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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best WHOOP Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to WHOOP Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite WHOOP Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
10/26/22 • 63 min
On this week’s episode neuroscientist, Stanford professor, and podcaster Dr. Andrew Huberman joins host Will Ahmed to share some of his latest research on breathing techniques and their impact on your overall health. Dr. Huberman discusses his Huberman Lab Podcast and the goals of his research (3:15), how he uses WHOOP in his research (4:30), his keys to getting good sleep and the power of light exposure (7:12), the effects of screen exposure (10:10), the benefits of delaying morning caffeine intake and the impact of adenosine (15:14), how light late at night can be linked to depression (18:30), the recommended phone light usage at night (22:45), his recent research around breathing protocols and respiratory interventions (24:01), how cold exposure can be linked to weight loss (38:51), how to train your body to nose breathe and why it has such positive effects (42:40), how Dr. Huberman is working with WHOOP (52:48), how he uses WHOOP on a daily basis (54:22), and where to find Dr. Huberman’s content and research (59:33).
Resources:
The Huberman Lab at Stanford
Breathing Your Way to Better Health & Performance with Expert Brian MacKenzieStanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman on dealing with stress and thriving during coronavirus
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12/20/23 • 49 min
On this week’s episode, WHOOP VP of Performance Science, Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes is joined by Dr. Darren Candow. Darren is the Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, Canada. Kristen and Darren will discuss creatine’s surge in popularity (3:00), creatine’s role within the body (4:48), the best ways to produce creatine (5:56), the benefits of creatine (8:16), the safety aspect of creatine (19:25), kids using creatine (21:15), benefits for the brain and sleep (23:42), bone health (33:00), topical creatine and anti-aging (36:54), the biggest myths about creatine (40:30), if the timing of creatine matters (43:37), and what Darren is obsessing over (47:14).
Resources:
Dr. Darren's Instagram
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12/27/23 • 30 min
We are wrapping up the year on this week's episode and revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year. Throughout the year we spoke to NBA Champions, Military Veterans, DJs, CEOs, and leading experts across numerous fields of research and human performance. We also had fantastic episodes around key product updates and features. Hear from Zedd on how he committed to fitness (2:30), Dr. Susanna Søberg on her principle and the power of cold therapy (5:05), James Nestor on how to get started with nasal breathing (7:57), Matt Mullenweg on biohacking and how mental clarity leads to high performance (10:40), Dr. Jessica Shepherd on being an active participant in the transition of menopause (13:33), Jason Kander on dealing with PTSD (16:06), Melissa Urban on setting boundaries and creating new habits (21:14), Ken Rideout on how running and training is an outlet to combat addiction (23:05), and Steven Bartlett on the power of absurdity in marketing (26:31).
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Melissa Urban - 206
Dr. Susanna Søberg - 207
Dr. Jessica Shepherd - 211
Stress Monitor - 215
Strength Trainer - 219
James Nestor - 221
Matt Mullenweg - 225
Jason Kander - 235
Ken Rideout - 236
WHOOP Coach - 240
Steven Bartlett - 242
Zedd - 247
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Steve Cook discusses finding solace in the gym and picking yourself up after life knocks your down
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05/05/21 • 53 min
Study proves WHOOP is “excellent” at sleep tracking.
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02/26/20 • 27 min
A new study by the University of Arizona has proven that WHOOP is outstanding at tracking sleep. Kristen Holmes and Emily Capodilupo talk about what this means and why WHOOP is excellent when compared to polysomnography, the gold-standard in sleep evaluation. Researchers also found that wearing WHOOP actually improves sleep habits. Kristen and Emily discuss setting a new bar for sleep tracking (2:10), how this study came to be (3:23), why they expected the results to be strong (6:03), how WHOOP is built to get the best data possible (8:29), how WHOOP is helping people get better sleep (11:48), what polysomnography is and why it's considered the gold-standard in sleep tracking (14:54), why sleep is so difficult to evaluate (18:04), and how rewarding the results are (23:05).
Getting Back to Work With WHOOP
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07/22/20 • 37 min
WHOOP is ready to help you get back to work. Our Chief Business Officer, Deborah Poole, makes her WHOOP Podcast debut to talk about how we’re helping businesses, sports leagues, and organizations around the globe keep their employees as safe as possible by providing them with 24/7 health monitoring. Deborah and Will discuss the origins of WHOOP Back to Work and our partnership with the PGA (4:14), why temperature checks don’t keep employees safe (7:08), tracking respiratory rate (8:33), rethinking employee benefits (11:50), a groundbreaking partnership helping the University of Tennessee get back to campus (13:26), why WHOOP is being worn at the world’s largest construction site (15:07), how smokejumpers are fighting forest fires with WHOOP (17:47), the importance of 24/7 health monitoring (21:34), how privacy is core to our mission (24:19), why WHOOP pays employees to sleep (27:00), and the documented health benefits of wearing WHOOP (30:12).
WHOOP members fighting COVID-19
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04/29/20 • 49 min
This week, we’re highlighting how WHOOP members are fighting the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve put together a compilation of interviews with people from across the country who’ve either been inflicted with COVID-19, or are working on the front lines to keep everyone safe.
Navy SEAL and combat medic Steve Viola discusses working at a field hospital in New York City (3:40), why this pandemic reminds him of his time at war (4:08), how workers converted a 92,000 square-foot facility into a hospital in less than a week (6:57), and how WHOOP is helping medical personnel stay safe while treating patients (9:48).
Grocery store worker and dietitian Scott Brown has seen a major shift in his data working on the front lines. He has reported a significant spike in day strain (15:55), calories (18:42), and his recovery (19:34).
Brian Eisenberg was the first known WHOOP member with coronavirus. He discusses his illness (23:03), how his recovery and HRV plummeted (25:47), and his spike in respiratory rate before symptoms materialized (28:50).
David Frankel came down with COVID-19 in early-March. He shares how widespread his exposure was (31:27), what his crash looked like on WHOOP (36:21), and how the first day of symptoms marked his worst WHOOP data ever (37:36).
New York City law student Peter Machtiger lost his sense of smell and taste due to coronavirus (42:32). He also reported a significant jump in resting heart rate (43:33) and respiratory rate (44:00).
10/23/24 • 53 min
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed interviews Gymshark Founder & CEO Ben Francis MBE. Will and Ben discuss Ben’s background (2:01) the road to creating Gymshark (2:32), Gymshark’s first sale (11:00), designing the Gymshark brand (17:59), and Ben’s journey and growth as a CEO and Founder (29:20). Will and Ben give their insights as Founder/CEOs and the mentality needed to develop a successful brand (36:18), dive into Ben’s experience on WHOOP (44:52), and how to learn from mistakes to create business opportunities (47:35).
Resources:
Gymshark Website
Ben's Instagram
Ben's YouTube
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Comedian Tom Segura discusses finding success making audiences laugh, and improving his well-being with WHOOP.
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04/22/20 • 47 min
Tom Segura is one of the biggest acts in comedy right now and recently released his latest Netflix special, Ball Hog. He joins the WHOOP Podcast to talk about his career and how to best optimize his WHOOP data. Tom discusses why he wanted to be a comic and how he broke into the business (2:25), discovering stand-up (6:25), what it was like the first time he took the stage (10:21), the rush of performing (13:33), how he develops new material (16:35), why this age of political correctness gives him an advantage (19:48), finding WHOOP and participating in the Sober October campaign (21:38), how WHOOP has helped him sleep better (23:15), discovering he has an Olympian-like resting heart rate (25:19), breaking down heart rate variability (26:33), using the WHOOP Journal to track THC and other supplements and behaviors (31:29), working on material while high (35:28), performing in English and Spanish (38:10), and tips for aspiring comics (39:10). Plus, Will Ahmed answers your questions in this week's mailbag (44:20).
05/17/23 • 63 min
On this week’s episode, WHOOP VP of Performance Science, Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes is joined by author and endurance coach Paul Laursen. Paul is the Co-Founder and CEO of HIIT Science, the Co-Founder and Head of Product for Athletica, and co-host of the Training Science Podcast. Not only has he published over 150 scientific manuscripts and had his work cited more than 15,00 times, but he’s also competed in 17 Ironman triathlons. Kristen and Paul will discuss how Paul got started training and teaching (3:05), the relationship between the cardiovascular system and the nervous system (6:15), defining the different training zones (10:50), creating a weekly program with cardio zones (25:40), staying balanced with your training (29:10), autonomic recovery and Zone 2 as an active recovery tool (31:25), how Zone 2 can be linked to hormone levels (37:33), Paul’s paper on metabolism and burning fat (41:30), the best medium for Zone 2 training (47:15), training for longevity and VO2 max (50:15), and how Paul thinks about sleep with his athletes (52:05).
Resources:
Paul's Website
Paul’s Twitter
HIIT Science
Autonomic Recovery after Exercise in Trained Athletes
Athletes: Fit but Unhealthy
Fat Oxidation during HIIT
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FAQ
How many episodes does WHOOP Podcast have?
WHOOP Podcast currently has 299 episodes available.
What topics does WHOOP Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Life Sciences, Health & Fitness, Sleep, Data, Fitness, Podcasts, Science, Recovery and Health.
What is the most popular episode on WHOOP Podcast?
The episode title 'How to Stress Less, Sleep Better, and Optimize Your Health with Dr. Andrew Huberman' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on WHOOP Podcast?
The average episode length on WHOOP Podcast is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of WHOOP Podcast released?
Episodes of WHOOP Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of WHOOP Podcast?
The first episode of WHOOP Podcast was released on Dec 4, 2018.
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