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The WHOOP Podcast is all about sharing science-backed insights and strategies from the best in the world at what they do. Learn from Olympic champions, CEOs, bestselling authors, and PhDs about the habits, mindsets, and routines that improve their health, fitness, and resilience. Unpack everything from breakthrough health and nutrition research, life-saving tech advances, longevity hacks, and more—each episode features an empowering conversation you don’t want to miss.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of the WHOOP Podcast.

  1. WHOOP Advanced Labs: Unlocking The New Era of Health Insights with Jim Davis

    2 DAYS AGO

    WHOOP Advanced Labs: Unlocking The New Era of Health Insights with Jim Davis

    In this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed sits down with Quest Diagnostics CEO Jim Davis to discuss the partnership behind WHOOP Advanced Labs. Will and Jim discuss how combining blood biomarkers with continuous physiological data is reshaping consumer health. Will and Jim explore how trends in metrics like cholesterol, glucose, sleep, and recovery can drive more personalized, actionable insights and help shift healthcare from reactive to preventative. Jim shares his personal approach to health tracking, Quest's vision for democratizing lab testing, and leadership lessons from running a 50,000+ employee organization. Jim gets candid about his “obsession” with his WHOOP data and his advice for managing stress and staying focused on long-term health habits. Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs, available now in the WHOOP app.  Learn more about WHOOP Advanced Labs here. (01:12) Jim Davis on the WHOOP x Quest Diagnostics Partnership (03:06) What WHOOP Members Can Expect From WHOOP Advanced Labs (07:10) Action From Insight: Understanding Trends To Optimize Your Health (12:27) How Frequently Should You Check Your Biomarkers?  (13:25) Building The Tech: The Challenges of Health Innovation (18:10) Establishing Wellness Trends: Why Annual Bloodwork Matters (20:41) Lifestyle Factors That Can Cause Issues In Health & Biomarkers (22:23) Growing The Business: Jim’s Vision For The Future of Quest (30:25) Do We Need Supplements?: What Your Bloodwork Says About Supplementation (32:37) Jim Davis on Understanding Blood Biomarkers & Using WHOOP To Form Healthy Habits (37:00) Jim’s Lessons on Operational Excellence Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

    42 min
  2. Unlocking Your Last 20% To Perform Your Best with Military Test Fighter Pilot Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton

    15 APR

    Unlocking Your Last 20% To Perform Your Best with Military Test Fighter Pilot Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton

    This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research Algorithms and Data Emily Capodilupo sits down with best-selling author, military test fighter pilot, and former Airforce Chief of AI Test and Operations, Tucker “Cinco”  Hamilton. Tucker shares his experience operating at the edge of human performance – from life-or-death situations in the cockpit to navigating the future of AI development, he breaks down why it's essential to unlock elite performance. Tucker presents his idea behind tapping into your “last 20%”, marking the difference between good performance and fulfilled performance to unlock strong clarity, purpose, and character. Emily and Tucker break down the evergrowing tech industry and the impacts of AI, key leadership lessons from the Air Force, and even acknowledge Tucker’s role in inspiring Top Gun: Maverick. This episode explores the true meaning of resilience, leadership, and why recovery, community, and mindset are essential tools for combatting the high-stakes world of technology. Shop Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton’s Book, Unlocking the Last 20%: Rising to Greatness through Discipline, Balance, and Resiliency here. (01:10) Introduction to Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton (03:09) Becoming A Fighter Pilot (10:01) From Pilot To Leader in AI (16:07) Where The US Military Stands On AI (19:09) Human to AI Connection: Where Is AI Regulation Needed? (24:15) The Last 20%: How to Unlock Human Potential (35:19) When Is Stress Productive And When Are You Just Burning Out??  (42:40) Ejecting From A Fighter Jet: Building Resilience After A Life Changing Crash (54:21) Importance of Community: How To Find Yours (01:01:24) Betty Robinson: A Story On Resilience (01:08:47) Top Gun: Is Tucker The Inspiration Behind Maverick? Follow Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton: Instagram LinkedIn Website Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

    1hr 14min
  3. Master Your Golf Game: Key Habits To Improving On and Off The Green

