WHOOP Podcast

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In this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, Founder and CEO, Will Ahmed, and Chief Product Officer, Ed Baker introduce WHOOP Advanced Labs — an all new feature that integrates 65 blood biomarkers with WHOOP data to deliver personalized coaching, clinician-reviewed reports, and actionable health insig...

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed sits down with ultra endurance athlete, best-selling author, and renowned podcast host, Rich Roll, who opens up about the path that led him to become one of the most influential voices in health and wellness today. From addiction struggles and to the practices of meditation and non-dualism, Rich shares his wisdom on living with purpose.

Rich and Will explore Rich’s a...

On today’s episode, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo, sits down with Dr. Natalie Crawford, OB-GYN and leading voice in fertility education, to unpack the science behind fertility, the menstrual cycle, contraception, and long-term health.

Together, Emily and Dr. Crawford explore why fertility is more than just about having kids—it’s a vital sign for overall wellbeing. Dr. Crawford breaks down how hormonal...

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with women’s health expert Dr. Mariza Snyder. Dr. Snyder and Dr. Holmes break down some common misconceptions in peri-menopause and menopause care, and share actionable tools and insights to regain control of your hormones. Dr. Snyder shares her personal journey navigating perimenopause, the warning signs to wat...

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with Chantelle Otten, world-renowned psycho-sexologist, author, and advocate for evidence-based conversations around sexual wellbeing, mental health, and relationships. Chantelle and Dr. Holmes break the taboo around sex in this episode, promoting a more holistic view of sexual health, highlighting the importan...

What separates good from great in high-pressure environments? On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with Rachel Vickery, world-renowned performance consultant. Having spent decades working with elite athletes, military operators, Fortune 500 executives, and emergency physicians, Rachel has cracked the code on understanding and regulating the ...

On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed sits down with World #1 Tennis Player Aryna Sabalenka. Aryna opens up about her journey from first picking up a racket at six years old to becoming the top-ranked player in the world. She reflects on the role her father played in her early development, the turning point when she fell in love with the game, and how her mindset has evolved through the years.

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In this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo, sits down with renowned circadian rhythm researcher and expert, Dr. Satchin Panda, to explore how the timing of your daily habits, like light exposure, sleep, and meals, can transform your health. Dr. Panda explains why our body doesn’t just run on a single “master clock,” but on a network of clocks in nearly every cell—and how food...

On this month’s installment of the How To Series, WHOOP Director of Sports Marketing, Jeremy Powers, sits down with Ironman World Champion, Lucy Charles-Barclay, to explore what it takes to train as a hybrid athlete. From her roots as an elite swimmer to dominating the world of triathlon, Lucy shares how she balances high-volume training across swim, bike, and run, while incorporating strength work. Lucy breaks down her training bl...

On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Director of Sports Marketing, Jeremy Powers, sits down with Jake Dearden, Hybrid Athlete and Social Media Personality, to explore the world of HYROX. Jake shares his journey from civil engineering to elite fitness, opening up about his bouts with injury, journey toward mental toughness, and growing in endurance sport. Jake and Jeremy break down HYROX training and fueling strategies, refle...

On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with Lucy Davis, HYROX athlete, ultra-marathon runner, and content creator. Lucy shares the fitness, wellness, and recovery strategies that power her elite performance, including how she maintains a high HRV, rebounds from intense strain, and keeps her WHOOP Age under 18. Lucy opens up about her trai...

We know sleep and physical activity are crucial for overall health, but how do they affect one another? On today’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research Algorithms and Data, Emily Capodilupo sits down with Sleep and Circadian Scientist Josh Leota to break down the latest WHOOP study on how intense exercise and timing affect sleep—and how sleep, in turn, influences your ability to train. Josh shares his insights on two...

What happens to your body—and your behavior—when you start wearing WHOOP every day?

In this episode, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes is joined by WHOOP Senior Research Scientist, Dr. Greg Grosicki to break down the results of a groundbreaking new study conducted by WHOOP, analyzing the data from 12,000 WHOOP members over 12 weeks. The study reveals a clear relationship between WHOOP we...

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with Dr. Gina Poe, neurobiologist and expert in REM sleep and memory consolidation. Together, Dr. Holmes and Dr. Poe unpack what actually happens when you’re asleep and why sleep is essential not just for memory, but emotional resilience, longevity, and high performance. 

This episode breaks down the different st...

Looking to improve your VO₂ Max? This week’s episode gives you everything you need to know about one of the latest WHOOP Metrics. WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with WHOOP Senior Research Scientist, Dr. Greg Grosicki to define VO₂ Max and offer insights on its importance for healthspan and human performance. 

As part of the How To Series, Dr. Grosicki shares his knowledge on...

This month, on the WHOOP Podcast Longevity Series, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo sits down with Dr. Linda Fried. Dr. Fried is a geriatrician, Dean of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, and Founder of Experience Corps, a nationwide volunteer program for adults over the age of 50 to become literacy tutors in elementary schools. Emily and Dr. Fried discuss the effects of frailty, how...

Dr. Jessica Shepherd returns to the WHOOP Podcast for this month’s episode of the How To Series. Dr. Shepherd joins WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes to redefine menopause. Dr. Jessica Shepherd is an OBGYN, menopause expert, and author of Generation M, guiding women through the various stages and lifestyle changes that come with menopause and peri-menopause. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Shepherd ...

Brittany Mahomes returns on this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast! Brittany joins WHOOP Founder and CEO, Will Ahmed, to reflect on welcoming her third child and expanding her family with Super Bowl Champion, Patrick Mahomes. As a former professional athlete, Brittany shares the important role health and fitness play in her and her children’s lives. Brittany outlines her top tips for new moms, the important role of WHOOP in helpi...

On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with WHOOP Senior Scientist Dr. Bill von Hippel to discuss the science behind stress and sleep and its impact on performance. Dr. Bill von Hippel is a scientist, author, and renowned social psychologist and evolutionary specialist. In today’s episode, Dr. Holmes and Dr. von Hippel discuss cardiac re...