Scott Carney, an investigative journalist and author, dives deep into the dark side of health misinformation alongside experts like biologist David Sinclair and physician Peter Attia. They tackle organ trafficking and ethical dilemmas in medicine, alongside the risks of trendy wellness practices like the Wim Hof method. Entrepreneur Bryan Johnson and neuroscientist Andrew Huberman join the discussion on the impact of fame on mental health and the responsibility of influencers in promoting accurate health information. It's a riveting exploration of integrity in the wellness industry.

Scott Carney, an investigative journalist and author, challenges David Sinclair's longevity claims, sparking an intriguing discussion on the nuances of scientific integrity and commercial influences in aging research. The dialogue touches on the skepticism surrounding aging treatments like resveratrol and NMN, emphasizing the need for rigorous evaluation over sensationalism. They also reflect on personal dynamics within the scientific community, highlighting the importance of separating emotions from objective scrutiny in the quest for lifespan extension.

Scott Carney, an investigative journalist and author known for his insights into health and wellness, dives deep into the controversial wellness industry. He reveals the unsettling connections between wellness brands and illegal organ trafficking, exposing chilling realities in countries like China and India. The talk navigates through the ethical dilemmas of organ trade and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Carney also shares anecdotes from his journey as an author, highlighting the challenges of publishing and the complexities of true crime storytelling.

Wim Hof, known as the "Iceman," has made waves with his breathwork and cold exposure techniques, gaining a celebrity following. Joining him is Scott Carney, an investigative journalist who has scrutinized the potential dangers tied to these wellness practices. They dive into the psychology behind endurance in extreme conditions and explore Scott's doubts about the safety of Hof's methods. With a gripping near-drowning tale, they discuss the fine line between beneficial health practices and reckless risks that can arise from idolizing unconventional wellness trends.

Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl said that "between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response." Frankl was talking about our ability to choose our mental responses to what we encounter in life. What if we could also choose how our physiology responds to our environment so that we can perform and thrive on a higher level? My guest today explores that question in his latest book. His name is Scott Carney and he's the author of The Wedge: Evolution, Consciousness, Stress, and the Key to Human Resilience. We begin our conversation discussing how Scott's investigation into the breathing methods of Wim Hof, an extreme athlete, turned him from a skeptic into an intrigued believer who wanted to learn more about our ability to exercise control over our physiology. Scott then explains his idea of "the Wedge" as the ability to consciously put a gap between an external stimulus and the otherwise automatic physiological responses it elicits. Scott and I then discuss his trip around the world to talk to people who have found ways to create wedges in their lives in order to elevate their physical and mental states. We discuss how throwing kettlebells around can be used to overcome fear and experience flow, how lying in a float tank may recalibrate PTSD, how building up tolerance to CO2 can increase your physical performance, how saunas can boost resilience, and why the power of the placebo effect is greatly underrated. Get the show notes at aom.is/wedge.