Expert insight on health, performance, longevity, critical thinking, and pursuing excellence. Dr. Peter Attia (Stanford/Hopkins/NIH-trained MD) talks with leaders in their fields.
This is a sneak peek of Peter Attia's "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) podcast, specifically episode 77, which delves into the science of dietary fiber. The episode aims to move beyond generic advice and explore the actual effects of different types of fiber (soluble, insoluble, viscous, and fermentable) on the body, their impa...
In this episode of The Drive, Peter Attia interviews Dr. Sally Greenwald, an OBGYN specializing in women's sexual health, about the importance of sexual health as a core component of overall health and life quality for both men and women. They discuss a practical framework for understanding desire, anatomy for sexual f...
In this special episode of The Drive, Peter Attia answers foundational questions about longevity, aiming to provide a starting point for newcomers and a refresher for regular listeners. He defines longevity as a function of lifespan and healthspan, emphasizing the importance of both physical, cognitive, and emotional w...
This is a sneak peek of The Drive Podcast's Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode number 76, hosted by Peter Attia. In this episode, Attia and a co-host revisit the "proving, promising, fuzzy, noise, nonsense" scale to evaluate various health-related topics. They categorize interventions and drugs based on their level of scien...
In this episode of The Drive, Peter Attia interviews Dr. Rhonda Patrick, focusing on protein intake, creatine supplementation, and sauna use. They discuss the inadequacy of the current RDA for protein, advocating for a minimum intake of 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight to avoid negative protein balance, especially...
In this episode of The Drive, Peter Attia interviews Dr. David Allison about the contentious topic of protein intake. They discuss the history and limitations of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein, optimal intake levels for health and performance, and the challenges of conducting high-quality nutrition...
In this special episode of The Drive, Peter Attia and co-host Nick Stenson address the recent headlines linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism. Attia lays the groundwork by emphasizing the complexity of autism, the apolitical nature of science, and humanity's non-scientific wiring, introducing the Bradfor...
In this episode of The Drive, Peter Attia interviews Joe Liemannt, a software entrepreneur turned education reformer, about transforming K-12 education using AI. Joe shares his journey from dropping out of Stanford to founding Trilogy and eventually becoming the principal of Alpha School. The discussion covers the shor...
In this roundtable episode of The Drive Podcast, Peter Attia hosts Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Jeff Cavaliere, and Mike Boyle to discuss the importance of strength and conditioning for longevity. They address the critical role of muscle mass, strength, and power in protecting healthspan, the participation gap in strength train...
This is a sneak peek of an Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode of The Drive Podcast with Peter Attia, focusing on how to choose a diet. Peter outlines five non-negotiables for any sustainable eating pattern: energy balance, metabolic health, protein adequacy, micronutrient sufficiency, and long-term adherence. He introduces ...
In this episode of The Drive, Peter Attia interviews Dr. Edward Chang, a neurosurgeon at UCSF, about the evolution of neurosurgery, awake brain surgery, brain-computer interfaces, and the challenges of treating glioblastoma. They discuss the history of neurosurgery from Harvey Cushing to modern techniques, including mi...
In this episode of The Drive Podcast, Peter Attia interviews Stuart McGill, a renowned spine biomechanist, about the mechanisms, assessment, rehab, and long-term resilience of the spine, particularly concerning lower back pain. They discuss the anatomy of the back, the prevalence and types of lower back pain, and the i...
In this episode of The Drive Podcast, Peter Attia interviews Dr. Josh Spitalnick, a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders, to discuss the multifaceted nature of anxiety, its various layers (psychological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral), and effective treatment approaches. The conversation cover...
This is a sneak peek of an Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode of The Drive Podcast with Peter Attia, focusing on sugar and sugar substitutes. The episode will cover a three-part framework for evaluating sugar substitutes in beverages, protein supplements, and sweet treats. It will explore the evolutionary basis of sugar cra...
In this episode of The Drive Podcast, Peter Attia interviews Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, about the science of habit formation. They discuss the neuroscience of habits, the cue-routine-reward loop, the effectiveness of positive versus negative reinforcement, and how environments can b...
In this episode of The Drive, Peter Attia interviews Dr. Eric Verdin, president and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, about the science of longevity. They discuss the roles of immunology and metabolism in aging, including the impact of chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and fuel utilization. They de...
This is a sneak peek of an Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode of The Drive Podcast, hosted by Peter Attia. In this quarterly summary episode, Peter Attia discusses key learnings and behavioral changes resulting from recent interviews. Topics include male and female infertility, women's sexual health, menopause, hormone repl...
In this episode of The Drive, Peter Attia interviews Brian Kennedy, a biologist and leader in aging research. They discuss Kennedy's move to Singapore to conduct larger clinical aging studies, the shift in longevity research funding around 2017, and different concepts of aging. The conversation covers rapamycin testing...
This is a sneak peek of an Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode of The Drive Podcast with Peter Attia. In this episode, Peter and a guest address listener questions on brain health, exercise, and body composition. The discussion covers modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for dementia, including the impact of lifestyle ...
In this episode of The Drive, Peter Attia answers questions about bone health, focusing on the importance of bone mineral density (BMD) and the risks associated with fractures, particularly hip fractures, as people age. He explains the differences between osteopenia and osteoporosis, diagnostic methods like DEXA scans,...
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