Welcome to DR. VAL SAVES DAVE, a very funny and informative podcast that documents the real life journey of a man trying to turn his life around and the Naturopathic Doctor who has decided to help him. Dr. Valerie Franc has spent the last 25 years, studying, teaching and testing the limits of how healthy a human being can be. Now she is facing insurmountable odds and maybe her toughest challenge yet. Dave Hemstad has spent the last 25 years, touring the world as a stand-up comedian, testing the limits of how un-healthy a lifestyle an adult could have. Now, 6 months shy of his 50th birthday, alarm bells are ringing and it’s time for drastic and immediate change. Dr. Val will now guide Dave through the next 6 months of his life, it will be his body, but her rules! This podcast will provide you the listener a unique opportunity to be a fly on the wall when a comedian visits a Doctor’s office, to learn about health and science, while laughing at life and humanity. Whether you relate more to Dr. Val or Dave, you’ll find yourself reflected somewhere in this show. So listen, learn , and laugh along with them, as Dr. Val tries to save Dave. Theme song recorded at IMAGINE Sound Studios, Toronto Music and Lyrics written and performed by Mark and Louise Camilleri
Graduation Day!! It's the final Chapter of Season 1! Dave recaps all that he's learned while Doc celebrates his journey!
Penultimate Warrior! The results are in… The Doc reviews Dave's latest blood work to find out if Dave really has been saved!
The End is Nigh! It's report card time for Dave... Doc breaks down the data to assess Dave's progress and roadmap the final month!
The Fast and the Furious!! Dave and the Doc set out on a two-day fast together!! Will it go as planned? Of course not, but not in the way you might think!
Oh, The Humanity!! Oh no! Dave's let himself go!! A week of poor choices has Dave with his tail between his legs as he confesses his sins to Dr. Val!
Doctor Prescribed! This week Dr. Val invites Lindsey Butler, a pharmacist who's worked with Dr. Val for over a year! Lindsey comes back from the future to share her unique perspective with Dave!
Think Fast!! It's our 10th anniversary episode! Dave celebrates with a colonoscopy and Dr. Val breaks down the benefits of a variety of different fasting techniques!
Stop Being So Sensitive! It's more science this week as Dr. Val gives Dave an IgG Test and we learn more about food sensitivities!
It's A Fat World After All! Dave tries to survive a family trip to the Land of Endless Temptation, while Dr. Val visits Nirvana!
Walk Before You Run! Dave learns to use his toes at the gym, then tiptoes through a butter farm talk with Doc!
Thunder and Lightning! Dr. Val goes to the bullpen once more and brings in body movement wizard David Thunder. He's here to asses Dave's body but he ends up blowing his mind instead! Go to DThunder.com to learn more about how David unlocks human potential and reawakens our natural healing abilities. You can book a call with David at https://dthunder.com/drval
Super Dave! The new test results are in! Meanwhile, Dave tries to survive Super Bowl weekend without Dr. Val calling any penalties on him!
Our First Guest! Dr. Val goes to the bullpen and brings in master motivator and personal mentor Marc Von Musser to help inspire Dave to connect with his inner superhero!
Our Saga Begins! Dave discovers he doesn't know ANYTHING about how a body actually works! Dr. Val shares the results of Dave's blood work, and they learn the truth about the challenges that face them in order to repair the physical damage inside of Dave. Let the saving commence!!
OPERATION : SAVE DAVE has begun! Dr. Val reveals her daring rescue strategy! Dave learns about food while going through detox. Doc shares the secret of living to 120 and takes down Big Peanut!
Crimes And MisDAVEmeanours! Dave looks for loopholes in the new program but Dr. Val shuts him down. Then they travel through the Endocrine system where Dave learns all about fats!
© 2020-2025 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
