Abel James Show (aka Fat-Burning Man)

What’s the difference between education and indoctrination? Is our education system broken, or is it operating as intended? The public school conveyor belt is a relic of the Prussian military model, designed to produce compliant workers for factories rather than sovereign thinkers with upward mobility. We’re left with a blindly obedient population that’s smart enough to follow orders, but not smart or courageous enough to question the status quo.   The masses are conditioned to become habitually compliant conformists forever reliant on external authority. As Seth Godin writes, “To efficiently run a school, amplify fear (and destroy passion).” These days, educators have limited intellectual freedom to teach what they want to teach.  In past decades, we had far less access to information or schooling, yet were far more educated. Now in the age of AI, we have access to unlimited information, but we don’t know if any of it is real or true.  So what is the future of education? Our guest today is Matt Beaudreau, a former public school educator and administrator who has dedicated his career to rethinking the very foundations of our education system. Matt shares: “When I saw this system for what it was, I could no longer be a part of perpetuating it.” As founder of the Apogee Strong mentorship program, Matt has an unwavering commitment to empowering young people to become sovereign, self-directed learners - a radical departure from the compliance-driven model that dominates our schools. True education should foster creativity and critical thinking, allowing individuals to pursue their unique passions. Matt’s belief, which I share, is that genius is common, and true learning is about unlocking the innate genius in every one of us. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to unshackle your mind from the limits of traditional schooling and cultural conditioning  Why modern education systems are anti-entrepreneurial and train students to be employees rather than innovators How to utilize passion as a vehicle to learn how to learn How to cultivate courage, foster civil discourse and intellectual flexibility to counter the polarization and echo chambers in today's society The status games played by elite institutions And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/matt-beaudreau-how-to-nurture-genius-and-courage-in-a-habitually-compliant-population/  Go to https://apogeestrong.com/ to enroll, watch the Documentary, and get more from Matt Beaudreau and the Apogee Strong team Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/  Listen and support the show on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman   Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman   Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames   Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus  Brought to you by: LMNT Electrolytes from DrinkLMNT.com - Collect your FREE 8-Pack of Electrolytes with any purchase: DrinkLMNT.com/Wild  DS-01™ Probiotics and Prebiotics from Seed.com - Save 25% off your first month with promo code 25WILD

Is your work aligned with your true calling in life? Or are you being paid to overlook your overwhelming disinterest in the work? Is your work-life driven by an illusion where the trivial is disguised as important? Tragically, this week’s guest admits, “I spent 10 years doing an enormous amount of work but feeling as if I created nothing of substance.” Most of us know the feeling, but it doesn’t have to be this way. In other words, work doesn’t have to suck. Today, I'm thrilled to have my good friend and fellow Austinite, Paul Millerd joining us on the show. Paul is a fellow former corporate consultant who has spent the past 7 years blazing an unconventional trail, leaving the rat race behind to pursue a life of creativity, curiosity, and freedom as an independent author and creator. If you’re looking to reclaim your inner ambition, as Paul writes: “The only true and worthwhile edge is deeply caring about what you do.”  The real journey isn’t in indulging our desire to escape work, but in finding meaningful work that is true to our mission and purpose here on earth. In this conversation, Paul shares the raw, unfiltered story of his journey - from the uncertainty and loneliness of leaving a successful consulting career, to the unexpected joys and challenges of building a life around his curiosity and passions. We'll dive into the frameworks he's developed for discerning "good work" from "bad work," and how he's navigated the ebb and flow of creative entrepreneurship, including the decision to turn down a lucrative publishing deal. Whether you're feeling trapped in a soul-sucking job, or simply curious about what's possible when you break free of societal scripts, you're going to find an abundance of wisdom and inspiration in Paul's story. In this episode, you’ll discover: Paul's framework for differentiating between "good work," "good enough work," and "bad work," and how you can apply this to your life How to find a balance between creative work and financial stability How to break free of your attachment to social status, material possessions, and your identity as an “achiever” Sage advice for those who are considering leaving the traditional corporate world to pursue their passions and creative interests How to coexist with your doubts and fears and feelings of uncertainty (instead of numbing or running away from them) How to reclaim your ambition to pursue YOUR good work And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/paul-millerd-why-he-blew-up-his-life-and-you-should-too/  Go to https://pmillerd.com/goodwork/ to get Paul Millerd’s brand new book “Good Work: Reclaiming Your Inner Ambition.” Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/  Listen and support the show on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus  Brought to you by: DS-01™ Probiotics and Prebiotics from Seed.com - Save 25% off your first month with promo code 25WILD LMNT Electrolytes from DrinkLMNT.com - Collect your FREE 8-Pack of Electrolytes with any purchase: DrinkLMNT.com/Wild 

