# The Peter Attia Drive

A podcast by Peter Attia, MD. 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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## Latest episodes

- [#413 ‒ The neuroscience of emotion: challenging conventional theories of emotion, how the brain predicts and constructs our experiences, and gaining greater control over how we feel | Lisa Feldman](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/6ce28238845a) (2026-10-26, 155 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.413_-_Lisa_Barrett_Feldman_PUBLIC_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#412 ‒ The evolving science of cancer: emerging approaches to prevention and early detection, and the advances reshaping treatment | Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D., Ph.D.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/c68ab3011dac) (2026-10-19, 125 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.412_-_Sid_Mukherjee_PUBLIC_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#411 ‒ AMA #90: Strong convictions, loosely held: how Peter's views on fasting, keto, metformin, rapamycin, whole-body MRI, and exercise have changed](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/c4fde5c0a67e) (2026-10-12, 19 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.411_-_AMA_90_SNEAK_PEEK.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#410 ‒ The biology of pregnancy: physiologic adaptation, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, childbirth, and long-term maternal health | Kathryn Gray, M.D., Ph.D.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/b9a1a25b8916) (2026-10-05, 118 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.410_-_Katie_Gray_PUBLIC_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#409 ‒ Inside modern drug development: the science, economics, and regulatory hurdles behind bringing new medicines to patients | Lloyd Klickstein, M.D., Ph.D.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/50ed0e23f394) (2026-09-28, 147 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.409_-_Lloyd_Klickstiein_PUBLIC_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#408 ‒ AMA #89: Thyroid health: interpreting symptoms, diagnosing and treating dysfunction, and navigating the gray zone](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/4cca46d83830) (2026-09-21, 17 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.408_-_AMA_89_Thyroid_SNEAK_PEEK.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#407 ‒ Preventing cardiovascular and Alzheimer's disease: lowering LDL early, APOE4, and promising new therapies | Michael Davidson, M.D.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/325c1092aa95) (2026-09-14, 120 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.407_-_Michael_Davidson_PUBLIC_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [Blood pressure: how to measure, manage, and treat high blood pressure (AMA #48 rebroadcast)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/3fe488495651) (2026-09-07, 77 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.XX_AMA48_Rebroadcast_Public_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#406 ‒ Migraine, cluster headache, and tension headache: symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment | Brian Grosberg, M.D.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/b8f8ae18bd69) (2026-08-31, 116 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/The_Drive_-_Brian_G_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#405 ‒ AMA #88: Metabolic liver health: how to assess risk, catch dysfunction early, and prevent or reverse liver disease](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/1f852b615af6) (2026-08-24, 40 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.405_-_AMA_88_Liver_Health_SNEAK_PEEK.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#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.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/37fe499927a7) (2026-08-17, 138 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.404_-_Linus_Abrams_PUBLIC_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#403 ‒ Peptides: separating scientific promise from marketing hype](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/e9ed9c54a8ca) (2026-08-10, 54 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.403_-_Special_Peptides_AMA_PUBLIC_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#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.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/abb1f2ebee70) (2026-08-03, 146 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.402_-_jim_Otvos_PUBLIC_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#401 ‒ How curiosity transforms medicine: extraordinary discoveries that changed modern healthcare](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/94c12eed173e) (2026-07-27, 64 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.401_-_Medical_Breakthroughs_PUBLIC_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#400 ‒ AMA #87: Environmental pollution and longevity: air pollution, noise, light, EMFs, and practical strategies to mitigate health risks](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/444b5f5531eb) (2026-07-20, 20 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.400_-_AMA_87_Environmental_Pollution_SNEAK_PEEK.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#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.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/6621584cc7ef) (2026-07-13, 117 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.399_-_Gayatri_Devi_PUBLIC_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [Building strength and muscle mass: how to optimize training, nutrition, and more for longevity (AMA #71 rebroadcast)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/4026b4d06746) (2026-07-06, 105 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.71_-_AMA_71_REBROADCAST_PUBLIC_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#398 ‒ AMA #86: GLP-1 RAs and muscle loss: new data, better questions, and how to preserve muscle during weight loss](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/cc38a70758aa) (2026-06-29, 10 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.398_-_AMA_86_GLP-1s_SNEAK_PEEK.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#397 ‒ Endometriosis and adenomyosis: diagnosis, fertility, reproductive aging, and emerging treatments | Renato Tomioka, M.D., Ph.D.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/44f1ede06b50) (2026-06-22, 119 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.397_-_Renato_Tomioka_PUBLIC_FINAL_V2.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#396 ‒ Breast cancer screening: understanding risk, deciding when to start and how often to screen, and choosing the right imaging strategy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/8f6a87f7d5c7) (2026-06-15, 51 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.396_-_Breast_Cancer_Screening_PUBLIC_V2.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#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.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/af345296f52e) (2026-06-08, 101 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.395_-_Tom_Dayspring_8_PUBLIC_FINAL_V2.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#394 ‒ Sleep pharmacology: the role of medications in healthy sleep, the promise of emerging therapies, and the evidence for common sleep supplements](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/e6f80abcd318) (2026-06-01, 55 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.394_-_Sleep_Pharma_PUBLIC_FINAL_V2.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#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](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/cc677d7d98e1) (2026-05-25, 14 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.393_-_Mixed_Bag_AMA_85_SNEAK_PEEK_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#392 - Genetic testing: when it's valuable, how to choose the right test, and what to do with the results](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/9013311f6718) (2026-05-18, 63 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.392_-_Genetics_P2C_PUBLIC_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#391 ‒ Colorectal cancer screening: importance of early screening, colonoscopy as a screening and preventive tool, and how to build a personalized strategy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/33034a1966e4) (2026-05-11, 8 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.391_-_CRC_SNEEK_PEAK_V3.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#390 ‒ AMA #84: Family health history, preventing heart disease, metabolic health, strength training efficiency, dementia risk reduction, NAD supplements, and hydration](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/0df4dfbb9a5c) (2026-05-04, 9 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.390_-_Rapid_Fire_3_AMA_84_SNEAK_PEEK_FINAL_V2.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#389 - Thinking scientifically: why it's hard, why it matters, and a practical toolkit](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/f2fb929aa646) (2026-04-27, 54 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.389_-_Thinking_Scientifically_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#388 — Prostate cancer screening: why current PSA guidelines are failing men and how modern tools improve early detection and save lives](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/8b7bb7ea0765) (2026-04-20, 47 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.388_-_Prostate_Cancer_Screening_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#387 - AMA #83: Peptides—evaluating the science, safety, and hype in a rapidly growing field](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/715ce1e5ca97) (2026-04-13, 23 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/The_Drive_-_AMA_80_-_SNEAK_PEEK_V3.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#386 - Aging clocks—what they measure, how they work, and their clinical and real-world relevance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/ab172c8cd9c1) (2026-04-06, 56 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.386_-_Aging_Clocks_FINAL3.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#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](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/512a07c5300b) (2026-03-23, 19 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.XX_-_Rapid_Fire_AMA_82_Sneak_Peak_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#384 - Special episode — Obicetrapib: The CETP inhibitor with cardiovascular benefits and potential Alzheimer's prevention](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/7c59decd7729) (2026-03-16, 53 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.XX_-_Obicetrapib_AMA_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#380 ‒ The seed oil debate: are they uniquely harmful relative to other dietary fats? | Layne Norton, Ph.D.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/7b61d6a2732d) (2026-01-19, 128 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.380_-_Layne_Norton_-_Seed_Oils_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#379 - AMA #79: A guide to cardiorespiratory training at any fitness level to improve healthspan, lifespan, and long-term independence](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/20e5931e96f8) (2026-01-12, 39 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.379_-_AMA_79_-_SNEAK_PEEK.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#378 ‒ Women's health and performance: how training, nutrition, and hormones interact across life stages | Abbie Smith-Ryan, Ph.D.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/92e097e451a7) (2026-01-05, 132 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.378_-_Abbie_Smith_Ryan_-_FINAL_V2.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [Building & Changing Habits | James Clear (#183 rebroadcast)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/99c02a10d281) (2025-12-29, 140 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.XX_-_James_Clear_REPLAY_2025_FINAL2025.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#377 ‒ Special episode: Understanding true happiness and the tools to cultivate a meaningful life—insights from past interviews with Arthur Brooks](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/0ab480a70c2b) (2025-12-22, 100 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.377_-_Best_of_Brooks_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#376 - AMA #78: Longevity interventions, exercise, diagnostic screening, and managing high apoB, hypertension, metabolic health, and more](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/69ccdb7a1a71) (2025-12-15, 23 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.376_-_AMA_78_-_SNEAK_PEEK.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#375 - Ketogenic diet, ketosis & hyperbaric oxygen: metabolic therapies for weight loss, cognition, Alzheimer's & more | Dom D'Agostino, Ph.D.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/4d6bf1c9f59e) (2025-12-08, 129 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.375_-_Dom_DAgostino_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#374 - The evolutionary biology of testosterone: how it shapes male development and sex-based behavioral differences, | Carole Hooven, Ph.D.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/a1cff4d12599) (2025-12-01, 126 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.374_-_Carol_H_FINAL_V2.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [The impact of gratitude, serving others, embracing mortality, and living intentionally | Walter Green (#288 rebroadcast)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/bb93e9d620f7) (2025-11-24, 92 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/Rebroadcast_The_Drive_-_Walter_Green_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#373 – Thyroid function and hypothyroidism: why current diagnosis and treatment fall short for many, and how new approaches are transforming care | Antonio Bianco, M.D., Ph.D.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/8a881e4be016) (2025-11-17, 141 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.373_-_Tony_Bianco_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#372 - AMA #77: Dietary fiber and health outcomes: real benefits, overhyped claims, and practical applications](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/2e4340efd79c) (2025-11-10, 25 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.372_-_AMA_77_-_SNEAK_PEEK_V2.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#371 – Women's sexual health: desire, arousal, and orgasms, navigating perimenopause, and enhancing satisfaction | Sally Greenwald, M.D., M.P.H.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/eff0b17524cf) (2025-11-03, 113 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.371_-_Sally_Greenwalkd_-_FINAL_V3.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [Longevity 101: a foundational guide to Peter's frameworks for longevity, and understanding CVD, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and more (re-broadcast)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/e6d21fa9a46a) (2025-10-27, 86 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/RE.311_-_Longevity_101_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#370 - AMA #76: Peter evaluates longevity drugs, aspirin for CVD, and strategies to improve muscle mass — proven, promising, fuzzy, noise, or nonsense?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/ed38cb0b175f) (2025-10-27, 18 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.370_-_AMA_76_-_SNEAK_PEEK.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#369 ‒ Rethinking protein needs for performance, muscle preservation, and longevity, and the mental and physical benefits of creatine supplementation and sauna use | Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/dbcf8ec77892) (2025-10-20, 110 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.369_-_Rhonda_Patrick_3_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#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.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/9c82eb10ece6) (2025-10-13, 110 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.368_-_David_Allison_3_-_FINAL_V1.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#367 - Tylenol, pregnancy, and autism: What recent studies show and how to interpret the data](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/0a4fafa3efa5) (2025-10-06, 88 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.367_-_Tylenol__Autism_-_FINAL_V4.mp3?dest-id=713489
- [#366 ‒ Transforming education with AI and an individualized, mastery-based education model | Joe Liemandt](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1400828889/f84f7262313a) (2025-09-29, 108 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peterattiadrive/EP.366_-_Joe_L_FINAL_V2.mp3?dest-id=713489

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