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GMOs, Glyphosates, and Your Family's Health | Zen Honeycutt - E46226 oct. 202601:03:22

Zen Honeycutt is the founder and executive director of Moms Across America, a national nonprofit coalition dedicated to creating healthier communities through education, advocacy, and greater transparency in the food supply. An author, speaker, and mother of three, Zen began her advocacy journey after exploring potential connections between her children's health challenges and the foods they were eating. She has since become a prominent voice in raising awareness about GMOs, pesticides, glyphosate, and other environmental contaminants. She is also the author of UNSTOPPABLE: Transforming Sickness and Struggle into Triumph, Empowerment, and a Celebration of Community. Through her work, Zen empowers families to make informed choices about food, nutrition, and environmental health while advocating for a healthier future for the next generation.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro and Zen talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:30) How Zen transitioned from the fashion, art, and design space to taking on the government over the unhealthy food environment in America

  • (07:10) The health effects of glyphosate and heavy metals exposure

  • (15:36) How modern pesticides are not only poisoning our food supply, but also ruining the nutritional value of food

  • (19:26) How heavy metals have become so prevalent in our food supply and the deadly results

  • (26:06) Getting tested for heavy metals, mycotoxins, and glyphosates

  • (31:54) Why meat and vitamin B3 are SO important for human health

  • (41:56) Mental health, screens, and nutrition

  • (46:03) Moms AND Dads Across America

  • (58:34) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Zen Honeycutt:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 

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/

Change Your Environments | Dr. Eric Berg - E46128 sept. 202601:01:59

Dr. Eric Berg, D.C., is a chiropractor, bestselling author, and internationally recognized health educator known for his work in ketogenic nutrition, intermittent fasting, and metabolic health. Through his popular YouTube channel and books, including The Healthy Keto Plan, Dr. Berg makes complex health topics accessible, helping millions explore the connections between nutrition, metabolism, and overall wellness.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Dr. Berg talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (04:17) Why new data and successful new ways of treating disease take so long to become accepted in the medical field

  • (06:58) How stress can impact your health in so many ways

  • (14:36) How physical movement and sun exposure impact health

  • (18:00) Processed food, low fat diets, and ill health

  • (26:25) Addiction

  • (36:50) How social environments can sabotage our health goals

  • (41:18) The various environments we find ourselves in and how we can maximize them to benefit our health

  • (49:27) Having fun

  • (56:57) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

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Dr. Eric Berg:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 

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/

LDL on Keto: What Happens When Ezetimibe Enters the Picture? | Dr. Josh Wageman, Dr. Laura Buchanan, and Dr. Matt Calkins - E46021 sept. 202601:00:16

A ketogenic diet can dramatically improve metabolic health while sending LDL-C through the roof. So what's actually happening? Dr. Josh Wageman and Dr. Laura Buchanan break down their new study, "Increased LDL-C reduction with ezetimibe in ketogenic diet-induced hypercholesterolemia."

The results raise some fascinating questions. In 14 patients who developed very high LDL-C while following a ketogenic diet, ezetimibe cut median LDL-C from 254 to 127 mg/dL—a remarkable 53% reduction. Why was the response so much greater than what's typically seen with ezetimibe? Could altered cholesterol absorption help explain why some people experience dramatic LDL increases on keto?

Josh Wageman, Matt Calkins, and Laura Buchanan take us inside the study, explore the biology behind the findings, discuss what the results can—and cannot—tell us about cardiovascular risk, and explain why much more research is needed.

If you've ever wondered why LDL can rise so dramatically on a ketogenic diet—and what might be driving it—this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Buchanan, Dr. Calkins, and Dr. Wageman talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (05:07) Statins, lipids, and ezetimibe

  • (08:44) Insulin resistance, the liver, and the ketogenic diet

  • (15:01) The results from Drs. Josh, Laura, Tro, and Matt's cohort study (see links below)

  • (24:24) Some side effects and other downsides of statins

  • (25:47) Statins and lipid lowering

  • (32:26) Plaque reduction

  • (41:45) Recent studies on statin use and effectiveness in reduction of all-cause mortality

  • (43:50) Why it is such a massive task to begin changing long-held medical paradigms

  • (54:43) Rapping about lipids

  • (57:38) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Increased LDL-C reduction with ezetimibe in ketogenic diet-induced hypercholesterolemia (STUDY): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/413581066_Increased_LDL-C_reduction_with_ezetimibe_in_ketogenic_diet-induced_hypercholesterolemia

Josh Wageman:

Dr. Laura Buchanan:

Dr. Matt Calkins:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 

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/

Insulin Resistance and Heart Disease | Dr. Anthony G. Jay - E45914 sept. 202601:13:59

Anthony G. Jay, Ph.D., is a biochemist, researcher, bestselling author, and founder of AJ Consulting Company. His research background spans fats, hormones, cholesterol, genetics, epigenetics, stem cells, and infrared light, including work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Mayo Clinic. Today, Dr. Jay combines his scientific expertise with public speaking and writing, exploring topics at the intersection of biology, health, and human performance. He and his wife homeschool their five children.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Dr. Jay talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (00:54) Biology and theology

  • (03:54) The highest risk factor for heart disease

  • (05:43) Plaque reversal

  • (08:34) Statins and diabetes risk

  • (14:45) LDL and heart disease

  • (22:35) Connecting insulin resistance and heart disease

  • (25:44) How corruption is keeping harmful medical narratives afloat

  • (34:41) Covid coverups

  • (37:28) How to avoid bias information in the heart disease space

  • (51:40) LPA

  • (55:07) ApoB

  • (01:01:34) Plaque stabilization and reversal

  • (01:06:35) 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. Anthony Jay:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 

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/

Tirzepatide, Ketones, and the Sardine Fast | Dr. Annette Bosworth - #45807 sept. 202600:59:09

Dr. Annette Bosworth, known as Dr. Boz, is a physician, educator, and bestselling author who has become a leading voice in metabolic health and therapeutic nutrition. After witnessing firsthand the limitations of conventional approaches to chronic disease, she began exploring the powerful role of nutrition, fasting, and ketosis in improving health. Through her clinical work and popular educational platform, Dr. Boz helps people understand the science behind metabolic health and turn it into practical, sustainable strategies for everyday life.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Dr. Annette talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (02:42) A little bit about Dr. Annette and an overview of the research she is working on
  • (11:56) Dr. Annette's research on ketogenic patients and Tirzepatide
  • (21:09) GLP1 non-responders
  • (38:01) Sardine fasting
  • (42:25) Food noise and behavioral change
  • (49:35) 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. Annette Bosworth:

 

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 

 

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 

 

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/

Food as Medicine: Simplifying Metabolic Health with Glyvance | Dr. Adrian Soto Mota & Brian Ruby - E45731 août 202601:23:33

Brian Ruby is the founder of Medifoodz, a company focused on making therapeutic ketogenic nutrition more practical, accessible, and sustainable. Through Medifoodz's Glyvance program, Ruby is combining chef-prepared ketogenic meals with continuous glucose monitoring, digital support, and clinician oversight to help patients translate metabolic health science into everyday life. His work centers on one of the biggest challenges in nutrition-based care: not simply knowing what to eat, but making it easier to consistently eat that way.

Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota, MD, PhD, FACP is an internist, metabolic researcher, and professor whose work focuses on human metabolism, ketone biology, and evidence-based approaches to metabolic disease. He earned his PhD in Physiology and Metabolism from the University of Oxford and has conducted research on exogenous ketones, glucose metabolism, and cardiovascular health.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, Dr. Adrian, and Brian Ruby talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (02:20) Why Brian Ruby founded Medifoodz
  • (09:49) Dr. Soto Mota's recent study pitting the ADA's recommended diet and a ketogenic diet
  • (22:28) The hardest barrier to entry most people struggle to overcome when starting a keto diet
  • (26:15) Why CGMs are so incredibly valuable sustainability
  • (32:16) Babies, dogs, and real food
  • (39:24) Big Food and subsidies
  • (45:58) Real food and dietary motivation
  • (51:38) The AHA recommended diet diabetes reversal
  • (59:15) Accepting and embracing criticism
  • (01:05:51) Dr. Soto Mota's recent Zetia Study (link below)
  • (01:18:24) Outro

 

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

 

Links:

 

Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

 

Brian Ruby:

 

Dr. Adrian Soto Mota:

 

 

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 

 

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 

 

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/

Lipedema Simplified | Catherine Seo, PhD & Siobhan Huggins - E45624 août 202601:01:07

Catherine Seo, PhD is the founder of Lipedema Simplified and director of The Lipedema Project. A psychologist, educator, and lipedema advocate, Catherine's work grew from her own experience with lipedema and lymphedema. She produced and directed the documentary The Disease They Call FAT and has dedicated her career to raising awareness, advancing research, and empowering women living with lipedema.

Siobhan Huggins is a researcher, metabolic health advocate, and Research Specialist with Lipedema Simplified and The Lipedema Project. Diagnosed with lipedema in 2021, she focuses on ketogenic nutrition, cholesterol metabolism, inflammation, and metabolic health. Siobhan is also a co-founder of Own Your Labs and an international speaker on lipedema and the potential role of low-carb nutrition in managing the condition.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, Catherine, and Siobhan talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (03:58) Catherine Seo's personal and professional history with lipedema

  • (11:20) The gaslighting and prejudice experienced by people suffering from lipedema

  • (20:31) How lipedema can impact peoples' relationships

  • (28:07) How the microbiome effects everything

  • (39:32) How lipedema is hormonally effected

  • (53:06) How different types of fat are released

  • (01:00:02) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

Catherine Seo, PhD:

Siobhan Huggins:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 

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/

Reversing Type 2 Diabetes | Sarah Aitken - E45510 août 202600:56:43

Sarah Aitken is a nurse practitioner, metabolic health practitioner, and the founder of Diabetes Game Changer. Her work is deeply personal: after struggling with obesity, prediabetes, and early type 2 diabetes herself, Sarah discovered the power of nutrition and lifestyle change and transformed her own health, losing nearly 100 pounds along the way. Today, she combines her clinical experience with what she learned through her own journey to help people understand insulin resistance, improve their metabolic health, and take control of type 2 diabetes through sustainable, evidence-based lifestyle changes.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro and Sarah talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:49) Type 2 diabetes and body types

  • (06:01) The woeful lack of education in medical schools on nutrition

  • (10:32) How Sarah first educated herself on the physiology of insulin resistance and nutrition

  • (20:42) The power of community and accountability

  • (25:37) Providing a healthy alternative to the mega health care system that profits off of patients' illness

  • (30:46) Food labels and grocery shopping

  • (39:00) Fiber

  • (43:43) Food, exercise, and blood sugar spikes

  • (48:17) Food addiction and support

  • (51:48) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

Sarah Aitken:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 

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/

Fixing American Health Insurance | Andy Schoonover - E45403 août 202601:10:47

Andy Schoonover is the founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a community-powered alternative to traditional health insurance that is rethinking how Americans pay for and access healthcare. His journey began after his own family was hit with an $8,000 medical bill for his daughter's ear procedure… despite having health insurance. Frustrated by a system he believed was putting bureaucracy and financial incentives ahead of patients, Andy decided to build a better alternative. Through CrowdHealth, Andy is working to give individuals greater control over their healthcare, increase price transparency, reduce unnecessary costs, and put the patient, not the insurance company, back at the center of the system.

If you are interested in the Exit Diabetes Pilot Program, see the links below to book a screening call!

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Andy talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (03:02) Issues with big health insurance companies in our post-Affordable Care Act world

  • (17:00) Why the health insurance system is working against the patient

  • (26:32) The slow shift away from massive healthcare companies and toward cheaper, patient-focused, sustainable options and how Crowd Health is leading the way

  • (37:57) Perverse incentives and how to switch the incentive structure of the health insurance system to make patients healthy

  • (42:47) Ignorance surrounding just how toxic so much of our food is

  • (46:41) Crowd Health's new Exit Diabetes Pilot Program

  • (01:05:05) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Andy Schoonover:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 

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/

The Hidden Driver of Heart Disease | Dr. Philip Ovadia - E45327 juil. 202600:48:35

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:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 

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/

How a Financial Planner Discovered the Truth About Nutrition | Thomas Mullooly - E45220 juil. 202600:47:30

Thomas Mullooly is a Certified Financial Planner, Investment Adviser Representative, and President of Mullooly Asset Management, Inc. After receiving a big surprise in the form of a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis, Thomas was determined to find a long term solution rather than accept his doctor's proclamation that he would have to take Metformin for the rest of his life. Now, 100 lbs. lighter and in the best metabolic/physical shape of his life, he's convinced he has found the solution for him.

 

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Thomas talk about…

 

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (02:27) How Thomas found out he had Type 2 Diabetes and how he discovered the key to reversing it
  • (10:46) Intermittent fasting and the keto diet
  • (11:46) How Thomas slowly gained weight and inched closer and closer to metabolic disease
  • (19:02) Perseverance and success
  • (26:37) Cold plunge and cold exposure
  • (31:22) Breaking through weight-loss stalls
  • (35:26) Motivation for sticking with the lifestyle changes you've committed to
  • (43:51) Outro

 

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

 

Links:

 

Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

 

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

 

Thomas Mullooly:

 

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 

 

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 

 

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/

Breaking the Familial Cycle of Poor Health | Sara Tuttle - E45113 juil. 202600:58:03

After coming face to face with the reality of her family's poor health, Sara decided it was time to break the cycle of obesity and disease that was plaguing them. She spearheaded the movement and rallied her children and husband to join her and now, five years later, they have collectively lost 335 pounds! Not only that, but they are feeling physically and emotionally better than ever.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Sara talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (02:59) How Sara broke the cycle of poor health for herself and her family
  • (13:28) Sara's diet history
  • (16:33) Depression, stress eating, and mindset
  • (32:10) Exercise and metabolic health
  • (36:32) How Sara was able to rally her whole family to join her on a health journey
  • (45:01) Advice for those struggling with depression and obesity
  • (50:19) Habitual eating and fasting
  • (52:55) 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. Brian Lenzkes: 

 

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 

 

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/

Rethinking Nutrition | Melania Behrens - E45006 juil. 202600:39:42

Melania Behrens is a registered dietitian passionate about helping people improve their metabolic health through evidence-based nutrition and sustainable lifestyle change. She specializes in low-carbohydrate nutrition and works with individuals to address the root causes of chronic disease, optimize metabolic function, and build healthier relationships with food. Melania is dedicated to translating the latest nutrition science into practical strategies that empower people to achieve lasting health and well-being.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Melania talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:33) How Melania got started in dietetics and a little bit about her incredibly comprehensive professional background in the metabolic health space

  • (07:14) How the dietetics field has changed since Melania first entered it

  • (10:32) Sarah Hallberg's incredible Ted Talk on Type 2 Diabetes and how it impacted Melania

  • (14:12) Hospital food service and the keto diet revolution that has been sweeping the nation

  • (15:23) Beurocratic issues facing the success of the dietetics field going forward

  • (22:14) Melania's ideal patient

  • (26:56) How Melania approaches a new patient who wants to lose weight

  • (30:00) How Melania motivates and empowers people to succeed in achieving their health goals

  • (32:49) Diet and exercise

  • (37:29) Outro/plugs

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Melania Behrens:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 

Dr. Tro Kalayjian: 

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/

Food, Faith, and Freedom: A Story of Addiction and Healing | Deborah Sager - E44929 juin 202601:02:09

Deborah Sager is the author of Your Daily Dose: Food, Faith, and Freedom, a 366-day devotional that encourages readers to break free from food addiction through the power of faith, biblical truth, and a low-carb lifestyle. Drawing from her own journey, Deborah offers daily inspiration and practical encouragement to help people find lasting freedom, deepen their relationship with God, and build healthier habits that nourish both body and soul.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Deborah talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (03:51) Fat shaming and bullying in school

  • (10:50) Deborah's past struggles with addiction to drugs, alcohol, and food

  • (12:27) Why Deborah wrote Your Daily Dose: Food, Faith, and Freedom

  • (13:38) Deborah's battle with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

  • (16:40) The psychology of addictive behavior and how Deborah found Jesus

  • (25:46) Deborah's roller coaster ride of a weight loss journey and how she discovered keto

  • (29:17) Food addiction and faith

  • (36:36) Yoyo dieting and making your diet fun and sustainable

  • (40:26) Emotional triggers and diet

  • (44:06) Fasting and vows

  • (48:04) Deborah's book and Dr. Boz

  • (52:37) How much of an impact having a positive outlook helps with lifestyle change

  • (57:58) Advice for those struggling with addiction 

  • (01:00:05) Outro

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Nineteen Meds Later: Rethinking Mental Healthcare | Laura Delano - E44822 juin 202601:11:17

Laura Delano was a high-achieving student—straight-A's, national squash ranking, class president—whose private suffering led to an early bipolar diagnosis and a lifetime prognosis of medication. After initially resisting, she spent the next decade immersed in elite psychiatric care, accumulating multiple diagnoses and nineteen medications, only to worsen and be labeled "treatment resistant." Following a suicide attempt at twenty-seven, Laura began asking a forbidden question: what if the treatment itself was the problem? Choosing to leave behind drugs and diagnoses, she became an outspoken ex-patient, writer, and advocate—working with individuals, families, and clinicians to address psychiatric drug withdrawal, patient rights, and the deeper social forces shaping modern mental health. 

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Laura talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:06) Laura's bipolar diagnosis and how it impacted her life as a young person

  • (14:20) Psychiatric drugs and the polypharmacological approach to addressing mental health issues

  • (23:04) The metabolic, spiritual, and emotional issues underlying psychiatric disorder

  • (31:08) How Laura finally realized that the answer to her psychiatric problems was not more meds and traditional psychiatric care

  • (34:10) Major issues in the psychiatric health care system

  • (36:47) Anti-psychotic drugs, food addiction, and alcoholism

  • (40:41) Finally coming off of all the psychiatric drugs that Laura had been on for half her life

  • (48:17) Gut health, lifestyle factors, and mental health

  • (50:49) Why it is so hard to find your way out of the psychiatric care system

  • (55:13) Safe de-prescription and informed consent in psychiatric care

  • (01:03:03) Fake empathy, moral corruption, and systemic issues in medical care that are perpetuating these major problems

  • (01:09:10) Outro

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Weight Loss and Lipedema Management | Amy Faith Folger - E44715 juin 202600:59:57

Twenty years ago Amy Faith Folger discovered the keto diet. After reading Jason Fung's book on intermittent fasting she lost 85 pounds in 3 MONTHS! Thanks to her community, her faith, and her relentless pursuit of weight-loss strategies that work, she has been able, so far, to drop 160 pounds.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Amy talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (01:27) Amy's weight loss story

  • (05:51) Lipedema and Lymphedema

  • (11:43) Visceral fat and metabolic health

  • (13:55) Magnesium and atrial fibrillation

  • (20:42) Grass fed beef

  • (23:36) Finding a lifestyle and diet that works for YOU

  • (25:50) Detoxification and metabolic health markers

  • (34:11) Why you don't have to be hopeless if you have Lipedema

  • (40:11) The MVX+ test, mold detox, and Lipedema

  • (48:47) Liposuction and other surgeries that may help if you have Lipedema

  • (52:24) Movement with Lipedema

  • (53:50) Outro

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Simple Strategies for Better Health | Amanda Decker - E44608 juin 202601:03:24

Amanda Decker is a family nurse practitioner, metabolic health practitioner, and founder of Clear Path Medical. After overcoming her own struggles with weight and chronic psoriasis, she shifted her focus from conventional primary care to nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Today, Amanda helps patients address the root causes of chronic disease through evidence-based approaches centered on metabolic health, low-carb nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle change. With nearly two decades of clinical experience and multiple advanced certifications in obesity medicine, ketogenic nutrition, and metabolic health, she is passionate about empowering people to take control of their health and transform their lives.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Amanda talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (05:54) Cholesterol and cardiovascular health

  • (09:50) Amanda's experience switching to and working in a DPC practice

  • (11:54) Triglycerides and coffee

  • (13:57) Stress, community, and working in the medical field

  • (19:11) Amanda's upcoming Low Carb for Better Health conference (link below)

  • (22:55) Bio-individuality and the proper human diet

  • (25:54) The speaker line-up at the upcoming Low Carb for Better Health conference (link below)

  • (31:29) Gut health, carnivore diets, and holistic health

  • (39:45) Gut health and fatty liver disease

  • (40:34) Health outliers and food noise

  • (48:18) Cortisol and Cushing's Disease

  • (01:01:50) Outro

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Hormones and Metabolic Health | Maria Emmerich - E44501 juin 202600:51:29

Maria Emmerich is a bestselling author, nutritionist, and wellness expert known for her practical, science-informed approach to ketogenic and low-carb living. After struggling with her own health and weight challenges, Maria transformed her life through nutrition and has since dedicated her career to helping others improve metabolic health, heal their relationship with food, and simplify healthy living. She is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Keto, The Carnivore Cookbook, and Quick & Easy Ketogenic Cooking. Through her books, coaching, and speaking, Maria has become one of the most trusted voices in the low-carb and keto community.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Maria talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (01:53) Bioidentical hormone therapy

  • (05:58) Progesterone

  • (08:39) Testosterone

  • (11:15) Tips for hormone testing

  • (12:46) Hormone pellets

  • (15:30) Forms of hormone therapy

  • (17:40) Hormones and sleep quality

  • (19:24) Liver health

  • (22:24) Peptides

  • (33:36) Dietary/lifestyle modifications for treating various diseases

  • (34:32) Magnesium

  • (35:25) B1 Thiamin

  • (36:26) Iodine

  • (37:51) Knowledge and action

  • (40:13) Gut health and carbohydrates

  • (47:20) Strength training and running

  • (48:39) Surfing whales

  • (49:10) Outro/plugs 

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Rethinking Type 1 Diabetes Management | Dr. Ian Lake - E44425 mai 202600:54:21

Dr. Ian Lake has worked as a doctor in the NHS for nearly four decades, most of this time as a general practitioner. After being diagnosed with LADA Type 1 Diabetes at age 36 and managing it conventionally for 20 years, he adopted the low carb diet and has been following it for the past 10 years. He is a founding member of the Public Health Collaboration in the U.K. and has conducted several important research projects investigating the connection between low carb diets and human health. He has also worked with Dr. Tro and others to produce the Type 1 Consensus Statement.

