“There’s no such thing as a good or bad memory. There's a trained memory and an untrained memory," says Jim Kwik. Jim, a leading expert in brain optimization, memory improvement, and accelerated learning, joins us to discuss how to enhance your brain power, plus: - Jim’s powerful brain heath journey (~02:03) - Practices that help Jim become a leader in brain optimization (~08:25) - Why we’ve been taught to learn all wrong (~16:24) - The 10 keys for a more focused brain (~22:06) - How to boost your reaction time by 30% (~28:40) - The health benefits of cleaning your space (~34:33) - Why you should be a lifelong learner (~37:45) - Sneaky & common habits hurting your memory (~39:48) - Is AI helping or hurting our brain health? (~47:22) - How to know if you have digital dementia (~48:57) - How to improve your selective memory (~52:54) - A trick to remember people’s names (~57:25) - The best learning & memorization tips by decade (~01:02:43) - The health benefits of reading (~01:04:44) - How to identify your unique brain type (~01:07:51) Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Referenced in the episode: - Jim's book, Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life. - Listen to Colleen & I on Jim's podcast. - Research on a clean environment & mental clarity. - The Nun Study & its commentary. - Sign up for Jim's speed reading masterclass. - Learn more about Jim's memory courses. - Visit jimkwik.com/mindbodygreen to take a free brain archetype quiz. - mbg Podcast episode #378 and #150, with Daniel Amen, M.D. - Sign up for The Long Game.  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]

“If you're scared of something, make yourself do it," says Lydia Fenet. Lydia, a globally recognized speaker and charity auctioneer, joins us to discuss how to train yourself to be more confident, plus: - Lydia’s journey to becoming an auctioneer (~01:36) - How Lydia built confidence in her career (~04:47) - How to build confidence in kids (~07:09) - Confidence vs. self-esteem (~10:48) - Lydia’s power move when she’s feeling insecure (~14:11) - How to measure your own confidence level (~19:00) - The role of attractiveness in confidence (~21:38) - How to rethink failure & avoid a victim narrative (~25:02) - How your mindset can affect your physical health (~29:22) - How to strengthen your confidence muscles (~32:10) - How posture & movement habits affect confidence (~34:00) - How to own the room with ease (~37:15) - Why we’re so captivated by energy & enthusiasm (~42:10) - How to know if someone’s lying to your face (~43:34) - The difference between online & IRL confidence (~46:46) - What makes a good & bad auctioneer (~50:42) - The art & psychology of persuasion (~53:33) - What advice Lydia would give her 20-year-old self (~55:38) - 3 things to do every day to build confidence (~56:55) Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Referenced in the episode: - Lydia's book, Claim Your Confidence. - Follow Lydia on Instagram. - Lydia's previous book, The Most Powerful Woman In The Room Is You. - Learn more about Lydia's auctioneering agency. - Sign up for The Long Game.  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]

Attention listeners: We have been getting so much wrong about longevity.  After all, what's the point of living to 100 if you're not being joyful?  In celebration of our new book, The Joy Of Well-Being, integrative medicine doctor and four-time New York Times bestselling author Sara Gottfried, M.D., interviews Colleen and I about the wellness myths we see all the time and the simple longevity tips that have changed our lives. In this special episode, we cover: - What we've never shared about our fertility journey (~01:35)  - Colleen’s experience with a near-catastrophic pulmonary embolism (~09:11) - How do you know when it’s time to change your life (~14:37) - How to separate the fundamentals & accessories of well-being (~20:16) - Why Colleen & I decided to write a book together (~24:33) - How to discover the “doc stars” on social media (~28:06) - How social connection can save your life (~31:44) - How to exercise for longevity (~34:15) - The importance of protein & building muscle mass (~36:20) - Why love is the best drug (~41:39) - What you can do today for better social connections (~44:57) - The difference between wellness & well-being (~50:22) - How spirituality can reduce your risk for depression (~53:00) - Why we need more nuance in the health space (~54:10) Referenced in the episode: - The Joy Of Well-Being. - Cigna survey on social interactions. - A study on isolation & mortality. - A study on musculoskeletal health, falls & mortality. - The Roseto study. - Research on spirituality & depression. - An article on anger & virality. - Episode #344, with Lisa Miller, Ph.D. - Episode #346, with Esther Perel. - Sign up for The Long Game.  - Learn more about the Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 5.  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]

“Our standard of what is healthy has declined," says Michelle Shapiro, R.D. Michelle, a functional dietitian, joins us to discuss all of her nutrition tips to reduce anxiety, optimize hunger hormones, and improve digestion, plus: - Michelle’s background & weight loss journey (~01:51) - How to lose weight in a healthy way (~05:37) - How to know if your hunger hormones are off (~07:05) - What we’re still getting wrong about weight loss (~12:30) - How to eat to reduce anxiety (~17:01) - How to know if you have a gut issue (~19:36) - The dichotomy between intuitive eating & diet culture (~24:51) - How Ayurveda & traditional Chinese medicine influence her practice (~33:43) - Michelle’s top tips to enhance digestion (~35:55) - The link between hydration & hunger (~39:55) - How to support & detox your liver (~42:12) - Why you shouldn’t take nutrition studies at face value (~52:26) - The middle ground between body positivity & functional nutrition (~59:11) - How to reduce acid reflux (~01:03:10) - Michelle’s top 5 healing foods (~01:04:43) - How to take a personalized approach to nutrition (~01:11:29) Trigger warning: This podcast contains mentions of disordered eating. Referenced in the episode: - Michelle's podacst, Quiet the Diet. - mbg Podcast episode #466, with Don Layman, Ph.D. - mbg Podcast episode #436, with Gabrielle Lyon, D.O. - Listen to Michelle's episode on Gabrielle's podcast. - A study on weight regain among Biggest Loser contestants. - A study on dietitians & disordered eating. - A study on fat consumption & mortality risk. - Shop LMNT. - Sign up for The Long Game.  - Learn more about the Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 5. Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video onYouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]

“So many of us walk around clinically dehydrated, we don't even realize it," says Cynthia Thurlow, N.P. Cynthia, a nurse practitioner, bestselling author, and globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting, joins us to discuss her functional nutrition tips for sustainable, long-term health, plus: - Cynthia’s background & personal health journey (~02:09) - Why burnout is so common among nurse practitioners (~10:57) - How Cynthia became an expert in intermittent fasting (~17:27) - How she defines intermittent fasting & time-restricted eating (~20:59) - How long you should wait in between meals (~23:10) - How to get enough protein while intermittent fasting (~26:00) - How to build & maintain muscle mass (~30:48) - What Cynthia eats in a day for metabolic health (~38:51) - Why she prioritizes salt in her diet (~45:09) - How to gauge your tolerance to fat (~46:31) - Why more women need to consider taking creatine (~51:08) - The best nutrients for a good night’s sleep (~54:22)  Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Referenced in the episode: - Cynthia's book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation. - The Unhealthy Truth, by Robyn O'Brien. - Enroll in mbg's health coaching program. - Watch Cynthia's viral TED talks. - Cynthia's creatine powder. - mbg Podcast episode #466, with Don Layman, Ph.D. - mbg Podcast episode #436, with Gabrielle Lyon, D.O. - Sign up for The Long Game.  We hope you enjoy this episode sponsored by Nerdwallet, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]