333: An Exploration of Why We Dream and the Neuroscience Behind the Phenomenon with Brain Surgeon Dr. Rahul Jandial, M.D., Ph.D

In this episode I’m talking to Ret Taylor, co-founder of Ned, about how he went from chasing money around the world to starting a CBD company; what exactly CBD is, how it helps and what its applications are; why having a clear mission is so important when starting a business and how their business model differs from other companies; how to use plants and minerals to support the body and so much more.   www.Drinkolipop.com/BLONDEFILES for 20% off plus free shipping site-wide. www.Trybite.com/BLONDE for 20% off your first subscription. www.Uprisingfood.com with code BLONDE for $10 off the starter bundle. www.Piquetea.com/BLONDE for 5% off the limited time bundle with gifts. www.Helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off plus a free De-Stress Blend sample on any order over $40.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Sep 202142min

In this episode I’m talking to Kevin C. Klatt, PhD, RD, a registered dietitian and postdoctoral fellow at the Baylor College of Medicine. We discuss nutrition science, research and the dark side of wellness that is oftentimes overlooked. Dr. Klatt explains how those of us without scientific backgrounds can navigate all of the information out there and discern what is legitimate and what is not, and we explore why so many turn to food as a “cause and a cure.” We also discuss the most egregious claims he has seen on the internet; how to become your own researcher; tips for eating to reduce risk of chronic disease; why we tend to make causal links between what we eat and how we feel, and so much more.   Dr. Klatt received his PhD in Molecular Nutrition from Cornell University and completed his dietetic internship at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center. He is the Inaugural Dennis M. Bier Young Career Editor at the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and is an active member of the executive committee of the Research Dietetics Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.    www.Sakara.com/BLONDEFILES for 20% off your first order. www.Dipseastories.com/BLONDE for your extended 30 day free trial. www.Getcanopy.co with code BLONDE10 at checkout for an additional 10% off your purchase. www.Helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off your first one-time purchase or 20% off your first subscription plus free shipping.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Sep 202158min

In this episode I’m talking to Dr. Caroline Leaf about the mind-brain connection, how to clean up our mental mess and how to rewire our brains for resiliency. We discuss how experiences form roots and get built into our bodies; how to uncover those roots and deconstruct to reconstruct our thought patterns; how to use things like depression and anxiety as clues and become thought detectives; practical tips to start implementing today for anxiety and so much more.    www.JustThriveHealth.com with code Blonde for 15% off their award-winning Probiotic. www.Grove.com/BLONDE to get a free starter set with your first order. www.FXChocolate.com with code BLONDEFILES for 20% off your first order. www.Talkspace.com with code BLONDE for $100 off your first month.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Sep 202137min

In this episode I’m talking to author, podcaster and founder of The Skinny Confidential, Lauryn Bosstick, about all things beauty and wellness. Given that we are both skincare and aesthetics devotees, we have an open and candid conversation about beauty standards, best and worst beauty practices, botox, filler and surgery and her unique approach to skincare. We also talk about how her beauty and wellness approach has evolved over the years; how having double jaw surgery changed both her identity and the trajectory of her career; why subscribing to irreversible beauty trends is a bad idea; the craziest things she’s done for wellness; what she realized when she micro dosed mushrooms; how to focus on our own lives instead of everyone else’s and so much more.    www.DrinkLMNT.com/BlondeFiles to claim your free sample pack for the cost of shipping. www.Helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off your first one-time order or 20% off your first subscription plus free shipping. www.Athleticgreens.com/BLONDEFILES to claim you free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. www.Headspace.com/BLONDE for a free one-month trial.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Sep 202155min

In this episode my producer, Brian, interviews me about everything from my backstory to how I got sober and overcame the emotional issues that I was masking with drugs and alcohol; how I met my husband and made the first move; jealousy in relationships and if it can be a good thing; how I initially dealt with dating someone famous; Hollywood stories I’ve never told before; why I don’t want kids and so much more. This is a fun easygoing conversation where we also talk about Brian’s perspective on beauty procedures particularly after editing my show for over a year; his experience dating in his early 30’s and more!   www.Sakara.com/BLONDEFILES for 20% off your first order www.DipseaStories.com/BLONDE for your extended 30 day free trial www.Fxchocolate.com with code BLONDEFILES for 20% off your first order www.ForiaWellness.com/BLONDE for 20% off your first order   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Sep 202156min

In this episode I’m talking to Ethan Kross, one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. An award-winning professor and bestselling author in the University of Michigan’s top ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he studies how the conversations people have with themselves impact their health, performance, decisions and relationships. We discuss his new book, Chatter, and how we can harness our inner voice to improve our mental and physical health; specific tools to redirect negative self-talk and ruminating thoughts; the power of placebo; how to maintain a healthy perspective around our problems and so much more.    www.Helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off your first one-time order or 20% off your first subscription plus free shipping. www.DrinkLMNT.com/BlondeFiles to get your LMNT sample pack for the cost of shipping. www.Getcanopy.co to save $25 on your Canopy Humidifier purchase with their filter subscription, plus a free aroma kit. www.Grove.com/BLONDE to get a free starter set with your first order.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Aug 202151min

In this episode I’m talking to Lauren and Chanler Bledsoe, hosts of the podcast Pop Apologists, about all things pop culture. We unpack today’s top stories including Bennifer and Britney Spears, and also go in-depth on topics like whether Emrata is actually helping or hurting women and of course we take on the Kardashian machine. You’ll hear my non-expert analysis of JLo and other celebrities’ cosmetic enhancements; why the Kardashians (allegedly) get surgery and still use body altering filters; Britney’s catch-22 and more.   www.Dipseastories.com/BLONDE for your free extended 30 day trial www.FXChocolate.com with code BLONDEFILES for 20% off your first order www.Get-Base.com/blondefiles to save 20% on your first month of membership www.Helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off your first one-time order or 20% off your first subscription plus free shipping   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Aug 202155min

In this episode I’m talking to influencer and wellness devotee Alyssa Lynch about how she overcame unhealthy habits and everything she’s done in the name of wellness. We talk about her experience with disordered eating and exercise; how she learned to feel good in a healthy way; how she deals with stress and anxiety; her best bloating tips and how to shift from rigidity to intuitiveness. Then we talk about our take on wellness trends like intermittent fasting, celery juice, food combining, colonics and enemas. We close the episode talking about beauty, botox and filler.    www.Talkspace.com with code BLONDE for $100 off your first month www.Sakara.com/BLONDEFILES for 20% off your first order www.Headspace.com/BLONDE for a free one-month trial  and access to the full library www.Foriawellness.com/BLONDE for 20% off your first order   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Aug 202153min