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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George Bryant: Food as Medicine, How to Bring Love into Your Kitchen, & Paleo’s Best Recipes

Today we have a special throwback episode with my good friend and bestselling Paleo author and Crossfit beast, George Bryant. He’s a former marine who struggled with weight and an eating disorder for twelve years before turning to the kitchen for salvation.

Learning to cook saved his life, and transformed him in a…

Today we have a special throwback episode with my good friend and bestselling Paleo author and…

15 December 2017 | 00:40:28


Sarah Fragoso: Carb-Cycling, Weight-Lifting for Women, and How to Feed Kids Fast

Do you ever feel like you’re “too busy” to make health a priority?

Welcome to the club.

While we might know how to eat right and exercise, why is it so dang hard to actually DO it?

Today we’re here with Sarah Fragoso, the bestselling author of 6 books, world-traveler, and mother of 3 who might have the answer.

Do you ever feel like you’re “too busy” to make health a priority?

Welcome to the…

08 December 2017 | 00:49:06


Marc David: The Psychology of Eating, Why Calories-in-Calories-Out is Wrong, & The Importance of Pleasure

On this show with Marc David, you’re about to learn why the “calories in, calories out” model of weight loss is wrong, and how your thoughts impact your nutritional metabolism.

As a psychology and brain…

On this show with Marc David, you’re about to learn why the “calories in, calories…

01 December 2017 | 00:10:06


UJ Ramdas: The Science of Gratitude, Goal-Setting & How to Hack Your Happiness

Today's episode is with my good friend, UJ Ramdas, the co-creator of the Five Minute Journal. The 5-Minute Journal has been getting a lot of buzz from our friend and fellow podcaster Tim Ferriss - stay tuned for a new episode with Tim coming soon!

On this show, we’ll share little changes you can make in your life that add up to…

Today's episode is with my good friend, UJ Ramdas, the co-creator of the Five Minute Journal. The…

24 November 2017 | 00:37:19


Chelsey Luger: Working Out with Rocks, Indigenous Food, & How to Play Double-Ball

You don’t need the gym to get fit.

Music to your ears? It should be. All you need is to step outside and right into your “earth gym.” No fancy equipment required.

Fitness trainer and holistic wellness advocate Chelsey Luger teaches the indigenous traditions that once kept tribal people in optimal health… but which…

You don’t need the gym to get fit.

Music to your ears? It should be. All you need is to…

17 November 2017 | 00:36:25


Dr. John Berardi: Intermittent Fasting for Fat Loss, Multivitamins & How to Tell Georges St-Pierre What To Do

Today we have a special throwback episode with Dr. John Berardi PhD, CSCS, one of North America’s most popular and respected authorities on fitness and nutrition. He’s a Co-Founder of Precision Nutrition, which has coached more than 20,000 people across the world.

In the last Olympics, John’s students collected over 30 medals—15 of them…

Today we have a special throwback episode with Dr. John Berardi PhD, CSCS, one of North America’s…

10 November 2017 | 00:53:42


Loretta Breuning: How to Reprogram Your Brain, Quit Smoking & Make Peace with Your Inner Beast

We’re here this week with Loretta Breuning, PhD, founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and author of Meet Your Happy Chemicals: Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin, & Endorphin.

Do you ever feel like there’s a wild animal lurking somewhere inside you?

If you’ve ever been derailed by your inner monkey, this show…

We’re here this week with Loretta Breuning, PhD, founder of the Inner Mammal…

03 November 2017 | 00:49:43


Dr. Noah Kaufman: How to Train Like a Ninja Warrior (Even If You’re Over 40)

What does practicing medicine have in common with being a ninja warrior?

As an emergency room doctor, our guest today is an expert in dealing with high-pressure situations.

Dr. Noah Kaufman, the Ninjadoc, stars on the hit TV show "American Ninja Warrior." He’s an avid rock climber of over 25 years…

What does practicing medicine have in common with being a ninja warrior?

19 October 2017 | 00:37:00


Kenny Stanford: What Happens When You Quit Eating at Subway

You get by with a little help from your friends.

Returning to the show is long-time listener Kenny Stanford, cofounder of Grit Fitness down the road here in Texas. Kenny reimagined the gym as a place where friends help friends, and grown-ups get to have recess. Started on a shoestring budget, Kenny built his thriving business in just a…

You get by with a little help from your friends.

Returning to the show is long-time…

28 September 2017 | 00:51:25


Kat & Brent: Rock Star Couple Drops 80+ Pounds “Without Working Out”

When Kat and Brent Pence started The Wild Diet and joined Tribe a little over a year ago, they didn’t know quite what to expect.

But just 12 months after watching our TV show on ABC, a few crazy things…

When Kat and Brent Pence started The Wild Diet and joined Tribe a little over a year…

31 August 2017 | 00:54:40