Episodes (Page 3)
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Fasting terminology and common types explained; benefits explored for body composition, metabolic health, lifespan extension, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative conditions
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Female fertility biology includes hormonal regulation of menstrual cycle and ovulation; patterns reveal fertility potential; both partners should be evaluated early in infertility workups
Paula Amato
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Male fertility involves complex coordinated process of conception; sperm navigate female reproductive tract facing many challenges to reach and fertilize egg
Paul Turek
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Kyler Brown discusses injury prevention and performance optimization through assessing movement patterns, asymmetries, and overlooked biomechanical issues that lead to chronic problems over time
Kyler Brown
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Muscle mass and strength are essential for longevity, metabolic health, and injury prevention, with clarification on which metric matters most for aging well
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Rachel Rubin explains often-neglected women's sexual health and the critical hormonal shifts during perimenopause, including cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and dementia risks
Rachel Rubin
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Peter synthesizes insights on trauma healing from Jeff English, sleep optimization via CBT-I with Ashley Mason, and chronic pain management with Sean Mackey
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Susan Desmond-Hellmann shares career insights spanning clinical medicine during the AIDS crisis, oncology drug development (Herceptin, Avastin), and global health leadership
Susan Desmond-Hellmann
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Sean Mackey explores pain as both a sensory and emotional experience with evolutionary survival purpose, examining neural transmission mechanisms and individual pain perception variability
Sean Mackey
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Peter distinguishes between nicotine and tobacco, clarifying that nicotine alone isn't responsible for smoking's severe health consequences while examining specific nicotine-related risks
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Sanjay Mehta addresses misconceptions about radiation while discussing modern advances in cancer treatment that precisely target tumors while minimizing damage to healthy tissue
Sanjay Mehta
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Peter engages seniors at a care center, emphasizing strength training's critical role in maintaining mobility, preventing falls, and preserving independence in later life
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Ashley Mason provides a masterclass on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), detailing techniques like sleep restriction, stimulus control, and cognitive restructuring
Ashley Mason
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Peter introduces a practical framework for evaluating supplement effectiveness and individual relevance rather than providing simple recommendations, empowering listeners to critically assess suppl...
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Jeff English explores how perceived helplessness shapes behavior and adaptive strategies become maladaptive, using the 'trauma tree' framework examining roots (causes) and branches (consequences)
Jeff English
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Peter distills key takeaways on aerobic exercise and VO2 max from Olav Aleksander Bu, emphasizing practical metrics and performance optimization strategies
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Ralph DeFronzo provides a comprehensive masterclass on insulin resistance pathophysiology and its full-body impacts across organs, drawing from five decades of groundbreaking research
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Peter addresses cardiovascular health assessment through key biomarkers and risk factors, exploring fasting approaches including time-restricted and prolonged fasting protocols
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Mike Israetel breaks down core resistance training principles including exercise selection, volume, intensity, and frequency with guidance for beginners and advanced lifters
Mike Israetel
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Tom Dayspring explores atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease development as the leading worldwide killer, examining pathology and often-overlooked risk factors like insulin resistance
Cardiovascular disease