Abel James Show

Have you ever struggled with burnout or imposter syndrome? No matter how much you accomplish, does it somehow feel like it's never quite enough? Today, we’re here with my friend John Wang, an author, speaker, and global traveler on a mission to help high-achievers overcome maladaptive patterns and break free from the invisible scripts and cultural conditioning that hold us back.  In this episode with John, you’ll hear: How to address burnout before it’s too lateThe hilarious results of John’s 12-month experiment with Radical HonestyWhat the legend of the golden buddha can teach us about our hidden potentialAnd much more…If you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism, people pleasing, self-censorship, imposter syndrome, or burnout, keep listening. This episode is brought to you by: Troscriptions - Go to troscriptions.com/WILD or enter WILD at checkout for 10% off your first order. Alive Waters - Go to AliveWaters.com and use code ABELJAMES for 22% off your 1st order. Caldera Lab - Go to calderalab.com and use code: WILD for 20% off your 1st order. Please take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed to this show wherever you listen to podcasts. If you’re feeling generous, please write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. I appreciate you! To stay up to date on our next live events, masterminds, shows and more in Austin, TX and beyond, make sure to sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com, and check out my substack at abeljames.substack.com.  In this episode, Abel James is joined by John Wang, an author, speaker, and global traveler, to discuss overcoming burnout and imposter syndrome. John shares insights on how high achievers can break free from maladaptive patterns and cultural conditioning that hold them back. The conversation delves into the importance of being the author of your own story and recognizing the invisible scripts that influence our lives. John also shares his experiences as a third culture kid and the challenges of balancing Eastern collectivist values with Western individualistic cultures. John and Abel explore various maladaptive patterns such as perfectionism, people pleasing, and self-censorship, and how these can impact personal and professional growth. They discuss the significance of play and creativity in overcoming these patterns and the importance of communication in navigating cultural differences. John shares personal stories from his radical honesty experiment and offers strategies for embracing one's true self while maintaining compassionate assertiveness. The episode concludes with the inspiring story of the Golden Buddha, symbolizing the hidden potential within us all.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

In a world where machines can outperform humans in nearly every conceivable domain, where exactly does that leave us? When artificial intelligence can fulfill our deepest drives and reward pathways more reliably than any human relationship, what happens to human connection, meaning, and purpose? Today, we’re exploring the world of artificial intelligence with a man who's part technologist, part philosopher, and also happens to be a former Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu national champion. My guest, Daniel Faggella, is a researcher who's been studying the intersection of human potential and artificial intelligence for well over a decade.  In this mind-bending episode, we're diving deep into what it means to be human in an increasingly artificial world. We unpack heavy concepts today, like:  How will AI reshape and redefine the human experience? What happens when our digital companions become more compelling than our flesh-and-blood relationships? How can we use AI right now to help us be more productive, happy, and develop our full potential?And much more…This episode is brought to you by: Alive Waters - Go to AliveWaters.com and use code ABELJAMES for 22% off your 1st order. Caldera Lab - Go to calderalab.com and use code: WILD for 20% off your 1st order. Pease take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed to this show wherever you listen to podcasts. If you’re feeling generous, please share this podcast with a friend or write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. I appreciate you! To stay up to date on our next live events, masterminds, shows and more in Austin, TX and beyond, as well as get some free goodies, make sure to sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Today, we have a special in-person episode going back in time with our friend Joshua Weissman. This episode was actually recorded many moons ago, but after one of my computers died the files sadly went missing. Now years later, I was able to retrieve most of our conversation and finally edit this show together. Since the original recording of this episode, Joshua has gone on to become one of the most renowned chefs in the world, with incredible viral cooking videos and a couple bestselling cookbooks to his name. If you’d like to follow Joshua (and you’d be crazy not to), find him on the socials by looking for Joshua Weissman or by visiting joshuaweissman.com. If you’d like to get free recipes, and stay up to date about our next in-person events, masterminds and live shows in Austin and beyond, sign up for my newsletter below or at AbelJames.com. On this special episode, you’ll hear: Why Joshua turned down an offer to star on a reality showJoshua’s secrets to making the perfect old-school sourdoughWhy pro cooks don’t even need to taste their foodWhy a good white wine should leave a little bit of tingle on the tongueAnd much more…Quick note: the original high quality audio from the microphones went missing when the computer died, and this audio is from the video camera itself, so apologies if the audio sounds less pro than usual. This episode is brought to you by: Alive Waters - Go to AliveWaters.com and use code ABELJAMES for 22% off your 1st order. Pique Life – Save 20% off the Pu’er Bundle and get a free starter kit when you go to: PiqueLife.com/wild I hope you enjoy this raw in-person conversation with the one-and-only Joshua Weissman. In this special episode, Abel James reconnects with renowned chef Joshua Weissman in a conversation that was recorded years ago but only recently recovered. Joshua shares his journey from turning down reality TV offers to becoming a viral sensation with his cooking videos and best-selling cookbooks. The discussion delves into the art of cooking, exploring why professional chefs don't need to taste their food, the secrets to perfect sourdough, and the importance of caring about the food you prepare. Joshua emphasizes the significance of cooking as a fundamental human experience, encouraging listeners to embrace the simplicity and therapeutic nature of preparing meals. The episode also touches on broader themes such as the impact of reality TV on personal branding, the evolution of special effects in movies, and the societal shift away from cooking. Joshua and Abel discuss the cultural and emotional connections to food, the importance of maintaining traditional cooking practices, and the joy of sharing homemade meals with others. They explore the idea that cooking is not just about sustenance but a way to connect with others and find meaning in everyday life.

