Abel James Show

Can you get better results by<strong> </strong>gamifying your health? <br /><br />Today, we have a very special episode for you. I'm sitting down with the woman who's been the secret weapon behind this show for over ten years: my wife and producer, <strong>Alyson Rose</strong>. <br /><br />Aly toured the world as one of the first professional gamers in esports, who transmuted her talent to become a professional health nut like me for about 15 years. <br /><br />We're diving deep into retraining your <strong>microbiome</strong>, mastering the perfect <strong>steak </strong>without the char, and why your body might be throwing a tantrum over that <strong>plant milk </strong>you might think is "healthy."<br /><br />In this episode, we dig into:<br /><ul><li>Why <strong>your gut </strong>is "rioting" and how to calm it down in 10 days or less</li><li>Secrets to <strong>cooking the perfect steaks</strong></li><li>How homemade yogurt could be key to helping us <strong>digest dairy&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Alcohol-free alternatives</strong> that actually give you a "state change"</li><li><strong>How to gamify your health </strong>with cutting-edge new tech</li><li>And much more...</li></ul>Find Aly and her work at:&nbsp;<br /><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://www.wildrx.com/" target="_blank">https://www.wildrx.com/</a></li><li>Wild Habits app (save 20% off for a limited time): <a href="https://studio.com/abel/wildhabits?c=pOSyfCS7" target="_blank">https://studio.com/abel/wildhabits?c=pOSyfCS7</a></li><li>Club Wild (and get 2 months free): <a href="https://www.wildrx.com/join-club-wild" target="_blank">https://www.wildrx.com/join-club-wild</a></li><li>Newsletter (sign-up and get free goodies): <a href="https://www.wildrx.com/start-here-your-free-wild-lifestyle-guide" target="_blank">https://www.wildrx.com/start-here-your-free-wild-lifestyle-guide</a></li></ul>To celebrate the launch of our new <strong>Wild Habits</strong> app, we'll be sending you our favorite recent kitchen concoctions, including:<br /><ul><li>Parm-Fried Chicken&nbsp;</li><li>Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons</li><li>Probiotic Yogurt&nbsp;</li><li>Cookie Dough Truffle Fat Bombs (with Coconut Manna)</li><li>Plus, our step-by-step guide to cooking the perfect steak.</li></ul>To get all these new recipes and more goodies, make sure you're signed up for the newsletter at <a href="http://abeljames.com" target="_blank">AbelJames.com</a>. <br /><br />If you're ready to dial in your health and tone up for summer, give <strong>Wild Habits</strong> a try. Right now, you can <strong>lock in 20% savings for life</strong> by clicking the link below:<br /><br /><a href="https://studio.com/abel/wildhabits?c=pOSyfCS7" target="_blank"><strong>Yes, Get Wild Habits &amp; Save 20% Off For Life</strong></a> <em>(Offer expires: 6/21/26)</em><br /><br />You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at <a href="http://abeljames.substack.com" target="_blank">abeljames.substack.com</a>. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abel-james-show/id501575043" target="_blank">Apple</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3nEy0tcKqvR1wF4lSfYASi" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. You rock.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br />

Have you ever done something just because you were told not to?<br /><br />Today we're here in the studio in Austin with a genre-defying force of nature. <strong>DPAK</strong> is a sonic visionary, a boundary-smashing artist, and speaker who ignites stages and earbuds around the globe. He’s performed with icons like Rihanna, India.Arie, and Jason Mraz. He writes and performs songs that mean something, and his art is living proof that, at its best,<strong> sound can set people free</strong>.&nbsp; <br /><br />Even more than that, DPAK is a <strong>rare artist</strong> who can drop a banger anthem at a festival, then cogently explain how inputs and outputs work, like a rogue systems engineer with a mischievous mind.&nbsp; <br /><br />If you're a deep and <strong>expansive thinker</strong>, you're going to dig this one.&nbsp;<br /><br />In this special in-person episode with DPAK, you'll hear:&nbsp;<br /><ul><li>Why the “lone wolf” phase of the <strong>creative process</strong> is a myth</li><li>How censorship, self‑censorship, and propaganda <strong>shape what you think is possible</strong></li><li>The <strong>hidden power of sound</strong>, tuning, and mantras to change your physical, mental, and spiritual state—whether you “believe” in it or not</li><li>Why <strong>your playlist</strong> might secretly be eroding your self-esteem as you bob your head</li><li>And much more...