Best Michael Mattson Podcasts (2025)

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The Doctrine of God: Divine Fullness and Work with Dr. Fred Sanders 36:51

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What does the Trinity have to do with your job? In this conversation, theologian Dr. Fred Sanders joins Damein to explore how a right understanding of God’s own fullness transforms the way Christians approach their daily work. Drawing from his article in Studies in Faith, Work, and Culture, Dr. Sanders shows why any faithful connection between God …

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Faith and Work...for Others with Dr. Vincent Bacote 36:36

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How does your understanding of Genesis impact your workweek? In this conversation, theologian Dr. Vincent Bacote joins Damein to explore how the Bible’s opening chapters reshape our understanding of work, vocation, and what it means to be human. Drawing from his article in Studies in Faith, Work, and Culture, Dr. Bacote unpacks the doctrine of crea…

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Paradisial Gin and Tonics: On The Redemption of the Artifacts of Human Cultivation with Dr. Brian Mattson 43:56

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What does Chinese food have to do with heaven? In this conversation, theologian, writer, and musician Dr. Brian Mattson joins Damein and Karen to explore how a simple question from his daughter — “Will there be Chinese food in heaven?” — opens up profound reflections on creation, culture, and the purpose of human work. Drawing from his article in S…

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First Principles and Last Things for a Theology of Work with Dr. Michael Allen 40:23

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What does “eschatology” — the study of last things — have to do with your Monday morning? In this conversation, Dr. Michael Allen, John Dyer Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology and Academic Dean at Reformed Theological Seminary, joins us to explore how a right understanding of the end shapes how we live and work in the present. Drawing from hi…

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Work Under the Fall with N. Gray Sutanto 41:18

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What does it mean to work faithfully in a world marked by brokenness? In this episode, Dr. N. Gray Sutanto of Reformed Theological Seminary joins hosts Damein Schitter and Karen Thigpen to discuss his article “Work Under the Fall” from Studies in Faith, Work, and Culture. Drawing from Scripture and the theological insights of Herman Bavinck, Abraha…

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A Sneak Peak at Doctrine at Work 1:05

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Listen to this clip from our first episode of Doctrine at Work, featuring Dr. N. Gray Sutanto. Doctrine at Work is the companion podcast for the Institute for Faith Work and Culture's annual publication entitled Studies in Faith, Work, and Culture. The journal reflects original essays presented during The Colloquium, an annual gathering hosted by t…

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#107 Why You Can't Sleep (and How to Fix It) | Dr. Michael Grandner 3:44:55

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Get access to more than 70 Ask Me Anything episodes with Dr. Rhonda Patrick when you sign up as a FoundMyFitness Premium Member Chronic insomnia and untreated sleep apnea profoundly accelerate cognitive decline, impair performance, and diminish resilience. In this episode, Dr. Michael Grandner outlines practical, scientifically validated interventi…

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#106 How To Increase Your Testosterone Levels Naturally | Derek from MPMD 3:16:39

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Get access to more than 70 Ask Me Anything episodes with Dr. Rhonda Patrick when you sign up as a FoundMyFitness Premium Member When testosterone runs low, libido isn't the only casualty—muscle mass drops, fat accumulates, insulin resistance rises, and motivation declines. In this episode, Derek from More Plates More Dates highlights common pitfall…

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#105 Exogenous ketones, my coffee protocol, and supplements for blood sugar regulation (Premium Member Q&A July 2025) 33:05

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Become a FoundMyFitness Premium Member to access the full episode In this special episode, you'll get an exclusive 30-minute preview of my latest Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, normally reserved for FoundMyFitness Premium Members. Each month, Premium Members join me live to receive direct answers to their most pressing questions on nutrition, suppl…

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#104 Dr. Ben Bikman: How To Reverse Insulin Resistance Through Diet, Exercise, & Sleep 3:01:02

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Get access to 130 episodes of my premium podcast, The Aliquot, as a FoundMyFitness Premium Member Insulin resistance silently shapes the trajectory of nearly every major chronic disease, yet it's often overlooked until blood sugar abnormalities become obvious. In this episode, Dr. Ben Bikman exposes the dietary culprits that drive metabolic dysfunc…

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#103 A Deep Dive on Using Coffee For Health & Longevity (Full Guide & Research) 48:49

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Get access to more than 120 episodes of my premium podcast, The Aliquot, as a FoundMyFitness Premium Member Coffee is one of the most powerful longevity tools we have, potentially reducing epigenetic age by up to one year in regular coffee drinkers, but its effectiveness hinges entirely on how you brew it. In this episode, I outline precisely how c…

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#102 Why Vitamin D Deficiency Accelerates Brain Aging 17:15

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Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Vitamin D is far more than just a vitamin—it's a potent steroid hormone regulating nearly 5% of our genome. Yet, remarkably, up to 70% of Americans aren't getting enough, placing them at increased risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In this episode, I explore compelling new evidence from a study invol…

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#101 Dr. Andy Galpin: The Optimal Diet, Supplement, & Recovery Protocol for Peak Performance 3:51:28

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Download my "How to Train According to the Experts" guide Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Nutrition, supplementation, and recovery are foundational for enhancing exercise performance, but their full potential often remains untapped. In this episode, Dr. Andy Galpin, a renowned expert who has coached Olympians, world champions, and professi…

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#100 The Optimal Creatine Protocol for Strength, Brain, and Longevity | Darren Candow, PhD 1:54:26

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Download my "How to Train According to the Experts" guide Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Creatine is renowned for enhancing strength, but its benefits extend far beyond muscle power. In this episode, Dr. Darren Candow, a leading researcher with over 140 peer-reviewed publications, explores creatine's diverse physiological impacts, from bo…

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#099 The Science of Exercise for Cancer | Kerry Courneya, PhD 1:51:09

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Download my "How to Train According to the Experts" guide Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot For decades, exercise was considered an optional part of cancer care—something beneficial for general health but not essential. The evidence is now overwhelming: exercise is not just supportive—it's a therapeutic intervention that recalibrates tumor b…

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#098 How to Train According to the Experts 2:52:48

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Download my "How to Train According to the Experts" guide Exercise is more than a tool for physical transformation—it's a cornerstone of longevity, metabolic resilience, and neurocognitive vitality. In this special episode, I'm joined by Brady Holmer, a distinguished exercise science communicator and lifelong endurance runner, as we deconstruct the…

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#097 The Science of Protein and Its Role in Longevity, Cancer, Aging, and Building Muscle 41:53

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Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Download my "How to Train According to the Experts" guide Protein is far more than a building block for muscle—it's essential for metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, and preventing conditions like type 2 diabetes and sarcopenia. But how much do we truly need? And could too much protein, especially from me…

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#096 How to Improve Metabolic Health with HIIT, Circadian-Timed Eating, & Sleep 52:53

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Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Learn how to choose the right omega-3 supplement in my free 13-page guide Exercise, meal timing, and sleep are three powerful tools for optimizing metabolic health, a key factor in healthy aging. Even slightly elevated blood glucose levels, but within the "normal" range, can contribute to brain atrophy in ar…

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#095 What Microplastics Are Doing to Your Brain, Body, and Reproductive Systems 1:14:31

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Sweating helps enhance microplastic-associated chemical excretion. Get my free sauna report when you sign up here for my newsletter. Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Every week, the average person ingests the equivalent weight of a credit card in plastic.* While certain preventive measures can significantly reduce your intake of these harmf…

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#094 Dr. Layne Norton on Building Muscle – Insights on Diet, Training, and Supplements 3:34:35

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Get my exact protocols for boosting levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and enhancing cognition Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Dr. Layne Norton is a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences, a professional bodybuilder, and a champion powerlifter. We discuss why most people aren't training too hard, when to go to failure, whether seed …

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#093 Dr. Luc van Loon: Optimizing Protein Intake & Distribution for Muscle Growth 2:17:13

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My free omega-3 guide (the ultimate blueprint for choosing a fish oil supplement) Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Dr. Luc van Loon is a renowned figure in the realm of exercise science, particularly celebrated for his deep understanding of protein metabolism, resistance training, and the nuanced role of collagen supplements in sports nutri…

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#092 The Truth About Alcohol: Risks, Benefits, and Everything In-Between | Dr. Rhonda Patrick 3:24:18

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My omega-3 guide on concerns like a-fib, dosage, supplement quality, oxidation, and more Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Join over 300,000 people and sign up for my newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more In this special solo episode of FoundMyFitness, w…

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#091 Andrew Huberman, PhD: How to Improve Motivation & Focus By Leveraging Dopamine 3:32:27

