The Liz Moody Podcast
The Liz Moody Podcast, hosted by bestselling author and journalist Liz Moody, is a research-backed wellness show that aims to cut through the noise of health information. Each week, Liz interviews functional doctors, researchers, and other experts to uncover practical tips for living a healthier, happier life. Topics range from diet and disease prevention to mental health, finances, skincare, and career advice.
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We Were Wrong About Secure Attachment & It's Ruining Our Relationships
We have more resources than ever before to become securely attached, but rates of secure attachment are DROPPING. Dr. Marisa G. Franco, professor of psychology, says it’s because we’re getting attachment theory all wrong.
In this episode, Dr. Marisa G. Franco shares clear solutions so we can have better relationships with others, with ourselves, and feel better overall.
🎧 What you’ll learn:
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I Want To Enter My Crone Era, But Society Won't Let Me
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock are 62 and 59 years old, yet look significantly younger. During their press tour for their new movie, some people are saying “this standard feels impossible, why can’t we just age!”.
In today’s episode, I talk about the crone era: a phase in a woman’s elder life where she stops seeking approval, embraces her hard-earned wisdom, and unapologetically prioritiz
The 5 Work Personalities: Which One Are You—And Is It Making You Exhausted?
One of the reasons so many of us feel burnt out, even if we have great jobs and lives, is because we haven’t figured out which work personality type we are. In this episode, we help you figure out yours, and how you can create a job and life that feels ridiculously satisfying every single day.
My expert guest is Brooke Taylor, the author of Healing The Success Wound, who’s coached thousands of w
Steal This 3-Step Plan The Next Time You Feel Stuck
Recirculating this episode! If you've been feeling unmotivated, exhausted, or like you're just going through the motions instead of actually living your life, you're not alone and it doesn't mean something is wrong with you. It might just mean you're burnt out.
In this solo episode, I get real about the burnout I hit after publishing my book, and share the science-backed research and practical, a
The ONE Trait The Happiest, Richest Women Have In Common (Anyone Can Have It)
There's one big reason that many of us are not living our dream life, whether it's having our dream career, our dream partner, our dream home, and that is having agency. Agency is one of the key things that the most successful and the most happy people in the world have in common.
My guest today, Cate Hall, has been at various points in her career the number one ranked female poker player
How I Lost 30+ Lbs & Improved My Heart Health: The Action Steps That Actually Worked For Me
Resharing this episode as lately so many of you have been asking about my weight loss journey after I lost 30 pounds for my health. I share the key changes I made to my diet and routine to lose weight in a healthy way. The wellness world has thousands of conflicting messages on the best ways to eat food and exercise for weight loss, so I wanted to share the tips my nutritionist specifically gave m
What You THINK You Want In A Partner Is Ruining Your Love Life
I chat with a top relationship researcher who shares shocking data on what actually leads to a compatible, successful relationship. If you want to know if you’ve found the one, or what you should actually be looking for while dating, this episode is for you.
Dr. Paul Eastwick is a professor of psychology at UC Davis. He has led dozens of studies on the science of attraction, and he's the author o
My Best Friend Is A Mom. I'm Not. Here's How We Navigate Our Friendship
Having a close friend who's in a different stage of life than you can be challenging, but so worth it. Today, my best friend Leigh, who’s a mom of two, and I (childfree) discuss our friendship + we answer your most difficult “we’re in different life phases” questions you submitted. The ones that feel hard to bring up to either your single friend or mom friend who might not understand your side.&nb
Debunking Wellness Myths: Which "Toxins" Are Real & Which Are BS
Reposting one of my favorite episodes! Do you know what the major sources of microplastics are in your home? Should you actually throw out your plastic cutting board? Are you ingesting heavy metals without even knowing it? Is your microwave hurting you?
I’m joined by Dr. Vivian Chen to get real answers about the toxins we're all a little worried about—microplastics, heavy metals, EMFs, PFAS, fore
The 40 BEST Health & Happiness Hacks I've Learned In 40 Years (My Annual Bday Episode!)
