Podcast appearances and mentions of Dean Ornish

In this episode, we dive into two fascinating and controversial stories challenging the norms of modern health and wellness. Part 1: The MIT Neurosurgeon Who Quit First, we react to the viral story of a highly successful, MIT-educated neurosurgeon who walked away from a prestigious 20-year career. We explore his disillusionment with a medical system focused on surgeries over root causes, and his profound discovery about the power of lifestyle factors – like diet, sleep, stress reduction, and community – in true healing. We connect his insights to the Blue Zones, the work of Dr. Dean Ornish, and the pervasive issue of burnout. Part 2: Cole Robinson's "Sugar Diet" Then, we tackle the provocative claims of Cole Robinson (aka the 'Snake Diet' guy) and his argument that a high-sugar, low-fat diet is the key to getting ripped and achieving boundless energy – directly challenging keto and low-carb dogma. We analyze his confrontational style, break down the science behind energy metabolism and insulin sensitivity, and discuss whether there's method to his madness or just controversial hype. Join us as we unpack these unconventional perspectives, question the status quo in both medicine and diet culture, and explore different paths people take in search of better health, energy, and authenticity. What are your thoughts on these radical health shifts? Let us know your opinions on the medical system, lifestyle medicine, or the keto vs. high-carb debate!

Nita Gage, Hoffman teacher and Director of Faculty, worked closely with Dr. Lipsenthal, M.D., for several years before his death. He was an internationally recognized leader, teacher, and author in integrative medicine and physician wellness. And he loved the Hoffman Process. The vision, care, and understanding that Dr. Lipsenthal brought to the world of medicine and medical doctors has changed how doctors care for themselves. Through his own time in the medical profession, Dr. Lipsenthal observed that the health, morale, and work satisfaction of many physicians were often worse than that of their patients. He found a way to support physicians in improving these areas of their lives. Like both Dr. Lipsenthal and Nita, many physicians they worked with eventually came to do the Hoffman Process, which gave them additional tools to change their lives for the better. Listen in as Nita shares her experience of working with Lee, the physician, and Lee the man. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Nita and Drew. More about Lee Lipsenthal, M.D.: Lee Lipsenthal, MD Lee Lipsenthal, M.D., was an internationally recognized leader, teacher, and author in integrative medicine and physician wellness. He was the medical director with Dean Ornish of the Preventative Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, California, for ten years, and has also served as president of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine and on the American Medical Association's Physician Wellness Committee. Through his years in the medical profession, Dr. Lipsenthal observed that the health, morale, and work satisfaction of many physicians were often worse than that of their patients. Inspired by his personal and professional experience, he developed the "Finding Balance in a Medical Life" program, which has been adapted by major medical groups and is being delivered at medical schools and residency programs nationwide. Lee was a 2006 graduate of the Hoffman Process. He died in September 2011. His wife, Kathy, also a physician, and his two children live in California. Lee Lipsenthal authored, Enjoy Every Sandwich: Living Each Day as If It Were Your Last. More about Nita Gage: From 1970 to 1980, Nita trained in psychoanalysis with R.D. Laing in London. Upon returning to the United States, she pursued graduate degrees in clinical psychology and a doctorate in shamanic psychology. Nita has been leading transformational healing retreats for over 25 years and the last 10 years recently with the Hoffman Institute. She is now the Director of Faculty for Hoffman Institute.  Before Hoffman, she founded the Healer Within Retreats, with Lee Lipsenthal, MD, offering physician wellness retreats.  She also served clinical and executive positions in hospitals and treatment centers over the 50 years of her career. Listen to Nita on The Hoffman Podcast - A Courageous Ripple   Nita has authored two books: Soul Whispering: The Art of Awakening Shamanic Consciousness and Women in Storage: How to Reimagine Your Life. As mentioned in this episode: Dean Ornish Ornish.com ACEs - Adverse Childhood Experiences Sausalito, CA Moloka'i, Hawaii •   Hui Ho'olana Retreat Center Buddhist Fundamental Teachings Co-Dependency Work addiction Chronic Illness/Disease IONS - Institute of Noetic Sciences, Established by Hoffman Graduate, Astronaut, Dr. Edgar Mitchell. "I realized that the story of ourselves as told by science—our cosmology, our religion—was incomplete and likely flawed. I recognized that the Newtonian idea of separate, independent, discrete things in the universe wasn't a fully accurate description. What was needed was a new story of who we are and what we are capable of becoming." Dr. Edgar Mitchell HeartMath Recycling - Hoffman tool Self-Compassion •   Kristen Neff and self-compassion on the Hoffman Podcast - Goodwill & Intention, the Magic Ingredients •   Chris Germer and self-compassion on the Hoffma...

In this enlightening episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal sits down with Dr. Dean Ornish, founder of the Preventative Medicine Research Institute and a pioneer in lifestyle medicine. Dr. Ornish shares groundbreaking research on how lifestyle changes—including diet, exercise, stress management, and social connection—can not only prevent but even reverse chronic diseases, including early-stage Alzheimer's disease.With nearly five decades of research, Dr. Ornish discusses how a whole-food, plant-based diet, moderate exercise, mindfulness practices, and social support can lead to remarkable improvements in cognition, heart disease, cancer, and even gene expression. This episode dives deep into the science behind these findings, the pushback from traditional medicine, and the potential for insurance coverage of preventive healthcare.Join us for a conversation that challenges conventional medical thinking and offers hope and empowerment for those at risk of cognitive decline and other chronic conditions.Key Topics Discussed:✔️ What is Lifestyle Medicine? – How simple lifestyle changes can be more effective than high-tech, expensive treatments.✔️ Reversing Heart Disease & Alzheimer's – The research-backed approach to stopping and even reversing disease progression.✔️ The Science of Longevity – How lifestyle changes can lengthen telomeres and improve overall health at a cellular level.✔️ Pushback from Traditional Medicine – Why it took decades for these ideas to gain traction in the medical community.✔️ Medicare & Insurance Coverage – How lifestyle medicine is becoming more accessible through insurance programs.✔️ The Role of Social Connection – Why love and support are just as crucial as diet and exercise in health and longevity.✔️ Technology, Stress & Aging – The impact of digital overload and how mindfulness practices can counteract modern stressors.Quotable Moments:

Dr. Dean Ornish has conducted groundbreaking research showing that chronic diseases can be reversed and prevented with diet and lifestyle changes.

In this insightful episode of Health Confidential, Simone sits down with Martha Hayden, an expert in holistic health, personal transformation, and corporate consulting. Martha shares her wisdom on balancing structure and freedom in the healing process, the interconnected nature of well-being, and how keystone habits can transform daily life.KEY TAKEAWAYS

Dr. Greg Cooper discusses with Dr. Dean Ornish how lifestyle interventions can significantly enhance cognition and function in patients, providing hope where traditional drug treatments have fallen short.  Show references: https://alzres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13195-024-01482-z 

Dr. Greg Cooper discusses with Dr. Dean Ornish how lifestyle interventions can significantly enhance cognition and function in patients, providing hope where traditional drug treatments have fallen short. Read the related article in Springer Nature.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. UNDO IT! How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases The Paperback version of the bestselling book UnDo It! will be released on January 4, 2022. You can pre-order here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0525480021?ref=exp_chefaj_dp_vv_d Dean Ornish, M.D. is highly regarded as “The Father of Lifestyle Medicine,” which is the fastest-growing trend in medicine today. His latest national bestselling book, UNDO IT! How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases, will publish in paperback on January 4, 2022, the same day of this announcement from a panel of nutrition experts convened by U.S. News. Dr. Ornish is available for in-studio and Zoom interviews to discuss the powerful impact simple lifestyle changes can have in our health and wellness. For more than four decades, Dean Ornish, M.D. has directed revolutionary research proving, for the first time, that lifestyle changes can often reverse—undo!—the progression of many of the most common, costly, and disabling chronic diseases and even begin reversing aging at a cellular level. This often occurs in just a few weeks or less—and at any age. Medicare and many insurance companies are now covering Dr. Ornish's lifestyle medicine program for reversing chronic diseases because it consistently achieves bigger changes in lifestyle, better clinical outcomes, larger cost savings, and greater adherence than have ever been reported—based on 40 years of clinical research published in the leading peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals. In this landmark book, he and Anne Ornish present a simple yet powerful new unifying theory explaining why these same lifestyle changes can reverse so many different chronic diseases and how quickly these benefits occur. They describe what it is, why it works, and how you can do it: Eat well: a whole foods, plant-based diet naturally low in fat and sugar and high in flavor—primarily fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and soy products in their natural, unprocessed forms. The “Ornish Diet” has been consistently rated “#1 for Heart Health” by U.S. News & World Report every year since 2011. Move more: moderate exercise such as walking and strength training. Do what you enjoy—if you like it, you'll do it. Stress less: techniques such as meditation and gentle yoga that can enable you to do more and stress less.

Learn the foods that can help prevent prostate cancer and boost your digestive health.   Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live to discuss the dietary factors that may influence your cancer risk.   In this interview:   Dairy Consumption: Studies from Harvard indicate that men who consume milk have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, regardless of whether it's low-fat or whole milk. The insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) in milk is a potential contributor to this increased risk.   Meat Consumption: A diet high in red meat, such as hamburgers and fries, is also linked to a higher risk of prostate cancer.   Protective Foods: Foods rich in lycopene, particularly tomato products, and soy products are associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer. Soy does not cause breast cancer in men and may actually reduce the risk of prostate cancer.   Impact of Lifestyle Changes: Making dietary changes after a prostate cancer diagnosis can be beneficial in preventing recurrence. Dr. Barnard references Dean Ornish's studies that suggest dietary modifications can positively impact men with prostate cancer.   Green Tea: Dr. Barnard notes that while green tea may have some protective effects, it is not a substitute for other dietary changes.   Sugar: Sugar, particularly from dairy products, is discussed as a potential risk factor for prostate cancer.   Overall Health: Dr. Barnard emphasizes that many men with prostate cancer do not die from it but rather from other health issues, such as heart disease, often linked to poor dietary choices.   This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. — — SHOW LINKS — — Prostate Cancer Resources https://www.pcrm.org/health-topics/prostate-cancer — — — AHA Heart Disease Report https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001303 — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — — Food For Life Instructor Applications http://www.ffltraining.org — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — Sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB X: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM Jobs: https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

  If I see that Prevagen commercial one more time, I just might scream. But instead, let's talk about supplements, aluminum, and other dementia myths. We're going to separate fact from fiction and debunk those myths.   I'm Dr.Vickie Petz Kasper and I want to help you make changes that make a difference. Healthy Looks Great On You podcast takes you to many medical school so you can learn the power of lifestyle medicine. If you're ready to take control of your health, you're in the right  place. Whether you're focused on prevention or you're trying to manage a condition. I'll give you practical steps to start your own journey toward better health because healthy looks great on you. This is episode 156, Supplements, Aluminum, and Other Dementia Myths.  If you're a regular listener of this podcast and you listened closely last week, you know that I planned to talk about genetics today, but Sally, Steve and Lea, Greg, John and Sherry, and Barbara really got to me.  You don't know them? You must not watch TV at all. Those stupid commercials air every few minutes.  In this episode, we're going to bust some myths, but also amp up our game in the discernment category. We're gonna discuss Prevagen, aluminum, and their relationship to dementia, as well  as some other misunderstandings. But wait, Sally is a nurse, isn't she? Says so right on the commercial, a flight nurse. Yeah, so she should know better. You see, she said she had a fear that she wouldn't be able to keep up and she wanted all the boost that she could get. Okay, let's stop right here because fear is a fantastic motivator when it comes to sales pitches.  People make purchases based on emotion. So this flight nurse who has all these medical resources available to her, heard from a friend.  Listen, friends don't let friends take scammy supplements.  I will give her some credit because she said she read the clinical study on it and it had good reviews.  I'm not sure which study she's referring to, but I did find a graph that has one bar going way up and the label says, In clinical trials, Prevagen has been shown to improve short term memory in people who were, and get this, normal or mildly cognitively impaired. Well, which is it? Because those two things are pretty different, aren't they? But here's an even better question. Compared to what? You see, the company's own study showed that a placebo, which in this case was a flour pill instead of a sugar pill, was equally effective at improving the nine cognitive skills that they looked at, including memory. So you can either pay 40 to 90 a month on Prevagen. Or you could just do something like, eat a peanut, and voila! Your memory will improve. Just like Steve and Leah. They live in the North Pole, and they're retired educators, but probably not science educators. And here's how they got started taking Prevagen. Steve said he saw one of those incredibly annoying commercials and thought, That makes sense.  Does it though?  You tell me. The active ingredient is  aquaporin. It's a calcium binding protein, and calcium is definitely linked to brain health and memory. Calcium is super important in communication between nerve cells in the brain. So it's gotta work, right? Well, here's what the announcer says. Can a protein originally found in jellyfish improve your memory? Our scientists say yes. Researchers have discovered a protein that actually supports healthier brain function. It's the breakthrough in a supplement called Prevagen.  Their scientists say yes, but sounds fishy to me. Specifically it's made from jelly fish that luminesce. Now, these are some fascinating creatures, and honestly, I did not even know they existed until this summer. I went to the west coast to help my son move into a new apartment and we traveled down to Monterey Bay. There's an aquarium there that has all these luminescent jellyfish and one of them was neon red. It was one of the most fascinating things that I've ever seen. But what does that have to do with memory?  Well, you might have a bright future if you're a Caribbean box jellyfish. Turns out they're capable of learning even though they don't have a brain. And what exactly can a jellyfish learn you ask? Well, they can learn to dodge obstacles, which can come in handy if you're running an obstacle course, I guess.  Nah.  Now, Barbara is a retired librarian from Michigan. Five years ago, she says she had a lot going on. And she saw the Prevagen commercial. And she started taking it. And she noticed that her memory was better, and people tell her that she doesn't miss a beat.  I mean, she's dodging obstacles like a professional jellyfish. I guess the bottom line is, those commercials work. But look, we don't have a lot in common with these jellyfish. They don't even have a brain . But they do have 24 eyes and that's pretty weird.  But isn't it the number one supplement for memory recommended by pharmacists?  Maybe, but I couldn't verify that. But John is a pharmacist and he does a paid testimonial for Prevagen on the commercials. And he says he went ahead and gave it a try. And he feels like it's really helping, so he recommends it to his customers, family, and friends as a safe product to try.  That's not how this works. In medicine, we don't recommend things because we want to give it a try or because we feel like it helps. But I imagine a lot of people are listening to John because consumers have spent more than a hundred and sixty five million dollars on this product in the last ten years. And it's a hoax. Maybe you noticed that their commercials changed recently. Well, that's because a complaint was filed back in 2017 with the Federal Trade Commission. Because studies showed that this protein doesn't even cross the blood brain barrier and it's probably digested in your stomach and never goes anywhere else.  This was the beginning of a  seven year legal battle that ended last month. And there are two claims that got them in hot water. One of them was that Prevagen reduces memory problems associated with aging. Because it  doesn't.  The other one they said is that it was clinically shown to reduce memory problems associated with aging.  Now their website looks a little different since this case was settled last month, and it doesn't even make a claim that it helps anything. They can't because it doesn't work. Now, you may hate big pharma, but I can promise you that if you could milk some protein out of a jellyfish and make a medicine out of it, they'd have done it. It's not like there's a shortage of jellyfish.   But on the Prevagen website, they list three studies showing that it's safe. Not effective, safe. They're labeled Safety Study 1, Safety Study 2, and Safety Study 3. But nothing to indicate that it does anything.  They don't even pretend that it treats or cures anything. But, they do continue to aggressively market to an aging population who is concerned about memory loss.  If you're going to forget anything, forget Prevagen.  Here's what they say now, I really feel like my memory has improved since I started taking Prevagen, or my wife thinks my memory is getting better.   Greg is my favorite. He's got a lot of gigs and is the most accomplished and likable paid testimonial in the game. He's a motivational speaker so he has that edge. He noticed in his mid fifties that he was losing a bit, like walking into a room and forgetting why he came. Which, by the way, can be normal. And if you missed my episode on the difference between normal aging and early signs of dementia, I'll put a link in the show notes.  But he's been taking Prevagen for three years, and it's helped him tremendously. Now, I'm not sure what it helps him with because he admits he has a very healthy lifestyle. And people tell him that he has a memory like an elephant. Guess they didn't know that aquaporin comes from jellyfish.  Now, maybe you've taken it and now you're just feeling a little silly. I get it. People put soap under their covers to try to help with restless legs. At least that's cheap. And desperate people do desperate things. Once I had tennis elbow really bad. I never played tennis, but I was desperate for relief. I ended up getting one of those copper bracelets and wearing it. Well, it's kind of cute, but it didn't work either. So I think we could all use some information. So let's go to mini medical school.  Today we're going to talk about medical research. Here's the deal. Our bodies are incredibly complex.   So there are some experiments in nature that you could design to measure things or to prove this or that. But when it comes to the human body, we are quite varied in our responses to different things. So, a lot of times there's not clear evidence to prove things. But you can't just make stuff up. Well, I mean, you can, but the pharmaceutical industry is required to prove that their products are safe and effective.  It's not a perfect system, but have you ever tried to actually read a package insert? A lot of times it will say that a certain percentage of people had nausea or headache or even something more serious like a seizure.  But then the question becomes, would they have had the same thing even if they hadn't taken whatever drug you're reading about?  But they're required to report anything that comes up during the trial.  And if you look at the absolute numbers, it might say something like 9 percent of people had nausea, and if you look at the placebo group, well, 9 percent of them had nausea, too.  But here's the deal, with the supplement industry, they don't have to do all of this. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act was passed in 1994. And they are exempt from having to prove claims that vitamins and supplements even work.  So the best advice I can give you is listen closely to what they're saying.  Just because somebody saw an ad and feels like something is helping, doesn't mean it works.  And in general, be careful when looking at medical research. It's complicated. Traditionally, we consider the double blinded placebo controlled randomized trial to be the gold standard. It gives us the most reliable data, and That means that the person taking the medication or placebo nor the researcher who's evaluating the data about the medication or placebo knows which one they're taking. And that allegedly prevents what we call bias and helps us sort out the placebo effect. But even that's not perfect. We also have to look at the power of the study. Typically, a well designed study has lots and lots of people in it. It's more meaningful if you look at that versus a handful of people. It's reported as the N, which logically stands for number. So if you see a study of about 400 people in the grand scheme of things, that's not really very big.  Often what researchers do is take a bunch of smaller studies and clump them together and try to increase the validity. We call that process a meta analysis. And it's not perfect science either. Listen, science is hard. Research is complicated and math is a challenge for a lot of us, even researchers. Apparently, some really smart people are not exempt from this. Recently, there was a paper published that showed toxic levels of microplastics associated with those black cooking utensils you use to protect the Teflon on your pots and pans. It set off a firestorm of TikTok videos to help people get rid of those things.  But guess what?  They made a mathematical error and missed a decimal point. So what was actually being released was nowhere near the toxic level. But it was too late for a lot of poor soup spoons.   Another problem we encounter in studies is extrapolating data from animal studies to humans. And I see a lot of reference articles to some reputable sources, but they're looking at things like the effect of some chemical in gigantic doses on some little animal, and that can cause misleading information.  In the 1960s, rabbits were injected with high levels of aluminum, and they got lesions in their brain that look very similar to the lesions that people with Alzheimer's get in their brains. So they started looking at aluminum as a cause for dementia. And I'm old enough to remember feeling a little bit of caution drinking out of an aluminum can.  Turns out, they did find aluminum in those plaques in the Alzheimer's brains of people. And that's scary. But hold on. Healthy brains also contain aluminum.  And despite looking for a link, there's no evidence that aluminum from cans or pots and pans or deodorant or antacids causes Alzheimer's.  So now that we've busted the myth that a jellyfish protein doesn't do anything besides waste your money, and that your pots and pans aren't out to get you, Let's talk about some more somber misinformation that people believe about dementia. There are three falsehoods I want to address. Number one is that only older people get dementia. Number two is there's nothing that can be done about dementia. And unfortunately, number three is that dementia is always preventable, because it's not.  If you've been following this series on dementia, you know that the number one risk factor for developing dementia is age. But that doesn't mean it only affects people over the age of 65. Early onset Alzheimer's can affect people in their 50s, 40s, and rarely even in their 30s. The symptoms are the same, but are often misdiagnosed. You can imagine partly that's because it's very rare and unexpected. It's also even more tragic because it's now affecting someone who may be still parenting children at home or maybe providing the family's income.  And it can feel very isolating for the person affected and their family. And let me just pause right here and say that if you or your loved one has dementia, regardless of their age, there is so much value in support groups.  I think this is so important that if you cannot find a support group in your area, I would challenge you to start your own. I'm sure you could get some help from the Alzheimer's Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association. But if your life is affected by someone with dementia, I urge you right now to Google Alzheimer's support groups in your area.  If you're worried about yourself or someone you love, it's important to see a doctor. Because if anyone tells you that nothing can be done, they are falling for a myth.  The truth is that there are treatments available and lots of research is being done with new treatments in the pipeline. The earlier you get a diagnosis, the more opportunity you have to slow progression. Not only that, there are some business aspects that you need to tend to to protect your family.  Lastly, I need to tell you that dementia is not always preventable.  I'm going to put some links in the show notes to all the episodes I've been doing on this series, and I stand by the fact that lifestyle matters. A lot. But even the most promising studies claim that 40 percent of dementia is preventable with lifestyle. And that means 60 percent isn't.  Remember, I told you you needed to listen closely when paying attention to medical research. Nevertheless, don't you want to do all you can to protect your brain health? Lifestyle matters. The first recommendation is a healthy diet, physical fitness, social connectedness, stress management, avoiding tobacco and alcohol, and routinely getting a good night's sleep.  And I have some exciting news for you about sleep. I'm going to do an entire series in the month of February about restorative sleep. I have a couple of resources on my website that you're gonna want to snag. Just go to www healthy looks great on you.com and you can find those. I've got an upcoming series of live webinars to help you with this as well. Now that you know how to critically evaluate scientific medical studies, let's take a moment to focus on a study that was released in June of 2024 by Dr. Dean Ornish, and it looked at the effects of intensive lifestyle changes on the progression of mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer's. Now, this study was randomized and it was a clinical trial and that gives it some validity. And here's what they did. They took people with early Alzheimer's and randomly assigned them into two groups. One group implemented intense lifestyle changes, like the stuff I promote on this podcast. And they did it for almost six months. And the two groups were similar in their performance on standardized cognitive tests at the beginning of the study.  They also had blood work done to measure biomarkers of Alzheimer's. Specifically, these are things in your plasma. And after 20 weeks, they compared the intervention group with the no intervention group, and they found improvement in their performance on cognitive tests, as well as these biomarkers in their bloodstream. In addition, their gut microbiome improved, and that's super exciting. Now, let's think critically. There were 51 people in this study, and that's not really very many. But still, the results showed that eating minimally processed, plant based, whole food, doing moderate aerobic exercise and resistance training, managing stress through meditation, breathing, and stretching, and attending support groups made a difference and the difference was statistically significant.  71 percent of patients in the intervention group either improved or at least they didn't decline and all of the patients in the control group either stayed the same or got worse. Now I don't know about you but even though this is a small study that's pretty encouraging. I'll put a link to the study as well as an article about it from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine in the show notes. And I'll send it out to my email list. So, even though all dementia isn't considered preventable,  let's do what we can to be healthy. Because healthy looks great on you.        The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered to be a substitute for medical advice. You should continue to follow up with your physician or health care provider and take medication as prescribed. Though the information in this podcast is evidence based, new research may develop and recommendations may change. RESOURCES: Dr. Ornish's study on dementia American College of Lifestyle Medicine Article on Dr. Ornish's Study Preventing Cognitive Decline  Practical Tips for Caregivers of People with Dementia Is Dementia Really Preventable? 10 Must Know Risk Factors for Dementia Is it Normal Aging or Dementia? Sign up to get podcast episodes by email

In June 2024, Dr. Dean Ornish and his team at the Preventive Medicine Research Institute revealed for the first time that an intensive lifestyle intervention—including a whole-food, plant-based diet—can significantly improve cognition and even halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease! Dr. Dean Ornish shares details of his compelling protocol and insights into his randomized controlled clinical trial study that demonstrated the effectiveness of dietary and lifestyle changes in reversing early stages of dementia. With nearly 7 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer's, the potential to shift this alarming trajectory offers a sense of hope. Dr. Ornish's study highlights not only the importance of nutrition but also the critical role of exercise, stress management, and social connections in promoting brain health. It's an inspiring conversation that underscores the power of simple, yet transformative lifestyle choices in combating one of the most feared diseases of our time.Takeaways: Nearly 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's, with projections rising dramatically by 2050. Dr. Dean Ornish's lifestyle intervention significantly improves cognition and function in Alzheimer's patients. A whole food plant-based diet is central to reversing the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The study found that 71% of participants in the intervention group showed cognitive improvement. Lifestyle changes can effectively reduce Alzheimer's symptoms, contrasting with traditional drug treatments that only slow decline. A supportive community and love are crucial components in managing Alzheimer's and improving quality of life. Episode WebpageWatch the Episode on YouTubeUpcoming Events:Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Sedona - April 6-11, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/sedona-retreat Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Black Mountain, NC - Nov 9-14, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/black-mountain-retreat COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyUse Code: KALE20 for $20 off Annual Subscription at https://home.mealplanner.plantstrong.com/ Leave Us a Voicemail QuestionLeave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/plantstrong Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstynhttps://plantstrongfoods.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star RatingApple PodcastsSpotify

 Is dementia really preventable? The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. There are some things we can control and other things we cannot, but  groundbreaking research shows that up to 40 percent of dementia cases might be preventable through lifestyle changes.  That's nearly half of all cases that could potentially be delayed or avoided. In today's episode, we'll explore the science behind daily habits that can protect your brain health. We'll separate fact from fiction about dementia and examine the latest research and most importantly, share practical tips you can take today to reduce your risk. Whether you're concerned about your own cognitive health or caring for a loved one, this month long series will give you lots of information, motivation, and inspiration regarding brain health. And what could be more important than saving the brains.   But first, let's do a quick mini medical school review about dementia and Alzheimer's. Today's focus will be on Alzheimer's disease because it accounts for 60 80 percent of all cases of dementia.  There are currently over 6 million people in the United States who are 65 or older who have Alzheimer's disease. It is the 6th leading cause of death in this country, but it moves up to number 5 if we're talking about older Americans.  Over the last 20 years, the incidence has increased by an alarming One hundred and forty five percent. Wow. So, what causes it? Well, that's a good question, and there isn't a clear answer. One way to think about dementia is to think about the way other organs fail, like heart failure and kidney failure. Dementia is, quite simply, brain failure. Now, the brain is made up of neurons, which are nerve cells, and those are found throughout the body. In the brain, these cells are responsible for complex connections and communication, and that enables us to think, smell, talk, see, hear, remember, make decisions, plan, and move our bodies. And with dementia, these cells start to die, and the brain begins to shrink.  But listen, brains typically begin to shrink around age 30 or 40 in perfectly healthy people. Then it ramps up around age 60, even more after age 70. We call this shrinkage atrophy, and to some degree it is normal.  But the good news is that we have some reserve to the tune of about 100 billion nerve cells, 100 trillion synapses, which are the connections between nerve cells and a whole bunch of neurotransmitters, Which are the chemicals that go between nerve cells to make communication possible. So, this network has some resilience even when there's an overall loss of brain volume. However, Alzheimer's is not normal atrophy. The brain shrinks at an accelerated rate. And no one knows for certain what happens inside the brain of people affected by Alzheimer's disease. But the two most notable things are plaques and tangles. If you've never seen it up close and personal, you may envision someone who doesn't know how to get around and can't remember your name. But, it's not really like that at first, and it's tricky. It's not uncommon for family members and close friends to get a little concerned about someone's mind, then see times of brilliance and you think, Oh, everything's fine. So, This visual of tangled neurons really helps us understand that. Sometimes you're brushing your hair and everything's smooth and then sometimes you hit a mess and the brush gets hung up.  These tangles interrupt the transport system in the brain. And it's thought to be related to the Tau protein. The other process that seems to contribute to Alzheimer's is plaque.  Now, When I say the word plaque, you may think of the dental hygienist prying your mouth open and picking at that buildup on your teeth. The plaques on your teeth are made of tartar, but the plaques in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease are made of beta amyloid. And these are just sticky pieces of protein that come from the fatty membrane around the nerve cells. And things that stick together clump together, and these form plaques. And it blocks cellular communication.  On top of that, there's an immune response where inflammation causes cells to just be gobbled up.  There are going to be some great resources to better understand this process.  I'm going to put all of this together for you and send it out every Friday this whole month so you have all these resources at your fingertips. And of course, if you aren't on my email list. You should be. You can sign up so you don't miss it. Now that you have an overall understanding of Alzheimer's, let's get back to prevention. When we look at the research, we divide the risk factors into two buckets, modifiable and non modifiable. We're going to focus on the modifiable. Simply put, it's things you can control versus things you cannot. And this might be a really good time to recite the serenity prayer. Lord, help me to change the things I can. And accept the things I cannot.  Today, we will focus on what we can change. And I'm going to give you a quick list of known contributing factors for dementia. And this is not a complete list and these are not your practical steps, but I think this is good information for you to have before we really get started. Number one, diabetes, and it's way more prevalent than you might think.  Next is midlife, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, midlife obesity, smoking, physical inactivity, poor diet, which is the standard American diet, stress, and lack of quality social connectedness.  Notice there's a strong correlation between things that affect heart health and things that affect brain health.  We often don't think of heart disease or dementia as being reversible. But what if,  what if, that's a question that deserves an answer. What if it's preventable and what if it's reversible? Dr. Dean Ornish addressed that question in the 70s for heart disease. And in June of this last year, he released a small research study showing reversal of cognitive decline.  Let's pause for a minute and let that sink in. Not only is evidence showing that 40 percent of dementia is preventable, but now we have some evidence that at least in some people and to some degree, It's reversible. And if that doesn't motivate you, I don't know what does. Now, this study was promising, but small. We're going to dive into the details in an upcoming episode in this series, but we're also going to look at information published by a reputable medical journal called the Lancet Commission, as well as recommendations and facts from the World Alzheimer Report, the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, and the Alzheimer's Association. If you're interested in more information. , I'm going to put together a list of helpful resources, and some of them have some really cool visual tools where you can tour the brain. There's a link in the show notes to sign up for my email, or just go to my website, www. healthylooksgreatonyou.com There's some great resources for you there, and episodes on diabetes and hypertension, because those are also contributing factors.  And if all of this does motivate you to make lifestyle changes, as a bonus, you can sign up for a free mini course that I put together to help you work through making healthy habit changes. It's called seven day kickstart to healthy habits, but let's jump to the bottom line to quote the World Alzheimer's report 2024. "There is no magic bullet for dementia, but there are tangible steps big and small that individuals can take to reduce risk. And any step is better than doing nothing."   So let's look at those any steps.  There were nine risk factors that were identified to be modifiable, meaning you can change them, but they've added three more for a total of twelve. I've divided them up into eight steps. Step one is literally a step, and that's physical activity. Any activity is better than no activity. And I would also say, the more, the better. Aim for at least 30 minutes a day to promote blood flow to the brain, which feeds your brain by delivering oxygen and nutrients. Most experts have focused on aerobic exercise, which is getting your heart rate up. So, while it's great to walk three miles a day, if you aren't huffing and puffing just a little bit, But you probably aren't getting the maximum benefits. High intensity exercise can optimize the environment for creating new connections between neurons in the brain by releasing something called brain derived neurotropic factor or BDNF. This is a warrior in the brain that goes to battle to fight cognitive decline.  More recently, strength training is being emphasized, especially quad strength. The muscles in the legs are some of the biggest in the body. According to "The Brain Docs", Dr. Aisha and Dean Shirazi, research has consistently shown that leg strength correlates with enhanced cognitive function. And on top of that, strong legs means less falls as we age and falling is associated with all kinds of bad things besides bruising and breaking bones.  Another area that is currently being studied is called combined cognitive physical interventions. I'm going to talk more about this later, but it refers to activities that force you to use your muscles and brain at the same time. Now the studies are not conclusive, but the concept is that if you challenge your brain while exercising, you get more benefit. Some people call it exergames, but think dancing, tai chi, virtual reality games, walking and recall, such as memorizing scripture while you walk. That's something I really enjoy because it's also outside in nature, which is a great stress reliever. And the instructor at the gym where I go comes up with all kinds of things to make sure our brains are being challenged in our circuits class.   And speaking of moving, let's move on to step number two.  You probably knew this was coming, but the next step is diet. And of course, the big question is always, which diet? Let me just cut to the chase and tell you that lifestyle medicine promotes a whole food plant predominant diet. That means cutting out processed foods, especially ultra processed foods, and eating instead whole foods. You know, the way God designed them instead of the way food manufacturing industry packages them. And yes, I know it's expensive and confusing and I talk about that in other episodes, but if you want to protect your brain, you've got to nourish it and nutrients come from food. The more the food resembles the way it exists in nature, the more nutrients it contains. And that seems simple enough, but what does research and evidence tell us exactly? Well, Dr. Ornish says, whole food, minimally processed, plant based diet is best. for preventing and reversing dementia. And listen, his program is intense. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine says we should limit the amount of sugar and saturated fats. And make sure to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The World Alzheimer's Report tells us to diversify the food groups you consume and avoid ultra processed foods. In fact, we always say, eat the rainbow. That means different foods with different colors and that provides the different nutrients that we need. And, by the way, when we talk about foods with different colors, we're not really talking about Fruit Loops, regardless of whether or not they contain dyes. Listen, junk food is junk food whether it's brightly colored or pale.  So what kind of diet? We're talking about diets that are rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. Those are all associated with better brain health. The Mediterranean diet is a classic example. The Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish, and healthy fats, and has been consistently linked to lower rates of Alzheimer's disease.  And the MIND diet is a combination of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet, which is used to treat and prevent hypertension. And it has also been shown to reduce dementia by as much as 53 percent. I have a separate episode on that.  If you actually read the list of 12 modifiable risk factors, it doesn't specify diet, but instead includes maintaining a healthy weight and diabetes. And both of those are directly related to diet.   Step number three is don't smoke. I'm not going to spend a lot of time on this one because fortunately most people don't smoke. That's one of the reasons that the rates of heart disease and stroke are decreasing. However, marijuana use is skyrocketing and we are starting to see evidence that it can increase the risk of heart attack by four fold. And I imagine as this trend plays out, we'll see more and more negative effects. On top of that, air pollution has been linked to dementia. Now, I do have an episode on smoking cessation with some helpful resources. I'll link it in the show notes. You can find it on my website, but suffice it to say that anything that damages blood vessels damages the heart and the brain. Smoking contributes to cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and stroke. And is clearly a risk factor for dementia. Hypertension is independently listed as one of the 12 modifiable risk factors and so is a high LDL cholesterol.   Step 4 is meaningful social interaction. We need people in our lives. Ideally, we could combine all these measures together. Eat your meals with people. Exercise in a class. Stimulate your brain with games that involve another person. There is strong evidence that links social connectedness to overall health in general and brain health in particular. Not only that, the one thing that is the strongest indicator for both happiness and longevity is It's social connectedness.  I have a couple of episodes on loneliness. The latter focuses on mood and it turns out that depression is also a risk factor for dementia.  To be honest, it's hard to know the difference or which came first,  but it's clear that loneliness is linked to poor health outcomes in general. Step number five is stay mentally active. Now, people with less education to begin with have an increased risk of dementia. But that doesn't mean that once you graduate, you can stop there. Be a lifelong learner. And this doesn't just mean to sit around and do brain teaser puzzles, although there may be some benefit to that. But there's clearly benefit in learning new things, especially hard things. Challenging your brain helps create new connections, and new connections help maintain reserve during the aging process. Learning a new language is probably one of the best things you can do to challenge your brain. But it's hard. Memorizing is another good thing, and I cannot tell you how much memorizing scripture has meant to me personally. Not only for brain health, but for spiritual health.   Number six is just protect your body.  Pay attention to your overall health, that includes your teeth, but specifically protect your noggin. Head injuries are associated with an increased risk of dementia. I'm going skiing this month and I will be wearing a helmet, but also make sure your home is safe. Rugs can be a hazard, so can puppies and bathtubs. Remove clutter and cords so you don't trip.   Other things that fall under protect your noggin are hearing aids. You see, when sound enters your ears, it goes to your brain for processing. And when you can't hear well, those parts of your brain start to shrink. Wearing hearing aids may help prevent dementia. And more recently, research has also found an association between vision loss and dementia, likely for the same reasons. So, maximize those inputs to your brain through your eyes and ears and protect your head.   One of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury is car accidents. Two of the biggest factors associated with motor vehicle crashes are alcohol and sleepy driving.  So, step number seven is avoid excess alcohol. Previously, evidence indicated that one to two drinks a day was considered safe and maybe even protective. Admittedly, people who live in blue zones often consume red wine on a regular basis. And if you aren't familiar with blue zones, I'll have an upcoming episode, but basically, It refers to five geographic areas in the world where people routinely live to be over 100 years old with vim and vigor.  Only one of them is in the United States. It's in Loma Linda, California. There's a large population of people there who belong to the seventh day Adventist faith in that part of the country. And their lifestyle is marked not only by faith, but also strong social ties, a vegetarian diet, time in nature, and no tobacco, and no alcohol. Regardless, there is an alarming trend of increasing alcohol consumption, and excess alcohol is clearly linked to dementia. For more on alcohol, I included a previous episode link in the show notes. There is no controversy in the literature that two drinks a day is the limit. Quitting is hard, but And I've included some resources on my website.  Lastly, step number eight is sleep. I know, I know I said there were 12 modifiable risk factors. Thank you so much for paying attention. I will list them out, one through 12 in my newsletter. But for this episode, I grouped them together.   In a recent episode, I called sleep the mood mechanic. But the brain repair work that goes on during sleep is so much more than mood. Poor sleep is associated with so many of the risk factors for dementia, like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, and obesity.  Poor sleep, especially in late midlife, is associated with an increased risk of dementia. And if this is an area where you struggle, you will be glad to know that I have an entire series on sleep coming up next month with lots of great resources. Some of them are already on my website so hop on over there and snag them.  The Lancet Commission states that "Our new life course model and evidence synthesis has paramount worldwide policy implications."  And they conclude by saying, "It is never too early and never too late in the life course for dementia prevention." So, no matter how old you are and what your risk factors are, prioritize your physical health and your brain health because healthy looks great on you.  RESOURCES: Join the email list for all the resources Preventing Cognitive Decline Practical tips for caregivers and friends of people with dementia How to prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes Control your blood pressure How to quit  Sleep - the mood mechanic Kickstart Healthy Habits in 7 Days The deadly epidemic of loneliness From loneliness to belonging Which diet is healthiest?         The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered to be a substitute for medical advice. You should continue to follow up with your physician or health care provider and take medication as prescribed. Though the information in this podcast is evidence based, new research may develop and recommendations may change.   

Dr. Dean Ornish, MD is a Lifestyle Medicine Pioneer and Founder and President of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute.

Text Dr. Black your questions or comments.Transform Your Health with a Plant-Based Diet: Live PresentationIn this unique episode of the Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black podcast, Dr. Black shares a live presentation given to the local Lifelong Learning group. The discussion revolves around how a plant-based diet can help prevent, manage, and potentially reverse common chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Referencing acclaimed books 'Undo It' by Dr. Dean Ornish and 'How Not to Die' by Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Black presents actionable tips and evidence-based research to support a healthier lifestyle. Tune in to learn about the benefits of lifestyle medicine and gain powerful tools to take control of your health. Don't forget to pick up the recommended books and visit the Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black YouTube channel for the full presentation with slides!NutritionFacts.orgHow Not to DieOrnish.comUnDo It!If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate it, leave a review, and most importantly, share it with a friend! For my free guide to Living a Plant-Forward Life, visit the show website and subscribe! eatgreenswithdrblack.com For resources related to a plant-based diet or if you struggle to afford healthy food for your family, please go to eatgreenswithdrblack.com/resources.You can contact Dr. Black at dr.black@eatgreenswithdrblack.comI am happy to answer general questions related to the information presented on this podcast. Be advised that I will never offer specific medical advice via this website, even if your child is an established patient in my practice. If you have concerns about your child's health or growth, please contact their doctor.Thanks for listening and don't forget to Eat Your Greens!

What's good for our hearts is also good for our heads.

According to the CDC,  about 659,000 people in the United States die from heart disease each year. That's 1 in every 4 deaths. A staggering 100 BILLION dollars were spent several years ago on stents and bypasses. But how effective are those dangerous, invasive, and costly procedures in improving the patient's quality of life? Is there an alternative?   Today's guest is Dr. Dean Ornish, the founder and president of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute. He is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and the author of seven books, all national bestsellers. Dr. Dean Ornish has directed revolutionary research proving that lifestyle changes can often reverse or undo the progression of many of the most common and costly chronic diseases and even begin reversing aging at a cellular level. He documented his findings in his landmark book UnDo It!   Dr. Dean Ornish studied medicine under Dr. Michael DeBakey, an American vascular surgeon and cardiac surgeon, scientist, and medical educator known for his trailblazing efforts in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.    Today, Dr. Dean Ornish is helping people regain their health with his program, The Only Program Scientifically Proven to Reverse Heart Disease, which is reimbursed by Medicare from anywhere in the U.S. 'Nuff said! Let's dive into this eye-opening episode and UnDo It!   “When I was in medical school, we were taught that the only way to change your genes is to change your parents, meaning you can't do anything about it. But we did a study with Craig Venter, who was the first to decode the human genome, and we found that over 500 genes were changed in just three months. Same lifestyle changes turning on the good genes, turning off the bad genes in simple terms. And there are mechanisms. There is something called methylation, which is a molecule that's like a switch that can turn on or turn off a gene. Technically, the genes are the same, but the expression of the genes—if you can turn off a gene that causes cancer, then it's as though you're changing your genes. Or different proteins, histone, and non-histone proteins, they act as switches, and sirtuins and others that turn on and turn off the genes. And we found that over 500 genes were changed in just three months.” - Dr. Dean Ornish   What we discuss in this episode: - Dr. Dean Ornish walks us through that pivotal moment when he met Woodstock Guru Sri Swami Satchidananda and how that encounter changed the direction of his life  - How stress increases our predisposition to cardiovascular diseases and the worst thing about being depressed - Is there something wrong with traditional medicine?  - Dr. Dean Ornish talks about the joy that his work brings, enabling people to have options vs. undergoing costly medical procedures - How to UnDo It! Eat Well, Move More, Stress Less, Love More - How comprehensive lifestyle changes influence DNA methylation and gene expression - Does eating specific foods (sweet potato meals vs. blueberry vs. cheeseburgers) influence cancer genes? - What hope do we have in getting the message to people about the way we view our health and the overall healthcare system? - Choosing a plant-based diet - What you gain is so much better than what you give up! 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Prepare to have your perspectives challenged and your mind expanded in this thought-provoking episode with my extraordinary guest, Anaiis Salles. Anaiis, an inspiring woman with an impressive background in energy healing, authorship, and education, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Having shared stages with influential figures such as Deepak Chopra and Dr. Dean Ornish, her insights are both profound and transformative.In our conversation, Anaiis delves into the essence of consciousness and her lifelong quest for understanding and connection. She shares incredible moments from her journey, including a memorable encounter with the Dalai Lama, that highlight her seeker's spirit. As we navigate the challenging terrains of relationships and emotional healing, Anaiis introduces us to the concept of the 9 essential universal questions—a tool she developed to help individuals unlock their true purpose and live authentically.We explore the interplay of masculine and feminine energies, and the impact of societal norms on our ability to trust our intuition and embrace our feelings. Anaiis provides practical and inspiring guidance on how to look within and begin the healing process, emphasizing the importance of self-love and presence.Join us as we engage in a rich discussion about achieving balance, fostering authentic connections, and embracing the power of introspection. Anaiis's wisdom offers a fresh perspective on navigating life's complexities with grace and courage. Tune in, embrace the journey, and discover how to redefine your relationships and purpose.About the Guest:Anaiis Salles has spoken on international stages and at events with Deepak Chopra, Dr. Dean Ornish, Dr. Norm Sheeley, the Dalai Lama's personal physician and Master Healer Daskalos in Cyprus. Salles ignites transformation with clients and students, privately, and in groups and retreats. Knowing, asking and working with 9EQs can save your life, sanity, restore resilience, productivity, money, and the one thing we can run out of every waking day – time – so that you restore renewed energy, heal emotional toxicity, creative pleasure in any chapter of work/family/community life in your lifetime. Salles has also experienced the financial loss and emotional gain that comes with divorce. Educator and Former EMT turned energy healer and author who healed herself of inoperable secondary infertility and her child of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Anaiis Salles has distilled these living lessons and many more into 9 Essential Universal Questions ~ Brilliant Resilience.To connect with Anaiis:Website: https://thelivingspiral.com/9eq-anaiis-salles (Brilliant Resilience) https://thelivingspiral.com/ Coaching Platform Facebook/Living Lessons Library Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglessons/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaiis-salles/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaiapurl/About the Host: Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce. Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for...

We are thrilled to bring you this special interview with Sandy Pukel—the legend behind the Vegan Cruise and an absolute trailblazer in the plant-based movement. Join us for Sandy's inspiring story and dive into the history of this wellness cruise, featuring seminars by renowned figures such as Deepak Chopra, Dr. Dean Ornish, and leading plant-based advocates like Dr. Michael Gregor and Dr. Neil Barnard. The cruise offers more than just five-course vegan meals; it's a hub of education, health tips, and community building, always with a focus on wellness, environmental sustainability, and fostering a global community of like-minded individuals.Watch this episode on YouTubeRead more about Sandy and Holistic Holiday at Sea***Book your spot on the vegan cruise and get a $50 onboard credit when you mention Vegan Proteins!*** Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching  12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops

Dr. Kim Scheuer is a dynamic plant-based telehealth physician and a passionate advocate for lifestyle medicine. Affectionately known as "Dr. Kale" by her patients, she shares her remarkable journey from a traditional family physician to embracing a plant-based lifestyle after navigating her own health challenges and witnessing the impact of nutrition on diseases.In 2011, Dr. Kim Scheuer was a burned out family physician caught in the same grind of many physicians – long hours, diminishing patient care, and running on the hamster wheel of the “healthcare” system. It was also around this time that Kim realized she was just one-year shy of the age her mother was when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Determined not to walk this path, she started doing her research and what she found both astonished and angered her. Of course, she found The China Study, Forks over Knives, and other resources, but how had she not learned any of this information in medical school??! How was she not familiar with the work of Dr. Dean Ornish, Dr. Fuhrman, Dr. McDougall, or Dr. Esselstyn?It didn't take long for this self-proclaimed “Milky Way vegetarian” and food addict to radically overhaul her own lifestyle and, ultimately, her medical practice. Today, she's a plant-based telehealth physician with Love.Life Telehealth and she's also board certified in Lifestyle Medicine. She works with patients in 25 states with general health and wellness, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, cholesterol control, cancer prevention and food addiction. Today, you'll hear about her very personal journey, her passion for growing her own food, her connection to nature and her very personal “why” she needed to be plantstrong.Episode WebpageWatch the Episode on YouTube

In this episode, guest Deborah Gertner, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist with over 14 years of experience in plant-based nutrition,  shares her journey to becoming a dietitian and offers insights into optimizing nutrition for endurance athletes. She also discusses her personal experiences with health challenges and how they shaped her approach to wellness and performance.   Connect with Deborah on Instagram and Facebook at @plantforwardendurancenutrition and on her website (https://www.plantforwardendurancenutrition.com/)   Studies & Resources: Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) - Dr. Neal Barnard's Work Dr. Neal Barnard is known for his research on plant-based diets and their impact on various health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and weight management. Dean Ornish's Studies on Reversing Chronic Diseases Dr. Dean Ornish's work focuses on lifestyle changes, including a plant-based diet, and their ability to reverse chronic diseases such as heart disease. Caldwell Esselstyn's Research on Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn's studies demonstrate how a whole-food, plant-based diet can prevent and even reverse heart disease. Esselstyn's Research on Heart Disease The China Study by Dr. T. Colin Campbell "The China Study" by Dr. T. Colin Campbell is one of the most comprehensive studies on nutrition and chronic disease, linking plant-based diets to better health outcomes.   Products mentioned in this episode:  Native Food (Restaurant) - A 100% vegan restaurant offering a variety of plant-based comfort foods, including their popular buffalo chicken sandwich. Located in Glendale, Colorado, and other locations. Native Foods Just Egg - A plant-based egg substitute made from mung beans, offering a taste and texture similar to scrambled eggs. Just Egg Violife Cheese - A brand of dairy-free, vegan cheese made from coconut oil and fortified with Vitamin B12. It's known for its creamy texture and is used as a cheese alternative in various dishes. Violife Instant Pot - Instant Pot Tailwind - A brand of endurance fuel that provides hydration, energy, and electrolytes in a single drink, designed for athletes during long workouts and races. Tailwind Nutrition Spring Energy Gels - Natural energy gels made from whole food ingredients, offering sustained energy during endurance activities. They are vegan, gluten-free, and easy to digest. Spring Energy Picky Bars - Real food energy bars created by athletes, for athletes, with a balanced mix of carbs, fat, and protein. They are plant-based, gluten-free, and designed for performance and recovery. Picky Bars Element (LMNT) and Mortal Hydration - Hydration products providing essential electrolytes, particularly sodium, without added sugars. These products are used to support hydration during workouts and races. LMNT and Mortal Hydration Huel - A complete meal replacement product offering balanced nutrition with a blend of protein, carbs, fats, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. Huel's products are vegan and include options for those on gluten-free diets. Huel Owen (Only What You Need) - A brand offering plant-based protein shakes and meal replacements made from pea protein, flaxseed, and other natural ingredients. They are vegan, gluten-free, and free from the top allergens. Owen Skratch - A brand that produces hydration and fueling products for athletes, focusing on using real food ingredients. Their products include drink mixes and energy chews, suitable for vegan diets. Skratch Labs Liquid IV - A hydration multiplier that enhances water absorption, offering rapid hydration with added electrolytes. It's a popular choice for athletes and those needing quick rehydration. Liquid IV Untapped Maple Syrup - A natural energy source made from pure Vermont maple syrup, offering a simple, real food option for endurance athletes. It's vegan, gluten-free, and rich in antioxidants. Untapped  

Some oils are advertised as health foods. But no oil is really healthy, not even olive oil. If you don't want to spend your days eating steamed, poached, or boiled food and you think oil-free food is boring, this episode is for you. Today's guest, Chef Del Sroufe, will teach you how to sauté, stir-fry, bake, and roast without oil or butter. With 33 years of cooking experience, Chef Del is an expert in oil-free cooking methods. At eight years old, he was creating dishes from whatever he could find in their kitchen. By thirteen, he was flaunting his culinary talents by preparing family dinners.    Chef Del worked at a premier vegetarian restaurant in Ohio, The King Avenue Coffeehouse. He later opened his bakery, Del's Bread, serving delicious vegan pastries and assorted delicacies. In 2001, he transitioned from his bakery business to start a vegan Personal Chef Service. In 2006, Chef Del joined Wellness Forum Foods as Executive Chef, where he continued the tradition of delivering great-tasting plant-based meals to clients. He also teaches cooking classes and helps people transition to a healthy plant-based diet.   Chef Del is the author of Forks over Knives: The Cookbook, a New York Times Bestseller; Better than Vegan, the story of his struggle with weight loss and gain and how he managed to lose over 200 pounds on a low fat, plant-based diet, The China Study Quick and Easy Cookbook and The China Study Family Cookbook which contain flavorful whole food plant-based recipes.   “It's kind of a responsibility that I feel to help others because I'm selling food to people. I've been doing that for a long time, so it seems that it's my responsibility to at least let them know what they're getting themselves into and to be as honest as possible. So yeah, I feel a responsibility for that, and I feel lucky too that I got to do this, that I got to be. And if you ever join my weight loss group - I don't know, some people don't want to join it, it's a trigger for people - but you get to see this non-judgmental environment where we support each other, and we work together. That's a special place because you don't get that. I have people in my group who don't have any support from their real life, from their family, from their friends, from their spouses, from work, so the world is kind of antagonistic to what they're trying to do, and then they're trying to negotiate that. I have cancer survivors who are just a year later getting their spouses on board and their family on board because it's about survival.” - Chef Del   What we discuss in this episode: - Chef Del's colorful cooking career and his plant-based journey in a vegetarian kitchen - The true impact of health compartmentalization and unhealthy eating behavior - How to prevent food from burning when you don't use oil - Healthy substitute for food thickeners, butter, eggs, and cheese and tips to make vegan food more filling - Chef Del's favorite herbs and spices for that much-needed flavor - Tips to make veggies, fruits, and spices stay fresh longer, what type of milk to use for cooking and baking, how to make a great muffin, black bean brownie, and other delicious plant-based dishes. - The long and tedious process of writing a cookbook and testing the recipes. - Book recommendation: Eat More, Weigh Less: Dr. Dean Ornish's Life Choice Program for Losing Weight Safely While Eating Abundantly   Resources: - Website: https://chefdelsroufe.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefdelsroufe/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChefDelSroufe - Buy Chef Del's Books - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B008VGSVMY/allbooks   ★☆★ Help us remove dairy from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans! ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/dietary-guidelines-for-americans-2025/ ★☆★ Click the link below to support the ADD SOY Act! ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/add-soy-act/ ★☆★ Share the website and get your resources here ★☆★ https://kidsandmilk.org/ ★☆★ Send us a voice message and ask a question. We want to hear from you! ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/podcast/ ★☆★ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide ★☆★SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD★☆★ https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

Discover how a plant-based diet can benefit people with type 1 diabetes.   Dr. Brian Carlsen of the Mayo Clinic and dietitian Lauren Plunkett from Mastering Diabetes both have type 1 diabetes. They discuss how they've been able to reduce their insulin needs in half by changing their eating habits.   They join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   In This Episode - Why a low-carb diet can be detrimental to T1D patients - Protein needs for people with diabetes - Eating fruit with diabetes - Carbohydrate tolerance - Exercise for regulating blood sugar - The importance of consistency - The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes - Sugar cravings - And more!   This episode was recorded at the Lotus Health Symposium in Rochester, Minn.   — — SHOW LINKS — — Lauren Plunkett Book: https://amzn.to/4fJ6BK6 IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenplunketthealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LPnutritionconsulting Website: https://www.masteringdiabetes.org — — — Dr. Brian Carlsen Website: https://mayocl.in/4fE5DPv — — — Rochester Clinic Website: https://rochesterclinic.com — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — Sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The story of the 185-year-old yogi is more science than at first meets the eye.   That is according to Dr. Chiti Parikh, a leading integrative medicine physician and author of Intentional Health: Detoxify, Nourish and Rejuvenate Your Body Into Balance.   The longevity secrets of the mythological yogi trace back to a strict detox method. However, Dr. Parikh says this is more than myth. Rather, it's cutting-edge science.   Modern studies show the centuries-old detox process activates stem cells that reverse biological clocks and rejuvenate appearance and vitality.   What can this ancient method mean for your health? Find out when Dr. Parikh joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room. — — SHOW LINKS — — Dr. Chiti Parikh Intentional Health Book: https://amzn.to/4du4iJ2 Website: https://www.intentionalhealth.io IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionalhealth_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IntentionalHealth-Vitality/videos — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease. But it's still viewed as manly and macho to eat foods that can send you to an early grave.   It just doesn't make sense. But a former firefighter and high-level athlete is creating healthy hamburgers, pizza, and other "macho eats" to ensure no man card gets left behind while their risk of having a heart attack drops significantly.   PlantStrong founder Rip Esselstyn joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about his solutions for lowering the risk of heart disease.   On This Episode - Hamburgers for health - Pizza for clean arteries - Healthy man card meals - PlantStrong foods - Natural flavors and gut disrupters - And more   Chuck is also joined by chef Dustin Harder for an inside look at the new cooking competition heating up one of the premier nutrition conferences of the year!   — — SHOW LINKS — — PlantStrong Website: https://www.plantstrong.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong X: https://twitter.com/goplantstrong Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong PlantStock: https://plantstrong.com/pages/plantstock — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Ishan Shivanand about why hope makes the world go round. Dr. Ishan shares his unique perspective, having been born into a monastery and a plant-based lifestyle. He emphasizes the importance of training our minds to be happy and how people need more hope in their lives. Through the story of Buddha and the hope of enlightenment, he explains how we can bring ourselves closer to enlightenment and understand what self-love truly means. Dr. Ishan shares tools for cultivating more hope and transforming your life.  Dr. Ishan Shivanand, founder of Yoga of Immortals, is a mental health professor and researcher with specialization in meditative modalities. Scientifically validated YOI protocols are currently being actively integrated into diverse sectors, including Healthcare, Educational institutions, Sports, Military, and the Corporate world. This is an enlightening and inspiring episode! In this episode we discuss:  Hospice care  Acceptance of death  Training our mind to be happy  Being born in to a monastery  Being born into a plant based lifestyle  People need more hope The story of Buddha  The hope of enlightenment  How to being yourself more towards enlightenment  What is self love Tools for more hope  Links to things we mentioned: – I Am a Courageous Cub Dr Ishan Shivanand - , , Health Through The Teachings of Yoga with Victoria Moran - Stress, Abuse, and Relationships with Dean Ornish, M.D. - MindTravel Music Beyond Entertainment with Murray Hidary -

Is olive oil unhealthy? A new study analyzes whole food, plant-based diets with and without olive oil and how they affect the heart and cardiometabolic risk factors.   Dr. Neal Barnard goes inside the study and surprising findings when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live.   Previous research has shown that a healthy diet that includes extra-virgin olive oil is beneficial, but the crossover trial in this study begs the question: Are you better off without it?   Topics Discussed - Olive oil effects on cholesterol - Heart health risk factors with and without oil - Comparing the new findings with previous research on olive oil - Comparing health factors of olive and other oils - How to cook without oil - And more   This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation.   — — THE POWER FOODS DIET — — Order the book: https://amzn.to/3GmCxUj Book tour schedule: https://www.pcrm.org/events/power-foods-lectures — — SHOW LINKS — — Olive Oil Study https://bit.ly/OliveOilStudy2024 — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB X: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

This is a full nutritional comparison between fake and real meat. How do chicken, pork, and steak impact the risk of heart disease compared to plant-based meat alternatives?   Dr. Matthew Nagra is lead author of a study analyzing the health risks and benefits of plant-based meat alternatives. He utilized data from 1970-2023 to determine the long-term risks of consuming meat compared to nonmeat options. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll with the full analysis and results.   The complete nutritional profile of both options are discussed in this episode: - Saturated fat - Protein - Sodium - Cholesterol - Fiber - Carbohydrates - Calories - Monounsaturated fat - Polyunsaturated fat   We also analyze the effects of replacing meat with meat alternatives: - Total cholesterol - LDL cholesterol - Blood pressure - Weight - Waist circumference - Apolipoprotein B-100   Additionally, Dr. Nagra compares the fat and protein sources in meat alternatives: - Soy protein - Pea protein - Mycoprotein - Vital wheat gluten - Vegetable oils - Olive oil - Coconut oil — — SHOW LINKS — — Meat vs. Fake Meat Study https://bit.ly/meatvsfakemeat — — — Dr. Matthew Nagra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.matthewnagra X: https://x.com/drmatthewnagra Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.matthewnagra Website: https://drmatthewnagra.com — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Eat your way to hydration and quench your thirst.   Dr. Neal Barnard reveals some of the most hydrating foods you can eat when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Topics Discussed - What foods have the highest water content? - How many ounces of water should you drink each day? - How much water can come from food? - What are the most hydrating fruits? - What are the most hydrating vegetables? - What are the best foods to eat after a workout? - Does soda actually quench thirst? - How much do coffee and caffeinated drinks dehydrate you? - And more   Have a question for Dr. Barnard? Post it in the comments or chat!   This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation.   — — THE POWER FOODS DIET — — Order the book: https://amzn.to/3GmCxUj Book tour schedule: https://www.pcrm.org/events/power-foods-lectures — — SHOW LINKS — — Hydration Mortality Health Study https://bit.ly/HydroHealthStudy — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — — Exam Room Live Where: GreenFare Restaurant in Reston, VA When: July 25, 2024 Info: https://bit.ly/ERLiveGF725 — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB X: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Fat in milk does not count. That's great news for dairy lovers!   Unfortunately, it's simply not true and the science just doesn't add up. Yet, that is the premise of new legislation that would return whole-fat milk with 5 grams of saturated fat per serving, representing a quarter of an entire day's limit, to school lunches across the United States.   While the fat from the pizza, hamburgers, french fries, and other food on cafeteria trays is totaled up, the largest source of saturated fat is being totally disregarded. Why is that?   Double-board-certified pediatrician Dr. Yami and Andrew Binovi, director of government affairs for the Physicians Committee, join “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to discuss the bill and why fat in milk is being ignored.    The nutrition numbers don't add up, but the rates of childhood diseases are mounting. — — SHOW LINKS — — Take Action https://www.pcrm.org/HealthyStudents — — — Dr. Yami Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoctoryami Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoctoryami Website: https://www.doctoryami.com/ — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Learn the best foods and natural ways to help with depression and mental illness.   More than one in five adults in the U.S. are living with a mental illness, but most are unaware that small changes can often lead to the biggest improvements.   Dr. Eddie Ramirez has seen remarkable transformations in his patients using a groundbreaking approach that targets the root causes of mental health issues.   He has engaged in extensive research and spoken in nearly 100 countries, and now he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to discuss the powerful connection between diet and lifestyle and mental health.   In this episode, you'll learn: - Ten key factors contributing to depression and actionable ways to address them. - How plant-based nutrition plays a crucial role in boosting mental health. - Practical lifestyle tips to elevate your mood and overall well-being naturally. - Dr. Ramirez's compelling stories and evidence-based advice offer a fresh perspective on mental health that could change your life.   Discover how you can take control of your mental well-being and unlock a healthier, happier you.   This episode was recorded on location in Rochester, Minnesota at the Lifestyle Medicine Pathway to Health and Happiness Symposium presented by the Lotus Health Foundation and Rochester Clinic. — — SHOW LINKS — — Dr. Eddie Ramirez Depression Study: https://bit.ly/DepressionStudyRamirez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreddieramirez X: https://twitter.com/EddieRDMD — — — Rochester Clinic Website: https://rochesterclinic.com — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Eating a personally crafted diet can lower your risk of chronic diseases, according to some research.   Explore personalized nutrition with New York Times bestselling author and board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz.   He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live for a fascinating look into the benefits of personalized diets.   On this episode: - The concept of personalized nutrition - Personalized diets benefits for weight loss, improved mood and energy, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, higher quality of sleep - Whether olive oil can be part of a healthy diet - Alternatives for antibiotics treating SIBO - And more!   Chuck also explores a longevity study showing simple changes to your diet can add significant years to your life. — — SHOW LINKS — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz 38Tera: https://38tera.com Online courses: https://theplantfedgut.com Fiber Fueled Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34y6GQP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd — — — ZOE Personalized Nutrition Study https://go.nature.com/4cAHSpF — — — Longevity Study https://bit.ly/LongevityEating2024 — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

One mistake would change Alana Moor's life forever. She was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison in a foreign country that was thousands of miles from her home and everyone she knew and loved.   Although isolated and stripped of her freedom, it was there that Alana began to find a healthier path forward.   The food in the Panamanian prison system would routinely cause her to fall ill. On a few occasions it even required a trip to the hospital.   Alana's journey to healing began with her pushing for healthier food options and leading daily exercise classes for other inmates. Through that she found self-empowerment and a sense of worth that had been lacking.   And today she is working with one of the largest plant-based event companies in Canada while continuing to champion healthier options for those who remain incarcerated.   She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for an incredible story of rebuilding strength from the ashes of despair.

