Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of the Mastering Diabetes audio experience, Lauren and Kylie discuss the Mastering Diabetes program's evidence-based approach to reversing insulin resistance and managing diabetes.   They transition into lighter topics, sharing their enthusiasm for the Olympic Games, and emphasizing the importance of physical activity inspired by the athletes. Lauren recounts her vacation in Montana, highlighting interactions with wildlife, including a bear and a wasp sting, and relates these experiences to managing glucose levels.   They delve into how various factors like stress, exercise, and environmental conditions can affect blood glucose, providing valuable insights for those living with diabetes.     00:00 Introduction
01:15 Olympic Excitement and Diabetes Management
08:13 Lauren's Montana Vacation Adventures
18:04 Managing Insulin with Environmental Variables
19:44 Acute vs. Chronic Stress in Diabetes
21:50 Adapting to Seasonal Changes
24:10 Lifestyle Choices and Blood Glucose
27:04 Exercise and Blood Sugar Management
32:06 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections     Do you have a "diabetes in the wild" adventure to tell us about?   We'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected]   Check out the stellar Mastering Diabetes coaching team here

In this episode of the Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience, hosts Kylie and Cyrus welcome Dr. Monisha Bhanote, a quintuple board-certified physician, to discuss reversing diabetes and optimizing health.   Dr. Bhanote shares insights on reversing insulin resistance, the vital role of gut health, and the benefits of plant-based nutrition. They delve into practical measures like small changes in diet, the importance of retreats, and long-term lifestyle habits that promote cellular health.   The discussion also highlights the significance of personalized healthcare and the integration of ancient wisdom with modern science for comprehensive wellbeing.     00:00 Introduction
04:27 The Anatomy of Wellbeing
13:10 Understanding Gut Health
16:35 Practical Tips for Gut Health
28:35 The Importance of Retreats
32:19 Holistic Approach to Wellness Retreats
34:02 Longevity and Vitality Through Lifestyle Changes
36:38 The Power of Simplicity in Health
44:26 The Role of Nature in Healing
47:53 Advanced Testing and Functional Medicine
51:23 Final Thoughts and Encouragement     Learn more about Dr. Bhanote and her book, The Anatomy of Wellbeing here: https://www.drbhanote.com/   https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Wellbeing-Intentional-Practices-Revitalize-ebook/dp/B0BC2DBG32?geniuslink=true&tag=scribemedia-20 to directly purchase The Anatomy of Wellbeing on Amazon.    Send your questions/comments/love to the Mastering Diabetes crew: [email protected]   Interested in working with a Mastering Diabetes coach? BIOS HERE 

In this episode of the Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience, the host discusses effective altruism and impactful veganism with Robert Cheeke, an expert in plant-based nutrition.

They delve into Robert's newest book, The Impactful Vegan, which explores how individuals can reduce animal suffering significantly by adopting plant-based habits and making strategic donations to effective animal charities.

 

Listeners are introduced to the concept of having an 'impact bucket' to donate a percentage of their income to amplify their impact. Robert also emphasizes the importance of small changes in lifestyle and contributions to repel animal cruelty, simplifies the misconceptions around veganism, and shares the stories and impactful strategies from his book.

 

The conversation underscores that impactful altruism is accessible to everyone, not just committed vegans, aiming to inspire listeners to extend their compassionate actions beyond personal health benefits to wider global and environmental implications.

 

00:00 Introduction

02:31 Effective Altruism and Animal Welfare

05:25 Robert Cheek's New Book: The Impactful Vegan

09:45 The Philosophy of Effective Altruism

25:55 Challenges in Changing Eating Habits

30:03 Personal Struggles and Veganism

36:31 Global Perspective on Altruism

38:45 Overcoming Personal Biases

42:30 Maximizing Impact with Donations

48:22 The Power of Data-Driven Decisions

53:18 Conclusion and Book Information

Learn the secrets to radically improving your health from “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll, who lost 265 pounds and kept it off!

At Chuck's heaviest, he weighed 420 pounds and had amassed a 66-inch waist while requiring a size 6xl shirt.

Fearing that his life was spiraling out of control and nearing an end, he opted to undergo weight loss surgery. Prior to the procedure he was convinced that the drastic measure would become like all the other failed attempts to lose weight. At least, he thought, he could go to his grave confident that he tried everything.

Chuck was just 27 years old at the time and didn’t think he would live to see 30. But then the unexpected happened. He woke up from the surgery and never looked back. Although a critical component, the surgery proved only to be the first step in his journey. In fact, he only attributes 10 percent of his weight loss success to the procedure.

In just over a year, Chuck shed 265 pounds by conquering food addiction and devoting himself to a healthier lifestyle. He’s now maintaining weight loss by eating a plant-based diet. Going plant-based once seemed unthinkable to Chuck, but now it’s going back to eating processed meat and dairy that would be inconceivable.

The confidence he gained from the weight loss enabled him to pursue his dream of becoming a sports reporter. He has hosted a number of radio shows with NFL players. One of the players gave him the nickname “The Weight Loss Champion” after news of his transformation spread through the locker room.

