How Quitting Alcohol Helped Today's Guest Lose 30 Pounds, Make More Money, Attract Better Friends And Lovers, And Got A Job Hosting SportsCenter on ESPN (And Your Formula For Reducing or Quitting Alcohol).

Venture back with me to 2013: “Wrecking Ball” is blaring on your radio for the ninetieth time today, skinny jeans have America in a chokehold, and podcasts aren’t considered top-tier entertainment — or not like they are now. That’s because new research compiled by the Pew Research Center shows that a decade ago, a mere 12 percent of Americans ages 12 and up hadn’t listened to a podcast in the last month… Today, in 2023, that number has jumped to an astonishing 42 percent. It's a seismic shift in the sonic landscape — a revolution in how people consume a symphony of stories, insights, and education. As I wrap up this year with 13,630,038 downloads (but who’s counting?), 2023 emerges as a standout year for monumental growth with the global podcast listener count clocking in at a whopping 464.7 million and projections for 2024 suggesting an even more jaw-dropping figure of 504.9 million listeners. Twice a week, for nearly two decades now, I’ve hosted podcasts, including my old podcasts I used to own and run such as Endurance Planet, the Get-Fit Guy, Rock Star Triathlete Academy, Train For Top Dollar, Ben Greenfield Fitness, and many others. Since then, I’ve recorded several THOUSAND episodes of content that are a virtual library (or two) (or three) of in-depth information to empower you to upgrade your lifespan and healthspan; find purpose, happiness, fulfillment, and connection, explore new adventures and challenges; discover how to use cutting-edge strategies to hack your life; and achieve full optimization of mind, body, and spirit, all with boundless energy that equips you to go and conquer every mountain you’ve been called to climb.  Crafting this final episode for the year, my team and I wanted to showcase the top podcasts that listeners tuned into the most. Condensed to around an hour and a half, these discussions offer quick highlights, and if you're eager for more, I've linked to the original podcasts for a deeper dive. Happy New Year — and in case you're wondering, here is how to subscribe to my free podcast and where it can be found... ...enter your email address in the pop-up somewhere at the top of this page to receive all emails from me, including podcast episodes, for free. Also be sure to check out my YouTube channel, where you can view podcast episodes in video form. For the full show notes, visit: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/bestof2023 Episode sponsors: Organifi Shilajit Gummies: Get 20% off at organifi.com/Ben. LeelaQ: Visit http://leelaq.com/ben and use code BEN10 for 10% off. Pendulum: Get 20% off your first month of any Pendulum probiotic with code GREENFIELD at PendulumLife.com/Greenfield. Levels: Your first purchase will include a one-month supply of continuous glucose monitors, a 12-month software membership, and an additional 2 free months of their annual membership if you go to levels.link/BEN. CAROL Bike: Get $250 off yours with the code BEN at carolbike.com/ben.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Dec 20231h 27min

Explore the dynamic intersection of tech entrepreneurship and wellness innovation with today's remarkable guest, Forrest Smith. As the visionary founder of Kineon Labs, a former extreme athlete, and an esteemed leader, Forrest brings to the forefront an impressive 20-year track record of not only creating but also scaling successful startups. An avid sports enthusiast, Forrest's competitive spirit was honed on the fields of Atlanta, where he played various sports and continues to actively participate in rugby matches and CrossFit training. This athletic passion was the catalyst for the conception of the Knee+ enhanced light therapy device, a key offering from Reviiv Light that embodies his commitment to health and fitness. From the age of 14, Forrest has cultivated a deep fascination for Chinese culture and language, a passion that has grown into fluency and profound professional expertise in the Asian market. His 18 years of experience in startup creation and executive management in Asia have been marked by considerable success. In 2000, Forrest embarked on his first entrepreneurial journey in China with a fabric sourcing company, which was later acquired in 2002. Over the next decade, he demonstrated his exceptional aptitude for business development and leadership, founding and directing a series of companies, including Source Pro Asia, August Vale, and Illumitron. Each venture flourished under his guidance, leading to acquisition by larger corporations, such as Wilway Holdings and Cooper Lighting. In addition to his remarkable entrepreneurial journey, Forrest has demonstrated his versatility and expertise through various roles, from Director of Asian Operations for a Fortune 500 company to Director of Business Development. His educational background is as diverse and robust as his professional experience, with an International Baccalaureate focused on Chinese, further studies at the prestigious Nanjing University/Johns Hopkins Center, and undergraduate studies at Georgia Tech. His profound dedication to his work, coupled with his extensive experience and knowledge, positions Forrest as a thought leader in his industry, driving the integration of health, wellness, and advanced technology. For the full show notes, visit: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/kineonpodcast Episode Sponsors: Essentia: Save $100 on your mattress purchase using code BENVIP at myessentia.com/bengreenfield. Calroy: Save 20% when you bundle a 3-month supply of Arterosil HP at calroy.com/ben. Füm: Head to tryfum.com/BEN and use code BEN for 10% off your order. Seed: Use code BEN at seed.com/bengreenfield for 30% off your first month of Seed’s Daily Synbiotic. Good Idea: Go to goodidea.us and use code BEN10.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Dec 20231h 4min

Embark on an exploration through the multifaceted realms of journalism, literature, and filmmaking as I dive into a compelling discussion with Michael Cernovich, a cultural luminary dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of superior existence. In 2015, Cernovich penned the best-selling book Gorilla Mindset, offering the world invaluable insights on living a better life. He maintains an ongoing exploration of culture and current affairs, and specifically focuses his work on answering the question, "What is on the other side of fear?" His film on media propaganda, Hoaxed, was a top 10 independent film for two weeks in a row and dominated the charts on Apple TV and iTunes in the documentary category. Hoaxed trended as one of the top 10 most streamed films before it was banned from Amazon without explanation. Cernovich was instrumental in bringing the story of Jeffrey Epstein into popular consciousness, as he filed a lawsuit to unseal previously hidden court files in a case involving Epstein. Cernovich has broken dozens of stories of significant interest and obtained files proving a powerful Congressman had settled a sexual harassment lawsuit secretly. As a result of this discovery, the Congressman resigned. He currently writes primarily on Substack, often about parenting, and on Twitter, where he has over a million followers. Some days Cernovich focuses on political subjects, and other times he discusses mental health, fitness, trauma, and the use of plant medicines as well as the demonology and other controversies surrounding Ayahuasca. As part of his philanthropy, Cernovich has contributed and raised money for a veterans charity that focuses on finding solutions for PTSD and drug and alcohol addiction through the use of ibogaine. Cernovich is not just a truth-seeker, philanthropist, and storyteller but also a devoted husband and father of three (who is eagerly anticipating a fourth child). Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/cernovich Episode Sponsors: HVMN: Save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at hvmn.com/BENG Lucy Gum: Save 20% on any order at lucy.co and use discount code BEN20. Thyroid Fixxr: Go to betterlifedoctor.com/Ben and use code BEN20 for 20% off. Manukora: Head to manukora.com/ben or use code BEN, & get a free pack of honey sticks with your order — a $15 value. CAROL Bike: Get $250 off a bike with the code BEN at carolbike.com/ben today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Dec 20231h 1min

Michael Chandler is not just a force to be reckoned with in the octagon; he's a living embodiment of peak performance, resilience, and an unyielding pursuit of excellence. Chandler's venture into the world of mixed martial arts began in 2009, setting the stage for a career that would redefine the standards of the sport. It wasn't long before his prowess caught the attention of the MMA world, especially during his tenure with Bellator MMA from 2010 to 2020. During this period, he not only claimed the Bellator Lightweight Championship three times but also emerged victorious in the Bellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament, solidifying his status as a dominant force in the lightweight division. In 2020, Chandler made a pivotal transition to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he continued to showcase his unparalleled skills. As of July 17, 2023, he stands proudly at #5 in the UFC lightweight rankings, a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence. His next fight will be against Conor McGregor, the Two-Division UFC World Champion and Former Cage Warriors Featherweight and Lightweight Champion. Currently, Chandler is also a coach on ESPN's weekly MMA/UFC show, The Ultimate Fighter. Beyond the realm of professional fighting, Chandler's life is a harmonious blend of family, love, and unshakeable determination. In 2013, he began dating Brie Willett after emailing for almost two years. Subsequently, they got married in 2014. Their family expanded in 2017 with the adoption of their son, Hap, and in April 2022, they welcomed their second adoptive son, Ace, into the world. In this episode, Chandler and I delve into a myriad of topics, ranging from implementing cold thermogenesis techniques for kids, navigating the intricate labyrinth of supplement regulations confronting UFC warriors, strategically stacking supplements, and fortifying cognitive health against potential injuries and Alzheimer's disease. Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/chandler Episode Sponsors:  Organifi Shilajit Gummies: Get 20% off at organifi.com/Ben. LMNT: Go to DrinkLMNT.com/BenGreenfield to get a free gift with your purchase! BioStack Labs: Get 15% off your purchase of $100 at biostacklabs.com/ben. Apollo: Go to apolloneuro.com/bengreenfield and use code BG15 for 15% off. Pendulum: Get 20% off your first month of any Pendulum probiotic with code GREENFIELD at PendulumLife.com/Greenfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Dec 20231h 5min

How do you feed your family the right way in a world full of crap that could be killing your kids? I can't think of a better person to answer this question than this week's guest, Vani Hari, aka "The Food Babe." She's a revolutionary food activist, a New York Times best-selling author, co-founder of the organic food brand Truvani, and was named one of the “Most Influential People on the Internet” by TIME magazine. She also joined me many years ago for the podcast episode "'The Food Babe' Says They’re Feeding You Lies (How to Unravel the Food Industry’s Playbook and Reclaim Your Health)." Hari started FoodBabe.com to spread information about what is really in the American food supply. She teaches people how to make the right purchasing decisions at the grocery store, how to live an organic lifestyle, and how to travel healthfully around the world. Her new book Food Babe Family inspires you with over 100 recipes and everything you need to feed your family in a way that will foster a love for REAL food for life. The fact is, the multimillion-dollar food industry has used its vast resources to target parents, convincing them that it’s difficult to feed their children good food. But here’s the truth: parenting is difficult, but feeding your children simple, healthy, real food shouldn’t be. In Food Babe Family, Vani dispels popular myths about feeding your kids, offers more than 100 delicious recipes that make it simple to put healthy, real food on the table, and helps parents start children on a lifelong path of making good food choices. From Pumpkin Muffins to Taco Salad Cups, Zucchini Pizza Bites, “Chick-fil-A” Chicken Nuggets and Waffle Fries, and even Homemade “Oreos,” Food Babe Family proves it’s not only possible, but fun to eat real food without artificial dyes, high fructose corn syrup, and other nasty ingredients. Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/foodbabefamily Episode Sponsors:  Joovv: Visit Joovv.com/ben and apply code BEN. BiOptimizers Stress Guardian: Visit stressguardian.com/ben and use promo code BEN10 for 10% off your first order.  Hiya: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/BEN. Not available on the website.  Quantum Upgrade: 15-day free trial with the code “BEN15” at quantumupgrade.io. Xtend-Life: Use code BEN15 at www.xtend-life.com/ben for 15% off, plus free shipping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Dec 202356min

Welcome to PART 2 of this amazing show about heart health, all based on the book Understanding the Heart: Uncommon Insights Into Our Most Commonly Diseased Organ by Stephen Hussey. As mentioned in several podcasts throughout the year, I've recently come across what I believe to be the best book on cardiovascular health that I've ever read. Before this point, my top book recommendation would have been Dr. Thomas Cowan's Human Heart, Cosmic Heart, ideally paired with a listen to my own big show on all the different ways to test, analyze, and medically quantify your heart health, which you can listen to in the episode titled "The Best Way To Test How Healthy Your Heart Is: Ben Greenfield Undergoes A Complete Advanced Cardiac Evaluation & Reports The Surprising Results!" Anyway, this latest, groundbreaking book — Understanding the Heart: Surprising Insights Into the Evolutionary Origins of Heart Disease―and Why It Matters — is by the remarkable Dr. Stephen Hussey, MS, DC, a chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, health coach, and speaker. He attained both his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Master of Science in human nutrition and functional medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. In addition to Understanding the Heart, Dr. Hussey is also the author of another excellent book on health and longevity titled The Health Evolution: Why Understanding Evolution Is the Key to Vibrant Health. Through his unique expertise, he guides clients from around the world back to health using ancestral wisdom and the latest research. In his downtime, Dr. Hussey likes to be outdoors, playing sports, reading, writing, and spending time with his wife and their pets. During our show — which is a re-release of one of the most popular podcasts on cardiovascular health that I've ever recorded — you'll learn the fascinating history of heart disease, why the naked mole-rat is important in understanding heart health, where water, infrared light, aspirin, ketones, and other little-known heart health "hacks" fit in, and a BIG surprise toward the end of this two-part podcast series. Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/hearthealth2 Episode Sponsors: Essentia: Save an additional $100 on your mattress. Use code BENVIP at myessentia.com/bengreenfield. Organifi Shilajit Gummies: Harness the ancient power of pure Himalayan Shilajit for 20% off at organifi.com/Ben. JoyMode: Visit usejoymode.com/GREENFIELD or enter GREENFIELD for 20% off your first order.  Calroy: Visit calroy.com/ben and save 20% when you bundle a 3-month supply. ProLon: Save 15% on your order at ProLonLife.com/BEN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Dec 20231h 1min

As mentioned in several podcasts throughout the year, I've recently come across what I believe to be the best book on cardiovascular health that I've ever read. Before this point, my top book recommendation would have been Dr. Thomas Cowan's Human Heart, Cosmic Heart, ideally paired with a listen to my own big show on all the different ways to test, analyze, and medically quantify your heart health, which you can listen to in the episode titled "The Best Way To Test How Healthy Your Heart Is: Ben Greenfield Undergoes A Complete Advanced Cardiac Evaluation & Reports The Surprising Results!" Anyway, this latest, groundbreaking book — Understanding the Heart: Surprising Insights Into the Evolutionary Origins of Heart Disease―and Why It Matters — is by the remarkable Dr. Stephen Hussey, MS, DC, a chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, health coach, and speaker. He attained both his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Master of Science in human nutrition and functional medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. In addition to Understanding the Heart, Dr. Hussey is also the author of another excellent book on health and longevity titled The Health Evolution: Why Understanding Evolution Is the Key to Vibrant Health. Through his unique expertise, he guides clients from around the world back to health using ancestral wisdom and the latest research. In his downtime, Dr. Hussey likes to be outdoors, play sports, read, write, and spend time with his wife and their pets. During our show, you'll learn the fascinating history of heart disease, why the naked mole-rat is important in understanding heart health, where water, infrared light, aspirin, ketones, and other little-known heart health "hacks" fit in, and a BIG surprise toward the end of this two-part podcast series. Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/hearthealth23 Episode sponsors: Anthros: Receive $200 off using the link www.anthros.com/ben. HVMN: Save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at hvmn.com/BENG. Lucy Gum: Save 20% on any order. Head over to lucy.co and use discount code BEN20. Thyroid Fixxr: Visit betterlifedoctor.com/Ben and use code BEN20 for 20% off. ZBiotics: Receive 15% off your first order at zbiotics.com/BEN when you use code BEN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Dec 20231h 9min

Standing at an imposing 6 feet 6 inches, Noah Seth Syndergaard’s powerful arm and commanding presence on the baseball mound have made him a force to be reckoned with in the world of professional sports. The indomitable, larger-than-life free agent, widely known by his formidable moniker "Thor," has graced the rosters of Major League Baseball teams such as the New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Cleveland Guardians. Noah's story is filled with standout moments, notably steering the Mets to the 2015 World Series and earning a reputation for his blazing fastball, consistently hitting triple digits. But it's not just about the stats — Syndergaard embodies resilience, bouncing back from injuries with grit and determination, showcasing not just skill but an unyielding spirit. Off the diamond, Noah Syndergaard transforms into a maverick biohacker, charting unexplored territories of human optimization. In his riveting GQ interview titled "Noah Syndergaard Thinks Baseball Has Gotten Soft—and Humans Have, Too," he delves into the depths of his unconventional health and wellness protocols. From subzero cold plunges to cutting-edge red light therapy, earthing and grounding rituals, BFR (Blood Flow Restriction) training, and a nose-to-tail eating regimen, Syndergaard's holistic approach mirrors the ethos of pushing boundaries. Brace yourself for a conversation that transcends baseball, offering a glimpse into the mindset of an athlete who is not just pushing the limits of professional sports but rewriting the playbook on human potential with his extraordinary approach to self-optimization. Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/thorpodcast Episode Sponsors: Timeline Nutrition: Visit  timelinenutrition.com/BEN and use code BEN to get 10% off your order. Vuori: Receive 20% off your first purchase at vuori.com/BEN. Clearlight Sauna: If you want to sweat buckets in the privacy of your own home, go to HealwithHeat.com and use code BEN for a discount and free shipping — the free shipping alone is a huge savings because these saunas are big, heavy, and well-made! Beekeepers: Their mission is to reinvent the medicine cabinet — they merge modern science with natural medicine to create clean, effective products that actually work. Beekeeper’s Naturals is offering you an exclusive deal, so go to beekeepersnaturals.com/BEN or enter code BEN to get 20% off your order. Pendulum: Metabolic Daily is a powerful multi-strain probiotic that improves your metabolism, reduces sugar cravings, breaks down carbs more efficiently, and sustains your energy levels. I can’t wait for you to try it, which is why you get 20% off your first month of any Pendulum probiotic with code GREENFIELD at PendulumLife.com/Greenfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Dec 20231h 8min