How Friendships Improve Your Health and ...

Mood, motivation, and emotional resilience are not personality traits. They are biological systems. In this episode, you’ll get the 12 greatest mood boosters on Earth, not as a clickbait supplement list, but as the real biological levers that control dopamine sensitivity, hormone ... Show More

Most people think fasting is just about skipping breakfast. But what if 72 hours without food could actually reverse aging?In this video, Dave Asprey breaks down what really happens when you fast for 3 days—and why short fasts don’t reach the deep repair zone your body is built f ... Show More

Back in 2024 with Calley Means at South by Southwest, we sat down and talked about his mission to flip the old American food pyramid upside down for the greater good. Well guess what, the pressure is finally working! This rerun is the ultimate receipt that focus, repetition, and ... Show More

Friendship isn’t just a feel-good concept—it’s essential for your health, happiness, and longevity. In this episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, I sit down with world-renowned author and leadership expert Simon Sinek to explore the science and psychology of friendship—why we need it, ... Show More

<p>Today's summer rewind is a re-release of one of our favourites that we keep coming back to. We'll be back in September with brand new interviews!</p><p>Making friends can be intimidating at any age, but it feels especially daunting as adults. As we hit our 30s, our groups of f ... Show More

<p>It’s easy to view friendships as an “extra,” but they’re a crucial investment in our health and happiness. In this episode, Shasta Nelson, a renowned friendship expert and author, explores the profound impact of our relationships on every area of our lives. She highlights the ... Show More

<p>Close friends are the best thing for your health. Friendship, it turns out, is one of life’s best medicines.</p><p>If you don’t believe me, believe Dr. Mark Hyman. Mark is one of the leading voices in the functional medicine movement, which is all about taking a holistic appro ... Show More

Life today is safer and more comfortable than ever before, so why do so many people feel unhappy, lonely, and anxious? Forrest talks with evolutionary psychologist Dr. William von Hippel about this paradox in light of our two core needs: autonomy and connection. He argues that mo ... Show More

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>Scientific evidence that spending time in nature has profound impacts on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.< ... Show More

This week, Scott sits down with Dr. Ben Rein, a Stanford neuroscientist and one of today’s most engaging science communicators. Dr. Rein has spent over a decade studying the neuroscience of social interaction, and his new book, Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social ... Show More

Explore the importance of maintaining and cultivating friendships in adulthood. Understand why friendships are crucial for emotional well-being and how to build meaningful connections despite life’s many transitions. If you liked this episode, you can find more of Samantha's work ... Show More

Last year, a study found that a third of Americans aged between 50 and 80 feel lonely. I’m sure most of us can relate to this feeling, and understand how a lack of social connection can take a serious toll on our mental health. But, is loneliness affecting more than just our mind ... Show More

Monica. Chandler. Rachel. Ross. Phoebe. Joey. We all love Friends. But what about friendSHIPS? Why are our friendships so important to us?  In this episode, Dr Emily explains everything - our different types of friends, why they matter SO much, and what it is about someone that m ... Show More