Feb 3

Interview: Matthew Facciani on fighting healthcare misinformation

Bombarded with health headlines? Unsure how to discern fact from fiction? Social scientist Matthew Facciani breaks down identity politics and the psychology that shapes our most deeply held views. He discusses how healthcare professionals can do better at communicating public hea ... Show More

40m 8s

Jan 27

Why building new proteins from scratch is our new superpower | David Baker

The rapidly evolving field of protein design is revealing solutions to some of the world’s greatest problems, whether it's blocking a virus, breaking down a pollutant or creating brand-new materials. In conversation with TED’s Whitney Pennington Rodgers, biochemist David Baker ex ... Show More

29 m

Jan 20

How AI is saving billions of years of human research time | Max Jaderberg

Can AI compress the years long research time of a PhD into seconds? Research scientist Max Jaderberg explores how “AI analogs” simulate real-world lab work with staggering speed and scale, unlocking new insights on protein folding and drug discovery. Drawing on his experience wor ... Show More

19m 29s

Sep 2021

The false link between body ideals and health | Nancy N. Chen

Global obesity rates are on the rise, but body shaming campaigns are doing more harm than good, says medical anthropologist Nancy N. Chen. Reflecting on how the cultural histories of body ideals have changed over time, she offers a new way to view ourselves and our health by enha ... Show More

10m 14s

Apr 2024

Body Neutrality with Jameela Jamil

When it comes to optimizing our mental and physical health, many of us focus on managing our weight and metabolic function. But what happens when the numbers are good but the way we feel about our bodies is bad? Should we be striving to love the way we look? Or is it better to no ... Show More

30m 58s

May 2021

The Body That Got Me Through

How should we think about our bodies after this stressful past year? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the power of exercise and the importance of cultivating respect and appreciation for our bodies. Tony Horton, trainer and creator of P90X, shares his tip ... Show More

19m 58s

May 2024

2562: [Part 2] You Can't Shame Yourself Into Health and Hotness by Jessi Kneeland with Mark Fisher Fitness

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2562: Jessi Kneeland challenges the harmful societal beauty standards and emphasizes self-compassion in health pursuits. Th ... Show More

10m 8s

May 2021

Why We Need to See Health at Every Size

“Social inequity is probably the biggest driver of health,” says Lindo Bacon, PhD, author of Health at Every Size, Body Respect, and Radical Belonging. “And if we don’t address the social determinants of health, then we end up blaming the individuals and putting the onus on them ... Show More

1h 2m

Feb 2024

2471: What Does It Mean To Be Healthy? by Marc Bilodeau of Fit Trend on Balanced Diet, Exercise Benefits & Mental Well-Being

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2471: Marc Bilodeau of FitTrend.com challenges the superficial standards of health shaped by society and social media, advo ... Show More

13m 15s

Nov 2022

The Health Effects of Being Called "Fat"

Weight stigma, or weight-based discrimination, is a form of stigma that is widely accepted and has been rising over the past few decades. People think that being mistreated because of your body shape or weight is deserved because a person's weight is "their fault." Some even thin ... Show More

38m 48s

Jan 2024

What Weight Tells Us about Our Health

At the start of 2024, many of us are thinking about how to look and feel our best. For some of us, that means making changes to our weight. But what does weight really tell us about our health? And are there other metrics we should be looking at? In this episode, Sanjay speaks wi ... Show More

28m 56s

Jan 2017

#88: Why "the Perfect Body" & Winning Fitness Competitions Won't Make You Happy with Sarah Vance, Body Image Coach

Body image coach and registered nurse Sarah Vance shares how competitive bodybuilding triggered a disordered relationship with food and fitness, why getting praise for her looks and "healthy lifestyle" only led to unhappiness and pain, how she finally made peace with food and her ... Show More

1h 2m

Nov 2023

#92: Shedding the Weight of Perfectionism & Dismantling Our Beliefs About Health with Dr. Lisa Folden

Dr. Lisa Folden joins us on the pod this week, and we go deep on perfectionism — specifically how it shows up in the worth and value we tie to our appearance, health, and achievements. We also bust open many myths about weight and health, including whether weight actually causes ... Show More

1h 12m

The inaccurate link between body ideals ...