Did you know that over 600,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. every year? That’s an astounding 1 out of every 4 deaths. Well today we’re here with one of my old friends from Austin, Texas, Mr. Carl Swanson, a man who somehow stubbornly survived 5 heart attacks and turned his health around for the better. Carl is a former army Scout for a tank battalion with the 9th Infantry Division, he’s worked for Dell and CNN, and is a self-starter who’s done everything from being a tour guide, ownin...
Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Tried an elimination diet yet? You’ve likely heard a lot of buzz around the carnivore diet, it's come up a few times on this show. The way I think about elimination diets, is that you're fasting from certain food categories. When you give yourself a break, all of a sudden your immune system can calm down and do the exact work that it needs to do to keep you safe—instead of causing all sorts of problems for you or attacking your own body, in the case of auto-immune conditions. You don't want your...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 13 min
As a collective, are we getting smarter or dumber? Let’s be honest. Intelligence—the capacity for learning, logic, understanding, critical thinking, planning, self-awareness, problem solving, emotional knowledge, reasoning, creativity—is a whole brain-body phonomenon. And in order to harness your natural intelligence, it’s important to support your brain and body with the right foods, and turn down other inputs, like pollution and toxins that can drag us down. Well, I’m happy to say that returni...
Mar 20, 2020•50 min
Can you improve your longevity, health and overall well being just through lifestyle factors alone? Or are we doomed to the fate brought on by our family history and genetics? To help us find out, today we’re here with Dr. Steven Gundry, a bestselling author and former cardiac surgeon who put himself out of business, and is now known as—I love this—the “No More Mr. Knife Guy.” In 2002, Dr. Gundry founded The Center for Restorative Medicine based in Palm Springs, CA where he teaches patients how ...
Mar 13, 2020•59 min
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Returning to the show is a man who routinely skips breakfast… and often skips lunch, too. Mr. Mark Sisson is a rebel who takes great satisfaction in beating the tar out of conventional wisdom. He's one of the veterans, of course, of the Paleo, Primal and Ancestral Health Movement. I very much doubt that we'd be where we are today without his intelligence, dedication and passion for helping others improve their lives. Mark is a former runnin...
Mar 06, 2020•58 min
Do sugar substitutes mess with your brain and taste buds? If you’ve ever messed with high-octane sweeteners like stevia or monkfruit, you know the sensation of hyper-intense sweetness on your tongue. Even worse with monstrosities like Sucralose. Research indicates that overstimulation of your sugar receptors may actually change the foods you crave. What do we do about it? To help us navigate the thorny world of home cookery and health, we’re here with Anna Vocino, a voice over talent and stand u...
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Are you using the most of your brain’s energy? If you’re feeling burned out, scattered brained, or befuddled, this is definitely the show for you. Here with us today is Dr. Andrew Hill, one of the leading neurofeedback practitioners in the country. Dr. Hill holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA’s Department of Psychology where he continues to do research on attention and cognition. On today’s show, we’re chatting about: What to do about our befuddled brains Why social media is the op...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 13 min
When was the last time you took a family road trip? Especially one that was just for fun? Unfortunately, the family road trip seems to be somewhat of a dying art. After living a life on the road, I can tell you that getting out of the city— away from all of that crazy brain zapping city energy that we're assaulted with, all the marketing and the billboards—and into the wilderness can be an amazing reset for your body, your mind, and your spirit. Our brain is not used to it, our bodies aren't use...
Feb 14, 2020•59 min
Do prescription meds cause more problems than they solve? Watch any one of the incessant commercials from pharmaceutical companies in the U.S., and the laundry list of side effects is horrifying. Joining me on the show today is Niraj Naik, a former pharmacist who has a lot to say on the subject. With a history of working long hours, as a community pharmacist across the pond, Niraj witnessed first hand many clients going home with bags full of drugs each month, rarely getting better, and usually ...
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 3 min
You've heard all about red light therapy, right? Maybe you've heard that near-infrared and red light therapy can help you with inflammation, collagen production, and skin health in general. Or maybe you've heard red light improves recovery, sleep, and cognition. Can red light therapy do our taxes, too? If you're wondering how to separate the hype from reality, this is definitely the show for you. As you know, I can be highly skeptical of new tech that promises the moon. But it's also important i...
Jan 31, 2020•52 min
Do you have a “dad bod”? I’ve heard it’s all the rage these days. Or maybe you’re getting an extra curve or two where you don’t want one? You could be working out and eating the same way you did when you were younger, but you're not getting results anymore, you're still putting on weight or you've reached a plateau. This happens to so many of us, it's happened to me. Well, today we’re here with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi. After watching his own Dad lose his health and pass away at the young age of 42,...
Jan 24, 2020•53 min
Can changing your thought patterns actually improve your ability to heal? Once you sift through the research, the answer is undeniably yes. We’re here today with Dr. Roy Vongtama, a Board Certified Cancer Specialist with degrees in Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania, a Medical Doctorate from the University of Buffalo and postgraduate training at UCLA. He’s the author of Healing Before You're Cured , and you may even recognize him as an actor from the TV show 24 . Dr...
Jan 17, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Be honest, how often do you say “no” to things you don’t want to do? We’re conditioned to sit in desks, be quiet, raise our hands and ask permission to go to the bathroom, and follow the rules. Do what you’re told and never stray from the herd. Get a job, bite your tongue, pay your taxes and behave. But as the years chug along, saying “no” becomes a superpower. Try it now, it feels good. “NO.” Joining us on the show is Bobby Maximus a former UFC fighter and Toronto police officer, who earned a B...
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 4 min
According to brain scans , refined sugar and artificially intense sweetness is more addictive than cocaine. If that sounds crazy, consider this: In the early 1900’s, the Average American ate 5 pounds of sugar per year. Pretty reasonable, right? By 2000, the Average American was eating 150 pounds of sugar per year. That’s 30 times more sugar! To help us sort it out, we’re here with Dr. Vera Tarman, the author of Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction. She dropped a 100 pounds and kept it off ...
Jan 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Here’s a question for you, and be honest now: How much time per day is your phone in your hand? According to smartphone usage statistics, the average smartphone user checks their device 63 times per day. And get this, 22% of us are checking our devices every few minutes, while about half look at their phone a few times per hour. Are all those bleeps and bloops interrupting your day and interrupting your story? There are many things you can do to help improve the situation and adapt to this moder...
Dec 27, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Did you know that playing music and learning to play an instrument boosts cognitive function, and enhances the brain's ability to master tasks involving language skills, memory, and attention? Music can also help reduce stress, and even lower blood pressure. We’re only starting to understand the benefits of learning, playing, and listening to music, and today we’re here with a fellow-musician friend, Chase Barron. Chase is a self-described geeky, artistic computer nerd from Pittsburgh. He’s a hi...
Dec 20, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Have you played outside today? A recent survey of 12,000 adults and children in the U.S. shows that many of us have lost our close connection with nature. Today, I have the very special privilege of introducing one of my very best friends from all time. Mr. Trevor Lowell. Trev and I go so far back that he literally taught me how to ride a bike without training wheels and blow bubbles in bubble gum. I'm not making that up. These days, Trevor Lowell is the Farm to Institution Program Manager for t...
Dec 13, 2019•54 min
Once upon a time, a music producer—who was also a coach on American Idol—found himself bed ridden, weighing almost 300 pounds at just 51 years old... But on August 1, 2015, James decided to make a change. This was a critical moment in his journey to lose 100 pounds and take his life back. Every so often I get a note from one of you that affects me deeply. And recently I've been getting a lot of those, especially because I've opened up a little bit and had that emotional show where I described my...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Do you know how the media you’re consuming is affecting your brain and mood? When you’re around negative news, stressed colleagues, and minute-to-minute stock updates, even if you’re not consciously listening to it, your amygdala is on overdrive, and this can lead to subconscious fears, stress and anxiety. But with a dab of neuroscience, common sense and self-expression, we can rise above the craziness we seem to find ourselves in. And returning to the show to help us get this figured out is Dr....
Nov 29, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Did you know that in the U.S. every single year more than 50,000 people are poisoned by carbon monoxide gas? It's a crazy high number and a lot of people are only somewhat familiar as to what carbon monoxide is and what effects it has on the human body. It's very much a different beast from carbon dioxide. Let's get into it. Carbon monoxide (CO) is often referred to as “The Silent Killer”. It's a colorless, odorless gas that can cause severe brain damage, and ultimately lead to death; and a lot ...
Nov 22, 2019•41 min
Over the past few months, many of you have reached out and asked “Why did Abel unexpectedly disappear from the internet?” “Is he ever coming back?” “...Wait a second, why is his hair so impossibly long right now?” The truth is, Alyson and I spent the past several months recovering our health and focusing on finding a new place to live. It's a long, sticky and scary story, and a really close call. I’ll explain more in an upcoming episode. The good news is that we're still quite alive, we found a ...
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 19 min
What are humans actually meant to eat? It's a very complicated question these days. But today we're here with my new friend, Brian Sanders, a health coach and host of the Peak Human Podcast, as well as the filmmaker behind the documentary Food Lies . He's here to talk about the misinformation in the world of nutrition, and what we should be doing and eating instead. On this show with Brian Sanders, you’ll learn: The science behind what humans are meant to eat A unifying theory that pulls paleo a...
Nov 08, 2019•52 min
Be honest, are you feeling a little stressed out these days? If you're feeling a little scatter brained or bummed out, you are definitely not alone. Things seem crazier than ever, and we're all a bit frazzled. If you're feeling that way, or if you're feeling like you take care of everyone around you with no energy left for yourself, this show is definitely for you. Returning to the show is Sarah Fragoso, and for the first time, Dr. Brooke Kalanick. This is a really fun one. We get deep. On this ...
Nov 01, 2019•57 min
Since we’ve been getting tons of questions, here’s a surprise “Ask Me Anything” livestream. I want to thank all of you who took the time to ask for a bit of support or help with certain areas of your health, because getting over that hump is really important. Keep in mind, I am no guru. We’re all here to help each other. We’re lifelong students, and constantly learning. That should be the goal, especially in this world of misinformation in which we find ourselves. Now, let’s get this kicked off....
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr
Thanks so much for joining us on the Fat-Burning Man Show, where we talk about real food and real results, and a whole lot of other things that will help you stay alive in the wacky world of the 21st century. Like this for example, what's the link between smartphone use and brain cancer? The answer, unfortunately, is a very creepy one. To help us figure it out, today we're here with someone who's been on the front lines of health for more than three decades. Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman holds an M.S...
Jun 05, 2019•52 min
How’s your meditation practice going? Joining me on today’s show is Jennifer Iserloh, the best-selling author of 50 Shades of Kale and The Healing Slow Cooker , among over 20+ other books. Jennifer is a certified yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, and professionally trained chef, whose clients include Jerry Seinfeld, as it turns out. And today she's here with us discussing nutrition, meditation, adaptogenic foods, and even ancient alchemy. On this show with Jennifer Iserloh, you're about to learn...
May 24, 2019•57 min
Since I've been getting loads of questions from you folks and we now have semi-reliable internet up here in the mountains, I decided to do a surprise “Ask Me Anything” livestream. I can't believe how many people joined in to ask questions. I wasn’t able to get to all of them during the livestream, so afterwards I answered a few more which you’ll be able to hear today as we get this kicked off. In this Ask Me Anything, you’re about to learn: Simple Snacks for families, performers, UPS drivers, an...
May 09, 2019•1 hr 5 min
On a scale of 1 through 10, how good is your sleep right now? (If you're not at a 10, there's a lot of room for improvement.) If you want good health, you've got to get your sleep nailed down. Artificial lights from your phone, tablet or computer can mess with sleep, as can drinking alcohol. Today's guest was more of a social drinker who decided to take a break from alcohol, and then life got a lot more interesting. James Swanwick is the Australian-American entrepreneur, author, speaker, podcast...
Apr 25, 2019•58 min
Do you ever feel isolated and alone? In these crazy times when we’re more technologically connected than ever, many of us can’t help but feel separated and somewhat detached. It may feel like it's us versus the world, and unfortunately, social media and the internet don't seem to be helping. To help us rise above the madness of today's world, we're here with Dr. Caroline Leaf. Dr. Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology s...
Apr 11, 2019•56 min
How much time have you spent outside today? Hopefully, you're outside right now. But if you're not, I just want to say it's more important than ever to get outdoors, breathe some fresh air, take a break and enjoy some sunshine. But according to a survey by the EPA, the average American spends 93% of their time indoors, either in enclosed buildings or enclosed vehicles. Connection to nature shouldn't be something that's seen as dispensable, something that we can have or not have. It's an essentia...
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 9 min
