The mindbodygreen Podcast

Joe Dispenza, D.C.: “Changing your fear to gratitude, appreciation, and kindness for just 10 minutes a day, three times a day, can strengthen your immune system by 50 percent."

Dispenza, a New York Times bestselling author, sits down with mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to explore how we can use findings from neuroscience and quantum physics to enjoy a more purpose-driven and fulfilling life, plus:

*How we respond to signals in the modern world that create stress*

*How a gratitude practice can channel a “memory of the future”*

*The impact of fear on your immune system and overall sense of well-being*

*Objectivity of the body versus subjectivity of the mind, and how to navigate the two*

*How to shift your mindset from survival response mode to an environment for creativity*

Learn more about the product that Jason swears by for stress support, hemp multi+ at mindbodygreen.com/hemp

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Amy Sapola, PharmD: “Get in as much color with your food as you can. Color is phytonutrients, and color is that sensory experience.”

Amy, a functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the all-time best nutrition hacks, plus:

Why blood sugar balance is critical for optimizing metabolism (~04:04)

How vegetables can increase your happiness (~07:38)

Why some processed foods don’t spike your blood sugar (~10:44)

Why you should boil your sweet potatoes (~12:36)

Why regenerative agriculture is crucial for health (~18:48)

How Amy prescribes food to her clients (~24:35)

Why you shouldn’t peel your vegetables (~29:51)

The best foods for heart health (~33:07)

The No. 1 most underrated & nutrient-dense vegetable (~34:05)

How to shop sustainably for food & clothing (~38:40)

The health benefits of making your meals aesthetically pleasing (~43:37)

Referenced in the episode:

A study on vegetable consumption and happiness.

Learn more about the Culinary Vegetable Institute.

An mbg article on the Mediterranean diet.

Check out Jennifer Rubell's art.

Learn more about The Chef's Garden.

The CDC's list of powerhouse vegetables.

Note: This episode briefly mentions eating disorders. If you are struggling with any of the signs and symptoms, you can call the National Eating Disorder Association hotline at (800) 931-2237.

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Amanda Chantal Bacon is a world-traveling chef, mother, sustainable lifestyle leader, passionate food educator, and the founder of Moon Juice. Celebrating the power of plant alchemy, Moon Juice burst onto the scene in 2012, and the wellness world has never been the same.

Perhaps most well-known for her “controversial” daily food diary published on Elle, it’s safe to say that Amanda is otherworldly. In our inaugural podcast, we dive right into what makes the Moon Juice CEO so unique, dissecting the esoteric practices and food philosophies she subscribes to that keep her mind and body cosmically aligned.

Though Amanda is a longtime friend of mbg, this is the very first time she has gotten so candid about her past and journey toward a successful career in the food and lifestyle industry. This discussion unveils the nontraditional path Amanda took to get to where she is today—from dropping acid in the woods as a sixth grader to moving to South America, working in a bakery, and eventually shaping the vision that is Moon Juice. Amanda is living proof that the path to success is anything but linear— and we can’t wait to share her unconventional story with you.

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Melissa Urban: “A boundary is not designed to control someone else.”

Melissa, the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to create healthy boundaries, plus:

Melissa’s personal boundaries journey (~01:12)

Why boundaries need to be part of the well-being conversation (~03:39)

Why boundaries were critical on Melissa’s road to recovery (~05:30)

Why Melissa has a favorite ex-boyfriend (~08:11)

How to set healthy boundaries around food (~12:11)

What to do if a family member disrespects your boundaries (~15:17)

What to do if a loved one makes poor decisions for their health (~19:09)

How to set healthy boundaries with your parents (~23:47)

How to know if you should break up with a friend (~26:52)

How social media makes our communication worse (~29:22)

How to identify the emotional vampires in your life (~34:56)

How to support your partner without draining your own energy (~38:51)

How to incorporate boundaries in your well-being routine (~40:56)

One thing everyone should add to their boundaries routine (~44:41)

Referenced in the episode:

Melissa's newest book, The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free.

- Melissa's previous book, The Whole30.

mbg article about setting healthy boundaries.

Melissa's podcast, Do The Thing.

Follow Melissa on Instagram.

Check out Melissa's website.

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Kristin Neff, Ph.D.: “When you treat yourself with kindness, warmth, and support, you don't get so overwhelmed by pain.”

Neff, a pioneering self-compassion researcher, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually treat yourself with kindness, plus:

How to honor your anger

How to assess your self-compassion

Common misconceptions about self-care

How practicing self-compassion can alleviate anxiety

How to use social media without spiraling towards self-criticism

Referenced in the episode:

Neff's newest book, Fierce Self-Compassion.

Neff's 2003 research defining and measuring self-compassion.

Neff's TED Talk on The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion.

Neff's research on gender differences in self-compassion.

Neff's self-compassion scale.

Neff's Mindful Self-Compassion program.

Virtual reality study for teaching self-compassion.

Neff's study on self-compassion vs. the Rosenberg self-esteem measure and narcissism.

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