Five Pillars of Health

Could gaining weight in your twenties affect your health decades later? This week, we unpack a major new study linking early adult weight gain with a higher risk of several cancers, and explore what it really means for long-term health. We also dive into the growing conversation ...  Show more

This week we answer your questions on health anxiety, food scanner apps and the rise of fear-based wellness advice online. We unpack the controversy around food scanning apps and scoring systems, alongside the science of fermented foods, gut health and whether kefir is really wor ...  Show more

Robin Berzin, MD, is the founder and CEO of the functional medicine practice Parsley Health and the author of State Change. In her book, Berzin maps out a program for optimizing health. She explores five key factors—from nutrition to exercise and sleep—that impact our mental heal ...  Show more

Ever heard of the saying, “Listen to your gut?”

Your gut health plays a pivotal role in your overall well-being, influencing everything from digestion and nutrient absorption to immune function and even mood regulation.

It's like a second brain residing in your a ...

Gut health is a hot topic these days, with more and more research showing that our gut health impacts so much more than simply our digestive system. The gut is now being implicated in a host of different conditions, including joint pain, brain fog, insomnia and depression. Over t ...  Show more

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