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The WHOOP Podcast is all about sharing science-backed insights and strategies from the best in the world at what they do. Learn from Olympic champions, CEOs, bestselling authors, and PhDs about the habits, mindsets, and routines that improve their health, fitness, and resilience. Unpack everything from breakthrough health and nutrition research, life-saving tech advances, longevity hacks, and more—each episode features an empowering conversation you don’t want to miss.
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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).
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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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12/27/23 • 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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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).
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03/30/22 • 43 min
Adam Thielen has become one of the most recognizable names in football, but his success in the NFL was far from guaranteed. He joins the WHOOP Podcast to detail his journey from an overlooked Division II athlete to a star wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, and explains how his determination led him to the NFL after going undrafted. Adam discusses his lifelong dream to play sports (2:32), why he chose football (5:16), his "good delusion" and how it helped him pursue the NFL (6:36), the mental side of performance (9:51), proving yourself (13:55), his mindset (17:36), injury prevention and overcoming setbacks (21:28), preparing for Sunday (25:17), using WHOOP (27:36), the importance of sleep (33:43), defining the many types of talent (34:51), and fulfilling your potential (37:30).
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Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman on dealing with stress and thriving during coronavirus
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04/14/20 • 56 min
Many people are reporting high levels of stress and anxiety as we continue to navigate through these trying times. Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman explains how the brain responds to stress and uncertainty and how we can counteract that and thrive in the face of adversity. He details how the brain functions (5:39), why neuroplasticity sets us apart (9:35), the fundamentals of dopamine and motivation (12:43), how our brains derive meaning (16:25), the chemical effect being with loved ones has on your brain (23:00), how gratitude can change the brain (27:17), stress and coronavirus (29:23), the nervous system's role in immunity (33:31), a breathing technique that creates calm (38:08), increased anxiety surrounding sleep (41:22), how we can embrace uncertainty and be optimistic about the future (44:06), and how the next generation may be prepared for success after this pandemic (50:05). Plus, Will answers your questions in this week's mailbag (54:09).
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02/26/25 • 71 min
This week on the second installment of our How To Series, Kristen Holmes, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist sits down with Dr. Laura Berman. Dr. Laura Berman is a sex, love, and relationship therapist with double Master’s degrees and a PhD from NYU. In her 30 years of practice, Laura has been on a mission to help people improve relationships and sex lives. Her perspective on therapy is one that focuses on mind-body connection as well as a spiritual perspective. Dr. Laura Berman is a columnist for USA Today, New York Times best-selling author, having written 9 books. She was a resident relationship expert on and has had multiple television shows on Oprah Winfrey's network, OWN. Dr. Laura Berman received her undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont, Master’s degree in clinical social work from NYU, and doctorate in health education with a specialty in human sexuality from NYU. She also completed a training fellowship in sexual therapy at NYU Medical Center Department of Psychiatry.
On today’s episode, Kristen and Dr. Laura Berman discuss the three layers of intimacy (00:33), cracking the code on identifying your authentic self (03:53), the important obstacles to overcome to have better sex (08:13), Emotional avoidance in atheltes (09:57), understanding self-worth versus self-esteem (12:38), how to remove shame from sex (12:38), how grief can have an effect on intimacy (16:28), and breaking down spiritual barriers to help your sex life (16:28). Dr. Laura Berman presents the importance of maintaining integrity in your energy (37:58), how to overcome your traumas and triggers to unlock this energy (47:56), how HRV and energy frequency are related (52:39), and how dating has changed in the digital age (54:43). Kristen and Dr. Laura Berman close out the episode with highlighting the 3 foundations to build a solid sex life (1:05:02) and Dr. Berman’s tools to help emotional intimacy (1:07:21).
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Dr. Laura Berman - Language of Love Podcast
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Best of 2024: The Can’t Miss Moments of the Year
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12/24/24 • 37 min
On this week’s episode, we are wrapping up 2024 by revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year. This year, we spoke to some of the world's top athletes, entertainers, and experts across a variety of topics. Listen to the Best of 2024 WHOOP Podcast moments with Pro Footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo on the importance of talent and work ethic (2:06), Performance Chef, Dan Churchill on elevating performance with nutrition (4:51), Gut Health Doctor, Dr. Megan Rossi on the super 6 of the gut microbiome (9:45), Multi-Platinum Recording Artist, Mike Posner on changing your mindset and life outlook (11:53), Rock climbing Legend, Alex Honnold on visualizing risk and consequence (18:36), Psychologist and Author, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett on the brain-body connection (21:57), 3x World Champion, Patrick Mahomes on preparation and planning (23:53), NWSL Team Co-Owner, Brittany Mahomes on training after having a baby (25:52), CEO of Parent Data and Best-Selling Author, Emily Oster on the need for parenting research (27:15), Couples therapist, Julie Mennano on the characteristics of a healthy relationship (31:02), and Global Football Star, Virgil van Dijk on navigating a leadership role (33:32).
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Cristiano Ronaldo - Episode 272
Dan Churchill - Episode 269
Dr. Megan Rossi - Episode 283
Mike Posner - Episode 273
Alex Honnold - Episode 264
Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett - Episode 262
Patrick Mahomes - Episode 287
Brittany Mahomes - Episode 286
Emily Oster - Episode 297
Julie Mennano - Episode 278
Virgil van Dijk - Episode 295
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Groundbreaking New Research: How HRV Could Predict Preterm Births with Emily Capodilupo and Dr. Patrick Carroll
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11/09/22 • 38 min
In this episode, we discuss groundbreaking research around pregnancy that could pave the way in improving the lives and health outcomes of premature infants worldwide New research from WHOOP has uncovered a first-of-its-kind digital biomarker that can be a potential indicator of preterm delivery, all by using HRV patterns. VP of Data Science and Research Emily Capodilupo joins the show to discuss what we found in our pregnancy data (3:55), how she looked at her own data as a pregnant member (5:25), a pregnancy study conducted at West Virginia University by Dr. Shon Rowan (7:16), the HRV inflection point (9:19), how Dr. Rowan used WHOOP in his study (10:26), how WHOOP conducted a pregnancy research study with members (11:43), what you can learn from the inflection point (13:35), the impact of preterm births (16:25), the options and preventative measures regarding preterm births (18:10), and how we will incorporate this research into the WHOOP app (20:36). WHOOP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patrick Carroll joins the show to talk about how wearables are impacting health care (27:52), providing WHOOP data to your medical provider (30:29), the power of non-invasive studies (32:52), the exclusion criteria for the study (34:00), and the overall impact on the medical field (34:49).
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The Locker: Understanding Every Stage of Pregnancy
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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).
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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).
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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 315 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 50 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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