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

Dr. Michael Ruscio: How to Dodge Keto Hype and Upgrade Gut Health with Probiotics, Prebiotics & Real Food

Did you know your gut is responsible for producing about 90% of your serotonin, one of the leading neurotransmitters that can help generate (or negate) happy thoughts? In fact, some researchers now call our gut our "second brain."

There’s a lot going on in that gut of…

Did you know your gut is responsible for producing about 90% of…

07 September 2018 | 01:02:05


Don Saladino: How to Spot Fake Experts, Using Tech for Good & How A-List Celebs Train in Real Life

What do Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Scarlett Johansson all have in common?

Today, we’re here with Don Saladino, one of the most in-demand and respected trainers in Hollywood. For over 20 years, Don has coached actors, athletes, musicians, and titans of business. Scarlett Johansson, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Hugh…

What do Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Scarlett Johansson all have in common?

Today,…

31 August 2018 | 01:04:24


Chris Kresser: Functional Medicine, Our Crashing Health Care System, & Why You Should Delete Your Emails

Is our phone and technology addiction now a serious health issue?

Returning to the show this week is fellow podcaster, co-director of the California Center for Functional Medicine, and New York Times best selling author, Mr.…

Is our

23 August 2018 | 00:54:24


Dr. Mark Hyman: What to Do about Fake Foods, Nutrient Deficiencies & Pesticides

Did you know that up to 90% of Americans are not getting enough of the nutrients that are critical for healthy functioning?

What’s worse, these nutrient deficiencies can compound over the years and may continue to cause issues for decades to come.

To help us all sort it out, we’re here with Dr. Mark…

Did you know that up to 90% of Americans are not getting enough of the nutrients…

17 August 2018 | 01:00:46


Noelle Tarr & Stefani Ruper: Coconuts and Kettlebells, Big Problems with Keto & The Special K Diet

Were our childhood heroes, like He-Man and Captain Planet, jacked up on steroids?

We’re here with Noelle Tarr and Stefani Ruper, co-hosts of the Well-Fed Women Podcast and authors of the brand new book Coconuts and Kettlebells, to get to the bottom of all of this.

If you’ve ever suffered…

Were our childhood heroes, like He-Man and Captain Planet, jacked up on steroids?

We’re…

09 August 2018 | 01:01:58


William Shewfelt: How The Red Power Ranger Gets Shredded (Down to 3.8% Body Fat)

What would it be like to get down to 3.8% body fat? How would you ever get to be that shredded?

Today's guest will tell you exactly how he did it.

William Shewfelt is an actor, fitness model, and public speaker, best known for his role as the Red Ranger on Nickelodeon's Power Rangers Ninja…

What would it be like to get down to 3.8% body fat? How would you ever get to be…

02 August 2018 | 01:13:35


Sarah Ballantyne: How She Lost 120 Pounds, Why Paleo is Not a Diet, & The Science of Autoimmunity

No matter how brilliant or accomplished someone seems, it’s important to remember that they’re human, too.

Although Dr. Sarah Ballantyne earned her doctorate at 26, she was 120 pounds overweight and had a litany of health conditions.

That all changed when she discovered the destructive - and…

No matter how brilliant or accomplished someone seems, it’s important to remember that they’re…

27 July 2018 | 00:53:22


Chaz Branham: Ketosis, Carb Backloading, and Bodybuilding

Can you compete in a bodybuilding competition using ketosis and carb backloading?

Chaz Branham is a man-beast and a freak of nature in all the best ways. This is a guy who entered the Texas Shredder Classic, his first bodybuilding competition, on a dare—and did ridiculously well by using…

Can you compete in a bodybuilding competition using ketosis and carb…

20 July 2018 | 00:36:45


Dr David Perlmutter: Grain Brain, Eating Fat Makes You Smart, and Why (Brain) Size Matters

Dr. David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and the author of the terrifically titled #1 New York Times bestseller, Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar, Your Brain's Silent Killers.

Dr. Perlmutter is going to tell you 2 things you can do right now to actually regrow your own…

Dr. David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and the author of the…

13 July 2018 | 00:56:05


Kelly Starrett: Becoming a Supple Leopard, How to Hack Human Movement, and Why YOU Move Like an Ass

Today’s show is with Dr Kelly Starrett, the man behind Mobility Wod and the New York Times bestselling author of Becoming a Supple Leopard. This guy knows his stuff – you’re in for a treat.

On to the show with Dr. Kelly, we’re digging into:

  • How to hack human movement
  • Why…

Today’s show is with Dr Kelly Starrett, the man behind Mobility Wod and the New…

06 July 2018 | 00:48:27