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Boundless LifeBen Greenfield Finally Discovers The Healthiest, Tastiest Beef & Steaks (& Learns How To Cook Them Perfectly) with Dr. Phil Bass.In this episode, you’ll get to discover the fascinating world of Piedmontese beef as you follow along while an entire cow is unboxed—cut by cut—with Dr. Phil Bass. You’ll learn what makes this rare breed so unique, from its double-muscling genetics to the Italian seam butchery techniques that preserve tenderness, enhance flavor, and honor the natural structure of the animal. Phil brings decades of experience and a deep respect for musculature, showing you how the anatomical approach to butchery leads to superior cuts you won’t find in the grocery store.Whether you're a seasoned...
2025-07-1246 min
Boundless LifeIs Alcohol Good For You, Or Is Alcohol A POISON? (You'll Be Surprised At The Results!): Drinker Ben Greenfield Debates Non-Drinker James Swanwick.In this debate podcast featuring return guest James Swanwick (you can check out our first show together here), you'll get to hear an honest, science-backed exploration of alcohol’s true impact on your body, brain, and quality of life—plus what it really takes to build a vibrant, alcohol-free lifestyle. James Swanwick is an Australian-American entrepreneur who helps high performers and casual drinkers reduce or quit alcohol without feeling deprived. He is a former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN and the creator and founder of Project 90, a neuroscience-based process scientifically proven to reduce drinking by 98%. James specifically supports high...
2025-06-121h 00
Boundless LifeThe #1 Daily Habit That Changed Ben Greenfield’s Family Forever (& It’s Not a Biohack or Supplement!)In this dual release episode with The Meat Mafia podcast, I sit down in Austin, Texas, with co-hosts Brett Ender and Harrison Gray for a conversation that goes far beyond fitness and biohacking. You’ll get to explore how I integrate ancestral living with cutting-edge wellness tech—and why, even with all the gear and science, I still believe nature holds the greatest healing power. And of course, we geek out on some of the tools I use—like mouth taping for deeper sleep, red light and hydrogen therapy for recovery, and breathwork paired with prayer to anchor...
2025-05-291h 28
Boundless LifeHow Ben Greenfield Crafts His Daily Routine, His Best Tips For Transforming Your Life From Chaos To Order & The History Of Building A Fitness Empire, With "The Financial Dad Podcast."In this fascinating episode, you’ll get to explore the balance between business success, personal well-being, and family harmony in a special dual release with The Financial Dad podcast, hosted by father-daughter duo Tim Smith and Hally Smith. I’ll share how I built my successful ventures, including Kion and Ben Greenfield Life, and how my entrepreneurial journey—from selling Halloween candy as a kid to launching a revolutionary sports medicine facility—shaped my approach to health, business, and family. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a business owner, or simply looking for ways to optimize your health, finances, and life...
2025-02-0650 min
Boundless LifeCutting-Edge Regenerative Medicine, Budget-Friendly Biohacks, The *Truth* About Vegetable Oils, Optimizing Health Like a Battery?!, Ketogenic Diet Insights & More: The Most Listened-To Episodes of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a journey that has been nothing short of extraordinary. This year alone, the podcast hit over 4,800,000 downloads—reminding me of the incredible community we’ve built together. When I started nearly two decades ago, the podcasting world was a far cry from the global phenomenon it is today. Back then, it was a fledgling medium—an experiment to see if people would connect with raw, unfiltered conversations (in my case, about health, fitness, and the human experience). Fast forward to today—it’s incredible...
2024-12-281h 13
Boundless LifeBen Interviews His Best Friend About Cutting Through The Clutter & Confusion Of The Health & Biohacking World (& Makes A HUGE Announcement) Caleb ApplegateIn today's episode with Caleb Applegate (my best friend and the CEO of an exciting new venture we've been developing together for years), you'll discover his diverse journey spanning entertainment, blockchain technology, and wellness optimization. Caleb opens up about his personal health struggles and his transition into wellness, offering you advanced strategies for managing appetite and satiety through GLP-1 peptides, probiotics, and bitter receptors. Using diagnostic tools like hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA), you'll also explore a bio-individual health approach. However, in my opinion, the most exciting part of this show is an *exclusive* look into Life Network—the gr...
2024-10-031h 12
Boundless LifeThis Nutrition Expert Is FED UP With Dietary Dogma & Knows What You Should REALLY Eat (Including The 2-Day Eating Plan That Will Change Your Gut For More Fullness!) With Joel GreeneIn this episode with repeat guest Joel Greene, you’ll get to explore a unique dietary pattern inspired by nature's rhythms—foraging, fasting, and feasting. Joel introduces a powerful two-day cycle that mirrors ancient eating habits, alternating between foraging and an "amplified fast" to optimize body renewal. Along the way, you'll discover how this method boosts GLP-1 for appetite control and balances nutrient intake with smart food pairings. Plus, Joel shares tips on using pre-dinner shakes, resistant starches, and even cold plunges to enhance satiety, fitness, and overall health, while highlighting the crucial role of nitric oxide and a heal...
2024-09-281h 08
Boundless LifeWhat's REALLY Happening In Ben Greenfield's Gut? How To Unmask Your "Microbiome Mysteries" With 1 Cutting-Edge Gut TestMy guest on today's show, Dr. Chidozie Ojobor, has devoted his entire career to unraveling the complexities of biological systems, particularly the gut microbiome. In this episode, you'll dive deep into the Vitract gut microbiome test with Dr. Chidozie and I. He'll dissect my personal Vitract results, giving you a firsthand look at what this test can reveal. You'll also explore how 16s sequencing technology identifies the diverse bacteria living in your gut, what the test can tell you about your gut diversity, the balance between beneficial and harmful bacteria, the production of microbial metabolites, and signs...
2024-06-1358 min
Boundless LifeHow To Listen To Your Body Better, The Best Way To Use HRV Data, Spartan DEKA FIT Training, The Power Of Ownership & More With Justin RoethlingshoeferFrom a young age, Justin Roethlingshoefer has always been self-motivated to improve, developing the discipline and work ethic necessary to excel. At 13 years old, his father said, “Son, talent will get you noticed, but consistency will get you paid,” setting up his quest of founding Own It. I met Justin when my wife and I presented to guests at his Own It event for couples in Napa Valley, and we hit it off right away. After being exposed to his deep body of knowledge and witnessing his passion for helping people achieve physical, mental, and life success, I kn...
2024-05-111h 08
Boundless LifeSolosode 471: Why Ben Greenfield Drinks One Serving Of Alcohol Per Day, The Effects Of Alcohol On Longevity, How To Detox After Partying, The Best Supplements For Drinking & Much MoreAlcohol and longevity — it's an extremely controversial topic that most health experts shy away from. But I'm not afraid of courting controversy when there's scientific evidence to consider. Sure, you've heard the warnings about alcohol being a toxin that should be avoided at all costs — and in some cases this is true. But what if I told you that in moderate amounts (emphasis on moderate), alcohol can actually be beneficial for longevity and brain health? In this episode, I'm diving deep into the latest research on alcohol's effects on your body, and why I cho...
2024-04-2045 min
Boundless LifeThe Ultimate Workout Set For Travelers, Energizing Anti-Aging Biohacks, How To Build a Healthy Home From The Ground Up, & Ben's Top Unasked Question with Kris Gethin.Struggling to maintain your health and fitness routine while constantly on the go? Curious how to biohack your way to better performance and longevity as you age? Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of modern parenting and frustrated with the limitations of the traditional school system? Today's show covers it all as I join Kris Gethin's podcast to unpack practical solutions and expert insights on staying healthy and fit, especially during travel, optimizing your well-being with the latest biohacking and anti-aging strategies, building a healthy home, and innovative parenting approaches. Kris Gethin is renowned as one...
2024-03-281h 08
Boundless LifeBest Of Mental Health And Happiness Hacking: How To Reduce Anxiety And Depression, Elevate Your Sense Of Calm And Focus, Become The Master Of Your Thoughts & Much More.When your mind is shrouded in a fog caused by chronic stress, anxiety, and unease, it can feel as though everything in your life is unraveling. From struggling to think clearly to feeling overwhelmed constantly and experiencing sleepless nights, the downward spiral can seem never-ending. In this special "Best of Mental Health and Happiness Hacking" episode, embark on a journey to restore clarity and peace to your mind by delving into a curated collection of insights from leading experts in mental health and happiness. If you feel like you're currently struggling with your mental health a...
2024-03-091h 19
Boundless LifeThe Ultimate Healthy-Eating Hack, Making Family Dinners Fun, Getting Kids To Cook & Much More With Shawn Stevenson.Imagine transforming your family dinners into not just a routine but a cornerstone of health, connection, and joy. Just like you, I savor those precious moments with my wife and sons gathered around the dinner table. And today, we're delving into the art of family meals with none other than Shawn Stevenson. You might remember Shawn from our enlightening discussion on "Sleep, Light, Alarms, Caffeine, Night Shifts, Naps, Sleeping Positions & More With Shawn Stevenson." I've also joined him on his show for the episode "TMHS 133: Accelerated Fat Loss And Going Beyond Training — With Ben Greenfield."...
2024-01-1157 min
Boundless LifeUnbeatable Peptide Stacks, Advanced Age Reversal Strategies, How To Banish Anxiety & Panic, Your Brain On THC, Ketones & Ketosis & More: The Most Listened To Episodes Of 2023Venture 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, insi...
2023-12-301h 27
Boundless LifeQ&A 464: How Ben Greenfield Plans His Week, Shocking Weight Loss Revelations, Muscle Gain For Teen Boys, Can You Be Allergic To Meat & More!News Flashes and Q&A's Six Sunday habits to prepare for tackling the week ahead via @artofmanliness… I actually do most of these myself on Sundays: "6 Sunday Habits to Prepare for Tackling the Week Ahead"...05:38 New study “Beyond Appetite Regulation: Targeting Energy Expenditure, Fat Oxidation, and Lean Mass Preservation for Sustainable Weight Loss” has some shocking revelations for those trying to lose weight:...20:47 "Methylene Blue: Biohacker's Delight, or Playing With Fire?" Great comprehensive overview by @chrismasterjohn — I will address this in a future Q&A podcast with my own thoughts...39:56 Q: Carl asks: I recently had an unexpected appendec...
2023-11-251h 09
Boundless LifeQA 463: The Ben & Jessa Greenfield AMA: Top Relationship & Marriage Tips, How Jessa Deals With Ben’s Crazy Biohacks, Dealing With An Imperfect Day & Much More!Jessa and I went for a walk and answered your questions. Q: EAA Insights asks: “Jessa, what’s the most narcissistic thing Ben has done?” 07:42 Q: Chris Brands asks: "How do you overcome major differences and still leave the connection within?" 16:22 Q: Mr. Anonymous asks: "How do you handle arguments? Does your wife ever drive you to the point of driving you nuts? If so how do you handle it?" 25:33 Q: Brisk asks: "How have you guys built your spiritual life together? What emotional regulation techniques do you employ in the moment to av...
2023-11-181h 01
Boundless LifeQ&A 462: Ben's Latest Smoothie Recipe, How To Get Your Body To Sleep In Later, Should You Ice Sore Muscles, Do Lifewave Patches Really Work & More.News Flashes Cheap baking soda hack for exercise performance: Sodium bicarbonate acts by attenuating the suppressive effects of acidosis on muscle contractility and elicits an ergogenic effect on muscular endurance, power, and velocity: Ergogenic Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate on Resistance Exercise: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study - take 0.3 g/kg body weight and you can split it into small doses in the 2 hrs. leading up to a workout (e.g. sipping on bicarb water)...13:27 How to get your body to sleep in later: Here’s a cool way to reset your circadian clock if you find yourself going to...
2023-09-2850 min
Boundless LifeStack Cold Thermogenesis, Blood Flow Restriction & Grounding With High Intensity Interval Training For Massive Cardiovascular & Hormonal GainsFor years, I’ve been talking about how if I could choose one single method of cardiovascular training to do the rest of my life, it would be the use of this strange “VASPER" machine that holds a hollowed place in my home gym. It’s a bit difficult to describe, but essentially VASPER combines blood flow restriction/compression, cold thermogenesis, and full-body high-intensity interval training in a single 21-minute workout that seems to give the same benefits as, a comparable 2- to 3-hour workout of running, cycling, swimming, etc. It’s truly something I consider to be the ul...
2023-08-261h 09
Boundless LifeIntegrative Medicine: Stem Cell Myths, Hydrodissection, Vagus Nerve Stimulation Devices, & Much More With Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz(Part 2).If you tuned into Part 1 of this two-part podcast series with the exceptional Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz of Anatara Medicine, you’ve already been afforded a glimpse into the future of healthcare. During that episode, Ahvie and I touched upon revolutionary treatments such as ultrasound-guided injections, the most effective stem cell applications, and the potential of Kimera Exosomes. If Part 1 piqued your curiosity, Part 2 promises to be just as intriguing. Today, Dr. Ahvie, with insights from Dr. Shawn Tierney, unpacks the hydrodissection procedure for the nervous system. Imagine a therapeutic session for your nerves, a procedure th...
2023-08-1949 min
Boundless LifeQ&A 459: Ben's Take On The New Fat Loss Drug Craze, Foods That Look Like The Organ They Heal, Lung Health Hacks, Toilet Pooping Tips & Much More.Ben discusses News Flashes, Book Reviews, and Answers Audience Questions. Fascinating: 3 Foods That Look Like the Organ They Heal ...7:40 The Doctrine of Signatures The dark side of semaglutide weight loss drugs ...14:07 GLP-1 agonists Can mitigate lean mass loss effects by lifting weights, eating adequate protein, and/or supplementing with amino acids. Mark my words: this Retatrutide (LY3437943) peptide is going to be HUGE in the weight loss/fat loss sector (similar to semaglutide) - possibly without these muscle loss and other concerns about Ozempic and Mounjaro) ...24:31 The podcast episode with Jay Campbell: How To Use Testosterone, Peptide Stacks...
2023-08-101h 00
Boundless Life7 Minute Breathhold Instruction, Multi-Orgasmic Breathwork, DMT Activation, How He Rescued The Homeless With Breathing & Much More With Travis Steffens Of "The Breath Source" App.I’m a big fan of breathwork as a free and highly effective method to control your nervous system, performance, sleep, and much more. The problem is (and perhaps you’ve noticed this) most breathwork apps are heavily secular, a touch “New Agey,” and tend to avoid encouragement of a deeper connection to God or Jesus Christ. In other words, they’re spiritual but not religious, bro. And look, while I certainly use and enjoy such apps, I’ve always thought it odd that there were no good breathwork sessions or apps out there for Christians li...
2023-08-031h 08
Boundless LifeThe 3 Critical Elements Of Parenting, How Ben Greenfield Nearly Got Divorced, Why Families Need Love LanguagesDr. Isaac and Erica have built their family over years of working together in business, curating their parenting practices, and navigating some of the most difficult and rewarding adventures possible for any parent. This wisdom has been hard-earned and deeply tested. Let their results be your map. Their innovative and heartfelt approach to parenting landed them a feature in my book, Boundless Parenting, which is also available now in audiobook form, where you can listen to Dr. Isaac & Erica narrate their section of the book. And this is the greater topic of today's podcast: Family an...
2023-07-011h 48
Boundless Life"The Fart Of War": A New, Hilarious, Skill-Building, Family-Bonding Card Game Designed by Ben Greenfield & Sons (Now Available!).It's time for a big announcement: I and my 15-year-old twin sons River and Terran have been up to a very special, top-secret, behind-the-scenes project that we are now officially unveiling. This one is guaranteed to get your fart rate - er - heart rate up, so keep reading if you want to know our deepest, stinkiest secrets that we're about to unleash on the world - and how you can help! This entire story starts with an unexpected turn when a passport mishap unexpectedly stranded our entire Greenfield family back home in the USA - instead o...
