Abel James Show

How can we lose fat WITHOUT hunger? Why is “eat less, exercise more” terrible advice for most people? What's the difference between starving yourself and intermittent fasting? To help us navigate these questions and then some, returning to the show this week is award-winning investigative science writer, speaker and bestselling author, Gary Taubes. Gary studied applied physics at Harvard University, aerospace engineering at Stanford, and journalism at Columbia University. And fortunately for all of us, Gary has dedicated his work as of late to tearing down conventional nutritional theory with his research lectures and books, including a few titles, you've probably heard of, “Good Calories, Bad Calories,” “Why We Get Fat,” “The Case Against Sugar,” and his new book that we'll be talking about today, “The Case for Keto.” If you're ready to finally ditch hunger and transform into a fat-burning machine, this is the show for you. We're talking about… The differences between intermittent fasting and starving yourself A simple strategy to shed fat without hunger How much to color outside the lines when it comes to carbs Issues with the “eat less, exercise more” dogma How to flip the switch and start burning fat for fuel And much more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/gary-taubes-how-to-shed-fat-without-hunger/ Check out and support Gary Taubes at GaryTaubes.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

What's the difference between being in lockdown and being in jail? The answer from today's guest will surprise you. Today I'm grateful to be here with my new friend, Doug Bopst. Doug is a personal trainer, author of 3 books, and host of The Adversity Advantage podcast. Doug has a unique perspective as someone who actually spent time in jail—a former convicted felon and drug addict, Doug made the best of his time in jail to discover fitness and reinvent himself. When you're looking around in these challenging circumstances the past year or so, a lot of people are getting weaker or they're getting broken, they're letting things get to them. And then a small minority of folks are actually getting stronger because of this, they're getting into dojo mode and getting disciplined. Doug has a lot of interesting perspectives on how we can get out to the other side of all these challenging times even stronger than we would have otherwise been. Doug's story was featured in a documentary film called From Felony to Fitness to Free and as of this year, he's now 12 years sober. So congratulations to Doug! You're going to dig this show. We're chatting about: The surprising difference between being in jail and being under lockdown How to funnel addictive behavior into something positive How to use fitness as a catalyst for change in your life And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/doug-bopst-how-to-use-adversity-to-your-advantage/ Check out and support Doug Bopst at DougBopst.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

How is your routine looking lately? Getting a bit stale? It happens to all of us, but in challenging times, it's more important than ever to identify the things that are no longer working and then let them go. Nothing wrong with shaking things up on purpose. Sometimes the only way to beat a rigged game is to rig it harder, find that bug. And remember as well, that this game wouldn't be nearly as fun if it were easy. Now, today we're here with a perfect person to talk to you about shaking things up. His name is Nick Shaw, and he is a former competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder, author, as well as the founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization. Nick has coached world-class athletes, including CrossFit Games Champions, international medalists, Olympians, UFC fighters, professional athletes, and even Navy SEALs. Today we're talking about... Bodybuilding and training for peak performance sports Getting creative with fitness at home The importance of delayed gratification and long-term planning How to balance health and fitness while keeping your sanity Recharging and why you should consider scheduling a deload And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/nick-shaw-how-to-pursue-peak-fitness-without-losing-your-sanity/ Check out and support Nick Shaw at RenaissancePeriodization.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Do you have any bad habits? Why is it that sometimes we find ourselves repeating undesirable behaviors despite our best attempts to change? Well, in an age when our communication has been degraded to typing with our thumbs and screaming into silly smart devices, human relationships it seems, are suddenly in jeopardy. So how can we turn down our anxiety, reprogram our brains and work with our brain chemistry to create the positive changes we actually want in our lives? If you've ever been derailed by your inner monkey or dealt with existential angst, this show is for you. Returning to the podcast today is one of my favorite people to talk to, Loretta Breuning, PhD. She's a professor, best-selling author, host of the Happy Brain Podcast and founder of The Inner Mammal Institute. In today's show, Dr. Breuning is sharing critical insight into how we can rewire our brains and boost serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin levels. We're talking about… How to work WITH your happy brain chemicals (instead of against them) What to do about existential angst—all the rage these days. Simple tricks to retrain your brain to create new habits or skills How to avoid reverting to bonds that were built by institutions Making peace with your mammal brain with small daily contributions And tons, tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/loretta-breuning-how-to-break-bad-habits-with-brain-science/ Check out and support Loretta Breuning at InnerMammalInstitute.org Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

What happens when you go hard core vegan... but then you start eating meat again? If you want to know how to handle online haters with your health and sanity intact, our guest this week has been through the ringer. Today we're here with Jon Venus, speaker, health coach, podcast host, author and YouTuber extraordinaire. When Jon transitioned from veganism to adding a bit of meat to his diet, his vegan YouTube channel reacted in surprising ways, as you could probably imagine. We get into some fun and interesting topics on today's show, including… What happened when Jon transitioned away from a vegan lifestyle How to handle haters on the Internet Maintaining consistency when life throws you curveballs The importance of meal prep How to recover from injuries with your body composition intact How to find balance in a chaotic world And a whole lot more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/jon-venus-maintaining-consistency-when-life-throws-you-curveballs/ Check out and support Jon Venus at JonVenus.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus 