    8 APR

    Master Your Golf Game: Key Habits To Improving On and Off The Green

    On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, the WHOOP Research Series continues, sharing science-backed habits to help you improve your golf game. WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes and WHOOP Staff Research Scientist Dr. Greg Grosicki break down the groundbreaking new research linking recovery, sleep, and biometrics to the real-world performance of elite golfers. Drawing from one of the largest datasets in WHOOP research history, including 35,000+ nights of sleep data from 389 professional tour-level golfers, Dr. Holmes and Dr. Grosicki reveal how small improvements to sleep and recovery can translate to improved golf performance by more than a few strokes. From physical fitness to stress resilience, this study will help you rethink how you approach your golf game, on and off the green. Check out the full WHOOP Research Study here. (00:50) Using WHOOP To Collect Data on 389 Tour Level Golfers (02:00) Breaking Down The WHOOP Golf Study (03:44) Insights From The Largest Golf Data Set  (06:29) The Impact of Recovery on a Golfer’s Game (12:30) Behind The Methodology: Looking At Key Biometrics Impacting Golfers (18:22) 5 Years Of Tournaments: Patterns in Metrics and Performance (23:49) Why Recovery Isn’t Just About Being In The Green (27:04) Associations Between Recovery and Performance Across Sport (32:56) Influential Impacts From HRV and RHR on Fitness and Performance (37:38) WHOOP and Mentality to Improve Your Golf Game (41:34) 3 Key Lessons To Improve Your Golf Game Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

    45 min
  4. Bert Kreischer on Getting Healthier Without Losing the Fun

    1 APR

    Bert Kreischer on Getting Healthier Without Losing the Fun

    On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed sits down with comedian Bert Kreischer for a candid and light-hearted conversation on how “the average guy” uses WHOOP. Bert shares his personal experience as a long-time WHOOP wearer, how it helped to improve his health and fitness journey despite spending months on tour. From prioritizing longevity habits like weightlifting, sauna, cold plunge, and optimizing sleep habits, to still allowing himself to party and live life fully, this episode blends comedy with real talk about balance and what it actually means to get healthier. (01:03) Bert Kreischer: Why WHOOP Is For “The Average Person” (2:09) The Impact WHOOP Has Had on Bert’s Lifestyle (09:53) Opinions on Longevity (11:42) Bert’s Mission to Improve His Fans' Health (15:25) Finding Habits To Create A Healthier Life (20:38) Comparing Routines: How Will Prepares For A Day at WHOOP vs. Bert’s Preshow Routine (24:20) Harnessing The Creative Process (31:01) Impact of Improving Sleep Quality (37:14) Evolution of Bert’s Metrics (42:03) Maintaining Childlike Fun As An Adult (46:37) Building A Career As A Comedian: Knowing Your Audience (56:39) Growing As A Comedian (01:12:14) How The Comedy World Has Changed Follow Bert Kreischer: Instagram Tiktok YouTube Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

    1hr 28min
  5. How To Protect Your Brain Health and Avoid Burnout with Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood

    25 MAR

    How To Protect Your Brain Health and Avoid Burnout with Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood

    On this month’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast How To Series, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with renowned neuroscientist and author of The Stimulated Mind Dr. Tommy Wood. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Wood share the key habits to “future-proof” your brain against dementia, ensuring you stay sharp throughout all stages of life. Dr. Wood highlights the importance of activating your brain, outside of the monotonous routine of daily life through exercise, learning a language or instrument, or picking up a new hobby. This episode will provide you with the key tools, habits, and knowledge to protect your brain health, avoid burnout, and add more life to your years.  Be sure to grab a copy of Dr. Tommy Wood’s new book The Stimulated Mind here. (01:01) Dr. Tommy Wood’s Inspiration Behind Writing The Stimulated Mind (05:10) How The Brain Should Work and How To Test It (08:39) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Questions (10:39) What Learning Does For Your Brain (15:07) Is Your Job Impacting Brain Health? (19:59) Perceptions of Threat and Challenge and Recovering From Each (27:42) What Are The Signals of Mental Burnout?  (32:05) Optimizing Cognitive Bandwidth and Avoiding Distraction (41:00) The Hierarchy of Movement (53:13) Connection Between Socialization and Brain Health (56:02) The Brain Health Dashboard: Essential Habits For Everyday Life Follow Dr. Tommy Wood Instagram Website Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

    1hr 5min
  6. Scaling Access to Healthcare: The Future of AI and Wearables with Dr. Trishan Panch

    18 MAR

    Scaling Access to Healthcare: The Future of AI and Wearables with Dr. Trishan Panch

    In this month’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast Longevity Series, Emily Capodilupo sits down with physician, entrepreneur, and AI educator Dr. Trishan Panch to explore what artificial intelligence actually means for the future of medicine. From ICU algorithms to everyday primary care, Emily and Dr. Panch unpack why the healthcare system is structurally built for acute rescue rather than prevention and how AI, wearables, and continuous monitoring could fundamentally shift that model. Dr. Panch presents what it would take to responsibly integrate AI tools into clinical care, and how technology might finally make proactive, personalized health scalable. But this conversation goes deeper than algorithms. Dr. Panch argues that true optimization brings together the physical and emotional wellbeing of patient populations. Longevity, resilience, trauma, and self-worth all play a role in long-term health outcomes and Dr. Panch gives his insight on how best to build algorithms to reach the long-term goals of clinicians and patients alike. (00:33) Introduction to Dr. Trishan Panch (01:15) The Intersection of AI and Healthcare (04:54) Can Healthcare Modernization Be Left To AI and Wearables? (11:20) Integrating Data From Wearables Into The Healthcare System (18:00) Implementation of Preventative Care For Long-Term Health (21:31) Breaking Down The System: What Is The Future Of Healthcare?  (28:38) How Can Clinicians Use AI? (47:06) What Are The Things People Need To Know About AI? (54:18) Key Takeaways For Listeners Looking To Optimize AI Use Follow Dr. Trishan Panch: LinkedIn Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

    1hr 4min
  7. Introducing Project Terrain: Engineering The Future Of Performance with Samuel Ross

    12 MAR

    Introducing Project Terrain: Engineering The Future Of Performance with Samuel Ross

    This week, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed welcomes designer Samuel Ross, back to the WHOOP Podcast to unveil Project Terrain, the new collection built to elevate your performance. From technical Italian and Japanese fabrics to architectural steel clasps and reflective detailing, Samuel shares how function, endurance, and silhouette drive every decision. Together, Will and Samuel explore each of the pieces of the collection, diving into the intent that went into the creation of each. Whether its the perforation of the fabrics, the logo detailing, or material finishing, each detail of this collection was thoughtfully created to reimagine performance wear for modern athletes and everyday high performers.  (01:06) Introducing Project Terrain (01:48) The Making, Material, and Ethos In Creating The Jacket (04:04) Designing For Season: The Ultimate Spring/Summer Short  (06:03) The Influences and Inspiration Behind Project Terrin Layer I (07:51) Project Terrain Bands: A New Look At The Superknit (11:14) Creating For The Modern Athlete Learn more about Project Terrain Layer I at shop.whoop.com/us/en/samuelross/ Follow Samuel Ross: Instagram X LinkedIn Website Follow SR_A: Instagram Website Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

    12 min
  8. Science-Backed Nutrition Tips For Women with Dr. Hazel Wallace

    4 MAR

    Science-Backed Nutrition Tips For Women with Dr. Hazel Wallace

    Welcome back to the WHOOP Advanced Labs series! This week on the WHOOP Podcast, Dr. Hazel Wallace, medical doctor, registered nutritionist, and member of the WHOOP Medical Advisory Board, joins WHOOP SVP of Research Algorithms and Data Emily Capodilupo for a powerful conversation about women’s health, nutrition, and the hormonal milestones that shape our lives. From the reality that most medical research is based on male bodies to the overlooked nutritional needs of women across the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and beyond, Dr. Wallace breaks down what women actually need to thrive. Emily and Dr. Wallace explore common symptoms of hormonal fluctuations, which supplements could be useful in your diet, postpartum nutrient depletion, and why many women are dismissed when addressing symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and hair loss. Dr. Wallace shares her experience with PCOS, and the difficulties she faced trying to get a diagnosis despite being a medical doctor herself. Whether you struggle with underlying symptoms of hormone imbalance or are just looking to improve your nutrition, Dr. Wallace shares her top tips for feeling you best and advocating for your health. (00:56) Introduction to Dr. Hazel Wallace (03:24) How Nutrition Plays A Role in Women’s Health (05:16) How do Hormones Directly Influence A Woman’s Nutrition (07:23) Do Our Current Nutritional Recommendations Live Up To Our Needs? (09:12) Standard Nutritional Training In Med School: Is It Enough? (13:43) Symptoms Where Low Level Nutrients May Be Playing A Role  (19:44) Finding Solutions: How To Facilitate A Conversation With Your Doctor (21:52) How Should People Be Implementing Supplements In Their Diet? (25:02) How Should Women Fuel Throughout Their Cycle? (31:50) Seeing Hormonal Fluctuations in WHOOP Data (39:57) Hormone Replacement Therapy: How Does This Change The Picture For Women? (41:48) Common Misconceptions In Diet: Nutrition Advice For Health By Decade (30s,40s,50s) (44:35) Where Are People Going Wrong?: Supplementation, Electrolytes, & Blood Pressure (55:07) Main Takeaways: Top 3 Considerations When Changing Your Diet Follow Dr. Hazel Wallace Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

    58 min
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The WHOOP Podcast is all about sharing science-backed insights and strategies from the best in the world at what they do. Learn from Olympic champions, CEOs, bestselling authors, and PhDs about the habits, mindsets, and routines that improve their health, fitness, and resilience. Unpack everything from breakthrough health and nutrition research, life-saving tech advances, longevity hacks, and more—each episode features an empowering conversation you don’t want to miss.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of the WHOOP Podcast.

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  • Creator
    WHOOP
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    370
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 WHOOP Podcast
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    WHOOP Podcast

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