The Jesse Chappus Show

Jesse Chappus

Long-form conversations on what actually drives health.

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Jun 22, 2021 · 57 min
415: The Most Effective Weight Loss and Fitness Techniques With Jillian Michaels
Jillian Michaels is the world's leading fitness expert, renowned nutritionist and wellness entrepreneur. With an international community of followers exceeding 100 million, Jillian's dominance in health and wellness extends to her award-winning The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, successful fitness DVDs, top exercises streaming platform, 8 New York Times bestselling books, live speaking engagements, popular social media channels, a top podcast, and a list of key business partnerships and investments. Show sponsors: Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Alitura <== 20% off your first order of Alitura's life-changing skin care products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Show notes: jessechappus.com/415
Jun 15, 2021 · 1 hr 28 min
414: From Mr. Universe to Mr. Marshmallow & Eventually Finding True Health With Wade Lightheart
Wade Lightheart is an author, athlete, nutritionist and expert on fixing digestion. He's the co-founder and president at BiOptimizers, a digestive and health optimization company and also serves as an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute. Wade is a 3-time Canadian national all natural bodybuilding champion who competed as a vegetarian, former Mr. Universe competitor, and host of The Awesome Health Podcast. Show sponsors: Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products Four Sigmatic <== Save up to 40% off Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee bundles BiOptimizers - Save 10% off all products when you use the code ultimatehealth at checkout Show notes: jessechappus.com/414
Jun 8, 2021 · 1 hr 29 min
413: James Nestor - Breathe This Way to Transform Your Body and Mind
James Nestor has written for Outside, Scientific American, The Atlantic, Dwell, The New York Times, and many other publications. His latest book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, was an instant New York Times bestseller. James has appeared on dozens of national television shows, including ABC's Nightline and CBS's Morning News, and on NPR. Show sponsors: Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products BiOptimizers <== 10% off BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough by using the code ultimatehealth10 at checkout Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Alitura <== 20% off your first order of Alitura's life-changing skin care products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Show notes: jessechappus.com/413
Jun 1, 2021 · 1 hr 28 min
412: Annaka Harris on What Is Consciousness? Where Is It Located? Mysteries Unravelled
Annaka Harris is the New York Times bestselling author of CONSCIOUS: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind. She is an editor and consultant for science writers, specializing in neuroscience and physics, and her work has appeared in The New York Times. Annaka is the author of the children's book I Wonder, a collaborator on the Mindful Games Activity Cards, and a volunteer mindfulness teacher for the Inner Kids organization. Show sponsors: Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout LMNT <== Get your LMNT Sample Pack for the cost of shipping (5 dollars in the US) Show notes: jessechappus.com/412
May 27, 2021 · 1 hr 17 min
411: Dr. Alan Christianson on Healing Your Thyroid by Balancing Your Iodine
Dr. Alan Christianson is a naturopathic medical doctor who specializes in natural endocrinology with a focus on thyroid disorders. He's a New York Times bestselling author who's been named a Top Doctor in Phoenix magazine and has appeared on national TV shows and in numerous print media. Alan founded Integrative Health, a physician group dedicated to helping people with thyroid disease and weight-loss resistance regain their health. His latest book, The Thyroid Reset Diet, is the focus of today's conversation. Show sponsors: Alitura <== 20% off your first order of Alitura's life-changing skin care products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Four Sigmatic <== Save up to 40% off Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee bundles Beekeeper's Naturals <== 15% off all Beekeeper's Naturals products Show notes: jessechappus.com/411
May 25, 2021 · 51 min
410: Mayim Bialik on Owning Your Truth & Living Life on Your Own Terms
Mayim Bialik is an American actress, neuroscientist, author and film director. From 1991 to 1995, she played the title character of the NBC sitcom Blossom. Mayim later played neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory from 2010 to 2019. She hosts Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, a quirky, informative, and interactive podcast breaking down the myths and misunderstandings about mental health and emotional well-being. Show sponsors: BiOptimizers <== 10% off BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough by using the code ultimatehealth10 at checkout Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Show notes: jessechappus.com/410
May 18, 2021 · 1 hr 20 min
409: Tal Ben-Shahar on the Science of Being Happier
