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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
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- 2 weeks ago1h 12m
How Music Rewires Your Brain and Feeds Your Soul with Abel and Aly (part 2)
When machines can generate songs and play every note perfectly, what's the point of making music anymore? Well, there's a heck of a lot more to music than playing perfect notes. Without intention, perfect notes are meaningless. In the modern world, we're overstimulated and overwhelmed by an endless onslaught of mediocre music. It's noisier than ever out there, but we're starving for authenticity, truth, and meaning... the sound of fellow humans who can't help but be delightfully imperfect.Welcome to Part 2 of our deep dive into the world of music, recorded live in Texas Hill Country in the shade of the most massive oak tree in the county. My lovely wife, partner, and producer of this show, Alyson Rose, and I talk turkey about the making of my new album, Headline.In Part 1, we covered the dangers of record deals, how discipline relates to mastery, and how to improvise like a pro. Today, we go deep into why and how we can keep humanity at the center of art.In this episode, we explore: How human babies are born with perfect pitch (and ways to retain this skill into adulthood) Strategies to rewire your brain for focus and relaxation with targeted musicThe hidden risks of listening to AI-generated musicThe truth about the alcohol industrial complex that fuels the music industryAnd much more...Special Bonus: We’ve woven more exclusive tracks from my new album Headline throughout the conversation. Support Real Music: We're building better systems in parallel. Help support real music made by humans when you grab the full Headline album (WAV files, forever yours): https://abeljames.com/headlineJoin the Value-for-Value movement: Find us on Fountain, Nostr, or Substack to send a few sats or dollars directly to the creator. 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.
- Oct 7, 20261h 18m
Why the Future of Music Belongs to Humans with Abel James and Aly Rose
Have you ever wanted to do something creative that makes absolutely no business sense? We just wrapped up an epic road trip across the United States, zig-zagging nearly 10,000 miles from the border of Mexico to Canada and back... and after moving house, narrating a ridiculously challenging non-fiction audiobook, and recording a original album in Nashville with Tim McGraw's band leader Denny Hemingson, we owe you an update or two.So Alyson Rose, my wife, partner, and producer of this show for over a decade, graciously interviews yours truly in this special 2-part episode filmed in the heart of Texas Hill Country. Aly is a web developer, former pro gamer who starred on SyFy, and the gamification wizard behind our community challenges at WildRx.com, and even the cover designer for the new album, Headline. She sure comes in handy in a pinch. And I'm of course Abel James, resident health nut and host of this show, as well as the writer, singer, guitarist, saxophonist and clarinetist behind the brand-spankin' new album Headline. In this episode, we explore:How to level-up your brain health and performance with improvisationWhy Abel refuses to sign a record deal (and what record labels really take from artists)Why many A-List Celebrities and musicians signed away their free speech and creative freedomHow mastering your fitness gives you a massive head start on mastering musicBehind-the-scenes stories from laying down tracks for Headline in Nashville and Austin with world-class musiciansAnd much more...As a super-special bonus, you'll hear tracks from the new album, Headline, woven throughout the episode.Like what you hear? Keep real music from real humans alive by supporting this show and grabbing the new album below. Get the new album "Headline" at: https://abeljames.com/headline Download it, own it forever, burn it to a mixtape if you want. Help us keep making groovy real music with real musicians. You can also grab my international bestselling book of poetry "Designer Babies Still Get Scabies": https://www.amazon.com/Designer-Babies-Still-Get-Scabies/dp/1099353092/ 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.
- Sep 17, 202654 min
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! Exciting news... My brand-new album of original tunes, Headline, is finally ready for you. And we're stoked for you to take an early listen, as it's not yet available on streaming platforms. This collaborative album features real human m
- Aug 27, 202650 min
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.
- Jul 30, 20261h 1m
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.
- Jul 16, 20261h 7m
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.
- Jul 2, 20261h 15m
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.
- Jun 18, 20261h 19m
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.
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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
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