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The Dr. Greg Wells Podcast

Dr. Greg Wells

Health & Fitness

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Frequency: 1 episode/22d. Total Eps: 76

Healthy High Performance for a Limitless Life

You can get healthier, improve your wellness, and live a limitless life and physiologist Dr. Greg Wells would love to be your trusted guide on that adventure.

Dr. Greg is one of the rare scientists who can take research and make it understandable so that you can have a clear path to achieving your goals.

In every episode, Dr. Greg and his expert guests will explain the science of how your body and brain work in a way that you can understand so you that you can get healthy, perform better, and live a limitless life.

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🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
09/08/2026
#63
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03/03/2026
#81
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02/03/2026
#54
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01/03/2026
#42
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28/02/2026
#34

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From Mindset to SoulSet With Philip McKernan

Season 8 · Episode 101

Friday, January 9, 2026 • Duration

In today’s conversation Philip McKernan explores what it really takes to move from “doing all the right things” to living from a deeper, more aligned place—what he calls SoulSet™. He and Dr. Wells unpack why so many driven people chase goals, money, and control…and still feel like something is missing. Philip shares how creating space, asking better questions, and trading judgment for curiosity can open the door to clarity and meaningful change. The result is a practical, courageous path toward the work (and life) you were actually built to live.

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#60 - Navy SEAL Strategies to Stay Calm and Execute Under Pressure with Steven Drum

Season 1 · Episode 60

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 • Duration

Stephen is solving the “pressure gap”: the moment when stress hijacks focus and people react instead of respond—in leadership, business, and life—because they haven’t built a deliberate process to prepare for defining moments.

In today’s conversation Stephen Drum explores what it really means to “perform on the X”—the critical moment when everything is on the line and you don’t get a do-over. He breaks down the difference between reacting and responding, and why presence, rehearsal, and simple performance cues matter more than raw intensity. Stephen also shares how Stoic philosophy, mindfulness, performance psychology, and breathing practices help leaders stay steady in chaos.

You will learn how Navy SEAL teams prepare for “no-return” moments, and how to translate that into boardroom, relationship, and life pressure. You will learn practical tools to notice your stress signals early, pause, and choose a response that serves you. You will learn why confidence is earned through preparation (not “fake it till you make it”), and how to build a repeatable readiness process. You will learn simple breathing and mental rehearsal techniques that improve focus and composure fast.

You will discover that your mind and body often respond to a high-stakes presentation (slides failing, tough feedback, big pitch) with the same stress physiology as truly dangerous situations—and the solution is a trained, deliberate process, not willpower.

Stephen helps listeners solve the challenge of staying calm, clear, and decisive when pressure spikes—so they can execute effectively instead of getting pulled into fight/flight/freeze and regretful reactions.

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#51 - Olympian Kyle Shewfelt on courage, confidence, and comeback

Season 1 · Episode 51

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 • Duration

Kyle is tackling the “toxic excellence” problem: how to pursue world-class performance without fear-based coaching, emotional harm, or unsafe culture—by building athlete-driven, supportive environments where people can grow, fail, and thrive.

In today’s conversation Kyle Shewfelt explores what it takes to build a healthy, high-performing life after the biggest moments—Olympic gold, devastating injuries, and the emotional crash that can follow achievement. He and Dr. Wells unpack how stress shows up in the body, why perspective is a practice, and how creating space (even sitting alone in a car) can restore clarity and leadership. Kyle also makes a powerful case for safe sport—pushing hard with dignity, respect, and kindness—so athletes can reach the top in a positive way.

You will learn practical ways to interrupt “fight-or-flight” when pressure spikes—by getting out of your head and into your body. You will learn how Kyle thinks about leadership during uncertainty, including the value of protecting time and space so you can show up better for others. You will learn what “athlete-driven, parent/coach-supported” development looks like—and why it matters for both performance and long-term wellbeing. You will learn the cultural ingredients of safer, healthier sport environments that still produce excellence.

