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Craig Emmerich is a bestselling author, health coach, and keto/carnivore expert who has spent more than 15 years helping people improve their metabolic health through nutrition and lifestyle change. Alongside his wife, Maria Emmerich, he co-authored several influential books, including Keto: The Complete Guide to Success on The Ketogenic Diet and The Carnivore Cookbook. With a background in electrical engineering, Craig brings a systems-based approach to health, simplifying complex nutrition science into practical strategies for lasting wellness. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Craig talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:51) Craig's experience with Lyme disease—how it effected him and how he dealt with it (13:00) How Craig was able to stay sane and deal with constant pain while dealing with his chronic Lyme (18:39) The impetus for Craig and Maria to write their latest book, The Art of Metabolic Health (Link below) (21:32) Peptides and GLP-1s (29:11) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Craig Emmerich: The Art of Metabolic Health (book): https://keto-adapted.com/product/the-art-of-metabolic-health/ Website: https://ketomaria.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/craig_emmerich/ X: https://x.com/emmerich_craig YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZia0TtezGqjGcXwXJhDoQ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
NESEDA pre mňa nikdy nebola obyčajná stolička, ale odpoveď na civilizačný problém chronického sedenia, gravipauzy a fyzickej degenerácie moderného človeka. Jej príbeh sa začal víziou vytvoriť pracovné prostredie, ktoré človeka nebude pasívne usádzať, ale bude ho prirodzene pozývať k pohybu počas práce. Spolu s Michalom Trubanom sme z prvých surových skíc, odborného presvedčenia a mnohých prototypov postupne vytvorili fyzický produkt, ktorý otvoril novú kategóriu aktívneho „ne-sedenia“. V tomto video článku mapujem dôležité míľniky projektu: vznik myšlienky, vývoj, predpredaj, výrobu, zmeny vo vedení, vlastnícke premeny aj hľadanie udržateľného obchodného modelu. Nie je to však iba história produktu, ale aj moje osobné svedectvo o tom, čo veľký projekt urobí s človekom, ktorý sa rozhodne udržať víziu pri živote. Otvorene pomenúvam vlastné chyby, slabé stránky aj morálne ponaučenia, ktoré vyplynuli z rokov práce, tlaku, naivity, dôvery, konfliktov a neľahkých rozhodnutí. NESEDA sa tak pre mňa stala nielen produktom, ale aj školou odvahy, charakteru, podnikateľskej zrelosti a pokory. Tento článok spolu s videom je určený všetkým, ktorí cítia, že chcú vytvoriť niečo väčšie než seba, no zatiaľ nenašli odvahu začať.
Gary Taubes on Rethinking Diabetes: Diet, Insulin, and the History Behind Low-Carb Treatment: Journalist Gary Taubes is author of “Rethinking Diabetes: What Science Reveals About Diet, Insulin, and Successful Treatments.” The book traces diabetes treatment history and argues that carbohydrate restriction was standard care from 1797 through the early 20th century until insulin therapy shifted practice toward drug-centered management and higher-carbohydrate diets. Taubes explains how insulin's discovery changed dietary priorities, how later technology (radioimmunoassay) revealed that most diabetes is type 2 with insulin resistance and high insulin rather than deficiency, and why giving more insulin can worsen weight gain. They discuss major trials (including ACCORD, ADVANCE, and Look AHEAD) that failed to show benefits from intensive drug-based glucose control, the influence of low-fat guidelines, Richard Bernstein's role in blood-glucose self-monitoring and low-carb control, controversies about obesity models, ketosis vs ketoacidosis, GLP-1 drugs, and LDL increases on ketogenic diets.
Send us Fan MailJoomee Kyler embarked on a profound spiritual journey while grappling with significant health challenges, driven by a desire to comprehend the reasons behind her struggles. Initially engulfed in anger, she eventually transitioned into a state of gratitude, recognizing that her experiences had cultivated strength and resilience.Now, Joomee is healthier and stronger than ever, motivated to share her story in hopes of aiding others facing similar difficulties. Though aware that not everyone may be receptive to her message, Joomee believes that if she can impact even a single person, the trials endured will have been worthwhile.Acknowledging the loneliness that often accompanies this path, Joomee notes that diets like ketogenic diets and fasting remain unconventional, attracting skepticism from many. However, this very skepticism has fostered a tight-knit community, united by shared experiences and a common goal of transformation.Today, she wishes for her narrative to resonate with others, demonstrating that a vibrant, energetic life free from chronic pain, illness, depression, or anxiety is attainable. Joomee emphasize the importance of self-advocacy, encouraging others to trust their instincts when something feels amiss.Recently, Joomee joined Metabolic Collective as a volunteer, where connecting with like-minded individuals has bolstered her emotional resilience and reinforced her commitment to supporting others on similar journeys.Find Joomee at-https://www.metabolicmind.org/thinksmart/explore-strategies/joomee-kyler/FB- Metabolic Collective PageIG- @lowcarbology101IG- @metabolic.health.storiesFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here!
Registered dietitian nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses how exposure to natural daylight may improve metabolic health beyond diet and exercise, highlighting a controlled crossover study of 13 adults aged 65+ with type 2 diabetes published in Cell Metabolism. Participants spent 4.5 days in living spaces lit by either natural light through large windows or artificial light, with identical meals, sleep, activity, and screen time; after a 4-week washout they switched conditions. Natural light was associated with more hours of blood glucose in the normal range, less glucose variability, higher evening melatonin, and improved fat oxidative metabolism, suggesting effects on circadian “body clocks” and coordination between central and peripheral clocks. Muedin recommends getting morning light on the face, reducing sunglasses and high SPF use, dimming lights at night, keeping consistent sleep, and spending more time outdoors; she also notes that architecture can limit sunlight exposure.
Metabolic Therapies are increasingly being found to treat a surprising number of conditions, and this is especially exciting in the Mental Health field. Natasha Smikles gives an informative overview of this field and the work of the Metabolic Collective, as well as using the Ketogenic Diet for dogs.
I bust through the third wall or whatevs in Episode 10 of TSC Talks 3.0 Research. Dropped the whiteboard til the end. Summed up the 9 episodes and added a bit on the end about CPTSD, TAND and the fact that the entire family system is drawn into the grid as data churnin' emotin' node. Used the Google AI to investigate the theories I had on amplification of TSC by multiple factors for purpose and product and it proved true based on the research plus lived experience thus far.Source Links for Further ResearchI. Rare Disease Advocacy and Funding (Conflicts of Interest)[TSC Alliance: Corporate Policies](https://www.tscalliance.org/about-tsc/corporate-policies/)[TSC Alliance: COVID-19 Vaccine Position Statement](https://www.tscalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/TSC-Alliance-COVID-19-Vaccine-Position-Statement-Update-August-2021-FINAL.pdf)[TSC Alliance: Phenotypic Variability Research](https://www.tscalliance.org/tsc-matters/phenotypic-variability-in-tuberous-sclerosis-complex-tsc/)[TSC Alliance: 2024 Talking Points](https://www.tscalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Talking-Points-Final.pdf)[NORD: Mission and Values](https://rarediseases.org/about-us/mission-values/)[NORD: Research Grant Programs](https://rarediseases.org/advancing-research/research-grant-programs/) [EURORDIS: Our Funding](https://www.eurordis.org/who-we-are/our-funding/)[Mass General: Herscot $50 Million Gift](https://giving.massgeneral.org/stories/herscots-make-50-million-gift-to-mass-general)[NEJM: Industry Support for Patient Advocacy](https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsr1610625)II. Gene Therapy (CRISPR), Risks, and Regulation [FDA: Cellular & Gene Therapy Products](https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/cellular-gene-therapy-products)[CRISPR-Cas9 Off-Target Effects (Synthego)](https://www.synthego.com/blog/crispr-off-target-editing/)[CRISPR: Genome Engineering Advantages and Limitations (Taconic)](https://www.taconic.com/resources/crispr-genome-engineering-advantages-limitations)[FDA: Regulatory Distinctions for Cell and Gene Therapies (LinkedIn)](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fda-vs-ema-key-regulatory-distinctions-cell-gene-therapies-ywzye) [Informed Consent and Clinical Trials (PMC)](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2659702/) [Immune Evasion in Engineered CRISPR Enzymes (Broad Institute)](https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/scientists-engineer-crispr-enzymes-evade-immune-system) [The Ethics of Gene Editing (Innovative Genomics)](https://innovativegenomics.org/crisprpedia/crispr-ethics/)III. Vaccines, Toxins, and Environmental Amplification [TSC Drug Market & Prevalence (OpenPR)](https://www.openpr.com/news/3536609/tuberous-sclerosis-complex-drug-market-2034-epidemiology)[Vaccines and the Rise in Pediatric Cancer (The Vaccine Reaction)](https://thevaccinereaction.org/2018/05/is-there-a-link-between-vaccines-and-the-rise-in-pediatric-cancer/) [Study of Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Children (Weston A. Price)](https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/vaccinations/chronic-disease-a-study-of-vaccinated-and-unvaccinated-children/#gsc.tab=0)[Role of Environmental Toxins in Epigenetic Dysregulation (PLM Institute)](https://plminstitute.org/plmi-blog/the-role-of-environmental-toxins-in-epigenetic-dysregulation/) [Childhood Vaccination Schedule Explosion (Twitter - NVICLoeDown)](https://twitter.com/NVICLoeDown/status/1687176816774033408) [COVID-19 Vaccine Added to Childhood Schedule (Children's Health Defense)](https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/childhood-covid-vaccine-schedule/) [The Role of Environmental Exposures in Genetic Disease (PMC)](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4021822/)IV. Alternative and Holistic Approaches[Ketogenic Diet Inhibits the mTOR Pathway (AESnet)](https://aesnet.org/abstractslisting/the-ketogenic-diet-inhibits-the-mammalian-target-of-rapamycin-(mtor)-pathway)[Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy in TSC (PMC)](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5540690/) [Curcumin Inhibits mTOR Activity (ScienceDirect)](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0944711318304860)[Natural Treatment for TSC (Inspire Forum)](https://www.inspire.com/groups/tuberous-sclerosis-complex/discussion/natural-treatment-for-tsc/)[Natural Products and Patenting (PMC)](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8521639/) [Anti-Inflammatory Living (Holistic Health Code)](https://www.holistichealthcode.com/articles/unlocking-metabolic-health)contact Jill: pjlacy6@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tsc-talks--1666046/support.
Existujú hry, ktoré sa nedajú vyhrať. Nie preto, že by si bol slabý, ale preto, že nie sú postavené pre tvoje telo. V tejto epizóde som bol hosťom v TROSHCASTE a otvorili sme tému, ktorá sa na prvý pohľad tvári ako debata o športe, no v skutočnosti siaha oveľa hlbšie. Hovoríme o tom, prečo nie každý človek patrí do každého športu rovnako a prečo je chybou zamieňať nevhodný výber disciplíny za nedostatok talentu, disciplíny alebo charakteru. Jedna z najsilnejších myšlienok tejto epizódy je, že pochopiť vlastné telo nie je obmedzenie, ale oslobodenie. Keď prestaneš bojovať proti svojej biomechanike a začneš jej rozumieť, môžeš robiť lepšie rozhodnutia v tréningu, v športe aj v živote. Dotýkame sa aj toho, ako stereotypy deformovali naše vnímanie talentu, výkonu a pohybového potenciálu. Rozhovor prepája šport, vedu, sebapoznanie aj identitu, pretože telo nie je len nástroj výkonu, ale aj nositeľ určitých predispozícií. Ak ťa zaujíma, prečo niektorí ľudia v určitých pohyboch prirodzene vynikajú a iní sa v nich trápia aj napriek veľkej snahe, táto epizóda ti poskladá dôležité súvislosti. Je to diel pre športovcov, trénerov, rodičov aj premýšľajúcich ľudí, ktorí chcú lepšie rozumieť tomu, kde končí motivácia a kde začína biológia. A možno práve aj mnohé ženy vďaka tomuto podcastu lepšie pochopia, že prijatie vlastného tela nezačína bojom proti nemu, ale porozumením jeho dizajnu — pretože nie všetko, čo je konštrukčne dané, sa dá zmeniť, no dá sa to prijať a obrátiť vo svoj prospech.
Dr. Pierre Kory joins The Jeff Dornik Show for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with the medical establishment's war on low-cost therapeutics and ends with a deeper look at creation, minerals, and why Scripture keeps holding up a little better than the experts would prefer. We discuss chlorine dioxide, ivermectin, medical censorship, Big Pharma, cancer treatment, ketogenic and metabolic therapies, repurposed drugs, and the system's allergy to anything that is safe, affordable, and inconvenient to the people monetizing sickness. Then the conversation shifts into Kory's research on minerals, water, the origin of life, Genesis, the fountains of the great deep, and whether changes in the earth after Noah's Flood may help explain the dramatic decline in human lifespans. In other words, this episode manages to challenge both the pharmaceutical machine and the secular priesthood in one sitting, which is usually a decent sign that the conversation was worth having.SPONSORIf you are going to shop anyway, use Rakuten and get real cash back so you can steward your resources wisely in a world that keeps trying to take more from you. Sign up for FREE at https://jeffdornik.com/cash.Follow Dr Pierre Kory on Pickax - https://pickax.com/pierrekoryFollow Jeff Dornik on Pickax -https://pickax.com/jeffdornikBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-jeff-dornik-show--4788100/support.Follow The Jeff Dornik Show on Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review. That's how we reach more people and bypass Big Tech suppression.Watch LIVE daily at 7pm ET on Rumble and subscribe so you never miss a show:https://rumble.com/c/jeffdornikBig Tech is silencing truth while harvesting your data to feed the machine. That's why I built Pickax, a free speech platform where creators own their content and your voice isn't controlled. Join now:https://pickax.com/?referralCode=y7wxvwq&refSource=copy
A ketogenic diet put his ulcerative colitis into complete remission — off all medications, confirmed on colonoscopy. Dr. Nick Norwitz (PhD Oxford, MD Harvard) explains why evidence-based care isn't always optimal care, how keto rewires the gut and brain, and why GLP-1 drugs should catalyze lifestyle change, not replace it.CHAPTERS:0:00 - The most remarkable thing about my story is it's not unique1:14 - Welcome Nick Norwitz — Oxford PhD, Harvard MD2:02 - Ulcerative colitis, desperation, and keto remission5:34 - What medical school doesn't teach8:05 - Why evidence-based care ≠ optimal care15:53 - The carnivore-ketogenic IBD case series (10 patients)18:50 - Fiber elimination in pediatric Crohn's — 60–85% remission20:00 - Keto for depression: Ohio State trial — 69–71% reduction23:49 - Seed oils: the nuanced truth29:32 - Ketones and neurodegenerative disease32:52 - Autophagy, lateral habenula, and depression36:16 - Sonnenburg 2021: fermented foods beat fiber for inflammation37:20 - GLP-1 agonists: good tool, poor deployment43:29 - Statins slash GLP-1 by ~50% (Cell Metabolism, 2024)48:57 - ClosingREFERENCES:Carnivore-Keto for IBD (Norwitz et al., Frontiers, 2024): PMC11409203Keto for Depression (Ohio State, 2025): PMC12420795Fermented Foods vs Fiber (Sonnenburg, Cell, 2021): Stanford NewsStatins Slash GLP-1 (Cell Metabolism, 2024): pubmed/38325336Autophagy + Depression (Nature, 2025): NatureGUEST: Nick Norwitz, PhD MDHOST: Dr. Robert Lufkin MD | robertlufkinmd.com⭐ Enjoying the show? Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — it takes 30 seconds and helps more people discover the science of health and longevity. Thank you!New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. Subscribe so you don't miss one.Continue this conversation on Substack: https://robertlufkinmd.substack.comLies I Taught In Medical School — Free sample chapter: https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/Web: https://www.robertlufkinmd.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/robertlufkinmdX: https://x.com/robertlufkinmdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertlufkinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/
Send us Fan MailRobyn Dobbins is a returning (and is unofficially the most mentioned) guest on our show! Check out her first appearances on episode 469 and 578 of Boundless Body Radio! We also interviewed her AWESOME husband, Matt, on episode 638 of our show!Robyn Dobbins is an amazing friend of mine, who has recovered from many serious health conditions, including OCD, obesity, depression, Hashimoto's, and bipolar disorder.As the owner of Harbinger of Health LLC, she supports others on their unique metabolic healing journeys, emphasizing the importance of community and connection for lasting change. She is certified by the Nutrition Network and trained in Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health by Dr. Georgia Ede.In addition, she is the host of Ketobiography, an amazing podcast dedicated to sharing stories of hope and healing through metabolic therapy. Robyn is a member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners and was the recipient of the 2024 Fresh Start Award given out by the non-profit Metabolic Mind!She has also become staff at Metabolic Collective, a not-for-profit organization that is building a grassroots, healing-centered community infrastructure that empowers people to adopt metabolic therapies, sustain recovery, and turn personal transformation into collective impact.Robyn and her family are featured in the new documentary The Cholesterol Code, available on Amazon, and has been featured in discussion panels and Q&A's across the country!Find Robyn at-https://www.harbingerofhealthllc.com/FB- @Robyn R. DobbinsTW- @robynrdobbinsIG- @robynrdobbinsFind the KetoBiography Podcast at-YT- @The KetoBiography PodcastIG- @keto_biographyFB- @Keto BiographyFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here!
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What if the cancer treatments you trust are built on the wrong foundation?Dr. Thomas Seyfried has spent decades building the scientific case that cancer isn't a genetic disease. It's a metabolic one. And that distinction changes everything. He breaks down exactly why cancer cells can't survive without glucose and glutamine, why conventional oncology has largely ignored this, and why managing cancer without toxic side effects isn't just possible. It's already happening.Dr. Seyfried also explains why eating meat won't raise your glutamine levels the way most people fear, how nutritional ketosis can cut chemotherapy doses in half, and why a drug called DON could be a turning point in metabolic cancer care if the FDA ever gets out of the way. If you or someone you love is navigating a cancer diagnosis, this conversation could reshape how you think about treatment options. Don't wait to hear it.Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguideMORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D.6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to EnrollTransform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System: https://springaqua.info/drkatieFollow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/Please Support the ShowShare this episode with friends & familyGive a Review on SpotifyGive a Review on Apple PodcastWatch on YoutubeDISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, di...
In this episode Dr. Anthony Chaffee, an American medical doctor and neurosurgical registrar discusses his research on optimum nutrition for human performance and health, asserting that many chronic diseases can be improved or reversed with dietary changes toward a species-specific diet. Marcus and Dr. Chaffee also explore the economic burden of chronic diseases, the role of insulin and blood sugar in health, and how a high-fat, meat-based ketogenic diet can address various health issues. The conversation also compares the critical thinking approach of Dr. Chaffee with that of acclaimed author Thomas Sowell, noting the importance of evidence-based conclusions and practical dietary applications. Episode Highlights: 02:03 The Real Healthcare Crisis 04:01 The Cost of Chronic Diseases 12:10 The Role of Insulin and Mitochondria 15:58 Ketogenic Diet and Cancer 25:41 Role of Mitochondria in Cell Regulation 26:49 Warburg's Theory and Modern Evidence 27:55 Link Between Glucose Metabolism and Cancer 28:35 Nuclear Transfer Studies 29:34 Thomas Sowell's Influence Dr. Anthony Chaffee is an American medical doctor and Neurosurgical resident with over 20 years of research focused on optimal nutrition for human performance and health. He asserts that many chronic diseases are rooted in dietary choices and can be reversed with a species-specific diet. Dr. Chaffee began his academic journey at 16, studying Molecular & Cellular Biology and Chemistry at the University of Washington, later earning his MD from the Royal College of Surgeons. An All-American rugby player and MMA enthusiast, he currently practices in Australia, balancing his work as a Neurosurgical registrar and a functional medicine clinician. You can learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkkRSboRx_u3Hf2FFNgpnufkh6AWVPdFX Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us Fan MailMost fitness advice assumes the problem is knowledge. Eat less, move more, stay consistent. Drew Manning believed that too. He was a trainer who had never been overweight, watching clients fail at things that seemed obvious to him, and quietly judging them for it.So in 2011 he stopped exercising, ate like most of America eats, and spent six months gaining 75 pounds on purpose. Then he tried to lose it. That part, he thought, would be easy.It wasn't. And what broke open during that process had almost nothing to do with food.Dr. Kevin White sits down with Drew at Four Seasons Hualalai to talk about what the body actually does when you try to change it, why the fitness industry keeps failing the people who need it most, and what Drew found on the other side of doing this whole thing a second time at 40."The results become a byproduct of living that lifestyle. Not the main focus."This one reframes the whole conversation around what transformation actually requires.Find more from Drew HEREAnd follow The Daily Apple and leave a review to help more people find the show. www.primehealthassociates.com Instagram: @KevinWhiteMD YouTube: @KevinWhiteMD Prime Health Associates
Join me today as I break down the 4 pillars of lasting weight loss, so that you can better identify which area you may need more support or focus. Looking for a personlized roadmap to better mental and physical health, especially after trauma? I've got you. Schedule your free Break the Cycle Call, and I'll help you better understand the cycles holding you back, and where/how to break them for good. www.bodyyoucrave.com/btc Chapters (00:00:02) - Eat Hungry for Love(00:00:24) - 4 Pillars of Permanent Weight Loss(00:01:26) - 4 Pillars of a Ketogenic Diet(00:09:53) - How to Stop Binging on Carbohydrates in Your 40s(00:15:00) - Self-Love and Trauma Healing: Pillar 3(00:23:34) - How to Lose Weight With GLPs(00:27:30) - Weight Loss and Happiness: The 4 Pillars(00:29:29) - Binge Eating and Relationship Cycle
In addition to being a respected clinical psychiatrist for more than 20 years, Dr. Matt Bernstein is Accord's chief executive officer and one of the leading voices in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. After graduating summa cum laude from Columbia University in New York, N.Y., with a bachelor's degree in English literature, he received his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Bernstein then trained at the MGH McLean Psychiatry Residency Program in Belmont, Mass., where he served as chief resident. He remained at McLean Hospital after residency as a psychiatrist-in-charge and later served as assistant medical director of its schizophrenia and bipolar inpatient program. Dr. Bernstein has developed his passion for community-based care as the chief medical officer at Ellenhorn, a sister program of Accord, where he has pursued alternative ways (such as a focus on metabolism, nutrition, circadian-rhythm biology and exercise) to help individuals achieve their best levels of functioning without relying solely on traditional psychiatric approaches. In addition to serving on the clinical advisory board at Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bernstein is known for organizing the first-ever public conference on metabolic psychiatry in 2023. SHOWNOTES:
Dr. Rhonda Patrick, PhD, is a biomedical scientist and public science educator. She shares the exercise, nutrition, supplementation and lifestyle practices linked to better health and lower disease risk including specific cardio and resistance training routines, when and why to do intermittent fasting, ways to lower visceral fat, omega-3 sourcing, creatine for brain and muscle and peptides such as BPC-157. It's broad and thorough coverage of how to build a total health program tailored to your goals and individual biology. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Mateina: https://drinkmateina.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Rhonda Patrick (00:02:40) Competition, Jumping Rope, Rope Flow (00:06:49) Rhonda's Exercise Routine, Cardiovascular & Resistance Training (00:12:30) Cognitive & Physical Benefits of Exercise, Serotonin & Impulse Control (00:14:40) Sponsors: Our Place & Lingo (00:17:03) Phones While Training? (00:18:45) Rhonda's Strength Training, Low-Reps, Modifications, Mental Resilience (00:27:00) Daily Protein Intake, Intermittent Fasting, Processed Carbohydrates (00:33:32) Lipopolysaccharide (LPS); Gut Permeability, Gluten; Cardiovascular Health (00:42:58) Sponsor: AG1 (00:44:21) Tight Junctions, Gut, Neuroinflammation (00:47:26) L-glutamine, Immune System, Cancer Risk (00:54:55) N-acetylcysteine (NAC), Vitamin E; Antioxidant Balance, Reductive Stress (01:00:08) Starch, Tool: Bedtime Fast & Cardiovascular Health (01:03:36) Cortisol, Intermittent Fasting Benefits (01:08:09) Cortisol, Train Fasted?; Hormones, Visceral Fat (01:13:35) Visceral Fat, Perimenopause/Menopause, Insulin Resistance in Brain & Body (01:21:13) Sponsor: LMNT (01:22:33) Cortisol & Sleep (01:25:42) Intermittent Fasting, Metabolic Switch, Ketones, Muscle Loss? (01:36:47) Tools: Logic-Based Habits; Daily Metabolic Switch; Exercise, Autophagy (01:45:06) Exercise After Poor Sleep?; Training Breaks (01:52:47) Tool: "Exercise Snacks"; Sedentary Lifestyle & Cardiorespiratory Fitness (02:03:31) Sponsor: Function (02:05:16) Creatine, Dose, Resistance Training, Cognitive Function (02:17:43) Biology; Creatine; Supplement Safety (02:25:18) Omega-3s, Inflammation, Cancer Risk, Vitamin D; Trans Fat (02:36:52) Magnesium Threonate vs Bisglycinate, Sleep, Cognitive Benefit; Vitamin D (02:45:46) Supplement Types, Multivitamin, Coenzyme Q10, Urolithin A, Sulforaphane (02:55:10) Microplastics (02:57:26) Sponsor: Mateina (02:58:28) BPC-157, NMN, NR, Tool: Evaluating Supplements, Safety, Sources (03:06:28) L-Carnitine, Alpha-GPC, Nicotine, GABA & Ketogenic Diet (03:15:20) Nattokinase; Microplastics, Water Bottles; Seed Oils (03:22:21) Sauna, Creatine for Kids?, Bananas, Tool: Evaluating Studies (03:28:37) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What do you think of continuous blood pressure monitors?Should certain supplements be taken at different times of day or apart from each other?My pediatrician couldn't provide a list of calcium-rich foods for my kids with dairy intoleranceWhat are your thoughts on the HPV vaccine?Remembering a long-ago debate with a Quackbuster
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Dr. Bret Scher, medical director of the Coalition for Metabolic Health, discusses making metabolic health the foundation of medicine amid rising obesity and type 2 diabetes and reports that 93% of Americans have suboptimal metabolic health. Scher defines metabolic health using markers including glucose, insulin, triglycerides, HDL, blood pressure, and waist size, and cites evidence linking insulin resistance to heart disease, stroke, cancer, psychiatric illness, and other complications. They discuss simple self- and lab-assessments (waist-to-height ratio, fasting insulin with glucose/HOMA-IR, triglyceride-to-HDL ratio, CGMs). Scher critiques the Eat Lancet report for assuming one optimal diet, reliance on low-quality nutrition epidemiology, potential nutrient shortfalls, and environmental oversimplification, while supporting newer dietary guidelines that allow lower-carb approaches. Part two covers contradictory nutrition studies, distinctions between low-carb and ketogenic diets, emerging “metabolic psychiatry” and ketogenic therapy for mental illness and cognitive decline, limits and rebound risks of GLP-1 drugs, and Coalition efforts to improve school food and influence policy.
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Bret Scher, medical director of the Coalition for Metabolic Health.
Can the ketogenic diet help improve symptoms for individuals living with treatment-resistant depression?In this conversation, Dr. Bret Scher sits down with Dr. Megan Kirk Chang, a senior researcher in metabolic psychiatry at the University of Oxford and a co-author of the recently published DIME trial.This study represents the first randomized clinical trial to evaluate a ketogenic diet in adults with treatment-resistant depression.Participants were assigned to either a ketogenic diet or a plant-rich comparison diet for six weeks to assess whether dietary intervention could influence depressive symptoms. Both groups experienced meaningful improvements in depression scores, with the ketogenic diet slightly outperforming the control group at 6 weeks.While the difference between groups did not reach the threshold for statistical significance, the findings suggest a positive signal that warrants further investigation.In this interview, Dr. Kirk Chang reflects on:The strengths of the study and where she sees opportunity for improvement.What the modest difference between diets might meanWhy early pilot trials are designed to detect signals rather than definitive answersWhat the study revealed about adherence, cravings, and behavioral factorsHow these results will inform larger and longer clinical trials now being plannedAs Dr. Kirk Chang explains, this six-week pilot trial was designed as proof-of-concept research to determine whether there is enough signal to justify larger studies in metabolic psychiatry.At Metabolic Mind, we view studies like this as an important step in a growing scientific effort to understand how metabolism and nutrition may influence serious mental illness. Each new study contributes to the evolving evidence base that will help researchers determine who may benefit, why, and under what conditions.
