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Most people know sauna is good for them. Far fewer understand why, or why the difference between a generic infrared sauna and a precision-engineered one can be the difference between feeling good and genuine transformation. In this episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily Fletcher sits down with Connie Zach, co-founder of Sunlighten, for a science-grounded, story-rich conversation about the healing power of heat and light. Connie traces the origin of her 25-year mission to her brother's recovery from mercury poisoning, and the cardiovascular research she was quietly encountering while working in pharmaceutical development at Procter & Gamble. What she found convinced her that infrared sauna was one of the most underutilized healing technologies on the planet. Together, Emily and Connie break down the four wavelengths of the infrared spectrum, why each interacts with the body differently, and why Sunlighten's patented approach to separating and delivering those wavelengths produces results that general infrared products don't. They also share the transformation stories that have fueled Connie's work for decades: Leanne Rimes managing severe anxiety with what she calls her "happiness in a box," a woman named Jerry who went from being unable to climb stairs to moving freely again, and elderly patients who dramatically increased their exercise capacity through passive infrared therapy. Emily shares why infrared sauna is one of only two wellness practices she would take with her to a desert island, and what it feels like to combine daily meditation with consistent sauna use for nervous system support. In this episode, they explore: – The four wavelengths of the infrared spectrum and how each one interacts with the body – Why far infrared is the foundation of all infrared therapy and how it triggers cardiovascular conditioning – Near infrared's deep penetration capacity, and why Dr. Glenn Jeffrey at University College London says it does 90% of the heavy lifting in light therapy – Japan's Waon therapy: a first-line treatment for congestive heart failure showing a 50% reduction in hospitalization and death – How infrared sauna mimics passive exercise by increasing circulation, heart rate, and blood flow – The link between stagnant circulation and disease, and why consistent heat therapy keeps the system flowing – Connie's brother's recovery from heavy metal toxicity and the pharmaceutical research that changed everything – Why all infrared is not the same, and what to look for in a sauna if transformation is the goal – Leanne Rimes, chronic anxiety, and "happiness in a box" – What changes on the planet when more people have access to this level of recovery Key Moments: 00:00 – Why isn't everyone understanding the magic of heat and light? 05:09 – Introducing Connie Zach and Sunlighten 06:51 – The infrared spectrum: four wavelengths, four different effects 10:40 – Near infrared vs. red light: what actually penetrates the deepest 16:05 – Connie's origin story: her brother's healing from mercury poisoning 18:27 – Cardiovascular research that changed Connie's path out of pharma 20:23 – Infrared as passive cardiovascular conditioning 21:41 – Waon therapy in Japan and the 50% hospitalization reduction 24:15 – The elderly exercise capacity study 27:36 – Emily on circulation, stagnation, and disease 35:00 – Deathbed slideshow: the transformation stories 37:22 – Leanne Rimes: "happiness in a box" 41:10 – Dr. Jeff Spencer and the Sunlighten Solo 44:57 – What changes when a billion people use heat and light About Connie Zach Connie Zach is the co-founder of Sunlighten, a precision infrared sauna company with over 25 years of research-backed innovation. Her patented SoloCarbon technology is the only clinically studied full-spectrum infrared available. This episode is sponsored by Sunlighten. Save up to $2,100 + free shipping at get.sunlighten.com/zivapodcast

Most of us are doing all the things — and still not feeling vital and energized. This episode might reveal the missing piece…   In this week's episode, I sit down with Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten Saunas, and her story alone is worth pressing play for. It starts with someone she loves, a health crisis that wouldn't budge, and a discovery that quietly changed the direction of her life.   We get into what infrared light actually is — and why it's so much more than just a hot room. We cover how it works at the cellular level, and what that actually means for detox, circulation, and the kind of deep rest most of us aren't getting. We also had a really honest conversation about the nervous system — why you genuinely cannot heal when you're stuck in fight-or-flight, and what it actually takes to come back into regulation.   It's not about adding another step to your wellness routine. It's about understanding what your body needs to do what it is innately designed to do... to heal.   If you feel like you've been running on empty and can't quite figure out why… I think this conversation is going to open something up for you. If you follow me on Instagram, you know how obsessed I am with my infrared sauna. It's my mini oasis where I go to replenish and reflect. If you'd like to learn more or create your own sauna tailored to your needs, visit Sunlighten.com/healwithkelly to receive a personalized quote. Infrared saunas can be pricey — so it's a great time to remind you that the sun is the most abundant and free source of infrared light. Spending 10–15 minutes outdoors in the morning or late afternoon will also give you a healthy dose of rich spectrum near-infrared rays. LINKS Sunlighten website: https://www.sunlighten.com/ Sunlighten on Instagram @sunlightensaunas Connie Zack on Instagram @conniejozack Go to Sunlighten.com/healwithkelly to get your personalized quote. Key Moments You'll Love ✨ : ☀️ [0:00] Her Brother's Mercury Poisoning and the Sauna That Saved Him

Most health issues don't appear overnight. Long before a diagnosis is made, the body often provides subtle clues that something needs closer attention. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I talk with double board-certified fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford about her new book, The Fertility Formula, and why fertility and hormone health can reveal far more about your health than many people realize. We discuss: Why the menstrual cycle may be one of the clearest indicators of overall health How sleep, stress, and insulin resistance may be affecting your hormones The overlooked symptoms that may signal deeper dysfunction What many women get wrong about PCOS and hormone health Practical strategies to support fertility, reduce inflammation, and improve long-term health Health challenges don't begin when symptoms become impossible to ignore. They often start years earlier. Being able to recognize those signals is one of the most effective ways to take a proactive approach to your health. Looking for a place to start? My 10-Day Detox is designed to help reduce inflammation, reset your metabolism, and build a stronger foundation for long-term health. View Show Notes From This Episode Sign up for Dr. Hyman's Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health - https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers, Paleovalley, Perfect Amino, Rho, Sunlighten, and Pique. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman to save 15% off your first order today. Go to bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your first order. Head over to rhonutrition.com and use code HYMAN to get 20% off their entire product line. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $1600 today. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/hyman (0:00) Infertility and fertility as indicators of overall health (3:10) Welcome Natalie Crawford and reframing fertility as health optimization (5:21) Access to fertility data, proactive health, and reproductive well-being (7:25) Menstrual cycle, hormonal communication, and ovulatory dysfunction (14:39) Inflammation's role in reproductive health (19:11) Reproductive health relevance beyond fertility and early warning signs (21:13) Medical training, coping mechanisms, and personal journey with celiac disease (23:48) Self-advocacy and higher infertility rates among female physicians (25:03) Personal experience with recurrent pregnancy loss (27:09) Inflammation, genetics, family history, and patient-centric care (35:38) Reducing inflammation, mitochondrial health, and top health recommendations (38:28) Sleep, stress, and their effects on fertility (47:25) Insulin resistance, diet optimization, and fertility (55:37) Environmental toxins, plastics, and hormone health (1:00:09) Unscented vs. fragrance-free products and toxin reduction (1:01:18) Fertility, aging, ovarian health, and AMH testing (1:07:38) Male fertility, sperm health, and testosterone (1:09:10) Resources for reproductive health and personalized care (1:10:16) Outro and sponsor acknowledgment

If we're wired for joy, why do so many successful people feel exhausted, disconnected, or emotionally flat? On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with psychiatrist, researcher, and author Dr. Judith Joseph, whose team conducted the first peer-reviewed clinical study on high-functioning depression. We talk about why feeling "fine" on the outside doesn't always reflect what's happening beneath the surface—and why so many people struggle to feel fully alive. You'll learn: Why achievement and productivity don't always lead to fulfillment How to tell whether you're burned out—or struggling with high-functioning depression The surprising connection between unresolved trauma, people-pleasing, and chronic stress What your phone, social media habits, and screen time may be doing to your mood How to start reclaiming joy when life feels flat, exhausting, or unfulfilling Like many people, I've spent periods of my life focused on achievement and productivity, believing fulfillment would follow. I've learned that the most important work isn't always doing more—it's understanding what's keeping us from fully experiencing joy in the first place. Want to explore this further? Dr. Judith Joseph offers several self-assessments under the "Quiz" tab on her website, including tools for anhedonia, high-functioning depression, and trauma. View Show Notes From This Episode Sign up for Dr. Hyman's Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Healthhttps://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Big Bold Health, BIOptimizers, Rho, Sunlighten, Paleovalley, and Pique. Go to bigboldhealth.com/drhyman and use code HYMAN15 to save 15% on your first order. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. Head over to rhonutrition.com and use code HYMAN to get 20% off their entire product line. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $2100 today. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman to save 15% off your first order today. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/hyman. (0:00) High functioning depression, burnout, and Dr. Hyman's personal experience (2:37) Introduction Dr. Judith Joseph (5:13) Depression among medical professionals and defining anhedonia (7:04) Joy as part of our DNA and identifying high functioning depression (13:23) Biological causes, biomarkers, and differences between burnout and high functioning depression (18:18) Avoiding trauma processing by staying busy; hedonism and anhedonia (22:14) Identifying roots of trauma, childhood patterns, and using transitional objects (25:51) Finding points of joy amidst depression and people pleasing in high-functioning individuals (30:39) Neurological shifts, lack of joy, and the biopsychosocial model of depression (36:56) Digital depression, reducing screen time, and healthy tech relationships (49:09) Women's hormones, midlife shifts, and distinguishing hormonal from psychiatric conditions (58:30) Reclaiming joy, the five v's, and processing emotions (1:01:21) The significance of venting, emotional boundaries, and healthy outlets (1:05:28) Defining values, mind-body connection, and social relationships (1:09:05) Planning and scheduling future joy and connection (1:13:22) The evolution of psychiatry, spirituality, and Gen Z's spiritual study (1:18:03) Finding meaning, purpose, and learning more about high functioning depression

