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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.

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#95 - Luke Bennett, M.D.: The emotional, cognitive, and physical demands that make Formula 1 a unique and special sport

#95 - Luke Bennett, M.D.: The emotional, cognitive, and physical demands that make Formula 1 a unique and special sport

In this episode, Luke Bennett, Medical and Sports Performance Director for Hintsa Performance, explains the ins and outs... Read more

2 Mar 2020

1hr 38mins

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#140 - Gerald Shulman, M.D., Ph.D.: A masterclass on insulin resistance—molecular mechanisms and clinical implications

#140 - Gerald Shulman, M.D., Ph.D.: A masterclass on insulin resistance—molecular mechanisms and clinical implications

Gerald Shulman is a Professor of Medicine, Cellular & Molecular Physiology, and the Director of the Diabetes Researc... Read more

7 Dec 2020

2hr 8mins

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#47 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part I of III: Dangers of poor sleep, Alzheimer's risk, mental health, memory consolidation, and more.

#47 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part I of III: Dangers of poor sleep, Alzheimer's risk, mental health, memory consolidation, and more.

In part 1 of this 3 part series, Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience at UC Berkeley and expert on sleep, describes... Read more

1 Apr 2019

1hr 43mins

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#83 - Bill Harris, Ph.D.: Omega-3 fatty acids

#83 - Bill Harris, Ph.D.: Omega-3 fatty acids

In this episode, Bill Harris, Ph.D. in human nutrition and expert on omega-3 fatty acids, sets the table by clearly defi... Read more

9 Dec 2019

2hr 2mins

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#102 - Michael Osterholm, Ph.D.: COVID-19—Lessons learned, challenges ahead, and reasons for optimism and concern

#102 - Michael Osterholm, Ph.D.: COVID-19—Lessons learned, challenges ahead, and reasons for optimism and concern

In this episode, Michael Osterholm, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University ... Read more

31 Mar 2020

1hr 22mins

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#87 - Rick Johnson, M.D.: Fructose—The common link in high blood pressure, insulin resistance, T2D, & obesity?

#87 - Rick Johnson, M.D.: Fructose—The common link in high blood pressure, insulin resistance, T2D, & obesity?

In this episode, Rick Johnson, Professor of Nephrology at the University of Colorado, explains how his research into the... Read more

6 Jan 2020

1hr 50mins

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#70 - David Sinclair, Ph.D.: How cellular reprogramming could slow our aging clock (and the latest research on NAD)

#70 - David Sinclair, Ph.D.: How cellular reprogramming could slow our aging clock (and the latest research on NAD)

In this episode, David Sinclair, Ph.D., a Professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and co-Direc... Read more

9 Sep 2019

2hr 10mins

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#81 - Debra Kimless, M.D. & Steve Goldner, J.D.: Cannabis – the latest science on CBD & THC

#81 - Debra Kimless, M.D. & Steve Goldner, J.D.: Cannabis – the latest science on CBD & THC

In this episode, Dr. Debra Kimless and Steve Goldner share their knowledge on the science, policy, and market evolution ... Read more

25 Nov 2019

2hr 11mins

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#68 - Marty Makary, M.D.: The US healthcare system—why it’s broken, steps to fix it, and how to protect yourself

#68 - Marty Makary, M.D.: The US healthcare system—why it’s broken, steps to fix it, and how to protect yourself

In this episode, Marty Makary, Johns Hopkins surgeon and NYT bestselling author, discusses his ambitious attempt to fix ... Read more

26 Aug 2019

2hr 49mins

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#144 - Phil Maffetone: Optimizing health and performance through maximal aerobic function

#144 - Phil Maffetone: Optimizing health and performance through maximal aerobic function

Phil Maffetone is an author, health practitioner, and coach with decades of experience helping everyone from amateurs to... Read more

11 Jan 2021

1hr 22mins

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#127 - AMA #3 with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Fasting, gut health, blue light, caffeine, REM sleep, and more

#127 - AMA #3 with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Fasting, gut health, blue light, caffeine, REM sleep, and more

In this special episode, Matthew Walker returns for his third AMA episode to provide his expert insight into numerous s... Read more

7 Sep 2020

15mins

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#77 – AMA #2 with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: short sleep mutants, optimal sleep environment, sleep apnea, & rapid fire questions

#77 – AMA #2 with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: short sleep mutants, optimal sleep environment, sleep apnea, & rapid fire questions

In this special episode, Matthew Walker returns for his second AMA episode where he provides his expert insight on numer... Read more

28 Oct 2019

29mins

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#59 - Jason Fung, M.D.: Fasting as a potent antidote to obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and the many symptoms of metabolic illness

#59 - Jason Fung, M.D.: Fasting as a potent antidote to obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and the many symptoms of metabolic illness

In this episode, Jason Fung, nephrologist and best-selling author, shares his experiences utilizing an individualized ap... Read more

24 Jun 2019

2hr 42mins

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#74 – Jason Fried: Optimizing efficiency and work-life balance

#74 – Jason Fried: Optimizing efficiency and work-life balance

In this episode, Jason Fried, co-founder of Basecamp, shares his beliefs around achieving business success in a modern w... Read more

7 Oct 2019

2hr 24mins

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#78 - Sasha Cohen: The price of achievement, and redefining success

#78 - Sasha Cohen: The price of achievement, and redefining success

In this episode, Sasha Cohen, former US Olympic figure skater, discusses the most challenging things about life as an Ol... Read more

4 Nov 2019

2hr 13mins

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#35 - Nir Barzilai, M.D.: How to tame aging

#35 - Nir Barzilai, M.D.: How to tame aging

In this episode, Nir Barzilai, director of the Institute for Aging Research and expert in the genetics of longevity, dis... Read more

7 Jan 2019

2hr 47mins

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#48 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part II of III: Heart disease, cancer, sexual function, and the causes of sleep disruption (and tips to correct it)

#48 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part II of III: Heart disease, cancer, sexual function, and the causes of sleep disruption (and tips to correct it)

In part 2 of this 3 part series, Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience at UC Berkeley and expert on sleep, describes... Read more

8 Apr 2019

2hr 4mins

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#05 - Dom D’Agostino, Ph.D.: ketosis, n=1, exogenous ketones, HBOT, seizures, and cancer

#05 - Dom D’Agostino, Ph.D.: ketosis, n=1, exogenous ketones, HBOT, seizures, and cancer

Dom digs deep into the research and application of ketogenic diets, exogenous ketones, hyperbaric oxygen treatment, and ... Read more

16 Jul 2018

2hr 43mins

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#76 - Kyle Kingsbury: Finding meaning, depression, and psychedelics

#76 - Kyle Kingsbury: Finding meaning, depression, and psychedelics

In this episode, Kyle Kingsbury, retired UFC fighter and director of human optimization at Onnit, discusses the purpose ... Read more

21 Oct 2019

1hr 41mins

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