Death Clock
Episodes
Dr. Seth Gillihan on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, clinical psychologist and CBT expert Dr. Seth Gillihan returns to the show for a third time to have a conversation about how our thoughts, ...
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly on Long COVID
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brent is joined by Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly, a physician-researcher known for some of the most comprehensive work on long COVID and its long-term i...
The Mission of Death Clock
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Brent takes a step back and explores the mission of Death Clock, reflecting on the journey of the company thus far. He then pull...
William Porter on Alcohol Myths
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is William Porter, author of Alcohol Explained. He joins Brent to dismantle the myths that shape our cultural relationship with drin...
Dr. G. Alexander Fleming on Type 2 Diabetes
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brent is joined by endocrinologist and longtime FDA leader Dr. G. Alexander Fleming to break down one of the most consequential disea...
Dr. Michael Fredericson on Injury Prevention and Sustainable Exercise
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Death Clock, Brent talks with Dr. Michael Fredericson, a Stanford physician and co-director of the Stanford Center on Longevity, ab...
Sir Adrian Bird on DNA Methylation
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brent speaks with Sir Adrian Bird, the pioneering geneticist whose discoveries on DNA methylation reshaped our understanding of how genes a...
Dr. Nazish Sayed on Statins
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Death Clock, Brent speaks with Dr. Nazish Sayed, a Stanford cardiologist and vascular biologist, to cut through the confusion about...
Dr. John Buse on GLP-1s
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brent speaks with Dr. John Buse, a leading endocrinologist at the University of North Carolina and one of the world's foremost experts on d...
Dr. Matthew Taylor on Ketogenic Diets
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Death Clock, Brent speaks with Dr. Matthew Taylor, the director of the Brain Nutrition Lab at the University of Kansas Medical Cent...
Dr. Arthur Agatston on Cholesterol and the Calcium Score
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brent speaks with Dr. Arthur Agatston, world-renowned cardiologist, creator of the South Beach Diet, and the pioneer behind the Agats...
Dr. Yaakov Stern on Alzheimer's
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Dr. Yaakov Stern, Florence Irving Professor of Neuropsychology at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Stern and Brent discuss...
Dr. Gina Woods on DXA Scans
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Death Clock, Brent speaks with Dr. Gina Woods, an endocrinologist and osteoporosis specialist at UC San Diego, to demystify DXA scans and...
Dr. Craig Heller on Thermoregulation and Muscle Performance
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Dr. Craig Heller, a Stanford biology professor who has spent decades studying thermoregulation, circadian rhythms, and human perf...
Dr. Matthew Johnson on Therapeutic Psychedelics
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brent speaks with Dr. Matthew Johnson about the use of psychedelic therapy for enhancing mental health. Dr. Johnson is a Professor of...
Dr. B. Brett Finlay on the Microbiome
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brent sits down with Dr. B. Brett Finlay, a microbiologist at the University of British Columbia, to talk about the human microbiome....
Dr. Diana Hill on Exercise and ACT
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Death Clock, Brent speaks with Dr. Diana Hill, psychologist, author, and host of the Wise Effort podcast. They explore the intersec...
Nikki Mark on Processing the Loss of a Child
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brent sits down with Nikki Mark, author of Tommy's Field: A Story of Love, Loss, and Transformation. Nikki shares the heartbreaking story o...
Dr. Richard Maurer on Parkinson's and Pre-Diabetes
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brent sits down with Dr. Richard Maurer, a naturopathic doctor and author of The Blood Code, a book about metabolic health. They disc...
Nicole Karlis on Altruism
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Death Clock, Brent speaks with journalist and author Nicole Karlis about the connection between altruism and longevity. Nicole, author of...
Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes on Staying Ahead of Cancer
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brent welcomes Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes, a clinical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, specializing in gastrointestinal c...
Dr. Thomas Seyfried on the Metabolic Theory
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Death Clock, Brent talks with Dr. Thomas Seyfried, an impassioned biologist and leading voice in the metabolic theory of cancer. Se...
Dr. Jamie Doucet & Dr. Todd Dorfman on Brent's Heart Scan
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a routine heart scan reveals a potentially life-threatening anomaly, host Brent Franson speaks with return guest Dr. Todd Dorfman and his cardio...
