“I consider food a gift we give ourselves three times a day, so let's make it good," says Kimbal Musk. 
Kimbal, a professional chef, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, joins us to discuss his top cooking tips and how to infuse your food with love, plus: 
- How to respect the animals you eat (~00:29)
- Why regenerative farming is the future (~05:23)
- Why every child should learn to grow food (~07:34)
- The role restaurants play in community & connection (~10:50)
- Why you should cook at least one meal a day (~14:01)
- How to know if your food was cooked with love (~16:26)
- Subtle tricks that make a restaurant irresistible (~17:48)
- How eating with others enhances longevity (~22:36)
- Kimbal’s surprising bloodwork results (~24:41)
- The importance of moderation (~29:11)
- Kimbal’s favorite recipe when he’s short on time (~31:03)
- What people get wrong when cooking eggs (~34:01)
- Kimbal’s tricks for cooking vegetables (~36:33)
- How to cook the best steak of your life (~38:59)
- Kimbal’s important work with VA hospitals (~43:34)
- Kimbal’s overall food philosophy (~46:08)
- How he manages scrutiny as Elon’s brother (~48:09)
- How Kimbal defines success (~49:40)

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Referenced in the episode:
- Kimbal's book, The Kitchen Cookbook
- mbg Podcast episode #219, with Kimbal
- Check out The Kitchen 
- Learn more about Big Green and Square Roots

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530: How to make every meal taste amazing | Kimbal Musk, professional chef & restaurateur

“Your brain cells stay with you for life. If you damage them, you don't have a second choice," says Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D.
Lisa, a neuroscientist, certified integrative nutritionist, and holistic healthcare practitioner, joins us to discuss how women at every stage of life can protect their brains, plus:
- How menopause affects women’s brains (~00:25)
- How to strengthen your brain in your 30s and 40s (~02:15)
- Which tests to ask for at the doctor (~05:33)
- How to find a menopause specialist (~08:56)
- The markers of Alzheimer’s everyone should be aware of (~14:48)
- What we’re getting wrong about the Alzheimer’s gene (~18:07)
- Red flags in a doctor you shouldn’t ignore (~21:04)
- How to know if you’ll benefit from hormone replacement therapy (~24:10)
- The best type of exercise for menopause symptoms (~26:15)
- The healthiest way to drink coffee as you age (~28:30)
- At what age is it OK to start drinking coffee? (~32:15)
- How to set your brain up for success before menopause (~35:42)
- Lisa’s POV on intermittent fasting (~41:07)
- Cutting-edge research on menopause & the brain (~43:12)
- The research study Lisa is most proud of (~47:48)
- Advice for women struggling with sleep (~52:32)
- The role of mindset in menopause symptoms (~56:37)

Referenced in the episode:
- Lisa's book, The Menopause Brain
- Episode #195, with Lisa
- Learn more about Weill Cornell Medicine's Midlife Clinic
- The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention Center in Las Vegas
- Episode #404, with Maria Shriver 
- Lisa's 2021 study on menopause & the brain
- Sign up for Lisa's observational study 
- Lisa's sleep doctor recs: Daniel A. Barone, MD, Ana C. Krieger, MD, and Andrew W. Varga, MD 
- Research on women's happiness post-menopause

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529: The best brain health tips for women | Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D., neuroscientist & certified nutritionist 

“You don't have to stop. Sometimes you just need to pause, recalibrate, and reassess what the options are," says Sue Varma, M.D. 
Sue, a board-certified psychiatrist, joins us to discuss how to cultivate incredible resilience and growth, plus:
- What is practical optimism? (~00:04)
- How to approach circumstances you have no control over (~03:41)
- The role of hope & faith (~06:42)
- Why toxic positivity sets us up for failure (~08:35)
- Sue’s take on manifestation (~10:06)
- The power of being alone, not lonely (~14:06)
- The 8 pillars of practical optimism (~16:23)
- Why we should all be social snacking (~22:06)
- What happens when we don’t feel seen (~26:07)
- How to identify your purpose (~30:03)
- How to measure your level of optimism (~31:45)
- How much of the population is actually optimistic? (~36:38)
- Sue’s 4 M’s of mental health (~39:37)
- What to do when you start to negatively spiral (~42:55)
- How to start a worry diary (~45:11)
- Why women report higher stress levels (~46:17)
- The optimistic future of women’s sports (~48:57)
- How optimism leads to exceptional longevity (~52:51)

