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Have you ever wanted to do something creative that makes absolutely no business sense? We just wrapped up an epic road trip across the United States, zig-zagging nearly 10,000 miles from the border of Mexico to Canada and back... and after moving house, narrating a ridiculously challenging non-fiction audiobook, and recording a original album in Nashville with Tim McGraw's band leader Denny Hemingson, we owe you an update or two. So Alyson Rose, my wife, partner, and producer of this show for over a decade, graciously interviews yours truly in this special 2-part episode filmed in the heart of Texas Hill Country. Aly is a web developer, former pro gamer who starred on SyFy, and the gamification wizard behind our community challenges at WildRx.com, and even the cover designer for the new album, Headline. She sure comes in handy in a pinch. And I'm of course Abel James, resident health nut and host of this show, as well as the writer, singer, guitarist, saxophonist and clarinetist behind the brand-spankin' new album Headline.  In this episode, we explore: How to level-up your brain health and performance with improvisationWhy Abel refuses to sign a record deal (and what record labels really take from artists)Why many A-List Celebrities and musicians signed away their free speech and creative freedomHow mastering your fitness gives you a massive head start on mastering musicBehind-the-scenes stories from laying down tracks for Headline in Nashville and Austin with world-class musiciansAnd much more...As a super-special bonus, you'll hear tracks from the new album, Headline, woven throughout the episode. Like what you hear? Keep real music from real humans alive by supporting this show and grabbing the new album below. Get the new album "Headline" at: https://abeljames.com/headline Download it, own it forever, burn it to a mixtape if you want. Help us keep making groovy real music with real musicians. You can also grab my international bestselling book of poetry "Designer Babies Still Get Scabies": https://www.amazon.com/Designer-Babies-Still-Get-Scabies/dp/1099353092/ Please take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock.

What if the secret to becoming smarter, sharper, and more creative isn't about doing more? What if it’s about doing less? We live in an age where we’re told to optimize everything. We analyze our problems to death, we outsource our thinking to AI, and we fill every silence with noise. But what if the key to unlocking your next level of health and mental clarity is actually to be unfocused? Today, I’m sitting down with two brilliant minds who are redefining how we think about the intersection of food, psychology, and longevity. We're here with our friend Dr. Srini Pillay, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, brain imaging researcher, and the author of Tinker, Dabble, Doodle, Try. He’s here to talk about why insight trumps analysis, how to break the categories that hold us back, and why walking on a "zigzag" path might be the most creative thing you do all day. Joining him is Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, chef, and author of This Is Your Brain on Food. She’s the founder of the first nutritional psychiatry fellowship at Mass General, and she’s going to share why "comfort foods" are often "discomfort for the brain," how to hack your diet for better focus without starving yourself, and why fermented foods and spices might be the missing link for bolstering your mental health. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on a hamster wheel, checking boxes, and then coming back from a "restful" break feeling more exhausted than when you left… this episode is for you. We’re diving deep into: Why insight is the superpower we’re losing in the age of AIHow and why to diversify your experiences and dietThe hidden danger of outsourcing your cognition and how to reclaim your creative sparkAnd why the best way to come back from summer smarter isn’t to work harder, but to let your mind wander intentionallyWhether you’re a foodie, a fitness enthusiast, or just someone trying to figure out how to stay sane in a chaotic world, this conversation is going to give you a fresh perspective on what it really means to be healthy. Find Dr. Srini Pillay and his work at:  Join us for upcoming events and retreats: https://dspmedia.ai/jointhesociety/Join us online: https://dspmedia.ai/thesocietyonline/Website: https://drsrinipillay.com/Harvard Health Publishing: https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/srini-pillay-mdLaw of Attraction Course: https://loacourse.drsrinipillay.com/Substack: https://drsrinipillay.substack.com/Medium: https://drsrinipillay.medium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SriniPillayMD/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsrinipillay/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsrinipillayFind Dr. Uma Naidoo and her work at:  Website: https://umanaidoomd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidooFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrUmaNaidoo/X: https://x.com/drumanaidooLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uma-naidoo-m-d-93813860/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.umanaidooYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drumanaidooBig News: The New Album "Headline" Is Here! Exciting news... My brand-new album of original tunes, Headline, is finally ready for you. And we're stoked for you to take an early listen, as it's not yet available on streaming platforms. This collaborative album features real human musicians who have spent a lifetime honing their chops and getting crowds moving. Big vocals. Deep grooves. Real instruments (even snuck in a few woodwinds). Performed by legendary Grammy-nominated and award-winning musicians who love to groove, including the incredible Denny Hemingson, Wendy Moten, and special guests. In an age of rampant AI slop, we believe now is the time to double down on art made by real humans. Grab the entire 10-song collection and get ready to rock: abeljames.com/headline Please take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock.

