Abel James Show

When is it time to stand up for what you believe in? We believe that time is now. We’re hitting pause on our scheduled podcasts and posts to honor and highlight our black brothers and sisters and people of color in June. In this special episode from the Trust & Believe Podcast , you're going to hear directly from our dear friend, Shaun T. Shaun and I got to know each other about 5 years ago now on...

Are you sick of dietary propaganda? Me too. This week's guest has been wiping the floor with ridiculous, government-mandated, top-down nutrition recommendations for decades now. And she actually demonstrates that decreased health actually correlates with increased recommendations from the government. Thanks Uncle Sam. So, returning to the show this week is, of course, international bestselling aut...

Ready to boost your confidence? Don't underestimate the power and importance of morale right now. In the age of internet memes, celebrity gossip, social media, clickbait articles and online haters, it's easy to get pulled into that vortex of negativity. Trust me, we get plenty of hate, especially these days. But you’ve got to keep going. So, how can we ditch those bad vibes and get the confidence...

Are you sick of being stuck inside? You're in good company. When our survival and basic needs are threatened, our trust in authority figures broken and our human rights ignored, it's pretty easy to lose your head. So how can we protect our brain and nervous system in these trying times? Well, I’m happy to say that returning to the show this week to help us out is Eliza Kingsford, a Licensed Psycho...

Even before the world shut down, 80% of kids don’t get enough exercise. What do you think these numbers look like for grown-ups? Terrifying. Somehow we find ourselves in a world where we need to fight for our right to recess. Even if we're adults. No matter what country we're in. I can't think of a better person to remind us how important it is to go outside and play than our friend Darryl Edwards...

So how are you doing out there? Pretty rough, right? You feeling a little stressed? I know I am. But it's important to know, especially during times like these, that at our best we can use this stress and put it to good use instead of letting it completely destroy us. And a long-range of studies, unfortunately, have shown that chronic stress caused by things like social isolation, long-term unempl...

How would you like to build a thriving business around your passion? Well, the good news is that you can. You can make that happen. There is a lot of confidence that comes when you start to do your own thing. And we have a wonderful example on the show here today. Helen Marshall is a certified primal health coach and founder of the grain-free food company, Primal Alternative. Helen hosts the Prima...

Are you feeling a little on edge lately? You're not the only one. But be honest now, do you think technology is helping you or hurting you? These are critical questions, especially in the age of lockdowns and censorship. But thankfully, we have fellow health crusaders to help us navigate this increasingly fear-based landscape. Returning to the show this week is Dr. David Perlmutter, a Board-Certif...

Did you know that over 600,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. every year? That’s an astounding 1 out of every 4 deaths. Well today we’re here with one of my old friends from Austin, Texas, Mr. Carl Swanson, a man who somehow stubbornly survived 5 heart attacks and turned his health around for the better. Carl is a former army Scout for a tank battalion with the 9th Infantry Division, he’s...

Tried an elimination diet yet? You’ve likely heard a lot of buzz around the carnivore diet, it's come up a few times on this show. The way I think about elimination diets, is that you're fasting from certain food categories. When you give yourself a break, all of a sudden your immune system can calm down and do the exact work that it needs to do to keep you safe—instead of causing all sorts of pro...

As a collective, are we getting smarter or dumber? Let’s be honest. Intelligence—the capacity for learning, logic, understanding, critical thinking, planning, self-awareness, problem solving, emotional knowledge, reasoning, creativity—is a whole brain-body phonomenon. And in order to harness your natural intelligence, it’s important to support your brain and body with the right foods, and turn dow...

Can you improve your longevity, health and overall well being just through lifestyle factors alone? Or are we doomed to the fate brought on by our family history and genetics? To help us find out, today we’re here with Dr. Steven Gundry, a bestselling author and former cardiac surgeon who put himself out of business, and is now known as—I love this—the “No More Mr. Knife Guy.” In 2002, Dr. Gundry...

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Returning to the show is a man who routinely skips breakfast… and often skips lunch, too. Mr. Mark Sisson is a rebel who takes great satisfaction in beating the tar out of conventional wisdom. He's one of the veterans, of course, of the Paleo, Primal and Ancestral Health Movement. I very much doubt that we'd be where we are today without his...

