Dr. David Friedman talks with teen brothers Abdullah and Zane Ansari about why so many kids today are struggling with obesity, anxiety, depression, and chronic health issues. The brothers, co-hosts of the Holistic Kids Show and authors of The Teen Health Revolution, explain that unhealthy routines, poor diet, stress, and constant phone and social media use are driving the problem, and that real change doesn’t require expensive fixes—just better daily habits. Their message is hopeful and practical: by eating real food, sleeping more, managing stress, spending time offline, and building real connections, teens can feel better, think clearer, and take control of their health early in life.
There’s so much confusion surrounding what we should and shouldn't be eating. Then there are the ingredients used to make our food, chemicals sprayed on our produce, hormones, and antibiotics found in our meat… It can get quite overwhelming!
Vani Hari, world-renowned food activist and founder of Food Babe is on a mission to bring good, healthy food back to the table.
During this interview with Dr. Friedman, Vani discusses her New York Time’s best-selling book Food Babe Kitchen. She shares how cooking saved her life, the importance of what you're storing your food in, the things you should take out of your pantry right NOW, sugar and flour alternatives, and much, much more.
Dr. Mindy Pelz is a New York Times bestselling author, leading voice in women’s health, and host of the hit podcast "The Resetter Podcast" with Dr. Mindy. Dr. Friedman sits down with Dr. Pelz to explore the latest insights from her new book, "Age Like a Girl." This revolutionary book redefines what it means to grow older as a woman. Rooted in the latest science and rich in personal stories, Dr. Pelz challenges outdated narratives about menopause and aging, offering instead a roadmap for renewed awakening.
Age Like a Girl is available NOW!
The most common complaints Dr. Friedman hears from patients are a lack of energy and brain fog. Many people turn to these quick fixes like caffeine, sugar, stimulants, and energy drinks. But unfortunately, these things can wreak havoc on our hormones and lead to an array of unhealthy conditions. Joining us today is returning guest and friend Ari Whitten with his new book "Eat for Energy." He shares the secrets to restoring energy, cognitive function, and alertness!
Ari Whitten is a number one bestselling author of several cutting-edge books and holds two advanced certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He's the host of the popular energy blueprint podcast, which brings together the world's leading experts on the subject of fatigue and energy enhancement.
Listen as Ari & Dr. Friedman discuss a range of topics in this XL episode, including mitochondria, coffee and getting good sleep, and choosing the best diet plan.
To learn more or get your copy of Eat for Energy go to: https://
A sensitive bladder affects one in three women of all ages. Many women who suffer from this condition just do not want to talk about it.
Marilu Henner joins the To Your Good Health Radio Show to share why women should not feel self-conscious, isolated or alone.
She explains that women should be open about it with their doctors, family and friends, and not let it hold them back.
Dr. Friedman is joined by Rocky Kanaka, an Emmy-nominated TV host, YouTuber, and creator known for his impactful series "Sitting With Dogs." We'll dive into Rocky's journey of transforming this heartfelt video series into a compelling book as he shares his experiences and the profound impact these stories have on shelter dogs, and the health benefits of their forever families.
Today we have with us special guest Renee Taylor, who stars in the new hit movie, Tango Shalom. If you missed it at the theater, it's now available on all streaming and video-on-demand platforms across the US and Canada.
Renee is an Oscar-nominated and Emmy award-winning actress. Her long list of credits includes Mel Brooks, The Producers, and the overbearing, but lovable mother of Fran Dresser's title character in The Nanny.
She co-wrote the Broadway comedy Lovers and Other Strangers, which earned her an Oscar nomination for the film adaptation, and she is starring in the new film Tango Shalom, which was co-written by her late husband, Joe baloney, and directed by her son, Gabriel.
Today she sits down with Dr. Friedman to talk about that film, maintaining integrity, the secret to a great marriage (of 52 years), and waking up each day with zest and purpose!
During uncertain times, many people are overcome by negative emotions. Fear, anxiety, doubt... these all creep into our minds multiple times throughout the day.
Even when the pandemic eases, a lot of individuals struggle with negative self-talk -- which can have a severe impact on one's mental health.
Shad Helmstetter, PhD, is the founder of the Self Talk Institute, joins Dr. Friedman to explain how to most of our negative thinking has been programmed from birth, and how to reverse those thoughts and essentially erase a negative mentality.
Listen in to learn how you can make positive, life-changing transformations.
Neuroscientist Rachel Barr joins Dr. David Friedman to discuss her book How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend, exploring how we can retrain our minds to reduce negativity, stress, and self-criticism. Drawing from personal loss and professional insight, she emphasizes the power of sleep, real-life social connection, creativity, and small daily joys—or “microdoses of delight”—to improve mental health. Instead of chasing constant productivity or perfection, she encourages embracing imperfection, novelty, and presence to build a brain that supports rather than sabotages us.
Link to book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/773408/how-to-make-your-brain-your-best-friend-by-rachel-barr/
Dr. David Friedman sits down with Jacqueline Haskins, author of "Kick Ass Healthy LADA," to discuss the often overlooked and misdiagnosed form of diabetes called LADA. Haskins shares her personal experience with misdiagnosis and her motivation for raising awareness about LADA. They discuss the conflicting information surrounding diabetes and the importance of proper diagnosis. Haskins explains the difference between prediabetes and LADA, emphasizing the need for early detection. They also discuss the difference in treatment for type 2, type 1, and LADA diabetes. Haskins encourages individuals to advocate for themselves and request the antibody test for accurate diagnosis.
Find more information at http://healthylada.com
Dr. Ian K. Smith joins Dr. David Friedman to discuss his book Eat Your Age, revealing how targeted nutrition and lifestyle changes can help us stay healthy and feel younger at every stage of life. From boosting calcium in your 30s to increasing protein in your 60s, Dr. Smith outlines key nutrients and habits for each decade. He emphasizes it’s never too late to improve your health, highlighting the body’s ability to adapt and thrive through better food choices, sleep, exercise, and mindset.
Tom Rath joins us today and is the author of the new book Life’s Great Question, which focuses on a new way to think about our life's work. Not what we can do for ourselves, but how we can serve others, and how this transforms our future selves in a positive way.
Tom is an author and researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being. His 10 books have sold more than 10 million copies and made hundreds of appearances on global bestseller lists.
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Being overworked can also take a toll on your family and relationships.
Michael Hyatt joins us today to tell us about his own breaking point with work/life balance, leading him to write his book, Win at Work and Succeed at Life. He talks to us today about "the cult of overwork,” and how to prioritize your life and career goals. He also discusses the value of being nonproductive and just doing nothing!
Michael Hyatt is no stranger to success himself, he is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Michael Hyatt & Company. He has scaled multiple companies over the years, including a $250M publishing company with 700+ employees and his own leadership development company that has grown over 60% year over year for the past 4 years. Under his leadership, Michael Hyatt & Company has been featured in the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America for three years in a row and in 2020 the company was named to Inc.'s Best Work Places list.
My guest today is Amy Alkon, an award-winning investigative science writer who specializes in “science-help.”
She does a deep dive into the research, critically evaluating it and then translating it into everyday language, allowing us to make scientifically informed decisions for the best of our health and well-being.
Alkon’s new book, her fifth, out May 20th, is GOING MENOPOSTAL: What You (and Your Doctor) Need to Know About the Real Science of Menopause and Perimenopause.
The book not only exposes the shocking gap between the scientific evidence and the medical practice standards in women's health, but in all of medicine—as well as how to overcome it and get the evidence-based medical care we all expect and deserve.
Dr. David Friedman speaks with bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado about his new book Tame Your Thoughts, which offers three practical, faith-based tools to help people break free from toxic thinking. Lucado explains how most of our 70,000 daily thoughts are negative, feeding anxiety, guilt, and fear—but with God's help, our minds can be renewed. He encourages listeners to practice “picky thinking,” recognize and challenge harmful thought patterns (what he calls UFOs: Untruths, False narratives, Overreactions), and replace them with truth from Scripture. Lucado emphasizes that it’s never too late to change, and with God’s grace, we can experience true peace and transformation.
The dangers of Electro-Magnetic Fields — or “EMFs” — are now widely recognized as a serious 21st century health threat by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Consumer Reports, The Cleveland Clinic and independent researchers from Harvard, Columbia and Yale.
Dr. David Friedman interviews Dr. David Kessler, former FDA Commissioner and author of Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine, about why diets often fail and how ultra-processed foods hijack the brain's reward system. They discuss the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic, its benefits and limitations, and the importance of combining medication with nutrition, exercise, and behavior change for lasting results. Dr. Kessler also emphasizes better food labeling, the dangers of visceral fat, and how brain chemistry drives cravings and relapse.
This inflation is unbearable. With food prices on the rise, are there any money-saving strategies that you can share?
Nancy Meadows - Schaumburg, IL
I drink 1-2 glasses of red wine with dinner. Is there a specific type of red wine that's healthier or does it not matter?
Eileen Mitchells - Valdosta, GA
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Are some healthier than others, and what about the sugar content in apples?
Brenda O'Brien - Casper, WY
I want organic pasture-raised eggs, but always doubt the ones in the grocery store are actually pasture-raised. Do I need to go to a farmers market?
Kristin McCarthy - Springhill, TN
I have a food intolerance to several things I used to be able to eat with no problem. Why all of a sudden am I not able to eat foods I used to love?
Dolores Cohen, Tennessee
I love to salt my food. Is salt really as bad as we've been led to believe?
Mark Evans - Tampa, FL
I suffer from candida and try all of the supplements but it always returns. Any suggestions?
Ann Burkus, Sarasota, FL
I'm drinking a lot of lemon water but I'm worried all of the acidity is bad for my stomach. Do you concur?
Pat Richards - Raleigh, NC
Are meal replacement shakes & bars ok to use instead of eating food if I want to lose weight?
Fran Denison - Albuquerque, NM
I suffer from migraines. Is there a supplement I can take that might help?
Anna Edwards, Asheville, NC
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Dr. Aly Cohen, a board-certified rheumatologist and integrative medicine expert, authored Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them. Drawing from 15+ years of clinical experience—including a personal journey sparked by her dog’s autoimmune illness—she highlights the everyday toxic chemicals disrupting hormones, immunity, metabolism, and more.
Dr. Cohen provides a science-backed, approachable 21-day plan complete with lab tests, simple home and food swaps, DIY toxin-free recipes, and a detox-focused food pyramid. Her goal? Empower individuals to mitigate hidden chemical exposures and strengthen health—without resorting to extreme regimens.
book url: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Detoxify/Aly-Cohen/9781668033531