Abel James

Haven’t done this in awhile, but in turbulent times I find music brings solace. Hope you get a little solace, too. Sending you love. We will get through this, and I appreciate you.

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Are you sick of being stuck inside? You're in good company. When our survival and basic needs are threatened, our trust in authority figures broken and our human rights ignored, it's pretty easy to lose your head. So how can we protect our brain and nervous system in these trying times? Well, I’m happy to say that returning to the show this week to help us out is Eliza Kingsford, a Licensed Psychotherapist and certified Mind-Body Practitioner. She's the author of Brain-Powered Weight Loss, and she's joining me on the show to share: * Easy tips for navigating mental health while we're in such close quarters * The importance of protecting your nervous system right now * How to manage kids and a career, at the same time * The science behind why you might be struggling with food cravings more than usual (and what to do about it) * And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/eliza-kingsford-how-to-dodge-cravings-and-protect-your-mental-health Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Even before the world shut down, 80% of kids don’t get enough exercise. What do you think these numbers look like for grown-ups? Terrifying. Somehow we find ourselves in a world where we need to fight for our right to recess. Even if we're adults. No matter what country we're in. I can't think of a better person to remind us how important it is to go outside and play than our friend Darryl Edwards. Darryl is a former investment banking technologist turned movement coach, author, researcher, and creator of the Primal Play method. He's also a talented musician, as well. Being a creator, some sort of artist, whether that be visual art, theater, performance of any kind, but certainly music and play. These are all very related to each other, and building one of these modalities can help build the others, I believe. On today's show with Darryl, we're talking about: * How the phrase "I play" can transform you. * Making functional fitness fun again * How to take the superhero path * What NOT to do in an emergency situation * How not to get completely steamrolled by life—that’s important right now. * And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/darryl-edwards-animal-moves-surviving-terror-how-to-not-get-steamrolled-by-life Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus So how are you doing out there? Pretty rough, right? You feeling a little stressed? I know I am. But it's important to know, especially during times like these, that at our best we can use this stress and put it to good use instead of letting it completely destroy us. And a long-range of studies, unfortunately, have shown that chronic stress caused by things like social isolation, long-term unemployment, untreated depression and more can actually shorten your DNA telomeres, which in turn can speed up the aging process and then just wreak havoc on your health in a myriad of ways. So how can we be proactive and slow or reverse the signs of aging? Well, to help us out, I figure we might as well invite one of our friends and a modern-day superhero on the show, Mr. Brad Kearns. Brad is a New York Times bestselling author, host of the Get Over Yourself podcast, and a top-ranked professional triathlete, who, get this, broke a Guinness World Record in speed golf. And on today’s show we’re discussing: * How to support male hormone function as we age * The benefits of micro workouts, I'm a big fan * What the latest longevity research is telling us * Why we should be eating nose to tail, especially you carnivores and keto folks out there * And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/brad-kearns-nose-to-tail-carnivore-micro-workouts-his-guiness-world-record Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus How would you like to build a thriving business around your passion? Well, the good news is that you can. You can make that happen. There is a lot of confidence that comes when you start to do your own thing. And we have a wonderful example on the show here today. Helen Marshall is a certified primal health coach and founder of the grain-free food company, Primal Alternative. Helen hosts the Primal Alternative podcast on the Wellness Couch which is the #1 ranked health and wellness podcast station in Australia. On this show with Helen, we’re chatting about: * How to create a business doing what you love * How delicious cookies can help a new diet stick * Overcoming fears around what we think we’re capable of * How to feed your kids a wild diet * Why we should be growing a veggie patch * Why the easiest way to people’s hearts is through their belly * And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/helen-marshall-delicious-cookies-entrepreneurship-how-to-feed-kids-a-wild-diet Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Are you feeling a little on edge lately? You're not the only one. But be honest now, do you think technology is helping you or hurting you? These are critical questions, especially in the age of lockdowns and censorship. But thankfully, we have fellow health crusaders to help us navigate this increasingly fear-based landscape. Returning to the show this week is Dr. David Perlmutter, a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. I'm thrilled to say that joining us, as well, is his son, Dr. Austin Perlmutter, a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician and New York Times bestselling author. We’re discussing: * How our health, relationships, and even our thinking has been damaged by modern culture * How our minds have been hijacked by technocrats * Easy tips for reclaiming your brain health * Simple tools to help you think more clearly * And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/drs-david-austin-perlmutter-what-to-do-about-mental-hijacking-simple-tools-to-think-more-clearly Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Did you know that over 600,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. every year? That’s an astounding 1 out of every 4 deaths. Well today we’re here with one of my old friends from Austin, Texas, Mr. Carl Swanson, a man who somehow stubbornly survived 5 heart attacks and turned his health around for the better. Carl is a former army Scout for a tank battalion with the 9th Infantry Division, he’s worked for Dell and CNN, and is a self-starter who’s done everything from being a tour guide, owning a food cart, and even starting a cheesecake business. And no joke, Carl’s cheesecakes are some of the best I’ve ever had—you’ll hear a bit about that on today’s show. We’re chatting about: * How to reclaim your health after 5 heart attacks * Food and service entrepreneurship in Austin, TX * Ham Jam, a community-food music-based get together * Why we should embrace our weirdness * The secret to the best cheesecake in the world * And tons more… Get Carl's cheesecake recipe right here: https://fatburningman.com/carl-swanson-community-ham-jam-cheesecake-surviving-5-heart-attacks Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Tried an elimination diet yet? You’ve likely heard a lot of buzz around the carnivore diet, it's come up a few times on this show. The way I think about elimination diets, is that you're fasting from certain food categories. When you give yourself a break, all of a sudden your immune system can calm down and do the exact work that it needs to do to keep you safe—instead of causing all sorts of problems for you or attacking your own body, in the case of auto-immune conditions. You don't want your health to be getting low at this point, with everything that we're up against. So, let's add to your bag of tricks today—Dr. Paul Saladino is joining us on the show. Dr. Saladino is a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, he hosts the Fundamental Health podcast, and just released his brand new book, The Carnivore Code. On today’s show, we’re covering... *The benefits of elimination diets *Nutrient density of eating nose-to-tail *How to source good quality meats, eggs and bones *Voting with your fork and wallet *Cost and practicality of the Carnivore Diet *And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-paul-saladino-the-carnivore-diet-functional-medicine-eating-raw-brains Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus As a collective, are we getting smarter or dumber? Let’s be honest. Intelligence—the capacity for learning, logic, understanding, critical thinking, planning, self-awareness, problem solving, emotional knowledge, reasoning, creativity—is a whole brain-body phonomenon. And in order to harness your natural intelligence, it’s important to support your brain and body with the right foods, and turn down other inputs, like pollution and toxins that can drag us down. Well, I’m happy to say that returning to the show today is our friend Mr. Max Lugavere. Max is a filmmaker, health and science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times bestselling author of Genius Foods. And on today’s show, we’re chatting about: * How to eat for your brain health * Why it’s important to eat the rainbow (and not the sugary Skittles kind) * The metabolic "free ride" of protein * How to get smarter in a confusing and divisive time * And much more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/max-lugavere-brain-health-eating-the-rainbow-how-to-get-smarter-over-time-instead-of-dumber Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Can you improve your longevity, health and overall well being just through lifestyle factors alone? Or are we doomed to the fate brought on by our family history and genetics? To help us find out, today we’re here with Dr. Steven Gundry, a bestselling author and former cardiac surgeon who put himself out of business, and is now known as—I love this—the “No More Mr. Knife Guy.” In 2002, Dr. Gundry founded The Center for Restorative Medicine based in Palm Springs, CA where he teaches patients how to live healthier lives through diet and lifestyle choices with the ultimate vision of helping people avoid the kinds of surgeries he performed for over three decades. On today’s show, we’re chatting about: * How to improve longevity with a few simple tweaks * Elimination diets, like the Drinking Man's Diet, and why they work * The importance of vitamin D * What's the deal with peanuts and cashews * How physicians can be detectives * The benefits of snake oil (really) * And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-steven-gundry-longevity-elimination-diets-the-benefits-of-snake-oil Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Returning to the show is a man who routinely skips breakfast… and often skips lunch, too. Mr. Mark Sisson is a rebel who takes great satisfaction in beating the tar out of conventional wisdom. He's one of the veterans, of course, of the Paleo, Primal and Ancestral Health Movement. I very much doubt that we'd be where we are today without his intelligence, dedication and passion for helping others improve their lives. Mark is a former running and triathlon phenom, bestselling author of The Primal Blueprint, founder of Mark’s Daily Apple, and a bone fide cool dude. He's been very supportive of some of our artistic projects over the years (I even played music at some of his conferences). On today’s show, he’s joining me to chat about: * Why metabolic flexibility is like a Swiss army knife * How to use bacon as a gateway drug into eating real food * Dirty keto and what to look out for * How to get off the hunger treadmill and become a fat-burning machine * And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/mark-sisson-metabolic-flexibility-dirty-keto-bacon-as-a-gateway-condiment/ Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Do sugar substitutes mess with your brain and taste buds? If you’ve ever messed with high-octane sweeteners like stevia or monkfruit, you know the sensation of hyper-intense sweetness on your tongue. Even worse with monstrosities like Sucralose. Research indicates that overstimulation of your sugar receptors may actually change the foods you crave. What do we do about it? To help us navigate the thorny world of home cookery and health, we’re here with Anna Vocino, a voice over talent and stand up comic who writes cookbooks and co-hosts the “Fitness Confidential” podcast. She has voiced hundreds of commercials, cartoons, movies, promos, radio stations, and video games, which is a super cool day job to support her passion of food blogging and cookbook authoring. And today she’s on the show chatting with me about: *Why natural and artificial sweeteners are a double-edged sword *How to ditch Dirty Keto and train your tastebuds *Why we should try different elimination diets *Learning how to fast after healing from an eating disorder *Why comedy is healing *And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/anna-vocino-eat-happy-with-low-carb-comfort-foods-why-comedy-is-healing/ Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Are you using the most of your brain’s energy? If you’re feeling burned out, scattered brained, or befuddled, this is definitely the show for you. Here with us today is Dr. Andrew Hill, one of the leading neurofeedback practitioners in the country. Dr. Hill holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA’s Department of Psychology where he continues to do research on attention and cognition. On today’s show, we’re chatting about: *What to do about our befuddled brains *Why social media is the opposite of neurofeedback *How to keep a healthy brain as you age *Wacky advancements in brain tech *And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-andrew-hill-neurofeedback-brain-tech-what-to-do-about-social-media Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus When was the last time you took a family road trip? Especially one that was just for fun? Unfortunately, the family road trip seems to be somewhat of a dying art. After living a life on the road, I can tell you that getting out of the city— away from all of that crazy brain zapping city energy that we're assaulted with, all the marketing and the billboards—and into the wilderness can be an amazing reset for your body, your mind, and your spirit. Our brain is not used to it, our bodies aren't used to it. In ancestral terms, this is all completely unprecedented. More than ever, it's time to take a break. Take that risk and go out somewhere remote. Get away from those city centers, because we all know that it's a mess out there. Today we're here with Chris and Holly Santillo, who are a great example of doing something that violates common sense perhaps, but also is a great example of courage and getting away from the norms, and embracing a life of opportunity, adventure and education, especially with their young ones. Right now, they’re actually traveling the country and the world as nomads with their 3 kids. Together they have been working with and educating children for over 35 years. They co-authored the book "Resilience Parenting", and founded and instruct at Potomac Kempo, a chain of martial arts studio based in Virginia. And today they’re joining me on the show to chat about: * How to raise children that are strong, adaptable, and have the ability to recover from setbacks * How to eat and train on the road * How to turn mistakes into learning opportunities * The power of teaching integrity through story * And much more… Read the Show Notes: https://fatburningman.com/chris-holly-santillo-raising-strong-adaptable-resilient-children/ Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Do prescription meds cause more problems than they solve? Watch any one of the incessant commercials from pharmaceutical companies in the U.S., and the laundry list of side effects is horrifying. Joining me on the show today is Niraj Naik, a former pharmacist who has a lot to say on the subject. With a history of working long hours, as a community pharmacist across the pond, Niraj witnessed first hand many clients going home with bags full of drugs each month, rarely getting better, and usually going on to suffer from other diseases. Niraj left the pharmacy behind and is now known as The Renegade Pharmacist, helping others heal using natural treatments like Ayurvedic practices, dietary recommendations, meditation, yoga, and mind power techniques like self-hypnosis and NLP. On top of that, Niraj is also a musician and is definitely into sound healing and breath work. You may have even heard his music, which is used by healing centres, spas, and therapists around the world. On today’s show with Niraj, we’re chatting about: * The benefits and science behind breathwork * How to use natural supplements instead of prescription drugs * The power of music in healing * Mind training with words instead of drugs * And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/niraj-naik-the-renegade-pharmacist-on-breathwork-meditation-the-power-of-music-in-healing/ Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus You've heard all about red light therapy, right? Maybe you've heard that near-infrared and red light therapy can help you with inflammation, collagen production, and skin health in general. Or maybe you've heard red light improves recovery, sleep, and cognition. Can red light therapy do our taxes, too? If you're wondering how to separate the hype from reality, this is definitely the show for you. As you know, I can be highly skeptical of new tech that promises the moon. But it's also important in this wacky world of health to have an open mind and be willing to experiment. And I have to say, I am fascinated and intrigued by light therapy. In a recent Ask Me Anything, you asked about saunas, red light therapy, near and infrared. Are they worth it? The folks at Joovv were generous enough to send us a unit to try, and I’ve experimented with several more devices since. I was surprised and impressed by how quickly I noticed improved recovery after my hill runs at elevation (which usually kick my a$$ the next day). Today we’re here with Scott Nelson, one of the co-founders of Joovv, and the host of Medsider Radio, a top-ranked medical device podcast. On today’s show, we’re chatting about: *Why Olympic and pro athletes are turning to red light therapy *The difference between the sauna and the steam room *The link between light therapy and improved cognitive function *How photobiomodulation helps stimulate cell regeneration *And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/scott-nelson-does-red-light-therapy-actually-work Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Do you have a “dad bod”? I’ve heard it’s all the rage these days. Or maybe you’re getting an extra curve or two where you don’t want one? You could be working out and eating the same way you did when you were younger, but you're not getting results anymore, you're still putting on weight or you've reached a plateau. This happens to so many of us, it's happened to me. Well, today we’re here with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi. After watching his own Dad lose his health and pass away at the young age of 42, Dr. Balduzzi founded The Fit Father Project to help other busy fathers get and stay permanently healthy for their families. Dr. Anthony holds dual degrees in Nutrition and Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, and is also a national champion bodybuilder. Today he’s joining us on the show to talk about: *What to do about low testosterone *How to make meal prep convenient and fun *Favorite workouts for turning back the clock *How to stay in shape as you age *Strategies for overcoming mental blocks and staying in control *And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-anthony-balduzzi-how-to-boost-low-testosterone-turn-back-the-clock Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman

Can changing your thought patterns actually improve your ability to heal? Once you sift through the research, the answer is undeniably yes. Today we’re here with Dr. Roy Vongtama, a Board Certified Cancer Specialist, experienced meditator, and man of many talents. He’s the author of "Healing Before You're Cured"—a great book, I gotta say—and you may even recognize him as an actor from the TV show 24, and many more. Dr. Vongtama has done more than, get this, 7,000 hours of silent meditation and today he’s going to talk to us about how changing your thought patterns can actually rewire your immune system and your brain. On this show with Dr. Roy Vongtama, you’re about to learn: * Games you can play to relax and decrease stress * The link between your thoughts and your body's ability to fight disease * How to turn the laws of motion into your secret weapon * How meditation helps rewire the immune system * And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-roy-vongtama-7000-hours-of-silent-meditation-games-to-reduce-stress Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Be honest, how often do you say “no” to things you don’t want to do? We’re conditioned to sit in desks, be quiet, raise our hands and ask permission to go to the bathroom, and follow the rules. Do what you’re told and never stray from the herd. Get a job, bite your tongue, pay your taxes and behave. But as the years chug along, saying “no” becomes a superpower. Try it now, it feels good. “NO.” Joining us on the show is Bobby Maximus a former UFC fighter and Toronto police officer, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario with a double major in Psychology and English. We’re chatting about: * The power of writing it down * The importance of saying “no” * Why we become too dependent on exercise equipment * How to manage your governor without blowing your knee * The problem with toxic masculinity on the internet * And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/bobby-maximus-how-to-say-no-the-benefits-of-self-imposed-limitations/ Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus. According to brain scans, refined sugar and artificially intense sweetness is more addictive than cocaine. If that sounds crazy, consider this: In the early 1900’s, the Average American ate 5 pounds of sugar per year. Pretty reasonable, right? By 2000, the Average American was eating 150 pounds of sugar per year. That’s 30 times more sugar! To help us sort it out, we’re here with Dr. Vera Tarman, the author of "Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction." She dropped a 100 pounds and kept it off for over 12 years, and counting. Dr. Tarman is the Medical Director of one of Canada’s largest treatment centers for substance abuse, and she’s spearheaded two unique programs for food addiction. And on this show with Dr. Vera Tarman, we’re chatting about: * How she dropped 100 pounds... and kept it off * Overcoming food addiction * Connection between alcoholism and anorexia * How the food industry engineers food to be as addictive as possible * And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-vera-tarman-overcoming-food-addiction-how-she-dropped-100-pounds-and-kept-it-off Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus. Here’s a question for you, and be honest now: How much time per day is your phone in your hand? According to smartphone usage statistics, the average smartphone user checks their device 63 times per day. And get this, 22% of us are checking our devices every few minutes, while about half look at their phone a few times per hour. Are all those bleeps and bloops interrupting your day and interrupting your story? There are many things you can do to help improve the situation and adapt to this modern world. And to help us figure it all out, we're here with our friend Aaron Alexander. Aaron is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach whose clients range from A-list Hollywood celebrities to pro athletes and everyone in between. He’s author of the new Align Method book and host of the top-rated Align Podcast, which is way more spiritual than it sounds. And on today’s show, we’re chatting about: * Benefits of exercising outdoors to increase creativity and reduce stress * The importance of good posture * How to increase muscle growth without compromising balance * Why you should get out of your chair and play like a kid * And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/aaron-alexander-benefits-of-exercising-outdoors-to-increase-creativity-reduce-stress/ Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Did you know that playing music and learning to play an instrument boosts cognitive function, and enhances the brain's ability to master tasks involving language skills, memory, and attention? Music can also help reduce stress, and even lower blood pressure. We’re only starting to understand the benefits of learning, playing, and listening to music, and today we’re here with a fellow-musician friend, Chase Barron. Chase is a self-described geeky, artistic computer nerd from Pittsburgh. He’s a highly-caffeinated, bike-commuter with an affinity for alternative rock music and a slight obsession with health/nutrition. Chase is a designer by day and rocks out with his band by night, and they actually just released their first studio album. Today, Chase is here on the show talking about how to balance the mental stress of a day job and passion-driven side job, how to mitigate the effects of heavy screen time, and tons more. On this show with Chase Barron we cover: * Tips on mitigating the effects of heavy screen time * Why music is good for your mind, body and soul * How to get a decent meal at a gas station * And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/chase-barron-why-music-is-good-for-your-mind-body-soul/ Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Have you played outside today? A recent survey of 12,000 adults and children in the U.S. shows that many of us have lost our close connection with nature. Today, I have the very special privilege of introducing one of my very best friends from all time. Mr. Trevor Lowell. Trev and I go so far back that he literally taught me how to ride a bike without training wheels and blow bubbles in bubble gum. I'm not making that up. These days, Trevor Lowell is the Farm to Institution Program Manager for the State of Vermont's Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, where he works as an educator and administrator. He's also a man of many talents, a great writer, an avid outdoorsman, and he knows how to play when he has to. Trevor has his M.A. in Food Studies from New York University, and has worked in a wide variety of capacities across the food system: from a goat milker on an organic dairy in Montana, to a food policy researcher in New York City. And today he’s talking with us about food policies, sustainable diets, and how to find peace and happiness by getting outdoors. On this show with Trevor Lowell, you’re about to learn: * Why soda is the #1 commodity purchased through the SNAP food program * Surprising background into how our food system is actually governed * How to better vote with our forks * Why protecting and preserving wild landscapes is critical to our happiness * And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/trevor-lowell-subsidies-for-soda-sustainable-diets-how-to-have-fun-outside Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus Once upon a time, a music producer—who was also a coach on American Idol—found himself bed ridden, weighing almost 300 pounds at just 51 years old... But on August 1, 2015, James decided to make a change. This was a critical moment in his journey to lose 100 pounds and take his life back. Every so often I get a note from one of you that affects me deeply. And recently I've been getting a lot of those, especially because I've opened up a little bit and had that emotional show where I described my near-death experience from carbon monoxide poisoning, just a few weeks ago. One of the people who helped me through that turned out to be James Lugo, the guest this week. He sent me an email last year that went straight to my heart, and I’m looking forward to him sharing more of his story with you today. James Lugo is a musician, Producer, and Vocal Coach out of Nashville. He’s one of the most sought-after vocal coaches in the music industry, including his work on American Idol as an analyst and coach. He’s a very talented dude. I took vocal lessons with him for several months this summer, and he even helped edit the audiobook for Designer Babies Still Get Scabies. Hang around to the end of the interview and I’ll even share a couple poems from the audiobook with you. On this show with James, we’re chatting about: * How to overcome food addiction and urges to binge * Staying fit and healthy in the entertainment business * What James learned about weight loss in the 80s that hurt him * How to prep 19 meals in 60 minutes * Exercises for singers that everyone should do * The benefits of being in shape for music and performing * And tons more… Read the full show notes: https://fatburningman.com/james-lugo-how-to-overcome-binge-eating-drop-over-100-pounds/ Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman

Click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus. Do you know how the media you’re consuming is affecting your brain and mood? When you’re around negative news, stressed colleagues, and minute-to-minute stock updates, even if you’re not consciously listening to it, your amygdala is on overdrive, and this can lead to subconscious fears, stress and anxiety. But with a dab of neuroscience, common sense and self-expression, we can rise above the craziness we seem to find ourselves in. And returning to the show to help us get this figured out is Dr. Srini Pillay. In this episode with Dr. Srini Pillay, we’re chatting about: * What to do about burnout, depression and anxiety * Why we should get into the zone of experimentation * How to be different and get away with it * And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-srini-pillay-what-to-do-about-burnout-how-to-get-away-with-being-different Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman