The Ultimate Health Podcast: Lifestyle, Nutrition, Fitness, & Self-help

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/dralanchristianson411 Dr. Alan Christianson (IG: @dralanchristianson) is a naturopathic medical doctor who specializes in natural endocrinology with a focus on thyroid disorders. He’s a New York Times bestselling author who’s been named a Top Doctor in Phoenix magazine and has appeared on national TV shows and in numerous print media. Alan founded Integrative Health, a physician group dedicated to helping people with thyroid disease and weight-loss resistance regain their health. His latest book, The Thyroid Reset Diet, is the focus of today’s conversation. In this episode, we discuss: Dr. Christianson’s unique perspective on treating the thyroid by limiting iodine How long does the thyroid store iodine? How someone without a thyroid regulates their iodine intake Iodine fortification is linked to adults suffering from thyroid disease Women have more cases of thyroid disease Iodine supplementation in pregnancy does not improve mom's thyroid health

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/mayimbialik410 Mayim Bialik (IG: @missmayim) is an American actress, neuroscientist, author and film director. From 1991 to 1995, she played the title character of the NBC sitcom Blossom. Mayim later played neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory from 2010 to 2019. She hosts Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, a quirky, informative, and interactive podcast breaking down the myths and misunderstandings about mental health and emotional well-being. In this episode, we discuss: The inspiration behind Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown Mayim's mental health struggles over the years The impact of the pandemic on introverts/extroverts Practicing self-care during lockdown Connecting & bonding with your children through attachment parenting principles The boundaries of gentle discipline Mayim’s decision to leave academia to raise her children Consciously preparing to be a mother Navigating celebrity life with young kids Teaching your kids

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/talbenshahar409 Tal Ben-Shahar (IG: @happiness.studies.academy) obtained his PhD in Organizational Behavior from Harvard and is a bestselling author and lecturer. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership.  Today, Tal consults and lectures around the world and is the co-founder and chief learning officer of Happiness Studies Academy. In this episode, we discuss: The pivotal moment in Tal’s happiness journey after he won a squash championship Leaving computer science behind to study philosophy & psychology Learning that success won’t lead to happiness What is me-search? Tal’s attempt to become happier and increase self-esteem & self-confidence The SPIRE elements of happiness When we reject painful emotions they intensify Even the greatest love stories face difficulties, challenges, and hardships It’s ok to struggle, it’s part of evolving Gridlocks are the road

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/andyhnilo408 Andy Hnilo (IG: @andyhnilo) is former athlete, model, and actor that had his life turned upside down. On March 20th, 2011, he was struck by a series of large vehicles while crossing a busy street, a trauma that caused seven broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and an extreme compound fracture. Determined to come back even stronger, Andy was able to be back on the runway in less than 3 months. He was able to heal his skin by immersing himself in a diligent skincare routine that included a mineral-rich blend of four clays, organic superfoods, and nutrient-dense ingredients: a process that healed his body. Andy is now the founder and CEO of Alitura, which makes life-changing skin care products with organic superfoods. In this episode, we discuss: Opening up the creative mind Setting your intentions for the day The coach that instilled Andy's athlete mindset Choosing which dream to move forward with… baseball or acting? The life threatening ac

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/melissaambrosini407 Melissa Ambrosini (IG: @melissaambrosini) is a bestselling author and was named a “Self-Help Guru” by Elle Magazine. She’s the host of The Melissa Ambrosini Show, where she shares her wisdom and interviews the biggest thought leaders and experts in the world to help her audience unlock their full potential and live their dream life. Today we're discussing Melissa's new book, Comparisonitis: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Be Genuinely Happy. In this episode, we discuss: Pregnancy to parenthood, the next chapter Consciously trying to conceive for 18 months How to heal your Comparisonitis The ACES Technique Examples of healthy comparison vs. toxic comparison Don’t compare yourself to someone else Children learn by watching us After Melissa hit rock bottom she made it her mission to heal How yoga & meditation inspired Melissa to grow and evolve The book that changed Melissa's life The realization that we’re all c

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/lauraprepon406 Laura Prepon (IG: @lauraprepon) is a versatile actress and a New York Times bestselling author. She made her television debut on the long running sitcom "That 70's Show.” Laura can be seen in the hit Netflix original series, “Orange is the New Black.” She recently teamed up with HSN to present “PrepOn Kitchen,” an exclusive collection thoughtfully designed to make preparing your meals easy, attainable, and fun. In this episode, we discuss: Laura struggling with digestive issues, weight gain and low energy in her early 20’s Food as medicine Reading and researching helped Laura hone her food philosophy Motherhood isn’t talked about the way it should be Eating small meals throughout the day spikes your insulin Laura’s version of intermittent fasting Bone broth is a game changer Spreading meals 5 hours apart The importance of eating organic and non-GMO foods Why Laura always brings her own food to set Putting energy into food prepping

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/henryshukman405 Henry Shukman (IG: @henryshukman) is a Zen Master and is the Guiding Teacher at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. He’s dedicated to what he sees as core Zen training — clarifying our "original nature," following the eight-fold path, and living in love, freedom and deep responsiveness. Henry is also a writer and poet who has published nine books to date, of fiction, poetry and nonfiction. Today we're discussing his memoir, One Blade of Grass. In this episode, we discuss: Henry’s memoir, One Blade of Grass What are shame attack exercises? How do we heal a lack of self-acceptance? Learning to love yourself Everyone can meditate, if they want to Meditation apps... good or bad? Classic meditation is not guided What on earth is this thing called awakening? Henry’s meditation practice helped heal his eczema Transcendental meditation (TM) can help you feel refreshed Henry's first taste of meditation at age 14 Leaving school to become a travelling

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/drstevengundry404 Dr. Steven Gundry (IG: @drstevengundry) is one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition, as well as medical director at The International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine. He's the author of many New York Times bestselling books and is the founder of Gundry MD, a line of wellness products and supplements. Today we're focusing in on Dr. Gundry's latest book, The Energy Paradox: What to Do When Your Get-Up-and-Go Has Got Up and Gone. In this episode, we discuss: We are in an energy crisis Being tired is not normal Autoimmune disease is always associated with fatigue Leaky gut underlies chronic diseases & autoimmune diseases Eating the Standard American Diet is the perfect way to produce leaky gut Lectins cause leaky gut LPS (lipopolysaccharides) are bacterial particles that promote inflammation Lectins in peanuts and other foods we need to be aware of The microbiome is a majo

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drtomobryan403 Dr. Tom O’Bryan (@IG @dr.tomobryan) is an author and recognized world expert on gluten and its impact on health. He is an internationally recognized and sought after speaker and workshop leader. Dr. Tom holds teaching Faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He has trained and certified tens of thousands of practitioners around the world. Today we're discussing Dr. Tom's latest book, You Can Fix Your Brain: Just 1 Hour a Week to the Best Memory, Productivity, and Sleep You've Ever Had. In this episode, we discuss: All disease begins with a leaky gut 80% of all diseases are not caused by your genes The most common environmental triggers are what's on the end of your fork How being exposed to air pollution as a kid led to getting a cataract later in life What is epigenetics? Eat the colours of the rainbow Building a healthy, diverse microbiome Recommended testing for

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/drcarolineleaf402 Dr. Caroline Leaf (IG: @drcarolineleaf) is a bestselling author, communication pathologist, and cognitive neuroscientist. Since the early 1980s she’s researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. Caroline was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input. Her new book is Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking. In this episode, we discuss: Your mind can change your brain Cleaning up your mental mess Your mind is always with you Thinking, feeling, choosing The gravitational field of your mind Thoughts look like trees inside your brain Depression & anxiety are not mental illnesses The psychological side vs. quantum physics of the mind Behaviour change occurs in cycles of 63 days People are dying 8 to 25 younger from preventable lifestyle diseases

Danielle Walker (IG: @daniellewalker) is a New York Times bestselling cookbook author, health advocate, wellness expert and self-trained chef. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at age 22 and suffering for many years, Danielle found health through dietary and lifestyle changes. Inspired by her own health journey, Danielle shares her gluten-free recipes on her blog, Against All Grain as a beacon of hope for others. For over a decade she has been a pioneer in advocating for a grain and gluten free lifestyle, having earned a spot on the coveted Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2015. Danielle regularly shares her health journey, recipes and expert tips on the TODAY Show, The Doctors, and many other nationally syndicated shows. Her work has been featured in People, O Magazine, USA Today, and more. In this episode, we discuss: Being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age 22 Incorporating dietary and lifestyle changes into Danielle's healing journey Stress causes flare ups Having a supportive family durin

Dr. Paul Saladino (IG: @carnivoremd) is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. In addition to Paul's personal podcast, Fundamental Health, he can be found featured on numerous other podcasts. Paul's book is The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to our Ancestral Diet. In this episode, we discuss: What is the nose to tail carnivore diet? Paul’s health is thriving on an animal based diet Studying the diet of the Hadza hunter-gatherer people The raw vegan diet and then eating paleo didn’t heal Paul’s eczema Including honey on the carnivore diet How reintroducing squash caused Paul's eczema to return The plant toxicity spectrum Animal defence mechanisms vs. plant defence chemicals Plant seeds are full of digestive enzyme inhibitors Spinach is not your friend Paul’s

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/ariannahuffington399 Arianna Huffington (IG: @ariannahuff) is the founder and CEO of Thrive Global, the founder of The Huffington Post, and the author of 15 books, including, most recently, Thrive and The Sleep Revolution. In 2016, she launched Thrive Global, a leading behaviour change tech company with the mission of changing the way we work and live by ending the collective delusion that burnout is the price we must pay for success. She has been named to Time Magazine's list of the world’s 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list. In this episode, we discuss: How hard it is to change behaviours Microsteps are based on the 60 second concept The judgement free zone Picking a time of day to unplug and recharge There is no microstep too small When we feel successful, we want to do better Having an accountability buddy for inspiration and motivation Failure is a stepping stone to success Be open to possibilities Connecting

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/matthewmcconaughey398 Matthew McConaughey (IG: @officiallymcconaughey) is an Academy Award-winning actor, married man, a father of three children, and a loyal son and brother. In October of last year he released Greenlights, an unconventional memoir that was born out of diaries he’s been keeping for the last 35 years. It’s a guide to catching more greenlights in life and to realizing that the yellows and reds eventually turn green too. It's also a love letter to life. In this episode, we discuss: The aftermath from the Texas winter storm crisis How COVID-19 gave us a new sense of purpose Go write your own story The restrictions of being a celebrity The day Matthew got famous Appreciating the moment Being the pilot of your choices Documenting the existential question of "why?" through journaling Write the headline first and living your story The art of living Fatigue is one of the greatest enemies The book that kept Matthew anchored How Matthew lan

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drjudbrewer397 Dr. Jud Brewer (IG: @dr.jud) is an internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. He is an associate professor in the School of Public Health, and Medical School at Brown University. Jud's 2016 TED talk, "A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit," has been viewed over 16 million times. He has trained Olympic athletes and coaches, government ministers and business leaders. Jud's first book, The Craving Mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits, was published in over 16 languages. Today, we’re discussing his new book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. In this episode, we discuss: Jud's lightbulb moment How mindfulness can help with anxiety The three gear approach to anxiety Anxiety and panic defined Anxiety as a habit Understanding the trigger, behaviour, and reward Start mapping out your habit loops Is

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/calnewport396 Cal Newport is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University, where he specializes in the theory of distributed systems, as well as a New York Times bestselling author who writes for a broader audience about the intersection of technology and culture. He’s the author of seven books, including Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, which have been published in over thirty languages. Cal’s also a regular contributor on these topics to national publications such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Wired, and is a frequent guest on NPR. His blog, Study Hacks, which he’s been publishing since 2007, attracts over three million visits a year and his podcast, Deep Questions with Cal Newport, has just surpassed 1 million downloads after launching in May 2020. Today we're discussing topics from Cal's latest book, A World Without Email. In this episode, we discuss: A world without email The importance of undistracted fo

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/rachelhollis395 Rachel Hollis (IG: @msrachelhollis) laid the foundation for her lifestyle brand and media company with the same unfiltered honesty and staunch inclusivity that made her a two-time #1 New York Times bestselling author. She connects with a highly engaged and growing global audience who treasures her transparency and optimism. Rachel is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers, plays host to one of today's top podcasts, and is a proud working mama of four who uses her platform to empower and embolden women around the world. In this episode, we discuss: 2020... how we all "Didn’t See That Coming" Rachel’s leap into becoming an entrepreneur Your emotional health has everything to do with the health of your business What is your Enneagram type? Achievers are successful in business but can fall into burnout The success & challenges of Girl, Wash your Face in 2018 Thoughts on social media and exposing kids to fame Where Rache

Dr. Ben Lynch (IG: @drbenlynch) is the bestselling author of Dirty Genes and a leader in the field of nutrigenomics. He's also president of Seeking Health, an innovative company providing supplements, courses, and tools designed to help people overcome genetic dysfunction and optimize health. In this episode, we discuss: How the PBS show A Tale of Two Mice dramatically changed the direction of Ben’s life Growing up on a ranch working with sick and infertile animals Taking a year off university to backpack overseas Ben’s health started to deteriorate in India and how Ayurvedic medicine helped heal him His personal account of volunteering for Mother Teresa If you don’t have perspective how can you have empathy? Too much comfort makes people complacent The integrity behind Seeking Health supplements 3 years of research went into creating Seeking Health's prenatal vitamin Children watch every move you make and learn by your actions Ben wants to teach his sons the value of travel How seeing an Ayurvedic practitio

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drwillcole393 Dr. Will Cole (IG: @drwillcole) is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. He just launched a new podcast, The Art of Being Well. Will is the bestselling author of Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum. His upcoming book, Intuitive Fasting, shows how to use the powerful benefits of flexible intermittent fasting to gain metabolic flexibility and find food peace. In this episode, we discuss: The paradox of Intuitive Fasting What is metabolic flexibility? Will’s flexible 4-week fasting plan The 12/12 eating approach Your gut microbiome has a circadian rhythm Time-restricted feeding (TRF) is a type of intermittent fasting Earl grey tea has been shown to support autophagy Will’s typical day of eating/fasting Practicing the art of intuition Fasting for men vs. women Water fasts help people reset who are suffering from IBD, autoimmune, and food reactions Tea is the

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/tanaamen392 Tana Amen (IG: @tanaamen) is a New York Times bestselling author, vice president of the Amen Clinics, a neurosurgical ICU trauma nurse, and a world-renowned health and fitness expert. She has won the hearts of millions with her simple yet effective strategies to help anyone optimize their lifestyle and win the fight for a strong body, mind, and spirit. Tana holds a second-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Tana and her husband, Dr. Daniel Amen, have four children and five grandchildren. Today we’re discussing her new book: The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child: How Persistence, Grit, and Faith Created a Reluctant Healer. In this episode, we discuss: How we were all scared children at one time The epiphany Tana had working with addicts Tana’s first 3 memories as a child Growing up in constant chaos Tana's mom always showed she loved her Dealing with unwanted attention and bullying during her teen year