</li></ul><strong>Find DPAK and his work at:&nbsp;</strong><br /><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://dpakworld.com/" target="_blank">https://dpakworld.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dpak.world" target="_blank">@dpak.world</a></li><li>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gv5EPhOtWTHz3wlXtOEyE?si=9p0ZlguoQiibtjRYeElj4g" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gv5EPhOtWTHz3wlXtOEyE?si=9p0ZlguoQiibtjRYeElj4g</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DPAKWORLD" target="_blank">@DPAKWORLD</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DPAKWORLD" target="_blank">@DPAKWORLD</a></li><li>X: <a href="https://www.x.com/DPAK_WORLD" target="_blank">@DPAK_WORLD</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dpakworld" target="_blank">@dpakworld</a></li></ul>We just got back from playing a show in Vegas, laying down new tracks for my new album, vocals, guitars, and even dusted off the old tenor sax and clarinet. And thanks to everyone who joined us for live music at Banger's in Austin, TX—you all rock!<br /><br />Stay tuned for many more live shows coming up. You can <a href="https://www.wildrx.com/start-here-your-free-wild-lifestyle-guide" target="_blank"><strong>join the newsletter</strong></a> to stay up on upcoming events, podcasts and more goodies.<br /><br />We just released our new <a href="https://studio.com/abel/wildhabits?c=pOSyfCS7" target="_blank"><strong>habits transformation app</strong></a> and our <a href="https://wildrx.com/join-club-wild" target="_blank">Club Wild community</a>—check it out at <a href="https://www.wildrx.com/" target="_blank">wildrx.com</a>. if you want to eliminate bad habits or install new ones, now is the time and we can help get you there. <br /><br />With 15 years coaching people all around the world to get in the best shape of their lives, we're here to help you get real results. <br /><br /><a href="https://studio.com/abel/wildhabits?c=pOSyfCS7" target="_blank"><strong>Take your 2-minute personalization quiz</strong></a> to get started with the Wild Habits and<strong> save 20% off for a limited time</strong>.<br /><br />You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at <a href="http://abeljames.substack.com" target="_blank">abeljames.substack.com</a>. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abel-james-show/id501575043" target="_blank">Apple</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3nEy0tcKqvR1wF4lSfYASi" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. You rock.<br /><br />This episode is brought to you by:<br /><strong>Branch Basics</strong> – Go to <a href="https://branchbasics.com/ABEL" target="_blank">BranchBasics.com/ABEL</a> and save 15% off with our code <strong>ABEL</strong>

Does splurging on late-night takeout quietly rewire your brain like a drug?<br /><br />Are your nutritional choices building resilience and longevity, or quietly feeding inflammation, burnout, and creeping disease?<br /><br />If you’re done with extreme diet dogma and want a science-backed way to eat for your brain and your future—this one’s for you.<br /><br />In today’s special episode, I'm thrilled to be here with two incredible Harvard-Trained Doctors and dear friends: <strong>Dr. Srini Pillay</strong>, psychiatrist, brain scientist, and musician, and <strong>Dr. Uma Naidoo</strong>, a pioneering nutritional psychiatrist, chef, and best-selling author known for her “mood food” creations.<br /><br />In this episode with a couple of brilliant docs, you'll hear:<br /><ul><li>How to enjoy treats like <strong>chocolate cake and hot dogs</strong> guilt-free without sending yourself into a shame spiral</li><li>The story of a patient who transformed his mental health by changing <strong>one daily habit</strong> before breakfast</li><li>How <strong>art, poetry, and music</strong> can rewire your brain and support longevity just as powerfully as diet and exercise</li><li>The shocking truth about <strong>women’s health research</strong>, and how nutritional psychiatry is finally starting to close the gap</li></ul>Dr. Uma, Srini and I are hosting in-person retreats coming up in the weeks and months ahead, and we'd love for you to join us.