Abel James Show

Abel James Show



Get cutting-edge insights from world-class leaders in health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship, music and brain science. In-depth interviews with 400+ world-renowned experts including James Clear, Dr. Casey Means, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. Mark Hyman, Robb Wolf, Dr. Jack Kruse, Nir Eyal, Tony Horton, Dr. John Gray, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, JP Sears, and many more. Originally launched in 2012 with the tongue-in-cheek title, The Fat-Burning Man Show, this podcast hit #1 in Health in 8 countries with 100 million downloads and 4 independent media awards. 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 has helped millions train like the masters and get 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. 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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Ron Finley: The Gangsta Gardener On How to Change a Kid’s Life with A Tomato

Can a tomato change a child’s life?

“Yes,” says artist and designer Ron Finley, also known as the Gangsta Gardener.

Ron lives in South Central Los Angeles and quips that it’s “home of drive-thrus and drive-bys.” But Ron wanted to change that.

A few years ago, Ron planted a curbside garden in…

Can a tomato change a child’s life?

“Yes,” says artist and designer Ron…

23 March 2018 | 00:41:57


Max Lugavere: Bread Head, Preventing Alzheimer’s, & Why Sugar Makes Us Dumb

You may know Max Lugavere as host of Al Gore’s Emmy-nominated “Current TV.”  Max has a brand-new documentary in the works—Bread Head which explores the effects of diet on brain health and degenerative disease. The choices you make at the kitchen table now have a marked impact on how you think, how you age, and your risk of mental dysfunction in…

You may know Max Lugavere as host of Al Gore’s Emmy-nominated “Current TV.”  Max has a brand-new…

16 March 2018 | 00:37:32


Dr. David Perlmutter: Intermittent Fasting, Epigenetics & What Sugar Really Does To Your Brain

Dr. Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and fellow of the American College of Nutrition specializing in preventative medicine. He has contributed extensively to medical literature, with publications in the Journal of NeurosurgeryJournal of Applied Nutrition, and Archives of Neurology.

You may have seen…

Dr. Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and fellow of the American College of Nutrition…

09 March 2018 | 00:58:27


The Low-Histamine Chef: The Histamine Effects of Stress and How to Heal with Mindful Eating

Yasmina Ykelenstam worked as a journalist for CNN and BBC, diving right into combat zones and even getting shot at in a helicopter. But we're talking about the other thing that almost killed her - her diet.

Learn about the hidden epidemic of histamine intolerance...

Yasmina Ykelenstam worked as a journalist for CNN and BBC, diving right into…

02 March 2018 | 00:41:41


Dr. Andrew Saul: The MegaVitamin Man, High-Dose Vitamin C, & DIY Health

On this week’s show with Dr. Andrew Saul, The MegaVitamin Man, you’ll learn how to take your health into your own hands with inexpensive, readily available, and easy-to-use vitamins.

On this week’s show with Dr. Andrew Saul, The MegaVitamin Man, you’ll learn how…

23 February 2018 | 00:54:10


Amy Myers: Autoimmunity, Thyroid Issues, and How to Heal Your Adrenals

We’re on the show today with Dr. Amy Myers, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Autoimmune Solution and a leader in Functional Medicine.  On this show, we dig into the causes, prevention, and healing of autoimmune issues that you might not even realize you have—but suffer with every day! 

We’re on the show today with Dr. Amy Myers, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The…

16 February 2018 | 00:32:40


Drew Manning: Why He Gained (and Lost) 75 Pounds, Feeding Your Kids, & Intermittent Fasting

Drew Manning, author of bestseller Fit2Fat2Fit is on the Fat-Burning Man show to share his incredible experience gaining 75 pounds of flab in 6 months and then dropping it all. And you’ll hear about Drew’s recent experiments with ketosis and intermittent fasting.

Drew Manning, author of bestseller Fit2Fat2Fit is on the Fat-Burning Man show to share…

09 February 2018 | 00:37:40


Dr. Robynne Chutkan: Rewilding Your Microbiome, How to Recover from Antibiotics, & High Octane Poop

This week, we’re here with Dr. Robynne Chutkan, a leading expert in the world of gut health and one of the most recognizable gastroenterologists working in America. She has a B.S. from Yale and an M.D. from Columbia, and teaches in the gastroenterology department at Georgetown…

This week, we’re here with Dr.…

02 February 2018 | 00:49:56


Barry Friedman: How to Detox from Sugar, Beat Cravings, & Become a World-Class Juggler

Once upon a time, our guest, Barry Friedman, was addicted to sugar, too. He kept his blood sugar in check with a Snickers-a-day.

Today, Barry Friedman is the bestselling author of “I Love Me More Than Sugar,” and he’s joining me on the show to talk about slaying your sugar monster.

Once upon a time, our guest, Barry Friedman, was addicted to sugar, too. He kept…

26 January 2018 | 00:54:15


Dr. Justin Marchegiani: How to Slow Aging, Heal Your Gut & Boost Testosterone Without Drugs

Our guest today is my friend and functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Justin Marchegiani. He experienced the shortcomings of conventional medicine first hand, beginning with his career in the surgical ward assisting with limb amputations.

He knew there had to be a better way.

As a functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Justin works…

Our guest today is my friend and functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Justin Marchegiani. He…

19 January 2018 | 00:47:41