Imagine a place where the average lifespan is shockingly low and the rates of diabetes and heart disease are sky-high. Now, imagine what would happen if the people who lived there embraced the power of plant-based nutrition and positive lifestyle changes.   No need to imagine, because this is happening in the Marshall Islands.   Renowned dietitian Brenda Davis shares her groundbreaking work in a community challenged by severe health issues, including how her team brought this work all the way up to the president. Discover how her lifestyle intervention program is improving health outcomes in the Marshall Islands against incredible odds.   Join Brenda and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to learn: - The dire health conditions in the Marshall Islands and their root causes. - The innovative solutions Brenda and her team implemented to overcome food supply challenges. - The remarkable success stories of those embracing a plant-based diet.   This inspiring episode reveals the profound impact of diet on health and offers valuable insights for improving health outcomes globally. Don't miss Brenda Davis's incredible journey and the lessons we can all learn from her work in the Marshall Islands.   This episode was recorded on location in Rochester, Minnesota at the Lifestyle Medicine Pathway to Health and Happiness Symposium presented by the Lotus Health Foundation and Rochester Clinic. — — SHOW LINKS — — Brenda Davis Website: https://brendadavisrd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendadavisrd X: https://twitter.com/brendacdavis Defeating Diabetes Article: https://bit.ly/MIDiabTD Study Announcement: https://bit.ly/MIDiabTrialAnn — — — Rochester Clinic Website: https://rochesterclinic.com — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Dr. Dawn Mussallem was clinically dead for four minutes. Her heart stopped beating in a room full of other doctors.   The fact that she came back to life is a miracle. It was the second time she defied the odds to live. Earlier in life she beat Stage 4 terminal cancer.   Does she have super DNA that helped her survive?   No. Her superpower is one that every other human has the potential to possess: a positive outlook on life. That outlook would enable her to become the first person in history to complete a marathon on the first anniversary of receiving a heart transplant.   Dr. Mussallem joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to share her incredible story of cheating death and surviving against all odds.   This episode was recorded on location in Rochester, Minn., at the Lifestyle Medicine Pathway to Health and Happiness Symposium presented by the Lotus Health Foundation and Rochester Clinic. — — SHOW LINKS — — Dr. Dawn Mussallem Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdawnmussallem Mayo Clinic Bio: https://mayocl.in/3zzdo8E — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — Sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Processed foods are more than Doritos, Oreos, frozen dinners, and mind-numbing amounts of breakfast cereals to choose from.   Chicken breasts, steaks, and other unprocessed meats are in fact processed food, according to a new way of analyzing the food we eat.   Dr. Neal Barnard, author of The Power Foods Diet, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to explain this novel approach of understanding the way the food industry operates.   Topics Discussed - Processed food vs. animal processing - Animals are the "middle man" of human nutrition - Eliminating the "middle man" lowers the risk of disease - And more   This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. — — THE POWER FOODS DIET — — Order the book: https://amzn.to/3GmCxUj — — SHOW LINKS — — Watch this Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9th1opls0Z4 — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — — National Health Association Conference Date: June 27-30 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Caldwell Esselstyn, Joel Fuhrman, Alan Goldhamer, Stephan Esser. Plus, Chuck Carroll, Ann and Jane Esselstyn, and more! Tickets: https://bit.ly/NHAConf2024 — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — Sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Cardiovascular disease is the global leading cause of death and was responsible for more than 15 million fatalities in 2016.    What would you do to prevent yourself and your loved ones from becoming part of that statistic?   Today's guest, Dr. Joel Kahn, says it's as simple as plant-based nutrition.   Dr. Kahn is one of the world's top cardiologists, a restaurateur, and is known as America's Healthy Heart Doc. He's committed to making the world healthier through the preventative and healing power of plants.   He joins Dotsie and Alexandra to discuss the different factors that can lead to cardiovascular disease and the solutions to prevent or reverse early symptoms.    Tune in to hear what this vegan doctor has learned in his almost 40 years of practice, his advice for protecting yourself against fatal diseases, and his tips for living a healthier lifestyle.   “A healthy plant-based lifestyle puts the power back in the patients—where it should be.” - Dr. Joel Kahn   What we discuss in this episode: - What disrupts hormone patterns and influences our health? - How Dr. Dean Ornish's paper on getting rid of plaque through exercise and a plant-based diet has affected the views of the medical community - The effects of inflammation and its connection to CVD, as studied and explained by Rudolph Virchow - Why you need to include high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in your routine blood work - Sugar and Type II Diabetes: Why was Dr. Neal Barnard criticized for his statements in What the Health? - Dr. Kahn's diet advice, including using Chronometers and resources from Chef AJ and Dr. Susan Pierce Thompson - Resources to live a healthier lifestyle, including Dr. Michael Greger's book How Not to Die and his talk at Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group   Resources: - Dr. Joel Kahn: https://www.drjoelkahn.com/ - Instagram: Dr. Joel Kahn, MD (@drjkahn) - https://www.instagram.com/drjkahn/ - Facebook: Dr. Joel Kahn - https://www.facebook.com/drjoelkahn - X: @drjkahn - https://x.com/drjkahn   ★☆★ Help us remove dairy from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans! ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/dietary-guidelines-for-americans-2025/ ★☆★ Click the link below to support the ADD SOY Act! ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/add-soy-act/ ★☆★ Share the website and get your resources here ★☆★ https://kidsandmilk.org/ ★☆★ Send us a voice message and ask a question. We want to hear from you! ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/podcast/ ★☆★ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide ★☆★SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD★☆★ https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

Fasting is a powerful tool in fighting multiple diseases.   Dr. Alan Goldhamer explains how the body is often able to overcome chronic health challenges by detoxifying during the fasting process. Dr. Goldhamer is the author of Can Fasting Save Your Life? and co-founder of the TrueNorth Health Center.   He has helped more than 25,000 individuals.   In This Episode - Diseases most effectively treated by fasting - Does visceral fat act like a tumor? - Are salt, oil, and sugar real food? - Becoming addicted to food and breaking the addiction with fasting - And more!   Dr. Goldhamer joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast for an unforgettable episode. — — SHOW LINKS — — Dr. Alan Goldhamer Could Fasting Save Your Life Book: https://bit.ly/FastingBook TrueNorth Health Center: https://www.healthpromoting.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthhealth — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — — National Health Association Conference Where: Online Date: June 27-30 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Caldwell Esselstyn, Joel Fuhrman, Alan Goldhamer, Stephan Esser. Plus, Chuck Carroll, Ann and Jane Esselstyn, and more! Tickets: https://bit.ly/NHAConf2024 — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

John Salley was one of the bad boys of the NBA and one of the stars of the Bad Boys movie franchise. But he's also doing good things to improve his health and inspire others.   The 60-year-old has a goal to spend the next 60 years of his life teaching the world about health and wellness. And for Salley, that begins with his plant-based diet.   He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to peel back the curtain on his transition from the basketball court to Hollywood and health world.   Topics - Has he ever gotten Bad Boys co-stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence to try vegan food? - Detoxing with food to get healthy - Barriers to optimal nutrition in NBA - Betta Life Nutrition - Comparing the body to a Formula 1 car - Juice vs. whole fruit - Chinese sweet potatoes - Are fake meats healthy? - And more! — — SHOW LINKS — — John Salley Betta Life Products: https://bettalifeproducts.store Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganfoodshare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsalley — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — — National Health Association Conference Where: Online Date: June 27-30 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Caldwell Esselstyn, Joel Fuhrman, Alan Goldhamer, Stephan Esser. Plus, Chuck Carroll, Ann and Jane Esselstyn, and more! Tickets: https://bit.ly/NHAConf2024 — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Robert Cheeke is a New York Times bestselling author and champion vegan bodybuilder who joins us to discuss what it means to be an impactful vegan.   In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, we explore: - How small changes can lead to massive positive impacts - Actionable advice on leveraging skills and resources to promote effective vegan altruism - The inspiring story and mission behind his latest book, "The Impactful Vegan"   Join host Chuck Carroll, "The Weight Loss Champion," and Robert Cheeke for a conversation that goes beyond muscles and dives deep into making a lasting difference.   Don't miss this heartfelt discussion that will inspire you to think differently about your choices and their influence on the world.  — — SHOW LINKS — — Robert Cheeke Impactful Vegan Book: https://a.co/d/9DKTDsz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.cheeke Facebook: https://bit.ly/RCheekeFB — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — — National Health Association Conference Where: Online Date: June 27-30 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Caldwell Esselstyn, Joel Fuhrman, Alan Goldhamer, Stephan Esser. Plus, Chuck Carroll, Ann and Jane Esselstyn, and more! Tickets: https://bit.ly/NHAConf2024 — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

While we often link excess salt intake to heart disease and high blood pressure, the damage to the gut and microbiome is not to be overlooked.   Join Chuck Carroll and the master of gut health, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI, for a deep dive into the impact of sodium on your microbiome.   Tune in to discover: - How excessive salt intake can disrupt your gut bacteria and cause a host of health issues. - The effects of high-sodium diets on gut bacteria. - The role of potassium-rich foods in balancing sodium levels. - Tips to help you navigate the sodium minefield in everyday foods. - How to reduce salt without sacrificing flavor. - Dr. B's exciting announcement about his supplement company, 38Tera.   Don't miss this enlightening conversation that could change the way you think about salt and your health! — — SHOW LINKS — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz 38Tera: https://38tera.com Online courses: https://theplantfedgut.com Fiber Fueled Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34y6GQP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd — — — Feast & Fallow Website: https://feastandfallow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feastandfallowcafe — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — — National Health Association Conference Where: Online Date: June 27-30 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Caldwell Esselstyn, Joel Fuhrman, Alan Goldhamer, Stephan Esser. Plus, Chuck Carroll, Ann and Jane Esselstyn, and more! Tickets: https://bit.ly/NHAConf2024 — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Dr. Stephan Esser, a distinguished sports medicine specialist, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to plant-based living.   Trained at Harvard and the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Esser has served as the team physician for the University of North Florida's Division I athletics and now runs a sports and lifestyle medicine practice. Beyond his professional credentials, he also has experience as a top-ranked tennis player, giving him a personal understanding of the demands of high-level athletic performance.   In this episode of The Exam Room, Dr. Esser sits down with host Chuck Carroll, "The Weight Loss Champion," to explore: - His personal journey as a fourth-generation plant-based eater - The connection between plant-based nutrition and athletic performance - Key nutrition tips for athletes to prevent injuries, reduce inflammation, and boost recovery   Dr. Esser also shares transformative stories from his practice, highlighting the profound impact of nutrition on athletic performance and overall health.   Join us for this enlightening discussion on how a plant-based diet can help you achieve peak health and performance. — — SHOW LINKS — — Dr. Stephan Esser Website: https://esserhealth.com Website: https://essersports.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esserhealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EsserHealth — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — — National Health Association Conference Where: Online Date: June 27-30 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Caldwell Esselstyn, Joel Fuhrman, Alan Goldhamer, Stephan Esser. Plus, Chuck Carroll, Ann and Jane Esselstyn, and more! Tickets: https://bit.ly/NHAConf2024 — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

What an amazing week of important ideas to share. Dr. Kahn discussed a major study from the Cleveland Clinic showing that the sweetener Xylitol can cause blood clotting. Beware. Can plants help maintain and build muscle? Dr. Kahn says yes. Viagra helps blood flow to the brain—who knew? And colchicine shows benefits again, this time in stroke and TIA populations. The main topic is the landmark study published by Dean Ornish, MD, and others, showing that a plant-based diet and supplements combined with lifestyle changes can reverse early Alzheimer's disease in many patients. This is an outstanding contribution that can be adopted right away. Dr. Kahn also mentioned a B complex vitamin he uses at the Kahn Center, which can be found here.

Dr. Dean Ornish publishes the first randomized controlled trial investigating whether a plant-based diet and lifestyle program may reverse the course of early-stage Alzheimer's disease.

Rashad Evans is a UFC Hall of Famer, MMA legend, and now a health advocate. He has embarked on a journey of transformation that is nothing short of inspiring.   Rashad joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room to discuss how transitioning to a plant-based diet has enhanced his training program and generated faster recovery times.   In this episode, you'll hear Rashad's insights on: - How a plant-based diet transformed his athletic performance - The surprising role mushrooms play in his health regimen - His newfound passion for plant-based cooking and favorite go-to meals   Rashad also shares details about his latest venture, Umbo, and how functional mushrooms are making a difference for athletes and health enthusiasts alike.   Tune into this episode if you're curious about how diet changes can lead to enhanced health and athletic gains. It is an inspiring conversation that could change the way you think about nutrition and wellness. — — SHOW LINKS — — Rashad Evans Umbo: https://getumbo.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getumbo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarashadevans X: https://twitter.com/SugaRashadEvans — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Your kidneys need good fuel to function at their best. The best foods for kidney health are revealed by Dr. Neal Barnard as he joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Topics Discussed - Top foods for kidneys - Worst foods for kidneys - Most important nutrients for kidneys - Healthiest kidney diets - Managing chronic kidney disease naturally - Slowing progression of kidney disease with diet - Omega-3's and kidney health - Iron deficiency and kidney health - Antioxidants and kidney function - And more!   This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation.   — — THE POWER FOODS DIET — — Order the book: https://amzn.to/3GmCxUj — — SHOW LINKS — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — EVENTS — — Planted Expo Where: Vancouver, BC — Vancouver Convention Center West Date: June 1-2, 2024 Who: Chuck Carroll, Dr. Michael Greger, Carleigh Bodrug, Robert Cheeke, and more! Tickets: https://bit.ly/PlantedVancouver2024 — — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — Benefits - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB X: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Plants didn't just change Kelley Gilberry's life. They saved his life.   He was overweight, battling heart disease, and struggled with high blood sugar, too.   But the military vet would not surrender to an early death. Instead, he fought to reclaim his health. And he did so by arming himself with a plant-based diet.   Soon he would be winning the battle, reversing his heart disease, bringing his blood sugar back under control, and shedding the excess weight that had been troubling him.   Now Kelley has a new mission: to help others do the same.   That is why he calls himself One Determined Vegan.   He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share his keys to success and how you can improve your health, too! — — SHOW LINKS — — Kelley Gilberry Book: https://amzn.to/4dQdqsy Website: https://onedeterminedvegan.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/one_determined_vegan — — EVENTS — — Planted Expo Where: Vancouver, BC — Vancouver Convention Center West Date: June 1-2, 2024 Who: Chuck Carroll, Dr. Michael Greger, Carleigh Bodrug, Robert Cheeke, and more! Tickets: https://bit.ly/PlantedVancouver2024 — — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Acne, dry skin, rosacea, blemishes, and other skin conditions can often improve by eating different foods.   Dr. Suzanne Bruce, a double board-certified dermatologist, gives her top skin rejuvenating foods when she joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   Topics - Foods that cause acne and foods that help - Anti-aging and vitamin E - Foods that prevent wrinkles - Sugar and its effect on skin - Dairy and blemishes - Alcohol's effect on skin - Spicy food and skin conditions - Caffeine and skin health - Healthy skin benefits of fruit - Is too much fruit a bad thing? - Omega-3 fatty acids and youthful skin - And more!   — — SHOW LINKS — — Dr. Suzanne Bruce Appointments: https://www.sba-skincare.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/sbadermatology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sbadermatology — — EVENTS — — Planted Expo - Vancouver Where: Vancouver Convention Center West Date: June 1-2, 2024 Who: Chuck Carroll, Dr. Michael Greger, Carleigh Bodrug, Robert Cheeke, and more! Tickets: https://bit.ly/PlantedVancouver2024 — — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine – Washington, DC Where: Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Robyn Lawley is a gorgeous supermodel. She is also a stroke survivor.   Her flawless beauty has been showcased on the cover countless magazines and glamorous campaigns. One might think that her image personifies health. And it does now more than ever.   Robyn shares the shock of suffering a stroke at a young age and why doctors believed it occurred when she joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.   She also talks about the big changes she made to her diet and how they've helped her to become healthier than ever after the life-changing event.   Robyn is also a lupus warrior and credits her whole food, plant-based diet with minimizing her symptoms and lowering her risk of having a second stroke. Her diet features a healthy amount of mushrooms, which have become her favorite food.   She's turned her love of mushrooms into a budding company called Ritual Powders, which features soups and drink mixes made with a variety of mushrooms.   — — SHOW LINKS — — Robyn Lawley Ritual Powders: https://ritualpowders.com Podcast: https://adbl.co/3V434Oq IG: https://www.instagram.com/robynlawley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Robyn-Lawley-100044232469181 — — EVENTS — — Planted Expo - Vancouver Where: Vancouver Convention Center West Date: June 1-2, 2024 Who: Chuck Carroll, Dr. Michael Greger, Carleigh Bodrug, Robert Cheeke, and more! Tickets: https://bit.ly/PlantedVancouver2024 — — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine – Washington, DC Where: Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The bird flu outbreak is infecting thousands of cows across the country. Is your milk safe to drink?   The virus has already been discovered in many milk samples on store shelves. It is also now infecting cattle ranchers.   Nutrition expert and bestselling author Dr. Neal Barnard shares the dangers of the H5N1 strain of avian flu that is spreading throughout cattle ranches and what you can do to remain safe.   On the Show - Origins of bird flu - Virus mutation - Spreading from animal to human - Is your milk safe? - Is bird flu in cheese? - The dangers of raw milk - What are cattle ranchers hiding? - Building your immune system - Similarities with early spread of COVID-19 - And more!   This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. — — THE POWER FOODS DIET — — Order the book: https://amzn.to/3GmCxUj — — SHOW LINKS — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — EVENTS — — Lotus Health Foundation Symposium - Rochester, MN Where: 125 LIVE and Rochester Golf and Country Club Date: May 16-17, 2024 Who: Chuck Carroll, Brenda Davis, RD, Dr. Amit Sood, Dr. Brian Carlsen Tickets: https://act.pcrm.org/a/pfrseattle — — — Planted Expo - Vancouver Where: Vancouver Convention Center West Date: June 1-2, 2024 Who: Chuck Carroll, Dr. Michael Greger, Carleigh Bodrug, Robert Cheeke, and more! Tickets: https://bit.ly/PlantedVancouver2024 — — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine - Washington, DC Where: Grand Hyatt Date: August 15-17 Who: Drs. Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more! — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — Benefits - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB X: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

In this episode, William Green chats with Bryan Lawrence, a highly successful hedge fund manager who runs an investment firm called Oakcliff Capital. Bryan almost never gives interviews, so this is a rare opportunity to hear him speak in depth about the advantages of a concentrated value strategy, how he finds new investments, what 6 questions he asks when analyzing any stock, what he's learned from Buffett & Munger, & how to build a happy life. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 05:42 - What Bryan Lawrence learned from his hugely successful father. 16:30 - What Charlie Munger taught Bryan.  33:07 - How Shelby Cullom Davis turned $200,000 into $800 million. 39:14 - How Bryan has consciously built an investing edge. 43:25 - What he learned from meeting Warren Buffett. 47:15 - Why Bryan looks for three specific characteristics in any business. 59:18 - How to beat the market by making infrequent bets.  1:08:19 - Why he's obsessed with identifying where he's wrong. 1:10:17 - How he searches for new investment ideas. 1:14:32 - How he structures his day. 1:44:20 - How to think rationally about fossil fuels & climate change. 1:49:1 - How to build a happy life & great relationships. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Bryan Lawrence's investment firm, Oakcliff Capital. Check out Poor Charlie's Almanack. Dean Ornish & Anne Ornish's book Undo It. Robert Cialdini's book Influence. Alain de Boton's book The Consolations of Philosophy. Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, & Sheila Heen's book Difficult Conversations. John Rothchild's book The Davis Dynasty. Vaclav Smil's book How the World Really Works. David Mackay's book Sustainable Energy Without the Hot Air. Gillian Zoe Segal's book Getting There. William Green's podcast interview with Chris Davis | YouTube Video William Green's book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book. Follow William Green on X. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.  SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Meyka AT&T Vacasa Fidelity Monarch Money Yahoo! Finance Long Angle Public USPS American Express Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm