After wrapping up Sober October, we’ve brought back a fan favorite to dive deep into the effects of alcohol on the body, sleep, and recovery. VP of Performance Science Kristen Holmes and SVP of Data Science and Research Emily Capodilupo break down all things alcohol by discussing what we know about alcohol’s impact on the body (2:45), how alcohol leads to po ... Show More
Feb 4
How 23-Time Gold Medalist, Michael Phelps, Manages Stress & Mental Health
This week, on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed sits down with 23-time gold medalist, Michael Phelps. Michael opens up about his experience coming up as a swimmer, reflecting on impactful changes that could benefit the sports future successes. Michael shares perso ... Show More
45m 57s
Jan 28
How AI & Wearables Are Shaping The Future of Healthcare with Dr. Ami Bhatt
The WHOOP Podcast Longevity Series is back! This week, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo sits down with Dr. Ami Bhatt, renowned cardiologist, Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology, and Chair of the Digital Health Advisory Commi ... Show More
34m 50s
Jan 20
WHOOP x SR_A: Samuel Ross on Reimagining Performance
This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed, sits down with Samuel Ross, Global Creative Director, WHOOP x SR_A, for an exploration of design, performance, and purpose. Drawing from his formative years, creative partnership with Virgil Abloh, and work shaping s ... Show More
37m 20s
Aug 2022
What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health
In this episode, I discuss the physiological effects that drinking alcohol has on the brain and body at different levels of consumption and over time. I also describe genetic differences that predispose certain individuals to alcoholism, binge and habit-drinking. I explain alcoho ... Show More
1h 57m
Mar 2022
Alcohol: Can it ever be healthy?
For many of us, it's a ritual to help us wind down after a long day, an excuse to catch up with friends, or a lubricant to an awkward social situation. Alcohol can be delicious, but our relationship with it is often complicated. Good times with friends aren’t without sacrifice, a ... Show More
42m 34s
Jul 2022
#137 - Can I drink alcohol and reach my body and health goals with Craig McDonald
<p>In this podcast, we’re talking about booze! If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know I used to drink a lot, I was a loose cannon 🤣 For a long time I used it to have fun and as a coping mechanism.</p><p>I still love alcohol but I don't love how excessive drinking mak ... Show More
19m 9s
Apr 2021
Alcohol (with Comedian Matt Donnelly)
This episode was so much fun! Dr Matt & Dr Mike talk everything alcohol with Vegas comedian, magician, and podcaster, Matt Donnelly. They discuss; types of alcohol, history of alcohol, how it is produced, absorbed, blood alcohol limits, metabolism, its effects on the body (short ... Show More
1h 39m
Mar 2024
What Alcohol Does to Your Body: Harvard’s Dr. Sarah Wakeman With the Medical Facts You Need to Know
<p>Today you’re getting a masterclass from one of the most renowned and respected experts on alcohol.</p><p>She’s here to give you the latest research and science of how alcohol impacts your body, brain, and mind. She’s going to give you facts, dispel myths, and help you be infor ... Show More
55m 18s
Jan 2024
158. Should you quit drinking in your 20s?
<p>Alcohol is a drug, highly addictive, has proven to do damage to our minds and our bodies and yet makes up a huge part of our 20s, especially how we socialise and connect with others.</p> <p>In today's episode we are going to talk about the psychology of alcohol, the impact of ... Show More
37m 58s
Jul 2023
How does alcohol cause hangovers? | Judy Grisel
The molecule responsible for hangovers is ethanol, which we colloquially refer to as alcohol. Ethanol is present in all alcoholic beverages, and generally speaking, the more ethanol, the greater the potential for a hangover. So, how exactly does alcohol cause a hangover -- and is ... Show More
9m 42s