#354 – What the dying can teach us about living well: lessons on life and reflections on mortality | BJ Miller, M.D. and Bridget Sumser, L.C.S.W.

#353 - AMA #72: Fasting: benefits for body composition and disease prevention, potential risks, and Peter’s updated practical framework

#352 ‒ Female fertility: optimizing reproductive health, diagnosing and treating infertility and PCOS, and understanding the IVF process | Paula Amato, M.D.

#351 ‒ Male fertility: optimizing reproductive health, diagnosing and treating infertility, and navigating testosterone replacement therapy | Paul Turek, M.D.

#350 ‒ Injury prevention, recovery, and performance optimization for every decade | Kyler Brown, D.C.

#349 - AMA #71: Building strength and muscle mass: how to optimize training, nutrition, and more for longevity

#348 ‒ Women’s sexual health, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) | Rachel Rubin, M.D.

#347 – Peter’s takeaways on mastering sleep, dealing with chronic pain, developing breakthrough cancer drugs, transforming healthcare with AI, advancing radiation therapy, and healing trauma | Quarterly Podcast Summary #5

#346 - Scaling biotech and improving global health: lessons from an extraordinary career in medicine | Susan Desmond-Hellmann, M.D., M.P.H.

#345 ‒ Chronic pain: pathways, treatment, and the path to physical and psychological recovery | Sean Mackey, M.D., Ph.D.

#344 - AMA #70: Nicotine: impact on cognitive function, performance, and mood, health risks, delivery modalities, and smoking cessation strategies

#343 – The evolving role of radiation: advancements in cancer treatment, emerging low-dose treatments for arthritis, tendonitis, and injuries, and addressing misconceptions | Sanjay Mehta, M.D.

#342 ‒ Aging well: Peter shares strategies for improving longevity with residents at a senior living center

#341 - Overcoming insomnia: improving sleep hygiene and treating disordered sleep with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia | Ashley Mason, Ph.D.

#340 - AMA #69: Scrutinizing supplements: creatine, fish oil, vitamin D, and more—a framework for understanding effectiveness, quality, and individual need

#339 - Unpacking trauma: How early wounds shape behavior and the path toward healing | Jeff English

#338 ‒ Peter’s takeaways on aerobic exercise and VO2 max, insulin resistance, rising healthcare costs, treating children with autism and ADHD, and strength training | Quarterly Podcast Summary #4

#337 - Insulin resistance masterclass: The full body impact of metabolic dysfunction and prevention, diagnosis, and treatment | Ralph DeFronzo, M.D.

#336 - AMA #68: Fasting, well-balanced diets, alcohol, exercise for busy people, wearables, emotional health, assessing cardiovascular health, and more

#335 ‒ The science of resistance training, building muscle, and anabolic steroid use in bodybuilding | Mike Israetel, Ph.D.

#334 - Cardiovascular disease, the number one killer: development, biomarkers, apoB, cholesterol, brain health, and more | Tom Dayspring, M.D.

#333 ‒ Longevity roundtable — the science of aging, geroprotective molecules, lifestyle interventions, challenges in research, and more | Steven Austad, Matt Kaeberlein, Richard Miller

#332 - AMA #67: Microplastics, PFAS, and phthalates: understanding health risks and a framework for minimizing exposure and mitigating risk

#331 ‒ Optimizing endurance performance: metrics, nutrition, lactate, and more insights from elite performers | Olav Aleksander Bu (Pt. 2)

#330 – Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety: Understanding the rise in autism and a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment of each condition in children | Trenna Sutcliffe, M.D.

Building & Changing Habits | James Clear (#183 rebroadcast)

#329 ‒ Special AMA: Peter on exercise, important labs, building good habits, promising longevity research, and more

#328 - AMA #66: Optimizing nutrition for health and longevity: myth of a “best” diet, complexities of nutrition science, and practical steps for building a sustainable diet

#327 - Choices, costs, and challenges in US healthcare: insurance intricacies, drug pricing, economic impacts, and potential reforms | Saum Sutaria, M.D.

Optimizing life for maximum fulfillment | Bill Perkins (#237 rebroadcast)

#326 - AMA #65: Red light therapy: promising applications, mixed evidence, and impact on health and aging

#325 ‒ Peter’s key takeaways on bone health, calorie restriction and energy balance, dopamine and addiction, gene editing, and testosterone therapy safety with a prostate cancer diagnosis | Quarterly Podcast Summary #3

#324 ‒ Metabolism, energy balance, and aging: How diet, calorie restriction, and macronutrients influence longevity and metabolic health | Eric Ravussin, Ph.D.

#323 - CRISPR and the future of gene editing: scientific advances, genetic therapies, disease treatment potential, and ethical considerations | Feng Zhang, Ph.D.

#322 - Bone health for life: building strong bones, preventing age-related loss, and reversing osteoporosis with evidence-based exercise | Belinda Beck, Ph.D.

#321 – Dopamine and addiction: navigating pleasure, pain, and the path to recovery | Anna Lembke, M.D.

#320 – AMA 64: New insights on GLP-1 agonists (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) - efficacy, benefits, risks, and considerations in the rapidly evolving weight-loss drug landscape

#319 ‒ Peter's key takeaways on liver health, heart rate variability, AI in medicine, klotho, and lactate metabolism | Quarterly Podcast Summary #2

#318 ‒ Cycling phenom and Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar reveals his training strategies, on-bike nutrition, and future aspirations

#317 ‒ Reforming medicine: uncovering blind spots, challenging the norm, and embracing innovation | Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H.

#316 - AMA #63: A guide for hair loss: causes, treatments, transplants, and sex-specific considerations

Improve your decision-making, frameworks for learning, backcasting, and more | Annie Duke (#60 rebroadcast)

#315 ‒ Life after near-death: a new perspective on living, dying, and the afterlife | Sebastian Junger

#314 ‒ Rethinking nutrition science: the evolving landscape of obesity treatment, GLP-1 agonists, protein, and the need for higher research standards | David Allison, Ph.D.

#313 - AMA #62: Protein’s impact on appetite and weight management, and uric acid's link to disease and how to manage levels

#312 - A masterclass in lactate: Its critical role as metabolic fuel, implications for diseases, and therapeutic potential from cancer to brain health and beyond | George A. Brooks, Ph.D.

#311 ‒ Longevity 101: a foundational guide to Peter's frameworks for longevity, and understanding CVD, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and more

#310 - The relationship between testosterone and prostate cancer, testosterone replacement therapy, and tools for predicting cancer aggressiveness and guiding therapy | Ted Schaeffer, M.D., Ph.D.

#309 ‒ AI in medicine: its potential to revolutionize disease prediction, diagnosis, and outcomes, causes for concern in medicine and beyond, and more | Isaac Kohane, M.D., Ph.D.

Zone 2 training: impact on longevity and mitochondrial function, how to dose frequency and duration, and more | Iñigo San-Millán, Ph.D. (#201 rebroadcast)

#308 - AMA #61: Sun exposure, sunscreen, and skin health: relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer, vitamin D production, and photoaging, how to choose a sunscreen, and more

#307 ‒ Exercise for aging people: where to begin, and how to minimize risk while maximizing potential | Peter Attia, M.D.

#306 - AMA #60: preventing cognitive decline, nutrition myths, lowering blood glucose, apoB, and blood pressure, and more

#305 ‒ Heart rate variability: how to measure, interpret, and utilize HRV for training and health optimization | Joel Jamieson

#304 – NEW: Introducing quarterly podcast summaries - Peter shares his biggest takeaways on muscle protein synthesis, VO2 max, toe strength, gut health, and more

#303 - A breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease: the promising potential of klotho for brain health, cognitive decline, and as a therapeutic tool for Alzheimer's disease | Dena Dubal, M.D., Ph.D.

#302 - Confronting a metabolic epidemic: understanding liver health and how to prevent, diagnose, and manage liver disease | Julia Wattacheril, M.D., M.P.H.

#301 - AMA #59: Inflammation: its impact on aging and disease risk, and how to identify, prevent, and reduce it

#300 - Special episode: Peter on exercise, fasting, nutrition, stem cells, geroprotective drugs, and more — promising interventions or just noise?

Special episode with Dax Shepard: F1 and the 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s death

#299 ‒ Optimizing muscle protein synthesis: the crucial impact of protein quality and quantity, and the key role of resistance training | Luc van Loon, Ph.D.

#298 ‒ The impact of emotional health on longevity, self-audit strategies, improving well-being, and more | Paul Conti, M.D.

#297 - AMA #58: Iron: its role in health, testing methods, and strategies for preventing and managing iron deficiency

#296 ‒ Foot health: preventing and treating common injuries, enhancing strength and mobility, picking footwear, and more | Courtney Conley, D.C.

#295 ‒ Roadway death and injury: why everyone should care and what you can do to reduce risk | Mark Rosekind, Ph.D.

#294 ‒ Peak athletic performance: How to measure it and how to train for it from the coach of the most elite athletes on earth | Olav Aleksander Bu

#293 - AMA #57: High-intensity interval training: benefits, risks, protocols, and impact on longevity

#292 ‒ Rucking: benefits, gear, FAQs, and the journey from Special Forces to founding GORUCK | Jason McCarthy

#291 ‒ The role of testosterone in males and females, performance-enhancing drugs, sustainable fat loss, supplements, and more | Derek, More Plates More Dates Pt.2

The role of testosterone in males and females, performance-enhancing drugs, sustainable fat loss, supplements, and more | Derek, More Plates More Dates Pt.2

#290 ‒ Liquid biopsies for early cancer detection, the role of epigenetics in aging, and the future of aging research | Alex Aravanis, M.D., Ph.D.

#289 - AMA #56: Cancer screening: pros and cons, screening options, interpreting results, and more

#288 ‒ The impact of gratitude, serving others, embracing mortality, and living intentionally | Walter Green

#287 ‒ Lower back pain: causes, treatment, and prevention of lower back injuries and pain | Stuart McGill, Ph.D.

#286 ‒ Journal club with Andrew Huberman: the impact of light exposure on mental health and an immunotherapy breakthrough for cancer treatment

#285 - AMA #55: Exercise: longevity-focused training, goal setting, improving deficiencies, managing emotional stress, and more

#284 ‒ Overcoming addictive behaviors, elevating wellbeing, thriving in an era of excess, and the scarcity loop | Michael Easter, M.A.

James Clear: Building & Changing Habits (#183 rebroadcast)

#283 ‒ Gut health & the microbiome: improving and maintaining the microbiome, probiotics, prebiotics, innovative treatments, and more | Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D.

#282 - AMA #54: Magnesium: risks of deficiency, how to correct it, supplement options, potential cognitive and sleep benefits, and more

#281 ‒ Longevity drugs, aging biomarkers, and updated findings from the Interventions Testing Program (ITP) | Rich Miller, M.D., Ph.D.

#280 ‒ Cultivating happiness, emotional self-management, and more | Arthur Brooks Ph.D.

The world’s most important doctor to millions in the war-torn and remote villages of Sudan | Tom Catena, M.D. (#40 rebroadcast)

#279 - AMA #53: Metabolic health & pharmacologic interventions: SGLT-2 inhibitors, metformin, GLP-1 agonists, and the impact of statins

#278 ‒ Breast cancer: how to catch, treat, and survive breast cancer | Harold Burstein, M.D., Ph.D.

#277 ‒ Food allergies: causes, prevention, and treatment with immunotherapy | Kari Nadeau, M.D., Ph.D.

#276 ‒ Special episode: Peter answers questions on longevity, supplements, protein, fasting, apoB, statins, and more

#275 - AMA #52: Hormone replacement therapy: practical applications and the role of compounding pharmacies

#274 - Performance-enhancing drugs and hormones: risks, rewards, and broader implications for the public | Derek: More Plates, More Dates

#273 ‒ Prostate health: common problems, cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and more | Ted Schaeffer, M.D., Ph.D.

#272 ‒ Rapamycin: potential longevity benefits, surge in popularity, unanswered questions, and more | David Sabatini, M.D., Ph.D. and Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D.

#271 - AMA #51: Understanding and improving your metabolic health

#270 ‒ Journal club with Andrew Huberman: metformin as a geroprotective drug, the power of belief, and how to read scientific papers

#269 - Good vs. bad science: how to read and understand scientific studies

#268 ‒ Genetics: testing, therapy, editing, association with disease risk, autism, and more | Wendy Chung, M.D., Ph.D.

#267 ‒ The latest in cancer therapeutics, diagnostics, and early detection | Keith Flaherty, M.D.

#266 - AMA #50: Genetics: how they impact disease risk, what you can do about it, testing, and more

#265 - Time, productivity, and purpose: insights from Four Thousand Weeks | Oliver Burkeman

#264 ‒ Hip, knee, ankle, and foot: common injuries, prevention, and treatment options

#263 ‒ Concussions and head trauma: symptoms, treatment, and recovery | Micky Collins, Ph.D.

#262 - AMA #49: Heart rate recovery, strength training, rucking, kidney function, and brain health

#261 ‒ Training for The Centenarian Decathlon: zone 2, VO2 max, stability, and strength | Peter Attia, M.D.

#261 ‒ Training for The Centenarian Decathlon: zone 2, VO2 max, stability, and strength | Peter Attia, M.D.

Cancer screening with full-body MRI scans and a seminar on the field of radiology | Rajpaul Attariwala, M.D., Ph.D. (#61 rebroadcast)

#260 ‒ Men’s Sexual Health: why it matters, what can go wrong, and how to fix it | Mohit Khera, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H.

#259 - Women's sexual health: Why it matters, what can go wrong, and how to fix it | Sharon Parish, M.D.

#258 - AMA #48: Blood pressure—how to measure, manage, and treat high blood pressure

#257 ‒ Cognitive decline, neurodegeneration, and head injuries: mitigation and prevention strategies, supplements, and more | Tommy Wood, M.D., Ph.D.

#256 ‒ The endocrine system: exploring thyroid, adrenal, and sex hormones | Peter Attia, M.D.

#255 ‒ Latest therapeutics in CVD, APOE’s role in Alzheimer’s disease and CVD, familial hypercholesterolemia, and more | John Kastelein, M.D., Ph.D.

#254 - AMA #47: Cold therapy: pros, cons, and its impact on longevity

#253 ‒ Hormone replacement therapy and the Women’s Health Initiative: re-examining the results, the link to breast cancer, and weighing the risk vs reward of HRT | JoAnn Manson, M.D.

#252 ‒ Latest insights on Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, exercise, nutrition, and fasting | Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.

The impact of stress on our physical and emotional health | Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D. (#51 rebroadcast)

#251 - AMA #46: Optimizing brain health: Alzheimer's disease risk factors, APOE, prevention strategies, and more

#250 ‒ Training principles for longevity | Andy Galpin, Ph.D. (PART II)

#249 ‒ How the brain works, Andrew’s fascinating backstory, improving scientific literacy, and more | Andrew Huberman, Ph.D.

#248 ‒ OUTLIVE book: A behind-the-scenes look into the writing of this book, motivation, main themes, and more

#247 ‒ Preventing cardiovascular disease: the latest in diagnostic imaging, blood pressure, metabolic health, and more | Ethan Weiss, M.D.

#246 - AMA #45:  Pros and cons of GLP-1 weight loss drugs and metformin as a geroprotective agent

#245 ‒ Overcoming trauma, finding inner peace, and living a meaningful and fulfilling life | Lewis Howes

#244 ‒ The history of the cell, cell therapy, gene therapy, and more | Siddhartha Mukherjee

#243 ‒ The fentanyl crisis and why everyone should be paying attention | Anthony Hipolito

#242 - AMA #44: Peter’s historical changes in body composition with his evolving dietary, fasting, and training protocols

#241 ‒ Living intentionally, valuing time, prioritizing relationships, and more keys to a rich life | Ric Elias (Part 2)

#240 ‒ The confusion around HDL and its link to cardiovascular disease | Dan Rader, M.D.

#239 ‒ The science of strength, muscle, and training for longevity | Andy Galpin, Ph.D. (PART I)

#238 – AMA #43: Understanding apoB, LDL-C, Lp(a), and insulin as risk factors for cardiovascular disease

#237 ‒ Optimizing life for maximum fulfillment | Bill Perkins

#236 ‒ Neurodegenerative disease: pathology, screening, and prevention | Kellyann Niotis, M.D.

James Clear: Building & Changing Habits (#183 rebroadcast)

#235 ‒ Training principles for mass and strength, changing views on nutrition, creatine supplementation, and more | Layne Norton, Ph.D.

#234 ‒ Chris Hemsworth on Limitless, longevity, and happiness

#233 - AMA #42: Optimizing sleep - bedtime routine, molecule regimen, sleep trackers, sauna, & more

#232 ‒ Shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand: diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of the upper extremities | Alton Barron, M.D.

A masterclass on insulin resistance—mechanisms and implications | Gerald Shulman, M.D., Ph.D. (#140 rebroadcast)

#231 - AMA #41: Medicine 3.0, developments in the field of aging, healthy habits in times of stress, and more

#230 ‒ Cardiovascular disease in women: prevention, risk factors, lipids, and more | Erin Michos, M.D.

#229 ‒ Understanding cardiovascular disease risk, cholesterol, and apoB

#228 ‒ Improving body composition, female-specific training principles, and overcoming an eating disorder | Holly Baxter, APD

#227 - AMA #40: Body composition, protein, time-restricted feeding, fasting, DEXA scans, and more

#226 ‒ The science of happiness | Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.

#225 ‒ The comfort crisis, doing hard things, rucking, and more | Michael Easter, MA

#224 ‒ Dietary protein: amount needed, ideal timing, quality, and more | Don Layman, Ph.D.

#223 - AMA #39: The Centenarian Decathlon, zone 2, VO2 max, and more

#222 ‒ How nutrition impacts longevity | Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D

#221 ‒ Understanding sleep and how to improve it

#220 ‒ Ketamine: Benefits, risks, and promising therapeutic potential | Celia Morgan, Ph.D.

#219 ‒ Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): skills for overcoming depression , emotional dysregulation, and more | Shireen Rizvi, Ph.D., ABPP

#218 - AMA #38: Can you exercise too much?

#217 ‒ Exercise, VO2 max, and longevity | Mike Joyner, M.D.

#216 - Metabolomics, NAD+, and cancer metabolism | Josh Rabinowitz, M.D., Ph.D.

#215 - The gut-brain connection | Michael Gershon, M.D.

#214 - AMA #37: Bone health—everything you need to know

#213 ‒ Liquid biopsies and cancer detection | Max Diehn, M.D. Ph.D.

Earning the gift of life | Ric Elias (#79 rebroadcast)

#212 - The neuroscience of obesity | Stephan Guyenet, Ph.D.

#211 - AMA #36: Fruits & vegetables—everything you need to know

#210 - Lp(a) and its impact on heart disease | Benoît Arsenault, Ph.D.

#209 ‒ Medical mistakes, patient safety, and the RaDonda Vaught case | Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H.

The Art of Stability | Beth Lewis (Ep. #131 Rebroadcast)

#208 - Tragedy, grief, healing, and finding happiness | Kelsey Chittick

#207 - AMA #35: "Anti-Aging" Drugs — NAD+, metformin, & rapamycin

#206 - Exercising for longevity: strength, stability, zone 2, zone 5, and more

#205 - Energy balance, nutrition, & building muscle | Layne Norton, Ph.D. (Pt.2)

#204 - Centenarians, metformin, and longevity | Nir Barzilai, M.D.

#203 - AMA #34: What Causes Heart Disease?

#202 - Peter on nutrition, disease prevention, sleep, and more — looking back on the last 100 episodes

In remembrance of Sarah Hallberg, D.O., M.S. (Ep. #162 Rebroadcast)

#201 - Deep dive back into Zone 2 | Iñigo San-Millán, Ph.D. (Pt. 2)

#200 - AMA #33: Hydration—electrolytes, supplements, sports drinks, performance effects, and more

#199 - Running, overcoming challenges, and finding success | Ryan Hall

#198 - Eye health—everything you need to know | Steven Dell, M.D.

#197 - The science of obesity & how to improve nutritional epidemiology | David Allison, Ph.D.

#196 - AMA #32: Exercise, squats, deadlifts, BFR, and TRT

#195 - Freedom, PTSD, war, and life through an evolutionary lens | Sebastian Junger

#194 - How fructose drives metabolic disease | Rick Johnson, M.D.

#193 - AMA #31: Heart rate variability (HRV), alcohol, sleep, and more

#192 - COVID Part 2: Masks, long COVID, boosters, mandates, treatments, and more

#191 - Revolutionizing our understanding of mental illness with optogenetics | Karl Deisseroth M.D., Ph.D.

#190 - Paul Conti, M.D.: How to heal from trauma and break the cycle of shame

#189 - COVID-19: Current state of affairs, Omicron, and a search for the end game

Iñigo San Millán, Ph.D.: Zone 2 Training and Metabolic Health (Ep. #85 Rebroadcast)

#188 - AMA #30: How to Read and Understand Scientific Studies

#187 - Sam Apple: The Warburg Effect—Otto Warburg’s cancer metabolism theory

#186 - Patrick Radden Keefe: The opioid crisis—origin, guilty parties, and the difficult path forward

#185 - Allan Sniderman, M.D.: Cardiovascular disease and why we should change the way we assess risk

Rick Johnson, M.D.: Metabolic Effects of Fructose (Ep. #87 Rebroadcast)

#184 - AMA #29: GLP-1 Agonists—The Future of Treating Obesity?

#183 - James Clear: Building & changing habits

#182 - David Nutt: Psychedelics & Recreational Drugs

#181 - Robert Gatenby, M.D.: Viewing cancer through an evolutionary lens and why this offers a radically different approach to treatment

#180 - AMA #28: All things testosterone and testosterone replacement therapy

#179 - Jeremy Loenneke, Ph.D.: The science of blood flow restriction—benefits, uses, and what it teaches us about the relationship between muscle size and strength

#178 - Lance Armstrong: The rise, fall, and growth of a cycling legend

#177 - Steven Rosenberg, M.D., Ph.D.: The development of cancer immunotherapy and its promise for treating advanced cancers

#176 - AMA #27: The importance of muscle mass, strength, and cardiorespiratory fitness for longevity

#175 - Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D.: The biology of aging, rapamycin, and other interventions that target the aging process

#174 - Lawrence Wright: The 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks: reflections on how they happened, and lessons learned and not learned

#173 - AMA #26: Continuous glucose monitors, zone 2 training, and a framework for interventions

#172 - Esther Perel: The effects of trauma, the role of narratives in shaping our worldview, and why we need to accept uncomfortable emotions

#171 - Steve Austad, Ph.D.: The landscape of longevity science: making sense of caloric restriction, biomarkers of aging, and possible geroprotective molecules

#170 - AMA #25: Navigating the complexities and nuances of cancer screening

#169 - Katherine Eban: COVID-19 Lab Leak: Examining all sides of the debate and discussing barriers to a full investigation

#168 - Hugh Jackman: Reflections on acting, identity, personal transformation, and the significance of being Wolverine

#167 - Gary Taubes: Bad science and challenging the conventional wisdom of obesity

#166 - Patricia Corby, D.D.S.: Importance of oral health, best hygiene practices, and the relationship between poor oral health and systemic disease

#165 - AMA #24: Deep dive into blood glucose: why it matters, important metrics to track, and superior insights from a CGM

#164 - Amanda Smith, M.D.: Diagnosing, preventing, and treating Alzheimer’s disease, and what we can all learn from patients with dementia

#163 - Layne Norton, Ph.D.: Building muscle, losing fat, and the importance of resistance training

#162 - Sarah Hallberg, D.O., M.S.: Challenging the status quo of treating metabolic disease, and a personal journey through a grim cancer diagnosis

#161 - AMA #23: All Things Nicotine: deep dive into its cognitive and physical benefits, risks, and mechanisms of action

#160 - Paul Offit, M.D.: The latest on COVID-19 vaccines and their safety, herd immunity, and viral variants

#159 - Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.: Evolution of the anti-vaccine movement, the causes of autism, and COVID-19 vaccine state of affairs

#158 - Brian Deer: A tale of scientific fraud—exposing Andrew Wakefield and the origin of the belief that vaccines cause autism

#157 - AMA #22: Losing fat and gaining fat: the lessons of fat flux

#156 - Jake Muise: Humanely harvesting axis deer while alleviating its impact on Hawaii’s vulnerable ecosystems

#155 - Chris Sonnenday, M.D.: The history, challenges, and gift of organ transplantation

#154 - Steve Levitt, Ph.D.: A rogue economist’s view on climate change, mental health, the ethics of experiments, and more

#153 - AMA #21: Deep dive into olive oil, high-intensity exercise, book update, and more

#152 - Michael Rintala, D.C.: Principles of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)

#151 - Alex Hutchinson, Ph.D.: Translating the science of endurance and extreme human performance

#150 - Senator Bill Frist, M.D.: A modern Renaissance man's journey through science, politics, and business

#149 - AMA #20: Simplifying the complexities of insulin resistance: how it's measured, how it manifests in the muscle and liver, and what we can do about it

#148 - Richard Miller, M.D., Ph.D.: The gold standard for testing longevity drugs: the Interventions Testing Program

#147 - Hussein Yassine, M.D.: Deep dive into the “Alzheimer’s gene” (APOE), brain health, and omega-3s

#146 - Guy Winch, Ph.D.: Emotional first aid and how to treat psychological injuries

#145 - AMA #19: Deep dive on Zone 2 training, magnesium supplementation, and how to engage with your doctor

#144 - Phil Maffetone: Optimizing health and performance through maximal aerobic function

#143 - John Ioannidis, M.D., D.Sc.: Why most biomedical research is flawed, and how to improve it

#142 - Robert Abbott: The Bobby Knight story—a cautionary tale of unchecked anger, ego, and winning at all costs

#141 - AMA #18: Deep dive: sugar and sugar substitutes

#140 - Gerald Shulman, M.D., Ph.D.: A masterclass on insulin resistance—molecular mechanisms and clinical implications

#139 - Kristin Neff, Ph.D.: The power of self-compassion

#138 - Lauren Miller Rogen and Richard Isaacson, M.D.: Alzheimer’s disease prevention—patient and doctor perspectives

#137 - Paul Offit, M.D.: An expert perspective on COVID-19 vaccines

#136 - AMA #17: Body composition methods tour de force, insulin resistance, and Topo Chico

#135 - BJ Miller, M.D.: How understanding death leads to a better life

#134 - James O’Keefe, M.D.: Preventing cardiovascular disease and the risk of too much exercise.

#133 - Vinay Prasad, M.D., M.P.H: Hallmarks of successful cancer policy

#132 - AMA #16: Exploring hot and cold therapy

#131 - Beth Lewis: The Art of Stability: Learning about pain, mitigating injury, and moving better through life

#130 - Carol Tavris, Ph.D. & Elliot Aronson, Ph.D.: Recognizing and overcoming cognitive dissonance

#129 - Tom Dayspring, M.D.: The latest insights into cardiovascular disease and lipidology

#128 – Irene Davis, Ph.D.: The evolution of the foot, running injuries, and minimalist shoes

#127 - AMA #3 with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Fasting, gut health, blue light, caffeine, REM sleep, and more

#126 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Sleep and immune function, chronotypes, hygiene tips, and addressing questions about his book

#125 - John Arnold: The most prolific philanthropist you may not have heard of

#124 - AMA #15: Real-world case studies—metabolic dysregulation, low testosterone, menopause, and more

#123 - Joan Mannick, M.D. & Nir Barzilai, M.D.: Rapamycin and metformin—longevity, immune enhancement, and COVID-19

#122 - Lori Gottlieb: Understanding pain, therapeutic breakthroughs, and keys to enduring emotional health

#121 - Azra Raza, M.D.: Why we're losing the war on cancer

#120 - AMA with Dom D’Agostino, Ph.D., Part II of II: Ketosis for cancer and chronic disease, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and the effect of ketosis on female health

#119 - Terry Real: Breaking the cycle of shame, anger, and depression

#118 - Lloyd Klickstein, M.D., Ph.D.: Rapamycin, mTOR inhibition, and the biology of aging

#117 - Stanley Perlman, M.D., Ph.D.: Insights from a coronavirus expert on COVID-19

#116 - AMA with Dom D’Agostino, Ph.D., Part I of II: Ketogenic diet, exogenous ketones, and exercise

#115 - David Watkins, Ph.D.: A masterclass in immunology, monoclonal antibodies, and vaccine strategies for COVID-19

#114 - Eileen White, Ph.D.: Autophagy, fasting, and promising new cancer therapies

