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Abel James Show

Get cutting-edge insights from world-class leaders in health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship, music and brain science.

The Abel James Show features in-depth interviews with 500+ world-renowned experts including Dr. Mark Hyman, James Clear, 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.

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…

Latest Episodes:

Will Henshall: Transform Distraction into Peak Focus with Functional Music Jun 05, 2025

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Do you find yourself more distracted than ever?
You’re not alone. In the rapid-fire, hyper-connected, dopamine-driven modern world, harnessing true focus is a rare superpower…
But understanding the subtle mechanics of human attention might just be the most valuable skill in our increasingly distracted world.
Today, we're exploring the extraordinary work of Will Henshall - a guy who doesn't just create music, but deconstructs how sound interacts with our neurological operating system. Will is a musician, inventor, and entrepreneur who went from writing global #1 hit songs to reverse-engineering human focus like it's a complex guitar solo.
It's not about talent. It's about seeing the world from a unique and different perspective - and having the guts to build something when everyone else says it can't be done.
In this episode, you’ll discover:

Why different brain types require unique sonic approaches to maintain concentration, especially if you have ADHD
How to choose music to aid focus, flow, and productivity based on your brain type
Why AI and generative art can't replicate the emotional power of live human creativity and performance
And much more…

Abel James explores the fascinating intersection of music, technology, and entrepreneurship with guest Will Henshall. Will, a musician turned inventor, shares his journey from writing global hit songs with the band London Beat to founding Focus at Will, a music streaming service designed to enhance concentration. The conversation delves into the science of human attention, the role of music in productivity, and how different brain types require unique sonic approaches to maintain focus. Will also discusses the entrepreneurial mindset, emphasizing the importance of seeing opportunities where others see obstacles and the relentless pursuit of one's purpose.
The discussion further explores the impact of AI on creativity, the irreplaceable emotional power of live human performance, and the potential renaissance of live music in a digital age. Will shares insights into his work with the METAL MEN group, highlighting the value of community and collaboration among like-minded individuals. The episode offers a rich tapestry of ideas on how music and technology can be harnessed to improve focus and productivity, while also celebrating the timeless magic of human creativity and connection.
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James Swanwick: How to Break Free from Alcohol May 22, 2025

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Do you ever feel like you’re losing your edge?
Today we’re here with my friend James Swanwick, creator of Alcohol Free Lifestyle, a movement guiding high-achievers like you to sidestep the sauce.
In this episode, we’re exploring James’s journey from rock-bottom, hungover in the hallowed halls of IHOP, where dreams go to drown in corn syrup and regret… to 15 years alcohol-free and counting.
If mediocrity found a way to creep into your life, James’ story might just kick you back into gear.
Whether you're an entrepreneur grinding to reach the next level, an athlete looking for that extra edge, or just someone who knows deep down something has to change - this episode is going to light you up.
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On today’s episode with James, you’ll discover:

The shocking hidden costs of “socially acceptable” drinking
Why the dubious dogma of “just one drink” so often leads to self-destruction
The compounding benefits of booze-free living for your brain and body
How to wittily fend off well-meaning drink-pushers
And much more…

Want to ditch the sauce? Connect with James Swanwick on his website, and check out his new book called Clear.
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Ben Azadi: How Toxins Like Glyphosate Sabotage Your Metabolism May 15, 2025

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What if being overweight isn’t the problem, but actually a symptom of deeper dysfunction?
The body doesn't lose weight to get healthy; it gets healthy to lose weight. And reclaiming your metabolic freedom may just save your life.
Our guest this week, Ben Azadi is a living testament to the power of focusing on lifestyle factors like real food and fitness to change your life.
He's lived the transformation, going from 80 pounds overweight and struggling to becoming a rising leader in the health movement.
If you're sick of feeling frustrated, fatigued, or stuck, this episode could change your trajectory.
On today’s episode with Ben, you’ll discover:

How environmental toxins like glyphosate sabotage your metabolism
Why counting calories is a losing game
Why strength training is your secret weapon for longevity
And much more…

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John Wang: Overcoming Burnout, Imposter Syndrome & Perfectionism May 01, 2025

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Have you ever struggled with burnout or imposter syndrome? No matter how much you accomplish, does it somehow feel like it's never quite enough?
Today, we’re here with my friend John Wang, an author, speaker, and global traveler on a mission to help high-achievers overcome maladaptive patterns and break free from the invisible scripts and cultural conditioning that hold us back.
In this episode with John, you’ll hear:

How to address burnout before it’s too late
The hilarious results of John’s 12-month experiment with Radical Honesty
What the legend of the golden buddha can teach us about our hidden potential
And much more…

