268. Living Your Most Optimal Life (Part 2): A Wellness Roundtable Episode #FabulousFriends

Welcome back again my friends to the Be Well podcast. In this roundtable-style recap, featuring five more all-star guests, we expand on a recent compilation episode which previewed core pillars of mental and physical health.You can check out full episodes featuring these guests for an expanded version of what you'll hear today, below, and explore the rest of the show's feed (approaching 300 episodes!) to drill down on the themes that mean the most to you and your family.In this roundtable, we draw knowledge from previous episodes featuring leading experts:• Dr. Mark Hyman, Young Forever: The Latest Roadmap to Longevity #237• Dr. Andrew Huberman, How to Counter Anxiety + Sleep Like a Baby #1• Dr. Christian Gonzalez, Healing From Within #159• Sal Di Stefano, A Holistic Approach to Building Strength & Improving Health #184• Dr. Apostolos Lekkos, Functional Medicine 101 + Balancing the Mind, Body & Spirit #9As we all know, technology and research are always changing, but the basics of being healthy remain largely the same from year to year, decade to decade , even generation to generation – making these episodes, and so many others, an evergreen source of information.If you're digging this format let me know! And click back to episodes 262, 265, and 266 where we assembled roundtable talks on blood sugar basics, raising healthy kids, and healthy lifestyle habits.We also cover…(01:28) Live to 120: Hacking the Hallmarks of Aging (Dr. Mark Hyman)• Blue Zones: Where people live to 100 and beyond• Diet tips for ultimate longevity • Avoiding ultra-processed foods and sugar• Flours and breads are just as bad a sugar• Why we should learn about and prioritize phytochemicals• Understanding how to regulate protein intake• Supporting muscle synthesis • Eating for your microbiome • Read: Young Forever by Dr. Mark Hyman(08:46) Overcoming Harmful Effects of Anxiety & Stress (Dr. Andrew Huberman)• Defining anxiety vs. fear vs. courage• How the autonomic nervous system works• How changes in alertness impact your vision• Three proven ways to control anxiety • Panoramic view: Opening up your POV• Why looking at a sunset is so relaxing• Emphasized breathing: Focusing on exhale • The important role of the diaphragm• Deliberate decompression: Meditation, bodywork, etc.• When you should embrace the stress • Controlling your voice(24:28) Supporting the Body Through Balance (Dr....