“Not only do we feel connected to one another, but we feel connected to something bigger than ourselves,” says Kelly McGonigal, health psychologist, Stanford University lecturer, and author of The Joy of Movement. Collective joy, McGonigal says, is what happens when we move our bodies in unison. It can help us reduce stress and anxiety, quiet our minds, main ... Show More
Mar 24
Tig Notaro on Grief, Comedy, and Life After Loss
Gwyneth sits down with Tig Notaro—comedian, writer, actor, and producer—to talk about her Oscar-nominated documentary Come See Me in the Good Light, which follows poet Andrea Gibson through the final chapter of their life. They talk about friendship, illness, and mortality—and ho ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 10
Andrew Huberman on Protein, Peptides, and the Science of Feeling Better
Gwyneth sits down with Andrew Huberman—neuroscientist, Stanford professor, and host of the Huberman Lab podcast—to explore the science behind some of the most talked-about topics in health right now, from protein intake and gut health to the emerging world of peptides. Huberman b ... Show More
54m 49s
Apr 2023
How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection and Courage with Dr Kelly McGonigal (Re-Release) #352
This week, I’ve decided to re-release an exceptional episode that first came out on this podcast over three years ago. My guest is Dr Kelly McGonigal. She's a Stanford psychologist, award winning science writer and the author of multiple international best-selling books, includin ... Show More
1h 36m
Jun 2024
How Exercise Can Make Us Happier
When it comes to finding joy and happiness, exercise is not always top of mind but maybe it should be. Exercise benefits our physical health as well as helps to reduce anxiety, stress and symptoms of depression, yet many Americans say exercise is not something they enjoy. So wher ... Show More
38m 35s