Abel James Show (aka Fat-Burning Man)

Ready to unlock your full potential to perform at your absolute best? Get cutting-edge insights from 500+ world-class thought leaders in peak performance, health, fitness, longevity, music and brain science. 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 helps millions of people across the world take their health into their own hands by shedding stubborn fat, training like the masters, and getting 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. The Abel James Show features in-depth interviews with 500+ world-renowned experts including Dr. Mark Hyman, James Clear, Dr. Casey Means, Dr. Terry Wahls, Robb Wolf, Dr. Jack Kruse, Nir Eyal, Tony Horton, Dr. Kelly Starrett, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. John Gray, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, Noah Kagan, Bob Harper, Shawn Stevenson, Tucker Max, Jordan Harbinger, JJ Virgin, Shaun T, JP Sears, and many more. 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, the psychology of happiness, decentralized and functional medicine, holistic biohacking, wearable technologies, artificial intelligence, creativity, artistry, nutrition, regenerative agriculture, strength training, fitness, and habit-change. Whether you’re looking to drop a few pounds, crush your next athletic feat, or build a multi-million dollar business that actually changes the world for the better, you’re in the right place. Since its launch in 2012, the Abel James Show (originally called Fat-Burning Man) has hit #1 in Health and Fitness in 8 countries 5 years in a row with 100 million downloads and 2000+ 5-star reviews, winning 4 awards in independent media, including “Best Podcast” at the Impact Awards and “Best Health & Fitness Podcast” at the Podcast Awards. As a Strategy Consultant, Abel has presented keynotes for the Federal Government, lectured at top universities, and advised Fortune 500 companies. After completing an accelerated B.A. from Dartmouth College, Abel created his own interdisciplinary curriculum to research brain science, music, and technology, graduating as a Senior Fellow with Honors. This podcast features original music performed by Abel James and Friends. Catch Abel James playing live in Austin, Texas.

Chef James Barry: Why Eating at Fancy Restaurants is Terrible for Your Health 11/07/2024

Chef James Barry: Why Eating at Fancy Restaurants is Terrible for Your Health Why do fancy restaurants fill their meals with junk oils, sugars, chemical preservatives, and worse? With rampant food inflation and razor thin margins, even the fanciest, most exclusive and expensive restaurants can’t resist the tendency to cut corners on ingredient quality. That means that no matter how much you spend on eating out - with few exceptions - you’re still getting shockingly low-quality food. So how do high profile celebrities and the rich and famous achieve such dramatic transformations? And are regular joes and janes like us actually better off without private chefs and nutritionists? Today we’re here with celebrity chef and entrepreneur, James Barry. Chef James Barry’s 20 years in the field started as a private chef cooking for billionaires, musicians, and celebrities, including Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack, to name a few. But it was becoming a father that forced him to go deeper in his exploration of functional food. As the Founder of Pluck, Chef James is the creator of a unique organ-based superfood seasoning that can be sprinkled on foods for a tasty kick that packs the nutritional punch of grass-fed liver, kidney, spleen, heart and pancreas along with organic spices. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why the food served at fancy, expensive restaurants is so often terrible for our health Simple cooking tips and techniques to make home-cooked meals more flavorful, satisfying, and nutritious How to encourage picky eaters to become more adventurous by expanding their palate The unexpected challenges and downsides of relying on external experts like private chefs and nutritionists And much more… Read the show notes: Go to and enter the code ABELJAMES to save 20% off Chef James Barry's delicious blend of grass-fed organ meats and organic spices called PLUCK Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: Listen and support the show on Fountain: Watch on YouTube: Like the show on Facebook: Follow on X: Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: Brought to you by: DS-01™ Probiotics and Prebiotics from - Save 25% off your first month with promo code 25WILD LMNT Electrolytes from - Collect your FREE 8-Pack of Electrolytes with any purchase: /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/33821402

Matt Beaudreau: How to Nurture Genius and Courage in a Habitually Compliant Population 10/24/2024

