The Peter Attia Drive

Tom Bilyeu is the founder of Impact Theory and a co-founder of Quest Nutrition. In this episode, among the highlights, Tom provides powerful insight he's gained through his pursuit of fulfillment which led to a billion-dollar company in Quest Nutrition. Tom makes a compelling case that it starts with a growth mindset and he's determined to impart this knowledge into as many people as possible.

We discuss:

• Tom's history with dieting and his changing views on fat [4:00];
• Tom's dream of immortality [10:00];
• Life leading to Quest Nutrition and how "mindset" made the difference [18:45];
• Why Tom helped start Quest Nutrition and what made it a success [27:00];
• Why Tom started Impact Theory [35:00];
• Money and motivation [44:00];
• What Tom learned interviewing every employee at Quest, and the one question everyone answers exactly the same [54:15];
• Tom's secret formula of fulfillment and the ubiquity of suicide [1:00:00];
• Nutrition, fasting, sleep, meditation, and other routines Tom uses to function at his best [1:13:15]; and
• More

Learn more at www.PeterAttiaMD.com

Connect with Peter on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

Tom Bilyeu is the founder of Impact Theory and a co-founder of Quest Nutrition. In this episode, among the highlights, Tom provides powerful insight he’s gained through his pursuit of fulfillment which led to a billion-dollar company in Quest Nutrition. Tom makes a compelling case that it starts with a growth mindset and he’s determined to impart this knowledge into as many people as possible.

We discuss:

• Tom’s history with dieting and his changing views on fat [4:00];
• Tom’s dream of immortality [10:00];
• Life leading to Quest Nutrition and how “mindset” made the difference [18:45];
• Why Tom helped start Quest Nutrition and what made it a success [27:00];
• Why Tom started Impact Theory [35:00];
• Money and motivation [44:00];
• What Tom learned interviewing every employee at Quest, and the one question everyone answers exactly the same [54:15];
• Tom’s secret formula of fulfillment and the ubiquity of suicide [1:00:00];
• Nutrition, fasting, sleep, meditation, and other routines Tom uses to function at his best [1:13:15]; and
• More

Learn more at www.PeterAttiaMD.com

Connect with Peter on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

Pronounced, el-pee-little-a, this lipoprotein is simply described as a low density lipoprotein (LDL) that has an apoprotein "a" attached to it...but Lp(a) goes far beyond its description in terms of its structure, function, and the role that it plays in cardiovascular health and disease. Affecting about 1-in-5 people, and not on the radar of many doctors, this is a deep dive into a very important subject for people to understand.

• A quick primer on lipoproteins [7:30];
• Intro to Lp(a) [11:00];
• Lab tests for Lp(a) and reference ranges [20:00];
• The physiologic functions of Lp(a) [31:00];
• The problems associated with high Lp(a) [34:15];
• Lipid-lowering therapies of Lp(a) [44:45];
• Lp(a) modification through lifestyle intervention [1:00:45];
• High LDL-P on a ketogenic/low-carb-high-fat diet [1:05:30]; and
• More

Learn more at www.PeterAttiaMD.com

Connect with Peter on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

Pronounced, el-pee-little-a, this lipoprotein is simply described as a low density lipoprotein (LDL) that has an apoprotein “a” attached to it...but Lp(a) goes far beyond its description in terms of its structure, function, and the role that it plays in cardiovascular health and disease. Affecting about 1-in-5 people, and not on the radar of many doctors, this is a deep dive into a very important subject for people to understand.

• A quick primer on lipoproteins [7:30];
• Intro to Lp(a) [11:00];
• Lab tests for Lp(a) and reference ranges [20:00];
• The physiologic functions of Lp(a) [31:00];
• The problems associated with high Lp(a) [34:15];
• Lipid-lowering therapies of Lp(a) [44:45];
• Lp(a) modification through lifestyle intervention [1:00:45];
• High LDL-P on a ketogenic/low-carb-high-fat diet [1:05:30]; and
• More

Learn more at www.PeterAttiaMD.com

Connect with Peter on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

D.A. Wallach is a true polymath: recording artist, songwriter, essayist, investor, and so much more. In this episode, among the highlights, D.A. provides compelling and colorful insight into how the music industry works today vs the past, liquid biopsies, how to approach healthspan, cancer screening, and how we can reach a "singularity" in medicine.

We discuss:

• How to learn music as a kid and an adult [7:30];
• Chester French's early struggles and ultimate success [16:45];
• Learning to learn, fostering curiosity in kids, and balancing creativity with structure [31:30];
• D.A.'s musical inspirations [44:30];
• History of the music industry, Spotify, and other disruptive technologies [50:00];
• The past, present, and future of medicine, hospitals, and healthcare [1:05:30];
• Investing in health [1:16:30];
• What D.A. is most excited about in the future of medicine [1:22:00];
• Liquid biopsies, how to make sense of the morass of sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, true negatives, false positives, false negatives, and true positives in cancer screening...and the swiss cheese metaphor [1:33:00];
• The immune system, inflammation, and allergies [2:05:45]; and
• More.

