Abel James Show

Are you training for short-term results or for longevity?  How can we train to not just avoid the hit, but to actually take the hit? And most importantly, why deadlift when you can just get butt implants? Today, I'm honored to be here with some of my heroes, Juliet and Kelly Starrett are co-founders of the Ready State and co-authors of the new book Built to Move. After decades of working with pro athletes, Olympians and Navy Seals, mobility pioneers, Kelly and Juliet Starrett wrote their new book to focus on long-term physical wellbeing for the rest of us mere mortals.  As you'll hear on today's show, by rethinking your environment and working in easy, simple and enjoyable mobility exercises, we can train to be more durable now as well as later in life. This is a fun one. On this show with Juliet and Kelly Starrett, we're chatting about: Why deadlifts are better than butt implants, despite what Instagram might tell you Why 5 to 10 minutes of daily mobility training compounds into huge wins over time How the white water rapids that flipped Kelly's raft eventually led to true love Why walking is prescribed to elite war fighters How to make stretching a fun pair bonding or family activity Why it's important to balance heavy lifts with mobility training How to set up your living and working environment for longevity  And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/juliet-kelly-starrett-true-love-mobility-why-deadlifts-beat-butt-implants/  Access Movement & Mobility Courses, personalized coaching, mobility tools, and tons more from Juliet and Kelly Starrett at TheReadyState.com. Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus 

If you're not feeling and performing at your best, how do you identify exactly what's out of whack?  When you're suffering from fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, depression, weight gain or disrupted sleep, tracking down the root cause can be nearly impossible on your own.  And while the heavy-handed pharmaceutical approach can be useful for some conditions, a life sentence of taking drugs that just treat symptoms doesn't save the rest of your body from falling apart. If you're looking for life-long health and quality of life, a supportive approach that identifies and treats the root cause and shifts your body into a healing state is essential. So I'm pleased that joining us on the show today is Dr. Izabella Wentz, a New York Times bestselling author and integrative pharmacist, dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions.  On this show with Dr. Izabella Wentz, we're talking about: How to restore balance in the body (especially for folks with Hashimoto's thyroid issues or auto-immune issues) How to adjust your diet to reduce inflammation Tips on optimizing your hormones The best exercises when you're wired and tired Why you should be filtering your water (this one is so important and so easy to overlook as well) How to use adaptogens to balance the stress response And a whole lot more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-izabella-wentz-wired-and-tired-heres-how-to-heal-your-adrenals/  Get more from Dr. Izabella Wentz on her website ThyroidPharmacist.com, and pick up a copy of her brand new #1 Bestselling book "Adrenal Transformation Protocol" from your local bookstore or on Amazon, Apple Books or Barnes & Noble: https://mybook.to/adrenalprotocol  Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus 

Advancements in artificial intelligence are rapidly changing the nature of human experience. So why is it important that AI not be bankrupt of ethics? What are the uniquely human qualities and characteristics we should carry with us into the future? And could popping a chip into our brain result in an immediate and irreversible deletion of our biology or even our humanity? AI will never be able to think with its heart or have anything to say of its own accord, AI doesn't care if what it's saying is true or not. In the wrong hands, AI is a weapon of incredible power, and the dangers are very real. But as you'll see from today's interview, there are many reasons to be optimistic about the potential for AI to dramatically improve our lives and our future. So to bring some optimism to the conversation, I'm pleased to be here today with our friend, Matthew James Bailey, an expert on Artificial Intelligence, international speaker, founder of AIEthics.world, as well as author of the very timely book Inventing World 3.0. This show with Matthew is a doozy. We're chatting about: How artificial intelligence can be used to benefit the human species, both individually and globally Why we should never outsource our sovereignty to a machine Why new fangled brain implants could result in brain shrinkage, loss of cognitive ability, and the deletion of biology How AI can help protect us from deep fakes and untruths (and the importance of authenticating our sources) Why it's important that we define the values, skills and knowledge we want to carry forward for future generations (as well as what we want to leave behind) Ways AI can work as a personal guardian and digital assistant to help us achieve new levels of wellbeing in the future How to use AI and technology as a tool to increase our creative capacity And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/matthew-james-bailey-how-artificial-intelligence-can-benefit-the-human-species/  Head over to AIEthics.world for more from Matthew James Bailey, including his book Inventing World 3.0: Evolutionary Ethics for Artificial Intelligence, more on ethical AI, Research and Development,  Leadership Training, Master Classes and much more. Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus 

Is it possible to regrow part of our brain and nervous system? We’re here today with a remarkable woman and friend, Dr. Terry Wahls, an award winning Clinical Professor of Medicine, author and living testament to the power of healing your body with real food. Dr. Wahls has secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt recline wheelchair for four years. She went on to defy her diagnosis and reverse her condition with real food and lifestyle interventions. More than 2 decades after her diagnosis with progressive degenerative disease, Dr. Wahls is biking and even running again, teaching others how to heal conditions commonly considered to be untreatable with cutting edge science and a healthy dollop of good ol’ common sense. So if you’re ready to take your own personal hero’s journey to better health, this is the show for you. On this show with Dr. Terry Wahls, we’re chatting about: How to reverse degenerative disease using the power of real food The most beneficial diets for improving quality of life and reducing anxiety Why a low inflammation diet allows the body to heal itself Why the Carnivore diet isn’t right for everyone Why doing things as a family makes diet and lifestyle changes more sustainable Simple way to rethink pain and use it as a tool for improvement Fun challenges and art projects for brain health and neuroplasticity And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-terry-wahls-reversing-degenerative-disease-with-the-power-of-real-food/  Head over to TerryWahls.com for more information about Dr. Terry Wahls’ incredible journey, as well as programs, research, and much much more. Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus 

How can we get the most out of our genetic potential? Breakthroughs in science, research and epigenetics show us that we're not simply stuck with the genes we inherited from our parents. In fact, it's lifestyle factors like nutrition, movement, mindset and our environment that truly control the way that our genes are expressed. These simple choices we make every day snowball to create vitality and longevity or ill health and disease depending on how you live your life. So if you're interested in finding and treating the underlying causes of ill health instead of just chasing symptoms, this is the show for you. I'm honored that joining me on the show today is Dr. Jeffrey Bland, a world-renowned Nutrition Medicine Expert, Clinical Biochemist, founder of Big Bold Health, and bestselling author often called the “Father of Functional Medicine.” I think you're going to enjoy this one. We're talking about: How to get the most out of our genetic potential Ways to find and treat the root cause instead of just chasing symptoms How to turn back the clock by rejuvenating your immune system Why the gut is considered the second brain Surprising ways that artificial ingredients affect us Why the future of personalized medicine is looking very bright And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-jeffrey-bland-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-genetic-potential/  Get videos, books, articles, downloads and more from Dr. Jeffrey Bland at https://JeffreyBland.com as well as https://BigBoldHealth.com  Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus 

You know that feeling when your stomach turns into a bottomless pit? Even if you read food labels like a hawk, sneaky appetite-stimulating ingredients can be lurking in spices, sauces and other foods without ever being included on the label. In fact, there are a number of ingredients food manufacturers aren't required to disclose that might jeopardize your ability to moderate food intake. So if you've ever found yourself mindlessly shoveling evermore food into your mouth without satisfying your hunger, propelling you into a vicious cycle of overeating, crashing and feeling wobbly for the rest of the day, this is the show for you. After teaching people how to make delicious food from scratch for many years, today's guest is starting a food revolution with her real food sauce and spice company, and she’s here to share unique insights into what exactly food manufacturers are hiding in widely available store-bought foods. Returning to the show is the wonderful and talented Anna Vocino, a best-selling cookbook author, voice-over talent, stand-up comic and co-host of the Fitness Confidential podcast with our friend, Vinnie Tortorich. Anna has voiced thousands of commercials, cartoons, movies, promos, radio stations, and video games, which is her super cool day job to support her passion of food blogging and cookbook authoring. In this conversation with Anna Vocino, we're chatting about: The surprising truth about what's NOT listed on ingredient labels Why the simplicity of “No Sugars, No Grains” works out so well for so many people Why we should buy from our local farmers as much as possible What continuous glucose monitoring experiments revealed about fried dry starches vs boiled starches Anna's homemade Magic Bullion recipe for a delicious, clean flavor-starter How to say “no” when robots try to take our jobs away (it's already happening) And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/anna-vocino-why-food-labels-lie-and-how-to-say-no-to-robots/  Get Anna Vocino's organic, no sugar Sauces and Spices by visiting EatHappyKitchen.com and learn more by heading over to AnnaVocino.com. Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus 

When was the last time you felt anxious, depressed or stressed out? If you're thinking “Right now! This moment. Today, yesterday, most days,” you're definitely not alone.  It happens to everyone. You get stressed, you start breathing wrong, and the day gets away from you. Most of us would agree that we've never seen people, especially in the western world, more sick and stressed out than right now. And more and more, it's unfortunate to see the younger generation suffering. Our tech-heavy environment is simply out of alignment with our genetics, but there's plenty we can do to correct that imbalance. And the good news is that it only takes a few minutes to calm your mind, find your center and get into that flow state where everything becomes effortless. And to show us how, today, I'm honored to be here with Lee Holden, a doctor of Chinese medicine, author and internationally celebrated Qi Gong master who has devoted over 25+ years to helping others learn and benefit from the powerful principles of Qi Gong. Holden has taught his practice to the NFL, NHL, Olympic athletes, royal families, and even Adam Sandler. This episode with Lee Holden is very packed and concentrated with information, I hope you dig it. You're about to hear: Why a relaxed state achieved through Qi Gong will help you shed fat more efficiently Tips for longevity and antiaging from a 106-year-old teacher How to balance our energy and escape the wired and tired cycle How athletes can easily tap into the flow state and bring their best energy to their sport Increasing productivity by scheduling 3-minute breathing breaks Why rest days are essential to peak performance in athletics How to recover with stress management practices that replenish your energy  And tons, tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/lee-holden-how-to-de-stress-and-tap-into-the-flow-state-with-qi-gong/  Go to HoldenQiGong.com to find all those condition specific exercises that Lee talked about in today’s show, as well as classes and online courses, the 30-day challenge, teacher training, resources and much more. Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus 

I don't know anyone who has made it through the past few years unscathed. But can we really program our nervous systems and brains after trauma? The answer is unequivocally yes. And the methods we'll be discussing today may surprise you. Whether you're easing anxiety through a strength training program or reversing PTSD by playing video games in multi-sensory virtual reality with Smell-O-Vision, it feels like we're suddenly living in the future. But no matter what you've gone through, you have the power to take the reins of your own life back and take control of your destiny. So I'm thrilled to welcome back to the show this week, my friend and ABC TV co-star Jay Cardiello. Jay is an entrepreneur and professional coach who has worked with pro athletes in the NFL and MLB for over 10 years, and coached some of the biggest names in entertainment, such as 50 Cent, J.Lo, Rami Malek, and many more. Jay is also the author of the bestselling book, Body Weight Strength Training, a TEDx presenter, and of course, long time listeners may remember him from our days co-starring together on the hit ABC network TV show, My Diet is Better Than Yours. Today, he's here to show us how we can get physically fit and unlock our potential by working with our minds. You're about to learn: What A-list celebrities do when they need to drop 30 pounds quickly for a starring role How to unlock your potential with the same habits as world champion athletes, artists, actors and entrepreneurs How to bounce back after a disaster or a major injury A simple way to dissolve anger by practicing daily gratitude How to get a mindset boost and reduce anxiety with strength training How cutting edge multi-sensory virtual reality can heal and reprogram the brain after trauma And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/jay-cardiello-what-a-list-celebrities-do-when-they-need-to-drop-30-pounds/ Follow Jay Cardiello on Instagram @JayCardiello and learn more from Jay by heading over to JayCardiello.com. Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

It's been an interesting few weeks here at Fat-Burning Man headquarters. We're doing a bunch of challenges, we have moved back to Texas and our internet is almost ready to go. And since it’s a New Year, I'm going to sit down and do this solo episode because we've had a lot of great questions come in recently. If you have a question for me or for my wife Alyson, the best way to get in touch, as always, is to sign up for our free newsletter, and then just reply to any of my emails. I'll be tackling these here today, and also never fear, we're not changing the format of the show or anything. We do have a lot of interviews coming up soon, including some with fan favorites, like Dr. William Davis and Jay Cardiello, as well as many more surprises. But if you're looking for a solid strategy to keep your habits steady, whether you’re working professional, busy mother or desk jockey, this is the show for you. Today, I’m answering your questions about: • Healthy movement and eating tips for desk jockeys • How to last as an online creator for over 10+ years • What to do when you’re struggling with sugar and not satisfied • Strategy to keep your habits steady by indulging in a “free” meal • What to do when you find a hidden source of MSG in a favorite food • How to kick your soda habit with a fizzy beverage swap • Thoughts on energy drinks and caffeine pills • And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/how-to-handle-hidden-msg-soda-addiction-and-free-meals-solo-show-with-abel/ Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

If you're looking to shed a few pounds or get back on track, this is the right place to be. Especially if you like cheeseburgers. On this very special Ask Me Anything episode, I'm joined by my wonderful and talented wife, Alyson. If you have a question for me or for Alyson, the best way to get in touch, as always, is to sign up for our free newsletter, and then just reply to any of my emails. Today, we're answering your questions about: How to fine-tune your diet for health and longevity Why our go-to road trip food is a double bacon cheeseburger The value of plant foods versus animal foods Vegetarian protein options How to take a balanced approach to ketosis What to do when you're exasperated And tons more… I hope you enjoy. Let’s get to it. Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/eating-double-bacon-cheeseburgers-on-the-road-ama-with-alyson-abel/ Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus