The Liz Moody Podcast

The Liz Moody Podcast

The Liz Moody Podcast, hosted by bestselling author and longtime journalist Liz Moody, is a research-backed wellness podcast all about helping you live your healthiest, happiest life. Each week, Liz sits down with some of the world's best functional doctors, researchers, authors, journalists and various other leaders in their field to answer all of health and wellness questions you want to know. In a world where wellness information is everywhere, this podcast aims at cutting through the noise and finding out what actually works. Come along with Liz as she uncovers the unknown hacks, tips, and tricks you need to know for making a healthier life easier—topics include what to eat to fight disease, how to take control of your finances, tips for fighting anxiety and depression, productivity and career advice, advice for making friends as an adult, the best skincare routine elements, healthy cooking secrets, and so much more. To get even more info, head to lizmoody.com and come hang out on Instagram @lizmoody to enter giveaways!

Episodes

May 7, 2025 96 mins
Want to live a healthier, longer life? The science of longevity is teaching us how to take steps in our twenties, thirties, and forties, to stay healthier into our old age. In today’s episode, I’m speaking with longevity scientist Dr. Eric Topol about how to reduce inflammation to live a happier, healthier, and longer life.  Many of us will develop chronic diseases as we age, and these diseases can dramatically reduce our quality ...
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How can you crush body image fears before a wedding? How can you plan more gatherings that don’t center around eating and drinking? And what does it mean to be fully present with a friend? Today, Zack and I are answering your burning questions about New York, raising children, career burnout, and more. Tune in for science-backed tips, hot takes, and to hear Zack’s thoughts on my favorite baby names. As always, I’m drawing on my res...
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Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all. Most of us have learned that depression is a chemical imbalance that works like a disease - you either have it or you don’t, and if you do you can seek treatment through psychiatric medication. While this model of depression has helped destigmatize mental illness, it also has its limits. Today, I’m speaking to Ellen Vora, MD, about new approaches to treating depression and mental health tips. ...
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Are you happy? Or to ask an easier question, are you practicing happiness? There are lots of changes you can make right now to make happiness an intentional part of your day rather than waiting for it to come to you. In today’s mini-episode, I’m sharing my favorite science-backed tips to help you feel happier every day.  From regulating stress to finding moments of gratitude, there are many ways you can work happiness into your sc...
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Why are we so stressed, and how can we deal with feeling powerless when the circumstances that cause our stress are completely out of our control? Sometimes improving your mental health is about the small moments we can control, and Dr. Julie Smith is sharing tips and tricks to help you find and get the most out of those moments. From health anxiety to world news, Dr. Julie’s tools you can use to tackle your fears and pull yourself...
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Do you feel alone in your insecurities? Everybody has them — and understanding your insecurities without shame or judgement can help you grow. In this mini-episode, I’m getting vulnerable and sharing my biggest insecurities. I hope that by listening to my insecurities and how I manage them, you can feel a little less alone when you deal with your own.  Our insecurities come from lots of places, from societal expectations to persona...
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Do you know what the major sources of microplastics are in your home? Are you trying to decide whether you should throw out your plastic cutting board? Are you ingesting heavy metals without even knowing it? Is your microwave hurting you? I’m sitting down with Dr. Vivian Chen to learn more about microplastics, heavy metals, EMFs, PFAS, forever chemicals, water filtration, red light therapy, and health myths and tips. If it’s a toxi...
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Are you tired all the time? Energy is crucial to everything we do, from getting out of bed in the morning to getting work done throughout the day, and unfortunately it isn’t as simple as just getting enough sleep. In this mini-episode, I’m giving you science-backed hacks you can use today to feel better tomorrow. As always, I don’t recommend tackling all of these changes at once – instead, pick and choose a few changes that feel he...
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Are you struggling with burnout? Is it even possible to not struggle with burnout in today’s world? I’m speaking with psychotherapist and author Israa Nasir about dealing with – and preventing – burnout. We’ll get into everything from building community to putting down your phone, and as always, leave you with actionable tips you can use now to improve your mental health.  2:16 Systemic Issues and Personal Agency 2:51 Tragic Opt...
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We all love Sex and the City, from its four memorable main characters to its environments and hilariously bad dates. But Sex and the City isn’t just a laugh-out-loud comedy – it also offers real life lessons in self-love, friendships, and relationships. So today, I’m discussing my favorite Sex and the City-inspired life tips with guest Kate Van Horn.  Above all, Sex and the City is a show about friendship. The bonds between Carrie,...
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A healthy gut is crucial for your overall health and wellbeing. In this episode, 8 health experts share their best science-backed tips to have a healthy gut microbiome and experience better digestion, sleep, immunity, mental health, and more. 1:07 Alcohol 4:39 Skin Health 10:22 Your Circadian Rhythm 13:39 Fasting 16:11 Stress  19:44 Joyful Activities 22:18 Cancer 29:51 Reducing Inflammation 35:18 Elimination Diet Alternati...
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Match Theory isn’t JUST about finding your soulmate. It can also help you figure out and land your dream job, fulfilling friendships, and a life that makes you feel whole. Listen to my episode with Suzy Welch, How To Figure Out Your Dream Career (And Actually Get It!). 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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Not sure what’s missing from your sex life? Sex educator Emily Nagoski talks about her research on sex and connection, covering everything from common myths about intimacy to why we’re so uncomfortable talking about sex. Learn how to figure out what you want from sex and how to bring it up with your partner.  There are so many societal expectations around sex and relationships. We’re going to get into the reasons we tend to like se...
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Are you considering freezing your eggs? Zack and I are diving into our experience freezing embryos with no details left out, from our decision-making process to preparation for the procedure through to post-procedure effects. We’ll get into the most difficult aspects of the process, the unexpected emotions that came up, and the actual retrieval procedure itself, and the one thing that everybody wants to know: just how much it cost....
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Do you know what your values are? Or why they even matter? Author, public speaker, and business advisor Suzy Welch is an expert in living authentically. It starts with identifying your values, which may be very different than you think they are. But once you identify your values, you can start living in accordance with them.  Suzy Welch has developed tools to help you make decisions and find your purpose, from the 10-10-10 decision...
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The most personal pros & cons of having kids episode yet: mine and Zack’s! Realistically, how do you go about making a decision that you know will change your life? Zack and I walk through our decision on whether or not we will be having children and all of the research, data, and conversations with experts and friends that went into it. Lots of factors play into the decision to have children, from work-life balance to financial st...
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Are our attention spans really shrinking because of social media, or is that a myth? Psychologist and attention expert Dr. Gloria Mark discusses the newest research on our attention spans, how attention interacts with technology and stress, and ways we can begin to heal our attention spans. We learn exactly how our attention spans have shifted over the last two decades by understanding how attention works on a scientific level and ...
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Many of the positive changes we make in our lives start with thinking about ourselves differently, whether it’s finding the motivation to start a new workout routine or working up the courage to ask for a raise. In today’s mini-episode, I’m sharing the three mindset shifts that have absolutely transformed the course of my life and been a key to my success.  These mindset shifts cover everything from motivation to self-doubt to rela...
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It’s never too late to change your life for the better. Long into her successful career on Food Network, Giada De Laurentiis decided to move from TV to social media and prioritize her cookbooks. She gives tips on coping with all kinds of change, from making a major change in your career to childbirth to aging.  From managing fame to staying sane with a busy schedule, Giada offers insights on how she lives her best life every day. S...
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Where do you begin when prioritizing your health? It’s one of the most common questions I get, and that’s not a coincidence – there is so much conflicting information out there these days. In today’s mini-episode, I’m giving you my top tips on how to start any health journey, whether that be from the very beginning or if you’re hip to the scene but looking to make specific changes to your lifestyle or routines. None of these tips r...
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