Health Myths That Waste Your Time_ Supplements, Seed Oils, Cold Therapy, and More
Ben Greenfield
Jan 9, 2026
Episode description
Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/article/newsletter-1
Writing a book is a lot like childbirth—exhausting, and not something you rush back into the moment it’s over.
I’ve never given birth, but I have written several books—and after finishing Boundless, I wasn’t too eager to jump straight into that process again. Until recently.
There are just too many health myths wasting your time, energy, and attention—especially around supplements, cold and heat exposure, sleep, fasting, seed oils, red meat, carbohydrates, psychedelics, biohacking, and the modern obsession with living forever.
So over the coming months, I’m going to tackle these types of topics through a weekly newsletter, article, and video series, which will eventually be crafted into my next book.
If something resonates, let me know. If something falls flat, tell me. And if there’s a topic that deserves a deeper dive, point me there.
Head to https://bengreenfieldlife.com/article/newsletter-1/ for today’s article, and drop any other feedback in the comments, including topics you think I should address in the book!
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Mindsip insights from this episode:
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The common recommendation of needing seven to nine hours of sleep per night will be questioned and explored.
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