In this episode, Drs. Tro and Ian talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (03:30) The mental and physical health challenges faced by Type 1 Diabetics and how these challenges have traditionally been dealt with

  • (13:44) Ketoacidosis, what insulin does, and modern methods/dietary reccomendations for controlling Type 1 Diabetes

  • (25:45) How Dr. Lake's colleagues have responded to his ideas regarding Type 1 and ketogenic diets

  • (38:00) Dr. Lake's new book, Shifting Gears, on the need to move from a glucose-centric view of Type 1 to a holistic, healthy human being perspective

  • (50:23) Outro

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The Art of Metabolic Health | Craig Emmerich - E44318 mai 202600:38:28

Craig Emmerich is a bestselling author, health coach, and keto/carnivore expert who has spent more than 15 years helping people improve their metabolic health through nutrition and lifestyle change. Alongside his wife, Maria Emmerich, he co-authored several influential books, including Keto: The Complete Guide to Success on The Ketogenic Diet and The Carnivore Cookbook. With a background in electrical engineering, Craig brings a systems-based approach to health, simplifying complex nutrition science into practical strategies for lasting wellness.  

In this episode, Dr. Tro and Craig talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (04:51) Craig's experience with Lyme disease—how it effected him and how he dealt with it

  • (13:00) How Craig was able to stay sane and deal with constant pain while dealing with his chronic Lyme

  • (18:39) The impetus for Craig and Maria to write their latest book, The Art of Metabolic Health (Link below)

  • (21:32) Peptides and GLP-1s

  • (29:11) Outro

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From Five-Hundred Pounds to CrossFit Coach | Athena Perez - E44211 mai 202601:01:57

Athena Perez is a CrossFit Level 2 trainer, speaker, author, and founder of Scaled Nation Training, where she helps coaches and larger-bodied athletes navigate sustainable health and fitness transformation. After losing more than 200 pounds from a peak weight of nearly 500 pounds, Athena turned her personal journey into a mission to support others through education, functional fitness, and advocacy. She is the creator of the "Working with Larger Bodies" seminar, author of Lifting the Wait, and a featured voice on platforms including CrossFit Journal, CBS, and Good Morning America.  

In this episode, Dr. Tro and Athena talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:04) How Athena began her CrossFit journey

  • (04:57) Food addiction and adverse childhood events

  • (11:40) Emotional eating

  • (14:27) How a dysfunctional 11 year relationship shaped Athena

  • (24:37) When Athena realized that she needed to make a change 

  • (29:14) How Athena finally discovered the truth about good nutrition

  • (32:33) Food addiction vs binging

  • (37:16) How CrossFit changed Athena's life

  • (40:16) How two knee replacements effected Athena's mental and physical health

  • (42:43) How Athena's experience with a bone infection led her to discover fasting

  • (47:39) Athena's 40 day fast experience

  • (53:08) How faith played a role in Athena's rollercoaster health journey

  • (55:29) Outro/plugs

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Beyond Symptoms: A Deeper Look at Root-Cause Healing | Darren Schmidt, D.C. - E44104 mai 202601:15:23

Dr. Darren Schmidt, a chiropractor, has devoted his practice exclusively to clinical nutrition since 1998. He is the proprietor of the Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor and a sought-after speaker on health topics. During chiropractic college, Dr. Schmidt immersed himself in over 50 seminars within 24 months, exploring diverse therapeutic modalities and discovering the transformative potential of nutrition. Witnessing the efficacy of holistic approaches and functional lab testing, he recognized the pressing need for comprehensive nutritional interventions in healthcare.

In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Darren talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:05) Why/how Darren became a nutrition-focused chiropractor

  • (05:48) Symptoms that may indicate you have a gas leak or mold exposure

  • (10:42) How Darren learned about lactic acidosis and the common denominator of all chronic illness

  • (14:03) B1 Thiamin and cell health

  • (16:41) Symptoms of B1 deficiency

  • (24:56) How to determine if you are Thiamin deficient

  • (26:14) Potential downsides to taking high-dose B1 Thiamin

  • (28:54) The incredible MVX+ test and how it is revolutionizing healthcare

  • (38:13) Dental health and overall health

  • (41:07) The evolution of Darren's private practice as he's learned more and educated himself over the years

  • (43:56) How Darren uses the MVX test in his practice

  • (48:49) Using herbal supplements to address infection, toxicity, parasites, and disease

  • (57:08) Data on the efficacy of herbal supplements

  • (01:06:53) Outro

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Reanalyzing Nutritional Epidemiological Studies | Dr. Matt Calkins - #44027 avr. 202601:20:14

Dr. Matt Calkins is a physician focused on improving metabolic health through lifestyle-based care. Board-certified in family and obesity medicine, he is a strong advocate for low-carb and ketogenic nutrition as powerful tools to address obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease. He is passionate about helping patients reclaim their health through sustainable, evidence-based strategies.

In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Matt talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (06:40) Nutritional epidemiological studies and how they have informed public opinion on nutrition over the years

  • (13:15) How nutritional epidemiological studies should NOT be used

  • (21:20) Dr. Calkin's recent criticism of a nutritional epidemiological study making big claims  from only observational data

  • (31:52) Why nutritional epidemiological studies are flawed and how they are misused by medical professionals, agencies, and laypeople alike

  • (42:07) Why doctors and medical professionals seem so averse to adapt and change as new scientific data comes out

  • (54:22) Why it is better to focus on the individual patient in front of you than to make assumptions about people in general based on nutritional epidemiological studies

  • (01:03:46) How Dr. Calkin's criticism was received by the authors of the study

  • (01:09:56) Why so many of bad epidemiological studies are published

  • (01:12:17) Outro

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The Cholesterol Code Movie | Dave Feldman and Jennifer Isenhart - E43920 avr. 202601:39:15

The Cholesterol Code is a gripping new documentary from Jennifer Isenhart that challenges one of medicine's most entrenched beliefs. Following Dave Feldman's unexpected health journey, the film dives into the controversy around cholesterol, uncovering new research and raising a powerful question: what if we've misunderstood it all along?

In this episode, Dr. Tro, Jennifer, and Dave talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:39) How the upcoming documentary film, The Cholesterol Code, came to be and how Jen crafted the film to be accessible to a wide audience

  • (08:06) How Jen turns scientific data into an engaging film

  • (15:33) The effort and passion Dave Feldman has poured into his research

  • (17:49) Why YOU should watch this film (Jen's answer)

  • (22:37) How Dave went from a curious software engineer to being one of the main forces driving research on cholesterol and metabolic disease

  • (26:24) Coining the term 'lean mass hyper-responder' and founding the Citizen Science Foundation

  • (31:19) Dave Feldman's critics and how to push back against dogmatic medical authoritarianism

  • (44:29) The good and the bad of cholesterol

  • (01:00:36) LDL, ApoB, and plaque progression

  • (01:06:36) Why YOU should watch The Cholesterol Code (Dave's answer)

  • (01:08:06) CAC, CCTA, ApoB, and LDL levels

  • (01:14:08) Medications that reduce arterial plaque

  • (01:16:19) Arterial plaque and the keto diet

  • (01:26:23) The biggest myths that were dispelled in The Cholesterol Code film

  • (01:29:27) Medical professionals who have come around to Dave and Jen's perspective on cholesterol

  • (01:33:32) Outro

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How Virta Health is Reversing Chronic Disease | Sami Inkinen - E43813 avr. 202600:43:08

Sami Inkinen is the co-founder and CEO of Virta Health, a leader in reversing metabolic disease through nutrition, technology, and expert support. Inspired by his own experience with prediabetes, he has helped scale Virta to serve over 100,000 members nationwide. A former Trulia executive and endurance athlete, Sami once rowed 2,750 miles from California to Hawaii to raise awareness about sugar and metabolic health.

In this episode, Dr. Tro and Sami talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (03:13) Sami's personal health journey and career journey that led him to the founding of Virta Health

  • (08:32) How Sami went from being a successful entrepreneur to focusing his efforts on metabolic health

  • (18:29) Virta's approach to reaching people and the world with metabolic freedom

  • (30:07) How Virta uses AI to help people reverse disease

  • (36:52) Outro

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The Intersection of Metabolic Health and Spiritual Health | Pastor Gary Evensen - E43706 avr. 202601:02:55

Pastor Gary Evensen is the longtime leader of North Jersey United Pentecostal Church and an ordained minister with the United Pentecostal Church International. Since his conversion in 1980, he has spent more than four decades in ministry, serving in roles from deacon to pastor and helping lead churches across the country. Alongside his wife Milly—a gifted gospel singer and pianist—he has been deeply involved in missions and church planting, including pioneering their current congregation in Secaucus. Pastor Evensen brings a lifetime of experience in faith, leadership, and personal transformation to every conversation.

In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Pastor Gary talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:41) Gary's spiritual and metabolic health journey

  • (12:45) Fasting and the Christian life

  • (16:01) Fasting and physical health/wellbeing

  • (23:08) Dealing with guilt and shame without turning to unhealthy coping habits

  • (31:58) Cortisol, B1 deficiency, and obesity

  • (47:57) The health issues faced by pastors and people in ministry

  • (57:19) Outro

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The Hunger Code (Part 2) | Dr. Jason Fung -E43630 mars 202601:06:40

Dr. Jason Fung is a Canadian nephrologist and leading voice in metabolic health, best known for making the science of fasting and insulin resistance simple, practical, and empowering. Through his books, lectures, and clinical work, he's helped thousands rethink weight loss, type 2 diabetes, and long-term health by focusing on hormones, not just calories. Dr. Fung is the co-founder of The Fasting Method and a sought-after educator on metabolic health.

In this episode, Drs. Tro and Jason talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (03:12) GLP-1s, hunger, and sustainable weight loss

  • (07:35) The three types of hunger

  • (12:14) The energy balance model for weight loss

  • (19:35) Dealing with homeostatic hunger

  • (30:21) How poor sleep impacts your weight

  • (33:32) The three 'why's you have to ask to find the real solution to a problem

  • (37:27) Reactive hypolgycemia

  • (40:17) What Dr. Fung eats

  • (44:44) The 'second stomach' phenomenon 

  • (46:24) The sugar diet

  • (49:24) How to prevent weight regain after losing weight on a GLP-1

  • (53:08) A study showing how the body becomes 

  • (55:13) Audience Q&A

  • (01:03:17) Outro

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Exercise as Medicine: Rethinking Fitness for Metabolic Health | Peter Cummings MHP, NNP - E43523 mars 202601:15:14

Peter Cummings is a preventive health practitioner and endurance sports coach with more than 30 years of experience helping people improve metabolic health through exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle change. A Metabolic Health Practitioner (MHP) and Nutrition Network Practitioner (NNP), he specializes in therapeutic carbohydrate reduction, cardiorespiratory fitness, and personalized exercise prescription. Cummings has authored peer-reviewed research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine – FOCUS and has helped train health professionals to integrate fitness and lifestyle interventions into clinical care. In addition to his work in preventive medicine, he has coached athletes to multiple national and state championship titles, bringing a data-driven approach to both human performance and chronic disease prevention. 

 

In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian and Peter talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (01:56) VOT Max
  • (04:19) Health Ballistics (Peter's new book!)
  • (10:00) Bridging the gap between medicine and exercise
  • (16:59) Berberine and Metformin
  • (19:45) Helping people turn their health around and reverse diabetes
  • (29:12) Cardiac rehab
  • (34:43) Interval training
  • (39:21) Carbs and exercise
  • (42:56) Conflicts of interest in exercise science
  • (45:45) The biggest barriers to systemic change in the fields of exercise science and nutrition
  • (48:07) Tim Noakes' Central Governor Theory
  • (55:09) Exercise physiology and fat burning
  • (01:04:51) Peter's new book, Health Ballistics
  • (01:09:35) Outro

 

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Sleep Medicine and Metabolic Health | Dr. Alan Schaffer - E43416 mars 202601:11:03

Dr. Alan Schaffer is a board-certified physician specializing in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. With decades of clinical experience, he focuses on the intersection of respiratory health, sleep disorders, and metabolic health, including the role of nutrition and carbohydrate restriction in improving chronic disease. Dr. Schaffer practices with St. Peter's Health Partners in New York and is a frequent educator and media guest discussing conditions such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and the broader drivers of cardiometabolic health.  

In this episode, Drs. Tro and Alan talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (09:59) Sleep Medicine and metabolic health

  • (13:37) Pulmonary Medicine and environmental factors

  • (18:57) How Dr. Alan helps his patients improve their sleep quality and metabolic health

  • (26:43) Helping late bloomer patients

  • (32:30) How to help patients trust you as a doctor

  • (37:07) Sleep apnea and CPAP

  • (42:52) Sleep apnea tools and tips

  • (46:08) Sleep tape

  • (52:05) Didjeridoo

  • (55:16) Weight loss and sleep apnea

  • (01:01:52) The Cholesterol Code documentary (See links below)

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Quality, Accessible, Sustainable Medical Care | Dr. Marion Mass - E43309 mars 202601:06:51

Dr. Marion Mass is a pediatrician, educator, and fierce advocate for restoring integrity to American medicine. A co-founder of the nonprofit Practicing Physicians of America, she has been a leading voice calling out the corporate forces reshaping health care and their impact on doctors and patients alike.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Dr. Marion talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:29) Systemic problems in medicine over the last few decades and how we can solve them

  • (05:27) Perverse incentives in health insurance and how health care can be made cheaper

  • (14:40) Conflicts of interest in health insurance

  • (19:52) What brought Dr. Marion to medicine and inspired her to work to reform the healthcare system

  • (25:37) Conflicts of interest in the AMA and other medical organizations

  • (35:23) The path forward to a more transparent medical care system

  • (41:19) Remdesivir and Covid

  • (46:53) Perverse incentives in gender change procedures and drugs

  • (51:48) Governmental and political interference in the practice of medicine

  • (01:02:35) Outro

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The Menopause Gut | Cynthia Thurlow - E43202 mars 202601:08:33

Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, bestselling author, and leading voice in women's metabolic health. With over two decades of clinical experience, she's known for translating complex science into practical strategies—helping women navigate perimenopause, optimize fasting, and reclaim energy, resilience, and long-term wellness.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Cynthia talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:28) Hormonal shifts, the microbiome, and metabolic health

  • (07:50) How modern developments in food production and the advent of mass-produced plastics have impacted our health

  • (17:40) Fiber

  • (25:43) Intermittent fasting and menopause

  • (28:07) Inulin

  • (31:27) Antibiotics and food sensitivities

  • (33:45) The complexity of the gut microbiome

  • (44:55) The insufficiency of modern testing

  • (50:00) Gut health and mental health

  • (53:42) Fermented foods

  • (01:00:47) Good, better, best

  • (01:03:16) Outro

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The Metabolic Healthcare Revolution | Dr. Frank Dumont - E43123 févr. 202601:04:39

Dr. Frank Dumont is Executive Medical Director at Virta Health, where he leads medical strategy to advance safe, scalable metabolic care. A longtime internal medicine physician at Estes Park Medical Center, he previously directed its Wellness Service Line. A Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Dr. Dumont has also served in leadership roles with the Colorado Medical Society and the American Medical Association.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Frank talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (04:03) How Dr. Frank's personal health issues and professional experiences as a doctor led him to adopt a metabolic health approach to healing himself and his patients

  • (10:41) Exercise, nutrition, and de-prescribing 

  • (14:22) Fat adaptation and fasting

  • (24:09) Virta's peer-reviewed publications and long-term data

  • (30:09) The positive cascading effect on holistic health of metabolic lifestyle interventions

  • (36:25) Social support and mental health

  • (44:41) Dr. Frank's experience leaving a standard medical practice and becoming a metabolic health practitioner

  • (52:22) Moral injury and physician burnout in the standard medical care system

  • (54:05) Employe wellness and metabolic health care

  • (01:01:01) Outro/plugs

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Eating in the Age of Addiction | Michael Prager - E43016 févr. 202601:09:49

Michael Prager is a journalist and writer focused on food addiction and the science of ultra-processed foods. Drawing on personal experience and deep reporting, he explores how modern food environments hijack appetite—and what it takes to reclaim health, agency, and freedom around food. He is also the chairman of the Food Addiction Institute and the author of two books: Fat Boy Thin Man and Sustainable You.

In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Michael talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (03:15) Michael's personal health journey dealing with food addiction and how he first became interested in researching food addiction

  • (13:38) How spiritual and emotional health relate to physical health

  • (28:12) Food addiction research and new developments in the mission to get food addiction officially recognized

  • (39:10) Practical tips for dealing with food addiction

  • (44:41) How Michael went from being a food addict to being the chairman of the Food Addiction Institute and writing books on food addiction

  • (53:08) Michael's spiritual journey from being a hardcore agnostic to believing in and praying to God

  • (01:00:52) Outro

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The Microbiome and Metabolic Health | Dr. Brian and Dr. Tro - E42909 févr. 202600:59:59

When there is no guest to interview, Dr. Brian and Dr. Tro get to talk about whatever they want! Today, that's the microbiome and metabolic health. The conversation ranges from fasting to microplastics to inulin and beyond. You are not likely to walk away without hearing something about gut health that you've never heard before.

In this episode, Drs. Tro and Brian talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (03:24) How the peer review process works for scientific publications

  • (10:50) How the SMHP is tackling the barriers to good science caused by the standard peer review process

  • (17:04) Fasting, the microbiome, and metabolic health

  • (33:47) Mold, food allergies, and gut health

  • (40:36) IMP issues, low carb diets, and inulin

  • (43:15) Microplastics

  • (46:06) Stress and physical health

  • (49:20) The recent SMHP Symposium for Metabolic Health (link below for CME)

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The Power of Metabolic Psychiatry | Dr. Matt Bernstein - E42802 févr. 202600:47:58

Dr. Matt Bernstein is a clinical psychiatrist and leading voice in metabolic psychiatry, with 25 years of experience helping people achieve lasting mental health and functional recovery. A Columbia graduate (summa cum laude) and Penn-trained physician, he completed residency at MGH/McLean, where he served as chief resident and later held senior leadership roles. Now Chief Medical Officer at Ellenhorn, he develops innovative, community-based models for mental health care and serves on advisory boards advancing the metabolic psychiatry movement.

In this episode, Drs. Tro and Matthew talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:19) How Dr. Matthew found his way into metabolic psychiatry

  • (05:53) Autoimmune encephalitis

  • (09:59) Psychiatric health and the physical body

  • (14:41) Infectious diseases causing psychiatric diseases

  • (18:25) Psychiatric guidelines

  • (23:04) How Dr. Matthew's clinic approaches the treatment of psychiatric disorders from a metabolic health perspective

  • (26:31) How diet effects the brain

  • (29:00) The most amazing case of disease reversal Dr. Matthew has seen recently

  • (34:22) The data on the effectiveness of metabolic psychiatry and why many psychiatrists currently practicing are resistant to it

  • (37:32) The great work being done to heal people at Accord Mental Health

  • (43:27) Outro and plugs

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The Hunger Code | Dr. Jason Fung - E42726 janv. 202601:12:48

Dr. Jason Fung is a Canadian nephrologist and leading voice in metabolic health, best known for making the science of fasting and insulin resistance simple, practical, and empowering. Through his books, lectures, and clinical work, he's helped thousands rethink weight loss, type 2 diabetes, and long-term health by focusing on hormones, not just calories. Dr. Fung is the co-founder of The Fasting Method and a sought-after educator on metabolic health.

In this episode, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Jason talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (05:46) The new dietary guidelines and food pyramid

  • (08:02) The Huger Code and understanding hunger

  • (13:19) Why the calories-in/calories-out model for weight-loss is ineffective

  • (17:44) Hedonic hunger

  • (19:06) Conditioned hunger

  • (24:41) Hormones and calories

  • (28:15) Insulin and fat-burning

  • (31:47) The process of digestion and how every step of the process impacts hormones and weight

  • (38:08) While ultra-processed foods are SO much more obesogenic than whole foods

  • (39:53) Food addiction and effective treatment

  • (46:19) The 3 Golden Rules of Weight Loss

  • (49:25) Dr. Fung's new book and masterclass! (Links below)

  • (51:55) Human biology and flavor variety

  • (57:09) Fasting and satiety

  • (01:04:43) Hubris, pride, and ignorance in medicine

  • (01:09:15) Outro

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The NEW Dietary Guidelines Have Arrived! - E42619 janv. 202601:00:44

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans have finally arrived! When this podcast first started approximately 8 years ago, a paradigm shift of this magnitude seemed like a nice but impossible dream. In this episode we discuss the content, creation, and future impacts of our new national guidelines.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Tro talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (01:25) The top people involved in bringing about the recent changes to our dietary guidelines

  • (05:39) The content of the new dietary guidelines

  • (09:27) How the big food companies have been reacting to these guidelines

  • (12:20) The incredible success that common sense and real science have had in medicine/nutrition in recent years

  • (17:01) The new food pyramid

  • (18:40) Developments in HHS

  • (21:22) The microbiome as it relates to mental health, structural health, and metabolic health

  • (23:30) GMOs, pesticides, and the insane value of buying food from your local producers

  • (29:25) The mental health benefits of eating real, whole foods

  • (39:08) New recommendations for vegans

  • (41:16) The new vaccine schedule for kids

  • (43:27) New DPC and HSA policies

  • (44:43) The Low Carb MD Podcast is FREE because we don't take money from ANYONE. Please, consider supporting us on Patreon if you believe in what we are doing (link below 👇)

  • (50:41) Corruption and conflicts of interest in medicine

  • (01:00:04) Outro

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Low Carb Cruisin' in the Caribbean | Debbie Hubbs and Michelle Hall - E42512 janv. 202600:38:04

The Low Carb Cruise brings together keto-curious travelers and seasoned low-carb veterans from around the world for an unforgettable blend of education, connection, and fun at sea. What began as a small gathering of friends and family has grown into a global community, united by inspiring seminars from leading voices in the keto space and a shared passion for healthier living. The cruise spans 7 days of Western Caribbean adventure, May 31–June 7, 2026, sailing to Roatán, Honduras; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.

