
Abel James Show
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 shape of their lives.
Abel James is an OG Podcaster, New York Times Bestselling Author of “The Wild Diet,” and an award-winning Musician. He’s starred as a Celebrity Coach on ABC Television, in documentaries, and has been featured in People, Entertainment Tonight, Forbes, Fox News, and many other major media platforms and podcasts.
Get ready to explore a wide variety of topics to help you master your mindset and motivation, delving into mental health, circadian biology, mitochondrial health, peak performance optimization, and much more...
Latest episodes

Jun 20, 2019 • 60min
Ask Me Anything: Nutritional Self-Defense, Bad Organic Chicken & the Difference Between Low-Carb & Keto
Since we’ve been getting tons of questions, here’s a surprise “Ask Me Anything” livestream. I want to thank all of you who took the time to ask for a bit of support or help with certain areas of your health, because getting over that hump is really important. Keep in mind, I am no guru. We’re all here to help each other. We’re lifelong students, and constantly learning. That should be the goal, especially in this world of misinformation in which we find ourselves. Now, let’s get this kicked off. In this Ask Me Anything, you’re about to learn: Benefits of qi gong and other moving meditations Why it’s important to indulge every once in a while The difference between low-carb and keto Advantages of including carbs like sweet potato on your plate What to look for when buying chicken Nutritional self defense and how it relates to the modern world And tons more... I hope you enjoy.

Jun 5, 2019 • 52min
Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman: Why Keto Fails, Gallbladder Health & EMF Pollution from Smartphones
Thanks so much for joining us on the Fat-Burning Man Show, where we talk about real food and real results, and a whole lot of other things that will help you stay alive in the wacky world of the 21st century. Like this for example, what's the link between smartphone use and brain cancer? The answer, unfortunately, is a very creepy one. To help us figure it out, today we're here with someone who's been on the front lines of health for more than three decades. Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman holds an M.S. in Nutrition Education from Columbia University, has the title of Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.) from the American College of Nutrition, as well as a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition. And today, she's here to share some astonishing things about toxins lurking in your kitchen, the hazards of EMF pollution, and how to boost your metabolism with just a few simple tweaks. If you've had issues with your gallbladder or losing stubborn fat, then this show is definitely one to listen to. On this show with Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman, you're going to learn: Common reasons people fail on a keto or paleo diet The startling research behind smartphone use and cancer How the gallbladder is related to fat gain and sluggish thyroid And tons more… Alright, let's go hang out with Dr. Gittleman.

May 24, 2019 • 57min
Jennifer Iserloh: Cooking for the Seinfelds, Meditation, and Ancient Alchemy in the Kitchen
How’s your meditation practice going? Joining me on today’s show is Jennifer Iserloh, the best-selling author of 50 Shades of Kale and The Healing Slow Cooker, among over 20+ other books. Jennifer is a certified yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, and professionally trained chef, whose clients include Jerry Seinfeld, as it turns out. And today she's here with us discussing nutrition, meditation, adaptogenic foods, and even ancient alchemy. On this show with Jennifer Iserloh, you're about to learn: How she landed her gig with the Seinfelds The truth about being gluten-free How to make delicious meals in the slow cooker A simple trick to finally start meditating daily And tons more...

May 9, 2019 • 1h 5min
Ask Me Anything: Simple Snack Strategy, Cycling Foods & What I Really Think of Clif Bars
Since I've been getting loads of questions from you folks and we now have semi-reliable internet up here in the mountains, I decided to do a surprise “Ask Me Anything” livestream. I can't believe how many people joined in to ask questions. I wasn’t able to get to all of them during the livestream, so afterwards I answered a few more which you’ll be able to hear today as we get this kicked off. In this Ask Me Anything, you’re about to learn: Simple Snacks for families, performers, UPS drivers, and other people on the go Benefits of drinking a green smoothie (and what happened when one accidentally fermented in the front seat of our car in Texas) What I really think of Clif Bars (and other bars marketed to athletes and outdoorsy types) And tons more... I hope you enjoy.

Apr 25, 2019 • 58min
James Swanwick: How to Sleep Better & Take a Break from Alcohol
On a scale of 1 through 10, how good is your sleep right now? (If you're not at a 10, there's a lot of room for improvement.) If you want good health, you've got to get your sleep nailed down. Artificial lights from your phone, tablet or computer can mess with sleep, as can drinking alcohol. Today's guest was more of a social drinker who decided to take a break from alcohol, and then life got a lot more interesting. James Swanwick is the Australian-American entrepreneur, author, speaker, podcast host and co-founder of Swanwick Sleep who makes those cool Swannie glasses. On this show with James, you’ll learn: The psychological effects of light (specifically blue light) How to socialize without drinking booze Simple steps to better sleep What taking a break from alcohol looks like for James (and me) And tons more... Let's hang out with James.

Apr 11, 2019 • 56min
Dr. Caroline Leaf: How to Handle Toxic Stress & Harness the Power of the Placebo Effect
Do you ever feel isolated and alone? In these crazy times when we’re more technologically connected than ever, many of us can’t help but feel separated and somewhat detached. It may feel like it's us versus the world, and unfortunately, social media and the internet don't seem to be helping. To help us rise above the madness of today's world, we're here with Dr. Caroline Leaf. Dr. Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. On with this show with Dr. Caroline Leaf, we're chatting about: How to shift from a threat mindset to an opportunity mindset Risks associated with loneliness and isolation What to do about toxic stress The placebo effect and how to use it to your advantage And tons more... Let's go hang out with Dr. Leaf.

Mar 28, 2019 • 1h 9min
Will McDonough: How to Follow Your Passions, Write Your First Book & Run Fast in your Tom Brady Years
How much time have you spent outside today? Hopefully, you're outside right now. But if you're not, I just want to say it's more important than ever to get outdoors, breathe some fresh air, take a break and enjoy some sunshine. But according to a survey by the EPA, the average American spends 93% of their time indoors, either in enclosed buildings or enclosed vehicles. Connection to nature shouldn't be something that's seen as dispensable, something that we can have or not have. It's an essential part of who we are. That indoor air is stuffy and terrible. There's a lot of off-gassing in cars, rooms, carpets, paints, things like that. And breathing that bad air can actually shave years off your life. So, to help us sort all of this out and keep things in perspective, we're here with one of my very good friends and former cross-country teammate from back in high school, Mr. Will McDonough. Will is a dad of three, a runner, writer and teacher who never stops moving. And today he's here to share with us the importance of systemization, letter writing, and getting outdoors. On this show with Will McDonough, you're about to learn: How to create time for your passions, even if you have 3 kids What it takes to write your first book or two How to run fast, even in your Tom Brady years The unique challenges facing the next generation of health nuts And tons more... Let's go hang out with Will.

Mar 14, 2019 • 60min
Dr. Terry Wahls: Recovering from Progressive Multiple Sclerosis with Food as Medicine
Can you imagine waking up one day then being diagnosed with a condition that puts you into a wheelchair for the rest of your life? Although, Wikipedia lists Multiple Sclerosis as an incurable disease, today we’re here with a remarkable woman who was sentenced to a life in a tilt-recline wheelchair with progressive MS... and went on to defy her diagnosis and reverse her condition with real food and lifestyle intervention. Today, Dr. Terry Wahls bikes to work, speaks all over the country, and teaches others how to heal conditions commonly considered to be untreatable with cutting-edge science and a healthy dollop of good old common sense. Also joining us for this interview is Caroleen Moise, the producer and director of Defying All Odds, a new documentary featuring the story of Dr Terry Wahls' astonishing recovery from Progressive MS. On this show you’re going to learn about: The body’s remarkable ability to heal itself and defy the odds Why more than a dozen new scientific studies are testing food as medicine The new documentary dedicated to Dr. Wahl’s journey from rebel to visionary And tons more… Let’s go hang out with Dr. Wahls. Read the full show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-terry-wahls-recovering-from-progressive-multiple-sclerosis-with-food-as-medicine/

Feb 7, 2019 • 1h 1min
Bradley Bleasdale: How The Ridiculous Raw Milk Controversy Ruined Our Food Freedom
Did you know that selling raw milk is illegal in 18 U.S. states? Much of the food our grandparents took for granted is now banned in what we call the land of the free. The argument? That processed food is much healthier and safer. Thanks, government. While you may get dizzy checking out the list of recent industrial food product recalls, due to contamination. It makes you wonder why raw milk is so very illegal in most of our country. To help us figure this out, we're here with my very own raw milk dealer from Tennessee, Mr. Bradley Bleasdale. My wife Alyson and I met Brad at the Cookeville Farmers Market when we lived in the Smoky Mountains a few years back. And after buying veggies and milk from him for a few months, he gave us some of the best fresh venison we've ever tasted in our lives. It was out of this world. On today’s show with Bradley, you’re about to learn: How the ridiculous raw milk controversy ruined our Food Freedom Immune benefits of raw versus high temp pasteurization and homogenization The secret to the best tasting fresh venison in the world And tons more... Let's go hang out with Brad.

Jan 31, 2019 • 58min
Akshay Nanavati: Fearvana, One Trick To Break Any Habit & Why He’s Running Across the World
Be honest now, how many times have you avoided doing something because you were afraid? Akshay Nanavati is an ultrarunner, former Marine and the author of Fearvana, a book that will change the way you look at fear. You can even count the Dalai Lama among his friends, believe it or not. Right now, Akshay is in the middle of a self-imposed challenge to run from border-to-border of every country in the world, and today he's here to show us what we're really capable of as human beings. On this show with Akshay Nanavati, you’re about to learn: The monumental mistakes we make in trying to be happy and what to do instead One trick to breaking any habit Why he volunteered to run across every country in the world And tons more... Let's go hang out with Akshay.