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WHOOP Podcast

WHOOP 375 Episodes Jul 21, 2026

The WHOOP Podcast shares science-backed insights and strategies from top performers like Olympic champions, CEOs, bestselling authors, and PhDs. It covers habits, mindsets, and routines that improve health, fitness, and resilience, including breakthrough research, life-saving tech, and longevity hacks. New episodes are released every Wednesday.

Episodes

The Best Exercise for Building Muscle, Bone Health, and Longevity with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
The Best Exercise for Building Muscle, Bone Health, and Longevity with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple Jul 21, 2026 4825 On this episode, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with exercise scientist Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple for a refreshing, evidence-based conversation that cuts through some common myths in fitness. Together, Dr. Holmes and Dr. Colenso-Semple unpack how social media has fueled misinformation around hormones, menopause, menstrual cycles, streng
The Recovery Habits That Drive Performance: Why Training More Isn’t Always Better
The Recovery Habits That Drive Performance: Why Training More Isn’t Always Better Jul 14, 2026 3101 Welcome back to the WHOOP Podcast’s Science of Human Performance Series! On this week’s episode, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo, to explore the science behind the WHOOP Recovery Score. Emily explains the progression of the recovery algorithm, from the company’s origin t
The Science of Human Performance: Your Guide To Better Sleep
The Science of Human Performance: Your Guide To Better Sleep Jul 7, 2026 3226 Welcome Back to the WHOOP Podcast's Science of Human Performance Series! This week, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo for a deep dive into the science behind the WHOOP Sleep Score and the habits that have the biggest impact on restorative sleep.Emily explains why sleep c
Gut Health Expert Dr. Amy Shah | How To Reduce Fatigue, Cravings, and Brain Fog
Gut Health Expert Dr. Amy Shah | How To Reduce Fatigue, Cravings, and Brain Fog Jun 30, 2026 4721 Welcome back to the WHOOP Podcast How To Series! This week, Global Head of Human Performance Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with double-board certified physician, nutritionist, and gut health expert Dr. Amy Shah to teach you how to fix your gut through nutrition and lifestyle behaviors. Gut health is essential for energy, recovery, and immunity, making it a critical component for
The Science of Human Performance: What is Strain?
The Science of Human Performance: What is Strain? Jun 23, 2026 2731 Welcome to the Science of Human Performance Series where we are breaking down the key metric for you to improve your fitness. This week, we’re unpacking Strain with WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes and WHOOP Staff Research Scientist Dr. Greg Grosicki. Together, Dr. Holmes and Dr. Grosicki explore how both cardiovascular and musculoskeletal load are tak
Debunking Fertility Myths: Dr. Lucky Sekhon's Guide To Understanding Reproductive Health
Debunking Fertility Myths: Dr. Lucky Sekhon's Guide To Understanding Reproductive Health Jun 16, 2026 3660 Fertility is often misunderstood. On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo sits down with board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, fertility specialist, and OB-GYN Dr. Lucky Sekhon to separate fact from fiction when it comes to fertility and hormonal health.Together, they explore the real science behind fertility, hormone health, menst
5 Breathwork Exercises For Stress: Regulate Your Nervous System with World Champion Freediver Alexey Molchanov
5 Breathwork Exercises For Stress: Regulate Your Nervous System with World Champion Freediver Alexey Molchanov Jun 9, 2026 3244 In this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO, Will Ahmed sits down with world-record-holding freediver Alexey Molchanov to explore the extraordinary physical and mental demands of freedriving and the importance of breath work for nervous system regulation. Alexey shares how he developed the ability to dive more than 130 meters in a single breath and the mindset required to remain ca
The Myth of The Midlife Crisis: Regaining Control of Middlescence with Barbara Waxman
The Myth of The Midlife Crisis: Regaining Control of Middlescence with Barbara Waxman Jun 2, 2026 2385 In this episode, Emily Capodilupo sits down with gerontologist, leadership coach, and author of The Middlescence Manifesto Barbara Waxman to explore the powerful idea of “middlescence” — a transformative stage of life between young and late adulthood. Together, they unpack why midlife isn’t a crisis, but an opportunity for reinvention, alignment, and growth. Listeners will learn how mindset, purpo
The Science of Happiness: How To Live The Life You Want with Dr. Laurie Santos
The Science of Happiness: How To Live The Life You Want with Dr. Laurie Santos May 26, 2026 3859 On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes welcomes Happiness Expert and Yale Professor Dr. Laurie Santos to explore what makes humans happy. This science-backed conversation looks at the key mindset, habits and behaviors that drive a person’s happiness, beyond chasing achievements. Dr. Santos shares the information y
Spencer Matthews: From “Bad Boy” To Breaking World Records as an Elite Athlete
Spencer Matthews: From “Bad Boy” To Breaking World Records as an Elite Athlete May 19, 2026 3251 This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed welcomes TV Personality, Entrepreneur, and Endurance Athlete Spencer Matthews for a candid conversation about transformation, resilience, and pushing human limits. Spencer reflects on his early life, struggles with alcohol and fame, and the turning point that led him to prioritize health, discipline, and purpose. Through endurance ch
Advocating For Your Health Using Wearables and AI with Dr. Mia Chorney and Susan Sly
Advocating For Your Health Using Wearables and AI with Dr. Mia Chorney and Susan Sly May 12, 2026 3331 In this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo sits down with Renowned Cardiologist Dr. Mia Chorney and AI Entrepreneur Susan Sly to explore how AI is transforming women’s health– specifically for women going through perimenopause and menopause. Drawing from personal experiences and clinical expertise, this episode unpacks why millions of women a
How AI Is Shaping the Future of Medicine with Vivek Natarajan
How AI Is Shaping the Future of Medicine with Vivek Natarajan May 5, 2026 2453 On this month’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast Longevity series, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo sits down with Google Deepmind AI Researcher Vivek Natarajan to explore how large language models are transforming healthcare and biomedical research. Emily and Vivek discuss AI’s potential to both accelerate scientific discovery, such as developing new treatments and underst

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