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“Nutrition cannot be underestimated – it is the medicine we take everyday,” says Robert Lufkin, M.D.
Robert Lufkin, physician, medical school professor, and New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss everything from lifestyle modifications to reversing chronic diseases and how to reimagine the current healthcare system, plus:
- The obesity lie (~2:02)
- The calorie model (~3:10)
- The impact of ultra-processed foods (~6:47)
- 3 nutritional guidelines (~11:53)
- Reversing chronic diseases (~15:40)
- The importance of nutrition (~22:13)
- Pharmaceutical use with lifestyle modifications (~26:18)
- Rapamycin and mTOR (~28:15)
- When to start making changes (~35:54)
- The future of longevity (~38:20)
- The importance of mindset (~40:55)
- Final message of hope (~41:40)
Referenced in the episode:
- Connect with Robert Lufkin online (https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/)
- Follow him on X, Instagram, and LinkedIn (@robertlufkinmd)
- Pick up his book, Lies I Taught In Medical School
- Read the first chapter of his book (https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/)
- Research on rapamycin for longevity (doi: 10.1007/s11357-020-00274-1)
- Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20 to get 20% off your first order.
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“‘What do I want from myself and how do I want to show up later in life’ because that requires my investment now,” says Jessica Shepherd, M.D.
Jessica Shepherd, board-certified OB/GYN and pioneer in the space of women’s health and longevity, joins us to share resources on how to be your best self during the transition of perimenopause and menopause, including hormonal replacement therapy, plus:
- What all women should know (~1:45)
- Menopause misunderstandings (~2:23)
- The importance of individualization (~4:27)
- The history of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) (~5:30)
- Benefits of HRT (~10:33)
- Longevity and HRT (~11:30)
- What is HRT (~14:28)
- The menopause transition (~15:40)
- Hormone panels and lab testing (~18:15)
- Common symptoms (~19:45)
- Conversations with your doctor (~21:20)
- Forms of HRT (~25:20)
- Lifestyle modifications (~32:15)
- Biggest impacts on health (~35:30)
- Jessica’s workout schedule (~37:02)
- Importance of building muscle (~40:05)
- Limitations of longevity for women (~42:10)
- Creatine for women (~42:46)
- Jessica’s dream study (~45:46)
- The beauty of life transitions (~47:50)
Referenced in the episode:
- Follow Jessica on Instagram (jessicashepherdmd and modernmeno)
- Connect with her online (www.jessica shepherd md.com)
- Check out her book Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause
- The Menopause Brain by Lisa Mosconi PhD
- Add mbg creatine to your routine
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“Being aware of the nocebo effect can make you feel more in control,” says Charlotte Blease, PhD and Cosima Locher, PhD.
Charlotte Blease, health informaticist and associate professor, and Cosima Locher, psychologist and researcher, join us today to discuss the nocebo effect, the power of our belief systems, the influence of information, plus:
- What is the nocebo effect? (~2:20)
- Covid19 and the nocebo effect (~4:30)
- Misattribution and amplification (~6:04)
- The history of the nocebo effect (~9:50)
- The evolutionary perspective (~11:57)
- Case studies (~14:04)
- Mindset and diagnoses (~18:43)
- The role technology plays (~22:07)
- How to train your mind (~24:03)
- What to pay attention to (~26:25)
- Ethical dilemmas of knowledge (~27:10)
- The power of communication (~30:00)
- Nonverbal cues (~33:30)
- Research on the nocebo effect (~36:16)
- Communication with children (~40:34)
Referenced in the episode:
- Check out their book The Nocebo Effect (https://www.amazon.com/Nocebo-Effect-When-Words-Make/dp/B0BQR6PLMY)
- Research on empathy and AI in delivery of medical information " (DOI:10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.1838)
- Research on positive framing and peanut allergies (doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2019.01.022)
- Research on the nocebo effect on post operative pain (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2014.10.023)
- Research on nausea and classical conditioning (doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i25.3430)
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“HRV has been correlated with longevity, resilience, enhanced health, and even elite performance,” says Leah Lagos, Psy.D, B.C.B.
