Growth Minds with Sean Kim

Sean Kim
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS
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Impactful conversations with the world's top experts in health, wealth, and love to help you reach your full potential. Guests include: Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad), Steve Aoki, Robert Greene, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Steven Gundry, Neil deGrasse Tyson (StarTalk), Dennis Rodman, Wim Hof, Daniel Pink, Doctor Mike, Lewis Howes (School of Greatness), Tom Bilyeu (Impact Theory), Andrew Yang, Dr. Paul Conti, Charles Hoskinson (Ethereum), Dr. Drew (After Dark), Jo Koy, Jordan Belfort (Wolf of Wall Street), Dave Asprey (Bulletproof).

  1. 12H AGO

    The Hidden Gut War: Why Young, Healthy People Are Suddenly Getting Cancer & Heart Disease

    Dr. William Li, physician, scientist, and president of the Angiogenesis Foundation, joins the show to explain how circulation, the gut microbiome, and inflammation shape our risk of heart disease, cancer, and brain disorders. In this conversation, he breaks down surprising discoveries about microplastics, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, stem cells, and why the health of our blood vessels may be the hidden key to longevity. Dr. Li is also the author of the bestselling book Eat to Beat Disease, where he explores how food can activate the body’s natural defense systems. In our conversation we discuss: (0:00) Introduction(1:32) Why Most People Die From Heart, Brain, or Cancer(1:54) The Real Common Denominator: Circulation(2:18) Why Blood Vessels Control Health(2:44) Young People Getting Diseases of Aging(3:24) Why Researchers Are Looking for the “Smoking Gun”(4:34) Chronic Inflammation Explained(6:04) Environmental Causes of Inflammation(8:19) Microplastics From Car Tires(9:15) Pollution, Water Contamination, and Toxins(11:09) Gut Microbiome: Your 39 Trillion Bacteria(12:15) How Gut Bacteria Control Brain, Mood, and Metabolism(13:24) The Firefighter Role of Good Bacteria(14:44) Dysbiosis and Chronic Disease(15:54) The Gut–Brain Connection(16:32) Is the Appendix Actually Important?(18:11) Why Longevity Studies Take Decades(21:24) Anti-Inflammation Insights From Drug Studies(23:40) GLP-1 Drugs and the Weight Loss Revolution(25:15) Why GLP-1 May Protect the Heart(27:18) Should Healthy People Take GLP-1 For Longevity?(29:40) Side Effects of GLP-1 Medications(32:12) The Unknown Long-Term Effects of New Drugs(34:05) Why Longevity Research Is So Hard(36:30) Stem Cells Explained (Stem Cells 101)(39:17) The 70 Million Stem Cells You’re Born With(41:24) Why Stem Cells Decline With Age(43:21) The Truth About Stem Cell Clinics(46:14) Foods That Can Mobilize Your Stem Cells(48:42) Microplastics: Easy Ways to Reduce Exposure(53:08) Water Filters and Reverse Osmosis Debate(56:03) Air Quality and Why It Matters For Health(59:03) Meal Timing, Fasting, and Energy(1:02:24) Why Not Eating Can Improve Health(1:05:42) What To Eat For Breakfast(1:09:42) The Future of Personalized Nutrition(1:13:25) Measuring Your Microbiome(1:17:52) The Next Frontier of Health Research(1:20:54) Food Potency and Superfoods(1:24:23) Longevity vs Quality of Life(1:28:09) The Philosophy of Healthy Aging(1:30:48) Where to Follow Dr. William Li Learn more about Dr. William Li here: Website: https://drwilliamli.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrWilliamLi Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Z20c9JqkbTw 📸 Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/growthminds.podcast

