A graduate of Cornell and Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Greger has published in a litany of scientific journals, testified before Congress and lectured at countless symposiums and institutions, including the Conference on World Affairs and the National Institutes of Health. He was even an expert witness in the infamous Oprah Winfrey meat defamatio ... Show More
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Me, But Better: Olga Khazan On The Science of Personality Change, Challenging Fixed Mindsets, & The Big Five Traits That Shape Your Life
Olga Khazan is a staff writer for The Atlantic and author of "Me, But Better." This conversation explores personality mutability and Olga's experiment to transform from anxious introvert to someone freed from her own patterns. We discuss the Big Five traits, her Miami breakdown t ... Show More
2h 12m
Aug 18
Addiction, Celebrity, Public Shaming & Truth: The Performance Art of James Frey, Celebrated Writer of Ill-Repute
James Frey is the author of "A Million Little Pieces," a book that spoke to the deepest, darkest parts of countless readers in early recovery. This conversation explores his journey to become literature's bad boy, his heroes like Baudelaire and Henry Miller, and his philosophy of ... Show More
2h 34m
Aug 14
ROLL ON: The State of Podcasting In 2025
Roll On resurfaces from the chrysalis! Adam Skolnick and I unpack 90 days post-surgery, why the caterpillar needs a tortoise mind to become a butterfly, and the death of authentic podcasting. On tap: The state of Podcastistan, why I'm breaking up with viral culture, and the unexp ... Show More
1h 35m
Dec 2015
Michael Greger, M.D. On How Not To Die
“I continue to be amazed by our bodies' ability for self-repair. Our bodies want to be healthy, if we would just let them. That's what these new research articles are showing: even after years of beating yourself up with a horrible diet, your body can reverse the damage, open bac ... Show More
1h 44m
May 2020
How Not To Diet With Michael Greger, MD
When it comes to reliable nutrition information, the internet is a warn-torn, metastasizing mushroom cloud of toxic half-truths and misinformation.How do we sort through the tribal wars? How do we separate fact from fiction?Let's start with seeking out the experts. And the best, ... Show More
1h 46m
Mar 2024
The Nutrition Doctor: “THESE Foods Can HEAL - REVERSE DISEASE & AGING!” (It’s SO SIMPLE!) Dr. Michael Greger
Today on The School of Greatness, we welcome Dr. Michael Greger. He's not just a physician and a New York Times best-selling author but also an internationally recognized speaker on critical public health issues. His extensive research, especially in the realm of industrialized a ... Show More
1h 35m
Aug 2016
Neal Barnard, M.D. On The Power of Nutrition To Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease, Diabetes & Alzheimer’s
“Meat consumption is just as dangerous to public health as tobacco use. It's time we looked into holding the meat producers and fast-food outlets legally accountable.”Neal Barnard, M.D.
There's nothing I can do — it's genetic.Without a doubt, many of us have predispositions to de ... Show More
2h 1m
Feb 2018
Plant-Based vs. Ketosis: Diet Wars With Cardiologist Joel Kahn, MD
“More produce and less loneliness keep the heart doctor away.”Joel Kahn MD
Recent years have seen the ascendency of low-carb, high fat diets. Indeed, the ketogenic lifestyle has been heralded as a veritable health panacea.In parallel, we bear witness to mainstream acceptance of t ... Show More
2h 22m
Aug 2020
The Crazy Benefits of Water-Only Fasting With Dr. Alan Goldhamer
When you hear the word ‘addiction’, our attention typically turns to mind-altering substances -- illicit drugs, alcohol, and prescription medications.Typically overlooked in this conversation? Food.But food addiction isn't just real, it just might be our biggest problem. In fact, ... Show More
2h 9m
Dec 2021
How To Use Food To Prevent & Beat Disease w/Dr. William Li EP 1207
Today’s guest is Dr. William Li. He’s a world-renowned physician, scientist, and speaker. His groundbreaking work has impacted more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. His TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has reached more th ... Show More
1h 14m
Jan 2022
How Your Diet Affects Your Behavior, Risk Of Disease & What You Should Do About It w/Dr. David Perlmutter EP 1211
Today’s guest is Dr. David Perlmutter, who is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award and he currently se ... Show More
1h 32m