This week, I am joined by microbiologist Dr. Sarkis Mazmanian, the Luis B. and Nelly Soux Professor at Caltech, to discuss the microbiome's connection to human health—especially the gut-brain axis. Dr. Mazmanian discusses his research evolution from infectious diseases to the microbiome’s role in neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration, as well as how gut mic ... Show More
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
Aug 11
Inside Nutrition Misinformation: Nutrition Scientist Jessica Knurick Exposes What's Really Happening to Public Health in America
This conversation explores the war on science, the misdirection of the MAHA movement, and what's happening to public health while everyone argues about food dyes. We discuss how a $1.1 trillion healthcare cut happened under the radar, why "seed oils" didn't exist until TikTok inv ... Show More
2 h
Jan 2025
Super Aging and Your Microbiome with Dr. William Li
In this episode, Dr. William Li discusses the role of your microbiome in reversing advanced diseases, the science of super-aging, and the transformative power of foods like pomegranates, sauerkraut, and walnuts. He also reveals the latest research on gut bacteria linked to extend ... Show More
1h 28m
Sep 2022
The Genetics of Estrogen, Testosterone, Detoxification and Autism with Kashif Khan
This week we welcome Kashif Kahn to the Better Show to talk about Genetics. Kashif is the CEO of The DNA Company, and we were able to speak in depth with him about our pre-determinants that will impact many aspects of our lives. We began talking about DNA reports, why copy varian ... Show More
1h 36m
Feb 2025
A Germ of Truth: The 263rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss the relationship between infectious and chronic disease, and between germ theory and terrain theory of disease. Pathogens are real, and exogenous treatments like antibiotics can kill them. The health of the body is affected by diet, exercise, st ... Show More
1h 56m
Apr 2025
159. Dr. Will Cole: Autoimmune Crisis? Uncover Mold and Toxins Harming You
Struggling with mystery symptoms? Most people chalk up brain fog, fatigue, or joint pain to aging, but what if it’s your body screaming for help? I sat down with Dr. Will Cole to discuss autoimmune conditions, gut health, and toxicity. Here’s the truth: your symptoms might stem f ... Show More
1h 24m
Sep 2024
#836 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The New Science Of Longevity, Resilience & Breaking Bad Habits
Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and a podcaster.From personal dramas to scientific uproars, it's been a wild year for the biggest health & fitness podcaster in the world. And today we get to discover his bi ... Show More
3h 26m
Apr 2025
Dr. Steven Gundry: Is Fungus Secretly Running the World—and Your Gut? : 1270
If your brain feels foggy, your mood swings like a pendulum, or your cravings seem to control you—this episode will flip what you think you know about your body and your mind. Because what if your thoughts… aren’t really yours? In this mind-altering episode of The Human Upgrade, ... Show More
54m 11s