Podcast Episodes

The biggest misconceptions about protein, fiber & iron | Nutritionist Simon Hill

Simon Hill: “In Western society, we have made animal protein the hero of the plate. We want to flip that.” 

Hill, a nutritionist and physiotherapist, …

4 years, 5 months ago

This is your brain on spirituality | Lisa Miller, Ph.D.

Lisa Miller, Ph.D.: “People who [have] a spiritual response to suffering show entirely different brains.”

Miller, an award-winning researcher in spiri…

4 years, 5 months ago

You're missing 50% of your life by being distracted | neuroscientist Amishi Jha, Ph.D.

Amishi Jha, Ph.D.: “Pay attention to your attention. Check in with this precious brain resource—it is the fuel for your ability to think, feel connec…

4 years, 5 months ago

Are healthy foods secretly spiking your blood sugar? | Casey Means, M.D.

Casey Means, M.D.: “Metabolic health is not just about avoiding long-term chronic illnesses…It's also about feeling good in the moment.”

Means, a Stan…

4 years, 5 months ago

How to use light for better sleep, skin & overall health | Leland Stillman, M.D.

Leland Stillman, M.D.: “People who have sleep issues need to fix their light environment as aggressively as possible.”

Stillman, a functional medicine…

4 years, 5 months ago

The connection between hormones & weight loss | Sara Gottfried, M.D.

Sara Gottfried, M.D.: “For women, testosterone is especially important for confidence, agency, and even risk-taking.”

Gottfried, a Harvard-trained int…

4 years, 6 months ago

How to turn the volume down on your anxiety | Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D.

Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D.: “[Moving your body] is like giving your brain a bubble bath of fantastic neurochemicals that make you feel better.” 

Suzuki, a ne…

4 years, 6 months ago

Neurohacking, productivity & why you should work out in the morning | MIT & Harvard-trained brain researcher Elizabeth Ricker

Elizabeth Ricker: “Brains are not well-designed for trying to function on too little sleep.”

Ricker, a neurohacker and MIT and Harvard-trained brain r…

4 years, 6 months ago

How to know if your drinking water is safe | Erin Brockovich

Erin Brockovich: “Your gut is your second brain, and we oftentimes don't listen to it.”

Brockovich, an environmental activist, consumer advocate, and …

4 years, 6 months ago

How does your brain store trauma? | Neurologist Scott Small, M.D.

Scott Small, M.D.: “One of the main purposes of sleep is to trim down our memories.”

Small, a neurologist & Alzheimer's researcher, joins mbg co-CEO, …

4 years, 6 months ago