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

Matthew Lysiak: How Fiat 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…

Does it feel like a dollar isn't worth a dollar anymore?  At first, inflation feels good for some of…

20 June 2024 | 01:07:01


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…

In the face of creeping medical tyranny, a rapidly devaluing dollar, rampant tech addiction and an…

06 June 2024 | 01:48:32


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…

What if technology actually made our lives better instead of worse? When you're scrolling non-stop…

24 May 2024 | 00:56:09


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…

Have you ever ignored your doctor's advice?  Most doctors enter the medical field with noble…

10 May 2024 | 01:09:50


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…

Did you know that doctors were treating diabetic patients with high-fat low-carb diets all the way…

26 April 2024 | 00:59:59


Ellen Goldsmith: How to Maximize Chi and Vitality with Chinese Medicine

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…

Have you ever noticed that your cravings seem to change throughout the seasons?  Our nutritional…

12 April 2024 | 00:52:56


Chaz Branham: How to Overcome Catastrophic Injury with The ELDOA Method

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…

Are your training methods preventing injury or causing…

29 March 2024 | 00:55:02


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…

Are you a nose-breather or a mouth-breather?

I sat down for lunch…

15 March 2024 | 01:21:27


Dr. Julia DiGangi: How to Transmute Pain and Trauma into Triumph

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. 

Do you ever find yourself bottling up your emotions…

01 March 2024 | 00:54:55


Noah Kagan: Why Failing Constantly Leads to Epic Success

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,…

If you didn't have to worry about money, what would you do with your life? 

23 February 2024 | 01:00:23