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Referenced in the episode:
- Sue's book, Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being
- mbg Podcast episode #, with Michael Easter
- A study on mild electric shock vs. being alone 
- Research on conversations with strangers & happiness
- A study showing 25% of optimism is genetic
- A NYT article about Sue's salsa dancing 
- Harvard adult development study on relationships & health

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528: How to have a more resilient brain | Sue Varma, M.D., board-certified psychiatrist 

“If you have bad breath, mouthwash actually makes it worse," says Mark Burhenne, DDS.
Mark, a functional dentist, joins us to discuss *everything* you need to know about oral health, including:

- The link between breath & oral health (~00:13)
- Mark’s recommended oral care routine (~04:01)
- What to look for & avoid in a toothpaste (~05:52)
- Mark’s POV on mouthwash (~09:47)
- How poor oral health can lead to chronic disease (~13:33)
- Why everyone should practice tongue scraping (~17:55)
- A grocery list for optimal oral health (~22:05)
- The benefits of mouth taping (~28:18)
- How to get the most out of your dentist visit (~30:16)
- What Mark thinks about fluoride (~35:37)
- Mark’s POV on X-rays & teeth whitening (~38:16)
- How to find the right dentist for your goals (~46:29)
- How to optimize your Invisalign or braces experience (~48:15)
- The best time to remove your wisdom teeth (~52:57)
- Root canals & implants (~57:35)
- Dentist red flags (~01:03:43)
- What to know before getting veneers or crowns (~01:06:57)
- The future of functional dentistry (~01:08:40)

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Referenced in the episode:
- Follow Mark on Instagram.
- Check out Ask The Dentist.
- Learn more about FYGG.
- A UCSF study on oral health & Alzheimer's.
- Research on satiety & flavor.
- A study on frequent use of mouthwash & prediabetes
- mbg Podcast episode #245, with James Nestor.
- mbg Podcast episode #317, with Patrick McKeown.
- Check out Mark's dentist directory.
- Bristle Oral Health Test.
- A study on maternal fluoride use & offspring IQ.
- Read more about fluoride science on trial.

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527: The ultimate oral health episode | Mark Burhenne, DDS, functional dentist 

“If you're dealing with an issue, don't describe your partner. Describe yourself, your feelings, and your needs," says Julie Gottman, Ph.D.
Julie and John Gottman, Ph.D., leading relationship experts and founders of the Gottman Institute, join us to discuss how to know if your partner is long-term material, plus:
- The top ingredients for a loving relationship (~00:02)
- The three main conflict styles (~02:34)
- The “bomb drop” fight (~09:16)
- What to do if you feel “flooded” during a fight (~11:17)
- The “shallows” fight (~16:17)
- How to resolve “the standoff” (~19:20)
- How couples can rebuild their relationship post-affair (~28:43)
- What causes affairs? (~34:20)
- The Gottmans’ top 3 green flags in a relationship (~35:56)
- How to know if you’ve found The One (~43:01)
- What causes unhappy marriages? (~46:02)
- How to know if you’re ready for a serious relationship (~50:51)
- The Gottmans’ No. 1 tip for successful relationships (~54:18)

Referenced in the episode:
- The Gottmans' book, Fight Right. 
- mbg Podcast episodes #320 and #461, with the Gottmans. 
- Learn more about the Gottmans' research on marriage and couples. 
- Check out Caryl Rusbult's research. 
- Research on recovering after an affair. 

