Jun 10
Female Training, Hormones & Nutrition: Fact vs. Fiction | Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple to examine what the science says about female-specific training and nutrition. We discuss why so little research has historically focused on women, what makes menstrual cycle research so difficult and expensive to run, an ... Show More
2h 8m
May 27
How to Think Clearly in an Age of Distraction | Sam Harris
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sam Harris to discuss how attention, mindfulness, and clear thinking shape performance. We start by separating intelligence from wisdom, then look at how modern technology is rewiring our attentional capacity — including which tools enhance co ... Show More
2h 28m
May 13
Intense Exercise & Potential Heart Damage (aka Athlete's Heart)
In this episode, I cover "athlete's heart" — the paradox where the same cardiovascular adaptations that make endurance athletes exceptional can also mimic, and sometimes mask, real risk. I trace the history of what’s now known as exercise-induced cardiovascular remodeling (EICR), ... Show More
1h 44m
Sep 2025
Essentials: How to Exercise for Strength Gains & Hormone Optimization | Dr. Duncan French
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Duncan French, PhD, the vice president of performance at the UFC Performance Institute and a world-class performance specialist. We explain how resistance training and acute stress impact hormones and outline specific weigh ... Show More
40m 2s
Aug 2024
Tools for Nutrition & Fitness | Dr. Layne Norton
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Layne Norton, Ph.D., one of the world’s top experts in nutrition and training for physical fitness. We discuss how to evaluate scientific evidence and the validity of different practices aimed at achieving fat loss, muscle strength and hypertrophy ... Show More
4h 4m
Jan 2022
229. Nutrition Science PhD Stephanie Howe on Marathon Fueling, Quick Meals, and Fad Diets
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stephanie Howe is a heavy hitter from the ultra-endurance world who holds a PhD in Nutrition and Exercise Science.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">As an elite trail and mountain runner, Stephanie has won the Western States 100-mile Endura ... Show More
59m 35s
Aug 2024
2652: How to Fuel When Running a Marathon - Runner Gel Products & Staying Hydrated When Jogging
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Episode 2652:
When training for a half marathon, fueling your body properly is crucial for optimal performance. Dr. Neal discusses ... Show More
14m 32s
In this episode, my guest is Jordan Sullivan, APD, a registered sports dietitian and the founder of The Fight Dietitian (TFD), whose clients include UFC world champions, Olympians, and ultra-endurance athletes. We discuss performance nutrition, focusing on how to strategically use diet and nutrition to optimize an athlete’s physical performance, recovery, an ... Show More
<p>There's a lot of nutrition misinformation out there for runners, and many of us would be better off being less strict about our fuel.</p> <p> </p> <p>Kylee Van Horn and Zoë Rom are co-hosts of the podcast Your Diet Sucks.</p> <p> </p> <p>Kylee is the founder and owner of the s ... Show More
