The Outlier Health Podcast

What does it take to get in the best health and fitness of your life? In today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with vegan nutritionist Fritz Horstmann on how to optimize your diet and lifestyle to reach your health goals.

Run streaking, that is. In today's episode, Matt and Doug discuss the pros and cons of habit streaks, their experience with 50+ day streaks, and how they can transform the way you train, eat, and thrive.

Is there a health habit that you just can't seem to tackle? One that you know you struggle with, but can never seem to resolve? That happens to all of us. In today's episode, Matt and Doug share their most challenging habits, and discuss ways that they could tackle them once and for all.

It is officially the first week of summer and like so many others, Matt and Doug are taking vacations. In today's episode, they share tips for maintaining healthy fitness and nutrition habits while on vacation, and share a warning for anyone listening.

In a special live edition of NMA Chats, Matt Tullman sits down with NYT Bestselling Author, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, to discuss gluten, low histidine diet for migraines, the connection between food and mood, and more.

Having been vegan for 45 years, transformed her own life, and helped hundreds of thousands of people transform theirs, there are few people who understand the plant-based diet and weight loss better than Chef AJ. Today Matt Frazier has the privilege of bringing Chef AJ back onto the podcast to discuss her weight loss philosophy, updated book, and a healthy approach to weight loss.

We've all been told to drink plenty and drink often when working out, but what role does hydration really play in performance? And is there more to it than just chugging water? In today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with Meridith Cass, the CEO of Nix Biosensors about how to properly hydrate for optimal athletic results.

From Kim Kardashian to the NYT bestseller list, there's a lot to talk about in today's episode. But what Matt and Doug are most excited about discussing is a new NFT project called STEPN, which pays you to exercise. Is this the future of fitness or a terrible idea that will quickly fizzle out?

Follow the path of just about every vegan athlete and they all have a few things in common. But for Matt and Doug, some of those "typical" vegan athlete habits or trends have fallen off. In today's episode, they share what they've stopped doing as vegan athletes, and why. Can you relate?

This episode starts with a simple question: What do plant-based athletes eat? Sounds straightforward enough... But when you dig deeper, the question is really about macronutrients, weight loss, weight gain, and how to power your performance on plants. Today Matt and Doug address those topics while sharing their favorite go-to meals and recipes.

Yoga's popularity has boomed over the past several years, but for many, it's still too intimidating to actually try. In today's episode, we bring back one of our most listened to episodes, where Doug chats with his wife Katie, a certified Yoga Therapist and 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, about how yoga can transform your life and how to get started. Doug asks the many questions he had before hi...

Vegan athletes love to talk about how quickly they recover, and non-vegan athletes are quick to point out vegans who are constantly injured. Can both be true? In today's episode, Matt and Doug talk about eating a plant-based diet for recovery and injury prevention, plus they answer a listener's question about her upcoming Ragnar race. Episode Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Feals CBD. F...

Doug takes his first trip to the metaverse, starts a new exercise streak, and denies science. Matt goes all-in on his new pull-up bar. Today's episode is a clear reminder health and fitness habits can be a lot of fun. (And when they are, they're a lot more likely to stick.) Shouout to today's sponsor, Trade Coffee. Get fresh roasted and ethically sourced beans from America's best independent roast...

Have a question about fueling, protein, or energy products? You're not alone! In today's episode, Matt and Doug begin working through the 11 most common questions about being a vegan athlete, starting with three big ones. Thank you to today's sponsor, Code. Coda is a new kind of document that brings words, data, and teams together. It comes with a set of building blocks that anyone can combine to...

Dr. Monica Aggarwal is a board-certified cardiologist, author, and athlete with rheumatoid arthritis. She's also a strong advocate for diet over drugs. In today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with Dr. Aggarwal about inflammation triggers, the importance of taking care of your stress levels, and her newly updated book, Body on Fire.

A missed long run, a nagging injury, or your time trials not going to plan... Training setbacks happen to all of us. In today's episode, Matt gives us an update on his training (spoiler, there's a setback), and Doug shares his strategy for how to readjust when training doesn't go your way.

Anna Pippus, known for her recipes at Easy Animal Free, didn't start as a chef or cook, but instead as a lawyer, working on animal and human rights. It wasn't until people began asking what they could do to support her efforts that she began documenting her recipes. In today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with Anna about the state of animal agriculture, her philosophy behind food, and how to manage...

After years of running, is still possible to improve your running form? In this episode, we discuss how Matt has gone back to the basics to injury-proof his form. Plus, Doug's fragile habits, habit environments, and what to do when everything goes south.

Back in 2012, Matt wrote a blog post about the weird things he does as a vegan. And it went viral. Now, 10 years later, we revisit that list, update some of the items, and share several new "weird" things we find ourselves doing (which we're sure you'll be able to relate to).

We love podcasts. We love audiobooks. We even love the news (well, Doug does, anyway). But when does it become too much? In today's episode, Doug shares a personal story of reaching his input breaking point, and why he and Matt believe more time spent thinking is critical for long-term health and well-being.

So you eat plants... Is that enough? In today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with bestselling author and leading plant-based doctor, Dr. Joel Fuhrman, on how to optimize your diet for longevity.

Matt is once again training for an ultramarathon, only this time, he's taking a new approach. Inspired by the CrossFit Endurance principles and motivation for general strength and fitness, Matt is ditching the long slow miles for more intensity. But will it work out? In today's episode, Matt and Doug discuss the pros and cons of CrossFit Endurance, and how this approach could work for you.

Carleigh Bodrug, better known as @PlantYou, has grown a massive following on Instagram because of her practical, easy-to-follow plant-based recipes. In today's episode, Matt and Doug chat with Carleigh about her low food waste philosophy, why these recipes are so successful, and her new cookbook.

We all want to live longer, but what simple actions can you take each day that may make a difference? In today's episode, Doug and Matt share some of their recent attempts to improve their meaning, mindfulness, sleep, and fitness for longevity.

How do we help people eat more plant-based foods? In today's episode of NMA Radio, Matt Tullman chats with documentarian Brian Kateman on how to "meat" people in the middle. Huge thank you to today's sponsors: GREEN CHEF: Green Chef's vegan recipes are high in plant proteins and wholesome sides. Go to GreenChef.com/nomeat130 and use code nomeat130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! FABULOUS: Fab...