Katherine Morgan Schafler shares actionable tips for fighting toxic perfectionism, identifying your own personal values, and living in alignment with those values.  how to stop trying to control your body (whether it’s about your weight or health) pragmatic ways to let go of outside expectations and timelines of where your life is “supposed” to be the misogynistic roots of the idea of balance and women being afraid to lose control  why it’s not bad to need external validation (as long as you do THIS one thing) the reason it’s hard to love yourself, even if you’re doing the work  3 concrete ways to love yourself more all of the ways you might be punishing yourself without even knowing it (and what to do instead) a genius way to tap into your innate sense of self-worth the difference between energy management and time management + how to get more premium quality energy practical tips to stop people pleasing how to not let perfectionism get in the way of your best life and so much more!  For more from Katherine, find her at perfectionistsguide.com, follow her on social media at @katherinemorganschafler, and grab her book The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: Thrive Market: go to thrivemarket.com/healthiertogether to join Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift.  LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order.  AG1: visit AG1.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Paleovalley: go to paleovalley.com/lizmoody for 15% off your order. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Russell Kennedy shares his unique approach that doesn’t focus on stopping anxiety in acute moments, but in getting to the root cause of your anxiety and where it lives in your body.  his revolutionary approach to not only coping with anxiety, but healing it at its root what’s actually happening in your brain when you feel anxious why we can get addicted to anxiety (+ how to break the cycle) why some people have anxiety and others in the same situation don’t why you’re more resilient than you think (+ how to actually believe that) how childhood trauma impacts anxiety in adult life + how to address it  why children today are more likely to be anxious (+ exactly what to do about it) his honest take on antidepressants  neuroscience-backed ways to deal with anxiety in the moment the best supplements for anxiety and so much more! For more from Dr. Kennedy, head to his website theanxietymd.com, follow him on social media at @theanxietymd, and grab his book Anxiety Rx: A New Prescription for Anxiety Relief from the Doctor Who Created It.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: Seed: go to seed.com/lizmoody and use code LIZMOODY for 25% off your first month. Osea: get 10% off your first order at oseamalibu.com with code LIZMOODY10. Kion Aminos: save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases by going to getkion.com/LIZMOODY.  AG1: visit AG1.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Registered dietitian tips for identifying your stomach problems, addressing the root cause, and managing ongoing illnesses like IBS, celiac disease, Crohn’s, & more.  the one thing you SHOULDN’T do if you’re experiencing bloating or constipation why you might have food intolerances + what to do about it  the most common cause of bloating  exactly what to do in the moment to alleviate bloating why some people have no gut issues + other people have a lot of them how to prevent travel constipation how to know if you have SIBO + what to do if you do how to know if you have IBS + what to do if you do how to know if you REALLY have a parasite + what to do if you do tips for managing GI symptoms throughout the menstrual cycle  how to know if your poop is healthy the link between stress and stomach issues  and so much more!  For more from Tamara, head to her website thebloatedbellywhisperer.com, find her on Instagram at @tamarafreuman, and grab her latest book Regular: The Ultimate Guide to Taming Unruly Bowels and Achieving Inner Peace.   To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: Seed: go to seed.com/lizmoody and use code LIZMOODY for 25% off your first month. RocketMoney: sign up for Rocket Money today by going to RocketMoney.com/lizmoody. Reliefband: go to reliefband.com and use code HEALTHIER for 20% off plus free shipping.  LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Priya Parker shares her practical tips for becoming a better host and guest, finding the right kind of group to gather with, and how to instantly bring energy back into not-so-fun gatherings.  why gatherings are SO important, even if you’re not a party person the one thing you need to have any kind of successful gathering  why identifying the PURPOSE of your gatherings is so important and exactly how to do it how to make the parties you throw way more memorable  the number one thing you need to do before an event begins to make it successful  how to instantly make a lame-feeling party way more fun (as a host OR a guest) what to STOP spending time on when planning parties (no one cares!) and what to invest more time in genius tips to make funerals, weddings, zoom meetings, dinner parties, and group trips more meaningful and enjoyable and so much more!  For more from Priya, head to her website www.priyaparker.com, where you can find her course, follow her on Instagram @priyaparker, and grab her book The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order.   AG1: visit AG1.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The next episode of our advice series, where every month, I’ll be joined by a new special guest. This month I’m so excited to welcome author Andi Bartz back to the podcast to answer your questions. tips for the book writing process + dealing with roadblocks along the way how to tap into your creativity  Andi’s personal story questioning her sexual identity + coming out late in life where to start if you are questioning your sexual identity what to do when someone you love cheats or doesn’t live up to your values realistic tips for increasing self-confidence & shutting out the noise of society’s expectations how to make couple friends and so much more!  For more from Andi, head to her website www.andreabartz.com, find her on social media at @andibartz, and grab her brand new book The Spare Room today.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Grab your jar of strawberry black pepper nut butter today at grounduppdx.com and use my code LIZ30 for 30% off any order placed before 6/30.  This episode is sponsored by: Kion Aminos: save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases by going to getkion.com/LIZMOODY.  AG1: visit AG1.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychiatrist tips for navigating life with ADHD, including the lifestyle changes that can help your ADHD symptoms and practices that will make everyday tasks feel easier.  exactly how to know if you have ADHD if social media/the modern world is increasing the prevalence of ADHD why it takes women WAY longer than men to be diagnosed with ADHD  other conditions that are commonly confused with ADHD how hormones impact ADHD & how to manage it throughout your menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and postpartum  Dr. Hamdani’s thoughts on the role medication should play in ADHD treatment lifestyle changes & daily habits that can help people with ADHD thrive hacks to increase focus in the moment how to best support a friend, partner, child, or family member with ADHD and so much more!  For more from Dr. Hamdani, check out her website www.drhamdanimd.com, follow her @thepsychdoctormd on social media, and get her book Self-Care for People with ADHD: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Prioritize You!.    To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: ZocDoc: go to ZocDoc.com/Liz and download the Zocdoc app for FREE and book a top-rated doctor today.  Ness: head to nesswell.com/liz for an extra 5,000 points when you apply for the Ness Card today.  LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order.   Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sex expert Dr. Emily Morse shares her best tips for sexting, dirty talk, oral sex, foreplay, & more so you can have the best sex of your life.  how to reignite the spark in a long-term relationship what to do if medications like birth control or SSRIs are impacting your libido  all of the surprising things you do every day that negatively impact your sex drive daily practices to amp up your ability to feel pleasure what pleasure thieves are & how to squash them for a better sex life the sex position that will transform your relationship the best way to uplevel your sexting game, dirty talk, masturbation sessions, oral sex, foreplay, & more Emily’s three T’s of communication for FINALLY talking about sex with your partner what to do if you’ve been faking orgasms & want to stop and so much more!  For more from Emily, find her @sexwithemily on social media, head to sexwithemily.com and check out her brand new book Smart Sex: How To Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure.   To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: Osea: get 10% off your first order at oseamalibu.com with code LIZMOODY10. RocketMoney: sign up for Rocket Money today by going to RocketMoney.com/lizmoody. Seed: go to seed.com/lizmoody and use code LIZMOODY for 25% off your first month. Paleovalley: go to paleovalley.com/lizmoody for 15% off your order. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Li shares the latest research on weight loss, the important distinction between white and brown fat, anti-inflammatory daily practice recommendations, healthy shopping tips, & so much more.  the science behind why health and body size aren’t correlated the 4 reasons why body fat is so important to our health  the best way to know if you have an optimal amount of fat the difference between white and brown fat + Dr. Li’s top tips for increasing brown fat (which benefits our metabolism to have more of!) Dr. Li’s top 3 tips for lowering inflammation levels the hidden cause of inflammation we all need to be aware of 3 foods you should incorporate into your diet for ideal metabolic health whether there’s any validity to “calories in, calories out” or counting calories  Dr. Li’s opinion on Ozempic & other weight loss drugs  and so much more! For more from Dr. Li, check out his new book Eat To Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer and head to his website www.drwilliamli.com. And listen to more of Dr. Li’s advice on his previous Healthier Together episodes: What To Eat For Longevity, Inflammation, Cancer Prevention, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, & More with Dr. William Li and The Health Effects of Alcohol: Gut Health & Cancer with Dr. Robynne Chutkan & Dr. William Li.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: Paleovalley: go to paleovalley.com/lizmoody for 15% off your order. Seed: go to seed.com/lizmoody and use code LIZMOODY for 25% off your first month. Reliefband: go to reliefband.com and use code HEALTHIER for 20% off plus free shipping.  Ness: head to nesswell.com/liz for an extra 5,000 points when you apply for the Ness Card today.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A vulnerable conversation with Tinx as she shares her tips for dealing with hate, getting cheated on, changing careers, learning body acceptance, & more.  a new way to look at dating + how to be more authentic in your romantic life what Tinx learned from being cheated on a post-breakup healing plan how fame impacts authenticity  actionable tips to stop caring so much about what other people think of you how to tap into your most authentic self sexually (& stop faking orgasms)  why being single could be the biggest blessing in your life how to be the main character & your own best friend in life what to do TODAY to start shifting your relationship with your body  how things like Ozempic, botox, & plastic surgery play into authenticity how success + money impact authenticity  tips for making & keeping friends as an adult   and so much more!  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: Ness: head to nesswell.com/liz for an extra 5,000 points when you apply for the Ness Card today.  AG1: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order.   Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The next episode of our advice series, where every month, I’ll be joined by a new special guest. This month I’m so excited to welcome my husband Zack back to the podcast to answer your questions. Liz & Zack’s life updates (nomad life, summer plans, writing a book, & more) the best communication tips  concrete action steps to support your partner when they’re struggling the advice you need to hear if your partner keeps disappointing you what to do when you and your partner are not on the same page about goals & timelines how to really know if you’ve found your forever person Liz & Zack’s current favorite wellness routines + practices  tips for tackling finances as a couple and so much more! To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: Ness: head to nesswell.com/liz for an extra 5,000 points when you apply for the Ness Card today.  Seed: go to seed.com/lizmoody and use code LIZMOODY for 40% off your first month. AG1: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tips and action steps for tapping into your power as a woman after society & culture has manipulated you into not having access to it. why you might struggle to identify what you want your life to look like how to stop feeling so much pressure to be productive  all of the ways society has taken women’s power + exactly how to reclaim it where a lot of our guilt (including mom guilt) stems from + how to quell it how to redefine envy + identify what the feeling is really telling you  why we love some celebrities and hate other ones (and what it says about our society) what an MDMA therapy session is REALLY like  concrete tips to change your relationship with your body a practice that will completely change the way you look at money & wealth guiding questions for tapping into your true sexual energy what we get wrong when talking about sex on a societal level tips for expressing anger in healthy ways (+ what your anger is trying to tell you)  and so much more! For more from Elise, check out her new book On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good and head to her website www.eliseloehnen.com. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: AG1: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Ness: head to nesswell.com/liz for an extra 5,000 points when you apply for the Ness Card today.  Reliefband: go to reliefband.com and use code HEALTHIER for 20% off plus free shipping.  Seed: go to seed.com/lizmoody and use code LIZMOODY for 40% off your first month. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Circadian neuroscientist tips for supporting a healthy circadian rhythm and dropping the habits that could be causing insufficient sleep, low energy, & chronic disease. what a circadian rhythm is and how it impacts our biology, our mental health, our relationships and more what the three chronotypes are & how to know which one you are how our chronotype changes as we age + why teenagers struggle with early wake ups how to change your body clock to fit your schedule  how hormones + the menstrual cycle impact our circadian rhythm a simple way to hack your ability to wake up or fall asleep why you might wake up in the middle of the night + what to do about it  what the research actually says about blue light blocking glasses  how to hack your circadian rhythm to fight jet lag a genius way to feel more awake during the day the best sleep & circadian rhythm support tips for new parents + night shift workers  the best times to eat, workout, take supplements & medicine, and more during the day and so much more!   For more from Dr. Foster, check out his book Life Time: The New Science of the Body Clock, and How It Can Revolutionize Your Sleep and Health and his work at the University of Oxford.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: Osea: get 10% off your first order at oseamalibu.com with code LIZMOODY10. RocketMoney: sign up for Rocket Money today by going to RocketMoney.com/LIZM. ZocDoc: go to ZocDoc.com/Liz and download the Zocdoc app for FREE and book a top-rated doctor today.  GreenPan: visit GreenPan.us and use code HEALTHIER30 to get 30% off your entire order plus free shipping on orders over $99.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Productivity researcher Oliver Burkeman shares his best tips for managing your time, being more present, & doing more of what actually fuels you.  everything that’s wrong with productivity as we know it how to give your to-do list a makeover to be more productive and in line with your goals and values what we get wrong about what brings us pleasure (and what to do instead) why resting feels so difficult + how to get better at it the single best way to use your time off what it means to “pay yourself first” and how to actually do it a genius way to create more free time (even if you feel like you have none) tips for figuring out how to use your time in ways that will help you avoid regret at the end of your life why you should take your vacations when everyone else is, according to science  why you should stop pursuing work/life balance and so much more!  For more from Oliver, check out his latest book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals and learn more at www.oliverburkeman.com.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Take advantage of Healthy Convo Co’s Mother’s Day sale! Go to healthyconvo.co and use code MOTHERSDAY for 15% off your entire order.  This episode is sponsored by: LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order.   AG1: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Paleovalley: head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. Seed: go to seed.com/lizmoody and use code LIZMOODY for 40% off your first month. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trichologist and hair expert Bridgette Hill breaks down what hair wellness really means, and exactly what tools and practices will give you your best hair possible. the one thing everyone gets wrong about growing shiny, strong hair  exactly how often you should wash your hair  the pre-shampoo treatment that will make your hair grow stronger and longer what ingredients to look for and to avoid when shopping for hair care products an exact weekly hair care routine to follow (it’s WAY different than what I was doing before I talked to bridgette, if i’m being honest) the most common reasons for hair loss + exactly what to do about  a genius shiny hair hack that costs next to nothing expert opinions on trends like rosemary oil, silk pillowcases, red light therapy, microneedling, double shampooing, biotin, collagen, & more and so much more!  For more from Bridgette, follow along at @thescalptherapist and check out her website www.bridgettehill.com.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Take advantage of Healthy Convo Co’s Mother’s Day sale! Go to healthyconvo.co and use code MOTHERSDAY for 15% off your entire order.  This episode is sponsored by: LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order.   AG1: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Paleovalley: head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. Seed: go to seed.com/lizmoody and use code LIZMOODY for 40% off your first month. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The daily practices that Dr. Amy Shah recommends for energy, healthy hormone levels, gut health, weight loss, longevity, & more.  one daily habit that instantly gives you more energy & focus  why you might want to delay your morning cup of coffee exactly what to eat for breakfast for all day energy the truth about high protein diets  signs that your stress hormones might be at less than ideal levels  the one habit you should prioritize for healthy cortisol levels exactly what to do to feel your best at each phase of your menstrual cycle  the critical components of a healthy nighttime routine (+ a quick hack for falling asleep) Dr. Shah’s exact personal morning and evening routine  the best daily practice for inflammation, burnout, fertility, pregnancy, gut health, longevity, and menopause  and so much more!  For more from Dr. Shah, head to amymdwellness.com, find her on Instagram at @fastingmd, and check out her new book I'm So Effing Hungry: Why We Crave What We Crave – and What to Do About It.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Take advantage of Healthy Convo Co’s Mother’s Day sale! Go to healthyconvo.co and use code MOTHERSDAY for 15% off your entire order.  This episode is sponsored by: GreenPan: visit GreenPan.us and use code HEALTHIER30 to get 30% off your entire order plus free shipping on orders over $99.  LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order.   AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Kion Aminos: save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases by going to getkion.com/LIZMOODY.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Genius ways to tap into your best life, including how to boost creativity, calm, and human connection; get closer to your family; make your healthy habits stick; be happier at work, and more with leading happiness expert Gretchen Rubin.  hacks to instantly boost: creativity, calm, energy, and human connection the untapped tool for happiness we should all be utilizing daily the first thing a happiness expert does when she’s feeling down the single most universally helpful hack for making habits stick  the 2 questions that will help you figure out what you want most in life  3 research-backed steps to be happier at work  a genius trick to become way closer with your family  advice for being better at relaxing and restoring yourself in your down time and so much more!  For more from Gretchen, head to gretchenrubin.com, find her on Instagram @gretchenrubin, and check out her new book Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: AG1: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  ZocDoc: go to ZocDoc.com/Liz and download the Zocdoc app for FREE and book a top-rated doctor today.  Cozy Earth: visit cozyearth.com and use code HEALTHIER35 for up to 35% sitewide.  Seed: go to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and use code LIZMOODY for 30% off your first month. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tips for unlocking your influence, having more effective arguments, asking for favors, & getting a bigger raise.  a mindset shift that will make you instantly more confident  why you have far more influence than you think  research that will help you feel more comfortable speaking up in meetings  genius tips for making political convos less contentious + more productive  how to make a far more persuasive argument the areas you’re likely OVERestimating your abilities and the areas you’re likely UNDERestimating them the number one way to get someone to say yes to you, according to science  how to send cold emails that are far more likely to get a response a trick to viewed as a more powerful, influential person  how to get better at saying no when you need to a genius mindset shift for asking for things (including more money)  and so much more!  For more from Vanessa, find her at vanessabohns.com, on social media at @profbohns, and check out her book You Have More Influence Than You Think: How We Underestimate Our Power of Persuasion, and Why It Matters.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: AG1: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Paleovalley: head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. Cozy Earth: visit cozyearth.com and use code HEALTHIER35 for up to 35% sitewide.  Seed: go to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and use code LIZMOODY for 30% off your first month. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to start working out, get the results you want, & enjoy doing it, plus the most common myths about fitness on the internet and what to do instead.  the truth about celebrities’ workout regimens  the best tip for actually sticking with an exercise routine how to know what kind of workouts you should be doing based on your goals the 3 key things you need to be focusing on in the gym the minimum amount of time you need to work to be your healthiest self what everyone gets wrong about stretching  the most important type of exercise to prioritize as you age  how to know if your workout is actually making a difference + when to change it up  the best kind of workout for fat loss  why you might actually be doing too much cardio  a personal trainer’s thoughts on 12-3-30, getting 10,000 steps, pre-workout, fasted workouts, & more  if there’s actually a best time of day to workout  the type of workout that could harm your body long term and so much more! For more from Ben, find him on Instagram @benbrunotraining and check out his brand new program at benbruno.com.  For a chance to win free access to Ben’s new six-week training program, follow me @lizmoody and Ben @benbrunotraining on Instagram and comment something you loved or learned from the episode on any of my recent posts! Just mention the episode in the comment. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: Wild Health: go to wildhealth.com/liz or use code LIZ for 20% off.   AG1: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Paleovalley: head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. Cozy Earth: visit cozyearth.com and use code HEALTHIER35 for up to 35% sitewide.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social worker and psychotherapist Merle Bombardieri shares her judgement-free tips for parenthood decision-making, even when you’re up against an unaligned partner, economic roadblocks, and infertility challenges. the number one question to ask yourself when deciding whether to have kids how to decide if you should have another kid, plus all of the myths about siblings versus only children  the best age to become a parent the 3 biggest lies society tells us about having kids what to do if you don’t want kids now but you’re worried about infertility  how to combat the high cost of having children (+ what to do if you don’t think you can afford them) how to factor worries like climate change, our political climate, & illness into your decision  how much your relationship ACTUALLY suffers after becoming parents how much meaning and purpose childfree people vs parents experience exactly what to do if you disagree with your partner on having children (or how many to have) if not liking babies means you shouldn’t have one and so much more! For more from Merle, check out her website thebabydecision.com and her book The Baby Decision: How to Make The Most Important Choice of Your Life. Check out the Reddit Fencesitter page here.  Check out our other Pros & Cons of Having Kids episodes: The Pros & Cons of Having Kids, and The 2nd Pros & Cons of Having Kids Episode: Pooping During Labor, The REAL Cost + Sex & Body Image After Birth To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  GreenPan: visit GreenPan.us and use code HEALTHIER30 to get 30% off your entire order plus free shipping on orders over $99.  LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order.   ZocDoc: go to ZocDoc.com/Liz and download the Zocdoc app for FREE and book a top-rated doctor today.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A psychiatrist’s best tips for implementing self care practices that actually work, figuring out what you value in life, and reclaiming a sense of agency. the four principles of real self care + why the self care you’re doing isn’t effective why your burn out fixes aren’t working + what to do instead   how systemic societal issues issues get in the way of real self care (+ how to take care of yourself despite the broken systems) tips to stop focusing on pleasing the people around you, including family the one question that will help you figure out what your values are  how to live more in line with your values, regardless of your life circumstances concrete tips for actually asking for help (+ how to know exactly when to do so) what “martyr mode” is and how to tell if you’re guilty of it how to stop letting perfectionism get in the way of your best life  and so much more! For more from Dr. Lakshmin, check out her new book Real Self Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) and find her at www.poojalakshmin.com.  To enter the giveaway to win a copy of Real Self Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included), follow me @lizmoody and Dr. Lakshmin @poojalakshmin on Instagram and comment on a recent post of mine something you loved or learned from the episode!  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by:  AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Paleovalley: head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order.   Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sex researcher Justin Lehmiller’s unfiltered tips on having the best sex of your life, communicating your desires, and tapping into what turns you on.  the most common fantasies people have (+ the top fantasies of introverts vs extroverts, Republicans vs Democrats, and more) what our fantasies say about our needs and personalities how to know when/if you should act on your fantasies a complete guide to having successful threesomes, including how to talk about it, where to find a third, and more  what to do when your sexual desires don’t line up with your partner’s whether science supports casual sex  whether porn can be part of a healthy relationship  the one practice you should do twice a year for way better sex  how to have a better sex life even if you’re tired or busy how to have quicker orgasms and so much more!  For more from Justin, check out his book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life and follow him on Instagram at @justinjlehmiller.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by:  AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Paleovalley: head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. Olive and June: visit oliveandjune.com/HEALTHIER20 for 20% off your first Mani System. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Therapist tips for figuring out where your trauma comes from and how to address it for better relationships and a more peaceful life.  3 specific action steps for addressing & starting to heal trauma how to move through pain when the person who caused it won’t acknowledge it how the roles we play as children in our families shape who we become as adults  the 5 types of origin wounds you can experience + how to know which you might have why grieving is so important (+ exactly how to do it) how to help a partner or loved one who won’t acknowledge or work on their past trauma  how to uncover who you are at your core + what your needs are the one thing you should do as a parent to prevent passing on family patterns  and so much more!  For more from Vienna, follow her on Instagram @mindfulLMT, check out her website viennapharaon.com, and grab her brand new book The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patterns Can Liberate the Way We Live and Love.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by:  Thrive Market: go to thrivemarket.com/healthiertogether to join Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift.  Seed: go to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and use code LIZMOODY for 15% off your first month. Pique: go to piquelife.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY for 15% off plus free shipping FOR LIFE on Pique’s Radiant Skin Duo. Nutrafol: go to nutrafol.com and use code HEALTHIERTOGETHER for $15 off your first month’s subscription, plus free shipping on every order.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actionable tips for breaking free from hesitation, fear, and self-doubt to live your fullest life from the world’s leading confidence expert.  whether confidence is something you have to be born with the biggest factors that get in the way of confidence (+ how to overcome each of them) exactly how to stop believing your inner critic  a science-backed way to stop comparing yourself to other people how to stop people pleasing and live YOUR dream life a trick for becoming more comfortable with awkward moments or conversations  a simple practice to get way better at making hard decisions  how to know what you want so you can go after it a hack for feeling more confident in job interviews or on dates  a genius way to immediately feeling more confident in the moment how to effectively instill confidence in kids and so much more!  For more from Dr. Gazipura, visit draziz.com and check out his latest book, Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty... And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourself.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by:  Wild Health: go to wildhealth.com/liz or use code LIZ for 20% off.   Seed: go to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and use code LIZMOODY for 15% off your first month. Pique: go to piquelife.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY for 15% off plus free shipping FOR LIFE on Pique’s Radiant Skin Duo. Cymbiotika: get 15% off using code LIZ at cymbiotika.com.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seventh episode of our advice series, where every single month, I’ll be joined by a new special guest and this month I am so excited to welcome my friend Tara Schuster to answer your questions. On this episode, we talk about:  a genius solution for dealing with money anxiety how to figure out who you are, at your core the first step to start healing your childhood trauma  how to successfully draw boundaries with toxic parental figures  when it’s time to actually cut off contact with someone (+ how to do it)  advice for being single in your 30s + how to navigate other life timelines how to become comfortable with uncertainty  how to make progress towards your dreams (despite the challenges of your daily reality) productivity tips to achieve your goals and so much more! For more from Tara, go to www.taraschuster.com and check out her brand new book, Glow In The F*cking Dark: Simple Practices to Heal Your Soul, from Someone Who Learned the Hard Way, which comes out February 28th, 2023.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Don’t forget to grab my brand new, limited edition Strawberry Black Pepper Cashew Butter from Ground Up! Use code LIZMOODY for 10% off anything on grounduppdx.com. This episode is sponsored by:  AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Olive and June: visit oliveandjune.com/HEALTHIER20 for 20% off your first Mani System.   Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Practical tips for addressing the challenges that come with entrepreneurship and identifying your skills, plus exactly how to communicate your unique message.  the one trait successful entrepreneurs have in common  how to get over fear of loss or failure (+ turn failure into the best thing that ever happened to you) why vertical thinking is key for success + exactly how to do it the first thing anyone should do if they want to start a business actionable ways to actually figure out what kind of business to start how to know when it’s time to throw in the towel on an idea networking secrets of top entrepreneurs daily habits that successful entrepreneurs have in common  how to identify what it is that you’re actually good at  figuring out your unique message to share with the world 3 game-changing tips for public speaking and so much more!  For more from Jason, check out his new book Build for Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career and follow him at @heyfeifer on Instagram.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Don’t forget to grab my brand new, limited edition Strawberry Black Pepper Cashew Butter from Ground Up! Use code LIZMOODY for 10% off anything on grounduppdx.com. This episode is sponsored by:  AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Paleovalley: head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. Cymbiotika: get 15% off using code LIZ at cymbiotika.com.  GoMacro: use code HEALTHIER30 for 30% off your order and free shipping on orders over $50 at gomacro.com.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TED Talk speaker, former D1 athlete, podcast host, creator, & entrepreneur Victoria Browne shares her own self-love journey + tips for healing your relationship with food.  Victoria’s personal journey, from her eating disorder to being a D1 athlete to sharing her body on social media the subtle ways our childhood can impact our relationship with our body the impact of being an athlete on the way you view your body  the best way to communicate with your partner about body image issues how to feel sexier in your body  how to walk into every room with more confidence  tips for starting an intuitive eating journey  a first step for starting to heal your relationship with food TODAY  and so much more!  For more from Victoria, follow her @victoriabrowne on Instagram and TikTok and check out RealPod wherever you listen to podcasts.   Check our previous How I Learned To Love My Body episodes: with Raeann Langas, Katie Sturino, Achieng Agutu, Britney Vest, and Hunter McGrady.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by:  AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Pique: go to piquelife.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY for 15% off plus free shipping FOR LIFE on Pique’s Radiant Skin Duo. Paleovalley: head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. Cymbiotika: get 15% off using code LIZ at cymbiotika.com.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This couple shares all the intimate details of their own lives so you can learn exactly how to have the best sex life ever.  an argument for lackluster sex exactly where to start when trying to spice things up in the bedroom why everything we learned about what men want in bed is wrong how to initiate sex without feeling embarrassed the the top 2 oral sex tips you need to hear right now (for men & women)  how to give the best hand job ever  what to do if your sex drive doesn’t match up with your partner’s the two different types of sex drives + how to identify which you have how to create excitement & intimacy outside of sex  actionable ways to build chemistry with your partner  how to actually have more fun (& more orgasms) in bed  what you should do TODAY to have your best possible sex life and so much more!   For more from Vanessa and Xander, visit sextalksbooks.com and get their brand new book Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by: Thrive Market: go to thrivemarket.com/healthiertogether to join Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift.  Seed: go to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and use code LIZMOODY for 15% off your first month. Pique: go to piquelife.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY for 15% off plus free shipping FOR LIFE on Pique’s Radiant Skin Duo. Nutrafol: go to nutrafol.com and use code HEALTHIERTOGETHER for $15 off your first month’s subscription, plus free shipping on every order.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sleep tips for shift and night workers, and the impact of blue light, white noise, blackout curtains, weighted blankets, napping, and more on sleep. exactly what to do if you’re a “bad” sleeper (and why you shouldn’t freak out!) how genetics plays into sleep & how to become a “good” sleeper the truth about sleep trackers like Oura, FitBit, WHOOP, Eight Sleep, & more a simple explanation of the different types of sleep & their functions  why sleep paralysis happens + how to minimize it  lifestyle hacks for getting more deep sleep  how to figure out your chronotype + optimize your sleep and life based on it 2 hacks for eliminating grogginess in the morning why you feel tired even after a great night’s sleep a genius technique to get back to sleep when you wake up in the middle of the night  the 2 types of insomnia + how to address both the impact of blue light, CBD, THC, white noise, blackout curtains, weighted blankets, napping, & more on sleep how to get quality sleep if you’re a night shift worker or staying up with young children the best way to combat bedtime procrastination  and so much more! For more from Vanessa, find her at @nessyhill on Instagram or at www.nessyhill.com.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Grab your Raunchier Together deck in time for Valentine’s Day by ordering before February 9th at healthyconvo.co and use code LOVE15 for 15% off any Healthy Convo Co games!  This episode is sponsored by: Wild Health: go to wildhealth.com/liz or use code LIZ for 20% off.   Levels: sign up at levels.link/HEALTHIERTOGETHER to receive an additional two free months of your Levels membership. Seed: go to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and use code LIZMOODY for 15% off your first month. AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sixth episode of our advice series, where every single month, I’ll be joined by a new special guest and this month I am so excited to welcome Jaclyn Johnson to answer your work and career-related questions. On this episode, we talk about:  an exact script for asking for a raise + how to make sure it actually happens   the pros and cons of sharing your salary with friends what to do when your financial goals don’t align with your career choice the best ways to generate extra income outside of your 9-5 how to make working from home more productive—and more fun whether having a job you’re passionate about really matters how to figure out what kind of career you even want  tips for being the interview candidate everyone wants to hire exactly how to find a mentor  how to handle job loss (whether it’s you or someone you love) questions to ask yourself if you’re considering being an entrepreneur  and so much more!  For more from Jaclyn, find her at @jaclynrjohnson on Instagram or at jaclynrjohnson.com.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Grab your Raunchier Together deck in time for Valentine’s Day by ordering before February 9th at healthyconvo.co and use code LOVE15 for 15% off any Healthy Convo Co games!  This episode is sponsored by: AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  GoMacro: use code HEALTHIER30 for 30% off your order and free shipping on orders over $50 at gomacro.com.  Olive and June: visit oliveandjune.com/HEALTHIER20 for 20% off your first Mani System.   Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How things like money, status, relationships, experiences, and more impact living our best life with Harvard happiness researcher Dr. Robert Waldinger.  the number one thing that universally leads to a good life, according to research the career factors that make you happy (and the ones that we think matter but actually at all) exactly how to use social media in a way that contributes to your happiness  the 2 qualities that help build better relationships the number one thing that gets in the way of having happy relationships (+ how to fix it) what studies about the impact of having kids on happiness the role that wealth plays in happiness levels, according to the research (+ exactly how to spend money to be happier) how much of happiness is genetic  what the research shows about happiness levels as we age how traumatic world events impact happiness (+ ways to feel better even when the world feels like it's falling apart) and so much more! For more from Dr. Waldinger, check out his book The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Grab your Raunchier Together deck in time for Valentine’s Day by ordering before February 9th at healthyconvo.co and use code LOVE15 for 15% off any Healthy Convo Co games!  This episode is sponsored by: AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Paleovalley: head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. Cymbiotika: get 15% off using code LIZ at cymbiotika.com.  GoMacro: use code HEALTHIER30 for 30% off your order and free shipping on orders over $50 at gomacro.com.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, I’m interviewing Amanda E. White and together we’re answering questions that all of you sent in about challenges you’ve run into with drinking less. Amanda is the author of the amazing book Not Drinking Tonight: A Guide to Creating a Sober Life You Love, which I highly recommend. She has hundreds of thousands of followers on her amazing Instagram account @therapyforwomen and she’s a licensed therapist and I can’t think of anyone better to answer your questions about sobriety and even just being more intentional with alcohol. On the episode we get into: what to do with friends instead of going to bars how to turn off your brain or chill out after work without booze what to do when others think you’re judging them for continuing to drink how to still have a ton of fun without alcohol + what to do if you miss feeling drunk how to deal with people’s questions about drinking, including the dreaded “are you pregnant?” the best recommendations for non-alcoholic drinks (+ how to order at bars!)  how to address money issues around not drinking, including splitting tabs  an exact script for what to say when people ask why you’re not drinking what to do if your partner or other loved ones drink how to get over the self-conscious feeling of going out or talking to strangers sober   tips for dating while sober (+ one thing you should NEVER do)  and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Amanda @therapyforwomen on Instagram.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by Levels. Sign up at levels.link/HEALTHIERTOGETHER to receive an additional two free months of your Levels membership. This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY.  This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  This episode is sponsored by Pique. Get 5% off plus a free blooming teas pouch complete with premium Pique samples when you purchase 2 or more cartons from piquetea.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is the second in our new sober curious series. This week we brought on Yale-trained, board-certified family physician Dr. Aviva Romm to talk about the impact of alcohol on our hormones and neurophysiology researcher and director of Neuro Athletics, Louisa Nicola to speak to the impact on the brain. On this episode, we talk about:  how alcohol impacts your hormones, including irregular periods & fertility  the shocking link between alcohol and breast cancer in women  what people with PCOS & endometriosis need to know about drinking alcohol  alcohol’s effect on your circadian rhythm & cortisol levels  exactly why and how alcohol impacts mental health, including dopamine, serotonin, and more why alcohol feels energizing even though it’s a sedative (plus, how to get that effect without drinking) a lifestyle habit that can literally reverse negative impacts of alcohol  the best type of workout for repairing brain health  what you can do to support your brain before or after a night out  a neuroscience-backed way to feel calm without reaching for a drink  and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody, Dr. Romm @dr.avivaromm, and Louisa @louisanicola_ on Instagram.   Check out my previous episodes with Dr. Romm—Ask The Doctor: Hormone Edition—Everything You Need To Know About Balancing Hormones Naturally and Hormone Q&A—Solutions for Belly Fat, Acne, Hair Loss, Migraines, PMS, Insomnia, Low Energy, and More. To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY.  This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. This episode is sponsored by Cymbiotika. Get 15% off using code LIZ at cymbiotika.com.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is the first in our brand new sober curious series that will be happening over the next three weeks. This week we brought back two of our favorite past guests: board-certified integrative gastroenterologist Dr. Robynne Chutkan and internationally renowned Harvard-trained medical doctor and cancer researcher Dr. William Li. On this episode, we talk about:  how long it takes for the effects of alcohol on the body to go away the safest amount of alcohol to consume, according to research  how alcohol impacts your microbiome and immune system the reason you feel sad or anxious the day after drinking  the best healthy foods to eat if you are going to drink alcohol  how world-class doctors approach drinking in their own lives if cannabis is a good swap for alcohol from a health perspective the truth about the health benefits in red wine the link between alcohol and cancer that you need to know about how drinking can impact your future children exactly why alcohol makes your skin and hair look worse and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody, Dr. Chutkan @gutbliss, and Dr. Li @drwilliamli on Instagram.  Check out my previous episodes with Dr. Li — What to Eat For Longevity, Inflammation, Cancer Prevention, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, & More and Dr. Chutkan – Gut Health Secrets: The Truth About Leaky Gut, Viral Infections, Chronic Disease & Acid Reflux.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by Levels. Sign up at http://levels.link/HEALTHIERTOGETHER to receive an additional two free months of your Levels membership. This episode is sponsored by Wild Health. Go to wildhealth.com/liz or use code LIZ for 20% off.   This episode is sponsored by Thrive Market. Go to thrivemarket.com/healthiertogether to join Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift.  This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Tara Swart Bieber to the podcast. Dr. Swart is a neuroscientist, psychiatric doctor, senior lecturer at MIT Sloan, and visiting senior lecturer at Kings College, London. She’s also the author of best-seller The Source: The Secrets Of The Universe, The Science Of The Brain, which now has translations in 38 different global territories, and the host of the podcast Reinvent Yourself with Dr. Tara. As an advisor, she’s worked with leading companies such as Samsung, Sony, BBC, LinkedIn, KPMG, Schroders, and many more. Dr. Swart is most known for using the science of neuroplasticity to empower people to manifest their dream lives. On this episode, we talk about:  what neuroplasticity actually means + how you can harness it to transform your life why, from an evolutionary perspective, we get wiser with age the science behind why vision boards actually work + how to make the most effective one, according to research how to figure out your positive qualities & actually internalize them how manifestation works, from a neuroscientific perspective + how to do it the most effectively  how to figure out what you want in life  why your manifestations or vision boards aren’t working (and how to fix it) the 5 best ways to support your brain health daily neuroplasticity hacks for: taking risks, building resilience, relieving stress, tapping into your intuition & being more creative  and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Dr. Swart Bieber @drtaraswart on Instagram.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Stock up on Healthy Convo Co decks now for the holidays at healthyconvo.co!  This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. This episode is sponsored by Thrive Market. Go to thrivemarket.com/healthiertogether to join Thrive Market today and get $80 in free groceries. This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Casey Means to the podcast. Casey is a Stanford-trained physician, the Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of the hugely successful metabolic health company Levels, and an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Casey spent years as a researcher and physician at Oregon Health and Science University and ultimately used her real world experience to help develop Levels in 2019. On this episode, we talk about:  what your metabolism actually is and why the word “metabolism” needs a rebrand how to know if you’re experiencing metabolic dysfunction  how your metabolic health is related to things like type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, dementia, fatty liver disease, stroke, heart attack, depression, PCOS, anxiety, gout, infertility, erectile dysfunction, chronic pain, brain fog, cancer, and more (and exactly what to do about it) what insulin is + what it means to be insulin resistant how to hack your body to be more metabolically flexible how to know if you’re micronutrient deficient  what’s actually happening in our bodies when we eat (+ how it changes depending on what the food is)  the 5 key components of a metabolism-supporting meal the secret to making plant-based Omega-3s way more effective  Dr. Means’ favorite superfood that you probably have never heard of  why metabolic issues result in different diseases for different people  specific metabolism tests you can ask your doctor for  how stress impacts your metabolism  the unexpected connection between trauma and metabolism  the impact of cold plunging, saunas, meditation & more on metabolism the importance of optimizing your circadian rhythm for metabolic health how hormones play into metabolic health (especially as we age)  how different phases of your period impact your metabolism the best type of exercise for blood sugar balance  the truth about snacking (+ her healthy snack recommendations)   and so much more! We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Casey @drcaseyskitchen on Instagram.  To enter the giveaway for a chance to win a free Levels annual membership and 1-month CGM trial, follow me @lizmoody and Casey @drcaseyskitchen on Instagram and comment something you loved or learned from the episode!  For a limited time, Levels is offering my listeners an additional 2 free months of the Levels Membership when you use my link, levels.link/HEALTHIERTOGETHER.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Stock up on Healthy Convo Co decks now for the holidays at healthyconvo.co!  This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY.  This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. This episode is sponsored by Pique. Get 5% off plus a free blooming teas pouch complete with premium Pique samples when you purchase 2 or more cartons from piquetea.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY.  This episode is sponsored by Organic Olivia. Use code MOODY10 at organicolivia.com for 10% off your first purchase.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to welcome Annie Murphy Paul to the podcast. Annie is an acclaimed science writer whose work has appeared in publications like the New York Times, the Boston Globe, Scientific American, Time Magazine, among many others. She’s a graduate of Yale University and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, has served as a lecturer and advisor at Yale, and her TED Talk on what we learn before we’re born has been viewed by more than 2.8 million people. Annie. Her latest book, The Extended Mind, is AMAZING, and dives deeper into all of the things we talk about on this episode. On this episode, we talk about:  why we’re setting students up to fail why you shouldn’t think of your brain as a muscle or a computer  a trick to completely change how you experience stress, sadness, and anxiety one easy way to instantly think faster a practice to help you figure out exactly when you should trust your gut the workout that’s been shown to produce really high levels of creativity  why you should lean into fidgeting  the secret to massively increasing your memory  the one thing we should do every day to recharge our brains how to set up your environment to make you think better a daily practice to “clean out” your mind so it can focus on important things and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Annie @anniemurphypaul on Instagram.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Stock up on Healthy Convo Co decks now for the holidays at healthyconvo.co!  This episode is sponsored by Thrive Market. Go to thrivemarket.com/healthiertogether to join Thrive Market today and get $80 in free groceries. This episode is sponsored by Levels. Sign up at levels.link/HEALTHIERTOGETHER to receive an additional two free months of your Levels membership. This episode is sponsored by Wild Health. Go to wildhealth.com/liz or use code LIZ for 20% off.   This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer Freed to the podcast. Dr. Freed is wildly unique because not only does she have her PhD in psychology but she’s also a world renowned astrologer—in fact, she combines her expertise in both disciplines to practice what she calls psychological astrology. She currently has a client waitlist of almost two years and is a regular contributor to goop and Maria Shriver's newsletter The Sunday Paper, and she’s been featured in publications like the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, People Magazine, Vogue, and many more. She published her beautiful second book, A Map To Your Soul, this fall. On this episode, we talk about:  a simple explanation of sun, moon, & rising signs  how to approach conflicts in your life from an astrological lens exactly how to tap into your most fulfilling sex life based on sign the truth about whether certain signs are more compatible or incompatible the ideal wellness practice to incorporate for each sign the best way to combat feeling limited by the labels of astrology if things like mercury in retrograde actually mean anything and specific advice for each of the signs going into 2023  what it means to live a fully expressed life  how to access spirituality in your everyday life, regardless of religion  a beautiful morning routine practice that will change the shape of your entire day and so much more!   We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Jennifer @drjenniferfreed on Instagram.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Stock up on Healthy Convo Co decks for the holidays at healthyconvo.co and use code BLACKFRIDAY to get 20% off your order, our biggest sale ever! This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY.  This episode is sponsored by Levels. Sign up at levels.link/HEALTHIERTOGETHER to receive an additional two free months of your Levels membership.  This episode is sponsored by Olive and June. If you want to try Olive and June for yourself and have mani’s that last over a week, visit oliveandjune.com/HEALTHIER20 for 20% off your first Mani System!  This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the entire 2022 Healthier Together Holiday Gift Guide with links at lizmoody.com/2022-holiday-gift-guide! This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 25% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY25.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paulina Porizkova is one of the world’s most successful supermodels— she was first Central European woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in 1984 at age 18, and has since graced the cover of Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, and more. At one point she landed the highest paid modeling contract ever as the face of Estee Lauder, and she’s also modeled for brands like Chanel, Versace, and more. Paulina’s new book, No Filter: The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful was just released this month. This is a super raw, vulnerable episode where we talk about: Paulina’s new book. On this episode, we talk about:  her wild childhood rise to fame, including a kidnapping story and serving as the face of life behind the Iron Curtain  how beauty and aging beliefs of the different countries she grew up in shaped her  the honest pros and cons of fame  the shocking news she received after the death of her husband of 33 years, and how she coped  a life changing perspective shift about the relationship between beauty and aging how to navigate the difficult balance between society’s beauty standards and doing what makes you feel beautiful  a genius tip for loving your body through age, childbirth, and other life changes how debilitating anxiety and major success can co-exist  her daily routines to help with her anxiety (+ her experience taking anxiety medication) her biggest regrets + how she’s using them to shape the present  and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Paulina @paulinaporizkov on Instagram.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Get your Healthier Together Deck today at healthyconvo.co and use code LAUNCHDAY to get 10% off, just right now to celebrate launch. This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  This episode is sponsored by Ava Jane’s Kitchen Colima Sea Salt. Go to HealthierTogetherSalt.com to get your first bag of Colima Sea Salt for free.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m excited to welcome Alua Arthur to the podcast. Alua is a certified death doula who works with clients to develop end of life plans and provide non-medical support leading up to death. Her company Going With Grace staffs a team of death doulas that provide professional end of life support as well as courses, training, and retreats for future death doulas. Alua also sits on the Board of Directors of the End of Life Doula Council of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. On this episode, we talk about: exactly what a death doula does where fear of death comes from how to get over the fear of dying without finishing what you wanted to do actionable ways to acknowledge + deal with grief in all its forms  a genius practice for building resilience exactly how to show up for someone in your life that’s grieving  how to stop letting fear of death limit your life  what a death meditation is + how it works  what your intrusive thoughts about death may be trying to tell you  realistic tips for navigating fears of oblivion and nothingness when you die  the impact of religious or spiritual beliefs on facing death  the one thing people who are the strongest at the face of death have in common exactly how to talk to kids about death without scaring them  tips for facing anxiety about leaving the people who need us most when we die  what to do if you’re hesitant to get preventative medical care due to fears of finding out bad news and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Alua @going_with_grace on Instagram.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Get your Healthier Together Deck today at healthyconvo.co and use code LAUNCHDAY to get 10% off, just right now to celebrate launch. This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. This episode is sponsored by Ava Jane’s Kitchen Colima Sea Salt. Go to HealthierTogetherSalt.com to get your first bag of Colima Sea Salt for free.  This episode is sponsored by Pique. Get 5% off plus a free blooming teas pouch complete with premium Pique samples when you purchase 2 or more cartons from piquetea.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m excited to welcome Dandapani to the podcast. Dandapani is a former monk, Hindu priest, and entrepreneur. After spending 10 years at a monastery in Hawaii, he now works with top world athletes, entrepreneurs, and companies, including Nike, McKinsey, and Bloomberg, helping them understand and leverage their minds. His TEDx talk on the power of focus has over 6.4 million views and his book The Power Of Unwavering Focus was released in early 2022. On this episode, we talk about: the benefits of living a focused life, from a former monk’s perspective  the real cost of distraction on our relationships (that you might not be realizing)  what everyone gets wrong about pursuing happiness the one thing you need to figure out to know what your purpose in life is pragmatic action steps for uncovering your life’s purpose an exact script for getting to know yourself better how to concentrate on whatever you WANT, and let go of things you don’t want to focus on  a genius tip for building your ability to concentrate without adding any new tasks to your life the specific way to use social media to limit its negative impact on your brain three ways to develop more willpower the number one lesson he’s learned about living a meaningful life in years of being a monk & Hindu priest and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Dandapani @dandapanillc on Instagram.  To enter the giveaway to be one of the 10 winners of Dandapani’s new book, The Power of Unwavering Focus, comment on my most recent post mentioning something you loved or learned from the episode, and follow me @lizmoody and Dandapani @dandapanillc on Instagram.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY.  This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. This episode is sponsored by Ritual. Get 10% off your first three months of Ritual when you visit ritual.com/healthier and add the Essential Protein to your order.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the fifth episode of our advice series, where every single month, you’ll get a super chatty, fun advice episode. I’ll be joined by a new special guest every month and this month I am so excited to welcome Arielle Lorre to the podcast. On this episode, we talk about: how to become more interesting the unexpected benefits of going out of your comfort zone how to implement more social media breaks  tips for navigating life with a partner who struggles with addiction how to build a daily wellness routine that you can actually stick to the wellness habits that have made the biggest difference in our lives the motivation hacks that actually work for us what to do (and not do) to get your best sleep how to stop feeling like the grass is always greener in your relationships, career, etc. how to get on the same page as your partner about your sexual needs  and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Arielle @ariellelorre on Instagram. And be sure to check out Arielle’s podcast The Blonde Files wherever you get your podcasts.   This episode is sponsored by Cymbiotika. Get 15% off using code LIZ at cymbiotika.com.  This episode is sponsored by Thrive Market. Go to thrivemarket.com/healthiertogether to join Thrive Market today and get $80 in free groceries. This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY.  This episode is sponsored by Wild Health. Go to wildhealth.com/liz or use code LIZ for 20% off.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Robynne Chutkan to the podcast. Dr. Chutkan is a board-certified integrative gastroenterologist, microbiome expert, and author of four digestive health books: The Bloat Cure, The Microbiome Solution, Gutbliss, and most recently, The Antiviral Gut which comes out November 1st. She’s the founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness, an integrative gastroenterology practice dedicated to uncovering the root cause of GI disorders, and also serves as a faculty member at Georgetown University Hospital. On this episode, we talk about:  why chronic disease rates are on the rise  the one common thing that research shows makes you more likely to get viruses like COVID-19  the secret to decreasing the impact of painkillers like Tylenol and Ibuprofen on your gut health how to optimize your circadian rhythm to optimize digestion & eliminate acid reflux  exactly how to address acid reflux without using proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) why you should stop buying fruit and veggie washes  how to optimize your gut to balance your hormones how your gut health impacts seasonal allergies (+ how to fix it) what leaky gut really means, from a scientific perspective  a doctor’s specific plan for healing leaky gut  why a lot of the gut health tests give the wrong diagnosis (what to watch out for, and what to do instead) a doctor’s exact plan for before, during, and after getting sick a doctor-approved soup recipe to make when you’re sick  why cancer rates are going up in young people + what to look out for  and so much more! We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Dr. Chutkan @gutbliss on Instagram.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by Olive and June. If you want to try Olive and June for yourself and have mani’s that last over a week, visit oliveandjune.com/HEALTHIER20 for 20% off your first Mani System!  This episode is sponsored by Cymbiotika. Get 15% off using code LIZ at cymbiotika.com.  This episode is sponsored by Ava Jane’s Kitchen Colima Sea Salt. Go to HealthierTogetherSalt.com to get your first bag of Colima Sea Salt for free.