Matt Beaudreau: How to Nurture Genius and Courage in a Habitually Compliant Population What’s the difference between education and indoctrination? Is our education system broken, or is it operating as intended? The public school conveyor belt is a relic of the Prussian military model, designed to produce compliant workers for factories rather than sovereign thinkers with upward mobility. We’re left with a blindly obedient population that’s smart enough to follow orders, but not smart or courageous enough to question the status quo. The masses are conditioned to become habitually compliant conformists forever reliant on external authority. As Seth Godin writes, “To efficiently run a school, amplify fear (and destroy passion).” These days, educators have limited intellectual freedom to teach what they want to teach. In past decades, we had far less access to information or schooling, yet were far more educated. Now in the age of AI, we have access to unlimited information, but we don’t know if any of it is real or true. So what is the future of education? Our guest today is Matt Beaudreau, a former public school educator and administrator who has dedicated his career to rethinking the very foundations of our education system. Matt shares: “When I saw this system for what it was, I could no longer be a part of perpetuating it.” As founder of the Apogee Strong mentorship program, Matt has an unwavering commitment to empowering young people to become sovereign, self-directed learners - a radical departure from the compliance-driven model that dominates our schools. True education should foster creativity and critical thinking, allowing individuals to pursue their unique passions. Matt’s belief, which I share, is that genius is common, and true learning is about unlocking the innate genius in every one of us. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to unshackle your mind from the limits of traditional schooling and cultural conditioning Why modern education systems are anti-entrepreneurial and train students to be employees rather than innovators How to utilize passion as a vehicle to learn how to learn How to cultivate courage, foster civil discourse and intellectual flexibility to counter the polarization and echo chambers in today's society The status games played by elite institutions And much more… Read the show notes: Go to to enroll, watch the Documentary, and get more from Matt Beaudreau and the Apogee Strong team Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: Listen and support the show on Fountain: Watch on YouTube: Like the show on Facebook: Follow on X: Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: Brought to you by: LMNT Electrolytes from - Collect your FREE 8-Pack of Electrolytes with any purchase: DS-01™ Probiotics and Prebiotics from - Save 25% off your first month with promo code 25WILD /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/33574872

Paul Millerd: Why He Blew Up His Life (and You Should, Too) 10/10/2024

Paul Millerd: Why He Blew Up His Life (and You Should, Too) Is your work aligned with your true calling in life? Or are you being paid to overlook your overwhelming disinterest in the work? Is your work-life driven by an illusion where the trivial is disguised as important? Tragically, this week’s guest admits, “I spent 10 years doing an enormous amount of work but feeling as if I created nothing of substance.” Most of us know the feeling, but it doesn’t have to be this way. In other words, work doesn’t have to suck. Today, I'm thrilled to have my good friend and fellow Austinite, Paul Millerd joining us on the show. Paul is a fellow former corporate consultant who has spent the past 7 years blazing an unconventional trail, leaving the rat race behind to pursue a life of creativity, curiosity, and freedom as an independent author and creator. If you’re looking to reclaim your inner ambition, as Paul writes: “The only true and worthwhile edge is deeply caring about what you do.” The real journey isn’t in indulging our desire to escape work, but in finding meaningful work that is true to our mission and purpose here on earth. In this conversation, Paul shares the raw, unfiltered story of his journey - from the uncertainty and loneliness of leaving a successful consulting career, to the unexpected joys and challenges of building a life around his curiosity and passions. We'll dive into the frameworks he's developed for discerning "good work" from "bad work," and how he's navigated the ebb and flow of creative entrepreneurship, including the decision to turn down a lucrative publishing deal. Whether you're feeling trapped in a soul-sucking job, or simply curious about what's possible when you break free of societal scripts, you're going to find an abundance of wisdom and inspiration in Paul's story. In this episode, you’ll discover: Paul's framework for differentiating between "good work," "good enough work," and "bad work," and how you can apply this to your life How to find a balance between creative work and financial stability How to break free of your attachment to social status, material possessions, and your identity as an “achiever” Sage advice for those who are considering leaving the traditional corporate world to pursue their passions and creative interests How to coexist with your doubts and fears and feelings of uncertainty (instead of numbing or running away from them) How to reclaim your ambition to pursue YOUR good work And much more… Read the show notes: Go to to get Paul Millerd’s brand new book “Good Work: Reclaiming Your Inner Ambition.” Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: Listen and support the show on Fountain: Watch on YouTube: Like the show on Facebook: Follow on X: Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: Brought to you by: DS-01™ Probiotics and Prebiotics from - Save 25% off your first month with promo code 25WILD LMNT Electrolytes from - Collect your FREE 8-Pack of Electrolytes with any purchase: /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/33379977

