This Podcast Burns Fat!

In this episode of This Podcast Burns Fat!, we welcome natural health expert and supplement industry veteran Jared St. Clair for a deep dive into gut health, probiotics, and how your microbiome impacts fat loss. Jared shares incredible insights from decades in the natural health space, including what most people get wrong about antibiotics, the overlooked power of spore-forming probiotics, and why gut diversity is critical for metabolism, immunity, and mental well-being. We also bust myths around refrigerated probiotics, explain how antibiotics in food and glyphosate wreck gut balance, and uncover how to choose the right supplements in a confusing market. This is a must-listen for anyone who's ever wondered: “Do probiotics really help with weight loss?” or “Which supplements are actually worth my money?”

In this eye-opening episode, we welcome gut health expert and functional nutrition practitioner Liz Roman, famously known as The Poop Queen, to dig deep (pun intended) into one of the most overlooked causes of weight loss resistance: constipation and gut dysfunction. With a powerful personal journey—from childhood autoimmune struggles to reversing Hashimoto's and becoming a leading voice in functional wellness—Liz breaks down the real reasons so many people are bloated, backed up, and burning out. You'll learn: ✅ Why going less than once a day is a major red flag ✅ How gut health directly impacts thyroid function, hormones, and weight loss resistance ✅ The truth about liver detox, bile flow, and what happens when you're not eliminating toxins properly ✅ What causes chronic constipation (29+ reasons!), including stress, poor bile production, nutrient deficiencies & more ✅ Why many people unknowingly suffer from undiagnosed thyroid or liver issues ✅ Surprising connections between alcohol, THC, and gut health ✅ Why “more fiber” isn't always the answer—and when carnivore or low-fiber diets may help (temporarily) ✅ How to safely support your gut-liver axis and reboot your metabolism Whether you're a coach, health enthusiast, or someone who's “tried everything” but still can't lose weight—this episode explains why your gut could be the missing piece.

Is everything we've been taught about health, disease, and biology a lie?

In this episode of This Podcast Burns Fat!, we dive deep into the world of cupping therapy and integrative medicine with Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM—a leading expert with 23+ years of experience in acupuncture and East Asian medicine.

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Supatra Tovar, the only clinical psychologist who is also a registered dietitian, to explore her revolutionary approach to health and wellness. Dr. Tovar shares her personal journey from acting in Hollywood to becoming a dual-licensed expert, driven by a passion to help people heal their relationship with food. We discuss the harmful effects of diet culture, how restrictive diets often lead to weight regain, and why understanding our mental and emotional relationship with food is key to lasting health. Dr. Tovar introduces her book Deprogram Diet Culture and explains why body positivity and self-compassion are critical components of a sustainable lifestyle. Listeners will learn how to tune into their body's natural hunger and fullness cues, break free from negative beliefs about food, and cultivate habits that truly nourish both mind and body. This episode offers practical strategies for those looking to achieve food freedom and live a truly healthy life—without the obsession over calories or weight. Dr. Supatra Tovar is a highly unique expert in the field of health and wellness, holding dual credentials as both a licensed clinical psychologist and a registered dietitian. With advanced degrees in clinical psychology and nutritional science, Dr. Tovar offers a truly holistic approach to health by combining the psychological and physiological aspects of eating and body image. She specializes in helping individuals break free from the damaging effects of diet culture, empowering them to achieve sustainable wellness by tuning into their body's natural cues. Dr. Tovar is the author of Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life and the creator of the online course by the same name. When she's not working with clients or writing, Dr. Tovar shares her expertise as a speaker and podcast host, inspiring others to live a balanced, healthy, and mindful life. Tune in and join the movement to deprogram diet culture!

In this episode of This Podcast Burns Fat, we sit down with Joe Hoye, founder of Hoye Fit and creator of the Diet Detox Method, to explore how past diets can damage your metabolism and relationship with food. Joe shares his insights on breaking free from restrictive dieting, rebuilding metabolic health, and adopting sustainable nutrition and fitness habits. We delve into the importance of strength training and how to shift your mindset towards a healthier, more balanced approach to wellness. Tune in to discover practical strategies for healing your body from the inside out and achieving lasting weight loss without the pitfalls of traditional diets. Joe Hoye is a fitness coach and founder of Hoye Fit, specializing in empowering women  to achieve sustainable health and weight loss. His journey into fitness began at 13, inspired by his mother, leading him to a career as a surgical technologist with a focus on women's health. This unique background enables Joe to offer personalized coaching that addresses the specific challenges faced by midlife women, particularly during menopause. Through Hoye Fit, Joe has developed the Diet Detox Method, a holistic approach that helps women repair their relationship with food and achieve lasting health transformations.  Joe's dedication to debunking wellness myths and offering sustainable solutions has led him to coach thousands of women, helping them transform their bodies, health, and mindset. His programs emphasize that the best diet and exercise routines are those that individuals enjoy and can maintain, leading to long-term success. For more information on Joe Hoye and his approach, visit hoyefit.com.

