind Diet (book)

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PETA

The Witness (documentary)

The Game Changers (documentary)

Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (documentary)

Fork Over Knives (documentary)

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334: Molly Sims – Supermodel To Super Healthy, Dealing With Autoimmune Issues, Starting A Family Later In Life

085: Gabrielle Brick – Raising Kids, The Healthy Way | Finding The Middle Ground | Taking Time For Self Care

033: Rich Roll – Anti-Hack Your Life | Mood Follows Action | Hard Work > Talent

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383: Tara Stiles - Why Doesn’t Everybody Do Yoga? Dec 15, 2020

Tara Stiles (IG: @tarastiles) is the founder of Strala, the revolutionary approach to being, moving and healing. Strala teaches yoga, tai chi, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, to help people release stress, let go of bad habits, and move easily through all kinds of challenge.

Tara has authored several best-selling books and is a sought-after speaker on topics of entrepreneurship, health, and wellbeing.

She has a new book coming out on December 29th, Clean Mind, Clean Body: A 28-Day Plan for Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Self-Care.

In this episode, we discuss:

The message Tara received from the universe when she was 7 years old
Growing up with straight edge hippy parents in a passive solar home
The love of dance and movement
The ballet teacher who introduced Tara to yoga
Learning the history and art of yoga
Tara met her now husband Mike at a yoga retreat
Making yoga relatable
Why doesn’t everybody do yoga?
Yoga transitioned Tara into the world of eating better
Do you love the life you lead?
Tara's early days of teaching yoga
Forming a supportive community
The meaning behind the name Strala
Traveling the world teaching yoga and retreats
How do you balance your own stress level & excitement?
Being raw & vulnerable on social media when you are struggling
Reaching out to the community for support
The barrier Tara put between her Mike after their miscarriage
Learning how to slow down doesn’t mean not pursuing your goals
The epiphany moment Tara experienced on an airplane
Everything changed after Tara's daughter Daisy was born
Moving from NYC to Utah
Living life at a slower pace back on the east coast
Tara's dream to live in a little eco house with solar panels
Creating movement through feeling
Lessons learned along the journey

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067: Koya Webb – What To Eat Before Yoga | Meditate Daily | The Best Vegan Burgers, Ever!

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382: Dr. Pedram Shojai - Becoming A Taoist Monk, Meditation Is the Ultimate Drug, Managing Your Life Garden Dec 08, 2020

Dr. Pedram Shojai (IG: @official_urbanmonk) is former Taoist monk who is a physician of Chinese medicine and has lectured on wellness around the world.

His no-nonsense approach teaches esoteric concepts to Western readers in an easy to understand way.

Pedram is a New York Times bestselling author and producer of multiple films and series.

Today we're discussing his latest book Focus: Bringing Time, Energy, and Money into Flow.

In this episode, we discuss:

Pedram becoming a Taoist monk
The integration of Qigong and Kung Fu
Choosing to live as an urban monk
Don’t use spirituality to run from your past
Sex is a path to enlightenment
The hardest part about being a monk
Developing good work ethic early on
No one is perfect, we all have flaws
What Pedram learned after fasting for 5 days in Hawaii
You've got to do the work
The benefits of meditation
Basic meditation tips
Meditation is the ultimate drug
What if the answer to complexity was simplicity
Social media algorithms pull your attention away from your life
Focus on your own life
Developing the life garden framework
Learning how to say no
Understanding energy economics
Qigong is the secret to life
What is the difference between Qigong and Tai Chi?
If it’s not in your calendar, how important is it to you?
Practicing the art of disengaging from effort
Meditation is a muscle
Creating empty space in your life
Pedram's work/life balance in Utah
Hunting is a primal experience
How to identify the weeds in your life garden
Newsflash “you’re going to die”
Being present every day
Honouring commitments to yourself
Get to work on your life

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Deng Ming-Dao - The Wandering Taoist (book)

Deng Ming-Dao - Chronicles of Tao (book)

Headspace (app)

The Social Dilemma (documentary)

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332: Dr. David Perlmutter – Brain Wash, Prioritizing Meditation, The T.I.M.E. Tool

293: Mark Manson – We All Need Hope • Meditation Makes You Stronger • Happiness Is Overrated

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381: Dr. Dan Siegel - The Mind Is Broader Than The Brain Dec 01, 2020

Dr. Dan Siegel (IG: @drdansiegel) is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA. He is also the Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute which focuses on the development of mindsight and teaches insight, empathy, and integration in individuals, families and communities.

