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Do you find yourself more distracted than ever?

You’re not alone. In the rapid-fire, hyper-connected, dopamine-driven modern world, harnessing true focus is a rare superpower… 

But understanding the subtle mechanics of human attention might just be the most valuable skill in our increasingly distracted world.

Today, we're exploring the extraordinary work of Will Henshall - a guy who doesn't just create music, but deconstructs how sound interacts with our neurological operating system. Will is a musician, inventor, and entrepreneur who went from writing global #1 hit songs to reverse-engineering human focus like it's a complex guitar solo. 

It's not about talent. It's about seeing the world from a unique and different perspective - and having the guts to build something when everyone else says it can't be done. 

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why different brain types require unique sonic approaches to maintain concentration, especially if you have ADHD
• How to choose music to aid focus, flow, and productivity based on your brain type
• Why AI and generative art can't replicate the emotional power of live human creativity and performance
• And much more…

Abel James explores the fascinating intersection of music, technology, and entrepreneurship with guest Will Henshall. Will, a musician turned inventor, shares his journey from writing global hit songs with the band London Beat to founding Focus at Will, a music streaming service designed to enhance concentration. The conversation delves into the science of human attention, the role of music in productivity, and how different brain types require unique sonic approaches to maintain focus. Will also discusses the entrepreneurial mindset, emphasizing the importance of seeing opportunities where others see obstacles and the relentless pursuit of one's purpose.

The discussion further explores the impact of AI on creativity, the irreplaceable emotional power of live human performance, and the potential renaissance of live music in a digital age. Will shares insights into his work with the METAL MEN group, highlighting the value of community and collaboration among like-minded individuals. The episode offers a rich tapestry of ideas on how music and technology can be harnessed to improve focus and productivity, while also celebrating the timeless magic of human creativity and connection.

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Do you ever feel like you’re losing your edge?

Today we’re here with my friend James Swanwick, creator of Alcohol Free Lifestyle, a movement guiding high-achievers like you to sidestep the sauce.

In this episode, we’re exploring James’s journey from rock-bottom, hungover in the hallowed halls of IHOP, where dreams go to drown in corn syrup and regret… to 15 years alcohol-free and counting.

If mediocrity found a way to creep into your life, James’ story might just kick you back into gear.

Whether you're an entrepreneur grinding to reach the next level, an athlete looking for that extra edge, or just someone who knows deep down something has to change - this episode is going to light you up.

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On today’s episode with James, you’ll discover:

• The shocking hidden costs of “socially acceptable” drinking
• Why the dubious dogma of “just one drink” so often leads to self-destruction
• The compounding benefits of booze-free living for your brain and body
• How to wittily fend off well-meaning drink-pushers
• And much more…

Want to ditch the sauce? Connect with James Swanwick on his website, and check out his new book called Clear.

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What would happen if you trained like the best athlete in the world? How about the best actor or artist?

Today we have the incredible honor of speaking with Bo Eason—a former star safety in the NFL, as well as an acclaimed playwright, author, and coach. After competing with all-time greats like Jerry Rice and Walter Payton in the NFL, Bo changed his dream and went on to write and perform on Broadway… despite having no experience as a writer or stage performer.  

As he shares his multi-decade journey becoming the best in the world in completely unrelated fields, Bo proves that the principles of mastery truly are universal… and you can learn them, too. 

This is excellent news for mere mortals like us. 

In this episode with Bo, you’ll hear:

• The roadmap to becoming a world class performer in any field
• Why we need to reclaim our natural physicality instead of apologizing for it
• How to harness the magic of storytelling to build your dream life 
• And much more…

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Mainstream media loves to smear red meat as unhealthy and disastrous for the environment. 

But are cow farts really killing the planet or is that just a ploy to get you to buy fake meat products? 

Would the fields behind my childhood home in New Hampshire, for example, really be better off without our happy backyard cows? 

Would the ranches and wildlife reserves here in Colorado, replete with buffalo, elk, yak, pronghorn, cattle and mule deer, really be more environmentally-friendly if we simply got rid of all these dirty, burping, polluting animals?

The answer isn't quite as simple as the media mavens, climate alarmists and billionaires would lead you to believe. 

In an age of sprawling chemical-laden monocrops and fake meat, science is being confounded and abused. 

Especially with supply chains catastrophically breaking down across the world, shouldn't we be reducing external chemical inputs and focus instead on becoming more self-reliant? 

When we treat nature with respect, both animals and plants can heal the soil and the land as part of a thriving symbiotic ecosystem. 

And to help separate truth from propaganda, today we're back with our friend, the one and only Robb Wolf. 

Robb is a former research biochemist, powerlifting champion, New York Times best-selling author of several titles, including “The Paleo Solution,” “Wired To Eat,” and his newest book co-authored with Diana Rogers is called “Sacred Cow.” 

Robb has functioned as a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, as a consultant for the Naval Special Warfare Resiliency Program, and serves on the board of directors for a number of innovative start ups with a focus on health and sustainability.

You're going to dig this show, we're chatting about: 

• Why the sacred cow is a gift from Mother Nature
• The nutritional quality of pasture-raised meat vs fake meat
• The importance of soil biodiversity
• Why we should reduce synthetic chemical-based farming and get back in touch with natural cycles
• How food manufacturers are capitalizing on our good intentions to peddle their ultra processed artificial products 
• The importance of protein as a macronutrient
• And tons more...

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/robb-wolf-are-cows-really-killing-the-planet-hint-no-theyre-not/

Check out and support Robb Wolf at RobbWolf.com, and pick up "Sacred Cow" the book or DVD from SacredCow.info

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Do you want to live a long time?

Longevity may be a trendy buzz word, but for the first time in generations, our life expectancy is actually getting shorter.

Thankfully, there's a great deal that we can do to reverse this trend.

So if you're looking to maximize your life span and your health span, this episode is for you.

I'm honored to say that returning to the show today is an award-winning author of over 30 books and one of the world's foremost experts in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman.

Dr. Gittleman's most recent book, Radical Longevity, just launched and already hit #1 New Release in Longevity and #1 New Release in Physiology on Amazon.

Dr. Gittleman holds an M.S. in Nutrition Education from Columbia University, has the title of Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.) from the American College of Nutrition and a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition.

If you're interested in preserving your health and aging gracefully, listen on. We're going to be talking about:

• How to age gracefully by reducing exposure to toxins 
• Why it's worth it to test the water in your home for pollutants—so important
• The best type of cooking pan for preserving the enzymes in your food
• Supporting your immune system with targeted vitamins, minerals and nutrients
• The importance of maintaining muscle mass, especially as you age
• A simple way to protect your nervous system by reducing EMFs 
• And tons more...

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-ann-louise-gittleman-how-to-age-gracefully-by-reducing-exposure-to-toxins/

Check out and support Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman at AnnLouise.com

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When was the last time you wrote a song with your doctor?

Returning to the show today is our good friend, Dr. Steven Eisenberg, a triple board-certified award-winning medical doctor and co-founder of California's largest medical oncology practice.

Dr. Steven is the author of the brand new book Love Is The Strongest Medicine, and he’s host of The Dr. Steven Show boasting 50+ 5-star ratings on Apple Podcasts.

Known as The Singing Oncologist, you'll find Dr. Steven belting it out like Adam Sandler in the oncology ward to help his patients heal.

I rarely get a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes when I'm reading someone's work and talking to them, but Dr. Steven gets me every time, so I’m sure you’re going to dig this one.

We're chatting about:

• The healing effects of music and self-expression
• How to connect with patients by treating them like family
• Why everyone needs permission to laugh, even in the face of something like cancer
• An easy way to squeeze in that meditation break at the end of a long day
• And tons more...

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-steven-eisenberg-how-to-harness-the-healing-effects-of-music

Check out and support Dr. Steven Eisenberg at DrSteven.com

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Will fasted workouts make your muscles fall off? 

What are the benefits of long-term fat adaptation? How can we age in reverse? 

To answer these questions and more I'm honored to say that returning to the show today is the OG fat-burning beast, former world-class endurance athlete and ultimate frisbee warrior, our friend, Mark Sisson. 

