Fat-burning Man By Abel James (video Podcast): Real Food, Real Results.

In the face of creeping medical tyranny, a rapidly devaluing dollar, rampant tech addiction and an epidemic of chronic disease, what can we do to reclaim our health, wealth and freedom? We're back today with our friend Dr. Jack Kruse, a respected neurosurgeon, author, mitochondriac and pioneer of medical freedom. Dr. Kruse was one of the very first guests on this podcast all the way back in 2012 when we first launched, and this is probably our most expansive, spicy and eyebrow raising public conversation to date. If you haven't already, I encourage you to go back and listen to  Dr. Jack's prior episodes as these conversations are largely cumulative. In this episode with Dr. Jack Kruse, we explore: How mind control research led to modern surveillance capitalismHow light and electricity is used to control human and animal behaviorHow technology and algorithms are weaponized for social engineeringThe dangers of exposure to blue light and non-native electromagnetic frequenciesThe sta

What if technology actually made our lives better instead of worse?When you're scrolling non-stop on your phone, do you ever feel like you're at the casino?If you've ever opened 200 tabs on your browser, stared blankly into a screen, or doomscrolled the day away, you know exactly what I'm talking about.Modern computers and smartphones are evolutionarily mismatched to our biology.Algorithms have been weaponized against us, using our attention as a currency for advertisers and top-down social agendas.As a result, our use of modern phones, tablets, computers and social media have led to increasing depression, anxiety and social isolation.So why would you create a new tablet computer that's heavier, thicker, lacks color and has no camera or microphone?Because it's actually better for you.We're here today with Anjan Katta, visionary founder and inventor of Daylight Computer, a groundbreaking hardware technology company that has created the world's very first blue light-free, high-refresh rate computer that respect

Have you ever ignored your doctor's advice? Most doctors enter the medical field with noble intentions, but are unaware of the systemic corruption and profit driven nature of the industry. The hard economic truth is that nearly every institution that impacts your health makes more money by managing chronic disease than by curing patients. The pharmaceutical industry has influenced medical research and treatment, leading to a focus on recurring revenue through chronic medication and intervention over prevention. As a result, many doctors feel trapped inside a broken system. Modern healthcare isn't working because it focuses on treating symptoms, rather than addressing the root cause of metabolic dysfunction, which can be caused by three physiological processes, mitochondrial dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and oxidative stress. To explore these subjects and more, we're here today with Casey Means, MD, a Stanford trained physician, co-founder of Levels, a health technology company wi

Did you know that doctors were treating diabetic patients with high-fat low-carb diets all the way back in the 1700s? Though high-fat ketogenic diets were found to effectively treat diabetes for over a century, they were largely abandoned due to the rapid adoption of insulin in the 1920s, which was considered then to be a miracle cure. Prioritizing drugs over lifestyle with insulin therapy, however, led to unexpected long term complications in patients, including damage to large and small blood vessels that results in heart disease, strokes, kidney damage, neuropathy, amputations, blindness, dementia, and a decrease in life expectancy. Once a rare condition, diabetes is now so common that drugstores dedicate entire aisles to it. One in every $4 spent in American healthcare goes to diabetic patients, with over $300 billion in direct costs every year. The Diabetes story is a metaphor of the rapid adoption of a wonder drug without knowing the long term consequences. And in an age when Ho

Have you ever noticed that your cravings seem to change throughout the seasons? Our nutritional needs are affected by the time of year, climate and even our geographical location.The practice of Chinese Medicine, attuning ourselves to our environment and living in harmony with nature is fundamental to achieving optimal health. Today, we're here with Ellen Goldsmith, a licensed and board certified acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, and author of the book “Nutritional Healing with Chinese Medicine.”On this episode, we’re chatting about: How to identify food sensitivities and improve digestion with ancient principles from Chinese MedicineThe concept of qi or vitality in foods and emphasizing locally grown seasonal whole foods with a diverse flavor profilePhysical techniques and exercises to build and maintain vigor and vitalityHow to include all five flavors in every meal to feel more satisfied Why eating dinner for breakfast can help avoid cravings for unhealthy snacks later in the dayAnd muc

Are your training methods preventing injury or causing them? Why do some athletic pursuits lead to disordered eating, orthorexia, and body image issues?  As the years tick by, how can we move the goalposts to make sure we’re training for the right reasons? One of my favorite things about hosting this podcast for the past 12 years is the chance to revisit with guests in different stages of their lives.  Long time listeners first met my friend Chaz a little more than a decade ago.  Chaz Branham is a venture capitalist, athlete and lifelong health nut, who you may remember back in 2013 entered in the Texas Shredder Classic, his first bodybuilding competition, on a dare—and did ridiculously well and even earned a spot on the podium by using a fat-based approach (quite unique at the time). This dude is a life-long athlete and beast. Back then in his mid-twenties, Chaz was fresh off his first bodybuilding competition, where he achieved an astonishing 3.5% body fat naturally and earned his place on the podium. Now i

Are you a nose-breather or a mouth-breather? I sat down for lunch recently with a few old friends, and one of them asked: “Abel, what is the most underrated performance hack in health and fitness?” I said without hesitation, “nasal breathing.” When you learn to harness the power of the breath, you can rewire your entire nervous system, which has vast implications for your health, performance, and even your personality. The state of our nervous system directly impacts our quality of life and ability to enjoy life's challenges. Today we’re here with one of the OG’s of alternative health and natural movement, the creator of MovNat and Breathholdwork, our friend Erwan Le Corre. Erwan is known as the "Godfather of Natural Movement" and is author of "The Practice of Natural Movement."  No slouch, Erwan holds a US National Record in static breath-holding with a 7 minutes 29 seconds performance. His personal best breath hold currently sits at 8 minutes 03 seconds!  This episode is both practical and deeply existentia

Do you ever find yourself bottling up your emotions instead of speaking your mind? We all experience horrible feelings like anxiety, stress, inadequacy, doubt, and confusion, and most of us spend our entire lives trying to run from them.  In fact, research shows that many of us would rather withstand electrical shocks than sit with our own thoughts.  But our guest today reminds us that these painful feelings are not here to torment us. They are calling us into our next level of power.  We’re here with Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist, founder of NeuroHealth Partners, and author of “Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power.” Dr. DiGangi shows people how to harness the power of the brain to lead more satisfying and emotionally intelligent lives.  Dr. DiGangi completed her residency at Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and has spent nearly two decades studying the connection between our brains and our behavior,

If you didn't have to worry about money, what would you do with your life?  Are billionaires actually happy? What are their deepest regrets?  And are tacos the best food in the entire universe?  Today we're here with our friend Noah Kagan, creator of 7 multimillion dollar businesses, founder and CEO of AppSumo.com, and author of the excellent new bestselling book, “Million Dollar Weekend.”  I hope you enjoy this interview. It's one of my personal favs. We're chatting about: How the Law of 100 can help you achieve and measure success Surprising lessons from asking billionaires about their regrets  How Noah got in the best shape of his life without grinding in the gym Why choosing to move to a place you love can dramatically change your trajectory in business and life Why it's essential to create a list of things to look forward to  Why you might want to double down on your quirks And tons more…    Read the show notes:  https://fatburningman.com/noah-kagan-why-failing-constantly-leads-to-epic-s

How can we feed our families nutrient-dense meals on a shoestring budget?  What are the hidden costs of cheap ultra-processed foods?  And what are the dangers of wiping out biodiverse ecosystems to make way for subsidized monocrops? (And what should we do instead?) I'm here today with Robby Sansom, co-founder and CEO at Force of Nature, a regeneratively sourced meat company based in our stomping grounds of Austin, Texas. Force of Nature works in partnership with land stewards, ranchers and farmers committed to creating a positive return on the planet.  We're chatting about:  How to feed your family high-quality food on a budget How “vegetarian-fed” labeling on chicken and pork is misleading you  Why killing “pest” species with insecticides and herbicides is actually destroying the entire ecosystem  The 6 key principles of regenerative agriculture And tons more…   Read the show notes:  https://fatburningman.com/robby-sansom-how-to-feed-your-family-on-a-budget-with-regenerative-foods/ Check out and