In this episode, we chat with Chuck about:

• Breaking food addiction
• Sustaining weight loss
• His eating habits growing up
• His failed diet attempts
• When he realized he was addicted to food
• His emotional experiences of being 420 pounds
• The secret to keeping the weight off
• Where a lot of people go wrong when trying to lose weight
• and much more

Resources:

• Follow Chuck on Twitter and Instagram
• Listen to Chuck's Podcast
• Visit Chuck's website

 

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 Maia was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2015.⁣
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She was told by her doctor what many type 1’s are told at the time of diagnosis, eat a low-carb diet. She followed their advice and returned to her life as an athlete.
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Later, she decided to go full keto which worked for a while and she was able to maintain an A1c of 7.1%. Eventually, she developed amenorrhea (loss of her period) and was unable to keep her blood glucose from spiking during exercise. ⁣
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She searched online and discovered the work of Anthony William and his book, Liver Rescue. She followed it for 2 weeks and ate just raw fruits and veggies.
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Within those 2 weeks of being on a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet her blood glucose dropped, she gained tons of energy and decided she couldn’t go back. This leads her to the Mastering Diabetes book which she read in one night while she was attending college and she was blown away by the science.
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Date: August 2019 to January 2020
Fasting BG (mg/dL): 180 to 120
A1c (%): 7.1 to 6.3
Weight (lbs.): 150 to 136
Carbohydrate to Insulin Ratio: 7:1 to 20:1
Total Cholesterol: - to 116
Carbohydrates p/day (g): 50 to 300

After switching to a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet, Maia now eats whole-carbohydrate foods without experiencing dramatic blood glucose spikes, she enjoys her food, her period returned and has more energy than ever.

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The Mastering Diabetes Book is ready for YOU! Order your copy today! https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/book/ 

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Dr. Tom O’Bryan is an internationally recognized, admired, and compassionate speaker focusing on food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and autoimmune diseases.

Dr. O’Bryan is considered a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic disease and teaches that recognizing and addressing the underlying mechanisms that activate an immune response is the map to the highway towards better health.

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Meet Nathan! Nathan was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2019.⁣
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He says, “I am really determined to stick to the whole food plant-based lifestyle, having finally found the truth about diet and after my amazing blood glucose control. I am in range more than ever and have fewer hypoglycemia events.”

After switching to a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet, Nathan now eats whole-carbohydrate foods without experiencing dramatic blood glucose fluctuations, he enjoys his food, he is now using much less insulin while eating 10 times the carbohydrates, and has more energy than he knows what to do with!!

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We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Megan Rossi to the show today!

Dr. Megan Rossi is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with an award-winning PhD in gut health and is considered one of the most influential gut health specialists internationally. As a leading Research Fellow at King’s College London, Megan investigates nutrition-based therapies in gut health, including prebiotics, probiotics, dietary fibers, plant-based diversity, the low-FODMAP diet, and food additives. She also founded The Gut Health Clinic, where she leads a team of gut-specialist dietitians to make an evidence-based approach more accessible.

She is also the author of the book, "Love Your Gut" which promises to supercharge your digestive health and transform your wellbeing from the inside out.

In today's episode we will cover:

• Gastroparesis
• Probiotics
• Debunking myths about bone broth
• Bloating
• Constipation
• Tests to measure gut health

Be sure to take notes, this episode is full of life-changing knowledge!

 

Resources:

Get your copy of "Love Your Gut" by clicking here

Connect with Dr. Megan Rossi on Instagram: @theguthealthdoctor

Visit The Gut Health Doctor website by clicking here

 

 

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In our newest podcast episode, we sat down with Dean and Ayesha Sherzai.

Through research and their extensive medical backgrounds, they work to demystify the steps to achieving long-term brain health and the prevention of devastating diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The Sherzais are with us today because they are the world experts on how insulin resistance affects your brain.

We’re excited to talk about their upcoming new book, The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution.

In today’s podcast interview we will cover:

• Fun facts about the brain
• Mind-blowing statistics (pun intended) about how many neurons your brain has, what type of computing power it possesses, and how that compares to the fastest computers we have
• Their new book which is all about PREVENTING cognitive decline
• The term “cognitive decline” and the difference between dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and vascular dementia
• How many people are impacted by these conditions
• Can Alzheimer’s disease be reversed?

 

Resources:

Be sure to get your own copy of The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution by clicking here 

Connect with Team Sherzai on Instagram: @sherzaimd

 

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We are excited to be joined by Dr. Joel Kahn.

Dr. Kahn is a cardiologist and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine and a Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of Michigan Medical School. 

He’s known as “America’s Holistic Heart Doc,” and has authored many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. He writes articles for MindBodyGreen, Thrive Global, and Reader’s Digest and has five books in publication including The Whole Heart Solution, Dead Execs Don’t Get Bonuses as well as The Plant-Based Solution. 

He has regular appearances on Dr. Phil, The Doctors, and Fox 2 News. He also recently debated with Chris Kresser about the evidence in support of plant-based diets on the Joe Rogan Experience and has been featured with Larry King Live in a recent special about heart health. 

He also owns 2 health restaurants in Detroit and a food truck in Austin, Texas. How he accomplishes all of this is a complete mystery to us, but suffice it to say that Dr. Kahn is a MACHINE, he’s our favorite stand-up comedian, and we’re honored to call him a friend.

In this episode of the Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience, we’ll cover:

• An article he recently wrote in which he referred to low-carbohydrate diets as “high-coffin” diets, because there is ample scientific evidence that low-carbohydrate diets actually increase your risk for premature death. 
• Why, despite this, many health professionals teach people to INCREASE their intake of meat, cheese, fish, eggs, and vegetable oil, claiming that it’s the best way to “reverse” type 2 diabetes specifically because they are low in carbohydrate energy.
• What benefits would someone gain from becoming a plant-based low-carbohydrate eater?
• What are the exact benefits of short-term ketosis referenced by Dr. Valter Longo and how do those benefits change over time?
• What happens to blood lipids and specifically LDL cholesterol following a plant-based low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet?
• What happens to diabetes risk and blood glucose control following a plant-based low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet?
• If there was ONE THING you could say to teach people the truth about nutrition to clear up the confusion that the Internet promotes, what would it be?

You can find Dr. Joel Khan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjkahn/

And on his website: https://www.drjoelkahn.com/

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