What would your perfect day look like if money were no object, and what's actually stopping you from living closer to it right now? We’re here with my good buddy, Brian Sanders, a mechanical engineer, host of the Peak Human podcast, creator of the upcoming documentary series Food Lies, and founder of Sapien.org. Brian has done field work and then some, from eating raw liver with hunter-gatherer tribes in Tanzania to interviewing PhDs who are rewriting what we know about human longevity. We recorded this conversation live from the Montana wilderness beside a babbling river, surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas. Bugs weren’t even bad. Soak it in, we hope you enjoy. In this episode, we’ll dig into: Why meat isn’t the enemy (and how it might actually be key to solving obesity)The “nutrient-to-energy“ ratio that explains why most diets failSurprising things the Hadza tribe can teach us about longevityBrian’s “Hard 30” workout that builds lean muscle in just one hour per weekA thought experiment to build your perfect dayAnd much more...Find Brian Sanders and his work at: Website: https://www.sapien.orgPodcast: Peak Human (subscribe on iTunes, YouTube and Spotify)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/foodliesInstagram: @food.liesX: @foodliesorgFacebook: @FoodLiesOrg Please take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show. You rock.

Is modern medicine actually making us sicker? Today’s guest is a board-certified physician who nearly walked away from medicine when he realized the entire system was built on the wrong foundation. But instead of quitting, he did something far more dangerous: he stayed. He finished med school, crushed his residency, passed his boards… and then turned his back on the  profit-driven pharmaceutical playbook. We're here with my friend Dr. Ahmad Ammous: a doctor who treats patients with sunlight, movement, and real food instead of an endless cascade of prescriptions.  We’re talking about how modern hospitals became some of the worst places on Earth to actually heal, why medications are now the third leading cause of death, and how the same fiat thinking that broke our money has also broken our medical system and our food. We’ll dig into: The hidden dangers of statins, antidepressants, and peptidesHow the American Medical Association helped erase traditional and lifestyle-based solutions from modern medicine entirelyWhy circadian biology, light, and EMFs may matter more than the macros on your plateAnd much more...If you’ve ever felt like the conventional medical system treats you like a lab rat, don't miss this episode.  Find Dr. Ahmad Ammous and his work at:  Website: https://ammousmd.comX: @AmmousMDInstagram: @ammous_mdLinkedIn: @ahmadammousPlease take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock.

As AI and special interests sloppify the interwebs, we need to ask ourselves: do clicks and ratings matter more than the truth?  When media is rigged, the monetary system is imploding, and tech bros are racing to turn us into the product, how do you stay truly free? If you feel like the world’s gone insane with a weaponized media system, endless distraction, and soul-sucking tech, listen up. We're exploring how to create a reality where people use technology instead of being exploited by it. Today we're here in person with my friend Sky King: podcaster, entrepreneur, artist, and the creative mind behind Sky King’s Mental Playground. Sky’s work lives right at the fault line between centralized and decentralized systems: media, money, politics, and the propaganda that quietly shapes how we think. In this special in-person episode with Sky in his studio, you'll hear: Why ratings and clicks now seem to matter more than truthWhat it takes to stay honest when the money shows upHow to harness the concept of self‑patronage by building businesses that fund your art so you never have to sell your soul to advertisers or algorithmsHow you can use Sky’s protocol of phone-free silent walks to reset your brainAnd much more...Find Sky King and his work at:  Website: https://www.skykingpodcast.com/Merch: edopunk.comPodcast: skmp.supercast.comSubstack: https://skyking.substack.com/Instagram: @iamaskykingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@skykingsmentalplaygroundX: https://x.com/consumerskyPlease take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock.

Are medical bills eating away at your savings?  Today we're exploring the hidden connection between sound money and sound health, and why inflation is stealing more than just your purchasing power. Joining us today is the man behind innovations like Sound HSA, Nos Fabrica, Fork and Coin, and the Chicago Bitcoin Collective: Jon Gordon. With ten years in healthcare and deep knowledge across multiple domains, he's a dude worth listening to. And if you're in the Chicago area on September 14th, I'll be playing the V4V Live Show and would love to see you there. As the event organizer, Jon is the one who made it happen, so come hang with us! I'll be playing original tunes from the upcoming album, and Nora will be playing with her full band. Check out details and grab tickets for the show here. In this episode, you'll hear: Why to prioritize owning your health data instead of letting corporations sell itHow inflation steals your time How decentralized philosophy and breathwork lead to individual sovereigntyHow to earn real Satoshis with global step challengesAnd much more...Find Jon Gordon and his work at:  Website: https://www.soundhsa.com/Website: https://nosfabrica.com/Website: https://www.chicagobitcoincollective.com/Website: https://www.satoshihealth.com/X: @thebitcoinyogiPrimal: Jon GordonLinkedIn: Jon GordonPlease take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock.

Have you ever been told that your labs are normal but you just know something is seriously off? Over the course of our lives, we all experience “mystery symptoms” that seem to come out of nowhere—from bloating, brain fog, and anxiety to thyroid problems and stubborn weight. Today we’re getting to the root of the most significant health blind spots of our time—your gut. If you’ve ever been told “your labs look normal” while you’re still dealing with brain fog, anxiety, thyroid issues, stubborn weight, or mystery symptoms no one can explain, you’re going to want to listen closely to this one. Joining us today is a longtime friend and true trailblazer in functional medicine, Dr. Izabella Wentz. She’s a New York Times bestselling author, an integrative pharmacist, and the woman millions know as the Thyroid Pharmacist. Her new book pulls back the curtain on what’s really driving IBS and the tidal wave of gut issues we’re seeing today—and more importantly, how to fix them. In this episode, you'll hear: How Izabella's own “stress-related” IBS diagnosis in pharmacy school spiraled into Hashimoto’s and autoimmunity—and how she reversed itWhy one bad bout of food poisoning, a moldy apartment, or a round of meds can quietly reset your “normal” from 100% to 80%The overlooked role of parasites, mold, Candida, SIBO, and meds like birth control and metformin in wrecking your digestionWhy “healthy” processed foods, sugar alcohols, gums, and fake fibers can quietly fuel gut chaosPractical strategies to finally get your digestion and energy backIf you’re tired of being dismissed by doctors and ready to understand what your gut has been trying to tell you for years, this conversation could be a serious turning point. Find Dr. Izabella Wentz and her work at:  New Book: IBS: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel SyndromeWebsite: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/Podcast: Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations with Dr. Izabella WentzFacebook: @ThyroidLifestyleInstagram: @izabellawentzpharmdYouTube: @ThyroidPharmacistPinterest: @thyroidpharmdTikTok: @izabellawentzWant help tracking whether certain foods are triggering your gut issues? Try the new Wild Habits app. You'll get instant personalized feedback on your meals, fitness, sleep, HRV and more, along with access to time-tested real food meals proven to get epic results. Get the Wild Habits App here and lock-in 20% savings (expires Sun, June 21) Please take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock.

Can you get better results by gamifying your health? Today, we have a very special episode for you. I'm sitting down with the woman who's been the secret weapon behind this show for over ten years: my wife and producer, Alyson Rose. Aly toured the world as one of the first professional gamers in esports, who transmuted her talent to become a professional health nut like me for about 15 years. We're diving deep into retraining your microbiome, mastering the perfect steak without the char, and why your body might be throwing a tantrum over that plant milk you might think is "healthy." In this episode, we dig into: Why your gut is "rioting" and how to calm it down in 10 days or lessSecrets to cooking the perfect steaksHow homemade yogurt could be key to helping us digest dairy Alcohol-free alternatives that actually give you a "state change"How to gamify your health with cutting-edge new techAnd much more...Find Aly and her work at:  Website: https://www.wildrx.com/Wild Habits app (save 20% off for a limited time): https://studio.com/abel/wildhabits?c=pOSyfCS7Club Wild (and get 2 months free): https://www.wildrx.com/join-club-wildNewsletter (sign-up and get free goodies): https://www.wildrx.com/start-here-your-free-wild-lifestyle-guideTo celebrate the launch of our new Wild Habits app, we'll be sending you our favorite recent kitchen concoctions, including: Parm-Fried Chicken Chocolate-Dipped Coconut MacaroonsProbiotic Yogurt Cookie Dough Truffle Fat Bombs (with Coconut Manna)Plus, our step-by-step guide to cooking the perfect steak.To get all these new recipes and more goodies, make sure you're signed up for the newsletter at AbelJames.com. If you're ready to dial in your health and tone up for summer, give Wild Habits a try. Right now, you can lock in 20% savings for life by clicking the link below: Yes, Get Wild Habits & Save 20% Off For Life (Offer expires: 6/21/26) You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock.

Have you ever done something just because you were told not to? Today we're here in the studio in Austin with a genre-defying force of nature. DPAK is a sonic visionary, a boundary-smashing artist, and speaker who ignites stages and earbuds around the globe. He’s performed with icons like Rihanna, India.Arie, and Jason Mraz. He writes and performs songs that mean something, and his art is living proof that, at its best, sound can set people free.  Even more than that, DPAK is a rare artist who can drop a banger anthem at a festival, then cogently explain how inputs and outputs work, like a rogue systems engineer with a mischievous mind.  If you're a deep and expansive thinker, you're going to dig this one.  In this special in-person episode with DPAK, you'll hear:  Why the “lone wolf” phase of the creative process is a mythHow censorship, self‑censorship, and propaganda shape what you think is possibleThe hidden power of sound, tuning, and mantras to change your physical, mental, and spiritual state—whether you “believe” in it or notWhy your playlist might secretly be eroding your self-esteem as you bob your headAnd much more...Find DPAK and his work at:  Website: https://dpakworld.com/Instagram: @dpak.worldSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gv5EPhOtWTHz3wlXtOEyE?si=9p0ZlguoQiibtjRYeElj4gFacebook: @DPAKWORLDYouTube: @DPAKWORLDX: @DPAK_WORLDTikTok: @dpakworldWe just got back from playing a show in Vegas, laying down new tracks for my new album, vocals, guitars, and even dusted off the old tenor sax and clarinet. And thanks to everyone who joined us for live music at Banger's in Austin, TX—you all rock! Stay tuned for many more live shows coming up. You can join the newsletter to stay up on upcoming events, podcasts and more goodies. We just released our new habits transformation app and our Club Wild community—check it out at wildrx.com. if you want to eliminate bad habits or install new ones, now is the time and we can help get you there. With 15 years coaching people all around the world to get in the best shape of their lives, we're here to help you get real results. Take your 2-minute personalization quiz to get started with the Wild Habits and save 20% off for a limited time. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock. This episode is brought to you by: Branch Basics – Go to BranchBasics.com/ABEL and save 15% off with our code ABEL

