Abel James Show

Once upon a time, a music producer—who was also a coach on American Idol—found himself bed ridden, weighing almost 300 pounds at just 51 years old... But on August 1, 2015, James decided to make a change. This was a critical moment in his journey to lose 100 pounds and take his life back. Every so often I get a note from one of you that affects me deeply. And recently I've been getting a lot of th...

Do you know how the media you’re consuming is affecting your brain and mood? When you’re around negative news, stressed colleagues, and minute-to-minute stock updates, even if you’re not consciously listening to it, your amygdala is on overdrive, and this can lead to subconscious fears, stress and anxiety. But with a dab of neuroscience, common sense and self-expression, we can rise above the craz...

Did you know that in the U.S. every single year more than 50,000 people are poisoned by carbon monoxide gas? It's a crazy high number and a lot of people are only somewhat familiar as to what carbon monoxide is and what effects it has on the human body. It's very much a different beast from carbon dioxide. Let's get into it. Carbon monoxide (CO) is often referred to as “The Silent Killer”. It's a...

Over the past few months, many of you have reached out and asked “Why did Abel unexpectedly disappear from the internet?” “Is he ever coming back?” “...Wait a second, why is his hair so impossibly long right now?” The truth is, Alyson and I spent the past several months recovering our health and focusing on finding a new place to live. It's a long, sticky and scary story, and a really close call....

What are humans actually meant to eat? It's a very complicated question these days. But today we're here with my new friend, Brian Sanders, a health coach and host of the Peak Human Podcast, as well as the filmmaker behind the documentary Food Lies . He's here to talk about the misinformation in the world of nutrition, and what we should be doing and eating instead. On this show with Brian Sanders...

Be honest, are you feeling a little stressed out these days? If you're feeling a little scatter brained or bummed out, you are definitely not alone. Things seem crazier than ever, and we're all a bit frazzled. If you're feeling that way, or if you're feeling like you take care of everyone around you with no energy left for yourself, this show is definitely for you. Returning to the show is Sarah F...

Since we’ve been getting tons of questions, here’s a surprise “Ask Me Anything” livestream. I want to thank all of you who took the time to ask for a bit of support or help with certain areas of your health, because getting over that hump is really important. Keep in mind, I am no guru. We’re all here to help each other. We’re lifelong students, and constantly learning. That should be the goal, es...

Thanks so much for joining us on the Fat-Burning Man Show, where we talk about real food and real results, and a whole lot of other things that will help you stay alive in the wacky world of the 21st century. Like this for example, what's the link between smartphone use and brain cancer? The answer, unfortunately, is a very creepy one. To help us figure it out, today we're here with someone who's...

How’s your meditation practice going? Joining me on today’s show is Jennifer Iserloh, the best-selling author of 50 Shades of Kale and The Healing Slow Cooker , among over 20+ other books. Jennifer is a certified yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, and professionally trained chef, whose clients include Jerry Seinfeld, as it turns out. And today she's here with us discussing nutrition, meditation, ad...

Since I've been getting loads of questions from you folks and we now have semi-reliable internet up here in the mountains, I decided to do a surprise “Ask Me Anything” livestream. I can't believe how many people joined in to ask questions. I wasn’t able to get to all of them during the livestream, so afterwards I answered a few more which you’ll be able to hear today as we get this kicked off. In...

On a scale of 1 through 10, how good is your sleep right now? (If you're not at a 10, there's a lot of room for improvement.) If you want good health, you've got to get your sleep nailed down. Artificial lights from your phone, tablet or computer can mess with sleep, as can drinking alcohol. Today's guest was more of a social drinker who decided to take a break from alcohol, and then life got a lo...

Do you ever feel isolated and alone? In these crazy times when we’re more technologically connected than ever, many of us can’t help but feel separated and somewhat detached. It may feel like it's us versus the world, and unfortunately, social media and the internet don't seem to be helping. To help us rise above the madness of today's world, we're here with Dr. Caroline Leaf. Dr. Leaf is a commun...

How much time have you spent outside today? Hopefully, you're outside right now. But if you're not, I just want to say it's more important than ever to get outdoors, breathe some fresh air, take a break and enjoy some sunshine. But according to a survey by the EPA, the average American spends 93% of their time indoors, either in enclosed buildings or enclosed vehicles. Connection to nature shouldn...

Can you imagine waking up one day then being diagnosed with a condition that puts you into a wheelchair for the rest of your life? Although, Wikipedia lists Multiple Sclerosis as an incurable disease, today we’re here with a remarkable woman who was sentenced to a life in a tilt-recline wheelchair with progressive MS... and went on to defy her diagnosis and reverse her condition with real food and...

Did you know that selling raw milk is illegal in 18 U.S. states? Much of the food our grandparents took for granted is now banned in what we call the land of the free. The argument? That processed food is much healthier and safer. Thanks, government. While you may get dizzy checking out the list of recent industrial food product recalls , due to contamination. It makes you wonder why raw milk is s...

Be honest now, how many times have you avoided doing something because you were afraid? Akshay Nanavati is an ultrarunner, former Marine and the author of Fearvana , a book that will change the way you look at fear. You can even count the Dalai Lama among his friends, believe it or not. Right now, Akshay is in the middle of a self-imposed challenge to run from border-to-border of every country in...

Since we just kicked off the Wild30 Challenge , I decided to do an Ask Me Anything and see what questions are at the top of your minds as we head into a brand new year. Keep in mind, I am no guru. We’re all here to help each other. We’re lifelong students, and constantly learning. That should be the goal, especially in this world of misinformation in which we find ourselves. I want to thank all of...

It really seems like Western medicine is completely devoid of common sense. Why is that? With a majority of doctors prescribing pills for symptoms instead of treating the underlying imbalances, it's no wonder the world's health is suffering right now. But today we're here with one of the very best doctors I know, Dr. David Perlmutter, renowned neurologist, and the author of the newly revised and t...

Can dieting cause you to gain weight, instead of lose it? It happens sometimes. As the doc says, we seem to be living in a world where each day seems to bring new science that cancels out all past assessments. So how do we know if we're eating the right foods for our particular body's needs? Well, returning to the show this week to help us figure it all out is Dr. Alan Christianson. Dr. Christians...

We all know that junk food is bad for us, but what about junk news and social media? These days, it's getting pretty nasty out there. The nightly news cycle of local crimes, endless stream of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram updates and feeds, celebrity gossip, reality TV shows, trendy clickbait articles. The list goes on and on. In this age of information overload, your life can be filled with irr...

What would happen if you ate nothing but potatoes for a year? Believe it or not, today's guest did just that. He's a former junior Australian champion marathon kayaker, and also a high school PE teacher who embarked upon a quest to overcome food addiction, anxiety, and depression by eating only potatoes for an entire year. At first, I was not sure what to think about all of this. But trust me, the...

What can living with wild wolves teach us about how to eat and live as humans? Well today, believe it or not, we're here with a remarkable woman who actually lived amongst wild wolves in the Arctic Circle. This is a throwback episode of the Fat-Burning Man show from 2012. But just because it’s not new, doesn’t mean it’s no relevant. In fact, I think a lot of listeners really need this message more...

When was the last time you checked how safe your air is? With all of the wild fires, increases in industrial pollution, increases in population—not just in the U.S. but around the world—more than half of us are breathing dirty, polluted air, especially if you're living anywhere close to an urban area, or an industrial area. One of the most concerning things about breathing polluted air, is that it...

Since we're in the middle of the holidays, I decided to fire up a live streaming session and do a surprise Ask Me Anything. You're about to hear my take on beer, wine and alcohol (especially during the holidays), overeating issues, what to do when you see all the sweets at parties this time of year, how to accidentally write a book, censorship on social media, and even the future of virtual realit...

Can being athletic help you be a better singer and artist? Conversely, can dancing make you a better athlete? Oftentimes people tend to compartmentalize their lives and don't make the connection between art, athletics, mindset and overall health, but when we take a more holistic view of our lives and our health, we start to realize how interconnected all of this is. Joining me on the show today, I...