Dr. Alex Marson, MD, PhD, is a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. We discuss the biology of the immune system and cancer, and everyday choices that can increase or decrease your cancer risk, several of which are surprising but all of which are actionable. We also discuss immunotherapy, including how engineered T-cells can be used to defeat childhood and adult cancers. Dr. Marson explains CRISPR and gene editing to cure diseases, and we address the ethical questions surrounding gene editing in embryos, children and adults. This discussion is for anyone interested in avoiding cancer and/or seeking to understand the science and practical applications of immune- or gene-therapy. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Alex Marson (00:02:21) Diseases & Current Biological Landscape; AI & Computational Tools (00:05:56) Immune System, Innate vs Adaptive Immune System (00:10:55) Thymus, T Cell Selection; B Cells & Antibodies (00:13:23) Sponsors: BetterHelp & Helix Sleep (00:16:11) Immune System Health, Sleep, Diet; Genes (00:20:56) Childhood Exposure & Allergy Prevention; Autoimmune Reactions (00:25:27) Whole Body Immune Response, Cytokines & Fever; Antibiotics (00:30:51) Cancer; Mutations & Cell Regulation; Smoking, BRCA Mutations, Sunlight (00:38:27) BRAC Mutations, Mutagens, Pesticides (00:42:33) Sponsor: AG1 (00:43:57) X-Rays & Airport Scanners, Carcinogen vs Mutagen, Charred Meat, Food Dye (00:49:34) Immune-Based Cancer Treatment, Checkpoint Inhibitors, CAR T-Cell Therapy (00:59:04) CRISPR, Immunotherapies (01:02:52) Age & Cancer Risk; CAR T-Cells, Targets & Side Effects; Ketogenic Diet (01:08:27) CRISPR Discovery & Mechanism (01:17:06) CRISPR Precision, Risk & Benefit; CRISPR Technology Evolution (01:20:57) Sponsor: LMNT (01:22:17) CRISPR Cell Delivery, Clinical Trials; Treating Early Cancers & Prevention (01:33:47) Liposomes, Engineered Viruses, Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs), Vaccines (01:39:57) COVID Pandemic & Trust in Science, mRNA Vaccine (01:47:51) Sponsor: Function (01:49:39) Drug Delivery to Cancer, Immunotoxins, T-Cell Engagers; AI Protein Targets (01:55:45) CRISPR Embryo Modification, Ethics; Heritable Gene Editing, Diversity (02:05:42) Deep Sequencing Embryos, Diversity; Overcoming Adversity & Resilience (02:10:44) Upcoming Therapeutics, Autoimmunity & CAR T-Cells, CRISPR & Gene Function (02:17:55) Banking T Cells or iPSCs?, Future of Cell Programming (02:24:41) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are there real contraindications to a ketogenic diet? Yes, but they're far rarer than many people think. So who shouldn't do keto?In this video, Dr. Bret Scher breaks down the difference between absolute and relative contraindications to ketogenic therapy. While rare inborn metabolic disorders and certain acute illnesses are true absolute contraindications, most commonly cited concerns, including type 1 or type 2 diabetes, heart disease, serious mental illness, high cholesterol, and even pregnancy are listed as relative contraindications, which really means, “use caution and work with an experienced clinician.”Watch to learn who should avoid ketogenic therapy, who may benefit, and why clinical guidance makes all the difference.
Send a textThis amazing episode also includes a special guest, Dr. Leslyn Keith!Siobhan Huggins is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out her first appearance on episode 656 of Boundless Body Radio!Siobhan Huggins is an independent researcher with interests in cholesterol metabolism, inflammation, lipedema, and metabolic diseases. After meeting former podcast guest Dave Feldman at Ketofest 2017, Siobhan's passion for lipidology was ignited and she was driven to research all she could in an attempt to figure out how lipids were involved in the immune system and chronic diseases.After losing over 80 pounds, she referred to a lipedema specialist for a possible diagnosis, which sparked her interest in the condition as a whole and the people it affects every day. She was finally diagnosed with lipedema in 2021, and she promptly joined the board of the Lipedema Project as a Research Specialist.She presents at various conferences on lipedema pathophysiology and the mechanisms of why ketogenic diets may be uniquely beneficial for managing lipedema symptoms and progression. She has since written several published articles on many platforms, including on Dave Feldman's Cholesterol Code website.Event- Kind & Gentle Low-Carb Nutrition for Holistic Healing in Lipedema & Lymphedema: A Heart to Heart Virtual Event, April 17-19, 2026Find Siobhan at-https://lipedemaproject.org/https://lipedema-simplified.org/TW- @siohban_hugginshttps://ownyourlabs.com/Find Dr. Leslyn Keith at-Email- leslyn@lipedemaproject.orghttps://www.leslynkeith.com/https://lipedema-simplified.org/Book- The Lymphatic CodeFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!
February is Heart Health Month, making it the perfect time to challenge common misconceptions about diet and cardiovascular health.One claim that always resurfaces? That ketogenic diets are bad for your heart. But when you take a closer look at the science, that assumption simply doesn't hold up.In this video, Dr. Bret Scher breaks down the real evidence behind ketogenic diets and cardiovascular risk, addressing:✅ How many “keto” studies don't actually study true ketogenic diets✅ The truth about LDL cholesterol on keto (it doesn't go up for everyone!)✅ Why triglycerides, HDL, insulin, and inflammation may matter more than LDL✅ How keto compares to DASH for blood pressure and metabolic health✅ Why saturated fat from real food behaves differently in the body✅ The critical difference between ultra-processed high-fat/high-carb diets and low-carb, whole-food ketogenic diets
The Ketogenic diet is popular for weight loss in humans, but does it work, and can it work with my grass-eating horses? The simple answer is yes, and you don't need to make them carnivores! A ketone, also known as beta-hydroxybutyrate, can be produced in two ways in horses. The first is the bacterial breakdown of cellulose in their hindgut. I have discussed this elsewhere, and it is the primary source of this ketone. The second way occurs when a horse consumes its body fat, which then forms ketones. The most common way to force a horse to consume its body fat is to starve them, and this is exactly what happens in starvation. But we don't need to go that far. What starts the horse making its own ketones is deciding to stop eating. There are two ways to do this: feed adequate amounts of high-quality protein, and stop feeding excess glucose (sugar) in the form of starch found in grains, grain mixes, balancers, supplements, treats, and excess hay. Believe it or not, but the more you feed food filled with glucose, the hungrier the horse will become. It is a paradox, but it is essential to understand if you want your horse to lose body fat, maintain muscle, become healthy, and remain sound. ********** Community.TheHorsesAdvocate.com is a place to learn about horses, barns, and farms. Its information is free, and a membership option lets horse owners attend live meetings to ask questions and deepen their understanding of what they have learned on the site. Membership helps support this message and spread it to everyone worldwide who works with horses. The Equine Practice, Inc. website discusses how and why I perform equine dentistry without immobilization or the automatic use of drugs. I only accept new clients in Florida. Click here to make an appointment. The Horsemanship Dentistry School is a place for those interested in learning how to perform equine dentistry without drugs on 97% of horses. Thank you for sharing and "Helping Horses Thrive In A Human World."