Does splurging on late-night takeout quietly rewire your brain like a drug? Are your nutritional choices building resilience and longevity, or quietly feeding inflammation, burnout, and creeping disease? If you’re done with extreme diet dogma and want a science-backed way to eat for your brain and your future—this one’s for you. In today’s special episode, I'm thrilled to be here with two incredible Harvard-Trained Doctors and dear friends: Dr. Srini Pillay, psychiatrist, brain scientist, and musician, and Dr. Uma Naidoo, a pioneering nutritional psychiatrist, chef, and best-selling author known for her “mood food” creations. In this episode with a couple of brilliant docs, you'll hear: How to enjoy treats like chocolate cake and hot dogs guilt-free without sending yourself into a shame spiralThe story of a patient who transformed his mental health by changing one daily habit before breakfastHow art, poetry, and music can rewire your brain and support longevity just as powerfully as diet and exerciseThe shocking truth about women’s health research, and how nutritional psychiatry is finally starting to close the gapDr. Uma, Srini and I are hosting in-person retreats coming up in the weeks and months ahead, and we'd love for you to join us. Longevity Retreat on Singer Island, FL (May 29 - 31, 2026) What: Self-Reinvention & Longevity Retreat with Dr. Srini Pillay, Dr. Uma Naidoo and Abel James When: May 29 - 31, 2026 Where: Amrit Ocean Resort on Singer Island in Florida (3100 N Ocean Dr, Riviera Beach, FL 33404) Get Tickets: tickets and full schedule Watch from anywhere: join online Find Dr. Srini Pillay and his work at:  Join us for upcoming events and retreats: https://dspmedia.ai/jointhesociety/Join us online: https://dspmedia.ai/thesocietyonline/Website: https://drsrinipillay.com/Harvard Health Publishing: https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/srini-pillay-mdLaw of Attraction Course: https://loacourse.drsrinipillay.com/Substack: https://drsrinipillay.substack.com/Medium: https://drsrinipillay.medium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SriniPillayMD/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsrinipillay/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsrinipillayFind Dr. Uma Naidoo and her work at:  Join us for an in-person retreat: Longevity Retreat in FL (May 29 - 31, 2026)Website: https://umanaidoomd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidooFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrUmaNaidoo/X: https://x.com/drumanaidooLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uma-naidoo-m-d-93813860/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.umanaidooYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drumanaidooHere's some exciting news. Just got back from Nashville laying down tracks for the new album with my dear friend Denny Hemingson, as well as going on tour for another show in Vegas, and coming up soon we have a brain reset and longevity retreat at Amrit Ocean Resorts and perhaps a live musical surprise with Dr. Srini and Dr. Uma. We'd love to see you at one of our upcoming events. To join in person or on a livestream, make sure to sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com, and I'll send you more details and a sweet little tasty gift, too. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock. And if you're looking to upgrade your habits and get transformative results without any newfangled peptides, pharmaceuticals, or other eye-wateringly expensive biohacking equipment, we have a brand new habits transformation app that's now available. Click here to get started with a 2-minute personalization quiz. This episode is brought to you by: MUD\WTR – Go to mudwtr.com/ABELJAMES and use the code ABELJAMES for a discount, plus free shipping and a free rechargeable frother.

What if the most dangerous inflammation in your body actually starts in your mind?  In this special two-part episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend and collaborator Dr. Srini Pillay. Srini is a multi-talented Harvard‑trained psychiatrist, author, musician, and pioneer of psychogenic longevity, and he's here with us to unpack the hidden connection between stress, inflammation, and how you actually live your life. Dr. Srini also wrote a musical and we've written quite a few songs together which we hope to share soon. Srini has spent years at the cutting edge of neuroscience and human potential, asking a very simple but revolutionary question: Can changing the way we think about stress and possibility actually transform our bodies and even how we age? In this episode, you'll hear:  How to become anti-fragile by using stress to heal instead of harm your bodyThe real difference between self‑deprivation and self‑sabotage  How harnessing the psychology of possibility can change the physical state of your bodyHow to reclaim the magic of being human as AI rapidly reshapes our world In this special episode, you'll also hear a bit more about how you can join our collaborative projects, events, and retreats at Amrit Ocean Resort with Dr. Srini Pillay.  Find Dr. Srini Pillay and his work at:  Join us for upcoming events and retreats: https://dspmedia.ai/jointhesociety/Join us online: https://dspmedia.ai/thesocietyonline/Website: https://drsrinipillay.com/Harvard Health Publishing: https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/srini-pillay-mdLaw of Attraction Course: https://loacourse.drsrinipillay.com/Substack: https://drsrinipillay.substack.com/Medium: https://drsrinipillay.medium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SriniPillayMD/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsrinipillay/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsrinipillayIf you'd like a brain reset retreat, perhaps with some surprise music, come join us on the beach in Florida with Harvard-trained doctors Dr. Srini Pillay and Dr. Uma Naidoo. Our first mind-expanding event will be taking place on May 29 - 31, 2026 at the Amrit Ocean Resort on Singer Island in Florida. If you enjoyed this conversation and are interested in connecting in person, uncovering ways to tap into the brain and create mindset shifts to live a life that exposes this magic to us, then please join us. We'd love to see you at one of our upcoming events. Also, stay tuned for part 2 of this podcast coming soon also featuring the wonderful Dr. Uma Naidoo. Here's some more exciting news. I just got back from Nashville laying down tracks for the new album with my dear friend Denny Hemingson, past guest of the show and longtime music director and guitar player for the Tim McGraw Band. We're listening to rough cuts of the tunes right now, and I'm stoked for you to hear it. Stay tuned. Also, come rock out with us live! We have more live shows coming up in Austin and I'm going on tour for another show in Vegas. To join in person or on a livestream, make sure to sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com and I'll send you more details and a sweet little surprise gift, too. And if you're looking to upgrade your habits and get transformative results without any newfangled peptides, pharmaceuticals, or other eye-wateringly expensive biohacking equipment, we have a brand new app launching soon, you'll be able to find our Club Wild community and brand new app at WildRx.com. Please take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock. This episode is brought to you by: Branch Basics – Go to BranchBasics.com/ABEL and save 15% off with our code ABEL

If light and sound rewire the brain, could targeted frequencies also help reverse trauma, concussion, and even Parkinson’s‑like symptoms? What if shamanic traditions, Native American lore, Vedic meditation, and modern brain science all point to the same solution? My guest today is Dr. Lana Bach-Morrow — a pioneering neuroscientist, inventor, CEO, and spiritual explorer who works with frequencies, light, and consciousness to heal the body, brain and spirit. After being knocked out and injured in a hit-and-run last year with serious post-concussion syndrome, I've completed several transformative sessions with Dr. Lana's brain-computer interface to help heal my brain. Her invention uses gamified light, sound and frequency to help achieve flow states, calm the amygdala (which often over-fires and locks us into fight-or-flight), and heal and regenerate pathways in the brain and nervous system. In addition to rapidly improving my coordination and reflexes, the most remarkable effect I've experienced so far is a dramatic increase in REM sleep and dream recall. She's definitely onto something.  In this episode, you're about to discover: What it means to treat neurology and spirituality as a single living system instead of two separate worldsThe difference between music played for money and healing music played from the heartIn a world drowning in noise, manipulation and fear, why authenticity is the “currency of the future” Why some places instantly calm your nervous system while others feel like you’re sitting in a microwaveAnd more...Find Dr. Lana Bach-Morrow and her work at:  Website: ThinkInterfaces.comInstagram: @drlanamorrow If you want to keep in touch about the exciting events coming up soon, I've got live shows, music, and speaking gigs in Austin, Nashville, Las Vegas, Florida and many more. If you'd like to join in the fun at an upcoming show, in-person event, or join upcoming livestreams from wherever you may be, make sure to sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. If you're looking to level-up your health, I encourage you also to join our social media-free community, Club Wild, and upcoming gamified coaching app launch at WildRx.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock. This episode is brought to you by: MUD\WTR – Go to mudwtr.com/ABELJAMES and use the code ABELJAMES to save up to 43% off your starter kit, plus free shipping and a free rechargeable frother.

Have you ever sat in a pointless meeting wondering, "what am I even doing here?' Imagine if meeting up with fellow humans felt less like a slow-motion train wreck… and more like a great jam session—where everyone’s locked in, connected, and creating something truly inspirational none of you could have created alone. Some call this concept the mastermind, when your group becomes more than the sum of its parts, creating something altogether much more expansive and, at its best, transcendent. On today’s show, we’re here with Dr. Colin Fisher, professor, jazz trumpet player, and author of The Collective Edge, talking about the real science of group dynamics, creativity, and leadership. Dr. Fisher has spent his career studying why some teams become far more than the sum of their parts… while others spiral into dysfunction, groupthink, and soul‑sucking meetings that could have easily been an email. If you’ve ever watched a brilliant team of superstars underperform and fail spectacularly, this conversation will give you a totally new lens on how human dynamics actually work, and how to build teams that launch you into the stratosphere. In this episode, we dig into: How to handle the person who sucks all the air out of the room (without making it personal)Why 60% of a team’s performance is decided before the first meeting even happensWhat jazz improvisation can teach us about flow, trust, and spontaneous collaboration at workWhy the “lone genius” is a myth of marketingWhy we desperately need to talk about what AI is already doing to our teamsAnd much more..Find Dr. Colin Fisher and his work at:  Website: ColinMFisher.comBook: The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of GroupsSubstack: https://colinmfisher.substack.com/ Instagram: @ColinMFisherInstagram: @TrumpetFisherYouTube: @DrColinMFisherLinkedIn: @ColinMFisherPlease take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock. This episode is brought to you by: Tonum Health – Go to Tonum.com/WILD and punch in code WILD for 10 % off your first order.

Feeling a little stressed lately? You're certainly not alone. Counterintuitively, instead of beating yourself up for not being able to calm down and eliminate stress altogether, consciously taking on more stress can actually make you perform better. It's strange but true: "When you need something done, give it to a busy person."  Stress doesn't need to paralyze you or bowl you over, it's a natural energy that can be directed and used to your advantage. The problem is that our ancient brains can't keep up with modern threats. As our guest puts it: tigers of the savanna have transformed into a snarling inbox. Since avoiding stress is impossible, what if we stopped trying to "reduce stress" and instead learned to open the floodgates, harnessing our natural energy to use stress as a source of strength, focus and momentum? In this age of unprecedented technological change and and crippling career insecurity, how can we conquer fear and regain clarity and confidence in the face of uncertainty? Today we're here with Dr. Rebecca Heiss, a stress physiologist, researcher, keynote speaker, and author of the new book Springboard. Her work has been called transformative by the National Science Foundation, and after this episode, you’ll understand why. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why telling a stressed out person to calm down is the worst possible thing you can doWhy stress management workshops make us more stressedHow rugged individualism is fueling a stress epidemic, especially for menWhy adults desperately need more play, community, and shared challenge — and how that protects your brainWhy we’re more afraid of snakes, spiders, and public speaking than the tiny daily choices that quietly steal years off our livesAnd much more...If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in your own head, this conversation will help you see stress in a totally different light — not as something to escape, but as natural energy you can channel and direct to launch you to the next level of success. Find Dr. Rebecca Heiss and her work at:  Website: RebeccaHeiss.comBook: SpringboardFacebook: @drrebeccaheissX: @DrRebeccaHeissInstagram: @drrebeccaheissYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO3XmakQmJX0z0TbSfr3aggLinkedIn: @rebeccaheissPlease take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock. This episode is brought to you by: Tonum Health – Go to Tonum.com/WILD and punch in code WILD for 10 % off your first order. MUD/WTR - Go to mudwtr.com and use code ABELJAMES to save 43% off your order with free shipping, plus a free rechargeable frother gift.

Why do we wait until it's almost too late to take our health seriously? If you've ever experienced a rock bottom moment, you know it can be a powerful catalyst to take radical ownership over your life and your results. This weeks guest suggests that your health and physique is your “proof of work”—visible, undeniable evidence of your daily routines and values. Today, we're here with Dr. Jae Koonce, PharmD, certified personal trainer, Bitcoiner, and founder of Proof of Work Fitness.  Jae is one of a kind—he's as comfortable leading advanced mobility drills in a pharmacy picnic as he is whipping up squirrel stew deep in the woods.  Along those lines, what's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten? Mine is probably guinea pig in Peru (scrumptious), random fried crickets and bugs in Thailand (not recommended), or maybe the toughest old bear meat on earth from the backwoods in New Hampshire (not for the faint of heart). But when it comes to hunting and cooking wild game, this week's guest might just teach you how to survive the zombie apocalypse in style.  In this episode, you'll discover: How to design your life to show up day after day, especially when things get toughHow to treat health as a compounding investment and dollar-cost-average your workouts by taking one small, consistent step at a timeWhy community is a superpower and surrounding yourself with goal-driven people accelerates transformationWhy tiny habits create an enormous change in your trajectoryAnd much more...Jae’s journey is as honest and actionable as it gets. Get ready for the kind of no-excuses inspiration that just might get you moving by the end of the show. Find Dr. Jae Koonce and his work at:  Website: https://www.proofofwork.fit/Proof of Work Fitness App on apple and androidInstagram: @proofofworkfitnessLinkedIn: @pharmacistjeremiahkooncePlease take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple or Spotify. You rock. This episode is brought to you by: Tonum Health – Go to Tonum.com/WILD and punch in code WILD for 10 % off your first order.