Free Thought
146 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPhilosophy, self-improvement, stoicism, existentialism.
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Athlete Spotlight: Tami Timmons – No Sugar No Grains
October 30, 2013 11:08 - 28 minutes - 13.9 MBI talk with Ironman triathlete, Tami Timmons. She recently completed an Ironman while following a No Sugar No Grains approach to eating. Tami was inspired to try eating this way after dealing with stomach issues during long distance events. By cutting out processed junk, she's been able to train her body to burn more fat as a fuel during long distance events. We talk about Tami's transition to a No Sugar No Grains style of eating, how she manages training while raising a family, and what keep...
Paul Jaminet – Running & The Perfect Health Diet
October 29, 2013 11:03 - 43 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode I talk with Paul Jaminet, author of The Perfect Health Diet. We talk about endurance training and The Perfect Health Diet. Some of the other topics we discuss are: Paul's recommendations on eating safe starches for endurance athletes, why going too low in carbs may be detrimental to your health, the importance of saturated fat, tips on productivity, and optimizing circadian rhythm. We end by talking about success stories from attending The Perfect Health Diet Retreat. --- S...
Ben Greenfield – Ketogenic Endurance Performance
October 28, 2013 10:58 - 24 minutes - 12 MBI talk with Ben Greenfield about the benefits of a ketogenic diet for endurance athletes. Ben recently competed in Ironman Kona and Ironman Canada using a ketogenic diet. We talk about why he used a ketogenic diet and if he'd ever do it again. We also talk about his minimal training protocol, where Ben gets incredible results from small amounts of targeted training. Check out his latest book Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health & Lifea --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...
Dietitian Cassie – Real Foods & Running
October 23, 2013 10:53 - 24 minutes - 11.7 MBI talk with Cassie Bjork, aka Dietitian Cassie. Cassie is a registered dietitian who takes a real foods approach to diet and nutrition. She's completed several marathons and lives an active lifestyle. We talk about the benefits healthy fats, what it means to eat real foods, and how to fuel for the marathon with real foods. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
The Story of the Human Body – Daniel Lieberman
October 21, 2013 11:11 - 32 minutes - 15.8 MBI talk with professor Daniel Lieberman, chairman of the department of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University. His latest book is called, The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health and Disease. We talk about the prevalence of mismatch diseases common in our modern environment. Prof Lieberman says that diseases such as: Type II diabetes, heart disease, flat feet, myopia, osteoporosis, allergies, asthma, Crohn's, certain cancers, and a host of other diseases may be due to a mismat...
Smart Marathon Training – Jeff Horowitz
October 20, 2013 11:07 - 29 minutes - 14.4 MBI talk with Jeff Horowitz, author of Smart Marathon Training: Run Your Best Without Running Yourself Ragged. Jeff is a certified running and triathlon coach and personal trainer who has run more than 170 marathons across 6 continents. Formerly an attorney, he quit law to pursue his passion for endurance sport. He advocates a low mileage approach that allows runner to get the most from their body without burnout or injury. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Su...
Vitamin D Solution: Dr. Holick
October 15, 2013 11:03 - 16 minutes - 7.83 MBDuring the past 25 years, Dr. Holick has looked at how Vitamin D is made in the skin during sun exposure. He has become globally recognized as an expert on vitamin D and is author of The Vitamin D Solution. We talk about the health benefits of Vitamin D, such as preventing the flu, preventing C-sections, and the appropriate amount of supplementation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Erin Cafaro: Rowing, Crossfit, Paleo Diet, 3Fuel
October 14, 2013 10:59 - 29 minutes - 14.3 MBI talk with Olympian Erin Cafaro. Erin competed for the United States in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, and 2012 Olympics in London, where she and her teammates brought home the Gold Medals in the Women’s 8+. We talk about how she got started with rowing, her journey to the Olympics, how she uses crossfit and the Paleo Diet, and her secret weapon: 3Fu3l --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Natural Childbirth: Sarah Buckley
October 13, 2013 10:43 - 27 minutes - 13.4 MBI talk with author Sarah Buckley about her book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor's Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices. We discuss the options for parents wanting to have a natural childbirth. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Jason Fitzgerald: Strength Running
October 09, 2013 10:38 - 23 minutes - 11.2 MBI talk with 2:39 marathoner, Jason Fitzgerald of StrengthRunning.com. Jason is author of 101 Ways to Be a Better Runner. We talk about how to prevent injuries with strength training, tips for getting faster, and how to incorporate a paleo diet into long distance running. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Self-education: Brett Veinotte
October 07, 2013 20:00 - 32 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode, I talk with Brett Veinotte about self-education and home education for young people. Brett argues that our traditional school system is very unnatural and not conducive to learning. Brett calls for a more self-directed approach to learning. We end by talking about the paleo diet and if there is a connection between a more natural way of eating and a more natural way of learning. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https:...
