Abel James Show

How the Words You Sing Become the Life You Live with DPAK

May 21, 2026

Have you ever done something just because you were told not to?Today we're here in the studio in Austin with a genre-defying force of nature. DPAK is a sonic visionary, a boundary-smashing artist, and speaker who ignites stages and earbuds around the globe. He’s performed with icons like Rihanna, India.Arie, and Jason Mraz. He writes and performs songs that mean something, and his art is living proof that, at its best, sound can set people free.  Even more than that, DPAK is a rare artis...

How to Feed Your Brain with Harvard-Trained Experts Dr. Srini and Dr. Uma

May 07, 2026

Does splurging on late-night takeout quietly rewire your brain like a drug?Are your nutritional choices building resilience and longevity, or quietly feeding inflammation, burnout, and creeping disease?If you’re done with extreme diet dogma and want a science-backed way to eat for your brain and your future—this one’s for you.In today’s special episode, I'm thrilled to be here with two incredible Harvard-Trained Doctors and dear friends: Dr. Srini Pillay, psychiatrist, brain scientist, and mu...

Psychogenic Longevity: How Your Mindset Rewires Your Body with Dr. Srini Pillay

April 23, 2026

What if the most dangerous inflammation in your body actually starts in your mind?  In this special two-part episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend and collaborator Dr. Srini Pillay. Srini is a multi-talented Harvard‑trained psychiatrist, author, musician, and pioneer of psychogenic longevity, and he's here with us to unpack the hidden connection between stress, inflammation, and how you actually live your life. Dr. Srini also wrote a musical and we've written quite a few songs togeth...