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

What’s better for longevity—running or walking? It’s a bit of a trick question. But if there is one answer, it’s definitely walking. If you want to be fit and live for a long time, you don’t need to subject yourself to suffer fests and slog through long runs. In fact, when you combine daily walks with the habit of sprinting just about once a week, magic starts to happen. Today, I’m thrilled to be joined once again by our friend Mark Sisson, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Primal Kitchen and Peluva minimalist shoes. Mark had an incredible career as an elite endurance athlete, qualifying for the 1980 Olympic trials in the marathon. But as you’ll hear, his high-mileage running habit ultimately took a toll, leading him to rethink everything he thought he knew about fitness and longevity.  In his new book, Mark makes a compelling case that we humans are actually born to walk, not necessarily run, and that walking is one of the most powerful and most underrated tools we have for improving our health, body composition, and quality of life.  As usual, this conversation challenges mainstream fitness dogma, and Mark always brings the receipts. In this conversation with Mark, you’ll hear:  Why effective exercise includes walking, strength training, and sprinting (but not necessarily jogging or running)How “biohacking” is brokenWhy stem cell treatments might be more dangerous than we thoughtWhat longevity really meansAnd much more…Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/mark-sisson-why-walking-beats-running-for-longevity/ Pick up Mark’s new book, “Born To Walk” on Amazon or wherever books are sold. Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/ Listen and support the show on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus  This episode is brought to you by: AG1—claim your FREE $76 gift with your subscription. Just go to DrinkAG1.com/abel to start your new year on a healthier note.  Pique Life – Save 20% off the Pu’er Bundle plus a free starter kit when you go to: PiqueLife.com/wild

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Have you ever had a concussion? Anyone who’s ever had their bell rung knows recovery can be brutal. But with enough time and the right treatment, our bodies also have the remarkable ability to heal. Today we’re going hard in the paint on brain health, electromagnetic fields and decentralization in tech, food and finance with our friend Tristan Scott. Tristan is an electrical engineer, health marketing lead at Daylight Computer Company, and author of “Bitcoin and Beef.” After suffering from debilitating long-term symptoms following multiple concussions sustained as a college athlete, Tristan made a commitment to healing his brain. This led to a deep dive into the world of alternative health, exploring the critical roles our diet, circadian rhythm and electromagnetic environment play in our health and performance.  I met Tristan in Austin last year at Squatch while feasting on delicious beef from our friend Johnny, and from our first conversation it’s clear why Tristan has become a rising voice and leader in the world of alternative health and tech.  Tristan’s expertise in electrical engineering gives him a unique perspective on the often-overlooked impacts of EMFs, and how we can reclaim our health and sovereignty in the face of the technological onslaught of the modern world.  In this conversation with Tristan Scott, you’ll hear: Easy tips to reduce your exposure to EMFs (from a trained engineer)How Tristan recovered from long-term symptoms following multiple concussionsTristan’s vision for decentralized technology to create a more sovereign futureThe surprising relationship between bitcoin and beefAnd more…Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/tristan-scott-hidden-dangers-of-emfs-and-artificial-blue-light/ Go to https://daylightcomputer.com to explore the Daylight Computer tablet, and pick up Tristan Scott's book "Bitcoin and Beef" here on Amazon Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/ Listen and support the show on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus This episode is brought to you by: Pique Life—Go to PiqueLife.com/wild to save 20% off plus get a free rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your 1st purchase Alive Water—Go to AliveWaters.com and use code ABELJAMES to save 22% off your 1st order