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526: Relationship red flags & how to find The One | John Gottman, Ph.D. & Julie Gottman, Ph.D., the world’s leading relationship experts

“No conversation about lifespan is complete without a discussion of healthspan," says William J. Kole
William, a veteran reporter, editor, and foreign correspondent, joins us to discuss how to stay healthy and mobile well into your 80s, 90s, and even 100s of years, plus:
- Common themes with the longest living humans (~00:08)
- How much of a role does genetics play? (~01:31)
- Lifestyle methods that make a difference in longevity (~04:48)
- The power of a positive attitude (~07:01)
- The dangers of loneliness (~10:20)
- Why we should prioritize intergenerational connections (~15:18)
- The role of retirement in longevity (~19:05)
- What we can learn from Jane Goodall (~21:26)
- Why you should never stop learning (~23:54)  
- The power of purpose (~27:23)
- The link between faith, prayer & longevity (~29:59)
- Should aging be classified as a disease? (~34:00)
- The future of immunotherapy (~36:20)
- How radiopharmaceuticals change the longevity game (~41:21)
- What William has changed based on his research (~42:49)

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Referenced in the episode:
- William's book, The Big 100.
- New England Centenarian Study.
- Livingto100.com
- A study on positive attitudes & longevity.
- The Centenarian Portrait Project.
- mbg Podcast episode #504, with Ellen Langer, Ph.D.
- mbg Podcast episodes #363, #217 & #170, with David Sinclair, Ph.D.
- Cleerly.
- mbg Podcast episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.D.
- Research on depressive feelings & higher resource communities.

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525: The genetics of longevity & how to live to 122 | William J. Kole, editor and foreign correspondent 

“What you don't resolve your children will have to face,” says Vienna Pharaon, LMFT. 
Vienna, a licensed marriage and family therapist and one of NYC's most sought after relationship therapists, joins us to discuss how to work through the emotional trauma you don’t even know exists, plus:
- Why everyone has emotional wounds (~00:13)
- Why you pursue emotionally unavailable people (~01:40)
- What causes a worthiness wound (~06:47)
- The 5 core emotional wounds (~09:38)
- Is your determination a trauma response? (~13:37)
- How to keep emotional wounds from being an obstacle (~19:56)
- How birth order affects your personality (~25:21)
- How to raise emotionally mature children (~31:26)
- How trauma shows up in relationships (~33:43)
- How to know if you’re ready for a serious relationship (~40:55)
- The most common relationship killers (~44:26)
- How to prevent resentment in your relationship (~47:38)
- Are you emotionally mature? (~51:43)
- How to become a better friend & partner (~55:38)
- Questions to ask yourself to identify trauma (~57:45)
- How to have more compassion for others (~59:50)

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Referenced in the episode:
- Vienna's book, The Origins Of You. 
- Take Vienna's "What's your origin wound?" quiz.
- Research on depressive feelings & higher resource communities. 

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524: How to heal your emotional wounds | Vienna Pharaon, LMFT, marriage & family therapist

“A moment of awareness and a strategy can truly make what feels overwhelming more doable,” says Jennifer Taitz, Psy.D.
Jennifer, a licensed clinical psychologist, joins us to discuss actionable tips for reducing stress, plus:
- Jennifer’s favorite strategy for in-the-moment anxiety (~00:02)
- The most relaxing song, according to science (~04:08)
- The power of bite-sized doses of hope (~06:34)
- The worst TikTok hacks for stress (~09:44)
- The brain benefits of getting out of your comfort zone (~13:04)
- Exercises to recalibrate your nervous system (~16:59)
- How to become your own therapist (~24:01)
- The lost art of saying “no” (~26:43)
- The power of a good, long sigh (~30:44)
- How to practice radical acceptance (~34:19)
- How to avoid obsessive behavior (~39:18)
- How to know when venting becomes unproductive (~48:26)
- How to become a better listener (~51:03)
- How to be more joyful & magnetic (~53:40)
- Jennifer’s No. 1 tip to be happier & more resilient (~55:54)

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Referenced in the episode:
- Jennifer's book, Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes.
- Listen to "Weightless" and read the science.
- Read Jennifer's New York Times article.
- Virtual Hope Box app.
- Jennifer's Wall Street Journal article.
- Study on cyclic sighing.
- mbg Podcast episode #521, with Michael Easter.

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523: How to recalibrate your nervous system | Jennifer Taitz, Psy.D., licensed clinical psychologist

“The things that you can do to improve your brain health have very little to do with adding special things to the diet. They really have to do with subtracting things from the diet that are working against your brain in the first place," says Georgia Ede, M.D.
Georgia, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, joins us to discuss sneaky foods that rob your brain of energy, plus: 
- The biggest misconceptions about brain foods (~00:23)
- What to remove from your diet for brain health (~04:19)
- How linoleic acid affects your brain (~06:06)
- The link between keto & mental health (~10:51)
- How to balance medication & lifestyle methods (~16:02)
- How to know if a keto diet will work for you (~20:47)
- How glucose spikes affect your brain (~23:31)
- Georgia’s hot take on the Mediterranean diet (~25:41)
- What you need to know about red wine (~29:57)
- Top foods to add for a brain healthy diet (~32:12)
- Why meat is not the enemy (~34:49)
- How anti-nutrients sabotage brain health (~39:45)
- Food combining mistakes (~44:10)
- The items you should never put in your smoothie (~49:03)
- What Georgia eats in a day for brain health (~53:26)
- Georgia’s 3 food rules for a healthier brain (~55:50)

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Referenced in the episode:
- Georgia's book, Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind. 
- mbg Podcast episode #154, with Georgia. 
- Georgia's 2022 keto study. 
- A study on sugar & teens. 
- A study on oysters & anti-nutrients. 

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522: What we’re still getting wrong about brain foods | Georgia Ede, M.D., nutritional psychiatrist

“The average person today sees more information in one day than a person 700 years ago would have seen in their entire life," says Michael Easter. 
Michael, a health journalist and New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss how to reintroduce yourself to moderation and ruck your way to better health, plus: 
- Why do we overdo everything? (~00:03)
- How to overcome information overload (~02:35)
- Possessions and abundance (~05:42)
- Consequences of superabundance on our well-being (~07:50)
- Being lonely vs. being alone (~09:41)
- The science-backed benefits of being in nature (~12:42)
- The power of rucking for overall health (~17:48)
- The health benefits of getting out of your comfort zone (~23:01)
- Why we’re so vulnerable to overabundance (~24:38)
- What makes processed foods so irresistible? (~26:32)
- What we can learn from slot machines (~27:56)
- How to break the scarcity loop (~30:43)
- Living in Las Vegas (~34:55)
- How to manage your expectations & be happier (~37:19)
- How to practice misogi for personal growth (~41:41)

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Referenced in the episode:
- Michael's book, Scarcity Brain. 
- Michael's previous title, The Comfort Crisis. 
- A study on phone use in nature. 
- Read more about the nature pyramid. 
- A study on calming fractals.
- A study on eating slower with unprocessed foods. 
- Michael's newsletter, 2%. 

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521: Rucking & other tips to boost brain health | Michael Easter, NYT bestselling author

“Dehydration is a leading cause of constipation," says Mary Pardee, N.D.
Mary, a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor, joins us to discuss everything you need to know about healing your gut and optimizing body comp, plus:
- The link between over-restriction & digestive issues (~00:13)
- What we get wrong with elimination diets (~04:03)
- Why dairy & gluten aren’t always the problem (~06:23)
- How to assess your overall gut health (~12:49)
- Mary’s top tips to optimize your gut (~17:54)
- How to know when bloating becomes a problem (~20:32)
- Why low FODMAP diets are effective (~24:26)
- How to reduce & prevent bloat (~26:51)
- How to time your meals for gut health (~28:38)
- Hydration tips for bloating & gut health (~29:51)
- How coffee impacts your gut (~31:56)
- The future of fecal transplants (~33:01)
- What’s driving GI issues? (~36:49)
- The best biomarkers for longevity (~39:35)
- Should you test your Alzheimer’s risk? (~43:46)
- Why you shouldn’t conflate weight loss & body comp (~45:25)
- Optimal body fat percentages for men & women (~49:49)
- How to reach healthy ApoB levels (~53:46)
- The dangers of visceral adipose tissue & the optimal fat ratio (~55:48)

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Referenced in the episode:
- Check out Modrn Med. 
- Read why dairy is back on the table.  
- Shop grass-fed whey protein isolate+.
- Stanford study on fermented foods.
- Rebyota & Vowst. 
- A study on muscle mass, BMI & mortality. 
- mbg Podcast episode #480, with Peter Attia, M.D.

