Hear the scientific proof of a connection to something larger than ourselves from the world’s leading expert on the psychology of spirituality, Dr. Lisa Miller. Whether you're a skeptic or have a deeply held belief in a higher power, you'll walk away with a lot to think about.

Dr. Lisa Miller, Columbia University professor and bestselling author of The Awakened Brain, shares that we’re all facing a spiritual crisis linked to our current mental health epidemic. She explains 20+ years of neuroscience research proving that all humans are born with innate brain circuitry for spiritual connection. Ignoring this part of ourselves can lead to feelings of being lost, depression, addiction, loneliness, and poor decision-making. But when we activate our "awakened brain," everything changes.

🎧 This episode is a must if you’ve ever:

• Felt emotionally disconnected despite doing “everything right”
• Wondered why traditional mental health tools sometimes aren’t enough
• Experienced grief, signs, or synchronicities you couldn’t explain
• Wanted a deeper, science-backed connection to your intuition or higher power

We explore how to rebuild your spiritual awareness without dogma or religion—using simple, brain-based tools anyone can try.

✨ Homework: Try Dr. Miller’s “council of guidance” practice from this episode. Close your eyes, set a question on your heart, and invite in your higher self, ancestors, or spiritual figures. Notice what comes through—and journal about it.

For more from Dr. Lisa Miller:

• Her Book
• Her Website
• Her Instagram

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If you’ve been questioning your relationship, want to arm yourself with red flags to look out for in the future, or want tips to keep the spark alive—I made this episode for you.

I share the science behind how to know when it’s time to call it quits and when it’s worth working it through. Plus, I share some research-backed secrets for turning red flags into green ones.

This isn’t about judgment or pressure; it’s about clarity. I’ll share exactly what to look for when I’m evaluating a relationship: from whether a partner expands your sense of self (or shrinks it), to how your nervous system responds around them. I’ll dive into powerful research from top psychologists including the #1 predictor of divorce with 94% accuracy, and what it actually means when someone makes you feel like too much, or not enough.

🎧What you’ll learn:

• How to know if your partner is helping you grow—or holding you back
• What anxiety around your partner could really be telling you
• The “Bird Theory” and why small bids for connection matter so much
• What the 4 Horsemen are (and why they predict most divorces)
• How to use micro-vulnerability, daily rituals, and weekly check-ins to rebuild
• What to do if you’re scared to leave—or scared to stay

✨ Homework: Try a 10-minute check-in with your partner this week. Ask: “What’s one way you felt supported by me?” and let me know how it goes.

👇Let me know in the comments: What’s one tool from this episode you’re going to try?

Check out the previous episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast discussed today:

• How To Know If You’ve Found “The One”: The Science of Soulmates

• Fighting Can Make Your Relationship Better—If You Do It THIS Way with Drs Julie & John Gottman

• The Novelty Rule: How To Use My Neuroscience Hack That’s Changing Millions Of Lives

Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! 

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If you find yourself constantly craving sugary sweets and desserts—this episode is for you. There’s a reason this is happening (and it's not entirely your fault!) and there are ways to stop your cravings—in the moment and for the long term. 

I sit down with Dr. Nicole Avena, a neuroscientist and a Princeton and Mount Sinai professor, and one of the world’s leading researchers on sugar addiction, to uncover what sugar is really doing to your brain.

We dive deep into the biology of cravings and how the modern food environment is designed to keep you hooked. You’ll learn why “natural” sweeteners might not actually be the solution, and the small changes that work to reduce your sugar intake without going cold turkey.

You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how sugar impacts your mental and physical health—and the science-backed tools to curb your sweet tooth.

🎧What you’ll learn:

• Why sugar lights up the same brain pathways as addictive drugs
• How social media and screen time are increasing your cravings
• The science of dopamine tone—and how to reset it naturally
• How to spot hidden sugars in “healthy” foods and labels
• The step-by-step plan to reduce sugar without feeling deprived

👇Reflect or share: What’s one craving you experience regularly—and how do you think your environment is shaping it? Comment below—I’d love to hear your story!

✨Homework: Swap one sweet breakfast for a savory one this week, and try one tech-free morning. Then notice: How do your energy, focus, and cravings shift?

For more from Dr. Nicole Avena:

• Her Books
• Her Website
• Her Instagram

Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! 

Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/.

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Whether it’s 3AM wakeups, spiraling thoughts, phobias, or that constant undercurrent of unease, anxiety can feel like it’s running your life. That’s why I recorded this solo episode—to share the real-life tools that help me cope, move forward, and feel like myself again.

I’m answering your most asked anxiety questions—about nighttime anxiety, fear of flying, OCD tendencies, and feeling stuck in therapy. I’ll share how I reframe my inner critic, what I say when I feel like a burden, and why I believe anxiety doesn’t make you broken.

This isn’t about being “fixed.” It’s about supporting your nervous system, getting curious about your patterns, and finding tiny, doable shifts that will make life feel lighter.

🎧What You’ll Learn:

• The truth about 3AM anxiety and how to prevent middle-of-the-night spirals
• Why “just do exposure therapy” might be doing more harm than good
• How to support someone with anxiety without losing yourself in the process
• The real reason you might feel stuck in therapy—and how to get unstuck
• OCD, panic, phobias & overthinking: practical tools I use (and avoid) daily
• Why hunting for triggers can backfire—and what to focus on instead
• Anxiety and self-blame: how to soften your inner voice

👇Let me know in the comments: What’s one tool from this episode you’re going to try?

Check out the previous episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast discussed today:

• My FULL Anxiety Story + The Tools That Help Me The Most
• This Celeb-Beloved Therapy Offers A Radical New Way To Heal With Dr. Richard Schwartz
• The Secret To Happiness, From The World’s Longest Study With Dr. Robert Waldinger
• 5 Science-Backed Habits Of The World’s Most Successful People with Dr. Michael Gervais
• Ask The Doctor: Anxiety Edition—Everything You Need To Know About Treating Anxiety Naturally with Ellen Vora, MD
• The New Science Of Depression & How To Actually Heal (+ SSRIs, Postpartum, Grief, and More) with Ellen Vora, MD

Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! 

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” with your health but still not seeing results, this episode is for you. I sit down with Dr. Jessica Knurick, a PhD in nutrition science and registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience in chronic disease prevention, to uncover why Americans are getting sicker. Spoiler: it’s not just about diet or exercise—it’s about the systems shaping our lives in ways we don’t even realize. 

We dive deep into how our food environment, healthcare structure, and political systems were built for profit, not people, and how that reality quietly shapes everything from what ends up in our grocery stores to who can afford preventive care. 

We also tackle the viral health debates taking over social media—like the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, raw milk, and claims about Tylenol and autism—using the latest scientific research to separate fact from fiction. 

You’ll leave feeling empowered to take action not just in your own kitchen but in your community. 

🎧 What you’ll learn: 

• Why chronic disease rates are skyrocketing—and how profit-driven systems are quietly fueling the epidemic 
• The surprising truths (and myths) behind viral health debates like raw milk, Tylenol, and the MAHA movement 
• How the U.S. food system prioritizes corporate profits over public health—and what that means for your grocery cart 
• What the MAHA movement gets right about wellness—and where it completely misses the mark 

👇 Reflect or share: What’s one health “truth” you’ve rethought after listening to this episode? I’d love to hear your take! 

✨ Homework: Pay attention to how your environment—what’s available, affordable, and marketed to you—shapes your health this week. Then ask yourself: If the system changed, how would your health change?

For more from Dr. Jessica Knurick:

• Her Substack: https://substack.com/@drjessicaknurick
• Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicaknurick/
• Her Website: https://www.jessicaknurick.com/

Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! 

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In this solo episode, I explore The Progress Principle, a concept discovered by two Harvard researchers who studied what really drives happiness and motivation. After analyzing thousands of daily journal entries, they found that the single biggest factor that keeps people inspired isn’t recognition, money, or praise—it’s the feeling of making progress. 

In this episode, I share how the tiniest forward motion sends a signal to the brain that says, “This feels good, do it again.” This isn’t just a nice mindset trick— it’s a complete rewiring of your brain’s reward system.

Our brains are generally wired to miss our own progress. We adapt so quickly to improvements that yesterday’s dream becomes today’s baseline. We also have a negativity bias; our minds cling to what’s not working instead of what is. The result? We feel stuck, unmotivated, or like we’re not doing enough, even when we’re growing in extraordinary ways.

I share exactly how to override that mental wiring with simple, science-backed tools so you can stay consistent and actually achieve your goals. 

What You’ll Learn:

• Why dopamine isn’t about reward-it’s about momentum.
• The “Done List” method that helps you reflect on and record your daily micro wins.
• How celebration strengthens new habits by pairing progress with positive emotion.
• Why asking someone else to reflect on your growth can transform your self-perception.
• How to reframe the “arrival fallacy” so you find joy in the journey, not just the finish line.

I’ll also walk you through my own story! How a conversation with my therapist sister changed how I think about effort and self-worth, and how acknowledging my small wins made me feel more capable, calm, and genuinely proud of my progress for the first time in years.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels, constantly setting goals and falling off track, or measuring yourself against an impossible version of success, this episode is for you. 

✨ Homework: Pause for a moment today and write down three small things you’ve accomplished…no matter how ordinary they seem. Maybe you sent an email you’ve been avoiding, made a healthy meal, or got out of bed on a hard morning. That’s progress. That’s growth. That’s the chemistry of momentum in real time.

👇 Tell me in the comments: What’s one micro win you’re celebrating this week?

Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! 

Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/.

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This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors:

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What if everything you thought GLP-1s were for—was just the beginning? I sit down with Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, a board-certified endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist with over 15 years of experience prescribing GLP-1s, to explore what these medications are really doing in the body.

Whether you’re already taking Ozempic or Wegovy, considering starting, or just curious, this conversation will change how you think about metabolism, hormones, and health. Dr. Salas-Whalen explains how GLP-1s go far beyond appetite suppression and weight loss—they can impact fertility, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and even how your brain responds to addictive cravings and stress.

You’ll also hear how body composition, not BMI, is the future of metabolic health, and what to ask your doctor before starting GLP-1s.

👇 Reflect or share: What’s something you thought GLP-1s were only for… that surprised you in this episode?

🎧 What you’ll learn:

• Why GLP-1s reduce more than appetite—they shift behavior, cravings, and brain chemistry
• How they’re helping patients with PCOS, insulin resistance, and fertility challenges
• What inflammation and visceral fat have to do with autoimmune disease
• How GLP-1s may help during perimenopause and hormonal transitions
• Why muscle is your strongest anti-inflammatory tool—and how to protect it
• What the scale doesn’t tell you about your health (and why you need a body comp scan)

Dr. Salas-Whalen also shares powerful real-life examples from her practice—like the parent whose child's treatment could break generational cycles of obesity. You’ll walk away with a science-backed, compassionate understanding of GLP-1s that goes way beyond headlines.

✨ Homework: If you're considering GLP-1s, ask yourself: what could change in your life if food noise, weight shame, or inflammation were no longer in the way?

If you’ve been waiting to feel more like yourself again—this might be your sign to explore a new path to metabolic health.

For more from Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen:

• Pre-Order Her Book: Weightless: A Doctor's Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve
• Visit Her Practice: https://www.nyendocrinology.com
• Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsalaswhalen
• Her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.RocioSalasWhalen

Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! 

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If your relationships have been feeling off, whether you’re drifting from your friends, feeling distant in your relationship, or you’re just craving a deeper connection than you already have, this episode is for you. After diving into an 80-year Harvard study on happiness, I realized that the quality of our relationships is the biggest predictor of how long and how well we live. So today, I’m breaking down the smallest, most powerful habits that are helping me show up with more love, curiosity, and gratitude in every relationship in my life.

You’ll walk away with tools that are easy, warm, and completely human. No pressure to be the perfect partner or friend—just real science and small steps that can bring more joy into your relationships starting today.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the 80-year Harvard study proves relationships are the key to long-term happiness
• The power of positive gossip and how it strengthens friendships
• The simple 20-second habit that lowers stress and builds intimacy
• How “micro curiosity” can instantly shift your connection with your partner
• Why giving small compliments and expressing gratitude change everything
• Easy rituals that keep friendships strong (even across time zones)

Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! 

Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/.

Use our discount codes from our  highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes. 

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What if everything you believed about luck was wrong? In this perspective-shifting episode, I sit down with Dr. Christian Busch—professor at USC, researcher, and author of The Serendipity Mindset—to explore the idea that luck isn’t just something that happens to us. It’s something we can actively create.

Whether you’ve felt stuck, unlucky, or just waiting for your big break, this conversation will make you rethink how you move through the world. Dr. Busch explains how the most “lucky” people are often just the most attuned—they notice opportunities others miss, ask better questions, and take action on the unexpected.

He breaks down how small behavioral shifts—like using “hooks” in everyday conversations—can turn random encounters into real opportunities. And if you’re more introverted? Good news: cultivating serendipity isn’t about being loud or flashy. It’s about being open, curious, and present.

We also explore how busyness, fear of rejection, and autopilot thinking can block you from seeing the luck that’s already around you—and what you can do to change that.

👇 Reflect or share: When was a time something felt like bad luck… but turned out to be a turning point?

🎧 What you’ll learn:

• Why luck is a skill you can develop—not a personality trait
• How fear of rejection might be costing you life-changing moments
• The “hook strategy” for creating connection and serendipity
• What successful people do differently to spark unexpected opportunities
• The 3 types of serendipity and how to use them in your own life

Dr. Busch also shares incredible real-life examples—from missed flights to spilled matcha to scientific discoveries—that prove luck is more about mindset and action than magic. You’ll walk away with tools to rewire your brain for optimism, curiosity, and better timing.

✨ Homework: Think back to a moment when something went wrong. What new possibility might have been buried inside that moment?

If you’ve been waiting for a sign—it might be time to make your own luck. Tune in now.

For more from Dr. Christian Busch:

• Get his book: https://theserendipitymindset.com/books/
• Learn more about his work and talks at: https://theserendipitymindset.com
• His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristianbusch/
• His LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianwbusch

Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! 

Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/.

Use our discount codes from our  highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes. 

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This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors:

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This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

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If you’ve been feeling off—mentally, emotionally, or just energetically—me too. I open up about my real-life mental health struggles and what’s been going on behind the scenes.  And because this is the Liz Moody Podcast, I also share the mental health tools that are helping me navigate one of the hardest seasons I’ve experienced in a long time. No toxic positivity. No pressure to perform. Just honest support and science-backed practices that have been getting me through.

Whether you're dealing with anxiety, grief, burnout, or a general feeling of overwhelm, you’ll walk away with some accessible, doable strategies to help stabilize your nervous system, create a sense of control, and remind yourself: you are not alone—and this won't last forever.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why your emotional pain is valid—even if others “have it worse”
• The science behind stress, trauma, and your nervous system
• What I do when I have no motivation (and how I still show up)
• The routines that are helping me feel grounded and less anxious
• Why agency—over even the smallest things—can change your brain
• How to share your feelings without shame
• The mindset shift that helped me stop fearing aging
• Why healing doesn’t mean rushing or fixing—just supporting yourself

Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! 

Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/.

Use our discount codes from our  highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes. 

To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast.

This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors:

• Puori: go to Puori.com/LizMoody and use promo code LIZMOODY for up to 20% sitewide.
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The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy.

Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast. 

This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 372.

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Did you know our metabolic and hormonal systems are deeply connected?  So many women who experience hormone imbalances, mood swings, or fertility struggles  think it's just something they have to deal with as "part of being a woman". In this groundbreaking conversation, I sit down with Dr. Piraye Yurttas Beim, PhD scientist and women’s health innovator, to unpack the science behind ovarian health, menopause myths, and the things we can do to take control over our bodies. We dive into the shocking truth about how ovaries are not just about fertility—but act as a command center for nearly every system in the body. Dr. Piraye explains why modern women are outliving their ovaries and what that means for our health, energy, and aging. From sleep to stress to blood sugar, she shares how to understand your body’s hormone signals and take back control.

She also breaks down how PCOS and perimenopause share metabolic roots, why glucose management is a hormone health superpower, and how hot flashes might be your brain’s way of signaling distress. You’ll hear how she personally used a continuous glucose monitor to stop her hot flashes—and the surprising ways GLP-1s (like Ozempic) are restoring ovulation in women who were told they’d never conceive naturally.

If you’ve been told “this is just what happens as you age,” or have ever felt dismissed by doctors while navigating period pain, fertility challenges, or menopause symptoms, this episode will empower you with science, tools, and hope.

You’ll also hear:

• Why your ovaries affect your brain, bones, metabolism, and immune system
• How GLP-1s are shifting the fertility and PCOS landscape
• What environmental toxins are doing to your hormones
• How sleep and melatonin directly impact ovarian function
• Why temperature tracking is the most underrated health tool for women

Whether you’re navigating PCOS, planning to freeze your eggs, or just want to feel better in your 30s and 40s, this episode is a must-listen. It’s time we stop normalizing hormone suffering—and start listening to the signals our bodies are sending.

For more from Dr. Piraye Yurttas Beim, find her on Instagram @boss_ovary or online at https://www.celmatix.com/ and https://www.endofound.org/. 

Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! 

Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/.

Use our discount codes from our  highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes. 

To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast.

This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors:

AG1: head over to DrinkAG1.com/LizMoody to get a FREE frother with your first purchase of AGZ.

OSEA: get 10% off your first order at OseaMalibu.com with code LIZMOODY or LIZMOODY10.

Nutrafol: visit Nutrafol.com and use promo code LIZMOODY to get $10 off plus free shipping.

The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy.

Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast. 

This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 371.

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