2023-06-2527 min
Boundless LifeParenting Survival Guide: A Sneak Peek Of Ben Greenfield’s New "Boundless Parenting" Audiobook + His Love & Logic Approach to ParenthoodThe adventure of parenting has been the most challenging, the most rewarding, the most meaningful, and the most lesson-packed, and now, in my latest book, "Boundless Parenting," I’m handing you a compass, a survival guide, and a field manual to the most rewarding expedition of all—raising self-actualized and flourishing children. This isn't just your run-of-the-mill parenting guide—far from it. Over the past three years, I've journeyed through the myriad philosophies, styles, and strategies of some truly exceptional parents. The mission? To offer you a wellspring of wisdom and practical insights that can illuminate your own pa...
2023-06-081h 30
Boundless LifeThe Latest New Health Gadgets You've Never Heard Of, The Intersection of AI & Biohacking, Miracle Mornings & Much MoreTim Gray is the UK’s Leading Biohacker and Founder of the Health Optimisation Summit June 17-18 2023. In this episode, Tim tells us about his fitness routine, supplement routine (we share an affinity for Timeline Nutrition), and general dietary methods. Like me, Tim has tried A LOT of biohacking devices. We get to hear about his favorites and some of the devices he thought were totally silly until he tried them and became hooked. Tim first joined me in the podcast How UK’s Leading Biohacker Eats, Drinks, & Optimizes His Life: An Interview With Tim Gray. As I cove...
2023-05-201h 15
Boundless LifeBiohacking Creativity, How Much Coffee You Should Drink, Ben's Spiritual Awakening & Much More With Pastor Lyle Phillips.In today’s episode, we dive into the fascinating intersection of faith, biohacking, and well-being. Pastor Lyle Phillips shares his insights on how to biohack creativity and the remarkable effects of light and sound on the human body. As a true "presence person," he sheds light on the importance of nurturing our spiritual health and how it ultimately enhances every aspect of our lives. So, whether you're a seasoned believer, a spiritual seeker, or simply curious about the connection between faith and holistic wellness, this conversation with Pastor Lyle and Allyson Phillips is sure to enlighten and in...
2023-05-111h 20
Boundless LifeWhat Hospitals Have Wrong About Childbirth, The Truth About Natural Childbirth, Fertility-Enhancing Methods, A Plant Medicine Bonus Debate & Much MoreOne of the leading voices on birthing and raising a baby naturally, along with plenty of other holistic principles for Ob-Gyn medicine, is my guest on this podcast: Dr. Nathan Riley, of Beloved Holistics. Nathan is a board-certified obstetrician in California advocating for autonomous birth. Through his experiences as a hospice care provider he learned that choices around end-of-life care are no different from choices in birth: What matters is that mothers feel in charge of their bodies during their birth experiences. He argues that birth is much more than the standard metrics of vital signs, length o...
2023-05-061h 35
Boundless LifeQ&A 454: What To Do If Mediterranean Diet Hurts Your Gut, The Benefits Of Isometric Training, 9 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Social Life & More!News Flashes – Follow Ben on Twitter for more… In this study, breaking prolonged sitting with short bouts of light walking, but not standing, resulted in clinically meaningful improvements in markers of metabolic health in older adults: Metabolic Effects of Breaking Prolonged Sitting With Standing or Light Walking in Older South Asians and White Europeans: A Randomized Acute Study, and in this randomized controlled crossover study, average blood glucose was higher during 7 hours of uninterrupted sitting compared to during sitting interrupted with physical activity every 30 minutes.: Breaking-Up Sedentary Behavior and Detraining Effects on Glycemic Control: A Randomized Crossover Trial in Trained Older...
2023-04-131h 14
Boundless LifeThe Most Advanced New Technologies For Water Filtration, The Science of Structured Water, How The Greenfield's Caught the Entrepreneurial Bug & Much MoreIt’s time for another entertaining podcast with one of my dear family members. My father, Gary Greenfield, joined me on the podcast episode “Why Water, Sunlight, Grounding & Relationships Are The Keys To Your Health & How To Feed, Clean & Protect Your Body Forever," during which we discussed his history of coming to Idaho from Miami (with the dream of becoming a farmer) and how he eventually became an expert in the water filtration industry, his journey from evangelical Christianity to orthodox and much more. Later, my mom, Pat Greenfield, joined me on the episode “Ben Greenf...
2023-03-161h 13
Boundless LifeQ&A 453: Science-Based Trick For Morning Alertness, Hard vs. Easy Cardio Debate, How To Make A Vegan Diet Healthy, The Benefits Of Cigarettes & Much MoreNews Flashes – Follow Ben on Twitter for more… Want more morning alertness? Here's what the research says: How people wake up is associated with the previous night’s sleep together with physical activity and food intake...11:26 When it comes to exercise intensity, you constantly hear that (a) HIIT lowers the risk of mortality more than moderate-intensity continuous exercise, (b) HIIT doubles endurance performance after only 15 min of training over 2 weeks, (c) 1 min of HIIT is equivalent to 45 min of moderate-intensity continuous exercise, and (d) HIIT is more pleasant and enjoyable than moderate-intensity continuous exercise. But the ev...
2023-03-111h 05
Boundless LifeThe New Darlings Of The Anti-Aging Industry & The Russian’s Secret Age Reversal Weapon: Peptide Bioregulators With Phil Micans.If you've been following me for a while, you've probably heard of peptides, but maybe not peptide bioregulators. Peptide bioregulators - which can be taken orally as a supplement - have been a secret of the anti-aging and longevity world for years, but are just now beginning to hit the mainstream. Peptide bioregulators are small protein molecules that can activate genes for cellular regeneration, acting as cellular mediators to regulate gene expression and protein synthesis. These molecules were first discovered decades ago during the Cold War when the Russian military exhibited signs of premature aging...
2023-03-041h 20
Boundless LifeThe Future Of Stem Cell Therapy, Making Fancy Stem Cell Protocols Affordable To More People Than The Elite Rich, Stem Cell Injection Secrets & Much MoreFive years ago and then a second time six months ago, I traveled to Park City, Utah, where I underwent the most advanced, comprehensive biohacking procedures for longevity that, to my knowledge at least, currently exists. I literally had almost every joint in my body injected with stem cells, from toe to head, and then several organs, too, including my skin and genitals. Don't laugh ... No surprises here: the effects were pretty profound for me, including notably faster workout recovery (as in, almost immediate recovery from soul-crushing workouts), getting sick less, a somewhat more youthful appearance (reduction...
2023-02-1158 min
Boundless LifeThe Most Efficient Exercise Machine Known To Humankind - Massive Strength Building Results In Just 15-20 Minutes Per WeekYou may have heard me talking lately about the "giant robot" in my gym - an advanced piece of exercise equipment built with a powerful two horsepower engine. It is the primary means by which I have been becoming "strong as a bull" of late with only three 20 minute strength training sessions per week. I've known about this crazy machine for years, but finally got one installed in my gym about 12 weeks ago and the results have been unparalleled. It's called the ARX. The ARX - which stands for Adaptive Resistance Exercise...
2023-01-121h 16
Boundless LifeThe Ultimate "Body Weight Only" System For Building Athletic & Resilient BodiesI describe how I have sprinkled into my daily movement snacks a very effective way to “turn on” my butt, decompress my spine, activate deep diaphragmatic breathing and much more. It all starts with gravity. Gravity has the ability to adversely affect processes in some or all of the following physiological systems: Your respiratory system, because a compressed rib cage limits the lungs' ability to expand and diminishes your breathing capacity… Your digestive system, because squashes organs don't function nearly as well as they should and that burdens the body's ability to gain nourishment from foo...
2022-12-151h 38
Boundless LifeGet A Complete, Full-Body Biohacking Workout in 20 Minutes with No External Loads or Joint Impact, Using The Electrical Modality That Is Taking The World By StormIn a past episode, I revealed my discovery of what I consider to be the next frontier of electrical muscle stimulation. …but with all other forms of EMS I've used in the past, although getting great results for injury rehab, muscle growth, targeted muscle “re-training,” and more, I've also had to deal with all sorts of wires, time-consuming electrode attachments, confusing user interfaces, and a pretty clunky experience that takes up a lot of time. This brand-new electrical muscle stimulation suit called the Katalyst is a total game-changer. You literally just pull on the suit and selec...
2022-12-0359 min
Boundless LifePlant Medicines In Religion, "Journeying" Without Drugs, A Medical Use For Entheogens & Much More With "The Christian Psychedelic" Paul Risse.Plant medicine, psychedelics, Christianity, spirituality. For the past year, I've been engrossed in how those topics fit together, if and how I want to incorporate those practices and concepts into my life, and what I want to share with you if you're also looking to sort through things yourself. What has been particularly helpful in this process of thought and study is talking to (and reading books written by) other people who are also on this reflective journey. Paul Risse is one of those people. Paul first joined me on the podcast "The Christian Psychedelic...
2022-11-191h 08
Boundless LifeThe Official Pickleball Podcast: Everything You Need To Know About How To Train, Eat, Recover, Play & Practice The Fastest Growing Sport In The WorldI recently got into the sport of pickleball. Coming from a competitive tennis background, I wasn't quite sure I was going to love it, especially since my only experience with pickleball until about four months ago was that it is (take no offense) a gentler "old person's" version of tennis. Holy cow, was I wrong. In the past several weeks, I've picked up the sport of pickleball and absolutely fallen in love with it, especially since a new place opened just near my house called "The Pickleball Playground". Though doubles have been a fun sport to get away and play wi...
2022-11-121h 07
Boundless LifeUsing AI To Interpret Bloodwork, Creating Genetic Freak Of Nature Athletes, The Most Fancy & Comprehensive Executive Health Program Ever Created, Reversing Disease With Precision Medicine & Much MoreWild Health is, in my opinion, the most cutting-edge medical network in America, with trained precision medicine practitioners in all 50 states delivering the most advanced and customized medical care I've ever experienced. They have been up to plenty of exciting changes at Wild Health, including a genetically optimized athletic team for maximal and sustained performance and recovery, data treating metabolic and cardiovascular disease with incredible results without the use of prescription medication, a brand new artificial intelligence program to read labs and interpret bloodwork, a fellowship program for medical students, an entire 2022 conference series available to the...
2022-11-031h 04
Boundless LifeGuys Who Are Crappy At Making Friends, Why Spanking Can Suck, The Pain & Lessons Of Divorce, Deer Hunting Camps With Boys & Much More (Boundless Parenting Book Series)Seth Spears is an adventure-loving entrepreneur, business connector, product designer, podcaster, marketing strategist, and angel investor who loves the great outdoors, world travel, live music, sports, healthy food, strong drinks, intimate conversation, deep connections, and conscious self-improvement. Also, he's one of my buddies. The co-founder and CEO of Wellnesse, a B Corp Certified brand of oral, hair, and skincare products, Seth Spears is also the legacy co-founder of WellnessMama.com, the largest natural living blog, and podcast for women and moms. Seth’s passion project and side hustle is Rewild Gear, an outdoor eq...
2022-10-221h 00
Boundless LifeBen and Jessa Greenfield Go On A Walk & Talk About Education, Legacy, Finances, Daily Habits & More (Boundless Parenting Book Series).Throughout my career, I've been known as a health and fitness icon. I have to admit that I sometimes find this kind of silly. It's not that I don't think that taking care of my body is important. Far from it. My physical health remains a top priority, and this will probably be the case until the day I die. However, my days as a bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, obstacle course racer and hardcore masochistic endurance athlete are over, and my vision for my life has notably changed (although I'm still heavily sporting in different skills...
2022-10-0155 min
Boundless LifeThe Pros And Cons Of Plant Medicines, The Truth About Pharmakia, Spiritual Growth & Much MoreBack in June of this year, I made one of the most important decisions of my life. I announced, after much contemplation and prayer, to stop using plant medicines. In a comprehensive two-part article series that provoked a wide range of responses, I detailed my reasoning for reaching this conclusion (you can read Part 1 here and Part 2 here). And while I've returned to reiterate this decision here and there since June, I have not yet - until now - devoted an entire podcast to the subject. Today I'm doing just that, as a...
2022-09-031h 22
Boundless LifeThe Little-Known Physical Therapy Method That Can Stop Injuries In Their Tracks, Fix Fascia & Amplify Your Recovery & Performance: CounterstrainWhen I interviewed Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandis in the episode "Tony Robbins, Peter Diamandis & Ben Greenfield Reveal New Anti-Aging Biohacks & Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine You’ve Never Heard Of Before.", we discussed a special form of injury and recovery physical therapy called "Counterstrain", which was also featured in Tony's book Lifeforce and is a cutting edge manual therapy technique that provides relief from pain and dysfunction. I was so interested in this protocol that I had one of the leaders in the Counterstrain movement - Tim Hodges - fly to my house to do a treatment on...
2022-08-2047 min
Boundless LifeBen Greenfield's Favorite Workouts, Building a Generational Legacy, Biohacking On a Budget, & Much More: Part 2 of Ben's Talk at the Health Optimisation Summit.BenGreenfieldLife.com/hospodcast2 Today's episode is Part 2 of my talk at the Health Optimisation Summit, recently held in London by noted UK biohacker and media personality Tim Gray. The Health Optimisation Summit brings together the best from all the key diets, and everything in the health, wellbeing, medical, nutrition, biohacking, and fitness worlds, with the view not to push one mindset, but to incorporate them all with the sole goal of making people healthier–using whichever mindset or 'diet' is best for the individual. When I interviewed Tim Gray recently, on the podcast ep...
2022-07-0248 min
Boundless LifeThe Nitty-Gritty Details Of Ben Greenfield's Daily Routine, How To Optimize Your Workspace, The Latest Biohacking Secrets, Superfood Smoothies & Much More: Part 1 of Ben's Talk at the Health Optimisation Summit.BenGreenfieldLife.com/hospodcast1 Here, for your itching ears and supremely curious heart and mind, comes Part 1 of my talk at the Health Optimisation Summit, recently held in London by my friend and podcast guest, Tim Gray. The Health Optimisation Summit is Europe’s largest health conference, showcasing the best speakers from the health, biohacking, fitness, longevity, nutrition, functional, and preventative medicine spaces (including yours truly) in order to provide people with the knowledge, tools, and resources to take their own health and performance to the next level. The UK's leading biohacker, Tim Gray is...
2022-06-3057 min
Boundless LifeThe "Softer Side" of Biohacking, Parenting Strategies, How Ben Stays in Top Shape While Traveling & More with Reconditioned Podcast Host Lauren Vaknine.https://bengreenfieldlife.com/reconditioned Today's episode is the second of three "walk and talk" podcasts I recorded while attending and speaking at the Health Optimisation Summit in London in May 2022. This time I was put on the hot seat by a leading UK biohacking expert named Lauren Vaknine. During our chat, we discussed faith, family, how females approach biohacking and much more. Enjoy! Meet Lauren Vaknine: Lauren Vaknine is a holistic health and life coach, wellness educator, speaker and host of the popular Reconditioned Podcast. As a leading voice in wellness in the UK, Lauren...
2022-06-161h 06
Boundless LifePersonal Freedom, Social Media Addiction, Farming, Structured Water, Personal Productivity & More With Ben Greenfield & Kyle Kingsbury.https://bengreenfieldlife.com/kyleandben My friend Kyle Kingsbury is the host of the Kyle Kingsbury Podcast and a Master Coach for the Fit For Service app. Through his podcast and Fit For Service, Kyle teaches people how to enhance their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual practices. Kyle is a former football player (Arizona State) and mixed martial artist who fought professionally for eight years (UFC six years). While fighting at the highest level he became fascinated with all things diet, performance, and recovery related. Since retiring, Kyle's focus has shifted to learning more abo...
2022-05-211h 36
Boundless LifeJessa Greenfield's Morning Routine, Unschooling, Podcasting, Tongue Tacos & More: A Family Dinner Conversation With The Greenfields.https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/freerangeinterview Our kids need us now more than ever... -Why are our children more sick, unfocused and depressed than any generation before them? -Is a shift in childhood education happening, what will it look like? -Why are more people homeschooling and unschooling than ever, and could it work for a busy family? -What is authoritarian parenting and schooling, and how will it hurt my child in their adult life? -If discipline doesn't feel right, what is the alternative? -How can we reverse autism and chro...
2022-04-0741 min
Boundless LifeBen Greenfield Interviews His Mom: Homeschooling, Coffeeshops, Writing, Music & More With Pat Greenfield!bengreenfieldfitness.com/patgreenfield 17 March 2022 My interview with my father Gary Greenfield ("Why Water, Sunlight, Grounding & Relationships Are The Keys To Your Health & How To Feed, Clean & Protect Your Body Forever: An Interview With Ben Greenfield’s Father Gary Greenfield") was such a hit that today I am bringing to you the official interview in which I put my own mother, Pat Greenfield, in the hotseat. Get ready for a wild ride and amazing conversation with my mom, in which we discuss my own upbringing, diets and health food, coffee, her move to Idaho, tr...
2022-03-171h 04
Boundless LifeTony Robbins, Peter Diamandis & Ben Greenfield Reveal New Anti-Aging Biohacks & Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine You've Never Heard Of Before.BenGreenfieldFitness.com/LifeForce Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandis join me for today's podcast on all things regenerative medicine, anti-aging, longevity and life force. Tony Robbins is an entrepreneur, #1 NY Times bestselling author, philanthropist, the nation’s #1 life & business strategist and quite recently, the author of a new book (which I enjoyed immensely and learned a ton from) titled Life Force: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life & Those You Love. which we dive into on this show. He has empowered more than 50 million people from 100 countries around th...
2022-02-171h 21
Boundless LifeThe Exciting Future Of Holistic Dentistry (& How Ben Greenfield Is Re-Inventing His Mouth!) With Dr. Eniko LoudBenGreenfieldFitness.com/drloud I've done plenty of podcasts about "holistic dentistry" in the past. But when a dentist named Dr. Eniko Loud walked up to me at a health conference and began telling me about a host of issues she saw from across the room - specifically related to my jaw and teeth, I perked up and listened, because I could tell right away she was very smart. Then I went and visited Dr. Loud at her Whole Health Dentistry clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, where she offers functional dentistry and holistic care via advanced dental...
2022-01-291h 07
Boundless LifeDid Ben Greenfield Get Vaccinated (Yet?), Can You Get COVID Twice, The Latest On Omicron, Treating Long Haul COVID & Much More With Dr. Matt Cook.BenGreenfieldFitness.com/mattcookdecember About two months ago, I had a deep and wide-ranging podcast conversation with Dr. Matthew Cook about COVID and vaccines. That podcast wound up creating just as many questions as it answered, including the extremely frequent, "Did Ben get vaccinated?" question (for my latest thoughts on that, check out this recent Instagram postSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-01-081h 00
Boundless LifeBen Greenfield's Daily Routine & Personal Optimization Habits: The Rituals, Routines, Tactics & Strategies Ben Uses For Maximum Productivity & Impact. BenGreenfieldFitness.com/joeandben I recently got put in the hotseat by my friend Joseph Apolinar, a United States Air Force SERE (survival, evasion, resistance and escape) specialist. Whether it’s in the desert, the arctic, at sea, in the jungle or as a prisoner of war, Airmen must be prepared to survive, evade, resist and escape any situation. And it’s the SERE specialists' mission to train them. These experts know how to survive in the most remote and hostile environments on the planet. It’s up to them to make sure that when a missio...
2021-12-251h 09
Boundless LifeThe Official Greenfield Family Q&A Podcast: Parenting, Cooking, Traditions, Legacy-Building, Family Game Nights & More!In this special family Q&A podcast, Ben Greenfield sits down with his wife Jessa and 13-year-old twin sons River and Terran of GoGreenfields.com to answer all your burning questions about parenting, cooking, traditions, legacy-building, family game nights, and much, much more! Here are a few questions from our audience that we tackle in today's podcast: -A quick and dirty summary of the Greenfield family history... -What are our key rituals/routines/comings/goings?... -How Jessa finds joy/meaning/purpose in being a wife and mother... -How do we approach screen time/TV/social media...
2021-10-231h 21
Boundless LifeBen Greenfield's Indispensable Daily Habits, Favorite Books, Top Quotes, Best Biohacking Tips & Much, Much More!https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/magazineinterview Recently, I agreed to do an interview for a magazine called Biohackers Update, and they sent over questions in advance. Now, they were pretty intriguing and adventurous questions. So interesting, in fact, were the questions, that I decided to turn the entire interview into a podcast for you...and I think you'll enjoy it quite a bit. Biohackers Update is committed to bringing readers all of the important updates from the world biohacking community while sharing positive tips, tricks, and trends for self-improvement. With a focus on...
2021-10-021h 21
Boundless LifePart 2 With Tom Digan: Ben Greenfield's Favorite Biohacks, How Important Are Calories & Nutrition, Microwaved Burritos Vs. Grass-Fed Meat, Cool New Fitness Technologies & Much More.BenGreenfieldFitness.com/ladderpodcast2 Today, during Part 2 of my podcast with Tom, we talk more about in-home fitness, nutrition, and fitness trends and cautions. There are plenty of workout and fitness apps out there, but there's a reason that I recently partnered with Tom's company "Ladder" for the launch of my new training program Boundless, which is unlike any training experience I’ve ever created. Boundless on the Ladder app is a fully structured training program delivered to you fresh each and every week, utilizing my Minimum Dose Methodology, which maximizes cardiovascular endurance, strength, and stamina in...
2021-09-251h 09
Boundless LifePart 1 With Tom Digan: The Biggest Fitness Mistakes, The Perfect Exercise Plan For Healthspan & Lifespan, How Ben Greenfield Exercises (& His Workout Philosophy), Ben's New Workout App & Much More.https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/ladderpodcast There are plenty of workout and fitness apps out there, but there's a reason that I recently partnered with Tom's company "Ladder" for the launch of my new training program Boundless, which is unlike any training experience I’ve ever created. Boundless on the Ladder app is a fully structured training program delivered to you fresh each and every week, utilizing my Minimum Dose Methodology, which maximizes cardiovascular endurance, strength, and stamina in the minimum amount of time, to help you burn fat, gain muscle, and get in the best shape of...
2021-09-231h 11
Boundless LifeIs Ben Greenfield Going To Get Vaccinated, Which Vaccine Is The Safest, The Future Of Cutting-Edge Regenerative Medicine Therapies & More With Dr. Matthew Cookhttps://bengreenfieldfitness.com/cook He's back... ...one of my most popular podcast guests of all time. I recently flew down to Dr. Matthew Cook's office in San Jose, at a location called BioReset™️ Medical, for a cutting-edge knee repair protocol, similar to the type of new knee and cartilage fixing science you can read about here. Of course, we just had to get on the mics to record a podcast for you, and in addition to talking all things cutting-edge joint therapy, peptides, and regenerative medicine, we also delved into what I co...
2021-09-161h 21
Boundless LifeThe Meaning Of Life, Making Friends, Plant Medicines In The Bible, Daily Spiritual Routines, Rites Of Passage & More With Ben Greenfield & Aubrey Marcus.bengreenfieldfitness.com/benandaubrey Aubrey Marcus and I have connected on past podcasts. Today, we're back recording straight from his home in Austin, Texas with a wide-ranging discussion of everything from Christianity to plant medicines to managing time and FOMO, family, and, of course, the age-old question of whether men should avoid sex or ejaculation if they don't want to strip nutrients and energy from their body. Aubrey Marcus is the founder of Onnit, a lifestyle brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. Onnit is an Inc. 500 company and an industry l...
2021-08-191h 23
Boundless LifeBen Greenfield Interview With Red Bull On The Meaning Of Life, The Best Biohacks, The Perfect Day, Diet Customization & More!https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/redbull Occasionally, I'm interviewed by magazines, other podcasts, authors, radio networks, etc., and occasionally, I also release those interviews with the journalist in public. After all, whatever you say on an interview can and will be used against you right? Just kidding. This interview actually went quite well, and was recorded to be published in The Red Bulletin Innovator, published by the Red Bull Media House, distributed in Germany, Austria and Switzerland plus digitally in several other languages online (including English). The interview with me is a...
2021-07-1753 min
Boundless LifeQ&A 431: Psychedelics, Morning Glory Seeds, Bliss-Producing Oils, Cannabis For Sex, How To Have Way More Sex In Your Marriage & Much More!https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/431 Have a question you'd like Ben to answer on the podcast? Click here, or use the 'contact' button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app. Prior to asking your question, do a search in the upper right-hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness! News Flashes – Follow Ben on Twitter for more… Good one: "Psychedelics Weren't As Common in Ancient Cultures As We Think"08:40 Interesting...why chewing morning glory seeds gets you high: (I guess...
2021-07-151h 06
Boundless LifeBen Accidentally Gets A Bit High On Ketamine & Talks About His Journey Of Biohacking, Ancestral Health, Spirituality, Fitness & Much More With Light Expert Matt Maruca.In this special episode of the podcast, recorded live at Ben's house in Spokane, Washington, Ra Optics founder and light/circadian rhythm expert Matt Maruca interviews Ben Greenfield. Ben takes you along his 8 year brick-and-mortar journey in the world of fitness and why he eventually switched into writing, speaking, consulting, and podcasting. He discusses his experiences since starting the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast 12 years ago to what the world of podcasting offers now. Matt and Ben talk about ancestral health and Ben shares whether he sees their small footprint making its way to th...
2021-01-301h 32
Boundless LifeHealthy Eating & Fitness For Kids, How Unschooling Works, Top Book Recommendations, Common Kitchen Mistakes & Much More: Ben Greenfield Puts His Sons In The Hot-Seat (The Official River & Terran Greenfield Interview).River and Terran Greenfield are my twin 12 year old sons. They are unschooled, they are hyper-creative, they can survive in the wilderness with a knife, backpack and wool blanket, they know more kitchen and cooking tricks than most adults (and have an amazing cooking podcast), and they are generally crushing life. So in this very special episode, I put my twin boys in the podcasting hot seat to discuss life, creativity, cooking and healthy eating for kids, fitness, and much more. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Best breakfast to crush the day.. 4:40 Fresh-baked sourdough bread w...
2021-01-091h 19
Boundless LifeThe Best Way To Test How Healthy Your Heart Is: Ben Greenfield Undergoes A Complete Advanced Cardiac Evaluation & Reports The Surprising Results!Ben underwent an intensive series of tests for his heart at the Atelier Health facility in Los Angeles this past summer. In part 1 of this episode, you'll follow the tests in real time, including the amusing banter between Ben and the docs who did the tests. Then in Part 2, Ben and Dr. Lam Dandillaya review the results of the tests. Extensive show notes, including copious articles and the full lab results of the tests can be found at bengreenfieldfitness.com/heartpodcast Part 1: Ben's examination at the clinic -Ben's he...
2020-10-171h 59
Boundless LifeDr. Matt Cook & Ben Greenfield Get Put In The Hotseat: Favorite Books, Best Anti-Stress Tactics, Pig-Based Nootropics, Best Billboard Advice & Much More!bengreenfieldfitness.com/mattandben He's back! Not only is one of my most popular guests of all time, Dr. Matt Cook back on today's show, but he is joined by the CEO of BioReset Medical, Barb Branaman, along with my wife Jessa Greenfield - both of whom put Matt and I in the hotseat with a host of questions inspired by Tim Ferriss's "Tools Of Titans" Dr. Cook, MD is a regenerative medicine specialist and the president...
2020-10-081h 38
Boundless LifeHunting Down EMF In Your Office, Bedroom, Gym & Beyond: Is Your Home's "Dirty Electricity" Wrecking Your Sleep, Your Recovery, Your Health & More? The Official Ben Greenfield & Brian Hoyer Low-EMF Home How-To.bengreenfieldfitness.com/shieldedhealingpodcast Sit back and prepare for a wild ride, because it's finally here: The official, fully updated, EMF-shielding "building biology" analysis of my biohacked home in the forest. Are your sleep-enhancing devices potentially hurting your brain and sleep patterns due to the dirty electricity they emit during a night of sleep? Is a "low-EMF" office really low EMF? Do "healthy" saunas produce EMFs or dirty electricity? ...
2020-08-153h 30
Boundless LifeQ&A 415: What Is Ben Greenfield's Current Daily Routine? 13 New Body Hacks, What To Do About Caffeine Sensitivities & Alternatives To Coffee & Much More.bengreenfieldfitness.com/415 News Flashes…3:40 -13 Body Hacks, Evaluated: What Science Says About Shortcuts To Health And Wellness -Flies aren’t little people I know… But it’s interesting that in sleep deprived flies, melatonin, NAD and alpha lipoic acid protect against the oxidation induced damage in the gut from sleep deprivation. Read about it here. -What would make your high cholesterol a BAD THING? Four articles I read recently give us some clues. What To Do About Caffeine Sensitivities & Alterna...
2020-07-231h 26
Boundless LifeQ&A 411: The Effects Of Cold & Heat On Blood Glucose, A New Way To Increase Heat Shock Proteins, Ben's Weekly Routine, The Effects Of 5G On Respiration & Much More!Have a question you'd like Ben to answer on the podcast? Just use the 'contact' button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app. News flashes...8:40 How to use your phone in airplane mode while tethered to an ethernet cable... A new strategy to increase heat shock proteins A mountable toilet system for personalized health monitoring via the analysis of excreta ...
2020-05-071h 13
Boundless LifeQ&A 409: Biohacking Immunity, The Latest Muscle Building & Fat Loss Research, Should You Ditch Your Smart Meter & Much More!Have a question you'd like Ben to answer on the podcast? Click here, or use the 'contact' button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app. Prior to asking your question, do a search in the upper right-hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness! News Flashes... Follow Ben on Twitter for more... -Training plans, home biohacks for the coronavirus...2:55 Soma Breathwork Book: The Power of Your Breath by Anders Olsson The Relaxator Book: The Oxygen Advantage by...
2020-04-021h 23
Boundless LifeBen Greenfield's 10 Favorite Biohacks, How To Drink Without Damaging The Body, Dangers Of Ayurvedic Herbs & Supplements & Much More!On my recent whirlwind media and Boundless book tour of India, I hosted, along with my friends Jag Chima and Kris Gethin, a massive biohacking Q&A and panel in New Delhi, which you can listen to here. We covered an enormously wide range of topics, including: How to have energy at your beck and call, all day long... Hidden environmental killers and how to hack your environment to remove them... Ben and Kris' latest updated sleep and jet lag tips... Eating for anti-aging and longevity... How to lose fat faster... And much more! Later...
2020-03-281h 09
Boundless LifeQ&A 408: The Awesome History Of Fad Diets, How To Upgrade Your Protein Shake, Blood Flow Restriction & Super Slow Training & Much More!Have a question you'd like Ben to answer on the podcast? Click here, or use the 'contact' button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app. Prior to asking your question, do a search in the upper right-hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness! News Flashes...17:16 Follow Ben on Twitter From The Sleeping Beauty diet to The Tapeworm Diet…this is an awesome history of fad diets (that will likely never stop coming!): A Brief History of Ri...
2020-03-261h 19
Boundless LifeMy Latest Sleep Biohacks, Habits, Routines, Rituals, Longevity Tips, Parenting Strategies, Spiritual Disciplines & More!I recently went on a whirlwind tour of LA for my new book Boundless. Rather than a formal presentation or lecture, I instead did plenty of panels and Q&A's instead, and recorded them all for your listening and educational pleasure! In the first part of this episode, you'll hear me on a panel with Dr. Darshan Shah of NextHealth, with whom I have collaborated on multiple podcasts, including: - BGF: A Biohacking Clinic Straight From The Deck Of Star Trek, The Minimum Effective Dose Of Exercise, How Ben Greenfield Fasts, Increasing Mitochondrial Density & Much More! - B...
2020-03-121h 46
Boundless LifeQ&A 407: Top Air Pollution Tips, How To Get Started With Biohacking, Can Infrared & Red Light Be Bad For You & Much More!News Flashes Why we need to exercise for our brain These new impossible burgers are a bit scary, aren’t they? Fructose isn’t poison, FYI Can fasting help athletes hold their breath longer? Special Announcements... Ben Greenfield's new book “Boundless” is now available! Click here to order your copy. Check out Ben on Instagram for epic posts and photos about his morning, day and evening routines, recipes, and much more! Follow Ben on Twitter for daily news flashes and the latest health, fitness, and anti-aging research. J oin Ben's Facebook page for conversations w...
2020-02-011h 04
Boundless LifeThe One Component Of Fitness Most People Neglect (Meditation, Plant Medicine, Yoga, Sex & More: How Ben Greenfield Trains For The Spiritual Disciplines).As I age, observe great thinkers and philosophers, and continually seek wisdom, I've become increasingly convinced that caring for one's spirit is as important - no - more important than caring for one's body and brain. After all, long after our muscles have atrophied and skin has sagged, long after our brains have degraded and accumulated with plaque, long after our blood vessels and nerves have become clogged and weak and long after our relentless pursuit of fitness and longevity has become a vain effort, our spirits can be just as strong and bright as ever. Yet, sadly - es...
2019-12-261h 09
Boundless LifeA Crazy Biohacking Adventure With Luke Storey & Ben Greenfield: Smart Drugs, Sleep Hacking, Infrared Light, Cold Pools & Beyond!If you're into biohacking, or want to learn more about it, you'll be drooling over this episode, and everything you'll find in the shownotes below. Luke Storey is a former Hollywood Celebrity Fashion Stylist, motivational speaker, kundalini yoga and meditation teacher, world-class biohacker, and host of The Life Stylist Podcast. He’s spent the past twenty-two years developing and refining the ultimate lifestyle, based on the most powerful principles of health and spirituality, while at the same time embracing the technology and modern conveniences of urban living. Using himself as a human research lab, Luke ha...
2019-12-072h 17
Boundless LifeQ&A 406: Recovery & Injury Hacks, The Best Way To Combine Sauna & Cold, How To Know If Your Nervous System Is Recovered & Much More!Have a question you'd like Ben to answer on the podcast? Click here, or use the 'contact' button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app. Prior to asking your question, do a search in the upper right-hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness! News Flashes...8:00 Excellent overview of recovery method for achilles tendon issues: Achilles Tendinopathy: An Evidence-Based Overview for the Sports Medicine Professional If you go low carb, you better eat that extra steak (or...
2019-11-301h 16
Boundless LifeA Day In The Life Of Ben Greenfield: Ben's Exact Morning, Afternoon & Evening Routines.In this podcast, recorded at Spartan World Championships in Lake Tahoe, I got put in the hotseat for an hour by a former podcast guest of mine: Will Ahmed of WHOOP. Will grilled me about every step of my day, and my exact morning, afternoon and evening routines - from sleeping to pooping to sex and more. During our discussion, you'll discover: -How Ben first got involved with performance and fitness [5:00] Always had a desire to teach; consummate learner Write for kids magazines, teach what he learned to other kids Love for nature immersion and movement...
2019-10-1952 min
Boundless LifeLittle Known Hacks For Sleep, Jet Lag, Anti-Aging, Immunity, Smart Drugs & More: A Behind-The-Scenes Sneak Peek Of Ben Greenfield's New Book Boundless.For the past three years, I've been tirelessly toiling behind the scenes to create the book I've personally always wished existed: a complete guide to optimizing the human body, mind, and spirit—written with no stone unturned, no fluff, no “watered down” drivel—just pure, hardcore, practical, from-the-trenches content. I won't lie: nearly every big New York publishing house turned me down for this book. It was too big. (The completed manuscript was over 1100 pages, and we trimmed it down to 608 pages for the final release.) It was too comprehensive. (It wasn't a flash-in-the-pan, pop-culture, buy-it-at...
2019-10-171h 24
Boundless Life404: Why You Should Eat Your Carbs At Night, Ben's Top Recovery Tactics, Can You Do Cold Therapy If You're Sick & Much More!Q&A Episode 404 Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the button at the bottom of the page (or go to SpeakPipe), or use the Contact button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app. News Flashes.. -Why I save all my carbohydrate intake for the evening, usually in a post-workout scenario, followed by a 12-16 hour intermittent fast: Article: Greater weight loss and hormonal changes after 6 months diet with carbohydrates eaten mostly at dinner -Blue light from modern, fluorescent lighting is damaging to the mitochondria in your retina: Article: Mitochondria as Potential Targets and Initiators of the Blue L...
2019-10-1057 min
Boundless LifeWhy Water, Sunlight, Grounding & Relationships Are The Key To Your Health & How To Feed, Clean & Protect Your Body Forever: An Interview With Ben Greenfield's Father Gary GreenfieldGary Greenfield is... ...my father... ...a leading expert in the field of water filtration... ...and a deep well of knowledge I've relied upon for the past 37 years of my life. He's also, obviously, responsible for my very existence. During this episode, you're going to discover more about the man who made me who I am, along with how structured water works, the best way to filter your water, why you should quit caring so much about what other people think about your health habits, and much, much more....
2019-09-191h 30
Boundless Life401: Should You Eat Carbs In the Morning Or The Evening, Tips To Increase Power & Speed, Should You Take Rapamycin, The Latest On Genetic Testing & Much More!Q&A Episode 401 Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the button at the bottom of the page (or go to SpeakPipe), or use the Contact button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app. News Flashes...5:30 -Ben mentions this new San Pellegrino Essenza in the intro -Innovative New Process Converts Vegetables Into Meat By Feeding Them To Cows -This Obscure, Potentially Dangerous Drug Could Stop Aging (but in my opinion, there are safer ways to mimic calorie restriction with fewer side effects) -Great N=1 experiment on the beneficial effects of adding some amount (about 100g) of carbs into a...
2019-08-1057 min
Boundless Life400: How To Wake Up Less At Night, Should You Eat Carbs & Fat Together In The Same Meal?, The Latest On CBD, THC, Exercise & Much More!Q&A Episode 400 Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the button at the bottom of the page (or go to SpeakPipe), or use the Contact button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app. Click here for some tips on how to have the best chance of having your question featured on the show! News Flashes...10:15 -Natural Giardia Remedies -This is pretty cool… It’s why CBD can “wake you up” in the morning, but then a similar dosage at night can enhance sleep and increase Deep Sleep percentages: Read more here. -BGF podcast w/ Ted Achacoso -The new “CBD...
2019-07-271h 17
Boundless LifeBonus Episode: Brief Words Of Wisdom, Introspection & Insight From Ben Greenfield.Lately, I've been thinking quite a bit about life. I've been engaged in some deep introspection and self-inspection, which I think is healthy for everyone to do on a regular basis. In this case, I was forced into this exercise of self-examination, and into a state of extreme humbleness and ego dissolution when I failed to complete a recent event. See, during the Train to Hunt National Championships in Colorado, I came down with an extremely high heart rate, dizziness, extreme fatigue, and an inability to simply put one foot in front of the other. This was...
2019-07-2217 min
Boundless LifeBen Greenfield Q&A: Detox Myths, Amino Acids While Fasting, Muscle Gain Protocols, Cell Phone Dangers & Much More!In this podcast, recorded during the Swiss Clinic retreat that I led in the Swiss Alps two weeks ago, we cover a host of questions from attendees. Strap yourself in and prepare for this massive Q&A that includes the following: -Are you increasing mTOR by taking Kion Aminos throughout the day vs. around a workout? [6:25] 1 gram of amino acids = 1 gram of protein Any protein can be anabolic Exercising with 10 g of aminos is more effective than in a pure fasted state -What are the best protocols for eliminating heavy metals and toxins, and how do you measure...
2019-07-181h 35
Boundless Life398: Top 12 Keto Myths, The Dark Side Of Tabatas, Dad Bod, Healthy Sunscreen Alternatives & More!Q&A Episode 398 Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the button at the bottom of the page (or go to SpeakPipe), or use the Contact button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app. Click here for some tips on how to have the best chance of having your question featured on the show! Ben's travels and extensive travel gear...1:42 lessemf.com Lambs radiation proof underwear RA Optics Pac Safe Theft and RFID preventing bags Hydrogen-rich water Activated charcoal Ample Keto Meal Replacement Shake EMF Portal mentioned News Flashes...15:00 -Top 12 keto myths debunked (WARNING - these studies were p...
2019-07-111h 18
Boundless LifeHow To Beat Bloating & Customize Your Diet: An Overview Of Ben Greenfield's Gut Results From Viome (& How To Know Which Foods Are Right For You)This audio/video overview by Dr. Ally Perlina of Viome goes in depth on Ben's latest gut microbiome results from Viome. In this episode, you'll learn how to customize your diet and lifestyle based on the genetics of your gut. Dr. Perlina is the Chief Translational Science Officer at Viome. She leads the Viome team on the development of actionable pathway analytics, functional microbiome profiling, and integration of Viome test results into food and supplement recommendation logic. Ally came to Viome from working with Dr. Craig Venter at Human Longevity, Inc. She brings over 17 years o...
2019-06-201h 35
Boundless LifeBeyond 23&Me: A Deep Dive Into Ben Greenfield's Personal DNA Results (& How To Get Your Own Genes Interpreted).I'm constantly blown away by the amount of genetic data and actionable information one can garner from a simple bit of saliva. In today's episode, you're going to get an insider glimpse into how to go way beyond something as simple as 23AndMe or Ancestry and instead learn how to get truly useful health information that you can use to enhance health, performance, sleep, gut function, neurotransmitters and cognition and much more. My guest on this podcast, Dr. Mansoor Mohammed, has an extremely impressive background in the field of genetics. His credentials include: ...
2019-06-131h 32
Boundless LifeBen Greenfield's Top Anti-Aging Tactics: Basic & Ancestral Strategies To Enhance LongevityI recently had a chance to speak to a wonderful crowd of personal wealth management experts at the Raymond James conference in Las Vegas. During my talk, I covered both basic and advanced tactics to enhance longevity, and the talk was also recorded for your listening pleasure here. In this episode, you'll learn... -Clues from the animal kingdom about our own longevity...9:45 Lobster has high activity of the telomerase enzyme (prevents telomeres from shortening rapidly) Naked mole rat have robust protein folding mechanisms Hummingbird has extremely high metabolism; produces high amount of endogenous antioxidants which extends its life T...
2019-06-061h 04
Boundless Life396: The Myth About Antioxidants Blunting Exercise Response, Does Red Meat Really Give You Cancer, How To Make Coffee Healthier, Are Pre-Workout Supplements Addictive? (& The Brand New Ben Greenfield Podcast Co-Host Revealed!)Q&A Episode 396 Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the button at the bottom of the page (or go to SpeakPipe), or use the Contact button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app. Click here for some tips on how to have the best chance of having your question featured on the show! News Flashes [9:00] The new podcast host Jay Wiles's website The latest “red meat gives you cancer study” show only a RELATIVE risk increase from 0.5% to 0.6%…AND only with processed meat. Read headlines and studies carefully folks: https://academic.oup.com/ije/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ije/dyz064...
2019-05-091h 15
Boundless Life12 Easy & Practical Ways To Upgrade Your Body & Brain (Ben Greenfield's Live Talk From NextHealth In LA!)At NextHealth in LA, Ben Greenfield recently gave a talk on 12 different ways to optimize your body and brain, and in this recording, which includes his comprehensive overview of the "Wellness Wheel". In it, you'll learn about... -Diet and Micronutrients...6:30 Every person should be on the diet that is unique to them Genetic variants Familial hypercholesterolemia Gallbladder, liver issues prevent proper digestion Common similarities in blue zones Plant intake Glycemic variability Parasympathetically driven state Choose meals that are digestible and nutrient-dense Weston A. Price diet Question: How far back in your lineage do you go to determine what diet is...
2019-02-021h 22
Boundless LifeQ&A 393: How To Increase Testosterone After Exercise, Keto For Athletes, Keto Pancakes, Cream Cheese, CBD Gummies & More!Jan 10 2019, Q&A Episode 393: How To Increase Testosterone After Exercise, Keto For Athletes, Keto Pancakes, Cream Cheese, CBD Gummies & More! During this podcast intro, Ben mentions Thorne Mediclear, The Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club, Elemental Health CBD, BioCBD, Thorne Hemp and his new book releasing at DiscoverKi.com. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the button at the bottom of the page (or go to SpeakPipe), or use the Contact button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app. News Flashes [6:50] CBD, Keto and Romaine Lettuce? The 5 foods the internet was most obsessed with in 2018: ht...
2019-01-101h 08
Boundless LifeA Biohacking Clinic Straight From The Deck Of Star Trek, The Minimum Effective Dose Of Exercise, How Ben Greenfield Fasts, Increasing Mitochondrial Density & Much More!NextHealth is a brand new, cutting-edge, biohacking facility that is taking California by storm. In this conversation between Ben Greenfield and Dr. Shah of NextHealth Clinic in LA, you'll hear... ...a magnitude of information related to health and wellness, including: diets, exercise regimens, herbs, music, CBD, lab tests and much more, recorded straight from the NextHealth Clinic in LA, which is like the deck of a Star Trek spaceship and a complete playground for biohackers and health or longevity enthusiasts! This particular episode will teach you how to become the best version of yourself by taking advantage o...
2019-01-051h 33
Boundless Life391: How Skinny Guys Can Get Big Muscles, Is There Really No Such Thing As Too Much Exercise?, Is GHB Safe? & Much More!http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/391 Go to BenGreenfieldFitness.com/antiagingsmoothie for Ben's ultimate Anti-Aging Smoothie Ingredients he mentions in the intro. Oct 25, 2018, Q&A Episode 391: How Skinny Guys Can Get Big Muscles, Is GHB Safe, and What To Do After High School? Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the button at the bottom of the page (or go to SpeakPipe), or use the Contact button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app. News Flashes [00:08:14] Fitbit's 150 billion hours of heart data reveal secrets about health. I slightly cringe at the number of exercise addicts who...
2018-10-251h 09
Boundless LifeThe Great Energy Bar Deception: Ben Greenfield Gets Put In The Hotseat & Pulls Back The Curtains On The Packaged Foods Industry.What is truly a healthy energy bar? A bar that keeps you in "ketosis"? A high-fiber bar? Gluten-free? The fact is, when it comes to energy bars, there's plenty of confusion (and, sadly, deception). So in this riveting conversation between Kion COO and co-founder Angelo Keely and myself, you'll discover everything you need to know before you ever touch another energy bar, including: -The fascinating history of energy bars...14:00 -What some of the shocking things I've discovered in the "healthy bar" industry...19:00 -The...
2018-08-161h 24
Boundless LifeThe Best Alternatives To Popping Pills: Injections, IV's, Nebulizers & Beyond - The Dr. Lauren Noel Podcast With Ben GreenfieldDr. Lauren Noel is the founder of Shine Natural Medicine, and one of the few physicians in the world who has injected substances into my right butt cheek (something we discuss in today's episode). She was awarded her Bachelor Degree in psychology from Biola University in La Mirada, California. During her undergraduate studies, she worked in an acupuncture clinic and discovered the beauty of natural medicine. She also developed a passion for nutrition and began pursuing a career that viewed “food as medicine.” To convert this passion into a career, Dr. Noel completed a four-year graduate medical degr...
2018-07-1655 min
Boundless LifeBen Greenfield is Interviewed by Health & Wellness Expert, Christina Rice!We occasionally release on our Premium Channel, interviews that Ben has conducted with other health industry experts, and we thought that you would really enjoy this one. In this episode, Ben and interviewer Christina Rice, discuss... -Hormone balance for females when fasting... -The perfect exercise routine to keep you ripped for the rest of your life... -How to choose a diet for you, and why Ben thinks Ketosis is someone ridiculous... -And much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-04-1358 min
Boundless LifeCaffeine's Effect on Testosterone, Meditation Hacks, Can Kids Eat More Sugar Than Adults & Much More!https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/380 Feb 15, 2018 Podcast: 380 - How To Avoid Distractions During Meditation, Two Effective Recovery Biohacks, How Much Sugar Do Kids Need, and How To Fix Plantar Fasciitis. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. News Flashes [00:02:48] Another good reason to use coffee before exercise. Yellow oysters and porcini mushrooms for glutathione? Here’s the latest… probably smart to include if you want more...
2018-02-151h 05