
Reason & Wellbeing
Welcome to the brand-new podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, good life.
Subscribe to join host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science of wellbeing and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people alive, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.
Latest episodes

Mar 10, 2025 • 46min
The Biology of Ageing: Resilience, Biomarkers, Calorie Restriction, and Gerotherapeutics | Steven Austad, Distinguished Professor
Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here. People and resources featured in this episode: Steven Austad, PhD. Find out more about Steven's work here. Steven is on LinkedIn here. Steven is on Twitter ("X") here. Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Book: Methuselah's Zoo. Journal article: Negative effects of lifespan extending intervention on resilience in mice. Journal article: Is antagonistic pleiotropy ubiquitous in aging biology? Podcast: Your Body Clock: How to Align Your Circadian Rhythms for Better Health and Performance | Greg Potter (Solo Episode). Podcast: Chrononutrition, Chronoexercise, Chronopharmacology, and Circadian Disruption in Society | Greg Potter (Solo Episode). Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 12min
The Science of Longevity: Why We Need a Different Approach | Steven Austad, Distinguished Professor
Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here. People and resources featured in this episode: Steven Austad, PhD. Find out more about Steven's work here. Steven is on LinkedIn here. Steven is on Twitter ("X") here. Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Book: Methuselah's Zoo. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Feb 3, 2025 • 42min
Could the Sauna Extend Your Life and Boost Your Health and Fitness? | Greg Potter (Solo Episode)
Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here. People and resources featured in this episode: Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Podcast: Cold Water Immersion: Kill or Cure? A True Expert Speaks | Mike Tipton, MBE, Professor of Human and Applied Physiology. Podcast: Benefits of Giving Blood: Could Donating Help You Live Longer? | Greg Potter (Solo Episode). Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Nov 28, 2024 • 1h 26min
Take Taurine to Live Longer and Be Healthier? | Vijay Yadav, Associate Professor
Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here. People and resources featured in this episode: Vijay Yadav, PhD. Find out more about Vijay’s work here. Vijay is on LinkedIn here. Vijay is on Twitter ("X") here Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Greg is on LinkedIn here Journal article: Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging Website: Vijay’s lab’s website is here. The lab is currently hiring multiple positions, including PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and research technicians Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Nov 8, 2024 • 16min
Use This to Quickly Reduce Stress: Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation | Greg Potter (Solo Episode)
Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here. People and resources featured in this episode: Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here Music: Progressive muscle relaxation playlist Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Sep 23, 2024 • 13min
Screen Time Is Ruining Your Sleep: Fact or Fiction? | Greg Potter (Solo Episode)
Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here. People and resources featured in this episode: Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Journal article: A bidirectional model of sleep and technology use: A theoretical review of How much, for whom, and which mechanisms. Journal article: The difficult but crucial task of knowledge translation: The case of pre-sleep technology use. Reply to Reichenberger et al. and the National Sleep Foundation's screen use recommendations. Podcast: Your Body Clock: How to Align Your Circadian Rhythms for Better Health and Performance | Greg Potter (Solo Episode). Podcast: Chrononutrition, Chronoexercise, Chronopharmacology, and Circadian Disruption in Society | Greg Potter (Solo Episode). Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 20min
Lithium, Brain Health, and Longevity: Why You Should Consider Taking a Trace Dose | Rebecca Strawbridge, Assistant Professor
Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here. People and resources featured in this episode: Rebecca Strawbridge, PhD. Find out more about Rebecca’s work here Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here Journal article: Identifying the neuropsychiatric health effects of low-dose lithium interventions: A systematic review Website: King’s College London Centre for Affective Disorders Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Jul 12, 2024 • 8min
Tribute to Simon Marshall, PhD, and Reflections on Loss | Greg Potter (Solo Episode)
Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here. People and resources featured in this episode: Simon Marshall, PhD. Podcast: How to Master Your Mind | Simon Marshall, Behavioural Scientist and BAFTA-Winning Screenwriter. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Jun 4, 2024 • 51min
Mismatch and Health, “Zone 2”, Sauna, Longevity Supplements, and Priorities | Dan Pardi, CEO of humanOS.me
Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here. People and resources featured in this episode: Dan Pardi, PhD. Follow humanOS on Instagram here. Follow humanOS on X (Twitter) here Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here Coaching service: Vivendi Health Book: A Primate’s Memoir (Sapolsky) Podcast: Sauna Usage for Brain and Heart Health (Jari Laukkanen) Podcast: Studying Industrial Societies Informs Us About How to Be Healthy (Herman Pontzer) Podcast: Bedding, Sleep Depth, and Cognition (David Samson) Podcast: Taurine on Health and Lifespan (Vijay Yadav) Talk: How to Win at Angry Birds (Josh Turknett) Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

May 28, 2024 • 1h 12min
Healthcare Versus Sick-Care, Anti-Ageing Therapies, and Recent Medical Breakthroughs | Dan Pardi, CEO of humanOS.me
Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here. People and resources featured in this episode: Dan Pardi, PhD. Follow humanOS on Instagram here. Follow humanOS on X (Twitter) here Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here Book: Dying for a Paycheck (Pfeffer) Talk: Actual Health (Dan’s first IHMC talk) Talk: Measuring Health: What Should We Measure? (Dan’s second IHMC talk) Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.
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