Claim OwnershipWHOOP Podcast
Subscribed: 2,165Played: 117,130
Subscribe
© 2025 WHOOP Podcast
Description
The WHOOP Podcast is all about sharing science-backed insights and strategies from the best in the world at what they do. Learn from Olympic champions, CEOs, bestselling authors, and PhDs about the habits, mindsets, and routines that improve their health, fitness, and resilience. Unpack everything from breakthrough health and nutrition research, life-saving tech advances, longevity hacks, and more—each episode features an empowering conversation you don’t want to miss.
Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of the WHOOP Podcast.
318 Episodes
Reverse
On this month's installment of our Longevity Series, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with Dr. Adrian Cois. Dr. Cois is an Australian-born Emergency Physician and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, currently practicing in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Cois has an extensive background as a strength and conditioning coach, working with 5 professional Australian sports teams before completing his medical residency at Oregon Health and Sci...
On this month’s installment of the How To Series, WHOOP Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee to discuss the key components to behavior change and growth. Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is an author, physician, presenter, and podcast host from the UK, known for his stance on progressive medicine. He has over 20 years of experience in the medical field, receiving his concurrent medical and immunology degrees from University of Edinb...
On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by Pro Golfer, Rory McIlroy. Rory is a four-time Major Champion and 28 time PGA Tour Winner. Will and Rory sit down ahead of Augusta to discuss Rory’s mentality throughout the 2025 season so far (00:51), staying resilient on the green (01:53), perceiving pressure as a privilege (03:24), and using visualization to Rory’s advantage (06:42). Rory explains how breathwork helps him with first tee nerves and calm...
On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by award-winning writer and director, Mike White, and his trainer Hallvar “Hoho” Sigmundstad, who helped him stay fit throughout the production of White’s hit show The White Lotus. Mike White is an American writer, director, actor and producer known for his award-winning show The White Lotus. Prior to The White Lotus, White wrote and produced Enlightened (2011) and Year of The Dog (2007). Some of his early ...
On the third installment of our Longevity Series, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with Dr. Roger Seheult. Dr. Roger Seheult is an Associate Clinical Professor at University of California, Riverside School of Medicine and Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine and Allied Health at Loma Linda University. Dr. Seheult is a critical care physician, practicing in Beaumont, California and is a quadruple board-certified doctor ...
How can you improve your sleep this month? On this episode of our How To Series, WHOOP SVP Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo sits down with Sleep Psychologist, Dr. Shelby Harris, PsyD DBSM. Dr. Shelby Harris is a clinical psychologist, specializing in behavioral sleep medicine. Dr. Harris provides expert insights on optimizing sleep through better bedtime routines, adjusting lifestyle factors like screen time and diet, and creating an ideal sleep environment. She discusses how ...
Are GLP-1 medications the future of weight loss? On this week’s episode, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes, sits down with Dr. Greg Grosicki, WHOOP Senior Research Scientist, to discuss all things GLP-1 and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (RAs). Dr. Greg Grosicki is a member of the Performance Science team at WHOOP, an accomplished IRONMAN athlete, and holds a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and a Masters Degree in Data Science. Dr. Grosicki’s background focusses o...
What does the road to a college football National Championship look like? On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed sits down with former Notre Dame Quarterback Riley Leonard. Riley began his college career playing 7 games for Duke as a true freshman in 2021 and was named starting QB in his sophomore season in 2022. In 2023, Riley entered the transfer portal, ultimately transferring to Notre Dame. While Riley almost entered the 2024 NFL Draft, an injury pus...
This week on the second installment of our How To Series, Kristen Holmes, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist sits down with Dr. Laura Berman. Dr. Laura Berman is a sex, love, and relationship therapist with double Master’s degrees and a PhD from NYU. In her 30 years of practice, Laura has been on a mission to help people improve relationships and sex lives. Her perspective on therapy is one that focuses on mind-body connection as well as a spiritual perspective. Dr. L...
What simple diet changes can help improve long-term health? This week, in the second installment of our Longevity Series, WHOOP SVP, Research Algorithms and Data, Emily Capodilupo sits down with Dr. Federica Amati, Head Nutritionist at ZOE, Nutrition Topic Lead at Imperial College London Faculty of Medicine, and Head of Nutrition Science at Wellfounded Health. Dr. Amati’s primary focus within the health and nutrition space focusses on maternal and early childhood health, women’s health, and t...