"My wife would come back to check on me late at night, asleep at the keyboard, and she would be like, 'Is he dead?' The burnout, what we call moral injury, is more real than anybody knows." - Will SteelmanThe American healthcare system is crushing its doctors. Faced with "assembly line" quotas of 25+ patients a day, hours of unpaid administrative work ("pajama time"), and a suicide rate higher than that of veterans, physicians are fleeing the profession in droves.My guest this week is Dr. Will Steelman, a board-certified internal medicine physician who lived through this crisis firsthand. After 12 years as a hospitalist, Dr. Steelman reached his breaking point during the pandemic and realized the only way to save his career, and his life, was to exit the system entirely.In this episode, we explore why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is the only viable path forward for the future of medicine. Will explains how DPC restores the doctor-patient relationship by reducing patient panels from 3,000 to 600, allowing for 90-minute visits, true price transparency, and a focus on root-cause resolution. We also discuss the clinical benefits of having time to care, including using ketogenic therapies to treat mental illness and reversing chronic metabolic disease, rather than just managing it with pills.If you want to understand why your doctor is exhausted, why your premiums are going up, and why DPC is the solution we can't afford to ignore, listen to this episode.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit ParetoHealth.com to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro: The Link Between Diet & Mental Clarity (00:04:18) The Road to Burnout: 12 Years as a Hospitalist (00:09:17) "Is He Dead?": The Reality of Physician Suicide & Moral Injury (00:11:08) The Way Forward: Concierge vs. Direct Primary Care (00:15:35) The Math of Failure: Why 2,500 Patients is Unsustainable (00:21:16) "Click Fatigue" and the Administrative Burden (00:23:58) Leaving the System: Launching Steelman Medical Group (00:32:06) Saving the Profession: Why DPC Offers Work-Life Balance (00:40:12) True Transparency: Why DPC Lab Costs Are Dropping (00:48:58) The Luxury of Time: Treating Mental Health with Ketogenic Diets (00:59:32) The Statin Controversy & Insulin ResistanceKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/
"My wife would come back to check on me late at night, asleep at the keyboard, and she would be like, 'Is he dead?' The burnout, what we call moral injury, is more real than anybody knows." - Will SteelmanThe American healthcare system is crushing its doctors. Faced with "assembly line" quotas of 25+ patients a day, hours of unpaid administrative work ("pajama time"), and a suicide rate higher than that of veterans, physicians are fleeing the profession in droves.My guest this week is Dr. Will Steelman, a board-certified internal medicine physician who lived through this crisis firsthand. After 12 years as a hospitalist, Dr. Steelman reached his breaking point during the pandemic and realized the only way to save his career, and his life, was to exit the system entirely.In this episode, we explore why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is the only viable path forward for the future of medicine. Will explains how DPC restores the doctor-patient relationship by reducing patient panels from 3,000 to 600, allowing for 90-minute visits, true price transparency, and a focus on root-cause resolution. We also discuss the clinical benefits of having time to care, including using ketogenic therapies to treat mental illness and reversing chronic metabolic disease, rather than just managing it with pills.If you want to understand why your doctor is exhausted, why your premiums are going up, and why DPC is the solution we can't afford to ignore, listen to this episode.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit ParetoHealth.com to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro: The Link Between Diet & Mental Clarity (00:04:18) The Road to Burnout: 12 Years as a Hospitalist (00:09:17) "Is He Dead?": The Reality of Physician Suicide & Moral Injury (00:11:08) The Way Forward: Concierge vs. Direct Primary Care (00:15:35) The Math of Failure: Why 2,500 Patients is Unsustainable (00:21:16) "Click Fatigue" and the Administrative Burden (00:23:58) Leaving the System: Launching Steelman Medical Group (00:32:06) Saving the Profession: Why DPC Offers Work-Life Balance (00:40:12) True Transparency: Why DPC Lab Costs Are Dropping (00:48:58) The Luxury of Time: Treating Mental Health with Ketogenic Diets (00:59:32) The Statin Controversy & Insulin ResistanceKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/
Broadcast from KSQD on 5-30-2024 and replayed on 2-12-2026: Cognitive errors in medicine dismissing unusual presentations as psychological. A case of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis causing psychiatric symptoms. Failures of genetic research to identify causes. The Need for integrating neurology and psychiatry; Importance of testing for antibodies and using MRI scans. Detailed explanation of immune tolerance, peripheral tolerance, and the phenomenon of molecular mimicry in diseases like multiple sclerosis and celiac disease. Importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms. Historical context and current advancements in treating autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, lupus, and multiple sclerosis using reprogrammed immune cells and iron oxide nanoparticles. Explanation of how the liver filters blood and helps establish immune tolerance by processing cellular debris and antigens. Advances in engineering regulatory T cells to target specific disease sites and calm inflammatory responses. Exploration of new diagnostic tools and the potential of AI in understanding complex psychiatric conditions.
Send us a textTodd Souter has tried pretty much all of the diets under the sun until he ended up finding temporary success with the Ketogenic Diet. After suffering from kidney stones in 2019, Todd took more of an interest in nutrition & strength training. In 2022 Todd had begun secretly yo-yo dieting, which led to him aggressively cutting from Monday to Friday, then blowing up on the weekends.When Todd & his wife Maki welcomed their first child, Leo, into the world, Todd knew that it was time to make a change. In 2024, Todd suffered a broken toe & was diagnosed with Golfers Elbow, Tennis Elbow & chronic tendonitis in left wrist. Todd then hired a personal trainer specializing in hypertrophy & injury prevention & found success with the Carnivore Diet, which was the only diet he found to be sustainable.In 2025 Todd Souter became a certified 'Carnivore Diet Health Coach' & is currently studying Certificate IV as a Personal Trainer in order to help others improve their health & fitness. You can find him on social media, and especially on his awesome YouTube channel @Todd Souter Health, where I was recently hosted!Find Todd at-YT- @Todd Souter HealthIG- @toddsouterhealthFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!
Save your seat: https://www.hackmydna.com/sarahIn this episode of the Evolving Wellness Podcast, host Sarah and her guest Cash discuss the complexities of personalized health strategies, focusing on genetic variability and its impact on diet, hormones, and therapies like peptides and red light therapy. They explore the differences in how individuals react to ketogenic diets, the role of specific genes like APO A2 and TCF 7L2 in metabolic health, and the nuances of using biohacking tools such as NAD and glutathione. They emphasize the importance of understanding genetic profiles for effective and safe health interventions. Sarah announces an upcoming free webinar for deeper dives into these topics and audience Q&A. The episode underlines the necessity of a bio-individual approach for optimal wellness.About Hack My DNA's Mission: Hack My DNA is focused on helping people understand and optimize their health by using their unique genetic blueprint. Founded by Sarah, the platform bridges the gap between raw DNA data and real-life action—translating genetic insights into practical strategies for nutrition, lifestyle, and long-term wellness. Hack My DNA's mission is to empower individuals to make informed, personalized health decisions by uncovering how their genes influence everything from metabolism and detoxification to inflammation and aging, so they can live healthier, more intentional lives_________Sponsored By:→ VivaRays | This episode is sponsored by VivaRays - VivaRays Blue - code YOGI https://vivarays.com/→ Troscriptions | For an exclusive offer, go to https://www.troscriptions.com/SARAHK for 10% off your first non subscription order._________Timestamp:00:00 Introduction to Ketogenic Diet and Genetics01:04 The Role of Genes in Diet and Health01:43 Webinar Announcement and Guest Introduction04:18 Understanding MTHFR and Methylation05:56 Methylation's Impact on Health09:19 Genetic Variability in Health Responses15:08 Cold Therapy and Genetic Differences23:20 Hormone Replacement and Genetic Considerations29:21 Debating Hormone Therapy30:16 The Importance of Individualized Health31:21 Understanding Genetic Blocks32:28 Exploring Peptides33:30 The NAD Debate36:13 Genetic Variability in Peptide Response43:09 Red Light Therapy Insights53:23 Join Our Live Webinar——— This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resourcesCheck out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/coursesMy free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJIFree Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinarGet Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free - https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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Send us a textDr. Christopher Netzel is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out his appearance on episode 644 of BBR!Dr. Christopher Netzel is board certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology, practicing at Costal Health Specialty Care in Jacksonville, FL.His medical residency in anesthesiology was completed at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics in Madison. Dr. Netzel is a member of a number of medical associations, including the North American Neuromodulation Society, the American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and the Wisconsin Medical Society, among others.Dr. Netzel utilizes whole-food, low-carbohydrate, healthy fat, and ketogenic diets as a component of a multidisciplinary approach to address metabolic syndrome within the context of chronic pain. Through this approach, improvements in many types of pain have been observed, likely due to weight control, decreased inflammation, enhanced glycemic control, and potentially improved neuronal function.Furthermore, Dr. Netzel has successfully assisted patients in reducing or ceasing their usage of diabetic and hypertensive medications, achieving better sleep quality, experiencing reduced heartburn, and overall enhanced well-being.Find Dr. Netzel at-https://coastalhealth.com/physician/christopher-netzel/IG- @ketopaindochttps://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/doctor/chris-netzelFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!