If you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism, people pleasing, self-censorship, imposter syndrome, or burnout, keep listening.
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In this episode, Abel James is joined by John Wang, an author, speaker, and global traveler, to discuss overcoming burnout and imposter syndrome. John shares insights on how high achievers can break free from maladaptive patterns and cultural conditioning that hold them back. The conversation delves into the importance of being the author of your own story and recognizing the invisible scripts that influence our lives. John also shares his experiences as a third culture kid and the challenges of balancing Eastern collectivist values with Western individualistic cultures.
John and Abel explore various maladaptive patterns such as perfectionism, people pleasing, and self-censorship, and how these can impact personal and professional growth. They discuss the significance of play and creativity in overcoming these patterns and the importance of communication in navigating cultural differences. John shares personal stories from his radical honesty experiment and offers strategies for embracing one's true self while maintaining compassionate assertiveness. The episode concludes with the inspiring story of the Golden Buddha, symbolizing the hidden potential within us all.

Dan Faggella: The Radical Future of Human-AI Interaction Apr 16, 2025

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In a world where machines can outperform humans in nearly every conceivable domain, where exactly does that leave us?
When artificial intelligence can fulfill our deepest drives and reward pathways more reliably than any human relationship, what happens to human connection, meaning, and purpose?
Today, we’re exploring the world of artificial intelligence with a man who's part technologist, part philosopher, and also happens to be a former Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu national champion.
My guest, Daniel Faggella, is a researcher who's been studying the intersection of human potential and artificial intelligence for well over a decade.
In this mind-bending episode, we're diving deep into what it means to be human in an increasingly artificial world.
We unpack heavy concepts today, like:

How will AI reshape and redefine the human experience?
What happens when our digital companions become more compelling than our flesh-and-blood relationships?
How can we use AI right now to help us be more productive, happy, and develop our full potential?
And much more…

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Joshua Weissman: Cooking is an Act of Rebellion Mar 31, 2025

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Today, we have a special in-person episode going back in time with our friend Joshua Weissman.
This episode was actually recorded many moons ago, but after one of my computers died the files sadly went missing.
Now years later, I was able to retrieve most of our conversation and finally edit this show together.
Since the original recording of this episode, Joshua has gone on to become one of the most renowned chefs in the world, with incredible viral cooking videos and a couple bestselling cookbooks to his name. If you’d like to follow Joshua (and you’d be crazy not to), find him on the socials by looking for Joshua Weissman or by visiting joshuaweissman.com.
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On this special episode, you’ll hear:

Why Joshua turned down an offer to star on a reality show
Joshua’s secrets to making the perfect old-school sourdough
Why pro cooks don’t even need to taste their food
Why a good white wine should leave a little bit of tingle on the tongue
And much more…

Quick note: the original high quality audio from the microphones went missing when the computer died, and this audio is from the video camera itself, so apologies if the audio sounds less pro than usual.

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I hope you enjoy this raw in-person conversation with the one-and-only Joshua Weissman.
In this special episode, Abel James reconnects with renowned chef Joshua Weissman in a conversation that was recorded years ago but only recently recovered. Joshua shares his journey from turning down reality TV offers to becoming a viral sensation with his cooking videos and best-selling cookbooks. The discussion delves into the art of cooking, exploring why professional chefs don't need to taste their food, the secrets to perfect sourdough, and the importance of caring about the food you prepare. Joshua emphasizes the significance of cooking as a fundamental human experience, encouraging listeners to embrace the simplicity and therapeutic nature of preparing meals.
The episode also touches on broader themes such as the impact of reality TV on personal branding, the evolution of special effects in movies, and the societal shift away from cooking. Joshua and Abel discuss the cultural and emotional connections to food, the importance of maintaining traditional cooking practices, and the joy of sharing homemade meals with others. They explore the idea that cooking is not just about sustenance but a way to connect with others and find meaning in everyday life.

Mark Sisson: Why Walking Beats Running for Longevity Mar 06, 2025

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What’s better for longevity—running or walking?
It’s a bit of a trick question.
But if there is one answer, it’s definitely walking.
If you want to be fit and live for a long time, you don’t need to subject yourself to suffer fests and slog through long runs.
In fact, when you combine daily walks with the habit of sprinting just about once a week, magic starts to happen.
Today, I’m thrilled to be joined once again by our friend Mark Sisson, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Primal Kitchen and Peluva minimalist shoes.
Mark had an incredible career as an elite endurance athlete, qualifying for the 1980 Olympic trials in the marathon. But as you’ll hear, his high-mileage running habit ultimately took a toll, leading him to rethink everything he thought he knew about fitness and longevity.
In his new book, Mark makes a compelling case that we humans are actually born to walk, not necessarily run, and that walking is one of the most powerful and most underrated tools we have for improving our health, body composition, and quality of life.
As usual, this conversation challenges mainstream fitness dogma, and Mark always brings the receipts.
In this conversation with Mark, you’ll hear:

Why effective exercise includes walking, strength training, and sprinting (but not necessarily jogging or running)
How “biohacking” is broken
Why stem cell treatments might be more dangerous than we thought
What longevity really means
And much more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/mark-sisson-why-walking-beats-running-for-longevity/
Pick up Mark’s new book, “Born To Walk” on Amazon or wherever books are sold.
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Tristan Scott: Hidden Dangers of EMFs and Artificial Blue Light Feb 24, 2025

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Have you ever had a concussion?
Anyone who’s ever had their bell rung knows recovery can be brutal.
But with enough time and the right treatment, our bodies also have the remarkable ability to heal.
Today we’re going hard in the paint on brain health, electromagnetic fields and decentralization in tech, food and finance with our friend Tristan Scott.
Tristan is an electrical engineer, health marketing lead at Daylight Computer Company, and author of “Bitcoin and Beef.”
After suffering from debilitating long-term symptoms following multiple concussions sustained as a college athlete, Tristan made a commitment to healing his brain. This led to a deep dive into the world of alternative health, exploring the critical roles our diet, circadian rhythm and electromagnetic environment play in our health and performance.
I met Tristan in Austin last year at Squatch while feasting on delicious beef from our friend Johnny, and from our first conversation it’s clear why Tristan has become a rising voice and leader in the world of alternative health and tech.
Tristan’s expertise in electrical engineering gives him a unique perspective on the often-overlooked impacts of EMFs, and how we can reclaim our health and sovereignty in the face of the technological onslaught of the modern world.
In this conversation with Tristan Scott, you’ll hear:

Easy tips to reduce your exposure to EMFs (from a trained engineer)
How Tristan recovered from long-term symptoms following multiple concussions
Tristan’s vision for decentralized technology to create a more sovereign future
The surprising relationship between bitcoin and beef
And more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/tristan-scott-hidden-dangers-of-emfs-and-artificial-blue-light/
Go to https://daylightcomputer.com to explore the Daylight Computer tablet, and pick up Tristan Scott's book "Bitcoin and Beef" here on Amazon
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John Lee Dumas: How to Quit the Rat Race and Move to Paradise Feb 06, 2025

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Have you ever dreamed of dropping out of the rat race and moving to a tropical paradise?
This week’s guest actually did it.
If you’ve ever struggled through an 80 hour workweek, you know it can be incredibly profitable… but at what cost to your health, happiness and family life?
How do you know when enough is enough?
Today we’re here with fellow OG podcaster and host of the hit show Entrepreneurs on Fire, my friend John Lee Dumas.
After years working 60-80 hours a week living in San Diego, JLD made the life-changing decision to revamp his business and move his family to Puerto Rico, where he now works just 20-30 hours a week kicking back in a Caribbean paradise.
And get this—after more than a decade of podcasting, JLD has recorded more than 4,500 podcast interviews with some of the top minds in business, so he has the unique ability to tap into the pulse of what it really means to be a successful entrepreneur, and someone whose successful in business and in life for the long term.
In this episode with John Lee Dumas, you’re about to hear:

How John reduced his workweek from 80 hours to around 20 hours—doesn’t that sound nice
How to achieve longevity in podcasting, business, and life
How to adapt to the AI Revolution
How to find financial freedom by defining your “enough”
And much more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/john-lee-dumas-how-to-quit-the-rat-race-and-move-to-paradise/
Go to https://uncommonsuccessbook.com/ to grab John Lee Dumas’ top-rated book, "The Common Path to Uncommon Success" and head over to https://www.eofire.com/ to listen to the Entrepreneurs On Fire podcast with John Lee Dumas
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Paul Chek: How to Optimize Performance and Longevity (without Biohacks) Jan 23, 2025

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Are you tired of the never-ending hacks, shortcuts, protocols and gimmicks that some call biohacking?
19-year-olds are juicing up with exogenous hormones and getting implants just to keep up with the Joneses on Instagram.
The materialistic worldview pushed by those with something to sell in the world of health can lead to an unhealthy obsession with appearance and status.
Is this really what health looks like?
How can we transcend the hype, nonsense and noise?
Today, I’m honored to be here with the one and only Paul Chek.
For over 40 years, Paul has been a pioneer in the world of corrective exercise, kinesiology, and holistic health. But his wisdom extends far beyond the physical, as he shares profound insights on the spiritual and existential dimensions of the human experience.
This is no ordinary conversation about health and longevity - it's a masterclass in living an authentic, fulfilling life.
In this episode with Paul Chek, you’ll hear:

The dangers of taking shortcuts with your health and joining the biohacking cult
How to build the courage to be yourself in a world that conditions you to fit in
How our spiritual practice can help optimize our health and longevity
Why instead of eating cake on his birthday, Paul stacks enormous rocks to create a monument of stone…
And much more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/paul-chek-how-to-optimize-performance-and-longevity-without-biohacks/
Go to https://paulchek.com/ to claim your free 3-week trial to Spirit Gym with Paul Chek, and to browse Paul's books, podcasts, blogs and more
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