<br /><br /><strong>Longevity Retreat on Singer Island, FL </strong><em>(May 29 - 31, 2026)</em><br /><strong>What: </strong>Self-Reinvention &amp; Longevity Retreat with Dr. Srini Pillay, Dr. Uma Naidoo and Abel James<br /><strong>When:</strong> May 29 - 31, 2026<br /><strong>Where:</strong> <a href="https://www.amritocean.com/wellness-retreats/spring-retreat/" target="_blank">Amrit Ocean Resort</a> on Singer Island in Florida (3100 N Ocean Dr, Riviera Beach, FL 33404)<br /><strong>Get Tickets:</strong> <a href="https://www.amritocean.com/wellness-retreats/spring-retreat/" target="_blank">tickets and full schedule</a><br /><strong>Watch from anywhere: </strong><a href="https://dspmedia.ai/thesocietyonline/" target="_blank">join online</a><br /><br />Find Dr. Srini Pillay and his work at:&nbsp;<br /><ul><li>Join us for upcoming events and retreats: <a href="https://dspmedia.ai/jointhesociety/" target="_blank">https://dspmedia.ai/jointhesociety/</a></li><li>Join us online: <a href="https://dspmedia.ai/thesocietyonline/" target="_blank">https://dspmedia.ai/thesocietyonline/</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://drsrinipillay.com/" target="_blank">https://drsrinipillay.com/</a></li><li>Harvard Health Publishing: <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/srini-pillay-md" target="_blank">https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/srini-pillay-md</a></li><li>Law of Attraction Course: <a href="https://loacourse.drsrinipillay.com/" target="_blank">https://loacourse.drsrinipillay.com/</a></li><li>Substack: <a href="https://drsrinipillay.substack.com/" target="_blank">https://drsrinipillay.substack.com/</a></li><li>Medium: <a href="https://drsrinipillay.medium.com/" target="_blank">https://drsrinipillay.medium.com/</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SriniPillayMD/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SriniPillayMD/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drsrinipillay/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/drsrinipillay/</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsrinipillay" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsrinipillay</a></li></ul>Find Dr. Uma Naidoo and her work at:&nbsp;<br /><ul><li>Join us for an in-person retreat:<a href="https://www.amritocean.com/wellness-retreats/spring-retreat/" target="_blank"> Longevity Retreat in FL</a> (May 29 - 31, 2026)</li><li>Website: <a href="https://umanaidoomd.com/" target="_blank">https://umanaidoomd.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrUmaNaidoo/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DrUmaNaidoo/</a></li><li>X: <a href="https://x.com/drumanaidoo" target="_blank">https://x.com/drumanaidoo</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/uma-naidoo-m-d-93813860/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/uma-naidoo-m-d-93813860/</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.umanaidoo" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.umanaidoo</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@drumanaidoo" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@drumanaidoo</a></li></ul>Here's some exciting news. Just got back from Nashville laying down tracks for the new album with my dear friend Denny Hemingson, as well as going on tour for another show in Vegas, and coming up soon we have a <strong>brain reset and longevity retreat</strong> at Amrit Ocean Resorts and perhaps a live musical surprise with Dr. Srini and Dr. Uma. <br /><br />We'd love to see you at one of our <strong>upcoming events</strong>. <br /><br /><strong>To join in person</strong> or on a livestream, make sure to sign up for my newsletter at <a href="https://abeljames.com/" target="_blank">AbelJames.com</a>, and I'll send you more details and a sweet little tasty gift, too. <br /><br />You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at <a href="http://abeljames.substack.com" target="_blank">abeljames.substack.com</a>. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abel-james-show/id501575043" target="_blank">Apple</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3nEy0tcKqvR1wF4lSfYASi" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. You rock.<br /><br />And if you're looking to upgrade your habits and get transformative results without any newfangled peptides, pharmaceuticals, or other eye-wateringly expensive biohacking equipment, <strong>we have a brand new</strong> <a href="https://studio.com/apps/abel/wildhabits" target="_blank">habits transformation app</a> that's now available. <a href="https://studio.com/apps/abel/wildhabits" target="_blank">Click here to get started with a 2-minute personalization quiz</a>.<br /><br />This episode is brought to you by:<br /><strong>MUD\WTR</strong> – Go to <a href="http://mudwtr.com/ABELJAMES" target="_blank">mudwtr.com/ABELJAMES</a> and use the code <strong>ABELJAMES</strong> for a discount, plus free shipping and a free rechargeable frother.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

What if the most dangerous inflammation in your body actually starts in <strong>your mind</strong>?&nbsp; <br /><br />In this special two-part episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend and collaborator <strong>Dr. Srini Pillay. </strong>Srini is a multi-talented Harvard‑trained psychiatrist, author, musician, and pioneer of <strong>psychogenic longevity, </strong>and he's here with us to unpack the <em>hidden</em> connection between <strong>stress, inflammation, and how you actually live your life</strong>. Dr. Srini also wrote a musical and we've written quite a few songs together which we hope to share soon. <br /><br />Srini has spent years at the cutting edge of neuroscience and human potential, asking a very simple but <strong>revolutionary question</strong>: <em>Can changing the way we think about stress and possibility actually transform our bodies and even how we age?</em><br />In this episode, you'll hear:&nbsp;<br /><ul><li>How to become anti-fragile by <strong>using stress to heal</strong> instead of harm your body</li><li>The real difference between <strong>self‑deprivation</strong> and <strong>self‑sabotage</strong> &nbsp;</li><li>How harnessing the <strong>psychology of possibility</strong> can change the physical state of your body</li><li>How to<strong> reclaim the magic of being human</strong> as AI rapidly reshapes our world&nbsp;</li></ul>In this special episode, you'll also hear a bit more about <a href="https://dspmedia.ai/jointhesociety/" target="_blank">how you can join</a> our collaborative projects, events, and retreats at Amrit Ocean Resort with Dr. Srini Pillay.&nbsp;<br /><br />Find Dr. Srini Pillay and his work at:&nbsp;<br /><ul><li>Join us for upcoming events and retreats: <a href="https://dspmedia.ai/jointhesociety/" target="_blank">https://dspmedia.ai/jointhesociety/</a></li><li>Join us online: <a href="https://dspmedia.ai/thesocietyonline/" target="_blank">https://dspmedia.ai/thesocietyonline/</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://drsrinipillay.com/" target="_blank">https://drsrinipillay.com/</a></li><li>Harvard Health Publishing: <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/srini-pillay-md" target="_blank">https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/srini-pillay-md</a></li><li>Law of Attraction Course: <a href="https://loacourse.drsrinipillay.com/" target="_blank">https://loacourse.drsrinipillay.com/</a></li><li>Substack: <a href="https://drsrinipillay.substack.com/" target="_blank">https://drsrinipillay.substack.com/</a></li><li>Medium: <a href="https://drsrinipillay.medium.com/" target="_blank">https://drsrinipillay.medium.com/</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SriniPillayMD/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SriniPillayMD/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drsrinipillay/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/drsrinipillay/</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsrinipillay" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsrinipillay</a></li></ul>If you'd like a brain reset retreat, perhaps with some surprise music, come join us on the beach in Florida with Harvard-trained doctors Dr. Srini Pillay and Dr. Uma Naidoo. <br /><br />Our <strong>first mind-expanding event</strong> will be taking place on<strong> May 29 - 31, 2026</strong> at the Amrit Ocean Resort on Singer Island in Florida.<br /><br />If you enjoyed this conversation and are interested in connecting in person, uncovering ways to tap into the brain and create mindset shifts to live a life that exposes this magic to us, then please join us.<br /><br />We'd love to see you at one of our upcoming events.<br /><br />Also, stay tuned for part 2 of this podcast coming soon also featuring the wonderful <strong>Dr. Uma Naidoo</strong>. <br /><br />Here's some more exciting news. <br /><br />I just got back from Nashville laying down tracks for the new album with my dear friend Denny Hemingson, past guest of the show and longtime music director and guitar player for the Tim McGraw Band. We're listening to rough cuts of the tunes right now, and I'm stoked for you to hear it. Stay tuned.<br /><br />Also, come rock out with us live! We have more live shows coming up in Austin and I'm going on tour for another show in Vegas.<br /><br />To join in person or on a livestream, make sure to sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com and I'll send you more details and a sweet little surprise gift, too. <br /><br />And if you're looking to upgrade your habits and get transformative results <em>without</em> any newfangled peptides, pharmaceuticals, or other eye-wateringly expensive biohacking equipment, we have a brand new app launching soon, you'll be able to find our Club Wild community and brand new app at <a href="https://www.wildrx.com/" target="_blank">WildRx.com</a>.<br /><br />Please take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at <a href="http://abeljames.com" target="_blank">AbelJames.com</a>.<br />You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at <a href="http://abeljames.substack.com" target="_blank">abeljames.substack.com</a>. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abel-james-show/id501575043" target="_blank">Apple</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3nEy0tcKqvR1wF4lSfYASi" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. You rock.<br /><br />This episode is brought to you by:<br /><strong>Branch Basics</strong> – Go to <a href="https://branchbasics.com/ABEL" target="_blank">BranchBasics.com/ABEL</a> and save 15% off with our code <strong>ABEL</strong>

If light and sound rewire the brain, could targeted frequencies also help reverse trauma, concussion, and even Parkinson’s‑like symptoms?<br /><br />What if shamanic traditions, Native American lore, Vedic meditation, and modern brain science all point to the same solution?<br /><br />My guest today is <strong>Dr. Lana Bach-Morrow</strong> — a pioneering<strong> </strong>neuroscientist, inventor, CEO, and spiritual explorer who works with <strong>frequencies, light, and consciousness</strong> to heal the body, brain and spirit. <br /><br />After being knocked out and injured in a hit-and-run last year with serious post-concussion syndrome, I've completed several transformative sessions with Dr. Lana's brain-computer interface to help <strong>heal my brain</strong>.<br /><br />Her invention uses gamified light, sound and frequency to help achieve flow states, calm the amygdala (which often over-fires and locks us into fight-or-flight), and heal and <strong>regenerate pathways in the brain</strong> and nervous system. <br /><br />In addition to rapidly improving my coordination and reflexes, the most remarkable effect I've experienced so far is a dramatic increase in <strong>REM sleep</strong> and <strong>dream recall</strong>. She's definitely onto something.&nbsp;<br /><br />In this episode, you're about to discover:<br /><ul><li>What it means to treat <strong>neurology and spirituality</strong> as a single living system instead of two separate worlds</li><li>The difference between music played for money and <strong>healing music played from the heart</strong></li><li>In a world drowning in noise, manipulation and fear, why <strong>authenticity</strong> is the “currency of the future”&nbsp;</li><li>Why some places <strong>instantly calm your nervous system</strong> while others feel like you’re sitting in a microwave</li><li>And more...</li></ul><strong>Find Dr. Lana Bach-Morrow and her work at:&nbsp;</strong><br /><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://www.thinkinterfaces.com/" target="_blank">ThinkInterfaces.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drlanamorrow/" target="_blank">@drlanamorrow</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>If you want to keep in touch about the exciting events coming up soon, I've got live shows, music, and speaking gigs in Austin, Nashville, Las Vegas, Florida and many more. If you'd like to join in the fun at an upcoming show, in-person event, or join upcoming livestreams from wherever you may be, make sure to sign up for my newsletter at <a href="https://app.abeljames.com/" target="_blank">AbelJames.com</a>. <br /><br />If you're looking to level-up your health, I encourage you also to join our social media-free community, <a href="https://www.wildrx.com/join-club-wild" target="_blank">Club Wild</a>, and upcoming gamified coaching app launch at <a href="https://www.wildrx.com/" target="_blank">WildRx.com</a>.<br /><br />You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at <a href="http://abeljames.substack.com" target="_blank">abeljames.substack.com</a>. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abel-james-show/id501575043" target="_blank">Apple</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3nEy0tcKqvR1wF4lSfYASi" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. You rock.<br /><br />This episode is brought to you by:<br /><strong>MUD\WTR</strong> – Go to <a href="http://mudwtr.com/ABELJAMES" target="_blank">mudwtr.com/ABELJAMES</a> and use the code <strong>ABELJAMES</strong> to save up to 43% off your starter kit, plus free shipping and a free rechargeable frother.<br /><br /><br /><br />