Mark Divine: Master Your Mind’s Energy to Become Uncommon 09/26/2024

Mark Divine: Master Your Mind’s Energy to Become Uncommon What does the concept of longevity mean to you? Does it mean pumping your body full of exogenous hormones, peptides, stem cells, brain implants, and gradually replacing your organs with lab-grown pig parts? Perhaps some of us will sign up to be a brain in a jar? Or can we cruise into our second century by living a simple life of self-reflection, meditating deep in the mountains? Afterall, in remote corners of the world, there are legends of yogis and spiritual masters living so long that their true age is forgotten to time. Indeed, there are many paths on the road to a long life. In the years ahead, the bifurcation between devout transhumanists on a quest to live forever and those who prefer a more natural approach to aging will become more and more obvious. Today I’m honored to be joined by our friend Mark Divine, a former Navy SEAL commander, an entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, host of The Mark Divine Show, and renowned expert in personal transformation, mindfulness, and the untapped potential of the human mind. In this expansive conversation, we explore the transformative power of silence and self-reflection, the intricate dance between the ego and attachment, as well as extraordinary feats of consciousness, healing and longevity documented in Eastern spiritual traditions. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to break free from the conditioning and limiting beliefs that lead many of us to a "common" life of quiet desperation Powerful practices to master the mind’s energy by combining Eastern wisdom and Western science Why sitting in silence and witnessing one's thoughts is crucial for deconstructing limiting beliefs and stories, leading to greater freedom and self-awareness How to redefine your relationship with reality to unlock your full potential And much more… Read the show notes: Grab Mark Divine's new book “Uncommon: Simple Principles for an Extraordinary Life”: and head over to for more. Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: Listen and support the show on Fountain: Watch on YouTube: Like the show on Facebook: Follow on X: Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: Brought to you by: LMNT Electrolytes from - Collect your FREE 8-Pack of Electrolytes with any purchase: Juvent Micro-Impact Platform from - Save $500 off your purchase with promo code WILD /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/33192392

Adam Gilbert: Overcome Self-Sabotage and Unlock Your Full Potential 09/12/2024

Adam Gilbert: Overcome Self-Sabotage and Unlock Your Full Potential When you know what you’re supposed to do, what keeps you from actually doing it? We’re all guilty at times of procrastination, pleasure-seeking, indulging in distraction and escapism, and even self-sabotage. Perhaps it’s all part of the human condition. But since knowing what to do is different from actually doing it, it’s essential to set up systems in our lives to make healthy choices the default option. And sometimes we need a little help getting out of our own way. By helping you work through the subconscious emotional blocks that prevent you from taking positive action, finding the right coach and accountability partner can make a massive difference in your long term results. As today’s guest quips, "I can't help people solve their problems until I find out why they like having them." Today we’re here with our friend, Adam Gilbert, trainer, author and founder of My Body Tutor, a company he created to help people stop making excuses when it comes to health and fitness by providing personal accountability. Whether you're a seasoned athlete, a busy parent, a coach, or just dipping your toes into health and fitness, you'll walk away with actionable strategies and a renewed sense of motivation to make positive and lasting changes in your life. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to identify and overcome common self-sabotaging patterns and behaviors The role of hormone replacement therapy and other trends in the pursuit of health and longevity Advice for parents who are trying to balance their own health goals with the demands of raising young children How to find joy and fulfillment in your journey toward health, rather than viewing it as a sacrifice And much more… Read the show notes: Get personalized 1:1 coaching from Adam Gilbert and the Body Tutor Team at Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: Watch on YouTube: Like the show on Facebook: Follow on X: Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: Brought to you by: DS-01® Daily Synbiotic from - Save 25% off your first month with code: 25WILD The Relax Infinity app at - Save 20% off with the promo code WILD /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/32996797

Gabrielle Lyon: Why Meat-Eating and Strength Training are Key to Longevity 08/29/2024

