The Aaron Olson Podcast

I talk with Paul Jaminet about supplementing with vitamins for optimal health and performance. We talk about the research behind Paul's recommendations, whether studies that show harms of vitamins are accurate, and what Paul has coming up next for us.

I talk with Jon Smith of the Fit Fat Fast Podcast. Jon has an incredible story of losing over 100 lbs by following a low-carb, high-fat diet. We talk about how to become metabolically efficient, by eating and training in a way that burns more fat.

I talk with Jonathan Bailor, author of The Calorie Myth: How to Eat More, Exercise Less, Lose Weight, and Live Better. We talk about why counting calories doesn't work, how to improve your quality of food choices, and how to get the most from your exercise routine.

I talk with American Record holder for 100 miles, Zach Bitter. Zach recently ran 11:47 for 100 miles setting an American Record, and a World Record for 12hrs, running 101.66 miles. We talk about Zach's training racing and his high-fat, low-carb diet.

I talk with Ultrarunner, Luke Ashton. Luke recently completed a 100 mile race in 18 hours while following a high-fat, low-carb approach to eating. Luke shares about his training, eating, how he got started with ultrarunning, and what brought him to the high-fat, low-carb approach.

I talk with David Epstein, author of The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance. We talk about the role that genetics play in athleticism. We discuss the importance of training, genetics, and the interplay between the two. We also talk about why Kenyan runners are so good, what makes a great sprinter, and how to optimize your training for your personal genetics.

I talk with Chris Hague. Chris is an accomplished runner and triathlete who, after reading The Art & Science of Low Carb Performance, began following a low carb, high fat diet. We talk about Chris's transition to a higher fat diet and how it has helped him feel better all-around, and even helped deal with an eating disorder. We also talk training, racing and what Chris eats on a daily basis. You can follow his blog and at My Two Watts.

I talk with Sally Fallon Morell, President and co-founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation. We get into details about the differences between the Paleo Diet and the Weston A. Price Diet. Sally argues that Paleo is too restrictive and she is particularly concerned about telling young people that they should exclude things from their diet, such as properly prepared grains or dairy from pastured fed cows. In addition, Sally gives us some great advice for how to include nourishing foods in our diet.

I talk with Dr. Mary Newport, about her book Alzheimer's Disease: What If There Was a Cure? Dr. Newport began looking for a cure for Alzheimer's Disease when her husband began suffering with early onset Alzheimer's. She found information about a new therapy using coconut and MCT oil to help slow the disease. She began feeding her husband coconut oil several times per day and saw dramatic results. You can also watch her talk on TED, Unconventional But Effective Therapy for Alzheimer's Treatment: Dr. Mary T. Newport at TEDxUSF.

I talk with Tara Grant, author of, The Hidden Plague: A Field Guide For Surviving and Overcoming Hidradenitis Suppurativa. We talk about how Tara overcame this condition by changing her diet. She follows a Paleo style diet with some custom modifications. If you are dealing with acne, cysts, or other skin problems, learn how you can tweak your diet to help clear your skin.