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Mel Robbins discusses exercise and nutrition for better health and longevity with Dr. Rhonda Patrick.

Today's episode is a MUST listen. You will learn the surprising science of exercise and nutrition, the mistakes you’re making, and the simple changes that lead to better health and longevity. In this powerful episode, Mel sits down with one of her dream guests, Dr. Rhonda Patrick PhD. Dr. Patrick is a biomedical scientist who has spent her career studying nutrition, aging, and disease prevention. Ever wonder why you can walk every day and still not feel stronger? Or why you’re exhausted, stressed, and carrying more weight around your middle? There’s a reason for that. Today, Dr. Rhonda Patrick reveals why traditional fitness advice doesn’t work, the mistakes most people are making, and the simple changes that can help you build better health, more energy, and a longer life. For way too long, you’ve been taught that getting healthy means more time at the gym, restrictive diets, and no “off” days. Dr. Patrick says we have it all wrong. Today, she breaks down the science of what really matters for your health and longevity - and the good news is, it’s way simpler than you think. In this episode, you’ll learn: -What the “talk test” is and how to use it to find the right level of…

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Host: Mel Robbins

Guest: Dr. Rhonda Patrick PhD

Topics covered

• exercise
• nutrition
• health
• longevity
• diet
• aging

Keywords

• exercise snacks
• visceral fat
• 10,000 steps
• sleep
• diet mistakes

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