WHOOP Podcast
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The WHOOP Podcast is all about sharing science-backed insights and strategies from the best in the world at what they do. Learn from Olympic champions, CEOs, bestselling authors, and PhDs about the habits, mindsets, and routines that improve their health, fitness, and resilience. Unpack everything from breakthrough health and nutrition research, life-saving tech advances, longevity hacks, and more—each episode features an empowering conversation you don’t want to miss.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of the WHOOP Podcast.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 54min
Mental Toughness: Endurance and Grit Tips from Elite Performance Coach Rachel Vickery
Rachel Vickery, high-performance consultant, discusses topics such as developing interoception, using cold therapy for coaching moments, entering the arousal state, breathing mechanics, and setting yourself up for success in high-pressure environments.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 2min
The Ultimate Guide to Relationships, Sex, and Dating with Dr. Alexandra Solomon
Dr. Alexandra Solomon, a couples therapist and author of 'Love Every Day,' joins the conversation with insights on modern relationships. They dive into the concept of relational self-awareness and the balance between self-care and caring for others. Modern dating is examined, highlighting the role of dating apps and the importance of genuine connections. They touch on nurturing relationships with daily practices and address complexities around sex in dating, emphasizing self-exploration and open dialogue for deeper intimacy.
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Oct 18, 2023 • 47min
How to Train Like an NBA Champion with Felipe Eichenberger
Felipe Eichenberger, NBA Champion and Denver Nuggets Director of Performance and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, discusses training players, using WHOOP for training and in his own life, rehabbing injuries, meditation and breathing, recovery modalities, training at altitude in Denver, and his personal fitness motivation.
Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 4min
Steven Bartlett: The Secrets to Success in Life and in Business
Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur and innovator, discusses his career, investing, being a founder vs. a CEO, personal growth, the benefits of bias, risks, and his new book. They also explore the power of absurdity in marketing and Steven's focus on health and discipline, including the impact of sleep on emotional performance and productivity. They discuss the importance of curiosity, listening, and using the WHOOP device for sleep and recovery.
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Oct 4, 2023 • 39min
Taking Your Sleep to the Next Level with Dr. Allison Brager
Dr. Allison Brager, neurobiologist and Deputy Chief Science Officer for the U.S. Army, joins WHOOP VP of Performance Science to discuss misconceptions about sleep trends, ideal sleeping conditions, the relationship between light and melatonin, manipulating circadian rhythms, sleep consistency, circadian rhythms and the metabolic system, behaviors that disrupt sleep onset, and the impact of naps on sleep patterns.
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Sep 27, 2023 • 29min
Meet WHOOP Coach: The Most Personalized AI-Powered Performance Coach
Will Ahmed and Jaime Waydo discuss the WHOOP Coach, a personalized performance coaching experience powered by AI. They highlight the partnership with OpenAI, key use cases of the Coach, education and membership support features, data retention and privacy, and the vision for a 24/7 performance coach.
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Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 12min
Maximizing Your Training Outside of the Gym with Todd Anderson
Kristen Holmes interviews Todd Anderson, Founder of Dream Recovery, about his passion for sport and performance, training athletes with injuries, using data to contextualize how you feel, incorporating sleep and recovery into training programs, breathwork and breathing protocols, the impact of mouth tape on performance, staying motivated while changing behaviors, opportunities for sleep studies and research, sauna and cold plunge, Todd's approach to nutrition, and his training non-negotiables.
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Sep 13, 2023 • 58min
Daily Tips and Tricks to Boost Your HRV with Emily Capodilupo
Emily Capodilupo, SVP of Data Science & Research, joins Kristen Holmes to discuss Heart Rate Variability (HRV). They explore what HRV is, how WHOOP measures it, adaptive behaviors to improve HRV, and the personalized nature of HRV. They also cover the impact of menstruation, pregnancy, and sleep on HRV, as well as listener questions.
Aug 30, 2023 • 55min
Finding a Purpose Through Endurance Sports with Ken Rideout
Ken Rideout, crowned the “World’s Best Marathoner Over 50” and known for overcoming opioid addiction, discusses his backstory, struggle with addiction, seeking extreme experiences, running the Gobi March in Mongolia, the power of showing up, nutrition and hydration practices, running the 6 major marathons, and what he's obsessing over.
Aug 23, 2023 • 59min
Jason Kander: A Story of Service, Mental Health, PTSD, and Recovery
Former Missouri Secretary of State and veteran of the United States Army, Jason Kander, discusses his decision to join the military, life in Afghanistan, dealing with PTSD and suicidal thoughts, using meditation, and his political career and life today.