What's better carnivore, vegan or a cyclic ketogenic diet?  Does dramatically spiking your caloric load once a week actually lead to increased fat loss over time? And why are bodybuilders the most successful dieters in the world, no matter which diet they seem to follow?  Today we're here with Wade T. Lightheart and Matt Gallant. Wade is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor, and three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia. And Matt Gallant is a serial entrepreneur, and strength and conditioning coach with a degree in Kinesiology. Together they’ve coached 15,000 athletes around the world and created the new book “The Ultimate Nutrition Bible.”  If you want to experiment with alternative approaches to optimal body composition and achieve world class results, you're in the right place.  We're chatting about:  The surprising upside of spiking your calories once a week with a strategic refeed  The benefits of cycling a ketogenic d

You’ve likely heard the buzz around photobiomodulation, but can light exposure significantly improve sleep, recovery, and performance?  Well, there are more than 15,000 studies exploring photobiomodulation as a healing modality, but despite an abundance of research, the effects of light for our health has been largely overlooked in the past few decades.  Now we’re becoming more aware of how artificial light can disrupt our circadian rhythm, but certain wavelengths of infrared and near infrared light used therapeutically can also have profound positive effects on our performance and overall well being.  And as we’ll discuss today, the uses for near infrared light go beyond health, to explore deeper mysteries in our cosmos.  I’m honored to be here with Bjørn Ekeberg, author of the groundbreaking book "Metaphysical Experiments," and Co-founder and CEO of Recharge Health, the creators of the world's first targeted infrared therapy device—the FlexBeam.  This episode with Bjørn gets heady, you’re going to dig this

How do ancient myths and legends shape our virtues?  What are the cognitive benefits of listening to and telling stories?  And what's the danger of outsourcing our creativity to artificial intelligence?  Today I’m honored to be here with the one and only Odds Bodkin, Master Storyteller in the Bardic Tradition, published author, educator, and award-winning recording artist who has been mesmerizing audiences since 1982.  I first saw Odds Bodkin perform more than 30 years ago in New Hampshire when I was about 7 or 8 years old, and I have never seen a better storyteller in my life. In fact, Odds was a big part of inspiring me to write and perform music as my first career. And to this day, Odds’ storytelling continues to captivate us on long road trips and we’ll often listen to his stories before bed, which is a wonderful way to spark vivid dreams, and far better for your brain than a Netflix binge. Odds is a world-class performer, deep thinker, and incredible person. He even brought his 12-string-guitar along for

Does printing a cartoon character on the front of a box of cereal change the way that it tastes?  The answer is a resounding yes. Marketing has deep and profound effects on our perception, and food manufacturers use tactics like these to get us to crave, buy and consume more and more ultra processed food.  Returning to the show today is our friend, Shawn Stevenson, creator of the The Model Health Show, and USA Today National bestselling author of Eat Smarter and Sleep Smarter, as well as his new book, The Eat Smarter Family Cookbook. As usual, Shawn brings the heat. We're chatting about: Why we need to take back ownership of the word “science” How our environment influences our genes What happens when you put a cartoon character on processed food And much, much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/shawn-stevenson-why-big-food-uses-cartoon-characters-to-manipulate-us/   Check out and support Shawn Stevenson at eatsmartercookbook.com   Join The Wild Guil

Do you find that you're more easily distracted than ever? You're in good company. In the age of nonstop notifications, painfully short attention spans, and endless fear mongering and doom scrolling, sometimes it feels difficult to get things done. So are you ready to master your time, attention and productivity? Imagine what you could accomplish if you could stay focused and follow through on your goals, despite all the distractions of modern life. Now is the perfect time to harness science-backed strategies to break bad habits for good. I’m pleased to be here today with Nir Eyal, a business consultant and award-winning author, including his latest bestseller, “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.” On this episode with Nir, we're chatting about: How to break bad habits and reduce wasted time How to use discomfort to your advantage How to master your time and attention Why that long to-do list could actually be hurting your productivity (and what to do instead) And tons more… R

What’s the secret to achieving and maintaining top performance, even into our 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond? If you’re ready to achieve life-changing results this year, and keep your momentum for the long haul, you’re in the right place. Today we’re here with the one and only Tony Horton, a world-class fitness and lifestyle expert, bestselling author, and the madman behind the most successful fitness program in America—P90X, as well as many more. With over 3 decades of experience in the fitness industry, Tony has helped millions of people transform their lives through fitness. On this show with Tony Horton, we’re chatting about: How weaknesses help us redefine our goals and identity Why Tony calls himself a part-time vegan What to do when you get bored, injured or hit a plateau Why it’s better to stand out than to fit in An easy way to shift your mental state when you feel panicked, anxious, angry or depressed Importance of accountability and finding the right people, purpose and plan And tons more… Read the

How do you feed your family when you're as poor as a churchmouse? To help celebrate the holidays, today we have a very special throwback episode for you with my grandmother Nan. When I first started this show, almost 13 years ago, I bought a cheap little video camera and interviewed Nan at her house because she's pretty much my favorite person in the universe. As many of you know, Nan's wisdom is ever present in our work, and especially my book, The Wild Diet. But who is Nan anyway? Well, Marion Bascom, affectionately known as Nan was a nurse, a Second Lieutenant in the US Army, and a city girl who married my grandfather, Horace, a dairy farmer, and took on the challenges of tending to a dairy farm, organic garden and homestead while raising 7 children. After living the good life for almost a century, Nan passed away a few years ago at the age of 97. And I'm very happy to be able to share some of her wisdom with you here today. We could all benefit from listening to a few words from the elders these days. Thi

Do you use wearable technology to track your health data? How accurate is it? And most importantly, how can we use those data points to change our habits and create meaningful results in our actual lives? Whether you're collecting data from wearable technology or not, we're going to share a few simple strategies we can use to boost mood, productivity and energy. And joining us today is Dr. Erik Korem, a high performance thought leader in athlete tracking technologies and the founder of the AIM7 app. Eric has his PhD in exercise science with an emphasis in sleep, and nearly 2 decades of experience working with the NFL, college football and even gold medal Olympic athletes. Buckle up, in today's conversation with Dr. Erik Korem were chatting about: How to build adaptive capacity and consistent peak performance A surprising way to boost mood and improve resilience to stress Fun activities for young people to build confidence and support overall health Simple strategies to sneak movement breaks into your day How

Can you increase your IQ in just 15 minutes a day? How easy is it to transform your brain to become more creative, intelligent and productive? With AI positioned to take over our jobs and our hobbies, we have to pause and consider the true purpose of writing, art and music. And I'm honored that joining us here today is Vitaliy Katsenelson, an award-winning writer, the CEO of Investment Management Associates, and author of a number of books, including his latest, “Soul in the Game”. Vitaliy is a brilliant writer, multifaceted intellectual and an incredible person, so I hope you enjoy this conversation. We're chatting about: How to boost IQ in as little as 15 minutes a day while transforming your brain into a writer's brain The dark side of over-abundance and the value of self-imposed constraints Why fewer choices often lead to more happiness Why an investment guy is telling us how unimportant money is How art trains us to be mindful and look for beauty in the world around us And tons more… Read the show note

Have you ever heard that dramatically under-eating or chronically starving yourself will lead to increased longevity?  I've seen multiple media reports claiming that undereating by 20% or 30% of your daily caloric needs will add years to your lifespan.  Thankfully, it's not true. In fact, starving yourself of food, especially protein, could actually reduce your lifespan.  So what are the lifestyle practices that actually drive longevity?  To help separate fact from fiction, I'm thrilled that returning to the show today is our good buddy Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist, powerlifting champion, and now a 2x New York Times best-selling author, co-host of Healthy Rebellion Radio, and the co-founder of DrinkLMNT Electrolytes.  In this interview with Robb, we're chatting about: Why fasting too much may negatively impact performance and longevity Why cows and pasture-raised animals are good for us (and the planet) What happened when Google's algorithm skewed search results and put independent health authors