Abel James Show

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 to turn wearable technology data into actionable tasks
• Why you don't want to microwave your brisket
• And tons more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-erik-korem-how-to-utilize-wearable-tech-to-achieve-peak-performance/ 

Go to AIM7.com and get started syncing your wearables to get tailored recommendations from Dr. Erik Korem and the AIM7 team of coaches and scientists. And here’s a special Fat-Burning Man listener discount code you can use to get your first month for just $1: FBMA7

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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 notes: https://fatburningman.com/vitaliy-katsenelson-how-to-boost-iq-and-transform-your-brain/ 

Go to Investor.fm to read Vitaliy’s articles, subscribe to The Intellectual Investor podcast, get books and much more.

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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 like Robb and me on the naughty list 
• How our free speech and First Amendment rights were sacrificed when Big Tech invested in Biotech
• Why decentralization and Web 3.0 will save the internet 
• And tons more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/robb-wolf-why-grazing-animals-are-good-for-us-and-the-planet-too/ 

Go to RobbWolf.com for blogs, books, podcast episodes and more from Robb Wolf and his wife Nicki. And head over to DrinkLMNT.com/wild to claim your free sample pack of zero-sugar electrolytes from Robb and the good folks at LMNT.

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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 used by Hollywood, the military and corporations (for better or worse)
• And much more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/wayne-altman-how-to-use-music-to-focus-improve-mood-optimize-brain-states/ 

Go to MelodyClouds.com to access the huge library of audio books, nature sounds, binaural beats, fables, lullabies, and much more from Wayne Altman.

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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/

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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 lifetime.

On this show with Dr. Caroline Leaf, we're talking about:

• How to train ourselves to tune in and rewire the networks of our brain in 5 easy steps
• How to help children and teenagers work through traumas and overcome mental health issues
• Powerful benefits of enjoying routine activities as a family
• How to use play, drawing, writing and the creative arts to correct unhealthy thought trees in our minds and brains
• Why the biomedical model of mental health has made things worse over the past 4+ decades (and what to do about it)
• And tons more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-caroline-leaf-5-simple-steps-to-rewire-and-optimize-your-brain/ 

Go to DrLeaf.com to learn more, read blogs, get the Neurocycle App, listen to the Cleaning Up The Mental Mess Podcast, and get books, including Dr. Caroline Leaf's newest book, "How To Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess."

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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 with various protocols including leptin and cold thermogenesis, and as a result shed an astounding 133+ pounds without focusing on exercise.

Dr. Kruse is a fearless seeker ready to blow the top off the centralized paradigm to uncover the whole truth, and he holds no punches in today's interview, as usual.

In this interview with Dr. Jack Kruse, we're chatting about:

• The truth about how humans can optimize function within the laws of nature (hint: light, water and magnetism)
• How to break free from the centralized paradigm in medicine and its centralized profiteers
• A quick history of medical tyranny in the United States
• How to use UV light and cold temperatures to access the superhuman pathway
• How to harness the power of the sun and melanin to fuel your mitochondria
• How to counteract the damaging effects of non-native EMFs
• Why using Bluetooth headphones is like microwaving your brain
• Why we should rewild and get outdoors while exercising 
• And tons more…

Buckle up ladies and gentlemen, here is the much anticipated interview with the one and only, Dr. Jack Kruse. I hope you enjoy.

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-jack-kruse-circadian-biology-melanin-how-to-heal-your-mitochondria/

Head over to JackKruse.com for mind-expanding blogs, join the discussion on the forum, get books, webinars and much more.

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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 under pressure
• How to re-create your routine after an injury or emotional setback
• And tons more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/niyi-sobo-how-to-perform-like-a-champion-when-the-pressure-is-on/ 

Get podcasts, blogs and Niyi Sobo's Killer Instinct program at imnotyou.com

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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 want to eat more
• Why eating a variety of vegetables and fruits could make you feel happier
• The importance of dietary diversity and eating the rainbow
• How to save money on a nutrient-dense diet
• Surprising findings about the nutrients in canned and frozen foods
• And a whole lot more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-sarah-ballantyne-dietary-diversity-how-to-make-vegetables-taste-great/ 

To learn more about Nutrivore, get recipes, tips, join the Salad-a-Day Challenge, along with tons of practical resources from Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, head over to Nutrivore.com.

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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, energy and pain-free recovery
• The importance of defining what you're training for
• Why chugging a gallon of water when you wake up is a bad idea
• Why make sleep your number one health priority
• How to use music to program your subconscious for max-level motivation
• And tons more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/jay-ferruggia-how-to-program-your-subconscious-for-max-level-motivation/

Head over to JasonFerruggia.com to read the blog, get coaching, and listen to the Renegade Strength Show.

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