The Secretary Kennedy Podcast

What does it take to build lasting strength—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally?

Secretary Kennedy sits down with actor, two-time Mr. Universe, and fitness icon Lou Ferrigno to discuss the habits that have sustained him for decades. From overcoming adversity and achieving bodybuilding greatness to promoting healthy aging, Lou shares the lessons he's learned about discipline, resilience, nutrition, and living with purpose.

Together, they explore how strength is built over a lifetime, why movement and healthy habits matter at every age, and what it means to pursue health in today's world.

Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive.

Chef and restaurateur Andrew Gruel, featured in the premiere episode of The Real Food Show, joins The Secretary Kennedy Podcast to discuss why real food can be more affordable, more nutritious, and easier to prepare than many people realize. Drawing on decades of experience in the restaurant industry, sustainable seafood, and nutrition, Gruel shares practical ways to cook with whole ingredients, stretch a grocery budget, and make healthier choices while supporting American farmers and fishermen.

In this episode of The Secretary Kennedy Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur, philanthropist, and bestselling author Tony Robbins for a wide-ranging conversation about health, nutrition, mental resilience, artificial intelligence, and the future of human potential.

We discuss a new public-private partnership aimed at closing the protein gap for millions of Americans who rely on food banks. We also explore the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, how AI may transform healthcare, education, and the workforce, and what Americans can do to adapt and thrive in a world of accelerating technological change.

Tony shares insights from decades of work helping people overcome adversity, build resilience, and find purpose through service. We discuss mental health, addiction recovery, spirituality, human performance, and why meaning, connection, and personal growth remain essential in an increasingly automated world.

This conversation explores one of the defining questions of our time: how do we use technology to improve human wellbeing without losing sight of what makes us human?

In this episode, I sit down with regenerative farmer Rick Clark to discuss the future of American farming and how regenerative agriculture is reshaping the way food is produced.

Rick shares his journey from conventional farming to regenerative agriculture, explaining how practices like cover crops, no-till farming, and rebuilding soil health have lowered costs, improved profitability, and strengthened the resilience of his operation. We also explore the connection between soil health, nutrient density, chronic disease, and the practical and economic challenges farmers face when transitioning away from chemical-intensive agriculture.

This conversation explores what it will take to build a more resilient agricultural system—one that supports farmers, restores the land, and produces healthier food for future generations.

In this episode, I sit down with Ben Greenfield to discuss biohacking, longevity, fitness, and the science of living a healthier life.

We explore everything from cold plunges, red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, peptides, and stem cells to exercise, recovery, and metabolic health. Ben explains which health trends are backed by evidence, which are overhyped, and why some of the most powerful health interventions remain the simplest: movement, sunlight, sleep, and strong relationships.

We also discuss the growing obsession with longevity and why the goal should not simply be living longer—but living better.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Leo Trasande, one of the country's leading experts on environmental health and toxic exposures, to discuss the growing threat of microplastics, PFAS, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

We explore how these substances are affecting fertility, metabolism, brain development, chronic disease, and long-term public health—and why the economic costs are staggering. Dr. Trasande explains how plastics enter the body, what they may be doing once they're there, and what Americans can do to reduce exposure.

We also discuss HHS's new STOMP initiative and the effort to understand and confront the impact of toxic chemicals on human health.

In this episode, I sit down with Laura Delano to discuss her experience growing up inside the American mental health system and her journey through years of psychiatric treatment, multiple diagnoses, and long-term medication use. We talk about informed consent, overmedicalization, withdrawal, and the connection between food, physical health, and mental well-being. Laura shares how she ultimately rebuilt her life through a deeper understanding of mind, body, and spirit—and why we need a more honest conversation about mental health in this country.

In this episode of The Secretary Kennedy Podcast, I sit down with psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora to talk about the intricate connection between the mind & body. We explore how poor diet, sleep, and lifestyle drive anxiety, how modern medicine has separated the mind from the body, and what it means to take a root-cause approach. This conversation focuses on how we restore balance, build resilience, and give Americans practical tools to improve their health and well-being.

In this episode of The Secretary Kennedy Podcast, I sit down with Mike Tyson to talk about his journey, the impact of ultra-processed food on his life and community, and why real food is essential to restoring health. His story is a powerful reminder of what's at stake.

In this episode of The Secretary Kennedy Podcast, I sit down with Chef Robert Irvine to talk about how we can transform America's food system without increasing costs. We discuss why real food is more affordable than people think, how better purchasing and preparation can deliver healthier meals at scale, and what his work with the U.S. military reveals about improving nutrition, performance, and long-term health. This conversation focuses on practical solutions to reduce chronic disease, support families, and restore real food to schools, hospitals, and communities across the country.