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25 episodes

#5587: 10 Jobs That Break the Human Body, Ranked

A desk worker burns 2 METs. A wildland firefighter burns 6,000 calories a day. We rank the ten most physically gruelling jobs on Earth.

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#5470: What a Hot Bath Actually Does for You

A friend's "you're stewing in your own dirt" comment ruined baths for Daniel for years. Here's what the research actually says.

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#5418: Why Dehydration, Not Hunger, Is the Real Risk of a 25-Hour Fast

Twenty-five hours without water is a different problem than twenty-five hours without food. Here's the physiology of dehydration — and how to prepare.

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#4877: Hunting the Year-Round Swamp Climate

Where on Earth is it always hot, humid, and buggy? And what does the body do when sweat stops working?

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#4812: Does Gatorade Actually Hydrate Better Than Water?

The science, the lawsuit, and why it might actually work for a post-surgery gut.

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#4354: The Hidden Cost of a Loaded Belt

Your hips are amazing load-bearing structures—but they're not designed for asymmetric, sustained loading.

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#4101: What Actually Happens to Your Lungs During Hard Exercise

Why elite athletes get chest tightness after running — and why the old treatment advice has changed.

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#4023: Fueling Your Body Without a Gallbladder

How to eat big, protein-heavy meals when your body can't handle fat — without the bloating.

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#3931: How Your Body Adapts to Brutal Physical Labor

The science of how manual workers get stronger, then slowly break down over decades.

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#3930: Why Movers Are Stronger Than They Look

How movers and Olympic lifters build elite strength without big muscles — it's all in the nervous system.

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#3647: Redesigning Your Day Around Unpredictable Energy

How occupational therapists help people with ADHD, chronic fatigue, and other conditions work with their energy instead of fighting it.

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#3635: Surfing, Cycling, and Ironman After Organ Removal

Pro surfer Lakey Peterson won a Championship Tour event after gallbladder surgery. What her recovery teaches about adapting.

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#3633: How Elite Curlers Train to Sweep Like Athletes

Inside the biomechanics, training, and science of elite curling sweeping — where brooms steer physics.

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#3632: What 96 Hours of Pain Reveals About Rugby

After an international match, players aren't fully recovered for 96 hours. What does that mean for their bodies long-term?

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#3591: How SSRIs Change Your Body's Thermostat

Why some people melt in heat while others thrive — and how SSRIs, brown fat, and air conditioning all play a role.

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#3531: Lean Protein After Gallbladder Surgery

A practical guide to meats, fish, and dairy that deliver protein without overwhelming your digestive system post-surgery.

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#3374: Is Your Desk Making You Dumber?

Sitting at a desk for 8+ hours isn't neutral—it might be making you less creative, more tired, and driving turnover.

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#3364: What Really Separates Elite Performers

Practice hours explain only 26% of elite performance. So what actually creates world-class musicians, actors, and athletes?

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#2749: The 16-Hour Day Behind an 8-Show Week

What a Broadway actor's day actually looks like: silent mornings, straw phonation, and two-show days.

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#2561: What BMI Actually Tells You (And What It Hides)

BMI is useful but flawed. Here's when to trust it, when to ignore it, and what to measure instead.

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#1265: The Biology of Light: Designing for Your Internal Clock

Discover why natural light is a biological nutrient and how interior design can fix your productivity, mood, and sleep.

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#1207: The Hidden Technical Debt in Your Wrist

Stop building technical debt in your joints. Discover why the "handshake" position is the key to pain-free productivity at your desk.

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#1169: Hack Your Hunger: The New Science of Low-Fat Snacking

Discover how to beat late-night cravings using satiety engineering, the P+P rule, and smart kitchen hacks for a low-fat lifestyle.

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#536: Rebuilding Fitness Without Jostling Your Bile

Learn how to rebuild your fitness routine safely after surgery and chronic health setbacks without triggering bile gastritis.

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