Growing as a human being means growing emotionally and spiritually. These dimensions of health are just as essential as physical well-being and are often deeply connected. When we’re stuck in fear, judgment, or unresolved trauma, our bodies feel it too. We’re at a...
When we talk about health, most people think of diet, exercise, stress management, and sleep. And yes, those are essential. But there’s more to the picture, something many people often overlook and underprioritize: emotional and spiritual wellness. But why do so few...
Protein sparks strong opinions. From fitness influencers to scientists, the message is everywhere: “You need more protein!” Experts like Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Peter Attia recommend consuming one gram of protein per pound of lean (or desired) body weight. That’s a...
When we think about what it takes to live a long and healthy life, the usual suspects come to mind: eating well, staying active, effectively managing stress, and getting quality sleep. While these are foundational to health and longevity, there’s another powerful, yet...
During my 44 years as CEO of Whole Foods Market, I learned that the role of a leader, especially a founder, doesn’t stay fixed. As the company grew and evolved, from one store in 1978 to over 540 stores when I retired in 2022, my role as CEO evolved too. In the early...
Looking for something to read this winter? Here are a few of my recent favorites— let’s dive in! The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson In The Splendid and the Vile, Erik Larson takes readers inside Winston...
As we head into 2025, I’d like to highlight five blogs that stood out as moments of interest, learning, and reflection in 2024: The Rebel in Me Back in September, I had the privilege of sitting down with Rich Roll on his podcast. Rich is an excellent interviewer, with...
With the holidays around the corner, I’d like to share ten books I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend. Whether you’re looking for a new book to read this holiday season or are looking for a great gift for someone on your list this year, I think there’s...
This fall, I had an interesting conversation with Michael Moynihan on Bari Weiss’s Honestly podcast. One topic we discussed is sometimes considered controversial and has sparked negativity in the past: labor unions. I want to use this as an opportunity to clarify a...
Looking for compelling reads to dive into this fall? Sharing three books that I have read recently and really enjoyed: I Feel Love: MDMA and the Quest for Connection in a Fractured World by Rachel Nuwer As I share in The Whole Story, I support the use of psychedelics...
I often share my story of becoming a vegetarian and later transitioning to an ethical vegan lifestyle. However, there's an important chapter I don’t often discuss—the step towards adopting a whole foods, plant-based (WFPB) diet. To take you back to the beginning, I...
Now that I’m in my 70s, brain health is something I’ve become increasingly more interested in. Maintaining brain health is crucial for overall health and well-being, physically, mentally, and emotionally, and by adopting healthy lifestyle habits, we can support and...