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

Have you ever dreamed of dropping out of the rat race and moving to a tropical paradise? This week’s guest actually did it. If you’ve ever struggled through an 80 hour workweek, you know it can be incredibly profitable… but at what cost to your health, happiness and family life? How do you know when enough is enough? Today we’re here with fellow OG podcaster and host of the hit show Entrepreneurs on Fire, my friend John Lee Dumas. After years working 60-80 hours a week living in San Diego, JLD made the life-changing decision to revamp his business and move his family to Puerto Rico, where he now works just 20-30 hours a week kicking back in a Caribbean paradise. And get this—after more than a decade of podcasting, JLD has recorded more than 4,500 podcast interviews with some of the top minds in business, so he has the unique ability to tap into the pulse of what it really means to be a successful entrepreneur, and someone whose successful in business and in life for the long term. In this episode with John Lee Dumas, you’re about to hear: How John reduced his workweek from 80 hours to around 20 hours—doesn’t that sound niceHow to achieve longevity in podcasting, business, and lifeHow to adapt to the AI RevolutionHow to find financial freedom by defining your “enough”And much more…Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/john-lee-dumas-how-to-quit-the-rat-race-and-move-to-paradise/ Go to https://uncommonsuccessbook.com/ to grab John Lee Dumas’ top-rated book, "The Common Path to Uncommon Success" and head over to https://www.eofire.com/ to listen to the Entrepreneurs On Fire podcast with John Lee Dumas Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/ Listen and support the show on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus This episode is brought to you by: Pique Life—Save 20% off the Pu’er Bundle plus a free starter kit when you go to: PiqueLife.com/wild AG1—Claim your FREE $76 gift with your subscription at DrinkAG1.com/abel, and start your new year on a healthier note.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

Are you tired of the never-ending hacks, shortcuts, protocols and gimmicks that some call biohacking? 19-year-olds are juicing up with exogenous hormones and getting implants just to keep up with the Joneses on Instagram. The materialistic worldview pushed by those with something to sell in the world of health can lead to an unhealthy obsession with appearance and status. Is this really what health looks like? How can we transcend the hype, nonsense and noise? Today, I’m honored to be here with the one and only Paul Chek. For over 40 years, Paul has been a pioneer in the world of corrective exercise, kinesiology, and holistic health. But his wisdom extends far beyond the physical, as he shares profound insights on the spiritual and existential dimensions of the human experience. This is no ordinary conversation about health and longevity - it's a masterclass in living an authentic, fulfilling life. In this episode with Paul Chek, you’ll hear: The dangers of taking shortcuts with your health and joining the biohacking cultHow to build the courage to be yourself in a world that conditions you to fit inHow our spiritual practice can help optimize our health and longevityWhy instead of eating cake on his birthday, Paul stacks enormous rocks to create a monument of stone…And much more…Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/paul-chek-how-to-optimize-performance-and-longevity-without-biohacks/ Go to https://paulchek.com/ to claim your free 3-week trial to Spirit Gym with Paul Chek, and to browse Paul's books, podcasts, blogs and more Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/ Listen and support the show on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus This episode is brought to you by: Juvent Micro-Impact Platform from Juvent.com – Save $500 off your purchase with code WILD Pique Life – Save 20% off the Pu’er Bundle plus a free starter kit when you go to: PiqueLife.com/wild

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

What would happen if you trained like the best athlete in the world? How about the best actor or artist? Today we have the incredible honor of speaking with Bo Eason—a former star safety in the NFL, as well as an acclaimed playwright, author, and coach. After competing with all-time greats like Jerry Rice and Walter Payton in the NFL, Bo changed his dream and went on to write and perform on Broadway… despite having no experience as a writer or stage performer.   As he shares his multi-decade journey becoming the best in the world in completely unrelated fields, Bo proves that the principles of mastery truly are universal… and you can learn them, too.  This is excellent news for mere mortals like us.  In this episode with Bo, you’ll hear: The roadmap to becoming a world class performer in any fieldWhy we need to reclaim our natural physicality instead of apologizing for itHow to harness the magic of storytelling to build your dream life And much more…Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/bo-eason-how-to-become-the-best-in-the-world-at-what-you-do/ Bo Eason’s book, “There’s No Plan B For Your A-Game” is an 8 time National Best Seller! Order now and claim your bonuses by going to BoEasonBook.com Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/ Listen and support the show on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Brought to you by: Pique Life – Save 20% off the Pu’er Bundle plus a free starter kit when you go to: PiqueLife.com/wild Juvent Micro-Impact Platform from Juvent.com – Save $500 off your purchase with code WILD