Dan has published extensively for both professional and lay audiences. He has five New York Times bestselling books.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Dan became fascinated with the mind
What is mindsight?
Applying mindsight to medical training
When you shut off your mindsight circuits, you shut off your empathy
The 5 parts to empathy
Active versus passive compassion
What leads to empathy fatigue?
The connection between the mind and the brain
What is interpersonal neurobiology?
The mind is broader than the brain and bigger than the body
The brain in your head is the third brain
Me + We = MWe
The 9 domains of integration aka The Wheel of Awareness
The best predictor of health, happiness & longevity is your relationships
How to live a more integrative life
Building inner resilience

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David Hubel (books)

Edward O. Wilson - Consilience (book)

Antonio Damasio (books)

Susan Harter - The Construction Of The Self (book)

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380: Dr. Jason Fung - A Revolutionary New Understanding Of Cancer Nov 24, 2020

Dr. Jason Fung (IG: @drjasonfung) is a physician, author, and researcher. His groundbreaking science-based books about diabetes and obesity have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and challenged the conventional wisdom that diabetics should be treated with insulin.

This conversation is based off of Dr. Fung’s latest book, The Cancer Code: A Revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery.

In this episode, we discuss:

What is cancer?
The history of cancer
The 3 modern cancer paradigms
Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy aka cutting, burning, poisoning
The Human Genome Project & The Cancer Genome Atlas
What causes genetic mutations?
The 8 hallmarks of cancer
The differences between unicellular & multicellular cells
The environment is responsible for 70-80% of cancers
Types of carcinogens
Chronic sub lethal damage causes cancer
Radiation treatment can cause secondary malignancies
What is immune surveillance?
Why does cancer develop to kill itself?
The truth behind the high price of cancer drugs
How effective are cancer drugs?
Treating cancer with immunotherapy
Nutrition and cancer
Obesity is a big risk factor for cancer
What is hyperinsulinemia?
Insulin is a potent growth hormone
The increased risk of cancer for type 2 diabetics
Metastasis is not a late stage thing, it actually occurs very early on
Treating cancer with adaptive therapy
Intermittent fasting moves your body from growth mode into repair & regeneration mode
Green tea has an anti-cancer effect
The entire cancer field is changing

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Dr. Jason Fung - The Cancer Code (book)

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Dr. Jason Fung - Life In The Fasting Lane (book)

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23andMe

The Human Genome Project

The Cancer Genome Atlas

Douglas Hanahan, Robert A Weinberg - Hallmarks Of Cancer (article)

Women’s Health Initiative

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379: Dr. Shawn Baker - The Carnivore Diet Nov 17, 2020

Dr. Shawn Baker (IG: @shawnbaker1967) is an orthopedic surgeon, a world record holding athlete, a father and a proponent of the carnivore diet.

He’s the CEO at MeatRx and author of The Carnivore Diet.

Shawn is an international speaker, podcast host and consultant.

In this episode, we discuss:

The carnivore diet
The evolution of Shawn’s diet over the years
The carnivore diet isn’t reverse veganism
Living on leaves and lean protein doesn’t work for everyone
Shawn eats 4500 calories/day
Following a time-restricted eating (TRE) schedule
Increasing daily protein intake improves strength
Elite & endurance athletes find success on the carnivore diet
Breaking down Shawn’s lab results
Ground beef from grass-fed and grain-fed cattle
Degenerative monoculture vs. regenerative farming
Regenerative agriculture can offset carbon emissions
Who’s controlling our food supply?
Plant-based/vegan diets do more harm to the environment than people realize
The history of all meat diets
There is no evidence that shows you’ll die of a heart attack from eating a carnivore diet
Is a carnivore diet what our ancestors ate?
The hybridization of food over the years
The anatomy and physiology of a carnivore
How Shawn’s digestion changed on a carnivore diet
Animals are tremendous sources of nutrient intensification
Can you get adequate vitamin C on a meat-based diet?
Is salt a supplement?
The facts about gout & the carnivore diet
How to properly transition to the carnivore diet
Craving meat-based nutrition
A sustainable diet is one where you enjoy the food
How Shawn cooks the meat he eats
Experimenting with raw meat
Are there any health benefits from eating nose to tail/organ meats?
Is there any evidence that our ancestors consumed organ meats?
Subsistence eating vs. surplus eating
Shawn’s thoughts about hunting
Is iron overload a concern on a carnivore diet?
Do your own research

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378: Marta Zaraska - Growing Young Through Friendship, Optimism & Kindness Nov 10, 2020

Marta Zaraska (IG: @mzaraska) is a Polish-Canadian science journalist published in the Washington Post, Scientific American, New Scientist, the Atlantic, and Discover.

Her first book, "Meathooked: The History and Science of Our 2.5-Million Year Obsession with Meat" was chosen by the journal Nature as one of "the best science picks" in 2016.

Her second book, "Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100" is a Globe and Mail bestseller. It's a research-driven case for why optimism, kindness, and strong social networks will keep us living longer than any fitness tracker or superfood.

In this episode, we discuss:

Marta’s father influenced her interest in diet and exercise
The transition from Poland to Canada as a freelance science journalist
Friendship, kindness, and optimism are free
The culture in France makes it easier for children to eat properly
The strength of community
The most important thing you can do for your longevity
Men benefit more from a happy marriage than women do
What defines a happy marriage?
Friendships are extremely important for health & longevity
How many friends does one person need?
Facebook friends don't replace real friends
What is phubbing?
Turning off your phone improves relationships
Scheduling time for friends
What it means to be conscientious
Being neurotic/narcissistic is negative for your health
You can improve your personality traits
Would you pay to hug a stranger?
A boost of oxytocin makes you feel more connected
Our gut microbiome is impacting our brain
What is the vagus nerve?
A healthy way to exercise the vagus nerve
What is heart rate variability (HRV)?
The Roseto effect
A snapshot of Marta’s diet
Marta’s 1-day superfood experiment
Combining exercise and an act of kindness
The caregiving network
The benefits of changing your perspective
The random acts of kindness “experiment”
Are telomeres impacting your behaviour?
Doing new things together as a couple boosts your connection

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Marta Zaraska - Growing Young (book)

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Michael Pollan (books)

The Gottman Institute - The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling (article)

Robin Dunbar - How Many Friends Does One Person Need (book)

Roseto effect (wikipedia)

My Random Kindness “Experiment” Cortisol Results

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377: A.J. Jacobs - Stop Obsessing About Your Health, Gratitude Leads To Happiness, Radical Honesty Nov 03, 2020

A.J. Jacobs (@ajjacobs) is an author, journalist, lecturer and human guinea pig. He has written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor and a dash of self-help.

A.J. is also editor at large at Esquire magazine, a commentator on NPR and a columnist for Mental Floss magazine.

He has appeared on Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, The Dr. Oz Show and The Colbert Report and has given several TED talks.

In this episode, we discuss:

A gratitude journey thanking a thousand people
Gratitude leads to happiness
Thank you for thanking me
The six degrees of gratitude
It doesn't take a village to make a cup of coffee, it takes the world
What is the luck factor?
When you are grateful, you pay it forward
Savor the moment
The 30-Day Meditation Challenge
The alphabet gratitude practice
Before you use social media, take a moment to say “What am I grateful for?”
The year of living biblically
Focus on the good and make the world better
How much the outer affects the inner
When you act confident, you become confident
Not gossiping makes you happier
The month of being the greatest husband experiment
A.J. outsourcing an argument with his wife
The downsides of outsourcing
The radical honesty movement
It’s not healthy to be obsessed with your health
The meaning of orthorexia
How to set micro goals
The importance of community
Puzzles can save the world
We should all be experimenting more

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Barry (tv series)

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Tim Ferriss – The 4-Hour Workweek (book)

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The Invention of Lying (movie)

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376: David Bronner - Dr. Bronner's Is More Than A Soap Company Oct 27, 2020

David Bronner is the Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of Dr. Bronner’s, the top-selling brand of natural soaps in North America and producer of a range of organic body care and food products. He is a grandson of company founder, Emanuel Bronner, and a fifth-generation soapmaker. Under David and his brother Michael’s leadership, the brand has grown from $4 million in 1998 to $129 million in annual revenue in 2019.

David is helping to lead the effort to establish the Regenerative Organic Certified standard.

One of his passions is the responsible integration of cannabis and psychedelic medicine into American and global culture and he is a board member of the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).

In this episode, we discuss:

5 generations of family soapmaking
The mystical insights of Dr. Emanuel Bronner’s mission
Dr. Bronner's escape from an insane asylum and ending up in LA
Dr. Bronner wasn't actually a doctor
Spreading the joy of Jim Bronner with the Magic Foam Experience
Donating 1,200 acres of land to the San Diego Boys & Girls Club
The highest paid Dr. Bronner's employee gets capped at 5x the lowest paid
Psychedelics for spiritual growth
Awakening to the drug war
Passion for making the world more peaceful
Learning the Moral ABC from his granddad
David's transition from Harvard to Amsterdam
Becoming an activist
The secret history of cannabis in America
Learning the ropes from dad
The battle of the hemp industry vs. DEA regulations
Supporting psychedelic assisted therapy
Regenerative agriculture restores ecosystems

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375: James Sebastiano - Chasing The Present Oct 20, 2020

James Sebastiano (IG: @james.sebastiano) is a marketing expert and conscious entrepreneur that’s passionate about ethical and environmentally sustainable business. He is co-founder of world-renowned vegan restaurant in Bali, Alchemy.

James is the subject of the film Chasing The Present that’s now available on Apple TV and other online platforms. It just was just released on Sept 29th.

The plot of this movie is that James is a materially successful young man, riddled with anxiety so he embarks on a world-wide journey of self-inquiry.

He immerses himself in meditation and plant medicine and converses with top experts like Russell Brand, Graham Hancock, Joseph Goldstein and more to find the root cause of the problem and learn how to finally find freedom from his crippling anxiety.

James finds answers to why a person who seemingly has it all can continue to suffer from debilitating panic attacks.

In this episode, we discuss:

James' story of growing up with anxiety
How overdosing on cocaine led to a big epiphany
The 30-day vegetarian challenge
Leaving Amsterdam to start Alchemy in Bali
Getting to the root cause of anxiety
Being addicted to doing
Honouring what your body needs
Practicing meditation in the "real world"
Spending time in nature brings you into the present moment
Being fully present is the most powerful medicine
In order to heal you need to break apart your ego
Feeling your emotions as they come up
It’s important to have support during your healing journey
Contemplating on “Who am I?”
Completely surrendering during an ayahuasca experience
The fear of death vs. the fear of living
Why it’s important to maintain boundaries
The power and spirit of ayahuasca
Filming Chasing The Present over 5 years
The challenging conversation that brought James and his dad closer
Integrating a spiritual journey into everyday life
Leading by example will naturally inspire others

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374: Dr. Jud Brewer - The Craving Mind, Finding Joy In Meditation, Overcoming Addictions Oct 13, 2020

Dr. Jud Brewer “Dr. Jud” (@judbrewer) is a thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery”. He's a psychiatrist and internationally known expert in mindfulness training for addictions. Dr. Jud is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and an associate professor at Brown University.

He has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety.

Dr. Jud is the author of The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love – Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits.

In this episode, we discuss:

As humans, we learn the same as sea slugs
The connection between stress and IBS
Learning breath awareness meditation
What happens to our brains when we meditate?
What is the default mode network (DMN)?
The definition of addiction
Social media can be just as addictive as drugs
The abstinence violation effect
Does willpower exist?
How to change reward value behavior
Using mindfulness as the bigger better offer (BBO)
Curiosity feels better than a craving
Changing the habit loop
The art of Loving-Kindness Meditation
The role of the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC)
Letting go with psychedelic therapy
Dr. Jud’s experience at a silent meditation retreat
Finding joy in meditation
Moments of mindfulness throughout the day
Using mindfulness to break a bad habit
Staying curious

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373: Elora Hardy - Creating Sustainable Bamboo Architecture In Bali Oct 06, 2020

Elora Hardy (IG: @eloradora) is the Founder and Creative Director of IBUKU. Raised on the beautiful island of Bali, Elora was inspired by the highly skilled local craftsmen as well as by the talented jewelry designs of her parents.

She spent 14 years of her young adult life in the United States, where she received a degree in fine arts and went on to New York City to design prints for Donna Karan that would walk the world’s runways.

In 2010, Elora left her successful career in the fashion world to carry on the incredible work of the design-build team that created the world-renowned Green School in Bali, founded by her father John Hardy.

She reconnected with the culture and landscape that she loves and today continues to cultivate Balinese artisans alongside innovative designers and architects with the goal of making Bali a global center for sustainable design and bringing those designs to the rest of the world.

In this episode, we discuss:

Elora created her 1st structure when she was 9 years old… the fairy mushroom house
Growing up in Bali with Canadian roots
What boarding school in the US was like as a teenager
Life in NYC designing prints for Donna Karan
How Elora met her now husband at a yoga class in NYC
The vision for Green School in Bali
Leaving her career in NYC to learn from her dad, John Hardy
How to grow bamboo
Processing & treating bamboo to make it last
The beauty & sustainability of building with bamboo
How Green School has evolved since 2008
Learning by experiencing nature
Designing unique homes that connect with nature
How COVID-19 has impacted Bali's tourism
The evolution of Bali's tourism over the years
Shifting the conversation about the way things are made
Working with different types of bamboo
The deep need for inspiration & hope

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