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A 34-year-old functional medicine practitioner had every marker doctors look for: a zero calcium score, clean metabolic labs, a lean and active build. Six months later he had a widowmaker heart attack with a total blockage and no plaque anywhere else in his arteries.In this conversation, Dr. Stephen Hussey walks Jack Heald and Dr. Philip Ovadia through what happened after the stent, the questions the hospital would not answer, and the research he pursued once he left. That research led him toward mechanisms of clotting and arterial injury rarely discussed in a cardiology office, and toward a recovery protocol built around light, circadian rhythm, and the biophysics of blood flow rather than the standard prescription pad.He also describes tracking a second, unrelated vascular event in his leg through ultrasound imaging over eighteen months, watching it resolve without intervention. Hussey lays out the environmental signals he believes drive arterial healing, and why he thinks the conventional model of heart disease treats a downstream symptom while missing where the damage actually begins.For anyone who has been told their labs look fine and still worries about their heart, this is a different way of asking why.BIG IDEAA heart attack survivor with textbook-perfect metabolic markers set out to find the mechanism his cardiologists never asked about, and it changed how he thinks the body protects and heals its arteries.Dr. Stephen Hussey - Contact InfoPrior Appearance on “Stay Off My Operating Table” appearance: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1810620/episodes/10708494Webpage: https://resourceyourhealth.com/X: https://x.com/DrStephenHusseyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrStephenHussey/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephenhussey/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHJGZ17zRDZ9rn7yYrC-bQSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Send us Fan MailKelsey Buchalter cycled through hospitals, medications, and every conventional treatment psychiatry could offer for twenty years to treat anorexia, bulimia, and anxiety. None of it touched the underlying problem. What finally helped her was a single instruction from a nutritionist: eat only red meat and eggs for ten days.She is now a health coach at Ovadia Heart Health, and recently sat down with Dr. Philip Ovadia and Jack Heald on the Stay Off My Operating Table Podcast to trace the biological mechanism behind that shift and to challenge a premise that most mental health experts never question- that the mind can be repaired while the body remains inflamed and malnourished.She draws a sharp distinction between disordered eating and dietary intervention, one that has nothing to do with what's on the plate and everything to do with why it's there. Before psychology can do its work, biology has to be stabilized first, and for Kelsey, that meant confronting the idea that her mental illness was never a character flaw but a body in crisis.Kelsey is also a young singer-songwriter, actor, dancer, nutrition advisor, and host of The Human Theatre Podcast. Kelsey's music creates an intimate, soulful, and soft-pop ambiance and although her original music is her main focus, she does include selecting cover songs in her act. Kelsey is accompanied by her brother, Josh Buchalter who is the lead guitarist for popular 5-piece rock band Rock Steady.Find Kelsey at-IG- @kelseybuchalterPodcast- The Human Theatre PodcastTEDx Talk- Knowing Thy SelfFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

Welcome! And thank you for listening. In this episode, I sit down with cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia to challenge some of the conventional thinking around heart disease, cholesterol, nutrition, and metabolic health. After becoming morbidly obese and pre-diabetic himself despite being a heart surgeon, Dr. Ovadia began questioning the advice he had been giving patients and ultimately transformed his own health through a low-carbohydrate, ketogenic approach. We discuss why insulin resistance may be a much bigger factor in heart disease than cholesterol alone, the role of inflammation and metabolic health, and why Dr. Ovadia has completely changed his views on dietary fat, meat, and plant-based diets.  Thanks as always for listening. Check out Dr. Ovadia here: https://ovadiahearthealth.com/ If you would like to join us. Check out the website at doctordulaney.com Email me with questions at jami@doctordulaney.com https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/article-abstract/2850256https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4703484/ water distillers: https://mypurewater.com/?sld=jdulaney. discount code: cleanwaterforsophie  

Most chronic physical and mental health problems trace back to "ancestral mismatch" — the gap between the ancient environment our biology was shaped by and the modern, overly convenient one we now live in. Dr. Berg's book breaks this mismatch into nine trackable "environments" (food, social, light, work, cognitive, etc.) and argues that fixing willpower isn't the answer — redesigning your surroundings is.NOTABLE QUOTE"Change your environment one time and make it easy for you to succeed."— Dr. Eric BergCONTACT INFO:Dr. Eric Berg Contact InfoBio: With over 47,000,000 followers worldwide, Dr. Eric Berg DC spreads the truth about getting healthy and losing weight. Dr. Berg DC, age 61, (as of Sept 2026), specializes in Healthy Keto® and Intermittent Fasting. He is the director of Dr. Berg's Nutritionals and a best-selling Amazon author.His new book, "Change Your Environments", is available now. https://amzn.to/4xzycpXWebsite: https://www.drberg.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3w193M5tYPJqF0Hi-7U-2gX: https://x.com/dr_ericbergSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

What if the cholesterol numbers you've been watching aren't telling you the whole story about your heart? In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia to explore why he believes metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance deserve far more attention when assessing cardiovascular risk, especially for women entering perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Ovadia shares what he's learned after 25 years in heart surgery, including why he's now routinely operating on patients in their 40s and even 30s. They break down the metabolic warning signs that can appear decades before advanced heart disease, from rising blood pressure and waist circumference to fasting insulin, glucose, triglycerides, and HDL. You'll also hear their discussion about cholesterol and advanced lipid testing, how changing hormones can affect women's cardiometabolic health, and why resistance training, real food, muscle, sleep, and blood sugar stability matter. Plus, Dr. Ovadia explains how continuous glucose monitors can provide real-time insight into your metabolic health and the heart imaging he recommends women discuss with their healthcare providers. Listen now to discover the metabolic clues your body may be giving you today and how to start protecting your heart for decades to come. DR. PHILIP OVADIA Dr. Philip Ovadia is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, founder of Ovadia Heart Health Center, and author of Stay Off My Operating Table and Stay Off My Kitchen Table. After performing thousands of heart surgeries, Dr. Ovadia shifted part of his work toward prevention, helping patients identify and address metabolic dysfunction before it progresses to advanced cardiovascular disease. His virtual practice focuses on improving metabolic health as a strategy for reducing heart disease risk. IN THIS EPISODE Why Dr. Ovadia believes insulin resistance deserves more attention in heart disease prevention The five basic metabolic markers he wants women tracking Why your personal blood pressure baseline matters in midlife What fasting insulin can reveal before blood sugar becomes obviously abnormal Why cholesterol alone may not give you the complete picture of cardiovascular risk How muscle and resistance training support metabolic and heart health What a continuous glucose monitor can teach you about food, energy, and blood sugar When Dr. Ovadia recommends considering coronary artery calcium imaging QUOTES “It's never too early to start thinking about this, but it's also never too late.” “Cholesterol is not the main thing driving heart disease.” “Low-fat diets, they simply don't work.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution http://drmariza.com/book Stop surviving and start thriving, join Midlife on Fire Collective now https://drmariza.com/trial Stay Off My Operating Table by Dr. Philip Ovadia Dr. Ovadia Website Dr. Ovadia Facebook Dr. Ovadia Instagram Dr. Ovadia Youtube RELATED EPISODES 769: Is It Perimenopause or Something Else? How to Finally Connect the Dots with Dr. Mariza 750: The Underlying Cellular Cause of Midlife Fatigue, Brain Fog & Low Motivation with Andrew Salzman 650: Unlock Your Health: The Ultimate Biomarker & Lab Blueprint to Thrive in Midlife and Beyond

For decades, Professor Tim Noakes told the world that carbohydrate-loaded muscles were the secret to endurance performance. He built a career on it, wrote a bestselling running manual around it, and trained a generation of athletes to believe it. Then, standing at a podium, he tore the nutrition chapter out of his own book.In this conversation with Dr. Philip Ovadia, the South African physiologist traces a personal reckoning that began with an unlikely diagnosis: type 2 diabetes, arrived at while running fifty miles a week and staying lean. He walks through the science that forced him to abandon three decades of orthodoxy, the university battle and courtroom fight that followed his public reversal, and a model of carbohydrate metabolism built on two very different pools of glucose, one that barely matters and one that determines whether an athlete falters.The conversation moves from Cape Town laboratories to Mongolia to a South African courtroom, and lands on a mechanism connecting muscle glycogen, insulin, and the ability to burn fat that most people, including many physicians, were never taught.BIG IDEAHow much glycogen sits in the muscles determines whether insulin stays elevated and the body keeps burning carbohydrate instead of fat, a discovery that overturned decades of sports nutrition dogma and reframed muscle glycogen not as a performance reserve but as a dumping ground for excess blood glucose.Professor Tim Noakes Contact InfoWebsite: https://TheNoakesFoundation.orgBook: The Lore of Running (Complete Update Coming) https://amzn.to/3RUTRsVInterview with Dr. Eric Westman: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1810620/episodes/14766410Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callYour cholesterol number does not tell the whole story about heart disease. In Episode 913 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes is joined by heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia to examine statins, LDL, insulin resistance, and inflammation. Dr. Ovadia explains what coronary calcium scans can reveal, why some patients need heart surgery in their 30s, and which blood tests may show metabolic risk. He also shares how he lost 100 pounds, why strength training and low-carb or carnivore nutrition guide his approach, and what his new book teaches about nutrient density. See where standard heart advice may fall short and what to ask before accepting one cholesterol score as the full story.Buy Philip's book: https://stayoffmykitchentable.com/Subscribe to Philip's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IFixHeartsGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - How Dr. Ovadia Got Leaner and Stronger1:34 - Carnivore Diet, Mold Exposure, and Resistance Training3:18 - Fat Loss, Muscle Gain, and Metabolic Health4:56 - How a Heart Surgeon Lost 100 Pounds7:29 - What Happens During Heart Bypass Surgery10:44 - Why Heart Disease Goes Undetected for Decades12:01 - Cholesterol Quantity vs. Insulin Resistance13:42 - Three Missing Pieces of Heart Disease Screening15:01 - The $100 Coronary Calcium Scan17:27 - Soft Plaque vs. Calcified Plaque19:50 - What a CIMT Scan Can and Cannot Reveal21:46 - High Cholesterol With a Zero Calcium Score23:27 - When Should You Get a CAC Scan?24:24 - Why 30-Year-Olds Need Heart Bypass Surgery26:09 - Blood Tests for Inflammation and Insulin Resistance28:42 - Do Statins Address the Root Cause?32:23 - Why the Body Needs Cholesterol35:19 - Why Doctors Keep Focusing on Cholesterol38:34 - What Most Heart Surgery Patients Share41:00 - Affordable Blood Tests and Heart Scans42:10 - Can Cutting Carbs Reverse Insulin Resistance?44:24 - Inside Stay Off My Kitchen Table46:42 - Why His Vegan Coauthor Started Eating Meat48:11 - Are Carbs Necessary for Long-Term Health?49:45 - Where to Find Dr. Ovadia's New Book

In this conversation, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Dr. Philip Ovadia discuss the critical intersection of cardiology and longevity, emphasizing the need for a shift from treating heart disease to preventing it. They explore personal transformations, the role of diet, particularly low-carb and carnivore diets, and the importance of understanding insulin resistance in relation to heart health. The discussion also highlights advancements in cardiovascular diagnostics and the necessity for early detection and patient education to combat heart disease effectively.   For Audience Join the other 20,000+ high-performers getting weekly insights on biological reversal, exponential strategies, and Life Energy optimization→ https://start.gladdenlongevity.com/subscribe If you're ready to measure your 60+ biological ages and build a personalized reversal plan, apply for a discovery call here → https://start.gladdenlongevity.com/apply-now   Use code 'Podcast10' to get 10% OFF on any of our supplements at https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/!    Takeaways ·       The focus on longevity in cardiology is essential. ·       Preventing heart disease is more effective than treating it. ·       Personal health transformations can lead to professional insights. ·       Dietary changes can significantly impact heart health. ·       Insulin resistance is a major factor in heart disease. ·       Understanding the role of cholesterol is crucial. ·       Early detection of insulin resistance can prevent heart disease. ·       Patient education is vital for long-term health outcomes. ·       Innovative diagnostics can revolutionize heart disease management. ·       A holistic approach to rehabilitation is necessary for recovery.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Longevity in Cardiology 02:50 The Shift from Treatment to Prevention 05:59 Personal Transformation and Dietary Changes 08:58 Understanding Insulin Resistance and Heart Disease 12:02 The Role of Diet in Cardiovascular Health 15:07 Innovations in Cardiovascular Diagnostics 18:02 The Importance of Early Detection 20:56 Rehabilitation and Patient Education 24:07 The Future of Cardiology and Preventative Care   To learn more about Dr. Philip Ovadia: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ovadiahearthealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifixhearts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ifixhearts X URL: https://x.com/ifixhearts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IFixHearts LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/philip-ovadia-heart-health/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-off-Operating-Table-Metabolic/dp/1737818205/   Reach out to us at:    Website: https://gladdenlongevity.com/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gladdenlongevity/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/?hl=en     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gladdenlongevity    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_q8nexY4K5ilgFnKm7naw       Gladden Longevity Podcast Disclosures Production & Independence The Gladden Longevity Podcast and Age Hackers are produced by Gladden Longevity Podcast, which operates independently from Dr. Jeffrey Gladden's clinical practice and research at Gladden Longevity in Irving, Texas. 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Dr. Jay Wrigley, the physician behind Hormone Diet Doc, returns to the podcast after spending nine months building an entirely new framework for hormonal health, drawn from three decades in clinical practice and his own hundred-pound transformation. He rejoins Dr. Philip Ovadia to unpack why the standard thyroid test so often leaves patients with false reassurance, and what actually happens between the thyroid, the liver, and the cell before a hormone can do its job.The conversation moves through the hormonal shifts that accompany midlife in both men and women, why testosterone replacement is frequently reached for before the underlying metabolic picture is addressed, and the fourteen clinical patterns Wrigley built to help patients recognize what their bodies are actually signaling. Sleep emerges as a surprisingly central factor tying it all together.The two doctors close by discussing where artificial intelligence fits into the future of the doctor-patient relationship, and why clinical experience may remain irreplaceable even as AI tools become part of everyday health decisions.BIG IDEAA normal thyroid test result does not rule out a thyroid problem, and restoring hormonal balance starts with metabolic health, not with replacing hormones.Dr. Jay Wrigley Contact InfoHealth Assessment: https://assessment.drjaywrigley.com/Website: https://drjaywrigley.com/Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

After performing thousands of open-heart surgeries, Dr. Philip Ovadia recognized that the vast majority were preventable…if his patients had improved their metabolic health in the first place. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley sat down with heart surgeon, author and podcaster Dr. Philip Ovadia to learn about the underrated relationship between insulin resistance and heart disease, and what you need to know to arm yourself at home and in the doctor's office.  If heart disease has been the number one killer for so long, isn't it possible that we're tackling it the wrong way? Dr. Ovadia's belief is that our emphasis on cholesterol has done us a disservice when it comes to heart health.  If you have a family history of heart issues, or a heart condition yourself, learn how Dr. Ovadia believes you can stay off his operating table.  In this episode you will learn: Why cholesterol and LDLs are not the real enemy of the heart and how sugar is the real culprit when it comes to heart disease.  Why 70 years of cholesterol-focused medicine hasn't reduced heart disease — and what the data actually shows about LDL's role in cardiac events The Craft Test: how Dr. Joseph Craft discovered in the 1970s that 95% of heart disease patients had insulin resistance — compared to only 50% with elevated cholesterol Why your fasting insulin level is the most important number most doctors never order — and how to get it tested for around $10 What exactly to ask your doctor about insulin resistance, and signs and symptoms for it: waist circumference, blood pressure, fasting glucose, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. How stress plays a role in heart conditions, and how emotional support can make a difference in patients' outcomes. Why statin drugs can be problematic, in that they hide the symptom rather than attacking the root of the problem.  The single question to ask your doctor that will immediately reveal whether they understand metabolic heart disease: "Am I insulin resistant?" Why skin tags, belly fat, rounded face, low energy and high blood pressure are early warning signs of insulin resistance — years before chest pain or shortness of breath appear Dr. Ovadia's recommendations for diet and lifestyle changes to keep you off the operating table: processed food needs to go, and we must move more. If you have a desk-job, try a standing desk or simply get up and move around once an hour.  Meat is medicine. Dr. Ovadia advocates for the nutritional density of meat, yes, even red meat, and suggests that a low-fat diet has not prevented heart disease as promised.  Vitamin K2 and CoQ10 feed the mitochondria our hearts need for energy.  The effects of common viruses like strep on the heart valves. What role genetics plays in heart disease versus habits.  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram Facebook Website Follow Dr. Philip Ovadia https://www.instagram.com/ifixhearts/ https://ifixhearts.com/team/ https://www.youtube.com/@IFixHearts Buy his books: https://ovadiahearthealth.com/books/ ------  *Head to www.beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and enter code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your mineral replenishment order. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Are you chasing a perfect cholesterol number but still not sure if you're actually protected from a heart attack? Have you heard that half the people who have a heart attack actually have normal cholesterol? We cover: The one risk factor with a 600% increased risk of heart disease in women (hint: it's not cholesterol, and most doctors never test for it) Why half the people who show up with heart attacks have totally normal cholesterol The metabolic health markers you can check at home today, no doctor needed The 5-minute scan every woman should ask for by age 50 Why "healthy" athletic women can still be damaging their arteries   Dr. Philip Ovadia, MD, is a board-certified heart surgeon who became a leading advocate for metabolic health after confronting both his patients' outcomes and his own struggle with obesity and insulin resistance. With decades of surgical experience, he has witnessed firsthand the consequences of metabolic disease. Today, he focuses on prevention, education, and empowering individuals to reverse metabolic dysfunction before surgery becomes necessary. Founder of Ovadia Heart Health and host of The Stay Off My Operating Table Podcast. Contact Philip Ovadia: Website & Book: stayoffmykitchentable.com Website and telemedicine practice: ifixhearts.com Instagram: @ifixhearts YouTube: @ifixhearts   Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora   Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://membership.hackmyage.com/sales-page  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

In this episode, Dr. Ovadia (a cardiologist), Larry Hicks (a malpractice lawyer), and Larson Hicks discuss the benefits of being an independent physician and the cons of having to work in a system with malpractice agencies enforcing a restrictive definition of “normal medicine.”Join them today to hear how malpractice agencies have missed the mark while independent physicians are working out the causes of heart disease!Catch us on your favorite podcast streaming service!

Dr. Cassie Smith spent a decade being failed by her own specialty. As a board-certified endocrinologist, she developed Graves' disease, then Hashimoto's, then infertility, and no colleague could give her an answer. The answer she eventually found wasn't in a prescription pad. It was in her gut.In this conversation with Dr. Philip Ovadia, Smith explains why millions of people on thyroid medication still feel exhausted, and why the problem often isn't the hormone itself but whether the body can actually use it. She walks through what happens when the gut lining is damaged, how certain bacteria hijack digestion, and how that chain reaction leaves cell receptors locked against the very medicine meant to help. Smith also addresses the scale of the problem: an estimated 50 million Americans may be hypothyroid without knowing it, missed entirely by standard lab testing.Now running a cash-based functional medicine practice that treats patients across 46 states, Smith lays out where recovery actually has to begin, and why it rarely starts with a pill.BIG IDEAThyroid medication so often fails not because the medicine is wrong, but because chronic gut inflammation locks the cellular doors hormones need to pass through.Dr. Cassie Smith Contact InfoBOOK: Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones (https://amzn.to/4gCc9sV)WEBSITE: https://www.modern-endocrine.com/INSTAGRAM: @modernendocrine_WEBSITE: https://GutHormoneFix.comSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death, yet many people are left wondering whether they're focusing on the right risk factors.  In this episode, I sit down with board-certified cardiac surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia to discuss how his perspective shifted from treating advanced heart disease in the operating room to helping people prevent it in the first place.  We talk through common questions about cholesterol, LDL, statins, coronary calcium scores, and why he believes heart health requires looking beyond a single lab value to better understand metabolic health, inflammation, and insulin resistance. Topics We Cover in This Episode:  What LDL cholesterol can and cannot tell you about heart disease risk How insulin resistance and inflammation fit into the bigger picture When a statin may make sense and when other factors deserve attention first The current conversation around bioidentical hormones and cardiovascular health Who should consider a coronary artery calcium scan and what the results can tell you Why metabolic health may be one of the most important pieces of heart disease prevention Practical questions to ask when evaluating your own cardiovascular risk Resources & Links Take the Quiz with Dr. Ovadia: https://ifixhearts.com/  Order Dr. Ovadia's Books: https://ifixhearts.com/books/  Order Dr. Cassie's Book ‘Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones': https://guthormonefix.com/ Use code LISTEN10 for 10 % off your order on shopmodernendocrine.com 

Robin Switzer has spent nearly a decade building one of the largest gatherings in metabolic health, watching thousands of people arrive chasing the same thing: a way to feel better. But somewhere between the Oura Rings, the continuous glucose monitors, and the endless lists of things to optimize, something shifted. Dr. Philip Ovadia and Jack Heald sit down with Switzer to talk about that shift, and why the community she built around the ketogenic diet has quietly become something much bigger. They cover what changed after a new administration took aim at food policy, why a DNA test she never expected to believe in turned out to be right, and why the physical experience of being in a room with people pursuing the same goal does something no podcast or YouTube video can replicate. The conversation turns to the people bringing new ideas to this year's event, from visceral fat specialists to electromagnetic frequency experts, and what all of it says about where the wellness movement is actually headed.BIG IDEAThe most reliable path back to health may not be more tracking, more data, or more devices, but the momentum that comes from being physically surrounded by people committed to the same goal.Robin Switzer Contact Infowebsite: hackyourhealth.comDiscount Code “iFixHearts”Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Most conversations about diabetes focus on controlling blood sugar. Dr. Ian Lake spent 20 years following this playbook—counting carbohydrates, injecting insulin, managing his type 1 diagnosis according to conventional medical guidance. Then a serious hypoglycemic episode and early signs of retinopathy forced him to reconsider everything.What he discovered became the foundation of his practice and his new book Shifting Gears: insulin itself may be more important than the glucose it controls. By reframing type 1 diabetes as a metabolic optimization problem rather than a glucose-management puzzle, Lake unlocked something most people with the condition never experience—stability without constant mental and physical strain.But here's what makes this conversation essential for everyone: type 1 diabetes isn't just a disease. It's a window into how your body actually works. Understanding insulin's role as a master metabolic regulator reveals patterns that affect weight, mental health, inflammation, and longevity in all of us. Lake has run 100 miles fasted. He's cycled 1,000 miles while managing type 1. His approach challenges core assumptions about fuel, performance, and what our bodies actually need.BIG IDEAInsulin management—not glucose control—is the key to metabolic flexibility and long-term health, whether you inject insulin or not.Contact Info: Book: Shifting Gears by Ian Lake on AmazonWebsite: Type1Keto.comSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Most people are taught to focus on cholesterol when they think about heart disease.But what if cholesterol is only one small part of the story?In this episode of The Inflammation Code Podcast, Dr. Shivani Gupta sits down with Dr. Philip C. Ovadia, a board-certified heart surgeon, founder of Ovadia Heart Health, host of The Stay Off My Operating Table Podcast, and author of Stay Off My Kitchen Table. After performing thousands of heart surgeries and reversing his own metabolic dysfunction, Dr. Ovadia now focuses on helping people prevent the very conditions that lead them to the operating table.Together, they discuss what really drives heart disease risk, including insulin resistance, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, nutrient absorption, gut health, and the importance of imaging like coronary artery calcium scans.In this conversation, you'll learn:• Why heart disease can begin decades before symptoms appear• Why cholesterol alone is not enough to predict heart disease risk• How insulin resistance and inflammation contribute to cardiovascular disease• Why women's heart risk rises rapidly after menopause• What a coronary artery calcium scan can reveal• Why nutrient density and bioavailability matter for metabolic health• How elimination diets may help identify foods that drive inflammationThis episode is for anyone who wants to understand heart disease prevention before it becomes urgent.RESOURCES MENTIONEDThe Inflammation Codehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=trueFusionary Formulas SupplementsUse code CODE15 for 15% off your first orderhttps://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast7-Day Inflammation Detox Challengehttps://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/CONNECT WITH DR. PHILIP OVADIAInstagram: @ifixheartsBook: Stay Off My Kitchen Table (July 28, 2026)Website: stayoffmykitchentable.comCONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANIInstagram: @dr.shivaniguptaWebsite: https://shivanigupta.com/Podcast: The Inflammation Code on Spotify & Apple PodcastsIf this resonated with you, share it with someone who's still being told to just watch their cholesterol, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.

A cardiac surgeon who's performed thousands of open-heart operations says most of his patients didn't have to be there — and the culprit isn't cholesterol, it's metabolic health.In this episode of Health Longevity Secrets, Robert Lufkin MD sits down with Dr. Philip Ovadia, board-certified cardiac surgeon and author of the new book "Stay Off My Kitchen Table." Once morbidly obese and prediabetic himself, Ovadia lost nearly 100 pounds and rethought everything he was taught about heart disease. He explains why "meat is medicine," how red meat got vilified by bad science, what really drives heart disease, and how his nationwide telehealth practice is rebuilding primary care around metabolic health.Chapters:00:00 — Introduction01:34 — Why a Heart Surgeon Wrote "Stay Off My Kitchen Table"04:54 — Do You Need to Eat Meat? Nutrient Density and Bioavailability07:30 — Meat Is Medicine: Why Red Meat Was Vilified09:38 — How Bad Epidemiology Made Meat the Villain12:43 — Red Meat Down 40%, Heart Disease Worse: What That Tells Us14:23 — Ovadia's Own Journey: Obese, Prediabetic, and Gary Taubes15:54 — Why Medical Schools Resist This (and What's Changing)19:01 — RFK Jr, Trump, the New Food Pyramid and realfood.gov21:38 — Leaving Employed Surgery for a Telehealth Practice25:24 — Metabolic Care Beyond the Heart: Building Primary Care31:38 — What Telemedicine Patients Actually Experience37:01 — It's Not Just What You Eat — It's What You Absorb38:50 — Gut Health, Anti-Nutrients, and the NAD Supplement Problem42:37 — Best Wearables: Why the CGM Tops the List44:11 — Empowering Patients to Take Back ControlKey takeaways:Metabolic health — not cholesterol — is the primary driver of heart disease, and most heart surgery is preventable through diet and lifestyle."Meat is medicine": red meat was vilified largely by poorly done epidemiologic science layered with political and economic interests.U.S. red meat consumption has fallen ~40% since the 1950s–60s, yet heart disease has gotten worse — strong evidence meat isn't the cause.It's not just what you eat, it's what you absorb: gut health, bioavailability, and plant anti-nutrients all shape your results.The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is the single most powerful wearable for understanding how food and lifestyle affect your metabolic health.Studies & sources:"Stay Off My Kitchen Table" by Dr. Philip Ovadia (with Joshua Lisik) — ovadiahearthealth.com"Stay Off My Operating Table" by Dr. Philip Ovadia — GoodreadsOvadia Heart Health (nationwide telehealth practice) — ovadiahearthealth.comNew U.S. dietary guidelines & food pyramid — realfood.govGary Taubes (author and science journalist) — garytaubes.comDr. Lufkin's book "Lies I Taught in Medical School": robertlufkinmd.com/lies⭐ 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 other Tuesday. 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/

Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health.Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com_____Heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia joins Judy Cho to discuss what may actually drive heart disease beyond a single focus on LDL cholesterol. Drawing from 25 years in cardiac surgery and more than 3,400 operations, he explains why insulin resistance, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, diet, and vascular damage deserve more attention in heart disease prevention.The conversation also examines statins, coronary artery calcium scans, CT angiograms, seed oils, processed carbohydrates, red meat, vegan diets, gut health, and nutrient absorption. Dr. Ovadia shares how becoming obese and prediabetic changed his own understanding of metabolic health, and why he now focuses on helping patients avoid the operating table.We discuss the following: Dr. Ovadia's lessons from 3,400 heart surgeriesWhy cholesterol isn't the root causePharmaceutical and food industry influenceHow diet guidelines failed patientsDr. Ovadia's personal health transformationSeed oils vs processed carbohydratesEarly warning signs of heart diseaseCoronary calcium scan and CT angiogramWhat a heart surgeon eats for breakfastDr. Ovadia's new bookCan vegans have optimal health?When diet alone isn't enough_____EPISODE RESOURCESNutritionist's Guide to the Carnivore DietDr. Philip Ovadia's WebsiteDr. Philip Ovadia's InstagramStay Off My Kitchen Table BookStay Off My Operating Table (First Book)_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Dr. Philip Ovadia, MD, is a board-certified heart surgeon who became a leading advocate for metabolic health after confronting both his patients' outcomes and his own struggle with obesity and insulin resistance. With decades of surgical experience, he has witnessed firsthand the consequences of metabolic disease. Today, he focuses on prevention, education, and empowering individuals to reverse metabolic dysfunction before surgery becomes necessary. Founder of Ovadia Heart Health and host of The Stay Off My Operating Table Podcast. BUY THE BOOK!  Stay Off My Kitchen Table can be purchased here: https://stayoffmykitchentable.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifixhearts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ifixhearts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCu8xppo0Y7mJz4uqkc7o7TQ  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/stay-off-my-operating-table/id1587212660 Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 01:11 Introduction 03:27 Interest in cardiac surgery and metabolic health 07:35 Healthcare system restrictions on doctors 12:31 Cardiac diet and post-surgery care 15:28 Book release and diet exploration 19:54 Moving to Florida and health insights 22:53 Controversial PCSK9 trial results 26:09 Challenges in understanding cholesterol 30:19 Discussing heart disease diagnoses 31:33 Importance of arterial plaque screening 37:26 Heart attacks and undiagnosed diabetes 39:13 Understanding CAC score progression 44:38 Discussing blood pressure guidelines 46:40 Where to find Dr. Ovadia Join Revero now to regain your health: https://revero.com/YT Revero.com is an online medical clinic for treating chronic diseases with this root-cause approach of nutrition therapy. You can get access to medical providers, personalized nutrition therapy, biomarker tracking, lab testing, ongoing clinical care, and daily coaching. You will also learn everything you need with educational videos, hundreds of recipes, and articles to make this easy for you. Join the Revero team (medical providers, etc): https://revero.com/jobs ‪#Revero #ReveroHealth #shawnbaker  #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach  #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree Disclaimer: The content on this channel is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider.

For decades, Americans have been told that cholesterol is public enemy number one. But cardiologist and heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia says we've been fighting the wrong battle. Despite decades of lowering cholesterol with drugs and dietary advice, heart disease remains the #1 killer in America—and Dr. Ovadia believes it's time to rethink what's really making us sick. After losing more than 100 pounds by adopting a diet centered primarily on meat, Dr. Ovadia began challenging conventional wisdom about cholesterol, nutrition, and metabolic health. Mike sits down with the bestselling author of Stay Off My Operating Table to discuss why he believes insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction—not cholesterol—are driving the epidemic of heart disease. They also dive into his new book, Stay Off My Kitchen Table, available today, and explore why his message has become one of the most talked-about—and controversial—in modern medicine. Tip o' the hat to our excellent sponsors Pure Talk—Switch your phone service today and enjoy your first three months of talk, text, and data for just $15 a month. Go to PureTalk.com/ROWE NetSuite—The #1 Cloud ER. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, go to NetSuite.AI/MIKE and try NetSuite Next for FREE. GoodRanchers.com/ROWE—Sourcing 100% of their meat from American farms and ranches and delivering straight to your door. Get $50 off anything on their site and get DOUBLE the FREE meat with every order when you start a plan.

A genetic connective tissue disorder deemed incurable by medicine improved dramatically through carnivore nutrition and structural medicine that conventional practice overlooks.DESCRIPTIONAt 16, Edward Goeke developed debilitating symptoms that left him bedridden: crippling pain whenever he felt emotion, constant tachycardia, and progressive deterioration. For two years, doctors dismissed him. Medications failed. Plant-based eating worsened his condition. By 18, he was losing vision and preparing to die.Then came diagnosis: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a genetic connective tissue disorder affecting his ligaments throughout his body. Told it was permanent. Told he'd never fully recover.But something shifted when he eliminated plant foods entirely and adopted a carnivore diet. Combined with targeted structural therapies—PRP prolotherapy and deep tissue tendon needling—his symptoms stabilized, then reversed. Now 22, he walks, trains, and functions normally. More provocatively, he's built a research-backed argument that "genetic" and "incurable" aren't the same thing, and that nutritional intervention can fundamentally alter gene expression.Edward's now creating content to challenge mainstream health dogma, particularly for younger audiences conditioned to accept conventional medicine's failures as inevitable.Edward Goeke: ContraindicatedYouTube: Edward A. Goekeedgoeke@pm.meInstagram: e.goeke_Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Half of the people who show up with a heart attack have completely normal cholesterol. That statistic is exactly why I brought back Dr. Philip Ovadia, a board certified cardiac surgeon who spent years operating on hearts while morbidly obese and pre-diabetic himself. In 2016, before Ozempic or any of the GLP-1 medications existed, he lost 100 pounds and reversed his own prediabetes, and it changed what he believed about the disease he had spent his whole career treating. We get into why insulin resistance carries six times the heart disease risk that elevated LDL cholesterol does, based on the Women's Health Initiative data, and why nearly 90 percent of adults are walking around metabolically unhealthy without knowing it. Dr. Ovadia walks through fasting insulin, a simple and inexpensive blood test that can flag this risk years before a cholesterol panel ever would, and explains why imaging that actually looks at your arteries tells you more than blood work alone ever can. We also talk honestly about statins, what the real numbers behind their benefit show once the marketing is stripped away, and why he now tells patients that meat, not cholesterol, belongs back on the table. It is a conversation that reframes what actually predicts a heart attack and gives you real questions to bring into your next cardiology appointment. Normal cholesterol does not mean a healthy heart. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Get Dr. E's FREE 5 Red Flag Phrases guide here: https://freechapter.lpages.co/5-phrases-that-are-red-flags/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 2:15 - From obese surgeon to carnivore & "meat is medicine" 8:18 - Insulin Resistance vs. Cholesterol & the $15 Test 19:36 - Why Doctors Miss It: Fasting Insulin, CRP & GLP-1s 23:45 - Gut Health, Fiber, Fermented Foods & ApoE4 31:25 - Fixing the Cardiology Visit & What to Ask Your Doctor Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/ovadiahearthealth IG: https://www.instagram.com/ifixhearts/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@IFixHearts⁩ Dr. Philip Ovadia New Book: https://stayoffmykitchentable.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Philip Ovadia is a board-certified heart surgeon on a mission to help people stay off his operating table. After overcoming his own struggles with obesity and poor metabolic health, he shifted his focus from treating advanced heart disease to preventing it by addressing its root causes. As the bestselling author of Stay Off My Operating Table, Dr. Ovadia challenges conventional thinking about heart health and advocates for nutrition, metabolic health, and lifestyle as the foundation for preventing cardiovascular disease. Through his clinical work, writing, and education, he empowers people to take control of their health long before surgery becomes necessary. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Philip talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:21) Dr. Ovadia's personal health journey  (05:09) Insulin resistance and heart disease (09:29) Insulin resistance, inflammation, and imaging (25:44) GLP medications and heart disease risk (28:47) Why meat is essential for human health (33:17) How Dr. Ovadia's colleagues have reacted to his unconventional dietary views and how the medical field is reacting to the keto/low carb revolution (39:25) Various lab tests and plaque progression (41:19) Gut health and the carnivore diet (42:54) Fermentation and detoxifying foods (46:29) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Philip Ovadia: Books: https://ovadiahearthealth.com/books/ Website: https://ovadiahearthealth.com/ X: https://x.com/ifixhearts 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/

Dr. Philip Ovadia is a board-certified cardiac surgeon, founder of Ovadia Heart Health, and author whose focused on preventing heart disease.Show partners:LMNT - Claim your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase by using this linkPaleovalley - Save 15% off your first order by using this linkTroscriptions - 10% off your first order by using the code "JESSE" at checkoutShow notes:jessechappus.com/714

Your body cannot release stored fat or heal itself when it perceives threat; gratitude is the measurable physiological switch that lowers cortisol, raises oxytocin, and allows metabolic transformation.DESCRIPTIONBen Azadi lost 80 pounds and reversed suicidal depression through metabolic healing. His father wasn't as fortunate—a preventable decline into type 2 diabetes, neuropathy, and stroke in 2014. That loss forged his purpose: reach one billion people and reverse type 2 diabetes in a million within a decade.But Azadi's message diverges sharply from the biohacking mainstream. While cold plunges and red light have their place, they're secondary. The foundation is unglamorous: gratitude, sunlight, grounding—all free, all measurable in blood work and heart rate variability.The science is stark: stress elevates cortisol; cortisol packs visceral fat around your organs. Gratitude does the inverse. Peer-reviewed research shows intentional gratitude practices reduce all-cause mortality by 9 percent and cardiovascular death by 15 percent.KetoFlex Revised, his new book, merges this psychological work with metabolic flexibility—teaching your body to burn fat instead of remaining locked into sugar dependence. His thesis: most people major in the minors, chasing complexity while overlooking what actually works.Ben Azadi Contact Info:https://KetoFlexBook.comSocial Media LinksInstagram: instagram.com/thebenazadiFacebook: facebook.com/thebenazadiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KetoKampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebenazadiSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

I'm delighted to reconnect with Dr. Philip Ovadia today. He is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with over 20 years of experience in the operating room and the founder of Ovadia Heart Health, a telemedicine practice focused on preventing and treating metabolic and cardiovascular disease through dietary and lifestyle intervention. He has co-authored two books, including, most recently, Stay Off My Kitchen Table. Today we discuss key statistics on metabolic health, metabolic health challenges, and lifestyle interventions, including Dr. Ovadia's three I's (insulin resistance, inflammation, and imaging), optimal lab values, vulnerable populations, and why prevention is key, especially for women and heart disease. We discuss the influence of gut and metabolic health, elimination diets, the reintroduction of food, and the positive influence of AI on medicine. We also cover the impact of GLP-1s and so much more. Stay tuned for an insightful conversation with Dr. Phil Ovadia on why improving metabolic health is one of the most important steps you can take to prevent cardiovascular disease. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why clinicians often fail to recognize the five metabolic syndrome criteria as signs of metabolic disease Dr. Ovadia introduces his "three I's”, and explains why they deserve far more attention when evaluating cardiovascular disease risk. How dietary and lifestyle interventions can improve metabolic health, reduce medication use, and help people feel more empowered Why blood work should always be interpreted as part of the bigger picture rather than focusing on a single value How metabolic changes during perimenopause and menopause can increase cardiovascular disease risk, and why prevention is particularly important How gut dysfunction can interfere with nutrient absorption and contribute to ongoing metabolic health challenges The value of using the carnivore diet as an elimination diet Dr. Ovadia explains why he is optimistic about AI in medicine How Dr. Ovadia's perspective on GLP-1 medications has evolved, and how he now uses low-dose GLP-1s alongside dietary and lifestyle interventions for certain patients Some simple measures to help you better understand your current metabolic health Bio: Dr. Philip Ovadia Conducting over 3,000 heart surgeries taught Dr. Philip Ovadia that good health comes from lifestyle and nutrition, not surgery. Sadly, many of his patients considered their heart attacks “inevitable.” Having lost 100lbs to overcome lifelong obesity, Dr Ovadia is on a mission to help people stay off his operating table by teaching them how to never need a heart surgeon through his Telehealth practice, Ovadia Heart Health. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Philip Ovadia On his website On social media: @ifixhearts Pre-order a copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table

For twenty years, Kelsey Buchalter cycled through hospitals, medications, and every conventional treatment psychiatry could offer for anorexia, bulimia, and anxiety. None of it touched the underlying problem. What finally did was a single instruction from a nutritionist: eat only red meat and eggs for ten days.Now a health coach at Ovadia Heart Health, Kelsey sits down with Dr. Philip Ovadia and Jack Heald to trace the biological mechanism behind that shift, and to challenge a premise most mental health treatment never questions: that the mind can be repaired while the body remains inflamed and malnourished. She draws a sharp distinction between disordered eating and dietary intervention, one that has nothing to do with what's on the plate and everything to do with why it's there.The conversation moves through decision fatigue, the vagus nerve's surprising link to the human voice, and the difference between healing from fear versus healing from self-respect. It is a story about what happens when biology gets treated before anyone tries to talk the mind into changing.BIG IDEABefore psychology can do its work, biology has to be stabilized first, and for Kelsey Buchalter, that meant confronting the idea that her mental illness was never a character flaw but a body in crisis.kelsey buchalterinstagram: kelseybuchalterPodcast: The Human TheaterSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Episode 2825 - Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Philip Ovadia to discuss confusion around LDL, his second book, and why food matters. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/why-food-matters-dr-philip-ovadia-episode-2825 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Why Food Matters Dr. Philip Ovadia is a cardiologist and heart surgeon. Heart disease is still the number one killer in the United States. (6:30) Dr. Ovadia's first book is a best seller you can find in Vinnie's book club: Stay Off My Operating Tablehttps://amzn.to/3SelRrs Even athletes in what appears to be extraordinary good health can still suffer from heart disease and cardiac arrest. (14:00) Heavy carb cycling or loading could be contributing to it. (16:00) How important is monitoring LDL only? (25:00) Small, dense LDL particles are important to monitor. Statins lower the large-particle LDL, which is the healthy form, but not the small-particle LDL. Insulin resistance and chronic inflammation are drivers of "bad" LDL. Dr. Ovadia explains how Repatha works. (30:00) He also explains some complications during its trials. A challenge of the Western medical system is that specialties have become too compartmentalized. (35:30) Pre-Order Dr. Ovadia's second book. Pre-orders are important to the algorithm. (Stay Off My Kitchen Table) He shares a story about his friend and ghost writer, Joshua. (41:00) Pre-order Dr. Ovadia's book using this link: https://ifixhearts.com/books/ Dr. Ovadia explains the importance of knowing what food goes into your body and what it does (or doesn't) for you. The vegan diet is propaganda. Dr. Ovadia explains. (54:00) Technology and testing methods have improved, and imaging is now clearer. Also, you may not be limited to dealing only with a local doctor; telehealth may now be available to you. You can also find Dr. Ovadia on socials and at iFixHearts.com. Anna's products are now linked to PureVitamin Club's website. Look under the "Food and Snacks" section to purchase them there, too. https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related. The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Anna's next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now. If you pre-order, you'll get bonus goodies! You can preorder from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/ Save your receipt from wherever you preorder, you'll need it for your bonuses! Physical Release Date is October 2026 You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's second cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

Cardiac imaging expert Kim Mischo spent 20 years inside the cardiology machine — running nuclear stress tests that told patients they were fine, then watching some of those patients have heart attacks the following week. She knew the system was broken long before she could prove it.Now she can prove it.A non-invasive scan exists that can detect coronary artery disease at 5% blockage — before symptoms, before a stress test would ever flag anything. It's been guideline-recommended since 2021. It's 99% accurate. And insurance won't cover it.The reason why is the part of this conversation that will stay with you.Dr. Philip Ovadia and Kim Mischo walk through the technology, the economics, and the quiet institutional logic that keeps a life-saving diagnostic tool out of reach for most Americans — while a far less accurate, far more expensive alternative continues to dominate cardiology practices nationwide.This is a conversation about what early detection of heart disease could look like, and why it doesn't yet.BIG IDEABetween 50 and 60 percent of patients die from their first heart attack — which means the insurance company never had to pay a single claim related to their coronary disease.Kim Mischo Contact Info: Website: https://clearheartandlung.com/Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Martha Carlin wasn't a scientist when her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's at 44. She was an auditor — trained to follow the evidence wherever it leads, and to never take anything at face value. That discipline took her somewhere medicine hadn't yet looked: the gut.What she found over the next two decades reframes how we understand not just Parkinson's, but chronic constipation, cancer, metabolic disease, sleep, cravings, and the quiet collapse of human health since World War II. The microbiome isn't a side conversation — it may be the whole conversation.This episode traces one woman's obsessive, rigorous, grief-fueled investigation into what's really living inside us, what we've done to destroy it, and whether we can get it back. The answers are more specific — and more actionable — than you might expect.BIG IDEAThe gut is not a digestive accessory — it is a pharmacological ecosystem that governs your brain, your immune system, your cravings, and possibly the trajectory of every major chronic disease you will ever face.Contact Information: Martha CarlinWebsites:Biotiquest - https://biotiquest.com/The Bio Collective - https://www.thebiocollective.com/Open Biome - https://openbiome.org/Books from Martha Carlin :"Connected" - https://amzn.to/4eMHNmL"My Search for the Perfect Poop" - https://amzn.to/492PJwxReferences:"Missing Microbes" by Martin J. Blaser: - https://amzn.to/4wwyIEKSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club: https://freshpressolive.com/3Qnswiv  Pre-order Keto Flex Revised and get free bonuses at: https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM    Here's the fact that changes everything: roughly 70% of heart attacks happen in arteries that are less than 50% blocked. The person often felt completely fine. And then a life-changing event. It's not a slow clog. It's a rupture. Soft, inflamed plaque buried in the artery wall ruptures, platelets rush in, a clot forms in seconds, and that clot is what actually triggers the heart attack. The real villains are inflammation, unstable plaque, and clotting. Not your cholesterol number. That's also why the aspirin debate got so confusing. Aspirin works by making platelets less sticky, blunting that first step of clot formation. For someone with documented plaque or a previous heart attack or stroke, the evidence is strong: aspirin cuts the risk of a second event by around 19 to 20%. But for someone at genuinely low cardiovascular risk who has never had an event, the bleeding risk may quietly outweigh any benefit. Same pill, different person, opposite outcome. The key test most people have never gotten: your coronary calcium score. In this episode, I share exactly what I would do the day I found plaque in my arteries, including seven metabolic steps that address the root cause instead of just managing the risk. Key Takeaways: 70% of heart attacks happen in arteries less than 50% blocked. It's a rupture and clot, not a slow clog. Aspirin helps people at high cardiovascular risk (secondary prevention), but may do more harm than good for low-risk individuals Your coronary calcium score is the most important test most people have never taken Chronically high insulin is, according to heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (5,000+ open heart surgeries), the number one contributor to artery damage The PREDIMED trial found extra virgin olive oil was tied to a 30% lower risk of major cardiovascular events Aspirin manages the consequence of plaque. These seven lifestyle steps remove the cause. Every meal either supports your arteries or works against them. There is no neutral. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people trying to get healthier are losing a battle they don't know they're fighting. It's not a lack of information. It's not even a lack of effort. It's something quieter — the stories running beneath the surface, the environments they've stopped noticing, the split-second decisions that feel small until they're not.Martin Silva has spent 20 years coaching people out of the patterns that keep them stuck. A former competitive natural bodybuilder who hit the aesthetic ceiling and found it hollow, he now works with high-achievers in their 40s and 50s — people who are disciplined in every area of life except this one.In this conversation, Martin unpacks the real architecture of lasting change: why willpower always fails, how your circle quietly shapes your body, why doing less in the gym often produces more, and what it actually takes to stop starting over.The information was never the problem.BIG IDEAIt's way easier to avoid temptation than it is to resist it — and no one gets healthy by relying on willpower.Martin Silva - Contact InfoWebsite: OptimiseYourBody.comPodcast: Martin Silva FitnessInstagram: Martin Silva FitnessSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Heart surgery can treat a blockage, but it cannot fix why the disease developed.In this episode of The Natural Heart Doctor Show, Dr. Philip Ovadia joins Dr. Jack Wolfson to discuss insulin resistance, inflammation, blood sugar, processed food, cholesterol testing, surgical preparation, and the whole-food approach he uses to help patients stay off his operating table.- - - - - About the Guest:Dr. Philip Ovadia is a cardiovascular surgeon with more than 20 years of experience treating heart disease. After recognizing that he was a morbidly obese, prediabetic heart surgeon headed toward his own operating table, he began questioning the conventional nutrition advice he had learned throughout his medical training.Dr. Ovadia transformed his own health by losing 100 pounds and reversing his prediabetes, an experience that reshaped both his personal life and medical practice. Today, through his educational platform I Fix Hearts and his Amazon best-selling book, Stay Off My Operating Table, he focuses on helping people understand the root causes of heart disease, including insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, poor metabolic health, and the impact of nutrition on long-term cardiovascular risk.Social Handles:Website: https://ovadiahearthealth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifixhearts/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IFixHearts- - - - -Jack Wolfson, DO, FACCWebsites: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drjackwolfson.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalheartdoctor.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjackwolfson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ready to move past the confusion and fear of typical heart health approaches? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠naturalheartdoctor.com/discovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to schedule your free discovery call and start your journey toward a 100-year heart with real, evidence-based answers.- - - - -PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Craig Emmerich spent a decade eating low-carb and feeling great — until he wasn't. What followed was a quarter-million dollars, a chronic Lyme diagnosis, and a hard-won education in what diet alone simply cannot do.In this conversation, Craig and Dr. Ovadia pull apart one of the most seductive myths in the metabolic health space: that the right food is always the right answer. They talk protein thresholds, personal fat limits, the case for bio-identical hormones, and the nuanced reality of GLP-1s — all filtered through 20-plus years of clinical observation and thousands of client testimonies.What emerges is a framework built not on ideology but on context. The question isn't which diet is correct. The question is what your body actually needs right now — and whether you're asking that question honestly.Craig and Maria Emmerich's new book, The Art of Metabolic Health, is available at ketomaria.com.BIG IDEAThe number one failure of any diet is noncompliance — and the number one failure of any health strategy is mistaking the tool for the answer.Craig Emmerich Contact InfoWebsiteKetoMaria.comhttps://ketomaria.com/Newest BookThe Art of Metabolic Health https://keto-adapted.com/product/the-art-of-metabolic-health/Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Order at Amazon: Stay Off My Kitchen Table  Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

The science of what to eat has never been clearer. The problem was never the biology — it was everything else. Dr. Ty Beal, a global nutrition scientist who helped author the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines, has spent his career mapping where modern diets fail and why they keep failing. His Nutritional Value Score ranked foods with a rigor that finally puts organ meats in their proper place, calls out the grain mythology for what it is, and confirms what many already suspect: ultra-processed food is systematically, measurably eroding human health worldwide. But knowing what to eat and actually eating it are two very different problems. Dr. Beal doesn't just explain the gap — he names the machinery keeping it open. And despite decades of food industry interference in policy, he's cautiously, specifically optimistic. The question he can't fully answer yet is the hardest one: knowing what we know, why haven't things changed?BIG IDEAWe have enough science to know what to eat — the remaining obstacle is not biology, it's the economics, politics, and behavioral engineering working against it.Ty Beal Contact InfoDr. Ty Beal discussed the development of the Nutritional Value Score (NVS), his role on the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Scientific Review Group, and the critical need to prioritize whole, minimally processed foods over ultra-processed options. The conversation revealed broad agreement that ultra-processed foods and refined carbohydrates are the primary dietary issue in the U.S., while nutrient deficiencies remain widespread globally and domestically. TyBeal.comRealFood.govNutrient-Lab.comSocial Media: @TyBealPhDSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Order at Amazon: Stay Off My Kitchen Table  Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Equip Foods grass-fed beef protein (20% off with Ben's link):  https://bit.ly/3RKCzhW — use code BENAZADI Pre-order Keto Flex Revised and get free bonuses: https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM    Ben Azadi spent 90 straight days eating nothing but beef, eggs, butter, salt, and organ meat. No vegetables, no fruit, no fiber, no carbs. Then he tested everything. His cholesterol numbers would have sent most doctors into a panic. His total cholesterol hit 434. His LDL hit 350. But when one of the world's top heart surgeons reviewed the full panel, the verdict was clear: his cardiovascular risk had actually improved. Then the gut results came in. After 90 days of zero plants and zero fiber, his gut microbiome diversity went up. Not down. Up. In this episode, Ben walks through everything: the adaptation period, the body composition changes, the full blood work breakdown with board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia, the gut microbiome reveal with Dr. Will DiPaolo and Dr. Daniel Pompa, and what the science actually says about cholesterol, red meat, and the human body. If you've ever been told that saturated fat will kill you, that LDL is the enemy, or that you need fiber to have a healthy gut, this episode will make you question all of it. Key takeaways: Lost 16 pounds and 6% body fat in 60 days Heart rate variability, sleep quality, and glucose all improved Triglyceride-to-HDL ratio hit 1.0, a marker of near-zero insulin resistance Gut diversity, keystone bacteria, and core bacteria all increased on zero plants LDL on its own is one of the worst predictors of actual cardiovascular risk Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've done the work. You cleaned up your diet, fixed your sleep, addressed your metabolic health — and something is still wrong. Brain fog you can't explain. Fatigue that won't move. Weight creeping up for no apparent reason. Personality changes your family notices before you do.Nurse practitioner Ally D'Amico spent 14 years watching patients spiral through specialists, collect diagnoses like fibromyalgia and chronic depression, and never actually get better — until she stumbled onto the thing nobody in conventional medicine was looking for. One in four people carry a genetic predisposition that prevents them from clearing a common environmental toxin. Fifty percent of homes contain it. And the insurance system doesn't even have a billing code for it.If you've ruled everything else out, or if you're still not all the way back — this conversation is worth your time.BIG IDEAMold toxicity masquerades as fibromyalgia, chronic depression, brain fog, and metabolic dysfunction — and one in four people are genetically unable to clear it on their own.Ally's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ally-d%E2%80%99amico-anp-bc-4b596015/Website: https://www.moldco.com/MoldCo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moldco/IG: @themoldcompanyX: @themoldcompanySend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Order at Amazon: Stay Off My Kitchen Table  Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Your body already knows how to heal itself. The question is whether anyone is giving it the right signals.Dr. Adeel Khan trained as a conventional physician before following a thread most doctors ignore: what if we could restore the system, not just manage the symptoms? That thread led him through sports medicine, global laboratories, stem cell research, and a fundamental rethinking of what aging actually is at the cellular level.In this conversation, Dr. Khan explains why most clinics calling themselves "stem cell" providers aren't offering what they claim, what MUSE cells actually do differently, why the US regulatory environment has kept these therapies out of reach — and what's quietly changing. He also pulls back the curtain on peptides, mitochondrial repair, and the emerging field of proteomics that may finally give us real data on how well these interventions work.The future of medicine may not look like treatment at all. It may look like restoration.BIG IDEAIf the system we built worked so well, we wouldn't have the problems that we do.Contact: Dr. Adeel KhanSocial Media: @drakhanWebsite: eterna.healthSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Order at Amazon: Stay Off My Kitchen Table  Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Nick Norwitz has an MD, a PhD, and a cholesterol level that should have killed him — at least according to the standard model of cardiovascular disease. For seven years, his total cholesterol held above 700. His LDL sat in the high 500s. Every clinical algorithm flagged him as a cardiac emergency. He took none of the prescribed medications.His just-published case report shows zero coronary plaque. Not reduced. Not minimal. Zero.This episode isn't a victory lap. It's a serious conversation about what that result means — for how medicine measures risk, how it handles outliers, and why the incentive structures that shape clinical decisions may be more dangerous than any single cholesterol number. Dr. Philip Ovadia and Nick Norwitz also go deep on a fraudulent case report published in Circulation, why statins suppress GLP-1 levels and almost no cardiologist knows it, and what happens when the patient who refuses to follow the algorithm turns out to be right.#metabolichealth #cholesterol #ketodiet #heartdisease #LDLcholesterol #evidencebasedmedicine #lowcarb #preventivecardiologyBIG IDEAA patient with seven years of astronomically high cholesterol and zero coronary plaque is not an outlier to dismiss — he is a question medicine is obligated to answer.Nick Norwitz Contact InfoNewsletter: staycuriousmetabolism.com (Top 2 Best-Selling in Science, Globally)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicknorwitzMDPhD (>1M Subscribers)Twitter: https://x.com/nicknorwitzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicknorwitz/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicknorwitz/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nicknorwitzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicknorwitzNick's Case Report:Seven Years of 700 Cholesterol Without CoronaryAtherosclerosis: A Lean Mass Hyper-Responder Case ReportSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Order at Amazon: Stay Off My Kitchen Table  Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia's brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now! This isn't just another diet book; it reveals why it's not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health.If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn't working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it.Learn how to reset your gutEliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progressUnlock real energy, metabolism, and longevityDon't wait until it's too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now.Learn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

You got the tests. You got the diagnosis — maybe more than one. You took the medication. And you still don't feel like yourself.Reed Davis has spent 30 years working with exactly those people. As the founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, he's trained over 5,000 practitioners in a methodology built on one counterintuitive premise: chasing a diagnosis may be the wrong move entirely.Instead of narrowing in on a label, Reed looks for what he calls metabolic chaos — a constellation of interconnected dysfunction across hormones, immunity, digestion, detoxification, energy production, and the nervous system. The body, he argues, already knows how to heal. The job is to stop obstructing it.What that looks like in practice — and the stories of what happens when you get it right — is where this conversation gets interesting.BIG IDEAYou're supposed to live yourself out of the problems you've lived yourself into.Reed Davis contact infoWebsites: Functional Diagnostic Nutrition: https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/Find Your Metabolic Type: https://mtdiet.com/Discount From the Podcast: https://FDNTraining.com/SOMOT26Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Order at Amazon: Stay Off My Kitchen Table  Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Stay Off My Operating Table on X:   Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHeartsJack Heald: @JackHeald5Books:Stay Off My Operating Table on AmazonStay Off My Kitchen Table on AmazonLearn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthJack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.comTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

In Episode 196 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with board-certified cardiac surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia for a deep, myth-busting conversation on the real root causes of heart disease.Dr. Ovadia has operated on thousands of patients, transformed his own health by losing nearly 100 pounds, and now dedicates his work to keeping people off the operating table entirely.Together, they challenge decades of conventional medical thinking around cholesterol, statins, and dietary fat, and replace it with a clearer, more empowering framework built around insulin resistance and inflammation.Dr. Ovadia shares the five key steps to reversing insulin resistance, the five basic metabolic markers everyone should know, what advanced lipid testing can reveal that a standard panel misses, and how to build a diet centered on whole, real food. He also explains where statins genuinely help, where they fall short, and why the standard American approach to heart disease prevention simply has not worked. If you want to understand what is actually driving heart disease — and what you can do about it starting today — this conversation delivers both the science and the practical tools to take action.Rate & Review - If this episode encouraged you, please rate and review the Fit Mother Project Podcast. Your support helps more women over 40 find empowering, practical guidance for building lifelong health and strength.Join the Fit Mother Community - If you want support putting these ideas into practice, come join the Fit Mother community. We are here to help you build strength, confidence, energy, and sustainable health in every season of life. Fit Mother ProjectKey Takeaways:The real root causes of heart disease: inflammation and insulin resistanceWhy 50 years of focusing on cholesterol has not reduced heart diseaseHow plaque builds up and what actually triggers itDietary cholesterol vs. blood cholesterol (what the difference means for you)Lipoproteins explained: HDL, LDL, VLDL and why not all are harmfulWhy LDL cholesterol is only half the storyLarge fluffy vs. small dense LDL particles (why particle quality matters more than quantity)88–93% of American adults have some degree of insulin resistanceThe five-step plan to reverse insulin resistanceWhole real food as the foundation of a heart-healthy dietHow carbohydrate reduction supports metabolic healthCarbohydrate targets: under 20g for diabetics, up to 100g for insulin-sensitive individualsWhy keto and carnivore diets can be heart-healthy approachesThe role of muscle mass in protecting against insulin resistanceSleep as an underrated pillar of metabolic healthWhole fruit, fiber, and polyphenols (how to include them wisely)The five basic metabolic health markers you can measure yourselfWaist circumference targets: under 40 inches for men, under 35 inches for womenBlood pressure, fasting glucose, triglycerides, and HDL targets explainedHow to know if you are insulin resistant before your doctor tells youAdvanced lipid panels and NMR testing (what to ask for and why)When statins help — and when they offer no benefit at allPCSK9 inhibitors and the evidence for metabolically healthy patientsRed meat as a nutrient-dense, bioavailable foundation foodDr. Ovadia's personal journey: from morbidly obese cardiac surgeon to optimal health at 52Patient empowerment — why your health should not be outsourced to the healthcare systemOverview of Stay Off My Kitchen Table — Dr. Ovadia's new bookWant To Change Your Life? Check Out Foundations!Foundations is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy women over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, Foundations can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest. Click here to see everything you get when you join Foundations. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and check out our blog, and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Threads.*Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary individually; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice. This is simply very well-researched information on longevity training, muscle health, and healthy aging.

Medicine has always positioned itself as the authority — the place you go when something is wrong, on its terms, in its building, by its schedule. But the infrastructure built to support that model may now be its biggest liability.Dr. Ami Bhatt, Chief Innovation Officer of the American College of Cardiology, has a front-row seat to what's breaking down and what's quietly beginning to work. What she sees isn't a technology problem. It's a relationship problem — between patients and the systems meant to serve them, between clinicians and the tools being handed to them, between the pace of innovation and the inertia of institutions that were never designed to move.She's not here to predict the future. She's already living in the parts of it that are functioning. And what she's learned about why good technology fails — and why broken systems persist — applies far beyond cardiology.Dr. Ami Bhatt Contact InfoWebsite: dramibhatt.comSocials: dramibhatt on Linkedin and XSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Order at Amazon: Stay Off My Kitchen Table  Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Stay Off My Operating Table on X:   Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHeartsJack Heald: @JackHeald5Books:Stay Off My Operating Table on AmazonStay Off My Kitchen Table on AmazonLearn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthJack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.comTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

In this episode of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with cardiac surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia for a deep dive into the nutritional side of heart disease.Dr. Ovadia shares how his own journey from morbid obesity and pre-diabetes to optimal health at 52 completely transformed his approach to medicine, and why he now dedicates his life to keeping people off his operating table.Together, they dismantle decades of conventional wisdom around cholesterol, statins, and dietary fat, and reframe heart disease prevention around its true root causes: inflammation and insulin resistance. Dr. Ovadia explains how atherosclerotic plaque actually forms, why LDL cholesterol is far more nuanced than most doctors acknowledge, and exactly which tests you should be requesting to get a real picture of your metabolic health.He also walks through his top five strategies to reverse insulin resistance, specific carbohydrate targets for different individuals, why red meat may be the most nutrient-dense food a human can eat, and how intermittent fasting fits into a heart-healthy lifestyle.If you want to understand what truly drives heart disease and what you can do about it through food and lifestyle, this episode is essential listening.It is also a great one to share with anyone who has been told their cholesterol is too high or has a family history of heart disease.Rate & Review — If this episode helped you see heart health and nutrition in a new light, please take a minute to rate and review the Fit Father Project Podcast.Your review helps more men discover the show and get the tools they need to live stronger, healthier, and longer.Join the Fit Father Community — Want support from other men working to get stronger, leaner, and healthier after 40?Join the Fit Father Project and surround yourself with people who are committed to living with more strength, energy, and purpose.Key Takeawayswhat actually causes heart diseaseatherosclerotic plaque formation explainedwhy cholesterol alone is not the root causeinflammation and insulin resistance as the true driversdietary cholesterol vs. blood cholesterolHDL, LDL, and VLDL differences explainedlipoproteins and why particle quality matterslarge fluffy vs. small dense LDL particleswhy statins fall short for metabolically healthy peoplePCSK9 inhibitors and the metabolic health nuancefive strategies to reverse insulin resistancewhole real food as the non-negotiable foundationreducing carbohydrates for insulin resistancemuscle building as metabolic protectionsleep and its direct impact on insulin sensitivityberries and whole fruit in the right contextketo and carnivore as legitimate heart-healthy approachescarb targets based on your metabolic statusfive accessible tests to assess insulin resistancewaist circumference guidelines for men and womenblood pressure targets without medicationfasting blood glucose and what the numbers meantriglycerides and HDL as key metabolic markersadvanced lipid panel and NMR testing explainedhow to ask your doctor for better, more actionable labspatient empowerment in a changing medical landscapered meat as the most nutrient-dense foodanimal protein as the dietary foundationnutrient density and bioavailability compared across foodsanti-nutrients in plant foods and who they affectintermittent fasting benefits for heart and metabolic healthDr. Ovadia's simple daily meals and eating approachvegetables, oxalates, and gut health considerationsoverview of Stay Off My Kitchen TableWant To Change Your Life? Check Out Foundations!Foundations is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy men over 40.With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, Foundations can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest.Click here to see everything you get when you join Foundations, subscribe to our YouTube Channel, check out our blog, and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Threads.Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary individually; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice — simply very well-researched information on heart disease, cholesterol, insulin resistance, and nutritional strategies for cardiovascular health.

What if the cholesterol medication your doctor insists could save your life is actually increasing your risk of the very disease it's supposed to prevent? A board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon who has personally performed over 3,000 open-heart surgeries joins us this week with a message he says most cardiologists will not say out loud: the majority of his patients should never have ended up on his table. Dr. Philip Ovadia lost nearly 100 pounds while operating on other people's hearts, reversed his own prediabetes, and spent the last decade asking a question his colleagues are not comfortable with: what is actually causing heart disease? This episode goes deep. You will learn why your LDL number tells you almost nothing meaningful without particle size testing, why statins lower the wrong kind of cholesterol, and why insulin resistance is a far bigger driver of heart events than anything showing up on a standard lipid panel. Dr. Ovadia also walks through the most important heart tests most women have never had, including the coronary artery calcium scan he calls "the mammogram for your heart," and gives his take on every medication in the conversation from statins to Zetia to Repatha. If you have ever left a cardiology appointment more confused and scared than when you walked in, this one is for you.   Learn More About Dr. Philip Ovadia Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/ifixhearts  Website ➜ http://ifixhearts.com/  Preorder Stay Off My Kitchen Table ➜  https://stayoffmykitchentable.com/  Thank you to our show sponsors:  TIMELINE: Timeline is offering 20% off your order of Mitopure! Go to https://timeline.com/NATALIEJILL    Free Gifts for being a listener of Midlife Conversations! Mastering the Midlife Midsection Guide: https://theflatbellyguide.com/ Age Optimizing and Supplement Guide: https://ageoptimizer.com   Connect with me on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Nataliejllfit Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Nataliejillfit   For advertising inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Disclaimer: Information provided in the Midlife Conversations podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before making any changes to your current regimen.  Information provided in this podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast does not create a client-patient relationship between you and the host of Midlife Conversations or you and any doctor or provider interviewed and featured on this show. Information and statements may have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease. Advertising Disclosure: Some episodes of Midlife Conversations may be sponsored by products or services discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation for such advertisements or if you purchase products through affiliate links. Opinions expressed about products or services are those of the host and/or guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any sponsor. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of any product or service by healthcare professionals featured on this podcast.

Darius Sharpe has spent over two decades watching the same patients cycle through emergency rooms with the same conditions, the same medications, and the same unaddressed root cause. As a paramedic-turned-ER nurse, he started asking a question nobody around him wanted to answer: why are we treating the result instead of the cause?What followed was years of self-experimentation — continuous glucose monitors, serial lab draws, coronary imaging — on a man who, by every outward measure, looked like a picture of health. What he found in his own bloodwork challenged assumptions held across every nutritional camp.BIG IDEA: As long as diabetes exists, you will have heart disease — no matter how low you drive your LDL.Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Order at Amazon: Stay Off My Kitchen Table  Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Stay Off My Operating Table on X:   Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHeartsJack Heald: @JackHeald5Books:Stay Off My Operating Table on AmazonStay Off My Kitchen Table on AmazonLearn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthJack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.comTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Every woman will go through menopause. Every partner, spouse, child, and close friend will feel it too. And almost none of them will understand what is actually happening — or why the standard medical response of "just add hormones" so often falls short.Cynthia Thurlow joins Stay Off My Operating Table to explain why so many women hit midlife feeling like their bodies suddenly stopped cooperating, despite doing “all the right things.” This conversation connects gut health to hormones, inflammation, and aging in a way that removes shame, self-blame, and confusion, and replaces it with clarity and relief. BOOK: The Menopause Gut available at all major booksellers. WEBSITE: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/?hl=enFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/CHTWellnessTwitter/X : https://x.com/_CynthiaThurlowYoutube : https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlowPodcastSubstack : https://cynthiathurlownp.substack.com/Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): https://www.cdc.gov/aces/about/index.htmlSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Order at Amazon: Stay Off My Kitchen Table  Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Stay Off My Operating Table on X:   Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHeartsJack Heald: @JackHeald5Books:Stay Off My Operating Table on AmazonStay Off My Kitchen Table on AmazonLearn More:Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthJack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.comTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Dylan Gemelli went from prison to Milan runways to millions of YouTube subscribers — and then a calcium score of 120 and an LP(a) of 330 stopped him cold at 40 years old. In this conversation with Dr. Philip Ovadia, he breaks down what both the biohacking and conventional medical worlds are getting wrong, why confusion is the real enemy of public health, and how he dropped his LP(a) from 330 to 94 without following his doctor's orders. This episode is equal parts cardiovascular science and hard-won life philosophy — and the two turn out to be inseparable.BIG IDEAIf you're not right spiritually, I don't care what anybody says — it's going to be a struggle to fix the other two.Dylan Gemelli Contact info:InstagramDylan Gemelli Biohacking on YouTubeThe Dylan Gemelli PodcastDylan's WebsiteSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Pre-Order Stay Off My Kitchen Table at Amazon. Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Stay Off My Operating Table on X:   Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHeartsJack Heald: @JackHeald5Learn more:Stay Off My Operating Table on AmazonTake Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthJack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.comTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Dr. Lori Calabrese is a psychiatrist whose trajectory changed when a patient with 15 years of treatment-resistant anorexia went into full remission after a ketogenic diet. What followed was a research journey — pilot studies, peer-reviewed case series, and a now-funded randomized controlled trial — consistently showing that depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and other conditions could achieve complete remission, not just symptom reduction, through metabolic intervention. The key mechanism isn't neurotransmitter adjustment but mitochondrial health: when the brain runs on ketones, it receives a more stable fuel that reduces the erratic neurological firing behind panic, mania, obsessive loops, and psychosis.Dr. Lori Calabrese MD Contact Info: https://Touchpoints180.orgSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Pre-Order Stay Off My Kitchen Table at Amazon. Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Stay Off My Operating Table on X:   Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHeartsJack Heald: @JackHeald5Learn more:Stay Off My Operating Table on AmazonTake Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart HealthJack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.comTheme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.