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Addiction, Celebrity, Public Shaming & Truth: The Performance Art of James Frey, Celebrated Writer of Ill-Repute Aug 18, 2025

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James Frey is the author of "A Million Little Pieces," a book that spoke to the deepest, darkest parts of countless readers in early recovery.

This conversation explores his journey to become literature's bad boy, his heroes like Baudelaire and Henry Miller, and his philosophy of "prowling with the panther." We discuss the intersection of creativity and the Tao, where inspiration comes from, and his unique approach to capturing vitality on the page.

Along the way, James recounts a few things he's never shared publicly.

This is a manifesto on the importance of muscular books written by authors with courage. Buckle up. Enjoy!

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ROLL ON: The State of Podcasting In 2025 Aug 14, 2025

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Roll On resurfaces from the chrysalis!

Adam Skolnick and I unpack 90 days post-surgery, why the caterpillar needs a tortoise mind to become a butterfly, and the death of authentic podcasting.

On tap: The state of Podcastistan, why I'm breaking up with viral culture, and the unexpected joy of moving at glacier pace. We explore Phil Stutz's three truths, Alaska's last frontier vibes, and why Deadwood still hits different.

Plus: Movies are officially back, friends of the pod crushing impossible distances—because regular suffering is passé—and why community beats audience every damn time. Enjoy!

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Inside Nutrition Misinformation: Nutrition Scientist Jessica Knurick Exposes What's Really Happening to Public Health in America Aug 11, 2025

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This conversation explores the war on science, the misdirection of the MAHA movement, and what's happening to public health while everyone argues about food dyes. We discuss how a $1.1 trillion healthcare cut happened under the radar, why "seed oils" didn't exist until TikTok invented them, and Jessica's systemic solutions for actually making America healthy.

Additionally, she explains how health misinformation has become a profitable fear machine.

Jessica brings compassionate clarity to the current health policy landscape. Enjoy!

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Inner Excellence: Jim Murphy On Overcoming Mental Blocks, Mastering The Ego, Success Through Selflessness & The Pillars of Extraordinary Performance Aug 04, 2025

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Jim Murphy is the author of "Inner Excellence," a book compelling enough that NFL players read it during playoff games.

This conversation explores Jim's counterintuitive thesis that selflessness, not ego, is the foundation of fearless performance. We discuss his journey from mental breakdown to spiritual awakening, his five years of solitude in the desert, and why self-centeredness is our greatest obstacle to both peak performance and fulfillment.

Along the way, Jim reveals my own attachment to outcomes and the transactional relationship I have with love.

Jim's wisdom is hard-won. This conversation is powerful. Enjoy!

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Dr. Mindy Pelz On Women's Hormonal Health, Cyclical Fasting, Health As A Verb, Reclaiming Your Body's Intelligence & Transforming Menopause Into Empowerment Jul 31, 2025

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Dr. Mindy Pelz is a functional medicine expert, bestselling author of "Fast Like a Girl," and a specialist in women's hormonal health.

This conversation explores why modern life creates an evolutionary mismatch for women, the hormonal hierarchy that controls everything, and why fasting isn't one-size-fits-all. We discuss metabolic switching, why your pre-period cravings are biological, and how menopause can be empowerment rather than decline.

Mindy uncovers the fundamental flaws in our approach to female health.

This is a must-listen for any woman ready to stop giving her power away and start trusting her body's intelligence. Enjoy!

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The Weight of Gold: Peter Carlisle On The Olympian Mental Health Crisis, Michael Phelps, Simone Biles & The Hidden Cost of Greatness Jul 28, 2025

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Peter Carlisle is a veteran sports agent who has guided Olympic champions like Michael Phelps and Simone Biles.

This conversation explores the hidden mental health crisis behind Olympic gold and the existential threat facing elite athletes when their careers end. We discuss the Weight of Gold documentary, why 90% of Olympians struggle post-competition, and how youth sports have become a destructive machine.

He also shares how he almost passed on signing the greatest swimmer of all time.

Peter is a truth-teller about what greatness costs. This one hits different. Enjoy!

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Proof Of Life: Jennifer Pastiloff On Silencing Your Inner Critic, Transforming Childhood Trauma, & The Radical Power Of Self-Acceptance Jul 21, 2025

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Jennifer Pastiloff is a bestselling author and creator of the viral "On Being Human" movement.

This conversation explores her journey from childhood trauma to radical self-acceptance, her concept of silencing the "inner asshole," and why your want is enough to change everything. We discuss her father's death at eight, living in "the land of fine," and the revolutionary idea that you are your proof of life.

She demonstrates how our deepest wounds become our greatest superpowers for connection.

Jennifer is a rare gem. This exchange is deeply nourishing. Enjoy!

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Your Brain On Sleep: A Compilation On Brain States, Biological Rhythms & Why Sleep Deprivation Is Sabotaging Your Life Jul 17, 2025

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This is the ultimate sleep compilation featuring Bryan Johnson, Andrew Huberman, Matthew Walker, and Simon Hill.

These conversations explore the mythology of sleep deprivation, why hustle culture is biologically devastating, and how circadian rhythms govern your brain states. From the paradoxical relationship between exhaustion and productivity to why what you eat before bed can wreak havoc on your sleep quality.

I reveal my own Mount Everest—the arithmetic of nighttime eating that's been leading me astray for years.

Sleep isn't lost time. It's the highest return on time you'll ever get. Enjoy!

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The Metrics That Matter: Whoop Founder Will Ahmed On Why Most People Get Fitness Wrong, Why Recovery Beats Intensity, & The Science of Human Potential Jul 14, 2025

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Will Ahmed is the founder and CEO of Whoop, the wearable device that's quietly revolutionizing how elite athletes and everyday people optimize their bodies.

This conversation explores Will’s journey from overtrained college athlete to building a multibillion-dollar company by cracking the recovery code. We discuss heart rate variability, why Michael Phelps’ data looked superhuman, and how a panic attack made meditation his secret weapon.

Along the way, I reflect on my own relationship with data.

Will is unlocking human potential at scale. And this exchange reveals how. Enjoy!

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World Champion John John Florence On The Mindset of Elite Sport, Walking Away At His Peak & Why True Mastery Begins With Surrender Jul 07, 2025

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John John Florence is a three-time World Surf League Champion and one of the most naturally gifted surfers of his generation.

This conversation explores John John's decision to step away from competition at his peak. We discuss his evolution from forcing outcomes to allowing flow, why mastery begins with surrendering control, and transforming pressure into presence. We delve into why external achievements can't heal internal wounds and his choice to prioritize fatherhood over fame.

Through it all, John John shares the profound life lessons the ocean has taught him.

This is surfing as spiritual practice. And John John is the perfect guide. Enjoy!

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