Episodes

  • 612: Muscle, bone & brain: The trifecta for aging powerfully | Vonda Wright, M.D.

    612: Muscle, bone & brain: The trifecta for aging powerfully | Vonda Wright, M.D.
    Aug 24 2025
    “ Don't waste your time and money on things that are perishable. Invest in yourself,” explains Vonda Wright, M.D. Vonda Wright, M.D., double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, internationally recognized sports medicine expert, and member of mindbodygreen’s board of scientific advisors, shares a powerful new lens on longevity—one that’s rooted in science, shaped by mindset, and powered by muscle. Here are the key points: - Aging is a superpower (~3:28) - The six time bombs of aging (~7:25) - Building mental resilience (~9:35) - Muscle, brain, bone (14:00) - The frailty line & VO2 max (~15:00) - Creatine dosage (~18:10) - Metabolism & muscle (~21:15) - What’s overrated vs. underrated (~23:50) - Blood work & menopause (~31:55) - Wright’s personal practices to decrease inflammation (~33:40) - Type 2 muscle fibers (~36:50) -  Advice to her younger self (~41:00) - Closing thoughts (~44:40) Referenced in the episode: - Follow Wright on Instagram (@drvondawright) - Pick up her book, Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power - Check out her website (https://www.drvondawright.com/) - Listen to her previous episode (Why women should lift heavier & eat more) We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • 611: The surprising tool for navigating conflict & communicating better | Josh Davis, PhD & Greg Prosmushkin

    611: The surprising tool for navigating conflict & communicating better | Josh Davis, PhD & Greg Prosmushkin
    Aug 17 2025
    "People don't react to reality. They react to their experience of reality," explains Josh Davis, Ph.D. & Greg Prosmushkin. Josh Davis, Ph.D., cognitive scientist, Columbia-trained psychologist, and author, & Greg Prosmushkin, trial lawyer and author, join us to explain how neurolinguistic programming (NLP) can help dissolve conflict, reframe limiting beliefs, and fuel lasting behavior change. Plus: - What is NLP (~1:45) - The science of NLP (~3:20) - Using language as a tool (~5:10) - Using NLP in real life (~6:40) - Handling difficult situations (~8:45) - How to de-escalate triggering situations (~11:55) -  Reality is subjective (~15:25) - Establishing well-formed outcomes (~19:45) - The importance of learning goals (~20:25) - Are you running away from or to something? (~26:10) - Goals for health (~29:12) - Different types of motivation (~32:30) - Using NLP to be persuasive (~35:25) - Identifying language patterns (~40:00) - NLP for education (~44:00) - How to achieve your goals (~50:00) Referenced in the episode: - Pick up their book, The Difference That Makes The Difference (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250349087) - Learn more about Josh Davis, Ph.D. (https://www.twoawesomehours.com/) - Follow Greg Prosmushkin on Instagram (@gregproslaw) - Check out Prosmushkin‘s website (https://gproslaw.com/) This episode of the mindbodygreen podcast was created in partnership with MassMutual. MassMutual believes in helping people live well—so they can live more. Learn more at MassMutual.com/Wellness. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • 610: Your guide to HRT & lifestyle changes for menopause | Jila Senemar, M.D., FACOG

    610: Your guide to HRT & lifestyle changes for menopause | Jila Senemar, M.D., FACOG
    Aug 10 2025
    “HRT is not just to feel better in the moment. It benefits your health in the long term,” Jila Senemar, MD, FACOG. Jila Senemar, MD, FACOG, distinguished OB/GYN, medical author, and expert consultant, joins us today to dive deep into women’s hormone health, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT), powerful lifestyle modifications, and smart supplementation. Plus: - The truth about HRT (~4:10) - Personalization of HRT (~7:55) - Powerful lifestyle modifications (~9:50) - Nutrition advice for menopausal women (~12:35) - The power of strength training (~17:12) - The importance of community (~23:20) - Getting quality sleep (~26:57) - HRT + lifestyle modifications (~29:25) - Go-to supplements (~31:35) - Is HRT for you? (~33:05) - The different forms of hormones (~36:15) - The right time to start HRT (~40:40) - Benefits of HRT (~43:00) - You are not alone (~45:40) - mindbodygreen’s peri/menopause+ (~47:00) Referenced in the episode: - Follow Senemar on Instagram (@drjilasenemar) - Check out her website (https://jilamd.com/) - Use code MBGPOD for $550 off mindbodygreen’s peri/menopause+ course. Go to cozyearth.com and use code MBG for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. Trust me—you’ll feel the difference the very first night. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • 609: How to handle stress, avoid triggers, & overcome regret | Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.

    609: How to handle stress, avoid triggers, & overcome regret | Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.
    Aug 3 2025
    “We need to be okay with not being okay,” explains Caroline Leaf, Ph.D. Caroline Leaf, Ph.D., renowned cognitive neuroscientist and communication pathologist, joins us today to give us permission to not be okay and the tools to self-regulate. Plus: - It’s okay not to be okay (~2:25) - Resilience takes time (~4:45) - Powerful metaphors (~7:40) - Self-regulation (~8:55) - The unconscious vs. conscious mind (~11:00) - Using breathwork to reset (~19:10) - The brain-body connection (~24:00) - How to overcome regrets (~27:25) - Leaf’s personal journey (~34:27) - How to handle pressure (~40:00) Referenced in the episode: - Follow Leaf on Instagram (@drcarolineleaf) - Check out her website (https://drleaf.com/) - Pick up her book, Help in a Hurry We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • 608: The ultimate guide to using nature for brain health & longevity | Marc Berman, Ph.D.

    608: The ultimate guide to using nature for brain health & longevity | Marc Berman, Ph.D.
    Jul 27 2025
    “Green spaces and trees are not an amenity—they're a necessity,” explains Marc Berman, Ph.D. Marc Berman, Ph.D., environmental neuroscientist, professor and chair of psychology at the University of Chicago, and the founding director of the Environmental Neuroscience Lab, joins us today to dive deep into the powerful benefits of nature on our mental and physical health. - What is environmental neuroscience? (~2:50) - The Nature Walk study (~6:20) - Green vs. blue spaces (~12:00) - How much nature do you need? (~18:10) - The case for more green spaces (~19:10) - Mental health benefits of being in nature (~22:55) - How different types of trees impact the benefits (~27:25) - The impact of natural disasters (~28:25) - Redesigning our  environments, schools, & workplaces (~31:00) - Nature for depression (~34:30) - Why you should be ‘nature rising’ (~36:15) - Berman’s favorite places (~38:05) - Upcoming research (~40:30) - Start doing this today (~42:50) Referenced in the episode: - Learn more about Berman & his lab (https://voices.uchicago.edu/bermanlab/berman/) - Pick up his book, Nature and the Mind (https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Mind-Improves-Cognitive-Well-being/dp/1668058774) - Check out his research (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=zCT_0OQAAAAJ&hl=en) - Research on green spaces and schoolchildren (PMID: 25204008) - Research on crime and vegetation (https://doi.org/10.1177/001391601219731) - Research on hospital recovery and nature views (PMID: 6143402) We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • 607: A proven method to find purpose in life & work | Suzy Welch

    607: A proven method to find purpose in life & work | Suzy Welch
    Jul 20 2025
    “The arc of life is long, and it bends toward authenticity. You can’t hold your breath forever—eventually, you yearn to live your values,” explains Suzy Welch. Welch, a bestselling author, founder and CEO of Becoming You Labs, and a professor at NYU Stern School of Business, joins us to discuss how to uncover your core values, identify your true aptitudes, and build a career that aligns with your authentic purpose. Plus: - The Becoming You framework (~2:15) - The true meaning of values (~4:15) - How to know what you are truly good at (~5:33) - Discovering your economically viable interest (~7:12) - Identity vs. authenticity (~8:30) -  Values vs. virtues (~9:25) - When values conflict (~14:00) - The values bridge (~15:20) - Purpose & happiness (~18:00) - The value of work centrism (~22:00) - Finding authenticity (~26:55) - The role of self-awareness (~27:50) - How to change career paths (~30:40) - How to live your dream life (~35:05) - Fulfilling your dream & finding joy (~38:35) Referenced in the episode: - Follow her on Instagram (@suzywelch) - Check out her work (https://lnk.to/suzywelch!MindBodyGreen) - Find out your true values (https://thevaluesbridge.com/) - Pick up her book, Becoming You - Go to her website (https://www.suzywelch.com/) Go to cozyearth.com and use code MBG for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. Trust me—you’ll feel the difference the very first night. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • 606: How to improve mobility & strength for injury prevention | Henry Abbott

    606: How to improve mobility & strength for injury prevention | Henry Abbott
    Jul 13 2025
    “Get some motion, get some bounce, and get some playfulness into how you move,” explains Henry Abbott. Abbott, an award-winning journalist and founder of TrueHoop, joins us today to explain how to prevent injury and improve mobility for all aspects of life. - Immobility & how it impacts quality of life (~1:45) - What is P3 (~3:00) - Using data to prevent injury (~4:40) - Working the muscles below your knee (~8:25) - ACL tears & hip mobility (~12:45) - Hip stability vs. mobility (~15:15) - ACL tears & sports (~18:00) - Preventing injuries (~20:50) - Surfaces & injury (~23:25) - Learning agility from a young age (~25:55) - Should you be using the elliptical? (~30:15) - How to avoid pickleball injuries (~31:30) - The most common problems (~35:10) - Is injury & athleticism genetic? (~37:50) - How to lift heavy without injury (~43:00) - Adding mobility to your routine (~44:00) Referenced in the episode: - Follow Abbott on X (@TrueHoop) - Pick up his book, Ballistic - Check out P3 (https://www.p3.md/) This episode of the mindbodygreen podcast was created in partnership with MassMutual. MassMutual believes in helping people live well—so they can live more. Learn more at MassMutual.com/Wellness. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • 605: The 9 pillars for a happier, healthier mind | Drew Ramsey, M.D.

    605: The 9 pillars for a happier, healthier mind | Drew Ramsey, M.D.
    Jul 6 2025
    “Simple movements, taking care of your mental health, and building deeper connections— those are drivers of longevity,” explains Drew Ramsey, M.D. Drew Ramsey, M.D., board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and author, joins us today to explain how all of us can take simple and actionable steps to improve our mental health, including the importance of dreams, adding in more movement, plus: - Ramsey’s practice (~1:30) - The drivers of the mental health epidemic (~3:10) - Exercise & BDNF (~10:!5) - The 9 tenets for better mental health (~17:30) - The importance of connection (~19:00) - Gender differences (~23:25) - Cultural shifts & alcohol consumption (~27:55) - Cannabis & psychedelics (~30:00) - The importance of sleep & dreams (~35:00) - The power of nutrition (~42:00) - The role of supplements (~46:00) - How to unburden yourself (~48:50) - Purpose & spirituality (~50:05) Referenced in the episode: - Follow him on Instagram (@drewramseymd) - Check out his website (https://drewramseymd.com/) - Pick up his book, Healing the Modern Brain We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins