Abel James Show (aka Fat-Burning Man)

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 health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship, music and brain science. A leading voice in health and technology for more than a decade, Abel James helps millions of people train like the masters and get in the best physical, mental, and spiritual shape of their lives. 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. 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 (originally launched in 2012 with the tongue-in-cheek title, The Fat-Burning Man 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, peak performance optimization, and much more...

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448 Episodes

Special Message from Shaun T and Abel James

When is it time to stand up for what you believe in?

We believe that time is now.

We’re hitting pause on our scheduled podcasts and posts to honor and highlight our black brothers and sisters and people of color in June.

In this special episode from the

When is it time to stand up for what you believe in?

We believe that time is now.

08 June 2020 | 00:45:58


Nora Gedgaudas: Primal Fat Burner, Pottenger’s Cats & How To Age Gracefully

Are you sick of dietary propaganda?

Me too.

This week's guest has been wiping the floor with ridiculous, government-mandated, top-down nutrition recommendations for decades now.

And she actually demonstrates that decreased health actually correlates with increased recommendations from the government. Thanks Uncle Sam.

Are you sick of dietary propaganda?

Me too.

This week's guest has been wiping the…

29 May 2020 | 01:34:21


Elle Russ: How to Get Confident, Ditch Bad Vibes & Say ‘NO’ with Style

Ready to boost your confidence?

Don't underestimate the power and importance of morale right now.

In the age of internet memes, celebrity gossip, social media, clickbait articles and online haters, it's easy to get pulled into that vortex of negativity.

Trust me, we get plenty of hate, especially these days. But you’ve got…

Ready to boost your confidence?

Don't underestimate the power and importance of morale…

22 May 2020 | 01:05:41


Eliza Kingsford: How to Dodge Cravings and Protect Your Mental Health

Are you sick of being stuck inside?

You're in good company.

When our survival and basic needs are threatened, our trust in authority figures broken and our human rights ignored, it's pretty easy to lose your head.

So how can we protect our brain and nervous system in these trying times?

Well, I’m happy to say that…

Are you sick of being stuck inside?

You're in good company.

When our survival and…

08 May 2020 | 01:00:33


Darryl Edwards: Animal Moves, Surviving Terror & How To Not Get Steamrolled by Life

Even before the world shut down, 80% of kids don’t get enough exercise.

What do you think these numbers look like for grown-ups?

Terrifying.

Somehow we find ourselves in a world where we need to fight for our right to recess. Even if we're adults. No matter what country we're in.

I can't think of a better person to…

Even before the world shut down, 80% of kids don’t get enough exercise.

What do you think…

01 May 2020 | 01:14:01


Brad Kearns: Nose-to-Tail Carnivore, Micro Workouts & His Guiness World Record

So how are you doing out there? Pretty rough, right?

You feeling a little stressed? I know I am.

But it's important to know, especially during times like these, that at our best we can use this stress and put it to good use instead of letting it completely destroy us.

And a long-range of studies, unfortunately, have shown…

So how are you doing out there? Pretty rough, right?

You feeling a little stressed? I know…

24 April 2020 | 01:03:09


Helen Marshall: Delicious Cookies, Entrepreneurship & How To Feed Kids A Wild Diet

How would you like to build a thriving business around your passion?

Well, the good news is that you can. You can make that happen.

There is a lot of confidence that comes when you start to do your own thing. And we have a wonderful example on the show here today.

Helen Marshall is a certified primal health…

How would you like to build a thriving business around your passion?

Well, the good news…

17 April 2020 | 01:02:23


Drs. David & Austin Perlmutter: What To Do About Mental Hijacking & Simple Tools To Think More Clearly

Are you feeling a little on edge lately? You're not the only one.

But be honest now, do you think technology is helping you or hurting you?

These are critical questions, especially in the age of lockdowns and censorship.

But thankfully, we have fellow health crusaders to help us navigate this increasingly fear-based…

Are you feeling a little on edge lately? You're not the only one.

But be honest now, do…

10 April 2020 | 00:59:02


Carl Swanson: Community Ham Jam, Cheesecake & Surviving 5 Heart Attacks

Did you know that over 600,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. every year?

That’s an astounding 1 out of every 4 deaths.

Well today we’re here with one of my old friends from Austin, Texas, Mr. Carl Swanson, a man who somehow stubbornly survived 5 heart attacks and turned his health around for the…

Did you know that over 600,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. every year?

That’s…

03 April 2020 | 01:15:50