Why am I bloated all the time? How can I increase my chances of getting pregnant? What kind of protein do I need to build muscle? What's a holistic approach to treating anxiety and ADHD? And why am I still tired even though I slept 8 hours? You've got questions—and longtime health journalist Rebecca Strong is hell-bent on finding the answers. While interviewing medical doctors, registered dietitians, licensed therapists, certified personal trainers, and other credentialed experts on her podcast Well-Bent, she'll share practical, actionable advice on how to optimize your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. This is a show about wellness tips that won't make you broke, confused, or miserable—and we're going way beyond the basics of healthy eating, exercise, and sleep hygiene into the depths of WELL. Because knowledge is power, and feeling good should be a right—not a privilege.
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About the host: Rebecca Strong is a Boston-based health, wellness, and lifestyle journalist who has written for Health.com, Business Insider, Well+Good, Bustle, Men’s Health, Eat This Not That, Healthline, AskMen, Clean Plates, PopSugar, StyleCaster, and more. Throughout her decade-long career, Rebecca’s coverage has spanned a wide range of topics, from nontoxic skin care recommendations and nutritious recipe reviews to mental health advice and fitness trend roundups. Her work has been discussed on Good Morning America and promoted and applauded by Drew Barrymore, Arianna Huffington, Esther Perel, The Media Freedom Foundation, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
For more information about the show and its host, visit www.well-bent.com.
Why MDMA-Assisted Therapy Is the Breakthrough Trauma Treatment We Need With Dr. Sara Gottfried
Saison 1 · Épisode 11
mardi 12 novembre 2024 • Durée 29:12
Psychadelic-assisted therapy remains one of the hottest (and most controversial) topics in the mental health space today — and in this episode, you’re going to hear from a board-certified physician who has not only tried it but is calling it “the biggest breakthrough in mental health treatment in a generation.” That’s Dr. Sara (Gottfried) Szal, Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University, and multiple New York Times bestselling author. She’s a Harvard-educated medical doctor who treats professional athletes and executives alike, and I loved getting to hear about how MDMA-assisted therapy has been transformative on her journey to healing trauma. But first, here’s some context.
Only about 30% of people eventually recover from PTSD with treatment — so clearly, we’re missing a piece of the puzzle. The question is: Are psychedelics that missing piece? Multiple trials have shown participants who were given MDMA-assisted therapy for their PTSD experienced a significant reduction in the severity of the symptoms compared to people who were just given a placebo pill with therapy. In fact, in one 2023 trial, 71% of patients no longer met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD, and almost 50% were considered in remission 18 weeks after they started MDMA-assisted therapy. Of people who got the placebo with therapy, only 48% didn’t meet the diagnostic criteria anymore and 21% were in remission. Another meta-analysis found that psychedelic-assisted therapy can significantly reduce anxiety and depression, both of which often co-occur in people with PTSD.
Psychedelics aren’t for everyone, and there are risks to consider with taking any substance. The first meta-analysis that examined the safety of psychedelics in a medical context, which looked at 30 studies and was published in May of this year, revealed that in over 1,000 cases where psychedelic substances were administered to people, there were only nine serious adverse events. Most of the side effects were temporary symptoms like elevated heart rate, nausea, lower appetite, and headaches.
I interviewed Dr. (Gottfried) Szal at the biohacking conference in May 2024 — a few months before the FDA decided not to approve MDMA for therapeutic purposes — requesting more research to prove that it’s safe and effective. But in some states, like Colorado and Oregon, referendums have already been passed that legalized psilocybin-assisted therapy.
While Dr. Gottfried Szal shared her transformative experience with psychedelic-assisted therapy, we discussed:
Is MDMA good for trauma?
Has MDMA been approved for PTSD?
How and why MDMA-assisted therapy works for PTSD
What are the results of psychedelic-assisted therapy?
What is happening in your brain when you add MDMA to a therapy session?
Can psychedelic-assisted therapy be done virtually, or does it have to be in person?
How to find psychedelic-assisted therapy near you
The importance of finding a therapist you trust when using psychedelics
How setting and environment play a key role in reaping the benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapy
Why “Normal” Lab Results Aren't Normal & The Function Health Difference With Dr. Mark Hyman
Saison 1 · Épisode 10
mardi 5 novembre 2024 • Durée 35:07
Over the past year, I started dealing with some mysterious symptoms that my primary care doctor couldn’t seem to solve. They sent me to a bunch of specialists who prescribed medications to help manage my symptoms but didn't offer any answers about why I was having these symptoms. Sound familiar? If you're eager to figure out the root cause of your health issues, Function Health is a paradigm-shifting new platform that tests over 100 biomarkers — and the best part is, you don't need your doctor to order the labwork for you. You can book the appointment yourself and access the data through an online portal. Then, when your results roll in, you can see which biomarkers are "in range" (normal) or "out of range" (abnormal). Plus, you'll get super detailed analysis from a board-certified doctor explaining the significance of your results and offering personalized recommendations for optimizing your health.
Most health insurance plans will only cover a very limited selection of tests. To get all of the labwork Function offers, it could cost up to $15,000 out of pocket. But with Function Health, you get access to all of this valuable info twice a year for an annual subscription cost of $499.
The Function test looks at over 100 biomarkers, which cover almost every aspect of your health, including:
Heart health
Thyroid function
Autoimmunity and immune regulation
Hormone health
Metabolic health
Liver, kidney, and pancreatic health
Nutrient deficiencies
Stress and aging
Heavy metals
Urine
Electrolyte levels
Blood health
I had the opportunity to test out Function Health myself, and in today’s episode, I’ll share:
How much does Function Health cost?
How long is the Function Health waitlist?
How To Eat Like a Champion Athlete With Chef Allen Campbell
Saison 1 · Épisode 9
mardi 29 octobre 2024 • Durée 01:01:10
Athletes' success hinges on their ability to maintain optimal energy, endurance, strength, agility, and mental focus while also avoiding injury — which means fueling up with the right foods. Tom Brady knows this well: In fact, he'd probably be the first to admit that he might not be the G.O.A.T if he hadn’t been so strategic with what he was eating — and that’s where Allen Campbell came in. As Brady’s former personal chef, Campbell played a role in the 7-time Super Bowl winner’s day-to-day diet. He’s also worked with The NHL’s Patrice Bergeron, Charlie McAvoy, and Kevin Hayes, among other athletes. And he's contributed all of the recipes to multiple books, includingThe Game of Eating Smartand Brady’s first book, the New York Times bestseller TheTB12 Method. It should come as no surprise that he's known as "the chef of peak performance."
The good news? You don’t have to be a professional athlete to eat like one thanks to AC Kitchen, Campbell’s fast-growing health-conscious meal delivery service — which currently services MA, NY, and CT. His fully-cooked meals are all made with organic, local ingredients and no gluten, dairy, refined sugars, or seed oils. AC Well, Campbell's corporate wellness program, includes virtual cooking classes, custom meal plans, and made-from-scratch snacks.
Not only does Campbell understand the KEY role food can play in reaching your fitness goals, but he’s proven time and again that you don’t have to sacrifice flavor and joy while prioritizing your health. In this interview, he shares:
How he got the gig as a personal chef for Tom Brady and Gisele
How an athlete's meal plan might change during the off-season, or while recovering from an injury
How he helps his athlete clients reach their protein goals (and how he feels about supplementing with protein powder)
The 9 Main Types of Anxiety & Holistic Anxiety Treatments That Work With Dr. Nicole Cain
Saison 1 · Épisode 8
mardi 22 octobre 2024 • Durée 01:09:56
If you feel like you’ve tried just about everything to cope with your anxiety — to no avail — you’re not alone. Researchers estimate that 50 to 60% of people with anxiety still suffer from symptoms even after trying first-line treatments. Why? Well, maybe it’s because anxiety comes in many shapes and colors. In fact, according to Dr. Nicole Cain, a naturopathic doctor and clinical psychologist, there are actually nine types of anxiety. And knowing your type is the best way to figure out which treatments are actually going to help you.
We packed a lot into this conversation, including:
The nine types of anxiety
How do I know what type of anxiety I have?
What does time anxiety feel like?
What is your anxiety telling you?
What are the digestive symptoms of anxiety?
What does too much histamine in the body feel like? What happens when your body has too much histamine?
EMDR for anxiety
Can people pleasing cause anxiety?
Can certain medications increase anxiety?
Self-sabotaging habits and behaviors that make anxiety worse
What bloodwork to get for anxiety
Can a hormonal imbalance cause anxiety?
What supplements are best for anxiety?
Trauma Myths, Treating Complex PTSD & How to Know You're Healing With Dr. Frank Anderson
Saison 1 · Épisode 7
mardi 15 octobre 2024 • Durée 01:09:18
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Dr. Frank Anderson is a legend in the realm of trauma treatment. Not only is he a trauma survivor himself, but he’s been studying neuroscience, and the effects and treatment of trauma, for three decades now. What sets him apart is that he’s both a board-certified psychiatrist and a licensed psychotherapist. He’s also cofounder of the Trauma Institute, and the writer of the powerful new memoir To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Hope and Healing, among many other books.
Dr. Anderson completed his residency at Harvard Medical School and he currently splits his time between L.A. and Massachusetts — and because of that, I was fortunate enough to chat with him in person right at Big Night Live’s Studio B in Boston.
During this interview, we covered:
What is complex trauma, and why is complex trauma so hard to treat?
What is the best therapy for complex trauma?
Why and how EMDR works for complex trauma
How does IFS work with trauma?
What is “parts work therapy” for trauma?
How to release trauma from the body
How to forgive someone who traumatized you
Why do they say “Forgiveness is for you, not the other person”? Is forgiving someone for your benefit not theirs?
Is trauma recovery possible? Can you ever fully heal from trauma?
Is it true that no one can love you until you love yourself?
Can you grow out of your attachment style? Is it possible for your attachment style to change? Can different people trigger different attachment styles?
Can you heal if you don't forgive?
Trigger warning: Assault is briefly mentioned in this episode, but not described or discussed in detail.
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Unpacking Nutrition Trends & Using Food To Heal Skin, Mood, & Hormonal Issues With Maya Feller
Saison 1 · Épisode 6
mardi 8 octobre 2024 • Durée 01:06:50
Confused about what is truly healthy eating? You’re not alone. A recent survey found that about 8 in 10 Americans have found conflicting information about what foods to eat and what to avoid, and more than half said this conflicting info has them second-guessing the choices they make. That’s where a registered dietitian comes in. And Maya Feller is a registered dietitian nutritionist who really believes that eating for enjoyment and optimizing your health doesn't have to be mutually exclusive. You can have both!
In addition to running her own practice, Maya is a national nutrition expert on Good Morning America, cohost of the Slate podcast Well, Now, and author of two cookbooks. She’s also a much-needed voice of reason in this oft-unhinged space.
During this conversation, we answered SO many questions, including:
Why would someone need to see a dietitian? What does a dietitian help you with?
Does insurance cover seeing a dietitian?
How do you reduce anxiety through diet?
Why don't restrictive diets work?
How does blood sugar affect anxiety?
What is the purpose of glucose monitoring, and who should try it?
Do whole grains spike blood sugar less than refined grains?
Do I need to worry about antinutrients?
Do soaking beans remove lectins?
What is nutrient density? Which foods are most nutrient-dense?
Are eggs really that bad for your cholesterol?
How do you find the best types of magnesium to take?
Does food combining really work? What foods work best together?
What foods help are best for acid reflux and chronic fatigue?
What foods are good to eat if you have high cholesterol?
What foods help balance hormones?
What are some trusted supplement brands?
Why Meditation Is Hard & How To Calm Your Overactive Fight-Or-Flight With Dr. Dave Rabin
Saison 1 · Épisode 5
mardi 1 octobre 2024 • Durée 47:00
Dr. Dave Rabin, a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, has been conducting research for years to answer one key question: How can we help people better regulate their fight-or-flight response by helping them feel safe? His studies showed that one of the best ways to promote this feeling of safety is through gentle, consensual physical touch. And Dr. Rabin used these research findings to design Apollo Neuro — the first scientifically validated wearable device that uses touch therapy to improve relaxation, calm, sleep, and focus.
Clinical studies have shown that 40% of Apollo Neuro users feel less stress and anxiety, and they experience up to 25% better concentration, up to 19% more deep sleep, and up to 30 minutes more sleep a night. And after using the Apollo Neuro daily for a few months, I can personally attest to all of these benefits.
I had a lot of questions for Dr. Rabin. Namely: Why does everyone seem to have ADHD now? Why is it so hard to meditate? And how can we all help our bodies get out of fight or flight mode? We tackled all of this and more, including:
Is multitasking possible? / The negatives of multitasking
Why you’re still tired after getting 8 hours of sleep
Why Biohacking Isn’t Just for the Rich, Beef Is the Future & You’re Exercising Too Much With Dave Asprey
Saison 1 · Épisode 4
mardi 24 septembre 2024 • Durée 42:30
Dave Asprey is largely known as the father of "biohacking" — the art and science of changing the environment around you and inside you, so you have more control over your own biology. In other words, “hacking” your own body’s potential by making lifestyle changes. But he’s also the founder of Bulletproof Coffee, a New York Times best-selling author four times over, and host of the top-ranking podcast The Human Upgrade. Today, he has over 1 million Instagram followers. And it seems he’s just getting started — after all, he plans to live beyond 180.
I had a chance to chat with Dave at the 2024 Biohacking Conference in Dallas, and we tackled quite a few topics, including:
Cutting through the wellness confusion
Biological age tests
Why exercise recovery is important
Why is intuition powerful, and how it can play a role in getting healthy
Which is better for you, white or brown rice?
What is the meaning of “grass-finished” beef?
What is the best type of eggs to buy?
Why biohacking isn’t only for the rich
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How To Reverse Acid Reflux for Good, Get off Your PPI & Reset Your Gut Health With Dr. Daryl Gioffre
Saison 1 · Épisode 3
mardi 24 septembre 2024 • Durée 01:04:14
Did you know that acid reflux is the most common chronic disease in American adults? Cases actually increased more than 100% between 2006 and 2015, and have continued to rise since. Whether you’re seeking to get rid of acid reflux for good, get off your proton pump inhibitor, or just improve your gut health overall, this is a must-listen episode. Dr. Daryl Gioffre, a nutritionist and gut health specialist whose clients include Ryan Seacrest and Kelly Ripa, has helped so many people to figure out what’s causing their acid reflux — and reverse it.
Dr. Gioffre is also a board-certified chiropractor, reiki master, certified raw food chef, best-selling author, and founder of Alkamind, a line of acid-neutralizing supplements. He also runs Kick Acid Enterprises, a virtual nutritional testing platform focusing on identifying the root cause of inflammation by restoring, balancing, and strengthening the microbiome.
We covered a lot in this episode, including:
Why we develop food sensitivities and how to test for them
What causes acid reflux?
The link between acid reflux and low stomach acid
Common symptoms of “silent reflux”
Why you need to wean off of proton pump inhibitors, and the risks of PPI use long-term
Can your gut health affect your mental health? And can an unhealthy gut cause brain fog?
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Use this link for 10% off your first Alkamind order
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How To Detoxify Your Life & Drop the Food Guilt With Maggie Berghoff
Saison 1 · Épisode 2
mardi 24 septembre 2024 • Durée 01:01:59
Maggie Berghoff was only 24 years old when she felt like her body was falling apart — she was diagnosed with PCOS, Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, leaky gut, and adrenal fatigue, among other issues, and even had a life-threatening mini-stroke. She was told she’d likely never have children, and she’d be on IV drips for the rest of her life. But she proved everyone wrong: Today, Maggie is a healthy, thriving, successful entrepreneur and functional nurse practitioner, USA Today best-selling author, and mom of three.
So, how did she get there? During this interview, we delved into many of the steps Maggie took to reverse her PCOS and other diagnoses, which included the following topics:
How to minimize your pesticide exposure and wash your produce
Best lab tests for infertility
How to find nontoxic sunscreens
Is stevia safe?
The best clean beauty brands and products
What are endocrine disruptors in skincare?
How to stop stressing about food and fix your mindset around food
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What is included in Function Health?
Is Function Health worth it?
What to expect from the process step by step, from sign up to receiving results
Then, you'll hear my interview with the founder Dr. Mark Hyman during which we talked about:
The difference between "normal" and optimal lab ranges
How to understand your Function lab results
How you can use Function to make — and track — meaningful health improvements over time
Dr. Hyman is not only the cofounder and chief medical officer of Function Health, but also the Founder and Senior Advisor for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, Board President for Clinical Affairs for The Institute for Functional Medicine, founder and chairman of the Food Fix Campaign, and a fifteen-time New York Times best-selling author.
Function Health currently has more than 300,000 people on the waiting list but Dr. Hyman was kind enough to share a special code with our listeners to skip the line! Use code WELLBENT100 when you sign up to breeze past that waiting list!
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PROMO CODES:
Use the code WELLBENT100 at sign-up for Function Health — the first 100 people to use this code can skip the waiting list!
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