Lagos, a health and performance psychologist with an expertise in heart rate variability biofeedback, joins us today to discuss the power of improving heart rate variability for longevity and resilience, plus:
- What is HRV (~1:36)
- Longevity and HRV (~3:55)
- Factors influencing HRV (~5:02)
- Lifestyle factors (~6:25)
- The power of data (~11:27)
- Breathwork and HRV (~14:41)
- Accuracy of wearables (~21:05)
- Individuality of HRV (~21:15)
- Environmental factors on HRV (~27:35)
- HRV training (~30:50)
- Temperature and HRV (~32:20)
- Gender differences (~33:00)
- Aging and HRV (~34:45)
- How women should think about HRV (~37:00)
- Mind body connection and breathwork (~43:00)
- Interesting findings from Lagos’ work (~48:38)
- Joe Mazzulla’s experience with HRV training (~52:40)
- The future of HRV (~54:43)
- Music’s impact on the nervous system (~1:00:10)
Referenced in the episode:
- Connect with Leah Lagos online (www.drleahlagos.com)
- Follow her on X, Instagram, and LinkedIn (@drleahlagos)
- Pick up her book, Heart Breath Mind (https://drleahlagos.com/heart-breath-mind/)
- Check out her app, Elite HRV (https://elitehrv.com/app)
- Research by Stephen Porges on the polyvagal theory (https://www.stephenporges.com/articles)
- Research on HRV and fetal health (PubMed ID: 14085784)
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“Brief, vigorous, hard work can be very, very beneficial for your health,” explains Martin Gibala, Ph.D.
Martin Gibala, professor of kinesiology and cutting edge researcher on the science of exercise, joins us to discuss the power of high intensity interval training and training for longevity, plus:
- What is HIIT? (~1:42)
- How to do the 1 minute workout (~3:43)
- Rate of perceived exertion vs heart rate (~7:37)
- When is too much HIIT? (~13:00)
- Training to avoid injury (~15:15)
- How to train for your goals (~18:16)
- How to train for longevity (~18:40)
- How to get the most out of your training? (~21:15)
- Benefits of HIIT training (~24:24)
- Exercise snacking (~29:30)
- Bodyweight exercises (~34:20)
- Gender differences (~40:00)
- Gibala’s recent studies (~41:21)
Referenced in the episode:
- Connect with Dr. Martin Gibala online (www.martingibala.com/)
- Follow him @gibalam (X) and on Youtube (@theone-minuteworkout5729)
- Pick up his book, The One Minute Workout (https://martingibala.com/index.php/book/)
- Research on sprint interval training for cardiometabolic health (DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0154075)
- Research on sprint interval training for muscle oxidative stress and cycle endurance (DOI:10.1152/japplphysiol.01095.2004)
- Research on Sitting Time, Physical Activity, and Risk of Mortality in Adults (DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2019.02.031)
- mbg podcast with Andy Galpin, Ph.D. on VO2 max
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“When I'm thinking, how do I make someone the best version of themselves? Sleep was the fastest route,” says Todd Anderson.
Todd Anderson is a sleep expert, co-founder of Dream Performance & Recovery, and former football player in the NFL. He joins us today to discuss the importance of sleep, how to become a resilient sleeper, and his top tips, plus:
-The importance of sleep (~0:50)
-Learning from elite athletes (~5:32)
-What is a resilient sleeper (~7:55)
-How to be a better sleeper (~11:40)
-What to do if you can’t sleep (~13:35)
-Blue light and electronics at night (~17:10)
-The power of breath (~22:15)
-Nasal versus mouth breathing (~25:27)
-Sleep studies (~27:10)
-Nasal strips (~31:30)
-Exercise and sleep (~33:57)
-Todd’s go-to routine (~37:30)
-Mealtime and sleep (~40:02)
-Olympian Katie Hoff’s sleep routine (~41:15)
-Parent’s influence on children’s sleep (~43:30)
-Misinformation in the sleep space (~46:45)
Referenced in the episode:
- Check out his website (www.toddanderson42.com)
- Check out his company (www.dreamrecovery.io)
- Follow him on Instagram (toddanderson)
- Take a look at Serta’s quality sleep products (www.serta.com)
- Get your mbg dream mist
- Read more about the impact of breathing (www.mrjamesnestor.com)
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“This is your life, your body. And you get one,” says Kiarra King, MD.
Kiarra King, M.D., a board-certified gynecologist, is driving transformative change in the reproductive health space by focusing on educating and empowering women. In this episode, she shares her expertise on everything from fertility to menopause, and everything in between, including:
-What we’ve gotten wrong about women’s hormones (~0:50)
-Labs across the lifespan (~3:40)
-The importance of education (~5:20)
-HRT for men and women (~8:00)
-The history of IUDs (~13:20)
-Advice for fertility testing (~16:13)
-Modern options for conceiving (~25:00)
-Becoming a better advocate at the doctor’s office (~28:30)
-The future of wearables (~35:18)
Referenced in the episode:
-Connect with Kiarra online (https://drkiarraking.com/)
-Follow her on Instagram (drkiarraking)
-Check out Mellow Menopause by Olly (www.olly.com)
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“There are giant blind spots in, modern medicine,” says Marty Makary, M.D.
Marty, a a John Hopkins surgeon and public health researcher joins us to debunk the most common health myths, plus:
-The sketchy history of cholesterol in medicine (~2:40)
-What’s the deal with seed oils? (~7:25)
-Why so many people have peanut allergies (~10:30)
-A new study about antibiotics & chronic disease (~14:45)
-Fluoride & the microbiome (~16:30)
-The breast implant syndrome scandal (~21:15)
-The tragic rumors about hormone replacement therapy (~22:45)
-Are we overusing Tylenol? (~26:45)
-The truth about marijuana & mental health risks (~29:45)
-How to be your own medical advocate (~35:45)
-Why we need more research on the gut microbiome (~40:40)
-Where we’re at with testing (~44:30)
Referenced in the episode:
-Pick up his new book, Blind Spots (https://geni.us/blindspots)
-Marty’s previous book, The Price We Pay (https://www.amazon.com/Price-We-Pay-American-Health/dp/B0845R6ZXX)
-Connect with Marty on LinkedIn
-Research on infant antibiotic use & childhood health outcomes (DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.07.019)
-Research on marijuana use and psychosis (DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/s44220-024-00261-x)
-Reserch on cholesterol metabolism (DOI: 10.3390/nu14102168)
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“Not all pharmaceuticals are evil,” says Tyna Moore, N.D.
Tyna, a naturopathic doctor, joins us to discuss how to take an integrative approach to GLP-1 medications and the latest research on benefits. Plus:
-A naturopathic approach to GLP-1s (~0:50)
-The benefits of GLP-1 (~4:15)
-The biggest misconception about GLP-1s (~6:50)
-Who is the prime candidate for GLP-1s? (~9:30)
-Why women in menopause can benefit from GLP-1s (~13:30)
-Do you lose muscle mass on GLP-1s? (~17:50)
-Addiction & GLP-1s (~23:00)
-Tyna’s personal health story (~24:30)
-Where we go from here with GLP-1s (~36:00)
-Can GLP-1s help fertility? (~29:40)
Referenced in the episode:
-Read more about GLP-1s and dementia research (https://aaic.alz.org/releases-2024/glp-drug-liraglutide-may-protect-against-dementia.asp)
-New research on GLP-1s and Parkinson’s disease (doi: 10.3390/ijms25073812)
-Read more about the SELECT Trial (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-02996-7)
-Research on GLP-1s and kidney function (doi: 10.1016/j.ajpc.2023.100502)
-Research on the potential preservation of muscle mass on GLP-1s (doi: 10.3390/jcm12093104)
-Research on GLP-1s and female fertility (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-023-01500-5)
-Research on GLP-1s and male fertility (https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60010050)
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“One of the hills I will die on: 1200 calories is not enough for you,” says Stephanie Estima, D.C.
Stephanie, a chiropractor, best-selling author, and leading voice in women’s fitness joins us to discuss how women can gain strength and muscle at any age. Plus:
-How to eat for hormone balance (~01:22)
-The three functions of muscle mass (~09:04)
-Her thoughts on macros & how to create your goals (~12:57)
-How nutrition plans should evolve as you age (~19:42)
-Reframing the goal from skinny to strong (~25:40)
-Strength training frequency, weight, & other FAQs (~29:45)
-Compound vs. working sets (37:13)
-The biggest cultural changes in the women’s fitness world (~42:40)
-Her workout schedule (~46:08)
-What women need to know about self-love & stress management (~51:40)
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Referenced in the episode:
-Connect with Stephanie online (drstephanieestima.com)
-Tune in to her podcast: Better! with Dr. Stephanie
-Sign up for her newsletter (drstephanieestima.com/newsletter)
-Follow her on Instagram (dr.stephanie.estima)
-Her book, The Betty Body
-The J. Lo & Shakira Superbowl halftime show performance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pILCn6VO_RU)
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“It's okay that sometimes you don't have the perfect night's sleep,” says Fiona Baker, Ph.D.
Fiona, a renowned sleep expert, joins us to discuss how to get the best sleep of your life and shares budget-friendly tips to add to your routine. Plus:
-How dreaming affects your mental health (~01:28)
-Sleep differences between men and women (~08:56)
-How to stay asleep (~10:45)
-Sleep rituals for better shut-eye (~15:54)
-Sleep issues vs. true insomnia (~18:30)
-Why good sleep starts in the morning (~21:50)
-Teenagers & sleep (~27:00)
-How many hours you should be sleeping (~29:12)
-What you should know about water intake and sleep (~36:10)
-The link between heart health & sleep (~41:15)
-How sleep affects our mental health (~43:10)
-Sleep and menopause (~45:07)
-The wearables she recommends for sleep tracking(~49:52)
Referenced in the episode:
-Connect with Fiona online (https://www.sri.com/people/fiona-c-baker/), on LinkedIn -(https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-baker-62753346/), & on X (@FionaCBaker1).
-The study on dreams & mental health (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-58170-z)
-The study on sleep & menopause (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsmc.2018.04.011)
-The study on teenagers, screen time, & sleep (https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0001251)
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“The problem with the way that the medical system was built historically is that women did not have a seat at the table,” says Elizabeth Comen, M.D.
Elizabeth, an award-winning physician and oncologist joins us to discuss the dark history of women’s health and how we can do better. Plus:
-A history of women’s maltreatment in medicine (~02:40)
-How medical journals have been biased against women (~06:06)
-Her thoughts on the COVID vaccine testing (~08:30)
-Why science let down women when it comes to heart disease (~11:41)
-Women’s symptoms of heart disease (~13:12)
-The historical bias against women’s hormones (~18:48)
-The modern science of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) (~20:21)
-The current state of research on breast cancer (~22:50)
-Where we can do better for women (~27:48)
-Dr. Comen’s personal story (~32:50)
-The origin of plastic surgery (~36:30)
-How do women become better advocates for themselves? (~41:22)
-Her hopes for the future of women’s health (~41:41)
Referenced in the episode:
-Connect with Elizabeth Comen, M.D. online (drelizabethcomen.com) and on Instagram (@drelizabethcomen)
-Check out her book, All in Her Head
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“In about 70% of women's bodies [I treat], their pelvic floor is already too tight,” says Jana Danielson.
Jana, a pelvic floor therapist and Pilates instructor joins us to discuss how to strengthen your pelvic floor and fix your posture. Plus:
-What is the pelvic floor? (-~02:24)
-Hidden signs your pelvic floor needs attention (~04:30)
-The link to erectile dysfunction (~05:03)
-Jana’s inspiring personal story (~06:15)
-The structure of your pelvic floor & how it connects to the breath (~13:00)
-How to activate your core in every workout (~20:00)
-What causes incontinence & how to deal (~25:04)
-How posture impacts the pelvic floor (~27:05)
-Actionable tips to improve your posture (~31:28)
-How to assess your posture (~38:15)
-Her solution to pelvic floor struggles (~45:17)
Referenced in the episode:
-Connect with Jana online (https://janadanielson.com/) and on Instagram (@jana.danielson)
-Buy Jana’s pelvic floor tool, The Cooch Ball on Amazon
-Visit feelthesynergymusic.com
-Research on nonrelaxing pelvic floor dysfunction (DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2011.09.004)
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“Creatine has a gamut of potential benefits for everybody across the lifespan, including pregnancy, all the way up to your grandparents,” says Darren Candow.
Darren, the leading creatine researcher joins us to discuss all things creatine from benefits to myths and the ideal dosage. Plus:
-How creatine impacts strength, performance, & muscle mass (~04:19)
-Creatine’s brain & bone benefits (~07:45)
-The benefits for postmenopausal females (~08:42)
-What happens when you combine creatine & resistance training (~11:40)
-How creatine impacts fat mass & body composition (~17:55)
-The dosage mistake that causes bloating & what to do instead (~18:36)
-The dos and don’ts of mixing creatine with coffee & other supplements (~24:25)
-Women-specific benefits (~30:50)
-Why you should care about bone health (~35:50)
-Creatine’s recent rebrand (~37:01)
-How creatine can help with sleep deprivation (~38:30)
-Can creatine help with jet lag? (~45:08)
-What about kidney health? (~47:45)
-Misconceptions about creatine (~50:16)
-The latest, most exciting research (~51:24)
Referenced in this episode
-Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/products/creatine-stick-packs and use code STICKPACKS at checkout to get 10% off your first order of our new creatine+ stick packs.
-Visit coopsleepgoods.com/mindbodygreen and enter code MINDBODYGREEN at checkout to get 15% off your first order through the end of August 2024.
-Connect with Darren on Instagram (@dr.darrencandow)
-Research on creatine’s bone density benefits for postmenopausal women (DOI:10.1249/MSS.0000000000003202)
-Research on strength and muscle growth with and without creatine (DOI:10.3390/nu12061880)
-Research on creatine’s impact on fat mass (https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15204343)
-Women’s-focused data on on body composition & strength (DOI: 10.3390/nu13030877)
-Research on creatine & pregnancy (DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.11.006)
-Research on creatine and clinical depression (10.1080/15504263.2015.1100471)
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“Nature is one of the only things that can capture our attention without taxing it,” says Julia Hotz.
Julia, a solutions journalist and author joins us to discuss how to treat a plethora of mental and physical health conditions through community, nature, and beyond. Plus:
-The worthwhile benefits of sea swimming (~02:19)
-An unexpected prescription for type II diabetes (~05:04)
-Denmark’s Culture Vitamins program (~11:40)
-Why art therapy is so effective for kids & PTSD (~15:45)
-How storytelling can heal the mind (~18:43)
-How to work art into your well-being routine (~20:09)
-Her personal favorite social prescription (~22:10)
-The link between relationships & longevity (~32:03)
-The healing power of volunteering (~36:05)
-Why Norway runs a Dementia Farm (~38:35)
-How to find the best social prescription for you (~45:16)
Referenced in the episode:
-Connect with Julia on Instagram (hotzthoughts) and online (https://www.socialprescribing.co/)
-Pick up her book The Connection Cure
-Research on cycling and mortality rates (https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2023.1168357)
-Learn more about the Danish Twin Research Center which found that 80% of health is dictated by the environment. (https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/institutter-centre/ist_sundhedstjenesteforsk/centre/dtr)
-More research on the link between social connections and longevity (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1000316)
-Learn more about Norway’s dementia care farm program (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S074301672100022X)
-Research on ADHD and nature: One study on 20-minute park walks, a longitudinal study on living in green areas, and a review study on nature exposure and cognitive functioning and attention. (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1087054708323000 | https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(19)30070-1/fulltext | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10648-022-09658-5#:~:text=Study%20duration&text=These%20studies%20were%20most%20consistent,impulse%20control%20(Amicone%20et%20al.)
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“If I have weak toes and I have a foot that can't feel anything, the risk of falling goes up. It skyrockets,” says Courtney Conley, D.C.
Courtney, a renowned foot health specialist and chiropractor joins us to discuss everything you need to know about taking better care of your feet, including:
-A major misconception around cushioned shoes (~02:06)
-The best toe shape for a shoe (~07:28)
-The truth about zero-drop shoes (~09:49)
-The link between foot strength & longevity (~13:33)
-How to test your foot strength at home (~15:00)
-Must-try at-home foot exercises (~16:00)
-The importance of calf raises (~16:45)
-When to use toe spacers (~25:12)
-A+ shoe brands (~28:49)
-Why flip flops are detrimental (~34:33)
-How often should you walk barefoot? (~36:30)
-Foot health concerns for kids (~47:00)
-Homework for stronger feet (~51:45)
Referenced in the episode:
-Connect with Courtney on Instagram (@gaithappens) & YouTube (@gaithappens5872)
-For online gait analysis & to book a consultation, visit https://gaithappens.com/
-Check out the shoe brands mentioned in this episode: Wildling, Paluva, Xero, Vivobarefoot, Belenka, Altra Running, Bedrock, Earth Runners, Natur Athletics, Tolos
-Visit the Gait Happens Instagram for more calf raise demo videos & tips
-Shop Courtney’s favorite foot health products at https://gaithappens.com/favorite-products
-Pick up some Gait Happens Toe Spacers: https://gaithappens.com/product/toe-spacers/
-Research showing how much pressure it takes to stimulate receptors in the foot. (DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1997.tb00979.x)
-Visit lumen.me/mindbodygreen.com to get 15% off your first order at Lumen.
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“Nothing is better at improving VO2 max than challenging VO2 max,” says Andy Galpin, Ph.D.
Andy, a kinesiology professor, co-director of the Center for Sports Performance at CSU Fullerton, and performance coach joins us to discuss all things VO2 max, including:
-What is VO2 max & why should I care? (~01:35)
-Does VO2 max decline with age? (~11:38)
-The VO2 max scale (~13:05)
-How to measure VO2 max (~14:30)
-How long does it take to improve VO2 max? (~22:56)
-How to improve your VO2 max (~24:37)
-How often you should reach your max heart rate (~31:59)
-A 20-minute VO2 max workout (~42:47)
-HRV vs. VO2 max (~47:32)
-Lifestyle tips to improve VO2 max (~59:31)
Referenced in the episode:
-Connect with Andy on Instagram (@drandygalpin) & YouTube (@drandygalpin)
-Tune into his podcast, Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
-To learn more about Rapid Health, visit https://rapidhealthreport.com
-Research on cardiovascular and muscle health in lifelong exercisers
- A chart showing the average VO2 max by age and sex from the American College of Sports Medicine
-The Breathing Gear System by Brian Mackenzie
-Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20 to get 20% off your first order of clean coffee+
-Head to zbiotics.com/mindbodygreen and use the code MINDBODYGREEN at checkout for 15% off your first order
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“We want to match our healthspan and our brainspan to our lifespan,” says Maddy Dychtwald.
Maddy, an entrepreneur, longevity expert, and bestselling author joins us to discuss the disparity between women’s lifespan and healthspan plus:
-Why women live longer, but not necessarily better (~01:24)
-Her thoughts on intermittent fasting for women (~03:26)
-How telomeres impact our longevity (~07:56)
-Cutting-edge longevity research (~10:17)
-Can we eliminate zombie cells? (~11:27)
-Are microbiome tests worthwhile? (~21:37)
-The brain health benefits of meditation (~23:41)
-How purpose & connections impact our health (~25:30)
-The 6 types of fitness to focus on (~34:29)
-Her take on hormone replacement therapy (~40:24)
-Her tips for financial wellness (~45:50)
Referenced in the episode:
-Check out Maddy’s most recent book, Ageless Aging
-Connect with Maddy on Instagram (@maddydychtwald)
-Sign up for mindbodygreen’s longevity newsletter, The Long Game
-Age Wave
-Calico Labs: A biotech research firm that specializes in longevity and aging
-Research on sexual abuse and suicide risk & research on abuse and suicide attempt risk
-Research showing a positive attitude towards aging could extend your life by 7 years
-Download Maddy’s Wealth/Health Connection Checklist and Wealth/Health Conversations guidebooks
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“Resistance training is the best anti-aging drug on the planet,” says Bill Campbell, Ph.D.
Bill, an exercise and nutrition scientist and performance trainer joins us to discuss how to lose fat and build muscle at the same time, plus:
-The basic elements of fat loss (~3:00)
-How to craft a weekly workout schedule for muscle gains (~8:54)
-His thoughts on drop sets (~18:58)
-How men and women differentiate on muscle mass (~22:44)
-The best anti-aging drug on the planet (~24:35)
-When to take protein & creatine for optimal performance (~31:50)
-How to identify high-quality protein sources (~34:50)
-The ideal daily creatine dosage (~38:02)
-The role cardio plays in fat loss (~40:50)
-How do you define high-intensity exercise? (~46:42)
-Where people go wrong with fat loss methods (~48:35)
-Should you limit carbs to lose fat? (~53:00)
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Referenced in the episode:
-Connect with Bill on Instagram (@billcampbellphd)
-Visit Bill’s website for research news: https://www.billcampbellphd.com
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“The more we talk about how we communicate, the easier the communication is,” says Charles Duhigg.
Charles, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author joins us to discuss how to become a supercommunicator, plus:
-The 3 types of conversations we have (~04:20)
-How to ask better, deeper questions (~08:30)
-How to start conversations with strangers (~10:54)
-Have younger generations lost the art of conversations? (~12:32)
-How to communicate better with children (~18:11)
-Why we should talk about communication more (~18:50)
-How to be a better listener (~21:04)
-How to be more persuasive (~22:28)
-A simple tip to ease social anxiety (~26:09)
-How to deliver bad news with grace (~29:02)
-The connection between communication and longevity (~37:51)
Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20 to get 20% off your first order of clean coffee+.
Referenced in this episode:
-Pick up his new book: Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
-The Harvard Study of Adult Development
-His newsletter, The Science of Better
-Visit lumen.me/mindbodygreen to get 15% off your Lumen Metabolism Tracker.
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