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2025

If you could save $400,000 a year in medical costs by making a radical change to your diet, would you do it? Today we’re here with Brett Ender and Harry Gray, fellow Austinites, former college athletes turned entrepreneurs and hosts of the Meat Mafia podcast. From fitness to faith, we cover a lot of ground in this one and I hope you enjoy. In this episode, you’ll hear: How Brett saved $400,000 a year by making a radical change to his dietThe power of lifestyle interventions over medicationStrategies to compete as low-carb ultra-endurance athletesHow to balance entrepreneurial pursuits with athletic ambitionsAnd much more…Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/from-illness-to-ironman-with-brett-and-harry-of-the-meat-mafia/ Go to https://nobleorigins.com/ for Brett and Harry’s nose-to-tail grass-fed beef protein powder with organs, bone marrow, colostrum and more Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/ Listen and support the show on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus 

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

Why do so many famous, seemingly successful musicians wind up completely broke? In this bonus series, I’m interviewing incredibly talented musicians who are using cutting-edge podcasting technology to reinvent the music industry. Today we’re here with Suzanne Santo, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. A tireless creator, her sound has been described as Americana, Southern-gothic soul, and forward-thinking rock & roll. Santo performed for a decade as a member of the L.A.-based duo HoneyHoney, and went on to tour the world from Greece to Glastonbury as a member of Hozier’s band. You’re going to dig this one. In this episode, you’ll hear: The surprising and tragic truth about big contracts in the music industryHow and why musicians lose creative control over their art and identityHow to maintain top health and performance on the roadHow to balance a career as a musician with being a motherWhy deleting all of your social media accounts is awesomeAnd much more…Be sure to listen until the end of this show to hear Suzanne’s track, Worried. These special episodes with fellow performing artists are free of ads with no sponsors, so if you like what you’re hearing, you can support this show by sending a “boost” or “boostagram” to this episode on a modern podcasting app like Fountain. If you want to help create a better future for music and podcasting, here’s your challenge:  Download the Fountain app.Add a few dollars to your lightning wallet.Find this episode, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional message.Since the Abel James Show is now using modern podcasting 2.0 technology, your contribution will automatically be split 50/50 with Suzanne Santo. We truly appreciate your support! If you’d like to hear Suzanne Santo LIVE, we’ll be sharing the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX. >> Get your tickets ($10): AntonesNightclub.com >> Or join the Livestream on Tunestr or Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball podcast (Show starts at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on Monday, December 16, 2024) Head over to SuzanneSanto.com for music, upcoming shows, merch and more from Suzanne Santo Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/suzanne-santo-how-to-reinvent-a-broken-music-industry/

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2024

How much do musicians actually make streaming and performing live? The truth is gnarlier than you think! But we’re working hard to change that. This is the third episode in our bonus series, where you’re hearing rapid fire interviews with musicians who are reinventing the music industry by using cutting-edge “Value 4 Value” technology. This is all leading up to the first-ever “Sats By SW” Independent Music Summit on December 15th and our live music performance at Antone’s Nightclub on December 16th. Today we’re here with my dear friend and longtime bandmate, Stacey McCann. Stacey is a vocalist, songwriter, bassist, and the leadwoman of S.O.B. & The Dangs (S.O.B. = Stace On Bass). In this episode, you’ll hear: Why you need to add “getting fired” to your to-do listHow much musicians actually make streaming and playing liveWhat being a musician was like before social mediaHow to convince yourself to create your dream bandAnd much more…Make sure to listen at the end of this interview for a concert recording where Stacey and I perform live as S.O.B. & The Dangs. You’ll be hearing “Surrender” and “Whole Lot of Trouble.” We hope you dig it. These special episodes with fellow performing artists are free of ads with no sponsors, so if you like what you’re hearing, you can support this show by sending a “boost” or “boostagram” to this episode on a modern podcasting app like Fountain. If you want to help create a better future for music and podcasting, here’s your challenge:  Download the Fountain app.Add a few dollars to your lightning wallet.Find this episode, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional message.Since the Abel James Show is now using modern podcasting 2.0 technology, your contribution will automatically be split 50/50 with Stacey McCann. We truly appreciate your support! If you’d like to hear S.O.B. and The Dangs LIVE, we’ll be rocking the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX. >> Get your tickets ($10): AntonesNightclub.com >> Or join the Livestream on Tunestr or Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball podcast (Show starts at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on Monday, December 16, 2024) Head over to sobthedangs.com for music, upcoming shows and more from Stacey McCann Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/stacey-mccann-why-getting-fired-needs-to-go-on-your-to-do-list/ 

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2024

What do real musicians think of AI-Generated music? In this 4-part bonus series, you’ll hear rapid fire interviews with musicians who are using cutting-edge podcasting 2.0 tech to reinvent the music industry. This is all leading up to the first-ever “Sats By SW” Independent Music Summit and our live music performance at Antone’s hosted by the inventor of modern podcasting and legendary MTV VJ, Adam Curry. We’re here today with Johnny Elrod, fellow Texan, musician, and drummer for FM Rodeo. In this episode, you’ll hear: What real musicians think about AI-Generated musicHow to approach learning a musical instrument in an age of distractionWhy having your own music library is better than SpotifyWhy labor-intensive hobbies that don’t have a financial pay off are worth itAnd more…Hang on until the end of this interview to hear a track from FM Rodeo, “Rit Jons.” And if you’d like to drop some “sats” in the tip jar for today’s episode, your contributions will automatically be split 50/50 with FM Rodeo. So, to leave a little tip, all you have to do is: Download the Fountain app.Add a few bucks to your lightning wallet.Find this episode, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional message.If you’d like to hear FM Rodeo LIVE, we’ll be sharing the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX. Get your tickets ($10): AntonesNightclub.com Go to FMRodeoTX.com for upcoming shows, lyrics, merch and more from FM Rodeo Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/johnny-elrod-what-real-musicians-think-of-ai-generated-music/ 

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

Technology is disrupting the music industry once again. In this week's special 4-part bonus series, you’ll hear rapid fire interviews with incredible musicians who are using cutting edge podcasting tech to reinvent the music industry. We’re kicking off this bonus series with one of the top artists in the world of value-for-value music, Ainsley Costello.  Ainsley began performing in school and community musical theatre productions at the age of 7. Fueled by her passion and determination, she began taking classes at Berklee College of Music online at just 15 years old.  A rare combination of raw talent and relentless ambition, Ainsley has a resume of those twice her age, graduating from Berkeley magna cum laude with a degree in music business at the age of 19, with over 20 commercial single releases and 200 shows in 20+ states under her belt—no big deal. And I get the feeling that she's just getting warmed up.  In this episode with Ainsley Costello, you’ll hear: What really happens when artists sign their lives away to record companiesThe future of music in the age of generative AIHow artists and DJs are using podcasting technology to reimagine the music industryA few inspiring words that might just convince you to chase your dreamsAnd more…Make sure to listen to the end of this interview to hear one of Ainsley’s tunes, “Cherry on Top” the first song to ever to hit one million Satoshis on Wavlake! And if you’d like to drop a some “sats” in the tip jar for today’s episode, which will be split 50/50 with Ainsley, simply:  Download the Fountain.fm appAdd a few bucks to your lightning walletFind this episode on Fountain, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional messageIf you’d like to hear Ainsley LIVE, we’ll be sharing the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX. Get your tickets ($10): AntonesNightclub.com Go to AinsleyCostello.com to connect with Ainsley and hear a sampling of her music Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/ainsley-costello-how-bitcoin-is-disrupting-the-music-industry

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2024

Do you feel a constant pressure to optimize every aspect of your life? What if hyper-optimization protocols actually do more harm than good? The glorification of hustle culture has given many of us the nagging feeling that no matter how much we do or accomplish, it's never quite enough. Living in a cloud of frantic, urgent, reactive energy can even cause us to lose sight of who we are and why we’re working so hard. If you want to reclaim your time, energy and purpose in life, you need to rebel against cultural norms and conditioning that does not serve you. You’ll be in good company. Studies have shown that no matter their field or area of expertise, peak performers share a unique characteristic: they take time for complete rest and recovery. So when was the last time you created space for rest, or experienced the unexpected joys of under-committing and doing nothing for a minute? If your identity is in any way defined by over-achievement, hyper-optimization, perfectionism, or an obsession with productivity, this episode is for you. And listen, I may be behind the microphone, but I’m just as guilty of all of this tomfoolery as the rest of you! Today, we're here with Israa Nasir, a New York City-based psychotherapist, author, and the founder of WellGuide—a digital community for mental health awareness. Israa's new book, "Toxic Productivity" is strong medicine for anyone who's ever felt the pressure to be constantly busy, constantly achieving, and constantly proving their worth.  In this episode with Israa, you’ll hear: Why hyper-optimization protocols often do more harm than goodWhy chasing and achieving the next big win can eventually lead to feeling more empty and disconnected than ever beforeHow to break free from the constant pressure to achieve and optimize every aspect of your lifeHow to build meaningful relationships in a hyperconnected but lonely worldAnd much more…One quick note. Israa recorded this from a hotel room in the middle of her book tour, and her wifi connection was low-quality and dropped a few times, so we did our best to cobble it back together. Apologies in advance for any audio or video issues. As a recovering perfectionist myself, perhaps releasing an imperfect show is indeed part of the recovery process. :) Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/israa-nasir-why-hyper-optimization-protocols-do-more-harm-than-good/ Go to https://www.israanasir.com/ to get Israa Nasir's new book, "Toxic Productivity" Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/ Listen and support the show on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Brought to you by: Prime Protein from EquipFoods.com - Save 15% off your first order or 30% off your subscription with code ABELJAMES Juvent Micro-Impact Platform from Juvent.com - Save $500 off your purchase with code WILD

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

Have you ever wondered why almost every single packaged food contains industrial seed oils, anti-caking agents, preservatives, petrochemical flavorings and other non-foods? And why do so many growing companies that started as a healthier real food alternative ultimately sell their souls to Big Food?  We're back this week with our dear friend, Anna Vocino, a best-selling cookbook author, actor, stand-up comedian, podcaster and founder of eat Happy Kitchen, a natural food company. She's here to show you how the food we buy in the grocery store actually gets made, and it's not always pretty.  In this episode with Anna, you're about to hear:  Why nearly all of the products you find in the grocery store—everything from sauces, spices and dressings to cookies and cereals—contain sketchy non-food ingredientsHow to muster up the courage to start your own business without losing your mind or your pantsHow to achieve longevity in the world of podcasting and media, from a couple of OGsAn optimistic vision for the future of human creativity in the age of AIAnd much more…Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/anna-vocino-say-no-to-big-food-and-build-your-own-business-instead/ Go to https://eathappykitchen.com for sauces, recipes, cookbooks and more from Anna Vocino, and get her latest cookbook "Eat Happy Italian" at https://eathappyitalian.com/ Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/ Listen and support the show on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Brought to you by: Juvent Micro-Impact Platform from Juvent.com - Save $500 off your purchase with code WILD Prime Protein from EquipFoods.com - Save 15% off your first order or 30% off your subscription with code ABELJAMES  

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024

How do high profile celebrities and the rich and famous achieve such dramatic transformations? And are regular joes and janes like us actually better off without private chefs and nutritionists? Today we’re here with celebrity chef and entrepreneur, James Barry.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

As founder of the Apogee Strong mentorship program, Matt has an unwavering commitment to empowering young people to become sovereign, self-directed learners - a radical departure from the compliance-driven model that dominates our schools.

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

What’s the difference between education and indoctrination? Is our education system broken, or is it operating as intended? The public school conveyor belt is a relic of the Prussian military model, designed to produce compliant workers for factories rather than sovereign thinkers with upward mobility. We’re left with a blindly obedient population that’s smart enough to follow orders, but not smart or courageous enough to question the status quo.   The masses are conditioned to become habitually compliant conformists forever reliant on external authority. As Seth Godin writes, “To efficiently run a school, amplify fear (and destroy passion).” These days, educators have limited intellectual freedom to teach what they want to teach.  In past decades, we had far less access to information or schooling, yet were far more educated. Now in the age of AI, we have access to unlimited information, but we don’t know if any of it is real or true.  So what is the future of education? Our guest today is Matt Beaudreau, a former public school educator and administrator who has dedicated his career to rethinking the very foundations of our education system. Matt shares: “When I saw this system for what it was, I could no longer be a part of perpetuating it.” As founder of the Apogee Strong mentorship program, Matt has an unwavering commitment to empowering young people to become sovereign, self-directed learners - a radical departure from the compliance-driven model that dominates our schools. True education should foster creativity and critical thinking, allowing individuals to pursue their unique passions. Matt’s belief, which I share, is that genius is common, and true learning is about unlocking the innate genius in every one of us. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to unshackle your mind from the limits of traditional schooling and cultural conditioning  Why modern education systems are anti-entrepreneurial and train students to be employees rather than innovators How to utilize passion as a vehicle to learn how to learn How to cultivate courage, foster civil discourse and intellectual flexibility to counter the polarization and echo chambers in today's society The status games played by elite institutions And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/matt-beaudreau-how-to-nurture-genius-and-courage-in-a-habitually-compliant-population/  Go to https://apogeestrong.com/ to enroll, watch the Documentary, and get more from Matt Beaudreau and the Apogee Strong team Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/  Listen and support the show on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman   Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman   Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames   Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus  Brought to you by: LMNT Electrolytes from DrinkLMNT.com - Collect your FREE 8-Pack of Electrolytes with any purchase: DrinkLMNT.com/Wild  DS-01™ Probiotics and Prebiotics from Seed.com - Save 25% off your first month with promo code 25WILD

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

Is your work aligned with your true calling in life? Whether you're feeling trapped in a soul-sucking job, or simply curious about what's possible when you break free of societal scripts, you're going to find an abundance of wisdom and inspiration in Paul's story.

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024

In this expansive conversation, we explore the transformative power of silence and self-reflection, the intricate dance between the ego and attachment, as well as extraordinary feats of consciousness, healing and longevity documented in Eastern spiritual traditions.

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2024

Whether you're a seasoned athlete, a busy parent, a coach, or just dipping your toes into health and fitness, you'll walk away from this interview with actionable strategies and a renewed sense of motivation to make positive and lasting changes in your life.

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024

When it comes to health and performance, eating high quality protein from healthy animals is one of the most powerful weapons we have to fight obesity, muscle wasting, and premature aging. Today we’re back with our friend Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a functional medicine physician.

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2024

By harnessing proven principles of brain science and evolutionary biology, you can use dissatisfaction, pain and discomfort to propel you to your next epic success. Today we’re back with our friend, Dr. Loretta Breuning.

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2024

We’re back with our friend Dr. John Gray, former monk and author of more than 20+ books including “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus” the best-selling relationship book of all time.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2024

Returning to the show today is the brilliant Dr. Cate Shanahan, one of the world’s leading authorities on nutrition and human metabolism.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

Our guest this week is a visionary building solutions to help reclaim our digital lives from the grip of Big Tech, prioritizing sovereignty, privacy, and freedom for individuals. There are many reasons to be optimistic for the future.

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2024

We're here with Matthew Lysiak, a nationally recognized investigative journalist, crime reporter and award-winning author of the brilliant new book “Fiat Food” which unravels the shocking history of how inflation destroyed our health, our food system, and our quality of life.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

Does it feel like a dollar isn't worth a dollar anymore?  At first, inflation feels good for some of us.  Homeowners see their houses rapidly increase in nominal price, the stock market appears to rise, even used cars and trucks sitting in the driveway growing older somehow appear to become more valuable.  But when you fill up your cart at the grocery store, pay for skyrocketing insurance and tax bills, and account for rapid and permanent increases in housing, energy and all the other costs of living, you start to feel the sting of runaway inflation.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve, in the past three years groceries are up 20% across the board, gas is up 45%, Energy is up 38% and credit card debt is up 45%.  This would all be well and good if our salaries doubled overnight.  Has yours?  Debasement of our currency has eroded our standard of living, degraded nutrients in our food supply, and left us poorer and sicker than any time in recent history.  Fiat inflation is a hidden tax lobbied without your consent, eroding the spending power of every dollar you've ever earned.  In a debt-based fiat system, saving is a losing strategy. Increasingly, we're incentivized to spend immediately, not save. Corporations are incentivized to borrow, not earn.  With cheaper access to massive low interest debt, the ruling class is able to gleefully stripmine any remaining wealth from the middle and lower classes.  Since 1900, our dollar has lost nearly 99% of its spending power.  This is not an accident.  In 1900, a single dollar could buy a pair of patent leather shoes, a woman's house dress or even be saved with confidence. The average American could afford to eat 175 pounds of meat a year, mostly beef, as well as plenty of eggs, bacon and sausage.  Collectively, our heart health was also far better.  By 1972, we ate 104 pounds of red meat a year, and as of 2019, our consumption was cut in half to just 56 pounds.  Since then, obesity and disease has become widespread in adults and children alike as our quality of life has deteriorated.  Using propaganda from fraudulent studies, monetary distortions and backward subsidies, the collusion of government, industry and special interests has intentionally shifted diets away from healthful whole foods and nutrient dense meats to industrial seed oils, GMO grains, and fake meats.  Doritos, Lucky Charms and plant-based fake meats don't increase in price nearly as quickly as real food like beef and veggies. For corporations, selling highly processed industrial products is much more profitable than selling meat.  As our guest this week quips, “You can print Doritos like you can print fiat dollars.”  Real food, though, has become cost prohibitive for many of us, so we eat processed industrial junk instead.  This hurts people, especially kids.  Thanks to government manipulation of food prices and top-down dietary recommendations, our mass consumption of ultra processed foods understates the rate of inflation in our food system and makes us sicker, allowing Big Food and Big Pharma to profit on both sides.  As it turns out, feeding people poison and managing their sickness is big business.  But this story goes far deeper than just Big Food and Big Pharma.  Unchecked inflation has not only undermined real purchasing power and destroyed our health, but the fiat dollar has also enabled endless war profiteering without the consent of the people.  The most powerful weapon ever conceived by man is the fiat money printer.  Today we're here with Matthew Lysiak, a nationally recognized investigative journalist, crime reporter and award-winning author of the brilliant new book “Fiat Food” which unravels the shocking history of how inflation destroyed our health, our food system, and our quality of life.  In this episode, you will discover:  How a 100 year conspiracy and propaganda campaign by anti-meat religious groups, the medical industrial complex and politicians hijacked our food system for profitWhy observational studies on diet and health are misleading and are often weaponized for political and financial gainHow mainstream media and religious groups manipulate nutritional science to control public healthWhy the government masks the true cost of inflation resulting from severing ties to the gold standardWhy the public school system deprives kids of proper nutritionAnd much more…Read the show notes:  https://fatburningman.com/matthew-lysiak-how-money-printing-destroys-our-health-and-enables-endless-war/  Grab the excellent book "Fiat Food" by Matthew Lysiak at   https://www.amazon.com/Fiat-Food-Inflation-Destroyed-Bitcoin-ebook/dp/B0CKC4LD8L Come join the Abel James Substack channel and leave a quick comment so that we can connect. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus 

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

In the face of creeping medical tyranny, a rapidly devaluing dollar, rampant tech addiction and an epidemic of chronic disease, what can we do to reclaim our health, wealth and freedom?

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024

We're here today with Anjan Katta, founder of Daylight Computer, a company that aims to create devices that respect our health, attention and freedom, challenging the tech giants…

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2024

Modern healthcare isn't working because it focuses on treating symptoms, rather than addressing the root cause, and to explore these subjects and more, we're here with Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford trained physician, co-founder of Levels and bestselling author of “Good Energy.”

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2024

Did you know that doctors were treating diabetic patients with high-fat low-carb diets all the way back in the 1700s? We're back with our friend Gary Taubes, author of the new book “Rethinking Diabetes.”

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2024

We're here with Ellen Goldsmith, a licensed and board certified acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, and author of the book “Nutritional Healing with Chinese Medicine."

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2024

As the years tick by, how can we move the goalposts to make sure we’re training for the right reasons? Chaz Branham is a venture capitalist, athlete and lifelong health nut, who you may remember back in 2013 entered in the Texas Shredder Classic, his first bodybuilding competition, on a dare…

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2024

Today we’re here with the creator of MovNat and Breathholdwork, our friend Erwan Le Corre. Erwan is known as the "Godfather of Natural Movement" and is author of "The Practice of Natural Movement."

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2024

Do you ever find yourself bottling up your emotions instead of speaking your mind? We’re here with Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist who completed her residency at Harvard Medical School.

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2024

If you didn't have to worry about money, what would you do with your life? Today we're here with our friend Noah Kagan, creator of 7 multimillion dollar businesses, and founder and CEO of AppSumo.com.

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2024

How can we feed our families nutrient-dense meals on a shoestring budget? Today we’re here with Robby Sansom, CEO at Force of Nature.

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2024

If you want to experiment with alternative approaches to optimal body composition and achieve world class results, you're in the right place.

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2024

There are more than 15,000 studies exploring photobiomodulation as a healing modality, but despite an abundance of research, the effects of light for our health has been largely overlooked in the past few decades.

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2024

How do ancient myths and legends shape our virtues? I first saw Odds Bodkin perform more than 30 years ago in New Hampshire when I was about 7 or 8 years old, and I have never seen a better storyteller in my life.

Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2024

What happens when you put a cartoon character on processed food? Marketing has deep and profound effects on our perception, and food manufacturers use tactics like these to get us to crave, buy and consume more ultra processed food.

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2024

Imagine what you could accomplish if you could stay focused and follow through on your goals, despite all the distractions of modern life. Now is the perfect time to harness science-backed strategies to break bad habits for good.

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2024

What’s the secret to achieving and maintaining top performance, even into our 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond? If you’re ready to achieve life-changing results this year, you’re in the right place…

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2024

Whether you're collecting data from wearable technology or not, we're going to share a few simple strategies we can use to boost mood, productivity and energy.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2023

Can you increase your IQ in just 15 minutes a day? I'm honored that joining us here today is Vitaliy Katsenelson an award-winning writer of a number of books, including his latest “Soul in the Game”.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2023

What are the lifestyle practices that actually drive longevity? To help separate fact from fiction, I'm thrilled that returning to the show today is our good buddy Robb Wolf.

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2023

After his hearing was damaged during service in the army, causing severe ringing in the ears or tinnitus, Wayne experimented with sound masking and binaural beats to help ease his symptoms.

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2023

If you need some quick tips on intermittent fasting, using your free meal, troubleshooting low energy, carb cravings or ditching the Dad bod, this is the episode for you.

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2023

We can actually reprogram our brain to break toxic habits, overcome trauma and optimize our mental health. Ready to learn how?

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2023