Why I Stopped Jogging (And Maybe You Should Too): A Morning Walk With Brad

I made a post the other day stating that people over 50 should be banned from running marathons, and was greatly amused to see all the savage, critical comments coming back at me. Fair points made by those of you who are thriving in the endurance community, but what I am really talking about is th…

5 Shocking Misconceptions About Doping In Olympic and Professional Sports

Almost everything the average sports fan believes about doping is wrong. The “dirty cheaters stealing medals from clean athletes” story almost never describes what actually happened. Instead, we’ve had dirty sports, Cold War dynamics, and athletes faced with the “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” d…

Is Circadian Rhythm The Ultimate Biohack? (Yes: Especially For Post-Menopausal Females!)

Could optimizing your circadian rhythm be the most important health intervention of all? In this show, I take a trip around the 24-hour clock, exploring fascinating ideas about light, leptin, metabolism, sleep, and circadian biology. We’ll look at why direct outdoor light in the morning matters, w…

Surprising Strategies to Help You Fall and Stay Asleep. Hint: They're Not The Usual Stuff | Chu Zhu

I’m so excited to bring you this wonderful interview with Mr. Chu Zhu. He is the founder of a company called Somnus Lab, and they make an amazing mattress cooling sleep system to help you regulate your body temperature during sleep. Chu is a scientifically sophisticated guest who explains some fas…

Brad Talks Testosterone Testing (And Other Important Blood Tests)

Let’s talk about testosterone testing and other important blood tests you can track for your overall health, wellness, vitality, and longevity. I recorded this show on the occasion of my first visit to the blood lab after signing up for Vitals Vault’s premium program, and I talk about some of my f…

Is Pursuing "Loungevity" Over Longevity Funny, Or Offensive?

Should we pursue "loungevity" instead of longevity? This is a question posed by prominent sports commentator Colin Cowherd on a recent rant that appeared on Instagram. It was very entertaining, and the intent was to be humorous, but it was also, to me, very offensive at times and brings up this bi…

Is Muscle Power More Important Than Strength For Longevity?

In your 30s, you start to lose a certain percentage of muscle tissue year over year, and that rate really accelerates when you hit 60.But everything we've been told about the importance of maintaining muscle as you age is roughly around half right. Maintaining muscle mass and muscle strength is a …

The Three Most Important Workouts For Longevity (That You Probably Aren't Doing!)

Hey, Brad Kearns here with some thoughts from my morning walk about the foundation of any excellent, well-rounded fitness program for peak performance, vitality, fat loss, and longevity. Did you know half of regular runners get an overuse injury every year, and 25% of regular runners are injured a…

Manage Your Emotional Response With 4 "Tiny Shifts" | Dr. Elisha Goldstein

What if the emotional patterns you struggle with aren’t actually who you are? What if they’re just patterns—and patterns can be interrupted? I’m joined by Dr. Elisha Goldstein, returning to the show eight years after his first appearance, to talk about his new book, Tiny Shifts: How Emotional Heal…

"A Tweak A Week": Secrets to Transforming Your Diet And Health The Right Way | Ben Azadi

Get ready for another great show with Ben Azadi, author of the new book KetoFlex. Ben has an incredible story—after struggling with obesity and depression in his early 20s, he lost 80 pounds and completely transformed his health. Today he's helping people better understand metabolism, fasting, and…