What does the concept of longevity mean to you? Does it mean pumping your body full of exogenous hormones, peptides, stem cells, brain implants, and gradually replacing your organs with lab-grown pig parts? Perhaps some of us will sign up to be a brain in a jar? Or can we cruise into our second century by living a simple life of self-reflection, meditating deep in the mountains? Afterall, in remote corners of the world, there are legends of yogis and spiritual masters living so long that their true age is forgotten to time. Indeed, there are many paths on the road to a long life. In the years ahead, the bifurcation between devout transhumanists on a quest to live forever and those who prefer a more natural approach to aging will become more and more obvious. Today I’m honored to be joined by our friend Mark Divine, a former Navy SEAL commander, an entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, host of The Mark Divine Show, and renowned expert in personal transformation, mindfulness, and the untapped potential of the human mind. In this expansive conversation, we explore the transformative power of silence and self-reflection, the intricate dance between the ego and attachment, as well as extraordinary feats of consciousness, healing and longevity documented in Eastern spiritual traditions. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to break free from the conditioning and limiting beliefs that lead many of us to a "common" life of quiet desperation Powerful practices to master the mind’s energy by combining Eastern wisdom and Western science Why sitting in silence and witnessing one's thoughts is crucial for deconstructing limiting beliefs and stories, leading to greater freedom and self-awareness How to redefine your relationship with reality to unlock your full potential And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/mark-divine-master-your-minds-energy-to-become-uncommon/  Grab Mark Divine's new book “Uncommon: Simple Principles for an Extraordinary Life”:  https://readuncommon.com/ and head over to https://markdivine.com/ for more. Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/  Listen and support the show on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/6ZBhFATsjzIJ3QVofgOH   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus  Brought to you by: LMNT Electrolytes from DrinkLMNT.com - Collect your FREE 8-Pack of Electrolytes with any purchase: DrinkLMNT.com/Wild  Juvent Micro-Impact Platform from Juvent.com/Wild - Save $500 off your purchase with promo code WILD

When you know what you’re supposed to do, what keeps you from actually doing it? We’re all guilty at times of procrastination, pleasure-seeking, indulging in distraction and escapism, and even self-sabotage. Perhaps it’s all part of the human condition. But since knowing what to do is different from actually doing it, it’s essential to set up systems in our lives to make healthy choices the default option. And sometimes we need a little help getting out of our own way. By helping you work through the subconscious emotional blocks that prevent you from taking positive action, finding the right coach and accountability partner can make a massive difference in your long term results. As today’s guest quips, "I can't help people solve their problems until I find out why they like having them." Today we’re here with our friend, Adam Gilbert, trainer, author and founder of My Body Tutor, a company he created to help people stop making excuses when it comes to health and fitness by providing personal accountability. Whether you're a seasoned athlete, a busy parent, a coach, or just dipping your toes into health and fitness, you'll walk away with actionable strategies and a renewed sense of motivation to make positive and lasting changes in your life. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to identify and overcome common self-sabotaging patterns and behaviors The role of hormone replacement therapy and other trends in the pursuit of health and longevity Advice for parents who are trying to balance their own health goals with the demands of raising young children How to find joy and fulfillment in your journey toward health, rather than viewing it as a sacrifice And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/adam-gilbert-overcome-self-sabotage-and-unlock-your-full-potential/  Get personalized 1:1 coaching from Adam Gilbert and the Body Tutor Team at MyBodyTutor.com Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman   Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman   Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus  Brought to you by: DS-01® Daily Synbiotic from Seed.com - Save 25% off your first month with code: 25WILD  The Relax Infinity app at RelaxInfinity.com - Save 20% off with the promo code WILD

Have you heard that eating animal protein causes cancer? Or that you’ll save the world if you only give up hamburgers forever?  Despite dutifully reducing our consumption of animal protein for decades, rates of obesity and chronic disease have skyrocketed.   In the face of relentless anti-meat propaganda, what if the blanket advice to follow strict plant-based diets is actually accelerating rates of obesity and disease?  When I gave up meat as a young athlete for the sake of health and the environment, my results were abysmal. I lost muscle, gained fat, lacked energy, recovered poorly, and my race performance suffered.  Since plant-based fake meats and meat substitutes are incomplete proteins that are not well absorbed or utilized by our bodies, avoiding high-quality animal protein can lead to poor outcomes in health and performance for children and adults alike.  Meatless Mondays may sound virtuous, but they’re not saving the environment or solving the obesity epidemic as many are led to believe.  Indiscriminately blaming cattle for the sins of fossil fuels and industrial agriculture is a mistake. We all want to save the world, but as this week’s guest quips: “we can’t eat our way out of a climate crisis.”  Whether you’re raising animals or growing crops, industrial agriculture isn’t friendly to the environment or our health. Prioritizing the health of your body and the planet requires that we source real food according to the laws of nature, prioritizing regenerative agriculture and pasture-raised animals over the products of concentrated feedlots and industrial monocrops. When it comes to health and performance, eating high-quality protein from healthy animals is one of the most powerful weapons we have to fight obesity, muscle wasting, and premature aging.  Today we’re back with our friend Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a New York Times Bestselling author, podcaster and functional medicine physician specializing in the concept of muscle-centric medicine, which focuses on the largest organ in the body, skeletal muscle, as the key to health and longevity. In this episode with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, you’ll discover: Why what we think of as aging is actually a disease of impaired muscle The surprising relationship between meat, protein, and cancer How society's focus on weight loss has led to neglect of muscle building, which is critical for overall health The most effective exercises and training frequency to build skeletal muscle, optimize metabolism, and fight aging And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/gabrielle-lyon-why-meat-eating-and-strength-training-are-key-to-longevity/  Grab Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s new book “Forever Strong”: https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/ Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus  Brought to you by: The Relax Infinity app at RelaxInfinity.com - Save 20% off with the promo code WILD Wild-caught seafood from MarithymeSeafood.com - Get 10% off your first order with code EATWILD

