Abel James Show

Abel James Show

Get cutting-edge insights from world-class leaders in health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship, music and brain science. In-depth interviews with 400+ world-renowned experts including James Clear, Dr. Casey Means, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. Mark Hyman, Robb Wolf, Dr. Jack Kruse, Nir Eyal, Tony Horton, Dr. John Gray, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, JP Sears, and many more. Originally launched in 2012 with the tongue-in-cheek title, The Fat-Burning Man Show, this podcast hit #1 in Health in 8 countries with 100 million downloads and 4 independent media awards. Featuring in-depth interviews with Professional Athletes, #1 Bestselling Authors, Entrepreneurs, Doctors, Touring Musicians, Comedians, Artists, and more, this podcast will dramatically change the way you think so you can achieve mastery in health and performance. A leading voice in health and technology for more than a decade, Abel James has helped millions train like the masters and get in the best physical, mental, and spiritual shape of their lives. Abel James is an OG Podcaster, New York Times Bestselling Author of “The Wild Diet,” and an award-winning Musician. He’s starred as a Celebrity Coach on ABC Television, in documentaries, and has been featured in People, Entertainment Tonight, Forbes, Fox News, and many other major media platforms and podcasts. Get ready to explore a wide variety of topics to help you master your mindset and motivation, delving into mental health, circadian biology, mitochondrial health, peak performance optimization, and much more...

Episodes

June 18, 2026 79 mins
Have you ever been told that your labs are normal but you just know something is seriously off?

Over the course of our lives, we all experience “mystery symptoms” that seem to come out of nowhere—from bloating, brain fog, and anxiety to thyroid problems and stubborn weight.

Today we’re getting to the root of the most significant health blind spots of our time—your gut.

If you&rs...
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Can you get better results bygamifying your health?

Today, we have a very special episode for you. I'm sitting down with the woman who's been the secret weapon behind this show for over ten years: my wife and producer, Alyson Rose.

Aly toured the world as one of the first professional gamers in esports, who transmuted her talent to become a professional health nut like me for about 15 years.

We're diving dee...
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Have you ever done something just because you were told not to?

Today we're here in the studio in Austin with a genre-defying force of nature. DPAK is a sonic visionary, a boundary-smashing artist, and speaker who ignites stages and earbuds around the globe. He’s performed with icons like Rihanna, India.Arie, and Jason Mraz. He writes and performs songs that mean something, and his art is living proof that, at its best...
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Does splurging on late-night takeout quietly rewire your brain like a drug?

Are your nutritional choices building resilience and longevity, or quietly feeding inflammation, burnout, and creeping disease?

If you’re done with extreme diet dogma and want a science-backed way to eat for your brain and your future—this one’s for you.

In today’s special episode, I'm thrilled to be here with tw...
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What if the most dangerous inflammation in your body actually starts in your mind

In this special two-part episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend and collaborator Dr. Srini Pillay. Srini is a multi-talented Harvard‑trained psychiatrist, author, musician, and pioneer of psychogenic longevity, and he's here with us to unpack the hidden connection between stress, inflammation, and how you actually live your lif...
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If light and sound rewire the brain, could targeted frequencies also help reverse trauma, concussion, and even Parkinson’s‑like symptoms?

What if shamanic traditions, Native American lore, Vedic meditation, and modern brain science all point to the same solution?

My guest today is Dr. Lana Bach-Morrow — a pioneeringneuroscientist, inventor, CEO, and spiritual explorer who works with frequencies, light, and...
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Have you ever sat in a pointless meeting wondering, "what am I even doing here?'

Imagine if meeting up with fellow humans felt less like a slow-motion train wreck… and more like a great jam session—where everyone’s locked in, connected, and creating something truly inspirational none of you could have created alone.

Some call this concept the mastermind, when your group becomes more than the sum of ...
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Feeling a little stressed lately?

You're certainly not alone.

Counterintuitively, instead of beating yourself up for not being able to calm down and eliminate stress altogether, consciously taking on more stress can actually make you perform better.

It's strange but true: "When you need something done, give it to a busy person.

Stress doesn't need to paralyze you or bowl you over, it's a natur...
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Why do we wait until it's almost too late to take our health seriously?

If you've ever experienced a rock bottom moment, you know it can be a powerful catalyst to take radical ownership over your life and your results.

This weeks guest suggests that your health and physique is yourproof of work”—visible, undeniable evidence of your daily routines and values.

Today, we're here with Dr. Jae ...
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Have you ever wondered how much of your happiness comes down to what you were conditioned to believe about sex?

Sexual pleasure isn’t a guilty indulgence: science shows that prioritizing pleasure can build resilience, improve creativity, bolster overall health, and even enhance longevity.

I’m joined by Dr. Nicole McNichols, author of You Could Be Having Better Sex and the celebrated University of Washingt...
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Are you living YOUR definition of success, or someone else’s?

Today we’re here with Jonathan Goodman: an entrepreneur, coach and author who’s lived everywhere, failed forward, and let curiosity chart his course. Traveling the world for 13 years, Jonathan's journey across continents and careers has led him to rethink not just what it means to succeed, but how to find joy in every season of life. 
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Did you know that your heart has a brain?

In fact, there are more connections running from the heart to the brain than from the brain to the heart! (Think about that for a second.)

We've all heard the expression "dying of a broken heart." It may sound hard to believe, but the phenomenon is quite real.

Unresolved emotions like grief, anger, or fear can quietly build pressure in the body and contribute to issues...
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What is your definition of success?

The same mental habits that drive stadium-shaking victories can also lead to a profound sense of emptiness long after the roar of the crowd has faded.

So it's important to ask yourself: What brings the most meaning to your life?
What makes you feel most alive?

And when life really hands it to you, what makes you get back up and keep going?

Today we're here with, ...
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A modern mystery haunts professional sports: Why are today's star athletes—who are bigger, faster, and stronger than ever—getting injured at such catastrophic rates?

The glory days when all-stars like Cal Ripkin Jr. played 2,632 consecutive games seem far behind us.

These days, promising careers are tragically cut short by horrific injuries televised to the masses. Some managers even see pro athletes as ex...
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Is microdosing more effective than macrodosing?

While heavy-handed megadoses of synthetic pharmaceuticals attempt to dominate a single biochemical pathway, microdoses of synergistic botanticals can stimulate the body to normalize, balance and heal itself.

Meanwhile, much of modern medicine has devolved into a game of manipulating numbers on blood tests rather than actually healing you.

Because they're not so ...
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As soon as you think you have it all figured out, absolutely everything can change in an instant. 

What do you do when out of nowhere, life hands you a serious injury or diagnosis? 

In this episode, I'll be sharing hard‑won insights from recovery after being sidelined in a serious high speed hit‑and‑run wreck.

We'll explore: 
  • Why it's best to train for resilience before you take the hit
  • How...
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How do you build agency and resilience in a world that profits from your distraction?

How can we live with authenticity when everything feels fake?

What if the hardest parts of being human are actually just a result of cultural conditioning, quietly shaping your life from the shadows of your subconscious mind?

On today’s show, we go deep with my friend Josh Trent, host of Wellness and Wisdom. We’...
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When everything is on the line, ever wonder why some otherwise incredible athletes choke spectacularly?

Why did Michael Jordan consistently sink game-winning jump shots at the buzzer when everyone else was throwing up bricks?

Today we’re here with a veteran coach who’s cracked the code on peak performance.

Itamar Marani has lived through the kind of pressure most people only read about.

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Have you considered how the choices you make today shape the health and destiny of your children before they’re ever born?

What if the most important gift you could ever give your future child is the health and resilience you build in yourself today?

As rates of chronic health conditions in children—including autism, anxiety, diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune disorders—continue to rise, it’s ti...
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What if the secret to unlocking the mysteries of our minds, our health, and even our happiness is hiding in the most unexpected place—our own gut?

Could the answers to our most stubborn health mysteries—and maybe even the secret to a longer, happier life—be found in the microbes we’ve spent a lifetime trying to avoid?

How does our microbiome affect conditions like depression, Parkinson's, and ...
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