Journalist and Oxford social sciences scholar Rhaina Cohen discusses how expanding our definition of friendships, relationships, and partners can lead to more fulfilling and less stressful lives.

In this episode of the Liz Moody Podcast, host Liz Moody speaks with Rhaina Cohen, an esteemed journalist and author, about the impact of compulsory coupledom on societal expectations and personal well-being. The conversation delves into the historical context of the American Dream, the importance of friendships, and the potential of communal living. Raina offers insights on how to build deeper connections outside of romantic relationships and challenges the status quo of adult life structures. Listeners who feel overwhelmed or lonely may find alternative ways to cultivate fulfilling relationships through friendships and communal living.

• 00:00 Intro
• 03:29 Compulsory Coupledom Explained
• 06:43 The Importance of Friendship
• 10:26 Challenges in Modern Friendships
• 14:32 Living Life Together
• 21:48 Finding and Nurturing Deep Friendships
• 29:47 Rediscovering New Relationship Energy
• 31:55 How Non-Monogamy Differs From Platonic Partners
• 33:52 Defining Romantic vs. Platonic Relationships
• 35:43 Commitment Beyond Marriage
• 39:14 The Case for Communal Living
• 41:41 Historical Context of Communal Living
• 43:09 Overcoming Barriers to Communal Living
• 50:22 Practical Steps for Communal Living
• 56:54 Challenging Default Relationship Norms

For more from Rhaina, you can find her on Instagram @rhainacohen or www.rhainacohen.com. You can find her book, The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center, where books are sold.

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Listen to How To Get Your Partner To Open Up About Sex (Even If They’re Resistant) on Pillow Talks.

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Leading metabolic health doctor Casey Means, MD discusses exact lifestyle, exercise, and nutritional interventions for sustainable weight loss, the impact of metabolic health & Ozempic on fertility, what causes weight gain while you age, and more.

In this episode of the Liz Moody Podcast, Liz welcomes back Dr. Casey Means, author of New York Times best-selling book Good Energy, to continue their in-depth discussion on weight loss, metabolic health, and Ozempic. They explore key factors influencing health and longevity, focusing on the cellular level and mitochondria. The conversation covers resistance training, high-intensity interval training, and endurance workouts as pivotal for mitochondrial health. Additionally, they delve into the impact of lifestyle choices on metabolism, weight management, and fertility. Dr. Means provides actionable insights and emphasizes the importance of holistic approaches versus reliance on medications like Ozempic.

• 02:49 Exercise and Mitochondrial Health
• 07:37 Nutritional Support for Mitochondria
• 14:55 Challenges of Weight Loss with Age
• 17:05 The Role of Muscle Mass in Weight Loss
• 19:17 New Weight Loss Drugs: Mounjaro and Beyond
• 23:17 Ozempic for Kids: A Controversial Debate
• 27:42 Systemic Issues in Healthcare and Metabolic Health
• 35:24 The Cost of Healthcare and Obesity
• 35:56 Community and Family Health Interventions
• 38:23 The Healthcare System's Treatment of Chronic Diseases
• 43:17 The Impact of Ozempic on Addictions
• 44:23 The Secret Use of Ozempic Among Celebrities
• 46:31 The Importance of Metabolic Health Over Weight
• 50:58 Ozempic and Unexpected Fertility Benefits
• 53:52 The Infertility Crisis as a Metabolic Issue
• 56:34 A Call to Action for Better Health Solutions
• 59:16 Practical Steps for Improving Metabolic Health

For more from Casey, you can find her on Instagram @drcaseyskitchen or www.caseymeans.com. You can find her new book, Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health, where books are sold.

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Leading metabolic health doctor & researcher Casey Means, MD, discusses how GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic & Wegovy work, the differences between obesity and metabolic health, how to avoid metabolic dysfunction, and much more.

In this episode of the Liz Moody podcast, host Liz Moody delves into the hot topic of Ozempic, weight loss, and the underlying metabolic crisis in America. Dr. Casey Means, a leading metabolic health expert, co-founder of Levels, and author of New York Times best-selling book Good Energy, provides a science-based, nuanced perspective on these issues. They discuss the distinction between obesity and metabolic health, the influence of modern lifestyles on metabolic dysfunction, and the holistic approaches needed to improve metabolic health without relying solely on medications like Ozempic. The conversation also explores practical strategies to enhance mitochondrial function, such as dietary adjustments, movement, and reducing exposure to toxins. 

• 02:24 The Obesity and Metabolic Health Debate
• 04:57 Understanding Different Types of Fat: Subcutaneous, Visceral, and Intracellular
• 06:36 Ozempic's Impact on Metabolic Health
• 07:56 Mitochondria and Metabolic Health
• 08:32 The Eight Pillars Affecting Mitochondria
• 12:00 Ozempic: Mechanisms and Physical Effects
• 26:24 Natural Ways to Boost GLP-1 and Inhibit DPP-4
• 30:22 The Food Industry and Cravings
• 37:42 The Consequences of Obesity and the Healthcare System
• 38:50 Personal Responsibility vs. Systemic Forces
• 39:43 The Impact of Policy on Health
• 40:53 Understanding Metabolic Health
• 45:09 Tracking Biomarkers for Better Health
• 47:34 Addressing Hidden Health Issues
• 58:11 The Importance of Movement vs Exercise
• 59:57 The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods
• 01:04:21 The Root Cause of Health Issues

For more from Casey, you can find her on Instagram @drcaseyskitchen or www.caseymeans.com. You can find her new book, Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health, where books are sold.

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

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Actress Alyson Stoner shares their deeply personal experiences of dealing with trauma, their childhood in Hollywood working with Disney, and the healing power of somatic therapy practices.

• Exactly what somatic therapy is + specific somatic practices that are game changing for anxiety and healing from trauma (05:29)
• What Alyson’s experience growing up in Hollywood was REALLY like (16:36)
• The developmental, emotional, and financial challenges that child stars in Hollywood face (21:36)
• How much money actors really make (25:41)
• The downsides of fame and success that no one is talking about (29:49)
• The exact audition that led to Alyson taking a break from acting and going to rehab (32:13)
• Alyson’s eating disorder rock bottom + how they’ve healed their relationship with their body over the years (35:09)
• And so much more

For more from Alyson, you can find them on Instagram @alysonstoner. You can find their podcast Dear Hollywood wherever you listen to podcasts. Just for The Liz Moody Podcast listeners, visit this link for 1 Year Free Access to Movement Genius + an eBook of Mind Body Movement.

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

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Previous episodes referred to in this episode:

How To Drink Less Without Feeling Boring, Judged, Or Stressed with Therapist Amanda E. White

The Science Of Cravings + 3 Steps to Break Unwanted Habits with Dr. Jud Brewer

Solving All Of Your Sleep Problems with Insomnia Expert Dr. Jade Wu

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Podcast host, author & serial entrepreneur Lori Harder discusses the most effective & personable ways to build a network that will support your career, skillset, healthy habits, and best possible life.

• The science behind why community impacts your habits, health, and outlook WAY more than you think 
• How to recognize if your environment and the people around you are limiting you—and how to make a change if you need it
• Exactly what the power nine is & how you can use it to improve both your life and your relationships
• The number one thing that people get wrong when trying to build their networks
• One trick that will make you the person everyone loves in the room
• How to know what networking events are worth attending
• Exactly how to find the best people to network with in YOUR community 
• How to be an “aggregator of your genre” and why it’ll change everything 
• How to ACTUALLY find a mentor (with nitty gritty details!)
• Pragmatic ways to combat jealousy 
• An exact script for how to ask a new connection out for coffee or for a call
• And so much more

For more from Lori, you can find her on Instagram @loriharder or www.loriharder.com. You can find her podcast Earn Your Happy wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen to my episode on Earn Your Happy out now, “Overcome Anxiety, Build Self-Trust, and Reframe Failure with Liz Moody.”

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

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

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Previous episodes referred to in this episode:

Why So Many Young People Are Getting Cancer + What You Can Do TODAY To Protect Yourself with Dr. Sanjay Juneja

The Secret To Making Soul Satisfying Friends As An Adult (Avoid The Mistake Everyone Makes!)

Why We Have No Work/Life Balance + How To Fix It

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Writer & entrepreneur Sahil Bloom discusses the daily micro habits that completely changed his life, reframed his views on wealth & success, and continue to keep him happy & healthy.

• The one major hurdle that most people have to overcome to improve their life & how to get past it
• How to balance enjoying the present with preparing for the future you want
• Simple questions to figure out who you truly are as a person
• What the 1-1-1 method is and why it’ll change your life
• Tiny tweaks to drastically improve your happiness
• One small change that will level up your relationships 
• Why reading more news is making you LESS informed
• The small ways that you’re likely wasting time on a daily basis—and how to get that time back
• The number one thing we get wrong about building wealth
• One thing to do today to prove to yourself that you can create real change
• And so much more

For more from Sahil, you can find him on Instagram @sahilbloom. Visit www.sahilbloom.com to subscribe to his newsletter, the Curiosity Chronicle, or download his ebook, Most Powerful Life Hacks.

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

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

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Previous episodes referred to in this episode:

How Are Millennials And Gen Z Already Having A Midlife Crisis? (Why They’re So Burnt Out + How To Deal)

Daily Habits For Energy, Hormones, Inflammation, Longevity & More With Dr. Amy Shah

All The Fertility Qs You’re Too Nervous To Ask: Answered

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Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Lauren Cook discusses the unique stressors facing millennials and Gen Z, how to navigate a society lead by Baby Boomers, and practices to decrease anxiety and burnout and avoid the millennial midlife crisis.

• If life truly is harder for millennials and Gen Z-er’s than older generations
• How the parenting styles that were popular when we were kids are impacting us as adults 
• How the increase in mass shootings has impacted our sense of hypervigilance in a real way (and what we can do to feel safe)
• What to do when it feels like politicians don’t represent your values
• How to not feel depressed when the milestones of previous generations—like buying a house, supporting a family on a single income—aren’t available to us
• How to cope with real financial concerns 
• How to deal with anger at older generations 
• How to deal with the insecurity of mass layoffs and unstable jobs
• The good and bad ways social media is impacting younger generations 
• The true lasting impacts of the pandemic on our mental health & how you can begin to overcome them
• How climate change is impacting our mental health and decisions and how to deal 
• And so much more

For more from Dr. Cook, you can find her on Instagram @dr.laurencook or www.drlaurencook.com. You can find her book, Generation Anxiety: A Millennial and Gen Z Guide to Staying Afloat in an Uncertain World, where books are sold.

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

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

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Previous episodes referred to in this episode:

The Health Effects Of Alcohol Part 1: Gut Health & Cancer with Dr. Robynne Chutkan & Dr. William Li

How To Hack Your Circadian Rhythm To Increase Energy, Sleep Better, Improve Gut Health, Fight Jet Lag & More With Dr. Russell Foster 

Invisible Labor Is Damaging Your Relationships–But This 6 Minute Exercise Can Change Everything with Eve Rodsky

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Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Hale of Inside Out 2, Veep, Arrested Development, and more discusses his anxiety & health journey, defining success on personal terms, and remaining content when opportunities for jealousy arise.

• Tony’s anxiety journey, including the techniques he uses to overcome panic attacks (including the ones that happen on stage or live TV!), and the rest of his anxiety toolkit
• The huge life lesson Tony learned from the mega success of Arrested Development (it’s not what you think!)
• His top tips for keeping long term relationships thriving
• The ways in which Hollywood gets anxiety right and wrong, and how his real life anxiety has informed his character
• How having severe asthma has impacted his life
• What Tony learned working on Veep about the way politics REALLY works
• And so much more

For more from Tony, you can find him on Instagram @mrtonyhale. See him as Fear in Disney ● Pixar’s Inside Out 2, now playing in movie theaters worldwide 

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

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Previous episodes referred to in this episode:

Should We All Be In Open Relationships?

The REAL Science of Eating Well: Cutting Through Social Media Confusion To Find YOUR Best Diet 

Why We Have No Work/Life Balance + How To Fix It

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Author Molly Roden Winter discusses the pros and cons of open marriages, how opening her marriage impacted her relationships with her husband and children, and how many more people may be exploring non-monogamy than you think.

• Why non-monogamy is WAY more prevalent than you might think 
• Molly’s husband’s reaction to her wanting to explore an open marriage
• How they combat jealousy 
• The surprising positive impacts opening Molly’s marriage had on her life and relationship
• The cons of open marriages
• Exactly who SHOULDN’T be in an open marriage
• How to discuss open marriages with children
• And so much more

For more from Molly, you can find her on Instagram @mollyrwinter or her website, www.mollyrodenwinter.com. Her debut book More: A Memoir of Open Marriage is available where books are sold.

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

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Previous episodes referred to in this episode:

Manifest Like A Neurosurgeon: There IS Science Behind Manifestation (+ How To Use It To Get What You Want)

Why You Need A Dopamine Detox (And Exactly How To Do It)

My FULL Anxiety Story + The Tools That Help Me The Most

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Neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, New York Times best-selling author, and Stanford professor Dr. James Doty discusses the neuroscience behind manifestation and mindfulness techniques to improve your life.

• The major problem with the manifestation techniques in The Secret 
• The exact manifestation techniques that Dr. Doty uses and the neuroscience behind why they work
• The one KEY piece most people miss when it comes to successful manifestation 
• Why we’re always manifesting from a neurological perspective—which is why it’s so important to be manifesting the life you want, versus accidentally manifesting a life you don’t want 
• The two types of happiness, and why most of us are focused on the wrong one
• Specific techniques to manifest meeting the love of your life, breaking habits that don’t serve you, finding a fulfilling career, getting richer, and having more friends
• And so much more

For more from Dr. Doty, you can find him on Instagram at @jamesrdotymd or his website, www.jamesrdotymd.com where you can listen to his podcast Into The Magic Shop. His most recent book Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything is available where books are sold.  

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

This episode is sponsored by:

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Previous episodes referred to in this episode:

Actress Joy Bryant On Forgiving Your Parents, Having The Best Sex of Your Life, & Being Childfree By Choice

How To Identify & Deal with Narcissistic Parents, Romantic Partners, Coworkers/Bosses & More with Dr. Ramani Durvasula

Secrets To Optimal Health: An Md’s Exact Plan For Inflammation, Supplements, Exercise, & Knowing What Actually Works

The Secret To Happiness, From The World’s Longest Study with Dr. Robert Waldinger

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Actress Joy Bryant discusses loving yourself at every age, the secret to having incredible sex, her hypothyroidism diagnosis, forgiving your parents for your childhood, being child-free by choice, and more.

• The pros and cons of turning 50, especially in Hollywood which is a notably ageist culture 
• The sex advice she’d give her 20-year-old self if she could go back in time
• How Joy’s wellness routine changed after being diagnosed with hypothyroidism
• The specific practice Joy discovered in her 40s that totally changed the self-love game for her
• Secrets to making a 15+ year marriage in Hollywood last
• Being childfree by choice (including navigating hard conversations with her partner, who wanted kids, about it)
• How Joy was able to forgive her mother for her difficult childhood 
• The secret to true self love and confidence that’s NOT dependent on external validation
• And so much more

For more from Joy, you can find her on Instagram @joybeezy and watch her in The Spiderwick Chronicles on Roku. 

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

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

This episode is sponsored by:

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Osea: get 10% off your first order at oseamalibu.com with code LIZMOODY10.

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Cymbiotika: use code LIZMOODY on cymbiotika.com to get 15% off plus free shipping on subscription orders.

Previous episodes referred to in this episode:

The Secret To Making Soul Satisfying Friends As An Adult (Avoid The Mistake Everyone Makes!)

What We Get Wrong About Grief: Healing From Loss Of Loved Ones, Pets, Friendship Breakups, & The State of the World

15 Love Lessons From 15 Years In A Relationship: Mine & Zack’s Anniversary Ep!

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