Antidepressants Myth: Irving Kirsch
September 22, 2013 10:31 - 22 minutes - 10.8 MBI talk with Irving Kirsch, author of The Emperor's New Drugs: Exploding the Antidepressant Myth. In his book, Professor Kirsch challenges the idea that antidepressant are an effective treatment for depression. By looking at the data, Professor Kirsch concludes that antidepressants are no better than placebo. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Paleofantasy: Marlene Zuk
September 16, 2013 10:27 - 25 minutes - 12.3 MBI talk with the author of Paleofantasy, Marlene Zuk. We talk about whether or not the Paleo Diet is just a fantasy or if it can lead to better health. Marlene also talks about rapid evolution and how species evolve in surprising ways. We end the discussion by talking about exercise and what, if anything, evolution tells us about the optimal way to be fit and healthy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Paleo Manifesto: John Durant
September 12, 2013 10:35 - 38 minutes - 18.6 MBI talk with John Durant, author of Paleo Manifesto: Ancient Wisdom for Lifelong Health. We discuss why living Paleo is more than just the food we eat. Durant says that for optimum health we need to take a closer look at the habitat we create for ourselves. Like a gorilla taken from its natural habitat and stuck in a zoo, modern man is far from his natural habitat and suffers ill-health because of it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: ht...
Paleo Primer: Keris Marsden and Matt Whitmore
September 11, 2013 10:14 - 23 minutes - 11.5 MBI talk with Matt Whitmore & Keris Mardsen about their book Paleo Primer: A Jump-Start Guide to Losing Body Fat and Living Primally. We talk about some of the amazing recipes in the book, including Matt's Scotch Egg and Keris' incredible Paleo "cheats of champions". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Jimmy Moore: Cholesterol Clarity
August 25, 2013 10:08 - 32 minutes - 15.9 MBI talk with Jimmy Moore about his new book, Cholesterol Clarity: What the HDL is Wrong With My Numbers. Jimmy dispels some myths about saturated fat, cholesterol and heart disease, and tells listeners what to look for the next time they get their cholesterol checked. We also talk about nutritional ketosis; what it is and how it can help you lose weight and regain your health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolso...
Acne – Tracy Raftl
August 19, 2013 10:03 - 26 minutes - 11.2 MBI talk with Tracy Raftl of TheLoveVitamin.com. We talk about how Tracy overcame severe acne through diet and nutrition. We also talk about Tracy's unusual skincare tips, and even her cave-woman skincare regimen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Gluten Free Running: Stephanie Rothstein
August 12, 2013 09:49 - 22 minutes - 9.41 MBI talk with Stephanie Rothstein about celiac disease and distance running. From about 2008-2010 she woke up everyday feeling like she was hungover without the actual drinking part. She woke up with a headache and in a fog each morning, with digestion problems that a pot of coffee couldn't cure! We also talk about Stephanie's diet, her running, and her business - Picky Bars. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/...
Happiness: Oliver Burkeman
August 05, 2013 09:44 - 20 minutes - 9.84 MBIn this episode I talk with Oliver Burkeman about his book The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking. We talk about the upsides of negativity, uncertainty, failure and imperfection. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Cholesterol, Sun Exposure, Autism, Alzheimer’s: Stephanie Seneff
August 02, 2013 09:37 - 38 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode I talk with Stephanie Seneff about the importance of cholesterol-sulfate. We discuss Stephanie's view of disease, the importance of sun exposure, Vitamin D, Autism, Alzheimer's, and nourishing foods. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Paleo for Athletes: Joe Friel
July 26, 2013 09:29 - 17 minutes - 8.67 MBIn this episode I talk with endurance coach and athlete Joe Friel, co-author of Paleo for Athletes. We talk about how Joe got into eating Paleo, how it helped him train harder, and what he has learned since he first started eating Paleo. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Healing Your Gut: Steve Wright of SCD Lifestyle
July 17, 2013 22:20 - 31 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode I talk with Steve Wright of SCD Lifestyle. We talk about how you can heal your gut and prevent symptoms like gas, bloating, diarrhea and even recover from diseases like Crohn's and Colitis by following a natural nutritional approach to health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Mark Sisson – Primal Running
July 07, 2013 22:16 - 25 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode I talk with author Mark Sisson. Mark is a fitness author and blogger, a former distance runner, triathlete and Ironman competitor. We talk about running, training, and how to eliminate grains and other offending foods from your diet. In 1980 Mark qualified for the Olympic trials marathon, and in 1982 he finished 4th in the Ironman World Championship. He has written several books, including The Primal Blueprint, which incorporate aspects of the Paleolithic diet and lifestyle. ...
Phil Maffetone: Running, Eating, Music
June 30, 2013 22:10 - 43 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode I talk with Phil Maffetone about running, eating and music. Phil is author of The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing and has coached triathlon greats, such as six time Ironman world champion, Mark Allen. We talk about what foods to eat, fitness, health, barefoot running, training, and music. We also talk about what it was like to work as the personal physician for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support thi...
Low Carb Performance: Jeff Volek
June 28, 2013 22:02 - 42 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode I talk with Jeff Volek, author of The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance. Learn how to access your fat stores and allow your body to utilize fat as fuel. Jeff's research says that endurance athletes can gain a distinct advantage by following a low carb ketogenic diet. By eating a higher fat, moderate protein and low carb diet you can teach your body to burn fat for fuel. Topics we discuss are: advantages of low carb ketogenic diets, health related to a low carb di...
Natural Podiatry: Dr. Ray McClanahan
June 27, 2013 16:48 - 31 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode I talk with Dr. Ray McClanahan about natural podiatry and natural foot movement. We talk about Dr. Ray's views on podiatry and the importance of proper footwear in preventing running injuries. Topics we discuss are: natural foot movement, proper shoes, injury prevention, minimal running shoes, arch support and Dr. Ray's invention, Correct Toes. Follow Dr. Ray on Facbook and Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https...
Dean Karnazes: Ultramarathon Man
June 26, 2013 17:26 - 27 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode I talk with Ultramarathon Man - Dean Karnazes. We talk about Paleo Diet, his adventures as an Ultramarathoner, individual differences in diet, barefoot running, hot weather running, and tips for getting started. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Abel James: Fat-Burning Man
June 20, 2013 21:35 - 27 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode I talk with Fat-Burning Man, Abel James. We talk about how Abel started running barefoot to increase his speed and distance, how to become a fat burner, and Abel tells us how getting ripped isn't that difficult. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Wheat Belly: William Davis
June 19, 2013 13:52 - 35 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode I talk with Dr. William Davis about his book, Wheat Belly and how destructive wheat can be to our health. We talk about how wheat contributes to poor heart health, stomach issues, man breasts and even wrinkles! Dr. Davis has suggestions for those thinking about giving up wheat and for how endurance athletes can switch from being a sugar burner to becoming a fat burner. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/...
Ultra Running: Kristina Folcik
June 10, 2013 15:08 - 19 minutes - 9.46 MBIn this episode I talk with Ultra runner Kristina Folcik. I first heard about Kristina when she won the relentless Sawtooth 100 mile race in northern Minnesota 2012. Kristina has gone from doing no running at all, to jumping into a 50 mile race, to training upwards of 100 miles a week. We cover training for Ultras, diet and nutrition, and how Kristina got into Ultra running. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson...
Ben Greenfield: Low Carb Endurance
June 04, 2013 12:45 - 29 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode I talk with Ben Greenfield about his low carb approach to endurance sports nutrition. Ben is also known for his "minimal training protocol" for Ironman Triathlon that involves 6-10 hrs a week of training. We cover the benefits of low carb, what Ben eats, why high carb is like crispy bacon to your joints, and Ben's minimal training protocol. Check out Ben's books on Amazon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://ancho...
Evolved to Run – Daniel Lieberman
May 30, 2013 03:15 - 25 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode, I talk with Daniel Lieberman about how humans evolved as distance runners. We talk about barefoot running, early human carnivory, and evolutionary adaptations that make humans good at running long distances. His latest book is called The Story of The Human Body. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Shyness: Christopher Lane
May 23, 2013 02:46 - 42 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode I talk with Christopher Lane about his book Shyness: How Normal Behavior Became a Sickness. We discuss the history of the DSM, drug side effects, the science behind mental disorders, and tips for people dealing with shyness and anxiety. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Sub 2:30 Boston in Vibram FiveFingers: Josh Klimek
May 07, 2013 11:09 - 23 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode I talk with Josh Klimek. Josh recently ran a sub 2:30 Marathon at Boston while wearing FiveFingers. We talk about how Josh got into wearing FiveFingers, training for Boston, nutrition on the run, stomach issues and Paleo Diet. See a recent article about Josh at Birthdayshoes.com Coaching: - http://paleorunner.org/coaching/ Sponsors: - 3Fu3l: 3FOLSON http://www.3fu3l.com - Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/paleorunner Follow: - Website http://paleorunner.org/ - YouTube htt...
Paleo for Women: Stefani Ruper
May 07, 2013 04:17 - 34 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode, I talk with Stefani Ruper, an expert on the Paleo Diet for Women. We talk about PCOS, acne, and fertility. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Paleoista with Nell Stephenson
May 02, 2013 03:53 - 20 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode I talk with Paleoista, Nell Stephenson. We talk about Nell's book Paleoista, Paleo Diet for athletes, distance running, fasted workouts, marathon, footwear, and Ironman. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Parenting: Bryan Caplan
April 26, 2013 10:28 - 21 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this special episode I talk with author Bryan Caplan about parenting and his book, Selfish Reasons Reasons to Have More Kids. Bryan claims that parenting can be more fun and less work than we are often led to believe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Tetyana Obukhanych - Vaccines, Natural Immunity, Nutrition
April 25, 2013 19:00 - 39 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode, I talk with an immunologist, Dr. Tetyana Obukhanych Ph.D. about how we can strengthen immunity through nutrition. We also talk about vaccines and naturally acquired immunity. Dr. Tetyana Obukhanych earned her Ph.D. in Immunology from Rockefeller University and has done research at Harvard Medical School and Stanford University School of Medicine. She is co-author of several peer-reviewed scientific publications in the field of Immunology and the author of Vaccination Illusi...
Crossfit Endurance: Brian Mackenzie
April 23, 2013 10:23 - 27 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode I talk with Brian Mackenzie, Crossfit Endurance coach and author of Power Speed ENDURANCE: A skill based approach to endurance training . Crossfit Endurance features a lower volume, high intensity approach to training for endurance events. This way of training may help you stay injury free while achieving the same results and in less time than traditional approaches to endurance training. Brian has completed 100 mile ultra-running events while never running more than a half ma...
The Cool Impossible: Eric Orton
April 17, 2013 10:06 - 31 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode I talk with Born to Run coach Eric Orton. I first heard about Eric after reading Chris McDougall's Born to Run. Eric taught McDougall how to run with proper technique and eventually trained him to run a 50 mile endurance race in the Copper Canyons of Mexico. We talk about running, Eric's shoe company B2R shoes, minimalist footwear, Eric's new book The Cool Impossible, nutrition and how the mind relates to running. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/me...
Brain Training: Matt Fitzgerald
April 11, 2013 09:50 - 57 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode I talk with Matt Fitzgerald, prolific author and endurance enthusiast. He has authored many books on running, triathlon, fitness, nutrition, and weight loss, including Brain Training and Racing Weight. We talk about the cause of fatigue during exercise and how to get more from your running. We also touch on nutrition and Matt’s opinion of the Paleo diet. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Bulletproof: Dave Asprey
April 07, 2013 09:37 - 22 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode I talk with entrepreneur and biohacker, Dave Asprey, from bulletproofexec.com and betterbabybook.com. Dave has spent over $250,000 to upgrade himself and make himself smarter, stronger, and healthier. Dave runs a popular blog and podcast called bulletproofexec.com where he offers the latest information on how to get the most from your mind and body. He is also an author; his latest book is called Better Baby Book. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/me...
The Vegetarian Myth: Lierre Kieth
April 03, 2013 09:46 - 48 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode I talk with Lierre Kieth, author of The Vegetarian Myth. We talk about how she overcame health problems caused by following a vegan diet. Listen to how Lierre regained her health by adding meat back into her diet. We cover ecological sustainability of grass fed animals, health issues related to a vegan diet, and what Lierre eats now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Paleo Diet for Athletes: Loren Cordain
March 27, 2013 09:22 - 33 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode I talk with Loren Cordain about the Paleo Diet. We talk about nuts and nut flour, Paleo for athletes, whether the Paleo diet causes cancer or kidney disease, how his views about Paleo have changed, and where Loren finds inspiration. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Tim Noakes: Paleo Diet, Hydration, Central Governor
March 21, 2013 01:27 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn this episode, I talk with exercise scientist and physician Tim Noakes, MD about the Paleo diet, his latest book Challenging Beliefs, and the Central Governor Theory of fatigue. Follow Tim on Twitter @ProfTimNoakes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support
Paul Jaminet: The Perfect Health Diet
March 03, 2013 03:00 - 45 minutes - 23.1 MBI talk with Paul Jaminet about his book, The Perfect Health Diet and the evolutionary approach to health and nutrition. Topics we discuss are: saturated fat, physics, economics, circadian rhythm, confirmation bias, correlation vs causation, safe starches, bacon, and Paul's thinking process. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronolson/support