If you’re not happy all the time, do you feel like you have a problem? No matter how much you achieve, does it feel like it’s never quite enough?  This is totally normal.  There’s nothing inherently wrong with the pursuit of happiness, but it’s critical to understand that even in the best case scenario, happiness is fleeting. It’s not something we ever get to keep.  We’re conditioned to think that if we don’t feel happy, we’re failing at life. The traditional approach to addressing unhappiness is flawed, however, as it assumes we’re meant to live in some perfect state of perpetual bliss. But that doesn’t jive with biology or reality.  The truth is that our mammalian brains are wired for survival, not to feel happy all the time.  Feelings of happiness and achievement are short-lived, and it’s meant to be that way.  But by harnessing proven principles of brain science and evolutionary biology, you can use dissatisfaction, pain and discomfort to propel you to your next epic success.  Today we’re back with our friend, Loretta Breuning, PhD, author, Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, East Bay, and Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why our brain's happy chemicals are only released in short spurts, and quickly habituate to rewards How to untangle your emotional wiring by tracking down patterns from childhood Why our natural "herd impulse" can lead to groupthink and the suppression of individuality (and how to counteract it) Simple strategies to manage anxiety and fear How to spark small joys and harness dopamine triggers in the brain’s reward system to create meaning and purpose in your life And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/loretta-breuning-why-youre-not-happy-and-what-to-do-about-it/  Get Loretta Breuning’s latest book, “Why You’re Unhappy: Biology vs Politics”: https://innermammalinstitute.org/why/  Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames  And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus  Brought to you by: Wild-caught seafood from MarithymeSeafood.com - Get 10% off your first order with code EATWILD The Relax Infinity app at RelaxInfinity.com - Save 20% off with the promo code WILD

Do you feel like you’re addicted to screens? Technology was supposed to improve our quality of life, but instead it’s fueled a war on our attention, happiness, and sanity. Some of the most intelligent brain scientists in the world are paid ungodly sums to make sure you’re as addicted as possible, hijacking your reward pathways so they can mine your time, manipulate your thought processes, and sell your data to the highest bidder. The endless pursuit of corporate profits has created an algorithmic race to the bottom. Constant digital stimulation rewires our brains, upsets hormonal balance, saps our energy, and even degrades our ability to feel connected to humans in real life. The damage that social media and screentime can cause to mental health, especially for young women, is well-documented. Social media platforms contribute to body dysmorphia and eating disorders, and progressively lead to serious mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and far worse. In the face of epidemic levels of loneliness and isolation, men who pursue pleasure from screens reinforce their addiction to digital stimulation, which causes testosterone levels, energy, and motivation to plummet. So how can we reverse our overreliance on exploitative modern technology and create real, authentic human connections and relationships in a digital age? Today we’re back with our friend Dr. John Gray, former monk and author of more than 20+ books including “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus” the best-selling relationship book of all time. In this episode with Dr. Gray, you’ll discover: Simple strategies to increase testosterone in men, and balance hormones in women (without using exogenous drugs) What living as a monk for 9 years taught Dr. Gray about mindfulness and meditation How harnessing the “polarity” between masculine and feminine energies can reignite attraction, intimacy and romance in relationships Why complaining can be addictive and what to do instead How small acts of kindness and appreciation help build intimacy and connection in your relationships The potential impacts and dangers of new technologies like virtual reality on future human relationships and interactions And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-john-gray-how-to-overcome-tech-addiction-optimize-hormones-and-reignite-romance/  Claim your free course from Dr. John Gray: https://www.marsvenus.com/gift Join the Abel James’ Substack channel: https://abeljames.substack.com/  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames  And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus  Brought to you by: The Relax Infinity app at RelaxInfinity.com - Save 20% off with the promo code WILD Wild-caught seafood from MarithymeSeafood.com - Get 10% off your first order with code EATWILD

Are we blaming red meat and butter for the problems vegetable oil caused?  Contrary to popular belief, there is no correlation between either saturated fat or animal fat consumption and heart attacks.  Despite that fact, doctors learn that there is.  So why does the American Heart Association lie to doctors and the public about the true cause of heart disease?  All the way back in the 1950’s, Ancel Keys manipulated and falsified data to blame butter, red meat, and saturated fats for heart disease.  The American Heart Association has been misleading us about the cause of heart disease ever since. This indoctrination of physicians, dietitians and the public enabled Big Oil and Big Food to flood the American diet with cheaply produced industrial vegetable and seed oils that alter our body chemistry in unfortunate and unnatural ways. The very diet doctors recommend as healthy is making us sick.  Consuming industrial vegetable oils, like corn, canola, cottonseed, soy, sunflower, safflower, rice bran, and grapeseed oils disrupts cellular energy metabolism and leads to toxicity, oxidative stress and disease in the body.  Conversely, avoiding newfangled industrial junk oils and replacing them with traditional fats like butter, tallow, olive oil, and coconut oil can help restore metabolic health. This week’s guest is here to set the record straight.  Returning to the show today is our friend, the brilliant Dr. Cate Shanahan, one of the world’s leading authorities on nutrition and human metabolism. A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, and NY Times bestselling author, her expertise is fixing the underlying problems that cause metabolic damage and inflammation. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why doctors working in the insurance-based system no longer have the freedom to do what they think is best for their patients How the American Heart Association sold its soul to Big Oil in 1948 The undisclosed conflict of interest between the vegetable oil industry and organized medicine  How vegetable oils disrupt cellular energy metabolism leading to oxidative stress, toxicity, disease, and accelerated aging Why vegetable oils labeled “Organic” are not necessarily better than non-organic Which oils are most damaging and what to use instead And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-cate-shanahan-how-vegetable-oils-destroy-our-health-and-what-to-eat-instead/  Get Dr. Cate Shanahan's new book "Dark Calories" at https://drcate.com/dark-calories-book/  Come join the Abel James Substack channel and leave a quick comment so that we can connect: https://abeljames.substack.com/  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Brought to you by: Grass-fed Whey+ from Legion Athletics at LegionAthletics.com - Get 20% off with the promo code WILD The Relax Infinity app at RelaxInfinity.com - Save 20% off with the promo code WILD

What do you think of censorship?  It's a bizarre and uncomfortable feeling when some unelected, self-appointed anonymous party behind the curtain decides what you're not allowed to say or learn.  We live in a world where little people like us are legally responsible for every word we put online. But when our overlords in Big Tech censor potentially life-saving information, should they be held to the same standard? And who exactly decides what's true and what's not?  After I was censored and shadowbanned by multiple platforms during the pandemic, a wise friend reminded me that “the closer you are to the truth, the more likely you are to be censored.”  When incentives are upside down, big tech and the government don't censor lies, they censor the truth… and attack the reputation and livelihoods of those who dare speak it.  So if we’re responsible for every word we say online, Big Tech should be held legally accountable for every word they’ve ever censored. Especially when it’s clear that they have been intentionally suppressing honest conversations and critical, true, and timely information that could save lives. The downfalls of our current system are becoming obvious to even those with the most stubborn case of Stockholm Syndrome.  So who will hold the big tech censors, medical tyrants, half-alive politicians, and pot-bellied, turtlenecked billionaires accountable?  And how can we take back responsibility for our own health, well-being and survival?  The truth is that it’s on us to build parallel systems as the current medical-industrial complex based on profit, exploitation and upside-down incentives falls apart. There are many reasons to be optimistic for the future. Our guest this week is a visionary building solutions to help reclaim our digital lives from the grip of Big Tech, prioritizing sovereignty, privacy, and freedom for individuals. Today we’re here with Govinda Tidball, a former United Nations Senior Advisor with the World Food Programme and Director of the Ministry of Health in America, an organization committed to re-establishing individual health sovereignty. Govinda served as a team member of the Disrupt Hunger Global Challenge in Germany, he co-founded Sri Lanka’s national Emergency Medical Service and call center, and has been involved in global counter human trafficking efforts for over fifteen years.  A man of many talents, Govinda is also a former world-class athlete, television host, radio personality, public speaker, and was even involved in the fashion industry for a time. In this episode, you'll discover: Why America's medical system is an underperforming outlier with poor outcomes and low life expectancy despite astronomical costs The promise of Web5 technology, which incorporates decentralization and privacy to combat top-down control, censorship and weaponized algorithms How to incentivize actual health, rather than the current system of running bodies through the medical system for profit Simple steps to plan ahead for economic and environmental disasters How to take back responsibility for our own health and well-being, instead of blindly following authority figures And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/govinda-tidball-health-sovereignty-medical-privacy-web5-technology/  Go to DetoxAmerica.us for more from Govinda Tidball and to claim your free complimentary membership. Come join the Abel James Substack channel and leave a quick comment so that we can connect: https://abeljames.substack.com/  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Brought to you by: The Relax Infinity app at RelaxInfinity.com - Save 20% off with the promo code WILD Grass-fed Whey+ from Legion Athletics at LegionAthletics.com - Get 20% off with the promo code WILD

Does it feel like a dollar isn't worth a dollar anymore?  At first, inflation feels good for some of us.  Homeowners see their houses rapidly increase in nominal price, the stock market appears to rise, even used cars and trucks sitting in the driveway growing older somehow appear to become more valuable.  But when you fill up your cart at the grocery store, pay for skyrocketing insurance and tax bills, and account for rapid and permanent increases in housing, energy and all the other costs of living, you start to feel the sting of runaway inflation.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve, in the past three years groceries are up 20% across the board, gas is up 45%, Energy is up 38% and credit card debt is up 45%.  This would all be well and good if our salaries doubled overnight.  Has yours?  Debasement of our currency has eroded our standard of living, degraded nutrients in our food supply, and left us poorer and sicker than any time in recent history.  Fiat inflation is a hidden tax lobbied without your consent, eroding the spending power of every dollar you've ever earned.  In a debt-based fiat system, saving is a losing strategy. Increasingly, we're incentivized to spend immediately, not save. Corporations are incentivized to borrow, not earn.  With cheaper access to massive low interest debt, the ruling class is able to gleefully stripmine any remaining wealth from the middle and lower classes.  Since 1900, our dollar has lost nearly 99% of its spending power.  This is not an accident.  In 1900, a single dollar could buy a pair of patent leather shoes, a woman's house dress or even be saved with confidence. The average American could afford to eat 175 pounds of meat a year, mostly beef, as well as plenty of eggs, bacon and sausage.  Collectively, our heart health was also far better.  By 1972, we ate 104 pounds of red meat a year, and as of 2019, our consumption was cut in half to just 56 pounds.  Since then, obesity and disease has become widespread in adults and children alike as our quality of life has deteriorated.  Using propaganda from fraudulent studies, monetary distortions and backward subsidies, the collusion of government, industry and special interests has intentionally shifted diets away from healthful whole foods and nutrient dense meats to industrial seed oils, GMO grains, and fake meats.  Doritos, Lucky Charms and plant-based fake meats don't increase in price nearly as quickly as real food like beef and veggies. For corporations, selling highly processed industrial products is much more profitable than selling meat.  As our guest this week quips, “You can print Doritos like you can print fiat dollars.”  Real food, though, has become cost prohibitive for many of us, so we eat processed industrial junk instead.  This hurts people, especially kids.  Thanks to government manipulation of food prices and top-down dietary recommendations, our mass consumption of ultra processed foods understates the rate of inflation in our food system and makes us sicker, allowing Big Food and Big Pharma to profit on both sides.  As it turns out, feeding people poison and managing their sickness is big business.  But this story goes far deeper than just Big Food and Big Pharma.  Unchecked inflation has not only undermined real purchasing power and destroyed our health, but the fiat dollar has also enabled endless war profiteering without the consent of the people.  The most powerful weapon ever conceived by man is the fiat money printer.  Today we're here with Matthew Lysiak, a nationally recognized investigative journalist, crime reporter and award-winning author of the brilliant new book “Fiat Food” which unravels the shocking history of how inflation destroyed our health, our food system, and our quality of life.  In this episode, you will discover:  How a 100 year conspiracy and propaganda campaign by anti-meat religious groups, the medical industrial complex and politicians hijacked our food system for profit Why observational studies on diet and health are misleading and are often weaponized for political and financial gain How mainstream media and religious groups manipulate nutritional science to control public health Why the government masks the true cost of inflation resulting from severing ties to the gold standard Why the public school system deprives kids of proper nutrition And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/matthew-lysiak-how-money-printing-destroys-our-health-and-enables-endless-war/  Grab the excellent book "Fiat Food" by Matthew Lysiak at  https://www.amazon.com/Fiat-Food-Inflation-Destroyed-Bitcoin-ebook/dp/B0CKC4LD8L Come join the Abel James Substack channel and leave a quick comment so that we can connect. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus  Brought to you by: Grass-fed Whey+ from Legion Athletics at LegionAthletics.com - Get 20% off with the promo code WILD And my favorite Sauna Blanket from BONCHARGE.com - Get 15% sitewide with promo code WILD

In the face of creeping medical tyranny, a rapidly devaluing dollar, rampant tech addiction and an epidemic of chronic disease, what can we do to reclaim our health, wealth and freedom?  We're back today with our friend Dr. Jack Kruse, a respected neurosurgeon, author, mitochondriac and pioneer of medical freedom.  Dr. Kruse was one of the very first guests on this podcast all the way back in 2012 when we first launched, and this is probably our most expansive, spicy and eyebrow raising public conversation to date.  If you haven't already, I encourage you to go back and listen to Dr. Jack's prior episodes as these conversations are largely cumulative.  In this episode with Dr. Jack Kruse, we explore:  How mind control research led to modern surveillance capitalism How light and electricity is used to control human and animal behavior How technology and algorithms are weaponized for social engineering The dangers of exposure to blue light and non-native electromagnetic frequencies The startling risks of using virtual reality headsets, bluetooth earbuds, smartphones and brain implants How to decentralize your health and your wealth The sordid untold history of government corruption that enabled creeping medical tyranny, financial manipulation and forever wars How medical freedom laws and constitutional amendments can shape the future of healthcare And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-jack-kruse-reclaim-your-health-wealth-freedom-in-the-face-of-medical-tyranny/  Get more from Dr. Jack Kruse at https://jackkruse.com. And if you want to heal yourself with cutting-edge Quantum Biologic materials from Dr. Kruse, it costs $5 bucks a month—the cost of a cup of coffee—when you join his Optimal Klub on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrJackKruse Come join the Abel James Substack channel and leave a quick comment so we can connect. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus  Brought to you by: My favorite Sauna Blanket from BONCHARGE.com - Get 15% sitewide with promo code WILD And grass-fed Whey+ from Legion Athletics at LegionAthletics.com - Get 20% off with the promo code WILD

What if technology actually made our lives better instead of worse? When you're scrolling non-stop on your phone, do you ever feel like you're at the casino? If you've ever opened 200 tabs on your browser, stared blankly into a screen, or doomscrolled the day away, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Modern computers and smartphones are evolutionarily mismatched to our biology. Algorithms have been weaponized against us, using our attention as a currency for advertisers and top-down social agendas. As a result, our use of modern phones, tablets, computers and social media have led to increasing depression, anxiety and social isolation. So why would you create a new tablet computer that's heavier, thicker, lacks color and has no camera or microphone? Because it's actually better for you. We're here today with Anjan Katta, visionary founder and inventor of Daylight Computer, a groundbreaking hardware technology company that has created the world's very first blue light-free, high-refresh rate computer that respects our health, attention and freedom, challenging tech giants like Apple, Google, Amazon and Microsoft.  By prioritizing simplicity, honesty and ethics, the next generation of founders is creating devices that are less likely to be addictive or harmful. In this episode, we explore: Why modern blue-lit devices and screens are so addictive How artificial blue light alters our production of dopamine and disrupts our circadian rhythm Why surveillance resistant devices are the way of the future The potential for innovative technology to enhance rather than detract from our wellbeing  And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/anjan-katta-creating-a-computer-thats-actually-good-for-us/  Go to DaylightComputer.com to order your very own Daylight Computer tablet. Come join the Abel James Substack channel and leave a quick comment so that we can connect. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on X: https://x.com/abeljames  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus  Brought to you by: Grass-fed Whey+ from Legion Athletics at LegionAthletics.com - Get 20% off with the promo code WILD And my favorite Sauna Blanket from BONCHARGE.com - Get 15% sitewide with promo code WILD

Have you ever ignored your doctor's advice?  Most doctors enter the medical field with noble intentions, but are unaware of the systemic corruption and profit driven nature of the industry.  The hard economic truth is that nearly every institution that impacts your health makes more money by managing chronic disease than by curing patients.  The pharmaceutical industry has influenced medical research and treatment, leading to a focus on recurring revenue through chronic medication and intervention over prevention. As a result, many doctors feel trapped inside a broken system.  Modern healthcare isn't working because it focuses on treating symptoms, rather than addressing the root cause of metabolic dysfunction, which can be caused by three physiological processes, mitochondrial dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and oxidative stress.  To explore these subjects and more, we're here today with Casey Means, MD, a Stanford trained physician, co-founder of Levels, a health technology company with the mission of reversing the world's metabolic health crisis, and the bestselling author of the new book on metabolic health called “Good Energy.”  In this episode, we chat about:  How metabolic dysfunction affects various cell types in the body, leading to diverse symptoms and diseases Why it's a problem that nutrition science is funded largely by food manufacturers, and healthcare research is funded by pharmaceutical companies How the complexity and confusion surrounding health and wellness is intentional as it creates a need for external experts and products Why the profit-driven healthcare system prioritizes managing chronic diseases over curing them leading to widespread metabolic dysfunction and premature mortality How to optimize your metabolic function with simple and inexpensive lifestyle strategies And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-casey-means-solving-for-the-root-cause-of-the-metabolic-health-crisis/ Learn more and grab your very own copy the new book "Good Energy" by Dr. Casey Means at https://www.caseymeans.com/goodenergy Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Brought to you by: My favorite Sauna Blanket from BONCHARGE.com - Get 15% sitewide with promo code WILD And grass-fed Whey+ from Legion Athletics at LegionAthletics.com - Get 20% off with the promo code WILD

Did you know that doctors were treating diabetic patients with high-fat low-carb diets all the way back in the 1700s?  Though high-fat ketogenic diets were found to effectively treat diabetes for over a century, they were largely abandoned due to the rapid adoption of insulin in the 1920s, which was considered then to be a miracle cure.  Prioritizing drugs over lifestyle with insulin therapy, however, led to unexpected long term complications in patients, including damage to large and small blood vessels that results in heart disease, strokes, kidney damage, neuropathy, amputations, blindness, dementia, and a decrease in life expectancy.  Once a rare condition, diabetes is now so common that drugstores dedicate entire aisles to it. One in every $4 spent in American healthcare goes to diabetic patients, with over $300 billion in direct costs every year.  The Diabetes story is a metaphor of the rapid adoption of a wonder drug without knowing the long term consequences.  And in an age when Hollywood influencers in the media are touting the seemingly miraculous benefits of our latest weight loss wonder drugs GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, it's worth examining the long term risks and consequences of heavy handed pharmaceutical interventions.  Today, we're back with our friend Gary Taubes, an award-winning investigative science and health journalist and bestselling author of “Why We Get Fat” and “Good Calories, Bad Calories,” as well as his new book “Rethinking Diabetes.” Gary has dedicated his work to dismantling conventional nutritional theory with his research lectures and books. And at this point, Gary is better versed in diabetes literature than pretty much anyone alive.  In this episode, we’re chatting about:  Why lifestyle interventions that effectively treated diabetes for over a century were abandoned by the medical establishment How flawed dietary guidelines in the 1970s recommended high-carb diets for heart health without evidence Why the modern push for plant-based diets is based on bad science and misconceived journalism Why the wide adoption of diabetes and weight loss wonder drugs like GLP-1 agonists should raise long term safety and side effect concerns  And much, much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/gary-taubes-unintended-consequences-of-weight-loss-wonder-drugs/  Check out and support Gary Taubes at unsettledscience.substack.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Brought to you by: My favorite Sauna Blanket from BONCHARGE.com - Get 15% sitewide with promo code WILD And EMF Radiation Protective cases from SafeSleeve at  https://www.SafeSleevecases.com/ - Get 10% off with the promo code WILD

Have you ever noticed that your cravings seem to change throughout the seasons?  Our nutritional needs are affected by the time of year, climate and even our geographical location. The practice of Chinese Medicine, attuning ourselves to our environment and living in harmony with nature is fundamental to achieving optimal health.  Today, we're here with Ellen Goldsmith, a licensed and board certified acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, and author of the book “Nutritional Healing with Chinese Medicine.” On this episode, we’re chatting about:  How to identify food sensitivities and improve digestion with ancient principles from Chinese Medicine The concept of qi or vitality in foods and emphasizing locally grown seasonal whole foods with a diverse flavor profile Physical techniques and exercises to build and maintain vigor and vitality How to include all five flavors in every meal to feel more satisfied  Why eating dinner for breakfast can help avoid cravings for unhealthy snacks later in the day And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/ellen-goldsmith-how-to-maximize-chi-and-vitality-with-chinese-medicine/  Check out and support Ellen Goldsmith at pearlnaturalhealth.com Join the brand new Abel James Substack: abeljamesbascom.substack.com Follow on X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/abeljames Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Brought to you by: My favorite Sauna Blanket from BONCHARGE.com - Get 15% sitewide with promo code WILD And EMF Radiation Protective cases from SafeSleeve at  https://www.SafeSleevecases.com/ - Get 10% off with the promo code WILD