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Rachel Zoffness to the podcast. Dr. Zoffness is a leading global pain expert who is working to revolutionize the way we understand and treat pain—she’s a pain and health psychologist, lecturer at Stanford University, and assistant clinical professor at the UCSF School of Medicine. She’s the author of The Pain Management Workbook and Chronic Pain and Illness Workbook for Teens, which are treatment guides for people living with pain. On this episode, we talk about:  why a pain recipe revolutionizes how you deal with pain (+ how to figure out yours) the three hidden causes behind all types of pain why, from a neuroscience perspective, literally all pain can be lessened  a guide to developing your own pain plan the three things that universally help reduce pain, regardless of what caused it the best diet to manage pain  what causes chronic pain, and why it impacts some people more than other  what to do today to avoid pain in the future if you aren’t experiencing it right now the relationship between trauma and pain  the surprising way our genes impact how we feel pain the scientific reason why some people like pain in sexual situations how to activate your brain’s natural opioid system  exactly when it makes sense to take pain killers  a genius way to communicate your pain to other people in a way that they understand it  if taking CBD for pain is actually doing anything  and so much more! We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Rachel @therealdoczoff on Instagram.  To enter the giveaway to be one of the 15 winners of Rachel’s Pain Management Workbook, comment on my most recent post mentioning something you loved or learned from the episode, and follow me @lizmoody and Rachel @therealdoczoff on Instagram.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  This episode is sponsored by MUD/WTR. Go to mudwtr.com/lizm and use code LIZM for 15% off your order. This episode is sponsored by Cymbiotika. Get 15% off using code LIZ at cymbiotika.com.  This episode is sponsored by Pique. Get 5% off plus a free blooming teas pouch complete with premium Pique samples when you purchase 2 or more cartons from piquetea.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m excited to welcome Susan David, Ph.D. to the podcast. Susan is one of the world’s leading management thinkers, award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist, host of the podcast Checking In with Susan David, and author of the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life. Her TED Talk on emotional agility has been seen by more than 10 million people, making it one of the most popular talks of the year, and she frequently contributes to publications like the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. On this episode, we talk about:  a simple exercise to help when you feel stuck in a difficult emotion or experience  a surprising way toxic positivity manifests (and how to avoid it) how to become emotionally resilient in the face of things that aren’t in your control (like a pandemic, politics, climate change, chronic illnesses, etc.) how to identify what YOUR values actually are (versus your parents’ or society’s values)  how to make your life more aligned with your values why emotions like anger, loneliness, grief, and sadness can actually be beneficial  research-based practices for navigating grief  the first step to take if you’re feeling lonely  a practice everyone can do today to become more courageous  what to do if you feel like your dream life isn’t available to you and so much more! We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Susan @susandavid_phd on Instagram.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY.  This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. This episode is sponsored by MUD/WTR. Go to mudwtr.com/lizm and use code LIZM for 15% off your order. This episode is sponsored by Ava Jane’s Kitchen Colima Sea Salt. Go to HealthierTogetherSalt.com to get your first bag of Colima Sea Salt for free.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to welcome Melissa Urban to the podcast. You’ve probably heard of Melissa as the co-founder of Whole30—she’s a six-time New York Times bestselling author, has a social media following of over 350,000 people, and her work has been featured by the New York Times, People, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Today Show, and more. Through the Whole30, Melissa found an avenue to empower people to set and hold boundaries, which led to her newest book—The Book of Boundaries: Set The Limits That Will Set You Free. On this episode, we talk about:   why setting boundaries is important how to know exactly what boundaries to set exact scripts to set boundaries around: people commenting on your weigh or pushing you to drink alcohol or party, a boss who wants you to work all the time, a friend who wants you to spend a ton of money on her bachelorette or wedding how to overcome fear of confrontation Melissa’s top confidence tips quiet quitting  how to deal when you disagree with other people on what boundaries need to be set how to show up to support other peoples’ boundaries better why it’s so important to set boundaries with yourself + exactly how to do it a science-backed secret to increasing willpower  the number one thing people get wrong about setting boundaries  and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Melissa @melissau on Instagram.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY.  This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. This episode is sponsored by Ritual. Get 10% off your first three months of Ritual when you visit ritual.com/healthier and add the Essential Protein to your order.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the fourth episode of our new series, where every single month, you’ll get a super chatty, fun advice episode. I’ll be joined by a new special guest every month and this month I am so excited to welcome Olivia Noceda to the podcast. On this episode, we talk about: the pros + cons of nomad life (plus the biggest unexpected downside)  how to bring vacation vibes into everyday life  the secret to never feeling behind in life  the number one tip for maintaining long distance friendships as adults  exactly what questions to ask yourself if you’re considering eliminating alcohol  how to set yourself up for success in a sober curious lifestyle alcohol-free practices to wind down at the end of the day  how to take the shame out of masturbation (and get amazing at it!) what to do if you feel like you’ve wasted time on a career, relationship, etc.  and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Olivia @olivianoceda on Instagram.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by Ritual. Get 10% off your first three months of Ritual when you visit ritual.com/healthier and add the Essential Protein to your order.  This episode is sponsored by Cymbiotika. Get 15% off using code LIZ at cymbiotika.com.  This episode is sponsored by Pique. Get 5% off plus a free blooming teas pouch complete with premium Pique samples when you purchase 2 or more cartons from piquetea.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY.  This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to welcome Brigid Titgemeier to the podcast. Brigid is a registered dietitian who is Board-certified in integrative and functional nutrition. She was a founding dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, co-created a graduate level integrative and functional nutrition course at Case Western Reserve University, where she teaches as an adjunct instructor, and has personally helped thousands of people—herself included, as you’ll hear in the episode—transform their health with food. On this episode, we talk about:   why you’re so tired all the time + an exact plan to get your energy back  3 things you should do on a daily basis for blood sugar balance what functional medicine actually means and how to find a functional doctor  the one step everyone should take before taking a food sensitivity test  why low carb diets can actually be harmful for metabolic health  the one food every single person should remove from their diet  what mitochondria are + exactly how to support mitochondrial health  the shocking, most effective way to change the microbiome composition (but don’t try it at home)  the 3 best foods to eat for microbiome health an exact food & lifestyle plan for fighting inflammation  the #1 food group you should prioritize if you have a hormone imbalance  the #1 thing you should do for low libido  what to eat + the best workout for every phase in your cycle  why you always wake up hungry at night + what to do about it how much protein we REALLY need + protein powder recommendations  how to lose weight in a healthy way the science behind how calories work in your body + how much they actually matter and so much more We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Brigid @beingbrigid on Instagram.  To enter the giveaway to receive a 45 minute 1:1 session with Brigid or get a free copy of her blood sugar recipe bundle, comment on my most recent post mentioning something you loved or learned from the episode, and follow me @lizmoody and Brigid @beingbrigid on Instagram. Click here to sign up for Brigid’s FREE Blood Sugar Reset program that goes from November 7th—16th! To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This is the post to enter the Vitamix giveaway. You can also text or email a friend a link to an episode and why you think they’d like it, then screenshot and send to: [email protected]. This episode is sponsored by Cymbiotika. Get 15% off using code LIZ at cymbiotika.com.  This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  This episode is sponsored by Pique. Get 5% off plus a free blooming teas pouch complete with premium Pique samples when you purchase 2 or more cartons from piquetea.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY.  This episode is sponsored by Ava Jane’s Kitchen Colima Sea Salt. Go to HealthierTogetherSalt.com to get your first bag of Colima Sea Salt for free.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices