Show Notes
(01:00) The Dangers of Processed Foods & Toxins (Max Lugavere)
- What to eat to prevent illness
- How processed foods impact our brains, metabolism, and satiety
- How the body regulates itself when you’re eating whole foods
- Why Max doesn’t recommend counting calories
- Tips to minimize your exposure to toxins
- Max’s favorite ways to detox
- Minimizing your reliance on plastic
- Cleaning up the water you drink
(17:00) The Miraculous Power Of Movement for the Mind (Kelly McGonigal)
- The feel-better effect of movement on your mood and mindset
- How being active in the long-term changes the structure of your brain
- Why the brain becomes more sensitive to joy when you exercise
- How movement makes you more resilient in the face of stress and trauma
- The science behind how exercise impacts dopamine
- What it means to release “hope molecules” into your bloodstream
- Reaping the benefits of exercise without having to “fix” your body
(29:00) Gut Check On Microbiome & Intermittent Fasting for Women (Dr. Amy Shah)
- Signs you have a healthy gut microbiome
- How your gut impacts your brain, immune system, and weight
- The complexities of microbiome testing
- Intermittent fasting as a helpful tool in your health journey
- What most women get wrong when they first try intermittent fasting
- How intermittent fasting can impact your cycle
- Dr. Amy’s advice for how to get started with intermittent fasting
(37:00) Creating Sustainable Health Habits That Stick (Austin McGuffie)
- The importance of sleep for regulating insulin levels
- Why you shouldn’t eat “naked carbs”
- Why Austin eats most meals in a bowl
- Austin’s simple formula for a nutritious meal
- Nixing the all-or-nothing mentality around exercise
- How to avoid blood sugar spikes
- Implementing sustainable habits that work with your lifestyle
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