The Liz Moody Podcast

The host and fitness expert Harley Pasternak rank and debunk fitness advice from social media using a tier system based on scientific evidence.

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In a solo episode, Liz Moody argues that the current cultural obsession with 90s nostalgia — driven partly by Ryan Murphy's Love Story TV show about Carolyn Bessette Kennedy — is not about fashion or Blockbuster memories but about five specific modern deficits: spontaneity, boundaries, technology, speed, and uncertainty.

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This episode explores the neuroscience behind weight regain and provides science-backed strategies to rewire the brain for sustainable weight loss, featuring neuroscientist Dr.

This episode explores the four distinct types of tiredness beyond just needing more sleep, helping listeners identify their specific type to get the right rest and regain energy.

This episode explores the concept of being addicted to anxiety with psychotherapist Owen O'Kane, offering a unique perspective and practical solutions for managing it.

Host Liz Moody shares three key mindsets and habits that have driven her success and are common among high performers.

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Liz Moody and dietitian Kylie Sikaita rank popular internet nutrition advice from S to F tier, debunking myths like 'plants are trying to kill you.'

Host Liz Moody assembles a multi-expert 'Ultimate Unstuck Toolkit' drawing on over 400 podcast interviews, featuring NYU professor Susie Welt's 10-10-10 decision framework, neuroscientist Nicole Vignola's dopamine-based case against self-criticism, therapist Katie Morton on values alignment, author Rafi Grinberg on reframing obligation as choice, and Stanford professors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans on the distinction between solvable problems and 'gravity problems.' Welt's 10-10-10 technique — mapping decision consequences across 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years then filtering through values — is presented as a complete system developed after her four children disrupted a Hawaii speech while she tried to 'do it all.' Vignola argues that beating yourself up for one remaining cigarette after cutting from 20 actively blocks dopamine reward signals and prevents further progress, while Burnett and Evans warn that many people feel stuck because they are trying to solve 'gravity problems' — circumstances that are not actually solvable, like the low market rate for poetry.

Liz Moody and therapist Lori Gottlieb rank internet therapy advice from S to F tier, debunking misinformation and discussing accountability.

This episode explores how embracing traits like being selfish, cringe, and nosy in positive ways can help overcome fears of judgment and lead to greater success in career and life, featuring insights from former Google executive Jenny Wood.

Host Liz Moody and Tori Dunlap (HerFirst100K) tier-rank popular social media money advice — from Dave Ramsey's restaurant ban to the one-month purchase rule — filtering each through the lens of intentional versus mindless spending.

Host Liz Moody interviews fertility doctor Natalie Crawford about optimizing fertility in your 20s, 30s, and 40s, emphasizing the importance of tracking your menstrual cycle.

This episode provides science-backed, practical strategies to reset your brain and reduce overwhelm when everything feels like too much, focusing on real-world solutions without ignoring current challenges.

Host Liz Moody interviews executive coach Amina Altai about identifying and overcoming burnout, including its hidden causes and solutions.

Liz Moody explores the psychology behind feeling behind in life, using research to provide actionable insights for personal growth.

An interview with a sex professor exploring why people avoid sex despite its benefits and how to improve sexual relationships.

Liz Moody explores the hidden reasons why making friends as an adult is so difficult and offers practical solutions to overcome loneliness.

Liz Moody and Jen Lukey share practical tips for making healthy eating easier, cheaper, and more delicious.

Liz Moody introduces 'match theory,' a concept about finding natural alignment in relationships, career, and life instead of forcing or pretending.

A therapist discusses how to overcome avoidance and do hard things by aligning actions with values, building confidence, and understanding that motivation follows action rather than precedes it.

Liz Moody introduces a January Transformation Series episode focused on small, science-backed habit shifts to improve health, mental well-being, and finances.

Host Liz Moody counts down five science-backed energy hacks to combat afternoon fatigue and boost vitality.

This episode compiles expert advice from the Liz Moody podcast to provide science-backed strategies for reducing stress and improving energy through insights into gut health, hormones, neuroscience, and habit science.

Host Liz Moody shares research-backed tips to improve small talk, reframing it as a valuable skill for introverts.

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A neuroscientist explains how sugar triggers dopamine release in the brain similarly to drugs, discusses its addictive properties, and explores the evolutionary reasons for our innate preference for sweetness.

Liz Moody shares personal anxiety struggles and offers science-backed tools and tips for managing anxiety.

A nutrition scientist discusses the systemic root causes of rising chronic disease rates in the United States, including food systems and corporate influence.

Liz Moody introduces a science-backed technique for achieving goals by tracking and celebrating progress, drawing on therapy and Harvard research.

An interview with an endocrinologist discussing the use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss and other conditions like addiction and PCOS.

Host Liz Moody shares her personal struggles with mental health and offers science-backed insights on managing stress and pain.