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:

Challenge health myths to reclaim your time

The speaker asserts that many common myths and beliefs in the health industry are actively hurting people and wasting their valuable time.

#wellness

Question sleep needs: do you require 7-9 hours?

The common recommendation of needing seven to nine hours of sleep per night will be questioned and explored.

#sleep

Explore biohacking and natural living relationship

The speaker will explore the dichotomy and relationship between biohacking and pursuing a more natural lifestyle.

#biohacking

Engage readers to co-create your next book

The next book will be developed as a series of articles, allowing readers' feedback and comments to directly shape the final product.

#community

Prioritize personal experience over AI-generated facts

The speaker will no longer write books that are mostly facts and research, instead prioritizing personal experience and stories that AI cannot replicate.