

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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Nov 17, 2016 • 54min
Stephan Guyenet: The Hungry Brain, Why We Overeat, and How to Beat Food Cravings
Why do we crave junk food? We’ve all fallen into the trap. You get hungry, and before you even think about it you’re elbow deep in a bag of Doritos. To make it worse, it almost feels like our brain rewards us for eating junk. You’re about to learn why - and what you can do to make cravings a thing of the past. Today we’re here with neurobiologist and author of The Hungry Brain, Stephan Guyenet, PhD. Stephan offers a fascinating look at how evolution predisposes us to crave calorie-dense food.

Nov 11, 2016 • 54min
Hannah Crum: Kombucha Cocktails, Fermented Foods, and SCOBYs in Space!
Did you know that 9 out of 10 cells in your body are not technically human, but bacteria? If you’re overweight, fatigued, or sick, it’s time to take a look at your microbiome. On this week’s show, you’ll learn how to upgrade your gut health with living foods. Hannah Crum, the Kombucha Momma, is on a mission to "change the world one gut at a time."

Nov 3, 2016 • 50min
Mark Dhamma: Why Fruit Juice is Fattening & The Truth about Fitness Models
When you see a model or celebrity on a magazine cover, you’re looking at a lie. It goes deeper than the digital defatting, teeth whitening, and de-blemishing that happens in Photoshop. Fitness models also have a few tricks up their sleeves… The trade secrets of photo shoots, you might say. Today we are here with Mark Dhamma, a former fitness model who now coaches celebrities, executives, and athletes to optimize their health and mindset.

Oct 27, 2016 • 50min
Serena Wolf: The Dude Diet, Cooking for NFL Pros & Terrific Nachos
Unless you want a heart attack in your thirties, you have to dial in your nutrition. Most dudes have no clue where to start. Our guest today is Serena Wolf, author of The Dude Diet: Clean(ish) Food for People Who Like to Eat Dirty. When Serena first witnessed the way her boyfriend really ate at home, she was absolutely terrified. Now she’s a trained chef who specializes in making "guy food" with healthy ingredients… without sacrificing taste. So if you (or the dude in your life) can’t live without mac and cheese, nachos, and pizza, this show is for you.

Oct 13, 2016 • 57min
Brian Grasso & Carrie Campbell: How 1 Simple Daily Practice Transforms the Way You Think
I recently chatted with a performance coach to billionaires, professional athletes, and A-list celebrities. I asked him, “If there’s one question that always works when you’re coaching clients, what is it?” He said the answer was easy. He simply asks, “How’s your relationship?” Whether you’re a celebrity or an average Joe, the answer isn’t always pretty. Too often, when one person in a relationship decides to eat better, get fit, quit drinking, or make any other life changes, the other person tears them down. When you transform your body and your life, sometimes it feels like you’re going at it alone. Maybe you noticed your drinking buddies aren’t quite as fun when you’re sober. Change is threatening, and as humans, we’re wired for negativity. On today’s show with my friends Brian and Carrie, you’ll learn a simple daily practice to transform the way you think.

Oct 6, 2016 • 47min
Melissa Hartwig: Food Freedom Forever, Beating Addiction & The Whole30
If you could change your relationship with food in just 30 days, would you do it? Our guest today is Melissa Hartwig, #1 best-selling author and certified sports nutritionist, whose books It Starts with Food and The Whole30 have transformed millions of lives across the globe.

Sep 29, 2016 • 54min
Dr. Amy Myers: The Thyroid Connection, Leaky Gut & How To Choose Your Vices
Have you ever had a leaky roof? In college, I lived in an apartment that should have been condemned. During a storm one day, the roof sprung an enormous leak. Then the wall next to my bedroom just opened up, and I watched black mold spill out everywhere. At the time, I had been virtually bedridden for over a month with symptoms my doctor couldn’t explain. Brain fog, low body temperature, and severe fatigue made it hard to do anything. I didn’t even want to play music anymore. When you get sidelined by illness, your life can go into a tailspin. Dr. Amy Myers is back on Fat-Burning Man this week to make sure your thyroid, hormones, and lifestyle give you the energy and vitality you deserve.

Sep 16, 2016 • 42min
Kenny & Roy: Wild Dessert Parties, Working out With Kids, & Recess for Grown-Ups
Remember when you could play all day and not even think about it as a workout? You’d meet friends at the park and run, jump, swing, climb, laugh, and give your body exactly what it needs to thrive. Wouldn’t it be great if we could have recess again? Roy Maynor and Kenny Stanford are two fathers and best friends who found a way to bring the play back into fitness. At their gym right here in Texas, Grit Fitness, they created recess for grownups—an obstacle course training program that brings people together for health, fun, and dessert!

Sep 1, 2016 • 59min
Mike Bledsoe: Ditching Snickers, Moving Meditations & Why Successful People Fail
Have you ever thought about “why” you exercise? If you’re daydreaming of Snickers bars half way through your workout… you need to listen to this show. We’re here with my friend Mike Bledsoe of Barbell Shrugged.

Aug 12, 2016 • 59min
Richard Nikoley: Eating Well on $10 a Week, Why Flour is Fattening & The Potato Hack
Want to eat like a king on a peasant’s income? Meet my friend Richard. Richard Nikoley is author of Free The Animal, and we’re exploring how to cook in an RV, what it’s like to live off the grid, and why you shouldn’t fear potatoes.