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520: Must-have tips to reduce bloat & heal your gut | Functional medicine doctor Mary Pardee, N.D.

“Don't underestimate the power of curiosity," says Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.
Jud, a neuroscientist and addiction psychiatrist, joins us to discuss how to reduce unhealthy food cravings, plus: 
- Why do we eat when we’re not hungry? (~00:09)
- What really drives hunger? (~02:59)
- Should you see a nutritionist or neuroscientist? (~06:42)
- The psychological component of weight loss (~11:14)
- How to overcome food cravings (~15:32)
- Why willpower doesn’t exist (~19:56)
- How personality types influence intuitive eating (~22:58)
- How to hack your brain’s reward system (~29:24)
- How to actually eat intuitively (~32:11)
- Committing to healthier snacks (~40:33)
- What Jud eats in a typical day (~43:12)
- How hunger hormones change with age (~45:58)
- Hunger differences by gender (~47:40)
- Why curiosity is a superpower (~51:09)

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Referenced in the episode:
- Jud's book, The Hunger Habit. 
- mbg Podcast episode #294 and #197 with Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D. 
- mbg Podcast episode #482, with Jillian Michaels. 
- Jud's previous book, Unwinding Anxiety. 
- Eat Right Now app. 
- Jud's study showing a 40% reduction in craving-related eating. 

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519: Reducing food cravings & why willpower doesn’t exist | Neuroscientist Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.

“You control your aging in your own hands," says Anthony Youn, M.D.
Anthony, a holistic plastic surgeon, joins us to discuss sneaky factors that accelerate skin aging, plus:
- How nutrient depletion impacts your skin (~00:24)
- How lack of protein affects your skin (~03:34)
- What you need to know about collagen supplements (~05:58)
- The 101 on inflammation & skin health (~07:53)
- How seed oils affect your skin (~10:48)
- Why we should talk more about cellular waste (~13:28)
- How to eat your way to stronger skin (~15:45)
- Coffee & red wine for skin? (~20:33)
- Skin-related signs of a gluten intolerance (~23:49)
- How to increase skin longevity without invasive procedures (~28:41)
- The best non-invasive treatments for skin aging (~32:06)
- Overrated skin treatments not worth your time (~40:25)
- Subtle signs someone has had “work” done (~43:43)
- The future of plastic surgery (~48:12)
- The sun exposure controversy & his favorite sunscreens (~51:13)

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Referenced in the episode:
- Anthony's book, Younger for Life.
- mbg Podcast episode #330, with Anthony.
- mbg Podcast episode #480, with Peter Attia, M.D.
- A study on the reduction of nutrients over 49 years.
- Read about the minimum hours for intermittent fasting.
- A split face study on LED light therapy.
- La Roche-Posay mineral sunscreen & Zo Skin Health sunscreen.
- Check out bookshop.org

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518: Nutrition tips for skin longevity | Holistic plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, M.D.

“You have the power at the end of your fork to help calm your mind,” says Uma Naidoo, M.D.
Uma, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, nutritional biologist, and professional chef, joins us to discuss shopping recs, expert-approved recipes, and meal plans to optimize your gut-brain connection, plus: 
- Uma’s go-to breakfasts for brain health (~00:33)
- The best nutrients for your brain (~02:57)
- The best brain-healthy grains (~04:46)
- Uma’s CALMS grocery list (~06:45)
- Can nutrition help solve our mental health epidemic? (~10:42)
- The role of blood sugar in mental health (~15:50)
- Common vitamin deficiencies that impact mental health (~20:05)
- Are fortified foods actually bad for you? (~23:04)
- Seed oils & the gut-brain connection (~24:35)
- Uma’s take on coconut oil & coconut milk (~26:31)
- The most updated research on saturated fats (~28:09)
- Best foods to eat when anxiety hits (~30:20)
- The best fruits for anxiety (~32:41)
- The nutrition trend that makes Uma cringe (~38:07)
- The link between hydration & mental health (~40:18)
- The future of psychobiotics (~43:41)
- The best bacteria strains for anxiety (~45:00)
- How to amplify the flavor of healthy foods (~47:14) 

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Referenced in the episode: 
- Uma's book, Calm Your Mind With Food. 
- mbg Podcast episode #246, with Uma. 
- A study on metabolism & anxiety. 
- A study reassessing saturated fats.
- A study on bacteria strains for mental health: Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Lactobacillus Reuteri & Lactobacillus Helveticus.
- Sign up for Uma's newsletter. 

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517: Sneaky foods giving you anxiety | Nutritional psychiatrist Uma Naidoo, M.D.

“Most people are happier at 70 than they were at 30," says Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.
Arthur, a social scientist and professor at Harvard, joins us to discuss how to maintain deep friendships, find your purpose, and strengthen your joy muscles, plus: 
- The biggest myths about happiness (~00:10)
- How Arthur defines happiness (~03:23)
- Enjoyment vs. pleasure (~05:24)
- The problem with extreme thinking (~11:43)
- What we’re getting wrong about satisfaction (~13:43)
- How to find your life’s meaning (~16:56)
- How happiness changes as you age (~22:25)
- How to balance true happiness with achievement (~25:59)
- How to maintain deep friendships (~28:17)
- Do introverts make better friends? (~31:15)
- The power of gratitude for happiness (~34:36)
- Easy wins for lifelong happiness (~36:37)
- Why you should try “emotional caffeine” (~41:39)
- How Arthur strengthens his own happiness muscles (~44:21)
- How to make those around you feel happier (~47:13)

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Referenced in the episode:
- Arthur's book, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier.
- Arthur's website.
- mbg Podcast episode #388, with Arthur. 
- mbg Podcast episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.D. & her research.
- mbg Podcast episode #435, #213 and #166, with Ryan Holiday. 
- Check out Arthur's words in The Atlantic.

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516: How to become a happier person & find your meaning in life | Social scientist Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.

“We're at the dawn of a sensory renaissance,” says Maureen Seaberg. 
Maureen, a polysynesthete and author, joins us to discuss how we may be able to “smell” our way to optimal health, plus:
- How to tap into your sensory superpowers (~00:14)
- How Maureen discovered her synesthesia (~05:19)
- How many people have synesthesia (~07:47)
- Can synesthesia be taught? (~09:47)
- The power of remote sensing (~13:22)
- What sensory superpowers tell us about consciousness (~20:07)
- What we know about the smell of fear (~24:14)
- How to supercharge your senses (~26:47)
- The power of comfort sounds & smells (~30:37)
- Maureen’s daily meditation practice (~32:32)
- How our modern world weakens our senses (~36:49)
- How scent can potentially unlock early disease (~38:43)
- Why everyone is a superhuman (~43:26)

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Referenced in the episode:
- Maureen's book, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: The Astonishing New Science of the Senses
- The Gift Of Fear.
- EPA report stating we spend 90% of our lives indoors. 
- Laboratories for Fundamental Research.
- mbg Podcast episodes #493 and #350, with Gretchen Rubin.
- Sign up for The Long Game. 

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515: How to supercharge your senses | Polysynesthete Maureen Seaberg

“The conversation about Zone 2 is all based on male physiology and male data," says Stacy Sims, Ph.D.
Stacy, an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women, discusses what women need to know about today’s buzziest longevity topics, plus:
- Women are not small men (~00:12)
- Stacy’s dream research study (~01:54)
- How your menstrual cycle can inform your workouts (~02:25)
- Stacy’s POV on birth control pills (~04:39)
- How women should exercise during perimenopause (~09:20)
- How women should exercise during menopause (~11:00)
- What women need to know about Zone 2 training (~17:21)
- How right cold plunge temperature for women (~20:42)
- How women should build & maintain lean muscle (~23:52)
- Protein needs for women & the best time to consume it (~26:09)
- Common vitamin deficiencies for women (~28:06)
- What women need to know about time-restricted eating (~30:05)
- The most effective weight loss strategy for women (~33:56)
- How women are physically superior to men (~40:02)
- Supplements that aren’t worth your time (~45:31)

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Referenced in the episode:
- Stacy's website. 
- Check out Stacy's books.
- A study on birth control & emotional regulation.
- A study on protein intake & body composition. 
- A study on female ACL tears. 
- A study documenting sex differences in the shiver response.
- Read Stacy's post on Zone 2 training. 
- A study on vitamin D & PMS.
- mbg Podcast episode #480, with Peter Attia, M.D.
- mbg Podcast episodes #436 and #505, with Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.