How's your thyroid doing? If you're low on energy, gaining weight or your metabolism is off, it's time to take a look at that little gland at the front of your neck. A century ago, severe iodine deficiency was widespread across the world, but now, we have the opposite problem with 52 nations at risk for thyroid disease due to an extreme excess of iodine. As some of you know, the health of my own thyroid was struggling in my early 20s and hypothyroidism actually runs in my family. Now, thyroid problems are rapidly increasing in frequency, but the good news is we're starting to understand why. Today, I'm thrilled to be back again with my good friend, Dr. Alan Christianson, a Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist who specializes in thyroid care, and a New York Times bestselling author whose recent titles include The Thyroid Reset Diet and The Metabolism Reset Diet. Dr. Christianson is also a father, an avid outdoorsman and in fact a surprisingly talented off-road unicyclist. And on today’s show we're talking about... Hidden sources of iodine that could drive your levels dangerously high What ideal levels of dietary iodine should look like Why eating tons of seaweed snacks is probably not a good idea Which salts could compromise thyroid health and which choices are best  And much, much more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-alan-christianson-how-to-optimize-thyroid-function-avoid-excess-iodine/ Check out and support Dr. Alan Christianson at DrChristianson.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus 

What do you really want to do with your life?  Too many of us settle for dead-end jobs and careers that aren't even close to what we actually want.  So even if you lost your job or you're in between gigs, as so many of us are these days, now is a great time to get clear on where you're going and what you actually want to do with your life.  So today we're here with Ashley Stahl, an American national security and counterterrorism professional, turned entrepreneur, podcaster, career coach and author of the newly released book “You Turn.” If you're looking to land your dream job or start a career you love, this show is for you. We’re chatting about… How to stay adaptable when everything changes Tips on overcoming self-limiting beliefs  Discovering the truth about who you are and what your gifts are Designing your dream career Nurturing an atmosphere of support and respect And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/ashley-stahl-how-to-stay-adaptable-design-your-dream-career/ Check out and support Ashley Stahl at AshleyStahl.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

How are you doing out there? I know it's been a rough year for a lot of us, but while some people simply get bowled over by the trauma, chaos and failure others simply seem to get stronger. So how do we develop ourselves into the type of people that benefit from chaos? Well, today we're here with my friend Thane Marcus Ringler, a former professional golfer. Thane is now a speaker, development coach, host and creator of The Up & Comers show, and author of “From Here to There: A Quarter-Life Perspective On The Path To Mastery.” On today’s show we're chatting about:  How to get through school with your creativity intact (easier said than done) The importance of hugs and real life interactions How writing makes you a better thinker (and the danger of outsourcing our thinking to tweets, posts and likes) Recognizing and embracing the rhythms of life How to develop ourselves into the type of people that benefit from chaos A simple question to help identify your passion and life purpose And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/thane-ringler-the-path-to-mastery-how-to-adapt-in-chaotic-times/ Check out and support Thane Marcus Ringler at ThaneMarcus.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Does intermittent fasting actually work? As many of you know, I’ve been practicing various forms of fasting for nearly a decade now, but does it really work for everyone? Does it work for no one? Does it work for women, men, and anyone in between? There's so much information, disinformation, misinformation and content overload when it comes to fasting, when it comes to eating, diet, nutrition. It can be tough to make sense of it all. But we do have the perfect guest for you here today⁠—the wonderful Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner for 20+ years, entrepreneur, functional nutritionist, Tedx speaker, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, and the CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project. On today's show, we're talking about… Intermittent fasting from a woman's perspective, as a practitioner and as someone who does it in her own daily practice Non-negotiable daily habits and intentionally setting up your environment to make success automatic 2 things Cynthia prioritizes every day to support energy levels and cognitive function The importance of protein Positive benefits of getting in 3 - 5 minutes of daily meditation Foods to prioritize when breaking your fast And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/cynthia-thurlow-does-intermittent-fasting-actually-work/ Check out and support Cynthia Thurlow at CynthiaThurlow.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Should we be prohibited from asking questions? If we lose the ability and right to speak, ask questions, to think for ourselves, to have sovereignty over our bodies and lives... we are on a precarious path indeed. With more of us obese, overweight and diseased than ever before, it's the very governments and corporations silencing us and ordering us around that got us here in the first place. As we're being told what to believe, many of us are being censored, shadowbanned, or even de-platformed - apparently just for thinking for ourselves. How many times do governments, politicians and mega corporations have to exploit us before we get a clue? If you look at history, you can see where this goes, and it's not pretty. So we have a spicy episode for you here today. Returning to the show is our dear friend, Shawn Stevenson, speaker, host of the #1 ranked podcast The Model Health Show, and bestselling author of “Sleep Smarter” and the brand spanking new book “Eat Smarter”. Shawn graduated from The University of Missouri–St. Louis with a background in biology and kinesiology, and founded the Advanced Integrative Health Alliance which provides wellness services to individuals and organizations worldwide. You're going to like this one. Shawn definitely takes the gloves off a little bit. It’s a great conversation. I hope you dig it. We're chatting about... Why it's worth it to have higher standards for what you're eating How subsidized foods are fattening America Why it's important that people don't skip over balance in the diet How to share love through home cooked meals Why we should prioritize prevention over medical intervention The importance of diversity in our gut microbiome And much more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/shawn-stevenson-how-subsidized-foods-are-fattening-america/ Check out and support Shawn Stevenson at TheModelHealthShow.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus