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Understanding the Microbiome from 2023-12-11T10:00

In this episode, we talk all things microbiome. Our guest is Professor Erica Sonnenberg from Stanford University. We discuss why the microbiome is so important, how it affects not only o...

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What We Can Learn from Top Athletes ft. Ben Bergeron from 2023-11-27T10:00

Today, we talk to one of our most exciting guests yet: Ben Bergeron. Ben is a world-renowned author, speaker, and coach to some of the world’s most elite CrossFit athletes. We cover a range of t...

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Eddie's Therapy (AKA Health Coaching) Session from 2023-11-20T12:30

Last week, we had an incredible episode talking all about the power of health coaching, and now, it’s Eddie’s turn in the hot seat! Learn about how Eddie is thinking about approaching the rest o...

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The Transformative Power of Health Coaching + Juna Gets "Therapised" ft. Margaret Moore from 2023-11-13T10:00

In this episode, we talk to Margaret Moore about the emerging field of health coaching. It's exactly what it sounds like: someone coaching you through achieving your health goals, except it's mu...

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Why We Don't Know Enough About Women's Health from 2023-11-06T18:31:03

In this episode, we close out our women’s health series with some final thoughts. Discussing periods, pregnancy, and menopause on the podcast was something we’ve been meaning to do for a long ti...

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A "Healthy" Pregnancy from 2023-10-30T09:00

We now know that what you do when you’re pregnant has profound implications for the health of your baby, and yourself. But the information and advice surrounding pregnancy is seemingly never-end...

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Cooking Advice, Meal Kits, Meal Prep + Healthy Homemade Ice Cream from 2023-10-23T14:53:33

We know that cooking is one of the best ways to improve diet quality, but let’s face it, it’s not exactly everyone’s favorite activity. In this episode, we both share where we are on our cooking...

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The Misconceptions and Myths of Menopause from 2023-10-16T09:00

What comes to mind when you think of menopause? For many, it’s caricatures of older women, fanning themselves and being irritable. Not only does menopause often get made fun of in the media, its...

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Supplementing a Bad Diet with Vitamins + Our Thoughts on Protein Bars and Protein Powders from 2023-10-09T11:30

In this episode, we talk all about supplements. Can you take enough vitamins to “fix” a bad diet? What about protein bars and protein powders? Are they the same as whole food protein sources? To...

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The Episode About Periods from 2023-10-02T09:00

It’s no secret that periods are something almost no one wants to talk about, but menstruation serves one of the most important functions of the human body. In this episode, we speak to Professor...

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How to "Not Screw Up Your Kids" (Talking to Your Kids About Health) from 2023-09-25T11:30:34

We've been getting a lot of questions about how to talk to kids about health and fitness. On the one hand, you want your kids to eat healthy and move their body, but on the other hand, overempha...

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Food Addiction, Dumb Things Your Brain Does, and Enjoying Your Food ft. Laurie Santos from 2023-09-18T09:00

Today, we bring back Laurie Santos from The Happiness Lab....

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Combining Exercise and Social Life, Learning New Skills No Matter Your Age, and Improving Focus from 2023-09-11T11:30

We loved our episode with Dr. Jennifer Heisz so much that we needed to chat about it some more. We talk about how we like to incorporate movement that isn't exercise, how moving helps us think b...

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How Exercise Helps with Depression, Anxiety, and the Aging Brain ft. Dr. Jennifer Heisz from 2023-09-04T09:00

We all know the physical benefits of exercise, but today we talk about the brain benefits. How does exercise impact depression and anxiety? How can exercise help keep our brains young? Should ou...

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Saunas, Cold Plunges, Apple Watches, Ozempic, and More: Andy Galpin on Fitness Fads from 2023-08-28T11:30

In this episode of The Talk, Professor Galpin first helps Eddie with his own personal health goals, and then we take some time going through all the current top fitness fads. We discuss saunas, ...

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Exercise Is Not About “Not Being Fat” ft. Andy Galpin from 2023-08-21T09:00

This episode is a deep dive into all things exercise with world-renowned expert Professor Andy Galpin. Our discussion includes: how much and what type of cardio should we be doing for optimal he...

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Our Meditation Journeys + Eddie Is a Black Belt?! from 2023-08-14T11:30:59

In this episode of The Talk, we both go through our experiences with meditation. Eddie discusses his twenty years practicing martial arts and how he was able to reconcile his spiritual practice ...

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Food We Need to Talk... in Person!!! from 2023-08-07T09:00

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Have We Improved Our Mindful Eating + Eddie's Debut at Symphony Hall from 2023-07-31T12:00:24

On this episode of The Talk, we discuss how we are implementing the things we learned in last week's podcast on mindful eating with the Nutrition Diva. We also discuss mindful cooking, enjoying ...

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What The Heck Is Mindful(ish) Eating ft. The Nutrition Diva from 2023-07-24T09:00

You probably hear about mindful eating all the time, but maybe you think to yourself, how am I actually supposed to do this? There are so many things that are making us mind-LESS eaters: our pho...

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Opening Up About Our Own Mental Health - The Talk (Bonus Episode) from 2023-07-17T12:41

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Is The Food You're Eating Making You Depressed? from 2023-07-10T09:00

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Come Meet Us in Person!!! (Our First Live Event) from 2023-07-03T10:00

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Finally... The Protein Episode from 2023-06-26T09:00

This episode is dedicated to the sexiest macronutrient of the time: PROTEIN. We talk to the king of protein research himself, Listen

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The Myth of "I'll Be Happy When I'm X Pounds" ft. Laurie Santos from 2023-06-12T09:00

"I'll be happy when..." How many times have you found yourself saying that? It could be a goal income, a goal relationship, or a goal body, but the message is the same: I need to wait to get THI...

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Getting Summer Ready - Trailer! from 2023-06-05T09:00

How many summers have you spent feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable in your body? Maybe you don’t buy that two piece swimsuit, or maybe you skip the pool party. We spend months stressing, d...

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Update! (Book and podcast!) from 2023-04-26T16:50:28

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The Magic of NON-Exercise from 2023-03-27T09:30

We've all heard advice like "take the stairs!" or "park in the furthest spot," but can this stuff actually make a difference? What's the point of movement if it's not leaving you out of breath, ...

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The Uncontroversial Truth About Nutrition from 2023-03-20T09:30

When it comes to nutrition, it seems like we disagree about nearly everything: carbs, sugar, fat... even fruit. But, it turns out, there's actually a lot that the entire scientific community agr...

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Disordered Eating or Eating Disorder from 2023-03-13T09:30

A lot of us struggle with our relationship to food. We may be overly restrictive. We may use food to cope with difficult emotions or stress. But for some of us, the struggle goes beyond this, an...

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The Surprising Secrets of Your Metabolism from 2022-04-18T09:00

The metabolism may seem like a magical concept: some people eat whatever they want and don’t gain weight. Others so much as look at a dessert and feel the pounds creeping on. But what do we know...

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Is It Really Just About the Calories? from 2022-04-04T13:54:29

Are all calories created equal? Do calories even matter? Are calories ALL that matter? In this episode, Juna and Eddie talk to EC Synkowski, founder of Optimize Me Nutrition, about those little ...

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First Listen - We're Back! from 2022-03-21T10:00

Juna and Eddie are back to tackle all the health and fitness topics you guys requested most! With guidance from some of the world’s top experts, some witty banter, and a good helping of dad joke...

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A Message From Juna And Eddie + Anything For Selena from 2021-03-19T19:42:15

Hosts Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips return with a special message, and another great podcast recommendation. Juna and Eddie are hard at work making the second season of Food, We Need To Talk...

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Presents: Inappropriate Questions from 2020-06-11T12:56:35

We want to tell you about another great podcast: Inappropriate Questions from the CBC.

Inappropriate Questions is back with Season! Hosts Elena Hudgins Lyle, a queer millennia, and Harvi...

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Presents: Kind World from 2020-03-16T11:59:16

As you know our "Food, We Need To Talk" season just ended, but I want to tell you about another great podcast produced by WBUR that is just starting its season, "Kind World":

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Your Body, Your Self from 2020-03-09T19:21:42

From weight stigma to the "Health At Every Size" movement, Eddie and Juna dig into the complex issue of body image with Dr. Mark Berman, Dr. Lesley Williams, Janet Tomiyama, Dr. Fatima Cody Stan...

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Disordered Eating And Eating Disorders from 2020-02-24T21:19:41

Juna reveals that she is battling an eating disorder and explores how and why dieting can tip into problem territory, and what to do about it.

Experts in this episode include Jenny Thoma...

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Supplements And Snake Oils from 2020-02-17T16:59:35

Want a flat stomach? A faster metabolism? Maybe to get rid of that cellulite? Well, there's a supplement for that.

If only it were so easy... But as with most things in life, if it sound...

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Exercise Q&A from 2020-02-10T14:41:13

Juna and Eddie answer listeners' questions about exercise, from "how much is enough" to "how much is too much?"

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Stress, Stress, Stress and Your Waistline from 2020-02-03T16:35:29

"Stress eating" can shift food preferences toward sugar and fat, leading Eddie and Juna to try the famous "raisin exercise." They also check in with Dr. John Denninger at the Benson-Henry Instit...

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Bonus Episode: Q&A from 2020-01-27T18:43:24

From potatoes to quickie "food challenges," Eddie and Juna answer questions from listeners.

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Am I Destined To Be This Size? from 2020-01-20T16:25:20

You know better than to expect life to be fair. But still, it's enough to drive anyone crazy: Some people seem to be able to eat anything they want and never gain weight.

About 50% of we...

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How Can I Become A Fat-Burning Machine? from 2020-01-13T20:59:30

Asked for just one recommendation for lifelong health, our experts all had the same answer: exercise. And there's one type of exercise that may bring the best benefit in the least amount of time...

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What The Heck Should We Eat? from 2020-01-06T17:13:31

Possibly the best thing you can do to help yourself eat better is not about choosing a particular type of food at all. It's about the quality of what you eat. The hosts distill the state of nutr...

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This Is Your Brain On Cheesecake from 2019-12-30T15:13:26

Among the scary insights that brain science can offer into junk foods: eating them tends to shift food preferences long-term -- at least, in mice. Co-hosts Dr. Eddie Phillips and Juna Gjata disc...

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Good Food, Bad Food from 2019-12-23T16:49:33

What if there’s no forbidden fruit? What if you think about eating to take care of yourself? In episode two, Juna describes the judgments she and others impose on themselves and their food choic...

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Doomed If You Diet, Doomed If You Don’t from 2019-12-23T16:41:26

Episode one! 24-year-old co-host Juna Gjata says restrictive eating has made her miserable her entire adult life, but she’s sure if she stops she’ll "literally gain 20 pounds on gingerbread latt...

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First Listen from 2019-12-06T17:42:40

One woman's quest to end her war with food. Hosts Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips wield solid science, medical knowledge, common sense and an endless supply of dad jokes to teach us how to eat...

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