#113: Normative errors—a conversation with my daughter about current events

#112 - Ned David, Ph.D.: How cellular senescence influences aging, and what we can do about it

#111 - AMA #14: What lab tests can (and cannot) inform us about our overall objective of longevity

#110 - Lew Cantley, Ph.D.: Cancer metabolism, cancer therapies, and the discovery of PI3K

#109 - John Dudley: The beauty in archery, the love of practice, and a model system for life

#108 - AMA #13: 3-day fasting, exogenous ketones, autophagy, and exercise for longevity

#107 - John Barry: 1918 Spanish flu pandemic—historical account, parallels to today, and lessons

#106 - Amesh Adalja, M.D.: Comparing COVID-19 to past pandemics, preparing for the future, and reasons for optimism

#105 - Paul Conti, M.D.: The psychological toll of a pandemic, and the societal problems it has highlighted

#104 - COVID-19 for kids with Olivia Attia

#103 - Looking back on the first 99 episodes: Strong Convictions, Loosely Held

#102 - Michael Osterholm, Ph.D.: COVID-19—Lessons learned, challenges ahead, and reasons for optimism and concern

#101 - Ryan Holiday: Finding stillness amidst chaos

#100 - Sam Harris, Ph.D.: COVID-19—Comprehending the crisis and managing our emotions

#99 - Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.: Continuing the conversation on COVID-19

Qualy #129 - Evolutionary reasons to sleep

Peter Attia, M.D. and Paul Grewal, M.D.: Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ

#97 - Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.: COVID-19: transmissibility, vaccines, risk reduction, and treatment

Qualy #125 - Hierarchies in healthcare, physician burnout, and a broken system

#96 - David Epstein: How a range of experience leads to better performance in a highly specialized world

Qualy #121 - The “art” of longevity: the challenge of preventative medicine and understanding risk

#95 - Luke Bennett, M.D.: The emotional, cognitive, and physical demands that make Formula 1 a unique and special sport

Qualy #120 - What is the difference between ketone salts and esters?

#94 - Mark Hyman, M.D.: The impact of the food system on our health and the environment

Qualy #116 - Dealing with anger in spots where you know it’s coming

#93 - AMA with Jason Fried: Work-life balance, avoiding burnout, defining success, company culture, and more

Qualy #109 - How does one select the right physician as a patient?

92 - AMA #12: Strategies for longevity (which don't require a doctor)

Qualy #106 - Does LDL cause heart disease?

#91 – Eric Topol, M.D.: Can AI empower physicians and revolutionize patient care?

Qualy #102 - Is the food industry still saying that all calories contribute equally to adiposity and insulin resistance?

#90 - Ryan Holiday: Stillness, stoicism, and suffering less

Qualy #99 - The steroid controversy: Mark’s use of them and Peter’s perspective

#89 - AMA #11: All things fasting

Qualy #94 - Comparing the two broad types of meditation, and Peter’s favorite meditation apps

Paul Grewal, M.D.: Treating metabolic disease and strategies for long-term health

Qualy #89 - Cortisol and healthy aging

#87 - Rick Johnson, M.D.: Fructose—The common link in high blood pressure, insulin resistance, T2D, & obesity?

Qualy #85 - The past, present, and future of medicine, hospitals, and healthcare

#86 - Damon Hill: Overcoming loss, achieving success, and finding one's identity

Qualy #82 - What is the most common first presentation of heart disease?

#85 - Iñigo San Millán, Ph.D.: Mitochondria, exercise, and metabolic health

Qualy #80 - The four pillars of charity: water that helped it overcome the stigma of nonprofits and become successful

#84 - AMA #10: Low testosterone, hypothyroidism, building muscle (and preserving it while fasting)

Qualy #73 - How can we change the food system when 10 companies control almost 90 percent of the calories we consume in the US?

#83 - Bill Harris, Ph.D.: Omega-3 fatty acids

Qualy #69 - Advice to parents and kids for creating a sustainable environment that’s going to prevent them from running into metabolic problems

#82 - Mark Messier: Leadership, personal growth, and performing under pressure

Qualy #65 - The three laws of medicine — Law #1: A strong intuition is much more powerful than a weak test

#81 - Debra Kimless, M.D. & Steve Goldner, J.D.: Cannabis – the latest science on CBD & THC

Qualy #61 - Rapamycin in cancer treatment

#80 - Celebrity AMA #1: Fasting, rapamycin, performance vs. longevity, and more

Qualy #57 - A primer on NAD+/NADH, its effect on lifespan/healthspan, and a review of the supplements

#79 - Ric Elias: Earning the gift of life

Qualy #53 - Screening for prostate cancer

#78 - Sasha Cohen: The price of achievement, and redefining success

Qualy #52 - Insights about berberine

#77 – AMA #2 with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: short sleep mutants, optimal sleep environment, sleep apnea, & rapid fire questions

Qualy #46 - Rapamycin’s effects on cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegeneration

#76 - Kyle Kingsbury: Finding meaning, depression, and psychedelics

Qualy #43 - What are Peter’s thoughts on fasting and ketosis for females?

