Abel James Show

Abel James
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Get cutting-edge insights from world-class leaders in health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship, music and brain science. The Abel James Show features in-depth interviews with 500+ world-renowned experts including Dr. Mark Hyman, James Clear, Dr. Terry Wahls, Robb Wolf, Dr. Jack Kruse, Nir Eyal, Tony Horton, Dr. Kelly Starrett, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. John Gray, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, Noah Kagan, Bob Harper, Shawn Stevenson, Tucker Max, Jordan Harbinger, JJ Virgin, Shaun T, 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...

  1. 1 hr ago

    The Art of Strategic Unfocus with Harvard-Trained Experts Dr. Srini and Dr. Uma

    What if the secret to becoming smarter, sharper, and more creative isn't about doing more? What if it’s about doing less? We live in an age where we’re told to optimize everything. We analyze our problems to death, we outsource our thinking to AI, and we fill every silence with noise. But what if the key to unlocking your next level of health and mental clarity is actually to be unfocused? Today, I’m sitting down with two brilliant minds who are redefining how we think about the intersection of food, psychology, and longevity. We're here with our friend Dr. Srini Pillay, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, brain imaging researcher, and the author of Tinker, Dabble, Doodle, Try. He’s here to talk about why insight trumps analysis, how to break the categories that hold us back, and why walking on a "zigzag" path might be the most creative thing you do all day. Joining him is Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, chef, and author of This Is Your Brain on Food. She’s the founder of the first nutritional psychiatry fellowship at Mass General, and she’s going to share why "comfort foods" are often "discomfort for the brain," how to hack your diet for better focus without starving yourself, and why fermented foods and spices might be the missing link for bolstering your mental health. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on a hamster wheel, checking boxes, and then coming back from a "restful" break feeling more exhausted than when you left… this episode is for you. We’re diving deep into: Why insight is the superpower we’re losing in the age of AIHow and why to diversify your experiences and dietThe hidden danger of outsourcing your cognition and how to reclaim your creative sparkAnd why the best way to come back from summer smarter isn’t to work harder, but to let your mind wander intentionallyWhether you’re a foodie, a fitness enthusiast, or just someone trying to figure out how to stay sane in a chaotic world, this conversation is going to give you a fresh perspective on what it really means to be healthy. Find Dr. Srini Pillay and his work at:  Join us for upcoming events and retreats: https://dspmedia.ai/jointhesociety/Join us online: https://dspmedia.ai/thesocietyonline/Website: https://drsrinipillay.com/Harvard Health Publishing: https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/srini-pillay-mdLaw of Attraction Course: https://loacourse.drsrinipillay.com/Substack: https://drsrinipillay.substack.com/Medium: https://drsrinipillay.medium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SriniPillayMD/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsrinipillay/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsrinipillayFind Dr. Uma Naidoo and her work at:  Website: https://umanaidoomd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidooFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrUmaNaidoo/X: https://x.com/drumanaidooLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uma-naidoo-m-d-93813860/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.umanaidooYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drumanaidooBig News: The New Album "Headline" Is Here! While in deep conversation about unplugging to protect your creative spark, we were quietly putting the finishing touches on our brand-new album, Headline. And we couldn't be more excited to finally share it with you. This album was born from curiosity, unstructured wandering, and the courage to create something completely original in an age of algorithmic slop. Big vocals. Deep grooves. Real instruments. Performed by legendary Grammy-nominated and award-winning musicians. Grab the entire 10-song collection and unlock 2 free bonuses: abeljames.com/headline Please take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock.

