Joe Rogan Experience #2089 - Joey Diaz

Rogan and Diaz describe panic attacks and reality distortion at very high THC doses, and reference reporting on marijuana-induced psychosis and schizophrenia in vulnerable people—arguing weed is beneficial at low/moderate doses but potentially destabilizing at extremes.

Using devices like WHOOP or Oura, Rogan notes even a couple drinks dramatically lower heart rate variability and next-day readiness, while cutting alcohol, sugar, and staying hydrated reliably improves recovery and performance metrics.

They cite Finnish longitudinal research and Rhonda Patrick’s summaries: around 50–60 minutes of sauna per week is linked to large reductions in cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality, as well as better sleep, mood, and cardiorespiratory fitness.

Both men report feeling deeply reset after cold plunges and cryo; Rogan believes cold plunges have a stronger physiological hit, while Diaz jokes he wishes he had cryotherapy available during his heavy drug days because of how 'brand new' you feel afterward.

They discuss Ozempic/Wegovy’s explosion in use and note that without prioritizing protein intake and lifting weights, many users lose muscle and bone along with fat—so the drugs should be paired with structured diet and strength training, not used in isolation.