The Peter Attia Drive

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Expert insight on health, performance, longevity, critical thinking, and pursuing excellence. Dr. Peter Attia (Stanford/Hopkins/NIH-trained MD) talks with leaders in their fields.

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#341 - Overcoming insomnia: improving sleep hygiene and treating disordered sleep with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia | Ashley Mason, Ph.D.
02:05:16
#340 - AMA #69: Scrutinizing supplements: creatine, fish oil, vitamin D, and more—a framework for understanding effectiveness, quality, and individual need
00:24:36
#339 - Unpacking trauma: How early wounds shape behavior and the path toward healing | Jeff English
02:02:11
#338 ‒ Peter’s takeaways on aerobic exercise and VO2 max, insulin resistance, rising healthcare costs, treating children with autism and ADHD, and strength training | Quarterly Podcast Summary #4
00:27:41
#337 - Insulin resistance masterclass: The full body impact of metabolic dysfunction and prevention, diagnosis, and treatment | Ralph DeFronzo, M.D.
đź“– Read summary: The Truth About Type 2 Diabetes: Insights from Dr. Ralph DeFronzo on Causes, Treatments, and the Future of Diabetes Care
 02:26:40
#336 - AMA #68: Fasting, well-balanced diets, alcohol, exercise for busy people, wearables, emotional health, assessing cardiovascular health, and more
00:27:29
#335 ‒ The science of resistance training, building muscle, and anabolic steroid use in bodybuilding | Mike Israetel, Ph.D.
đź“– Read summary: The Science of Strength: Key Takeaways from Dr. Mike Israetel on Resistance Training, Muscle Growth, and Longevity
 02:51:18
#334 - Cardiovascular disease, the number one killer: development, biomarkers, apoB, cholesterol, brain health, and more | Tom Dayspring, M.D.
📖 Read summary: The Science of Atherosclerosis: Lipoproteins, APOB, and Cardiovascular Risk – A Deep Dive with Dr. Tom Dayspring
 02:17:37
#333 ‒ Longevity roundtable — the science of aging, geroprotective molecules, lifestyle interventions, challenges in research, and more | Steven Austad, Matt Kaeberlein, Richard Miller
đź“– Read summary: Peter Attia Longevity Roundtable: Experts Discuss Healthspan, Lifespan, and Anti-Aging Breakthroughs
 02:41:39
#332 - AMA #67: Microplastics, PFAS, and phthalates: understanding health risks and a framework for minimizing exposure and mitigating risk
00:25:21
#331 ‒ Optimizing endurance performance: metrics, nutrition, lactate, and more insights from elite performers | Olav Aleksander Bu (Pt. 2)
đź“– Read summary: Elite Endurance Training & AI-Driven Performance Optimization: Insights from Olav Aleksander Bu
 02:16:12
#330 – Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety: Understanding the rise in autism and a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment of each condition in children | Trenna Sutcliffe, M.D.
đź“– Read summary: Exploring Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety with Dr. Trenna Sutcliffe
 01:57:14
Building & Changing Habits | James Clear (#183 rebroadcast)
đź“– Read summary: James Clear on Building and Changing Habits
 02:19:56
#329 ‒ Special AMA: Peter on exercise, important labs, building good habits, promising longevity research, and more
📖 Read summary: Insights on Exercise, Health, and Longevity: Peter Attia’s AMA Highlights
 00:27:14
#328 - AMA #66: Optimizing nutrition for health and longevity: myth of a “best” diet, complexities of nutrition science, and practical steps for building a sustainable diet
đź“– Read summary: Nutrition: Insights and Complexities (AMA Sneak Peak)
 00:16:38
#327 - Choices, costs, and challenges in US healthcare: insurance intricacies, drug pricing, economic impacts, and potential reforms | Saum Sutaria, M.D.
đź“– Read summary: A Deep Dive into the US Healthcare System
 02:32:46
Optimizing life for maximum fulfillment | Bill Perkins (#237 rebroadcast)
đź“– Read summary: Peter Attia & Bill Perkins on Life Optimization
 01:43:50
#326 - AMA #65: Red light therapy: promising applications, mixed evidence, and impact on health and aging
đź“– Read summary: Red Light Therapy: Breaking Down the Science, Applications, and Real Impact on Health and Aging
 00:15:04
#325 ‒ Peter’s key takeaways on bone health, calorie restriction and energy balance, dopamine and addiction, gene editing, and testosterone therapy safety with a prostate cancer diagnosis | Quarterly Podcast Summary #3
đź“– Read summary: The Drive Quarterly Podcast Summary #3
 00:25:02
#324 ‒ Metabolism, energy balance, and aging: How diet, calorie restriction, and macronutrients influence longevity and metabolic health | Eric Ravussin, Ph.D.
đź“– Read summary: Exploring Metabolism, Energy Expenditure, and the Science of Aging with Eric Ravussin
 02:09:23
#323 - CRISPR and the future of gene editing: scientific advances, genetic therapies, disease treatment potential, and ethical considerations | Feng Zhang, Ph.D.
đź“– Read summary: Exploring the Potential of Gene Editing with Feng Zhang
 02:05:40
#322 - Bone health for life: building strong bones, preventing age-related loss, and reversing osteoporosis with evidence-based exercise | Belinda Beck, Ph.D.
đź“– Read summary: Building Stronger Bones
 01:39:49
#321 – Dopamine and addiction: navigating pleasure, pain, and the path to recovery | Anna Lembke, M.D.
đź“– Read summary: Exploring Addiction, Dopamine, and Recovery with Dr. Anna Lembke
 02:21:59
#320 – AMA 64: New insights on GLP-1 agonists (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) - efficacy, benefits, risks, and considerations in the rapidly evolving weight-loss drug landscape
đź“– Read summary: Deep Dive into GLP-1 Agonists with Peter Attia - AMA 64
 00:20:36
#319 ‒ Peter's key takeaways on liver health, heart rate variability, AI in medicine, klotho, and lactate metabolism | Quarterly Podcast Summary #2
đź“– Read summary: Insights on Liver Health, AI in Medicine, and More - A Quarterly Podcast Review
 00:28:03
#318 ‒ Cycling phenom and Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar reveals his training strategies, on-bike nutrition, and future aspirations
đź“– Read summary: The Drive with Peter Attia - A Conversation with Tadej PogaÄŤar
 00:46:09
#317 ‒ Reforming medicine: uncovering blind spots, challenging the norm, and embracing innovation | Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H.
📖 Read summary: Blind Spots in Medicine" – Insights from Dr. Marty Makary
 02:03:23
#316 - AMA #63: A guide for hair loss: causes, treatments, transplants, and sex-specific considerations
đź“– Read summary: Summary: Understanding Hair Loss: Androgenic Alopecia and Treatment Options
 00:20:59
Improve your decision-making, frameworks for learning, backcasting, and more | Annie Duke (#60 rebroadcast)
đź“– Read summary: Summary: Making Smarter Decisions Under Uncertainty
 02:32:27
#315 ‒ Life after near-death: a new perspective on living, dying, and the afterlife | Sebastian Junger
đź“– Read summary: Summary: Facing Mortality with Sebastian Junger
 02:03:46
#314 ‒ Rethinking nutrition science: the evolving landscape of obesity treatment, GLP-1 agonists, protein, and the need for higher research standards | David Allison, Ph.D.
01:58:34
#313 - AMA #62: Protein’s impact on appetite and weight management, and uric acid's link to disease and how to manage levels
00:24:10
#312 - A masterclass in lactate: Its critical role as metabolic fuel, implications for diseases, and therapeutic potential from cancer to brain health and beyond | George A. Brooks, Ph.D.
02:06:14
#311 ‒ Longevity 101: a foundational guide to Peter's frameworks for longevity, and understanding CVD, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and more
01:25:25
#310 - The relationship between testosterone and prostate cancer, testosterone replacement therapy, and tools for predicting cancer aggressiveness and guiding therapy | Ted Schaeffer, M.D., Ph.D.
00:47:53
#309 ‒ AI in medicine: its potential to revolutionize disease prediction, diagnosis, and outcomes, causes for concern in medicine and beyond, and more | Isaac Kohane, M.D., Ph.D.
01:55:15
Zone 2 training: impact on longevity and mitochondrial function, how to dose frequency and duration, and more | Iñigo San-Millán, Ph.D. (#201 rebroadcast)
02:46:20
#308 - AMA #61: Sun exposure, sunscreen, and skin health: relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer, vitamin D production, and photoaging, how to choose a sunscreen, and more
00:22:04
#307 ‒ Exercise for aging people: where to begin, and how to minimize risk while maximizing potential | Peter Attia, M.D.
01:39:39
#306 - AMA #60: preventing cognitive decline, nutrition myths, lowering blood glucose, apoB, and blood pressure, and more
00:18:15
#305 ‒ Heart rate variability: how to measure, interpret, and utilize HRV for training and health optimization | Joel Jamieson
01:51:55
#304 – NEW: Introducing quarterly podcast summaries - Peter shares his biggest takeaways on muscle protein synthesis, VO2 max, toe strength, gut health, and more
00:30:44
#303 - A breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease: the promising potential of klotho for brain health, cognitive decline, and as a therapeutic tool for Alzheimer's disease | Dena Dubal, M.D., Ph.D.
02:05:08
#302 - Confronting a metabolic epidemic: understanding liver health and how to prevent, diagnose, and manage liver disease | Julia Wattacheril, M.D., M.P.H.
02:25:03
#301 - AMA #59: Inflammation: its impact on aging and disease risk, and how to identify, prevent, and reduce it
00:24:18
#300 - Special episode: Peter on exercise, fasting, nutrition, stem cells, geroprotective drugs, and more — promising interventions or just noise?
01:40:04
Special episode with Dax Shepard: F1 and the 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s death
02:28:38
#299 ‒ Optimizing muscle protein synthesis: the crucial impact of protein quality and quantity, and the key role of resistance training | Luc van Loon, Ph.D.
02:30:06
#298 ‒ The impact of emotional health on longevity, self-audit strategies, improving well-being, and more | Paul Conti, M.D.
02:23:51
#297 - AMA #58: Iron: its role in health, testing methods, and strategies for preventing and managing iron deficiency
00:17:57
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