Introducing “America First,” Global Health Last from America Dissected.

Follow the show: America Dissected

Abdul and Katelyn discuss the RFK confirmation hearings, the gutting of USAID, and the erasure of CDC data. Then Abdul sits down with the NFL’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills, about the public health process the NFL used to reduce concussions.

Check out our shop at store.americadissected.com for our new America Dissected merch – including logo shirts, hoodies and mugs. And don’t miss our brand new “Science Won’t Be Silenced” long-sleeved t-shirts and “Make America Scientific Again” ballcaps!

This show would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. America Dissected invites you to check them out: 

Calm: Get 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire library at calm.com/DISSECT.

Quince: Indulge in affordable luxury. Go to Quince.com/ad for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Best-selling author Cal Newport literally wrote the book on how to “Get so good they can’t ignore you.” Instead of looking inwards and trying to find your one true passion, he advises lowering the bar and finding a few decent interests. Then, raise the bar for skill acquisition and mastery.

Anyone feeling “stuck” in life will find his approach challenging and refreshing. So tune into this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, and listen to Cal Newport discuss why you should not necessarily follow your passion, why you should disconnect from social media, and why sacrifice promotes the good life.

[ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 6-11-19].

SHOW NOTES:

[2:42] Cal explains why you should not follow your passion.

[4:52] Cal shows what actually matters: impact, mastery, and connection.

[6:08] Cal and Tom discuss becoming so good they can’t ignore you.

[8:07] Cal explains the role of initial interest in job satisfaction.

[9:39] Cal and Tom discuss apprenticeship and the importance of knowledge and connections.

[13:13] Cal illustrates using disciplined practice to get impossibly good.

[15:18] Cal explains the difference between mere repetition and disciplined practice

[17:39] Cal talks about deep work and how to get good at it.

[19:35] Cal describes sustained thinking by showing how unnatural reading is.

[21:41] Cal defines Solitude Deprivation Syndrome

[23:40] Cal discusses the consequences of social media addiction.

[25:32] Cal advises doing something without your phone on a regular basis.

[26:26] Cal talks about technology detox and digital minimalism.

[28:11] Cal explains how focus is disrupted by even brief attention shifts.

[29:50] Cal illustrates how best to get into a state of flow.

[32:46] Cal describes productive meditation.

[33:55] Cal jumps into a discussion of what’s so terribly wrong with social media

[35:02] Cal explains why we know social media is causing the problem.

[37:15] Cal compares social media to cigarettes.

[38:34] Cal considers the good life, fulfillment, and human flourishing.

[40:56] Cal explains why service and sacrifice are so important.

[42:15] Cal discusses a world without email.

[44:25] Cal describes what a world without email would actually look like.

[48:10] Cal shares the impact he wants to have on the world.

FOLLOW: CalNewport.com

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:

**********************************************************************

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:

If you want my help...

Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.

**********************************************************************

Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu

**********************************************************************

LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory

**********************************************************************

FOLLOW TOM:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing Jillian Turecki: 3 Biggest Dating Mistakes You’re Making (Stop Chasing Love That’s Not For You) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

What do you think is the biggest dating mistake people make?

Have you ever chased someone who wasn’t right for you?

In today’s episode, Jay welcomes relationship coach, teacher, and podcast host Jillian Turecki to break down the biggest dating mistakes people make. They dive into why relying too much on dating apps can lead to burnout, how the fear of rejection holds you back, and why being single is often better than staying in the wrong relationship.

Jillian unpacks why we’re drawn to people who don’t want us while ignoring those who do. She explains how past relationship patterns, toxic dynamics, and a false sense of intimacy create cycles that keep us stuck. They also explore the fine line between honesty and oversharing, how to repair trust after dishonesty, and self-reflection exercises to heal after a breakup.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The 3 biggest dating mistakes and how to fix them.

Why relying on dating apps alone can hurt your love life.

How the fear of rejection and loneliness affect attraction.

Why do we chase people who ignore us?

When honesty becomes oversharing in relationships.

How to repair trust and reflect after a breakup.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in dating or struggled with attraction patterns, this episode will help you break unhealthy cycles and make better choices in love.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty.

Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here.