Dr. Todd Dorfman on Concierge Medicine
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brant converses with Dr. Todd Dorfman, a Boulder-based concierge physician, to explore the future of preventative health care. They d...
Dr. Steve Messier on Joint Health
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Death Clock, Brent speaks with Dr. Steve Messier, a leading expert on osteoarthritis and biomechanics, about the myths and realitie...
Dr. Connie Weaver on Bone Health
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Death Clock, Brent speaks with Dr. Connie Weaver, a leading nutrition and bone health researcher, to explore how our bones grow, we...
Dr. Aric Prather on Stress and Sleep
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of Death Clock, host Brent Franson speaks with Dr. Aric Prather, a professor at UCSF, clinical psychologist, and author of The Slee...
Dr. Frank Lipman's Tips for Longevity
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Death Clock, host Brent Franson welcomes back Dr. Frank Lipman, a pioneer in functional and longevity medicine. With decades of exp...
Dr. Anne Marie McCarthy on Breast Cancer
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Death Clock, host Brant Franson speaks with Dr. Anne Marie McCarthy, a cancer epidemiologist from the University of Pennsylvania, t...
Dr. David Rehkopf on Blue Zones
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Death Clock, Brent is joined by epidemiologist David Rehkopf to unpack the science behind "Blue Zones"—regions of the world where...
Dr. Norman Farb and Dr. Zindel Segal on Sensory Engagement
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Norman Farb and Dr. Zindel Segal, two leading researchers in mindfulness and mental health, to explore the science beh...
Dr. Otis Brawley on the Dangers of Excessive Medical Tests
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Brent sits down with Dr. Otis Brawley, a professor of oncology and epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University and former Chief Medical and Scient...
Dr. Anna Pavlick on Skin Cancer
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Death Clock, Brant speaks with Dr. Anna Pavlick, a leading oncologist at Weill Cornell, to break down everything you need to know about s...
Dr. Scott Forbes on Creatine
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Death Clock, host Brent Franson interviews Dr. Scott Forbes, a leading expert on creatine supplementation and its benefits for heal...
Dr. Ulka Vaishampayan on Prostate Cancer
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Death Clock, host Brent Franson sits down with Dr. Ulka Vaishampayan, a leading oncologist and prostate cancer researcher at the Universi...
Dr. Antonio Abbate on Inflammation
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Death Clock, host Brent Franson sits down with Dr. Antonio Abbate, a cardiologist and expert in inflammation, to explore the hidden...
The Best of The Most Days Show
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special end-of-year episode of The Most Days Show, host Brent Franson reflects on the journey of the podcast so far. He starts by sharing an u...
Mastering Mindset and Weight Loss with Charles D'Angelo
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Most Days Show, Brent interviews Charles D'Angelo, an author, coach, and expert on weight loss and personal transformation. Cha...
Dr. Brian Wojeck on Interpreting Blood Tests and Glucose Levels
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of metabolic health with Dr. Brian Wojeck, a Yale University Assistant Professor of Endocrinolo...
Dr. Steve Hayes on Reducing Psychological Suffering
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Steve Hayes, an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno, and President of the Institut...
Understanding the Midlife Crisis with Bestselling Author Barbara Bradley Hagerty
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Barbara Bradley Hagerty about navigating the midlife crisis. Barbara is the author of multiple New York Times bestselle...
Author Brad Stulberg on Finding Balance and Meaning in Life
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Brad Stulberg, a bestselling author whose most recent work is the instant bestseller "Master of Change." His books, selli...
The Heart-Wrenching True Story of a Young Somali's Journey to Citizenship
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Abdi Iftin about his incredible journey from Mogadishu to the U.S. Abdi is the author of the bestselling and award-winn...
Everything Sleeping Pills with Dr. Suzanne Bertisch
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Suzanne Bertisch about sleeping pills. Dr. Bertisch is an Associate Physician and Clinical Director of Behavioral ...
Understanding Schizophrenia with Dr. Xavier Amador
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Xavier Amador about schizophrenia. The discussion delves into the essence of schizophrenia, highlighting its effect...
Mastering Stress with Dr. Jenny Taitz
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into practical strategies for managing stress with Dr. Jenny Taitz. Dr. Taitz is board-certified by the American Board of Pr...
Sobriety, Relapse, and Shame with Author Jowita Bydlowska
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the world of relapse, addiction, and the journey towards recovery with the insightful Polish-Canadian author, Jowita By...
