• Zone 2 Exercise is Key to Good Health: Fact or Fiction?
    Jun 9 2025

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

    Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

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    People and resources featured in this episode:

    Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Greg is on LinkedIn here.

    Podcast: Screen Time is Ruining Your Sleep: Fact or Fiction?

    Journal article: review article about high-intensity interval training, performance, and health.

    Journal article: umbrella review comparing the effects of moderate-intensity continuous training, high-intensity interval training, and sprint interval training on the cardiorespiratory fitness of adults.

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

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    40 mins
  • Longevity Supplements: NR, NMN, Astaxanthin, AKG, Glycine, GlyNAC, Ergothioneine | Siim Land and Nic Verhoeven
    Apr 28 2025

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

    Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

    You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.

    People and resources featured in this episode:

    Siim Land. Find out more about Siim’s work here. Siim’s YouTube channel is here. Siim is on Instagram here.

    Nic Verhoeven, PhD. Find out more about Nic’s work here. Nic’s YouTube channel, Physionic, is here. Nic is on Instagram here.

    Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Greg is on LinkedIn here.

    Podcast: The biology of ageing, with Steven Austad (Part 1 and Part 2).

    Podcast: The longevity benefits of taurine, with Vijay Yadav.

    Podcast: The benefits of low-dose lithium supplementation, with Rebecca Strawbridge.

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The Best Supplements for Longevity: Roundtable Discussion | Siim Land and Nic Verhoeven
    Apr 15 2025

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

    Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

    You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.

    People and resources featured in this episode:

    Siim Land. Find out more about Siim’s work here. Siim’s YouTube channel is here. Siim is on Instagram here.

    Nic Verhoeven, PhD. Find out more about Nic’s work here. Nic’s YouTube channel, Physionic, is here. Nic is on Instagram here.

    Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Greg is on LinkedIn here.

    Podcast: The biology of ageing, with Steven Austad (Part 1 and Part 2).

    Podcast: The longevity benefits of taurine, with Vijay Yadav.

    Podcast: The benefits of low-dose lithium supplementation, with Rebecca Strawbridge.

    YouTube channel: Nutrition Made Simple.

    YouTube channel: Brad Stanfield.

    YouTube channel: James Hoffmann.

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • The Biology of Ageing: Resilience, Biomarkers, Calorie Restriction, and Gerotherapeutics | Steven Austad, Distinguished Professor
    Mar 10 2025

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

    Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

    You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.

    People and resources featured in this episode:

    Steven Austad, PhD. Find out more about Steven's work here. Steven is on LinkedIn here. Steven is on Twitter ("X") here.

    Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here.

    Book: Methuselah's Zoo.

    Journal article: Negative effects of lifespan extending intervention on resilience in mice.

    Journal article: Is antagonistic pleiotropy ubiquitous in aging biology?

    Podcast: Your Body Clock: How to Align Your Circadian Rhythms for Better Health and Performance | Greg Potter (Solo Episode). Podcast: Chrononutrition, Chronoexercise, Chronopharmacology, and Circadian Disruption in Society | Greg Potter (Solo Episode).

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

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    46 mins
  • The Science of Longevity: Why We Need a Different Approach | Steven Austad, Distinguished Professor
    Feb 24 2025

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

    Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

    You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.

    People and resources featured in this episode:

    Steven Austad, PhD. Find out more about Steven's work here. Steven is on LinkedIn here. Steven is on Twitter ("X") here.

    Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here.

    Book: Methuselah's Zoo.

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Could the Sauna Extend Your Life and Boost Your Health and Fitness? | Greg Potter (Solo Episode)
    Feb 3 2025

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

    Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

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    People and resources featured in this episode:

    Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here.

    Podcast: Cold Water Immersion: Kill or Cure? A True Expert Speaks | Mike Tipton, MBE, Professor of Human and Applied Physiology.

    Podcast: Benefits of Giving Blood: Could Donating Help You Live Longer? | Greg Potter (Solo Episode).

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

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    42 mins
  • Take Taurine to Live Longer and Be Healthier? | Vijay Yadav, Associate Professor
    Nov 28 2024

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

    Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

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    People and resources featured in this episode:

    Vijay Yadav, PhD. Find out more about Vijay’s work here. Vijay is on LinkedIn here. Vijay is on Twitter ("X") here

    Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Greg is on LinkedIn here

    Journal article: Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging

    Website: Vijay’s lab’s website is here. The lab is currently hiring multiple positions, including PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and research technicians

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Use This to Quickly Reduce Stress: Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation | Greg Potter (Solo Episode)
    Nov 8 2024

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

    Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

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    Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here

    Music: Progressive muscle relaxation playlist

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

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    16 mins