Are your training methods preventing injury or causing them? Why do some athletic pursuits lead to disordered eating, orthorexia, and body image issues?  As the years tick by, how can we move the goalposts to make sure we’re training for the right reasons? One of my favorite things about hosting this podcast for the past 12 years is the chance to revisit with guests in different stages of their lives.  Long time listeners first met my friend Chaz a little more than a decade ago.  Chaz Branham is a venture capitalist, athlete and lifelong health nut, who you may remember back in 2013 entered in the Texas Shredder Classic, his first bodybuilding competition, on a dare—and did ridiculously well and even earned a spot on the podium by using a fat-based approach (quite unique at the time). This dude is a life-long athlete and beast. Back then in his mid-twenties, Chaz was fresh off his first bodybuilding competition, where he achieved an astonishing 3.5% body fat naturally and earned his place on the podium. Now in his late 30’s, it’s fascinating to examine how our lives and goals have changed.  On this episode with Chaz, you’ll discover: How Chaz navigated body image issues and disordered eating patterns following a successful bodybuilding competition How to adjust your training and goals in the face of serious injury Why some ultra-marathoners show no signs of degeneration or injury after a lifetime of running What it’s like to experiment in the Wild West world of peptides And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/chaz-branham-how-to-overcome-catastrophic-injury-with-the-eldoa-method/  Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Are you a nose-breather or a mouth-breather? I sat down for lunch recently with a few old friends, and one of them asked: “Abel, what is the most underrated performance hack in health and fitness?” I said without hesitation, “nasal breathing.” When you learn to harness the power of the breath, you can rewire your entire nervous system, which has vast implications for your health, performance, and even your personality. The state of our nervous system directly impacts our quality of life and ability to enjoy life's challenges. Today we’re here with one of the OG’s of alternative health and natural movement, the creator of MovNat and Breathholdwork, our friend Erwan Le Corre. Erwan is known as the "Godfather of Natural Movement" and is author of "The Practice of Natural Movement."  No slouch, Erwan holds a US National Record in static breath-holding with a 7 minutes 29 seconds performance. His personal best breath hold currently sits at 8 minutes 03 seconds!  This episode is both practical and deeply existential, with questions like: “Are we spiritual beings having a human experience, or humans having a spiritual experience?” I hope you dig this one. On this episode, you’ll discover: How Erwan developed and practiced the ability to hold his breath for 8 minutes (!!!) Why hyperventilation leads to sympathetic dominance, which can be detrimental to well-being Why developing physical capability is a moral responsibility How to manage your mindset to become more resilient and thrive under stress  The physical, emotional, and mental consequences of breathwork How to achieve a state of peace, trust, and love through regulating your nervous system. Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/erwan-le-corre-rewire-your-brain-with-breathwork-and-natural-movement/  Check out and support Erwan Le Corre at breathholdwork.com  Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus  

Do you ever find yourself bottling up your emotions instead of speaking your mind? We all experience horrible feelings like anxiety, stress, inadequacy, doubt, and confusion, and most of us spend our entire lives trying to run from them.  In fact, research shows that many of us would rather withstand electrical shocks than sit with our own thoughts.  But our guest today reminds us that these painful feelings are not here to torment us. They are calling us into our next level of power.  We’re here with Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist, founder of NeuroHealth Partners, and author of “Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power.” Dr. DiGangi shows people how to harness the power of the brain to lead more satisfying and emotionally intelligent lives.  Dr. DiGangi completed her residency at Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and has spent nearly two decades studying the connection between our brains and our behavior, working with leaders at The White House Press Office, global companies, international NGOs, and the US Special Forces.  On this episode, you’ll discover: Why scrolling on our phones is so addictive How to conquer doubt to become more confident Why it’s important to speak your mind instead of bottling up negative emotions Why our brains are obsessed with negative feedback How to transmute your emotional pain into power And much more…   Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-julia-digangi-how-to-transmute-pain-and-trauma-into-triumph/  Check out and support Dr. Julia DiGangi at http://drjuliadigangi.com/  Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus  

If you didn't have to worry about money, what would you do with your life?  Are billionaires actually happy? What are their deepest regrets?  And are tacos the best food in the entire universe?  Today we're here with our friend Noah Kagan, creator of 7 multimillion dollar businesses, founder and CEO of AppSumo.com, and author of the excellent new bestselling book, “Million Dollar Weekend.”  I hope you enjoy this interview. It's one of my personal favs. We're chatting about: How the Law of 100 can help you achieve and measure success Surprising lessons from asking billionaires about their regrets  How Noah got in the best shape of his life without grinding in the gym Why choosing to move to a place you love can dramatically change your trajectory in business and life Why it's essential to create a list of things to look forward to  Why you might want to double down on your quirks And tons more…    Read the show notes:  https://fatburningman.com/noah-kagan-why-failing-constantly-leads-to-epic-success/ Check out and support Noah Kagan at noahkagan.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus  

How can we feed our families nutrient-dense meals on a shoestring budget?  What are the hidden costs of cheap ultra-processed foods?  And what are the dangers of wiping out biodiverse ecosystems to make way for subsidized monocrops? (And what should we do instead?) I'm here today with Robby Sansom, co-founder and CEO at Force of Nature, a regeneratively sourced meat company based in our stomping grounds of Austin, Texas. Force of Nature works in partnership with land stewards, ranchers and farmers committed to creating a positive return on the planet.  We're chatting about:  How to feed your family high-quality food on a budget How “vegetarian-fed” labeling on chicken and pork is misleading you  Why killing “pest” species with insecticides and herbicides is actually destroying the entire ecosystem  The 6 key principles of regenerative agriculture And tons more…   Read the show notes:  https://fatburningman.com/robby-sansom-how-to-feed-your-family-on-a-budget-with-regenerative-foods/ Check out and support Robby Sansom at forceofnature.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fatburningman  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus