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Abel James Show

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Get cutting-edge insights from world-class leaders in health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship, music and brain science. In-depth interviews with 400+ world-renowned experts including James Clear, Dr. Casey Means, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. Mark Hyman, Robb Wolf, Dr. Jack Kruse, Nir Eyal, Tony Horton, Dr. John Gray, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, JP Sears, and many more. Originally launched in 2012 with the tongue-in-cheek title, The Fat-Burning Man Show, this podcast hit #1 in Health in 8 countries with 100 million downloads and 4 independent media awards. Featuring in-depth interviews with Professional Athletes, #1 Bestselling Authors, Entrepreneurs, Doctors, Touring Musicians, Comedians, Artists, and more, this podcast will dramatically change the way you think so you can achieve mastery in health and performance. A leading voice in health and technology for more than a decade, Abel James has helped millions train like the masters and get in the best physical, mental, and spiritual shape of their lives. Abel James is an OG Podcaster, New York Times Bestselling Author of “The Wild Diet,” and an award-winning Musician. He’s starred as a Celebrity Coach on ABC Television, in documentaries, and has been featured in People, Entertainment Tonight, Forbes, Fox News, and many other major media platforms and podcasts. Get ready to explore a wide variety of topics to help you master your mindset and motivation, delving into mental health, circadian biology, mitochondrial health, peak performance optimization, and much more...
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Episodes

Kelly Starrett: Becoming a Supple Leopard, How to Hack Human Movement, and Why YOU Move Like an Ass

Today’s show is with Dr Kelly Starrett, the man behind Mobility Wod and the New York Times bestselling author of Becoming a Supple Leopard . This guy knows his stuff – you’re in for a treat. On to the show with Dr. Kelly, we’re digging into: How to hack human movement Why some tiny fighters can wipe the floor with lumbering beasts The mechanics of deadlifting a human And why YOU move like an ass. Alright, let's go hang out with Kelly....

Jul 06, 201848 min

Cliff Hodges: Wilderness Survival and How to Prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse

We’re on the show with Cliff Hodges, wilderness survival educator, founder of Adventure Out, and former host of National Geographic’s Remote Survival. On this show with Cliff, we get into the nitty gritty of being a real human being, including: What to pack in your tiniest survival kit How to prepare for the zombie apocalypse How to stay alive when you’re stuck in the woods And much more…

Jun 29, 201839 min

Mat Lalonde: Why Nutrient Density Matters, Paleo Fails, & What to Eat for Dinner

Today we have a special throwback show with Mat Lalonde, PhD. You’re going to learn what people do wrong when going Paleo, why nutrient density matters, and what you should eat for dinner. Mat Lalonde PhD is a lecturer at Harvard University who specializes in chemical biology, but also studies human metabolism, nutritional biochemistry, health, and athletic performance… just for fun. He’s not afraid to go after gurus if their science is bogus. Uniquely, Mat has no dogs in the fight, no book to p...

Jun 22, 201855 min

Jill Miller: How to Improve Recovery, Self-Abdominal Massage, & Why She Meditates Upside-Down

Jill Miller, author of The Roll Model, is totally off her rocker. Get ready – you’re about to learn a ton about your body, your gut, and… balls. On this show with Jill, where we’re digging into: How to improve recovery and performance with soft tissue care Why family is the hardest to get on board Why self-abdominal massage is the missing link in everyone’s training How to properly meditate (hint: you should be upside down) If you’ve got creaky bones, or you want to improve your performance, or ...

Jun 15, 201847 min

Alyson Rose: Fasting for Women, Pro Video Gaming, and Why Burst Training Rules

Before Alyson became captain of the wild kitchen, she was a professional video gamer travelling all around North America and worldwide for competitions. She was also on a reality television show. “I used to be a pro gamer,” she says. “I started gaming when I was really little. I have five older brothers, and I needed to prove that I was equal in some way. Later on I became a professional gamer.” She then worked at BioWare, where she helped launch a Star Wars video game. “I think gamers’ minds wo...

Jun 07, 201845 min

Diane Sanfilippo of Balanced Bites on Ditching Dogma, Practical Paleo, & the 21-Day Sugar Detox

Today we're here with fellow podcaster and the lady behind Balanced Bites, Diane Sanfilippo. Diane is a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in Paleo nutrition, blood sugar regulation, food allergies/intolerances and digestive health. She’s also the author of Practical Paleo and The 21-Day Sugar Detox. I'm sure a lot of you are already familiar with her, but if not, you're in for a treat. In today’s show, Diane and I cover: How to eliminate sugar cravings in 3 weeks The scoop on adrenal fatigue Wh...

Jun 01, 20181 hr 8 min

Mark Divine: The Way Of The Seal, Your Best Defense and How to Win At Anything

Today’s show is someone you’ve seen around here before. Mark Divine is an expert around human performance when it comes to mental toughness, leadership, and being a physically ready for anything. Mark is a true Renaissance man, as you'll see on this show. He's a former top ranked Navy SEAL, CPA and MBA professor, and has built a half dozen multimillion-dollar companies. No big deal. On this show with Mark Divine, we talk about: Why the best defense is a good offense How failing loudly and public...

May 25, 201852 min

Shaun T: My Diet Is Better Than Yours, Butter in His Coffee, & Why He Married a Cartoon

We have a very special episode with my buddy, the one and only Shaun T. He’s the creator of Insanity, Cize, and host of My Diet is Better Than Yours . Shaun has a HUGE heart. I think he’s one of the most inspirational people in fitness. He truly cares about people and can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible. And he also gives epic bro hugs. Onto the show with Shaun T, you’ll learn: What Shaun does when he doesn’t feel like exercising Why Shaun eats carbs How to get fit by dancin...

May 18, 201851 min

Dr. Terry Wahls: The Wahls Protocol, How to Reverse MS, & When to Question Your Doctor

This show features the incredibly inspiring story of Dr. Terry Wahls, a clinical professor of medicine, author, and living testament to the power of healing your body with real food. A few years ago, Terry was sentenced to a tilt-recline wheelchair with progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Today, she bikes to work, speaks all over the country, and teaches others to reverse degenerative conditions through the Wahls Protocol. On today's show, we talk about: When you should question your doctor's advice...

May 11, 201850 min

Jim Kwik: 10 Simple Tricks To Boost Brain Power & Upgrade Your Memory

This show is with a personal friend of mine who I think has the best name ever for a brain and learning expert—Jim Kwik. We'll be talking about how you can tune up your brain, on the spot, in real time... and what it was like to hang with the entire cast of X-Men.

May 05, 201852 min

Karly Pitman: Sugar Cravings, Eating Disorders, & How to Avoid Cookies in the Conference Room

On this show, author and expert in developmental psychology Karly Randolph Pitman teaches us how to heal the emotional roots of eating disorders through unconditional self love, a path she calls, “Growing human kindness.” Karly struggled with bulimia, binge eating, sugar addiction, emotional eating, body hatred, and weight obsession for over 20 years. A speaker, coach, and workshop leader, her passion is practicing, teaching, living and spreading the message of unconditional love. Karly is the a...

Apr 27, 201848 min

Nick Polizzi: Sacred Science, Ayahuasca in the Amazon, & The Importance of Ceremony

Can praying over your food change the way you eat? This show with Nick Polizzi will turn your idea of alternative healing on its head. In the heart of the Amazon, “alternative” medicine healing ceremonies can produce baffling results (even for skeptics of the Western World like me). Nick Polizzi is the director of the documentary, The Sacred Science. His work explores holistic alternatives to conventional medicine. His most recent film is The Sacred Science, which follows a group of terminally i...

Apr 20, 20181 hr 3 min

Dr. Andrew Miles: Why We Binge on Junk (and What To Do About It)

Why do we eat when we’re not hungry? Today we’re here with Andrew Miles, award-winning doctor of oriental medicine, whose work connects traditional Chinese medicine, Western science, and the future of healing. Andrew Miles specializes in treating chronic pain, opiate dependence, and gut health. He has received awards from the Chinese and Taiwanese governments for the preservation of and contribution to Chinese martial arts and medicine. Andrew's wife holds a PhD in herbal pharmacology and togeth...

Apr 06, 201853 min

Joshua Weissman: Slim Palate, How to Lose 100 Pounds at 17, and Why Quitting Soda is So Dang Hard

We're here this week with one of our show-listeners, 18 year-old Joshua Weissman. Joshua is the foodie behind the delicious Paleo recipes at the blog " Slim Palate ," and after taking control of his health in his mid-teens and loosing 100lbs, Joshua is quickly becoming one of the leaders in the Paleo movement. I am very excited to say that my team & I are working on fully redesigning the blog with TONS of new content to come. Brand new videos, recipe ebooks, and fat loss and fitness resource...

Mar 30, 201846 min

Ron Finley: The Gangsta Gardener On How to Change a Kid’s Life with A Tomato

Can a tomato change a child’s life? “Yes,” says artist and designer Ron Finley, also known as the Gangsta Gardener. Ron lives in South Central Los Angeles and quips that it’s “home of drive-thrus and drive-bys.” But Ron wanted to change that. A few years ago, Ron planted a curbside garden in the strip of soil in front of his house in LA. The city tried to shut it down. So Ron accidentally started a revolution and changed the game of urban gardening. Now he’s teaching others to grow real food in ...

Mar 23, 201842 min

Max Lugavere: Bread Head, Preventing Alzheimer’s, & Why Sugar Makes Us Dumb

You may know Max Lugavere as host of Al Gore’s Emmy-nominated “Current TV.” Max has a brand-new documentary in the works—Bread Head which explores the effects of diet on brain health and degenerative disease. The choices you make at the kitchen table now have a marked impact on how you think, how you age, and your risk of mental dysfunction in the future. Don’t miss this one!

Mar 16, 201838 min

Dr. David Perlmutter: Intermittent Fasting, Epigenetics & What Sugar Really Does To Your Brain

Dr. Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and fellow of the American College of Nutrition specializing in preventative medicine. He has contributed extensively to medical literature, with publications in the Journal of Neurosurgery , Journal of Applied Nutrition, and Archives of Neurology . You may have seen him on Oprah, Larry King, Dr. Oz, or the Today Show . I've been told he never leaves home without fresh avocados and sockeye salmon in the can. He even plays a mean guitar, ladies and ...

Mar 09, 201858 min

Amy Myers: Autoimmunity, Thyroid Issues, and How to Heal Your Adrenals

We’re on the show today with Dr. Amy Myers, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Autoimmune Solution and a leader in Functional Medicine. On this show, we dig into the causes, prevention, and healing of autoimmune issues that you might not even realize you have—but suffer with every day!

Feb 16, 201833 min

Dr. Justin Marchegiani: How to Slow Aging, Heal Your Gut & Boost Testosterone Without Drugs

Our guest today is my friend and functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Justin Marchegiani. He experienced the shortcomings of conventional medicine first hand, beginning with his career in the surgical ward assisting with limb amputations. He knew there had to be a better way. As a functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Justin works with a wide variety of patients, all the way from athletes trying to increase their performance and heal from injuries, to everyday people with chronic health challen...

Jan 19, 201848 min

Kyle Brown: How Pro’s Make Weight, The Ethics of Doping, & How NOT to Look Like Bob Saget

Today we pull back the curtain on the fit life of the rich and famous. Actors, models, athletes, and those who need to make weight for their job have a few tricks up their sleeves. On this show with celebrity fitness and nutrition coach, Kyle Brown, we’ll peek into the Hollywood and elite training circles to explore doping, water-loading, and how pros really prepare for the camera.

Jan 12, 201854 min

Summer Bock: New Year’s Resolutions, Cleanses, Probiotics, & The Golden Poo

Today we’re here with a master fermentationist, avid outdoorswoman, and good friend, Summer Bock. You’re going to learn how to upgrade your gut health with probiotics, how to properly complete a cleanse, and I’ll even share a few tips to help you with your New Year’s Resolutions.

Jan 05, 201844 min

Dr. Steven Eisenberg: Why He Sings Like Adam Sandler in the Oncology Ward

What happens when a doctor brings his guitar into the chemo room? My guest this week sings in the cancer ward on a regular basis, and his patients absolutely love it. Dr. Steven Eisenberg, the "Singing Oncologist," is co-founder of California's largest medical oncology practice, and he uses the power of music to help his patients heal.

Dec 22, 201746 min

George Bryant: Food as Medicine, How to Bring Love into Your Kitchen, & Paleo’s Best Recipes

Today we have a special throwback episode with my good friend and bestselling Paleo author and Crossfit beast, George Bryant. He’s a former marine who struggled with weight and an eating disorder for twelve years before turning to the kitchen for salvation. Learning to cook saved his life, and transformed him in a powerful way. He co-authored an incredible New York Times bestselling Paleo cookbook—The Paleo Kitchen—and is passionate about the transformative power of preparing and sharing food wi...

Dec 15, 201740 min

Sarah Fragoso: Carb-Cycling, Weight-Lifting for Women, and How to Feed Kids Fast

Do you ever feel like you’re “too busy” to make health a priority? Welcome to the club. While we might know how to eat right and exercise, why is it so dang hard to actually DO it? Today we’re here with Sarah Fragoso, the bestselling author of 6 books, world-traveler, and mother of 3 who might have the answer.

Dec 08, 201749 min
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