Do sugar substitutes mess with your brain and taste buds? If you’ve ever messed with high-octane sweeteners like stevia or monkfruit, you know the sensation of hyper-intense sweetness on your tongue. Even worse with monstrosities like Sucralose. Research indicates that overstimulation of your sugar receptors may actually change the foods you crave. What do we do about it? To help us navigate the t...

Are you using the most of your brain’s energy? If you’re feeling burned out, scattered brained, or befuddled, this is definitely the show for you. Here with us today is Dr. Andrew Hill, one of the leading neurofeedback practitioners in the country. Dr. Hill holds a Ph. D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA’s Department of Psychology where he continues to do research on attention and cognition. On...

When was the last time you took a family road trip? Especially one that was just for fun? Unfortunately, the family road trip seems to be somewhat of a dying art. After living a life on the road, I can tell you that getting out of the city— away from all of that crazy brain zapping city energy that we're assaulted with, all the marketing and the billboards—and into the wilderness can be an amazing...

Do prescription meds cause more problems than they solve? Watch any one of the incessant commercials from pharmaceutical companies in the U.S., and the laundry list of side effects is horrifying. Joining me on the show today is Niraj Naik, a former pharmacist who has a lot to say on the subject. With a history of working long hours, as a community pharmacist across the pond, Niraj witnessed first...

You've heard all about red light therapy, right? Maybe you've heard that near-infrared and red light therapy can help you with inflammation, collagen production, and skin health in general. Or maybe you've heard red light improves recovery, sleep, and cognition. Can red light therapy do our taxes, too? If you're wondering how to separate the hype from reality, this is definitely the show for you....

Do you have a “dad bod”? I’ve heard it’s all the rage these days. Or maybe you’re getting an extra curve or two where you don’t want one? You could be working out and eating the same way you did when you were younger, but you're not getting results anymore, you're still putting on weight or you've reached a plateau. This happens to so many of us, it's happened to me. Well, today we’re here with Dr...

Can changing your thought patterns actually improve your ability to heal? Once you sift through the research, the answer is undeniably yes. We’re here today with Dr. Roy Vongtama, a Board Certified Cancer Specialist with degrees in Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania, a Medical Doctorate from the University of Buffalo and postgraduate training at UCLA. He’s the author...

Be honest, how often do you say “no” to things you don’t want to do?  We’re conditioned to sit in desks, be quiet, raise our hands and ask permission to go to the bathroom, and follow the rules.  Do what you’re told and never stray from the herd. Get a job, bite your tongue, pay your taxes and behave. But as the years chug along, saying “no” becomes a superpower.  Try it now, it feels good. “NO.”...

According to brain scans , refined sugar and artificially intense sweetness is more addictive than cocaine.  If that sounds crazy, consider this: In the early 1900’s, the Average American ate 5 pounds of sugar per year. Pretty reasonable, right?  By 2000, the Average American was eating 150 pounds of sugar per year. That’s 30 times more sugar! To help us sort it out, we’re here with Dr. Vera Tarma...

Here’s a question for you, and be honest now: How much time per day is your phone in your hand? According to smartphone usage statistics, the average smartphone user checks their device 63 times per day. And get this, 22% of us are checking our devices every few minutes, while about half look at their phone a few times per hour. Are all those bleeps and bloops interrupting your day and interruptin...

Did you know that playing music and learning to play an instrument boosts cognitive function, and enhances the brain's ability to master tasks involving language skills, memory, and attention? Music can also help reduce stress, and even lower blood pressure. We’re only starting to understand the benefits of learning, playing, and listening to music, and today we’re here with a fellow-musician frie...

Have you played outside today? A recent survey of 12,000 adults and children in the U.S. shows that many of us have lost our close connection with nature. Today, I have the very special privilege of introducing one of my very best friends from all time. Mr. Trevor Lowell. Trev and I go so far back that he literally taught me how to ride a bike without training wheels and blow bubbles in bubble gum...