Learn more at www.PeterAttiaMD.com

Connect with Peter on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

D.A. Wallach is a true polymath: recording artist, songwriter, essayist, investor, and so much more. In this episode, among the highlights, D.A. provides compelling and colorful insight into how the music industry works today vs the past, liquid biopsies, how to approach healthspan, cancer screening, and how we can reach a “singularity” in medicine.

We discuss:

• How to learn music as a kid and an adult [7:30];
• Chester French’s early struggles and ultimate success [16:45];
• Learning to learn, fostering curiosity in kids, and balancing creativity with structure [31:30];
• D.A.’s musical inspirations [44:30];
• History of the music industry, Spotify, and other disruptive technologies [50:00];
• The past, present, and future of medicine, hospitals, and healthcare [1:05:30];
• Investing in health [1:16:30];
• What D.A. is most excited about in the future of medicine [1:22:00];
• Liquid biopsies, how to make sense of the morass of sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, true negatives, false positives, false negatives, and true positives in cancer screening...and the swiss cheese metaphor [1:33:00];
• The immune system, inflammation, and allergies [2:05:45]; and
• More.

Learn more at www.PeterAttiaMD.com

Connect with Peter on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

Dom digs deep into the research and application of ketogenic diets, exogenous ketones, hyperbaric oxygen treatment, and treating cancer with a metabolic approach. Plus, we lost track of the number of n=Dom experiments mentioned in this episode.

We discuss:

• Dom's early medical training in hyperbaric chambers [7:00];
• Effect of ketones on cancer cells [20:00];
• Ketones and oxygen toxicity seizures [32:00];
• HBOT & its many applications [40:00];
• Ketones, MCTs, and exogenous ketones [59:15];
• How ketones affect blood glucose [1:20:00];
• Ketone esters, salts, enantiomers vs. racemic BOHB [1:38:00];
• Dom's ketone tolerance test [1:56:00];
• The metabolic management of cancer with a Press-Pulse approach [1:59:45]; and
• More.

Learn more at www.PeterAttiaMD.com

Connect with Peter on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

Dom digs deep into the research and application of ketogenic diets, exogenous ketones, hyperbaric oxygen treatment, and treating cancer with a metabolic approach. Plus, we lost track of the number of n=Dom experiments mentioned in this episode.

We discuss:

• Dom’s early medical training in hyperbaric chambers [7:00];
• Effect of ketones on cancer cells [20:00];
• Ketones and oxygen toxicity seizures [32:00];
• HBOT & its many applications [40:00];
• Ketones, MCTs, and exogenous ketones [59:15];
• How ketones affect blood glucose [1:20:00];
• Ketone esters, salts, enantiomers vs. racemic BOHB [1:38:00];
• Dom’s ketone tolerance test [1:56:00];
• The metabolic management of cancer with a Press-Pulse approach [1:59:45]; and
• More.

Learn more at www.PeterAttiaMD.com

Connect with Peter on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

In his first "Ask Me Anything" episode, Peter answered your questions submitted to him via Twitter.

We discuss:

• What are Peter's thoughts on alcohol consumption and health? [4:00]
• What are the best lab tests to request from your PCP, and what are the best markers for longevity? [14:00]
• What are the best wearables and why, and why does Peter use a continuous glucose monitor? [35:00]
• How does one select the right physician as a patient? [47:00]
• Why does Peter race cars and what's the hardest thing to learn as a new driver? [54:30]
• What is Peter's current exercise regimen and what are his thoughts on exercise for improving lifespan and healthspan? [1:20:15]
• What is Peter's strategy for learning something deeply? [1:33:00]
• What is Peter's process for forming his beliefs? [1:53:30]
• What does Peter's diet look like these days? [1:57:45]
• And more.

Learn more at www.PeterAttiaMD.com

Connect with Peter on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

In his first “Ask Me Anything” episode, Peter answered your questions submitted to him via Twitter.

We discuss:

• What are Peter’s thoughts on alcohol consumption and health? [4:00]
• What are the best lab tests to request from your PCP, and what are the best markers for longevity? [14:00]
• What are the best wearables and why, and why does Peter use a continuous glucose monitor? [35:00]
• How does one select the right physician as a patient? [47:00]
• Why does Peter race cars and what’s the hardest thing to learn as a new driver? [54:30]
• What is Peter’s current exercise regimen and what are his thoughts on exercise for improving lifespan and healthspan? [1:20:15]
• What is Peter’s strategy for learning something deeply? [1:33:00]
• What is Peter’s process for forming his beliefs? [1:53:30]
• What does Peter’s diet look like these days? [1:57:45]
• And more.

Learn more at www.PeterAttiaMD.com

Connect with Peter on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.