You will discover that the fastest way back to calm isn’t more thinking—it’s noticing your body’s signals (jaw, chest, tension), then using breath and a quick change in environment to reset your physiology.

Kyle helps you solve the challenge of staying optimistic, steady, and constructive through setbacks—without losing themselves (or their culture) in fear, control, and reactivity.

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#50 - HIIT, Fat Adaptation & Smarter Endurance with Dr. Paul Laursen

Season 1 · Episode 50

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 • Duration

How to turn overwhelming training science into simple, context-specific programming—so athletes and busy professionals can use HIIT, recovery, and fueling strategies that actually improve performance without burnout. In today’s conversation Paul Laursen explores how to program high-intensity interval training by putting context before content, so sessions match a person’s sport, goals, and physiology. He and Dr. Wells break down when to use short vs. long intervals, why recovery choice (passive vs. active) changes what your muscles can do next, and how to monitor readiness with simple cues and HRV. They also dig into endurance nutrition, including fat-adapted approaches for long events and why “being a nutrivore” matters more than labels. Paul closes with Athletica.ai’s mission—making adaptive endurance plans practical for real life. You will learn how to define HIIT precisely (above critical speed/power with structured recovery) and select interval formats that target the right systems for your sport. You’ll learn why context drives programming—from neuromuscular power work to VO₂-focused intervals—and how recovery type alters muscle oxygen re-loading to enable more quality work. You’ll hear a commonsense framework for endurance fueling, including when and why fat-adaptation can be useful, and how to individualize it. You’ll also learn practical monitoring ideas (readiness cues, HRV, and low-intensity “reset” days) and how adaptive tools like Athletica can translate theory into day-to-day training. You will discover that choosing the right recovery between intervals (often passive, not active) can restore intramuscular oxygen (via myoglobin) and let you accumulate more truly high-quality work. That small switch can transform the same workout into a better stimulus with less grind. It’s hard to navigate conflicting advice on HIIT, readiness, and nutrition. This episode gives a clear decision-tree—match the session to your goal, recover intentionally, and fuel for the demand—so training stops feeling random.

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#49 - Small Joys, Big Results: Dr. Gillian Mandich on Practicing Happiness

Season 1 · Episode 49

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 • Duration

Most people chase happiness as a destination or wait for big, external wins—money, status, milestones—yet still feel flat. Dr. Mandich tackles this by reframing happiness as a learnable, daily practice driven by autonomy, micro-moments of joy, and evidence-based behaviors, not luck or life circumstances. In today’s conversation Gillian Mandich explores why the goal isn’t to be happy all the time and how happiness and sadness are separate—often co-existing—experiences. She explains how autonomy and intentional habits raise our “happiness set point,” creating an upward spiral where both highs and lows trend higher over time. We unpack money myths (why buying time and experiences matters more than things), how smiles can shift brain chemistry, and why happiness spreads through social networks. You’ll leave with simple, research-backed ways to engineer small bursts of joy throughout your day. You will learn how scientists define happiness and why meaning and momentary joy both matter; why autonomy outranks looks, popularity, money, and even sex life as a predictor of happiness; how to build “happiness muscles” with tiny, repeatable behaviors; the science of spending (buy time and experiences); and why your mood can ripple three degrees through your network. You will discover that happiness isn’t found—it’s built through small, consistent practices that raise your baseline over time. You’ll also discover why chasing constant positivity backfires, and how welcoming the full emotional spectrum—without “marinating” in low states—actually makes you more resilient. Feeling stuck, burned out, or “languishing”? Dr. Mandich shows how to regain agency with autonomy-boosting choices and daily micro-joys so you can perform better at work and feel better at home—no overhaul required.

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#48 - The Space Between: Mark Henick on Rewriting the Mental Health Script

Season 1 · Episode 48

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 • Duration

People get stuck in reactive loops—shame, fear, and rigid stories—when stress hits. Mark shows how to expand the gap between stimulus and response, transforming stigma and “awareness only” into practical skills that sustain mental health at work and at home. In today’s conversation Mark Henick explores why resilience isn’t “never falling” but learning to fail well—and how that mindset carried him from adolescent depression and suicidality to rebuilding a purpose-driven life. He and Dr. Wells unpack radical acceptance, the discipline of creating space before you respond, and the role of contact-based education in reducing stigma. Mark shares concrete practices that helped him navigate job loss, grief, and parenting under pressure. The result is an honest playbook for mental fitness that’s equal parts compassion and execution. You will learn how to spot default reactions and train a deliberate pause that leads to better choices. You will learn why pain and suffering aren’t the same thing, and how acceptance reduces friction. You will learn simple reps—journaling, emotion-labeling, perspective shifts—that turn adversity into agency. You will also learn how to “balance the equation”: process difficult emotions and intentionally amplify joy to rewire memory and mood. You will discover that resilience is repeatable: consistent micro-practices expand your response-ability, even in chaos. You will discover how curiosity (“what now?”) reframes setbacks into skill-building moments. Feeling hijacked by worry loops or old narratives. Mark offers tools to notice the story, accept the moment, and choose the next useful action—especially when life doesn’t go to plan.

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#47 - The Full Spirit Workout: Kate Eckman on Confidence, Presence & Letting Go

Season 1 · Episode 47

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 • Duration

Closing the gap between external achievement and inner stability—teaching high achievers how to build trainable confidence, presence, and resilience so performance isn’t hostage to fear, perfectionism, or other people’s opinions. In today’s conversation Kate Eckman explores how to develop “inner fitness” with the same intention we bring to physical training. She shares her swimmer-to-broadcaster-to-coach journey, how early beliefs fueled achievement yet amplified anxiety, and why true confidence means trust—in your preparation, process, and timing. Kate unpacks her “Five Ps of Confidence” (presence, patience, purpose, preparation, practice) with two bonuses (pause, person), then describes “surrendering the outcome” so you can be all-in without gripping. The episode lands on practical rituals—journaling, stillness, breath, and values-driven action—that make composure repeatable. You will learn a repeatable framework for confidence (the Five Ps), how to engineer presence (be where your feet are and bring your energy), and how a short pause protocol prevents reactive emails and bad decisions. You will learn why trust—not theatrics—sits at the core of confidence, and how “surrender the outcome” actually improves execution. You will also learn simple inner-fitness reps (sit-and-stare time, emotion labeling, journaling prompts) that lower anxiety and align action with your values. You will discover that the gap between stimulus and response is trainable—and that letting go of rigid timelines often unlocks faster results. Feeling stuck in self-doubt, over-attachment to outcomes, or performative perfectionism; Kate offers a playbook to trust, loosen the grip, and show up fully.

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#46 - Mindful by Design: Training Attention, Flexibility & Kindness with Dr. Elli Weisbaum

Season 1 · Episode 46

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 • Duration

How to reduce anxiety, burnout, and rigid, reactive thinking by shifting from the brain’s default chatter to trainable, moment-to-moment awareness—and then making that awareness useful in real life (clinics, classrooms, meetings, and at home). In today’s conversation Elli Weisbaum explores how mindfulness builds cognitive flexibility and steadies the nervous system under everyday stress. She traces her path—from attending her first retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh at age ten to researching physician wellbeing—while unpacking the neuroscience of attention and the default mode network (the mind-wander system). You’ll hear practical ways to weave mindfulness into ordinary moments (email, commuting, brushing your teeth), plus how “awareness of awareness” upgrades focus, values clarity, and relationships. Together we connect these skills to leadership, healthcare, and family life with simple, repeatable practices. You will learn what mindfulness is (paying attention to what’s happening inside and around you, with kindness and curiosity) and why it measurably changes brain function and behavior over time. You will learn how to notice the default mode network and gently return attention—without self-criticism—building mental “reps” like strength training. You will learn engaged mindfulness tactics: micro-practices during daily tasks, start/finish rituals for work, and emotion-labeling to create space between stimulus and response. You will also learn how these tools support physician wellbeing, psychological safety, and performance in high-pressure environments. You will discover that calm and clarity are trainable states: short, consistent reps of attention + kindness outcompete willpower. You will discover how “awareness of awareness” turns ordinary moments into recovery and focus boosters. Feeling hijacked by worry loops, email alerts, and shifting plans. Elli offers a prevention-first playbook—brief practices that restore agency and make composure your default, even on hard days.

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#45 - Beyond the Chatter: Nondual Awareness for Real-World Resilience with Dr. Braticevic

Season 1 · Episode 45

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 • Duration

Most people fight anxiety, burnout, and polarized “us vs. them” thinking with surface fixes. Dr. Braticevic is tackling the root problem: over-identification with the mind’s default narrative and a fragmented view of health. She shows how a prevention-oriented, nondual approach—treating mind as embodied, emergent, and relational—builds sustainable mental health and better collaboration. In today’s conversation Milena Braticevic explores how her path from tech entrepreneur through clinical depression to a PhD in Integral Health reshaped her understanding of the mind. She explains the default mode network—the inner story machine—and why training attention, journaling, and emotion regulation interrupt rumination. She lays out nondual awareness as a practical paradigm shift: experiencing reality more directly, strengthening belonging, and working with nature rather than against it. Together you connect these ideas to heart-rate variability, growth mindset under uncertainty, and daily rituals that restore energy and clarity. You will learn why the mind is embodied, emergent, and relational—and how that changes your approach to sleep, movement, nutrition, and relationships. You will learn simple ways to spot when the default mode network is driving anxiety and how to pivot into focused presence. You will learn how journaling surfaces unconscious patterns, how visualization reshapes automatic responses, and why positive emotions (gratitude, hope, joy) compound performance and connection. You will also learn how nondual awareness reframes “How does this affect me?” into “How do I relate and collaborate?”—a shift that supports psychological safety at work. You will discover that calm, clarity, and creativity aren’t traits—you can train them by toggling between effort and deliberate relaxation, measured physiologically through heart-rate variability. You will discover that practicing nondual awareness reduces worry loops and widens your field of options in moments of stress. Feeling trapped in worry, isolation, or burnout—especially during uncertainty. Dr. Braticevic offers a prevention-first playbook to renew energy daily, relate more skillfully, and work from an authentic, non-reactive state.

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#44 - The Observer Effect: Mastering Thoughts, Emotions & Performance with Todd Stottlemyre

Season 1 · Episode 44

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 • Duration

How to break the loop of reactive thinking—replacing guilt, fear, and limiting self-talk with a trainable mindset so you can perform under pressure in sport, business, and life. In today’s conversation Todd Stottlemyre explores what it really takes to win—first in your head, then on the field and in life. He shares formative lessons from growing up around the Yankees, the identity-shaking lows of being sent to the minors, and the all-in decision that saved his MLB career. Todd opens up about the loss of his younger brother, the burden of self-blame, and the breakthrough that came from learning to observe thoughts and emotions rather than react to them. We connect those practices to everyday performance—journaling, movement, and presence—so listeners leave with a clear playbook to change their inner game. You will learn how elite environments expand belief and capacity, and why failure is a non-negotiable part of getting great. You will learn Todd’s “observer” method—document thoughts, name emotions, delay reaction—and how a 7-day journaling challenge builds awareness fast. You will learn practical strategies to convert adversity into agency (forgiveness, reframing, accountability partners) and why presence—being all in where you are—is the only real “balance.” You will discover that the gap between stimulus and response is trainable—and mastering that gap is the unlock for consistent performance. You will discover how letting go of old narratives creates the psychological space to go “all in” on the next chapter. Feeling stuck in repeat reactions—anger, doubt, self-criticism—that sabotage goals. Todd’s tools show you how to observe, reframe, and choose a response aligned with who you want to become.

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