Gabrielle Lyon: Why Meat-Eating and Strength Training are Key to Longevity Have you heard that eating animal protein causes cancer? Or that you’ll save the world if you only give up hamburgers forever? Despite dutifully reducing our consumption of animal protein for decades, rates of obesity and chronic disease have skyrocketed. In the face of relentless anti-meat propaganda, what if the blanket advice to follow strict plant-based diets is actually accelerating rates of obesity and disease? When I gave up meat as a young athlete for the sake of health and the environment, my results were abysmal. I lost muscle, gained fat, lacked energy, recovered poorly, and my race performance suffered. Since plant-based fake meats and meat substitutes are incomplete proteins that are not well absorbed or utilized by our bodies, avoiding high-quality animal protein can lead to poor outcomes in health and performance for children and adults alike. Meatless Mondays may sound virtuous, but they’re not saving the environment or solving the obesity epidemic as many are led to believe. Indiscriminately blaming cattle for the sins of fossil fuels and industrial agriculture is a mistake. We all want to save the world, but as this week’s guest quips: “we can’t eat our way out of a climate crisis.” Whether you’re raising animals or growing crops, industrial agriculture isn’t friendly to the environment or our health. Prioritizing the health of your body and the planet requires that we source real food according to the laws of nature, prioritizing regenerative agriculture and pasture-raised animals over the products of concentrated feedlots and industrial monocrops. When it comes to health and performance, eating high-quality protein from healthy animals is one of the most powerful weapons we have to fight obesity, muscle wasting, and premature aging. Today we’re back with our friend Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a New York Times Bestselling author, podcaster and functional medicine physician specializing in the concept of muscle-centric medicine, which focuses on the largest organ in the body, skeletal muscle, as the key to health and longevity. In this episode with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, you’ll discover: Why what we think of as aging is actually a disease of impaired muscle The surprising relationship between meat, protein, and cancer How society's focus on weight loss has led to neglect of muscle building, which is critical for overall health The most effective exercises and training frequency to build skeletal muscle, optimize metabolism, and fight aging And much more… Read the show notes: Grab Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s new book “Forever Strong”: Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: Watch on YouTube: Follow on X: Like the show on Facebook: Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: Brought to you by: The Relax Infinity app at - Save 20% off with the promo code WILD Wild-caught seafood from - Get 10% off your first order with code EATWILD /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/32765472

Loretta Breuning: Why You’re Not Happy (and What to Do About It) 08/15/2024

Loretta Breuning: Why You’re Not Happy (and What to Do About It) If you’re not happy all the time, do you feel like you have a problem? No matter how much you achieve, does it feel like it’s never quite enough? This is totally normal. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the pursuit of happiness, but it’s critical to understand that even in the best case scenario, happiness is fleeting. It’s not something we ever get to keep. We’re conditioned to think that if we don’t feel happy, we’re failing at life. The traditional approach to addressing unhappiness is flawed, however, as it assumes we’re meant to live in some perfect state of perpetual bliss. But that doesn’t jive with biology or reality. The truth is that our mammalian brains are wired for survival, not to feel happy all the time. Feelings of happiness and achievement are short-lived, and it’s meant to be that way. But by harnessing proven principles of brain science and evolutionary biology, you can use dissatisfaction, pain and discomfort to propel you to your next epic success. Today we’re back with our friend, Loretta Breuning, PhD, author, Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, East Bay, and Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why our brain's happy chemicals are only released in short spurts, and quickly habituate to rewards How to untangle your emotional wiring by tracking down patterns from childhood Why our natural "herd impulse" can lead to groupthink and the suppression of individuality (and how to counteract it) Simple strategies to manage anxiety and fear How to spark small joys and harness dopamine triggers in the brain’s reward system to create meaning and purpose in your life And much more… Read the show notes: Get Loretta Breuning’s latest book, “Why You’re Unhappy: Biology vs Politics”: Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: Watch on YouTube: Like the show on Facebook: Follow on X: And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: Brought to you by: Wild-caught seafood from - Get 10% off your first order with code EATWILD The Relax Infinity app at - Save 20% off with the promo code WILD /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/32577787

Dr. John Gray: How to Overcome Tech Addiction, Optimize Hormones, and Reignite Romance 08/01/2024

Dr. John Gray: How to Overcome Tech Addiction, Optimize Hormones, and Reignite Romance Do you feel like you’re addicted to screens? Technology was supposed to improve our quality of life, but instead it’s fueled a war on our attention, happiness, and sanity. Some of the most intelligent brain scientists in the world are paid ungodly sums to make sure you’re as addicted as possible, hijacking your reward pathways so they can mine your time, manipulate your thought processes, and sell your data to the highest bidder. The endless pursuit of corporate profits has created an algorithmic race to the bottom. Constant digital stimulation rewires our brains, upsets hormonal balance, saps our energy, and even degrades our ability to feel connected to humans in real life. The damage that social media and screentime can cause to mental health, especially for young women, is well-documented. Social media platforms contribute to body dysmorphia and eating disorders, and progressively lead to serious mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and far worse. In the face of epidemic levels of loneliness and isolation, men who pursue pleasure from screens reinforce their addiction to digital stimulation, which causes testosterone levels, energy, and motivation to plummet. So how can we reverse our overreliance on exploitative modern technology and create real, authentic human connections and relationships in a digital age? Today we’re back with our friend Dr. John Gray, former monk and author of more than 20+ books including “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus” the best-selling relationship book of all time. In this episode with Dr. Gray, you’ll discover: Simple strategies to increase testosterone in men, and balance hormones in women (without using exogenous drugs) What living as a monk for 9 years taught Dr. Gray about mindfulness and meditation How harnessing the “polarity” between masculine and feminine energies can reignite attraction, intimacy and romance in relationships Why complaining can be addictive and what to do instead How small acts of kindness and appreciation help build intimacy and connection in your relationships The potential impacts and dangers of new technologies like virtual reality on future human relationships and interactions And much more… Read the show notes: Claim your free course from Dr. John Gray: Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: Watch on YouTube: Like the show on Facebook: Follow on X: And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: Brought to you by: The Relax Infinity app at - Save 20% off with the promo code WILD Wild-caught seafood from - Get 10% off your first order with code EATWILD /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/32351487

Dr. Cate Shanahan: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health (and What to Eat Instead) 07/18/2024

Dr. Cate Shanahan: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health (and What to Eat Instead) Are we blaming red meat and butter for the problems vegetable oil caused? Contrary to popular belief, there is no correlation between either saturated fat or animal fat consumption and heart attacks. Despite that fact, doctors learn that there is. So why does the American Heart Association lie to doctors and the public about the true cause of heart disease? All the way back in the 1950’s, Ancel Keys manipulated and falsified data to blame butter, red meat, and saturated fats for heart disease. The American Heart Association has been misleading us about the cause of heart disease ever since. This indoctrination of physicians, dietitians and the public enabled Big Oil and Big Food to flood the American diet with cheaply produced industrial vegetable and seed oils that alter our body chemistry in unfortunate and unnatural ways. The very diet doctors recommend as healthy is making us sick. Consuming industrial vegetable oils, like corn, canola, cottonseed, soy, sunflower, safflower, rice bran, and grapeseed oils disrupts cellular energy metabolism and leads to toxicity, oxidative stress and disease in the body. Conversely, avoiding newfangled industrial junk oils and replacing them with traditional fats like butter, tallow, olive oil, and coconut oil can help restore metabolic health. This week’s guest is here to set the record straight. Returning to the show today is our friend, the brilliant Dr. Cate Shanahan, one of the world’s leading authorities on nutrition and human metabolism. A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, and NY Times bestselling author, her expertise is fixing the underlying problems that cause metabolic damage and inflammation. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why doctors working in the insurance-based system no longer have the freedom to do what they think is best for their patients How the American Heart Association sold its soul to Big Oil in 1948 The undisclosed conflict of interest between the vegetable oil industry and organized medicine How vegetable oils disrupt cellular energy metabolism leading to oxidative stress, toxicity, disease, and accelerated aging Why vegetable oils labeled “Organic” are not necessarily better than non-organic Which oils are most damaging and what to use instead And much more… Read the show notes: Get Dr. Cate Shanahan's new book "Dark Calories" at Come join the Abel James Substack channel and leave a quick comment so that we can connect: Watch on YouTube: Like the show on Facebook: Follow on X: Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: Brought to you by: Grass-fed Whey+ from Legion Athletics at - Get 20% off with the promo code WILD The Relax Infinity app at - Save 20% off with the promo code WILD /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/32175912

Govinda Tidball: Health Sovereignty, Medical Privacy & Web5 Technology 07/04/2024

Govinda Tidball: Health Sovereignty, Medical Privacy & Web5 Technology What do you think of censorship? It's a bizarre and uncomfortable feeling when some unelected, self-appointed anonymous party behind the curtain decides what you're not allowed to say or learn. We live in a world where little people like us are legally responsible for every word we put online. But when our overlords in Big Tech censor potentially life-saving information, should they be held to the same standard? And who exactly decides what's true and what's not? After I was censored and shadowbanned by multiple platforms during the pandemic, a wise friend reminded me that “the closer you are to the truth, the more likely you are to be censored.” When incentives are upside down, big tech and the government don't censor lies, they censor the truth… and attack the reputation and livelihoods of those who dare speak it. So if we’re responsible for every word we say online, Big Tech should be held legally accountable for every word they’ve ever censored. Especially when it’s clear that they have been intentionally suppressing honest conversations and critical, true, and timely information that could save lives. The downfalls of our current system are becoming obvious to even those with the most stubborn case of Stockholm Syndrome. So who will hold the big tech censors, medical tyrants, half-alive politicians, and pot-bellied, turtlenecked billionaires accountable? And how can we take back responsibility for our own health, well-being and survival? The truth is that it’s on us to build parallel systems as the current medical-industrial complex based on profit, exploitation and upside-down incentives falls apart. There are many reasons to be optimistic for the future. Our guest this week is a visionary building solutions to help reclaim our digital lives from the grip of Big Tech, prioritizing sovereignty, privacy, and freedom for individuals. Today we’re here with Govinda Tidball, a former United Nations Senior Advisor with the World Food Programme and Director of the Ministry of Health in America, an organization committed to re-establishing individual health sovereignty. Govinda served as a team member of the Disrupt Hunger Global Challenge in Germany, he co-founded Sri Lanka’s national Emergency Medical Service and call center, and has been involved in global counter human trafficking efforts for over fifteen years. A man of many talents, Govinda is also a former world-class athlete, television host, radio personality, public speaker, and was even involved in the fashion industry for a time. In this episode, you'll discover: Why America's medical system is an underperforming outlier with poor outcomes and low life expectancy despite astronomical costs The promise of Web5 technology, which incorporates decentralization and privacy to combat top-down control, censorship and weaponized algorithms How to incentivize actual health, rather than the current system of running bodies through the medical system for profit Simple steps to plan ahead for economic and environmental disasters How to take back responsibility for our own health and well-being, instead of blindly following authority figures And much more… Read the show notes: Go to for more from Govinda Tidball and to claim your free complimentary membership. Come join the Abel James Substack channel and leave a quick comment so that we can connect: Watch on YouTube: Like the show on Facebook: Follow on X: Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: Brought to you by: The Relax Infinity app at - Save 20% off with the promo code WILD Grass-fed Whey+ from Legion Athletics at - Get 20% off with the promo code WILD /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/32009112

Matthew Lysiak: How Money Printing Destroys Our Health and Enables Endless War 06/20/2024

