#25 - Scott Harrison: transformation, finding meaning, and taking on the global water crisis

#25 - Scott Harrison: transformation, finding meaning, and taking on the global water crisis

We discuss:

  • How Scott and Peter met [3:45];
  • Scott's tragic family story that shaped his life and altered his trajectory [8:00];
  • High school years, rebellion, and music [30:30];
  • Life as a club promoter, drug use, soul-searching, and a change of heart [41:30];
  • Mercy Ships [1:15:00];
  • The amazing transformations of Mercy Ships and the parallels to his own transformation [1:28:00];
  • Leveraging the art of storytelling to raise money and awareness while fighting temptations to fall into his previous life [1:33:30];
  • Discovering the water crisis that lead to charity: water [1:46:45];
  • How the lack of trust in nonprofits can cripple charities [1:54:00];
  • The four pillars of charity: water that helped it overcome the stigma of nonprofits and become successful [2:01:00];
  • Where to learn more about Scott's work and charity: water [2:12:30];
  • Scott's book recommendations [2:14:30]; and
  • More.

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#17 - Mike Trevino: life-lessons from ultra-endurance, mindset, hard work, and removing limitations

#17 - Mike Trevino: life-lessons from ultra-endurance, mindset, hard work, and removing limitations

In this episode, ultra-endurance athlete and entrepreneur, Mike Trevino, discusses the lessons he's learned from his remarkable athletic feats, and the training required to reach them. Not only is Mik...

24 Sep 20181h 56min

#16 - Formula 1 (with Paul Conti): the best drivers, Ayrton Senna, and the cautionary tales of driven individuals

#16 - Formula 1 (with Paul Conti): the best drivers, Ayrton Senna, and the cautionary tales of driven individuals

In this bonus episode, Peter and med school colleague (and brilliant psychiatrist) Paul Conti reminisce on their favorite moments in Formula 1 history, their deep admiration for the late Ayrton Senna,...

20 Sep 20181h 3min

#15 - Paul Conti, M.D.: trauma, suicide, community, and self-compassion

#15 - Paul Conti, M.D.: trauma, suicide, community, and self-compassion

In this episode, psychiatrist Paul Conti, M.D. discusses the impact of untreated trauma, the rising rate of suicide, and the influence of modern society on mental health, to name a few important topic...

17 Sep 20182h 9min

#14 - Robert Lustig, M.D., M.S.L.: fructose, processed food, NAFLD, and changing the food system

#14 - Robert Lustig, M.D., M.S.L.: fructose, processed food, NAFLD, and changing the food system

In this episode, Rob Lustig — a researcher, an expert in fructose metabolism, and a former pediatric endocrinologist — discusses what's wrong with the current food environment, and what we can do to r...

10 Sep 20181h 23min

#13 - Brett Kotlus, M.D.: How to look younger while you live longer

#13 - Brett Kotlus, M.D.: How to look younger while you live longer

This episode explores the question of how we can maintain a naturally youthful look as we get older. Brett — a New York City oculofacial plastic surgeon who specializes in both non-surgical and surgic...

3 Sep 20181h 48min

#12 - Corey McCarthy: Overcoming trauma, dealing with shame, finding meaning, changing the self-narrative, redemption, and the importance of gratitude

#12 - Corey McCarthy: Overcoming trauma, dealing with shame, finding meaning, changing the self-narrative, redemption, and the importance of gratitude

Corey and Peter met when they visited North Kern State Prison in California together as volunteers for Defy Ventures. Peter was moved by Corey's remarkable story, who is a former inmate himself, and r...

27 Aug 20182h 27min

#11 - AMA #2: the Nothingburger — results from Peter's week-long fast between two weeks of nutritional ketosis — and answering questions on all things fasting

#11 - AMA #2: the Nothingburger — results from Peter's week-long fast between two weeks of nutritional ketosis — and answering questions on all things fasting

Consider this episode a cross between an ask me anything (AMA) and a show-and-tell. Peter discusses his fasting experiment in great detail and answers questions from listeners and readers. We discuss:...

23 Aug 20181h 50min

#10 - Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D.: rapamycin and dogs — man's best friends? — living longer, healthier lives and turning back the clock on aging, and age-related diseases

#10 - Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D.: rapamycin and dogs — man's best friends? — living longer, healthier lives and turning back the clock on aging, and age-related diseases

Matt is someone who is deeply interested in understanding the biology of aging. Why do we age? What happens to us as we age? What are the things we can do to slow the aging process? How can we delay o...

20 Aug 20181h 32min

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