

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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Aug 4, 2016 • 47min
Emily Schromm: How To Unleash Your Inner Superhero
Why do elite athletes constantly improve while others spend years on a plateau? That question has befuddled me for years. But we’re about to crack the code. On today’s show, you’ll learn how to skyrocket your performance, break through that plateau, and shatter your personal bests with Crossfit Coach, TV Star, and elite athlete, Emily Schromm.

Jul 29, 2016 • 46min
Tero Isokauppila: Medicinal Mushrooms, The Original Biohacker, & How to Nap on a Nail Mat
Even if you don’t think much of mushrooms, they play an enormous role in our lives. In fact, you’re breathing in mushroom spores right now. There are over 400 known medicinal mushrooms that heal everything from gut health to cancer. And did you know that the oldest living thing on earth is a 2,000 year old, 6,000 ton fungus just chillin’ in Oregon? Today we’re here with Tero Isokauppila of Four Sigmatic to show you how to power up with mushrooms.

Jul 21, 2016 • 53min
Dr. Mithu Storoni: The Ketogenic Diet, Brain-Boosting Fats, & How to Avoid Low-Carb Mistakes
What if your doctor told you to eat more fat? That day might come sooner than you think. In the scientific community, “High-fat” ketogenic diets are suddenly in vogue. The ketogenic diet is being studied for its potential to treat Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, and even Alzheimer's. Today we’re here with a pioneering female scientist, Dr. Mithu Storoni, who eats a diet of 70+% fat! You’re about to learn the surprising reasons why.

Jul 13, 2016 • 46min
Noah St. John: Why Self-Help Backfires, Reprogramming Your Brain, & The Shower That Changed Everything
Today we’re here with bestselling author, Noah St. John, to help reprogram your brain’s natural instincts to make success a habit. Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, says: “Noah St. John’s work is one of the most significant breakthroughs in the study of success in decades.” No matter what you struggle with, this show will help you break through that plateau and level-up big time.

Jul 6, 2016 • 43min
Dr. Roger Washington: Why We Get Sick, How to Reverse Sleep Debt & The Blue Death Phenomenon
Did you know that koalas sleep 22 hours every night? On the other hand, giraffes sleep just under 2 hours, usually in brief 5-10 minute snooze sessions. So, how do you know how much sleep you really need? I’m here today with sleep specialist Dr. Roger Washington, MD to help figure it out.

Jun 17, 2016 • 46min
Ryan Hurst: How to Properly Squat, Build Functional Strength, & Finally Do a Backflip
This show with Ryan Hurst is like a clinic on how to move. If you want to be stronger, faster, and more energetic, this episode is for you. Ryan is a black belt in Kendo, Judo, Shorinji, and Kempo who now dedicates his life to teaching people how to move their bodies better through his program at GMB Fitness.

Jun 2, 2016 • 45min
Chris Wark: How He Beat Cancer and Inspired the World with Real Food
We’re here today with Chris Wark, the inspiration behind the popular blog and podcast, Chris Beats Cancer. Chris is a speaker and personal health coach with clients all over the world, including celebrities and even medical doctors. We’re going to explore the relationship between diet and cancer. Specifically, how a poor diet can lead to cancer and speed its growth, and how a clean, nutrient-dense diet could help reverse it.

May 26, 2016 • 47min
Mary Shenouda: How to Eat More Fat, Dealing with Misdiagnosis, & WTF is Phat Fudge
This week’s guest, Mary Shenouda, The Paleo Chef, turned a misdiagnosis of cancer into a calling. She healed her laundry list of health problems with nutrition, and now she teaches professional athletes, celebrities, and other overachievers like us how to do the same.

May 13, 2016 • 44min
Dr. Srini Pillay: How to Conquer Fear, Overcome Anxiety, & Eat Bacon
On today’s show, you’re going to learn how to overcome something that lurks deep down in all of us humans - fear. I’m honored to be joined by my friend and resident brainiac, Dr. Srini Pillay. Srini is the award-winning author of "Life Unlocked: 7 Revolutionary Lessons to Overcome Fear". This show gets deep. But if you want any hope of taming your squirrel brain, you'll want to check out this show. And, if you like bacon (and frosting), this show is definitely for you.

May 5, 2016 • 57min
Elle Russ: How to Beat Food Addiction, Optimize Your Thyroid, and Boost Your Metabolism
Elle Russ is the author of The Paleo Thyroid Solution and host of the Primal Blueprint Podcast. If you want to know how to use food as medicine, improve thyroid function, or become fat-adapted—especially as a woman—this show is for you.