Matthew Lysiak: How Money Printing Destroys Our Health and Enables Endless War Does it feel like a dollar isn't worth a dollar anymore? At first, inflation feels good for some of us. Homeowners see their houses rapidly increase in nominal price, the stock market appears to rise, even used cars and trucks sitting in the driveway growing older somehow appear to become more valuable. But when you fill up your cart at the grocery store, pay for skyrocketing insurance and tax bills, and account for rapid and permanent increases in housing, energy and all the other costs of living, you start to feel the sting of runaway inflation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve, in the past three years groceries are up 20% across the board, gas is up 45%, Energy is up 38% and credit card debt is up 45%. This would all be well and good if our salaries doubled overnight. Has yours? Debasement of our currency has eroded our standard of living, degraded nutrients in our food supply, and left us poorer and sicker than any time in recent history. Fiat inflation is a hidden tax lobbied without your consent, eroding the spending power of every dollar you've ever earned. In a debt-based fiat system, saving is a losing strategy. Increasingly, we're incentivized to spend immediately, not save. Corporations are incentivized to borrow, not earn. With cheaper access to massive low interest debt, the ruling class is able to gleefully stripmine any remaining wealth from the middle and lower classes. Since 1900, our dollar has lost nearly 99% of its spending power. This is not an accident. In 1900, a single dollar could buy a pair of patent leather shoes, a woman's house dress or even be saved with confidence. The average American could afford to eat 175 pounds of meat a year, mostly beef, as well as plenty of eggs, bacon and sausage. Collectively, our heart health was also far better. By 1972, we ate 104 pounds of red meat a year, and as of 2019, our consumption was cut in half to just 56 pounds. Since then, obesity and disease has become widespread in adults and children alike as our quality of life has deteriorated. Using propaganda from fraudulent studies, monetary distortions and backward subsidies, the collusion of government, industry and special interests has intentionally shifted diets away from healthful whole foods and nutrient dense meats to industrial seed oils, GMO grains, and fake meats. Doritos, Lucky Charms and plant-based fake meats don't increase in price nearly as quickly as real food like beef and veggies. For corporations, selling highly processed industrial products is much more profitable than selling meat. As our guest this week quips, “You can print Doritos like you can print fiat dollars.” Real food, though, has become cost prohibitive for many of us, so we eat processed industrial junk instead. This hurts people, especially kids. Thanks to government manipulation of food prices and top-down dietary recommendations, our mass consumption of ultra processed foods understates the rate of inflation in our food system and makes us sicker, allowing Big Food and Big Pharma to profit on both sides. As it turns out, feeding people poison and managing their sickness is big business. But this story goes far deeper than just Big Food and Big Pharma. Unchecked inflation has not only undermined real purchasing power and destroyed our health, but the fiat dollar has also enabled endless war profiteering without the consent of the people. The most powerful weapon ever conceived by man is the fiat money printer. Today we're here with Matthew Lysiak, a nationally recognized investigative journalist, crime reporter and award-winning author of the brilliant new book “Fiat Food” which unravels the shocking history of how inflation destroyed our health, our food system, and our quality of life. In this episode, you will discover: How a 100 year conspiracy and propaganda campaign by anti-meat religious groups, the medical industrial complex and politicians hijacked our food system for profit Why observational studies on diet and health are misleading and are often weaponized for political and financial gain How mainstream media and religious groups manipulate nutritional science to control public health Why the government masks the true cost of inflation resulting from severing ties to the gold standard Why the public school system deprives kids of proper nutrition And much more… Read the show notes: Grab the excellent book "Fiat Food" by Matthew Lysiak at Come join the and leave a quick comment so that we can connect. Watch on YouTube: Like the show on Facebook: Follow on X: Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: Brought to you by: Grass-fed Whey+ from Legion Athletics at - Get 20% off with the promo code WILD And my favorite Sauna Blanket from - Get 15% sitewide with promo code WILD /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/31807977

Dr. Jack Kruse: Reclaim Your Health, Wealth & Freedom in the Face of Medical Tyranny 06/06/2024

Dr. Jack Kruse: Reclaim Your Health, Wealth & Freedom in the Face of Medical Tyranny 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 as are largely cumulative. In this episode with Dr. Jack Kruse, we explore: How mind control research led to modern surveillance capitalism How light and electricity is used to control human and animal behavior How technology and algorithms are weaponized for social engineering The dangers of exposure to blue light and non-native electromagnetic frequencies The startling risks of using virtual reality headsets, bluetooth earbuds, smartphones and brain implants How to decentralize your health and your wealth The sordid untold history of government corruption that enabled creeping medical tyranny, financial manipulation and forever wars How medical freedom laws and constitutional amendments can shape the future of healthcare And much more… Read the show notes: Get more from Dr. Jack Kruse at . And if you want to heal yourself with cutting-edge Quantum Biologic materials from Dr. Kruse, it costs $5 bucks a month—the cost of a cup of coffee—when you join his Optimal Klub on Patreon: Come join the and leave a quick comment so we can connect. Watch on YouTube: Like the show on Facebook: Follow on X: Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: Brought to you by: My favorite Sauna Blanket from - Get 15% sitewide with promo code WILD And grass-fed Whey+ from Legion Athletics at - Get 20% off with the promo code WILD /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/31612547

Anjan Katta: Creating A Computer That’s Actually Good for Us 05/24/2024

Anjan Katta: Creating A Computer That’s Actually Good for Us 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 respects our health, attention and freedom, challenging tech giants like Apple, Google, Amazon and Microsoft. By prioritizing simplicity, honesty and ethics, the next generation of founders is creating devices that are less likely to be addictive or harmful. In this episode, we explore: Why modern blue-lit devices and screens are so addictive How artificial blue light alters our production of dopamine and disrupts our circadian rhythm Why surveillance resistant devices are the way of the future The potential for innovative technology to enhance rather than detract from our wellbeing And much more… Read the show notes: Go to to order your very own Daylight Computer tablet. Come join the and leave a quick comment so that we can connect. Watch on YouTube: Like the show on Facebook: Follow on X: Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: Brought to you by: Grass-fed Whey+ from Legion Athletics at - Get 20% off with the promo code WILD And my favorite Sauna Blanket from - Get 15% sitewide with promo code WILD /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/31436742

Dr. Casey Means: Solving for the Root Cause of the Metabolic Health Crisis 05/10/2024

Dr. Casey Means: Solving for the Root Cause of the Metabolic Health Crisis 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 with the mission of reversing the world's metabolic health crisis, and the bestselling author of the new book on metabolic health called “Good Energy.” In this episode, we chat about: How metabolic dysfunction affects various cell types in the body, leading to diverse symptoms and diseases Why it's a problem that nutrition science is funded largely by food manufacturers, and healthcare research is funded by pharmaceutical companies How the complexity and confusion surrounding health and wellness is intentional as it creates a need for external experts and products Why the profit-driven healthcare system prioritizes managing chronic diseases over curing them leading to widespread metabolic dysfunction and premature mortality How to optimize your metabolic function with simple and inexpensive lifestyle strategies And much more… Read the show notes: Learn more and grab your very own copy the new book "Good Energy" by Dr. Casey Means at Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: Watch on YouTube: Like the show on Facebook: Follow on Twitter: Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: Brought to you by: My favorite Sauna Blanket from - Get 15% sitewide with promo code WILD And grass-fed Whey+ from Legion Athletics at - Get 20% off with the promo code WILD /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/31212112

Gary Taubes: Unintended Consequences of Weight Loss “Wonder” Drugs 04/26/2024

Gary Taubes: Unintended Consequences of Weight Loss “Wonder” Drugs 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 Hollywood influencers in the media are touting the seemingly miraculous benefits of our latest weight loss wonder drugs GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, it's worth examining the long term risks and consequences of heavy handed pharmaceutical interventions. Today, we're back with our friend Gary Taubes, an award-winning investigative science and health journalist and bestselling author of “Why We Get Fat” and “Good Calories, Bad Calories,” as well as his new book “Rethinking Diabetes.” Gary has dedicated his work to dismantling conventional nutritional theory with his research lectures and books. And at this point, Gary is better versed in diabetes literature than pretty much anyone alive. In this episode, we’re chatting about: Why lifestyle interventions that effectively treated diabetes for over a century were abandoned by the medical establishment How flawed dietary guidelines in the 1970s recommended high-carb diets for heart health without evidence Why the modern push for plant-based diets is based on bad science and misconceived journalism Why the wide adoption of diabetes and weight loss wonder drugs like GLP-1 agonists should raise long term safety and side effect concerns And much, much more… Read the show notes: Check out and support Gary Taubes at Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: Watch on YouTube: Like the show on Facebook: Follow on Twitter: Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: Brought to you by: My favorite Sauna Blanket from - Get 15% sitewide with promo code WILD And EMF Radiation Protective cases from SafeSleeve at - Get 10% off with the promo code WILD /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/30963163

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Erwan Le Corre: Rewire Your Brain with Breathwork and Natural Movement 03/15/2024

Erwan Le Corre: Rewire Your Brain with Breathwork and Natural Movement 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 existential, with questions like: “Are we spiritual beings having a human experience, or humans having a spiritual experience?” I hope you dig this one. On this episode, you’ll discover: How Erwan developed and practiced the ability to hold his breath for 8 minutes (!!!) Why hyperventilation leads to sympathetic dominance, which can be detrimental to well-being Why developing physical capability is a moral responsibility How to manage your mindset to become more resilient and thrive under stress The physical, emotional, and mental consequences of breathwork How to achieve a state of peace, trust, and love through regulating your nervous system. Read the show notes: Check out and support Erwan Le Corre at Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: Watch on YouTube: Like the show on Facebook: Follow on Twitter: Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: /episode/index/show/fatburningman/id/30353313