2823: The Fitness Skills You Stop Using First (And Regret Later)
The hosts identify six movement skills that people lose first as they age, starting with the ability to press overhead, and explain how neglecting...
1888+ Curated Health & Performance Episodes
Pick a playlist and hit play — every episode summarized, tagged, and linked to research
1888+
Episodes
629
Shows
198
Playlists
A Strong
B Moderate
C Preliminary
9 eps
Start Here
Essential toolkit episodes for newcomers
10 eps
Best Deep Dives
Single-topic episodes with the richest research coverage
10 eps
Sleep & Recovery
Optimize your sleep, rest, and recovery protocols
10 eps
Brain & Focus
Sharpen cognition, focus, and mental performance
10 eps
Longevity Playbook
Science-backed strategies for healthspan and lifespan
10 eps
Gut Health & Nutrition
Optimize digestion, microbiome, and what you eat
10 eps
Stress & Mental Health
Manage stress, build resilience, and support mental health
10 eps
Latest Research
Recently published episodes covering new findings
I Want To...
Goal-based playlists — curated episodes from multiple topics to help you achieve a specific outcome.
Best Ways to Lose Weight
Evidence-based approaches to fat loss — from fasting and zone 2 cardio to cold exposure and metabolic tracking.
12 episodes
Build Muscle Effectively
The science of hypertrophy — resistance training, BFR, creatine, and recovery strategies backed by research.
12 episodes
Sleep Better Tonight
Optimize your sleep environment, timing, and supplements for deeper, more restorative rest.
12 episodes
Reduce Stress & Anxiety
Breathwork, meditation, cold exposure, and vagus nerve techniques to calm your nervous system.
10 episodes
Run Faster, Go Further
Training protocols for runners — VO2max, zone 2, breathing techniques, and mobility work.
12 episodes
Sharpen Your Focus
Caffeine timing, nootropics, cold exposure, meditation, and light exposure for peak cognitive performance.
12 episodes
The Longevity Playbook
Science-backed strategies for healthspan — exercise, heat and cold, fasting, and stress resilience.
12 episodes
Lower Your Cholesterol
Deep dives on cardiovascular health — LDL, ApoB, heart disease prevention, and what the latest research actually says.
12 episodes
Fix Your Gut
Microbiome repair, fiber, fermented foods, and protocols for better digestion.
12 episodes
Fasting Protocols That Work
Time-restricted eating, extended fasting, autophagy — what the research says and how to do it.
12 episodes
Reset Your Dopamine
Break addiction loops, build healthy motivation, and understand the dopamine system.
12 episodes
Breathwork for Beginners
Nasal breathing, Wim Hof, box breathing, and cyclic sighing — techniques and the science behind them.
9 episodes
Fix Your Back
Stuart McGill protocols, mobility work, and posture correction for back pain relief.
12 episodes
Which Supplements Actually Work
Cut through the noise — creatine, magnesium, electrolytes, and what the evidence actually supports.
10 episodes
Optimize Your Metabolism
Insulin sensitivity, blood sugar control, and metabolic health — the science of how your body burns fuel.
12 episodes
Heal With Light
Red light therapy, morning sunlight, circadian optimization, and photobiomodulation protocols.
11 episodes
Optimize Your Hormones
Testosterone, estrogen, thyroid, and cortisol — evidence-based protocols for hormonal balance.
12 episodes
Prevent Cognitive Decline
Protect your brain from Alzheimer's and dementia — exercise, nutrition, sleep, and emerging research.
12 episodes
Conquer Anxiety
Rewire anxious patterns — breathwork, cold exposure, meditation, and neuroscience-backed techniques.
12 episodes
Peptides & Longevity Molecules
BPC-157, NAD+, NMN, growth hormone secretagogues — the frontier of longevity science.
12 episodes
Boost Your Immune System
Strengthen your defenses — vitamin D, cold exposure, gut health, and immune optimization.
12 episodes
The Sauna & Cold Stack
Contrast therapy — combining deliberate heat and cold for recovery, mood, and metabolic benefits.
11 episodes
Alcohol & Your Body
What alcohol really does to your brain, liver, sleep, and hormones — and how to minimize the damage.
12 episodes
Eat for Performance
Sports nutrition, meal timing, protein targets, and fueling strategies for training and recovery.
12 episodes
Women Over 40
Menopause, perimenopause, hormones, bone density, and training adaptations for women in midlife.
12 episodes
Seed Oils & Nutrition Myths
The great nutrition debates — seed oils, saturated fat, carbs vs fat, and what the evidence actually says.
12 episodes
Psychedelics & Mental Health
Psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, and microdosing — the emerging science of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
12 episodes
Build Mental Toughness
Resilience, discipline, and inner strength — the neuroscience of pushing through discomfort.
12 episodes
The Science of Stretching
Flexibility, mobility, foam rolling, and range of motion — what works and what is a waste of time.
12 episodes
Fix Your Digestion
Bloating, IBS, SIBO, acid reflux, and leaky gut — root causes and evidence-based fixes.
12 episodes
Your Nervous System Explained
Autonomic nervous system, vagus nerve, sympathetic vs parasympathetic — how your body regulates stress, recovery, and performance.
12 episodes
Stop Mouth Breathing
Nasal breathing, mouth taping, jaw health, and sleep apnea — why how you breathe changes everything.
11 episodes
Optimize Your Protein
How much, when, and what kind — protein timing, leucine thresholds, and building muscle at any age.
12 episodes
Optimize Your NAD+
NMN, NR, niacin, and sirtuins — the science of cellular energy and what actually raises NAD+ levels.
11 episodes
Understanding Ozempic & GLP-1s
Semaglutide, tirzepatide, and GLP-1 agonists — how they work, risks, muscle loss, and what happens when you stop.
12 episodes
Biohack Your Travel
Beat jet lag, sleep in any time zone, altitude training, and protocols for frequent travelers.
7 episodes
Protect Your Eyes
Screen damage, myopia, red light for vision, and evidence-based protocols for eye health.
12 episodes
Reduce Inflammation
Chronic inflammation drives most modern diseases. These episodes cover what actually works — cold exposure, fasting, gut health, and anti-inflammatory nutrition backed by research.
12 episodes
Manage Chronic Pain
Evidence-based approaches to pain relief without relying on medication. Cold therapy, red light, massage, acupuncture, and movement protocols from leading pain researchers.
12 episodes
Recover Like a Pro
Train hard, recover harder. Sleep optimization, contrast therapy, nutrition timing, and the tools elite athletes use to bounce back faster between sessions.
12 episodes
Build a Morning Routine
Morning sunlight, cold exposure, caffeine timing, and breathwork. The science behind building a morning stack that sets your circadian rhythm, energy, and focus for the day.
12 episodes
Breathe Better
Nasal breathing, Buteyko, CO2 tolerance, and respiratory muscle training. How you breathe affects sleep, anxiety, athletic performance, and even facial structure.
12 episodes
Protect Your Skin
Red light therapy, collagen, sun exposure, and the gut-skin connection. Evidence-based protocols for healthier skin without the marketing hype.
9 episodes
Train Smarter After 40
Resistance training, joint preservation, testosterone, and recovery for the 40+ athlete. How to build and keep muscle as you age without destroying your body.
12 episodes
Boost Your Mitochondria
Red light, cold exposure, zone 2 cardio, and NAD+ precursors. The science of cellular energy production and why mitochondrial health is the foundation of everything.
12 episodes
Deep Dive Playlists
Go deep on a single intervention — ordered episodes from the best shows.
Resistance Training
A
99 episodes
Sleep Environment Optimization
A
29 episodes
Time-Restricted Eating
B
18 episodes
Cold Exposure
A
20 episodes
Mindfulness Meditation
A
57 episodes
Morning Sunlight Exposure
A
17 episodes
Sauna
A
30 episodes
Zone 2 Cardio
A
20 episodes
Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR)
B
9 episodes
Blue Light Blocking Glasses
B
11 episodes
Red Light Therapy
B
9 episodes
Creatine
A
26 episodes
Magnesium
A
36 episodes
Caffeine
A
21 episodes
HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training)
A
25 episodes
Nasal Breathing
A
37 episodes
Delayed Caffeine Protocol
C
18 episodes
Ketogenic Diet
B
19 episodes
Walking (10,000 Steps)
A
10 episodes
Melatonin
A
14 episodes
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
B
13 episodes
HRV Training
B
15 episodes
Nicotine
B
11 episodes
Cyclic Sighing
A
17 episodes
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
B
14 episodes
Hydrogen Water
B
10 episodes
VO2max Training
A
16 episodes
Collagen
B
15 episodes
Grounding (Earthing)
B
15 episodes
Mobility Training
B
20 episodes
Methylation Support
B
13 episodes
Electrolytes
A
15 episodes
NMN / NAD+ Precursors
B
14 episodes
Extended Fasting
B
14 episodes
Liver Support & Detox
C
14 episodes
CO2 Tolerance Training
B
18 episodes
Posture Correction
B
15 episodes
Exogenous Ketones
B
15 episodes
BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound)
B
12 episodes
Blood Flow Restriction Training
A
20 episodes
Bodyweight Training (Calisthenics)
A
15 episodes
Estrogen Metabolism Support
B
12 episodes
N-Acetylcysteine (NAC)
B
14 episodes
Balance Training
B
10 episodes
High Dose Vitamin C
B
13 episodes
Tongue Scraping
B
10 episodes
Box Breathing (Tactical Breathing)
B
11 episodes
Wim Hof Method
B
14 episodes
Palmar Cooling
A
8 episodes
Self-Myofascial Release (Foam Rolling)
B
12 episodes
PEMF Therapy (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field)
B
14 episodes
Yoga
A
8 episodes
Acupuncture
B
8 episodes
Neurofeedback
B
10 episodes
SAD Lamp (Bright Light Therapy)
A
11 episodes
Vitamin D Lamp (UVB Light Therapy)
B
13 episodes
Mewing
C
6 episodes
Mouth Taping
B
10 episodes
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
B
15 episodes
Cupping Therapy
B
14 episodes
Chiropractic Adjustments
B
12 episodes
Float Tanks (Sensory Deprivation)
B
14 episodes
Ozone Therapy
C
10 episodes
Buteyko Breathing Method
B
14 episodes
CBD Oil
B
9 episodes
Colostrum
B
50 episodes
Contrast Therapy
B
10 episodes
Infrared Sauna
B
18 episodes
Biomat (Far-Infrared Mat)
B
13 episodes
Near-Infrared Heat Lamp Therapy
B
15 episodes
Rucking
B
9 episodes
Dry Fasting
C
6 episodes
Salt Therapy (Halotherapy)
C
13 episodes
Compression Therapy
B
7 episodes
MCT Oil
B
7 episodes
Standing Desk
B
4 episodes
Glycine
B
5 episodes
Rebounding (Mini Trampoline)
B
5 episodes
Matcha
A
6 episodes
Shilajit
B
8 episodes
Sprint Interval Training (SIT)
A
13 episodes
Dead Hangs
B
3 episodes
Oil Pulling
C
11 episodes
Tapping (EFT)
B
10 episodes
Raw Honey
B
5 episodes
Inversion Therapy
B
3 episodes
Qigong
B
7 episodes
Percussive Massage Therapy
B
15 episodes
Grip Strength Training
A
11 episodes
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
A
11 episodes
Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
A
7 episodes
Coffee Enemas
C
3 episodes
Zeolite
C
6 episodes
TRE (Trauma Release Exercises)
B
4 episodes
Sled Training
B
7 episodes
SOMA Breath
B
9 episodes
Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
A
13 episodes
Voodoo Flossing
B
3 episodes
Inclined Bed Therapy
C
2 episodes
Club Training (Indian Clubs & Mace)
C
2 episodes
Low-Dose Aspirin
B
8 episodes
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
B
12 episodes
High Altitude Training
A
7 episodes
Rife Machine
C
4 episodes
30/30/30 Rule
B
2 episodes
Activated Charcoal
C
5 episodes
Apple Cider Vinegar
B
7 episodes
Autogenic Training
B
8 episodes
Barefoot & Minimalist Footwear
B
15 episodes
Castor Oil Packs
C
9 episodes
Dry Brushing (Skin Brushing)
C
7 episodes
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
A
11 episodes
Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)
A
12 episodes
L-Theanine
A
7 episodes
Loaded Carries (Farmer Walks)
B
15 episodes
Neti Pot (Nasal Irrigation)
B
11 episodes
Raw Milk
C
11 episodes
Stability Training
B
11 episodes
Tai Chi
A
8 episodes
Vibration Platform (Whole Body Vibration)
B
11 episodes
Vibroacoustic Therapy
C
7 episodes
Feldenkrais Method
B
9 episodes
Accelerated TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
B
15 episodes
Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy (H2O2)
C
11 episodes
Biofield Tuning
C
5 episodes
Alexander Technique
B
6 episodes
EWOT (Exercise With Oxygen Therapy)
B
12 episodes
Intranasal Light Therapy
C
9 episodes
Low-Dose Lithium Orotate
B
13 episodes
Treadmill Desk
B
12 episodes
Miswak Stick
B
4 episodes
Quinton Water
C
5 episodes
EESystem (Energy Enhancement System)
C
4 episodes
Bates Method (Vision Training)
C
13 episodes
Big 6 Lymphatic Drainage
C
8 episodes
BOLT Test (Body Oxygen Level Test)
B
10 episodes
Carboxy Therapy
C
4 episodes
Fatty15 (C15:0 / Pentadecanoic Acid)
C
10 episodes
No Hang Finger Strength Protocol
B
4 episodes
Perineum Sunning
C
8 episodes
Balneotherapy
B
7 episodes
Humic Acid
C
7 episodes
Young Plasma Exchange (TPE)
C
9 episodes
Dry Needling
B
8 episodes
Sardine Fasting
B
6 episodes
Latest Episodes
Arthur Brooks | Why Your Life Has No Meaning
Dave Asprey talks with Dr. Arthur Brooks about why so many people feel their lives lack meaning, even when they have careers, relationships, and...
3702: Early Warning Signs of Aging from Excess Exercise (TT)
Dr. Stephen Cabral explains how exercise — while one of the most powerful anti-aging tools — becomes a pro-aging activity when done out of balance...
2822: The Truth About Insulin Sensitivity & Muscle Growth
Dr. Rhett Langley of Thrive Medicine joins Mind Pump to discuss how improving insulin sensitivity drives both muscle growth and fat loss. The...
2821: If You're Not Doing THIS You're Leaving Gains On The Table
The Mind Pump hosts argue that if you only lift weights, you're leaving gains on the table -- other forms of exercise like moderate cardio,...
Your Brain Doesn’t Want You to Slow Down: The Real Keys to Lifelong Cognitive Strength with Dr. Tommy Wood
Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood challenges the assumption that cognitive decline is genetic and inevitable, framing it instead as a lifestyle...
573 | Everyday Habits for Hunting Performance with Dr. Andy Galpin
Exercise scientist Dr. Andy Galpin discusses everyday habits that drive physical performance, focusing on sleep, nutrition, mindset, and blood...
3701: The Best Time to Enjoy Your Cheat Meal (WW)
Dr. Stephen Cabral explains why timing matters more than most people realize when it comes to cheat meals, and how a single cheat meal can easily...
Kas Mohamed – Essential Oils Are More Powerful Than You Think!
Optometrist and nutritional therapist Kas Mohamed discusses the therapeutic potential of essential oils, particularly for skin cancer and breast...
This Popular Fat Loss Shortcut Destroys Your Youth
Dave Asprey explores the hidden gut health costs of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, covering how they slow gut transit time, increase fermentation and...
The Best Vitality & Health Protocols | Dr. Rhonda Patrick
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Rhonda Patrick go deep on the vitality protocols backed by the latest research, covering exercise snacks, creatine for the...
Can Thick Thighs Really Save Lives?
A study of nearly 10,000 people published in Endocrine Connections found that thicker thighs are independently associated with lower blood...
3699: 4 Rules of Finding Your Life's Purpose (Ikigai) (MM)
Dr. Stephen Cabral walks through the Japanese concept of ikigai, or "reason for being," as a framework for finding life purpose. He breaks it into...
2820: What Every Woman Needs To Know About Creatine
The Mind Pump hosts tackle common questions and misconceptions women have about creatine supplementation. They explain that creatine is found...
Give Me 21 Minutes And I'll Give You Perfect Vision Naturally
Dave Asprey's guest explains why vision decline isn't permanent damage but a breakdown in your retina's nightly repair cycle, and how to...
3698: Retained Reflexes, Weight Loss & Thyroid, Purchasing Pre-Owned Items, Cherry Angiomas, Bloating & Environmental Factors (HouseCall)
Dr. Stephen Cabral answers listener questions on retained infant reflexes in toddlers, thyroid-related weight loss challenges, purchasing...
2819: You'd Look Better With MORE Body Fat
The Mind Pump hosts coach callers live, tackling topics like why some people actually look better at a slightly higher body fat percentage, the...
2818: Beyond the Scale: Rethinking Metrics for Fitness Success
The Mind Pump hosts argue that obsessing over scale weight is counterproductive for most people pursuing fitness goals. They discuss how body...
3696: Differences Between Yellow/Orange/Red BlueLight Blocking Glasses, Your Body Adapts Before It Breaks, Aspirin & Colon Cancer, Joint Pain & Exercise (FR)
Dr. Stephen Cabral breaks down the differences between yellow, orange, and red blue-light-blocking lenses — when to wear each type and how much...
Missing Pregnancy Nutrients That Are Sabotaging Child Development
Matt Blackburn discusses the critical but often overlooked nutrients that mothers need before and during pregnancy to support healthy child...