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The WHOOP Podcast is all about sharing science-backed insights and strategies from the best in the world at what they do. Learn from Olympic champions, CEOs, bestselling authors, and PhDs about the habits, mindsets, and routines that improve their health, fitness, and resilience. Unpack everything from breakthrough health and nutrition research, life-saving tech advances, longevity hacks, and more—each episode features an empowering conversation you don’t want to miss.
Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of the WHOOP Podcast.
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How To Protect Your Brain Health and Avoid Burnout with Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood
Mar 2501:05:12Tap to summarizeOn this month’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast How To Series, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with renowned neuroscientist and author of The Stimulated Mind Dr. Tommy Wood. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Wood share the key habits to “future-proof” your brain against dementia, ensuring you stay sharp throughout all stages of life. Dr. Wood highlights the importance of activating your brain, outside of the monotonous routine of daily life through exercise, learning a language or instrument, or picking up a new hobby. This episode will provide you with the key tools, habits, and knowledge to protect your brain health, avoid burnout, and add more life to your years. Be sure to grab a copy of Dr. Tommy Wood’s new book The Stimulated Mind here.(01:01) Dr. Tommy Wood’s Inspiration Behind Writing The Stimulated Mind(05:10) How The Brain Should Work and How To Test It(08:39) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Questions(10:39) What Learning Does For Your Brain(15:07) Is Your Job Impacting Brain Health?(19:59) Perceptions of Threat and Challenge and Recovering From Each(27:42) What Are The Signals of Mental Burnout? (32:05) Optimizing Cognitive Bandwidth and Avoiding Distraction(41:00) The Hierarchy of Movement(53:13) Connection Between Socialization and Brain Health(56:02) The Brain Health Dashboard: Essential Habits For Everyday LifeFollow Dr. Tommy WoodInstagramWebsiteSupport the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInFollow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn
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Scaling Access to Healthcare: The Future of AI and Wearables with Dr. Trishan Panch
Mar 1801:04:15Tap to summarizeIn this month’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast Longevity Series, Emily Capodilupo sits down with physician, entrepreneur, and AI educator Dr. Trishan Panch to explore what artificial intelligence actually means for the future of medicine. From ICU algorithms to everyday primary care, Emily and Dr. Panch unpack why the healthcare system is structurally built for acute rescue rather than prevention and how AI, wearables, and continuous monitoring could fundamentally shift that model. Dr. Panch presents what it would take to responsibly integrate AI tools into clinical care, and how technology might finally make proactive, personalized health scalable. But this conversation goes deeper than algorithms. Dr. Panch argues that true optimization brings together the physical and emotional wellbeing of patient populations. Longevity, resilience, trauma, and self-worth all play a role in long-term health outcomes and Dr. Panch gives his insight on how best to build algorithms to reach the long-term goals of clinicians and patients alike.(00:33) Introduction to Dr. Trishan Panch(01:15) The Intersection of AI and Healthcare(04:54) Can Healthcare Modernization Be Left To AI and Wearables?(11:20) Integrating Data From Wearables Into The Healthcare System(18:00) Implementation of Preventative Care For Long-Term Health(21:31) Breaking Down The System: What Is The Future Of Healthcare? (28:38) How Can Clinicians Use AI?(47:06) What Are The Things People Need To Know About AI?(54:18) Key Takeaways For Listeners Looking To Optimize AI UseFollow Dr. Trishan Panch:LinkedInSupport the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInFollow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn
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Introducing Project Terrain: Engineering The Future Of Performance with Samuel Ross
Mar 1200:12:28Tap to summarizeThis week, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed welcomes designer Samuel Ross, back to the WHOOP Podcast to unveil Project Terrain, the new collection built to elevate your performance. From technical Italian and Japanese fabrics to architectural steel clasps and reflective detailing, Samuel shares how function, endurance, and silhouette drive every decision. Together, Will and Samuel explore each of the pieces of the collection, diving into the intent that went into the creation of each. Whether its the perforation of the fabrics, the logo detailing, or material finishing, each detail of this collection was thoughtfully created to reimagine performance wear for modern athletes and everyday high performers. (01:06) Introducing Project Terrain(01:48) The Making, Material, and Ethos In Creating The Jacket(04:04) Designing For Season: The Ultimate Spring/Summer Short (06:03) The Influences and Inspiration Behind Project Terrin Layer I(07:51) Project Terrain Bands: A New Look At The Superknit(11:14) Creating For The Modern AthleteLearn more about Project Terrain Layer I at shop.whoop.com/us/en/samuelross/Follow Samuel Ross:InstagramXLinkedInWebsiteFollow SR_A:InstagramWebsiteSupport the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInFollow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn
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Science-Backed Nutrition Tips For Women with Dr. Hazel Wallace
Mar 400:57:49Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the WHOOP Advanced Labs series! This week on the WHOOP Podcast, Dr. Hazel Wallace, medical doctor, registered nutritionist, and member of the WHOOP Medical Advisory Board, joins WHOOP SVP of Research Algorithms and Data Emily Capodilupo for a powerful conversation about women’s health, nutrition, and the hormonal milestones that shape our lives.From the reality that most medical research is based on male bodies to the overlooked nutritional needs of women across the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and beyond, Dr. Wallace breaks down what women actually need to thrive. Emily and Dr. Wallace explore common symptoms of hormonal fluctuations, which supplements could be useful in your diet, postpartum nutrient depletion, and why many women are dismissed when addressing symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and hair loss. Dr. Wallace shares her experience with PCOS, and the difficulties she faced trying to get a diagnosis despite being a medical doctor herself. Whether you struggle with underlying symptoms of hormone imbalance or are just looking to improve your nutrition, Dr. Wallace shares her top tips for feeling you best and advocating for your health.(00:56) Introduction to Dr. Hazel Wallace(03:24) How Nutrition Plays A Role in Women’s Health(05:16) How do Hormones Directly Influence A Woman’s Nutrition(07:23) Do Our Current Nutritional Recommendations Live Up To Our Needs?(09:12) Standard Nutritional Training In Med School: Is It Enough?(13:43) Symptoms Where Low Level Nutrients May Be Playing A Role (19:44) Finding Solutions: How To Facilitate A Conversation With Your Doctor(21:52) How Should People Be Implementing Supplements In Their Diet?(25:02) How Should Women Fuel Throughout Their Cycle?(31:50) Seeing Hormonal Fluctuations in WHOOP Data(39:57) Hormone Replacement Therapy: How Does This Change The Picture For Women?(41:48) Common Misconceptions In Diet: Nutrition Advice For Health By Decade (30s,40s,50s)(44:35) Where Are People Going Wrong?: Supplementation, Electrolytes, & Blood Pressure(55:07) Main Takeaways: Top 3 Considerations When Changing Your DietFollow Dr. Hazel WallaceInstagramLinkedInTikTokSupport the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInFollow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn
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HRV-CV: WHOOP Research Study Reveals The Longevity Metric Everyone Needs To Be Tracking
Feb 2500:58:37Tap to summarizeWelcome to the WHOOP Research Series, where we breakdown into the extensive, scientific research conducted by the WHOOP Performance Science team. On this week’s episode, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with WHOOP Senior Research Scientist Dr. Greg Grosicki to unpack the latest WHOOP Research Study on Heart Rate Variability Coefficient of Variation or HRV-CV. Using data from 21,000+ WHOOP members and 2 million nights of sleep, Dr. Holmes and Dr. Grosicki reveal why day-to-day stability in your HRV may matter more than the number itself. HRV-CV proves to outperform traditional metrics in detecting the real impact of alcohol, sleep consistency, and metabolic health, making it a great measure of healthspan. By looking deeper into the study, Dr. Holmes and Dr. Grosicki explains how HRV-CV can help you program your training smarter, improve your healthspan and build autonomic resilience. This episode unpacks how measuring HRV-CV isn’t just about performance, but risk stratification and understanding your physiology over-time, not just day-to-day. (01:11) Intro To The Study: Why Is HRV-CV Important? (04:09) HRV-CV and Risk Stratification(08:28) Definition of HRV-CV(11:40) What HRV-CV Indicates in Athlete Recovery(14:26) Breaking Down The WHOOP Study(17:13) HRV-CV Trends in Shift Workers(21:21) Why Is HRV-CV an Important Biomarker?(25:18) HRV-CV Trends in Individuals on GLP-1 Medications(26:29) The Weather vs. The Climate: HRV vs. HRV-CV(33:41) The Results: Breaking Down the Data(36:37) How HRV-CV Responds to Certain Behaviors(39:38) Trends Between HRV-CV Between Age, Biological Sex, and Body Mass Index(49:54) How To Improve HRV-CV(56:39) New Research Roles and Opportunities at WHOOPReferences:American Journal of Physiology PublicationHRV-CV: The Key Metric for Lifestyle Consistency and StabilitySupport the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInFollow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn
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Inside the Ethics of Biological Aging with Dr. Raiany Romanni-Klein
Feb 1800:55:28Tap to summarizeOn this months edition of The WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo sits down with longevity researcher, bioethicist, Scholar in Residence at the American Federation for Aging Research, Dr. Raiany Romanni-Klein to explore how society should be handling aging.Dr. Romanni-Klein breaks down why aging may be the most underfunded and misunderstood driver of suffering in modern society, and why treating it as a solvable biological problem could transform our economy, healthcare system, and future. From the ethics of longevity to the policy failures slowing innovation, Dr. Rommani-Klein explains that extending healthspan is all about reducing disease, caregiver burden, and economic strain.The conversation dives into the science and economics of aging, including why brain health may offer the highest return on investment, the opportunities of the pharmaceutical industry in creating longevity drugs, and why exercise and diet remain the most powerful longevity tools we have today. Emily and Dr. Rommani-Klein the regulatory and incentive barriers preventing large-scale aging trials and what would need to change for society to treat aging as a disease.(00:33) Introduction to Dr. Raiany Romanni-Klein(01:17) Where Is The Intersection of Ethics and Longevity Science? (02:05) The Aging Population and Reduced Birth Rates(04:31) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Q’s(07:42) Ethics Around Technological Evolution: What Is Best For Longevity & Society(11:41) Changing Perspectives on Longevity(17:42) What Biomarkers Are Important For Longevity(22:09) Incentives For Pharmaceutical Companies to Invest In Longevity Science(24:51) Do People Have The Agency To Extend Healthspan?(27:16) Policy Issues Affecting Longevity(34:18) The Influence of Longevity Drugs Like GLP-1s(42:10) Is There A Better System The US Should Be Following?(45:17) What More People Need To Know About Longevity Science(46:27) Running Models and Simulations To Understand Longevity(53:22) The Future of Longevity Science: What Excites Dr. Romani-KleinFollow Dr. Raiany Romanni-Klein:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramSupport the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInFollow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn
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How To Build Endurance with 8-Time Cyclocross World Champion, Mathieu van der Poel
Feb 1100:34:59Tap to summarizeIn this month’s edition of the How To Series, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed sits down with one of the world’s most dominant cyclists, Mathieu van der Poel. Will and van der Poel sit down to unpack how to perform across disciplines, sustain longevity in elite-level sport, and embrace suffering for greatness. Van der Poel shares his training philosophy, what motivates him to push through the toughest moments of a race, and how he uses WHOOP data to optimize recovery. From sleep habits, to caffeine consumption, to strength training, and key recovery habits, van der Poel offers an inside look at how listening to his body and staying consistent drives performance.The conversation reflects the highs and lows of van der Poel's career, from battling pneumonia at the Tour de France, to the impact his long-term team has made on his career, to the role of fierce rivalries in pushing him to the next level. This episode offers an exclusive look into the mindset it takes to be one of the best endurance athletes in the world. (00:40) Mathieu van der Poel on Versatility as a Cyclist(03:21) Aspiring To Go Pro: van der Poel’s Upbringing in Cycling(04:36) Measuring Success In Cycling(05:55) Skills and Metrics Needed To Gain Power Over The Competition(08:06) A Week In Training To Gain Endurance(09:13) Essential Recovery Techniques(11:12) Learning To Enjoy The Suffering in Training(13:28) Overcoming Setbacks: Pneumonia & Tour de France(15:10) Importance Of Building A Supportive Team(16:32) Mathieu’s Motivations: Favorite Races & Inspiration In Sport(20:23) Turning To The Data: Monitoring Metrics Throughout The Race(23:55) Strength Training As A Cyclist & Mitigating Injury(27:39) A Look Ahead: Exciting New Steps in van der Poel’s Career(29:00) Nutrition & Intuitive Eating Before, During, and After Race Day(30:00) Visualization and Mindset’s Role In Cycling Success(30:35) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire QsFollow Mathieu van der Poel:InstagramSupport the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInFollow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn
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How 23-Time Gold Medalist, Michael Phelps, Manages Stress & Mental Health
Feb 400:45:57Tap to summarizeThis week, on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed sits down with 23-time gold medalist, Michael Phelps. Michael opens up about his experience coming up as a swimmer, reflecting on impactful changes that could benefit the sports future successes. Michael shares personal stories from his career, revealing the areas athletes can improve upon in order to break records on the world’s biggest stage. Beyond competition, Will and Michael dive deep into recovery, sleep, and the power of data, assessing how small biometrics guided Michael’s training at the highest level and how WHOOP is changing how athletes understand their bodies. Michael also reflects on breaking world records, the mindset required to chase the “impossible,” and how preparation quiets pressure on the biggest stages.Michael opens up about his ongoing mental health journey, discussing his experience with depression and anxiety. He redefines success beyond medals, the importance of community, and what it means to see himself fully as a human, a father, and a role model, not just an athlete.(00:55) Phelps on His Career In Swimming(04:49) Funding Sports and Athletes To Succeed(08:44) Road to 2028: What To Expect in Swimming(11:52) Who To Watch: The Rise Of The Next Great Record Holders(14:55) Recovery As A Theme For Greatness(18:20) What Mental Success Looks Like (24:35) Physical Modalities To Aid Mental Health(25:45) WHOOP As An Accountability Provider(31:33) Understanding Blood Biomarkers with WHOOP Advanced Labs(36:13) Phelps on Parenting Young Athletes(38:02) Phelps’ Advice For Athletes: Nerves and Preparation(42:54) What’s Next: Mental Health Advocacy & ParenthoodFollow Michael Phelps:InstagramFacebookXSupport the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInFollow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn
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How AI & Wearables Are Shaping The Future of Healthcare with Dr. Ami Bhatt
Jan 2800:34:50Tap to summarizeThe WHOOP Podcast Longevity Series is back! This week, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo sits down with Dr. Ami Bhatt, renowned cardiologist, Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology, and Chair of the Digital Health Advisory Committee. Dr. Bhatt offers a rare, inside look at how medicine, technology, and policy are coming together to enhance the future of healthcare. From wearables to AI to patient agency and clinician training, this conversation unpacks what it takes to modernize healthcare. Dr. Bhatt shares her personal journey from practicing cardiologist to national innovation leader, highlighting the role of education, ethics, and human-AI collaboration in creating a better healthcare landscape for patients across the country.(00:53) Intro to Dr. Ami Bhatt, Chair of the Digital Health Advisory Committee(3:20) Seeing AI As A Tool In Healthcare(06:23) Teaching AI: Responsibility & Ethics In Healthcare(09:19) Dr. Bhatt: From Cardiology to Policy(12:21) Role As A Chief Innovation Officer in Healthcare Regulation(16:03) Adjusting Teaching Policies to AI(21:45) Thinking About Wearables: Data Translation & AI(30:38) Technology in Healthcare: Building Useful AlgorithmsFollow Dr. Ami BhattLinkedInXSupport the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInFollow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn
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WHOOP x SR_A: Samuel Ross on Reimagining Performance
Jan 2000:37:20Tap to summarizeThis week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed, sits down with Samuel Ross, Global Creative Director, WHOOP x SR_A, for an exploration of design, performance, and purpose. Drawing from his formative years, creative partnership with Virgil Abloh, and work shaping some of the world’s most influential brands, Samuel reflects on how creativity, physical discipline, and narrative converge to define modern culture. Will and Samuel explore creativity, discipline, and storytelling and reveal how intentional design can shape not only products, but the way we live and perform.Join the waitlist!(00:46) Samuel Ross: Global Creative Director, WHOOP x SR_A(03:06) Bringing Culture To Design(04:25) What Samuel Ross Looks For In A Brand(06:27) Finding A Flow State Across Design Mediums(07:32) Samuel Ross on Early Days Working with Virgil Abloh(08:32) Approaching Mixed Media Design with Fearlessness(09:38) Advice For Creatives: Making Creative Impact Across Industries(11:58) How Samuel Ross Finds His Flow State (12:59) Daily Rituals For Optimal Creative Focus(14:33) Samuel’s Experience with WHOOP: How He Sees Performance(18:43) Integration and Harmony Between Work and Life(20:18) Samuel’s Definition of Success As A Creative Director(24:47) Samuel on Starting SR_A (28:11) WHOOP x SR_A: What’s To Come(31:00) The Push and Pull of Performance Lifestyle(33:34) The First Steps in Creating For WHOOP x SR_AFollow Samuel Ross:InstagramXLinkedInWebsiteFollow SR_A:InstagramWebsiteSupport the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInFollow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn
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