Health & Longevity

Ross Edgley

Ross Edgley, an ultra-marathon sea swimmer, athletic coach, television personality, and author, joins Joe Rogan. His new book, "How to Hero," is set for release on November 10.

Tim Spector shares practical ways to incorporate fermented foods into daily meals and reveals how simple it is to ferment at home, taking us inside his fridge to demonstrate four of his favorite homemade ferments.

Caroline Cory

Shawn Stevenson interviews filmmaker Caroline Cory about her documentary Superhuman 2 and the science behind extraordinary human abilities. They explore mind-bending research, including blind individuals who perceive sight without functional optic nerves, cases of human regeneration, and the potential of electrical and frequency-based healing. Cory argues that humans possess untapped capacities that challenge conventional medical understanding and invites a reexamination of consciousness and healing.

In this episode of Mind Pump, Sal, Adam, and Justin dive deep into testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) — discussing who it’s for, the importance of lifestyle foundations, and the real conversations couples need to have about libido. They share personal stories, including Adam’s friend’s rapid transformation and a curious correlation between Viagra and spiking divorce rates among older men. The conversation also shifts to parenting, with Adam’s ritual of reading life lessons to his son and Sal’s explanation of supply and demand to his child. Finally, they offer practical thoughts on how to implement AI in business without falling for expensive distractions.

Mariana van Zeller

Mariana van Zeller, the Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist behind "Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller" and "The OxyContin Express," joins Joe Rogan. She shares insights from her career exploring global underground networks—human smuggling, drug trafficking, and black-market economies. Her latest documentary special, "Super Scam Me," premieres October 17 on National Geographic and will be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi

In this episode, Dr. Mark Hyman speaks with OB/GYN Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi about the rising incidence of breast cancer in younger women. They discuss the importance of knowing your breast density for effective screening, the limitations of family history in assessing risk, and the role of expanded genetic testing including polygenic risk scores. Dr. Aliabadi shares her own experience of being dismissed when she had breast cancer symptoms, highlighting how women's health concerns are often minimized. The conversation also covers how metabolic health, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation contribute to cancer risk, and emphasizes that lifestyle changes can be powerful preventive tools. Finally, they address misconceptions around hormone replacement therapy and the need for personalized, informed decisions.

Chuck Lorre

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Esther Perel

Psychotherapist Esther Perel joins Rangan Chatterjee live at SXSW London to mark the 20th anniversary of her book Mating in Captivity. She explores why modern frictionless lives and perfectionism are starving intimacy, and why appreciation should replace criticism. She also discusses the pressure of expecting a partner to serve as an entire village, the concept of eroticism as vitality and curiosity, and shares a striking therapy session with an AI companion that offers a lesson on why human imperfection is essential for connection.

This episode revisits the orexin agonist landscape less than a year after first introducing the three companies racing to market. It breaks down the latest data from the SLEEP 2026 meeting in Baltimore, the FDA approval of Orzeyful (oveporexton), and the $6.3 billion acquisition of Centessa by Eli Lilly for cleminorexton. Dr. Chris Winter also addresses practical questions from patients about controlled substance scheduling, insurance coverage, and cost.

Joe Manganiello

Joe Manganiello, the actor known for True Blood, Magic Mike, and One Piece, joins Rich Roll for a conversation about the defining ordeals of his life: a mystery illness that nearly killed him, his sobriety, and a family history that upended what he thought he knew. Manganiello, author of Bloodlines, walks through what Rich Roll calls an odyssey of pain and suffering, self-discovery, and ultimately spiritual transformation. Roll also shares that Manganiello told him this podcast helped him make sense of his healing.

Dr. Mark Hyman explains how common symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and cravings may signal that your body is reacting to foods you eat, even if you think your diet is healthy. He walks through the design of his 10-Day Detox, a short-term dietary reset that removes common inflammatory triggers to help you observe how food affects your energy, mood, and digestion. The episode covers what to expect during the first few challenging days, which foods to temporarily eliminate, and how to systematically reintroduce them to identify personal sensitivities. The goal is not weight loss but self-knowledge — learning to connect what you eat with how you feel.

Jemal King

Jemal King, a former Chicago police officer turned real estate millionaire, joins the show to discuss the surprising overlap between physical health and financial well-being. He introduces his five-pillar framework that connects faith, fitness, finances, and community, arguing that strengthening one area supports the others. King shares practical advice on building multiple income streams, why waiting for perfect timing stalls progress, and how your social circle shapes your future. The conversation emphasizes that small, consistent habits—whether in the gym or with money—compound into life-changing results. Listeners will leave with new strategies to lower financial stress and create a more integrated, disciplined life.

Christopher Gardner

Simon Hill speaks with Stanford nutrition scientist Dr. Christopher Gardner about his three decades of diet trials. They discuss why the perfect study is impossible, the surprising value of null results, and the few things most diets agree on. Gardner shares insights from his keto-versus-Mediterranean trial and explains why he is now focusing on institutional food environments.

The Mind Pump crew explains why training seven days a week sabotages progress for almost everyone. They distinguish between a workout — a deliberate stress aimed at a specific adaptation like strenth, stamina, or mobility — and general activity, which doesn't impose the same recovery demand. Because all life stressors share a limited recovery budget, the perfect dose, just under your max tolerable limit, consistently outperforms pushing to failure.

Dr. Scott Kanoski

Dr. Scott Kanoski explains how food choices affect brain health, memory, and cravings. He covers GLP-1 drugs' mechanisms, the impact of Western diet on the hippocampus, the vagus nerve's role in linking eating to cognition, and artificial sweeteners' effects on appetite. He also discusses the microbiome's influence and the dopamine-driven addictive nature of processed foods.

Dan Richards

Joe Rogan sits down with Dan Richards, an independent researcher who runs the YouTube channel DeDunking the Past, which examines lost civilizations and alternative history.

The Mind Pump crew breaks down the best forms of cardio for fat loss, endurance, and athleticism. They explain why walking is the most effective cardio for body composition, steady-state is for endurance, HIIT develops explosive stamina for sports, and sport/play is the most underrated form of cardio for everything. The episode also covers Butcher Box pricing vs. fast food, Adam tracking his calorie burn on the Oura ring and noticing increased non-exercise activity, Adam’s fat-loss competition strategy ahead of a Cabo trip, the bizarre 18th‑century origin of 'blowing smoke,' a disturbing Canadian euthanasia lawsuit, Max starting drum lessons and showing promise, and Justin finally agreeing to the Organifi parasite cleanse. They close with Q&A on light vs. heavy reps near failure, leg strength vs. balance, training heavy before a bodybuilding show, and coping with chronic shoulder bursitis.

Siddharth Kara

Siddharth Kara, PhD, is the author of 'Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives' and 'The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder That Inspired the Abolition of Slavery.' He joins Joe Rogan to discuss his investigative research into cobalt mining, modern slavery, and human rights abuses in global supply chains.

Shawn Stevenson dives into the alarming decline in men's testosterone and lays out a practical protocol to reverse it. He explains how sleep, stress, sunlight, sex, and strength training—his '5 Ss'—directly influence hormone levels. The episode also tackles hidden environmental disruptors in personal care products and food that sabotage testosterone. Listeners will come away with actionable steps to optimize their hormonal health naturally.

Dr. Federica Amati

Dr Federica Amati, Head Nutritionist at ZOE and author of Every Body Should Know This, joins Simon Hill to complete their exploration of the first 1,000 days from birth to toddlerhood. She reframes the early-life window as critical but not fragile, arguing that biology adapts and most outcomes are structurally shaped. The conversation covers C-section microbiome convergence, an honest comparison of breast milk and formula, practical weaning advice that bypasses marketing, and the most effective swaps to reduce infant exposure to microplastics and endocrine disruptors.

Hosts Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes examine the resurgence of the long-debunked conspiracy theory that HIV does not cause AIDS, focusing on RFK Jr.'s recent promotion of this belief. They trace the movement's origins to virologist Peter Duesberg, detail the catastrophic impact of denialist policies in South Africa under Thabo Mbeki, and explain how COVID-19 conspiracy theories have re-activated old AIDS denialist narratives online. Fact-checked by Gregg Gonsalves, the episode highlights the real-world harm caused by medical misinformation.

Mind Pump hosts discuss a focused episode on belly fat loss, covering a new study on sleep and belly fat, the role of cortisol, why waist trainers and ab circuits backfire, and the myth of spot reduction. They present a step-by-step protocol emphasizing sleep, stress management, protein, and strength training over simply eating less. A caller shares a success story applying these principles.

Dr. Mark Hyman breaks down which food-safety risks are worth worrying about and which create unnecessary fear. He explains how to prioritize organic purchases using the Dirty Dozen list, decode labels like grass-fed and pasture-raised, and navigate seafood concerns around mercury and farming methods. The episode also covers hidden chemical exposures from plastics and cookware, and emphasizes practical, low-stress strategies for safer eating without avoiding healthy foods.

Peter Attia dives deep into thyroid health, explaining why diagnosing and managing thyroid dysfunction is unusually complex. He breaks down the roles of T4, T3, and TSH, why symptoms alone are insufficient for diagnosis, and how to navigate the gray zone of subclinical hypothyroidism. He discusses when to consider adding T3 to standard T4 replacement and the critical importance of proper medication timing for absorption. Attia also covers hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s, pregnancy considerations, and offers a practical framework for evaluating patients who suspect thyroid issues.

Mind Pump hosts Sal, Adam, Justin, and Doug explain why chronic under-eating and overtraining can cause a fat-loss plateau. They break down how to reverse the cycle by strategically increasing calories—especially protein at 1g per pound of target body weight—and using a 2:1 carb-to-protein ratio to fuel strength and muscle. They warn against relying on the scale or mirror during a building phase and instead recommend tracking strength as the most reliable progress metric. The episode also covers red light therapy benefits, a rogue AI conspiracy theory, declining kids’ IQ scores linked to screen time, and live coaching calls.

Sal, Adam, and Justin break down the most common mistakes women make when trying to build glutes. Chronic undereating and excessive cardio sabotage muscle growth, while improper exercise selection (kickbacks instead of heavy compounds) and quad-dominant movement patterns further hinder results. The episode outlines a practical framework—Build, Feed, Reveal—that prioritizes progressive overload, adequate protein and nutrient timing, and a final fat-loss phase to uncover the muscle built.

Dolph Lundgren

Actor, martial artist, and chemical engineer Dolph Lundgren joins Rich Roll to discuss the gulf between his public persona and private self. The conversation moves from a violent childhood through trading a Fulbright scholarship for a life in Manhattan, the disorienting rush of fame after Rocky IV, and the use of steroids and dangerous stunts to maintain an image. He recounts receiving a terminal cancer prognosis that was later reversed through a second opinion, and describes the introspective 'mirror work' that helped him reconcile his identity. His story serves as a counter-narrative to modern ideals of masculine strength.

Arthur Brooks

Dr. Arthur Brooks, a happiness researcher at Vanderbilt and Harvard, outlines his three macronutrients of happiness: enjoyment (social pleasure), satisfaction (earned through struggle), and meaning (coherence and purpose). He offers practical tools including identifying your core values, managing the hedonic treadmill by recognizing the four idols (money, power, pleasure, fame), and breaking technology addiction to find deeper fulfillment. The conversation covers the role of faith, leisure, relationships, and self-reflection in building a happier life.

Rick Springfield

Rick Springfield, the Grammy Award-winning musician, actor, and author, joins Joe Rogan. In addition to his solo career, Springfield fronts the rock supergroup The Locustz, whose latest album "Buzzkill" is available now.

Dr Andrew Jenkinson

Dr. Andrew Jenkinson discusses the network of hormones that act as the body's internal postal service, delivering messages to organs. He highlights a specific hormone that plays a crucial role in weight regulation and explains the consequences when it doesn't function properly. The episode also includes three practical tips listeners can try the next day to support their hormonal health.

Rajsree Nambudripad

Mel Robbins speaks with integrative medicine physician Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad about the root causes of chronic gut issues like bloating, IBS, SIBO, and acid reflux. Dr. Nambudripad outlines a 4-part protocol for gut healing and explains the gut’s surprising connections to energy, anxiety, thyroid health, and metabolism. The conversation covers how to identify imbalances in the four systems that control gut health and simple, immediate steps to begin feeling better.

Emma

In this episode of The Doctor's Farmacy, Dr. Mark Hyman and producer Emma look at ADHD through a functional medicine lens, arguing that the disorder often stems from issues in the gut, nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, and blood sugar imbalances rather than simply a brain-based problem. They discuss how the gut-brain axis influences attention even without digestive symptoms, common nutritional shortfalls that can exacerbate ADHD, and why the same diagnosis can have radically different root causes. The conversation offers practical starting points like stabilizing blood sugar, eliminating food dyes, and working with a functional medicine practitioner to identify personalized interventions. Throughout, Hyman emphasizes that treating ADHD requires looking at the whole body, not just the brain.

Phil Heath

Phil Heath, seven-time Mr. Olympia, joins the Mind Pump crew for a wide-ranging conversation about military service, faith, bodybuilding, and business. He shares stories from USO tours to Guantanamo Bay and Medal of Honor ceremonies, explains how being a hyper responder allowed him to use lower PED doses than most people assume, and reveals the back-training shift that transformed his physique. Phil also argues that GLP-1s have made a mockery of contest prep, opens up about the four and a half years of depression that followed his retirement, and reflects on becoming a father for the first time at 46.

Sasha Hamdani

Psychiatrist Sasha Hamdani, author of "Too Sensitive," joins Max to discuss what ADHD actually is beyond the stereotype of inattention and hyperactivity. She explains how the condition impacts emotional regulation, motivation, and sleep, and shares a holistic approach that combines lifestyle changes, behavioral strategies, and medical treatment. The conversation covers practical tools for managing symptoms and reframing rejection sensitivity as a source of resilience.

Jenna Free

Dr. Mark Hyman speaks with ADHD counselor Jenna Free about how chronic fight‑or‑flight can intensify ADHD symptoms, especially in women and high‑achievers who have masked the condition for years. They discuss the frantic‑crash cycle, the role of nervous system regulation, and why calming the body is only the first step. Free shares practical strategies for physical, thought, and behavioral regulation that can help create sustainable change.

The Mind Pump hosts detail a specific, high-protein whole-foods meal plan for fat loss, breaking down exact breakfast, lunch, and dinner compositions and explaining why each component—like blackberries at breakfast and carbs at dinner—works hormonally. They also trace a cautionary history of disastrous medical reversals, from heroin cough syrup to OxyContin, to contextualize scientific skepticism. Additional segments cover Adam's trip to Monterey Car Week, the athleticism of F1 drivers, new research on red light therapy for fat loss, cold plunge effects on muscle growth, and coach live caller Q&As on muscle building, joint pain, and training at 65.

Joe DeRosa

Joe DeRosa joins Joe Rogan on The Joe Rogan Experience. DeRosa is a comedian, actor, musician, restaurateur, and host of the 'Vile and Horrendous' podcast. His latest special, 'I Never Promised You a Rose Garden,' is now streaming on Netflix.

Jim Otvos, Ph.D.

Jim Otvos, a biophysical chemist, explains how nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy can measure lipoprotein particles directly, providing more clinically relevant information than standard cholesterol tests. He discusses why LDL particle number (LDL-P) and apolipoprotein B (apoB) are better predictors of cardiovascular risk than LDL cholesterol alone, and confronts the myth that large, 'fluffy' LDL particles are harmless. The conversation also covers how NMR can detect insulin resistance years before blood sugar rises, and introduces GlycA as a marker of chronic low-grade inflammation and the metabolic vulnerability index (MVX) as a predictor of frailty and mortality. Throughout, Otvos reflects on the resistance to adopting NMR diagnostics despite the rich data they yield from a single blood draw.

Max Krummel

Dr. Max Krummel, a UCSF immunologist, breaks down the surveillance, recognition, and response functions of the immune system. He explains how aging, sleep, stress, and even mindset influence immune competence. The conversation spans thymic decline, how cancers evade detection, and the foundations of modern immunotherapy. Listeners gain a framework for understanding why season and time of day matter for immunization and how basic research translates into cancer treatments.

Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday joins Rich to discuss Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's Odyssey and the philosophical and moral lessons the poem was built to convey. They explore why interpretation is a personal obligation, the hubris that Nolan intentionally left out, and how the Sirens function as a metaphor for confirmation bias. Holiday draws a provocative parallel between Odysseus' struggles and the twelve-step framework, and distinguishes between perseverance and true persistence. The conversation frames the film as a contemporary lens for engaging with ancient wisdom.

Diana Pasulka

Professor of religious studies Diana Pasulka joins Joe Rogan to discuss her latest book, "The Others: UFOs, AI, and the Secret Forces Guiding Human Destiny." The conversation explores how UFO belief systems resemble religious phenomena, the transformative potential of artificial intelligence as a hidden influence on humanity, and the role of government secrecy in shaping modern mythology.

Ben Pakulski

IFBB pro bodybuilder and performance coach Ben Pakulski joins the Mind Pump hosts for a deep dive into peptides, performance, and the lessons of a 20-year bodybuilding career. He explains why SS-31 is the most exciting peptide right now for mitochondrial repair, delivers a stark warning about the unregulated peptide market (90%+ from China), and gives an update on myostatin inhibition science. The conversation also covers his unlikely path from a 160-pound teenager to a 240-pound natural athlete, competing sick at the Arnold Classic and still taking second, and why bodybuilding was never his identity—just something he did. The group also explores GLP-1 risks, the fragility epidemic, genetic testing for coaching, and why the hard work of training is the actual prize.

Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, and Justin Andrews break down five specific scenarios where machines are superior to free weights: isolating muscles, when recovery is compromised, adding volume without systemic fatigue, advanced intensity techniques, and non-gravity movements. They also discuss how high-dose creatine can offset the performance drop from poor sleep, a boom in gym memberships reaching 26% of Americans, and a K-shaped recovery squeezing mid-tier gyms. Tangents include the marshmallow plant's origin and a new world mile record.

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins is an Academy Award-winning actor, director, writer, and producer known for iconic films including The Shawshank Redemption and Mystic River. He currently stars in the Apple TV+ series Silo. In this wide-ranging conversation with Joe Rogan, Robbins reflects on his decades-long career, the craft of acting, and the creative decisions behind some of his most memorable roles.

Ashley Everett

Ashley Everett, Beyoncé's lead dancer and dance captain for over 17 years, joins the show to discuss how dance builds discipline, fitness, and mental strength. She shares behind-the-scenes lessons from working with Beyoncé, the evolution of her health routine, and the power of dance as a form of communication. The conversation touches on leadership, handling mistakes, and what it takes to sustain a career at the top of the entertainment industry.

Forrest Galante

Forrest Galante, wildlife adventurer and conservationist, joins Joe Rogan to discuss his upcoming Discovery Channel special "Alien Sharks: Untamed America," airing as part of Shark Week. The conversation also touches on his broader work in wildlife exploration and conservation.

Alan Aragon, Professor Sarah Berry

Nutrition researcher Alan Aragon and Professor Sarah Berry discuss the science of sustainable fat loss, explaining why popular diets like Atkins and carnivore fail to deliver long-term results. They explore how to find an effective, science-backed approach, and introduce the counterintuitive idea that, for some people, the first step to losing weight may involve gaining a little. The episode cuts through the noise of diet trends to focus on what actually works for fat loss.

Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer

Sal and Adam break down the exact mechanics of a clean bulk: the nutritional formula (500 calories above maintenance, protein at target bodyweight), why increasing training volume during a bulk makes sense (you have nutrients to recover), and why daily steps matter more than most realize. They contrast this with dirty bulks through personal stories of gaining mostly fat, then explain the four-step protocol that actually works.

Timothy Alberino

Timothy Alberino, author and explorer, discusses his new annotated edition of the Book of Enoch, one of the most mysterious and influential ancient texts. The conversation explores the historical context of Enoch, its claims about pre-flood civilization, angelic beings, and cosmological descriptions that challenge conventional understanding of ancient knowledge. Alberino explains why this text was excluded from the Biblical canon and what its content reveals about how ancient peoples understood the cosmos and humanity's relationship to higher powers.

Malcolm Gladwell, Chris Chavez

For episode 1,000, Rich Roll sits down with Malcolm Gladwell (New Yorker staff writer, bestselling author) and Chris Chavez (journalist, founder of CITIUS MAG) for an unscripted conversation about the state of running, how America dominates some sports while failing at others, the craft of interviewing, and how to build an audience with integrity. No agenda, no notes—just three podcasters thinking out loud.

Dr. Shivani Gupta

Dr. Shivani Gupta, an Ayurvedic practitioner and turmeric researcher, explores the root causes of chronic inflammation and how ancient Ayurvedic principles can help reduce it. The episode covers the connection between inflammation and modern diseases like diabetes and autoimmunity, explains Ayurvedic concepts like doshas and digestive fire, and reveals practical nutrition and lifestyle tools—particularly the anti-inflammatory power of turmeric and herbs—for managing inflammation naturally.

Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews

The Mind Pump hosts break down six critical mistakes women make when starting strength training, drawn from two decades of coaching experience. The episode challenges conventional wisdom about cardio, caloric intake, and load capacity, revealing that 60% of women reporting no progress simply need to eat more. The hosts argue that strength gains, not scale weight or body composition scans, are the most reliable metric of training success.

Jim Kwik outlines seven daily habits that protect and strengthen brain health. He explains why sleep is crucial for memory and decision-making, how continuous learning keeps the brain adaptable through neuroplasticity, and why exercise, stress management, strong relationships, brain-friendly nutrition, and viewing failure as feedback all contribute to sharper cognitive performance and long-term mental resilience.

In this short roundup, Dave Asprey covers recent health news: new research on gut-derived acetate and its impact on brain health, the side effects of GLP-1 agonists on taste and smell, the prevalence of the cat parasite Toxoplasma gondii, exercise’s strong mental health benefits, and individual differences in how people process plant phytonutrients. He also touches on produce pesticide safety guides and the acquisition of Thorne by Unilever. The episode ends with a call to track your own biomarkers rather than passively consuming health headlines.

Prof Felice Jacka, Prof Tim Spector

Felice Jacka and Tim Spector explore how diet and the gut microbiome affect brain health, mood, and dementia risk, drawing on research involving over 10 million people. They explain the mechanisms by which food influences the brain through inflammation and microbial pathways, identify which foods support brain health versus harm it, and offer practical, affordable dietary strategies for protecting cognition and mental health.

Dr. Kyle Gillett

Dr. Kyle Gillett, a board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine, joins Andrew Huberman to discuss science-based tools for optimizing male hormones across the lifespan. The episode covers bloodwork baselines, nutrition and exercise protocols, testosterone replacement therapy, targeted supplements (creatine, L-carnitine, Tongkat Ali, Fadogia agrestis), and practical interventions for prostate health and hair loss. Gillett emphasizes that hormone optimization begins with foundational lifestyle: sleep, stress management, purpose, and caloric balance before considering supplementation or pharmacological interventions.

Dr. Cindy Geyer, Dr. Eric Topol, Dr. Aseem Malhotra

A compilation episode featuring three cardiologists and metabolic health experts challenging the cholesterol-centric narrative around heart disease. The conversation explores inflammation, insulin resistance, metabolic dysfunction, and lifestyle as primary drivers of cardiovascular risk, emphasizing that heart disease develops over decades and that many risk factors are modifiable through prevention strategies.

Upneet Chawla, MD

Board-certified sleep specialist Dr. Upneet Chawla joins the podcast for the 12th monthly installment of the Top 10 Sleep Threats Power Rankings. She shares her personal ranking of the biggest sleep disruptors, drawing on her clinical practice as an internist and new research presented at the 2026 Sleep meeting. The episode covers the evidence behind each threat and updates the ongoing list that has tracked shifts in sleep health over the past year.

Brian Kula

Elite speed coach Brian Kula joins the Mind Pump team to break down his 25-year Bounce Fire system for teaching safe, progressive sprint mechanics. He explains why reaching with your stride is the leading cause of hamstring pulls, and why strong athletes who never sprint are actually at greater injury risk than those who are deconditioned. The conversation covers nervous system readiness, the performance-killing effect of cold plunges before competition, force plates and grip strength as recovery metrics, the best strength exercises for speed, and the ACL injury connection to the menstrual cycle that most coaches miss.

Will Stone

NPR health correspondent Will Stone breaks down what the science says about probiotics, microbiome testing, and the best ways to improve your gut health. He explains that only a few probiotic strains have strong evidence for specific conditions like diarrhea, and that diet is the most powerful tool for a healthy microbiome. The episode also underscores the connection between gut microbes and overall well-being, including mental health.

Peter Attia

Peter Attia examines breast cancer screening in depth, explaining why thousands of women still die despite available screening tools. He outlines a personalized framework for assessing individual risk based on genetics, family history, breast density, and lifestyle factors, then maps those risks to appropriate screening strategies—from standard mammography to supplemental MRI for high-risk women. The core argument: population-level guidelines are a starting point, but optimizing outcomes requires tailoring screening intensity to individual risk profiles.

TJ Power

TJ Power, lead neuroscientist at the DOSE Lab, explores how four brain chemicals—dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins—govern nearly everything we think, feel, and do. He argues that modern sedentary, digitally saturated lifestyles have hijacked these systems, and offers 20 free behavioral practices to recalibrate them without medication or life overhaul.

Adam Schafer, Sal Di Stefano, Justin Andrews

Mind Pump hosts reflect on ten years of MAPS Anabolic, the foundational workout program that preceded the podcast and has transformed over 100,000 people. They discuss why most training programs fail, the centrality of heavy lifting to results, and the principle that strength changes everything. The episode is a retrospective on core training philosophy and a relaunch of the program.

The hosts break down carbohydrate strategies for muscle gain and fat loss, explaining that carbs are not essential but can be beneficial when tailored to individual tolerance and timed around workouts. They emphasize choosing easy-digesting sources and warn against liquid carbs. The conversation shifts to emerging data on PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra and Cialis, which may reduce cardiovascular mortality by 30–40% and offer neuroprotective and anti-cancer effects. Quick hits cover side bends as an underrated QL exercise, Google releasing lab-bred mosquitoes in California, and other light topics. Live callers receive coaching on reverse dieting, combining MAPS PPL with running, sobriety from THC while bulking, and glute building without obsessing over the scale.

Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge

Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, a professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia University, discusses the bidirectional relationship between nutrition and sleep. She explains how even moderate sleep loss increases appetite, alters hunger hormones, and can cause weight gain even without extra calories. St-Onge also covers how meal timing and specific foods—like fiber, ginger, and saturated fat—affect sleep quality and metabolism, and shares evidence-based dietary approaches like the Mediterranean and DASH diets to improve sleep and cardiometabolic health.

Michelle Thaller

Astrophysicist and NASA executive Michelle Thaller discusses the frontiers of space exploration, the nature of dark matter and dark energy, the search for extraterrestrial life, and how scientific discovery shapes our understanding of humanity's place in the cosmos. Thaller bridges cutting-edge physics with accessible explanation, exploring why the universe is stranger than most people realize.

Michael Pollan, Prof Tim Spector

Michael Pollan and Tim Spector explore how ultra-processed foods engineered around "craveability" override the body's fullness signals and drive addictive eating patterns. They examine the role of monoculture agriculture, government subsidies for commodity crops, and the replacement of home cooking with industrial food, then discuss practical interventions—including fiber, plants, and home cooking—to regain control over cravings without relying on willpower alone.

Josh Thompson, Big John McCarthy

Joe Rogan hosts retired MMA champion Josh Thompson and legendary referee Big John McCarthy to discuss the evolution of mixed martial arts, refereeing standards, and the sport's current landscape. Thompson and McCarthy, co-hosts of the "Weighing In" podcast, bring decades of combat sports experience to analyze rule changes, fighter safety, and the technical aspects of what makes great refereeing in MMA.

Peter Attia

Peter Attia explores the practical application of genetic testing in health and disease, building a framework for understanding what genetic tests can and cannot reveal. He examines where genetic information provides genuine clinical value—particularly in inherited cardiac conditions and cancer syndromes—versus where it offers probabilistic risk signals without actionable insight. The episode emphasizes why directly measuring phenotype often matters more than inferring risk from DNA alone, and how to critically evaluate different types of genetic tests to avoid accumulating data without clarity.

Solo episode

This episode explores how hydration impacts brain function and overall health, revealing that even mild dehydration (1-2%) can impair focus, memory, mood, and energy. The discussion covers the interconnected roles of water intake, electrolytes, and caffeine in cognitive performance, and offers practical strategies for optimizing hydration through consistent daily habits and whole-food nutrition.

Marcus King

Marcus King, lead singer, guitarist, and founder of The Marcus King Band, talks with Joe Rogan. The conversation touches on his recent album “Darling Blue,” his musical career, and life as a touring artist.

Brendan Schaub

Brendan Schaub joins Joe Rogan to discuss his podcast 'Big Brown Breakdown' and his new Tubi series 'Gear Heads Gone Wild'.

Gad Saad

Dr. Gad Saad joins Joe Rogan to discuss his new book 'Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind.' The conversation explores the dangers of excessive, unmoored empathy and the perverse outcomes that arise when kindness detaches from reason. (Full details are limited due to the lack of detailed show notes; listeners should check the episode for more.)

In this episode of Sleep Unplugged, the host analyzes listener-submitted bedside environments and introduces the Sleep Sanctuary Index (SSI™), a scoring framework that rates common bedside items based on their impact on sleep quality. The episode argues that curating your immediate sleep environment — free of clutter, bright lights, and anxiety-provoking objects — can significantly improve sleep outcomes. Using real examples, the host illustrates how a mindful bedside setup can shift your relationship with sleep from a struggle to a sanctuary.

Over 30 and tired of diet plans that leave you feeling terrible? Mind Pump hosts Sal, Adam, and Justin share four simple, evidence-backed steps that actually work for women, rooted in decades of real-world coaching: cut processed foods, meal prep for convenience, hit a 30-gram protein target per meal, and protect your hormones by not eliminating dietary fats. They explain how processed foods drive up calorie intake by 600–700 calories a day, why up to 40% of weight lost on typical diets is muscle (tanking your metabolism), and why small, sustainable upgrades beat rigid meal plans that fail within months.

Mind Pump breaks down six Soviet training secrets that built dominant strength athletes before steroids, including Prilepin's chart for optimal reps/sets, plyometric depth jumps, undulating periodization, sub-maximal reps, and complex contrast methods. The episode also covers exogenous ketones' dopamine-boosting effects, a study on paternal influence on daughter attractiveness, data showing married fathers are happiest, and Gen Z finding scrolling more pleasurable than sex. Live caller Q&A rounds out the show.

Julia Mossbridge

Julia Mossbridge, a cognitive neuroscientist and founder of Applied Love Labs, discusses her research on consciousness, precognition, and the intersection of neuroscience and human connection. The conversation explores her latest book 'Have a Nice Disclosure!' and her work applying neuroscience to understand love, relationships, and anomalous human capacities.

Tim Burchett

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) discusses his work in Congress, including his role as chairman of the DOGE Subcommittee and membership in the UAP Caucus. The conversation covers government accountability, oversight responsibilities, and legislative priorities across defense, foreign affairs, and infrastructure.

Dr. Courtney Conley

Dr. Courtney Conley, founder of Gait Happens and author of the book Walk, discusses the connection between foot health, walking, and overall well-being. She explores how modern footwear affects pain, balance, metabolic health, and longevity, and shares practical strategies to improve foot strength and walking technique. The episode offers actionable insights for anyone looking to move better and live longer.

Chamath Palihapitiya

Chamath Palihapitiya, venture capitalist, founder of Social Capital, and co-host of the 'All-In' podcast, joins Joe Rogan. The conversation covers a range of topics related to technology, investing, and current events.

Mark Hyman

In this solo episode, Dr. Mark Hyman breaks down migraines as full-body neurological events, not simply headaches. He identifies six root causes: inflammation, blood sugar swings, hormonal fluctuations, gut health imbalances, nervous system dysregulation, and nutrient deficiencies. A functional medicine approach aims to lower the body's total load and support biology, rather than just managing symptoms. Practical strategies include dietary adjustments, stress management, and targeted nutrient supplementation. He also references a case study with Dr. Todd LePine to illustrate how this prevention model works.

Thais Aliabadi, MD

Board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Thais Aliabadi joins Max to break down PCOS and endometriosis—why they’re so often missed, how they impact hormones, weight, and fertility, and what women can actually do to take back control of their health.

Dr Andrea Glenn

Dr Andrea Glenn, a nutrition epidemiologist from NYU and Harvard, joins Simon Hill to examine the strongest evidence on plant-based nutrition. She unpacks new data on the plant-to-animal protein ratio and heart disease risk, explains how the Portfolio Diet can lower LDL as effectively as a statin, and debunks butter and tallow trends with recent mortality data. The conversation also defends the value of nutritional epidemiology and offers a practical roadmap based on the 2026 American Heart Association guidelines.

Prof. David Nutt

Prof. David Nutt explains why alcohol ranks as the most harmful drug to society, how even moderate drinking affects the gut microbiome, sleep, and cancer risk, and what the science says about cutting back without giving up completely.

Forrest Hanson & Rick Hanson (solo)

Dr. Becky Kennedy joins Forrest for a conversation about building better relationships, with ourselves, our partners, and our children. They talk about Dr. Becky’s framework of “good inside,” and how we can apply it to ourselves. Dr.

Guilt Trips

Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag to answer listener questions about effective communication, healthy relationships, and contentment.

Elizabeth Ferreira

In this very fun episode, Forrest and Elizabeth discuss how to get on the same team in a relationship. They explore how conditions of worth, masking, and developmental trauma can get in the way of showing up authentically, and how falling into common relationship roles can reinforce this.

Forrest Hanson & Rick Hanson (solo)

Today we’re featuring an episode from another show I think you’re really going to connect with: Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health. Can a meaningful friendship bridge a 51-year age gap and help combat social isolation?

Trauma Masterclass

Today we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes to explore one of the most salient topics in psychology today: trauma. We begin by tracing its developmental roots with Dr. Lindsay Gibson and Dr. Bessel van Der Kolk, before looking at how it can be passed down through family systems with Dr.

Prof. Nicola Segata

Prof. Nicola Segata reveals results from analyzing 34,000+ microbiomes: 50 gut bacteria are strongly linked to health outcomes. Three powerful 'good bugs' suppress pathogenic bacteria and predict cardiovascular, metabolic, and immune health.

Eric Topol

Physician Eric Topol on environmental toxins that undermine health — from endocrine disruptors in personal care products to microplastics in food packaging. Seven specific products to eliminate.

William Li

Physician William Li on evidence-based foods that activate the body's five health defense systems: angiogenesis, regeneration, microbiome, DNA protection, and immunity. Simple dietary additions, not restrictions.

Dr. Trisha Pasricha

Harvard gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha explains why the gut is the most underappreciated organ in the body — producing 70% of immune cells, 95% of serotonin, and communicating constantly with the brain via the vagus nerve.

Dr. Mark Hyman (solo)

Hyman's metabolic health masterclass: the seven keys to metabolic optimization — blood sugar balance, insulin sensitivity, thyroid function, mitochondrial health, detoxification, hormonal balance, and gut health.

Prof. Tim Spector

Tim Spector and Sarah Berry share seven evidence-based nutrition strategies for 2025, synthesizing the year's research findings. Emphasis on plant diversity, fermented foods, olive oil, reducing UPF, meal timing, fiber variety, and personalized nutrition.

Jay Campbell

Jay Campbell discusses cutting-edge supplements and peptides that the mainstream fitness industry ignores — Retatrutide, testosterone optimization, and why most 'performance enhancers' are garbage while a few are genuinely transformative.

Jonathan Wolf

Jonathan Wolf compiles the most impactful moments from ZOE's 2024 episodes: how your 'second brain' in the gut affects mood, why fasting doesn't have to be difficult, how olive oil transforms health, and the power of eating 30 plants a week.

Jonathan Birch

Jonathan Birch on the edge of sentience — where does conscious experience begin in the animal kingdom? His work for the UK government led to octopuses and crabs being recognized as sentient beings in law.

Prof. Tim Spector

Tim Spector explains the bidirectional relationship between sleep and the gut microbiome. Poor sleep disrupts gut bacteria within days; disrupted gut bacteria impair sleep quality. The vicious cycle — and how to break it with diet.

Ocean Vuong

Classic re-release. Ocean Vuong — Vietnamese-American poet and novelist — on language, immigration, the body as archive, and what it means to make a life worthy of the breath that sustains it.