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RHR: How to Achieve Happiness and Well-Being, with Kennon Sheldon

In this episode, we discuss: The definition of happiness, eudaimonia, and hedonism Whether happiness can be pursued Strategies to increase eudaimonic well-being How behaviorism has influenced the world we live in How activities are more impactful than circumstances The role of mindfulness and meditation on well-being Using free will to guide our goals and personal development Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome Dr. Kennon Sheldon as my guest. He is a professor of psychology at the University of Missouri and one of the top experts in the world on happiness and well-being, motivation, and goals. We’re going to be discussing happiness and well-being in this episode, and this is a topic that I am fascinated by....

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RHR: The Powerful Health Benefits of Sulforaphane

In this episode, we discuss: Background on sulforaphane Health benefits of sulforaphane How sulforaphane is 80 times more bioavailable than known detoxifying compounds How to incorporate sulforaphane into your diet A step-by-step tutorial on how to make broccoli sprouts Supplementing with sulforaphane Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everyone, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m going to do another solo episode. I did one last week, which I hope you heard, on glyphosate, and we got some good feedback on that. And the topic for this week also lends itself well to that solo format. So I’m going to do it again. In that last episode, we talked about why glyphosate-based herbicides like Roundup are one of the most dangerous toxins that we’re exposed to, and...

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RHR: The Harmful Effects of Glyphosate—and How to Reduce Them

In this episode, we discuss: Background on glyphosate Why there is controversy over glyphosate’s toxicity The research behind glyphosate causing cancer Five additional harms of glyphosate How to reduce your exposure to glyphosate Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody. Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, we’re going to do something that I haven’t done for awhile, which is a Q&A episode. I’ve received a lot of questions over the past several months and even years, really, about glyphosate. And I [wrote] an article about it, back in 2019, on my website. But I realize that I’ve never covered it on my podcast. So I’m going to do that now. Basically consolidating a number of different questions I’ve received about glyphosate into one single episode. We’ll talk...

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Ancestral Nutrition for Endurance Athletes

Page Contents: An ancestral diet rich in whole, nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory foods is an excellent nutritional framework for most individuals. But, can it stand up to the task of fueling endurance athletes? For decades, endurance athletes have been encouraged to fuel with processed, refined carbs and artificial chemical-laden energy gels, among other ingredients. However, a growing body of research (and clinical experience) indicates that whole, nutrient-dense foods can optimally fuel endurance athletes. Read on to learn how an ancestral diet can properly fuel endurance athletes, supporting better performance, enhanced recovery, and whole-body health. A Brief Review of the History and Physiology of Endurance Exercise Are human beings “wired” for endurance activity? Findings from the field of evolutionary biology certainly seem to suggest so! Professor Dan Lieberman of Harvard...

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RHR: Reclaiming Your SELF in the Modern World, with Cal Newport

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: Cal’s background The definition of deep work Why true productivity has been hard to come by How lack of focus and solitude deprivation could be an existential threat The difference between work-life and personal-life technology “addiction” and the attention economy that fuels it Finding your own philosophy around how you approach technology How to face solitude and boredom Shifting out of a “hyperactive hive mind” How Cal and Chris practice these strategies Slow productivity vs. fast productivity Show notes: [embedded content] If you’ve been listening to my show or getting my emails for any length of time, you’ll know that I’ve become increasingly concerned about the impact that digital technologies like smartphones and social media are having on every aspect of our lives, from our productivity to our relationships,...

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RHR: Reevaluating Cholesterol and Its Effect on Our Health, with Marit Zinöcker

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: Setting the stage: Marit’s LDL cholesterol research The diet-heart hypothesis Why saturated fat affects people differently The new HADL model explained The genetic and evolutionary response to saturated fat Why we should be skeptical of the length of time in a clinical study on LDL cholesterol The role of inflammation and gut microbiota with high LDL cholesterol How this hypothesis can be considered in a clinical setting Criticisms of the HADL hypothesis Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody. This is Chris Kresser. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome Marit Kolby Zinöcker as my guest. She has a bachelor’s degree in food science and a master’s degree in nutritional biology. She worked in cancer research for several years before she...

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RHR: The Effects of Red Meat on a Whole-Foods Diet, with Dr. Stephan van Vliet

In this episode, we discuss: Stephan’s background The whole-food matrix: not all nutrients are created equal Dr. van Vliet’s upcoming research: the effects of red meat in a healthy “whole foods” diet Why you should be cautious when it comes to restrictive diets The effects of a vegan diet in children The role of animal protein in the diet Can a diet high in animal protein cause kidney problems? Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome Dr. Stephan van Vliet as my guest. Dr. van Vliet earned his PhD in kinesiology and community health as an ESPEN fellow from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and received postdoctoral training at the Center for Human Nutrition in...

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Postprandial Somnolence: Why a “Food Coma” Happens

Page Contents: Postprandial fatigue, colloquially referred to as a “food coma,” is defined as a substantial decrease in energy levels after meals. Read on to learn about what postprandial fatigue is, the underlying causes of this condition, and how to resolve it with diet and lifestyle changes.  No, It’s Not Normal to Feel Tired After Meals Postprandial fatigue is a state of drowsiness that occurs after a meal. Typically, post-meal sleepiness hits 30 minutes to an hour after eating and can endure for several hours. However, the fatigue may also occur with a host of other symptoms, including: Brain fog and cognitive impairment  Nausea Bloating Loss of motivation Dizziness Mood changes, including irritability Sweating Shaking Flushing  While it’s normal to feel tired after eating a larger meal, it’s not normal to feel tired after eating standard-sized meals...

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RHR: Setting the Record Straight on Exercise, with Dan Lieberman

In this episode, we discuss: Dan’s background The relationship between physical activity and exercise Setting the record straight: activity and aging in the Paleolithic Era Cardiovascular exercise vs. strength training for long-term benefits The impact of exercise on the musculoskeletal system—and why you should try running barefoot The role of physical activity and exercise for weight loss Is running bad for your knees? Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome Daniel Lieberman as my guest. He’s a professor at the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology and the Edwin M. Lerner II Professor of Biological Sciences at Harvard University. His research is on how and why the human body is the way it is and the relevance of...

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How to Stay Motivated to Work Out: 3 Simple Strategies to Help

As an ADAPT Certified Functional Health Coach, I’ve worked with clients who fully understand the value of physical activity. They know it helps manage stress, sparks weight loss, builds strength, and mitigates the risk of chronic disease. But sometimes, knowing is not enough. Information alone does not always change outcomes—but behavior modification can offer the key to a successful outcome. Let’s take a closer look at three coaching strategies that allow you to re-engage your inner wellness warrior, energize your fitness goals, and stay motivated to work out. Strategies to Stay Motivated to Exercise Strategy 1: Envision Your Future Self If you want to see a change (be it in your body, your mindset, or your life), you have to make a change. And therein lies the hard part—making...

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