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514: What we’re still getting wrong about women’s health | Exercise physiologist Stacy Sims, Ph.D. 

"When uric acid is high, it predicts the development of kidney disease, high blood pressure, and obesity," says Richard Johnson, M.D.

Richard, a board-certified internal medicine doctor who has researched obesity and diabetes for 20+ years, joins us to discuss the more complex, controversial areas of kidney health, plus:

- The role of oxalates & dairy in kidney health (~00:14)
- How to assess your kidney health (~07:33)
- High-purine foods to avoid (~14:43)
- Richard’s viral findings on obesity (~19:17)
- Why not all fructose is created equal (~30:12)
- How to rank your fruits (~32:44)
- The impact of fast vs. slow sugar (~42:31)
- How Johnson views alternative sweeteners (~43:58)
- The optimal diet for a healthy weight (~48:55)
- What actually makes seed oils inflammatory (~52:27)

Referenced in the episode:
- Richard's book, Nature Wants Us To Be Fat. 
- mbg Podcast episode #498, with Richard.
- A study on dairy & gout.
- A study on creatinine & longevity.
- Richard's paper on obesity.
- Richard's study on apple juice & fructose.
- Richard's study on carb intake in lab mice.
- Sign up for The Long Game. 

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513: The most underrated marker for metabolic health | Richard Johnson, M.D.

“Fear of other people's opinions might be one of the great constrictors for human potential," says Michael Gervais, Ph.D.
Michael, one of the world’s top high-performance psychologists, joins us for a master class on reducing anxiety, boosting self confidence, and overcoming FOPO— the fear of other people’s opinions—plus:
- What is FOPO & why is it detrimental? (~00:18)
- How to know if you suffer from FOPO (~07:55)
- When comparison can be a motivator (~09:27)
- The recipe for long-lasting happiness (~12:57)
- How to actually measure self-worth (~15:12)
- How to raise genuinely happy kids (~18:46)
- How to build confidence (~25:35)
- How to reduce performance anxiety (~29:33)
- How to limit negative self-talk (~34:47)
- How to stop prioritizing other people’s opinions (~38:41)
- The power of the Barry Manilow effect (~43:20)
- How to become a better friend (~48:42)
- Who Michael wants to work with next (~51:34)
- Standout people Michael has worked with (~53:27)
- How to invest in your own psychology (~57:12)

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Referenced in the episode:
- Michael's book, The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You. 
- "The Good Life" Harvard study.
- The Barry Manilow study.
- Sign up for The Long Game. 

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512: How to reduce anxiety & negative self-talk | Performance psychologist Michael Gervais, Ph.D.

“Our memory is like a muscle. We use it or we lose it," says Jim Kwik.
Jim, one of the top memory coaches in the country and a leading expert in brain optimization, joins us to discuss the best mental exercises you can do every day, plus:
- Less obvious habits that harm brain health (~00:02)
- Do you have digital dementia? (02:20)
- How to rely less on your devices (~11:45)
- How to get your brain firing (~18:53)
- Daily mental exercises that don’t take much time (~25:17)
- How to watch TV more productively (~30:17)
- How to overcome the afternoon slump (~38:03)
- The brain benefits of black coffee (~45:20)
- How to identify your brain type (~47:26)
- How to optimize your focus (~53:17)

Referenced in the episode:
- Jim's book, Limitless Expanded Edition: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life. 
- mbg Podcast episode #488, with Jim.
- A study on London taxi drivers' brains.
- A study on lion's mane mushrooms & BDNF.
- mybrainanimal.com quiz.

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