

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...
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Jun 14, 2017 • 49min
Dr. William Davis: Undoctored, Why Health Care Stinks & Playing Xbox on a Bicycle
Do you ever feel like the healthcare system is working against you? How much do you pay for prescription meds? What about health insurance and doctor’s bills? Even my health insurance provider is cancelling my insurance when they pulled out of Texas next month... so I’d better not get sick. Health care is a weird scene at best, and a misnomer at worst. Another good excuse to eat your vegetables ladies and gentlemen. But never fear, today's guest, mega-bestselling author and cardiologist, Dr. William Davis, is here to help us figure it all out. If you’ve been listening to Fat-Burning Man since the beginning, Dr. Davis is no stranger to you. You may remember him from the mega-bestseller Wheat Belly, the last time he was on this show a few years ago. Listen up, the doc holds no punches in this one.

Jun 14, 2017 • 49min
Dr. William Davis: Undoctored, Why Health Care Stinks & Playing Xbox on a Bicycle
Do you ever feel like the healthcare system is working against you? How much do you pay for prescription meds? What about health insurance and doctor’s bills? Even my health insurance provider is cancelling my insurance when they pulled out of Texas next month... so I’d better not get sick. Health care is a weird scene at best, and a misnomer at worst. Another good excuse to eat your vegetables ladies and gentlemen. But never fear, today's guest, mega-bestselling author and cardiologist, Dr. William Davis, is here to help us figure it all out. If you’ve been listening to Fat-Burning Man since the beginning, Dr. Davis is no stranger to you. You may remember him from the mega-bestseller Wheat Belly, the last time he was on this show a few years ago. Listen up, the doc holds no punches in this one.

Jun 2, 2017 • 1h 3min
Vinnie Tortorich: Prince, Road Food & The Tapeworm Diet
Did you know that many marathon runners actually gain weight?? Celeb trainer and bestselling author Vinnie Tortorich, will give us a behind-the-scenes look at what really goes on in Hollywood. Vinnie is a celebrity trainer, podcaster, speaker, cancer survivor, and author of Fitness Confidential. His “no sugar, no grains” program has rocked the internet and beyond. Vinnie and Anna Vocino, his co-host and fellow comedian, invited me on their podcast to spill the beans about ayahuasca and plant medicine (don’t miss that one). Vinnie is a OG trainer and coach for+ 30 years, training Hollywood comedians and celebrities like Howie Mandel, playmates, captains of industry, ultra-athletes, Ironman triathletes, and even pregnant moms. On the show, you’ll learn: Why Vinnie doesn’t want to be like “The Artist Formerly Known As Prince” How to sell your books and make a movie What to eat on the road (even when you forget your cooler) The difference between “bro-science” and real science And the truth behind the Twinkie defense…

May 14, 2017 • 1h
Dr. Srini Pillay: How to Stay Confident, Curious and Connected
When’s the last time you doodled just for fun? There are surprising benefits to getting your creative juices flowing, and today we’re here with returning guest, Dr. Srini Pillay, to dig into the inner workings of the mind and how to use tinkering to improve all areas of your life. Dr. Srini Pillay graduated at the top of his class in medical school in South Africa and has been dazzling minds ever since. He's an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, CEO of NeuroBusiness Group and also an award-winning author. I even hear he's writing a screenplay, maybe a musical, and dabbling in a bunch of other things. His wonderful new book has perhaps the best title of all time, Tinker, Dabble, Doodle, Try. We're about to teach you how to upgrade your brain, health, and performance by having more fun.

Apr 28, 2017 • 57min
How Tommie Whitaker Shed 100+ Pounds WITHOUT Exercise
It's strange but true: Tommie Whitaker has lost 108 pounds in just 13 months... without exercise. Instead, he's rocking out in the kitchen and fueling with real food from The Wild Diet. When this Atascocita high school teacher watched our ABC TV Show in February of 2016, and he thought The Wild Diet "sounded pretty good." Bacon burgers, fresh produce, sweet potatoes, homemade pies, and hearty feasts in the evening. After Tommie watched Kurt Morgan drop 87 pounds in 14 weeks with The Wild Diet on ABC, he was ready. Tommie, his wife and son doubled-down on the Wild lifestyle. Now, just over a year later, he’s down 108 pounds and counting! He might just break the Wild weight loss record - he blew me away 70+ pounds ago! Tommie is an inspiration, always eager to pay it forward and help others with their own transformation.

Apr 13, 2017 • 52min
Dr. Terry Wahls: How to Defy Your Diagnosis and Reverse Autoimmune Disease
Recent research in epigenetics shows that eating the wrong food for you can turn disease-promoting genes on. The good news is that when you get on the right plan, many serious conditions can be reversed. We’re here today with a remarkable woman and friend, Dr. Terry Wahls. She teaches others how to heal conditions commonly considered to be untreatable with cutting-edge science and a healthy dollop of good old common sense. Dr. Terry Wahls is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Clinical Researcher, and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Iowa. Though she is widely respected as a leader at the forefront of functional medicine and health, what sets Dr. Wahls apart is her experience using nutrition and lifestyle interventions to treat progressive health problems, to heal her own multiple sclerosis, and later, that of others. Within a year of beginning her Wahls Protocol, Dr. Wahls went from a zero gravity wheelchair to completing an 18-mile bike tour without drugs or surgery.

Mar 30, 2017 • 1h
Robb Wolf: What’s Healthier, a Cookie or a Banana? (The Answer Will Surprise You)
“Betcha can’t eat just one!” If you’ve ever been caught elbow-deep in a bag of Fritos, you’re not alone. Why are we hungry all the time? And why is it impossible to stop eating? Because Big Food hires legions of brain scientists, chemists, and marketers getting paid hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to keep you addicted. The good news is that you can use the same concepts - evolutionary biology, food chemistry and psychology—to stop yourself from falling into the potato chip trap (or donuts, or ice cream, or soda).

Mar 2, 2017 • 49min
Matt Riemann: 3D Printed Burgers, Epigenetics & The Future of Health
It’s ironic. We’re overloaded with “health and fitness” technology, but our collective health is worse than ever. In a world replete with Fitbits, Apple watches, and other gimmicky gadgets, most of these self-trackers don’t do much to actually improve our behavior. Today, you’ll learn why that’s about to change. Matt Riemann is a social entrepreneur in personalized health. Like Fat-Burning Man, he’s harnessing cutting-edge technology to change the health trajectory of the human race. I dig it.

Feb 23, 2017 • 49min
Jeff Chilton: How to Power-Up with Mushrooms
True story: the world of health supplements is an unmitigated disaster. Scams, hucksters, and frauds are the norm in the supplement business. My guest this week will teach you to spot the difference between the real thing and a well-marketed, pricey placebo in a bottle. I met Jeff Chilton’s son Skye on a wilderness survival trip in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Jeff’s family business creates high-quality, scientifically tested organic mushroom extracts. Today he’ll be talking about how medicinal mushrooms can improve your health and performance.

Feb 16, 2017 • 45min
Melissa Joulwan: How to Cook Healthy Meals in 45 Minutes or Less
Is it possible to cook great meals in minutes? Yes indeed, says our friend and best-selling cookbook author, Melissa Joulwan. Her latest book, Well Fed Weeknights: Complete Paleo Meals in 45 Minutes or Less, shows busy people like us how to make crazy-delicious meals without losing our minds in the kitchen.


