

Abel James Show
Abel James
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...
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...
Episodes
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Jan 26, 2018 • 54min
Barry Friedman: How to Detox from Sugar, Beat Cravings, & Become a World-Class Juggler
Once upon a time, our guest, Barry Friedman, was addicted to sugar, too. He kept his blood sugar in check with a Snickers-a-day. Today, Barry Friedman is the bestselling author of “I Love Me More Than Sugar,” and he’s joining me on the show to talk about slaying your sugar monster.

Jan 19, 2018 • 48min
Dr. Justin Marchegiani: How to Slow Aging, Heal Your Gut & Boost Testosterone Without Drugs
Our guest today is my friend and functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Justin Marchegiani. He experienced the shortcomings of conventional medicine first hand, beginning with his career in the surgical ward assisting with limb amputations. He knew there had to be a better way. As a functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Justin works with a wide variety of patients, all the way from athletes trying to increase their performance and heal from injuries, to everyday people with chronic health challenges. Using a holistic approach, Dr. Justin addresses core underlying barriers to health, which allows his patients to heal faster and feel better.

Jan 12, 2018 • 54min
Kyle Brown: How Pro’s Make Weight, The Ethics of Doping, & How NOT to Look Like Bob Saget
Today we pull back the curtain on the fit life of the rich and famous. Actors, models, athletes, and those who need to make weight for their job have a few tricks up their sleeves. On this show with celebrity fitness and nutrition coach, Kyle Brown, we’ll peek into the Hollywood and elite training circles to explore doping, water-loading, and how pros really prepare for the camera.

Jan 5, 2018 • 44min
Summer Bock: New Year’s Resolutions, Cleanses, Probiotics, & The Golden Poo
Today we’re here with a master fermentationist, avid outdoorswoman, and good friend, Summer Bock. You’re going to learn how to upgrade your gut health with probiotics, how to properly complete a cleanse, and I’ll even share a few tips to help you with your New Year’s Resolutions.

Dec 29, 2017 • 1h 3min
Kurt Morgan: My Diet Is Better Than Yours, The Wild Diet & Losing 87 Pounds in 14 Weeks
This is a very special episode of the show with Kurt Morgan, the 47-year old grandpa who transformed into a fat-burning beast in front of our eyes on ABC’s My Diet Is Better Than Yours by dropping a total of 87 pounds in just 14 weeks. He also dropped an astounding 22% percentage points of body fat.

Dec 22, 2017 • 46min
Dr. Steven Eisenberg: Why He Sings Like Adam Sandler in the Oncology Ward
What happens when a doctor brings his guitar into the chemo room? My guest this week sings in the cancer ward on a regular basis, and his patients absolutely love it. Dr. Steven Eisenberg, the "Singing Oncologist," is co-founder of California's largest medical oncology practice, and he uses the power of music to help his patients heal.

Dec 15, 2017 • 40min
George Bryant: Food as Medicine, How to Bring Love into Your Kitchen, & Paleo’s Best Recipes
Today we have a special throwback episode with my good friend and bestselling Paleo author and Crossfit beast, George Bryant. He’s a former marine who struggled with weight and an eating disorder for twelve years before turning to the kitchen for salvation. Learning to cook saved his life, and transformed him in a powerful way. He co-authored an incredible New York Times bestselling Paleo cookbook—The Paleo Kitchen—and is passionate about the transformative power of preparing and sharing food with the people you love.

Dec 8, 2017 • 49min
Sarah Fragoso: Carb-Cycling, Weight-Lifting for Women, and How to Feed Kids Fast
Do you ever feel like you’re “too busy” to make health a priority? Welcome to the club. While we might know how to eat right and exercise, why is it so dang hard to actually DO it? Today we’re here with Sarah Fragoso, the bestselling author of 6 books, world-traveler, and mother of 3 who might have the answer.

Dec 1, 2017 • 10min
Marc David: The Psychology of Eating, Why Calories-in-Calories-Out is Wrong, & The Importance of Pleasure
On this show with Marc David, you’re about to learn why the “calories in, calories out” model of weight loss is wrong, and how your thoughts impact your nutritional metabolism. As a psychology and brain science geek myself, Marc and I get deep into the mental game on this episode. I think you’re going to dig it.

Nov 24, 2017 • 37min
UJ Ramdas: The Science of Gratitude, Goal-Setting & How to Hack Your Happiness
Today's episode is with my good friend, UJ Ramdas, the co-creator of the Five Minute Journal. The 5-Minute Journal has been getting a lot of buzz from our friend and fellow podcaster Tim Ferriss - stay tuned for a new episode with Tim coming soon! On this show, we’ll share little changes you can make in your life that add up to massive long-term results. My kind of dude. You’ll like him, too.


