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The Peter Attia Drive

Expert insight on health, performance, longevity, critical thinking, and pursuing excellence. Dr. Peter Attia (Stanford/Hopkins/NIH-trained MD) talks with leaders in their fields.

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Every guest on The Peter Attia Drive

217 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

  1. —
    Bob Kaplan

    #269 - Good vs. bad science: how to read and understand scientific studies · 2 episodes

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  2. —
    Brett Kotlus

    #13 - Brett Kotlus, M.D.: How to look younger while you live longer · Sep 2018

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  3. —
    Brian Deer

    #158 - Brian Deer: A tale of scientific fraud—exposing Andrew Wakefield and the origin of the belief that vaccines cause autism · Apr 2021

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  4. —
    Brian Grosberg

    #406 ‒ Migraine, cluster headache, and tension headache: symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment | Brian Grosberg, M.D. · Aug 2026

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  5. —
    Brian Kennedy

    #357 ‒ A new era of longevity science: models of aging, human trials of rapamycin, biological clocks, promising compounds, and lifestyle interventions | Brian Kennedy, Ph.D. · Jul 2025

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  6. —
    Bridget Sumser
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  7. —
    Carol Tavris

    #130 - Carol Tavris, Ph.D. & Elliot Aronson, Ph.D.: Recognizing and overcoming cognitive dissonance · Sep 2020

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  8. —
    Celia Morgan

    #220 ‒ Ketamine: Benefits, risks, and promising therapeutic potential | Celia Morgan, Ph.D. · Aug 2022

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  9. —
    Chris Masterjohn

    #46 - Chris Masterjohn, Ph.D.: Navigating the many pathways to health and disease - NAD and sirtuins, methylation, MTHFR and COMT, choline deficiency and NAFLD, TMAO, creatine, and more · Mar 2019

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  10. —
    Chris Sonnenday

    #155 - Chris Sonnenday, M.D.: The history, challenges, and gift of organ transplantation · Mar 2021

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  11. —
    Corey McCarthy

    #12 - Corey McCarthy: Overcoming trauma, dealing with shame, finding meaning, changing the self-narrative, redemption, and the importance of gratitude · Aug 2018

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  12. —
    Damon Hill

    #86 - Damon Hill: Overcoming loss, achieving success, and finding one's identity · Dec 2019

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  13. —
    Dan Rader

    #240 ‒ The confusion around HDL and its link to cardiovascular disease | Dan Rader, M.D. · Jan 2023

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  14. —
    Dave Feldman

    #19 - Dave Feldman: stress testing the lipid energy model · Oct 2018

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  15. —
    David Allison

    #368 ‒ The protein debate: optimal intake, limitations of the RDA, whether high-protein intake is harmful, and how to think about processed foods | David Allison, Ph.D. · 3 episodes

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  16. —
    David Light

    #75 - David Light: Zantac recall due to cancer concerns – what you need to know · Oct 2019

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  17. —
    David Nutt

    #182 - David Nutt: Psychedelics & Recreational Drugs · Nov 2021

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  18. —
    David Sabatini

    #272 ‒ Rapamycin: potential longevity benefits, surge in popularity, unanswered questions, and more | David Sabatini, M.D., Ph.D. and Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D. · 2 episodes

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  19. —
    David Watkins

    #115 - David Watkins, Ph.D.: A masterclass in immunology, monoclonal antibodies, and vaccine strategies for COVID-19 · Jun 2020

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  20. —
    Debra Kimless

    #81 - Debra Kimless, M.D. & Steve Goldner, J.D.: Cannabis – the latest science on CBD & THC · Nov 2019

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  21. —
    Dena Dubal

    #303 - A breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease: the promising potential of klotho for brain health, cognitive decline, and as a therapeutic tool for Alzheimer's disease | Dena Dubal, M.D., Ph.D. · May 2024

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  22. —
    Dom D'Agostino

    #375 - Ketogenic diet, ketosis & hyperbaric oxygen: metabolic therapies for weight loss, cognition, Alzheimer's & more | Dom D'Agostino, Ph.D. · 4 episodes

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  23. —
    Don Layman

    #224 ‒ Dietary protein: amount needed, ideal timing, quality, and more | Don Layman, Ph.D. · Sep 2022

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  24. —
    Edward Chang

    #363 ‒ A new frontier in neurosurgery: restoring brain function with brain-computer interfaces, advancing glioblastoma care, and new hope for devastating brain diseases | Edward Chang, M.D. · Sep 2025

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  25. —
    Eileen White

    #114 - Eileen White, Ph.D.: Autophagy, fasting, and promising new cancer therapies · Jun 2020

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  26. —
    Elliot Aronson
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  27. —
    Eric Chehab

    #36 - Eric Chehab, M.D.: Extending healthspan and preserving quality of life · Jan 2019

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  28. —
    Eric Ravussin

    #324 ‒ Metabolism, energy balance, and aging: How diet, calorie restriction, and macronutrients influence longevity and metabolic health | Eric Ravussin, Ph.D. · Nov 2024

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  29. —
    Eric Verdin

    #359 ‒ How metabolic and immune system dysfunction drive the aging process, the role of NAD, promising interventions, aging clocks, and more | Eric Verdin, M.D. · Aug 2025

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  30. —
    Erin Michos

    #230 ‒ Cardiovascular disease in women: prevention, risk factors, lipids, and more | Erin Michos, M.D. · Nov 2022

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  31. —
    Ethan Weiss

    #247 ‒ Preventing cardiovascular disease: the latest in diagnostic imaging, blood pressure, metabolic health, and more | Ethan Weiss, M.D. · 2 episodes

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  32. —
    Feng Zhang

    #323 - CRISPR and the future of gene editing: scientific advances, genetic therapies, disease treatment potential, and ethical considerations | Feng Zhang, Ph.D. · Oct 2024

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  33. —
    Francisco Gonzalez-Lima

    #38 - Francisco Gonzalez-Lima, Ph.D.: Advancing Alzheimer's disease treatment and prevention – is AD actually a vascular and metabolic disease? · Jan 2019

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  34. —
    George A. Brooks

    #312 - A masterclass in lactate: Its critical role as metabolic fuel, implications for diseases, and therapeutic potential from cancer to brain health and beyond | George A. Brooks, Ph.D. · Aug 2024

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  35. —
    Gerald Shulman

    A masterclass on insulin resistance—mechanisms and implications | Gerald Shulman, M.D., Ph.D. (#140 rebroadcast) · 2 episodes

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  36. —
    Guy Winch

    #146 - Guy Winch, Ph.D.: Emotional first aid and how to treat psychological injuries · Jan 2021

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  37. —
    Harold Burstein

    #278 ‒ Breast cancer: how to catch, treat, and survive breast cancer | Harold Burstein, M.D., Ph.D. · Nov 2023

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  38. —
    Holly Baxter APD

    #228 ‒ Improving body composition, female-specific training principles, and overcoming an eating disorder | Holly Baxter, APD · Oct 2022

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  39. —
    Hugh Jackman

    #168 - Hugh Jackman: Reflections on acting, identity, personal transformation, and the significance of being Wolverine · Jul 2021

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  40. —
    Hussein Yassine

    #147 - Hussein Yassine, M.D.: Deep dive into the "Alzheimer's gene" (APOE), brain health, and omega-3s · Feb 2021

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Recent episodes

455 episodes from the feed, newest first.

  1. Blood pressure: how to measure, manage, and treat high blood pressure (AMA #48 rebroadcast)
    Sep 2026
  2. #406 ‒ Migraine, cluster headache, and tension headache: symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment | Brian Grosberg, M.D.

    with Brian Grosberg

    Aug 2026
  3. #405 ‒ AMA #88: Metabolic liver health: how to assess risk, catch dysfunction early, and prevent or reverse liver disease
    Aug 2026
  4. #404 ‒ Mental health beyond neurotransmitters: the role of hormones in psychiatry, why symptom reduction isn't enough, and the future of psychedelic therapies | Linus Abrams, M.D.

    with Linus Abrams

    Aug 2026
  5. #403 ‒ Peptides: separating scientific promise from marketing hype
    Aug 2026
  6. #402 ‒ NMR blood analysis: how heart disease risk, insulin resistance, inflammation, and mortality risk can be assessed from a single blood sample | Jim Otvos, Ph.D.

    with Jim Otvos

    Aug 2026
  7. #401 ‒ How curiosity transforms medicine: extraordinary discoveries that changed modern healthcare
    Jul 2026
  8. #400 ‒ AMA #87: Environmental pollution and longevity: air pollution, noise, light, EMFs, and practical strategies to mitigate health risks
    Jul 2026
  9. #399 ‒ The evolution of Alzheimer's disease and dementia care: how early detection, personalized treatment, new therapies, and a multimodal approach are changing the landscape | Gayatri Devi, M.D.

    with Gayatri Devi

    Jul 2026
  10. Building strength and muscle mass: how to optimize training, nutrition, and more for longevity (AMA #71 rebroadcast)
    Jul 2026
  11. #398 ‒ AMA #86: GLP-1 RAs and muscle loss: new data, better questions, and how to preserve muscle during weight loss
    Jun 2026
  12. #397 ‒ Endometriosis and adenomyosis: diagnosis, fertility, reproductive aging, and emerging treatments | Renato Tomioka, M.D., Ph.D.

    with Renato Tomioka

    Jun 2026
  13. #396 ‒ Breast cancer screening: understanding risk, deciding when to start and how often to screen, and choosing the right imaging strategy
    Jun 2026
  14. #395 - Brain lipidology: understanding APOE, cholesterol homeostasis, Alzheimer's disease risk, and the effects of lipid-lowering therapies on brain health | Tom Dayspring, M.D.

    with Tom Dayspring

    Jun 2026
  15. #394 ‒ Sleep pharmacology: the role of medications in healthy sleep, the promise of emerging therapies, and the evidence for common sleep supplements
    Jun 2026
  16. #393 ‒ AMA #85: A guide to medications and supplements: determining what to take, what to skip, and how to know if they're working for you
    May 2026
  17. #392 - Genetic testing: when it's valuable, how to choose the right test, and what to do with the results
    May 2026
  18. #391 ‒ Colorectal cancer screening: importance of early screening, colonoscopy as a screening and preventive tool, and how to build a personalized strategy
    May 2026
  19. #390 ‒ AMA #84: Family health history, preventing heart disease, metabolic health, strength training efficiency, dementia risk reduction, NAD supplements, and hydration
    May 2026
  20. #389 - Thinking scientifically: why it's hard, why it matters, and a practical toolkit
    Apr 2026
  21. #388 — Prostate cancer screening: why current PSA guidelines are failing men and how modern tools improve early detection and save lives
    Apr 2026
  22. #387 - AMA #83: Peptides—evaluating the science, safety, and hype in a rapidly growing field
    Apr 2026
  23. #386 - Aging clocks—what they measure, how they work, and their clinical and real-world relevance
    Apr 2026
  24. #385 - AMA #82: Applying the tools of longevity in the real world: disease prevention, DEXA scans, artificial sweeteners, injury recovery, stability training, habit formation, protein intake and mTOR activation, and more
    Mar 2026
  25. #384 - Special episode — Obicetrapib: The CETP inhibitor with cardiovascular benefits and potential Alzheimer's prevention
    Mar 2026