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Boundless Life

Ben Greenfieldbengreenfieldlife.com
Free fitness, nutrition, biohacking, fat loss, anti-aging and cutting-edge health advice from BenGreenfieldLife.com! Tune in to the latest research, interviews with exercise, diet and medical professionals, and an entertaining mash-up of ancestral wisdom and modern science, along with Q&A's and mind-body-spirit optimizing content from America's top personal trainer.

Episodes

Do Ketones Actually Cause Fat-Burning, How To Use DRINKABLE Ketones, The Difference Between A Keto Diet & Ketones (& Much More!) With Dr. Latt Mansor

In this eye-opening episode with Dr. Latt Mansor (who I originally interviewed in the episode " Everything You Need To Know About Ketones & Ketosis ," you'll get to explore how ketones can fuel your brain and body for better performance, energy, and long-term health. We dive into how ketones support cognitive function, stabilize brain networks, and enhance metabolic efficiency. You'll also discover how they help with appetite regulation, endurance, and even recovery after intense workou...

Apr 12, 202553 min

The "Silent Killer" Affecting 1 in 2 Adults Globally (& How To Track It *From Your Wrist*!), With Dr. Jay Shah.

Hypertension isn’t a snapshot—it’s a movie, and most of us are missing the plot. Technology can outpace tradition when it’s patient-first, not doctor-first. This conversation will break new ground by flipping the hypertension narrative from a dry medical topic to a human behavior puzzle—cracking why we ignore what kills us and how tech can jolt us awake. Unlike other podcasts where Dr. Shah might recite Hilo’s specs or his CV, here he’ll wrestle with the...

Apr 10, 20251 hr

How Ancestral Habits, Biohacks & Smart Movement Can Fix Your Energy, Focus & Hormones (Even In a Toxic Modern World) With Jimmy Rex

In this episode, you'll get to explore what it really takes to optimize your body, mind, and environment for peak performance and longevity with special guest Jimmy Rex , founder of We Are the They , a global men’s coaching movement. Jimmy is a leader in personal development, a top real estate expert, and host of The Jimmy Rex Show , where he dives deep into success, mindset, and leadership. His passion for adventure, humanitarian efforts, and redefining healthy masculinity have made him a...

Apr 05, 202558 min

Why Men Are Losing Their Erections, Intriguing Science of Vitamin Microtransporters, Biohacking Your Nap, and a Whole Lot More: Solosode #488

In this solosode, you'll get to discover some surprising solutions to common health challenges—how to bounce back fast from pain, what’s really behind the rise of erectile dysfunction in younger men , why naps might be the ultimate performance hack, and the future of personalized nutrition. Whether you're looking to biohack back pain, boost your cognitive performance , or dial in your nutrition, this episode is packed with practical advice and cutting-edge science. Full show notes: h...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 1 min

Top Sleep Experts Share BEST Tips to Fall Asleep Faster, Boost Deep & REM Sleep & Biohack Your Circadian Rhythm: Best Of Sleep!

In this "Best of Sleep" episode, you'll get to explore some of the most powerful, science-backed sleep hacks from top experts in the field. Whether you’re struggling with restless nights, looking to deepen your REM sleep, or curious about unconventional sleep strategies, this show is packed with actionable insights you can start using tonight. Whether you're looking to dial in your sleep at home or on the road, this episode is packed with science-backed insights, expert strategies, and sim...

Mar 29, 20251 hr 16 min

How I "Hacked My Home": EMF Shielding, Grounded Floors, Protected Bedroom, The Healthiest Lighting & Much More with Brian Hoyer.

In this episode, you'll get to explore something many of you have been asking for—a full tour of my newly built home in Idaho, designed to be the ultimate environment for health, performance, and longevity. Joining me is none other than Brian Hoyer from Shielded Healing , a world-class expert in building biology. Together, we’re pulling back the curtain on exactly how I’ve biohacked every inch of this house to optimize recovery, enhance deep sleep, and minimize exposure to mode...

Mar 27, 20252 hr 36 min

From Athlete To Destroyed Colon (What To Do When You're Trying To Fix Your Gut & NOTHING Seems To Be Working) With Will Malcolm.

My guest on today's podcast, Will Malcolm , is a health coach and wellness and biohacking expert specializing in gut issues and trauma. With over 20 years of experience rooted in athletics, two degrees in exercise physiology, including a master's from Northern Colorado , and coaching clients ranging from corporate professionals to the U.S. Army, Will’s understanding of health became deeply personal when he faced two autoimmune conditions. Determined to heal, he embarked on a transformative...

Mar 22, 20251 hr 2 min

Gut Health, Longevity & Detox Hacks: The Science of Healing with Ritesh Bawri

In this episode with return guest and Indian entrepreneur Ritesh Bawri ( you can check out our first show together here ), you’ll get to explore the crucial role of gut health in overall well-being, how stress and eating habits impact digestion, and what can significantly improve gut function to prevent issues like leaky gut and autoimmune reactions. We discuss why there’s no perfect diet for everyone, how genetics and gut bacteria influence digestion, and how personalized testing ca...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 26 min

EXOSOMES: Everything You Need To Know About the Darling Molecules of the Anti-Aging Industry, With JuveXO's Brian Pla.

My guest Brian Pla’s journey from the finance sector to the forefront of regenerative medicine and biocosmetics illustrates his adept transition and entrepreneurial spirit. Initially making his mark in finance and co-founding a foreign currency trading firm, Pla’s subsequent venture into the medical field was sparked by his personal experience with cell-based therapies. This shift led him to introduce new approaches in precision medicine and cell-based treatments, contributing to adv...

Mar 15, 202559 min

How Much Diet Coke Is Too Much? Artificial Sweetener Confusion, Ultra-Processed Food & Alcohol: Solosode #487

In this solosode, I dive headfirst into some of the everyday indulgences you likely encounter and the science behind them. From the fizz of Diet Coke to the intriguing realm of artificial sweeteners , and from those irresistible ultra-processed foods to the complexities of alcohol—I’m here to break it all down for you. Together, we’ll explore the studies, separate fact from fiction, and map out a way to enjoy these vices without derailing your health journey. Remember, it&rsquo...

Mar 13, 202551 min

PEPTIDES: Unlocking Muscle Growth, Fat Loss, Gut Healing, Longevity & The Truth About GLP-1 Drugs - "Best Of" Episode

In this special " Best of Peptides " episode, you’ll get to dive into one of the most fascinating and controversial frontiers in health, fitness, and longevity. I’ve curated the best conversations from my discussions with peptide experts Jay Campbell , Colleen Cutcliffe , and Kyal Van Der Leest to give you an inside look at how peptides are revolutionizing performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Whether you’re new to peptides or already experimenting with them, this epis...

Mar 08, 202553 min

Mastering Sleep, Biohacking & Peptides: A Data-Driven Approach to Longevity with Boris Berjan

I was recently at a health conference and ducked into a hotel room to sit down for a fascinating episode with Boris Berjan , for an episode during which you'll get to explore the powerful role of chronotypes and " zeitgebers "—external cues like light, food, and temperature that regulate your biological rhythm—in optimizing sleep patterns, particularly if you're on the move across different time zones. The word zeitgeber , originating from the German zeit (time) and geber (giver), re...

Mar 06, 202549 min

What Your Personal Trainer *Doesn't* Know, How To Get Fit FAST & Injury-Free, Ben's Weird Fitness Education & More With Coach Raychel Kosh

In this episode, I'm joined by the extraordinary Raychel Kosh, a seasoned veteran in the strength conditioning domain, to explore innovative strategies for achieving and maintaining peak physical and mental performance. You'll discover the philosophy and framework of Team TRIUMPH , a revolutionary community-based fitness coaching program designed to provide accessibility and support for individuals at every stage of their wellness journey. Whether you're setting new fitness goals or seeking to r...

Mar 01, 20251 hr 14 min

How To Catch Your Breath *4x* Faster, Get *7x* More Oxygen Than Regular Water & Lower Heart Rate INSTANTLY With Inventor Ian Mitchell.

Ian Mitchell has been a highly popular guest on previous podcasts of mine including: What To Say When People Ask You What “QUANTUM Energy” Is (& How To Use Quantum To Make The BEST Smoothie Ever?!) With Ian Mitchell & Philipp von Holtzendorff-Fehling Quantum Biology, Breaking Performance Records, Reversing Alzheimers, Ozone Suppositories, Frog Poison & More With Crazy Mad Scientist, Biohacker & Inventor Ian Mitchell. Vape Pens, Hair Growth Serums, Fixing The Pineal Gl...

Feb 27, 202556 min

A Little-Known Trick To GET RID Of Pesky Gut Issues, Are You Burning As Many Calories As You *Think*?, Hair Growth Hacks & More: Solosode #486

In this fascinating solosode, you'll get to explore the surprising inaccuracy of online metabolic rate calculators and why basal metabolic rate (BMR) can vary so much from person to person. If you've ever relied on one of these calculators to determine how many calories you should eat, you might be shocked at how misleading they can be. You'll also discover how hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) can reveal whether you're a slow or fast oxidizer and what that means for your metabolism, diet, and...

Feb 22, 202548 min

Mushroom Mastery & Beyond: A Practical, How-To Guide For Unlocking New Parts Of Your Brain, Thinking Faster & Enhancing Performance With The Science Of Microdosing.

My guests on today's show—Dr. James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber—just released the brand new book Microdosing for Health, Healing and Enhanced Performance , which is the first comprehensive book on microdosing, using new research and extensive reports from individuals to describe the possibilities of the practice. Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/microdosingpodcast Episode Sponsors:  Just Thrive : For a limited time, you can save 20% off a 90-day bottle of Just Thrive...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 4 min

Is This The Healthiest Steak In The World? The *Crazy* Story Of How One Breed Of Cattle Became A Protein Powerhouse (& How You Can Get It!) With Justin Owens.

My guest on today's show is farmer Justin Owens , who I recently met on an intriguing trip out to his farm near Spokane. His company  Manzo  is the first beef label in North America to exclusively produce Fassone, beef from the Italian cattle breed, Fassona—known in North America as Piedmontese.  Manzo  is solely produced on Justin's ranch in Spokane, Washington, at  Owens Farms . Everything is done in-house up to harvest, from breeding to birth to finishing! ...

Feb 15, 20251 hr 2 min

Bloodwork, Biomarkers, Biohacking Las Vegas, Optimizing Performance and Longevity & More With UFC Fighter Miesha Tate

In this dual-release episode with Boundless Life and Miesha Tate’s Built for Growth , you’ll get to explore the cutting-edge strategies that top athletes and high-performers use to optimize their bodies and minds. This fascinating conversation dives into the power of comprehensive blood testing, hormonal balance, and genetic assessments for longevity and peak performance. You’ll also discover the latest in biohacking recovery tools— hyperbaric oxygen therapy , red light t...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 3 min

What's The Blood Of Very Healthy Old People Look Like?, Time-Hacking Exercise, The Best Way To "Filter Your Blood" & More—Q&A 485

In this episode, you’ll get to discover groundbreaking insights and practical strategies to optimize your health, longevity, and performance. You’ll explore a fascinating study on centenarians , revealing how specific blood biomarkers—like higher cholesterol and iron levels, along with lower glucose and liver enzymes—can serve as powerful predictors of longevity and help you personalize your health approach. Ready to dig into a treasure trove of actionable advice and intr...

Feb 08, 202538 min

How Ben Greenfield Crafts His Daily Routine, His Best Tips For Transforming Your Life From Chaos To Order & The History Of Building A Fitness Empire, With "The Financial Dad Podcast."

In this fascinating episode, you’ll get to explore the balance between business success, personal well-being, and family harmony in a special dual release with The Financial Dad podcast , hosted by father-daughter duo Tim Smith and Hally Smith . I’ll share how I built my successful ventures, including Kion and Ben Greenfield Life , and how my entrepreneurial journey—from selling Halloween candy as a kid to launching a revolutionary sports medicine facility—shaped my appro...

Feb 06, 202550 min

Why Running *Isn't* The Best Way To Get Fit, How The Running Craze HARMED Fitness Enthusiasts & Why Walking Is Essential To Health & Longevity, With Mark Sisson.

The romanticized notion that humans are "born to run" has buoyed the so-called running boom of the past 50 years : well-intentioned fitness enthusiasts lacing up their cushioned shoes and plodding down roads and trails in pursuit of the runner's high, a trim physique, and the fountain of youth. Unfortunately, "born to run" is a big, fat ruse—a marketing gimmick and a gross misappropriation of evolutionary biology's insights into Homo sapiens' genetic attributes for endurance. While any mov...

Feb 01, 202559 min

How To Heal From Surgeries Faster, The Fringe "Antihistamine Sleep Hack," Methylene Blue Nasal Spray & Much More With Tim Gray.

In this episode with Tim Gray , you'll get to explore the cutting-edge world of biohacking and health optimization as Tim shares his journey of overcoming severe dental and jaw issues through advanced biological dentistry and surgery. You'll also discover recovery practices like grounding , quality sleep , and managing histamine with ketotifen , alongside the transformative benefits of high-dose collagen , amino acids , and peptides for hormone restoration. Additionally, Tim dives into the power...

Jan 30, 20251 hr

A Brand New, At-Home Way To Accurately Test Your *Mitochondrial* Health & Efficiency (Your Doctor Probably HASN'T Heard Of This!) With Dr. Hemal Patel

I recently discovered that there is actually an accurate method of figuring out how healthy your mitochondria are. It's called " mescreen ," and it is based on groundbreaking research that allows you to assess mitochondrial function through a simple at-home blood test. Mescreen  decodes your cellular performance to unlock the peak potential for optimal living. This is more than guesswork, it's the first-of-its-kind, precision pathway to discover your vitality based on your mitochondrial eff...

Jan 25, 202552 min

Why “Old-School” Methods For Managing Pain Don't Work, & How To Use The NEW Understanding of Cells & Body Electricity To Manage Chronic Pain Better, With Dr. Stephen Hussey

The sensation of pain has played an essential role in the evolution of life. As life evolved to be more complex, the mechanisms of how pain is created and felt have also become more complex. While pain signaling is essential for the success of any species, humans are facing an epidemic of pathologic pain signaling that has no usefulness for survival: chronic pain. This epidemic of chronic pain is creating the unnecessary suffering of millions of people. It costs millions of dollars to treat and ...

Jan 23, 20251 hr 3 min

Brushing Your Teeth For TOO LONG? The Ultra-Efficient, Time-Hacked Tooth Brushing & Oral Care Strategy Of The Future With Dr. Kenny Brown.

I recently discovered one of the coolest, time-efficient oral care products I’ve ever used. It is a smart brush called Feno . In this episode with Dr. Kenny Brown , I dive into the future of oral health and cutting-edge dental technology. Dr. Brown, an oral maxillofacial surgeon and co-founder of Feno , shares how his revolutionary smart toothbrush is transforming dental care with AI-powered precision, cutting brushing time to just 20 seconds while enhancing plaque removal. You'll get to e...

Jan 18, 202549 min

The Dark Truth About Storebought WINE, Costco Hot Dogs & Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Metformin & GLP-1 Induced Muscle Loss?! & How To Biohack Surgery Recovery.

In this episode, you'll get to explore cutting-edge strategies and science-backed insights to help you recover faster, build strength, and make smarter health decisions. You'll start by discovering some of the most effective ways to optimize recovery after surgery—like cutting out processed sugars and seed oils to reduce inflammation, incorporating nutrient-rich foods like bone broth and collagen , and following a Paleo autoimmune diet to minimize post-surgical complications. I also dive i...

Jan 16, 202552 min

Experience An Altered State *Without* Drugs, Beat Insomnia Fast & RAPIDLY Shift The Brain Into Relaxation States With Cutting-Edge Light and Sound Technology: Roxiva's Raffaele Gianfrancesco

In this episode, you'll get to uncover one of my favorite new technologies, introduced to me by my guest, Raffaele Gianfrancesco —the roXiva light . This incredible tool opens the door to meditation, brain wave shifting, and out-of-body "journey-like" experiences without psychedelics. You'll also discover how it can help you achieve deep relaxation, improved focus, stress reduction, and the exploration of altered states of consciousness . RoXiva sessions combine coordinated sound frequenci...

Jan 11, 202558 min

Massive HRV & Readiness Scores With This ONE Trick For Instant Stress Relief (Calm Fight & Flight Within *Seconds*), With VeRelief's Dr. Nicholas Hool

In this exciting episode, you'll get to discover groundbreaking insights into vagus nerve stimulation with biomedical engineer Dr. Nicholas Hool . You'll explore the fascinating science behind VeRelief , a portable vagus nerve stimulation tool designed for busy professionals, which enhances calmness and stress relief through electrical stimulation and slow breathing techniques, providing a high-strength stress recovery solution that can be used anywhere—from the office to the car, on the f...

Jan 09, 20251 hr 3 min

How What's Hidden In Your Toothpaste Is NUKING Your Oral Microbiome (& What You Can Do About It!) With Katherine Dahl & Cass Nelson-Dooley Of SuperTeeth

In this episode, you'll get to explore the fascinating connection between oral health and overall wellness with guests Cass Nelson-Dooley and Katherine Dahl . Cass explains how everyday habits, like using antimicrobial mouthwash, can disrupt beneficial bacteria and impact cardiovascular health, while Catherine shares her journey of overcoming gut and oral health challenges to founding SuperTeeth , a company focused on oral microbiome health. We’ll also discuss the oral microbiome's role in...

Jan 04, 202554 min

Are Seed Oils *Really* That Bad For You? Ben Asks Skeptical Questions (& Unveils DIRTY Secrets Of The Food Industry) With Dr. Anthony Gustin & Steven Rofrano

In this episode, you'll get to discover the impact of rising linoleic acid levels in modern diets, the effects of industrial seed oils on your food quality and health, and much more!  Dr. Anthony Gustin and Steven Rofrano dive into why balancing omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids is crucial, the benefits of healthier fats like grass-fed beef tallow, and the importance of using high-quality, organic ingredients in food production. Plus, we'll discuss how traditional flavoring techniques and sus...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 4 min