The Tim Ferriss Show

This episode is a solo Q&A session where I answer a bunch of questions. We covered a ton of ground, from personal health protocols to professional frameworks and creative projects. This episode is brought to you by: Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim (use code TIM to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra.) Monarch Money track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: MonarchMoney.com/Tim (50% off your first year at monarchmoney.com with code TIM) Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period) Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start [00:06:00] Coyote retail distribution challenges and data gathering. [00:09:12] Elbow surgery recovery: sequencing, decongestion, Marc Pro device, peptides, BFR training. [00:16:14] California vs. Austin for builders, mechanical engineers, and tech startups. [00:19:06] Using AI for medical advice workflow (and cross-referencing with professionals). [00:23:51] Current supplement regimen and PAGG/AGG status. [00:31:54] California vs. Texas considerations for aspiring parents. [00:32:48] Saying "No" to good things for "Hell, yes" moments. [00:34:34] Philanthropy lessons learned since starting Saisei Foundation. [00:37:45] Something I've changed my mind about recently: intermittent fasting. [00:42:44] Precious items from childhood I still keep: D&D relics and marine biology books. [00:43:03] Bucket list hike: Glacier National Park. [00:43:42] How the catalytic chaos of publishing The 4-Hour Chef led to launching this podcast. [00:45:52] Bringing delight vs. sixth-gear, high-performance focus. [00:49:05] Thoughts on extended human fasting research from the Soviet era. [00:52:58] Most magical New Mexico experience: Mountain Cloud Zen Center meditation retreat. [00:53:22] Meta skills for the AI era: Hyper-adaptability and world-class learning. [00:54:01] The (real and ideal) future of CØCKPUNCH/Legends of Varlata. [00:59:47] Competitive chess training enhancement: glucose management, intermittent fasting, MCT oil. [01:06:31] Behind-the-scenes projects: Fusion, algae feed additives, meat alternatives. [01:08:32] Countries I wish I had visited earlier, and places I'd still like to see. [01:11:06] "Not yet" vs. "No" in early growth phases. [01:14:14] Post Coyote, do I have any future games in the works? [01:14:46] Over-ear vs. in-ear headphones for podcasting. [01:15:16] What's the uncrowded channel right now? [01:16:17] Recommendations for Dr. Mindy Pelz. [01:16:58] Robert Rodriguez and project juggling. [01:17:24] Fast neutron reactors and the Bugatti of ketones. [01:19:05] Extended family outings and Mahonk Mountain House. [01:20:31] NO BOOK meetup plans? [01:20:54] Parting thoughts. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss Past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown,...

Dr. Dominic D’Agostino (@DominicDAgosti2) is a tenured associate professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and a Visiting Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. This episode is brought to you by: Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://HelixSleep.com/Tim (27% off all mattress orders) Momentous high-quality creatine: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for up to 35% off) AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D plus 5 free AG1 travel packs) Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start. [00:14:43] Why I'm interested in ketogenic strategies for neurodegenerative prevention. [00:16:18] Mary and Steve Newport's ketone-linked temporary cognitive improvements. [00:18:18] A mechanisms overview for Alzheimer's/dementia. [00:21:25] The immune system as longevity's "fifth horseman" — and why metabolic control is key. [00:22:04] How to measure ketones and GKI. [00:23:00] Fasting vs. ketogenic diet. [00:24:18] There's nothing fishy about sardine fasting. [00:28:32] My hiatal hernia discovery and increased cancer risk concerns. [00:30:04] HSCRP as a superior biomarker to LDL for cardiovascular risk. [00:31:57] Glucose tolerance testing revelations and CGM importance. [00:31:57] Upgrading the metabolic machinery through keto without getting bored. [00:42:07] What do do if you, like Dom and me, are among the 30% who suffer from cholesterol hyperabsorption. [00:43:42] Dom's day-to-day diet regimen. [00:45:56] How Dom optimizes his aging dogs with ketones, SARMs, and supplements. [00:51:30] Supplementing for sleep disruption while fasting. [00:55:41] Why Dom doesn't have misgivings about melatonin. [00:59:15] Shingles prevention through fasting protocols. [01:00:15] Immune system modulation: Innate vs. adaptive, vegan vs. ketogenic. [01:03:54] Dom at 50-something: Current meal timing and composition. [01:05:57] Blue zone observations: Greek and Sardinian longevity habits. [01:08:16] Ketogenic diet initiation tips: MCT, electrolytes, and fasted cardio. [01:15:18] Ketone metabolic therapy for cancer. [01:18:15] The metabolic psychiatry revolution. [01:22:10] The soothing effects of hyperbaric oxygen and ketosis on seizure sufferers. [01:28:27] Metformin vs. berberine. [01:31:43] The low-dose neuroprotective potential of GLP-1 drugs. [01:34:58] NAD research: MIB-626 and stabilized forms for mitochondrial health. [01:39:48] Idebenone, CoQ10, and the Deanna protocol for ALS. [01:42:05] Dom's supplement short list: CoQ10, creatine, ketones, vitamin D, melatonin. [01:44:43] KetoNutrition.org, Metabolic Health Summit, Audacious Nutrition, veteran-focused research protocols, and other parting thoughts. * Show notes for this episode: https://tim.blog/2025/09/03/dr-dominic-dagostino-all-things-ketones/ For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin J. Tracey, MD is president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, a pioneer of vagus nerve research and author of the recent book, The Great Nerve: The New Science of the Vagus Nerve and How to Harness Its Healing Reflexes. This episode is brought to you by: Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim (use code TIM to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra.) AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D plus 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first subscription purchase.) Wealthfront high-yield cash account: https://Wealthfront.com/Tim (Start earning 4.00% APY on your short-term cash until you’re ready to invest. And when new clients open an account today, you can get an extra fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.) Terms apply. Tim Ferriss receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage, LLC for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of Wealthfront Brokerage. See full disclosures here. Timestamps: 00:00 Tim’s intro: why he dismissed vagus-nerve hype 06:34 What the vagus nerve actually is, plus common myths 11:31 Breaking news: FDA approval for SetPoint’s RA implant + Kelly Owens’s turnaround 21:11 Inflammation 101: when healing turns harmful 31:37 Bioelectronic medicine: from lab insight to real devices 55:26 TNF, IL-1, and IL-6: immune drivers and what VNS modulates 56:06 Exercise & recovery: vagal signals, IL-6, and adaptation 56:30 Cold exposure & breathwork: sympathetic spike, parasympathetic payoff 59:04 Chronic inflammation today: prevalence, diagnostics, and uncertainty 59:53 Autoimmunity: genes, environment, infections 01:01:08 Stress hormones, personality traits, and metabolic fallout 01:05:41 VNS tech landscape: implants, focused ultrasound, and what’s just TENS 01:11:14 Ear maps, revisited: the real science behind auricular stimulation 01:27:52 Ulf Andersson: auricular TENS, famotidine, and a depression turnaround 01:36:48 Depression & inflammation: where VNS helps (and where it doesn’t) 01:41:38 Body-brain loop: how inflammation signals ride the vagus nerve 01:42:56 Why VNS can lift mood: a working theory 01:43:22 Ulf’s setup: electrode placement and twice-daily routine 01:44:37 Acupuncture, fertility, and plausible vagal links 01:47:23 Chronic pain through an inflammation lens 01:48:34 Neural “engrams”: how the brain can store inflammatory memories 02:02:35 Cervical TENS vs. true VNS: mechanisms and open questions 02:12:15 On stage with the Dalai Lama: blue energy and two vagus nerves 02:16:55 Closing thoughts: self-care vs. medical devices, and what’s next * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss Past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn,...

Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg is Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Director of the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University, a leading scientist in the development and degeneration of the visual system from eye to brain, and a practicing ophthalmologist and surgeon. This episode is brought to you by: Gamma AI design partner for effortless presentations, websites, social media posts, and more: https://gamma.app (Use code TIM at checkout for 30% off any plan.) Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://HelixSleep.com/Tim (27% off on all mattress orders.) AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D plus 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first subscription purchase.) Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start. [00:05:30] How do you solve a problem like presbyopia? [00:08:34] The athletic benefits of training supranormal (better than 20/20) vision. [00:11:49] Indigenous eye drops and FDA-approved pilocarpine for presbyopia. [00:14:05] Understanding basic eye anatomy. [00:17:27] Exploring AREDS 2, CoQ10, ginkgo, vitamin B3, and other supplements for vision. [00:23:00] Visual training devices and psychedelic-prompted brain plasticity. [00:25:12] Thoughts on visual training effectiveness and motor action requirements. [00:28:29] Concussion rehabilitation and visual perception exercises. [00:32:36] Red light and violet light therapy for myopia and mitochondrial health. [00:36:07] Vision loss correlation with cognitive decline and depression. [00:39:36] Presbyopia progression and psychological dependence on readers. [00:41:15] Cognito Therapeutics headset for Alzheimer's treatment. [00:46:46] Glaucoma basics: neurodegenerative disease and risk factors. [00:48:53] Eye pressure variability and diurnal cycles. [00:50:02] Cannabis effects on eye pressure and compound isolation. [00:51:47] Stem cell research for vision restoration. [00:53:09] Anti-inflammatory effects and immune system role in eye diseases. [00:55:15] Gut microbiome connection to glaucoma in animal models. [00:58:43] Metabolic syndrome and GLP-1 receptor agonists. [01:00:50] Microbiome sharing and future therapeutic possibilities. [01:03:31] Dry eye treatment: preservative-free tears and serum drops. [01:08:43] Vision screening recommendations and UV protection. [01:11:22] Full-spectrum light benefits vs. UV exposure. [01:13:27] Paradigm shifts: irreversible vision loss becoming reversible. [01:17:18] Convergence of neuroscience advances and biotech investment. [01:21:58] Miraculous mitochondria: health, transplants, and three-parent babies. [01:26:24] My family history concerns and metabolic health screening. [01:29:26] Exercise's biggest gain: going from none to some. [01:33:03] Clinical trial participation resources and parting thoughts. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss Past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia,...

Welcome to another wide-ranging "Random Show" episode that I recorded with my close friend Kevin Rose (digg.com)! We cover Kevin's sobriety journey and marking 100 days without alcohol, my results with the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting, GLP-1 agonists, home security, the future of Venture Capital, AI, authenticating yourself online in a world of deepfakes and anonymity, the cultural shift toward human-to-human connection, Roblox, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by: Momentous high-quality creatine for cognitive and muscular support: https://livemomentous.com/Tim (Code TIM for up to 35% off.) David Protein Bars with 28g of protein, 150 calories, and 0g of sugar: https://davidprotein.com/Tim (Buy 4 cartons, get the 5th free.) AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D plus 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first subscription purchase.) Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start. [00:06:54] Kevin celebrates 100 days sober! Why and how? [00:15:16] Nanoblocks: Kevin's new Japanese micro-building hobby. [00:18:16] The Slow TV movement and Craig Mod's ambient recordings. [00:20:58] Craving analog experiences and wilderness trekking. [00:22:24] Writing with background movies. [00:23:42] High hopes for The Naked Gun reboot. [00:24:35] Kevin's improved communication since quitting alcohol. [00:26:28] My health interventions for cognitive protection. [00:29:00] How ketogenic diet and 16/8 intermittent fasting led to my best lab results in 10+ years. [00:33:35] Weight control regimens we don't recommend. [00:39:51] Exogenous ketones: Qitone vs. premium options. [00:50:32] How glucose tolerance tests work. [00:51:58] Microdosing GLP-1 (tirzepatide) for glucose control. [00:54:12] DORA sleep medications and neuroprotective effects. [00:56:55] Belsomra trial and cost considerations. [00:57:52] Sauna temperature optimization based on Rhonda Patrick's research. [01:00:28] There are no biological free lunches. [01:03:27] The time Kevin found a homeless person in his closet. [01:06:11] Modern home security and privacy measures. [01:19:42] Pondering how we survived childhood. [01:24:23] AI-driven venture capital landscape changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a very special episode for me. My brand-new card game, COYOTE, created in collaboration with Elan Lee and Exploding Kittens, is here. It is available in ~8,000 locations worldwide, including Walmart, Target, Amazon, and many others. Learn more: https://coyotegame.com. This episode is brought to you by: Gamma AI design partner for effortless presentations, websites, social media posts, and more: https://gamma.app (Use code TIM at checkout for 30% off any plan.) Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period) Wealthfront high-yield cash account: https://Wealthfront.com/Tim (Start earning 4.00% APY on your short-term cash until you’re ready to invest. And when new clients open an account today, you can get an extra fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.) Terms apply. Tim Ferriss receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage, LLC for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of Wealthfront Brokerage. See full disclosures here. Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start. [00:05:21] Coyote: a game 47 years in the making. [00:08:41] Who is Elan Lee? [00:09:37] How our motivations behind game creation intersect. [00:12:41] The nutshell view of pitching a game to a retailer. [00:14:40] Salesmanship is a learnable skill, but Elan’s a natural. [00:15:53] Why I’ve always wanted to make my own game and how development began in earnest. [00:26:00] First contact with Elan and our fast-forged, fun-focused friendship. [00:32:28] The Hanabi and Rock, Paper, Scissors-inspired Toronto trip breakthrough. [00:39:40] Early prototyping and testing. [00:45:34] The Zero Effect. [00:47:37] Recommended game design rationales, resources, and reading. [00:53:00] The beginner’s mind approach to writing effective game instructions. [00:56:26] A simple fact: less complication = more fun. [00:57:49] Cooperative vs. competitive play. [00:58:24] Leveling the playing field with attack cards and sabotage mechanics. [01:01:34] Tricking people into cognitively bettering themselves by gaming. [01:08:04] Finding the sweet spot. [01:10:44] It takes a lot of work to make a game effortlessly fun. [01:13:40] How many games does Exploding Kittens publish per year? [01:14:36] Exploding Kittens’ number-one seller was designed by Elan’s four-year-old daughter. [01:18:30] Prototypes and pitching. [01:22:26] Improving on the industry’s fundamentally flawed testing procedure. [01:24:58] Analyzing passing/failure with play testers’ video and feedback. [01:28:41] Risks of internal testing. [01:31:47] Coyote’s first positive signs from the wild. [01:34:22] Online vs. physical store sales and tweaking variables to gauge market interest. [01:41:22] What a successful line review looks like. [01:43:51] Line review hoops through which lesser-proven companies have to hop. [01:48:04] Elan’s field-tested line review meeting strategies. [01:54:15] The importance of finding proper agent representation. [01:59:35] In modern marketing, social media (especially short-form video) is king. [02:04:48] The best and worst ways for an aspiring designer to sell a game. [02:13:05] Crowdfunding pros and cons, and Kickstarter alternatives. [02:19:57] Dealing with deal terms. [02:23:56] The Exploding Kittens attitude toward rare partnerships. [02:25:45] The types of games that capture Elan’s attention. [02:27:40] Common game design mistakes. [02:29:49] How we tried to avoid these mistakes when packaging Coyote. [02:33:55] Self-publishing vs. conventional publishing. [02:38:40] Business considerations and risks. [02:44:59] Parting thoughts and a tantalizing offer. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter...

Elizabeth Gilbert is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Magic and Eat, Pray, Love as well as several other international bestsellers. Her latest novel, City of Girls, was named an instant New York Times bestseller. Go to ElizabethGilbert.Substack.com to subscribe to “Letters From Love with Elizabeth Gilbert,” her newsletter, which has more than 120,000 subscribers. This episode was originally published in September 2024. Show notes and links: https://tim.blog/2024/09/26/elizabeth-gilbert-2/ Sponsors: Vanta trusted compliance and security platform: https://vanta.com/tim ($1000 off) Our Place's Titanium Always Pan® Pro using nonstick technology that’s coating-free and made without PFAS, otherwise known as “Forever Chemicals”: https://fromourplace.com/tim (Shop their sale now!) Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period) Timestamps: [00:00:00] Who is Elizabeth Gilbert? [00:05:42] No cherished outcomes. [00:10:55] Self-compassionate ownership of responsibility. [00:15:52] The daily practice of writing letters from love. [00:22:22] Two-way prayer vs. one-way prayer. [00:30:57] The male approach to this practice. [00:34:27] How do you feel toward yourself vs. about yourself? [00:36:53] Understanding self-hatred to foster self-friendliness. [00:43:20] Setting boundaries and dealing with those who refuse to honor them. [00:50:15] Why (and how) Elizabeth avoids big family holiday gatherings. [00:52:15] Comfort in solitude. [00:53:38] Much abuzz about Elizabeth’s new ‘do. [00:57:52] Boundaries, priorities, and mysticism: a relaxed woman as a radical concept. [01:04:02] What mysticism brings to Elizabeth’s reality. [01:07:26] A better question to ask than “What do I want?” [01:09:32] Elizabeth’s hard-ass approach to project commitment. [01:16:40] Creativity guidance from Elizabeth’s higher power. [01:21:08] How *The Morning Pages* influenced *Eat, Pray, Love*. [01:24:27] More productive questions to ask than “Why?” [01:26:16] The pointlessness of purpose anxiety. [01:30:59] Balancing presence with other aspects of a well-lived life. [01:36:17] Comfort with mortality. [01:40:21] What motivates Elizabeth’s *Letters from Love* newsletter? [01:41:29] What can potential readers expect from this newsletter? [01:46:33] “Is the universe friendly?” — Frederic W. H. Myers [01:49:29] Parting thoughts. * Show notes for this episode: https://tim.blog/2024/09/26/elizabeth-gilbert-2/ For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. (@foundmyfitness) is a biomedical scientist and the founder of FoundMyFitness, a platform dedicated to delivering rigorous, evidence-based insights on improving healthspan and mitigating age-related diseases. Sponsors: Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://HelixSleep.com/Tim (27% off all mattress orders) Momentous high-quality creatine and other supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for up to 35% off) David Protein Bars 28g of protein, 150 calories, and 0g of sugar: https://davidprotein.com/tim (Buy 4 cartons, get the 5th free.) Monarch Money track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: MonarchMoney.com/Tim (50% off your first year at monarchmoney.com with code TIM) Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start. [00:04:54] Dealing with aging parents and other topics on the table. [00:10:43] How a common multivitamin helps reverse cognitive and memory aging. [00:12:04] The importance of supplementation — especially as we age. [00:13:10] Effectively supplementing with omega-3 fish oil to counter APOE4 and Alzheimer's risks. [00:16:50] The CoQ10 and omega-3 protocol that has helped Rhonda's father manage Parkinson's symptoms for nearly a decade. [00:19:28] Sulforaphane: a potent NRF2 activator with an unexpected benefit for Rhonda's mother's tremors. [00:25:34] How Rhonda convinced her mom to start CrossFit and the power of community-based, senior-focused fitness. [00:26:52] The earlier the intervention, the better the outcomes. [00:32:25] Intermittent fasting vs. extended fasting and my own results. [00:44:31] Does fasting destroy muscle mass? Debunking the catabolism fear and understanding the crucial role of the re-feeding phase. [00:57:24] "Dirty" fasting: what really happens to autophagy and metabolic benefits when you add a splash of cream or MCT oil to your coffee? [01:00:44] VO2 max: the one metric that may predict lifespan more accurately than anything else, and how we work to improve it. [01:12:07] How a two-year exercise program reversed heart aging by 20 years in previously sedentary, middle-aged adults. [01:16:18] Lactate isn't the enemy: how vigorous exercise creates a superfuel that protects and grows the brain. [01:20:30] The optimal sauna protocol (temperature and frequency) for slashing dementia risk by 66%. [01:29:17] If you're human, you'll find a use for curcumin. [01:30:43] Creatine for cognition: moving beyond the gym with a powerful, science-backed tool for focus and combating sleep deprivation. [01:42:41] Still vitamin D deficient despite taking supplements? Here's the critical cofactor you're probably missing. [01:53:52] Shocking sources of microplastics in our daily lives, including chewing gum and teabags. [02:04:10] The uncomfortable truth about "moderate" alcohol consumption, cancer risk, and why the "sick quitter" hypothesis makes most older studies unreliable. [02:17:03] The ups and downs of ketamine and psilocybin on cognition and longevity. [02:24:19] Parting thoughts and where to find more from Rhonda. * Show notes for this episode: https://tim.blog/2025/07/24/dr-rhonda-patrick/ For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special episode, my friend—and fan-favorite guest—Dr. Peter Attia takes the mic as guest host. Peter sits down with legendary trader John Arnold, widely considered the greatest energy trader of all time. Today, through his foundation Arnold Ventures, John applies the same rigorous thinking to some of America’s toughest social challenges—criminal justice reform, healthcare policy, and K–12 education, to name just a few. This interview originally aired on Peter’s excellent podcast The Drive. You can check it out at PeterAttiaMD.com, or subscribe to The Drive wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is brought to you by: Vanta trusted compliance and security platform: https://vanta.com/tim ($1000 off) Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim (use code TIM to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra.) Wealthfront high-yield cash account: https://Wealthfront.com/Tim (Start earning 4.00% APY on your short-term cash until you’re ready to invest. And when new clients open an account today, you can get an extra fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.) Terms apply. Tim Ferriss receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage, LLC for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of Wealthfront Brokerage. See full disclosures here. Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start. [00:05:37] Peter Attia's intro: who is John Arnold? [00:08:38] John's background, upbringing, and early entrepreneurial tendencies. [00:21:16] John's time and rise at Enron. [00:33:40] Characteristics that made John an exceptional natural gas trader and how they translate to his philanthropic work. [00:41:10] The collapse of Enron. [00:46:46] The success of John's hedge fund, and his early interest in philanthropy. [01:02:03] The infamous 2006 trade that brought down Amaranth Advisors. [01:08:28] John's analytical prowess and emphasis on fundamentals. [01:15:13] The decision to become a full-time philanthropist and the founding of Arnold Ventures. [01:25:03] Education — John's quest to fundamentally change K-12 education. [01:30:36] Strategic philanthropy — preventing problems by attacking root causes and creating structural change. [01:37:50] The criminal justice system — structural changes needed to address mass incarceration, policing practices, and recidivism. [01:55:07] Re-imagining prisons to reduce recidivism. [02:02:27] US health care policy — John's focus on drug prices, and the severe consequences of not making system changes. [02:20:00] Climate change — the bipartisan role of John's foundation. [02:23:52] Advice for young adults interested in philanthropy. [02:30:52] Parting thoughts. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss Past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit...

Charlie Houpert is the co-founder of Charisma on Command, a company that helps people develop confidence, charisma, and strong social skills. Originally launched as a 4-Hour Workweek-inspired “muse,” it has since grown into one of the largest platforms for social skills and confidence training, with more than 10 million YouTube subscribers worldwide and more than a billion views across its channels in six languages. His flagship course, Charisma University, has guided more than 30,000 members through practical steps to become more magnetic. This episode is brought to you by: Patagonia's call-to-action to protect America's public lands. Go to Patagonia.com/Tim to learn more and act now. Monarch Money track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: MonarchMoney.com/Tim (50% off your first year at monarchmoney.com with code TIM) LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 1B+ users: https://linkedin.com/tim (post your job for free) * Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start. [00:06:44] Charlie meets the boogeyman (me). [00:10:11] Why defaulting to management consulting after college felt like daily self-betrayal. [00:13:21] Leaping into parkour training via DVD as a first business attempt. [00:15:45] Moonlighting vs. burning-ships entrepreneurship. [00:16:54] Negotiating remote work with a 90% raise. [00:21:22] Charlie moves to New York and kicks off KickAss Academy. [00:22:16] Airbnb survival tactics while living in a 396 sq. ft. apartment. [00:23:26] Using the fear-setting exercise and other disaster-mitigation strategies. [00:26:11] Charlie’s first blog post and crossing the publishing Rubicon. [00:28:26] How Charlie’s first in-person class prompted an accidental business model. [00:34:21] 10 go-getters make an ambitious move to Brazil. [00:32:14] The daily growth whiteboard system. [00:37:58] How a harsh Tucker Max consultation galvanized the rebranding to Charisma on Command. [00:44:39] From financial downturn to pre-selling a course for $12,500. [00:50:44] Finally making enough money to chase summer in six-to-eight-month increments. [00:52:00] Enjoying the sustainable benefits of creating timeless content. [00:54:05] How Bill Clinton seduced 7,000 people into following Charlie on YouTube. [00:55:46] How Greg McKeown’s Essentialism helped solve Charlie’s “Herbie” problem. [00:58:26] Evolving funnel flow and fame-jacking. [01:03:46] YouTube algorithm changes, short-form content, and maintaining audience trust for the long term. [01:10:58] Why I still create this podcast. [01:19:30] The dangers of succumbing entirely to audience expectation over authenticity. [01:21:42] The catalysts that led to time off, an ayahuasca retreat, and a seven-year transformation process. [01:30:26] Making the transition from 50/50 partner to sole owner. [01:35:16] Recommended reading: Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden [01:37:32] The influence of The Last Psychiatrist blog. [01:41:46] Jay Abraham coaching: “Make it good enough for Tim Ferriss.” [01:43:52] How testimonials added a 4x conversion lift. [01:44:31] Coming to an agreement with the co-founder. [01:47:20] Joe Hudson and the Art of Accomplishment. [01:51:57] Why I stand by The 4-Hour Workweek without further revision, warts and all. [01:55:06] Exercising gratitude even when receiving praise is difficult. [01:59:15] Relationship with earlier work: video vs. writing. [02:02:05] Don’t miss “Filling the Void.” [02:03:56] More recommended reading. [02:06:43] Improv & Dragons. [02:08:06] Charlie’s billboard: “Don’t think, feel.” [02:08:57] Parting thoughts. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter:...

Nsima Inyang (@nsimainyang) is a strength athlete, movement coach, and co-host of Mark Bell’s Power Project, one of the top fitness podcasts in the world. He is also one of the most freakishly athletic humans I’ve ever met. He’s a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a professional natural bodybuilder (placed top five in the world), and an elite-level powerlifter (750-plus-pound deadlift, etc.)—but what sets him apart is how he blends all those worlds with unconventional training tools like kettlebells, maces, sandbags, and rope flow. Nsima is also the founder of The Stronger Human, a growing online community focused on strength, movement, and resilience. This episode is brought to you by: Pique premium pu’er tea crystals: https://piquelife.com/tim (20% off—valid for the lifetime of your subscription—plus a free Starter Kit, which includes a rechargeable frother and glass beaker) Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for up to 35% off) Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim (use code TIM to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra.) * Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mLGqrlxofXA Nsima's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/nsimaInyang The Stronger Human: https://www.skool.com/thestrongerhuman/about The Stronger Human Store: https://thestrongerhuman.store/ * Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start. [00:07:57] Defining powerlifting and Nsima’s elite totals. [00:10:30] Nsima’s first video that grabbed my attention. [00:11:26] Serge Gracovetsky and The Spinal Engine. [00:12:18] How Nsima avoids the distinctive plane-bound movement of many bodybuilders. [00:16:45] My tango struggles and coping with the “waist of a chicken.” [00:18:12] Intro to rope flow and David Weck. [00:20:15] Rope flow benefits, mechanics, and efficacy as an internal martial art. [00:35:21] Minimum effective dose rope flow. [00:37:37] Rope flow equipment and costs. [00:39:31] Bill Maeda and movement as daily practice. [00:42:38] How my three years of chronic pain and movement limitations might have been solved by breathing properly. [00:48:53] Lower body training: unilateral before bilateral, sandbags vs. barbells. [00:52:29] Box squats and safety: managing compression sensitivity and range of motion. [00:58:37] Set rep programming for non-elite powerlifters. [01:05:12] Eschew the monotonous. Embrace the exercise that inspires you. [01:09:39] Caution: don’t train your way into adopting a sub-optimal gait. [01:12:04] Sumo deadlifting technique, Colton Engelbrecht, and Nsima’s meaty hands. [01:20:49] Ed Coan: the greatest powerlifter and his anatomical advantages. [01:24:31] Staggered stance deadlifts: alternative approach relating to natural movement patterns. [01:26:08] Bang-for-buck exercises: kettlebell swings and sandbag training benefits. [01:29:54] Cossack squats and adductor training: addressing weak links in movement. [01:33:27] Ankle mobility, Ben Patrick, and ATG methods. [01:38:18] How regression solved Nsima’s chronic knee injury pain. [01:40:19] “Scale it down” philosophy: the importance of ego-free progression. [01:47:37] Microdosing movement: small daily doses vs. intensive sessions. [01:52:12] Placing equipment strategically for daily use. [01:58:41] Calisthenics and body weight strength: why barbells don’t equal body control. [02:05:27] Rock climbing inspiration: 70-year-olds outperforming younger athletes. [02:08:20] Non-negotiable lifts: sled work as the foundation movement. [02:21:42] Kelly Starrett and soft tissue work fundamentals. [02:26:28] Self-massage tools and techniques: from Gua Sha to Body Lever to tennis balls. [02:33:38] Evidence-based fitness limitations: not waiting for papers to validate effective practices. [02:38:13] Nightly protocols, acupressure, and Andrii Bondarenko. [02:45:17] Learning to heal yourself: developing internal reference points for soft tissue work. [02:46:15] Back...

Chris Hutchins is the creator and host of All the Hacks, a podcast that helps people upgrade their life, money, and travel. He previously founded Grove (acquired by Wealthfront) and Milk (acquired by Google), led New Product Strategy at Wealthfront, and was a Partner at Google Ventures. Most importantly, he is the person Kevin Rose and I call if we want to figure how to get a better deal on just about anything in the world, or if we just want to learn about his latest hijinks doing things like getting $200 flights to Japan, running gold pseudo-arbitrage at retail, or dirt-cheap trips to Bora Bora. We cover all three and more in this conversation. Sponsors: Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period) Ramp easy-to-use corporate cards, bill payments, accounting, and more: https://ramp.com/tim (Get $250 when you join Ramp) AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.) Timestamps: [00:00:00] Curses! COVID again. (Start.) [00:00:32] Meet Chris Hutchins: master of All the Hacks. [00:06:22] Coping with a Frankenstein’s Monster of travel points. [00:10:27] How did Chris become obsessed with the art of arbitrage? [00:12:18] Flipping gift cards for fun and profit. [00:17:17] The mechanics of Costco gold arbitrage. [00:22:31] Using AwardTool for finding point deals. [00:25:19] Daydream exploring with PointsYeah. [00:27:27] Why do modern airlines rely on loyalty programs to survive? [00:33:22] Chris maps out the different kinds of points and how to optimize them. [00:36:22] My inner struggle: hoard vs. spend. [00:37:55] Creative uses for large point balances. [00:41:20] Cash back card alternatives. [00:44:14] Chris analyzes the value of my 12 million Amex points. [00:46:23] 200 hotel nights or 150 business class flights? [00:48:47] Seat availability challenges and alert rebooking strategies. [00:55:33] Making use of smaller airline point balances. [00:58:57] Non-travel uses for points. [01:02:26] Strategies for expiring points. [01:06:12] Flexible booking for maximum value. [01:07:12] Using Seats.aero for a Lufthansa first class and Frankfurt terminal experience. [01:10:45] Using Rooms.aero to find surprise hotel deals around the world. [01:11:51] Point strategies gone wrong and the optimizer’s curse. [01:14:36] Using Points Path with Google Flights to decide if a trip is worth the points. [01:15:30] The Dunning-Kruger curve of points hacking. [01:18:13] Escaping the optimization trap: when frugality becomes a burden. [01:21:33] What I could have done differently with my reward cards. [01:24:28] Points arbitrage: buying vs. earning. [01:27:01] Optimal reward cards for small business owners. [01:28:07] Status benefits and Southwest’s companion pass. [01:32:05] Pudding cups, $1 coins, and other heartwarming arbitrage tales. [01:36:47] How Chris saved $11,000 on his wedding by bartering with points. [01:38:53] Using points for employee/family gifts and business benefits. [01:42:09] How Chris would optimize point resources in my shoes. [01:45:16] The joy (and livelihood) Chris gets from sharing a day in his life. [01:46:57] Pondering AI’s future impact on travel, point optimization, regulatory changes, and itinerary planning. [01:53:56] Hotel relationship building through direct communication. [01:57:01] Insider restaurant hacks. [01:58:05] Credit card signup bonuses and credit score impact. [02:00:31] Card closure strategy and credit history preservation. [02:03:35] Amex Platinum Card evaluation and optimization. [02:06:12] Using government-sanctioned Annualcreditreport.com to monitor your credit report. [02:08:49] Spousal credit card strategy: doubling bonuses. [02:10:24] Chris’ travel enjoyment philosophy and spending mindset. [02:13:36] Paying cash vs....

Chatri Sityodtong (@yodchatri) is the founder and CEO of ONE Championship, one of the top-10 biggest sports-media properties in the world in terms of viewership and engagement (alongside the NBA, Formula One, Champions League, and Premier League), with a global broadcast reach to 195 countries. Sponsors: AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.) Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://HelixSleep.com/Tim (20% off on all mattress orders) Wealthfront high-yield cash account: https://Wealthfront.com/Tim (Start earning 4.00% APY on your short-term cash until you’re ready to invest. And when new clients open an account today, you can get an extra fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.) Terms apply. Tim Ferriss receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage, LLC for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of Wealthfront Brokerage. See full disclosures here. Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start. [00:06:49] Chatri Trisiripisal vs. Yodchatri Sityodtong [00:08:35] My own experience with Muay Thai. [00:10:05] Chatri’s introduction to Muay Thai. [00:10:58] Chatri processes the strained relationship with his father. [00:17:28] Fight Porn and my introduction to ONE. [00:18:56] A pep talk in Japanese. [00:23:00] Chatri’s secret life in a Harvard dorm with his mother on $4 a day. [00:30:11] How Chatri made the money to fuel his martial arts ambitions. [00:35:19] Why wealth has never provided Chatri with a sense of security. [00:38:43] The moment Chatri began to fulfill one his mother’s prophecies. [00:41:08] “To unleash your greatness, you must be surrounded by greatness.” [00:44:56] Witnessing Yamato-damashii: the Japanese warrior spirit. [00:48:43] Moving to Singapore and starting Evolve. [00:51:59] Overcoming ONE’s initial financial challenges. [01:03:06] Building ONE with Bushido-grade excellence. [01:08:25] How ONE maintains quality and quantity fights and fighters. [01:16:05] Leveraging social media to bring compelling human stories to ONE’s forefront. [01:26:40] Chatri’s $100 million breakfast with Sequoia Capital. [01:41:42] Making deals with CAA’s Fabian Stechel. [01:45:13] A serendipitous meeting that resulted in investment from Qatar. [01:47:51] Changing lives and building relationships across generations with martial arts. [01:51:35] Recommended reading and admirable storytellers. [02:01:03] A gracious invitation. [02:02:39] Where in the world is ONE enjoyed most? [02:07:14] Dealing with AI development and deep fakes. [02:08:45] Global broadcasting business from behind the scenes. [02:16:31] Funds raised and the competitive benefits of being early in the game. [02:19:30] Fond regards for Renzo Gracie. [02:23:49] Legendary fighters we would love to witness in their prime. [02:26:27] High marks for Marcelo Garcia. [02:29:23] How I learned what Chatri calls “flawless” Japanese. [02:31:16] Chatri’s billboard and parting thoughts. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss Past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob...

Welcome back to another in-between-isode, with one of my favorite formats: the good old-fashioned Q&A. Sponsors: Monarch Money track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: MonarchMoney.com/Tim (50% off your first year at monarchmoney.com with code TIM) Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim (use code TIM to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra.) AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.) Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start. [00:04:44] Instilling nostalgia in future children. [00:06:29] Secret suspicions about success. [00:09:50] Comfy clothes and commandments for my cult. [00:13:20] Laying groundwork for large projects. [00:15:12] The purpose of my No Book preview community. [00:15:45] How I use and don’t use AI. [00:18:56] My own success: because of strategies or despite them? [00:19:25] Optimizing efficiency in the face of unknown variables. [00:21:12] Why we should all learn how to live offline. [00:22:35] Superb Sufism sources. [00:23:21] How a podcast episode anticipated to be good can go bad. [00:26:31] When inefficiency is the optimal choice. [00:31:27] Helping rather than hurting our workaholic friends. [00:33:42] The right time to announce a new project. [00:37:09] Establishing partnership parameters. [00:39:02] Spiritual speculations. [00:41:24] Using today’s advantages to build tomorrow’s apps. [00:43:23] Keeping audience capture from converting you to caricature. [00:46:18] Legends of Varlata vs. The Legend of COCKPUNCH. [00:49:28] Hunting for Easter eggs across IPs. [00:49:51] Coyote curiosity. [00:53:32] 4-Hour Workweek tools I still use regularly. [00:55:14] A favorite memory with my childhood best friends. [00:55:48] A movie sequel I’d finance. [00:56:41] I will (not) sell No book before its time. [01:01:37] Archery aims. [01:02:13] Inspirational blurbs, billboards, and tchotchkes. [01:04:43] Does study of stoicism risk dulling positive emotions? [01:07:29] What my Saisei Foundation is focusing on lately. [01:13:33] Kundalini activation caution. [01:14:17] Molly’s ideal trip with me. [01:14:42] Parting thoughts. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss Past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more. See Privacy Policy at...

Welcome to another wide-ranging "Random Show" episode I recorded with my close friend Kevin Rose (digg.com)! We cover dozens of topics: from the cutting edge of health tech to pro-tips for colonoscopies; AI; adventures in Japan and Taiwan seeking out perfect coffee and tea; tips for drinking less alcohol; powerful documentaries like 32 Sounds and books such as Awareness; the unexpected joys and therapeutic benefits of adult Lego; and much, much more. Sponsors: Vanta trusted compliance and security platform: https://vanta.com/tim ($1000 off) Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for up to 35% off) ExpressVPN high-speed, secure, and anonymous VPN service: https://www.expressvpn.com/tim (get 3 or 4 months free on their annual plans) Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start. [00:05:13] Two old men discuss the importance of regular medical checkups. [00:11:47] Zen and the art of 32 Sounds. [00:14:50] Going with the low-poly Flow. [00:18:02] KevKev goes cleanclean and sober. [00:25:10] The first rule of AA is you do not talk about AA. [00:26:24] LEGO bricks (and Nanoblocks) as art for grown-ups. [00:28:27] Maintaining sobriety with a partner who still drinks. [00:31:47] Addressing under-the-hood reasons behind addiction with a group. [00:35:41] TimTim talks Taiwan and tea. [00:43:13] A Japanese coffee bender. [00:48:56] An "expresso" intervention. [00:50:02] Where Americans can get Taiwanese tea if they can't make the trip. [00:51:16] Kevin's new WHOOP wearable and quantifying health benchmarks/goals. [00:57:45] I'm getting a new exercise bike because the old one rubbed me the wrong way. [00:59:11] Kevin keeps COVID and cooties at bay with Profi in his schnozz. [01:02:01] Sippin' dashi and conquering anxiety with Awareness. [01:06:36] Getting a (Versa) Gripp on eclectic injuries. [01:10:07] Finding magic in the ordinary with Paul Madonna and Hayao Miyazaki. [01:13:19] The Well of Being is back in stock for a reasonable price. [01:14:02] Finding Asian artisanal goods in the US without having to travel. [01:16:49] Squirrels: distracting dogs and humans for millennia. [01:18:04] My personal ups and downs with accelerated TMS. [01:28:27] The current state of consumer-level sleep aid technology. [01:33:47] How full genome sequencing helped Kevin tame a once-insurmountable health issue. [01:36:16] Eyeing traffic at the intersection of AI and life sciences. [01:38:30] Genetic data privacy concerns. [01:42:36] Face to face with my deepfaked side hustler. [01:44:06] Kevin's unsettling AI headphone review experiment and its implications for real humans. [01:47:03] Steps Kevin has taken toward proving he's a real boy. [01:48:23] "You were talking to models — you were just talking to large language models." [01:50:25] Exploding Kittens and I made a game together: Coyote. [01:52:06] When meditation retreats go right (and wrong). [01:59:21] Parting thoughts. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss Past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson,...

Jake Kaminski is a two-time Olympic silver medalist in archery and a longtime member of the US Archery Team. He runs a successful YouTube channel, writes training guides, and develops high-performance gear under the Kaminski Archery brand. Sign up for the Kaminski Archery Backyard Championship here. Sponsors: Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://HelixSleep.com/Tim (27% off all mattress orders) AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.) Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period) * Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start. [00:06:50] A glimpse into the high-precision world of Olympic archery. [00:11:04] How Jake and I connected. [00:18:27] Jake’s auspicious introduction to archery. [00:21:15] Why you (Yes! You!) should try archery. [00:22:01] The differences between bows. [00:25:19] The admirable proficiency of Shot IQ’s Bodie and Joel Turner. [00:26:24] Ethical bow hunting, performing under pressure, and transitioning from rifle to bow. [00:29:22] Why I wouldn’t have cut it as a competitive archer in Korea. [00:30:14] Mindful archery and training hard to make competition easy. [00:37:00] What Jake did when compound bow archery started to get boring. [00:40:00] Meeting legendary Coach Kisik Lee (KSL). [00:43:06] The upsides of having no social life as a kid. [00:45:20] The welcoming weirdness of archery communities. [00:46:33] For the sake of form, Coach Lee shakes things up. [00:51:21] “I am.” — an affirmation for apathy adjustment. [00:58:11] London, 2012 Olypmics: when it all starts coming together. [01:08:28] How does teamwork play out in archery? [01:15:40] My own experience with Coach Lee. [01:19:23] The trials of training and traveling. [01:27:33] Blank bale practice. [01:31:14] Layering, biomechanics, and other early points of focus. [01:33:03] The underrated importance of follow through. [01:36:40] Coach Lee’s take on follow through vs. release. [01:37:29] Gauging tension and intention as an instructor. [01:38:52] Attention to grouping over hitting the bullseye. [01:40:57] Making adaptations for physical limitations. [01:43:30] The ups and downs of our patented “Jesus take the wheel” instinctive approach. [01:46:24] Warm-up tournaments, barebowing, black bales, and string walking. [01:50:54] Recovering from the disaster that made me rethink Lancaster. [01:55:15] Rebalancing gear: arrows and arrow rests. [02:00:50] The importance of practicing in tournament-like conditions. [02:04:03] Securing convenient fuel. [02:08:17] Lancaster preparation logistics (with special thanks to Heather Kaminski and Rick Simpson Oil). [02:13:17] The glue that holds us together: note-taking and training logs. [02:16:47] Even counterintuitive consistency is key. [02:18:45] Our experience at Lancaster. [02:28:00] “The goal is to do the least necessary, not the most possible.” — Henk Kraaijenhof [02:31:44] Learning by observation and conversation on the practice range. [02:35:35] What’s the Kaminski Archery Backyard Championship, and why should you get involved? [02:40:30] How can you (and why should you) get started with archery today? [02:42:48] Parting thoughts. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss Past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr....

Terry Real is a nationally recognized family therapist, author, and teacher. His book I Don't Want To Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression, the first book ever written on the topic of male depression, is a national bestseller. His new book, Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship is a New York Times bestseller. Sponsors: Cresset prestigious family office for CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs: https://cressetcapital.com/tim (book a call today) Ramp easy-to-use corporate cards, bill payments, accounting, and more: https://ramp.com/tim (Get $250 when you join Ramp) Wealthfront high-yield cash account: https://Wealthfront.com/Tim (Start earning 4.00% APY on your short-term cash until you’re ready to invest. And when new clients open an account today, you can get an extra fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.) Terms apply. Tim Ferriss receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage, LLC for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of Wealthfront Brokerage. See full disclosures here. Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start. [00:05:51] The pumpernickel story. [00:09:44] Wise adult, wounded child, and adaptive child. [00:11:25] Relational mindfulness. [00:12:11] Remembering love. [00:13:29] Why do we remain loyal to bad relationships? [00:16:58] The RLT stance on taking a position as a therapist. [00:18:46] Objectivity battles. [00:24:11] Entering into compassionate curiosity about your partner’s subjective experience. [00:29:40] Normal marital hatred. [00:34:19] Taking the first steps toward repair. [00:37:03] Empathizing with someone whose reality doesn’t match yours. [00:39:45] Should you stay or should you go? Understanding relational reckoning. [00:43:41] Leveraging a resistant partner toward therapy. [00:46:03] The preconditions that must be addressed before RLT can be effective. [00:48:37] Understanding covert depression in men. [00:52:52] Determining underlying depression. [00:54:36] Favored modalities for working with trauma. [00:55:04] Parsing the patriarchy. [00:59:35] Taking care of your relationship’s biosphere without being codependent. [01:03:23] Terry’s prescription for overcoming my own faulty childhood templates. [01:07:05] Pondering gender expectations and expressions. [01:13:06] Were Terry’s distinctly different boys raised similarly? [01:15:05] A good Morani vs. a great Morani. [01:16:53] The greatest achievement of Terry’s life. [01:18:44] Advice for people who want to be better parents than the ones they had. [01:21:17] The typical format of Terry’s men’s group therapy. [01:23:56] Full-respect living, group guidelines, and boundaries. [01:25:07] Comparing and contrasting Relational Life Therapy (RLT) with Internal Family Systems (IFS). [01:27:54] Modern relationship challenges — from polyamory to monogamy. [01:29:53] The research is clear: Humans are born to be intimate. [01:32:16] Toxic femininity and the new world order. [01:34:40] Relational empowerment vs. individual empowerment. [01:35:45] One up, one down. [01:37:50] From grandiosity to baseline: Relational joy vs. gratification. [01:43:06] How to learn more about Terry’s work. [01:45:16] Recommended reading. [01:49:09] Terry’s billboard. [01:49:34] Parting thoughts. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss Past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James,...

This time around, we have a bit of a different format, featuring the book that started it all for me, The 4-Hour Workweek. Readers and listeners often ask me what I would change or update, but an equally interesting question is: what wouldn’t I change? What stands the test of time and hasn’t lost any potency? This episode features two of the most important chapters from the audiobook of The 4-Hour Workweek. The chapters push you to defend your scarce attention—one by saying no to people, the other by saying no to excess information. Sponsors: David Protein Bars 28g of protein, 150 calories, and 0g of sugar: https://davidprotein.com/tim (Buy 4 cartons, get the 5th free.) Our Place's Titanium Always Pan® Pro using nonstick technology that’s coating-free and made without PFAS, otherwise known as “Forever Chemicals”: https://fromourplace.com/tim (Shop their Spring Sale today!) AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.) Timestamps: [00:00:00] Start. [00:07:24] The low-information diet. [00:09:45] Cultivating selective ignorance. [00:14:32] How to read 200% faster in 10 minutes. [00:17:09] Questions and actions: Go on an immediate one-week media fast. [00:21:05] Develop the habit of asking yourself, “Will I definitely use this information for something immediate and important?” [00:22:03] Practice the art of nonfinishing. [00:22:49] Comfort challenge: Get phone numbers. [00:25:14] Interrupting interruption and the art of refusal. [00:28:16] Not all evils are created equal. [00:29:36] Time wasters: Become an ignoramus. [00:30:09] Limit email consumption and production. [00:33:05] Screen incoming and limit outgoing phone calls. [00:36:10] Master the art of refusal and avoiding meetings. [00:38:33] In order of preference, steer people toward email, phone, and in-person meetings. [00:38:59] Respond to voicemail via email whenever possible. [00:40:50] Meetings should only be held to make decisions about a predefined situation, not to define the problem. [00:41:53] If you absolutely cannot stop a meeting or call from happening, define the end time. [00:43:00] The cubicle is your temple — don’t permit casual visitors. [00:44:24] Use the Puppy Dog Close to help your superiors and others develop the no-meeting habit. [00:46:48] Time consumers: Batch and do not falter. [00:50:05] How much is your time worth? [00:50:45] Estimate the amount of time you will save by grouping similar tasks and batching them. [00:51:14] Determine how much problems cost to fix in each period. [00:53:02] Empowerment failure: Rules and readjustment. [00:59:44] Questions and actions: Create systems to limit your availability. [01:01:55] Batch activities to limit setup cost and provide more time for dreamline milestones. [01:02:25] Set or request autonomous rules and guidelines with occasional review of results. [01:03:18] Tools for eliminating paper distractions, capturing everything. [01:05:28] Tools for screening and avoiding unwanted calls. [01:07:12] Tools for scheduling without back-and-forth. [01:08:23] Tools for choosing the best email batching times. [01:09:13] Tools for emailing without entering the inbox black hole. [01:10:20] Tools for preventing web browsing/internet use. [01:11:10] Comfort challenge: revisit the terrible twos. [01:12:07] Lifestyle design in action. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn:...

Stephen West is a father, husband, and host of the Philosophize This! podcast. Sponsors: Gusto simple and easy payroll, HR, and benefits platform used by 400,000+ businesses: https://gusto.com/tim (three months free) Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for up to 35% off) Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 Ultra sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: https://eightsleep.com/tim (save $350 on the Pod 4 Ultra) Timestamps: [00:00:00] So it begins. [00:06:11] Stephen’s challenging childhood — from San Diego to Child Protective Services. [00:07:55] How Stephen supported himself after dropping out of school at 16. [00:09:37] The physical wear and tear of warehouse work (and unexpected upsides of the job). [00:11:48] How Stephen discovered philosophy through googling “wisest person in history.” [00:14:07] Defining philosophy as a “disruption of common sense” and “gym for rethinking.” [00:16:06] The 4-Hour Workweek as a philosophical text. [00:19:27] A philosophical shift around Ralph Waldo Emerson. [00:22:18] The transition from warehouse work to starting Philosophize This! with friendly encouragement. [00:27:47] Authenticity as the secret sauce to Philosophize This! [00:32:24] The discomfort of comparing old episodes with new. [00:34:15] The current state of Philosophize This!: 225 episodes, Patreon, ads, upcoming book deal. [00:37:18] The value of focusing on content quality before monetization. [00:38:44] Most popular Philosophize This! episodes thus far. [00:40:00] Philosophize This! episodes I’d like to hear. [00:41:20] Thinking of philosophy as a verb, not a noun. [00:46:44] The concept of amor fati (love of fate) and its practical application. [00:48:41] Wittgenstein’s ladder as a metaphor for philosophical growth. [00:51:36] Stephen’s perspective on philosophy as a process rather than a set of protocols. [00:54:43] Philosophies that have personal meaning to Stephen: Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Simone Weil. [00:56:40] Simone Weil’s concept of attention and self-emptying. [00:59:26] Stephen’s approach to simplicity and sacrificing efficiency for meaning. [01:04:07] Valuing time and playing the long game. [01:06:01] How philosophy lives “in the shadow” of what we give credit to (science, psychology). [01:08:31] The value of philosophy in generating better questions. [01:10:06] Stephen’s future plans: possibly writing philosophical fiction. [01:19:05] Stephen’s billboard. [01:21:41] Recommendations for getting started with philosophy. [01:24:29] Gilles Deleuze and concepts as machines. [01:26:55] Why do we believe what we believe? [01:30:40] Stephen’s evolving relationship with religion after starting as a New Atheist. [01:32:33] Exploring mysticism and religious phenomenology. [01:37:51] Parting thoughts. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss Past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe...

This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest. Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved since the first recap episode. For instance, listeners suggested that the bios for each guest can slow the momentum, so we moved all the bios to the end. See it as a teaser. Something to whet your appetite. If you like what you hear, you can of course find the full episodes at tim.blog/podcast. Please enjoy! This episode is brought to you by 5-Bullet Friday, my very own email newsletter. Timestamps: Craig Mod: 03:16 Ev Williams: 13:49 Richard Taylor: 23:57 Full episode titles: Craig Mod — The Real Japan, Cheap Apartments in Tokyo, Productive Side Quests, Creative Retreats, Buying Future Freedom, and Being Possessed by Spirits Ev Williams — The Art of Pivoting (e.g., Odeo to Twitter), Strategic Quitting, The Dangers of Premature Scaling, Must-Read Books, and More Richard Taylor and Greg Broadmore, Wētā Workshop — Untapping Creativity, Stories from The Lord of the Rings, The Magic of New Zealand, Four Tenets to Live By, and The Only Sentence of Self-Help You Need See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.