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• 604:  Why so many women are burnt out & what to do about it | Angela Foster

  “ Never before has there been a time in history when women have needed more support,” explains Angela Foster.  Foster, award-winning nutritionist, health & performance coach, and speaker, joins us today to discuss how exercise is different for women, why syncing with your physiology matters more than ever, and how to use data, lifestyle, and intuition to become the most vibrant version of yourself, plus:    - Corporate attorney to high-performance coach (~2:50) - Foster’s personal healing journey (~5:10) - The power of lifestyle changes (~8:50) - The importance of mindset (~11:10) - Exercise in the morning (~14:45) - Women-focused exercise regimes (~15:55) - What is bio-syncing (~18:24) - How to start making changes in your life (~20:45) - Trying to do too much (~22:20) - HRV & VO2 max (~27:15) - Health essentials (~30:20) -  Self-discrepancy theory (~33:40) - Cap off your day (~35:15) - Instilling values into children (~36:40) - Cognitive gears (~38:00) - Data to prioritize (~42:05) - HRT (~44:30) - What Foster is excited about (~47:30) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow Foster on Instagram (@angelasfoster)  - Learn more about her (https://angelafosterperformance.com/)   - Check out her podcast, High Performance Health We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 603: The science of sleep, sex, & sharing a bed | Wendy Troxel, Ph.D.

  “ Sleep is really foundational to those core building blocks of a healthy relationship,” explains Wendy Troxel, Ph.D. Wendy Troxel, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist, joins us to unpack the powerful—and often overlooked—role of sleep in our lives, from its impact on sexual health and menopause to relationships, wearables, and beyond:  - Sleep & healthspan (~1:10) - The role of sleep in relationships (~4:00) - Sleep & sexual health (~8:08) - Subjective vs. objective sleep scores (~12:10) - Oxytocin & physical touch (~14:30) - Sleep recommendations (~16:00) - Menopause & sleep (~18:15) - Optimal sleep etiquette (~21:05) - Scheduling your worry (~23:12) - Improving sleep quality during menopause (~25:50) - The role of wearables (~33:15) - Statistics to prioritize for sleep quality (~38:10) - Improving HRV (~43:00) - The future of sleep science (~47:10) - Teens & sleep schedules (~49:55) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow Troxel on Instagram (@sharingthecovers) - Pick up her book, Sharing the Covers - Watch her TED talk on teenagers & sleep (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0Zj_InJ4BQ)  - Watch her TED talk on couples & sleep (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7ntoFtZK6A)  - Check out her website (https://www.wendytroxel.com/)   Go to cozyearth.com and use code MBG for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. Trust me—you’ll feel the difference the very first night.  Thanks for listening to this special episode—brought to you by Solaray, the #1 vitamin and mineral supplement brand in health food stores. Try their Liposomal Multivitamin for Women today at 30% off. Visit Solaray.com and use code MINDBODYGREEN. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 602: What you need to know about pelvic floor health | Sara Reardon, PT, DPT

  “Look at the symptoms you thought were just 'normal for being a woman'—they’re actually related to your pelvic floor health,” explains Sara Reardon, PT, DPT.  Reardon, doctor of physical therapy and board-certified pelvic floor specialist, is on a mission to normalize pelvic floor conversations and revolutionize the care we receive—at every age and stage. In this episode we cover everything from how to strengthen and support your pelvic floor to the truth about kegels and so much more:   - Misconceptions about the pelvic floor (~1:40) - Assessing pelvic floor health (~2:22) - How to improve pelvic floor health (~4:20) - The truth about Kegels (~6:30) - Strengthening vs relaxation (~8:10) - Breath, resistance training, & the pelvic floor (~10:35) - Pelvic floor health by decade (~14:15) - Optimal bathroom habits (~17:00) - What to avoid for your pelvic floor health (~18:45) - Eye-opening statistics (~20:20) - Reardon’s story (~24:15) - Hormone replacement therapy (~26:15) - Data that deserves more attention (~30:30) -  Integrating pelvic floor therapy into healthcare (~32:45) - Strength training & pelvic floor exercises (~34:30) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow Reardon on Instagram (@the.vagina.whisperer)  - Check out her website (https://thevagwhisperer.com/)  - Pick up her book Floored  This episode of the mindbodygreen podcast was created in partnership with MassMutual. MassMutual believes in helping people live well—so they can live more. Learn more at MassMutual.com/Wellness. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 601: How to improve GLP-1 levels, naturally | Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D.

  “You can improve your metabolism simply through your microbiome,” explains Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D. Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D., biochemist, microbiologist, and the co-founder and CEO of Pendulum Therapeutics, joins us today to dive deep into the science of the gut microbiome, covering everything from the gut-metabolism axis and increasing GLP-1 levels to gut-supporting foods. Plus: - Starting her company, Pendulum (~2:45) - Assessing microbiome health (~6:25) - The gut-metabolism axis (~8:55) - Increasing GLP-1 naturally (~10:00) -  What is Akkermansia (~13:00) - How to increase Akkermansia (~16:55) - Microbiome-supporting foods (~18:53) - How to change your microbiome (~24:45) - Environmental factors & the microbiome (~26:20) - Stress & the microbiome (~28:00) - Reset the gut after antibiotics (~28:45) - The future of microbiome science (~31:05) - Fecal transplants (~34:00) - Exciting new science (~35:55) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow Colleen Cutcliffe on Instagram (@drcolleencutcliffe)  - Check out her company (https://pendulumlife.com/)  - Learn more about their research (https://pendulumlife.com/pages/research-clinical-trials#nav-clinical-trial)  - Research on microbiome diversity & pet ownership (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7058978/)  - Research on Akkermansia & response to cancer immunotherapy This episode is made in partnership with Pendulum’s Akkermansia. Made with a live strain of Akkermansia muciniphila, this supplement can improve gut health and digestion, reduce food cravings, and may even help stimulate GLP-1 production.*† Learn more at pendulumlife.com/MBG, and get 20% off all Pendulum product subscriptions for first orders. Discount applied at checkout. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. †Based on pre-clinical studies. Not intended for weight loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 600: How to find meaning, build resilience, & embrace connection | Steve Magness

  “The more fulfilled we are—and the more secure we are in who we are and why we’re pursuing something—the more it boosts our journey toward excellence,” explains Steve Magness.  Steve Magness, best-selling author, performance coach to Olympians, professional athletes, and executives, joins us to discuss how excellence and fulfillment go hand in hand, finding meaning, and the importance of connection. Plus:  - Excellence & fulfillment work together (~1:30) - The Be, Do, Belong framework (~6:10) - Why he wrote the book (~10:15) - How to channel obsession without burnout (~12:30) - The power of spirituality (~18:45) - What we can learn from elite athletes (~24:45) - The two paths to success (~28:30) - Knowing when to “switch off” (~33:00) - Connection & belonging (~35:05) - Raising resilient kids (~39:20) - Connection decreases fear (~47:45) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow Steve Magness on Instagram (@stevemagness) - Check out his website (https://www.stevemagness.com/)  - Pick up his book, Win the Inside Game  Thanks for listening to this special episode—brought to you by Solaray, the #1 vitamin and mineral supplement brand in health food stores. Try their SharpMind formulas today at 30% off. Visit Solaray.com and use code MINDBODYGREEN. Be Sharper. Live Brighter. Discount Code: MINDBODYGREEN Visit https://solaray.com/collections/sharpmind? for 30% off  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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