Jan 30
The Nobel Prize Molecule That Nearly Doubles Lifespan : 1407
In the late 1990s, a strange carbon molecule quietly delivered the single longest lifespan extension ever recorded in mammals. The rats lived about 90% longer, and almost no one was paying attention. This episode breaks down what that molecule is, why it works, and how it may upg ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 29
Meet the Governor Who Wants Humans to Become Cyborgs : 1406
Aging is not something Zoltan Istvan plans to accept quietly. He wants to treat death like a technical bug, rewrite the rules of biology, and turn California into the global test bed for radical human upgrades. From cyborg implants to AI driven longevity science, this episode exp ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 27
Your Butt is a Longevity Organ (Here’s how to train it!) | Gabrielle Lyon : 1405
Your butt is not about aesthetics. It is a longevity organ that directly impacts metabolism, brain optimization, resilience, and how long you stay strong as you age. In this episode, you’ll learn why strength training and protein intake matter more than body fat percentage, how m ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2014
JJ Virgin: Sugar, Addiction and the Good Life
<p>Fueling your body for optimal health, performance and vitality is an important part of living a good life. Question is, how?</p><p>I don’t know about you, but it’s more than a bit maddening trying to keep up with the latest nutrition advice.</p><p>High-fat, low-fat, paleo, veg ... Show More
1h 4m
May 2022
Why Sugar And Fructose Are So Deadly with Dr. Richard Johnson
This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, InsideTracker, and HigherDOSE. Eighty-eight percent of people are metabolically unhealthy, and since the 1920s we’ve shamed them into believing it’s their fault—that they should just eat fewer calories and exercise more. But the real ... Show More
1h 15m
Jan 2024
How to Stop Obsessing Over Your Body and Eat Sanely in a Toxic Culture | Virginia Sole-Smith
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Plus, provocative and practical ideas about actually enjoying exercise, the real relationship between weight and health, the proble ... Show More
1h 14m
May 2023
#162: When Wellness Becomes BS w/ Christy Harrison, MPH, Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counselor
<p>Christy Harrison, a pioneer in the anti-diet movement, has transformed the way I see food, weight, and health. Now she’s coming on the show to talk about THE WELLNESS TRAP, a hodgepodge of diet culture, disinformation, and dubious diagnoses. Many wellness solutions that promis ... Show More
1h 25m
Nov 2022
How Your Health Is Impacted By Food Marketing And Our Dietary Guidelines
This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Thrive Market, and Essentia. Food marketing and misguided dietary guidelines play a large role in the food choices we make. These foods are frequently devoid of nutritional value and, even worse, they are addictive and keep you going ... Show More
48m 19s
May 2021
The Role of Hormones in Health & Weight Loss, with Dr Robert Lustig
Neuroendochrinologist and author of the new book, Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine, Dr. Robert Lustig joins the show this week to discuss what is healthy. Why your liver is the key to so many health issues, including weight loss ... Show More
1 h
JJ Virgin is a world-renowned nutrition and fitness expert, and author of the best-selling books, The Virgin Diet, and her newest release, The Sugar Impact Diet. JJ has more than 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, and has worked with some of the top high-performance athletes and a-list celebrities to overcome weight loss resistance. S ... Show More
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>If you want to opt out of diet culture, then what should you actually eat? </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Today's guest is endeavor ... Show More
