The mindbodygreen Podcast

"What is the lowest dose of intervention that can have the maximum effect to help the body heal itself?” asked Keshav Grover, D.O., M.S., IFMCP.

Grover is the founder of Grover Health and Wellness, PLLC. He is a physician, keynote speaker, and champion of functional/integrative medicine and of eating a whole foods, plant-based diet. He holds a Doctorate in osteopathic medicine from Michigan State University College and a Master of Science from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed the prestigious Andrew Weil Center of Integrative Medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona and is a certified functional medicine practitioner by the Institute for Functional Medicine. He has spoken to leading organizations about holistic health and has been featured on CBS and Fox News as a wellness expert. His first book, Wellness Bridge, was published this August.

00:00 - The "Wellness Bridge"

05:37 - Why medicine doesn't have to be either/or

08:55 - A simple at-home gut health check

11:21 - There’s no universal cure

13:37 - Peptides 101

19:30 - Who should avoid peptides entirely

22:21 - Smallest dose, maximum effect

24:27 - Grover’s approach to testing

30:29 - Where health testing is headed next

33:38 - The connection between glyphosate & cancer

40:38 - His brother's warts & a homeopathy win

44:37 - Why he stopped being the ingredient police

47:31 - Gut health & food sensitivity

49:55 - Why genetics isn't your destiny

Referenced in the episode:

For more about Grover, visit: https://www.drkeshavgrover.com/

Buy Grover’s book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZMP5BQX/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?tag=mind0a3-20

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“I don't need to track it. I just listen to my body,” says Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D., Ph.D., Ms.C.

Dr. Emanuel is an oncologist and world leader in health policy and bioethics. He is the Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania, and holds appointments in the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy in the Perelman School of Medicine and the Department of Health Care Management in the Wharton School. He is Special Advisor to the Director General of the WHO, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He was founding chair of the Department of Bioethics at the NIH. He served as a Special Advisor on Health Policy to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and National Economic Council. In this role, he was instrumental in drafting the Affordable Care Act. He served on the Biden-Harris Transition Covid Advisory Board. Dr. Emanuel is the most widely cited bioethicist in history with over 350 publications. He has authored or edited 16 books. His newest book, Eat Your Ice Cream, is out now.

00:00 - When tracking our health goes overboard

06:19 - The health markers worth testing

08:03 - Daily nutrition habits

09:34 - What it means to “eat your ice cream”

14:15 - The importance of social connection

19:12 - Why willpower fails & habits win

24:47 - Everest, introverts, & grip strength

27:52 - How purpose is linked to health

31:06 - Why & how the Emanuel brothers succeeded

35:21 - Rethinking retirement for brain health

36:42 - Age-old health wins (& that’s a relief)

40:10 - Favorite ice cream shops

Referenced in the episode:

For more about Emanuel, visit his website: https://www.ezekielemanuel.com/

Buy Eat Your Ice Cream here: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Your-Ice-Cream-Healthy/dp/1324117532/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?tag=mind0a3-20

Find our episode on the rabbit cholesterol here: https://youtu.be/er3k40nlCh8?si=MxeG7IxEVnirxIoX

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"The diet you'll stay on is a diet that's enjoyable and not too hard,” says Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, MA, RDN.

Bazilian is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Doctor of Public Health. She's authored multiple bestselling books, as well as contributed to a New York Times bestseller and a James Beard-nominated cookbook. She’s a spokesperson for Avocados – Love One Today and a frequent nutrition expert cited in mindbodygreen articles.

00:00 - The value of the food we consume

03:06 - Why dietary fat was misunderstood for decades

07:47 - Nutrient density vs. calorie counting

09:56 - Why 94% of us fall short on fiber

14:26 - Heart health, satiety, & blood sugar control

16:48 - Why the best diet is one you enjoy

18:50 - Food synergy & nutrient absorption

21:51 - Unexpected ways to cook with avocados

26:58 - The glycemic load effect

31:28 - Serving size vs. portion size

35:41 - How to store avocados properly

40:06 - 3 rules for moving the needle on health

Referenced in the episode:

The HAT trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34496276/

Glycemic load study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2475299126000557

For more about Bazilian, visit her website: https://www.wendybazilian.com/

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What does driving a sports car actually do to your hormones? In this episode, we break down a surprisingly revealing 2009 study in which researchers had men drive a bright red sports car and a beige sedan and measured changes in their testosterone before and after.

The results weren't what anyone expected. And the real finding had nothing to do with speed, horsepower, or even the car itself.

We dig into the evolutionary biology behind status signaling, why social context drives hormonal responses, and what this study quietly reveals about how we chase external validation in modern life.

Ever seen someone rev a Ferrari at a stoplight and thought "midlife crisis"? This one's for you.

00:00 - Introduction

00:53 - The Experiment

01:44 - The Results (And Why They're Surprising)

02:41 - The Evolutionary Biology Behind Status Signaling

03:34 - Why the Audience Mattered More Than the Car

04:26 - What "Borrowed Status" Costs Us

05:33 - What Actually Sustains Us Long-Term

Read the study here: ⁠https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0749597809000442⁠

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“As your time commitment goes down, the importance of intensity goes up,” says Kristi Storoshuk.

Storoschuk is a PhD candidate in Muscle Physiology at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Her research focuses on the relationship between skeletal muscle metabolism and whole-body metabolism, with an emphasis on how nutrient–exercise timing influences physiological adaptations to exercise. Storoschuk has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and is passionate about translating complex scientific findings into practical, evidence-based recommendations. Outside of her academic work, Kristi is the founder of a women’s health coaching program focused on improving metabolic health through sustainable nutrition and exercise, particularly in the context of preconception health.

00:00 - What is Zone 2 training?

08:14 - The limitations of Zone 2 training

11:18 - Prioritizing intensity when time is limited

15:56 - All about interval training

19:16 - The truth about building your aerobic base

21:02 - We shouldn’t train cardio like elite athletes

24:48 - Fat burning & Zone 2

26:10 - Talking weekly cardio protocol

30:03 - Storoschuk’s habits

33:03 - Unpacking exercise culture & trends

37:22 - Recovery, wearables, & intuition

43:10 - HIIT above all else

Referenced in the episode:

Read Storoschuk’s research about Zone 2: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-025-02261-y

For more about Storoschuk, visit her website: https://krististoroschuk.com/

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