Healthier Together

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.