Fat-burning Man By Abel James (video Podcast): Real Food, Real Results.

Do you ever find yourself bottling up your emotions instead of speaking your mind? We all experience horrible feelings like anxiety, stress, inadequacy, doubt, and confusion, and most of us spend our entire lives trying to run from them.  In fact, research shows that many of us would rather withstand electrical shocks than sit with our own thoughts.  But our guest today reminds us that these painful feelings are not here to torment us. They are calling us into our next level of power.  We’re here with Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist, founder of NeuroHealth Partners, and author of “Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power.” Dr. DiGangi shows people how to harness the power of the brain to lead more satisfying and emotionally intelligent lives.  Dr. DiGangi completed her residency at Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and has spent nearly two decades studying the connection between our brains and our behavior,

If you didn't have to worry about money, what would you do with your life?  Are billionaires actually happy? What are their deepest regrets?  And are tacos the best food in the entire universe?  Today we're here with our friend Noah Kagan, creator of 7 multimillion dollar businesses, founder and CEO of AppSumo.com, and author of the excellent new bestselling book, “Million Dollar Weekend.”  I hope you enjoy this interview. It's one of my personal favs. We're chatting about: How the Law of 100 can help you achieve and measure success Surprising lessons from asking billionaires about their regrets  How Noah got in the best shape of his life without grinding in the gym Why choosing to move to a place you love can dramatically change your trajectory in business and life Why it's essential to create a list of things to look forward to  Why you might want to double down on your quirks And tons more…    Read the show notes:  https://fatburningman.com/noah-kagan-why-failing-constantly-leads-to-epic-s

How can we feed our families nutrient-dense meals on a shoestring budget?  What are the hidden costs of cheap ultra-processed foods?  And what are the dangers of wiping out biodiverse ecosystems to make way for subsidized monocrops? (And what should we do instead?) I'm here today with Robby Sansom, co-founder and CEO at Force of Nature, a regeneratively sourced meat company based in our stomping grounds of Austin, Texas. Force of Nature works in partnership with land stewards, ranchers and farmers committed to creating a positive return on the planet.  We're chatting about:  How to feed your family high-quality food on a budget How “vegetarian-fed” labeling on chicken and pork is misleading you  Why killing “pest” species with insecticides and herbicides is actually destroying the entire ecosystem  The 6 key principles of regenerative agriculture And tons more…   Read the show notes:  https://fatburningman.com/robby-sansom-how-to-feed-your-family-on-a-budget-with-regenerative-foods/ Check out and

What's better carnivore, vegan or a cyclic ketogenic diet?  Does dramatically spiking your caloric load once a week actually lead to increased fat loss over time? And why are bodybuilders the most successful dieters in the world, no matter which diet they seem to follow?  Today we're here with Wade T. Lightheart and Matt Gallant. Wade is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor, and three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia. And Matt Gallant is a serial entrepreneur, and strength and conditioning coach with a degree in Kinesiology. Together they’ve coached 15,000 athletes around the world and created the new book “The Ultimate Nutrition Bible.”  If you want to experiment with alternative approaches to optimal body composition and achieve world class results, you're in the right place.  We're chatting about:  The surprising upside of spiking your calories once a week with a strategic refeed  The benefits of cycling a ketogenic d

You’ve likely heard the buzz around photobiomodulation, but can light exposure significantly improve sleep, recovery, and performance?  Well, there are more than 15,000 studies exploring photobiomodulation as a healing modality, but despite an abundance of research, the effects of light for our health has been largely overlooked in the past few decades.  Now we’re becoming more aware of how artificial light can disrupt our circadian rhythm, but certain wavelengths of infrared and near infrared light used therapeutically can also have profound positive effects on our performance and overall well being.  And as we’ll discuss today, the uses for near infrared light go beyond health, to explore deeper mysteries in our cosmos.  I’m honored to be here with Bjørn Ekeberg, author of the groundbreaking book "Metaphysical Experiments," and Co-founder and CEO of Recharge Health, the creators of the world's first targeted infrared therapy device—the FlexBeam.  This episode with Bjørn gets heady, you’re going to dig this

How do ancient myths and legends shape our virtues?  What are the cognitive benefits of listening to and telling stories?  And what's the danger of outsourcing our creativity to artificial intelligence?  Today I’m honored to be here with the one and only Odds Bodkin, Master Storyteller in the Bardic Tradition, published author, educator, and award-winning recording artist who has been mesmerizing audiences since 1982.  I first saw Odds Bodkin perform more than 30 years ago in New Hampshire when I was about 7 or 8 years old, and I have never seen a better storyteller in my life. In fact, Odds was a big part of inspiring me to write and perform music as my first career. And to this day, Odds’ storytelling continues to captivate us on long road trips and we’ll often listen to his stories before bed, which is a wonderful way to spark vivid dreams, and far better for your brain than a Netflix binge. Odds is a world-class performer, deep thinker, and incredible person. He even brought his 12-string-guitar along for

Does printing a cartoon character on the front of a box of cereal change the way that it tastes?  The answer is a resounding yes. Marketing has deep and profound effects on our perception, and food manufacturers use tactics like these to get us to crave, buy and consume more and more ultra processed food.  Returning to the show today is our friend, Shawn Stevenson, creator of the The Model Health Show, and USA Today National bestselling author of Eat Smarter and Sleep Smarter, as well as his new book, The Eat Smarter Family Cookbook. As usual, Shawn brings the heat. We're chatting about: Why we need to take back ownership of the word “science” How our environment influences our genes What happens when you put a cartoon character on processed food And much, much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/shawn-stevenson-why-big-food-uses-cartoon-characters-to-manipulate-us/   Check out and support Shawn Stevenson at eatsmartercookbook.com   Join The Wild Guil

Do you find that you're more easily distracted than ever? You're in good company. In the age of nonstop notifications, painfully short attention spans, and endless fear mongering and doom scrolling, sometimes it feels difficult to get things done. So are you ready to master your time, attention and productivity? Imagine what you could accomplish if you could stay focused and follow through on your goals, despite all the distractions of modern life. Now is the perfect time to harness science-backed strategies to break bad habits for good. I’m pleased to be here today with Nir Eyal, a business consultant and award-winning author, including his latest bestseller, “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.” On this episode with Nir, we're chatting about: How to break bad habits and reduce wasted time How to use discomfort to your advantage How to master your time and attention Why that long to-do list could actually be hurting your productivity (and what to do instead) And tons more… R

What’s the secret to achieving and maintaining top performance, even into our 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond? If you’re ready to achieve life-changing results this year, and keep your momentum for the long haul, you’re in the right place. Today we’re here with the one and only Tony Horton, a world-class fitness and lifestyle expert, bestselling author, and the madman behind the most successful fitness program in America—P90X, as well as many more. With over 3 decades of experience in the fitness industry, Tony has helped millions of people transform their lives through fitness. On this show with Tony Horton, we’re chatting about: How weaknesses help us redefine our goals and identity Why Tony calls himself a part-time vegan What to do when you get bored, injured or hit a plateau Why it’s better to stand out than to fit in An easy way to shift your mental state when you feel panicked, anxious, angry or depressed Importance of accountability and finding the right people, purpose and plan And tons more… Read the

How do you feed your family when you're as poor as a churchmouse? To help celebrate the holidays, today we have a very special throwback episode for you with my grandmother Nan. When I first started this show, almost 13 years ago, I bought a cheap little video camera and interviewed Nan at her house because she's pretty much my favorite person in the universe. As many of you know, Nan's wisdom is ever present in our work, and especially my book, The Wild Diet. But who is Nan anyway? Well, Marion Bascom, affectionately known as Nan was a nurse, a Second Lieutenant in the US Army, and a city girl who married my grandfather, Horace, a dairy farmer, and took on the challenges of tending to a dairy farm, organic garden and homestead while raising 7 children. After living the good life for almost a century, Nan passed away a few years ago at the age of 97. And I'm very happy to be able to share some of her wisdom with you here today. We could all benefit from listening to a few words from the elders these days. Thi

Do you use wearable technology to track your health data? How accurate is it? And most importantly, how can we use those data points to change our habits and create meaningful results in our actual lives? Whether you're collecting data from wearable technology or not, we're going to share a few simple strategies we can use to boost mood, productivity and energy. And joining us today is Dr. Erik Korem, a high performance thought leader in athlete tracking technologies and the founder of the AIM7 app. Eric has his PhD in exercise science with an emphasis in sleep, and nearly 2 decades of experience working with the NFL, college football and even gold medal Olympic athletes. Buckle up, in today's conversation with Dr. Erik Korem were chatting about: How to build adaptive capacity and consistent peak performance A surprising way to boost mood and improve resilience to stress Fun activities for young people to build confidence and support overall health Simple strategies to sneak movement breaks into your day How

Can you increase your IQ in just 15 minutes a day? How easy is it to transform your brain to become more creative, intelligent and productive? With AI positioned to take over our jobs and our hobbies, we have to pause and consider the true purpose of writing, art and music. And I'm honored that joining us here today is Vitaliy Katsenelson, an award-winning writer, the CEO of Investment Management Associates, and author of a number of books, including his latest, “Soul in the Game”. Vitaliy is a brilliant writer, multifaceted intellectual and an incredible person, so I hope you enjoy this conversation. We're chatting about: How to boost IQ in as little as 15 minutes a day while transforming your brain into a writer's brain The dark side of over-abundance and the value of self-imposed constraints Why fewer choices often lead to more happiness Why an investment guy is telling us how unimportant money is How art trains us to be mindful and look for beauty in the world around us And tons more… Read the show note

Have you ever heard that dramatically under-eating or chronically starving yourself will lead to increased longevity?  I've seen multiple media reports claiming that undereating by 20% or 30% of your daily caloric needs will add years to your lifespan.  Thankfully, it's not true. In fact, starving yourself of food, especially protein, could actually reduce your lifespan.  So what are the lifestyle practices that actually drive longevity?  To help separate fact from fiction, I'm thrilled that returning to the show today is our good buddy Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist, powerlifting champion, and now a 2x New York Times best-selling author, co-host of Healthy Rebellion Radio, and the co-founder of DrinkLMNT Electrolytes.  In this interview with Robb, we're chatting about: Why fasting too much may negatively impact performance and longevity Why cows and pasture-raised animals are good for us (and the planet) What happened when Google's algorithm skewed search results and put independent health authors

Where does music come from? And why does it play such an enormous role in our lives? In my first book, The Musical Brain, I admitted that, “If I didn't have music, I'd be certified insane.” And I stand by it. Music taps into the brain, the heart and the soul like nothing else. And today I'm thrilled to welcome to the show, Wayne Altman, a U.S. Army Veteran, author, and creator of Melody Clouds. After his hearing was damaged during service in the army, causing severe ringing in the ears or tinnitus, Wayne experimented with sound masking and binaural beats to help ease his symptoms. He's here today to talk about where music comes from and how we can use music and sound with intention to improve our mental health and performance. We're chatting about: How to utilize music functionally to achieve different brain states and boost mood The origins of music and why it affects us so profoundly How to use sound masking to ease symptoms of ringing in the ears and improve physiological states How music and sound is use

What should we do about carb cravings when they hit hard? And what’s it like to eat just one meal a day for years on end? In this special “Ask Me Anything” episode, I’m tackling your questions about: The scoop on OMAD-style intermittent fasting Tips for enjoying free meals Troubleshooting low energy What to do about carb cravings Flour alternatives when making treats How to build consistency into your habits And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/omad-style-fasting-free-meals-mastering-the-art-of-consistency-ask-me-anything/ Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Does it ever feel like you're getting in your own way? Though we have more convenience, entertainment and abundance than ever before in human history, it's clear that our collective mental health is struggling. But here's the good news. We can actually reprogram our brain to break toxic habits, overcome trauma and optimize our mental health. Ready to learn how? I'm grateful that returning to the show today is Dr. Caroline Leaf, a Communication Pathologist, Audiologist, Psycho-Neurobiologist, Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscientist, podcast host, as well as the best-selling author of a number of books, including her latest book, "How To Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess" and it's excellent. Dr. Leaf was one of the very first in her field to study neuroplasticity and how the brain can change with directed mind input. And today she's here sharing her findings from her research along with tools you can use to help yourself and your family calm emotions, heal traumas and optimize mental health for a lifetim

How is it possible to shed over 100 pounds and keep it off without exercise? How can we counteract the damaging effects of artificial blue light and non-native EMF to heal at the cellular level? Why are professional athletes suddenly falling apart in their prime, and what can we do about it? To answer these questions and more, I'm honored to welcome back to the show, our friend Dr. Jack Kruse, a respected neurosurgeon, CEO of the Kruse Longevity Center, author, self-described mitochondriac, and inventor looking at the quantum level to explain how nature works in biology. Dr. Kruse is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has completed more than 10,000 surgeries in his career. For the edification of those who don't know him. Dr. Jack Kruse is an incredible, brilliant human being. He's been known to write blog posts buck naked outside in below-freezing temperatures, pack himself on ice for hours and get banned from TED talks. Back in 2008, Dr. Kruse began experimenting on himself wit

How can we train to perform at the highest level when the pressure is on? And how can we stay on point when we get injured, our relationships fall apart and the roughest parts of real life threaten to derail our progress? Whether you're growing a business, performing in elite athletics or dominating in any field, what systems do we need to set up in order to up our game and keep improving? To help us out, I'm honored to be joined once again by Niyi Sobo, former NFL running back for the New Orleans Saints and firefighter turned mindset and peak performance coach for pro athletes, top performers, CEOs and executives. Niyi is also host of the highly-rated Sports Motivation Podcast and Get Ya Mind Right Podcast, as well as a father of five.  I hope you enjoy. We're chatting about: How to embrace pain and failure and use it to your advantage What champions do after they win the big game The importance of clearly defining your vision and purpose How to develop a training regimen to level up your game and perform u

Do you buy the carnivore theory that plants are trying to kill us and we should avoid eating all plant matter? What about the vegetarian argument that we should never ever eat meat? If you take anything away from this show, make it this: always take extremism, hysteria and dogmatism with a grain of salt. As the blogosphere and personalized RSS feeds have been replaced by superficial social media channels in an algorithmic race to the bottom, the modern internet, it seems, is rapidly devolving into a cesspool that rewards extremism, gimmickry and one-way thinking. But the truth is much more complicated, subtle and nuanced. So to help us sift through the dogma and fads with a scientific approach, I'm happy to say that returning to the show today is the award-winning public speaker, New York Times best-selling author and world-renowned health expert, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne. We're talking about: Why many popular diets are actually increasing nutrient deficiencies Secrets to making vegetables taste great so you wan

What are you training for? What keeps you coming back day after day? Especially when things get hard, whether you're looking to improve your body composition, training for a personal best or simply exercising for optimal health in body and mind, it's important to create clarity around our goals. And to help us make sure we're training the right way, avoiding injury and focusing on the results that really matter, I'm happy to be here today with the one and only Jay Ferruggia, a coach, writer and host of the Renegade Strength Show. You may have seen Jay’s work in Men’s Health, Muscle & Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Men’s Fitness, Fast Company, or on ESPN or CBS. With 27 years of experience and expertise, this dude is the real deal. Jay Ferruggia is an advisor to NFL, MLB, and WWE athletes, and countless high performers. I’ve been following Jay’s work for a decade and I’m stoked he’s with us today. On this show with Jay Ferruggia, we're chatting about: How to adjust your workouts as you age for maximum strength