In this episode, Dr. Tro talks with Low Carb Cruise organizers Debbie and Michelle about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (03:00) Last year's Low Carb Cruise

  • (04:44) How the Low Carb Cruise came to be

  • (06:49) How Debbie first discovered the power of Low Carb eating

  • (11:25) The speaker line-up for this year's Low Carb Cruise

  • (14:32) How Michelle became involved in organizing the Low Carb Cruise

  • (21:12) GLP-1s, brain health, and inflammation

  • (30:18) More on the speakers and docking locations on the upcoming Low Carb Cruise

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Interventional Pyschiatry and the Future of Mental Health | William Sauvé, MD - E42405 janv. 202600:55:22

William Sauvé, MD is CMO at Osmind and a leader in interventional psychiatry. A former Navy psychiatrist, he's expanded access to TMS and esketamine nationwide—helping build and scale hundreds of cutting-edge psychiatry clinics.

In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and William talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (05:47) Dr. Sauve's educational and professional experiences as a Navy psychiatrist during the Iraq War

  • (15:26) The neurotransmitter theory of metabolic dysfunction and why it does not sufficiently explain depression

  • (18:50) Common myths in medicine which are finally starting to be challenged

  • (26:07) Why practicing psychiatry effectively takes courage and dedication

  • (31:22) Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation as a treatment for depression

  • (35:06) Cranial Electric Stimulation

  • (37:18) Combining TMS with metabolic therapy for maximum impact

  • (41:20) The possibility of complete, permanent remission of psychiatric disorders and the emergence of Interventional Psychiatry

  • (51:36) Some practical, business-related reasons why TMS and Esketamine have not been widely adopted as treatments by psychiatrists

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Sleep, Nutrition, and the Mind | Dr. Ann Childers - E42329 déc. 202500:56:53

Dr. Ann Childers is a pioneering psychiatrist who bridges the gap between brain health and metabolic health. As one of the earliest clinicians to integrate nutritional and lifestyle strategies into psychiatric care, she has helped reshape how mental health is understood and treated. Dr. Childers is known for her evidence-driven approach, showing how diet, sleep, and metabolic function profoundly influence mood, cognition, and overall well-being.

In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Ann talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:08) Dystonia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), and metabolic health

  • (08:06) How Dr. Ann's stroke changed her life and led her to keto

  • (10:30) How keto impacts mental health and mood

  • (23:56) How low iron can have huge mental health consequences

  • (31:13) Iron deficiency and sleep issues

  • (34:35) The wisdom in traditional ways of eating

  • (39:27) The psychiatric benefits of avoiding the 'foods of society'

  • (40:27) CGMs

  • (47:34) Inflammation and diet

  • (51:59) Modern food and metabolic health

  • (53:24) Outro

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The Smarter Path to Energy, Vitality & Lasting Health | Kendall Mackintosh - E42222 déc. 202501:02:43

Kendall Mackintosh, MS, CNS, LDN, INHC is a clinically trained nutrition expert who blends evidence-based science with integrative health coaching to address root causes—not just symptoms. With a focus on metabolic health and sustainable lifestyle change, Kendall helps clients turn complex nutrition science into practical, life-changing results.

In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Kendall talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:19) How Kendall became involved in the MAHA movement

  • (15:45) Medical misinformation and getting de platformed

  • (18:22) The low-hanging fruit you can take advantage of to help protect your family's health

  • (23:26) Glyphosates, heavy metals, micro plastics, mold, and parasites

  • (32:36) Testing for mold, heavy metals, and other toxins

  • (34:29) Parasite tests

  • (39:11) Fasting and gut health

  • (43:57) The vaccine religion

  • (50:16) Moms Across America

  • (58:25) Outro

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The Symposium for Metabolic Health in Boca Raton | Doug Reynolds - E42115 déc. 202500:41:23

Doug Reynolds is the founder and guiding force behind Low Carb USA, a leading global organization championing evidence-based low-carb and ketogenic nutrition. A former engineer turned health advocate, Doug launched Low Carb USA after his own dramatic health transformation, channeling his passion into creating world-class conferences, practitioner training, and a thriving community dedicated to metabolic health. Today, he's recognized as a pivotal connector in the low-carb movement—bringing researchers, clinicians, and everyday people together to rethink chronic disease and reclaim their health.

In this episode, Dr. Tro and Doug talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (01:02) The upcoming Symposium for Metabolic Health in Boca Raton, Florida

  • (03:44) Doug's personal health story and why he founded Low Carb USA

  • (08:40) The SMHP and the history of Low Carb USA conferences

  • (19:38) Why cardiovascular health is the main focus of the Boca Raton Symposium in 2026

  • (21:48) The exciting lineup of powerhouse speakers for the upcoming Boca Symposium

  • (30:25) Low Carb Denver and other SMHP/Low Carb USA conferences

  • (36:28) Why you should care about metabolic health and come to the upcoming Symposium (links below)

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Inside the Science of Ketogenic Healing | Beth Zupec-Kania - E42008 déc. 202501:10:50

Beth Zupec-Kania is a leading global expert in ketogenic therapy, known for her decades of clinical experience and clear, compassionate guidance. A registered and certified dietitian-nutritionist, she has spent more than 30 years helping clinicians, patients, and families use therapeutic ketosis safely and effectively for neurological, psychiatric, metabolic, and even select cancer-related conditions.

In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Beth talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:23) What The Charlie Foundation is and how Beth first became involved

  • (05:09) The frustrations Beth faced as a nutritionist promoting an, at the time, very taboo diet in the ketogenic diet

  • (09:37) How Beth initially came to see the power of keto as a therapy for people with epilepsy

  • (12:16) The evolution of the keto diet over the decades

  • (18:40) How the keto diet can be life changing for children with epilepsy

  • (27:28) Epilepsy patients weaning off of the keto diet

  • (30:22) Why a supplemental or drug cannot replace the keto diet for epilepsy patients

  • (32:44) How sugar and the microbiome play into epilepsy and seizure disorders

  • (41:28) Beth's personal experience with the ketogenic diet

  • (47:38) HRT, women's health, and the keto diet

  • (51:54) Addiction and denial

  • (56:55) Fatty liver disease and the keto diet

  • (01:00:02) The new dietary guidelines

  • (01:04:04) Eating REAL fats

  • (01:05:52)

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Reversing Type 2 Diabetes | Dr. Caroline Roberts - E41901 déc. 202501:04:56

Dr. Caroline Roberts is a board-certified physician and leading clinician at Virta Health, where she helps patients reverse type 2 diabetes through evidence-based, nutrition-focused care. Known for her compassionate approach and expertise in metabolic health, Dr. Roberts empowers individuals to reclaim their health using sustainable, real-world strategies. Her work blends cutting-edge science with practical guidance, making her a standout voice in the movement to transform diabetes care.

In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Caroline talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (02:44) How Dr. Caroline discovered the power of keto for reversing Type 2 diabetes and controlling Type 1 diabetes

  • (08:46) Why you don't need to eat 120 grams of carbs per day

  • (10:36) DKA risk in Type 2 patients

  • (18:15) Type 1 patients and low carb diets

  • (23:36) Ketogenic diets and cardiovascular outcomes

  • (30:44) Why the medical world has been so slow to acknowledge the benefits of keto and low carb diets

  • (44:08) Dietary sustainablility 

  • (45:58) CGMs, finger sticks, and keto diets

  • (54:36) Long term patient outcomes from Virta patients

  • (58:57) Keto and psychiatric health

  • (01:04:08) Outro

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Women's Health & Hormones | Dr. Laura Buchanan - E41824 nov. 202501:03:01

Dr. Laura Buchanan joins Dr. Tro to discuss health strategies and lifestyle optimization to help women understand their hormonal journey through perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause.

In this episode, Drs. Tro and Laura talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (04:22) How Dr. Laura helps her female patients address their hormonal issues

  • (09:52) Systemic medical gaslighting

  • (13:05) Symptoms of menopausal transition

  • (18:08) The history of hormone treatment and how Dr. Laura treats women struggling with hormonal issues

  • (28:38) Hormone replacement therapy

  • (31:58) Testosterone replacement

  • (37:20) How Toward Health helps their patients achieve hormonal health

  • (44:05) HRT success stories

  • (46:56) Using hormone replacement therapy responsibly

  • (53:35) Breast cancer risk from HRT

  • (56:17) HHS admitting being wrong HRT

  • (01:01:31) Outro

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Health Freedom Defense | Leslie Manookian - E41717 nov. 202501:02:38

Leslie Manookian, MBA, M.L.C. Hom, is the president and founder of the Health Freedom Defense Fund and a former Wall Street executive. Her finance career took her from New York to London with Goldman Sachs before she became Director at Alliance Capital, overseeing European Growth Portfolio Management and Research.

Leslie is also an award-winning documentary filmmaker. In 2011, she wrote and produced The Greater Good, a critically acclaimed film exploring the vaccine debate and sparking wider conversation about medical choice and personal liberty.

Motivated by years of watching Americans' constitutionally protected rights erode, Leslie founded HFDF to defend medical and health freedoms nationwide. She believes bodily autonomy is a fundamental human right and works tirelessly to advance and protect it through public awareness and legal action.

 

In this episode, Dr. Tro and Leslie talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (02:05) Why she left Wall Street to advocate for medical freedom
  • (10:40) Deaths in clinical trials for pharmaceuticals
  • (14:45) Industry trade groups that are a huge part of the chronic disease epidemic
  • (19:40) How more of the public can be woken up to the realities of the corruption taking place in the medical and pharmaceutical industries
  • (32:21) The work of the Weston A. Price Foundation
  • (39:55) The responsibilities of doctors and patients
  • (45:51) Leslie's recent work with the Health Freedom Defense Fund fighting for peoples' rights
  • (01:01:04) The Greater Good

 

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The Science of Ketosis | Dr. Annette Bosworth - E41610 nov. 202501:13:36

Dr. Annette Bosworth, known to many as "Dr. Boz," is a physician, author, and educator leading the charge in metabolic health and the science of ketosis. With over two decades of medical experience, she's helped thousands reclaim their health through lifestyle and nutrition—using the power of ketones to reverse chronic disease, sharpen mental clarity, and boost longevity. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Dr. Boz brings a rare mix of medical insight, real-world results, and contagious enthusiasm for helping people transform their lives from the inside out.

In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Annette talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (02:13) The origin story of "Dr. Boz"
  • (17:39) The #1 factor for sustainable sobriety
  • (23:02) Why Drs. Brian, Tro, and Annette started posting on social media about the connection between physical health and social fulfillment
  • (29:49) Medicating patients versus educating and empowering them
  • (46:04) GLP-1 drugs and ketosis
  • (01:03:28) Microbiome, metabolic health markers, and satiety
  • (01:11:58) Faith, community, and holistic health

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Nourishing Traditions | Sally Fallon - E41503 nov. 202500:52:12

Sally Fallon is a bestselling author, researcher, and food activist best known for Nourishing Traditions, the groundbreaking cookbook that redefined the way we think about traditional diets. Sally has spent decades championing the wisdom of ancestral foods and challenging the myths of modern nutrition. Her work continues to inspire a global movement toward nutrient-dense, traditional eating for vibrant health.

 

In this episode, Dr. Tro and Sally talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (03:07) The place of carbohydrates in traditional human diets
  • (08:06) Liver
  • (09:51) How changing your diet can change your cravings
  • (13:43) The societal fear of saturated fat in the United States
  • (15:19) Problems with store bought bone broth
  • (17:41) What Sally eats in an average day
  • (21:25) The recent explosion of obesity and what has caused it
  • (26:54) The work of Weston A. Price and how the Weston A. Price Foundation is continuing that work
  • (36:26) Sunscreen
  • (39:11) Vitamin D supplementation
  • (40:10) Inflammation
  • (42:59) Raw milk
  • (45:06) Salt
  • (46:39) Dairy and calcium
  • (48:50) Outro

 

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Metabolic Psychiatry: Rethinking Mental Health Through Nutrition | Iain Campbell, Ph.D. - E41413 oct. 202501:08:16

Iain Campbell, Ph.D. is a leading voice in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry, exploring how nutrition can transform mental health. His research focuses on how ketogenic interventions may help treat conditions like depression and bipolar disorder. Dr. Campbell is at the forefront of a movement that's redefining how we think about the brain, metabolism, and mental well-being.

"We saw in just 8 weeks on a ketogenic diet, 11 to 13% reductions in brain glutamate in patients with bipolar disorder. And as their ketone levels went up, their mental health symptoms went down."

 

In this episode, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Iain talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (07:18) Seasonal variation in mental health conditions
  • (10:32) Mental health and energy
  • (12:21) Hypomania and self-awareness
  • (15:27) Issues with traditional treatment for bipolar disorder
  • (19:04) Anti-psychotic medication and metabolic health
  • (27:34) The keto diet, gut health, and psychiatric health
  • (37:05) Neurotransmitters
  • (38:11) Iain's personal experience with bipolar and therapies that work for him
  • (44:27) Searching for the root cause of mental illness
  • (47:15) The ketogenic diet for bipolar
  • (53:36) Vitamins and supplements for cognitive and psychiatric disorders
  • (56:13) Outro

 

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Making Sense of COVID Data and Risk | Prof. Norman Fenton - E41306 oct. 202501:11:56

Professor Norman Fenton is a mathematician and risk expert who rose to prominence during COVID for cutting through flawed statistics and exposing how data was used and misused to shape policy.

"There was never any justification for the lockdowns in the first place, and the whole COVID hysteria was based on massively exaggerated case and mortality numbers created by flawed definitions, easily manipulated data, and inaccurate mass testing of healthy people."

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Prof. Norman talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (01:52) Governmental misinterpretation of Covid data and the resulting Covid policies
  • (12:05) False Covid case numbers
  • (17:40) The complicity of the scientific, academic, and physician communities in Covid vaccine policies and lockdown policies
  • (25:12) How flawed and manipulated the PCR test is
  • (29:02) The true devestation of the lockdowns
  • (32:55) Prof. Norman's fellow colleagues who joined him in challenging the Covid narrative
  • (35:29) Early warning signs that the mRNA Covid vaccines were not going to be safe or effective
  • (46:55) How the all-cause mortality data has changed since the initial release of the vaccines
  • (48:30) Vaccine risk/benefit for healthy, fit people
  • (49:47) Early red flags about the whole Covid situation and governmental responses
  • (51:16) How much money people made off of the Covid situation
  • (54:28) Prof. Norman's personal experience fighting the Covid machine
  • (01:01:39) Israel's Covid mortality data and suppression of valid data from respected researchers
  • (01:08:50) Why vaccine related deaths are probably exaggerated

 

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