The Dr. Greg Wells Podcast

In today’s conversation Dr. Greg explores the decision he and his sixteen-year-old daughter Ingrid made to attempt seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. He shares how persistent injuries led them to stop, recover, and rebuild their health from the ground up before they were ready to begin endurance training again. The episode traces the project from a series of small rehabilitation se...

In today’s conversation Dr. Greg Wells shares the core ideas behind Rest, Refocus, Recharge and explains why true performance is built on cycles of stress and recovery rather than nonstop output. He shows how rest, reflection, focus, creativity, and flow are linked to different physiological and cognitive states, and why learning to move between them is essential in a high-pressure world. The mast...

Chris Bailey is trying to solve the gap between setting goals and actually following through on them. In this episode, we dig into helping you to stop relying on vague motivation or willpower and instead align your goals, priorities, and daily actions with what matters most to you. In today’s conversation Chris Bailey explores why intention is deeper than goal setting and why follow-through depend...

Dr. Mitchell is trying to solve the problem that most people know what healthy behaviors are, but struggle to start and sustain them in real life. His work focuses on using behavioral science, digital health tools, and practical design strategies to help people make small, realistic changes that last and improve health at scale.

In today’s conversation Alex Hutchinson explores the mind-body relationship at the heart of endurance, effort, and human performance. He and Dr. Wells unpack how the brain interprets fatigue, why self-talk changes perceived effort, and how challenge can become a source of meaning rather than something to avoid. They also discuss adventure, curiosity, and the science of exploration, bringing the co...

In today’s conversation Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng explores how an ICU “aha moment” and the pandemic reshaped his mission toward prevention over prescription—keeping people healthier and out of acute care. He unpacks his PRESS Method™ (Purpose, Restoration, Eating, Strength, Social connection) and explains how to identify your personal “kryptonite” so you can plan around it instead of relying on will...

Jake Ernst is focused on solving a modern, high-stakes problem: technology and algorithm-driven platforms are replacing real human attachment and co-regulation, contributing to distraction, distress, and disconnection—especially for kids and teens, but increasingly for adults too. In today’s conversation Jake Ernst explores how modern tech is reshaping our brains, relationships, and family life—an...

Dr. Scott Forbes is trying to cut through the hype and misinformation around creatine so listeners can understand what creatine actually is, what it truly does (and doesn’t do), and how to use it safely and effectively for performance, brain health, and healthy aging. In today’s conversation Dr. Forbes explores why creatine has become one of the most talked-about supplements—and how to separate re...

Dr. Elaine Chin is trying to solve the problem of people aging into chronic inflammation, fatigue, and disease because they are surrounded by confusing wellness advice and are guessing instead of using a science-based, personalized approach to healthspan. In this episode, she frames the answer as precision medicine built on measurable biology and consistent daily habits. In today’s conversation El...

Dr. Kang is tackling a modern, high-impact problem: our relationship with technology (and “perma-crisis” busyness) is driving stress, disconnection, and attention fragmentation—especially in kids and teens—unless we build a healthier “tech diet” and lifestyle that restores regulation, connection, and play. In today’s conversation Dr. Shimi Kang explores how brain science can help us thrive in a wo...

People are navigating stress, setbacks, and uncertainty by trying to control everything and doing it alone—which amplifies anxiety and drains performance. Dr. Robyne’s work in this episode reframes hope as a trainable, practical skill (not “toxic optimism”), and gives listeners a grounded pathway to regain agency, build support, and move forward—especially when life feels wobbly. In today’s conver...

High performers are getting trapped in a modern loop of overdoing + cortisol + information overload, chasing “biohacks” while skipping the inner foundation (hope, self-worth, presence) and the recovery that makes performance sustainable. Dr. James Rouse’s work in this episode is about reclaiming control: building purpose-driven rituals, creating contrast (hard effort + deep rest), and protecting n...

High performers often know what to do—but in decisive moments they get pulled into thoughts, feelings, fear, and outcome-focus, which breaks execution. Dana’s work solves the “pressure gap” by giving people a simple, repeatable plan to get calm-ish and refocus on task actions—so they can perform when it matters most. In today’s conversation Dana Sinclair explores why pressure doesn’t ruin performa...

In today’s conversation Philip McKernan explores what it really takes to move from “doing all the right things” to living from a deeper, more aligned place—what he calls SoulSet™. He and Dr. Wells unpack why so many driven people chase goals, money, and control…and still feel like something is missing. Philip shares how creating space, asking better questions, and trading judgment for curiosity ca...

Stephen is solving the “pressure gap”: the moment when stress hijacks focus and people react instead of respond—in leadership, business, and life—because they haven’t built a deliberate process to prepare for defining moments. In today’s conversation Stephen Drum explores what it really means to “perform on the X”—the critical moment when everything is on the line and you don’t get a do-over. He b...

Andy is solving the “guesswork problem” in endurance performance: athletes lose wildly different amounts of fluid and sodium, so generic hydration advice leads to dehydration, cramping, GI distress, or even hyponatremia—and performance falls apart in the heat and over long durations. In today’s conversation Andy Blow explores why hydration and fueling are never one-size-fits-all—and how understand...

Melissa is solving the “I’m functioning but not thriving” problem—where high performers feel tired, inflamed, foggy, or stuck with weight/metabolic issues because modern stress + ultra-processed food + hidden toxins quietly push them toward “not sick” instead of healthy and optimal. Her approach is to identify gaps (often via blood work), reduce toxic load, and build realistic nutrition routines t...

Marco is solving the “data confusion” problem: people are surrounded by wearable metrics and made-up scores, but don’t know what’s actually measured, what’s estimated, and what’s meaningful over time. His work helps people use reliable physiological signals (HR, HRV, temperature) longitudinally to manage stress, avoid bad training decisions, and improve performance and health. In today’s conversat...

Michael is fighting the core problem of stigma-driven silence—the belief that depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses are personal weaknesses. His work aims to shift the narrative to “sick, not weak”, so people get help sooner, caregivers understand better, and fewer individuals suffer alone. In today’s conversation Michael Landsberg explores his journey from decades in Canadian sports med...

In today’s conversation Todd Henry explores how everyday professionals can stay creative and effective in a world full of distraction and pressure. He and Dr. Wells unpack why “creativity” isn’t just art—it’s problem-solving—and why tiny daily rituals matter even more when life gets disrupted. Todd shares practical ways to protect attention, reduce overwhelm, and build a sustainable rhythm for pro...

How to pursue big goals (in sport, work, or life) without being limited by adversity — by building discipline, experimenting until you understand your “systems,” and leading yourself (and others) one step at a time. In today’s conversation Sébastien Sasseville explores how a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes became a turning point that pushed him toward structure, endurance, and purpose. He shares what...

Dr. Pelletier is solving the “I’m exhausted and slipping, but I don’t know what to change” problem—helping busy professionals and leaders understand what burnout really is, how to spot the early warning signs, and how to rebalance demands vs. supplies with practical, evidence-based actions at both the individual and organizational level. In today’s conversation Marie-Hélène Pelletier explores why...

High-performing people are stuck in a cycle of chronic stress that quietly erodes energy, mood, relationships, and results—until it becomes burnout. Susan’s work (and this conversation) focuses on breaking that cycle with science-based tools that help leaders build sustainable high performance without sacrificing health. In today’s conversation Susan Biali Haas explores how high achievers can buil...

Kyle is tackling the “toxic excellence” problem: how to pursue world-class performance without fear-based coaching, emotional harm, or unsafe culture—by building athlete-driven, supportive environments where people can grow, fail, and thrive. In today’s conversation Kyle Shewfelt explores what it takes to build a healthy, high-performing life after the biggest moments—Olympic gold, devastating inj...

How to turn overwhelming training science into simple, context-specific programming—so athletes and busy professionals can use HIIT, recovery, and fueling strategies that actually improve performance without burnout.  In today’s conversation Paul Laursen explores how to program high-intensity interval training by putting context before content, so sessions match a person’s sport, goals, and physio...