The Peter Attia Drive
Episodes
#99 - Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.: Continuing the conversation on COVID-19
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Peter Hotez M.D., Ph.D., Dean for the National School of Tropical Medicine Baylor College of Medicine, returns to continue the co...
Qualy #129 - Evolutionary reasons to sleep
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #47 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part I of III: Dangers of poor sleep, Alzheimer’s risk, me...
#97 - Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.: COVID-19: transmissibility, vaccines, risk reduction, and treatment
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Peter Hotez M.D., Ph.D., Dean for the National School of Tropical Medicine Baylor College of Medicine, shares his expertise on vi...
Qualy #125 - Hierarchies in healthcare, physician burnout, and a broken system
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #37 – Zubin Damania, M.D.: Revolutionizing healthcare one hilariously inspiring video at a time. Th...
#96 - David Epstein: How a range of experience leads to better performance in a highly specialized world
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David Epstein, best-selling author of Range and The Sports Gene, discusses the evidence around the most effective ways to improve lon...
Qualy #121 - The “art” of longevity: the challenge of preventative medicine and understanding risk
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #52 – Ethan Weiss, M.D.: A masterclass in cardiovascular disease and growth hormone – two topics tha...
#95 - Luke Bennett, M.D.: The emotional, cognitive, and physical demands that make Formula 1 a unique and special sport
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Luke Bennett, Medical and Sports Performance Director for Hintsa Performance, explains the ins and outs of Formula 1 with a focus on ...
Qualy #120 - What is the difference between ketone salts and esters?
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #05 – Dom D’Agostino, Ph.D.: ketosis, n=1, exogenous ketones, HBOT, seizures, and cancer. The Qua...
#94 - Mark Hyman, M.D.: The impact of the food system on our health and the environment
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark Hyman, M.D., director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and the author of Food Fix, discusses that if we ca...
Qualy #116 - Dealing with anger in spots where you know it’s coming
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #34 – Sam Harris, Ph.D.: The transformative power of mindfulness. The Qualys is a subscriber-exclus...
#93 - AMA with Jason Fried: Work-life balance, avoiding burnout, defining success, company culture, and more
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In my first interview with Jason Fried, Jason explained his overall philosophy about work-life balance and how exactly he optimizes for efficiency. ...
Qualy #109 - How does one select the right physician as a patient?
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #04 – AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more. The Qual...
92 - AMA #12: Strategies for longevity (which don't require a doctor)
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter explains the various levers one can pull to affect longevity with a specific focus on the strategie...
Qualy #106 - Does LDL cause heart disease?
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #03 – Ron Krauss, M.D.: a deep dive into heart disease. The Qualys is a subscriber-exclusive podcas...
#91 – Eric Topol, M.D.: Can AI empower physicians and revolutionize patient care?
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Eric Topol, founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, shares how artificial intelligence and deep lea...
Qualy #102 - Is the food industry still saying that all calories contribute equally to adiposity and insulin resistance?
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #14 – Robert Lustig, M.D., M.S.L.: fructose, processed food, NAFLD, and changing the food system. T...
#90 - Ryan Holiday: Stillness, stoicism, and suffering less
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan Holiday, author of Stillness is the Key, shares the profound impact that stoic philosophy has had on his personal life and his c...
Qualy #99 - The steroid controversy: Mark’s use of them and Peter’s perspective
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #28 – Mark and Chris Bell: steroids, powerlifting, addiction, diet, training, helping others, document...
#89 - AMA #11: All things fasting
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter answers a wide range of fasting-specific questions from subscribers. Peter starts by defining the v...
Qualy #94 - Comparing the two broad types of meditation, and Peter’s favorite meditation apps
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #34 – Sam Harris, Ph.D.: The transformative power of mindfulness. The Qualys is a subscriber-exclus...
Qualy #89 - Cortisol and healthy aging
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #31 – Navdeep Chandel, Ph.D.: metabolism, mitochondria, and metformin in health and disease. The Qu...
#87 - Rick Johnson, M.D.: Fructose—The common link in high blood pressure, insulin resistance, T2D, & obesity?
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rick Johnson, Professor of Nephrology at the University of Colorado, explains how his research into the causes of blood pressure resu...
Qualy #85 - The past, present, and future of medicine, hospitals, and healthcare
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #06 – D.A. Wallach: music, medicine, longevity, and disruptive technologies. The Qualys is a subscribe...
#86 - Damon Hill: Overcoming loss, achieving success, and finding one's identity
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damon Hill, 1996 Formula 1 World Champion, opens up about his personal struggles with depression, feelings of inadequacy, loss of ide...
Qualy #82 - What is the most common first presentation of heart disease?
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #03 – Ron Krauss, M.D.: a deep dive into heart disease. The Qualys is a subscriber-exclusive podcast, ...
#85 - Iñigo San Millán, Ph.D.: Mitochondria, exercise, and metabolic health
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Iñigo San Millán, Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, explains the crucial role of mitochondr...
Qualy #80 - The four pillars of charity: water that helped it overcome the stigma of nonprofits and become successful
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #25 – Scott Harrison: transformation, finding meaning, and taking on the global water crisis. The Qual...
#84 - AMA #10: Low testosterone, hypothyroidism, building muscle (and preserving it while fasting)
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter answers a wide range of questions from subscribers. Bob Kaplan, Peter’s head of research, asks th...
Qualy #73 - How can we change the food system when 10 companies control almost 90 percent of the calories we consume in the US?
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #14 – Robert Lustig, M.D., M.S.L.: fructose, processed food, NAFLD, and changing the food system. The ...
#83 - Bill Harris, Ph.D.: Omega-3 fatty acids
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bill Harris, Ph.D. in human nutrition and expert on omega-3 fatty acids, sets the table by clearly defining the families of fatty aci...
Qualy #69 - Advice to parents and kids for creating a sustainable environment that’s going to prevent them from running into metabolic problems
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #14 – Robert Lustig, M.D., M.S.L.: fructose, processed food, NAFLD, and changing the food system. The ...
#82 - Mark Messier: Leadership, personal growth, and performing under pressure
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark Messier, six-time Stanley Cup champion, shares the most valuable lessons he picked up over 25+ years of professional hockey resu...
Qualy #65 - The three laws of medicine — Law #1: A strong intuition is much more powerful than a weak test
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #32 – Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D., Ph.D.: new frontiers in cancer therapy, medicine, and the writing pr...
#81 - Debra Kimless, M.D. & Steve Goldner, J.D.: Cannabis – the latest science on CBD & THC
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Debra Kimless and Steve Goldner share their knowledge on the science, policy, and market evolution of medicinal cannabis. We star...
Qualy #61 - Rapamycin in cancer treatment
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #10 – Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D.: rapamycin and dogs — man’s best friends? — living longer, healthie...
#80 - Celebrity AMA #1: Fasting, rapamycin, performance vs. longevity, and more
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, bonus celebrity AMA episode, Peter answers questions from former Olympians and past guests, Apolo Ohno and Sasha Cohen, on a wide ran...
Qualy #57 - A primer on NAD+/NADH, its effect on lifespan/healthspan, and a review of the supplements
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #02 – Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.: the performance and longevity paradox of IGF-1, ketogenic diets and genet...
#79 - Ric Elias: Earning the gift of life
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ric Elias, founder of Red Ventures, opens up about the fateful day he knew for certain that he was going to die as a passenger on US...
Qualy #53 - Screening for prostate cancer
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #39 – Ted Schaeffer, M.D., Ph.D.: How to catch, treat, and survive prostate cancer. The Qualys i...
#78 - Sasha Cohen: The price of achievement, and redefining success
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sasha Cohen, former US Olympic figure skater, discusses the most challenging things about life as an Olympian—the pressures, the ex...
Qualy #52 - Insights about berberine
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #26 – AMA #3: supplements, women’s health, patient care, and more. The Qualys is a subscriber-exclus...
#77 – AMA #2 with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: short sleep mutants, optimal sleep environment, sleep apnea, & rapid fire questions
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Matthew Walker returns for his second AMA episode where he provides his expert insight on numerous sleep-related questions di...
Qualy #46 - Rapamycin’s effects on cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegeneration
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #09 – David Sabatini, M.D., Ph.D.: rapamycin and the discovery of mTOR — the nexus of aging and long...
#76 - Kyle Kingsbury: Finding meaning, depression, and psychedelics
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kyle Kingsbury, retired UFC fighter and director of human optimization at Onnit, discusses the purpose and meaning that football and ...
