Abel James Show

Donnie Yance: Why Microdosing is More Effective Than Macrodosing

Is microdosing more effective than macrodosing? While heavy-handed megadoses of synthetic pharmaceuticals attempt to dominate a single biochemical pathway, microdoses of synergistic botanticals can stimulate the body to normalize, balance and heal itself. Meanwhile, much of modern medicine has devolved into a game of manipulating numbers on blood tests rather than actually healing you. Because they're not so easily patented and monetized, many of the most effective, affordable and simple substances and practices in health and longevity are dismissed, ignored, or at the very least taken for granted. For instance, did you know that the simple act of prayer has been scientifically proven to not only improve mental health, but also improve the literal physical health of the heart? Deep breathing, gratitude, meditation, and prayer steady the vagus nerve and allow our bodies to remain flexible and adaptable, downregulating our nervous system from fight-or-flight into a relaxed parasympathetic state. The truth is, we don't need to wait for the next miracle pill to save us. We already know more than enough to put life-saving practices into action today. Donnie Yance is a Clinical Master Herbalist, Certified Nutritionist and Author, known internationally for his pioneering work in botanical and nutritional medicine, particularly in the field of integrative cancer. As an accomplished jazz bassist and former monk, Donnie is also known as "The Funk Monk." In this episode, you'll discover: * How to eat and supplement for greater adaptive capacity, hardiness, and resilience * Why many of the secrets to long life lie in humble living * How Donnie earned the nickname of "The Funk Monk" * How improvisation in music mirrors the intellectual and playful flexibility we need in health * And much more... Find Donnie Yance and his work at:  * DonnieYance.com [https://www.donnieyance.com/] * MederiCenter.org [https://medericenter.org/] * NaturaHealthProducts.com [https://www.naturahealthproducts.com/] * Listen to Donnie’s music on Apple [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/donnie-yance/1546497265] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1GRHybAICwL1GCyt7jv7u2] * Facebook: @DonnieYance [https://www.facebook.com/DonnieYance] * Instagram:  @medericenter [https://www.instagram.com/medericenter/] * YouTube:  @mederifoundation [https://www.youtube.com/user/mederifoundation] * Linkedin:  @mederi-center [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mederi-center/] Books by Donnie Yance:  * Adaptogens in Medical Herbalism: Elite Herbs and Natural Compounds for Mastering Stress, Aging, and Chronic Disease [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1620551004?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=1620551004] by Donald Yance , MH, CN, RH (AHG), SFO * Herbal Medicine, Healing & Cancer: A Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0879839686?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0879839686&linkCode=xm2&tag=mederifoundation-20] by Donald Yance , MH, CN, RH (AHG), SFO Please take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com [http://abeljames.com]. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com [http://abeljames.substack.com]. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abel-james-show/id501575043] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3nEy0tcKqvR1wF4lSfYASi]. You rock. This episode is brought to you by: Troscriptions - Go to troscriptions.com/WILD [https://troscriptions.com/WILD] or enter WILD at checkout for 10% off your first order. Nature's Sunshine - Go to NaturesSunshine.com [https://www.naturessunshine.com/] and use code WILD for free shipping and 20% off your first order.

Why Training for Resilience Could Save Your Life

As soon as you think you have it all figured out, absolutely everything can change in an instant.  What do you do when out of nowhere, life hands you a serious injury or diagnosis?  In this episode, I'll be sharing hard‑won insights from recovery after being sidelined in a serious high speed hit‑and‑run wreck. We'll explore:  * Why it's best to train for resilience before you take the hit * How to turn hardships into gifts by refusing to settle for "poor me" thinking * Specific practices to bounce back to 110% * A surprising warning in the age of deepfakes and rampant AI slop * And much more... Just before the car wreck, I played a couple live music shows in Las Vegas, at Nos Vegas as well as the BSN Golf Championships during the Bitcoin Conference. As a special bonus, stay till the end of today's episode to hear a full set from one of the shows in Las Vegas featuring all original music, lots of improvisation and special guests. During the performance, people all around the world tuned in, tipped the musicians in Bitcoin and commented in real time on the livestream. It's an innovative way to support musicians and connect with each other, and I hope to see you on the next livestream. You can connect with me on NOSTR Here [http://primal.net/abel]. Big thanks to Mike from Tunestr [https://tunestr.io/] and Jim and Julie Costello of Phantom Power Music [https://www.phantompowermusic.io/] for recording, producing, livestreaming and putting together these shows. Enjoy. Please take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com [http://abeljames.com]. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com [http://abeljames.substack.com]. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abel-james-show/id501575043] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3nEy0tcKqvR1wF4lSfYASi]. You rock. This episode is brought to you by: Troscriptions - Go to troscriptions.com/WILD [https://troscriptions.com/WILD] or enter WILD at checkout for 10% off your first order. Nature's Sunshine - Go to NaturesSunshine.com [https://www.naturessunshine.com/] and use code WILD for free shipping and 20% off your first order.

Josh Trent: How to Build Emotional Resilience in the Age of Distraction

How do you build agency and resilience in a world that profits from your distraction? How can we live with authenticity when everything feels fake? What if the hardest parts of being human are actually just a result of cultural conditioning, quietly shaping your life from the shadows of your subconscious mind? On today’s show, we go deep with my friend Josh Trent, host of Wellness and Wisdom. We’ll dig into the science behind epigenetic and generational habits, and explore what happens when you start asking better questions about your life and grow beyond survival mode.  As Josh shares, sometimes we need to break down to break through.  On this episode, you'll discover: * The secrets to being impossibly productive while avoiding burnout * How to redirect faulty inherited beliefs and rewire maladaptive emotional patterns * How an addiction to pickleball destroyed a client's life * And much more... Connect with Josh Trent and his work at:  * Website: https://liberatedlife.com [https://liberatedlife.com] * Website: https://joshtrent.com/ [https://joshtrent.com/]  * Podcast: https://wellnessforce.com/podcast-episodes/ [https://wellnessforce.com/podcast-episodes/] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellnessandwisdom [https://www.youtube.com/@wellnessandwisdom] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshtrentofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/joshtrentofficial/] * Facebook: https://facebook.com/wellnessF [https://facebook.com/wellnessF] Special thanks to Josh for generously hosting this conversation in-person out in his hill-country studio. Please make sure you’re subscribed to the Abel James Show wherever you listen to podcasts, and leave a quick review or tell a friend if you dig what we do. We have a brand new community club in the works, in-person live events and shows in Austin, retreats in exotic locations, and more coming up soon, so make sure you sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com [http://abeljames.com] and my substack at AbelJames.Substack.com [https://abeljames.substack.com/] to make sure you don't miss out!  This episode is brought to you by: Nature's Sunshine - Go to NaturesSunshine.com [https://www.naturessunshine.com/] and use code WILD for free shipping and 20% off your first order. Peluva - Go to Peluva.com [https://peluva.com/discount/WILD?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall] and use code WILD for 15 % off your first pair. Troscriptions - Go to Troscriptions.com/WILD [https://troscriptions.com/WILD] or enter WILD at checkout for 10% off your first order.

Itamar Marani: How to Turn Setbacks into Secret Weapons

When everything is on the line, ever wonder why some otherwise incredible athletes choke spectacularly? Why did Michael Jordan consistently sink game-winning jump shots at the buzzer when everyone else was throwing up bricks? Today we’re here with a veteran coach who’s cracked the code on peak performance. Itamar Marani has lived through the kind of pressure most people only read about. Forget the tired mantras about “grinding” harder, training to perform under pressure takes real strategy. If you’re ready to meet the version of yourself that thrives under pressure, get ready to feel uncomfortable for all the right reasons. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, athlete, or just sick of living with one foot on the brake, expect raw stories, sharp insights, and tools you can put to work instantly. You'll discover:  * How to identify and overcome the blind spots sabotaging your results * The art of turning setbacks into secret weapons * How to perform at max level when it matters most * And much more... Find Itamar Marani and pick up his new book:  * Book: Elite Performance [https://itamarmarani.com/book/] by Itamar Marani - order on Amazon [https://mybook.to/BVIrjo] * Website: ItamarMarani.com [https://itamarmarani.com/] * Podcast: The Elite Performance Podcast [https://itamarmarani.com/podcast/] - listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7B8io41FkHoqzrcjIzypCP], Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elite-performance-podcast/id1625672357] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPDmhXhDwWI1rC9_VaEmx08Lja7uFHGJc] * Coaching: The Arena [https://itamarmarani.com/arena/] * Instagram: @itamarmarani [https://www.instagram.com/itamarmarani/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItamarMaraniPage/ [https://www.facebook.com/ItamarMaraniPage/] Please take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com [http://abeljames.com]. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com [http://abeljames.substack.com]. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abel-james-show/id501575043] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3nEy0tcKqvR1wF4lSfYASi]. You rock. This episode is brought to you by: Manukora - Go to MANUKORA.com/WILD [https://manukora.com/pages/partnerships?influencer=wild] to save 31% plus $25 of free gifts. CrowdHealth - Go to JoinCrowdHealth.com [http://joincrowdhealth.com] and use the code WILD at checkout to get started for as low as $80 per month. Troscriptions - Go to troscriptions.com/WILD [https://troscriptions.com/WILD] or enter WILD at checkout for 10% off your first order.

Dr. Ann Shippy: Fertility, Longevity and Mold Detoxification

Have you considered how the choices you make today shape the health and destiny of your children before they’re ever born? What if the most important gift you could ever give your future child is the health and resilience you build in yourself today? As rates of chronic health conditions in children—including autism, anxiety, diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune disorders—continue to rise, it’s time to take preconception seriously.  Science shows that the health of our children is determined not just by genetics, but epigenetics. Your health at the time of conception is a snapshot or time capsule that contains the genetic and epigenetic blueprint for your child for the rest of time. It’s a shocking realization, especially for men: Your lifestyle choices during preconception will forever affect the genetics and health of your children (and their children!). That means optimizing your health and fitness is not merely an exercise in vanity, but an opportunity to give your future children the best chance at health and success. After all, the biological definition of fitness is the ability to produce healthy offspring. Today, we’re exploring how the choices we make today shape not just our own health, but the health of our future children and even generations to come. I’m thrilled to be joined by Dr. Ann Shippy, a unicorn in the world of medicine—a board-certified internal medicine physician, certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, and a former IBM engineer who’s turned her passion for macro-level systems thinking and problem-solving into a mission to revolutionize how we think about health. If you care about your health, your family’s future, or just want to understand how to build true resilience in a toxic world, you’re in the right place.  In this episode, you’ll discover: * The impact of environmental toxins, mold, and gut health on fertility, child development, and longevity * How Dr. Shippy reversed the effects of toxic mold exposure, including ALS-type symptoms, pain, and fatigue in her own family * How to give your future children the best chance at health and success by optimizing epigenetics at preconception  * And much more… Connect with Dr. Ann Shippy and pre-order her new book:  * Preconception Revolution [https://annshippymd.com/the-preconception-revolution/] by Dr. Ann Shippy, on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Preconception-Revolution-Science-Backed-Fertility-Generational/dp/1637633297/], Walmart [https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Preconception-Revolution-A-Science-Backed-Path-to-Your-Fertility-and-Generational-Health-Hardcover-9781637633298/16567861822?classType=REGULAR&from=/search], Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-preconception-revolution-ann-shippy-md/1147444766;jsessionid=948D90C3D354BC9C231042CE355D53B7.prodny_store02-atgap16?ean=9781637633298], Bookshop [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-preconception-revolution-a-science-backed-path-to-your-fertility-and-generational-health-ann-shippy-md/ce80832422bedc67?ean=9781637633298&next=t&next=t&affiliate=1688], Books-A-Million [https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Preconception-Revolution/Ann-Shippy/9781637633298] or Target [https://www.target.com/p/the-preconception-revolution-by-ann-shippy-hardcover/-/A-1004081706#lnk=sametab] (releases: November 18, 2025) * Website: https://annshippymd.com [https://annshippymd.com] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annshippymd/ [https://www.instagram.com/annshippymd/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annshippymd [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annshippymd] * Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/annshippymd [https://www.pinterest.com/annshippymd] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnShippyMD/ [https://www.facebook.com/AnnShippyMD/] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/annshippymd [https://www.youtube.com/annshippymd] Please take a moment to make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts, and to stay up-to-date, sign up for my newsletter at AbelJames.com [http://abeljames.com]. You can also join Substack as a free or paid member for ad-free episodes of this show, to comment on each episode, and to hit me up in the DM’s. Join at abeljames.substack.com [http://abeljames.substack.com]. And if you’re feeling generous, write a quick review for the Abel James Show on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abel-james-show/id501575043] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3nEy0tcKqvR1wF4lSfYASi]. You rock. This episode is brought to you by: Peluva - Visit Peluva.com [https://peluva.com/discount/WILD?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall] and use the code WILD for 15% off your first pair. Manukora - Go to MANUKORA.com/WILD [https://manukora.com/pages/partnerships?influencer=wild] to save 31% plus $25 of free gifts. Troscriptions - Go to troscriptions.com/WILD [https://troscriptions.com/WILD] or enter WILD at checkout for 10% off your first order.