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The Peter Attia Drive

Expert insight on health, performance, longevity, critical thinking, and pursuing excellence. Dr. Peter Attia (Stanford/Hopkins/NIH-trained MD) talks with leaders in their fields.

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#159 - Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.: Evolution of the anti-vaccine movement, the causes of autism, and COVID-19 vaccine state of affairs

Episode Date: April 26, 2021

Peter Hotez is an internationally recognized physician-scientist in neglected tropical diseases and vaccine development. In this episode, they first...

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#158 - Brian Deer: A tale of scientific fraud—exposing Andrew Wakefield and the origin of the belief that vaccines cause autism

Episode Date: April 19, 2021

Brian Deer is an award-winning investigative journalist best known for his coverage of the pharmaceutical industry. In this episode, he and Peter dis...

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#157 - AMA #22: Losing fat and gaining fat: the lessons of fat flux

Episode Date: April 12, 2021

In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob take a deep dive into fat flux. They define the major players that impact the flow of fat ent...

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#156 - Jake Muise: Humanely harvesting axis deer while alleviating its impact on Hawaii’s vulnerable ecosystems

Episode Date: April 5, 2021

Jake Muise is an avid hunter, environmentalist, and advocate for the preservation of Hawaii’s natural resources. He is the founder of Maui Nui Veniso...

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#155 - Chris Sonnenday, M.D.: The history, challenges, and gift of organ transplantation

Episode Date: March 29, 2021

Chris Sonnenday is the Transplant Center Director for Michigan Medicine. As Peter’s senior resident while at Johns Hopkins, Chris made a lasting impr...

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#154 - Steve Levitt, Ph.D.: A rogue economist’s view on climate change, mental health, the ethics of experiments, and more

Episode Date: March 22, 2021

Steven Levitt is a professor of economics at the University of Chicago and the co-author of the bestselling book Freakonomics and its two sequels. In...

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#153 - AMA #21: Deep dive into olive oil, high-intensity exercise, book update, and more

Episode Date: March 15, 2021

In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob take a deep dive into olive oil. They explore the history of olive oil, discuss observational...

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#152 - Michael Rintala, D.C.: Principles of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)

Episode Date: March 8, 2021

Michael Rintala is a sports medicine chiropractor and one of only 18 international instructors teaching dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) for...

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#151 - Alex Hutchinson, Ph.D.: Translating the science of endurance and extreme human performance

Episode Date: March 1, 2021

Alex Hutchinson is a sports science journalist, author of the book Endure—which explores the science of endurance and the real limits of human perfo...

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#150 - Senator Bill Frist, M.D.: A modern Renaissance man's journey through science, politics, and business

Episode Date: February 22, 2021

Bill Frist is a nationally acclaimed heart and lung transplant surgeon, former U.S. Senate Majority Leader, and is actively engaged in health policy...

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#149 - AMA #20: Simplifying the complexities of insulin resistance: how it's measured, how it manifests in the muscle and liver, and what we can do about it

Episode Date: February 15, 2021

In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob discuss all things related to insulin resistance by revisiting the important points made in th...

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#148 - Richard Miller, M.D., Ph.D.: The gold standard for testing longevity drugs: the Interventions Testing Program

Episode Date: February 8, 2021

Richard Miller is a professor of pathology and the Director of the Center for Aging Research at the University of Michigan. He is one of the archite...

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#147 - Hussein Yassine, M.D.: Deep dive into the “Alzheimer’s gene” (APOE), brain health, and omega-3s

Episode Date: February 1, 2021

Hussein Yassine is a physician and researcher who studies brain lipid utilization in the context of finding preventative measures for cognitive impai...

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#146 - Guy Winch, Ph.D.: Emotional first aid and how to treat psychological injuries

Episode Date: January 25, 2021

Guy Winch is a psychologist, author, and co-host of the Dear Therapist podcast. In this episode, Guy speaks to the commonality of the human conditio...

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#145 - AMA #19: Deep dive on Zone 2 training, magnesium supplementation, and how to engage with your doctor

Episode Date: January 18, 2021

In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob take a deep dive into zone 2 training. They begin with a detailed definition of zone 2 and con...

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

Episode Date: January 11, 2021

Phil Maffetone is an author, health practitioner, and coach with decades of experience helping everyone from amateurs to world-class athletes optimiz...

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#143 - John Ioannidis, M.D., D.Sc.: Why most biomedical research is flawed, and how to improve it

Episode Date: January 4, 2021

John Ioannidis is a physician, scientist, writer, and a Stanford University professor who studies scientific research itself, a process known as meta-...

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#142 - Robert Abbott: The Bobby Knight story—a cautionary tale of unchecked anger, ego, and winning at all costs

Episode Date: December 21, 2020

Robert Abbott is a six-time Emmy award winner and the director of “The Last Days of Knight,” the behind-the-scenes documentary of legendary coach Bobb...

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#141 - AMA #18: Deep dive: sugar and sugar substitutes

Episode Date: December 14, 2020

In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob talk all about sugar and sugar substitutes and provide a way to think about sugar consumption....

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

Episode Date: December 7, 2020

Gerald Shulman is a Professor of Medicine, Cellular & Molecular Physiology, and the Director of the Diabetes Research Center at Yale. His pioneering...

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