The mindbodygreen Podcast

“What really matters for your happiness is not your circumstances It's the gap between your circumstances and your expectations," says Morgan Housel. Morgan, a bestselling author and former columnist for the Wall Street Journal and Motley Fool, joins us to discuss how to optimize your happiness in a world that’s so fra

"Five percent of the U.S. adult population suffers from full-blown seasonal affective disorder (SAD),” says Norman Rosenthal, M.D.  Norman, a world-renowned psychiatrist, joins us to discuss his must-have tips to combat the winter blues (and prevent them before they even become an issue), plus: - How SAD can happen in

“If you eat within three hours of bedtime, that will negatively impact your sleep and recovery data," says Will Ahmed. Will, the founder and CEO of WHOOP, joins us to discuss all things recovery and performance (including HRV, sleep, alcohol, and more), plus: - Why HRV is critical for your health (~00:49) - How to meas

“At the root of loneliness is trauma. At the root of numbness and isolation is a defense mechanism that protects us from pain," says Thomas Hübl, Ph.D. Thomas, a collective trauma expert, renowned teacher, and author, joins us to discuss how to recognize your trauma symptoms and even heal ancestral wounds, plus: - The

“Failure is a necessary precondition for success," says Sally Jenkins. Sally, a sports columnist for The Washington Post for over 20 years, joins us to discuss everything she’s learned about grit, motivation, and burnout, plus: - How to cultivate resilience (~00:04) - Scarcity vs. abundance mindsets (~03:57) - What wil

“Skeletal muscle is metabolic currency, and it is a currency that you cannot buy," says Gabrielle Lyon, D.O. Gabrielle, a functional medicine doctor, joins us to discuss her lean muscle-building tips for any age, plus: - Gabrielle’s POV on Pilates (~00:41) - What is muscle hypertrophy? (~03:23) - Why muscle is the orga