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In this podcast (episode #377) and blog, I talk to RD and nutritionist Shana Minei Spence about the dangers of diet culture, the benefits of intuitive eating, nutrition and mental health, disordered eating, and so much more! In her practice, Shana takes a non-diet approach to eating, which includes emphasizing health a

In this podcast (episode #376) and blog, I talk about memory and how to improve it. We actually aren’t supposed to remember everything. The brain is designed to forget things that are not useful to us. In fact, trying to remember everything can cause neurochemical chaos in our neural circuitry because we are designed t

Content warning: this podcast talks about traumatic events like suicide. If you are feeling suicidal, contact the US national suicide prevention hotline and talk to someone today: 1-800-273-8255. The teen suicide prevention hotline in the US is: 1-800-TLC-TEEN (852-8336) between 6-10pm PST. You can also text TEEN to 83

In this podcast (episode #374) and blog, I talk about learning how to use the mind well and why it is important to manage our thinking, feeling and choosing to avoid “milkshake multitasking” and mental overload. The mind is more than a “machine” that runs nonstop. It is an extremely complex driving force that runs the

In this podcast (episode #373) and blog, I talk to Dr. Becca Levy, an award-winning Yale professor of psychology and global health. We discuss the dangers of ageism, how positive and negative age stereotypes affect the health of older individuals, how to use the mind and brain more effectively as we age, age as a socia

In this replay of my interview with best-selling author and wellness teacher Kimberley Snyder on her amazing podcast Feel Good, we talk all things mind and brain, including how we have the power to write and redefine our own life stories through self-regulation and mind management! Podcast Highlights 2:25 It is possibl

In this podcast (episode #371) and blog, I talk to award-winning journalist Mark Follman about his new book Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America, understanding the reasons why mass shooting events and gun violence are so common, the problem with media sensationalism and violent entertain

In this podcast (episode #369) and blog, I speak with bestselling author, journalist, podcast host and filmmaker Max Lugavere about his new book, preserving memory, eating to boost brain health, and so much more! In his new book, Genius Kitchen, Max has over a hundred recipes inspired by traditions from around the glo

In this podcast (episode #367) and blog, I talk to NED founders Ret and Adriaan about CBD, treating mental health issues holistically, natural remedies for anxiety and stress, and more. CBD is just one part of the hemp plant that has multiple health benefits. This is why the team at NED focuses on using only oil extrac

In this podcast (episode #365) and blog, I talk to actor, comedian, author and podcaster Josh Peck about fame, his incredible new book, the importance of self-esteem, overcoming addiction, and so much more. In his new book Happy People Are Annoying , Josh talks about how he had to face life on life’s terms and define

In this podcast (episode #363) and blog, I talk to Daniel Tal Mor, the founder and CEO of Lumen, about the importance of a healthy metabolism and how everyone can attain it! Lumen is the world’s first handheld portable device designed to accurately measure metabolism. It is designed to help you enhance fat burn, manag

In this podcast (episode #362) and blog, I am going to talk about the difference between a significant other and a soulmate. A soulmate is a word we use to describe a human bond that involves a deep and satisfying sense of peace and connection. We literally wire this connection with our mind (our “aliveness”, or our ab