In this episode, Dr. Yousef Elyaman breaks down the essential mathematics of metabolism—from calculating basal metabolic rate to understanding the 3,500-calorie rule for weight loss—making complex concepts immediately actionable for practitioners and patients.We explore the critical distinction between fat loss and muscle preservation, why body composition matters more than the number on the scale, and how strategic protein intake and exercise can help preserve metabolic rate during caloric restriction. Dr. Yousef Elyaman shares evidence-based insights on various fasting protocols—from the foundational 12:12 time-restricted eating to modified alternate-day fasting—and reviews the latest research showing how these approaches reduce intrahepatic triglycerides, improve insulin sensitivity, and even reverse markers of liver fibrosis.Join us for an online livestream where you'll master the functional medicine strategies that reverse fatty liver. Register now at https://pages.kharrazianinstitute.com/elyaman-fatty-liverFor patient-oriented functional medicine courses, visit https://drknews.com/online-courses/For practitioner functional medicine certification courses, visit https://kharrazianinstitute.com/For Certified Functional Nutrition education for both practitioners and lay people, visit https://afnlm.com/00:00 "Ketogenic Diet Facts Quiz"05:37 "Tracking Body Composition Effectively"08:41 "Understanding and Testing Your BMR"12:47 "Protein's Role in Fat Loss"15:38 "Healthy Eating and Fasting Tips"17:08 Sustainable Fasting vs. Extreme Fasts23:21 "Body Fat, BMR, and Metabolism"26:15 "Solving the Puzzle Podcast Summary"Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Doug Reynolds welcomes listeners back to the LowCarbUSA® Podcast with a guest who works in one of the most specialized—and most misunderstood—corners of cardiovascular medicine: the heart's electrical system. Dr. David Nabert is an electrophysiologist ("EP" doctor), focused on heart rhythm disorders, and he's one of the featured speakers at the Boca Symposium for Metabolic Health (January 23–25)—including the event's full day-plus dedicated to cardiovascular conditions. What gives this episode its pull is the combination of clinical depth and lived experience. David isn't just talking about rhythm problems from a textbook perspective—he's explaining how his own curiosity about metabolic health evolved, what shifted when he started questioning conventional assumptions, and why those questions matter for real patients in the real world. David describes how his entry point into metabolic health didn't begin in a clinic—it began with a random Google search. In 2021, while looking up a cardiology formula, he accidentally landed on a Nina Teicholz talk at the Cato Institute. "I started to watch it, and all of a sudden, an hour and a half passed," he says—one of those moments where interest turns into momentum. He listened to Teicholz's book, The Big Fat Surprise, then began searching for more voices in the low-carb space and quickly reconnected with familiar names, including Dr. Robert Cywes and Dr. Eric Westman (both will also be presenting in Boca), whom he calls mentors. That exploration ultimately led him to the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (The SMHP) and, importantly, a willingness to test ideas on himself. David is candid about his own weight journey. He describes a time when a body mass index under 25 felt "skinny" to him, and he's open about losing weight, regaining some after a series of hip surgeries, and continuing to work on it. What ultimately shifted, though, wasn't just the number on the scale—it was how he began to rethink what "doing everything right" actually means. For years, he approached weight loss the way many clinicians were trained to: low-fat, high willpower, endure the hunger. He describes his old strategy bluntly: "The only way I had lost weight… was by doing protein sparing modified fast… I was just eating almost no fat." Predictably, it wasn't sustainable. When he later shifted to a lower-carb, higher-fat approach—"bacon, eggs, hamburger"—he was "amazed at how quickly I started to lose weight," and he began seeing changes in markers that traditional cardiology often de-emphasizes. After stopping long-term statin therapy (which he had been on for 25 years), he saw his LDL return to roughly where it had been earlier in life, but other changes caught his attention: triglycerides dropped to the lowest he'd ever seen, HDL improved, and fasting insulin improved as well. Just as meaningful were the changes he felt: "Every 10 or 20 pounds I lost, my hips got better," he says, attributing it not only to less load, but "also part of it was less inflammation." From there, the episode moves into the heart of why David is speaking during the cardiovascular-focused programming in Boca: rhythm, electricity, and the surprising overlap between conditions that seem unrelated—like seizures and arrhythmias. David explains that early ketogenic diet research in the 1920s focused on refractory seizures, and he argues the connection matters because many antiarrhythmic drugs and antiseizure drugs overlap mechanistically. In his view, these aren't separate worlds. "Treating seizures or treating cardiac arrhythmias is basically two faces of the same coin," he says—and that opens a practical question: if ketosis can help reduce seizures, might it also influence certain rhythm symptoms? He shares a striking clinical example that stuck with him: a former submariner with PTSD and episodes of fast heart rates who said, "I know when I'm… ketogenic… when I fall off the wagon… then I start having palpitations and fast heart rates." David later learned the patient was experiencing atrial fibrillation, and while he's careful not to overpromise, he describes a pattern he's observed: in earlier stages of rhythm problems, being in a ketogenic state may reduce symptoms and potentially slow progression for some people. "It doesn't cure atrial fibrillation," he emphasizes, but he's seen ketosis "improves symptoms," not only in AFib, but in other rhythm issues like SVT and PVCs—especially early on. From there, David widens the frame to what he's seeing in younger patients—particularly young women—showing up with palpitations, rapid heart rate, anxiety, and signs of metabolic dysfunction even when they don't "look" unhealthy by BMI alone. "Only 90% of them are metabolically unhealthy," he says, describing a familiar cluster: A1C not quite normal, resting heart rates high, daytime heart rates that shouldn't be running 100–120, and a nervous system dialed up in what he calls a "hyper adrenergic state." The mainstream response is often medication—beta blockers, for example—but David argues metabolic context matters, and he's exploring how nutritional strategies (including ketosis, sometimes even supplemental ketones) may reduce symptom burden in certain cases. He also discusses POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), noting it can be associated with viral infections and has become more common since "the bad virus we had five years ago." Again, he's measured in his claims: ketosis isn't a cure, but he's seen it help reduce symptoms in select patients who have tried many other standard approaches first. The second half of the conversation touches on medications and the tension between "lower the number" cardiology and whole-person outcomes. David brings up PCSK9 inhibitors and recalls being troubled by early data patterns: "You were less likely to die from that, but you're more likely to die from cancer or infection… And… the overall mortality was the same." That line of thinking captures what pushed him toward metabolic health: a concern that focusing on a single marker can obscure the bigger picture of risk, resilience, and long-term outcomes. He also discusses SGLT2 inhibitors (like Jardiance and Farxiga) as potentially useful tools—especially in heart failure and diabetes—while stressing the importance of monitoring and hydration. In a moment that captures both his clinical caution and his enthusiasm for empowered patients, he tells people who go low carb on these meds to "get a Keto Mojo to check your ketone levels," because the goal is to use tools intelligently, not blindly. As the episode closes, Doug returns to the bigger mission behind the upcoming Boca program: helping attendees develop a confident, educated response to the most common fear tactic people face when they change their diet—LDL, heart attacks, and the assumption that low carb automatically means danger. Doug notes there are still "so few that really do get it and support it and talk about it," which is exactly why the cardiovascular-focused day-plus at the Boca Symposium for Metabolic Health (January 23–25) matters. David, for his part, is grateful to be part of it—and to be healthy enough to show up differently than last time. He reminds Doug that at previous events he was "either walking with one or two canes," but now, "I'm actually not going to run up on the stage, but I'll be moving pretty quickly." That moment captures the heart of the episode: metabolic health isn't theoretical. It's lived. And in Boca, that lived experience meets serious clinical discussion—especially for anyone trying to better understand cardiovascular risk, rhythm disorders, and the metabolic foundations that too often go unaddressed. If this conversation sparks your curiosity, the next step is obvious: join the community in Boca January 23–25 and immerse yourself in a day and a half of cardiovascular-focused talks designed to help you think more clearly, speak more confidently, and act more effectively—whether you're a clinician, a patient, or someone trying to help the people you love. Learn more about the Boca Symposium and register here.
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the renaming of fatty liver disease to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (M-A-S-L-D) to reduce stigma and improve diagnosis. Dr. Mary Ella's efforts at the University of Chicago Medicine highlight how this change aids in better patient identification and treatment. Leyla emphasizes lifestyle changes like a low-carb diet to manage and reverse the disease. The episode also covers the prevalence of fake extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) on the market, ways to identify authentic olive oil, and the importance of choosing quality over mass-produced options.
Send us a textDeep dive into how ketogenic diets and carbohydrate intake effect exercise performance, and misconceptions in sports nutrition.TOPICS DISCUSSED:Insulin as a powerful metabolic hormone: regulates nutrient storage across tissues, overriding others like glucagon to promote fat and glucose storage during abundance.Glucagon & GLP-1 roles in metabolism: Glucagon mobilizes liver glucose during scarcity; GLP-1, amplified in drugs like Ozempic, suppresses hunger but originated as a diabetes treatment.Transition to ketosis in fasting or low-carb diets: Low insulin enables fat breakdown into ketones for brain fuel, allowing survival for weeks without food, with adaptation taking about four weeks.Hypoglycemia vs. glycogen depletion: Low blood sugar causes fatigue and irritability due to brain energy deficit, while muscle glycogen levels do not directly limit performance.Ketogenic diets & exercise performance: Studies show no difference in endurance after adaptation, with some athletes performing better on low-carb due to enhanced fat oxidation.High-carb diets in athletes: In one study, about 30% developed prediabetes-like fasting glucose elevations, linked to total carb intake, despite leanness and fitness.Misconceptions in sports nutrition: Guidelines recommend 60-90g carbs/hour, but evidence shows 10g suffices to maintain blood sugar and performance, avoiding insulin spikes that impair fat use.Individual variability in diet response: Athletes vary in optimal fuel sources; it's possible to by athletic and lean but also metabolically unhealthy.PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYS:For workouts over ~60 minutes, consume ~10g carbs per hour (e.g., a third of a banana) to maintain blood sugar and prevent fatigue, regardless of overall diet.Allow at least four weeks for adaptation when trying a ketogenic diet, enabling the body to fully transition to the ketogenic state.Monitor personal responses to carb intake, as high levels can elevate fasting glucose even in fit individuals; consider lower-carb options if experiencing metabolic issues.Prioritize metabolic flexibility through varied diets or fasting periods to improve energy stability, but consult resources for proper formulation to support health.ABOUT THE GUEST: Andrew Koutnik, PhD earned a PhD in biomedical sciences with a focus on exercise physiology and metabolic health, informed by his personal diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in childhoodSupport the showAffiliates: Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. MINDMATTER gets you 15% off. AquaTru: Water filtration devices that remove microplastics, metals, bacteria, and more from your drinking water. Through link, $100 off AquaTru Carafe, Classic & Under Sink Units; $300 off Freestanding models. Seed Oil Scout: Find restaurants with seed oil-free options, scan food products to see what they're hiding, with this easy-to-use mobile app. KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + electrolytes formulated for kidney health. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime) For all the ways you can support my efforts
