Abel James Show

Abel James
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  • ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
  • EVERY TWO WEEKS

Get cutting-edge insights from world-class leaders in health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship, music and brain science. In-depth interviews with 400+ world-renowned experts including James Clear, Dr. Casey Means, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. Mark Hyman, Robb Wolf, Dr. Jack Kruse, Nir Eyal, Tony Horton, Dr. John Gray, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, 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. 2 DAYS AGO

    Jim Murphy: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life

    What is your definition of success? The same mental habits that drive stadium-shaking victories can also lead to a profound sense of emptiness long after the roar of the crowd has faded. So it's important to ask yourself: What brings the most meaning to your life? What makes you feel most alive? And when life really hands it to you, what makes you get back up and keep going? Today we're here with, Jim Murphy, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book Inner Excellence, former pro-baseball player and outfielder for the Chicago Cubs, and Performance Coach to some of the world’s top athletes and leaders. In this episode with Jim, you'll hear: Strategies pro athletes use to achieve peak focus and mental toughness in high-pressure scenariosHow to thrive in uncertainty and rewire negative memories to prevent future setbacksHow to train gratitude and awe like a muscleAnd much more...Find Jim Murphy and his work at:  Website: InnerExcellence.comBook: "Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life"Book: "The Best Possible Life" (available for pre-order)Facebook: @CoachJimMurphy X: @innerexcellenceInstagram: @innerexcellencejimmurphyLinkedIn: @innerexcellenceNow, if you want to improve your health and your life, it's crucial to surround yourself with experienced folks who know how to get real results, and people who truly want the best for you. So my wife Aly and I started our own health and longevity club where health nuts like us can level-up and get life-changing results together. It's called Club Wild, and we're stoked to connect with you in our own space completely outside of social media—no advertisements, algorithms, AI, fake accounts, or bots. Just proven principles that can help you get life-changing results with real people who want the best for you. As a launch‑only bonus, join before January 10th and get two months completely free, plus instant access to our January Goal‑Setting Challenge. Click Here to Join Club Wild and Get 2 Months Free You can also sign up for our newsletter at AbelJames.com, and you can even join in our new Wild 5-Day Challenge for free. 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. This episode is brought to you by: Club Wild - Go to wildrx.com/join-club-wild and get 2 free months when you join WildRx - Go to WildRx.com for your Free 5-Day Challenge

    50 min

  2. 18/12/2025

    Henry Abbott: Why Star Athletes Are Getting Injured More Than Ever

    A modern mystery haunts professional sports: Why are today's star athletes—who are bigger, faster, and stronger than ever—getting injured at such catastrophic rates? The glory days when all-stars like Cal Ripkin Jr. played 2,632 consecutive games seem far behind us. These days, promising careers are tragically cut short by horrific injuries televised to the masses. Some managers even see pro athletes as expendable, as surgeons circle broken bodies like buzzards. The strange truth is this: sometimes getting stronger actually makes us worse at sports. Athleticism is much more than just an arms race of strength and speed. It's about physical intelligence, skill development, and building fluency in the language of movement. We're here today with Henry Abbott, award-winning journalist, OG podcaster, and author of the new book “Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance.” From jaw-dropping moments on the NBA court to the hidden science and technology in cutting-edge elite training labs, Henry unpacks the secrets behind how to build and maintain athletic mastery for life. if you're looking for extra motivation to get out of your chair, this is it.  In this episode, you'll discover: How cutting-edge research is reshaping the way athletes train Surprisingly sneaky causes of common injuries (and how to prevent them)What professors and elite athletes know about recovering from injury that you don'tHow to incorporate more "play" and joyful movement into your fitness routineAnd much more.... Find Henry Abbott and his work at:  Website: henryabbott.comBook: Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic PerformanceSubstack: truehoop.comTrueHoop podcast: Apple / SubstackX: @TrueHoopInstagram: @true.hoopQuick note: Very soon, we'll be sharing a very special invitation with our newsletter subscribers. Alyson and I are building a brand-new gamified, member's-only private community completely outside of social media. The internet doesn't have quite the vibe it used to, so we're building our own "space" where health nuts like us can level-up together. We're planning challenges you can join from anywhere as well as live events and in-person meetups in Austin, Texas and beyond. It's called Club Wild, and it's almost ready for you. If you're not already subscribed to our newsletter, be sure to sign up at https://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. This episode is brought to you by: Crowd Health - Go to JoinCrowdHealth.com and use the code WILD at checkout to get started for as low as $80 per month. Troscriptions - Go to troscriptions.com/WILD or enter WILD at checkout for 10% off your first order. Nature's Sunshine - Go to NaturesSunshine.com and use code WILD for free shipping and 20% off your first order.

    1h 6m

  3. 04/12/2025

    Donnie Yance: Why Microdosing is More Effective Than Macrodosing

    Is microdosing more effective than macrodosing? While heavy-handed megadoses of synthetic pharmaceuticals attempt to dominate a single biochemical pathway, microdoses of synergistic botanticals can stimulate the body to normalize, balance and heal itself. Meanwhile, much of modern medicine has devolved into a game of manipulating numbers on blood tests rather than actually healing you. Because they're not so easily patented and monetized, many of the most effective, affordable and simple substances and practices in health and longevity are dismissed, ignored, or at the very least taken for granted. For instance, did you know that the simple act of prayer has been scientifically proven to not only improve mental health, but also improve the literal physical health of the heart? Deep breathing, gratitude, meditation, and prayer steady the vagus nerve and allow our bodies to remain flexible and adaptable, downregulating our nervous system from fight-or-flight into a relaxed parasympathetic state. The truth is, we don't need to wait for the next miracle pill to save us. We already know more than enough to put life-saving practices into action today. Donnie Yance is a Clinical Master Herbalist, Certified Nutritionist and Author, known internationally for his pioneering work in botanical and nutritional medicine, particularly in the field of integrative cancer. As an accomplished jazz bassist and former monk, Donnie is also known as "The Funk Monk." In this episode, you'll discover: How to eat and supplement for greater adaptive capacity, hardiness, and resilienceWhy many of the secrets to long life lie in humble livingHow Donnie earned the nickname of "The Funk Monk"How improvisation in music mirrors the intellectual and playful flexibility we need in healthAnd much more...Find Donnie Yance and his work at:  DonnieYance.comMederiCenter.orgNaturaHealthProducts.comListen to Donnie’s music on Apple and SpotifyFacebook: @DonnieYanceInstagram:  @medericenterYouTube:  @mederifoundationLinkedin:  @mederi-centerBooks by Donnie Yance:  Adaptogens in Medical Herbalism: Elite Herbs and Natural Compounds for Mastering Stress, Aging, and Chronic Disease by Donald Yance , MH, CN, RH (AHG), SFOHerbal Medicine, Healing & Cancer: A Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment by Donald Yance , MH, CN, RH (AHG), SFOPlease 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. This episode is brought to you by: Troscriptions - Go to troscriptions.com/WILD or enter WILD at checkout for 10% off your first order. Nature's Sunshine - Go to NaturesSunshine.com and use code WILD for free shipping and 20% off your first order.

    1h 16m

  4. 20/11/2025

    Why Training for Resilience Could Save Your Life

    As soon as you think you have it all figured out, absolutely everything can change in an instant.  What do you do when out of nowhere, life hands you a serious injury or diagnosis?  In this episode, I'll be sharing hard‑won insights from recovery after being sidelined in a serious high speed hit‑and‑run wreck. We'll explore:  Why it's best to train for resilience before you take the hitHow to turn hardships into gifts by refusing to settle for "poor me" thinkingSpecific practices to bounce back to 110%A surprising warning in the age of deepfakes and rampant AI slopAnd much more...Just before the car wreck, I played a couple live music shows in Las Vegas, at Nos Vegas as well as the BSN Golf Championships during the Bitcoin Conference. As a special bonus, stay till the end of today's episode to hear a full set from one of the shows in Las Vegas featuring all original music, lots of improvisation and special guests. During the performance, people all around the world tuned in, tipped the musicians in Bitcoin and commented in real time on the livestream. It's an innovative way to support musicians and connect with each other, and I hope to see you on the next livestream. You can connect with me on NOSTR Here. Big thanks to Mike from Tunestr and Jim and Julie Costello of Phantom Power Music for recording, producing, livestreaming and putting together these shows. Enjoy. 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. This episode is brought to you by: Troscriptions - Go to troscriptions.com/WILD or enter WILD at checkout for 10% off your first order. Nature's Sunshine - Go to NaturesSunshine.com and use code WILD for free shipping and 20% off your first order.

    1h 46m

  5. 06/11/2025

    Josh Trent: How to Build Emotional Resilience in the Age of Distraction

    How do you build agency and resilience in a world that profits from your distraction? How can we live with authenticity when everything feels fake? What if the hardest parts of being human are actually just a result of cultural conditioning, quietly shaping your life from the shadows of your subconscious mind? On today’s show, we go deep with my friend Josh Trent, host of Wellness and Wisdom. We’ll dig into the science behind epigenetic and generational habits, and explore what happens when you start asking better questions about your life and grow beyond survival mode.  As Josh shares, sometimes we need to break down to break through.  On this episode, you'll discover: The secrets to being impossibly productive while avoiding burnoutHow to redirect faulty inherited beliefs and rewire maladaptive emotional patternsHow an addiction to pickleball destroyed a client's lifeAnd much more...Connect with Josh Trent and his work at:  Website: https://liberatedlife.comWebsite: https://joshtrent.com/ Podcast: https://wellnessforce.com/podcast-episodes/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellnessandwisdomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshtrentofficial/Facebook: https://facebook.com/wellnessFSpecial thanks to Josh for generously hosting this conversation in-person out in his hill-country studio. Please make sure you’re subscribed to the Abel James Show wherever you listen to podcasts, and leave a quick review or tell a friend if you dig what we do. We have a brand new community club in the works, in-person live events and shows in Austin, retreats in exotic locations, and more coming up soon, so make sure you sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com and my substack at AbelJames.Substack.com to make sure you don't miss out!  This episode is brought to you by: Nature's Sunshine - Go to NaturesSunshine.com and use code WILD for free shipping and 20% off your first order. Peluva - Go to Peluva.com and use code WILD for 15 % off your first pair. Troscriptions - Go to Troscriptions.com/WILD or enter WILD at checkout for 10% off your first order.

    1h 32m

  6. 23/10/2025

    Itamar Marani: How to Turn Setbacks into Secret Weapons

    When everything is on the line, ever wonder why some otherwise incredible athletes choke spectacularly? Why did Michael Jordan consistently sink game-winning jump shots at the buzzer when everyone else was throwing up bricks? Today we’re here with a veteran coach who’s cracked the code on peak performance. Itamar Marani has lived through the kind of pressure most people only read about. Forget the tired mantras about “grinding” harder, training to perform under pressure takes real strategy. If you’re ready to meet the version of yourself that thrives under pressure, get ready to feel uncomfortable for all the right reasons. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, athlete, or just sick of living with one foot on the brake, expect raw stories, sharp insights, and tools you can put to work instantly. You'll discover:  How to identify and overcome the blind spots sabotaging your resultsThe art of turning setbacks into secret weaponsHow to perform at max level when it matters mostAnd much more...Find Itamar Marani and pick up his new book:  Book: Elite Performance by Itamar Marani - order on AmazonWebsite: ItamarMarani.comPodcast: The Elite Performance Podcast - listen on Spotify, Apple and YouTubeCoaching: The ArenaInstagram: @itamarmaraniFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItamarMaraniPage/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. This episode is brought to you by: Manukora - Go to MANUKORA.com/WILD to save 31% plus $25 of free gifts. CrowdHealth - Go to JoinCrowdHealth.com and use the code WILD at checkout to get started for as low as $80 per month. Troscriptions - Go to troscriptions.com/WILD or enter WILD at checkout for 10% off your first order.

    1h 10m

  7. 09/10/2025

    Dr. Ann Shippy: Fertility, Longevity and Mold Detoxification

    Have you considered how the choices you make today shape the health and destiny of your children before they’re ever born? What if the most important gift you could ever give your future child is the health and resilience you build in yourself today? As rates of chronic health conditions in children—including autism, anxiety, diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune disorders—continue to rise, it’s time to take preconception seriously.  Science shows that the health of our children is determined not just by genetics, but epigenetics. Your health at the time of conception is a snapshot or time capsule that contains the genetic and epigenetic blueprint for your child for the rest of time. It’s a shocking realization, especially for men: Your lifestyle choices during preconception will forever affect the genetics and health of your children (and their children!). That means optimizing your health and fitness is not merely an exercise in vanity, but an opportunity to give your future children the best chance at health and success. After all, the biological definition of fitness is the ability to produce healthy offspring. Today, we’re exploring how the choices we make today shape not just our own health, but the health of our future children and even generations to come. I’m thrilled to be joined by Dr. Ann Shippy, a unicorn in the world of medicine—a board-certified internal medicine physician, certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, and a former IBM engineer who’s turned her passion for macro-level systems thinking and problem-solving into a mission to revolutionize how we think about health. If you care about your health, your family’s future, or just want to understand how to build true resilience in a toxic world, you’re in the right place.  In this episode, you’ll discover: The impact of environmental toxins, mold, and gut health on fertility, child development, and longevityHow Dr. Shippy reversed the effects of toxic mold exposure, including ALS-type symptoms, pain, and fatigue in her own familyHow to give your future children the best chance at health and success by optimizing epigenetics at preconception And much more…Connect with Dr. Ann Shippy and pre-order her new book:  Preconception Revolution by Dr. Ann Shippy, on Amazon, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, Books-A-Million or Target (releases: November 18, 2025)Website: https://annshippymd.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annshippymd/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annshippymdPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/annshippymdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnShippyMD/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/annshippymdPlease 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. This episode is brought to you by: Peluva - Visit Peluva.com and use the code WILD for 15% off your first pair. Manukora - Go to MANUKORA.com/WILD to save 31% plus $25 of free gifts. Troscriptions - Go to troscriptions.com/WILD or enter WILD at checkout for 10% off your first order.

    1h 1m

  8. 25/09/2025

    Dr. Sabine Hazan: How Microbes Shape Memory, Mood, and the Mind

    What if the secret to unlocking the mysteries of our minds, our health, and even our happiness is hiding in the most unexpected place—our own gut? Could the answers to our most stubborn health mysteries—and maybe even the secret to a longer, happier life—be found in the microbes we’ve spent a lifetime trying to avoid? How does our microbiome affect conditions like depression, Parkinson's, and autism? Research from this week’s guest shows that optimizing microbial health can dramatically improve our quality of life, leading to enhanced memory and cognition and reversing symptoms of Alzheimer's. After microbial transplants, some patients even started regrowing their hair! Our guest today, Dr. Sabine Hazan, is a trailblazer and pioneering specialist in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and hepatology. Dr. Hazan is the Founder & CEO of the Malibu Specialty Center and Ventura Clinical Trials where she conducts and oversees clinical trials for cutting-edge research. She’s also a top clinical investigator for multiple pharmaceutical companies, and an author to boot. In this episode, you’ll discover: The many unexpected benefits of microbiome transplantsHow sunlight, exercise, and hobbies like gardening actually improve our microbial health and resilienceHow changing the way we think affects our microbiomeAnd much more…Find Dr. Sabine Hazan and her work on:  progenabiome.comPick up the book, Let's Talk Sh!t, on Barnes and Noble or progenabiome.comListen to the Let's Talk Sh!t podcast with Dr. Sabine Hazan on progenabiome.com, letstalkshit.org, Apple Podcasts, Audible, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcastsGo to microbiomeresearchfoundation.org for cutting-edge information from Dr. Hazen and the Biome SquadMake sure you’re subscribed to the Abel James Show, 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. This episode is brought to you by: Manukora Honey - Go to MANUKORA.com/WILD to save 31% plus $25 of free gifts. Troscriptions - Go to Troscriptions.com/WILD or enter WILD at checkout for 10% off your first order. CrowdHealth - Go to JoinCrowdHealth.com and use the code WILD at checkout to get started for as low as $80 per month.

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Get cutting-edge insights from world-class leaders in health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship, music and brain science. In-depth interviews with 400+ world-renowned experts including James Clear, Dr. Casey Means, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. Mark Hyman, Robb Wolf, Dr. Jack Kruse, Nir Eyal, Tony Horton, Dr. John Gray, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, 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
    479
  • Rating
    Explicit
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