Hello, friends! It was my 40th birthday on Friday and every year around my birthday I share my favorite tips that have made me so much healthier and happier. I share science-backed, expert advice I’ve tested for healthy eating, exercise, habit formation, career success, relationship success, energy, and so much more! Whatever actionable tips you’re looking for, this episode has something for you!
Top Neuroscientist: The New Formula For Building YOUR Dream Life
What if you could achieve a life full of happiness, security, and success while also enjoying the ride? My guest today tells us exactly how to do just that by throwing out your detailed 5 year plan (yes, really) for this new approach instead.
Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a top neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and best-selling author. After reading her amazing book, I had to have her on the podcast and sh
Busy? Tired? 5 Tiny Habits That Will Make You Feel 10x Better
Recirculating this favorite episode, where I dive into my all-time top daily microhabits that will quickly level up your mental health and physical health.
I’ll break down exactly what microhabits are, why they work, and the fascinating science behind them. These quick, easy-to-stick-to habits help rewire your brain faster, building new neural pathways that lead to a healthier, happier you. If yo
The Secret To Making Best Friends As An Adult (Even If Everyone Is Busy AF)
Resharing this popular episode you all loved. It contains this paradigm shift when it comes to how we view friendships. It is a huge unlock that completely changed how I approached building and maintaining friendships in my own life.
My expert guest is Anna Goldfarb, a journalist, author, speaker, and friendship explainer. She dives into the challenges facing friends these days, the most im
"I Hate Catch Up Calls!" "I Feel Abandoned!": Your Biggest Long Distance Friendship Problems, Solved
Long distance friendships can be so hard. Today, my real-life long distance friend Leigh and I are answering your most difficult to talk about long distance friendship questions, the ones that feel tricky to bring up to your friends. These are all real questions or situations that you sent in.
This is part of my new series where I ask my real-life relationships to come and weigh in on your
I Asked a Harvard Gynecologist Every Q Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask
What’s the vaginal microbiome? How do we know if it’s healthy? In this episode, I asked a Harvard and MIT trained Gynecologist these vaginal microbiome questions + the questions you’ve been too embarrassed to say out loud about your own vagina.
My guest is Dr. Sara Szal, a board-certified gynecologist and functional medicine practitioner with 30 years of clinical experience. She is one of the mos
Ranking Viral Relationship Advice (with Couples Therapist Zach Brittle)
The viral relationship advice that we see on social media is often not the advice that's going to help us the most. In fact, it's often the stuff that goes viral that can cause us more frustration when we try it and it doesn't work. So today, Couples Therapist, Zach Brittle, joins me to clear things up and rank popular relationship advice from the internet (from the best advice to advice you shoul
How To Work Less This Summer (And Still Get MORE Done)
I’m re-releasing this popular episode because so many of you have been sharing how hard it is to focus on your work right now. The answer? Work smarter, not harder.
My guest is a best-selling author and professor at Georgetown University, Cal Newport, and he shares exactly how to work less and get way more done (while also feeling happier and calmer). So many of us are stuck in a cycle of answeri
Asking My Husband Questions Women Are Too Scared to Ask
My husband Zack and I answer your most taboo, hard-to-talk-about relationship questions that you feel a little bit of shame or embarrassment talking about with your partner or person you're dating: dry spells, in-laws, prenups, work crushes, and so much more. It's really important to me to take the taboo out of these topics. I’ll share some tips or personal stories that I’ve been through that coul
The One Habit That Will Instantly Make You More Likeable
Most of us want more (and better) social interactions, but being more social means more energy. Sometimes it’s easier to just stay home or not talk to someone, even though we KNOW connecting with other people is the best thing for our health and happiness. But what if you knew you’d be liked, have a good time, and a meaningful conversation?
My guest today is Dr. Nicholas Epley, one of the most re
Is Being In A Relationship With A Man… Worth It?
Women are dating less than ever. They're asking themselves, "Is being in a relationship with a man even worth it?". Whether you are happily or unhappily single, or happily or unhappily married, this is a really interesting episode to explore a societal moment that is happening right now. I share ways you can overcome some of the problems inherent to modern relationships and create a relationship t
Is Inflammation Pseudoscience? Top Stanford Doc Shares The REAL Research + What You Should Do Today
I received a podcast review that basically said because a guest talked about chronic inflammation it was a "MAHA podcast." So I decided to go straight to one of the top inflammation researchers in the world and ask him directly: is chronic inflammation actually real, or is it pseudoscience?
My guest is Dr. David Furman, the Director of Stanford Medicine's 1000 Immunomes Project (the largest
The Secret To Making This Summer Your Best Ever (Without Spending $$$)
My team took a long weekend for the holiday so we’re resharing this fun episode I recorded last summer with my good friend Justine Doiron, aka @justine_snacks. We share 21 summer novelty ideas and activities to help you savor summer, have more fun, and make lasting memories. I hope everyone had a great weekend and can continue on the summer fun!
🎧 What you’ll learn:
• 21 ideas to make your summe
Why Therapy Isn't Working + What We Need To Do Instead
More people than ever have a therapist, yet 1 in 3 US adults report symptoms of depression or anxiety. So what gives? Is therapy even working? I had on a top clinical therapist and she said no, it’s not, but there is something we can do to feel better.
Dr. Maytal Eyal is a top practicing psychologist whose writing has been featured in The Atlantic, TIME, Wired, and Psychology Today, and her insig
Optimization Culture Is Killing Us—THIS Is The Real Secret To Health & Happiness
If we’re doing everything to optimize and track our health, then why do so many of us feel so bad? Today I'm talking about why optimization culture is harming us, my personal experience with it, and most importantly, I'm sharing the single thing that we should be doing instead (which I have not heard be part of the discussion at all).
🎧 What you’ll learn:
• Why optimization culture hits women ha
NYU Professor: The Career Happiness Formula (Get A Job You Love That Actually Pays $$$)
A lot of you have been rethinking your careers lately, so I’m recirculating this popular episode. If you want a career that you love, if you want to be excited to go to work every day, if you want to be paid what you are worth, this episode is a must listen. And even if you just want a safe career that's AI-proof, we get into that too.
My guest is Suzy Welch, a mega-successful New York Times bes
Ranking ADHD Advice For Women From Social Media (with Therapist Jenna Free)
The ADHD advice that we see on social media is often not the advice that's going to help us the most. In fact, it's often the stuff that goes viral that can cause us more frustration when we try it and it doesn't work. So today, ADHD Therapist, Jenna Free, joins me to rank ADHD advice from the internet (from superior advice to advice you should ignore). After getting diagnosed with ADHD at age 32
New Research: Being A "Good Girl" Is Making You Sick (Really). Here's How + What To Do
Women have been told how we have to show up at work, in our relationships, in our families, in society at large, forever. And it turns out it's costing us way more than we thought. It's making us sick.
My guest today, Sara Hirsh Bordo, is a 15-time award-winning documentary filmmaker and somebody who was hit with melanoma, breast tumors, Hashimoto's, and Epstein-Barr all at once. Instead of just
The Ugly Girl Era Has Begun (Thank God)
I’m all about people being able to do whatever they want with their bodies and their faces, and I think that the hot girl era is coming to an end. I think that we're entering our ugly girl era, and there's some really convincing science as to why this is about to happen.
Today, we get into the 3 factors that led us to this tipping point, what we're going to consider beautiful next as a society, a
Stanford Neuroscientist: THIS Is The Secret To Living Longer (It's Not Diet Or Exercise)
I’ve always wondered how specifically having good relationships can decrease our likelihood of cancer or having a heart attack, and improve our immune systems and brain health. Well, I asked a Stanford Neuroscientist and his answers are absolutely fascinating.
Dr. Ben Rein is an award-winning neuroscientist and lecturer at Stanford, and the author of the phenomenal new book, Why Brains Need Frie
20 Brutal Truths I Wish Someone Told Me At 25
Most people spend their 20s and 30s either grinding toward a future they can barely picture, or living for today with no plan. But you are not most people. I will share exactly how to have both the life that you want right now while setting yourself up for your dream future. I'm sharing 20 secrets that I wish I had known earlier in life.
Check out our NEW YouTube Channel with tons of YouTube excl
Top Couples Therapist: How To Stop Settling For Less Than You Deserve (Even When He Thinks Everything's Fine)
We are diving deep into the real reasons men are not doing their part in relationships, and exactly how you can help change that. Whether you want better sex, or for him to take on more of the mental load, or you want to know if you're even with the right person, or if the relationship is worth staying in, we're going to get into that today.
I sit down with Zach Brittle, one of the only couples t
The 5 Friend Theory: Uncover The Type You're Missing & Unlock Your Dream Friendships
Even though I have friends, I still feel really lonely sometimes, and I know that's a big thing that you guys struggle with as well. You'll write to me, and you'll tell me how lonely you feel, but that you're not sure why or what to do about it. So I dove into the research around friendships and loneliness, and it turns out that there are five specific types of friends that we all need.
And if yo
Top Doctor: This Nervous System Reset Stops Migraines, Sugar Cravings, Exhaustion, & More
If you're dealing with a health issue, your underlying trauma might be the source, and this top doctor says if you don’t address it, it will continue to manifest in different ways. The solution? Resetting your nervous system.
Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board certified physician with master's degrees in biochemistry and public health shares completely paradigm-shifting ideas about the science of
Ranking Skincare Advice From Social Media (with Dr. Sam Ellis)
The skincare advice that we see on social media is often not the skincare advice that's going to help our skin the most. In fact, it's often the opposite. The stuff that goes viral that we're like, "Wait, this is everywhere. Should I try this?" can cause us to waste our money and sometimes wreck our skin.
So today, celebrity dermatologist Dr. Sam Ellis joins me to rank skincare advice from the in
How Women Should ACTUALLY Eat, Train & Sleep (You've Been Following Research Done On Men...)
Women were left out of medical, nutrition, and exercise research for 16 years. They studied men, and then they told women we would get the same results by following the general health guidelines. In this episode, you're going to learn what the research actually says when women are the subjects. You're going to learn an easy shift to work with your hormones to get the sleep that you need, how to h
I Hit Rock Bottom—This Is The One Tool That Changed Everything
When I was in the absolute worst time in my life, I got out of it by learning a tool that I credit for getting everything I ever wanted—my career, my friendships, my house. It came from my darkest moments, when I was agoraphobic—I’ve told bits and pieces of that story before, but I've gained so many new listeners since then, and I also haven’t shared in detail how it ended up having this incredib
Should You Move? Have Kids? Change Careers? Science-Backed Frameworks For Every Hard Decision
Did you know our brains are wired to fear uncertainty MORE than suffering? The good news is that in the same way you can build muscles, you can build your tolerance for the unknown. When you’re comfortable with uncertainty, you’ll be less anxious, go after more opportunities, find more success, and make better decisions. And that is exactly what you're going to learn how to do today.
My guest is
The Only 3 Skills I'm Focusing On To Future Proof Myself (No Matter What's Coming)
A lot of us feel really uncertain about the future. What jobs will AI impact? What should kids study in college now? And regardless of how you or I might feel, it is very clear that the world is changing quickly.
So today, I’m going to help position you to succeed with the changing landscape. I have put together the three skills that I think are the most helpful, and that science is already poin
Top Time Expert: You Can Have A Career, Family AND Free Time—Here's How
You've probably heard a million different time management strategies by now, but may still feel busy, exhausted, and like you don’t have time to do the things you truly love. Today, we are going to change that. I surveyed thousands of Liz Moody podcast listeners and found there are four specific time hurdles all of us run into.
We're going to talk about exactly how to overcome those hurdles with
Relationship Qs My Husband And I Have Never Asked Each Other—Until Now (PT. 2)
My husband Zack and I are answering relationship questions that we have never asked each other in our 18 years of being together. These questions are all based on real research on what actually makes couples closer, so bring these questions to your partner (or friend)—they’re guaranteed to spark great conversations.
Check out part one of this episode for more juicy questions.
Ready to uplevel ev
Listen To This If Your Life Feels "Meh" (A Simple Science-Backed Fix)
My team is on our first ever retreat this week! I wanted to practice what I preach and give everyone the chance to relax and restore in Arizona, so this week, I hand picked one of my all-time favorite episodes to share with you. If you care about feeling good, about happiness, this episode is gonna change your life—I recorded it over a year ago and I still talk about it weekly. Also, it’ll make yo
Relationship Qs My Husband And I Have Never Asked Each Other—Until Now (PT. 1)
My husband Zack and I are answering relationship questions that we have never asked each other in our 18 years of being together. These questions are all based on real research on what actually makes couples closer, so bring these questions to your partner (or friend)—they’re guaranteed to spark great conversations.
Check back next week for part two with more juicy questions.
Ready to uplevel ev
The Root Causes Of Hair Loss, Acne & Aging—What's Actually Worth Your Money + What's Total BS
Have you spent probably hundreds of dollars over the years on skincare and haircare and wondered why you’re not getting the results you want? Well today, we’re going to change that. I chat with a top dermatologist about every common skincare concern (acne, skin barrier damage, dark spots, pores, aging, hair loss) and we get into the real root causes, what actually works, what's a waste of money, w
I Asked YOU Why You're Stuck. Now I'm Sharing The Science To Fix It
I’m recirculating this popular episode where I walk through the most frequently shared negative beliefs or fears that my listeners are dealing with, and help you change your mindset, so you can change your life.
Too afraid to try new things? Afraid to fail? Think it’s too late to chase your dreams? If you ever have any of those thoughts, this episode is for you. These negative beliefs, and other
Top Therapist: Your ADHD Tools Won't Work Until You Treat THIS Hidden Cause
It seems like everyone has ADHD right now, and it turns out, there’s actually a very good reason—I haven’t heard anyone else talking about this and it made me feel SO seen and so hopeful.
In this episode, I’m joined by top ADHD therapist, Jenna Free, who helps us understand why we feel distracted, bored, jittery, procrastinate, unable to focus, and all of the other things that lead to us diagnos
Ranking Fitness Advice From Social Media (with Harley Pasternak)
With all the contradictory advice online, establishing the optimal workout routine can be SO confusing. So today, I’m joined by expert Harley Pasternak to rank fitness advice from social media to clear things up.
Harley has a masters in exercise physiology and nutritional sciences, he worked as an exercise and nutrition scientist for Canada's Department of National Defense, he's a five-time best
Top Surgeon: This “Healthy” Protein Habit Is Raising Your Cancer Risk—Here's The Quick Fix
GI cancers are skyrocketing in young people. Colon cancer killed Chadwick Boseman at 43. And, we can all drastically lower our cancer risks almost immediately. In this episode, a top surgeon shares exactly how.
Today’s guest is Dr. Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, who has worked with the UN, World Health Organization, and British Red Cross. He shares the three things you can do every single day to lo
The REAL Reason The 90s Felt So Good—And How To Get That Feeling Back
90s nostalgia is everywhere. It feels like this time we're never going to have again—no cell phones, no one able to track us or reach us, no AI, just this simplicity of our days and lives. And I think there's a reason we're all feeling this way right now that goes way deeper than fashion trends and Blockbuster memories—and it's something that almost nobody is talking about. And when we identify wh
Stanford Neuroscientist: 4 Simple Shifts to Fix Your Focus, Mood, & Motivation
What if I told you that your brain is being hijacked constantly (and not just in the ways that you might think). There are 4 forces in modern life that are rewiring your brain RIGHT NOW. In fact, your brain is continuously rewiring itself. BUT we CAN have control over how it rewires and improve our thoughts, happiness, and overall life.
So today I sit down with Dr. David Eagleman, a Stanford neu
Ranking Gut Health Advice From Social Media (with Dr. Karan Rajan)
We’re following all of the gut health advice on the internet and our guts feel maybe worse than ever. We’re bloated, we’re constipated, AND all of the videos we’re watching are contradicting each other. Do we have leaky gut? Should we be fibermaxxing? Why does the fiber make us fart so much?
On the Liz Moody Podcast, we're always looking for the real science that can actually change our lives, s
Top Neuroscientist: The Hidden Forces Making You Regain Weight (+ How To Beat Them)
Your brain is designed to regain weight you’ve lost. It is not a failure on your part—it is literally how your brain is wired. But it turns out, there are ways to outsmart it. This is the missing piece of weight loss that no one is talking about. In this episode, we get into why so many people struggle with losing weight and keeping it off longterm. The good news is, once you understand the scienc
There Are 4 Types of Tired—Discover Yours To Get Your Energy Back
Ever sleep in on a Saturday and still wake up exhausted? Or finally take that vacation you’ve been dreaming about, only to come back feeling like you need another one? Or maybe you cancel all your plans to stay home and rest, and somehow end up feeling even worse. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. So I got curious (as I do) and dove into the research. Turns out, there are actually four total
The Real Reason You're Anxious—That No One Is Talking About
Have you ever wondered why anxiety is so hard to get rid of, even when you feel like you’re doing everything right? Maybe you’ve been meditating, breathing, journaling, and it still keeps coming up. Turns out, there's a reason for that, that I haven’t heard anyone else talk about.
Owen O'Kane is a psychotherapist, three-time Sunday Times bestselling author, and former NHS Mental Health Lead who
The 3 Simple Habits That Supercharged My Success
Everyone has been discussing the Year of the Fire Horse—we all want momentum, expansion, and to be seen. So, I decided to recirculate this popular episode sharing the habits that supercharged my success and absolutely transformed the course of my life.
These tips cover everything from motivation to self-doubt to relationships, and each one has tons of individual applications to help you navigate
Do THIS When You Can't Stop Spiraling: Top Neuroscientist Explains
Why does that voice in your head wake you up at 3:00 AM telling you that everything’s terrible? Why do we get stuck overthinking and feel anxious, angry, guilty, shameful, or even envious? There actually is a productive reason. I dug into the research and that voice and negative emotion might actually be good for us, if we use them correctly.
I invited the world’s leading expert on controlling yo
Healthy Eating Advice: Ranking Best & Worst From Social Media (with Nutrition By Kylie)
There's so much contradictory nutrition advice online right now—seed oils are toxic, eating breakfast is the key to losing weight, skipping breakfast is the key to losing weight, stress is the root problem. It feels like every single scroll gives you a new rule about what’s okay to eat.
We like to focus on advice that's actionable and realistic, not just viral. So we're ranking healthy eating a
Stuck? How To Make The Right Decisions & Supercharge Your Path Forward
Whether you feel stuck in your career, your relationship, your friendships, your habits, your overall life, it can feel hopeless. It can feel confusing. It can feel really, really frustrating. In my over 400 conversations with experts on this podcast, the topic of feeling stuck or how to make the right decision or how to get out of a slump comes up so, so often.
So I decided to put together the
Therapy Advice: Ranking Best & Worst From Social Media (with Lori Gottlieb)
There's some crazy mental health advice online. Sometimes you can scroll across a little nugget that helps your anxiety or depression or changes the way that you approach life, but a lot of what is out there is BS.
So today, I am joined by the absolutely iconic Lori Gottlieb, psychotherapist and bestselling author of one of my all time favorite books, to rank therapy advice from the internet fr
How To Be Selfish, Cringe & Nosy (In A Good Way) To Get What You Want
The life you want is actually on the other side of so many things you’re told NOT to do or be. How many times have you stopped yourself from sending that message, raising your hand, or asking for something because you didn't want to come off as weird or too much? That inaction could be costing you a happy, successful career, relationships, and life.
I sit down with Jenny Wood, a former Google exe
Money Advice: Ranking Best & Worst From Social Media (with HerFirst100K)
The internet has a lot of opinions about how you should be handling your money—cancel every subscription, never buy coffee, buy boring businesses to get rich. We like to focus on real advice that's actionable and realistic, not just viral.
So today, I'm joined by Tori Dunlap (@HerFirst100K) who’s helped over five million women make more, spend less, and feel financially confident. Together we ar
Infertility Is Rising. Top Doctor: Do THIS in Your 20s, 30s, & 40s
I have so many friends struggling with infertility or getting different fertility information from their doctors—”freeze your eggs, don’t freeze your eggs, it’s okay that you don’t get your period, it’s a warning sign”. Then I read Dr. Natalie Crawford’s amazing book, The Fertility Formula, and I found out that there’s a HUGE underlying cause of infertility that I’ve never heard anyone talk about.
How To Instantly Reset Your Brain (When Everything Feels Like Too Much)
Pretty much everything feels intense right now—the world, our jobs, finances. I always say that action is the antidote to anxiety, but you can’t take action if you’re wildly overwhelmed. Today, we’re gonna talk about ways to hit the restart button, to clear the screen, and to get a real fresh start. This isn't gonna be positive platitudes and bullshit. This is all grounded in the real world, it's
Burnt Out? You Don’t Need a New Job—You Need This
Have you ever wondered if you’re burnt out or if this is just the price of participation in the modern economic climate? And what if you can't change jobs? Is it possible to make your job more purposeful and satisfying, even if you're trapped in it?
I chat with Amina AlTai, the author of The Ambition Trap and an executive coach who's helped thousands of women optimize their work lives. She answ
The Surprising Reason You're Not Actually Behind In Life
I feel like everyone lately has been talking about “feeling behind in life”, so I decided to recirculate this popular episode at a time when we all truly need to hear it.
I share why so many of us feel like we’re ‘behind’—we tell ourselves we should have more money, should already own a home, or should be having babies by now. But what’s happening in our psychology to make us feel this way? And
How To Have Crave-Worthy Sex (Even If You're Burnt Out, Busy, and Exhausted)
A lot of us know the physical and mental benefits of sex, and yet so many of us are not having the amazing sex we want. So I wanted to know—why don't we crave sex even though we like it? And how can anyone, no matter how exhausted they are, or no matter how long they've been with their partner, regularly have the best sex?
I chat with Dr. Nicole McNichols, an internationally renowned human sexua
A Simple Trick To Make Best Friends As An Adult (+ The REAL Reason It's So Hard)
Frankly, making new friends kind of sucks. So I dove into exactly why it’s so hard, and figured out that there’s a key part of the friendship equation we’re all missing these days, and unfortunately, our society is set up in a way that’s making it worse every day. This is why so many of us feel so lonely despite following all of the friendship advice we read and hear.
I get into the REAL reason
Stanford Professors: One Tool That Makes Every Life Decision Easier
This episode is a radical reframe of what a good life actually is, and how we can all get there. If you feel stuck, it’s gonna unstick you. If you’re struggling with problems that feel insurmountable, this episode will offer solutions you haven’t heard anywhere else.
I’m talking with Stanford professors Dave Evans and Bill Burnett. Their books have sold millions of copies around the world. They’
Why Being Lazier Gets You Better Results
We all know that one person who has great success without the constant hustle. So it got me thinking, why do some people see bigger results even when they do less? I looked into it and what I found changed my approach to not only my job, but my relationships, goals, and everyday life.
In this episode, I get into exactly how to make your life lazier, so that you can feel better AND get better res
Genius Hacks To Make Eating Healthy Easier (And More Delicious)
If you’ve ever felt like eating healthy is time consuming, energy consuming, and expensive, you’re going to love this episode. I’m joined by Jenn Lueke, author of the cookbook Don’t Think About Dinner, and we’re sharing our best hacks for making everything you eat healthier, easier, more affordable and more delicious. I use the science I’ve learned from interviewing hundreds of doctors on this pod
BEST OF: The Theory That Completely Changed My Relationships (Here's How It Can Change Yours)
In this “best of the podcast” episode, I share the one theory that has completely changed my life, my relationships, my friendships, my career, and the way that I move through the world. And when I say changed, I mean everything feels easier, everything feels lighter, everything feels more aligned. Once you hear it, you will not be able to unsee it in every single part of your life.
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How To Get Yourself To Do The Thing You’re Avoiding
We all have that one thing we're avoiding right now. Whether it's hitting the gym, starting that side hustle, or finally getting to bed at a reasonable hour—we keep putting it off even though we know it's exactly what we need to level up our lives. And trust me, I get it, Netflix and cozy blankets are calling my name too.
But here's the really exciting thing—I sat down with the absolutely brillia
Why Manifestation Fails For So Many People—And The Exact Shift That Makes It Work
Two years ago, I made a vision board and put on everything I wanted to manifest for my dream life. I’d done enough research to know that manifestation isn’t BS—it’s actually backed by some incredibly impressive neuroscience. I was ready for that science to kick in, and for my life to dramatically change—and then—it didn’t.
Because I’m a longtime journalist, I investigated why it didn’t work, and
Stanford Psychologist: Anyone Can Crave Exercise—Here's How
I used to dread doing any type of workout. I remember thinking, maybe I’m just naturally more lazy. But it turns out, we’re all wired for it—I was just approaching it all wrong. Today’s episode is going to turn you into the type of person who gets excited to move.
I’m thrilled to share this conversation with Dr. Kelly McGonigal, a Stanford professor, bestselling author, and someone who has spent
Actually Upgrade Your Life This Year: Simple Shifts for Money, Health, & Happiness
What if I told you that 95% of the reason you feel tired, anxious, or 'behind' in life has nothing to do with your willpower, and everything to do with a few 'invisible' habits you’re likely overlooking.
In this episode, I share the tiny science-backed shifts that create an outsized impact in your day to day life. Most of these are quick and many are free.
🎧 What you’ll learn:
Why this "inv
Your Trickiest Weight Loss Qs, Answered: Cravings, Hormone Issues, Plateaus, Workouts & More
Today's episode is different. I’m not giving you the same BS weight loss advice you’ve heard over and over again. We're getting into the messy, nuanced questions that actually come up when you’re trying to lose weight in a way that’s healthy, shame free, and supportive of feeling the way you want to feel.
We’re talking about plateaus that seem to happen for no reason, cravings that feel out of c
The 12 Best Tips For Your Happiest, Healthiest 2026
Heading into the new year, I’m giving you the best-of-the-best tips and advice from experts and myself on the podcast in 2025 – from nutrition to happiness to making big life decisions to relationship advice and everything in between. The full episodes are linked below, so be sure to listen to any that you might’ve missed to get all the life-changing information.
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6 Questions to Ask Today to Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet
I walk you through six science-backed questions that will help you design your most aligned, grounded, and fulfilling year yet. These are the prompts I personally use to understand what’s working, what’s not, and how to move toward the version of myself I want to become.
You’ll learn how to decode the patterns hiding in your best and worst days, how to use the expectancy effect to make your big d
Stuck? The Science-Backed Tool To Finally Get What You Want
Have you ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what you actually want from your life? I sit down with Tara Schuster, top journaling researcher, who is changing the way people use journaling to heal, gain clarity, and build real, lasting self-worth.
Tara shares how she went from the world’s biggest journaling skeptic to a massive advocate after it helped her out of a deep depression. We unpac
New Research: Marriage Benefits Men More—But This One Change Can Fix It
I dive into the science of modern heterosexual relationships, and what I found shook me. Men tend to live longer and gain emotional and health support, even in low quality marriages. While women only receive these benefits in very high-quality marriages.
To rebalance invisible labor and create fairer systems for women, I share tools you can use with insights I’ve gained from top experts. I also d