  2. 27 Aug

    The "Perfect Day" Experiment and Longevity Myths with Brian Sanders

    What would your perfect day look like if money were no object, and what's actually stopping you from living closer to it right now? We’re here with my good buddy, Brian Sanders, a mechanical engineer, host of the Peak Human podcast, creator of the upcoming documentary series Food Lies, and founder of Sapien.org. Brian has done field work and then some, from eating raw liver with hunter-gatherer tribes in Tanzania to interviewing PhDs who are rewriting what we know about human longevity. We recorded this conversation live from the Montana wilderness beside a babbling river, surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas. Bugs weren’t even bad. Soak it in, we hope you enjoy. In this episode, we’ll dig into: Why meat isn’t the enemy (and how it might actually be key to solving obesity)The “nutrient-to-energy“ ratio that explains why most diets failSurprising things the Hadza tribe can teach us about longevityBrian’s “Hard 30” workout that builds lean muscle in just one hour per weekA thought experiment to build your perfect dayAnd much more...Find Brian Sanders and his work at: Website: https://www.sapien.orgPodcast: Peak Human (subscribe on iTunes, YouTube and Spotify)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/foodliesInstagram: @food.liesX: @foodliesorgFacebook: @FoodLiesOrg Please take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show. You rock.

  3. 30 Jul

    How Modern Medicine Makes Us Sick with Dr. Ahmad Ammous

    Is modern medicine actually making us sicker? Today’s guest is a board-certified physician who nearly walked away from medicine when he realized the entire system was built on the wrong foundation. But instead of quitting, he did something far more dangerous: he stayed. He finished med school, crushed his residency, passed his boards… and then turned his back on the  profit-driven pharmaceutical playbook. We're here with my friend Dr. Ahmad Ammous: a doctor who treats patients with sunlight, movement, and real food instead of an endless cascade of prescriptions.  We’re talking about how modern hospitals became some of the worst places on Earth to actually heal, why medications are now the third leading cause of death, and how the same fiat thinking that broke our money has also broken our medical system and our food. We’ll dig into: The hidden dangers of statins, antidepressants, and peptidesHow the American Medical Association helped erase traditional and lifestyle-based solutions from modern medicine entirelyWhy circadian biology, light, and EMFs may matter more than the macros on your plateAnd much more...If you’ve ever felt like the conventional medical system treats you like a lab rat, don't miss this episode.  Find Dr. Ahmad Ammous and his work at:  Website: https://ammousmd.comX: @AmmousMDInstagram: @ammous_mdLinkedIn: @ahmadammousPlease take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock.

  4. 16 Jul

    How to Stay Free in the Age of Weaponized Media with Sky King

    As AI and special interests sloppify the interwebs, we need to ask ourselves: do clicks and ratings matter more than the truth?  When media is rigged, the monetary system is imploding, and tech bros are racing to turn us into the product, how do you stay truly free? If you feel like the world’s gone insane with a weaponized media system, endless distraction, and soul-sucking tech, listen up. We're exploring how to create a reality where people use technology instead of being exploited by it. Today we're here in person with my friend Sky King: podcaster, entrepreneur, artist, and the creative mind behind Sky King’s Mental Playground. Sky’s work lives right at the fault line between centralized and decentralized systems: media, money, politics, and the propaganda that quietly shapes how we think. In this special in-person episode with Sky in his studio, you'll hear: Why ratings and clicks now seem to matter more than truthWhat it takes to stay honest when the money shows upHow to harness the concept of self‑patronage by building businesses that fund your art so you never have to sell your soul to advertisers or algorithmsHow you can use Sky’s protocol of phone-free silent walks to reset your brainAnd much more...Find Sky King and his work at:  Website: https://www.skykingpodcast.com/Merch: edopunk.comPodcast: skmp.supercast.comSubstack: https://skyking.substack.com/Instagram: @iamaskykingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@skykingsmentalplaygroundX: https://x.com/consumerskyPlease take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock.

  5. 2 Jul

    How to Own Your Health Records and Your Money with Jon Gordon

    Are medical bills eating away at your savings?  Today we're exploring the hidden connection between sound money and sound health, and why inflation is stealing more than just your purchasing power. Joining us today is the man behind innovations like Sound HSA, Nos Fabrica, Fork and Coin, and the Chicago Bitcoin Collective: Jon Gordon. With ten years in healthcare and deep knowledge across multiple domains, he's a dude worth listening to. And if you're in the Chicago area on September 14th, I'll be playing the V4V Live Show and would love to see you there. As the event organizer, Jon is the one who made it happen, so come hang with us! I'll be playing original tunes from the upcoming album, and Nora will be playing with her full band. Check out details and grab tickets for the show here. In this episode, you'll hear: Why to prioritize owning your health data instead of letting corporations sell itHow inflation steals your time How decentralized philosophy and breathwork lead to individual sovereigntyHow to earn real Satoshis with global step challengesAnd much more...Find Jon Gordon and his work at:  Website: https://www.soundhsa.com/Website: https://nosfabrica.com/Website: https://www.chicagobitcoincollective.com/Website: https://www.satoshihealth.com/X: @thebitcoinyogiPrimal: Jon GordonLinkedIn: Jon GordonPlease take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock.

  6. 18 Jun

    Dr. Izabella Wentz on the Root Cause of IBS, Bloating & Brain Fog

    Have you ever been told that your labs are normal but you just know something is seriously off? Over the course of our lives, we all experience “mystery symptoms” that seem to come out of nowhere—from bloating, brain fog, and anxiety to thyroid problems and stubborn weight. Today we’re getting to the root of the most significant health blind spots of our time—your gut. If you’ve ever been told “your labs look normal” while you’re still dealing with brain fog, anxiety, thyroid issues, stubborn weight, or mystery symptoms no one can explain, you’re going to want to listen closely to this one. Joining us today is a longtime friend and true trailblazer in functional medicine, Dr. Izabella Wentz. She’s a New York Times bestselling author, an integrative pharmacist, and the woman millions know as the Thyroid Pharmacist. Her new book pulls back the curtain on what’s really driving IBS and the tidal wave of gut issues we’re seeing today—and more importantly, how to fix them. In this episode, you'll hear: How Izabella's own “stress-related” IBS diagnosis in pharmacy school spiraled into Hashimoto’s and autoimmunity—and how she reversed itWhy one bad bout of food poisoning, a moldy apartment, or a round of meds can quietly reset your “normal” from 100% to 80%The overlooked role of parasites, mold, Candida, SIBO, and meds like birth control and metformin in wrecking your digestionWhy “healthy” processed foods, sugar alcohols, gums, and fake fibers can quietly fuel gut chaosPractical strategies to finally get your digestion and energy backIf you’re tired of being dismissed by doctors and ready to understand what your gut has been trying to tell you for years, this conversation could be a serious turning point. Find Dr. Izabella Wentz and her work at:  New Book: IBS: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel SyndromeWebsite: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/Podcast: Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations with Dr. Izabella WentzFacebook: @ThyroidLifestyleInstagram: @izabellawentzpharmdYouTube: @ThyroidPharmacistPinterest: @thyroidpharmdTikTok: @izabellawentzWant help tracking whether certain foods are triggering your gut issues? Try the new Wild Habits app. You'll get instant personalized feedback on your meals, fitness, sleep, HRV and more, along with access to time-tested real food meals proven to get epic results. Get the Wild Habits App here and lock-in 20% savings (expires Sun, June 21) Please take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock.

  7. 4 Jun

    From Pro Esports Gamer to Health Hacker with Aly Rose

    Can you get better results by gamifying your health? Today, we have a very special episode for you. I'm sitting down with the woman who's been the secret weapon behind this show for over ten years: my wife and producer, Alyson Rose. Aly toured the world as one of the first professional gamers in esports, who transmuted her talent to become a professional health nut like me for about 15 years. We're diving deep into retraining your microbiome, mastering the perfect steak without the char, and why your body might be throwing a tantrum over that plant milk you might think is "healthy." In this episode, we dig into: Why your gut is "rioting" and how to calm it down in 10 days or lessSecrets to cooking the perfect steaksHow homemade yogurt could be key to helping us digest dairy Alcohol-free alternatives that actually give you a "state change"How to gamify your health with cutting-edge new techAnd much more...Find Aly and her work at:  Website: https://www.wildrx.com/Wild Habits app (save 20% off for a limited time): https://studio.com/abel/wildhabits?c=pOSyfCS7Club Wild (and get 2 months free): https://www.wildrx.com/join-club-wildNewsletter (sign-up and get free goodies): https://www.wildrx.com/start-here-your-free-wild-lifestyle-guideTo celebrate the launch of our new Wild Habits app, we'll be sending you our favorite recent kitchen concoctions, including: Parm-Fried Chicken Chocolate-Dipped Coconut MacaroonsProbiotic Yogurt Cookie Dough Truffle Fat Bombs (with Coconut Manna)Plus, our step-by-step guide to cooking the perfect steak.To get all these new recipes and more goodies, make sure you're signed up for the newsletter at AbelJames.com. If you're ready to dial in your health and tone up for summer, give Wild Habits a try. Right now, you can lock in 20% savings for life by clicking the link below: Yes, Get Wild Habits & Save 20% Off For Life (Offer expires: 6/21/26) You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock.

  8. 21 May

    How the Words You Sing Become the Life You Live with DPAK

    Have you ever done something just because you were told not to? Today we're here in the studio in Austin with a genre-defying force of nature. DPAK is a sonic visionary, a boundary-smashing artist, and speaker who ignites stages and earbuds around the globe. He’s performed with icons like Rihanna, India.Arie, and Jason Mraz. He writes and performs songs that mean something, and his art is living proof that, at its best, sound can set people free.  Even more than that, DPAK is a rare artist who can drop a banger anthem at a festival, then cogently explain how inputs and outputs work, like a rogue systems engineer with a mischievous mind.  If you're a deep and expansive thinker, you're going to dig this one.  In this special in-person episode with DPAK, you'll hear:  Why the “lone wolf” phase of the creative process is a mythHow censorship, self‑censorship, and propaganda shape what you think is possibleThe hidden power of sound, tuning, and mantras to change your physical, mental, and spiritual state—whether you “believe” in it or notWhy your playlist might secretly be eroding your self-esteem as you bob your headAnd much more...Find DPAK and his work at:  Website: https://dpakworld.com/Instagram: @dpak.worldSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gv5EPhOtWTHz3wlXtOEyE?si=9p0ZlguoQiibtjRYeElj4gFacebook: @DPAKWORLDYouTube: @DPAKWORLDX: @DPAK_WORLDTikTok: @dpakworldWe just got back from playing a show in Vegas, laying down new tracks for my new album, vocals, guitars, and even dusted off the old tenor sax and clarinet. And thanks to everyone who joined us for live music at Banger's in Austin, TX—you all rock! Stay tuned for many more live shows coming up. You can join the newsletter to stay up on upcoming events, podcasts and more goodies. We just released our new habits transformation app and our Club Wild community—check it out at wildrx.com. if you want to eliminate bad habits or install new ones, now is the time and we can help get you there. With 15 years coaching people all around the world to get in the best shape of their lives, we're here to help you get real results. Take your 2-minute personalization quiz to get started with the Wild Habits and save 20% off for a limited time. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock. This episode is brought to you by: Branch Basics – Go to BranchBasics.com/ABEL and save 15% off with our code ABEL

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Get cutting-edge insights from world-class leaders in health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship, music and brain science. The Abel James Show features in-depth interviews with 500+ world-renowned experts including Dr. Mark Hyman, James Clear, Dr. Terry Wahls, Robb Wolf, Dr. Jack Kruse, Nir Eyal, Tony Horton, Dr. Kelly Starrett, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. John Gray, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, Noah Kagan, Bob Harper, Shawn Stevenson, Tucker Max, Jordan Harbinger, JJ Virgin, Shaun T, 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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  • Creator
    Abel James
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    496
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Abel James Show. All rights reserved.
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