The Peter Attia Drive
Episodes
#31 - Navdeep Chandel, Ph.D.: metabolism, mitochondria, and metformin in health and disease
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nav Chandel, a professor of medicine and cell and molecular biology at Northwestern University, discusses the role of mitochondria an...
#30 - Thomas Seyfried, Ph.D.: Controversial discussion—cancer as a mitochondrial metabolic disease?
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Thomas Seyfried, a cancer researcher and professor of biology at Boston College, discusses a controversial view of cancer as a mitoch...
#29 - Apolo Anton Ohno: 8-time Olympic medalist – extreme training, discipline, pursuing perfection, and responding to adversity
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, 8-time Olympic medalist, Apolo Ohno, discusses the lessons he’s learned from his remarkable career in speed skating and the extreme...
#28 - Mark and Chris Bell: steroids, powerlifting, addiction, diet, training, helping others, documentaries, and living your best life
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark and Chris Bell discuss their love of powerlifting, their unbelievable personal records, and what prompted the making of their no...
#27 - David Sinclair, Ph.D.: Slowing aging – sirtuins, NAD, and the epigenetics of aging
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David A. Sinclair, Ph.D., a Professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and co-Director of the Paul F. Glenn Ce...
#26 - AMA #3: supplements, women’s health, patient care, and more
29 Oct 2018
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 an...
#25 - Scott Harrison: transformation, finding meaning, and taking on the global water crisis
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss: How Scott and Peter met [3:45]; Scott’s tragic family story that shaped his life and altered his trajectory [8:00]; High school years, ...
#24 - Tom Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA – Part V of V: Lp(a), inflammation, oxLDL, remnants, and more
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this five-part series, Thomas Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA, a world-renowned expert in lipidology, and one of Peter's most important clinical mentor...
#23 - Tom Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA – Part IV of V: Statins, ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, niacin, cholesterol and the brain
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this five-part series, Thomas Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA, a world-renowned expert in lipidology, and one of Peter's most important clinical mentor...
#22 - Tom Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA – Part III of V: HDL, reverse cholesterol transport, CETP inhibitors, and apolipoproteins
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this five-part series, Thomas Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA, a world-renowned expert in lipidology, and one of Peter's most important clinical mentor...
#21 - Tom Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA – Part II of V: Lipid metrics, lipid measurements, and cholesterol regulation
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this five-part series, Thomas Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA, a world-renowned expert in lipidology, and one of Peter's most important clinical men...
#20 - Thomas Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA – Part I of V: an introduction to lipidology
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this five-part series, Thomas Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA, a world-renowned expert in lipidology, and one of Peter's most important clinical mentor...
#19 - Dave Feldman: stress testing the lipid energy model
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave Feldman, discusses his journey from software engineer to n=1 experimenter, his experience with low-carbohydrate diets, and his h...
#18 - Richard Isaacson, M.D.: Alzheimer’s prevention
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Richard Isaacson, a neurologist and director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyteria...
#17 - Mike Trevino: life-lessons from ultra-endurance, mindset, hard work, and removing limitations
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, ultra-endurance athlete and entrepreneur, Mike Trevino, discusses the lessons he’s learned from his remarkable athletic feats, and ...
#16 - Formula 1 (with Paul Conti): the best drivers, Ayrton Senna, and the cautionary tales of driven individuals
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Peter and med school colleague (and brilliant psychiatrist) Paul Conti reminisce on their favorite moments in Formula 1 history...
#15 - Paul Conti, M.D.: trauma, suicide, community, and self-compassion
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, psychiatrist Paul Conti, M.D. discusses the impact of untreated trauma, the rising rate of suicide, and the influence of modern socie...
#14 - Robert Lustig, M.D., M.S.L.: fructose, processed food, NAFLD, and changing the food system
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob Lustig — a researcher, an expert in fructose metabolism, and a former pediatric endocrinologist — discusses what’s wrong wi...
#13 - Brett Kotlus, M.D.: How to look younger while you live longer
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the question of how we can maintain a naturally youthful look as we get older. Brett — a New York City oculofacial plastic sur...
#12 - Corey McCarthy: Overcoming trauma, dealing with shame, finding meaning, changing the self-narrative, redemption, and the importance of gratitude
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Corey and Peter met when they visited North Kern State Prison in California together as volunteers for Defy Ventures. Peter was moved by Corey’s rem...
#11 - AMA #2: the Nothingburger — results from Peter’s week-long fast between two weeks of nutritional ketosis — and answering questions on all things fasting
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Consider this episode a cross between an ask me anything (AMA) and a show-and-tell. Peter discusses his fasting experiment in great detail and answers...
#10 - Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D.: rapamycin and dogs — man’s best friends? — living longer, healthier lives and turning back the clock on aging, and age-related diseases
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is someone who is deeply interested in understanding the biology of aging. Why do we age? What happens to us as we age? What are the things we ca...
#09 - David Sabatini, M.D., Ph.D.: rapamycin and the discovery of mTOR — the nexus of aging and longevity?
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, my good friend David Sabatini delves into his extensive work with the mechanistic target of rapamycin—better known as mTOR—and ra...
#08 - Tom Bilyeu: nutrition, fasting, meditation, mindset, immortality, and the secret formula of fulfillment
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Bilyeu is the founder of Impact Theory and a co-founder of Quest Nutrition. In this episode, among the highlights, Tom provides powerful insight h...
#07 - Deep Dive: Lp(a) — what every doctor, and the 10-20% of the population at risk, needs to know
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pronounced, el-pee-little-a, this lipoprotein is simply described as a low density lipoprotein (LDL) that has an apoprotein “a” attached to it...b...
#06 - D.A. Wallach: music, medicine, cancer screening, and disruptive technologies
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
D.A. Wallach is a true polymath: recording artist, songwriter, essayist, investor, and so much more. In this episode, among the highlights, D.A. provi...
#05 - Dom D’Agostino, Ph.D.: ketosis, n=1, exogenous ketones, HBOT, seizures, and cancer
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dom digs deep into the research and application of ketogenic diets, exogenous ketones, hyperbaric oxygen treatment, and treating cancer with a metabol...
#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In his first “Ask Me Anything” episode, Peter answered your questions submitted to him via Twitter. We discuss: What are Peter’s thoughts on al...
#03 - Ron Krauss, M.D.: a deep dive into heart disease
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever I’m stumped on a patient case or in my thinking about lipids, Ron is one of the first people I turn to for insight. Ron is recognized globa...
#02 - Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.: the performance and longevity paradox of IGF-1, ketogenic diets and genetics, the health benefits of sauna, NAD+, and more
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rhonda and I go on a Nerd Safari into the jungle of health, nutrition, fitness, performance, and longevity. We visit IGF-1 and whether there’s a tra...
#01 - Tim Ferriss: depression, psychedelics, and emotional resilience
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Excited to kick off the podcast with special guest and close friend Tim Ferriss, lifehacker, podcaster extraordinaire, and author of multiple best-sel...
#00 - Sneak Peek: The Peter Attia Drive
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special sneak peek of The Peter Attia Drive. The Peter Attia Drive will feature guests and experts that will offer advice and insight to...