Stepfamily Dynamics with Psychotherapist Mary T. Kelly
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're joined by Mary T. Kelly, a psychotherapist with two decades of focus on stepfamily dynamics and also my mother. Her extensive e...
Borderline Personality Disorder with Dr. Alec Miller
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Alec Miller about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Dr. Miller is a clinical psychologist and the Co-Founder a...
Psychology of Being Wrongfully Convicted of Murder with Amanda Knox
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Amanda Knox, whose experience with wrongful conviction and imprisonment offers a unique and insightful perspective o...
Gretchen Rubin on How to Be Happier
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the art of happiness with Gretchen Rubin. As an author, podcaster, and entrepreneur, Rubin has penned multiple New York...
How to Successfully Set and Achieve Your New Year's Resolutions with Dr. John Norcross
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Dr. John Norcross, a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of research into New Year's Resolutions and goal setting. ...
Finding Work That Is Right for You with Dr. André Martin
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Most Days Show, we speak with Dr. André Martin on the quest for work that aligns with your individual needs. Dr. Martin, an ac...
Exploring Human Behavior & Free Will with Dr. Robert Sapolsky
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Dr. Robert Sapolsky about human behavior and free will. Dr. Sapolsky holds the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professorshi...
The 24-hour News Cycle and our Mental Health with Dr. Seth Gillihan
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we reconnect with psychologist Dr. Seth Gillihan to explore the delicate balance between staying informed and protecting our mental h...
A Deep Dive Into the Most Days System
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I delve deep into the heart of our product, explaining not just the 'how' but also the 'why' behind the Most Days system. Whet...
Author Bella DePaulo on Single Life
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with speak with Dr. Bella DePaulo about her new book Single at Heart (currently available) about how society views and treats people w...
Habit Mastery with Nir Eyal, Author of "Hooked" and "Indistractable"
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of The Most Days Show, we host Nir Eyal, a leading voice on habit formation and attention management. Eyal is best known as the ...
The State of Mental Healthcare with Dr. Cleo Booker
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the complexities of the U.S. mental health care landscape can be challenging, which is why we've invited Dr. Cleo Booker to share her insig...
Understanding Autism with Sir Simon Baron-Cohen
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Sir Simon Baron-Cohen about autism. Simon is a Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry at the Univers...
Bi-Polar Disorder with Dr. William Selig
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Dr. William Selig on Bi-Polar Disorder. Dr. Selig is a clinical psychologist with a doctorate from Stanford. He is currently...
The Importance of the Big Decisions
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Upon reflecting on my only previous solo episode, "The Story of Most Days", I realized that I had narrated my personal journey of transformation prima...
Myths About Addiction with Dr. Nzinga Harrison
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we're joined by Dr. Nzinga Harrison, a board-certified physician specializing in psychiatry and addiction medicine. Serving as...
Dr. Tyler Johnson on Cancer Prevention
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Tyler Johnson about cancer prevention. We begin by exploring the essence of cancer before delving into the multif...
Dr. David Kosson on Psychopathy
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with dive into the complex topic of psychopaths and psychopathy with Dr. David Kosson. Dr. Kosson obatined his Ph.D. from the Universi...
The Story of Most Days
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is without a guest–it is simply me sharing how my own life experience led to starting Most Days. I did not rehearse, nor were ther...
Dr. Silvio Inzucchi on Type 2 Diabetes & Ozempic
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Dr. Silvio Inzucchi about Type 2 diabetes and medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy that are now being used for weight ...
Dr. Marion Nestle (Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, NYU) on Diet & Nutrition
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Marion Nestle about diet and nutrition. Dr. Nestle is the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies...
Dr. Ingela Schnittger (Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford) on Heart Disease
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive into the crucial subject of Heart Disease with Dr. Ingela Schnittger. A practicing cardiologist with an almost 40-year tenure ...
Dr. Andrea Rapkin (Professor of OB-GYN, UCLA) on PMS
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dicuss premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) with Dr. Andrea Rapkin. Dr. Rapkin is a board-certifi...
Dr. Ryan Rhodes (Director of the Behavioural Medicine Laboratory, University of Victoria) on How to Start Exercising
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Most Days Show, we are joined by Dr. Ryan Rhodes, an acclaimed expert in the field of physical activity and sedentary behavior....
Dr. Ian Kerner (New York Times best-selling author of She Comes First) on Sex & Relationships
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kerner is a licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized sexuality counselor, best known for his New York Times best-selling book "She Comes...
Dr. Bryan Sexton (Director, Duke Center for the Advancement of Well-being Science) on Well Being
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the science of small habits and their large-scale impact on well-being with Dr. Bryan Sexton. We delve into cultivating won...
Dr. Craig Malkin (Lecturer in Psychology, Harvard Medical School ) on Narcissism
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the complex spectrum of narcissism. Dr. Malkin, an internationally acclaimed author and Harvard Medical School Lecturer, jo...
Dr. Alex Keuroghlian (Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School) on LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into LGBTQIA+ mental health with Dr. Alex Keuroghlian. We explore unique challenges faced by this community, examining m...
Dr. Christina Maslach (Professor of Psychology, Berkeley) on Job Burnout
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we delve into one of the most pressing issues in contemporary workplaces: burnout. Renowned researcher and psychologist Dr. Christina ...
Dr. Nicholas Kardaras on Device Addiction
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, a psychologist and author who is considered one of the country's foremost experts on mental heal...
Dr. John Umhau on Alcohol Use Disorder & Medication Assisted Abstinence and Moderation
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Dr. John Umhau, an expert in addiction medicine, about the realities of alcoholism and alcohol use disorder, with a spe...
Dr. Christy Huff on Benzodiazepines such as Xanax and Valium
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Christy Huff, a cardiologist and medical director of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition, to discuss the co...
Historian of Ideas Johan Norberg on Reasons to Be Optimistic About the Future
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Johan Norberg, an award-winning historian of ideas, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute, and author of be...
Dr. Marcia Herrin on Eating Disorders
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the complex world of eating disorders with renowned expert Dr. Marcia Herrin. As the founder of the Dartmouth Colle...
Dr. Katherine Shear on Grief
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grief is a universal and deeply emotional experience, and learning to navigate it is a crucial aspect of life. In this episode of The Most Days Show,...
Dr. Doreen Marshall on Suicide Prevention
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking with licensed psychologist, Dr. Doreen Marshall, Vice President of Mission Engagement at The American Foundation for Suicide Prev...
Dr. Maja Matarić on Robotics
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do we use technology to improve quality of life? What is the role of robots to improve human health and quality of life now and in the future? Wit...
Dr. Russell Barkley on ADHD
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have ADHD or does your child? Ever wonder why it happens—and what to do? Having trouble finding help? What's coming out of ADHD research thes...
Dr. Frank Lipman on Wellness
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that medicine as it's practiced in the US seems to rely on pills and procedures -- and not a wellness-first approach. Dr. Frank Lipman ...
Dr. Joan Davidson on OCD
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if that bump I felt while driving means I hit someone? What if I forgot to unplug the coffee pot before I left and the house burns down? What if ...
Dr. Alice Boyes on Self-Compassion
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there—with patterns of behavior we know don't align with our values or make us feel good, with self-criticism that never motivates us...
Dr. Seth Gillihan on Anxiety
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the four primary types of anxiety? That the stress you feel is (most likely) produced by anxiety? Ever wonder how to manage a panic attack...
Author Christie Tate on Group Therapy & Eating Disorders
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's a famous saying in self-help and recovery circles: "You're only as sick as your secrets." Sound familiar? Bestselling author of the Reese With...
Eric Roza on Leadership
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well before he became CrossFit's CEO, Eric Roza said if he could do anything, it would be running the legendary fitness company because he wanted to i...
Dr. Alexander Korb on Depression
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Depression can hold people down, convince them they're worthless, and prevent them from finding a healthy rhythm to daily life. What happens in the br...
Dr. Chris Winter on Sleep
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep: we need it, we want it, we don't get enough of it, we get too much of it, we can't do it at all. Sleep is critical to being a fully functional ...
Dr. Britney Blair on Sex & Intimacy
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sex and intimacy are universal components of the human experience, sparking complex emotions from joy to pain to excitement, from grief to pleasure. H...
Author Laura McKowen on Recovery from Addiction
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine being blackout drunk at your brother's wedding and leaving your young daughter alone in the hotel room. That was the moment when Laura McKowen...