Peter Attia, MD · Health

The Peter Attia Drive

Expert insight on health, performance, longevity, critical thinking, and pursuing excellence. Dr. Peter Attia (Stanford/Hopkins/NIH-trained MD) talks with leaders in their fields.

Episodes

#299 ‒ Optimizing muscle protein synthesis: the crucial impact of protein quality and quantity, and the key role of resistance training | Luc van Loon, Ph.D.

22 Apr 2024

2h 30m

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This podcast episode explores the various aspects of skeletal muscle metabolism, including carbohydrate metabolism, intramuscular lipids, protein metabolism, and the impact of nutrition and exercise on muscle health. The speakers discuss the importance of understanding fuel selection during exercise, the role of intram...

#298 ‒ The impact of emotional health on longevity, self-audit strategies, improving well-being, and more | Paul Conti, M.D.

15 Apr 2024

2h 23m

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This podcast episode explores the importance of emotional health as a key component of healthspan. It discusses the challenges of evaluating emotional health and emphasizes the importance of intentionality in maintaining emotional well-being as we age. The episode also delves into the concept of the generative drive an...

#297 - AMA #58: Iron: its role in health, testing methods, and strategies for preventing and managing iron deficiency

08 Apr 2024

17m

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This podcast episode explores the topic of iron, iron deficiency, and ferritin. The hosts discuss the importance of understanding iron levels through blood tests and interpreting the results to make informed decisions about health. They highlight the role of iron in various bodily functions and the significance of ferr...

#296 ‒ Foot health: preventing and treating common injuries, enhancing strength and mobility, picking footwear, and more | Courtney Conley, D.C.

01 Apr 2024

2h 22m

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This podcast episode explores the complexity and importance of foot health, focusing on the anatomy, mechanics, and common pathologies of the human foot. With guest Courtney Conley, an internationally renowned foot and gait specialist, the conversation highlights the significance of understanding foot anatomy and mecha...

#295 ‒ Roadway death and injury: why everyone should care and what you can do to reduce risk | Mark Rosekind, Ph.D.

25 Mar 2024

2h 29m

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This podcast episode explores the topic of road safety and the factors that contribute to traffic fatalities. The guest, Mark Rosekind, shares his personal and professional experiences in the field of safety and sleep fatigue, highlighting the importance of prevention and addressing human errors. The episode discusses ...

#294 ‒ Peak athletic performance: How to measure it and how to train for it from the coach of the most elite athletes on earth | Olav Aleksander Bu

18 Mar 2024

2h 33m

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This podcast episode explores the topic of ATP production and utilization and its relationship to energy production, utilization, and performance. It discusses the metabolic pathways involved, the importance of oxygen, and the role of calumetry in measuring energy expenditure. The episode emphasizes the benefits of low...

#293 - AMA #57: High-intensity interval training: benefits, risks, protocols, and impact on longevity

11 Mar 2024

18m

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This podcast episode sheds light on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), its historical roots, and its role in enhancing longevity. HIIT's origins can be traced back to the 1800s with the advent of fartlek training, and its various forms, including Tabata training, have since gained prominence. While HIIT and Sprin...

#292 ‒ Rucking: benefits, gear, FAQs, and the journey from Special Forces to founding GORUCK | Jason McCarthy

04 Mar 2024

2h 30m

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This podcast episode follows the journey of Jason McCarthy, a former U.S. Special Forces soldier who founded GORUCK, a company known for its rucking equipment and fitness programs. McCarthy shares his experiences as a Special Forces operator in Afghanistan, the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life, and the...

#291 ‒ The role of testosterone in males and females, performance-enhancing drugs, sustainable fat loss, supplements, and more | Derek, More Plates More Dates Pt.2

26 Feb 2024

2h 38m

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This podcast episode explores various hormone-related issues, including testosterone replacement therapy, DHEA, progesterone, peptides, before-and-after photo manipulation, myostatin inhibition, dietary strategies, and yohimbine. It also discusses the controversial practice of gene testing by Gary Brekka and the import...

#290 ‒ Liquid biopsies for early cancer detection, the role of epigenetics in aging, and the future of aging research | Alex Aravanis, M.D., Ph.D.

19 Feb 2024

2h 5m

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This podcast episode explores the groundbreaking advancements in DNA sequencing, its impact on healthcare, and its potential role in early cancer detection and anti-aging interventions. It delves into the groundbreaking discovery of using cell-free DNA to detect cancer in pregnant women and discusses the challenges and...

#289 - AMA #56: Cancer screening: pros and cons, screening options, interpreting results, and more

12 Feb 2024

20m

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This podcast episode delves into the complexities of cancer screening, addressing confusion surrounding its benefits and importance. It highlights the changing rank of cancer among leading causes of death across different age groups and emphasizes the need for better treatments for advanced cancer. The discussion also ...

#288 ‒ The impact of gratitude, serving others, embracing mortality, and living intentionally | Walter Green

05 Feb 2024

1h 32m

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Walter Green shares his insights on leading a fulfilling and meaningful life. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on others rather than oneself, expressing gratitude, and appreciating relationships. Reflecting on his life's journey, Green highlights the significance of authenticity, empathy, and finding purpose. T...

#287 ‒ Lower back pain: causes, treatment, and prevention of lower back injuries and pain | Stuart McGill, Ph.D.

29 Jan 2024

2h 35m

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This podcast episode delves into the complexities of back pain, providing insights on spine anatomy, injury mechanisms, and effective management strategies. It explores the significance of stability, mobility, and weightlifting in maintaining spinal health and performance, and emphasizes the psychological and neurologi...

#286 ‒ Journal club with Andrew Huberman: the impact of light exposure on mental health and an immunotherapy breakthrough for cancer treatment

22 Jan 2024

2h 46m

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This podcast episode delves into the intricate relationship between light exposure and mental health, including the importance of daytime light and nighttime darkness, the effectiveness of bright light therapy, and the impact of medications on our sensitivity to light. It also explores the relationship between light ex...

#285 - AMA #55: Exercise: longevity-focused training, goal setting, improving deficiencies, managing emotional stress, and more

15 Jan 2024

21m

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This podcast episode delves into the concept of "The Centenarian Decathlon" as a personalized metric for lifelong fitness, emphasizing training goals and monitoring specific physical parameters to maintain health and performance throughout the lifespan. Additionally, it explores the four pillars of fitness necessary fo...

#284 ‒ Overcoming addictive behaviors, elevating wellbeing, thriving in an era of excess, and the scarcity loop | Michael Easter, M.A.

08 Jan 2024

1h 57m

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This podcast episode explores a variety of topics related to scarcity mindset, its impact on individual behavior, and the connection between boredom, addiction, and compulsive habits. It delves into the Chumani tribe's unique diet and examines the relationship between snacking and ultra-processed foods. Furthermore, th...

James Clear: Building & Changing Habits (#183 rebroadcast)

01 Jan 2024

2h 19m

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James Clear's podcast episode explores the science of habit formation and behavior change, offering practical strategies for creating good habits, breaking bad ones, and achieving personal growth.

#283 ‒ Gut health & the microbiome: improving and maintaining the microbiome, probiotics, prebiotics, innovative treatments, and more | Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D.

18 Dec 2023

2h 32m

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This podcast episode delves into the intricate world of the gut microbiome, exploring its functions, relationships with various aspects of health, and the significant role of specific bacterial strains, including Acromancia, in regulating metabolism, glucose control, and weight loss through mechanisms such as GLP-1 sec...

#282 - AMA #54: Magnesium: risks of deficiency, how to correct it, supplement options, potential cognitive and sleep benefits, and more

11 Dec 2023

20m

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This podcast episode emphasizes the significance of magnesium in various bodily processes, including bone health, nerve transmission, and glucose control. Magnesium deficiency is linked to problems with bone health, nerve transmission, and glucose metabolism. The discussion explores ways to increase magnesium levels th...

#281 ‒ Longevity drugs, aging biomarkers, and updated findings from the Interventions Testing Program (ITP) | Rich Miller, M.D., Ph.D.

04 Dec 2023

2h 23m

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This podcast episode explores various aspects of aging research, including the challenges in research funding, the significance of genetically heterogeneous mouse models, the importance of genotypic diversity in biomedical research, the preference for inbred mouse models despite their limitations, the statistical test ...

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