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Download the 12-Page "Omega-3 Supplementation Guide" Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Join over 300,000 people and sign up for my newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more Dr. Andrew Huberman is a Stanford professor, neurobiologist, and host of the incredib…

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#090 How Exercise Prevents & Reverses Heart Aging | Benjamin Levine, M.D. 2:31:47

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Download the 13-Page "Omega-3 Supplementation Guide" Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Join over 300,000 people and sign up for my newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more Today's guest, Dr. Benjamin Levine, has shown that with the right exercise protocol, …

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#089 Why Exercise Intensity Matters for Longevity | CrossFit for Health 2024 51:17

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Download the 9-Page "Cognitive Enhancement Blueprint" Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Join over 300,000 people and sign up for my newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more I recently had the privilege of presenting at the CrossFit Health Summit, where I ex…

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#088 The Science of Optimizing Sleep - Special Preview 21:48

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Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot If you've been following FoundMyFitness for a while, you may remember that we have our members-only podcast, The Aliquot. I want to share a preview of our newest Aliquot episode, "The Science o…

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#087 The Science of Magnesium and Its Role in Aging and Disease | Dr. Rhonda Patrick 1:17:27

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Download the 9-Page "Cognitive Enhancement Blueprint" Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Join over 300,000 people and sign up for my newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more In this solo episode, I'm taking an in-depth look at magnesium – a critical yet freq…

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#086 How Micronutrients & Exercise Ameliorate Aging | Dr. Rhonda Patrick 56:59

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Download the 9-Page "Cognitive Enhancement Blueprint" Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Join over 300,000 people and sign up for my newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more In today's episode, I'm bringing you along to the American Academy of Anti-Aging Med…

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#085 Dr. Peter Attia on Mastering Longevity – Insights on Cancer Prevention, Heart Disease, and Aging 3:59:02

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Download the 9-Page "Cognitive Enhancement Blueprint" Discover my premium podcast The Aliquot Show notes are available by clicking here Peter Attia, MD is a highly respected expert in preventive medicine, focused on the crucial subject of longevity and cardiovascular health. He's also the author of the NY Times best selling book Outlive - which I h…

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#084 The Longevity & Brain Benefits of Vigorous Exercise | Dr. Rhonda Patrick 1:02:54

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Download the 9-Page "Cognitive Enhancement Blueprint" companion guide at bdnfprotocols.com. This episode challenges common perceptions about exercise, delving deep into the benefits of vigorous exercise for not just physical health but also brain function, aging, and even cancer prevention. It tackles fundamental questions, like what genetic and me…

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#083 How Vitamin D, Omega-3s, & Exercise May Increase Longevity | Dr. Rhonda Patrick 1:00:34

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This episode features Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D., and was originally recorded for the Institute for Functional Medicine's podcast, 'Pathways to Wellbeing.' This episode outlines a series of fundamental tactics you can start applying immediately to enhance cellular health, protect the nervous system, elevate mood, reduce inflammation, promote muscle and …

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#082 The Science of Vigorous Exercise — Should We Train Hard or Train Long? | Martin Gibala, Ph.D. 2:51:34

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Dr. Martin Gibala is a muscle physiologist, professor, and kinesiology department chair at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is best known for pioneering research on the health benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and his profound understanding of HIIT's physiological mechanisms. He is a co-author of the book "The …

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#081 The Anabolic Potential of Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Chris McGlory, PhD 1:36:34

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Dr. Chris McGlory is an assistant professor at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Known for his work in the field of muscle physiology and aging, Dr. McGlory's research focuses on elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying muscle protein synthesis and degradation, with a particular emphasis on the roles that omega-3 fatty acids p…

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Matins for Whit-Thursday 2023 50:10

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#080 How Heat Therapy Improves Slow Wave Sleep 15:26

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Heat therapy, such as using a sauna or soaking in a hot bath, may significantly improve your slow wave sleep. My latest episode delves into the fascinating intersection between exercise and passive body heating and elucidates how high energy expenditure exercise and heat exposure share nuanced mechanisms in sleep regulation. Some key aspects explor…

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#079 Blood-Brain Barrier Dysfunction in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia | Axel Montagne, Ph.D. 1:48:46

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Dr. Axel Montagne is a chancellor's fellow and group leader at the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Edinburgh Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences. His group aims to understand how, when, and where critical components of the blood-brain barrier become dysfunctional preceding dementia and in the earliest stages of age-related cognit…

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#078 Resistance training for time efficiency, body composition, and maximum hypertrophy | Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D. 2:04:36

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Dr. Brad Schoenfeld is a professor at Lehman College in the Bronx, in New York City. His research primarily focuses on muscle adaptations to strength training, muscle hypertrophy. Publishing over 300 studies in the field of exercise and sports nutrition as a scientist, Brad began his career as a competitive bodybuilder and personal trainer. In this…

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#077 Rewriting genomes to eradicate disease and aging | Dr. George Church 2:08:20

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George Church, Ph.D. is a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School and of health sciences and technology at both Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Church played an instrumental role in the Human Genome Project and is widely recognized as one of the premier scientists in the fields of gene editing technology and synth…

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Matins for St. Mary Magdalene's Day (July 22, 2022) 37:08

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Matins of St. Mary Magdalene Psalm 107 Proverbs 31:10-31 John 20:1-18

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Vespers for St. Mary Magdalene's Eve (July 21, 2022) 28:40

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Vespers I of St. Mary MagdalenePsalm 106I Samuel 16:14-23Luke 7:36-8:3

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Matins for Thursday after Trinity V (July 21, 2022) 37:43

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Psalm 105 I Kings 12:25-13:34 Romans 9

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Vespers for Wednesday after Trinity V (July 20, 2022) 40:09

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Psalm 104 I Kings 11:26-12:24 Luke 3

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Matins for Wednesday after Trinity V (July 20, 2022) 43:43

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Psalms 102, 103 I Kings 10:1-11:13 Romans 8

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Vespers for Tuesday after Trinity V (July 19, 2022) 34:19

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Psalms 99, 100, 101 I Kings 8:54-9:9 Luke 2:22-52

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#076 Building Muscle with Resistance Exercise and Reassessing Protein Intake | Stuart Phillips, PhD 1:56:24

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Stuart Phillips, PhD, is a professor of kinesiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, where he also serves as the director of the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence. His research centers on the roles exercise and nutrition play in influencing human skeletal muscle protein turnover and how these lifestyle factors influence bod…

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#075 Intestinal Permeability: the Bacterial link to Aging, Brain Barrier Dysfunction & Metabolic Disorder 58:06

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The intestinal barrier serves as a gatekeeper to the human body. The loss of the health and integrity of this barrier influences multiple aspects of human health – including cardiometabolic function, neurological health, behavior, and more – in surprising and unexpected ways. One of these ways involves lipopolysaccharide, or LPS, a bacterial produc…

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#074 Dr. Dominic D'Agostino on Developing a Well-Designed Ketogenic Diet and Harnessing Its Benefits 2:48:07

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Dr. Dominic ("Dom") D'Agostino is an expert on a wide range of topics related to metabolic health, ketosis, and ketogenic diets. As one of the world's foremost experts on the ketogenic diet, Dom has personally practiced some variation of ketogenic diet for over a decade, bringing a substantial amount of practical experience along with his anecdotes…

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#073 Sauna Benefits Deep Dive and Optimal Use with Dr. Rhonda Patrick & MedCram 1:26:11

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This episode features a discussion with MedCram co-founder Kyle Allred on the effects of sauna. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Kyle on all things sauna science and we're posting that discussion for you here. As an exercise mimetic, sauna use has anti-inflammatory, mood-elevating, and detoxifying properties that research increasingly sho…

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#072 Morgan Levine, PhD, on PhenoAge and the Epigenetics of Age Acceleration — can we change the pace? 1:29:17

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Morgan Levine, Ph.D., developed the phenotypic aging clock called PhenoAge and is a Founding Principal Investigator at Altos Labs, a biotech company that seeks to understand the mechanisms that drive the aging process and age-related diseases with the hope of identifying possible interventions. Additionally, Dr. Levine is an assistant professor of …

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#071 Peter Diamandis, MD, and Tony Robbins on strategies that promote longevity now – and in the very near future 1:37:59

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Dr. Peter Diamandis is a serial entrepreneur and founder of XPRIZE, a non-profit organization that designs and conducts global competitions that incentivize the development of technological breakthroughs that propel humanity toward a better future. Tony Robbins is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, philanthropist, and business strategist. He prov…