Ep. 271 The Joy of Well-Being: Building a Health-Conscious Life
Today, I am honored to connect with Jason Wachob, the co-author of The Joy of Wellbeing!\xa0\nJason is the Co-CEO of mindbodygreen, the leading independent media brand dedicated to wellbeing, and the host of the mindbodygreen Podcast, on which I recently had the honor of being a guest.\nIn this episode, Jason shares his and his wife, Colleen\u2019s backstory, and their pain-to-purpose mission, and we dive into the role of longevity, epigenetics, joy span, and the impact of the lack of connection and loneliness during the pandemic. We discuss social media algorithms, nutrition concerns over tribalism, bio-individuality, the processed food industry, exercise, and hormesis. We also talk about forever chemicals and toxins and how they impact our health.\nI loved reading Jason and Colleen\u2019s new book, The Joy of Wellbeing, and I sincerely hope you enjoy listening to my conversation with Jason!\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nHow Jason and Colleen\u2019s health issues motivated them to create mindbodygreen.\n\nHow Colleen re-assessed what was important in her life, and where she wanted to be, after being diagnosed with pulmonary embolism.\n\nThe importance of nutrition and sleep.\n\nThe power of epigenetics.\n\nHow the science of longevity has advanced tremendously.\n\nHow crisis tends to amplify what is already wrong in the world.\xa0\n\nThe importance of connection.\xa0\n\nThe importance of incorporating exercise and movement into your day.\n\nThe role of sarcopenia.\xa0\n\nThe benefits of intermittent fasting and hormetic stressors.\n\nThe impact of forever chemicals in the world.\n\nWhy is it essential to be thoughtful about where you spend your money?\n\n\xa0\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\nConnect with Jason Wachob\n\nWebsites: mindbodygreen and The Joy of Wellbeing\xa0\n\nThe mindbodygreen Podcast\n\n\nJason and mindbodygreen on Instagram\n\n\nJason and mindbodygreen on Twitter\n\nAdditional social handles: @mindbodygreen\n\nBook\nThe Joy of Well-Being: A Practical Guide to a Happy, Healthy, and Long Life