What We Discuss: 

00:00 Intro 

02:03 Dating: 3 Biggest Mistakes

05:39 The Fear Of Rejection 

09:47 Choice In Love

13:36 The Fear Of Being Alone

14:41 The Attraction Paradox

21:37 It All Begins With You

32:00 Find Other Things Attractive

42:48 Telling The Truth Vs Being Too Honest

46:45 Repair Not Being Truthful In A Relationship

56:30 Choice In Love 2

01:01:10 It's All In Your Head

01:04:52 Reflect With Your Partner

01:09:14 Self Reflection Exercises After A Breakup

01:12:13 Jillian on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Jillian Turecki | It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life

Jillian Turecki | Linkedin

Jillian Turecki | Website

Jillian Turecki | YouTube

Jillian Turecki | Instagram

Jillian Turecki | Facebook

Jillian Turecki | Tiktok

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

When you think of fitness and training, it’s easy to think of the physical effort it takes to get healthier, leaner, and stronger, but what about the mental effort? How much effort and time do you spend thinking about the mental work that goes into fitness and training? How often do you consider your diet failures and pitfalls as being part of the mental training that is possibly lacking?

Dolvett Quince is a celebrity trainer, fitness expert that is known for being one of the trainers on The Biggest Loser. As a health and fitness expert, he speaks more to the mindset, mental demands, and inner struggles than most physical trainers. Getting after your health goals successfully is intertwined with how you approach all areas of your life. He shares the 5 pillars of health, how he stays hungry for more and the formula for success that will help you discover your own greatness. 

[Original air date: 7-1-21].

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 | Introduction Dolvett Quince

1:41 | How To Love Yourself

2:34 | Know Your Excuses & Enablers

3:50 | The Ultimate Self-Love

5:30 | Relatable Pain, Fear & Doubt

6:12 | Dolvett’s Adoption & Abuse

8:21 | Conquer Anything & Face Failures

12:06 | Balancing the Dark Side

13:00 | Root of Transformation

15:26 | Clinging to Excuses

16:57 | 5 Pillars of Health & Choices

18:53 | Change Up Your Diet, 3-1-2-1

22:35 | Recovering from Bad Diet Choices

25:15 | Facing Your Fears

27:53 | Dolvett’s Fear of Heights

29:22 | Stay Humble Stay Hungry

31:21 | Dolvett’s Definition of Succes

33:20 | Be Humble Stay Hungry

34:40 | Dolvett’s Formula for Success

37:07 | Demand for Greatness

39:39 | Practice of Cultivating 

Follow Dolvett Quince:

Website: https://www.dolvett.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dolvett?lang=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dolvett

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolvett/?hl=en

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:

**********************************************************************

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:

If you want my help...

Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.

**********************************************************************

Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu

**********************************************************************

LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory

**********************************************************************

FOLLOW TOM:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing The truth behind memory loss - and how to stop it with exercise | Dr. Wendy Suzuki from ZOE Science & Nutrition.

Follow the show: ZOE Science & Nutrition

We spend so much time focusing on how exercise changes our bodies - burning calories, building muscle, shedding fat. What if the most important transformation is happening where you can’t see it? Hidden inside your skull, your brain is changing with every step, squat, and sprint.

Neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki has spent years uncovering how movement rewires the brain. As a professor at NYU and an expert in neuroplasticity, Wendy’s research reveals how aerobic exercise boosts memory, sharpens focus, and even builds a protective barrier against dementia.

In this episode, Wendy explains what happens inside your brain when you move, why it’s never too late to strengthen your mind, and the powerful ways exercise can slow brain aging. You’ll discover simple, science-backed habits - including her own brain-boosting routine - to help you stay mentally sharp for years to come.

🥑 Make smarter food choices. Become a member at zoe.com - 10% off with code PODCAST

🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily 30+

Follow ZOE on Instagram.

Timecodes

00:00 Introduction

02:35 Can you grow your brain?

05:05 Why we forget things

07:20 Emotions and memory

10:00 Does memory decline with age?

13:15 Early signs of Alzheimer’s

15:45 Can walking prevent dementia?

18:20 Does the brain shrink?

20:45 How stress harms your brain

23:50 A real, preserved human brain...

26:30 Why exercise boosts memory

29:15 Can adults grow new brain cells?

31:45 How daily movement improves memory

35:10 How much exercise do you need?

38:25 Best workouts for brain health

41:30 Nutrition, gut health, and memory

45:00 Do Blue Zone habits help?

48:10 A simple brain experiment

50:45 Wendy’s brain-boosting routine

📚Books by our ZOE Scientists

The Food For Life Cookbook

Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati

Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector

Free resources from ZOE

Live Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & Nutrition

Gut Guide - For a Healthier Microbiome in Weeks 

Mentioned in today's episode

London taxi drivers and bus drivers: a structural MRI and neuropsychological analysis, 2006, published in Hippocampus

Bigger is better! Hippocampal volume and declarative memory performance in healthy young men, 2012, published in Brain Structure and Function

The effects of acute exercise on cognitive performance: a meta-analysis, 2012, published in Brain Research

The effect of acute aerobic exercise on positive activated affect: A meta-analysis, 2006, published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise

Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here.

Episode transcripts are available here.

DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) and Dr. Finesse answer questions directly from the Impact Theory community. Topics covered in this Q&A session include: 1. What makes Bill Clinton, Will Smith, and Tom Cruise so good at networking. 2. How to prioritize your biggest personal and business goals by using the "bright lines" method. 3. How Impact Theory plans to support and empower artists and creatives. 4. How job relocation can actually improve your child’s social skills.

Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Impact Theory is a first-of-its-kind company designed to facilitate global change through the incubation of mission-based businesses and the cultivation of empowering content. Every piece of content Impact Theory creates is meant to underscore the company mission to free people from The Matrix and help them unlock their true potential.

Impact Theory exists to inspire the next generation of game-changing companies and creators that will make a true and lasting impact on the world.

[Original air date: 6-4-17].

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:

**********************************************************************

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:

If you want my help...

Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.

**********************************************************************

Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu

**********************************************************************

LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory

**********************************************************************

FOLLOW TOM:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing The 3 Things EVERY Human Wants with Esther Perel | The Oprah Podcast from The Oprah Podcast.

Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast

In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, presented by Ulta Beauty, world renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel offers her profound insight on modern romance, and what we can do to feel more alive in all our relationships – not just the romantic ones.

With wisdom gained as a therapist and from her hit podcast, Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel, Esther offers frank sexual advice along with her thoughts on dealing with betrayal, life transitions and relational burn out. Couples and individuals will join via Zoom to hear Esther do what she does best: reveal the hidden truth beyond the stories we tell. She’ll also discuss her ingenious conversation-starter card game, “Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories by Esther Perel.”

Thank you to our partners at Ulta Beauty. They want to help you celebrate all the relationships in your life - not just the romantic ones! Share a post, tag your bestie and @ULTABEAUTY and share why they’re so special to you! Ulta Beauty will help pay the joy forward with a chance to receive a ‘surprise and delight’ beauty experience. www.ulta.com

“Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories by Esther Perel” is available on her website,

And Esther's books are available here: https://www.estherperel.com/books

Conflict to Connection: https://www.estherperel.com/courses/turning-conflict-into-connection 

Desire Bundle: https://www.estherperel.com/course-bundles/the-desire-bundle 

Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social:

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Oprah

https://www.instagram.com/oprah/

https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/

Listen to the full podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Vishen Lakhiani discovered that if he was going to stay true to his inner identity he was going to have to break some “brules.” The CEO and Founder of the revolutionary global empire Mindvalley Academy, best-selling author, and philosopher discusses changing your culturescape and moving toward your end goals in this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.

SHOW NOTES

Vishen defines the culturescape and “brules.” [2:58]

Vishen talks about why goal setting is rubbish. [7:31]

Vishen shares the three most important questions to identify your end goal. [11:18]

Tom and Vishen discuss parenting and creating positive meaning making machines. [15:42]

Vishen shares his philosophy on parental discipline and fundamental beliefs. [20:40]

Vishen describes the diffusion of sympathy and natural evolution. [22:46]

Vishen describes how he defines himself and his true self-identity. [25:35]

Tom and Vishen discuss the difference between business and true entrepreneurs. [29:02]

Vishen talks about the expectancy effect and the power of the mind. [33:47]

Vishen shares the powerful mission purpose of the Mindvalley Academy [36:41]

Tom and Vishen discuss why 4-year colleges are no longer relevant. [39:52]

Vishen defines the impact that he wants to have on the world. [44:08]

FOLLOW VISHEN:

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2nWmjGZ

INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2pn6OZt

TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2okogAa

FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2okDCmG

FOLLOW MINDVALLEY

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2nTo6wo

INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2osqDl4

TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2o1leyn

FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2nyKksd

FOLLOW A FEST

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1Tt0E1G

TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2okwlDn

FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2o1fynR

FOLLOW MINDVALLEY ACADEMY

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2ohGvGt

TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2o1cNDg

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:

**********************************************************************

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:

If you want my help...

Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.

**********************************************************************

Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu

**********************************************************************

LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory

**********************************************************************

FOLLOW TOM:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing LOVE EXPERT Stephan Speaks: 7 Ways You are Blocking Yourself From Meeting Your Soulmate (Change Your Patterns to Find the ONE) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Do you think your “type” limits you?

What’s one unrealistic dating expectation you’ve had?

Today, Jay welcomes back one of the most insightful voices in modern dating and relationships, Stephan Speaks. If you’ve been searching for clarity in love, struggling with self-worth in dating, or wondering why you keep attracting the wrong partners, this conversation is a must-listen.

Jay and Stephan kick off by breaking down one of the biggest struggles in today’s dating world—the negative perception of men and women. They explore how sensationalized online narratives and personal biases shape our beliefs about relationships, often distorting reality. Stephan explains how social media and exaggerated dating horror stories create unnecessary fear and distrust, making it harder for people to embrace love. 

If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in a cycle of failed relationships, Stephan reveals that understanding yourself first is the key to finding the right partner. He emphasizes three critical factors: first, accepting the differences between men and women instead of resisting them; second, knowing yourself before entering a relationship, as many people struggle because they aren’t even clear on what they truly need; and third, prioritizing healing, because unresolved pain from past experiences will continue to affect every new connection. 

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Stop Letting Dating Myths Mislead You

How to Attract the Right Partner by Knowing Yourself

How to Heal Before Your Next Relationship

How to Communicate With a Closed-Off Partner

How to Break the Cycle of Failed Relationships

If you’ve felt frustrated, discouraged, or like love just isn’t in the cards for you, remember this: the right relationship isn’t something you chase, it’s something you attract by becoming the best version of yourself.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free Monk Mode newsletter. Subscribe here.

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:28 The Difference Between Average Men and Women

11:30 Why Men Often Don't Date Ambitious Women

17:28 Understand Who Your Partner Really Is

23:55 Negative Perception of Men When Dating

28:52 Coveting the Desirables

32:27 How to Not Love Bomb Your Partner

40:32 If He Wanted to He Could

43:59 Emotional Maturity in Relationships

48:28 Always Be Open to Connection

53:34 Insecurities and Jealousy

01:01:15 How Do You Initiate Open Communication?

01:09:56 All Is Not Lost in Breakups

01:17:35 The Right Person at the Wrong Time

01:22:43 Every Dating Relationship is a Process

Episode Resources:

Stephan Speaks | Website

Stephan Speaks | TikTok

Stephan Speaks | Instagram 

Stephan Speaks | Youtube

Stephan Speaks | LinkedIn

Stephan Speaks | Books

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Gabrielle Lyon explains why muscle should be viewed as a vital organ which protects against everything from Alzheimer’s to COVID-19.

She discusses the optimal high-protein diet, strongly advocates that everyone engage in resistance training, and explains why people should focus on gaining muscle instead of focusing on losing fat.

Check out Gabrielle's online course to learn more: https://muscle-centric.lpages.co/muscle-centric-event/

[Original air date: 7-2-20].

SHOW NOTES: 

Gabrielle explains what “muscle-centric medicine” is [1:09]

Why you should focus on building muscle instead of focusing on losing fat [2:14]

Gabrielle explains the function of muscle as an organ [5:14]

The more muscle you have, the more likely you are to live [8:57]

Gabrielle explains why she prioritizes changing diet versus changing exercise patterns [12:19]

Eat high quality protein, which means eating animal protein [15:32]

Gabrielle discusses the importance of getting your first meal right [22:34]

Gabrielle explains why she eats carbohydrates later in the day [25:00]

Gabrielle describes the herbs she uses to improve her health [27:07]

Gabrielle started muscle-centric medicine because of her work with palliative care [30:13]

Gabrielle explains why lack of muscle leads to dementia and inflammation [34:43]

Diseases of obesity are not diseases of “over-fat”. They are “under-muscle”. [36:53]

Gabrielle defines how much protein you should eat given how much you weigh [41:05]

Gabrielle says the number one thing people should do is eat more red meat [44:22] 

FOLLOW GABRIELLE: 

WEBSITE: https://drgabriellelyon.com/ 

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/ 

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyon/ 

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/drgabriellelyon 

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:

**********************************************************************

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:

If you want my help...

Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.

**********************************************************************

Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu

**********************************************************************

LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory

**********************************************************************

FOLLOW TOM:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices