In this episode, I discuss genetic testing for sports and athletic performance. I describe the history of sports genomics and the search for genes that determine strength, endurance, and other performance markers. I explain how to interpret genetic test results, including how many genes determine a trait, the relative influence of a single gene, and the like ... Show More
Apr 29
Hardship, Resilience & Competing at the Highest Level | Ken Rideout
In this episode, I sit down with Ken Rideout — author, elite masters marathoner, and one of the most compelling people I've ever had on the show — to discuss his journey from a difficult childhood and decade-long opioid addiction to becoming the Masters (50+) Marathon World Champ ... Show More
2h 34m
Apr 1
How to Build a Strong Core & Abs
In this episode, I break down everything you need to know to build a strong core and better-looking abs — and explain why most people are training them wrong. I start by clarifying the difference between "abs" and "core," covering the key muscle groups involved (rectus abdominis, ... Show More
1h 43m
Mar 2025
Decoding Risk: Understanding Polygenic Risk Scores in Modern Medicine. Demystifying Genetics with Erica Spaeth
<p>This episode dives into polygenic risk testing, exploring how genetic data can inform healthcare strategies. We discuss the complexities of communicating risk, the role of polygenic scores in identifying disease susceptibility, and the evolving landscape of personalized medici ... Show More
49m 41s
May 2025
Behaviors That Alter Your Genes to Improve Your Health & Performance | Dr. Melissa Ilardo
My guest is Dr. Melissa Ilardo, Ph.D., professor of biomedical informatics at the University of Utah. We discuss the interplay between genes and behaviors, including how certain behaviors can improve resilience by changing gene and organ function, as well as natural selection eve ... Show More
1h 54m
Oct 2024
Steroids, Gene Therapy, Peptides: The Future of ENHANCED Sports with Aron D’Souza : 1215
<p>Step into the future of sports performance with <em>The Human Upgrade</em> as Dave Asprey and Aron D’Souza, founder of the Enhanced Games, uncover the controversial world of steroids, gene therapy, peptides, and human enhancement. In this groundbreaking episode, they explore h ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2020
Gene Testing Does More Harm Than Good, What You Need To Know
<p>Dr. Tommy Woods brings some practical and pragmatic analysis to something otherwise confusing. The utility of gene testing (or lack there of). He helps to pick apart and debunk the case for gene testing in an evidenced-based way. We talk about risk, size, effect size, MTHFR, w ... Show More
52m 4s
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Molecular Testing Pearls</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In Part 4 of our Heme Path series, we thoroughly examine the details of molecular testing and how it relates to hematologic and oncologic malignancies </p><p class="" s ... Show More