Qualy #43 - What are Peter’s thoughts on fasting and ketosis for females?
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #26 – AMA #3: supplements, women’s health, patient care, and more. The Qualys is a subscriber-exclus...
#75 - David Light: Zantac recall due to cancer concerns – what you need to know
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David Light, CEO of Valisure (the company which alerted the FDA to the Zantac cancer concerns), explains the story behind the recent ...
Qualy #38 - Finding meaning in struggle and why we are less happy than ever (David Foster Wallace)
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #15 – Paul Conti, M.D.: trauma, suicide, community, and self-compassion. The Qualys is a subscriber-ex...
#74 – Jason Fried: Optimizing efficiency and work-life balance
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason Fried, co-founder of Basecamp, shares his beliefs around achieving business success in a modern world which tends to disproport...
Qualy #33 - How silent bravado and incessant striving can lead to a functional (and actual) death, and why Paul is critical of the current state of psychiatry
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #15 – Paul Conti, M.D.: trauma, suicide, community, and self-compassion. The Qualys is a subscriber-ex...
#73 - AMA #9: NAD & metformin, fat-burning zone, creatine, estrogenization of men, emergency kit for cold & flu, and more
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter answers a wide range of questions from subscribers. Bob Kaplan, Peter’s head of research, asks th...
#72 - Dan Harris: 10% happier – meditation, kindness, and compassion
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dan Harris, correspondent for ABC News and co-founder of the Ten Percent Happier meditation app, speaks openly about his struggles w...
Qualy #26 - What is Peter looking to achieve and monitor with his blood glucose monitor?
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #26 – AMA #3: supplements, women’s health, patient care, and more. The Qualys is a subscriber-exc...
#71 - Katherine Eban: Widespread fraud in the generic drug industry
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katherine Eban, investigative journalist and author of Bottle of Lies, illuminates the prevalence of fraud in generic drug manufactur...
Qualy #24 - What are the “ABCs” of Alzheimer’s prevention?
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #18 – Richard Isaacson, M.D.: Alzheimer’s prevention. The Qualys is a subscriber-exclusive podcas...
#70 - David Sinclair, Ph.D.: How cellular reprogramming could slow our aging clock (and the latest research on NAD)
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David Sinclair, Ph.D., a Professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and co-Director of the Paul F. Glenn Cente...
Qualy #19 - A unifying theory of aging
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #27 – David Sinclair, Ph.D.: Slowing aging – sirtuins, NAD, and the epigenetics of aging. The Qua...
#69 - Ronesh Sinha, M.D.: Insights into the manifestation of metabolic disease in a patient population predisposed to metabolic syndrome, and what it teaches us more broadly
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ronesh Sinha, a physician, author, and educator based in Silicon Valley, shares his many insights into metabolic illness that he ...
Qualy #16 - How much does cognitive activity ward off cognitive decline?
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #18 – Richard Isaacson, M.D.: Alzheimer’s prevention. The Qualys is a subscriber-exclusive podcast, ...
#68 - Marty Makary, M.D.: The US healthcare system—why it’s broken, steps to fix it, and how to protect yourself
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Marty Makary, Johns Hopkins surgeon and NYT bestselling author, discusses his ambitious attempt to fix the broken U.S. healthcare sys...
Qualy #9 - The importance of exercise for brain health
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #02 – Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.: the performance and longevity paradox of IGF-1, ketogenic diets and genet...
#67 - AMA #8: DNA tests, longevity genes, metformin, fasting markers, salt, inflammation, and more
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter answers a wide range of questions from subscribers. Bob Kaplan, Peter’s head of research, asks th...
Qualy #6 - What are the best lab tests to request specifically for longevity
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #04 – AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more. The Qualys ...
#66 - Vamsi Mootha, M.D.: Aging, type 2 diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease – do all roads lead to mitochondria?
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Vamsi Mootha, an expert in mitochondrial biology and investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, shares his breadth of k...
Qualy #1 - What are Peter's thoughts on alcohol consumption and health?
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Qualys is from podcast #04 – AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more. The Qualys ...
#65 - Rick Doblin, Ph.D.: MDMA— the creation, scheduling, toxicity, therapeutic use, and changing public opinion of what is possibly the single most important synthetic molecule ever created by our species
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rick Doblin, founder and executive director of MAPS, discusses MDMA, a molecule that has (at a minimum) revolutionary therapeutic ben...
#64 - Zol Kryger, M.D.: Navigating the sometimes shady world of plastic surgery—understanding potential complications of common procedures and how to reduce your risk by choosing the right doctor and asking the right questions
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, board-certified plastic surgeon, Zol Kryger, enlightens us about the frighteningly loose laws regulating the industry of plastic sur...
#63 - AMA #7: Exercise framework, deadlifting, lower back pain, blood pressure, nootropics, CGM, and more
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter answers a wide range of questions from subscribers. Bob Kaplan, Peter’s head of research, asks t...
#62 - Keith Flaherty, M.D.: Deep dive into cancer—History of oncology, novel approaches to treatment, and the exciting and hopeful future
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Keith Flaherty, director of clinical research and targeted cancer therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital, shares his vast wealth o...
#61 - Rajpaul Attariwala, M.D., Ph.D.: Cancer screening with full-body MRI scans and a seminar on the field of radiology
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, radiologist/engineer, Raj Attariwala, explains how he was able to apply his engineering background to create a unique MRI scanner tha...
The one-year anniversary episode with Olivia Attia: Reflecting on the past year and looking forward to exciting times ahead
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this anniversary episode, Olivia, Peter's daughter who initially kicked off The Drive podcast with her sneak peek episode, returns to ask Peter the...
#60 - Annie Duke, decision strategist: Poker as a model system for life—how to improve decision making, use frameworks for learning, and apply ‘backcasting’ to boost your odds for future success
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, former World Series of Poker champion and author, Annie Duke, explains how poker is a pertinent model system for decision making in t...
#59 - Jason Fung, M.D.: Fasting as a potent antidote to obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and the many symptoms of metabolic illness
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason Fung, nephrologist and best-selling author, shares his experiences utilizing an individualized approach to fasting to success...
#58 – AMA with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Strategies for sleeping more, sleeping better, and avoiding things that are disrupting sleep
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the first three parts of our series with sleep expert Matthew Walker, Matt revealed the many reasons why we need sleep as well as the many short- ...
#57 – Rick Rubin, legendary music producer: collaborating with sensitive psyche of greatest living musicians, and his personal story of weight loss and spiritual quest
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rick Rubin, legendary music producer and co-founder of Def Jam Records and American Recordings, discusses his early foray into music ...
#56 - Jocko Willink, retired Navy SEAL, Part II of II: Sleep, fasting, raising kids, discipline, taking ownership, and the impact of war
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the second installment of this 2 part series, Jocko shares his sleep routine and attitude towards sleep, we talk about his meals (and occasional in...
#55 - Jocko Willink, retired Navy SEAL, Part I of II: objective, strategy & tactics, leadership, protocols, dealing with death, and applying the many lessons learned from war
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of this 2 part series, Jocko Willink, retired Navy SEAL, discusses some of his most important lessons learned from his time commanding some ...
#54 – Kevin Sayer, CEO of Dexcom: Continuous glucose monitors – impact of food, sleep, and stress on glucose, the unmatched power of CGM to drive behavioral change, and the exciting future of CGM
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin Sayer, CEO of Dexcom, discusses the remarkable benefits of a continuous glucose monitor for the diabetes population. Peter shar...
#53 - AMA #6: Fasting framework, vitamin supplementation, antioxidants, time management, problem-solving, and more
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter answers a wide range of questions from readers and podcast listeners. Bob Kaplan, Peter’s head of...
#52 - Ethan Weiss, M.D.: A masterclass in cardiovascular disease and growth hormone - two topics that are surprising interrelated
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ethan Weiss, Hopkins trained preventative cardiologist at UCSF, discusses two topics that on the surface may seem unrelated which is ...
The Ayrton Senna Episode (re-release): Celebrating the greatest driver in Formula 1 history and the cautionary tales of driven individuals
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the life of the legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna, 25 years to the day of his tragic death, we are re-releasing this bonus episode...
#51 - Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D.: The pervasive effect of stress - is it killing you?
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D., discusses the widespread impact of stress on our physical and emotional health as well as the mechanisms by w...
#50 - AMA #5: calcium scores, centenarian olympics, exercise, muscle glycogen, keto, and more
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter answers a wide range of questions from readers and podcast listeners. Bob Kaplan, Peter’s head of...
#49 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part III of III: The penetrating effects of poor sleep from metabolism to performance to genetics, and the impact of caffeine, alcohol, THC, and CBD on sleep
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the final part of this 3 part series, Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience at UC Berkeley and expert on sleep, discusses the omnipresent effec...
#48 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part II of III: Heart disease, cancer, sexual function, and the causes of sleep disruption (and tips to correct it)
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of this 3 part series, Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience at UC Berkeley and expert on sleep, describes the preponderance of evidence...
#47 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part I of III: Dangers of poor sleep, Alzheimer's risk, mental health, memory consolidation, and more.
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of this 3 part series, Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience at UC Berkeley and expert on sleep, describes the different stages and cycl...
#46 - Chris Masterjohn, Ph.D.: Navigating the many pathways to health and disease - NAD and sirtuins, methylation, MTHFR and COMT, choline deficiency and NAFLD, TMAO, creatine, and more
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Masterjohn, entrepreneur, independent researcher, and doctorate in nutrition, elucidates the latest research on the risk and b...
#45 - AMA #4: sleep, jet lag protocol, autophagy, metformin, and more
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, the first subscriber-only edition, Peter answers a wide range of questions from readers and podcast list...
#44 - Jeremy Schaap, ESPN journalist: upsets, doping, triumphs, and the importance of sports
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeremy Schaap, preeminent journalist at ESPN, discusses two of the most incredible upsets in boxing history, both of which Jeremy has...
#43 - Alan Bauman, M.D.: The science of male and female hair restoration - how to protect, enhance, and restore the appearance and health of the hair and scalp
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alan Bauman, certified hair transplantation surgeon and hair restoration expert, discusses both male and female pattern hair loss, th...
#42 - Avrum Bluming, M.D., and Carol Tavris, Ph.D.: Controversial topic affecting all women—the role of hormone replacement therapy through menopause and beyond—the compelling case for long-term HRT and dispelling the myth that it causes breast cancer
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Avrum Bluming, hematologist, medical oncologist, and emeritus clinical professor at USC and Carol Tavris, social psychologist and aut...
#41 - Jake Kushner, M.D.: How to thrive with type 1 diabetes and how everyone can benefit from the valuable insights
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jake Kushner, pediatric endocrinologist specializing in helping people with type 1 diabetes, discusses the best strategies to live a...
#40 - Tom Catena, M.D.: The world’s most important doctor – to nearly a million patients – saving countless lives in the war-torn and remote villages of Sudan
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tom Catena, a missionary physician who runs Mother of Mercy Hospital in the Nuba Mountains in Sudan, describes some of his extraordin...
#39 - Ted Schaeffer, M.D., Ph.D.: How to catch, treat, and survive prostate cancer
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ted Schaeffer, Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology at Northwestern (youngest chairman in the country), presents the road...
#38 - Francisco Gonzalez-Lima, Ph.D.: Advancing Alzheimer’s disease treatment and prevention – is AD actually a vascular and metabolic disease?
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Francisco Gonzalez-Lima, a Professor of Neuroscience and Pharmacology & Toxicology, explains the vascular hypothesis of Alzheimer’s...
#37 - Zubin Damania, M.D.: Revolutionizing healthcare one hilariously inspiring video at a time
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zubin Damania, a.k.a. Zdogg MD, a Stanford trained physician and founder of Turntable Health, discusses his evolution from disillusi...
#36 - Eric Chehab, M.D.: Extending healthspan and preserving quality of life
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Eric Chehab, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, explains the measures we can take to live better and maintain our...
#35 - Nir Barzilai, M.D.: How to tame aging
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nir Barzilai, director of the Institute for Aging Research and expert in the genetics of longevity, discusses the evidence that metfo...
#34 - Sam Harris, Ph.D.: The transformative power of mindfulness
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam Harris, neuroscientist, author, and host of the Waking Up Podcast, walks us through the profound, yet practical, ways that medita...
#33 - Rudy Leibel, M.D.: Finding the obesity gene and discovering leptin
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Rudy Leibel, an expert in Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics at Columbia University, discusses his role in the remarkable s...
#32 - Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D., Ph.D.: new frontiers in cancer therapy, medicine, and the writing process
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Siddhartha Mukherjee, oncologist, researcher, and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biograp...