    1h 37m

  2. FEB 27

    Exercise Neuroscientist: AI is Killing Our Critical Thinking

    Dr. Wendy Suzuki is an American neuroscientist and a professor at the New York University Center for Neural Science. Her research centers on brain plasticity—the brain’s power to change. Renowned for revealing how memory-critical circuits create and preserve long-term memories, she now investigates how aerobic exercise boosts learning, memory, and higher cognition. She is the author of Healthy Brain, Happy Life: A Personal Program to Activate Your Brain and Do Everything Better.In our conversation we discuss: (01:27) Why the Brain Is So Complex (Neuroscience Explained)(01:56) The Most Advanced Part of the Human Brain(02:47) The Prefrontal Cortex: The Brain’s CEO(04:49) Social Media & Shrinking Attention Spans(06:14) Brain Plasticity: How Your Habits Rewire You(09:26) Why Focus Is Becoming Rare(10:16) AI & Critical Thinking: Are We Outsourcing Our Brains?(13:55) Struggle & Learning: How Neurons Grow(14:50) Why Mental Effort Strengthens the Brain(17:57) Cold Plunges, Resilience & the ACC(23:55) How to Improve Memory & Focus Naturally(27:18) Dopamine, Doomscrolling & Social Media Addiction(35:14) Stress, PTSD & How Stress Shrinks the Brain(36:42) Positive Thinking, Gratitude & Brain Health(40:47) Loneliness, Community & Mental Health(44:00) 5 Pillars of Brain Longevity(48:35) Why 8 Hours of Sleep Matters for Brain Health(52:04) Early Signs of Dementia & Memory Loss(55:15) Brain Testing, MRIs & Prevention(59:34) The 6th Brain Health Pillar: Lifelong Learning(1:01:29) AirPods, EMF & Brain Safety(1:03:19) Neuralink & The Future of Brain Implants(1:07:47) Wendy Suzuki’s Work & ResourcesLearn more about Dr. Suzuki here:Website: https://www.wendysuzuki.com/"Healthy Brain Happy Life": https://a.co/d/02R5YTTEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy.suzuki?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Listen to the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3XwSTvE9HqM📸 Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/heyseankim

    1h 9m

  3. FEB 20

    The Hidden Social Power of Money: Why Strangers Trust Each Other

    David McWilliams is an Irish economist, author, and broadcaster known for making complex economic ideas accessible to a wide audience. He has written several bestselling books on economics and hosts “The David McWilliams Podcast,” where he discusses global finance, politics, and current affairs. McWilliams is also the founder of the Kilkenomics festival, which blends economics and comedy to explore economic issues in an engaging way.In our conversation we discuss:(00:00) Why a paper bill has value(00:41) Money’s real nature: a social technology(03:39) Money begins with cities (Sumer) + civilization “stack”(07:51) Money as collective belief (almost like religion)(08:51) Money as peace: trade vs war + early debt stories(13:38) Money, storytelling, and trust at scale(16:28) Before money: tally sticks / “Stone Age blockchain”(19:32) First money: grain, granaries, and early currencies(21:57) Coins arrive: Lydians → Greeks → rational thinking(25:25) Paper money: China first, Europe expands it(26:59) Why money history matters today(28:28) How banks create money + trust + 2008 lesson(33:01) Misconceptions: bubbles, FOMO, and human psychology(37:30) Rich vs poor: time horizons (and why)(45:18) $1,000 at birth: stake in the future + paradox of aggregation(50:24) What schools should teach: trading cards as economics(54:10) The pursuit of money: freedom, immigrants, ambition(59:07) Where to find David + festivals / TED talkLearn more about David here:"The History of Money: A Story of Humanity": https://a.co/d/0eKkoxrRDavid McWilliams Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCEmyysMARbViCw8M7RNFxcg Kilkenomics Festival: https://www.kilkenomics.com/Watch the full episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/cuumfI_9J-4

    1h 1m

  4. FEB 13

    Dating Doctor on The NEW Rules To Attract Anyone & Why People CHEAT | Dr. Orion Taraban

    Dr. Orion Taraban is a licensed psychologist specializing in relationships, personal development, and men's mental health. Creator of the popular podcast, PsycHacks, Dr. Orion Taraban discusses psychological topics to incite viewers to see themselves and the world around them from a new perspective. In our conversation, we discussed: (00:00) – Introduction to relationship failure and shifting desires(1:09) – Evolution of personal attraction over time(4:20) – Expecting one partner to meet all needs(8:32) – Is attraction about missing self-parts?(18:02) – Prioritizing mission over relationship(25:26) – Can sexual boredom be overcome?(32:53) – Does body count affect long-term success?(34:48) – Do men and women cheat for different reasons?(40:09) – Is infidelity chasing lost identity?(43:05) – Growth through struggle: green or red flag?(47:53) – Transitioning from short-term to long-term strategy(53:46) – Have women’s standards for men changed?(1:03:17) – If work disappears, what changes attraction?(1:10:40) – What masculine trait is most scarce today?(1:16:18) – Does male vulnerability harm attraction?(1:20:20) – How can young men build confidence?(1:29:30) – Advice for men feeling invisible(1:32:29) – Relationship question you still ponder?(1:35:12) – Why declining birth rates despite legacy desire?(1:37:59) – One tweet for modern relationship success Learn more about Dr. Orion Taraban and his work here: "The Value of Others" - https://amzn.to/3xQuIFK"The Captains' Quarters" - https://the-captains-quarters.mn.coWebsite: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSduXBjCHkLoo_y9ss2xzXw Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/cIMBjvpZG48

    1h 41m

  5. FEB 1

    Mark Manson: Ask THESE 5 Questions To Know If You're In The RIGHT Relationship!

    Mark Manson is a bestselling author, blogger, and cultural commentator known for his honest, no-nonsense take on personal growth. He first gained global recognition with Models, a practical guide to dating and authenticity, followed by the international bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. His work challenges traditional self-help by emphasizing values, responsibility, and psychological realism. Mark also hosts the podcast SOLVED, where he explores life’s hardest questions through science, philosophy, and candid conversation. In our conversation we discuss: (0:34) – Reinventing identity across career stages(4:31) – Advice for releasing outdated identities(8:29) – Letting go of former selves(10:55) – Effects of quitting alcohol(16:59) – Handling social stigma when not drinking(19:08) – Developing a healthy relationship with boredom(25:59) – Subtraction versus addition in personal growth(28:33) – Balancing self-acceptance and self-improvement(30:55) – Motivation without tying worth to success(33:44) – What deserves a scarcity mindset(36:49) – When suffering gives life meaning(41:40) – Finding a meaningful purpose to pursue(44:24) – Values grounded in personal control(47:13) – Identity tied to work in future societies(52:02) – How status changes when wealth declines(53:48) – Self-help as modern secular religion(59:32) – Will religion make a comeback(1:02:05) – Law of “f**k yes or no” explained(1:04:04) – Key questions to evaluate relationships(1:06:08) – Identifying non-negotiables in partners(1:09:16) – Why attraction feels uncontrollable(1:16:23) – Ending friendships that no longer serve(1:21:00) – Personal growth focus right now Watch full episodes on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@seankim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/heyseankim

    1h 13m

  6. JAN 16

    Vitamin D Expert Busts The Big Myth About Sunlight! Can It Cure Dementia?

    Dr. Roger Seheult is a physician specializing in pulmonary and critical care medicine and is widely recognized for his expertise on vitamin D and sunlight’s role in human health. He is the co-founder of MedCram, where he explains the science behind vitamin D, immune function, sleep, and metabolic health in a clear, evidence-based way. Dr. Seheult is known for translating complex medical research into practical guidance that helps people optimize health and resilience. In our conversation we discuss: (0:00) – Sunlight benefits beyond vitamin D(3:39) – Can sunlight increase lifespan(6:36) – Sunlight versus outdoor activity benefits(13:20) – Best time of day for sunlight(19:52) – Morning cortisol: wake time versus sun timing(21:01) – Is sunlight best cortisol trigger(22:56) – Front-loading cortisol and workout timing(27:26) – Blue light effects on circadian rhythm(33:36) – Why earlier sleep improves energy(39:12) – Can late sleepers fully adapt(40:26) – Ideal sleep and wake schedule(44:01) – Can weekend sleep make up deficits(45:39) – Daily melatonin use safety(51:04) – Recommended sleep supplements(1:00:30) – Are chronotypes fixed or flexible(1:00:53) – Sunscreen risks and benefits(1:05:39) – Face sunscreen with body sun exposure(1:08:38) – Sun exposure needed for vitamin D(1:11:44) – Optimal vitamin D dosage and toxicity(1:14:05) – Other key immune system boosters(1:19:47) – Hot and cold therapy for immunity(1:25:52) – Sauna and cold exposure guidelines Watch full episodes on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@seankim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/heyseankim

    1h 30m

  7. 12/30/2025

    They’re Lying To You About How Keto Works! | Dr. Dominic D’Agostino

    Dr. Dominic D’Agostino is a scientist and associate professor at the University of South Florida, internationally known for his research on ketosis, metabolic health, and human performance. His work explores the therapeutic and performance benefits of ketogenic diets, fasting, and metabolic therapies, including applications in cancer, neurological disorders, and extreme environments. Dr. D’Agostino has advised elite military units, NASA-affiliated research programs, and professional athletes. He is widely respected for translating cutting-edge metabolic science into practical strategies for health and resilience. In our conversation we discuss:(0:00) What is the ketogenic diet overview(2:52) How carbs versus keto affect the body(5:44) Why should someone try keto(9:45) Mental focus benefits of ketosis(14:48) Cyclical versus continuous ketogenic dieting(22:56) Keto fat intake and cardiovascular risk(32:40) Low-carb versus strict keto risks(37:35) Carnivore diet versus ketogenic diet(43:22) Ancestral eating and adding berries(48:11) Best timing for carbs on keto(52:35) How beginners should start keto(57:12) Managing keto flu and side effects(1:01:10) Ketosis effects on sleep quality(1:07:48) Melatonin use and long-term safety(1:13:02) Quality of life versus strict dieting(1:19:14) Where to learn more about keto research Watch full episodes on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@seankim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/heyseankim

    1h 22m

  8. 12/11/2025

    The Shocking Reason Modern Men Have 50% Less Testosterone! | Dr. Neal Barnard

    Dr. Neal Barnard is a physician, clinical researcher, and founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). He is a leading advocate for plant-based nutrition and has conducted groundbreaking studies on how diet affects diabetes, heart disease, and brain health. Dr. Barnard is the author of numerous bestselling books, including The Power Foods for the Brain and Your Body in Balance. Through his research and public education efforts, he has become one of the most influential voices in promoting evidence-based, compassionate nutrition. In our conversation we discuss: (00:00) – Misconceptions and origins of the plant-based diet(02:24) – Early exposure to heart disease and meat connection(05:11) – Discovery that plant-based diets reverse diabetes(06:07) – Portion control vs. natural body regulation(07:38) – Humans as plant-eaters, not natural carnivores(08:53) – Stone Age tools enabled unnatural meat consumption(10:22) – Returning to plant-based diets improves health(14:10) – Reversing diseases through diet changes and research(16:03) – What “plant-based” truly means and typical meals(17:33) – How fat buildup causes insulin resistance(18:53) – Three-week vegan diet and diabetes improvement(20:47) – Why omnivorous diets fail long-term(21:59) – Clarifying vegan vs. plant-based terminology(22:31) – Comparing keto and plant-based diet results(25:12) – Health risks and misconceptions of ketogenic diets(27:36) – The four pillars of a healthy diet(29:37) – Environmental and ethical impact of meat consumption(33:14) – Getting sufficient protein from plants(35:22) – Shrimp farming ethics and environmental damage(39:26) – Food production methods vs. health outcomes(41:31) – Protein intake debates and sarcopenia(45:03) – Plant protein sources and practical meal ideas(47:02) – Dining out and global vegan meal options(49:44) – Supplements: B12, D, iodine, omega-3s(54:06) – Iron sources and risks of excess iron(59:33) – Dairy, hormones, and links to cancer(1:07:06) – Compassion, evolution, and human indifference to animals(1:13:20) – Cultural and economic factors in diet choices(1:20:11) – Ethical debates about plants, pain, and life(1:23:22) – Dr. Barnard’s books and closing reflections Watch full episodes on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@seankim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/heyseankim

    1h 26m
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Impactful conversations with the world's top experts in health, wealth, and love to help you reach your full potential. Guests include: Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad), Steve Aoki, Robert Greene, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Steven Gundry, Neil deGrasse Tyson (StarTalk), Dennis Rodman, Wim Hof, Daniel Pink, Doctor Mike, Lewis Howes (School of Greatness), Tom Bilyeu (Impact Theory), Andrew Yang, Dr. Paul Conti, Charles Hoskinson (Ethereum), Dr. Drew (After Dark), Jo Koy, Jordan Belfort (Wolf of Wall Street), Dave Asprey (Bulletproof).

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