1Looking to improve sex and intimacy with your partner this Valentine's Day? On this week’s episode, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes is joined by WHOOP SVP Research Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo. Kristen and Emily discuss the impact of love on your neurobiology (00:34), intimacy as a spectrum (2:08), the role of technology in intimacy and the benefits of intimate moments on the body (5:35), the effects of toxic relationships on the body (9:18...
What does it take to make it to the Super Bowl? This week, Will Ahmed, Founder and CEO of WHOOP, sits down with Bobby Stroupe, Founder of the Athlete Performance Enhancement Center (APEC) and trainer for three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes. Ahead of Super Bowl LIX, Will and Bobby break down Patrick’s health this season versus last (1:11), coaching Patrick through injuries (3:13), and optimizing speed for in-game performance (6:46). Bobby also shares his strategies for improving Pat...
What are the risks of heart disease as you age? Dr. Jeremy London is back this week with WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes to share more insights on the impact of cardiovascular health on longevity! Kristen and Dr. London define blood pressure (00:30) and its effects on cardiovascular events (02:49). Dr. London breaks down the best ways to train to optimize cardio health (05:30), how he prepares for surgery, his position on the responsibility of hea...
What small lifestyle changes can help you take control of your heart health? This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes sits down with Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr. Jeremy London. Dr. London is board certified in general surgery, vascular surgery, and thoracic surgery. He's gained recognition on social media for his ability to share important health information in a comprehensible way. Kristen and Dr. Jeremy London discuss how J...
How can a plant-based diet help you unlock your health goals? This week, on the first episode of our Longevity Series, WHOOP SVP, Research Algorithms and Data, Emily Capodilupo, sits down with Dr. Michael Greger, Physician, Author, and Speaker on Public Health, to discuss the important health information related to a plant-based diet. Dr. Michael Greger runs the science-backed, non-profit NutritionFacts.org, which aims to bring free, online information on a variety of health topics to public ...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by global tennis star Maria Sakkari. Will and Maria discuss Maria’s journey to becoming a professional tennis player (1:38), the level of independence in tennis (5:55), becoming the #3 player in the world (7:01), how Maria prepares for a big match (7:57), what Maria tracks to be her best (16:58), Maria’s WHOOP data (16:58), some key lessons Maria learned from her injury (20:19) and how to increase longevity as an athlete (23:0...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by best-selling author and happiness expert Arthur Brooks. During the first episode of our How To Series, Will and Arthur discuss how to control your mindset and feel happier. Hear about Arthur’s unconventional background (02:18), the need to become comfortable with the uncomfortable (04:43), key components to setting routine and boosting dopamine (07:25), strivers, happiness, and aging (13:42), intuition and pattern recogniti...
On this week’s episode, we are wrapping up 2024 by revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year. This year, we spoke to some of the world's top athletes, entertainers, and experts across a variety of topics. Listen to the Best of 2024 WHOOP Podcast moments with Pro Footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo on the importance of talent and work ethic (2:06), Performance Chef, Dan Churchill on elevating performance with nutrition (4:51), Gut Health Doctor, Dr. Megan Rossi on the super 6 of the gut m...
On this week’s episode WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes is joined by WHOOP SVP Research Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo. Kristen and Emily are here to help you take on the Holiday Season. That’s right, this is our Holiday Hacks episode. Kristen and Emily discuss mentally and physically preparing for the holidays (3:16), building a buffer (5:52), how we think about the holidays (8:56), travel optimization strategies (16:32), altitude impacting th...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by WHOOP SVP, Research Algorithms and Data, Emily Capodilupo for the 2024 Year In Review Episode. As we approach the new year, we want to take some time to look back on our top stats of the last 12 months. Will and Emily discuss the newest WHOOP feature (1:41), the top journal habits (3:35), activities (11:56), parenting activities logged (15:08), and some niche activities logged in cities around the world (16:47). Will and Em...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by Founder & CEO of charity: water, Scott Harrison. Scott is the founder and current CEO of Charity: Water, a non-profit that strives to bring clean water to rural communities around the world. Will and Scott discuss Scott’s background (2:07), a decade working in nightlife (4:09), shifting from nightlife to non-profit (17:18), Scott’s first humanitarian mission in Liberia (21:08), and the importance of storytelling (25:20)...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by social media personality and photographer Paul Ripke. Paul became famous for taking pictures of German hip-hop bands, F1 star Lewis Hamilton, and the German National Team that won the World Cup in 2014. Will and Paul discuss how “Average Paul” became a WHOOP ambassador (1:53), building a career as a photographer (5:39), getting banned from FIFA for four years (8:36), the crossroads of luck and opportunity (10:29), what it's...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Fintan McCarthy. The Irish Lightweight rower has been dominating the sport for several years now alongside his partner Paul O’Donovan. McCarthy started rowing professionally when he was 15. He's won 3 European Championships, 3 World Championships, and two gold medals at the Tokyo and Paris games. Will and Fintan discuss how Fintan became a rower (1:45), breaking through the pain threshold (3:5...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Senior Vice President of Research, Algorithms, and Data is joined by Economist and Parenting Expert Emily Oster. The pair discusses Emily’s background (1:50) and journey from economist to parenting expert (2:55), the lack of research in pregnancy and parenting (3:45), navigating caution in pregnancy (5:36), receiving pushback from physicians (8:11). Emily Oster gives insight into creating her business, ParentData (12:28), navigating social media (15:56), and pres...
On this week’s episode, we have another great listener questions episode for you. WHOOP Senior Sport Scientist Chris Chapman joins us to answer all of your questions on strength training and performance. Chris answers questions around strength training and workout focus (2:17), preventing osteoporosis (8:43), the timing of workouts impacting recovery (12:55), building the ideal training program (16:32), progression through lifting programs (21:08), creatine and other supplements (27:39), and ...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by a very special guest, football sensation Virgil van Dijk. Virgil is not only the captain of Liverpool, one of the top clubs in the Premier League, but also the captain of the Dutch National Team. Virgil has won a number of championships throughout his professional career including a Scottish League Cup with Celtic, a Champions League Title with Liverpool, and he helped end Liverpool’s 30-year league title drought when they ...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed interviews Gymshark Founder & CEO Ben Francis MBE. Will and Ben discuss Ben’s background (2:01) the road to creating Gymshark (2:32), Gymshark’s first sale (11:00), designing the Gymshark brand (17:59), and Ben’s journey and growth as a CEO and Founder (29:20). Will and Ben give their insights as Founder/CEOs and the mentality needed to develop a successful brand (36:18), dive into Ben’s experience on WHOOP (44:52), and how ...
We are announcing an all-new feature on this week’s episode! WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by WHOOP SVP Research Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo to discuss the newest metric on the WHOOP platform, steps! Will and Emily were on the move for this episode and monitoring their steps throughout the recording. They will discuss the all-new feature (1:19), listen back to an old clip of Will denouncing steps (2:28), the importance of accuracy when counting steps (5:26), the differe...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Director of Sports Marketing, Jeremy Powers welcomes former Australian National Rugby League (NRL) player, Keegan Hipgrave. Jeremy and Keegan discuss Keegan’s background in sport (1:48), the ins and outs of rugby league (3:52), Keegan’s NRL career (14:28), rugby’s culture around playing through injury (14:28), and Keegan’s medical retirement due to concussion (21:46). Keegan shares his insights on navigating retirement from professional sport (27:53), the importa...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance - Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes, and Senior Vice President of Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo discuss Sober October. Kristen and Emily discuss the breakdown of alcohol (1:50), the immediate downstream effects of alcohol (3:56), what happens to sleep when alcohol is in the system (6:47), how to aid recovery during and after drinking (11:51), how alcohol affects tomorrow (16:58), and alcohol’s effects on your ...
On this week’s episode, Director of Sports Marketing Jeremy Powers is joined by Freestyle Mountain Biker, World Champion, and the first-ever Slopestyle Triple Crown Champion, Nicholi Rogatkin. Nicholi currently holds the most wins for any FMB world champion, with 25 wins and counting. Nicholi and Jeremy discuss Nicholi’s introduction to the sport (2:09), the ins and outs of competition (9:09), surviving crashes and injuries (11:51), Nicholi’s riskiest Red Bull Rampage run (20:08), setting his...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes is joined by Ironman European Champion and Ironman World Championship Bronze Medalist Laura Philipp. Laura is gearing up for the upcoming Ironman World Championship taking place this month in Nice, France. Kristen and Laura discuss Laura’s journey to becoming an Ironman (1:58), training for competition (8:28), using data to improve training (17:50), adjusting training around the menstrual cycle ...
With summer ending, back to school routines happening at home, and the need to get back to healthy habits, we wanted to bring back a fantastic conversation between WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes and cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Maya Shankar. Maya is also a former White House Senior Advisor, and creator of the top podcast, A Slight Change of Plans. Kristen and Maya discuss studying violin under Itzhak Perlman (2:22), how a hand injury spurred what Ma...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by 3x World Champion, Patrick Mahomes. Patrick is coming off another championship and gearing up for another grueling season in which he and the Chiefs are trying to accomplish something no other team has done before, three-peat as champions. Mahomes is also getting ready for another major life moment, the birth of his third child. Will and Patrick discuss Patrick’s leadership style in 2023 (1:03), staying injury-free (2:46), ...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by Brittany Mahomes. A lifelong athlete, Brittany played pro soccer briefly before shifting her focus to the fitness and wellness space. Brittany is the co-owner of the NWSL’s Kansas City Current, and she was instrumental in bringing the team’s home field, CPKC Stadium, to fruition this spring. Will and Brittany discuss a big announcement from the Mahomes family (1:04), Brittany’s passion for sport and fitness (1:39), Patrick ...
After a number of inquiries about heart rate zones and the best ways to train, we brought back a very popular episode featuring WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes and endurance coach Paul Laursen. Paul is a Zone 2 cardio expert and has competed in 17 Ironman triathlons. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of HIIT Science and co-host of the Training Science Podcast. He’s published over 150 scientific manuscripts and had his work cited more than 15,00 times. Kr...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by pro golfer Neal Shipley. Neal has had one of the most memorable years in golf so far during 2024. He went back to back as the low amateur at the Masters and the U.S. Open, which included playing Sunday at Augusta alongside Tiger Woods. A couple weeks after the U.S. Open, Neal officially turned pro and has already achieved a Top 20 and a Top 10 finish in only 5 career pro starts on the PGA Tour. Will and Neal discuss Neal’s ...
On this week’s episode WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes is joined by Dr. Megan Rossi, founder of The Gut Health Doctor. Dr. Rossi is considered one of the most influential gut health specialists internationally. A registered dietitian and nutritionist for the last decade with an award-winning PhD in gut health, which was recognized for its contribution to science, receiving the Dean’s Award for outstanding research. Kristen and Dr. Rossi discuss what ...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by Barry’s Global CEO, Joey Gonzalez. Joey has an incredible story that starts as a client of Barry’s and ends up in the C-suite. Barry’s is known as the original cardio and strength interval workout, revolutionized fitness, and began the boutique movement. In 2018, Gonzalez was named to Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business list and recently earned his OPM degree from Harvard Business School. Will and Joey discuss J...
On this week’s episode WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by fitness legend Katrin Davíðsdóttir. The Icelandic athlete was crowned the "Fittest Woman on Earth" in both 2015 and 2016 at the CrossFit Games. Her background in gymnastics and track and field led to her strong athletic foundation. In March of 2024, Katrín and fellow WHOOP athlete Annie Thorisdottir, launched Empower by Dóttir to help provide insight and training tips to women throughout their fitness journeys. Will and Katr...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes and WHOOP SVP, Research Algorithms and Data Emily Capodilupo are here to discuss all things body composition. We’re excited to announce we just launched a new feature in the WHOOP app in partnership with Withings. With the feature, WHOOP members can now calculate their body composition, lean body mass percentage, body fat percentage, and weight. Kristen and Emily discuss the foundation of losin...
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by Vincent Hancock. Vincent is a 3 time Olympic Gold medalist and former sergeant in the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit who earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, among other service accolades. He was the first person to win back-to-back gold medals in skeet shooting when he took home gold in Beijing and London. He is also the first person to win 4 World Championship titles ...
On this week’s episode WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes is joined by Julie Menanno. The licensed marriage and family therapist specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. She’s the author of the book, Secure Love, which helps couples create lasting relationships. Additionally, she founded and runs the Bozeman Therapy & Counseling clinic, and The Secure Relationship Coaching. Kristen and Julie discuss how Julie started working with coup...
On this week’s episode WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes is joined by women’s soccer star, Ali Riley. Ali currently captains the New Zealand National Team and Angel City FC. She has represented New Zealand at 5 FIFA World Cups, 4 Olympic Games, and will be headed to Paris this summer. In 2023, Ali led the New Zealand National Team to the country’s first-ever World Cup match win. Kristen and Ali discuss Ali’s state of mind ahead of Paris (1:35), represe...
On this week’s episode WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo, is back to answer questions from you, our listeners. Our listeners reached out via social media, email, voicemail, and more. Emily joins us to answer questions about how to define and calculate VO2 Max (2:13), how to improve VO2 Max (8:00), how to hydrate and train in the heat (11:40), hydrogen water bottles (17:35), using WHOOP to monitor pregnancy (27:19), and how bulking and high caloric intake impacts HR...
On this week’s episode WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes is joined by Australian-born supermodel Bambi Northwood-Blyth. She has worked with some of the most notable brands in fashion like Balenciaga, Chanel, Armani, Vogue, Elle, and more. As a young woman living with Type 1 diabetes since the age of 11, Bambi is an outspoken advocate demonstrating how to manage her condition while simultaneously striving for your dreams. Kristen and Bambi discuss...
On this week’s episode WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes is joined by tennis star Bethanie Mattek-Sands. The 9-time Grand Slam champion, commonly known as America’s Rock Star of Tennis, Bethanie has brought a charismatic and eccentric energy to the sport, which has propelled her to 31 titles throughout her career. Kristen and Bethanie discuss how Bethanie started tennis at a young age (2:47), leaning into her true identity on and off the court (7:58), ...
On this week’s episode WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by multi-platinum recording artist Mike Posner. Mike’s songs have been streamed more than 10 billion times, and his pop single "I Took A Pill In Ibiza” was nominated for “Song of The Year” at the 2017 Grammys. Mike has now found a new passion for health and wellness and spirituality. Will and Mike discuss how Mike got into music (2:36), developing a chip on your shoulder (8:10), getting his music career started (9:36), becoming...
On this week’s episode WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by the world’s best footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo. The legendary athlete is now an investor and Global Ambassador for WHOOP. The 5x Ballon d’Or and 5x Champions League winner describes WHOOP as a tool he cannot live without in order to perform at his peak. Will and Cristiano discuss Cristiano’s first memory playing football (1:23), being motivated by his father (2:55), talent vs. work ethic (4:19), being at the top for so long ...
On this week’s episode WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by Dermot Whelan. Dermot is an award-winning Radio and TV Broadcaster, Author, Comedian, Podcast Host, and Meditation Expert. As the host of The Mind Full Podcast, Dermot is sharing his wealth of knowledge and teachings around meditation, stress management, positivity, and more. Will and Dermot discuss how Dermot found comedy (1:35), his first time doing stand-up (8:15), developing material (11:07), finding meditation (15:50), ...
Top Podcasts
The Best New Mark Levin Podcast Right Now - March 2025The Best New VINCE Podcast Right Now - March 2025The Best New Joe Rogan Experience Podcast Right Now - March 2025The Best New Sports Podcast Right Now - March 2025The Best New Business Podcast Right Now - March 2025The Best New News Podcast Right Now - March 2025The Best New Comedy Podcast Right Now - March 2025The Best New True Crime Podcast Right Now - March 2025
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States
as far as the sex data it will be both revealing and reveling!
29:19 The best see!!
she is the BEST!!
Great segment! As we enter into an optimizing state outsiders of this process forget that they are the ones that remove themselves, instead of the calamity.
sound quality on Dr. Sims is a bit poor, hoping to find a transcript because this is a stellar topic!
the part on negative visualization is very interesting. Michael Phelps apparently set a world record with his goggles messed up and him swimming mostly blind because he was so prepared from negative visualization of how he would deal with a goggles problem. I think Michael described it on this podcast, or someone who coached him did. can't remember exactly where this was
I love whoop but it does seem like we can really only get golfers on