On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed sits down with comedian Bert Kreischer for a candid and light-hearted conversation on how “the average guy” uses WHOOP. Bert shares his personal experience as a long-time WHOOP wearer, how it helped to improve his health and fitness journey despite spending months on tour. From prioritizing longevity habits like weightlifting, sauna, cold plunge, and optimizing sleep habits, to still allowing himself to party and live life fully, this episode blends comedy with real talk about balance and what it actually means to get healthier.

(01:03) Bert Kreischer: Why WHOOP Is For “The Average Person”

(2:09) The Impact WHOOP Has Had on Bert’s Lifestyle

(09:53) Opinions on Longevity

(11:42) Bert’s Mission to Improve His Fans' Health

(15:25) Finding Habits To Create A Healthier Life

(20:38) Comparing Routines: How Will Prepares For A Day at WHOOP vs. Bert’s Preshow Routine

(24:20) Harnessing The Creative Process

(31:01) Impact of Improving Sleep Quality

(37:14) Evolution of Bert’s Metrics

(42:03) Maintaining Childlike Fun As An Adult

(46:37) Building A Career As A Comedian: Knowing Your Audience

(56:39) Growing As A Comedian

(01:12:14) How The Comedy World Has Changed

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On 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 Life

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In 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 Use

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