Mark is, of course, a New York Times best-selling author of multiple titles including his latest book Two Meals A Day, he’s been blogging for 15 years over at Mark's Daily Apple, and he’s also the creator of the Primal Blueprint and Primal Kitchen. 

You're going to dig this show. We're chatting about... 

• Long-term benefits of becoming a fat-burning machine
• Why many of us were tricked by breakfast marketing propaganda
• How to throw it into overdrive and kick into sweet potato mode
• Why fasted workouts will not make your muscles fall off
• How to boost productivity and creativity with micro-workouts
• And tons more...

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/mark-sisson-long-term-benefits-of-becoming-a-fat-burning-machine/

Check out and support Mark Sisson at MarksDailyApple.com and PrimalKitchen.com, and pick up a copy of his new book "Two Meals a Day" wherever books are sold.

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Have you ever tried measuring your blood glucose?

There's never been a better time to use cutting edge technology to quantify and optimize your health.

But instead of jumping straight into invasive dystopian technology like brain implants (turning us into the borg), we can actually use tech as a tool to improve our habits.

It doesn't have to be overly complicated, and it's quickly becoming easier and cheaper to track heart rate variability, sleep quality, fitness, blood sugar, and much more.

And what's most important is how we use our data to modify our daily practices.

So joining us on the show today is Kara Collier, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, and the Director of Nutrition at NutriSense where she's also a leading authority on the use of continuous glucose monitoring or CGM technology.

On this show with Kara Collier, we're chatting about:

• How to use technology as a tool to quantify and optimize your health
• The benefits of tracking blood sugar with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)
• Why you're stealing energy from the next day when you have that ice cream or extra booze late at night
• Why drinking oat milk is almost as bad as sugar-laden soda once it hits your bloodstream
• How stress impacts blood glucose levels (and what to do about it)
• Why it's a good idea to test your blood glucose after eating manufactured keto products 
• And tons more...

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/kara-collier-how-to-use-technology-to-quantify-health-improve-habits/

If you're curious and want to try a continuous glucose monitor for yourself, get started over at Nutrisense.io

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How are plant medicines different from modern pharmaceutical drugs?

Many legal drugs today come with serious costs like dependency, debilitating side effects, withdrawals and even worse.

So how can we treat or alleviate symptoms without poisoning our system and depleting our neurochemistry?

Joining me on the show is the perfect guest to talk to about this, it's Cameron George, a.k.a. Kava Cam, a researcher, writer and entrepreneur who founded the company TRU KAVA.

Cameron has a unique perspective on how plant medicines like kava can boost mood, relieve anxiety and support the natural healing abilities of the body.

If you've ever had negative side effects from a prescription drug—hands up—this is the show for you.

We're chatting about...

• Why Cameron went 12 days without food
• The psychological and medicinal benefits of kava
• The importance of honoring traditional preparations of plant medicines (instead of solvent extractions)
• Negative effects of commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals on brain chemistry and what to do about it
• And tons more....

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/cameron-george-the-psychological-and-medicinal-benefits-of-kava/

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Have your habits changed at all in the past year?

Now is the time to make little changes that can add up to massive improvements in your quality of life, so I'm pleased to say that joining us on the show today is modern day renaissance woman, Dr. Bindiya Gandhi.

Dr. Bindiya is double-boarded by the American Board of Family Medicine, as well as the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Physicians. She's also a mother, yoga instructor, Reiki master, as well as the Medical Director at Revive Atlanta MD.

As a frontline medical doctor, mother and renaissance woman, Dr. Bindiya gives us valuable insight on how to improve our health in the face of challenging circumstances.

On this show with Dr. Bindiya Gandhi, we're talking about...

• How to be a modern day renaissance woman
• Genetics and individualized medicine to find and fix underlying health issues
• Quick wins for your overall health
• What to do when fertility takes a nosedive, a big issue as of late
• An essential trace mineral to replenish after dealing with chronic stress or viral infections
• And tons more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-bindiya-gandhi-how-to-find-and-fix-underlying-health-issues/

Check out and support Dr. Bindiya Gandhi at DrBindiyaMD.com

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