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. John Lewis, a leading expert in clinical nutrition, researcher, and founder of Dr. Lewis Nutrition™. With over 180 peer-reviewed publications and decades of experience, Dr. Lewis shares groundbreaking insights on the role of polysaccharides in promoting brain health and overall well-being. From his seminal Alzheimer's study to his widely acclaimed TEDx talk, Dr. Lewis unpacks the science behind polysaccharides and their potential to improve cognitive function, boost immunity, and enhance quality of life. We also delve into his commitment to a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle and the cutting-edge research that led him to transition from academia to entrepreneurship. Whether you're looking to optimize your health, learn about the latest in dietary supplementation, or understand how polysaccharides can be a game-changer for brain health, this episode is packed with actionable insights and expert advice!

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Stephen Sideroff, a clinical psychologist, resilience expert, and author of The 9 Pillars of Resilience. Dr. Sideroff shares how building resilience can be a game-changer in achieving and sustaining weight loss goals. We dive into the nine key pillars that empower individuals to overcome emotional and mental barriers to weight loss, such as managing stress, developing self-discipline, and staying motivated through setbacks. Dr. Sideroff offers practical strategies to create a balanced and sustainable approach to healthier living, all rooted in resilience-building practices. Whether you're starting your weight loss journey, struggling to stay consistent, or seeking tools to maintain your progress, this episode provides actionable insights to help you stay on track and achieve lasting results. Tune in and discover how resilience can be the missing link to your weight loss success!

Gut health plays a pivotal role in our overall well-being, influencing everything from digestion to immune function and even mental health. The gut houses trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the microbiome, which work to break down food, absorb nutrients, and protect against pathogens. A healthy gut not only supports digestion but also impacts mood, energy levels, and the body's ability to manage inflammation. Recent research shows that a diet rich in diverse plant-based foods is key to nurturing a balanced microbiome, which is why experts like Dr. Will Bulsiewicz advocate for eating “30 plants a week” to maximize gut health and diversity. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. B, an award-winning gastroenterologist and author of Fiber Fueled, to explore how gut health can be optimized through personalized nutrition. As U.S. Medical Director of ZOE, Dr. B offers insight into the latest findings from the world's largest personalized nutrition study. He'll discuss the best foods for gut health, the surprising link between human connection and the gut, how to identify food intolerances, and strategies for tackling common issues like bloating. With over 20 peer-reviewed scientific publications and a large following on Instagram, Dr. B provides valuable, science-backed advice to help you transform your gut health and improve your overall well-being.

Anyone who has listened to this podcast knows that we aren't big fans of band-aids.  Patching things up without getting to the root cause isn't the way to long-term success when it comes to our health.  That's why we are huge fans of functional medicine.  Functional medicine is a patient-centered, science-based approach that seeks to address the root causes of disease rather than just treating symptoms. It views the body as an interconnected system where imbalances in one area can affect overall health. Practitioners of functional medicine focus on identifying how factors such as genetics, environment, and lifestyle contribute to an individual's health problems. So, we couldn't be more thrilled to have Lacy Lain on the show to share her approach in the functional medicine space. Lacy Lain is a Functional Medicine and Nutrition Health Coach, specializing in holistic approaches to women's health. She focuses on helping women, especially those feeling unwell despite being told they are "fine," achieve optimal wellness. Lacy's work includes personalized programs around functional blood work and nutrition to address chronic health issues like hormone imbalances, thyroid problems, and fatigue. She is also the host of the podcast Functional Medicine for Women, which offers insights into women's health challenges through functional medicine​( Her journey into functional medicine was shaped by personal experiences, including her husband battling leukemia twice and her own severe health challenges. Lacy now uses her expertise to educate others on achieving balanced health through nutrition, functional medicine, and holistic approaches​

  There is no doubt that there is a powerful connection between vitality and weight loss. The importance of building a vitality-driven lifestyle through discipline, optimal sleep, personalized nutrition, and mental fortitude, helps us unlock our peak physical and mental performance.   To demonstrate this vitality driven approach, we invited Dr. Allan Mishra to the show. Dr. Allan is the founder of VitalityExplorers.com and author of Dare To Be Vital: Your Blueprint for a Vibrant Life.  Dr. Allan is also a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. He pioneered the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for musculoskeletal disorders. His research has been published in influential medical journals and been featured on the front page of The New York Times and has led vitality discussions at Stanford University, the University of Michigan, the University of Cambridge, Apple, Google and many others. With a blend of sports medicine insights and actionable strategies, Dr. Allan guides our audience toward achieving lasting weight loss and living a healthier, more vibrant life.    

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is transforming the way we approach health, weight management, and chronic disease prevention. Understanding glucose levels in real-time can empower individuals to make informed decisions about their diet, exercise, and lifestyle, ultimately leading to better health outcomes. Whether you're managing diabetes or simply looking to optimize your health, this episode offers valuable information on the potential of CGM technology. To break all of this down, we invited Dr. Paul Kolodzik to the show.  Dr.  Kolodzik is the author of The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution and is Board Certified in Preventive Medicine.  He also is a published author on many dietary and metabolic health topics and has become a recognized leader in the field of metabolic health. In this episode, Dr. Kolodzik shares his expertise on how real-time glucose tracking can provide deep insights into our body's response to food, exercise, and stress, offering a powerful tool for managing weight, preventing chronic diseases, and optimizing overall health. Tune in to learn how CGM technology is making a difference and how it can be a game-changer in your health journey.

Two of the most difficult times for weight management is menopause and perimenopause.  Navigating the change in hormones is one of the most difficult and frustrating periods for a majority of women.  The lifestyle and diet habits that used to work shift and don't work quite like they used to.  Yet, there is a way to keep the weight off and to keep your sanity at the same time. To share the secrets to this, we invited Stephanie Crassweller to the show.  Stephanie is a menopause expert and the founder of Vitality OET, a platform focused on women's health, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. She provides guidance on managing weight, maintaining muscle mass, and balancing hormones during these life stages. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet and hormone regulation. She is also an advocate for sustainable health practices and helps women navigate the challenges of hormonal changes and stress through practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies​ 

Did you know that eating a large serving of french fries—cooked in vegetable oil—delivers the toxicity of smoking 24 cigarettes? Talk about a public health disaster! In fact, there's a huge list of issues that seed oils have been linked to because it promotes free radical toxicity and depletes  antioxidants. From weight gain to cancer development, we are finally seeing the roles that these once thought of as harmless oils are actually doing to our bodies. To dive into this topic, we invited Dr. Cate Shanahan back to the show.  Dr. Cate is a Family Doc and Metabolic Health Advocate whose mission is to optimize the public's metabolic health and help people feel better and perform better than ever. She joins the show to discuss her new book, Dark Calories, where she reveals the financial entanglements between industry and underhanded academics who created and sustain our 1950s-era, arbitrary dietary rules.  

Join us as we explore New York Times bestselling author Stephen Perrine's new book, The Full-Body Fat Fix. Perrine reveals how diversifying your microbiome can lead to a leaner, healthier body and improved mental health, all within a week. Discover the science behind gut health, the importance of a diverse microbiome, and how eating 30 different plants a week can transform your health. Perrine's 7-Day Challenge and "The Fire Fightin' Five" recipes make it easy to enhance your gut health and reduce chronic inflammation. Tune in for practical tips, delicious recipes, and insights on breaking out of food ruts. Stephen Perrine has helped to create more than two dozen New York Times bestsellers in the diet and nutrition field as an author, editor, or publisher. He is the co-creator, editor, and publisher of the Eat This, Not That! series, and the author of The Whole Body Reset, The New American Diet, The Men's Health Diet and The Women's Health Diet. He is co-author, with Danica Patrick, of Pretty Intense, and, with David Zinczenko, of Zero Sugar Diet. The former editor-in-chief of Best Life and editorial creative director of Men's Health, Perrine currently serves as Special Projects Editor for AARP the Magazine and AARP Bulletin, where he oversees health and wellness coverage reaching more than 60 million readers.

In this episode, we explore groundbreaking insights from renowned nutrition researcher Dr. Neal Barnard on effective and sustainable weight loss. Dr. Barnard reveals three major breakthroughs that make shedding pounds easy and long-lasting without the usual calorie counting or deprivation. We dive into Dr. Barnard's discovery of how specific foods can suppress appetite, flush out calories, and boost your body's ability to burn calories for hours after meals. We also discuss why some foods we consider healthy might actually contribute to weight gain and how you can enjoy indulgent meals, including potatoes and pasta, while still losing weight.  Dr. Neal Barnard is a clinical researcher, author, and health advocate. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and president of the nonprofit Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine. He has been the principal investigator on several clinical trials investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain, notably a recent study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health. 

We all are well aware of the importance of managing stress when it comes to overall health and weight loss.  Less stress reduces cortisol levels as well as decreasing the likelihood of stress-induced cravings and overeating.  And one of the most effective tools to combat stress is controlled breathing. In this episode we introduce a device that is designed to help individuals, particularly children, achieve calmness through a combination of slow breathing, visual focus, and auditory regulation using white noise. The device is intended to teach users how to achieve states of relaxation and composure, which are essential for managing stress and anxiety effectively. To dive into this device, we welcomed back Dr. Matthew Lederman to the show.  Dr. Lederman  co-founded WeHeal with his wife Dr. Alona Pulde with the intent to focus on a holistic approach to health that integrates nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional well-being. The WeBe Kalm device fits into this philosophy by providing a practical method for emotional self-regulation. It has been praised for its effectiveness in helping children and adults manage their emotions and improve their overall well-being by fostering mindfulness and calmness in stressful situations​.      

Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient practice that originating in India over 3,000 years ago and it is making a resurgence in the Western world.  It is a holistic healing system focused on balancing the body, mind, and spirit. It emphasizes natural treatments, including diet, herbal remedies, exercise, meditation, and yoga.  When it comes to weight loss, Ayurvedic medicine is especially effective because it uniquely adds powerhouse spices to our diet that produces remarkable results.     To dive into this topic, we invited Dr. Shivani Gupta to the show.  Dr. Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She completed her Master's in Ayurvedic Sciences and has a PhD in Turmeric, one of the most powerful spices in the world. She shares how inflammation is a root cause for many health issues in our lives and demonstrates how we have the power to overcome it with the assistance of Ayurvedic medicine.  She is also the founder of Fusionary Formulas, an Ayurvedic company that helps people with inflammation and pain.    

Balancing blood sugar is crucial for overall health.  Blood sugar spikes and crashes can lead to diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Stable blood sugar levels ensure consistent energy, improved mood, enhance cognitive function, and reduce cravings, which supports long-term wellness and preventing chronic health issues. To give us some tips on this balancing act, we invited Amy Wilson to the show.  Amy Wilson is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a certified fitness professional, and a certified nutrition coach.   Amy's mission is to empower and equip her clients to take charge of their health and find balance in their lives. With over 30 years of experience, Amy specializes in developing individualized health plans that navigate through her client's individual barriers, allowing them to be successful in their efforts.

Understanding inflammation and its role in disease is one of the most critical missions this show is aimed to do.  Inflammation is said to be the cause of 14 out of the top 15 causes of death in the world! Yet it is completely misunderstood by a majority of us, including the doctors that are tasked to treat us as patients! It's time to get a refresher on this subject. To dive deep into this topic and break down how we can get a handle on this problem, we invited Dr. Tom O'Bryan to the show. Dr. O'Bryan is an internationally recognized speaker who focuses on food sensitivities, environmental toxins and the development of autoimmune diseases. Dr. O'Bryan is considered a “Sherlock Holmes” for chronic disease and holds teaching faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He is the author of You Can Fix Your Brain and The Autoimmune Fix.  

It's amazing how something we do constantly can be done incorrectly.  It's hard to believe that breathing is something that we are born doing and over time, is altered and creates a whole host of health issues.  Weight loss does not escape this.  By increasing our lung capacity by properly breathing, we can maintain a healthy lifestyle and boost our overall fitness levels, making it easier to achieve and maintain weight loss goals. To describe how we can improve in this area, we invited Mark Carbone to the show.  Mark is the CEO of PN Medical and has been in business for over 40 years serving 2,000,000 people. PN Medical makes intelligent medical devices for the millions of people needing to improve their cardiopulmonary performance. He serves as lead inventor overseeing creation of their newest inventions including the Breather and AI enhanced new Breather Coach app coming by early summer, 2024.

Lifestyle is the best medicine.  With a proper lifestyle, we can see how we can live a healthy and thriving life that doesn't have to be very difficult to maintain.  We also begin to see that food isn't always what we really are craving for and non-dieting is the new way of living. To expand on how to embark on this lifestyle, we invited Kim Shapira to the show.   Kim is a celebrity dietitian, nutritional therapist, and author, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Tulane University and a Master's degree in Human Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition from Boston University. Kim has spent over 25 years helping people lose weight and keep it off both in her private Los Angeles practice, in hospitals, sports clinics, addiction centers and universities.  She also shares her new book, This Is What You're Really Hungry For: Six Simple Rules to Transform Your Relationship with Food to Become Your Healthiest Self  where she has developed six simple rules that will change your relationship with food forever. 

Neuroimmune conditioned syndromes (NICS) affect an increasing number of people.  These issues include Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and the urgency for effective treatments has never been greater.  So when a new and groundbreaking program is showing great promise, it opens up a lot of eyes and grabs a lot of attention.   To share his groundbreaking program, we invited  Ashok Gupta to the show.  Ashok suffered from ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, around 25 years ago when he was studying at Cambridge University. Through neurological research that he conducted, he managed to get himself 100% better and then set up a clinic to treat others, and then published the well-known neuroplasticity “limbic retraining” recovery program and app known as the Gupta Program in 2007.

Lipedema is an often misunderstood condition that causes abnormal fat accumulation and not many doctors are aware of its complexity. While distinct from obesity, its symptoms can lead to misdiagnosis. In this podcast, we delve into debunking myths by exploring scientific aspects, and discussing holistic management approaches, and surgery options while shedding light on the intersection with obesity. And to drop knowledge about Lipedema, we invited Dr. David Amron to the show.  Dr. Amron is a leading board-certified dermatologic surgeon who specializes in advanced lipedema treatments, liposculpture, and revision liposuction surgery. He joins the show to share how his experience that he gained while from performing over 12,000 liposuction surgeries he was able to develop breakthrough lipedema treatments. His Advanced Lipedema Treatment is now peer-adopted, medically acclaimed, and taught by surgeons worldwide as a highly effective and refined approach to lipedema care.

Mastering weight loss involves conquering cravings, the ultimate adversaries in unhealthy eating habits. By understanding and overcoming these urges, we can gain control over our dietary choices.  For some of us, these urges appear to have complete control over us. But there are simple ways to take back control and create consistent habits that successfully navigate the journey to shed those unwanted pounds and keep it off. To share these tips, we invited Dr. Glenn Livingston back to the show.  Dr. Livingston is a veteran psychologist and was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. His newest book, Defeat Your Cravings: The Backdoor to weight loss is a comprehensive update of Dr. Livingston's experience with 1,000,000+ readers of his many books and has been updated to include scientific research into cravings formation and extinction, as well as the impact of community and the food industry on overeating behavior.  

As we age, hormonal changes occur, impacting various bodily functions. During this time we may experience changes in growth hormone, insulin, and thyroid hormones, that affect metabolism, energy levels, muscle mass, and overall health. So what if we can gain a better understanding of these changes and not have to deal with the downside that we see so often as we age? To give us a handle on our hormones, we invited Dr. Eric Fete to the show.  Dr. Fete is the founder of Relentless Vitality, a preventive health, age management, and peak performance company that provides nutrition products, educational materials, physician grade supplements, hormone therapy and personalized health plans for maximum health, vitality, performance, and wellness.  He joins the show to share how medical peptide therapy can revolutionize the weight loss game especially in the later years.

Our understanding of fascia is an ongoing process that continues to fascinate us all.  Once it appeared to just be something that seemed to be in the way of our major organs and tissues, research is showing us just how powerful and important fascia is for our overall health and wellbeing.  So it comes as no surprise that fascia has a role in weight loss as well. To dive deep into this topic, we invited Anna Rahe to the show.  Anna is the founder of GST Body and has partnered with top athletes, surgeons, physicians, and celebrities, while also being featured in various publications such as The Wall Street Journal.  She joins the show to share how fascia could be the missing link to helping us get the results we truly want that may have escaped us while we focused on the traditional diet and exercise route.

It's well known that New Year's resoultions fizzle and burn well before they ever get any traction.  It's not because we don't have the best intentions.  After all, we all set them and have the desire to achieve these goals.  But something happens, and it happens fast.  In fact, Researchers suggest that only 9% of Americans that make resolutions complete them. Additionally, research goes on to show that 23% of people quit their resolution by the end of the first week, and 43% quit by the end of January.  What if there is a legit strategy to exponentially increase the odds? To share this strategy, Dr. Lori interviews her co-host Omar Cumberbatch and Rahsaan Robinson.  They present a preview to their T.H.R.I.V.E. Program and share the most common reasons why it is so difficult to stick with your goals once the calendar turns.  To access this transformative program, click this link.

Although often overlooked, flexibility and mobility play a crucial role in weight loss. Regular stretching and mobility exercises improve muscle function, and enhance overall fitness.  But probably the most important component is that it reduces pain and the chance of injury.   If you're in pain or injured, you aren't going to want to work out, let alone doing the exercises that promote fat loss. To break this down and share some simple tips on how to incorporate more stretches and preventative exercises, we invited Dr. Grayson Wickham to the show. Dr. Grayson is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and founder of the Movement Vault stretching app. He is a joint mobility, and pain and injury prevention thought leader. His goal is to help you prevent and fix your joint pain and injury, and improve your performance using effective active stretching. This led him to create the Movement Vault stretching app, which is a better way to stretch, fix and prevent pain and injury. 

Glutathione is a vital antioxidant that plays a crucial role in detoxification, protecting cells from oxidative stress and damage caused by free radicals. Glutathione also supports the immune system and is used in various medical treatments and supplements for its health benefits.  But we do not have an infinite supply of glutathione.  So what do we do?   To answer this million dollar question, we invited Dr. Nayan Patel to the show.  Dr. Patel is an internationally recognized expert, consultant, and lecturer on the Master Antioxidant Glutathione and has traveled the world educating practitioners and pharmacists on advanced biochemistry and anti aging science. With what began as an idea, Dr.Patel founded Auro Wellness in 2011 to create products of topical Glutathione. The patented antioxidant sprays Glutaryl and Glutaryl+ harness the power of the naturally occurring Master Antioxidant Glutathione so the skin can absorb it more potently than ever before with the breakthrough Auro GSH™ Antioxidant Delivery System. 

Satisfying hunger is a fundamental human need crucial for survival and well-being. Hunger signals the body's need for nourishment, energy, and nutrients. But many of us suffer from feeling safety around food.  This concept has been growing in recognition because many people are beginning to realize the vast emotional component to eating that was often neglected or outright dismissed in the workd of diet culture. To dive into this concept, we invited Ali Shapiro to the show.  Ali created the health coaching model, Truce with Food, while at the University of Pennsylvania in order to crack the stubborn nut of sustainable eating, exercise, and health changes by honoring the nature of complex change. She also created the Truce Coaching Certification to certify others who are working with complex change in all life areas. 

There are many commonalities between mental health and weight loss. In fact many of the lifestyle choices that we make create poor outcomes in both of these areas. Emotional factors, like stress, depression, and anxiety, often trigger unhealthy eating patterns, leading to weight gain. Conversely, excess weight can exacerbate mental health issues, perpetuating a cycle of negative emotions and overeating. Lifestyle choices, such as sleep, exercise, and nutrition, significantly impact both mental well-being and weight management. Recognizing and addressing these shared influences is key to achieving holistic health, emphasizing that mental and physical well-being are deeply intertwined. To dive into this topic, we invited Evan Transue to the show. Evan is the host of the Health Detective Podcast and owner of Bucks County Light Therapy.  He joins the show to share his insights on his own health journey that took him through battles with his mental health and eventually leading to the discovery of how optimal mental health and proper weight management are by-products of a healthy lifestyle. 

Often, we neglect to recognize the true importance of our liver in our day to day lives. In this episode, we are going to give the liver some much needs love and attention to acknowledge how critical it is for our overall health.  In the world of weight loss, the liver plays a pivotal role in due to its involvement in metabolic processes, fat metabolism, and detoxification. A well-functioning liver aids in optimizing metabolism, regulating hormones, and processing nutrients efficiently, contributing significantly to successful and sustainable weight loss. To discuss this amazing organ and to give the liver some props, we invited Nurse Doza to the show. Jonathan Mendoza, aka "Nurse Doza," is a highly accomplished and well-respected holistic family nurse practitioner and Doctor of Chiropractic. He is a nationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in functional medicine, with a special focus on liver function, metabolic health, inflammation, hormone balance, energy, and personalized supplementation. Nurse Doza is pioneering the Liver Revolution and believes the key to optimal health and longevity lies in the liver.

Diet and exercise is aren't the only shows in town when it comes to weight loss.  Sleep plays a crucial role in weight loss due to its impact on various physiological processes. Sleep supports hormone regulation, specifically leptin and ghrelin, which control appetite and hunger. Inadequate sleep disrupts this balance, leading to increased hunger and food cravings, and reduced satiety. Moreover, during deep sleep, the body undergoes essential metabolic and restorative processes that aid weight loss. So to help us prioritize sleep so that we can get all these amazing benefits, we invited Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell to the show.  Dr. Holliday-Bell is the author of Sleeping on the Job, and she helps corporate employees develop wellness strategies to maximize performance and decrease burnout through better sleep.

All the dieting in the world may not help you.  In other words, there's more to wellness than a healthy diet. The word wellness is most often used to describe an aspirational state of physical health, attained by attention to diet and lifestyle. This episode expands on this and emphasizes the impact of integrating authentic connection with family, friends, colleagues, spirit, and the natural world.  To share these often overlooked pillars, we invited Dr. Alona Pulde and Dr. Matthew Lederman to the show.  They both have spent decades treating chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and obesity with their diet and lifestyle medical practices. With Whole Foods Market cofounder John Mackey, they coauthored The Whole Foods Diet and The Whole Foods Cookbook. They also authored the NY Times best seller The Forks Over Knives Plan, Forks Over Knives Family, and Keep It Simple, Keep It Whole.

Are you finding it increasingly difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle as you enter your 40s? Don't worry, you're not alone. This is a truly challenging time highlighted by slower metabolism, hormonal changes, and just a busier lifestyle. But there's a way to combat these challenges head on and create a lifestyle that promotes health as we age. To discuss his signature approach on how to accomplish this, we invited Dr. Anthony Balduzzi to the show.  Dr. Balduzzi is the founder of the Fit Father Project and the Fit Mother Project and host of both podcasts named for those projects. Dr. Balduzzi is a renowned health expert dedicated to helping men and women over 40 optimize their health with the overarching goal of building and maintaining both a fit body and a fit mind for longevity.

The truth hurts, and blood sugar levels don't lie. Blood sugar levels provide vital insights into our health, making them an indispensable metric. Their accuracy stems from their ability to reveal the body's true metabolic state. By monitoring and maintaining optimal blood sugar levels through diet, exercise, and lifestyle, individuals can mitigate health complications and promote overall well-being. To dive deeper into this topic, we invited Dr. Ben Galyardt to the show.  Dr. Ben is the Founder and CEO of F8 Well Centers, and The Galyardt Method. He is also a world recognized speaker in Neurofeedback and Brain Regeneration. After successfully treating thousands of patients in his Colorado office he decided to bring his Galyardt Method to other parts of the country by opening satellite offices. He now leads and teaches his Galyardt Method to all of our new doctors across the country while also working one on with patients.

The role of dietary fats has undergone a transformative evolution. Formerly demonized, fats are now recognized for their essentiality in optimal health. So to be on the forefront of the scientific research that has unveiled the benefits of healthy fats, such as improved brain function, heart health, and hormonal balance, was an amazing journey lived out by one of the true pioneers in the health space, Udo Erasmus.  Udo joins the show to talk about his extensive journey as a health advocate.  Udo is the founder of Udo's Choice, a supplement company that is recognized as a global leader in health products.  He is the author of Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill and invented the machinery for extracting oils, made famous through his using the process to make flax seed oil.  

Molecular hydrogen (H2) has been gaining attention as a powerful antioxidant and therapeutic agent in the health space.  Study after study credit molecular hydrogen due to its ability to selectively neutralize damaging free radicals in the body. H2 has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects, supports the body's natural detoxification processes, and protects against oxidative stress. Studies have also suggested that drinking hydrogen-rich water or inhaling hydrogen gas may improved cognitive function, and enhanced athletic performance.  To dive into the many compelling facts about molecular hydrogen, we invited Craig Smith to the show.  Craig is the GM of Holy Hydrogen and a seasoned corporate executive with over 21 years of success in alternative health product sales and marketing. He shares how he has personally benefitted from the wonders of molecular hydrogen and how he sees the future of this powerful substance.  

A diagnosis of diabetes isn't just a diagnosis of diabetes.  It is important to know the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.  They are two distinct conditions that require different approaches to management and treatment.  And while blood sugar and insulin are key players in both, knowing the difference between the two types of diabetes can help people understand their own risk factors and take steps to prevent or manage the condition. To help us navigate these differences, we invited Melissa Slemp to the show.  Melissa is known as the Blood Sugar Boss and is the founder of Abundant Health with Melissa.  She is a health coach and has been living with type 1 diabetes for 40 years.  She noticed changes in her hormones and insulin needs once she hit menopause and set out to make it her mission to help women manage their own diabetes.

Procrastination around dieting is a common issue that many people face. Whether it's putting off meal planning or postponing starting a new diet, the temptation to delay can be overwhelming. However, this behavior can be detrimental to achieving any of our weight loss goals. It's important to recognize the underlying reasons for this and take steps to overcome it. To talk about this, we invited Sonia Jhas to the show.  Sonia is the author of I'll Start Again Tomorrow (And Other Lies I've Told Myself) and a TEDxspeaker.  She shares how she gave up her skyrocketing corporate career and pursued her deep passion for wellness and followed her driving desire to help others.

Toxins can play a significant role in weight gain and weight loss. Our bodies are bombarded by toxins from a variety of sources, including food, the air we breathe, and the products we use. These toxins can accumulate in our bodies over time and can disrupt our hormonal balance, metabolism, and immune system, which can lead to weight gain.  However, by reducing our exposure to toxins and supporting our body's natural detoxification processes, we can improve our overall health and promote weight loss. To show us some simple and practical lifestyle changes, we invited Dr. Wendie Trubow back to the show.  Dr. Wendie is the co-author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing.  She joins the show to share how she overcame her own struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and her other health issues all brought on by toxin overload.    

Autoimmunity and our weight are linked in several ways. Autoimmune disorders are conditions in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues, causing inflammation and damage. Many autoimmune disorders are associated with weight, and in order to resolve them both, we need to get to the root cause of the autoimmunity.   To break down all the ways in which autoimmunity and weight loss are linked, we invited Dr. Krista Coombs to the show. Dr. Coombs joins the show to share how she has integrated her two decades of experience with Eastern science philosophies and the cutting edge concepts and practices of Functional medicine to help her clients reset their metabolism with foundational approaches which also heals significant chronic conditions. 

In the world we live in that's dominated by diet culture, it often feels like we can't operate without some form of restriction when it comes to what we eat. So when the concept of intuitive eating comes up, many of us just don't feel comfortable trusting our natural instincts and listen to the hints our body suggests. Intuitive eating also doesn't mean that we can eat whatever, whenever and however much we want mindlessly. To help us navigate this artform, we invited Kim Hynes to the show. Kim is a health coach who specializes in coaching busy women over 40 who desire to give themselves permission to eat, lose weight intuitively, and reduce stress.  She accomplishes this by helping her clients identify natural hunger and fullness signals, as well as their own preferences and cravings while ditching restrictive dieting rules. 

We all are familiar with prescription drugs and supplements.  However, Medical Foods are a unique category of FDA regulated products that meet the distinctive nutritional requirements or metabolic deficiencies of a particular disease state. Medical Foods have shown to support life or maintain homeostasis by adjusting the nutritional needs of the particular medical condition, obesity being one of the conditions that Medical Foods can address. To dive into this new topic and how it assists in weight loss, we invited Dr. Lawrence May to the show.  Dr. May earned his M.D. from Harvard Medical School and has practiced primary care internal medicine integrating nutrition and lifestyle into the care of patients. Dr. May previously served as Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board and Executive Vice President for Medical and Scientific affairs at Herbalife International.

Sometimes what we see in the mirror isn't a true reflection of what's going on. Our perception of our bodies can be very deceptive.  If we struggle with a poor body image, we can experience a cascade of issues that can lead to eating disorders, exercise addiction, and other destructive behaviors that are unhealthy. We invited Kelly Gifford to the show to discuss this issue.  Kelly joins the show to share her tips on how to heal a poor body image and how to cultivate real confidence. She is the owner of Kelevate, a podcast host, and is a personal fitness trainer and nutritionist. She dives into how her body image struggles were the result of a ton of conditioning, internalized fat-phobia, diet culture and the suppression of a lifetime of pain, shame and insecurity.

Wouldn't it be nice to finally have that magic pill in the weight loss world? We can't say we have discovered it in Omega-3's yet, but the overall health benefits that it possesses are so vast that there is a huge argument to get it in your supplementation routine.  And as our philosophy holds strong that weight loss is a byproduct of health, Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to a healthy weight especially since Omega-3's reduce inflammation and improves insulin sensitivity.  To break down the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids, we invited Dr. WIlliam Harris to the show. Dr. Harris is an internationally recognized expert on omega-3 fatty acids and obtained his Ph.D. in Human Nutrition from the University of Minnesota and did post-doctoral fellowships in Clinical Nutrition and Lipid Metabolism at the Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Harris is a Professor in the Department of Medicine in the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota and the President and CEO of OmegaQuant.

A plant based diet is another tool worth looking into if you are trying to shed pounds while embracing a healthy and ethical lifestyle. But, just like any other diet, there's a proper way to go about embarking on a plant based journey besides just cutting out the meat. There is a methodology to this approach and a science behind why plant based diets are getting weight loss results. To dive into the science behind the relationship between veganism and weight loss, we invited Nafsika Antypas to the show. Nafsika Antypas is the writer, host, and executive producer of the television series, Plant-Based by Nafsika, as well as the owner of international vegan food brand, Nafsika's Garden.  She joins the show to share her journey how she turned to veganism and her mission to make the transition easy while not breaking the bank.

One of the most common complaints that poeple make on their weight loss journey is that there's just too much noise when it comes to weight loss advice. By noise we mean all the talk of the various fad diets and trends that seem to always contradict one another. It is easily understandable how a person can easily be frustrated by this and get a feeling of hopelessness and quit before they start. So what if we had a blueprint that helps ditch the fad diets and helps to lose weight sustainably without any more quick fixes? Andres Ayesta has that exact blueprint. Andres is a Registered Dietitian, CSSD, Weight Loss Expert for women, the host of The Nutrition Blueprint Podcast, and founder of Planos Nutrition. He helps highly driven women, female entrepreneurs, and executives by providing personalized, evidence-based nutrition blueprints to become the most confident version of themselves.

Functional Medicine is making its presence known in the health and wellness arena big time.  With the current health landscape, people are truly looking for a better way to deal with their health crisises that are outside of the current model.  This is really showing up when it comes to weight management.  Given the explosion of the obesity epidemic and the current solutions that the medical establishment is providing, it clearly isn't working. To discuss how this approach is benefitting individuals get to their weight loss goals, we invited Dr. Jessica Hehmeyer to the show. Dr. Hehmeyer is the founder of Well Empowered which was created to provide answers and guidance that allows the creation of health and vitality foundationally through taking a data-driven, Functional Medicine approach.  She began this journey in 2004 when she drew a line in the sand and stepped off the "weight loss roller coaster" forever.

As we kick off the new year, we felt that it would be great to start with the hottest health topic going on right now: Intermittent Fasting. Especially now, right after a holiday season of excess, people are trying to right the ship and one of the best strategies out there would be to incorporate intermittent fasting.  To show us the proper way to approach this lifestyle, we invited Cynthia Thurlow to the show.  Cynthia is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert, and a two-time TEDx speaker. She is passionate about helping women find wellness through the healing power of nutrition and fasting.