Welcome to the Mediumship Sister's Podcast! Season 6, episode 18!Today join the sisters as Ciarra shares Part 3 of her personal healing journey with being diagnosed with Cervical Cancer in May of 2025. Part 3 and the closing episode for her healing journey. Please take a listen to all 3 episodes. Part 3 takes us through Ciarra's last set of recent scans, doctors reactions, shares her mindset, rituals and ways she moved through navigating the allopathic healthcare system with the traditional Cancer approaches in BC Canada. Through the ups and downs, she found a safe haven of healing, connecting in nature, nurturing self in so many ways and all the while trusting her own intuition and connection to Spirit and the belief that healing is not only possible, but happening within. Sharing Ciarra's story will inspire others to believe in their ability to create a space within themselves for healing, for balance and trusting their intuition. To be curious, ask questions and do your own research for ways to heal beyond trusting the traditional system. And this inspiring journey completes our episodes for 2025.Thank you for listening! We are grateful and blessed!Listen to Part 1 of Ciarra's journeyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mediumship-sisters-podcast/id1535520455?i=1000740173959Listen to Part 2 of Ciarra's Journeyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mediumship-sisters-podcast/id1535520455?i=1000741468441resources~Books to consider if you are facing a Cancer diagnosis, as food can be our medicine, these two books helped Ciarra navigate her food choices and understand the links to Cancer."Keto for Cancer" by Miriam Kalamian "The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: Integrating Deep Nutrition, the Ketogenic Diet, and Nontoxic Bio-Individualized Therapies" by Dr. Nasha Winters and Jess Higgins Kelley MNTitems below can be found on amazon USA and Canada*ESSIAC* all natural herbal liquid extract 300 ml bottle*Tarens T9314-012M Art creations sketchbook /notebook*Natural Factors Glutathione LipoMicel Matrix 300 mg softgels*Natural Factors Liposomal Viatmin C High Absorption 90 liquid softgels 1000mg*SAKURA Koi pocket field sketch watercolor set on the goMEDITATIONS~https://open.spotify.com/episode/1N4WTTy5AIrxmgcU68x3Cd?si=bKaRlA2qRoKB5pi7yneuqAhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2S5peBb7JqPhn77HyfeyLp?si=TZciaeswR6eOaSrXEI-Dvwhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mediumship-sisters-podcast/id1535520455?i=1000724628073Message Ciarra directly if you would like more information and resources.If you enjoy our podcast, please share it with others you think would enjoy it and please leave us a review !Work with us, follow our InstagramFollow us on You tubehttps://www.youtube.com/@MediumshipSistersPodcastFollow us on Instagram @themediumshipsistersCiarra Saylor Douglas@ciarrasaylor_mediumship @ciarrasaylorhttps://www.ciarralovesart.com/shop-1 Mariana Lucker@star.aligned.alchemy www.staralignedalchemy.com Paige Sturgeon@thewildspiritpaige @redhillphotowww.thewildspiritpaige.com www.redhillphotography.comrecorded 12/16/25
At 40, Terry Tateossian was 210 lbs, facing terrifying health scares, and trapped in a cycle of failed diets. She discovered the secret to lasting fat loss and building muscle during menopause isn't endless cardio or starvation, but a powerful nutrition and weight training strategy most people overlook. In episode 842 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and Terry reveal how she completely transformed her body and mind, losing 80 pounds by ditching common myths and embracing a bodybuilding approach to health that anyone can use to get results.Ready to build your best body? Join Robert's FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to learn the exact system for building muscle and losing fat. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Follow Terry on IG: https://www.instagram.com/how.good.can.it.getGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - How I Transformed My Body and Mind Forever After 40 0:56 - Morning vs. Evening Workouts: What's the Best Time to Train? 1:42 - The Catalyst: How I Lost 80 Pounds During Menopause 3:04 - How to Get Fit When Your Family Doesn't Support You 4:45 - Why Everyone Should Adopt a "Bodybuilder Mindset" for Health 5:13 - A Beginner's Guide to Gym Lingo (What is a "DB RDL"?) 7:21 - What Was the Real Reason I Decided to Change My Life? 8:02 - The Biggest Weight Loss Mistake: Endless Cardio & Calorie Restriction 8:41 - How a Bodybuilding Coach Changed My Life (The Plan She Gave Me) 10:42 - Why Would a Beginner Hire a Bodybuilding Coach? 12:34 - The Truth About Building Muscle and Losing Fat Efficiently 14:23 - Will Lifting Weights Make Women Bulky? The Truth Revealed 15:29 - What My Diet Looked Like Before My Transformation (The "Terry Diet") 18:29 - Is a Ketogenic Diet the Answer for Weight Loss? 20:30 - Is Tracking Your Macros a Form of Disordered Eating? 23:45 - Sponsor: The Keto Bodybuilding All-In-One System 25:28 - Why You Can't "Just Wing It" With Nutrition in the Modern World 28:40 - The Most Overlooked Key to Sustainable Fat Loss 29:35 - A Coach's First Step: How to Audit Your Current Diet 31:20 - The Unspoken Truth About Disordered Eating & Food Addiction 35:34 - Good Foods vs. Bad Foods: Should You Demonize Certain Foods? 37:38 - Is HRT the Answer for Menopause? Or Is It Something Else? 42:33 - Why Are Quick-Fix Solutions Like GLP-1s So Seductive? 45:18 - How to Help Women Who Are Chronically Undereating 48:15 - The Shocking Amount of Protein Your Body Actually Uses Daily 50:02 - What Are the Best Sources of Lean Protein? 53:03 - Why Your Doctor Won't Give You This Life-Changing Advice 54:52 - What's Next for Terry: Retreats for Women in the Smoky Mountains 58:09 - Where to Find Terry Tateossian Online
Send us a textHow ketosis and ketogenic diets work and how these tools can improve metabolic health, brain function, and even cancer management.Topics Discussed:Organs have different fuel preferences: brain strongly prefers glucose, heart prefers fatty acids, skeletal muscle is flexible and likes fat/ketones.Humans evolved with high metabolic flexibility; regular ketosis was normal for ancestors, but today most people never experience it.“Keto flu” is largely glucose withdrawal plus electrolyte/sodium loss; proper salt and hydration prevent most symptoms.Classic medical ketogenic diet is ~90% fat (historically saturated); modern versions often use more monounsaturated fats, MCTs, and higher protein.Saturated fat is not inherently atherogenic in the context of weight stability or caloric deficit; excess calories from any source can dysregulate metabolism.Exogenous ketones (e.g. BHB) provide energy, reduce ROS, stabilize membranes, increase inhibitory tone (GABA), and have hormone-like signaling effects independent of diet.Cancer cells often show Warburg effect (damaged mitochondrial respiration → heavy reliance on glycolysis); lowering glucose and raising ketones can stress cancer cells.True keto-adaptation for athletic performance requires 6–12 weeks; after that, elite athletes can match or exceed prior high-carb performance at sub-maximal and endurance efforts.Practical Takeaways:Therapeutic carbohydrate restriction (50–100 g/day for many people) plus occasional fasting or ketone supplements can restore metabolic flexibility with far fewer side effects than strict keto.Prioritize whole-food fats (eggs, fatty fish, beef, olive oil, butter/lard) and minimize processed keto products loaded with seed oils.Supplementing BHB (salts or esters) or MCT oil can ease the transition into ketosis, boost ketones without strict dieting, and may support brain and metabolic health.Regularly check basic blood markers (glucose, lipids, electrolytes) and consider an OmegaQuant test; optimizing metabolic health is one of the strongest preventable steps against cancer, neurodegeneration, and heart disease.Supplemental Ketone (BHB):KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB with potassium, calcium & magnesium, formulated with kidney health in mind. Use code MIND20 for 20% off.*Not medical advice.Support the showAffiliates: Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. MINDMATTER gets you 15% off. AquaTru: Water filtration devices that remove microplastics, metals, bacteria, and more from your drinking water. Through link, $100 off AquaTru Carafe, Classic & Under Sink Units; $300 off Freestanding models. Seed Oil Scout: Find restaurants with seed oil-free options, scan food products to see what they're hiding, with this easy-to-use mobile app. KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + electrolytes formulated for kidney health. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime) For all the ways you can support my efforts
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Dom D'Agostino is a neuroscientist and professor at the forefront of metabolic therapies, including ketogenic diets, exogenous ketones, and hyperbaric oxygen. In this episode, Dom breaks down nutritional versus supplemental ketosis, defines meaningful ketone thresholds, and outlines practical ways to achieve ketosis. He explains how a ketogenic diet can support metabolic health and weight loss, and advises on how to maintain adequate protein and avoid common mistakes. Dom surveys the growing landscape of exogenous ketones—from salts and esters to 1,3-butanediol—and effective pairings like caffeine, MCT oil, and alpha-GPC. He highlights the role of ketogenic therapy in cancer (particularly glioblastoma) and its promise for neurodegenerative diseases. The conversation also covers recommended hyperbaric oxygen protocols for brain injuries and cognitive function, situations where fasting or ketones offer cognitive and anti-inflammatory benefits, and touches on the carnivore diet as a ketogenic variant with potential relevance for autoimmune and metabolic conditions. We discuss: Dom and Peter's shared interest in ketosis, and Dom's scientific journey [2:30]; Dom's work for the Navy on oxygen toxicity [7:00]; Nutritional ketosis defined: physiology, biomarkers, and how fasting and diet generate therapeutic ketones [15:00]; The historical roots of ketogenic diets in epilepsy treatment, and evidence showing ketones reduce seizure activity and strengthen brain resilience [19:00]; Dom's personal experience on the ketogenic diet: tracking macros, getting enough protein, and monitoring ketone levels [24:15]; Using a ketogenic diet for weight loss: Dom's guidance on protein, fiber, calorie tracking, lipid monitoring, and more [31:00]; Protein on ketogenic diets: Dom's rationale for higher intake and muscle preservation [38:00]; Incorporating carbohydrates into keto: timing, high-fiber foods, and other considerations [41:30]; The carnivore diet: whether this diet induces ketosis, how it functions metabolically, and why it may help individuals with autoimmune conditions [44:15]; Early exogenous ketones: how 1,3-butanediol works, its liver toxicity risk, and why ketone esters replaced it [48:15]; The progression of exogenous ketones: why BHB monoesters and ketone salts emerged as better alternatives to 1,3-butanediol for ketone supplementation [59:30]; Ketone salts: easing the transition into ketosis, dosing, and how they compare to ketone esters [1:04:00]; The differences between D- and L-β-hydroxybutyrate, and how racemic mixtures may elevate ketones longer and offer unique biological effects [1:09:30]; How ketosis may boost NAD, and why NAD supplements have fallen short so far [1:16:30]; Emerging evidence for using a ketogenic diet to treat anorexia and other psychiatric disorders [1:20:30]; Potential cognitive and performance benefits of ketone supplementation, and why pushing ketones too high can be dangerous [1:23:45]; Applications for ketone esters, and why ketone salts or MCT-blended formulations may be safer and more practical for most people [1:29:15]; The role of a ketogenic diet in treating cancer [1:34:45]; The potential of a ketogenic diet for treating Alzheimer's disease [1:45:45]; Tools for cognitive enhancement: ketones, alpha-GPC, MCT, caffeine, strategic fasting, and more [1:53:45]; Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for concussion, TBI, PTSD, and cognitive function, including protocols and dosing approaches [1:55:30]; Peter's takeaways, recommended products, and additional resources to learn more [2:03:00]; and More. Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube
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This week's episode is all about something we all need a little more of—gratitude, grounding, and giving ourselves grace through the holidays.With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we're diving into simple, practical ways you can weave gratitude into your running and daily life. Not in a “force yourself to be grateful” kind of way, but in a gentle, real, “let's slow down and notice what's good” way. From a 30-second pre-run gratitude pause to a post-run cool-down chat with yourself, these tiny practices can completely shift your mindset, your training, and honestly… how you feel about your body.We also talk openly about something many runners struggle with but don't always discuss—holiday food anxiety. The pressure, the comments, the guilt, the urge to “earn your food”… we're not doing that this year. I walk you through how to approach holiday meals with more compassion, less fear, and a lot more presence so you can actually enjoy the season without feeling like you're betraying your goals or your body.And because consistency can get tough this time of year, we share strategies to help you stay connected to your training without feeling rigid or overwhelmed. Spoiler: flexibility and grace are part of the plan.We also introduce our brand-new 30-Day Running Reset inside the new RLR app, built to help you rebuild your foundation, reconnect with your body, and fit running, strength, and mobility into real life—even during the busiest season. The app makes it easy, doable, and supportive, so you don't have to figure things out alone.As always, we close with a huge dose of gratitude for you—our community. You're the reason this podcast continues to grow, and it means the world when you leave a review or share the show with another runner who might need it.Take a breath, take a moment, and let's step into this holiday season grounded and grateful—together.01:28 The Power of Gratitude06:19 Gratitude in Running13:45 Thanksgiving Food Anxiety22:09 Reprogramming Your Relationship with Food22:27 Fueling Your Body for Performance24:32 The Myth of Ketogenic Diets for Athletes25:39 Enjoying Holiday Meals Without Guilt27:55 Training Through the Holiday Season33:49 Maintaining Consistency and Identity as a RunnerJoin the 30 Day Running Reset and get a plan that will help you build a strong and injury-proof body by combining running and strength training in a way that actually works for runners like you.Gain access to my new secret podcast, Unbreakable: The Runner's Guide To Injury-Proofing Your Body After 40. Click here: https://www.realliferunners.com/secret Join the Team! --> https://www.realliferunners.com/team Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one! Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.
In this episode, we sit down with integrative oncologist and metabolic health pioneer Dr. Nasha Winters (who insists we call her Nasha) to explore the powerful intersection of cancer, ultra-processed foods, metabolism, and sovereignty. Nasha shares her astonishing personal story: years of dismissed symptoms, normalized suffering, and relentless gaslighting that culminated in a diagnosis of end-stage ovarian cancer at age 19—and being sent home to die. Thirty-four years later, she's very much alive and leading a global movement to rethink cancer as a metabolic, terrain-driven disease rather than a purely genetic accident. We talk about how ultra-processed foods don't just starve our mitochondria—they starve our sovereignty, hijack our decision-making, and fracture our relationship with our own bodies. Along the way, Nasha invites us to move away from perfectionism and fragility and toward aligned, values-based choices and fierce self-responsibility. In this episode, we explore: Nasha's "pain to purpose" story Chronic health issues from infancy through adolescence: PCOS, endometriosis, autoimmune issues, RA, IBS, thyroid dysfunction, and more—constantly normalized and medicated. Being diagnosed with end-stage ovarian cancer at 19, with full bowel obstruction, organ failure, metastasis, and "3 months to live." How being sent home to die became the catalyst for asking "Why?" and beginning her life's work. A metabolic and psychological reset Why a prolonged period of fasting (due to bowel obstruction) functioned as an unplanned metabolic intervention. How an accidental very high-dose psilocybin experience in 1991 fundamentally changed her perspective, reduced her fear of death, and gave her a will to live. The insight that cancer is not just genetic—but deeply tied to environment, metabolism, trauma, and disconnection from nature. Cancer as an ecosystem, not a battlefield What Nasha means by seeing the body as an ecosystem instead of a war zone. How we are in constant relationship with our internal and external environments—our bodies, food systems, and the land all reflecting each other. Ultra-processed foods and cancer terrain Why ultra-processed foods are "as genetically mismatched as it gets" for humans. How UPFs impact all the hallmarks of cancer—driving inflammation, insulin resistance, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and brain hijacking. The role of emulsifiers, preservatives, seed oils, and other additives in damaging the gut, microbiome, and immune surveillance. Why "a little" ultra-processed food isn't neutral for people with a vulnerable system—and why in her oncology population, UPF often has to be all-or-nothing. Metabolic sovereignty vs. perfectionism Nasha's powerful idea that UPFs don't just starve our mitochondria—they starve our sovereignty. What it means to choose health as alignment, not achievement. How social pressure, cultural norms, and "moderation" language rob people of agency. Practical examples of reclaiming sovereignty: bringing your own wine, your own safe foods, and modeling a different way without preaching. Working with food addiction and emotional eating (without shame) How she meets people gently where they are, especially those whose only "comfort" has been food. "Upgrading" comfort foods and using cooking and eating as a creative, relational, and communal act rather than a shame-based one. Her boundary as a clinician: "I'm not willing to work harder than you." How that shifted outcomes and reduced codependency. Community, clinicians, and doing this together How she used farmers' markets and health-food store "field trips" as non-shaming education: reading labels together, swapping recipes, and making it fun. Seasonal group cleanses and experiments that removed UPFs without moralizing and re-connected people to real food. Justice, food deserts, and real solutions Stories from working in Indigenous and low-resource communities and helping reintroduce native seeds and traditional foodways. The Food-as-Medicine movement: projects like FreshRx, where CSA boxes for people with type 2 diabetes significantly lowered A1C and healthcare costs. Why she believes, increasingly, that the resources are there—and the work now is connection, awareness, and community organizing. A hopeful vision for the next 5 years Policy shifts around dietary guidelines and school food. Regenerative agriculture movements, farmer-led organizations, and bringing environmental, metabolic, mental health, and food systems together under one roof. Her dream project: a 1,200-acre regenerative farm, intentional community, and metabolic oncology hospital in Arizona. One small step you can take this week Start with non-judgmental awareness: a simple food and feeling diary. Her "triage" before reaching for UPFs: Big glass of water A bit of protein A bit of fat Then the UPF if you still truly want it—no self-punishment. How small wins ("I didn't eat the thing") build fierceness and confidence over time. Our signature question What Nasha would tell her younger self about ultra-processed foods: "I'm choosing health as alignment, not as achievement." Using food choices to align with who you really are and who you're becoming, rather than chasing perfection or performance. Connect with Dr. Nasha Winters Website, offerings, and clinician training: DrNasha.com Podcast: Metabolic Matters Social: Dr. Nasha / Nasha Winters across platforms Facebook Instagram Book: Metabolic Approach to Cancer: Integrating Deep Nutrition, The Ketogenic Diet, and Nontoxic Bio-Individualized Therapies The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Duncan French, PhD, the vice president of performance at the UFC Performance Institute and a world-class performance specialist. We explain how resistance training and acute stress impact hormones and outline specific weight training protocols to increase testosterone to support strength and hypertrophy. We also discuss how to use cold and heat exposure to enhance recovery and performance. Finally, we explain how to match nutrition to training goals and improve metabolic flexibility. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AGZ by AG1: https://drinkagz.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (0:00) Duncan French (0:20) Resistance Training & Hormones, Testosterone, Men vs Women (4:32) Increase Testosterone & Resistance Intensity, Tool: 6 x 10 Protocol (7:53) Rest Periods & Metabolic Stimulus (9:26) Sponsor: Function (11:07) Weekly Training Sessions, Varied Intensity & Volume, Recovery (12:34) Short-Term Stress, Testosterone & Performance, Mindset (15:05) Deliberate Cold Exposure, Mindset & Recovery (17:14) Tool: Cold Periodization, Recovery & Goals (22:12) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (23:53) Sport, Skill Training & Quality Movement, Fatigue; Mental Fatigue (26:19) High-Intensity Training & Carbohydrates; Exogenous Ketones; Ketogenic Diet (29:32) Metabolic Efficiency, Carbohydrates & Fat Stores, Tool: Nutrition Periodization (32:45) Sponsor: AGZ by AG1 (34:14) Heat Adaptation, Sauna, Sweating (37:14) Training, Nutrition & Adaptations, Tool: 12 Week Program (39:06) Acknowledgements Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices