The Well+Good Podcast

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Long Live Coffee Apr 06, 2022

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Some like it black, some like it with a splash of oat milk, some like it scalding hot while others like it warm enough to take an immediate first sip. Needless to say, we can't get enough of coffee. From its health benefits to our personal connections to each cup, it's no wonder many of us find ourselves craving more. In this episode, we’re taking a look at the science behind our connection to coffee, how to mitigate the habits we form and how we can be better, more conscious consumers of one of our favorite beans. So, how do you take yours?

HOST: Ella Dove, Director of Creative Development at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Dr. Caroline Leaf, Cognitive Neuroscientist and Communication Pathologist

Sahra Nguyen, Founder & CEO of Nguyen Coffee Supply

Brigitte Zeitlin MPH, RD, CDN

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Sahra shares her personal connections to coffee and how she brought authentic Vietnamese coffee stateside. You can find her here and shop Nguyen Coffee here.

Brigitte illuminates how we can manage our addictive rituals from a nutritional standpoint. You can find her here.

Dr. Caroline Leaf helps us see the mind, body and brain connection to our caffeine intake. You can find her here and check out her book here.

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

At Well+Good HQ, we spend our days talking to and learning from the most interesting people in wellness—experts, thought-leaders and celebrities. On The Well+Good Podcast we’re inviting you to join the conversation. With each episode, our hosts will dig into our most clicked on topics in order to reimagine what it means for you to live well. Tune in weekly to find the wellness that fits your frequency.

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The Preoccupation with Protein Mar 30, 2022

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Our adoration for protein as a nutrient is on the rise. Preoccupying the fitness community, littering our social media feeds and feeding into the fads that fuel diet culture. Our fixation is such that its estimated protein supplementation is expected to grow into a 3.6 billion dollar industry by 2028. So what’s the deal? Are we not getting enough protein? Is protein the key to optimal health? We’re discussing the realities of the nutrient, how we’ve become so consumed by it, and how we can establish a better relationship with our protein intake.

HOST: Ella Dove, Director of Creative Development at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Yasi Ansari, MS, RDN, CSSD

Valerie Agyeman, RD, founder of Flourish Heights

Brigitte Zeitlin MPH, RD, CDN, Women’s Health Dietitian & Coach

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Yasi helps us to define protein and understand how easy it is to incorporate it into our diets. You can find her here.

Valerie reminds us to be careful about where we’re getting our nutrition information from and not to overthink our protein intake. You can find her here and check out her podcast, The Flourish Heights here.

Brigitte helps us identify how we can follow our intuition and be smarter consumers when it comes to what we put in our bodies. You can find her here.

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When Saturn Returns Mar 23, 2022

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While many of us have come to be familiar with retrogrades, eclipses and other chaos amongst the planets and stars, one planet in particular can shift our perspective into a totally different plane. We’re checking in with astrologist, Kirah Tabourn to hear more about what we can expect and how to deal when Saturn returns.

HOST: Taylor Camille, Sr. Producer at Well+Good

GUESTS: Kirah Tabourn, Astrology Consultant and Educator, Founder of The CUSP Astrology App and Host of The Strology Show Podcast. Find Kirah here and listen to the last time we chatted with her

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Kirah shared how we can have a more accepting relationship with our Saturn returns and detailed the Saturn Signs of Millennials which you can find more articles on, on her blog and linked below:

Saturn in Scorpio

Saturn in Sagittarius

Saturn in Capricorn

Saturn in Aquarius

Saturn in Pisces

She also has a lecture about the Astrology of Millennials for your listening pleasure here.

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Women's History Month, Part 3 Mar 16, 2022

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In honor of Women’s History Month we at Well+Good are running a series throughout the month of March reflecting on our evolving understanding of the gender binary and how the concepts of “feminism” and “womanhood” mean different things to different folks. From feminist writers, advocates, and public figures—we’re passing the mic and highlighting what womanhood means to some of our favorite voices in wellness; the good, the bad, and the complicated. On today's episode we have a reflection from Shari Siadat about her never ending journey to understand where she belongs and how embracing her unibrow has helped her along the way.

GUESTS:

Shari Siadat, Founder of TooD Beauty

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Shari shares how we can all reflect on our childhoods and embrace our own unique challenges. You can find Shari here and check out the whole TooD Beauty line here.

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Women's History Month, Part 2 Mar 09, 2022

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In honor of Women’s History Month we at Well+Good are running a series throughout the month of March reflecting on our evolving understanding of the gender binary and how the concepts of “feminism” and “womanhood” mean different things to different folks. From feminist writers, advocates, and public figures—we’re passing the mic and highlighting what womanhood means to some of our favorite voices in wellness; the good, the bad, and the complicated. On today's episode we’re in conversation with Danielle Chang about how she finds the harmony in her work as a wellness entrepreneur, mother and daughter.

GUESTS:

Danielle Chang, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Lucky Rice and The Hao Life

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Danielle reminds us how the foundations of traditional Chinese medicine can keep our health in balance. Find her here and check out The Hao Life here.

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Women's History Month, Part 1 Mar 02, 2022

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In honor of Women’s History Month we at Well+Good are running a series throughout the month of March reflecting on our evolving understanding of the gender binary and how the concepts of “feminism” and “womanhood” mean different things to different folks. From feminist writers, advocates, and public figures—we’re passing the mic and highlighting what womanhood means to some of our favorite voices in wellness; the good, the bad, and the complicated. On todays episode we’re featuring Sinikiwe Dhliwayo and Anusha Wijeyakumar in conversation about what feminism means to them as people who reside in bodies of color.

GUESTS:

Sinikiwe Dhliwayo, creative entrepreneur, educator, speaker and founder of Nayya

Anusha Wijeyakumar, MA, meditation expert and wellness consultant at Hoag Hospital

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Sinikiwe and Anusha break down the racial exclusion of the term feminism, specifically when it comes to wellness industry. You can follow Naaya here and support Sinikwe’s work here.

Anusha discusses ashuing status quo with adopting a de-colonial mindset with everything. She gives her take on the importance of moving in a direction from egoism to altruism, and the action steps we can take to do this. Find her here, check out her book here, and support her Patreon here.

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Is A Vacation Mindset Possible Without Travel? Feb 23, 2022

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“Vacation” is a loaded term these days. While cost has always been an obstacle to taking time off, throw in pandemic-related safety concerns, ever-changing travel restrictions, and an always-on corporate culture–it’s no surprise that even if we do manage to get away, our stress always catches up with us. Whether we’re lying on a beach somewhere or sitting on the couch at home, we know that finding a way to hit the mental reset button is the most powerful tool we have to effectively fight off burn-out long term. Is there a way to bottle up that vacation feeling and infuse it into our daily lives?

Ella Dove, Director, Creative Development at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Mel Miles, Coach, Writer, Founder of Soulcation

Hana Jung, Clarity and Mindset Coach, Founder of Re:Boot Experiences

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Mel breaks down the five components of internalized capitalism–and why so many of us struggle to create a life that we don’t need a vacation from. Find her here and check out Soulcation here.

Hana explains how we can refresh our routines and get into a vacation mindset without having to hop on a plane. Find her here and check out Re:Boot here.

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How to Get Good at Sleep Feb 16, 2022

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When it comes to sticking to our sleep schedules every night, most of us can admit that there is definitely room for improvement. Even for people with a solid sleep strategy, continuously getting a good night’s sleep has only become more elusive since the pandemic began. When we’re deep in the throes of sleepless nights and feeling groggy every single morning, we want concrete answers: How many hours of sleep do I need a night? How many milligrams of sleep supplements do I take? The reality is–there’s never a one-size-fits-all as every aspect of our wellness routines are completely individualized. So, how do we create a sleep schedule for ourselves that we can actually stick to?

HOST: Kate Spies, SVP+General Manager at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Dr. Jade Wu, Board-Certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist and Researcher

Dr. Jenna Gress Smith, Owner and Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Arizona Sleep & Health

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Dr. Jade breaks the good news–some of us were just not wired to be morning people. She explains how we can build a nighttime routine that is tailored to our sleep chronotypes. Find her here.

Dr. Jenna shares her story of how she realized that a medical condition was behind her chronic exhaustion. Check her out here.

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When You Don’t Like Your Person’s Person Feb 09, 2022

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In close friendships, you are typically equally as invested in their love lives as they are. Commiserating over bad dates and failed situationships can bring friends together, but what happens when your bestie starts dating someone you don’t like? Whether your friend is overlooking some major red flags in their new partner or just generally spending less time with you, we’ve been there–and we get it. Most of the time, it seems like there are only two not-so-great options: ignore how you feel and build resentment or confront them and risk damaging the friendship. Lucky for you, in this episode, we sit down with a friendship expert who reveals: there’s a third, even better option out there.

HOST: Kate Spies, SVP+General Manager at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Dr. Marisa G. Franco, Psychologist, Friendship Expert, Speaker. Check her out here and take her quiz that assesses your friendship strengths and weaknesses. You can also find her on Instagram here.

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Real Love Feb 02, 2022

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As the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, Logan Ury knows that while love is a natural human instinct, dating is not. It’s safe to say that most of us have seen one too many rom coms to fully be able to view our love lives objectively. (Wouldn’t it just be easier if we could all move to London and have Jude Law come knocking on our door à la The Holiday?) The reality is, most of us have blind spots that are holding us back from getting what we ultimately want out of dating. How can we forget happily ever after and find intentionally ever after?

HOST: Taylor Camille, Sr. Producer at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Logan Ury, Behavioral Scientist turned Dating Coach, Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, Author of “How to Not Die Alone.” Check her out here, buy her book here, and listen to her coach daters on the "This Is Dating" podcast here.

Ready to find out what’s holding you back in your dating life? Take Logan’s “Three Dating Tendencies Quiz” here.

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