What if the reason so many of us are struggling right now isn't a lack of success… but a lack of connection to something deeper?Dr. Lisa Miller is a clinical psychologist, professor at Columbia University, and author of The Awakened Brain, and her research challenges something many of us have been taught to overlook: that spirituality isn't optional, and it isn't just religion… it's a core part of how we're wired. Her journey began at 26, on an inpatient psychiatric unit, where she watched the best available treatments fall short for people in their darkest moments. When the unit had no clergy for Yom Kippur, she showed up with her grandmother's prayer book and led a service in the back hall… and watched patients who had been despairing for months sit up, brighten, and begin to heal. That day set her on a 30-year scientific quest.What she found reframes how we think about mental health. Buried in the back of large national data sets was a single question: how personally important is spirituality or religion to you? When Dr. Miller ran the numbers, a strong personal spirituality, with or without religion, turned out to be 80% protective against addiction and 82% protective against completed suicide — more protective against the diseases of despair than anything else known to the clinical sciences. Twin studies show this capacity is one-third innate and two-thirds environmentally formed, which means every one of us is born with it, and every one of us can strengthen it. Her MRI research, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that a sustained spiritual life builds cortical thickness across the regions of the awakened brain, protecting against the recurrence of depression.In this conversation with Dr. Michael Gervais, Lisa walks through the difference between achieving awareness and awakened awareness, the three neural circuits behind feeling loved, guided, and never alone, and how parents and leaders can put this science to work. Mike opens up about his own path… the early pull he felt toward a spiritual life, the pendulum swing toward achievement, and the hypocrisy he witnessed as a teenager that nearly cost him his connection to what Lisa calls the flame.In this conversation, we explore:Why spirituality is an inborn capacity, not a beliefThe single research finding that reframes how we think about mental healthThe difference between the achieving brain and the awakened brainThe three neural circuits behind feeling loved, guided, and never aloneWhy a sustained spiritual life physically strengthens the brainHow parents can support a child's natural spiritual awarenessWhy 90% of leaders made the most important decision of their lives through an awakened form of knowingHow to heal from spiritual injury when a bad messenger breaks your trustIf you've ever felt successful on paper but disconnected in your life, this conversation offers a science-backed way back to something deeper.Links & ResourcesThis episode is brought to you in part by our partner, Sunlighten, the company that has pioneered infrared sauna technology. Go to https://findingmastery.com/sunlighten to see how you can save up to $2,100 on their mPulse Intelligent Sauna.Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors!Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletterDownload Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindsetFollow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XDr. Lisa Miller's Books: The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual ChildSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the real crisis we're facing right now isn't political or technological… but a crisis of attention?Jon Kabat-Zinn is a molecular biologist, professor emeritus of medicine, and the founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), the program that helped move mindfulness from contemplative tradition into modern medicine, psychology, and high performance. The last time Jon joined Finding Mastery was four years ago, as the war in Ukraine was beginning. Four years on, the world hasn't gotten quieter. The crises have multiplied, AI has accelerated, and the same noise we worried about then has become the air we all breathe.In this conversation with Dr. Michael Gervais, Jon argues that mindfulness is not a calming technique or a productivity tool. He calls it a radical act of sanity. A willingness to stop, drop into the body, and meet life as it actually is rather than the story running on top of it. The shift sounds small. Yet the implications are enormous. Health, relationships, performance, decision-making, and even how we treat each other as a society all live downstream of where our attention is.Jon and Mike also dig into the surprising overlap between elite performance and contemplative practice. Why athletes call it the zone, musicians call it the pocket, and scientists call it flow, and why all of it lives downstream of the same thing: presence. Jon introduces the idea of the "body politic," his framing of nations as organ systems inside a single planetary body, and what it would mean to actually live, lead, and parent from that recognition. He reflects on his grandchildren, on the digital and analog tension shaping the next generation, and on what he wants young people to know in a world that is moving faster than ever. And in his ninth decade, he is still, by his own description, perpetually optimistic.By the end, Jon and Mike land somewhere quietly powerful: presence is not something you achieve. It is something you remember. And remembering, even for one breath, changes the trajectory of the moment you are in.In this conversation, we explore:Why mindfulness is a radical act of sanity, not a relaxation techniqueThe difference between being aware and being with awarenessHow presence quietly shapes relationships, decisions, and healthWhy outcome attachment is one of the great hidden drains on performanceWhat Jon means by the "body politic," and why it changes how we think about leadershipWhy mind wandering is the practice, not a failureThe one instruction Jon hopes people remember: don't take personally what is not personalIf you've ever felt scattered, overwhelmed, or quietly disconnected from your own life, this conversation offers a science-backed, deeply human way back in.Links & Resources;This episode is brought to you in part by our partner, Sunlighten, the company that has pioneered infrared sauna technology. Go to https://findingmastery.com/sunlighten to see how you can save up to $2,100 on their mPulse Intelligent Sauna.Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMastery Get exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors!Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/ Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletter Download Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindset Follow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XJon Kabat-Zinn's Books: Full Catastrophe Living, Wherever You Go, There You Are, Coming to Our Senses, and many more: https://jonkabat-zinn.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, I'm joined by Kyal Van Der Leest, an innovative naturopath, nutritionist, and founder of LVLUP Health, whose formulas are changing the way we think about effective supplementation. Kyal's journey is deeply personal: from caring for his mother through a long battle with cancer, to overcoming his own intense health struggles with mold illness. These experiences led him to push past superficial fixes and dig deep into what really works for healing and optimizing the body. Visit www.lvluphealth.com and use code NAT for 20% off Previous Episodes:  Episode #116: Does the Perfect Gut Supplement Exist? Episode #148: Kyal Van Der Leest: Liver Health, Gut Health, and Detoxification #326: From Brain Fog to Focus: Techniques and Supplements to Enhance Cognitive Function With Kyal Van Der Leest Episode Timestamps: Welcome & Podcast intro ... 00:00:00 Pitfalls of cheap supplements & importance of quality ... 00:05:33 Mistakes: symptom chasing, green allopathy, and root causes ... 00:07:38 Blending naturopathy, biochemistry, and biohacking ... 00:10:26 Choosing peptides, herbs, or vitamins for target outcomes ... 00:16:43 Synergy, proprietary blends, and dosing transparency ... 00:18:06 Understanding supplement forms, dosages, and stack simplification ... 00:24:29 Root cause thinking: brain fog, labs, and interconnected symptoms ... 00:34:16 Dopamine, focus, and the risks of overstimulation ... 00:39:59 Peptides in brain health—a step beyond herbs or nutrients ... 00:43:00 Short-term nootropics vs. long-term investments in brain health ... 00:46:17 Longevity levers: muscle, blood sugar, and blood flow ... 00:51:04 Blood sugar regulation—berberine, dihydroberine, and alternatives ... 00:53:32 Liver's core role in hormones and energy ... 00:55:59 Heart and lung health—peptides, circulation, and overlooked systems ... 01:00:10 Peptides vs. herbs—when to choose and when to avoid ... 01:04:21 Future of peptides, supplement quality, and industry direction ... 01:07:45 Hierarchy: Foundations before biohacks ... 01:08:57 Simple, high-impact upgrade picks & final advice ... 01:11:17 Industry trends, influencer issues, and episode wrap ... 01:17:01 Where to find Kyal and promo code details ... 01:19:19 Our Amazing Sponsors: Sunlighten: Up to $2,100 off + FREE shipping Sunlighten Sauna - Looking to support your recovery and calm your nervous system? Sunlighten offers full spectrum infrared saunas—compact enough for real homes, powerful enough to support detoxification, mitochondrial energy, and a smarter longevity routine. Visit get.sunlighten.com/natpodcast and use code natlongevity to get $2,100 off + FREE shipping. Apollo Neuro — A wearable nervous system support device that uses personalized SmartVibes technology to help you feel calmer, more focused, and better able to shift into rest mode without adding another complicated wellness routine. Head to apolloneuro.com/nat Offer to receive 20% off. Vampire Exosome by Young Goose - A next-generation serum packed with three trillion PRP-derived exosomes and RejuvNAD to support collagen production and skin renewal at the cellular level—helping results build over time instead of fading fast. Shop at younggoose.com and use code NAT10. Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter Instagram Dr. Bill Lawrence Episode

For far too long, many women have been told their symptoms were normal, exaggerated, or simply something they had to live with—treated as isolated problems instead of part of a much larger hormonal transition happening inside the body. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I'm joined by Dr. Sharon Malone, host of The Second Opinion podcast and Chief Medical Advisor at Alloy Women's Health. We discuss how menopause and hormone therapy became so misunderstood, the real story behind the Women's Health Initiative study, and why a more individualized, prevention-focused approach to women's health is long overdue. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. We explore: Why so many women enter perimenopause completely unprepared—and how symptoms can begin years before menopause officially starts What the Women's Health Initiative actually found, and how one medical narrative reshaped women's healthcare for decades How menopause affects far more than reproduction, including the brain, heart, sleep, metabolism, and bone health What you should know about hormone therapy today, including timing, individualized treatment, and understanding risk in context The daily habits that still matter most for healthy aging, whether or not you choose hormone therapy Midlife health should never be reduced to “just deal with it.” The more women understand what's happening inside their bodies, the earlier they can take steps to protect their long-term health and quality of life. View Show Notes From This Episode Sign up for Dr. Hyman's Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health - ⁠Click Here⁠ Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Pique, Perfect Amino, Rho, Sunlighten and BIOptimizers. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman to save 15% off your first order today. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/hyman. Go to bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your first order. Head over to rhonutrition.com and use code HYMAN to get 20% off their entire product line. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $1600 today! Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. (0:00) Introduction, survey on hormone use, and Dr. Sharon Malone's expertise   (4:04) Importance of women's health research and historical neglect   (5:35) Lack of education and preparation for menopause   (6:28) Societal and historical biases in women's health   (9:05) Observational studies vs. randomized controlled trials   (13:30) Life cycles, hormonal changes, and stages in women   (19:26) Detailed stages of hormonal changes and perimenopause   (23:00) Misdiagnosis and definition of menopause   (25:02) The term "postmenopausal" and its significance   (26:34) Impact of menopause on organ systems and major symptoms   (31:19) Lifestyle factors and hormone therapy options   (39:25) Black box warning, Women's Health Initiative, and therapy timing   (45:00) Women's Health Initiative findings and breast cancer risk   (47:57) Reinterpreting breast cancer risk and black box warning   (53:21) Personalized hormone therapy and clinical diagnosis   (59:55) Importance of estrogen and bioidentical vs. synthetic hormones   (1:03:35) Addressing sexual health and testosterone use for women   (1:08:05) FDA-approved peptides for women's arousal disorder   (1:09:57) Long-term benefits of hormone therapy   (1:12:43) Early menopause, hormone therapy, and health impacts   (1:15:07) Estrogen's role in brain health and dementia prevention   (1:16:22) Alzheimer's risk in women and hormonal 

What if the most important skill of our moment isn't knowing more, but knowing what's actually worth caring about?Mark Manson is the bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Everything Is F*cked, with three #1 New York Times bestsellers and tens of millions of readers around the world. The last time Mark joined Finding Mastery was in 2020, mid-COVID, when uncertainty was loud and the world felt strange. Five years on, the world is no less strange... it's just strange differently. The information ecosystem has fractured. Trust is harder to find. And the same noise we worried about five years ago has become the air we all breathe.In this conversation with Dr. Michael Gervais, Mark walks through the three principles he's organized his life and work around: radical ownership, radical honesty, and radical acceptance. He explains why ownership is the foundation under everything, because nothing else really works until you take it. He explains why his bar for honesty is anything "relevant or pertinent to somebody's wellbeing." And he talks about why radical acceptance, the Buddhist part of him, is what allows agency without collapse.The conversation moves into territory both timely and timeless. Mark and Mike dig into why the decline of religion has helped the self-help industry explode, why a spiritual framework remains one of the strongest known protective factors for mental health, and how the comparison machinery in our brains, designed for a tribe of thirty, now buckles under the weight of three hundred million people on Instagram.Mark also opens up about Purpose, the AI app he's built, and what he learned designing it to be intentionally disagreeable. He explains why a yes-man entourage, whether it's people around a star athlete or an AI that agrees with everything you say, quietly untethers people from reality. And he shares the stoic-style practice he uses to stay honest with himself: imagining what would be true if he were the problem, then holding that thought lightly enough to set it back down.By the end, Mark and Mike land on what feels like the heart of the episode... You can be perfect as you are, and you can always be better. Both can be true.In this conversation, we explore:Why sincerity has become the most valuable signal in a fractured information landscapeThe three principles Mark uses to navigate uncertainty: radical ownership, radical honesty, and radical acceptanceHow our ancient comparison brain breaks under the weight of social media at scaleWhy a spiritual framework remains one of the strongest known protective factors for mental healthThe premortem practice that helps Mark stay honest with himself, and why most of us avoid itWhy an AI (or a person) that agrees with everything you say is a slow-motion mental health riskHow to use AI as a thought partner without letting it do your thinking for youThe question that keeps Mark up at night, and might be worth asking yourselfIf you've ever felt like the noise is winning, or like you've lost the thread on what's worth caring about, this conversation offers a sturdier place to stand.Links & ResourcesThis episode is brought to you in part by our partner, Sunlighten, the company that has pioneered infrared sauna technology. Go to https://findingmastery.com/sunlighten to see how you can save up to $2,100 on their mPulse Intelligent Sauna.Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMastery Get exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors!Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/ Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletter Download Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindset Follow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XMark Manson's Books: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope, and Will (co-written with Will Smith)Mark's AI app, Purpose: https://markmanson.net (see Mark's site for the latest)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the thing that saved your mental health wasn't a pill, a program, or a therapist — but a stranger in a gym telling you that you looked terrible and needed a cold shower? Get 12% off an Ice Barrel or Chiller with code DRMOTLEY at https://shorturl.at/3Ejhb.  That's the real origin story of Ice Barrel. Wyatt Ewing didn't build Ice Barrel for athletes. He built it because cold therapy stopped his anxiety and depression when nothing else could. In this episode, Dr. Motley and the founder of Ice Barrel go deep on the nervous system science of cold exposure, the vagus nerve, contrast therapy, and why just 2 minutes in cold water can reset your entire stress response. Plus: Wyatt's vision quest story post-acquisition that nobody's heard. 00:00 - Introduction 03:20 - Wyatt's Story 04:14 - The Stranger who Changed Everything 05:07 - Cold Shower to Ice Barrel 06:19 - Going Broke to Build Something Real 09:08 - Why Cold Therapy is Unlike Anything Else 17:03 - Wyatt's Personal Protocol 18:16 - Modern Comfort, Ancient Struggle 23:00 - What Cold Does to a Nervous System Under Pressure 32:02 - Mammalian Dive Reflex and the Vagus Nerve 34:50 - Contrast Therapy is the Future 42:06 - Cold Has Been Following Me My Whole Life 49:05 - Youth Athletics and the Recovery Gap 51:14 - Where You Can Find Wyatt Key Takeaways Cold therapy works in 2 minutes. Unlike exercise, meditation, or supplementation, cold immersion produces immediate, measurable changes in mood, energy, and stress hormones. Wyatt's benchmark: 'I've never seen anybody get out of an ice bath without a smirk on their face' — and he's offered $1,000 to prove him wrong. The upright posture isn't cosmetic — it's neurological. Lying in a bathtub during cold exposure sends conflicting signals: the body enters fight-or-flight but is told to rest. Ice Barrel's upright design mirrors how the human body actually responds to cold stress in nature, producing a more complete physiological response. You're not training for cold — you're retraining your nervous system. Wyatt noticed that after months of cold therapy, his palms stopped sweating during high-stakes corporate negotiations and his resting heart rate during stress dropped. The cold isn't the point; the recalibrated default stress response is. Start with the hose. Tap water from a garden hose runs at 55-60°F — cold enough to activate all the primary benefits. Beginners don't need ice. Start there, work toward 50-55°F, and only go into the 40s when you're confident. Shivering is the body's signal to get out. The future of cold therapy is contrast. Hot/cold alternation — sauna then cold plunge, repeated — produces norepinephrine and euphoric endorphin release that standalone cold or heat cannot. Ice Barrel's partnership with Sunlighten (infrared sauna) positions it at the center of this shift. Comfort is the enemy, and hot water is new. Even the wealthiest person 1,000 years ago struggled to get hot water. The modern convenience of hot-on-demand is an evolutionary novelty, and Wyatt cites research showing that people who believe stress is good for them live substantially longer than those who don't. ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Ice Barrel Website:  https://shorturl.at/TqVqG (code DRMOTLEY gets you 12% off Barrels and Chillers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icebarrel/ Wyatt Ewing's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyattewing ------  * Get the minerals you need all in one shot-glass! Head to https://shorturl.at/vCFAp and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley's membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A's. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Why is it that so many of us are loved... and yet don't actually feel loved?Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky is a Professor of Psychology at UC Riverside and one of the world's leading researchers on happiness. Her newest book, How to Feel Loved, co-authored with relationship scientist Harry Reis, lands at a strange moment: a time when more people than ever say they are connected, and more people than ever say they don't actually feel it. In this conversation with Dr. Michael Gervais, Sonja offers a quietly radical reframe. After 36 years of studying what makes a life happy, she has come to believe the answer lies in this: Feeling loved.And here is where it gets interesting. Sonja's research is showing that feeling loved is not something we have to wait for. It's something we can help create. Most of us, when we sense the absence, default to one of two strategies. We try to be more lovable. Or we try to change the person on the other side. Sonja argues that neither one actually works. What changes a relationship is changing the conversation.She walks Mike through the five mindsets at the heart of the book: the sharing mindset, listening to learn, radical curiosity, open heart, and multiplicity. Along the way, they explore why most of us are listening to respond instead of listening to learn, the three words people actually want to hear (hint: it's not I love you), and why ‘tell me more' might be one of the most loving phrases in the English language. Sonja shares her foggy glass metaphor for why being known is the prerequisite to being loved, the Michelangelo effect, and a striking line the Dalai Lama once said to her about how we hold each other.The conversation also gets honest about the harder edges. Bridging political divides at the dinner table. Staying curious about a partner of 30 years. Navigating the modern questions around AI companions, monogamy, and what it means to really go deep with another human. And the research on what tiny acts of kindness, including the impact a 10-second compliment can have.If you've ever been surrounded by people who love you and still felt unseen, this conversation is a gentle invitation back in. The good news is that feeling loved is under your control, more than you think. Sonja's research will show you exactly where to start.Most of us are waiting to feel loved. Sonja shows us how to create the conditions for it... starting today._____________________________________________________Links & ResourcesThis episode is brought to you in part by our partner Sunlighten, the company that has pioneered infrared sauna technology. Go to https://findingmastery.com/sunlighten to see how you can save up to $2,200 on their mPulse Intelligent Sauna.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMastery Get exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors!Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/ Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletter Download Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindsetFollow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XBook: How to Feel Loved by Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky and Harry Reis. Learn more and take the mindset quiz at howtofeellove.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most health and fitness advice for women is based on research done in men. That's something we need to rethink. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Dr. Stacy Sims, an exercise physiologist and leading researcher in women's health. Her work has focused on how female physiology actually changes over time—and how training and nutrition need to change with it. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. We explore: • Why eating less and doing more cardio can make fat loss harder • What actually changes in your metabolism in your 30s and 40s • How to train for strength—and why it matters for long-term health • Why most workouts aren't building muscle (and what to do instead) • How to eat and time protein to support recovery, energy, and better sleep A lot of the advice women have been given doesn't account for how the body actually changes. Adjusting how you train and eat can make a meaningful difference in your energy, strength, and long-term health. If you're interested in learning more, Dr. Stacy Sims is offering my listeners 15% off her online courses with the code DRSTACYSIMS15OFF. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Rho, Pique, Perfect Amino, Sunlighten, Korrus and Made In Cookware. Head over to rhonutrition.com and use code HYMAN to get 20% off their entire product line. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/hyman. Go to bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your first order. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $1600 today! Visit korrus.com/drhyman for 15% off their newest product OIO Sphere with code HYMANSPHERE15. Visit madeincookware.com and use code HYMAN10 for 10% off your order (0:00) Women's unique health needs, fitness, and nutrition mistakes (0:56) Introduction of Dr. Stacy Sims (3:34) Women's health and fitness through life stages (5:39) Navigating diet, exercise, and cognitive health for women (24:00) Benefits and misconceptions of heavy weight lifting for women (30:55) Understanding anovulatory cycles and high intensity interval training (HIIT) (35:47) Reducing inflammation and proper high intensity exercise (39:11) How to properly perform HIIT (46:06) Overcoming gym intimidation and starting strength training (50:12) Importance of community, support, and lifestyle on longevity (55:01) Optimizing nutrition: circadian rhythm, time-restricted eating, and protein (1:02:44) Post-exercise nutrition and fasted vs fed workouts (1:08:01) Common nutrition mistakes for women (1:12:17) Scheduling self-care and wellness meetings (1:13:43) Quick fire questions on women's health and fitness (1:17:40) Benefits of creatine and favorite workout snacks (1:18:23) Morning vs evening workouts and advice for younger self (1:19:28) Where to learn more about Dr. Stacy Sims and Collective X Health (1:20:20) Closing remarks, sharing, and social media (1:21:15) Disclaimer, importance of healthcare practitioners, and sponsor gratitude

It's easy to think of mental health as something happening only in the brain. But more and more, we're seeing how closely it's tied to what's going on in the gut. Today, I'm joined again by Dr. William Li, a New York Times bestselling author. We discuss his latest book, Eat to Beat Your Diet, and how food, inflammation, and microbiome shape the way we think and feel. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your podcasts - https://youtu.be/rY0OE-1blL0 In this conversation we discuss: • What if your anxiety or brain fog is actually a signal coming from your gut • Why gut health may be the missing piece in how we think about mental health • How everyday foods can either fuel inflammation or help calm your system • The compounds in real food that quietly support memory, mood, and mental clarity • Simple shifts that can help reset your system and support how you feel day to day Mental health isn't separate from the rest of the body. The more we understand that, the more it shifts where you look for answers. If you're looking for more support and community around this, the 10-Day Detox is designed to help reduce inflammation and support your body using real food. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Korrus, BIOptimizers, Seed, Maui Nui, Made In Cookware and Sunlighten. Visit korrus.com/drhyman for 15% off their newest product OIO Sphere with code HYMANSPHERE15. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. Go to seed.com/hyman and use code 20HYMAN to get 20% off your first month. Go to mauinuivenison.com/hyman to claim your free 6-pack of their Wild Axis Venison Jerky Sticks. Visit madeincookware.com and use code HYMAN10 for 10% off your order. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $1600 today! (0:00) Food as medicine, the flavorome, and the gut-brain connection (3:20) Food, gut health, and mental health (6:02) The flavorome's impact on gut and brain health (10:33) Importance of a balanced gut microbiome (13:35) Feeding the microbiome with polyphenols (21:19) Anti-inflammatory properties of ellagic acid and polyphenols (26:05) Lactobacillus reuteri: benefits for wound healing and mental health (30:12) Natural flavors, phytochemicals, and animal intelligence (38:17) Inflammation, processed foods, and mental health (44:12) Diet's impact on gut health, symptoms, and benefits of cooking (47:50) Polyphenols, brain health, and neurogenesis (55:25) Ibogaine, brain regeneration, and personal experiences (1:00:40) The future of brain and eye health (1:02:28) Upcoming projects, professional advice, and gratitude (1:05:45) Final thoughts, resources, and outro

Today, I'm joined by the insightful Cynthia Thurlow, a leading voice in women's health and the acclaimed author of The Menopause Gut. In this episode, Cynthia Thurlow gets real about the chaos of perimenopause—a time when so many women look in the mirror and ask, “Who is this?” She opens up about why this transition, often dismissed or misunderstood, is actually a powerful wake-up call and a pivotal moment to reclaim our well-being. Cynthia Thurlow's NEW book: The Menopause Gut Episode Timestamps: Podcast introduction and longevity themes ... 00:00:00 Cost of unaddressed perimenopause for women and communities ... 00:05:10 Hormonal chaos and clarity: How midlife prompts self-reinvention ... 00:06:11 Medical care gaps and the need for better menopause support ... 00:09:00 Estrogen decline, immune changes, and inflammation ... 00:17:25 Gut health, leaky gut, and links to autoimmunity in midlife ... 00:19:33 The gut-brain connection: Leaky gut and cognitive changes ... 00:25:05 Why "do less" resonates for high-achieving women in perimenopause ... 00:27:42 The role and controversy of GLP-1 medications ... 00:33:15 Gut microbiome, the estrobolome, and estrogen detoxification ... 00:44:21 Bacterial translocation and systemic impact of gut issues ... 00:49:34 Estrogen's role in maintaining gut microbial diversity ... 00:53:31 The gut-ovarian axis, stress, trauma, and early menopause ... 01:00:06 The profound impact of stress on gut and hormones ... 01:08:31 Reframing menopause as opportunity and thriving post-transition ... 01:09:06 Our Amazing Sponsors: Sunlighten Sauna - Looking to support your recovery and calm your nervous system? Sunlighten offers full spectrum infrared saunas—compact enough for real homes, powerful enough to support detoxification, mitochondrial energy, and a smarter longevity routine. Visit https://get.sunlighten.com/natpodcast and use code natlongevity to save up to $1,600 plus get free shipping on your sauna purchase. MassZymes by BiOptimizers – A full-spectrum digestive enzyme formula with 4x more protease to help break down protein into usable amino acids so your body actually benefits from what you eat—try it risk-free with a 365-day money-back guarantee and save 15% at bioptimizers.com/bionat with code BIONAT. O₃RACLE by Wizard Sciences — A daily ozonated oil capsule designed to support immune balance, cellular communication, and antioxidant production without clinics, machines, or complicated routines; learn more at wizardsciences.com and use code NAT15 for 15% off. Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter Instagram Dr. Bill Lawrence Episode

Most of medicine is built around snapshots. You feel something, you test for it, and by the time you find it, you're already behind. But what if the problem isn't the test—it's how we use it? In this episode, I sit down with physicist and imaging pioneer Dr. Daniel Sodickson, Chief Medical Scientist at Function Health and author of The Future of Seeing. We break down why tools like MRI are shifting from one-time scans to something far more powerful: tracking your health over time. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode, we cover: • Why waiting for symptoms puts you behind—and how to get ahead • What an MRI can reveal about your body that bloodwork can't • How tracking your health over time helps you catch problems sooner • Why having a baseline could change the way you make health decisions • What it means to shift from reacting to disease to actually predicting it When you stop looking at a single result and start looking at patterns, you can catch changes earlier, reduce false alarms, and better predict where your health is headed. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by BON CHARGE, Maui Nui, Sunlighten, Paleovalley, Fatty15 and BIOptimizers. Head to boncharge.com/hyman and use code HYMAN for 15% off. Go to mauinuivenison.com/hyman to claim your free 6-pack of their Wild Axis Venison Jerky Sticks. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $1600 today! Head to paleovalley.com/hyman to save 15% off your first order today. Head to fatty15.com/HYMAN today and use code HYMAN for 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. (0:00) Introduction and overview of modern medical imaging (3:26) Discussion with Dr. Daniel K. Sodickson begins (3:45) Full body MRIs: Benefits, risks, and the inspiration behind "The Future of Seeing" (7:52) Extending senses and paradigm shifts in imaging technology (14:55) Longitudinal imaging and its benefits (19:17) Future of personalized health data and imaging technology (23:54) Addressing information overload and reducing false positives through AI (28:33) Cost, accessibility, and innovations in imaging techniques (32:00) Vision for ubiquitous and continuous health scanning (33:30) Imaging vs. blood work: Comprehensive health assessment (35:29) Real-life examples and early detection through imaging (39:27) Historical context and real-time health data collection (41:46) Who should get baseline MRIs and scan frequency (47:26) The everywhere scanner: Future implications and cancer detection (52:35) Medical intelligence and transforming health monitoring (57:47) Preventive measures, early detection, and course correction (1:00:30) Medical intelligence labs and the future of healthcare (1:03:32) Future of personal data-driven healthcare and closing remarks

Did you know that regular infrared sauna use can boost heart health, detoxify your body, and even support longevity? Join me as I sit down with Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten Sauna and one of the world's leading experts on infrared light therapy. Connie shares 25 years of experience pioneering infrared technology, offering practical insights and science-backed advice for anyone looking to feel better, live longer, and heal from the inside out. Connie shares how infrared light targets inflammation and boosts immunity, offers tips for maximizing your sauna routine, and breaks down the red, near, mid, and far-infrared wavelengths—what they do and why they matter. She's a wealth of information! I truly enjoyed this conversation and learned a ton. Right now, you can save up to $1,400 on your sauna purchase via the link here! You can also mention the code "wellnstrong" to the Sunlighten team!Suggested Resources:Sunlighten SaunasQueen of the Thrones Castor Oil PackEffects of sauna bathing on cardiovascular and other health outcomesSend me a text!Mother's Day is coming up, and I love gifting Calyan Wax Co. candles—they're clean, smell amazing (seaside & citrus is my favorite), and support a meaningful cause. You can shop their Mother's Day sale for 20% off full-price candles from April 28–May 7 at calyanwaxco.com. This episode is proudly sponsored by: SizzlefishLet's talk about fueling your body with the best nature has to offer. If you're looking for premium, sustainable seafood delivered straight to your door, you need to check out Sizzlefish! Head to sizzlefish.com and use my code “wellnstrong” at checkout for an exclusive discount on your first order. Trust me, you're going to taste the difference with Sizzlefish!Join the WellnStrong mailing list for exclusive content here!Want more of The How To Be WellnStrong Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.Follow Jacqueline:Instagram PinterestTikTokYoutubeTo access notes from the show & full transcripts, head over to WellnStrong's Podcast Page

Hey Heal Squad! It's Throwback Thursday, and today we're bringing back a conversation that so many of you have been asking about, especially as more of us are diving into red light, infrared, and natural ways to support the body. Maria sits down with Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, to break down what infrared light actually is, how it works in the body, and why it's becoming such a powerful tool for healing. From reducing inflammation and supporting detox to improving sleep, energy, and even mood, this episode really connects the dots on why light (yes, light!!) is something our bodies need more of. If you've been curious about red light, this is such a good one to start with! Join Us at the Heal Squad Day of Reset: https://www.healsquad.com/reset  HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AG1:  https://drinkag1.com/healsquad  ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Infrared saunas have gone mainstream, but most people still don't know how they work. In this episode, Jeff talks with Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, about the science behind infrared light therapy: why it penetrates the skin differently, what it does to your mitochondria, and how consistent use supports whole-body health. We cover: The differences between far, mid, near infrared, and red light Impacts on cardiovascular health, detoxification, and brain function Importance of HRV, circadian rhythm, and nervous system regulation Beginner protocol: where to start and what to avoid Visit https://www.sunlighten.com/commune/ and get up to $2,100 off saunas + FREE shipping through April 14 + an additional $50 off Red Light Products with code COMMUNE This episode was made possible by: Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE  Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. Sunlighten:  Visit sunlighten.com/commune and use code COMMUNE when you fill out the “Get Pricing' form to save up to $1,600 on your purchase.

Longevity isn't just about talent—it's about what you're willing to change when your body starts asking for something different. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I'm joined by Chris Paul—one of the most respected point guards of all time—to talk about the mindset that's carried him through more than two decades in the NBA. We get into what shifted along the way and what it really takes to keep showing up at a high level year after year. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Here's what we cover: • Why what worked in your 20s stops working and what to do instead • How inflammation shows up and what improves when you address it • Why stress and poor sleep quietly drain energy and slow recovery • What simple habits actually move the needle over time • How understanding your data helps you make better daily decisions Your body is always giving you signals. The earlier you begin to listen and respond, the more it can support you over time. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Sunlighten, Korrus, Seed, Paleovalley, Pique and Made In Cookware. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $1600 today! Visit Korrus.com/DrHyman for 15% off their newest product OIO Sphere with code HYMANSPHERE15. Go to seed.com/hyman and use code 20HYMAN to get 20% off your first month. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman to save 15% off your first order today. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/hyman. Visit MadeInCookware.com and use code HYMAN10 for 10% off your order. (0:00) Chris Paul's mindset, falling in love with monotony, and introduction by Dr. Mark Hyman (2:51) Chris Paul on hard work, success, and his grandfather's influence (9:26) Longevity in the NBA, transition to plant-based diet, and dietary impact on performance (18:21) Effects of diet on performance, recovery, and family health habits (22:11) Impact of diet on athletic performance and Function Health insights (25:26) Emotional and family impact of health changes (27:52) Stress, gut health, cortisol, and the importance of rest (31:34) NBA players' health insurance, short careers, and health education (34:52) Function Health's accessibility and intelligence (37:32) Daily routines, hydration, and rest for athletes (45:06) Evolution of Chris Paul's diet, recovery, and disconnecting from technology (48:24) The significance of sleep for athletes (52:42) Chris Paul's nonprofit work and food access initiatives (55:00) Future plans, community, accountability, and health advice to a younger self

In this episode, we explore how infrared sauna use and infrared light therapy can support hormonal balance and mental health. Unlike traditional saunas, infrared heat penetrates the body more deeply at lower temperatures, helping activate the parasympathetic nervous system and reduce cortisol levels. This stress-lowering effect plays a key role in supporting hormones, including thyroid function, insulin sensitivity, and overall endocrine balance.Infrared light therapy, particularly red and near-infrared wavelengths, works at the cellular level by boosting mitochondrial function and increasing energy production (ATP). This can enhance recovery, reduce inflammation, and support brain health. These cellular benefits may also contribute to improved mood, with research suggesting positive effects on anxiety, depression, and neurotransmitter balance.Both infrared sauna and light therapy can promote endorphin release, improve circulation, and support better sleep—key factors for mental clarity and emotional well-being. When used consistently and alongside healthy lifestyle habits, they can be powerful tools for managing stress, optimizing hormones, and enhancing overall resilience.Connie Zack is the co-founder of Sunlighten, the global leader in infrared sauna and light therapy. Inspired by her brother's health transformation, she and her husband, Aaron, left successful pharmaceutical careers to revolutionize the industry with science-backed innovations. Connie is a pioneer in infrared light technology, driving widespread education on its benefits through collaborative partnerships. A passionate advocate for holistic health, Connie integrates nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and infrared therapy into her life. As a mother, wife, wellness enthusiast, entrepreneur, she brings light, hope and happiness to the world through her expertise in how infrared light and heat impacts healthy lifespan. Shop Sunlighten Saunas (mention me for a discount!) Follow along on social media @drhalieschoffwww.drhalieschoff.com

Pregnancy is often filled with anticipation, excitement, and a lot of questions. But biologically, it's also a powerful window when a baby's metabolism and long-term health begin to take shape. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I talk with biochemist and bestselling author Jessie Inchauspé about how nutrition during pregnancy can influence a baby's development and long-term health. Her new book, 9 Months That Count Forever, takes a closer look at the science behind these connections. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. We discuss: • Why pregnancy may be one of the most important windows for shaping lifelong health • Why balancing blood sugar during pregnancy matters—and simple ways to reduce glucose spikes • The nutrients that matter most during pregnancy, from choline and protein to omega-3s • How to make healthier choices during pregnancy without added stress or confusion This isn't about being perfect. It's about understanding what matters most and making small, consistent choices that support both you and your baby. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Timeline, Sunlighten, Qualia, Korrus, Paleovalley and BIOptimizers. Receive 20% off  a subscription at timeline.com/drhyman. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $1400. Go to qualialife.com/hyman and use code HYMAN at checkout for an extra 15% off. Upgrade your lighting. Enjoy 15% off at korrus.com/drhyman. Head to paleovalley.com and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off your first order. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. (0:00) Impact of diet on baby's genetic plan and catching up with Jessie Inchauspé (2:08) Influence of pregnancy on new book and personal story of miscarriage (5:32) The importance of diet and placenta's role in pregnancy (9:02) Explanation and importance of epigenetics in pregnancy (12:12) Blood sugar management and pregnancy nutrition pillars (20:12) The impact of glucose on pregnancy and neurodevelopment (26:32) Managing blood sugar and gestational diabetes risks (33:50) Interpreting symptoms and the importance of protein during pregnancy (37:50) Practical dietary advice for pregnant women (41:50) The role of omega-3 fatty acids and supplementation advice (50:17) Dr. Hyman's experiences in patient care and epigenetic implications (53:52) Jessie Inchauspé's book and social media details (54:27) Closing remarks and podcast information

What if you've been manifesting from a wound this whole time? In this episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily sits down with entrepreneur, spiritual teacher, and author Danny Morel for a conversation that goes to the places most wellness conversations are too polished to go. Danny has helped thousands of people create real change in their money, relationships, and health. Not through strategy, but through the deep inner work that most people spend a lifetime avoiding. He shares his own awakening and his three-step process: Awaken, Heal, Transform. He also explains why he believes our dreams sometimes have to die before they can truly come to life. Then, in a completely unplanned moment, he turns the conversation toward Emily herself. What follows is a real-time inner child session that neither of them scripted — a raw exploration of vulnerability, power, the mother wound, and what it actually takes to stop manifesting from the part of you that never felt safe. This episode is for anyone who has built something on the outside but still feels like something hasn't quite landed on the inside. In this episode, they explore: Why manifestation disconnected from the body doesn't hold How your parents shaped your relationship with money, love, and power The three energies of human mastery: money, relationships, and health Fear vs. love — and what lives underneath each Why your dreams sometimes have to die before they can come true What it looks like to stop outsourcing worth, salvation, and power Emily's live, unfiltered inner child session with Danny Key Moments 00:00 — Your dreams have to die before they come true 01:57 — Who is Danny Morel and what does “awakening” actually mean 07:45 — Why most people are afraid to wake up 10:14 — The three energies of human mastery: money, relationships, health 13:36 — How to start: look at your life honestly and ask if this is what you want 16:00 — Fear vs. love — the framework that changes everything 24:44 — Why what we create for others can be a way we avoid ourselves 28:44 — “Do less, accomplish more, do nothing, accomplish everything” 34:59 — Why manifestation is not something you do — it's who you are 38:00 — Gene Keys, Human Design, and astrology as tools for self-discovery 46:50 — Emily's live coaching session with Danny (mother wound, vulnerability, power) 01:06:00 — Why isn't everyone awakening to their highest self? 01:08:00 — What Danny does daily to remember his own divinity About Danny Morel Danny Morel is an entrepreneur, spiritual teacher, and author of Awaken to Your Highest Self. His work guides people through awakening, healing, and transformation to create real change from the inside out. Instagram: @dannymorel Book: awakenbook.com

Fertility struggles are often treated as a problem to solve only after they appear. But what if they're actually a signal from the body that something deeper needs attention? On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with functional medicine physician Dr. Ann Shippy, author of The Preconception Revolution, to talk about why the months—even years—before conception may shape not only your health, but your future child's long-term health as well. Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. In this conversation, we explore: • What fertility challenges may be signaling about your health, and why infertility may be the body's “check engine light” • Why the 3–36 month preconception window can shape fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and your child's long-term health • How just three weeks of ultra-processed food can change sperm quality, and what that reveals about fertility • What couples can start doing now to improve fertility, from strengthening metabolic health to reducing toxic exposures • How preparing your body before pregnancy may reduce your child's risk of chronic disease later in life Preparing for pregnancy isn't just about fertility. Many of the factors that influence fertility are within your control, and your body often responds in remarkable ways. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Qualia, Fatty15, Sunlighten, Palleovalley, Pique and BIOptimizers. Go to qualialife.com/hyman and use code HYMAN at checkout for an extra 15% off. Visit fatty15.com/hyman and use code HYMAN to save an extra 15% on a 90-day subscription. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $1400. Head to paleovalley.com and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off your first order. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/hyman. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. (0:00) Introduction to fertility issues and Dr. Hyman's personal health journey (3:48) The Preconception Revolution and the current fertility crisis (7:03) Dr. Ann Shippy's career and personal health journey (9:18) The functional medicine approach to fertility and conception (11:01) Biological vs. chronological age and older women conceiving (13:02) Sperm quality, infertility signals, and lifestyle changes (17:07) Strategies for preconception health and diet's role in fertility (22:05) Environmental toxins, endocrine disruptors, and detoxification (26:13) Supplements and patient examples in enhancing fertility (33:02) Neurodevelopmental issues in children and foundational health for fertility (37:37) Postpartum recovery and reducing toxin exposure (38:30) Tests and biomarkers for assessing fertility (43:02) Addressing autoimmune issues to improve fertility (48:52) NAD's role in longevity and reproductive health (52:02) The impact of stress and stress management on fertility (56:43) Holistic fertility treatments and the importance of neurofeedback (59:27) Introduction to Food Fix Uncensored and engagement strategies (1:01:46) Acknowledgment of sponsors and closing remarks

Many people think of infrared saunas as a luxury wellness add-on. In reality, specific wavelengths of light can influence inflammation, circulation, detox pathways, and how the nervous system recovers from daily stress.I'm joined by Connie Zack, Co-Owner of Sunlighten, to break down how infrared actually works inside the body. We also talk about what makes infrared different from traditional saunas, why consistent heat exposure may support cortisol balance and sleep, and how to build a simple infrared routine at home.Connie Zack is the co-owner of Sunlighten and Sunlighten Day Spa. She previously worked as an executive marketer in the pharmaceutical division at Procter & Gamble. She helped build Sunlighten into one of the pioneers of infrared sauna technology incorporating near, mid, and far infrared wavelengths.What's Discussed:(00:00) Why light and energy may be one of the most overlooked tools for midlife health(03:09) The personal health crisis that led to building an infrared sauna company(08:33) How infrared saunas work differently than traditional heat-based saunas(14:44) Why hotter isn't always better, especially for women's hormonal health(18:44) How infrared exposure may help regulate inflammation and support circulation(21:04) Why cortisol, stress tolerance, and sleep become harder in midlife(28:05) A simple infrared routine beginners can follow at home(33:23) The most common sauna mistakes including hydration and mineral lossThank You to Our Sponsors:Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: http://thewelldrop.com Instagram: @thewelldropFind out more about Connie Zack (from Sunlighten):Website: https://www.sunlighten.comLinkedIn: @conniezackFacebook: @SunlightenSaunasInstagram: @sunlightensaunasYoutube: @SunlightenSaunasTHE WELL DROP

Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, is back on the podcast for a deep-dive Q&A all about infrared saunas and red light therapy. I asked her your most-submitted questions—from longevity and health benefits to safety, cancer support, and how to choose the right sauna for your home. If you've ever wondered whether an infrared sauna is worth it, this episode is packed with practical, science-backed answers for you!   LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED: Sunlighten Saunas - I own the 3-seater mPulse Conquer.   WHERE TO LISTEN The SavvyCast is available on all podcasting platforms and YouTube. One of the best ways to support the show is by leaving a rating and review—I so appreciate you sharing your thoughts, my friends!   ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT! Detoxing and Energizing the Body with Infrared Light Therapy Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Watch on YouTube   Infrared Sauna Benefits: How I Use Mine for Pain Relief & Radiant Skin Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Watch on YouTube  

Full Show Notes: BenGreenfieldLife.com/sunlightenpodcast This episode is all about clearing up confusion and bringing practical advice to the world of sauna use. I brought on Connie Zack, who co-founded one of the most highly regarded infrared sauna companies, to help break down the research, technology, and best practices. We discussed questions like how hot a sauna needs to get, whether the latest gadgets and red lights are worthwhile, the real science behind detox and heat stress, and even tips for making sauna routines fit anyone’s lifestyle—whether you’re a hardcore athlete or just want to relax and recover. Connie Zack is the co-founder of Sunlighten, the global leader in infrared sauna and light therapy and the creator of the full-spectrum, low EMF infrared sauna I use. Inspired by her brother's health transformation, she and her husband, Aaron, left successful pharmaceutical careers to revolutionize the industry with science-backed innovations. Connie is a pioneer in infrared light technology, driving widespread education on its benefits through collaborative partnerships. A passionate advocate for holistic health, Connie integrates nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and infrared therapy into her life. As a mother, wife, wellness enthusiast and entrepreneur, she brings light, hope and happiness to the world through her expertise in how infrared light and heat impacts healthy lifespan. Episode Sponsors: Qualia: Support better aging and cellular support with Qualia NAD+ and boost brain health with Qualia Mind—two of my favorites! Visit qualialife.com/boundless and use code BOUNDLESS for 15% off your order. Manukora: You haven’t tasted or seen honey like this before - so indulge and try some honey with superpowers from Manukora. If you head to manukora.com/ben or use code BEN, you’ll automatically get $25 off your Starter Kit. JoyMode: Want to spice things up in the bedroom and boost your sexual performance? And do it naturally without nasty prescription drugs? We have a special offer for the Ben Greenfield audience. Go to usejoymode.com/GREENFIELD or enter GREENFIELD at checkout for 20% off your first order. Aires: Protect your home, office, and body from EMF with some of the highest EMF-shielding technology ever created. Aires is offering a 30% discount to all Ben Greenfield Life listeners at airestech.com/ben by using code BEN30. Boundless Bar: If you’re ready to fuel workouts, sharpen your focus, and support whole-body vitality, grab your Boundless Bars now at boundlessbar.com —and save 10% when you sign up for a Boundless Bar subscription.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For much of our lives, performance is measured in speed, strength, and output. As we get older, the equation changes. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Sir David Beckham and Dr. Dawn Mussallem to explore what elite sport, stage IV cancer, and heart transplantation can teach us about prevention—and what it really takes to sustain health over time. Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Together, we explore: • Why your health trajectory is more changeable than you've been taught—especially after 40 • How sleep, stress, and metabolic health quietly shape your long-term disease risk • Which daily habits give you the biggest return on investment over decades • How to build resilience now so your body supports you later The real measure of health isn't what you can achieve in your 20s or 30s. It's the resilience you build so your body supports you for decades to come. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Maui Nui, Made In Cookware, Timeline, Seed, Sunlighten and BON CHARGE. Learn more about the health benefits of venison and how to get yours, head over to mauinuivenison.com/hyman. Head to madeincookware.com and use the code DRHYMAN for 10% off your order. Receive 35% off a subscription at timeline.com/drhyman. Go to seed.com/hyman and use code 20HYMAN to get 20% off your first month. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $1400. Upgrade your routine. Head to boncharge.com/hyman and use code HYMAN for 15% off. (0:00) Sir David Beckham and Dr. Dawn Mussallem on Health and Recovery (1:25) Defining Health and Wellness (2:33) David Beckham's Diet and Athlete Nutrition Evolution (8:23) Health Maintenance Post-Retirement and Turning 50 (14:50) Dr. Dawn Mussallem's Health Journey and Heart Transplant Experience (25:05) Lifestyle Changes, Sleep, and Nutrient Deficiencies (29:55) David Beckham's Daily Routine and Connection with Nature (41:21) Dawn Mussallem's Daily Health Practices and Mayo Clinic Research (44:54) Essential Habits for Sustained Health (47:17) Dietary Choices and Anti-Inflammatory Foods (52:00) Recovery Tools and Health Priorities in Later Life (56:10) Closing Remarks

Feb 16, 2026 – Looking for ways to boost heart health, improve recovery, and enhance longevity? Financial Sense Newshour's Jim Puplava hosts Vic Riffel from Sunlighten to uncover the science and benefits behind infrared saunas. Vic explains how...

Too often, we focus on treating symptoms without fully understanding the systems underneath them—or the conditions that allow the body to function well in the first place. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Fidji Simo, CEO of Applications at OpenAI, to explore how AI could help us shift medicine from treating symptoms to restoring systems. We talk about why chronic illness is so often misunderstood, how health data has been fragmented across silos, and what becomes possible when we finally see the full picture. Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why having a diagnosis doesn't always explain what's actually driving your symptoms • How connecting your labs, lifestyle data, and health history can reveal patterns you might otherwise miss • What it looks like to move from reactive care to proactive, personalized health • How better context can help you make clearer decisions about food, sleep, movement, and recovery Health isn't built in a doctor's office. When you create the right environment, the body often knows what to do—and understanding your own biology is one of the most powerful steps you can take toward creating health, not just reacting to disease. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Sunlighten, Paleovalley, PerfectAmino, Seed, Made In Cookware and Fatty15. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $1400. Head to paleovalley.com and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off your first order. Go to bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your first order. Go to seed.com/hyman and use code 20HYMAN to get 20% off your first month. Head to madeincookware.com and use the code DRHYMAN for 10% off your order. Visit fatty15.com/hyman and use code HYMAN to save an extra 15% on a 90-day subscription. (0:00) Introduction (1:27) Dr. Hyman on the revolutionary potential of ChatGPT Health and the complexity of the body (3:29) Fidji Simo's health journey, challenges in chronic illness, and health system shortcomings (7:42) The role of AI in health care: Empowerment, personalized medicine, and practical applications (20:24) OpenAI's focus on health applications and preventative health with CHATGPT (23:16) True prevention, creating health, and nutrition action through partnerships (29:08) Cultural differences in food, health, and empowering consumers with AI (33:44) AI's role in drug discovery, curing diseases, and democratizing health information (43:12) Chronicle Bio's mission and impact (52:27) Challenges and opportunities at the intersection of health and technology (56:07) Future goals and three key areas of impact for ChatGPT Health (1:00:52) Food system design and its impact on health (1:02:00) Closing remarks

“ Your body is designed to heal itself, if you give it the right tools and nutrition, and infrared is one of those tools,” says Connie Zack, Sunlighten Co-founder.  In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen's beauty director Alexandra Engler speaks with Zack about the infrared light spectrum, the skin care benefits of the various light therapies, and how to find a quality product.  Show notes: -This episode was made in partnership with Sunlighten Saunas, the leaders in light science and infrared technology for over 25 years. Save up to $1,600 on your sauna purchase and an additional $50 on your red light purchase with code mbg. -Follow our host: @alex_blair_ -Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com -Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

This episode features Dr. Anshul Gupta and Connie Zack from Sunlighten discussing how infrared saunas and light therapies support Hashimoto's and thyroid disorders. Connie shares how infrared helped her brother recover from heavy metal toxicity and explains the science behind Far Infrared for detoxification, inflammation reduction, improved circulation, and adrenal balance. The conversation also highlights safety, wavelength differences, and why Sunlighten's patented infrared technology stands out.Claim Your FREE Spot On Reversing Thyroid Summit 2.0 - https://drtalks.com/summits/reversing-hashimotos-thyroid-disease?uid=924&oid=106&ref=2764About Connie Zack -Connie Zack is the co-founder of Sunlighten, the global leader in infrared sauna and light therapy. Inspired by her brother's health transformation, she and her husband, Aaron,left successful pharmaceutical careers to revolutionize the industry with science-backed innovations. Connie is a pioneer in infrared light technology, driving widespread education on its benefits through collaborative partnerships. A passionate advocate for holistic health, Connie integrates nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and infrared therapy into her life. As a mother, wife, wellness enthusiast, entrepreneur, she brings light, hope and happiness to the world through her expertise in how infrared light and heat impacts healthy lifespan.Free Gift From Connie Zack -Save up to $1,400 on your sauna purchase before 01/31/2026https://get.sunlighten.com/1ddbklor7jcz

Around the world, we're seeing declining sperm counts, rising infertility, more erectile dysfunction, and lower testosterone—even in younger men. These trends aren't just affecting family planning; they're pointing to something much bigger happening in men's health. Joining me today on The Dr. Hyman Show is Dr. Michael Eisenberg, a Stanford researcher and leading voice in male reproductive health. We talk about why sperm quality matters far beyond fertility—and how everyday health choices quietly shape it. Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. [YOUTUBE THUMBNAIL] We cover: • Why sperm quality may be one of the strongest early indicators of overall health and longevity • How metabolic dysfunction, belly fat, and low testosterone impact fertility and sexual function • The role environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors play in declining sperm counts • What men can do right now to protect fertility and long-term vitality When we look at fertility through the lens of whole-body health, it changes how we think about prevention, risk, and longevity. Male fertility isn't just about reproduction. It's a signal. Register for The Ultra Learning Series: Functional Fertility on Thursday, February 12 at 12PM ET here. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Qualia, Seed, PerfectAmino, Sunlighten, BIOptimizers and Korrus. Go to qualialife.com/hyman and use code HYMAN at checkout for an extra 15% off. Go to seed.com/hyman and use code 20HYMAN to get 20% off your first month. Go to bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your first order. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $1400. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%.Upgrade your lighting. Enjoy 15% off at korrus.com/drhyman. (0:00) Rise in male infertility and testosterone issues (1:24) Global challenges in men's health and infertility awareness (4:56) Decline in semen quality and potential causes (9:52) Reducing exposure to endocrine disruptors and detoxification methods (14:51) Metabolic health's impact on testosterone and sperm quality as a vital sign (21:00) Sperm quality biomarkers and the impact of paternal age on offspring (26:28) Role of paternal health and epigenetics in pregnancy outcomes (31:29) Lifestyle and supplements to improve sperm quality (37:57) Stress and environmental factors affecting hormone levels and birth sex ratios (41:05) Erectile dysfunction: rates, causes, and treatment options (51:22) Testosterone replacement therapy: benefits and risks (1:00:08) Andropause and epigenetics in reproductive health (1:08:22) Rapid fire questions: lifestyle factors affecting sperm quality (1:09:45) Impact of cycling and sedentary lifestyle on reproductive health (1:12:46) Importance of sleep, stress management, and relaxation techniques (1:13:45) Information about swim club and supplements for fertility (1:14:44) Introduction to the Ultra Learning Series and functional fertility workshop (1:16:07) Disclaimer and gratitude to sponsors

On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Dr. Robert Hedaya, a psychiatrist who has spent decades working at the intersection of biology, brain function, and mental health. His approach starts with a different question than most psychiatry asks: what's interfering with the brain's ability to regulate, adapt, and repair itself? We talk about why many mental health diagnoses describe symptoms without explaining causes—and how measuring brain function, energy, and network activity is opening the door to more precise, individualized care. Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. [YOUTUBE THUMBNAIL] We discuss: • How biological imbalances can drive anxiety, depression, and cognitive symptoms • Why many “treatment-resistant” mental health issues have overlooked root causes • How brain energy and mitochondrial function influence mood and cognition • What advanced brain mapping reveals about how your brain is actually working For far too long, mental health care has focused on managing symptoms in isolation. This discussion looks at what becomes possible when we treat the brain as part of the whole system and support its ability to heal. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Seed, Sunlighten, Timeline, Paleovalley, Fatty15 and Pique. Go to seed.com/hyman and use code 20HYMAN to get 20% off your first month. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $1400. Receive 35% off  a subscription at timeline.com/drhyman. Head to paleovalley.com and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off your first order. Visit fatty15.com/hyman and use code HYMAN to save an extra 15% on a 90-day subscription. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/hyman.

You can eat well, journal daily, go to therapy, and still feel stuck in a body that won't settle. When healing stays cognitive and skips the nervous system, regulation never fully happens and symptoms keep looping. We dive deeper into this in the latest Rooted in Wellness episode with Britt Piper. We also chat about somatic healing, nervous system regulation, generational trauma, and why slowing down can feel more threatening than staying busy. Britt Piper is a somatic practitioner, educator, and author whose work blends nervous system science with emotional and ancestral healing. Her background includes trauma studies, women's wellness, and somatic experiencing. She specializes in translating complex neuroscience into grounded, body-based practices. What's Discussed: (00:02) Why healing can stall when regulation stays cognitive instead of nervous system based (05:10) How trauma lives in the body and shows up as anxiety, fatigue, pain, and burnout (12:45) The difference between what happened to you and what your body didn't receive (18:30) Why slowing down can feel unsafe to a dysregulated nervous system (26:10) Chronic stress, suppressed emotions, and long-term nervous system dysregulation (33:40) How unprocessed trauma reshapes immune, hormonal, and digestive function (41:20) Somatic healing versus talk therapy and why the body must be involved (52:00) Presence, body awareness, and rebuilding safety from the inside out Thank You to Our Sponsors: Sunlighten: Experience the healing power of light for yourself. Visit get.sunlighten.com/monasharma and use code MONA to save up to $1,400 on your own Sunlighten sauna; a space to recharge, restore, and reconnect with your body's natural rhythm. Learn more about Mona Sharma: Download Your FREE Guide - 12 Wellness Tips to Unlock Your Best Health Now: Ready to reclaim your vitality? Download Mona's 12 Wellness Tips and take actionable steps to transform your health, energy, and mindset. Get started now at https://monasharma.com/12tips.  Visit Mona's website: https://monasharma.com – Unlock powerful tools and wisdom rooted in wellness to elevate your health, energy, and clarity. Mona blends ancient healing practices with modern science to help you achieve lasting transformation. Follow Mona on Instagram: Stay connected with Mona for daily inspiration, holistic health tips, and personal growth. Join the conversation on Instagram at https://instagram.com/monasharma. Learn more about Britt Piper: Instagram: @healwithbritt Tiktok: @healwithbritt Youtube: @HealwithBritt

If you have been dealing with brain fog, anxiety, chronic fatigue, mood changes, or symptoms that feel real but keep coming back with “normal” labs, this episode will help you understand what your brain and body are signaling beneath the surface. In today's episode, I sat down with Dr. Eboni Cornish to explore the biological roots of mental and emotional health through the lens of neuroinflammation. We discuss how chronic stress, hidden infections, toxins, and gut imbalances can disrupt brain function, hormones, and mood, often long before conventional testing catches it. We also talk about why conditions like Lyme disease and autoimmune patterns are frequently missed, how the gut-brain connection shapes mental health, and why cleansing without restoration can keep people stuck. Dr. Eboni Cornish is a physician specializing in brain health and neuroinflammation, with a focus on integrating neuroscience, functional medicine, and compassionate, whole-person care. What's Discussed: (00:02) Why brain fog, anxiety, and fatigue can exist even when labs look normal (06:00) How chronic stress becomes biological and impacts brain function (11:00) Why cleansing without restoration can keep healing stuck (15:55) What it means to view mental health as measurable brain biology (21:30) Neuroinflammation, anxiety, and the gut–brain connection (30:40) Hidden toxins and infections driving chronic symptoms in women (35:50) Why Lyme and chronic infections are often misdiagnosed (53:20) Hormones, perimenopause, and protecting long-term brain health Thank You to Our Sponsors: Sunlighten: Experience the healing power of light for yourself. Visitget.sunlighten.com/monasharma and use code MONA to save up to $1,400 on your own Sunlighten sauna; a space to recharge, restore, and reconnect with your body's natural rhythm. Learn more about Mona Sharma: Download Your FREE Guide - 12 Wellness Tips to Unlock Your Best Health Now: Ready to reclaim your vitality? Download Mona's 12 Wellness Tips and take actionable steps to transform your health, energy, and mindset. Get started now at https://monasharma.com/12tips.  Visit Mona's website: https://monasharma.com – Unlock powerful tools and wisdom rooted in wellness to elevate your health, energy, and clarity. Mona blends ancient healing practices with modern science to help you achieve lasting transformation. Follow Mona on Instagram: Stay connected with Mona for daily inspiration, holistic health tips, and personal growth. Join the conversation on Instagram at https://instagram.com/monasharma. Learn more about Dr. Eboni Cornish: Instagram: @dr.ebonicornish 

This week, in a special holiday edition of The Dr. Hyman Show, I'm revisiting a powerful conversation with Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a leading cardiologist and advocate for ethical, evidence-based medicine, where we unpacked the uncomfortable truths about cholesterol, statins, and what really drives heart disease. Wishing you a peaceful holiday week. We unpack: • Why LDL cholesterol isn't the whole story when it comes to heart disease • How reducing inflammation and insulin resistance can better protect your heart • What statins can—and can't—do to improve real cardiovascular outcomes • How industry influence shapes the prescriptions patients receive Better heart health starts with better information and real progress begins when we stop treating numbers and start treating what's actually causing disease. Hope you have a peaceful holiday week. I look forward to continuing this journey together in the new year. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Big Bold Health, Sunlighten, Function Health and Pique. Get 20% off HTB Immune Energy Chews at bigboldhealth.com and use code DRMARK20. Head over to sunlighten.com and save up to $1400 or more this holiday season with code HYMAN. Join today at functionhealth.com/mark and use code MARK2026 to get $50 OFF toward your membership. Receive 20% off FOR LIFE + a free Starter Kit with a rechargeable frother and glass beaker at piquelife com/hym

Every parent wants to feed their baby well—but finding clarity in today's system isn't always easy. In this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Laura Modi, CEO and co-founder of Bobbie, to talk about the real challenges families face when it comes to feeding and why it so often feels overwhelming.  Laura shares her personal journey, the moments that changed everything, and what she's learned from supporting thousands of parents through this stage. Enjoy the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why shame shows up so quickly around feeding—and how to replace it with clarity and confidence • How to navigate breastfeeding challenges without feeling like you're “failing” • What most parents don't realize about formula standards, labels, and ingredient quality • How combo feeding can ease pressure, support mental health, and support your baby's development • Why America's fragile formula system matters for every family and how to stay informed  Feeding your baby should feel empowering, not confusing. I hope this conversation helps you feel more confident as you navigate this stage. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Seed, Fatty15, Function Health, Sunlighten, PerfectAmino and AirDoctor. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code 20HYMAN for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Head to fatty15.com/hyman and use code HYMAN for 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Join today at functionhealth.com/mark and use code MARK2026 to get $50 OFF toward your membership. Head over to sunlighten.com and save up to $1400 or more this holiday season with code HYMAN. Go to bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off your first order. Get cleaner air. Right now, you can get up to $300 off at airdoctorpro.com/drhyman. (0:00) Laura Modi's experience with mastitis and challenges in breastfeeding and formula feeding (1:06) FDA nutritional standards and the critique for infant formula (2:06) New mothers' dilemma: Breastfeeding vs. Formula (3:19) Hospital practices and breastfeeding discouragement (4:14) Laura Modi's transition from tech to founding Bobby (7:08) Emotional toll of formula usage on mothers (9:27) Ingredient quality in infant formula (16:01) The 2022 infant formula shortage: Causes and effects (18:39) The science of breast milk for infant health (23:46) Probiotics, microbiome, and infant health (26:35) Mimicking breast milk in formula development (27:05) US vs. European infant formula standards (28:06) Combating the stigma around formula feeding (33:55) Policy efforts to enhance infant formula standards (37:21) Ensuring safety and domestic production of infant formula (41:03) Transparency and labeling in the infant formula industry (44:06) Identifying high-quality infant formula (45:43) Government programs' role in infant formula access (48:11) SNAP challenges and infant formula (49:34) Guidance for mothers on infant feeding choices (52:46) Disrupting the infant formula market and looking ahead (55:47) Nutritional supplementation for infants: Vitamin D and probiotics (58:10) Episode wrap-up and acknowledgements

Which wellness tools will help you sleep better, recover faster, and feel stronger through the holidays? And which ones are suitable for giving as gifts to family, friends, and loved ones? This holiday season, I've pulled together my absolute favorite health and wellness tools that I use and trust, which are perfect for gifting or treating yourself. These are the brands and tools that help me stay consistent with my routines, improve recovery, and keep my metabolism humming, even when life gets insane. What you'll learn: (01:09) Why prioritizing your health, energy, and routines during the holidays is essential. (02:37) How red light therapy from Bon Charge supports sleep, recovery, and inflammation reduction. (05:14) Why Oslo Sleepbuds can help you block noise, calm your nervous system, and improve deep sleep while traveling or at home. (08:37) How infrared Sunlighten saunas support detox, longevity, and cardiovascular health. (10:13) Why Pique Tea offers powerful polyphenols, antioxidants, and gut support. (12:37) How OneSkin targets senescent cells to improve firmness, texture, and overall skin and hair health. (14:49) How Hyperice recovery tools like compression boots, foam rollers, and massage guns improve mobility and enhance muscle recovery. (16:16) How Qualia Senolytic supports joint health, energy, and healthy aging. Love the podcast? Here's what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free? Go to http://subscribetojj.com Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! When you're ready, enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year (save 17%!) Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/holidayguide2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When relationships feel chaotic, it's usually not just about the moment—it's old patterns running the show. In this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I talk with Jillian Turecki, relationship expert and bestselling author of It Begins With YOU, about why love can feel so hard and how to finally feel safe. Jillian opens up about her own heartbreak, loss, and transformation, and shares what she's learned about healing old wounds and building relationships that feel secure, balanced, and real. Watch our full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. We discuss: • How to regulate your emotions and stay connected during conflict • The difference between past wounds and present triggers • Science-backed tools you can use to build emotional safety and trust • Why generosity, curiosity, and respect create lasting intimacy • How to choose a healthy partner and stop repeating old patterns Lasting love gets easier when you calm your body, challenge old stories, practice repair, and try to choose wisely from the start. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Seed, BON CHARGE, Function Health, Sunlighten, Timeline and Paleovalley. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code 20HYMAN for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. This holiday season get 25% off until December 31st. Head to boncharge.com to receive this offer today! Join today at FunctionHealth.com/Mark and use code MARK2026 to get $50 OFF toward your membership. Head over to sunlighten.com and save up to $1400 or more this holiday season with code HYMAN. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 20% on Mitopure. Visit timeline.com/drhyman to get 20% off today. Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman for 15% off your first purchase. (0:00) Introduction to emotional regulation in relationships (2:27) Jillian Turecki's personal journey and insights (7:22) Childhood conditioning's impact on adult relationships (13:12) Techniques for self-regulation and managing triggers (23:32) Addressing heartbreak, emotional trauma, and prolonged grief (33:00) Building and maintaining healthy relationships (38:54) Tools for better relationships and challenging unconscious expectations (47:06) Exploring the nine truths about love and unique relationship arrangements (57:40) How to choose the right partner (1:01:31) Resources for relationship improvement by Jillian Turecki (1:03:22) Sponsor message

Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/drandrew Dr. Andrew Koutnik is a research scientist whose career bridges cutting-edge science, elite performance, and personal experience living with type 1 diabetes for over 17 years. His work focuses on how nutrition, metabolism, and lifestyle can be leveraged to maximize human health, performance, and resilience across diverse conditions—from chronic disease to extreme environments. Dr. Andrew Koutnik earned his Ph.D. in Medical Sciences (Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology) from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Prior to joining FSU, Dr. Andrew Koutnik served as a Faculty/Principal Investigator at Sansum Diabetes Research Institute and Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. His research has spanned over $70,000,000 in research funding, including NASA missions, U.S. Special Operations Command, Defense Advanced Research Projects, Office of Naval Research, Department of Defense, and NIH-funded clinical trials Episode Sponsors: LVLUP Health: I trust and recommend LVLUP Health for your peptide needs as they third-party test every single batch of their peptides to ensure you’re getting exactly what you pay for and the results you’re after! Head over to lvluphealth.com/BGL and use code BEN15 for a special discount on their game-changing range of products. Ketone-IQ: Ketones are a uniquely powerful macronutrient that can cross the blood-brain barrier and increase brain energy and efficiency. With a daily dose of Ketone-IQ, you'll notice a radical boost in focus, endurance, and performance. Save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at Ketone.com/BENG. CAROL Bike: The science is clear—CAROL Bike is your ticket to a healthier, more vibrant life. And for a limited time, you can get $100 off yours with the code BEN. Don't wait any longer, join over 25,000 riders and visit carolbike.com/ben today. Sunlighten: Sunlighten's patented infrared sauna technology delivers the highest quality near, mid, and far infrared wavelengths to reduce inflammation, boost mitochondrial function, enhance detox pathways, and optimize recovery—backed by 25+ years of clinically proven, non-toxic innovation. Save up to $1,400 at Sunlighten.com/BEN with code BEN. Gameday Men’s Health: Gameday Men's Health offers science-backed, physician-led men's health optimization with personalized protocols for testosterone, peptide therapy, ED treatment, and more—helping you perform at your best whether you're training hard or keeping up with life. Visit gamedaymenshealth.com/bengreenfield for a free testosterone test and consultation at a clinic near you. Boundless Bar: If you’re ready to fuel workouts, sharpen your focus, and support whole-body vitality, grab your Boundless Bars now at boundlessbar.com —and save 10% when you sign up for a Boundless Bar subscription.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/lnsleepspace/ In this "Best of LIFE Network's Experts" episode, I speak with Dr. Dan Gartenberg, creator of SleepSpace and a fiercely intelligent mind. Dan is a sleep scientist with a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, currently the CEO of SleepSpace, and an adjunct professor at Penn State University in the Department of Biobehavioral Health. With 15 years under his belt developing sleep technology, and a resume working for artificial intelligence groups in the Navy and the Air Force, Dan has garnered more than $3.5 million in grant awards from the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Aging. The purpose? To address a problem that affects not just the developed world, but billions around the globe: Poor sleep quality. Episode sponsors: Muse: Muse S Athena combines clinical-grade EEG and fNIRS technology to train your brain in real time while tracking sleep with 86% expert-level accuracy. Get 15% off at choosemuse.com/BENGREENFIELD or use code BENGREENFIELD at checkout. Organifi Shilajit Gummies: Harness the ancient power of pure Himalayan Shilajit anytime you want with these convenient and tasty gummies. Get them now for 20% off at organifi.com/Ben. BiOptimizers Holiday Offer: Trust me when I say this – you won't find a better Black Friday deal anywhere else, not even on the mighty Amazon. The biggest discount you can get and amazing gifts with purchase are available only on my page bioptimizers.com/ben with code BEN15. BlockBlueLight: BlockBlueLight BioLights are the only lights extensively tested and recommended by building biologist Brian Hoyer as truly flicker-free, ultra-low EMF, and circadian-friendly, with three modes (day, evening, night) that support natural rhythms and optimize sleep quality. Get 10% off your first order at blockbluelight.com/Ben (discount autoapplied at checkout). Sunlighten: Infrared isn’t just heat, it’s cellular training. Sunlighten’s mPulse Smart Sauna delivers precise near, mid, and far infrared plus red light with patented technology to recharge mitochondria, speed recovery, and lower inflammation. Built clean with ultra-low EMFs, it’s the ultimate biohacker tool I trust to upgrade performance, resilience, and longevity. Get yours now by going to get.sunlighten.com/bengift and save up to $2,200 + FREE shipping on your sauna purchase with code BEN25.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole sits down with Connie Zack, co-founder and co-CEO of Sunlighten, the leading brand in infrared and red light therapy. From the company's humble beginnings in a basement to becoming a global wellness movement, Connie shares her mission to bring light, hope, and happiness to people everywhere. They discuss the evolution of infrared technology, the science behind red light and near-infrared therapy, and how contrast therapy - alternating between heat and cold - can enhance longevity and nervous system resilience. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcastSave up to $2,200 + FREE Shipping + FREE gift with purchase through 11/30 at https://get.sunlighten.com/taobw. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Right now, they're offering my listeners 50% off at makespaceandtime.com/willcole or on Amazon with the code WILLCOLE50. Go to Quince.com/willcole for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns. Now available in Canada! Find out how to brush smarter at www.GetSuperTeeth.com and use code WILLCOLE for 15% off sitewide. It's also stackable with their 10% off discounted subscriptions which can help you build healthy habits. Right now LMNT is offering a free Sample Pack with any purchase. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/artoeingwell.Start your love story on Bumble. #bumblepartnerProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/lnchernow/ Michael is a serial entrepreneur, restauranteur, podcast host, and expert in the worlds of wellness, fitness, and nutrition. After years in the restaurant business in NYC, he realized that his calling was to be of service in a more personal way, with the ability to impact more lives. Honoring his 17 years of sobriety by launching his newest venture, Michael's goal with KOH was to create easily-accessible nutritional products rooted in adopting the positive habits that transformed his life (btw, his overnight oatmeal is crazy good and there’s a 15% discount with code BGL15 if you click here). Episode Sponsors: Sunlighten: Sunlighten's patented infrared sauna technology delivers the highest quality near, mid, and far infrared wavelengths to reduce inflammation, boost mitochondrial function, enhance detox pathways, and optimize recovery—backed by 25+ years of clinically proven, non-toxic innovation. Save up to $1,400 at Sunlighten.com/BEN with code BEN. The Medicin: Immune Intel AHCC is a clinically studied shiitake mushroom extract that enhances immune cell communication through a patented fermentation process, creating highly bioavailable alpha-glucans. Backed by 30+ human studies and used in over 1,000 clinics worldwide, AHCC supports immune function for everyday wellness and chronic health challenges—learn more at TheMedicin.com and use code BEN for 10% off. Fatty15: Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15:0 levels and help you live healthier, longer. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/BEN and using code BEN at checkout. Apollo: Apollo is a safe and non-invasive wearable that actively improves your sleep. Head over to apolloneuro.com/bengreenfield and use code BENGREENFIELD for $90 off. Hiya: Give your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. I’ve secured a special deal with Hiya on their best-selling children's vitamin—get 50% off your first order today! To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/BEN (it is not available on their regular website).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your brain doesn't wait until old age to start changing. It's being shaped right now by the choices you make every single day. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I'm joined by preventive neurologist Dr. Richard Isaacson—founder of RetainYourBrain, a free assessment platform empowering people to understand and improve their cognitive health. Dr. Isaacson was also recently featured in a CNN documentary highlighting his groundbreaking work on Alzheimer's prevention. In our conversation, we dig into what the latest science reveals about cognitive longevity—how biomarkers, metabolism, nutrition, and sleep shape the brain's long-term performance. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. We cover: • What early biomarkers can reveal about long-term brain health • How metabolism, blood sugar, and belly fat impact memory and focus • Why a personalized plan beats a one-size-fits-all approach to Alzheimer's • Lifestyle changes that strengthen cognitive resilience starting now • The role of hormones, exercise, sleep, and supplements in prevention Resource mentioned: CNN Feature I believe we deserve to stay sharp, engaged, and fully ourselves as we age—this conversation shows what's possible. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Seed, Paleovalley, Function Health, BON CHARGE, Sunlighten and PerfectAmino. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code 20HYMAN for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman for 15% off your first purchase. Join today at FunctionHealth.com/Mark and use code HYMAN100 to get $100 toward your membership.Head to boncharge.com and use code DRMARK for 15% off your order. Head over to sunlighten.com and save up to $1400 or more this holiday season with code HYMAN. Go to bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off your first order.

Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/494 In this episode, I dig into the fascinating story of the world’s oldest woman—a vibrant supercentenarian from Spain who made it to 117 years old. I break down what researchers discovered about her genes, lifestyle, and daily habits (you might be surprised by some of the things she ate and didn’t do!). I also get nerdy about the newest longevity drugs and supplements—like curcumin, spermidine, taurine, and a few others you might not expect—and explain which ones actually work, according to the science in mammals. Plus, I share some updates from my own life, like the weirdly exciting health setting I just found on my new iPhone, and spill the beans on why I microdose alcohol (and sometimes other things) instead of going on a bender. If you’re curious about muscle gain (do you really need to be in a calorie surplus?), soft-shell vs hardshell hyperbaric chambers, or how certain supplements might actually help you live longer, you’re in the right place. There’s a lot of info coming your way, and I’ve tried to translate all the geeky science into practical tips for you to use. Episode Sponsors: Health Lighting: If you want to see and feel the difference better light can make in your life, give Chromalux® full spectrum light bulbs a try. Go to healthlighting.com and use code Ben10 at checkout to save 10% off your order. Sunlighten: Sunlighten's patented infrared sauna technology delivers the highest quality near, mid, and far infrared wavelengths to reduce inflammation, boost mitochondrial function, enhance detox pathways, and optimize recovery—backed by 25+ years of clinically proven, non-toxic innovation. Save up to $1,400 at Sunlighten.com/BEN with code BEN. IM8: Ditch the cabinet full of supplements—IM8 packs 92 powerhouse ingredients into one delicious scoop for all-day energy, gut health, and cellular support. Go to IM8Health.com and use code BEN for an exclusive gift—fuel your body the right way! Gameday Men’s Health: Gameday Men's Health offers science-backed, physician-led men's health optimization with personalized protocols for testosterone, peptide therapy, ED treatment, and more—helping you perform at your best whether you're training hard or keeping up with life. Visit gamedaymenshealth.com/bengreenfield for a free testosterone test and consultation at a clinic near you. LMNT: Everyone needs electrolytes, especially those on low-carb diets, who practice intermittent or extended fasting, are physically active, or sweat a lot. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/BenGreenfield to get a free sample pack with your purchase!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Infrared saunas are more than just a relaxing experience; they're a powerful tool for detox, fat burning, and reducing inflammation. Dr. Jockers explains how infrared heat helps your body release toxins, boost metabolism, and support overall wellness, with Connie Zack sharing her insights on how this therapy benefits the body.   In this episode, you'll learn how infrared sauna sessions improve circulation, burn fat, and give your skin a healthy glow by stimulating collagen production. It's a simple yet effective way to rejuvenate your body from the inside out.   We also discuss how infrared therapy helps reduce inflammation, offering relief for those dealing with chronic pain or stress. Whether you're looking to increase energy, aid recovery, or support your body naturally, this episode shows why infrared saunas are worth adding to your routine. In This Episode: 00:00 Debunking Sauna Myths: Infrared vs. Traditional 00:38 Personal Benefits of Infrared Sauna 01:13 Meet Connie Zack and Sunlighten 05:23 Understanding Infrared Therapy 07:26 The Science Behind Infrared Light 11:28 Health Benefits of Infrared Saunas 19:03 Choosing the Right Infrared Sauna 21:57 Quality and Safety in Sauna Construction 25:03 How to Use an Infrared Sauna 25:33 The Importance of Consistency in Sauna Use 25:59 Hydration Tips for Sauna Sessions 28:21 Understanding Temperature in Infrared Saunas 31:03 Balancing Heat Stress and Health Benefits 34:18 Incorporating Sauna into Daily Routine 41:40 Enhancing Detoxification and Cellular Health 44:17 Exploring Sunlighten Sauna Options 48:04 Final Thoughts and Encouragement If you want a nutrient-packed boost, check out Paleo Valley's Grass-Fed Organ Complex—a supercharged multivitamin containing liver, heart, and kidney from healthy pasture-raised cows. It delivers a full spectrum of B vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and peptides without the strong taste of organ meat. For a 15% discount, visit paleovalley.com/jockers and stock up on this powerful supplement to support energy, mental clarity, and overall health. Looking to boost your digestion, immunity, and energy? Just Thrive Probiotic is the answer! Unlike most probiotics that get destroyed by stomach acid, Just Thrive is clinically proven to reach your gut 100% alive. This means better digestion, improved immunity, enhanced energy, and easier weight management. Plus, with their industry-leading 100% money-back guarantee, you've got nothing to lose. Save 20% off your order with code JOCKERS at justthrivehealth.com.   "Infrared sauna isn't just about sweating—it's about releasing what your body can't process on its own."   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean  TuneIn Radio   Resources: Get 15% off Paleovalley: paleovalley.com/jockers – Use code JOCKERS Save 20% on Just Thrive: justthrivehealth.com – Use code JOCKERS   Connect with Connie Zack: https://www.sunlighten.com/ Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

Food is medicine isn't a slogan—it's how our bodies are designed to heal. My guest today, Autumn Smith, knows that better than anyone. After overcoming years of digestive and mental health struggles, she co-founded Paleo Valley and Wild Pastures to help others access truly nutrient-dense food. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, we explore how regenerative farming restores both soil and human health, why food quality matters as much as food choice, and how regeneratively raised animal foods can contain the same healing compounds we find in plants. Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. You'll learn: • How to tell if your meat is truly regenerative • What labels like grass-fed, grass-finished, and regenerative really mean • Why soil health directly impacts your nutrient intake • Easy ways to lower inflammation through better fats • Affordable steps to eat well and support the planet When we heal the soil, we heal ourselves—and that change starts with what's on your plate https://wildpastures.com/ https://paleovalley.com/ View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Sunlighten, Function Health, Fatty15, Big Bold Health and Pique. Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman for 15% off your first purchase. Visit Sunlighten.com and save up to $1400 with code HYMAN. Join today at FunctionHealth.com/Mark and use code HYMAN100 to get $100 toward your membership. Head to fatty15.com/hyman and use code HYMAN for 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Get 20% off HTB Immune Energy Chews at bigboldhealth.com and use code DRMARK20. Receive 20% off FOR LIFE + a free Starter Kit with a rechargeable frother and glass beaker at Piquelife com/Hyman

For too long, psychiatry has treated mental illness as if it lives only in the brain. But what if the real story begins in the body? My guest today, Dr. Shebani Sethi, is a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford and founding director of the Metabolic Psychiatry Program, the first clinic to unite psychiatry with nutrition and metabolism. On this revealing episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, we explore how shifts in metabolism affect the brain and why this whole-body lens could transform how we prevent, understand, and treat mental health. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. We discuss: • How to recognize metabolic red flags behind mood and focus • Tests you can ask for to uncover hidden drivers of mental health • Everyday steps to restore brain energy and resilience • Foods and nutrients that calm inflammation and support cognition Dr. Shebani Sethi coined the term Metabolic Psychiatry, capturing what I've long believed and explored: that mental health begins in the body. Embracing this shift could reshape how we treat the mind and how we live each day. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Big Bold Health, Sunlighten, Function Health, Paleovalley, Timeline and AirDoctor. Get 30% off HTB Immune Energy Chews at bigboldhealth.com and use code DRMARK30. Visit sunlighten.com and save up to $1400 on your purchase with code HYMAN. Join today at FunctionHealth.com/Mark and use code HYMAN100 to get $100 toward your membership. Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman for 15% off your first purchase. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit timeline.com/drhyman to get 10% off today. Get cleaner air. Right now, you can get up to $300 off at airdoctorpro.com/drhyman.

For decades, psychiatry has relied on treatments that are slow and often ineffective. But what if one intervention could reset the brain, break the grip of addiction, and open the door to an entirely new model of care? On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Dr. Nolan Williams, a Stanford neuropsychiatrist pioneering new therapies for substance use disorders, depression, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury. We dive into these fascinating topics and more; watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. You'll learn: • Why ibogaine is unlike any other psychedelic—and how it could reset the brain • Its promise for treating substance abuse disorders and breaking cycles of addiction • The safety step that makes ibogaine treatment possible for real patients • Why psychiatry is shifting from trial-and-error to targeted brain circuits Talks like this remind me just how close we are to real breakthroughs in mental health. Dr. Williams calls it psychiatry 3.0. It's a new era of treatments that actually heal the brain, and it gives me great hope for the future of medicine. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Seed, Sunlighten, Function Health,Timeline, AirDoctor and Pique. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code 25HYMAN for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Visit sunlighten.com and save up to $1400 on your purchase with code HYMAN. Join today at FunctionHealth.com/Mark and use code HYMAN100 to get $100 toward your membership. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit timeline.com/drhyman to get 10% off today. Get cleaner air. Right now, you can get up to $300 off at airdoctorpro.com/drhyman. Receive 20% off FOR LIFE + a free Starter Kit with a rechargeable frother and glass beaker at Piquelife com/Hyman.

It's been five years since Ben Greenfield joined me on The Dr. Hyman Show, and a lot has changed. Ben isn't doing many of the things he once swore by. In fact, he's discovered that some of the most powerful practices for health and longevity are simpler and more sustainable than the extreme routines he became known for.  In this episode, we talk about the biohacks he's left behind, the innovations he still uses, and the deeper priorities that now guide his life. Join us on YouTube for the full talk or listen wherever you get your podcasts. [YOUTUBE THUMBNAIL] We discuss: • How much exercise is truly healthy, and when it starts working against you • Simple training shifts that build strength and stamina while protecting long-term health • What recovery tools can actually speed healing and reduce inflammation • Can light and oxygen really reset your body's rhythms and improve sleep? • Why community, family, and spiritual health may be the most overlooked keys to longevity True longevity isn't found in extremes—it's built through balance, connection, and simple daily practices that stand the test of time. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by  Sunlighten, Paleovalley, Function Health,Timeline, AirDoctor and LMNT. Visit sunlighten.com and save up to $1400 on your purchase with code HYMAN. Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman for 15% off your first purchase. Join today at FunctionHealth.com/Mark and use code HYMAN100 to get $100 toward your membership. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit timeline.com/drhyman to get 10% off today. Get cleaner air. Right now, you can get up to $300 off at airdoctorpro.com/drhyman. Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order—just head to drinklmnt.com/hyman.