234 ‒ Chris Hemsworth on Limitless, longevity, and happiness

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This episode of The Drive features clips from the Limitless docuseries courtesy of Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/series/limitless-with-chris-hemsworth/2wow8Otyubmk Watch the full episode and view show notes here: http://bit.ly/3VYMNb4 Become a member to receive exclusive content: https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/ Sign up to receive Peter's email newsletter: https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/ Chris Hemsworth, best known for his role as Thor in the Marvel movies, joins Peter to discuss his recent work in the docuseries called Limitless. In the docuseries, Chris undertook extreme challenges to explore his physical and emotional limits and gain insights into longevity. In this episode, Chris discusses these many challenges—from fasting to arctic swims to 100-foot rope climbs—as well as the insights that he gained from each. Peter, who also played a role in the docuseries, guides Chris through the science of longevity, including what Chris’s APOE-ε4 genotype means for his risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, Chris describes how his outlook on health, happiness, work-life balance, and more have changed from his experience on Limitless. We discuss: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:08 - Limitless: how Chris got involved and his overall experience filming the docuseries 0:06:18 - “Fasting” ‒ ep. 3 of Limitless in which Chris attempts a 4-day fast 0:11:05 - “Shock” ‒ ep. 2 of Limitless in which Chris swims in the Arctic Ocean 0:19:08 - Cold exposure: the potential physical and mental benefits 0:21:08 - “Strength” ‒ ep. 4 of Limitless in which Chris explores how muscle can improve longevity 0:32:34 - The APOE-ε4 genotype and Alzheimer’s disease risk 0:41:53 - How Chris uses sauna 0:44:32 - “Acceptance” - ep. 6 of Limitless in which Chris explores the meaning of life by contemplating death 0:56:03 - Chris’s new perspective on work-life balance 0:59:01 - “Stress-Proof” - ep. 1 of Limitless in which Chris learns about the impact of stress and how to manage it 1:03:18 - Chris reflects on his intrinsic motivation driven by both fear and purpose 1:07:24 - Chris reflects on his career arc and how his presence as an actor has evolved 1:12:11 - How Chris’s outlook has changed since filming Limitless -------- About: The Peter Attia Drive is a weekly, ultra-deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing health, longevity, critical thinking…and a few other things. With over 45 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including fasting, ketosis, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more. Peter is a physician focusing on the applied science of longevity. His practice deals extensively with nutritional interventions, exercise physiology, sleep physiology, emotional and mental health, and pharmacology to increase lifespan (delay the onset of chronic disease), while simultaneously improving healthspan (quality of life). Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies.