Here are 15 pieces of advice from the many women we’ve had on themindbodygreen podcast.

On finding a healthy balance.

“I don’t think a perfect balance exists.

Jamie Schneider

When someone assumes that there is, it can make you feel disappointed.”

“Everybody is hormonalmen, women, children, cats, dogs.

Alisa Vitti, functional nutrition and female biohacking expert

On using diet to reverse autoimmune disease.

In fact, I’m able to do an 18.5-mile bike ride.”

“If everyone could go up to one person and offer them lunchthat would shift so much.”

LaRayia Gaston, Activist & Founder of Lunch On Me

On finding true love.

“There’s a big difference between trying to get love and actually sharing love.

We can’t share love if we don’t have love to share.”

Margaret Paul, Ph.D., relationship expert

On how anxiety can be an asset.

“Anxiety is not necessarily a bad thing.

It’s the judgment that we put on it that makes it not so great.”

Gwen Dittmar, breathwork instructor

On how to deal with narcissists.

“Don’t stand in the crossfire in someone else’s war with themselves.”

Megan Bruneau, M.A., psychotherapist

On the importance of our environment for overall health.

Majora Carter, urban revitalization consultant and real estate developer

On how to achieve your dreams.

You have to take action."

“Often the greatest ideas or newest opportunities come out of failure.”

Mallika Chopra, entrepreneur, public speaker, and author

On how to optimize a healthy lifestyle.

“We shouldn’t white-knuckle anything in wellnessyou can overdo anything.”

Ali Miller, R.D., dietitian

On why we should feel gratitude for our pain.

“Pain is part of life.

To expect to live a life without pain is unrealistic.”

Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., neurologist

On how to stay empowered during difficult times.

“It’s time to take your health back into your control and be an advocate for yourself.”

Bindiya Gandhi, M.D., American Board Family Medicinecertified physician

On how to raise independent children.

“The most important thing you’re free to give your child is a positive self-image.”

Esther Wojkicki, bestselling author