#75 - David Light: Zantac recall due to cancer concerns – what you need to know

Qualy #38 - Finding meaning in struggle and why we are less happy than ever (David Foster Wallace)

#74 – Jason Fried: Optimizing efficiency and work-life balance

Qualy #33 - How silent bravado and incessant striving can lead to a functional (and actual) death, and why Paul is critical of the current state of psychiatry

#73 - AMA #9: NAD & metformin, fat-burning zone, creatine, estrogenization of men, emergency kit for cold & flu, and more

Qualy #29 - Fasting as a powerful drug in the toolbox of medicine (sneak peek of Paul Grewal's upcoming episode)

#72 - Dan Harris: 10% happier – meditation, kindness, and compassion

Qualy #26 - What is Peter looking to achieve and monitor with his blood glucose monitor?

#71 - Katherine Eban: Widespread fraud in the generic drug industry

Qualy #24 - What are the “ABCs” of Alzheimer’s prevention?

#70 - David Sinclair, Ph.D.: How cellular reprogramming could slow our aging clock (and the latest research on NAD)

Qualy #19 - A unifying theory of aging

#69 - Ronesh Sinha, M.D.: Insights into the manifestation of metabolic disease in a patient population predisposed to metabolic syndrome, and what it teaches us more broadly

Qualy #16 - How much does cognitive activity ward off cognitive decline?

#68 - Marty Makary, M.D.: The US healthcare system—why it’s broken, steps to fix it, and how to protect yourself

Qualy #9 - The importance of exercise for brain health

#67 - AMA #8: DNA tests, longevity genes, metformin, fasting markers, salt, inflammation, and more

Qualy #6 - What are the best lab tests to request specifically for longevity

#66 - Vamsi Mootha, M.D.: Aging, type 2 diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease – do all roads lead to mitochondria?

Qualy #1 - What are Peter's thoughts on alcohol consumption and health?

#65 - Rick Doblin, Ph.D.: MDMA— the creation, scheduling, toxicity, therapeutic use, and changing public opinion of what is possibly the single most important synthetic molecule ever created by our species

#64 - Zol Kryger, M.D.: Navigating the sometimes shady world of plastic surgery—understanding potential complications of common procedures and how to reduce your risk by choosing the right doctor and asking the right questions

#63 - AMA #7: Exercise framework, deadlifting, lower back pain, blood pressure, nootropics, CGM, and more

#62 - Keith Flaherty, M.D.: Deep dive into cancer—History of oncology, novel approaches to treatment, and the exciting and hopeful future

#61 - Rajpaul Attariwala, M.D., Ph.D.: Cancer screening with full-body MRI scans and a seminar on the field of radiology

The one-year anniversary episode with Olivia Attia: Reflecting on the past year and looking forward to exciting times ahead

#60 - Annie Duke, decision strategist: Poker as a model system for life—how to improve decision making, use frameworks for learning, and apply ‘backcasting’ to boost your odds for future success

#59 - Jason Fung, M.D.: Fasting as a potent antidote to obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and the many symptoms of metabolic illness

#58 – AMA with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Strategies for sleeping more, sleeping better, and avoiding things that are disrupting sleep

#57 – Rick Rubin, legendary music producer: collaborating with sensitive psyche of greatest living musicians, and his personal story of weight loss and spiritual quest

#56 - Jocko Willink, retired Navy SEAL, Part II of II: Sleep, fasting, raising kids, discipline, taking ownership, and the impact of war

#55 - Jocko Willink, retired Navy SEAL, Part I of II: objective, strategy & tactics, leadership, protocols, dealing with death, and applying the many lessons learned from war

#54 – Kevin Sayer, CEO of Dexcom: Continuous glucose monitors – impact of food, sleep, and stress on glucose, the unmatched power of CGM to drive behavioral change, and the exciting future of CGM

#53 - AMA #6: Fasting framework, vitamin supplementation, antioxidants, time management, problem-solving, and more

#52 - Ethan Weiss, M.D.: A masterclass in cardiovascular disease and growth hormone - two topics that are surprising interrelated

The Ayrton Senna Episode (re-release): Celebrating the greatest driver in Formula 1 history and the cautionary tales of driven individuals

#51 - Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D.: The pervasive effect of stress - is it killing you?

#50 - AMA #5: calcium scores, centenarian olympics, exercise, muscle glycogen, keto, and more

#49 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part III of III: The penetrating effects of poor sleep from metabolism to performance to genetics, and the impact of caffeine, alcohol, THC, and CBD on sleep

#48 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part II of III: Heart disease, cancer, sexual function, and the causes of sleep disruption (and tips to correct it)

#47 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part I of III: Dangers of poor sleep, Alzheimer's risk, mental health, memory consolidation, and more.