The mindbodygreen podcast explores the infinite possibilities of health & well-being. Hosted by founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob, each episode features a thought-provoking interview with a leader in the health space. Whether you’re thinking about changing what’s on your plate, how you move, or how you think, these conversations are sure to offer solutions in whole-body health.
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00:00 - The myth of sports specialization
04:29 - How youth sports became a billion-dollar industry
05:10 - My own path to Division I basketball
06:52 - Higher risk of overuse injuries
09:42 - The weaker case for burnout
10:41 - Junior stars & adult pro athletes are different people
12:28 - Deliberate play & the sampling years
15:00 - 3 honest caveats
16:10 - How Norway keeps kids playing
20:29 - What every parent should actually do
Referenced in the episode:
2022 meta-analysis from Jean Côté’, Ph.D.: https://doi.org/10.1177/19417381211056301
2015 study from Neeru Jayanthi, M.D.: .https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25646361/
Research from David Bell, Ph.D.: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31633411/
Research from Tim McGuine, Ph.D: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28735552/
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668: What 200K full-body scans reveal about how we age | Andrew Lacy, Founder & CEO at Prenuvo
Episode 668
Monday, September 28, 2026 • Duration 42:19
"I hope in 20 or 30 years time, a clinical diagnosis is something that's rarely given because most everything has been caught before it rises to that stage,” says Andrew Lacy.
Lacy is the CEO and founder of Prenuvo, the company pioneering proactive whole-body imaging for the early detection of cancer and other diseases. Under Lacy’s leadership, the company has expanded across North America, establishing Prenuvo as a recognized and trusted proactive healthcare service to both patients and referring clinicians. A seasoned entrepreneur, he scaled transformative products (including Tapulous, acquired by Disney) and grew Prenuvo into a global leader. He actively serves as an advisor and investor across a diverse portfolio of startups. He received an MBA from Stanford University and a JD from the University of Melbourne. He is currently based in Los Angeles.
This podcast was created in partnership with Prenuvo. Their whole-body MRI scans 33 organs for hundreds of conditions in as little as an hour, finding a potentially life-saving diagnosis in 1 in 20 people.* Prenuvo can help give you a broader understanding of what’s happening in your body–before symptoms appear. Get a $300 discount on comprehensive and executive memberships, along with a standalone whole-body scan at prenuvo.com/MINDBODYGREEN.
00:00 - What's changed in the last two years of scanning
03:58 - The importance of establishing a baseline
06:15 - The average scan turns up nine findings
07:55 - Ageotypes: why everyone ages differently
09:19 - Inside the new body composition report
11:47 - 4 ways AI is changing medical imaging
15:44 - NeuroQuant & catching dementia decades early
18:07 - Building a comprehensive, preventative healthcare system
24:10 - Busy Philipps’s story & what people actually fear
25:17 - The case for peace of mind over avoidance
30:46 - Skin health as the next imaging frontier
37:27 - Why people worry most about the brain
39:21 - Changing the approach to healthcare
Referenced in the episode:
Read about Jason’s experience first Prenuvo scan here: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/full-body-mri-scan-review
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*Based on our internal data analysis, 5% of Prenuvo scans have helped detect a potentially life-saving condition. This reflects in particular the combined prevalence of radiologically-suspected pre-cancerous/cancerous-findings or brain-aneurysms in our whole body MRI screening practice.
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667: Why this doctor stopped fearing sugar, ice cream, & alcohol | Keshav Grover, D.O, M.S.
Episode 667
Sunday, September 20, 2026 • Duration 50:23
"What is the lowest dose of intervention that can have the maximum effect to help the body heal itself?” asked Keshav Grover, D.O., M.S., IFMCP.
Grover is the founder of Grover Health and Wellness, PLLC. He is a physician, keynote speaker, and champion of functional/integrative medicine and of eating a whole foods, plant-based diet. He holds a Doctorate in osteopathic medicine from Michigan State University College and a Master of Science from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed the prestigious Andrew Weil Center of Integrative Medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona and is a certified functional medicine practitioner by the Institute for Functional Medicine. He has spoken to leading organizations about holistic health and has been featured on CBS and Fox News as a wellness expert. His first book, Wellness Bridge, was published this August.
00:00 - The "Wellness Bridge"
05:37 - Why medicine doesn't have to be either/or
08:55 - A simple at-home gut health check
11:21 - There’s no universal cure
13:37 - Peptides 101
19:30 - Who should avoid peptides entirely
22:21 - Smallest dose, maximum effect
24:27 - Grover’s approach to testing
30:29 - Where health testing is headed next
33:38 - The connection between glyphosate & cancer
40:38 - His brother's warts & a homeopathy win
44:37 - Why he stopped being the ingredient police
47:31 - Gut health & food sensitivity
49:55 - Why genetics isn't your destiny
Referenced in the episode:
For more about Grover, visit: https://www.drkeshavgrover.com/
Buy Grover’s book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZMP5BQX/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?tag=mind0a3-20
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666: Is wellness culture making us less healthy? | Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, PhD, MsC
Episode 666
Sunday, September 13, 2026 • Duration 41:56
“I don't need to track it. I just listen to my body,” says Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D., Ph.D., Ms.C.
Dr. Emanuel is an oncologist and world leader in health policy and bioethics. He is the Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania, and holds appointments in the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy in the Perelman School of Medicine and the Department of Health Care Management in the Wharton School. He is Special Advisor to the Director General of the WHO, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He was founding chair of the Department of Bioethics at the NIH. He served as a Special Advisor on Health Policy to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and National Economic Council. In this role, he was instrumental in drafting the Affordable Care Act. He served on the Biden-Harris Transition Covid Advisory Board. Dr. Emanuel is the most widely cited bioethicist in history with over 350 publications. He has authored or edited 16 books. His newest book, Eat Your Ice Cream, is out now.
00:00 - When tracking our health goes overboard
06:19 - The health markers worth testing
08:03 - Daily nutrition habits
09:34 - What it means to “eat your ice cream”
14:15 - The importance of social connection
19:12 - Why willpower fails & habits win
24:47 - Everest, introverts, & grip strength
27:52 - How purpose is linked to health
31:06 - Why & how the Emanuel brothers succeeded
35:21 - Rethinking retirement for brain health
36:42 - Age-old health wins (& that’s a relief)
40:10 - Favorite ice cream shops
Referenced in the episode:
For more about Emanuel, visit his website: https://www.ezekielemanuel.com/
Buy Eat Your Ice Cream here: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Your-Ice-Cream-Healthy/dp/1324117532/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?tag=mind0a3-20
Find our episode on the rabbit cholesterol here: https://youtu.be/er3k40nlCh8?si=MxeG7IxEVnirxIoX
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660: Why adding more to your diet beats eliminating | Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, MA, RDN
Episode 660
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 42:54
"The diet you'll stay on is a diet that's enjoyable and not too hard,” says Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, MA, RDN.
Bazilian is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Doctor of Public Health. She's authored multiple bestselling books, as well as contributed to a New York Times bestseller and a James Beard-nominated cookbook. She’s a spokesperson for Avocados – Love One Today and a frequent nutrition expert cited in mindbodygreen articles.
00:00 - The value of the food we consume
03:06 - Why dietary fat was misunderstood for decades
07:47 - Nutrient density vs. calorie counting
09:56 - Why 94% of us fall short on fiber
14:26 - Heart health, satiety, & blood sugar control
16:48 - Why the best diet is one you enjoy
18:50 - Food synergy & nutrient absorption
21:51 - Unexpected ways to cook with avocados
26:58 - The glycemic load effect
31:28 - Serving size vs. portion size
35:41 - How to store avocados properly
40:06 - 3 rules for moving the needle on health
Referenced in the episode:
The HAT trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34496276/
Glycemic load study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2475299126000557
For more about Bazilian, visit her website: https://www.wendybazilian.com/
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Status, Sex, & Sports Cars: What Science Says
Sunday, September 6, 2026 • Duration 11:08
What does driving a sports car actually do to your hormones? In this episode, we break down a surprisingly revealing 2009 study in which researchers had men drive a bright red sports car and a beige sedan and measured changes in their testosterone before and after.
The results weren't what anyone expected. And the real finding had nothing to do with speed, horsepower, or even the car itself.
We dig into the evolutionary biology behind status signaling, why social context drives hormonal responses, and what this study quietly reveals about how we chase external validation in modern life.
Ever seen someone rev a Ferrari at a stoplight and thought "midlife crisis"? This one's for you.
00:00 - Introduction
00:53 - The Experiment
01:44 - The Results (And Why They're Surprising)
02:41 - The Evolutionary Biology Behind Status Signaling
03:34 - Why the Audience Mattered More Than the Car
04:26 - What "Borrowed Status" Costs Us
05:33 - What Actually Sustains Us Long-Term
Read the study here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0749597809000442
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665: Is Zone 2 training a waste of your workout time? | Kristi Storoschuk, exercise scientist
Episode 665
Sunday, August 30, 2026 • Duration 45:49
“As your time commitment goes down, the importance of intensity goes up,” says Kristi Storoshuk.
Storoschuk is a PhD candidate in Muscle Physiology at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Her research focuses on the relationship between skeletal muscle metabolism and whole-body metabolism, with an emphasis on how nutrient–exercise timing influences physiological adaptations to exercise. Storoschuk has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and is passionate about translating complex scientific findings into practical, evidence-based recommendations. Outside of her academic work, Kristi is the founder of a women’s health coaching program focused on improving metabolic health through sustainable nutrition and exercise, particularly in the context of preconception health.
00:00 - What is Zone 2 training?
08:14 - The limitations of Zone 2 training
11:18 - Prioritizing intensity when time is limited
15:56 - All about interval training
19:16 - The truth about building your aerobic base
21:02 - We shouldn’t train cardio like elite athletes
24:48 - Fat burning & Zone 2
26:10 - Talking weekly cardio protocol
30:03 - Storoschuk’s habits
33:03 - Unpacking exercise culture & trends
37:22 - Recovery, wearables, & intuition
43:10 - HIIT above all else
Referenced in the episode:
Read Storoschuk’s research about Zone 2: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-025-02261-y
For more about Storoschuk, visit her website: https://krististoroschuk.com/
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664: High-achiever? Here’s how to prevent burnout | science writer Elizabeth Svoboda
Episode 664
Sunday, August 23, 2026 • Duration 51:42
"It's way better to pull yourself back from the brink of burnout before it hits than to let yourself fall all the way in,” says Elizabeth Svoboda.
Svoboda is an award-winning science writer and contributor to Scientific American, Discover, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, and other publications. Elizabeth is a winner of the Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Writers, and her work has been anthologized in the Best American Science and Nature Writing series. She lives in San Jose, California, with her husband and young sons. Her new book, The Art of Pacing, is available now.
00:00 - Why high performers always push to 110%
05:58 - Physical signs of burnout
09:14 - Getting more comfortable with recovery
12:16 - Pacing & how to take advantage of energy rhythms
16:00 - What an Olympic runner taught her about rest
18:32 - Modulation & the importance of breathwork
28:30 - Why it’s so hard recover from burnout
31:48 - Boom-bust cycles
35:12 - Gold star culture & unsustainable achievement
40:34 - Why early sports specialization backfires
44:08 - How to pace yourself with rigid flexibility
50:32 - The next wise choice
Referenced in the episode:
For more about Elizabeth Svoboda, visit her website: https://elizabethsvoboda.com/
Buy The Art Of Pacing here: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Pacing-Balancing-Short-Term-Long-Term/dp/1668022419/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?tag=mind0a3-20
Find the Maslach Burnout Inventory here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fecb650c2646617cb1e0599/t/6320f5325f757e4ad8bc0062/1663104306195/Maslach-Burnout-Inventory.pdf
For more about Joe Arpaia: https://www.centerfortransformativehealing.org/joseph
Follow runner Ajeé Wilson: https://www.instagram.com/ajeelenee/?hl=en
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663: Daily choices that shape brain health in your 30s, 40s & beyond | David Perlmutter, MD
Monday, August 17, 2026 • Duration 47:20
“We can choose our brain’s destiny,” says David Perlmutter, MD.
Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author whose work focuses on the intersection of neurology, nutrition, and brain health. He is on the Board of Directors of the American College of Nutrition and the Editorial Board of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. His books, including the #1 bestseller Grain Brain, has been published in 32 languages and sold over a million copies. Perlmutter lectures globally at leading institutions and has been featured on major media outlets including 20/20, CNN, The Today Show, and Oprah. His new book, Brain Defenders, focuses on the pivotal role of microglia, the brain’s immune cells, in protecting, repairing, and reprogramming the brain for lifelong resilience, and is now available for pre-order.
00:00 - Treating the symptoms, not the cause
02:37 - Microglial cells & their evil twin state
05:44 - How metabolism affects the brain
08:00 - Gut bacteria, inflammation, & brain degeneration
11:38 - Why lifestyle beats the APOE4 gene
16:25 - Perlmutter’s daily routine
23:55 - Loneliness & oxytocin
26:21 - The effects of long COVID on the brain
32:18 - Glyphosate & other environmental factors
39:20 - Reprogramming microglia & mitochondrial transplants
41:35 - Own your brain's destiny
Referenced in the episode:
For more about Perlmutter, visit his website: https://drperlmutter.com/
For more about Perlmutter's upcoming book, visit: https://braindefenders.com/
Alzheimers & UPFs study: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjpad.2024.100042
POINTER study - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2837046
20-week Alzheimer’s study:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13195-024-01482-z
Golf course & Parkinson’s study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2833716
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662: The truth about peptides, NAD, & other longevity treatments | Rachele Pojednic, Ph.D.
Episode 662
Sunday, August 9, 2026 • Duration 51:58
"If you don't get those foundational behaviors down, there ain't nothing a peptide's gonna do for you,” says Rachele Pojednic, Ph.D.
Pojednic is a professor of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at Stanford University and is the Chief Science Officer at Restore. Her work examines nutrition, supplementation and physical activity interventions on muscle physiology, performance and recovery, as well as muscle related chronic disease, with a particular focus on women. Pojednic holds a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification from National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is board certified Health Coach from the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC). She has a particular passion for science communication and has been a consultant and writer for many prominent news outlets, including NPR, Time, The Washington Post, and Popular Science.
Show notes:
00:00 - The difference between science & wellness
06:30 - The big vs. little levers of health
08:40 - What we do & don’t know about peptides
11:45 - A study on supplement stacking gone wrong
13:55 - Next-gen peptides (BPC-157 & more)
18:20 - All about NAD, NR, & NMN
29:57 - Creatine for muscle & brain health
33:48 - Looking at leucine & amino acid profile in protein
36:48 - Why fasting advice for women often backfires
40:24 - Stop chasing perfection
43:45 - How to use wearables & lab testing
50:13 - Bridging science & wellness
Referenced in the episode:
For more about Pojednic, visit her website: https://www.rachelepojednic.com/
mindbodygreen’s creatine brain supplement: https://shop.mindbodygreen.com/products/creatine-brain
mindbodygreen’s whey protein: https://shop.mindbodygreen.com/products/clear-whey-protein
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