Tal Ben-Shahar obtained his PhD in Organizational Behavior from Harvard and is a bestselling author and lecturer. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University's history, Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership. Today, Tal consults and lectures around the world and is the co-founder and chief learning officer of Happiness Studies Academy. Show sponsors: Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products LMNT <== Get your LMNT Sample Pack for the cost of shipping (5 dollars in the US) Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Alitura <== 20% off your first order of Alitura's life-changing skin care products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Show notes: jessechappus.com/409
May 11, 2021 · 1 hr 22 min
408: Andy Hnilo on Biohacking Your Way to Better Skin
Andy Hnilo is former athlete, model, and actor that had his life turned upside down. On March 20th, 2011, he was struck by a series of large vehicles while crossing a busy street, a trauma that caused seven broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and an extreme compound fracture. Determined to come back even stronger, Andy was able to be back on the runway in less than 3 months. He was able to heal his skin by immersing himself in a diligent skincare routine that included a mineral-rich blend of four clays, organic superfoods, and nutrient-dense ingredients: a process that healed his body. Andy is now the founder and CEO of Alitura, which makes life-changing skin care products with organic superfoods. Show sponsors: Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products BiOptimizers <== 10% off BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough by using the code ultimatehealth10 at checkout Four Sigmatic <== Save up to 40% off Four Sigmatic Alitura <== Save 20% off all products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Show notes: jessechappus.com/408
May 4, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
407: Melissa Ambrosini on How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Be Genuinely Happy
Melissa Ambrosini is a bestselling author and was named a "Self-Help Guru" by Elle Magazine. She's the host of The Melissa Ambrosini Show, where she shares her wisdom and interviews the biggest thought leaders and experts in the world to help her audience unlock their full potential and live their dream life. Today we're discussing Melissa's new book, Comparisonitis: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Be Genuinely Happy. Show sponsors: LMNT <== LMNT's tasty electrolyte drink mix comes in 7 flavours and is formulated to help anyone with their electrolyte needs Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Show notes: jessechappus.com/407
Apr 29, 2021 · 1 hr 3 min
406: Laura Prepon on Healing With Real Food
Laura Prepon is a versatile actress and a New York Times bestselling author. She made her television debut on the long running sitcom "That 70's Show." Laura can be seen in the hit Netflix original series, "Orange is the New Black." She recently teamed up with HSN to present "PrepOn Kitchen," an exclusive collection thoughtfully designed to make preparing your meals easy, attainable, and fun. Show sponsors: Four Sigmatic <== Save up to 40% off Four Sigmatic BiOptimizers <== 10% off all BiOptimizers products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Show notes: jessechappus.com/406
Apr 27, 2021 · 1 hr 16 min
405: Henry Shukman on Experiencing a Spiritual Awakening
Henry Shukman is a Zen Master and is the Guiding Teacher at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. He's dedicated to what he sees as core Zen training — clarifying our "original nature," following the eight-fold path, and living in love, freedom and deep responsiveness. Henry is also a writer and poet who has published nine books to date, of fiction, poetry and nonfiction. Today we're discussing his memoir, One Blade of Grass. Show sponsors: Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout LMNT <== LMNT's tasty electrolyte drink mix is formulated to help anyone with their electrolyte needs Show notes: jessechappus.com/405
Apr 20, 2021 · 1 hr 27 min
404: Dr. Steven Gundry on Boosting Your Mental and Physical Energy
Dr. Steven Gundry is one of the world's top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition, as well as medical director at The International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine. He's the author of many New York Times bestselling books and is the founder of GundryMD, a line of wellness products and supplements. Today we're focusing in on Dr. Gundry's latest book, The Energy Paradox: What to Do When Your Get-Up-and-Go Has Got Up and Gone. Show sponsors: Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products BLUblox <== 20% off the world's most advanced blue light glasses Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Show notes: jessechappus.com/404
Apr 13, 2021 · 1 hr 43 min
403: Dr. Tom O'Bryan - You Can Fix Your Brain
Dr. Tom O'Bryan is an author and recognized world expert on gluten and its impact on health. He is an internationally recognized and sought after speaker and workshop leader. Dr. Tom holds teaching Faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He has trained and certified tens of thousands of practitioners around the world. Today we're discussing Dr. Tom's latest book, You Can Fix Your Brain: Just 1 Hour a Week to the Best Memory, Productivity, and Sleep You've Ever Had. Show sponsors: LMNT <== LMNT's tasty electrolyte drink mix is formulated to help anyone with their electrolyte needs Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products Four Sigmatic <== Save up to 40% off Four Sigmatic Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Show notes: jessechappus.com/403
Apr 6, 2021 · 1 hr 31 min
402: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Eliminating Anxiety, Depression, and Intrusive Thoughts by Managing Your Mind
Dr. Caroline Leaf is a bestselling author, communication pathologist, and cognitive neuroscientist. Since the early 1980s she's researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. Caroline was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input. Her new book is Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking. Show sponsors: Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products BLUblox <== 15% off the world's most advanced blue light glasses BiOptimizers <== 10% off Magnesium Breakthrough by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Show notes: jessechappus.com/402
Mar 30, 2021 · 1 hr 24 min
401: Danielle Walker on Finding Health After Being Diagnosed With an Autoimmune Disease
Danielle Walker is a New York Times bestselling cookbook author, health advocate, wellness expert and self-trained chef. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at age 22 and suffering for many years, Danielle found health through dietary and lifestyle changes. Inspired by her own health journey, Danielle shares her gluten-free recipes on her blog, Against All Grain as a beacon of hope for others. For over a decade she has been a pioneer in advocating for a grain and gluten free lifestyle, having earned a spot on the coveted Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2015. Danielle regularly shares her health journey, recipes and expert tips on the TODAY Show, The Doctors, and many other nationally syndicated shows. Her work has been featured in People, O Magazine, USA Today, and more. Show sponsors: Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Beekeeper's Naturals <== 15% off all Beekeeper's Naturals products (free shipping on orders $60 or more) Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products Show notes: jessechappus.com/401
Mar 25, 2021 · 1 hr 19 min
400: Dr. Paul Saladino on The Carnivore Code
Dr. Paul Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. In addition to Paul's personal podcast, Fundamental Health, he can be found featured on numerous other podcasts. Paul's book is The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to our Ancestral Diet. Show sponsor: BiOptimizers <== 10% off Magnesium Breakthrough by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Show notes: jessechappus.com/400
Mar 23, 2021 · 50 min
399: Arianna Huffington on Ending Burnout and Increasing Well-Being With Microsteps
Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/ariannahuffington399 Arianna Huffington (IG: @ariannahuff) is the founder and CEO of Thrive Global, the founder of The Huffington Post, and the author of 15 books, including, most recently, Thrive and The Sleep Revolution. In 2016, she launched Thrive Global, a leading behaviour change tech company with the mission of changing the way we work and live by ending the collective delusion that burnout is the price we must pay for success. She has been named to Time Magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list. In this episode, we discuss: How hard it is to change behaviours Microsteps are based on the 60 second concept The judgement free zone Picking a time of day to unplug and recharge There is no microstep too small When we feel successful, we want to do better Having an accountability buddy for inspiration and motivation Failure is a stepping stone to success Be open to possibilities Connecting with your intuition Heartbreak leads to some of the best things in our lives Working mothers are struggling during the pandemic Arianna's success as a writer to starting The Huffington Post and Thrive Global What is habit stacking? Sleep is a keystone habit The value of downtime Arianna being diagnosed with burnout in 2007 We need 7-9 hours of sleep A power nap can restore you If you can breathe, you can meditate Mindfulness as part of your busy day The difference between stacking microsteps and multitasking Arianna's 30 minute transition before sleep Keep improving your habits every day Giving yourself a break Getting creative with our addictions Show sponsors: Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Related links: Marina Khidekel (forward & contributions by Arianna Huffington) - Your Time to Thrive (book) Arianna Huffington's website Follow Arianna Huffington on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn Thrive Global The Huffington Post Arianna Huffington (books) Listen to Arianna Huffington previously on TUHP (episode #107) Oura Ring Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd - Goodnight Moon (book) Arianna Huffington - Goodnight Smartphone (audible book) Meditative Story Podcast by WaitWhat + Thrive Global Succession Bridgerton Related episodes: 374: Dr. Jud Brewer – The Craving Mind, Finding Joy In Meditation, Overcoming Addictions 358: Jack Canfield – The Success Principles 337: Dr. Jennifer Ashton – The Self-Care Solution 336: John Assaraf – Innercise, Goal Setting, Are You Committed? 238: Tara Mackey – WILD Habits • Natural Ways To Calm Your Anxiety • Approaching Gratitude Differently Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 3. Join TUHP Facebook community (FREE). This is where we all stay in touch and ask questions in between episodes. Join our community. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Download The Ultimate Health Podcast app (FREE). This way you'll have our whole library of episodes right at your fingertips. Download our iOS/Apple app or our Android app. 6. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!
Mar 16, 2021 · 1 hr 16 min
398: Matthew McConaughey on Catching More Greenlights, the Impermanence of Life, & Writing Your Own Story
Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/matthewmcconaughey398 Matthew McConaughey (IG: @officiallymcconaughey) is an Academy Award-winning actor, married man, a father of three children, and a loyal son and brother. In October of last year he released Greenlights, an unconventional memoir that was born out of diaries he's been keeping for the last 35 years. It's a guide to catching more greenlights in life and to realizing that the yellows and reds eventually turn green too. It's also a love letter to life. In this episode, we discuss: The aftermath from the Texas winter storm crisis How COVID-19 gave us a new sense of purpose Go write your own story The restrictions of being a celebrity The day Matthew got famous Appreciating the moment Being the pilot of your choices Documenting the existential question of "why?" through journaling Write the headline first and living your story The art of living Fatigue is one of the greatest enemies The book that kept Matthew anchored How Matthew landed his role in Dazed and Confused Creating the character Wooderson Three affirmations… alright, alright, alright The death of Matthew's dad taught him to just keep livin What's your eulogy? The impermanence of life Chasing our better selves Show sponsors: BLUblox <== 20% off the world's most advanced blue light glasses Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products Related links: Matthew McConaughey - Greenlights (book) Follow Matthew McConaughey on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Just Keep Livin Foundation Camila Alves McConaughey A Time To Kill Amistad Contact Steven Spielberg Og Mandino - The Greatest Salesman In The World (book) Dazed and Confused Don Phillips Richard Linklater Marissa Ribisi Dan Buettner - Blue Zones (book) Listen to Dan Buettner previously on TUHP (episode #170) Related episodes: Rachel Hollis on Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart (#395) 377: A.J. Jacobs – Stop Obsessing About Your Health, Gratitude Leads To Happiness, Radical Honesty 347: Brad Montague – Becoming Better Grownups, Creating Your Space Jam, Be Less Childish & More Childlike 312: James Altucher – Reinvent Yourself, Defining Freedom, Comedians See The Truth 062: UJ Ramdas – The Five-Minute Journal | Pushing Through Your Comfort Zone | Develop An Attitude Of Gratitude Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 3. Join TUHP Facebook community (FREE). This is where we all stay in touch and ask questions in between episodes. Join our community. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Download The Ultimate Health Podcast app (FREE). This way you'll have our whole library of episodes right at your fingertips. Download our iOS/Apple app or our Android app. 6. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!
Mar 9, 2021 · 1 hr 19 min
397: Dr. Jud Brewer on Unwinding Anxiety
Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drjudbrewer397 Dr. Jud Brewer (IG: @dr.jud) is an internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. He is an associate professor in the School of Public Health, and Medical School at Brown University. Jud's 2016 TED talk, "A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit," has been viewed over 16 million times. He has trained Olympic athletes and coaches, government ministers and business leaders. Jud's first book, The Craving Mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits, was published in over 16 languages. Today, we're discussing his new book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. In this episode, we discuss: Jud's lightbulb moment How mindfulness can help with anxiety The three gear approach to anxiety Anxiety and panic defined Anxiety as a habit Understanding the trigger, behaviour, and reward Start mapping out your habit loops Is your anxiety making you productive? Make sure that you're proving causation rather than correlation The increase in anxiety and mental health issues during the pandemic Differentiating a rational response from clinical anxiety Learning to be comfortable with discomfort Bring awareness to your behaviours The behaviour result relationship drives future behaviour Is worrying actually solving the problem? What is the default mode network? Uncertainty doesn't mean danger The gold standard treatment for anxiety Finding a bigger better offer (BBO) that doesn't become habituated Deprivation curiosity can help us map out habit loops Interest curiosity is the joy of discovery Changing your relationship with your thoughts, emotions, and feelings Making kindness and gratitude a habit A growth mindset leads us into open states Using meditation and mindfulness to see habit patterns Research focusing on identifying psychological phenotypes Dr. Jud recalls his mental process from a recent surfing experience Differentiating between the comfort zone and growth zone Staying kind and curious Show sponsors: Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products BiOptimizers <== 10% off Magnesium Breakthrough by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Related links: Dr. Jud Brewer - Unwinding Anxiety (book) Dr. Jud Brewer's website Follow Dr. Jud Brewer on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Dr. Jud Brewer – The Craving Mind (book) Unwinding Anxiety (app) Eat Right Now (app) Craving To Quit! (app) Listen to Dr. Jud Brewer previously on TUHP (episode #374) Dr. Jud Brewer - The Power of Kindness (video) Thomas Borkovec Yerkes–Dodson Law Hans Selye (books) Martin Corbett - From law to folklore: Work stress and the Yerkes-Dodson Law (APA article) Rescorla-Wagner Model Related episodes: 371: Autumn Smith – Healing From IBS & Anxiety, Supporting Regenerative Agriculture, Organ Meats To Support Mental Health 365: Dr. Uma Naidoo – This Is Your Brain On Food 242: Sarah Knight – You Do You • Happiness In Imperfection • Managing Anxiety 238: Tara Mackey – WILD Habits • Natural Ways To Calm Your Anxiety • Approaching Gratitude Differently 232: Sarah Wilson – Normalizing Anxiety • The Impact Of Gratitude On Your Brain • Just Walk Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 3. Join TUHP Facebook community (FREE). This is where we all stay in touch and ask questions in between episodes. Join our community. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Download The Ultimate Health Podcast app (FREE). This way you'll have our whole library of episodes right at your fingertips. Download our iOS/Apple app or our Android app. 6. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!
Mar 2, 2021 · 1 hr 19 min
396: Cal Newport - A World Without Email Is Coming
Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/calnewport396 Cal Newport is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University, where he specializes in the theory of distributed systems, as well as a New York Times bestselling author who writes for a broader audience about the intersection of technology and culture. He's the author of seven books, including Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, which have been published in over thirty languages. Cal's also a regular contributor on these topics to national publications such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Wired, and is a frequent guest on NPR. His blog, Study Hacks, which he's been publishing since 2007, attracts over three million visits a year and his podcast, Deep Questions with Cal Newport, has just surpassed 1 million downloads after launching in May 2020. Today we're discussing topics from Cal's latest book, A World Without Email. In this episode, we discuss: A world without email The importance of undistracted focus The history of email What is the hyperactive hive mind? The influence of smartphones on email response times Solve the problem by fixing the processes Clarity trumps accessibility Knowledge work is different than industrial work When the hive mind style of interaction works Process redesign is a pain in the short-term but worth it in the long-term The older model of doing less The artificial way of collaborating It's a cognitive catastrophe to check your inbox & Slack every 5-6 minutes Set up a communication protocol The misinterpretation of email communication How to resolve inbox ping-pong Email filters vs. email autoresponders Overhaul your email inbox How to deal with non-interactive emails Email addresses should be tied to a function not an individual Setting boundaries for responding to emails It's the workflow, not the inbox Cal's recommendations for scheduling software The future of communication & productivity Show sponsors: BLUblox <== 15% off the world's most advanced blue light glasses Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products Related links: Cal Newport - A World Without Email (book) Cal Newport's website Cal Newport - Digital Minimalism (book) Cal Newport - Deep Work (book) Cal Newport (books) Deep Questions with Cal Newport (podcast) Listen to Cal Newport previously on TUHP (episode #286) Leslie Perlow - Sleeping With Your Smartphone (book) Tim Ferriss (books) Merlin Mann - Inbox Zero Slack Cal Newport - Slack Is The Right Tool For The Wrong Way To Work (The New Yorker article) Peter Drucker (books) David Allen (books) Henry Ford Trello Calendly Rescue Time Dave Ramsey (books) Instapaper Unroll.me Acuity Scheduling OnceHub (Schedule Once) Related episodes: 355: Celeste Headlee – Break Away From Overworking, Overdoing, & Underliving 318: Michael Hyatt – Achieve More By Doing Less, Work Productivity Hacks, The Power Of Constraints 298: Kate Northrup – Do Less, Surrender Your Control, Yoga Nidra 250: Greg McKeown – Essentialism • The Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) • The Cost of Saying Yes 097: John Lee Dumas – A Solid Morning Routine Begins The Night Before • Don't Fall Prey To Imposter Syndrome • Setting and accomplishing BIG goals Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 3. Join TUHP Facebook community (FREE). This is where we all stay in touch and ask questions in between episodes. Join our community. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Download The Ultimate Health Podcast app (FREE). This way you'll have our whole library of episodes right at your fingertips. Download our iOS/Apple app or our Android app. 6. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!