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Episode 213: How to Overcome Keto Diet Challenges with Stephanie Keto Person YouTuber06 Sep 202401:03:01

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Stephanie Person is a ketogenic fitness/health coach who has helped thousands of clients achieve amazing results. She first discovered the healing/therapeutic potential of the keto approach when her mom was able to heal her cancer by following the diet. In addition to her consulting and coaching work with clients, Stephanie is also an author, a speaker, and a YouTuber (see links below).

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Stephanie talk about:

  • (03:31) Why Stephanie started following the keto diet
  • (04:52) Stephanie's mom's cancer diagnosis and how keto helped her recover
  • (12:36) The nutritional/dieatary disadvantage faced by many peoples of color
  • (18:58) Lifestyle factors other than diet that are important for metabolic health
  • (23:09) Some issues that can arise for certain people following the carnivore diet and why they arise
  • (39:53) How Stephanie helps her clients navigate the confusing nutrition world in order to determine what works best for them
  • (54:27) The power of exercise for metabolic health

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Episode 212: Hypertension is a Sugar Problem with Rhonda of the CarnivoreLeo YouTube Channel30 Aug 202401:02:47

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Rhonda Townsend is  60 years young and 5'3". She became a carnivore on January 2, 2023, because she wanted to lower her blood pressure and shed extra weight. She was able to slowly wean herself off medications, and after three months on carnivore, her blood pressure was within normal range. Additionally, her weight dropped down to 120 pounds which is 80 pounds down from her heaviest!

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Rhonda talk about:

  • (03:15) How Rhonda's upbringing shaped her life
  • (06:33) Rhonda's YouTube channel, Carnivore Leo
  • (08:46) Some positive changes that occurred as a result of Rhonda's adoption of the carnivore diet
  • (12:48) The Plant Paradox Program
  • (18:00) Rhonda's hypertension diagnosis and how she was told to manage it by her doctors at the time
  • (22:25) Benefits aside from weight-loss that Rhonda has experienced since starting the carnivore diet
  • (26:19) Side effects from medications that Rhonda used to take for her hypertension
  • (34:05) Challenges Rhonda faces today on the dietary/nutritional front
  • (37:41) How to order at restaurants as a carnivore
  • (42:29) Rhonda's special steak recipe
  • (46:33) The value of combining diet and exercise

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Episode 202 (Spanish Version): My Son's Seizures are in Remission with Mayra Perez30 Jun 202400:44:03

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Tony met Mayra Perez on the recent Low Carb Cruise. Mayra's son had a major cyst in his head and, though this cyst was successfully remove through surgery, he was left with damage to his brain. One of the worst manifestations of this brain damage was epileptic seizures. Since discovering the keto diet as a therapy for epilepsy, her son has not had to go to the ER for a seizure in 8 years.

In this discussion, Brandon and Mayra talk about:

  • Mayra's family, career, and her son's brain injury
  • Differences between Mexican and United States cuisine/nutrition
  • How Mayra discovered keto
  • Keto as a therapy for epilepsy
  • Mayra's personal experience following a keto diet
  • Substituting sugary/carby foods
  • Why the low carb message has not yet reached communities of color
  • Which kinds of professions put people most at risk in Mexico for exposure to junk food
  • Access to healthcare in Mexico
  • Getting more people of color involved in the keto/low-carb community
  • Final thoughts and words of wisdom

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Episode 115: No Longer YOU against YOU with Erika Bell09 Sep 202201:14:27

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Erika Bell (aka. Beautiful Girl Gone Keto) is the founder and creator of the Orlando Health and Wellness Summit. Since discovering the keto diet in 2018, she has been able to drop 106 pounds and put her medical conditions into remission. She was able to achieve all of this not only through dietary changes, but through mental and spiritual changes as well. She offers a consultation service focused on coaching those on the keto path to stay on track with their health-related goals.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Erika talk about:

  • (02:57) Erika's history as an entrepreneur
  • (05:56) Erika's past health struggles
  • (08:30) The death of Erika's niece from complications related to diabetes
  • (11:56) The positive changes that have come about in Erika's life since starting keto
  • (14:38) The paleo diet
  • (21:51) Switching to a better mode of self-talk and a more positive way of thinking about yourself
  • (25:54) Changing your relationship with food
  • (28:54) Carb addiction and how to become free from it
  • (36:51) Overcoming hunger
  • (42:46) Gastric Bypass surgery
  • (51:24) Celebrating one's own beauty
  • (56:56) Maintaining feminine curves on a keto diet

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Episode 114: Dr. Keith Runyan02 Sep 202201:05:55

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Keith Runyan is a nephrologist and obesity medicine specialist. His primary interest is in helping those struggling with diabetes and weight management. He utilizes a low-carb lifestyle to help his clients improve blood sugars and body composition through his online diabetes coaching service. He has type 1 diabetes and has used his over 20 years of experience of healing himself with a low-carb lifestyle to help his clients.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Keith talk about:

  • (07:09) Differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
  • (15:03) Dr. Keith's story with type 1 diabetes
  • (22:33) The emotional impact of learning that he had type 1 diabetes
  • (31:40) Protecting your kidneys with the keto diet
  • (40:53) Achieving a normal A1C as a type 1 diabetic
  • (54:29) Advice for clinicians still following the old dietary guidelines

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Episode 113: How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Fast with Joseph Jones26 Aug 202200:57:33

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Joseph Jones is a patient of Dr. Hampton's who was able to heal in a very short amount of time from type 2 diabetes.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Joesph talk about:

  • (05:12) Joseph's health journey
  • (17:35) The importance of relationships for dietary success
  • (21:18) How Joseph became aware of the path to health
  • (26:46) Joseph's diet before and after he started his low-carb diet
  • (33:38) Metformin
  • (37:04) The prevalence of sugar in high carb foods
  • (40:35) Sharing the low-carb message with others
  • (45:42) Critiques of the health care system

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Episode 112: Plants are Trying to Kill You with Dr. Anthony Chaffee19 Aug 202201:12:51

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Anthony Chaffee is a medical doctor and nutrition researcher interested in using animal foods to optimize health and performance. He is a former rugby player and the host of the Plant-Free MD Podcast.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Anthony talk about:

  • (03:10) A day in the life of Dr. Anthony Chaffee
  • (06:27) The effects of Dr. Anthony's dietary discoveries on his family and friends
  • (11:09) How Dr. Anthony came to believe that vegetables are unhealthy in a human diet
  • (21:06) Nutritional anthropology
  • (34:18) Why saturated fat is not bad for people
  • (42:12) The Blue Zones study
  • (48:52) The average dietary day in the life of Dr. Anthony
  • (53:24) Coffee and alcohol on a carnivore diet
  • (57:36) Why fruit is not good for humans
  • (01:02:15) Exercise on a carnivore diet

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Podcast Episode 111: Your Mind Over Weight with Ileka Falette12 Aug 202201:07:29

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Ileka Falette is known as the Keto Mommy Makeover. She helps her clients reach their personal weightloss goals while gaining confidence in their bodies and mind.  She has overcome her own weight issues and maintains her weightloss of over 100 pounds to this day.  Leka's approach to weightloss focuses on mind and body solutions with meal plans and coaching for business and career growth.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Ileka talk about:

  • (02:59) How Ileka learned to balance her busy life
  • (10:09) How Ileka decided to start her business and become a health coach
  • (19:14) How Ileka was able to lose over 120 pounds
  • (26:31) How Ileka stayed motivated when it was hard to maintain her weight loss journey
  • (35:18) The challenges faced by African American women in corporate America
  • (40:16) How excess weight affects our goals
  • (45:54) How to lose belly fat and gain abs
  • (49:31) Alcohol on keto

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Ileka Falette:

 

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Episode 110: Fix Your Pain with Integrative Medicine: Dr. Diana Bottari05 Aug 202201:07:55

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Diana Bottari is the Division Head of Pediatric Sedation and Medical Director of Pediatric Pain at Advocate Children's Hospital. She went to Medical School at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Advocate Children's Hospital where she now works.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Diana talk about:

  • (03:49) Dr. Diana's medical background and how she became interested in holistic care
  • (15:06) The difference between functional medicine and integrated medicine
  • (23:24) The differences between practicing integrated medicine and standard medicine
  • (31:07) Progress in the treatment of chronic pain
  • (36:56) The treatment modalities Dr. Diana utilizes in her practice as an integrative medicine physician
  • (45:32) Motivational interviewing and empowering patients with knowledge and understanding
  • (47:39) Creative and inexpensive solutions to patient pain
  • (54:42) General protocols for healthy living
  • (58:39) Future visions for health care reform

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Episode 109: Unapologetically Single and Holistic with Dr. Milah29 Jul 202201:26:34

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Kamilah Williams is double board-certified  in family medicine and obesity medicine and is passionate about holistic health, health equity, and health literacy. She earned her medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at Grant Medical Center. She is also the creator and host of Pivot & Bloom, a podcast about the cycle of wellness transformation.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Kamilah talk about:

  • (00:07:18) Dr. Kamilah's personal story of spiritual and physical healing
  • (00:15:33) Why keto and saturated fat are safe
  • (00:23:58) Resources for learning more about the keto diet
  • (00:28:50) Easy and practical dietary changes you can make to get started with the keto diet
  • (00:34:51) Dr. Kamilah's experience as the Chief Resident during her residency program
  • (00:40:29) Why Dr. Kamilah chose to focus on coaching
  • (00:45:47) The life lessons Dr. Kamilah has learned from her experience as a single mom
  • (01:00:16) How to navigate the world as a professional in a world that stereotypes different kinds of people
  • (01:09:01) Reducing bias in healthcare
  • (01:13:17) Self-care

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Dr. Kamilah Williams:

  • Podcast Page
  • Instagram: @pivotandbloompodcast
  • Instagram: @thesinglewell
  • Facebook: Pivot & Bloom

 

Dr. Tony Hampton:

Episode 108: The Black Male Myth Demystified with AL Mahone22 Jul 202200:57:22

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. AL Mahone is an entrepreneur whose company manages bank foreclosures. He is a father and a husband and enjoys reading in his spare time. He and Dr. Hampton met at the barbershop where they became friends bonding over discussing sports and other topics.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and AL talk about:

  • (00:07:54) The barbershop experience in black communities
  • (00:11:09) The negative ways in which black men are, in large part, perceived in the U.S. by their fellow Americans
  • (00:16:30) How negative cultural stereotypes influence the parenting decisions of Black Americans
  • (00:20:39) The meaning of fatherhood
  • (00:29:01) The importance of a man's relationship with his wife
  • (00:33:38) Recovering from the traumatic experience of being shot
  • (00:39:15) Micro-traumas
  • (00:42:09) Approaching contentious interactions with an attitude and mindset of de-escalation

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  • Twitter
  • Instagram: @mr_entrepreneur_business

 

Dr. Tony Hampton:

Is Your Gut Happy or Sad? Restoring Your Health with the Mother of Probiotics, Natasha Trenev: Episode 10715 Jul 202201:05:06

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Natasha Trenev is a probiotic pioneer who has significantly contributed to the evolution of the probiotics industry. She is the Founder and President of Natren Probiotics. Prior to her work in the field, consumers had very limited knowledge of the supplement and its many benefits. Natasha's extensive experience and knowledge of the industry began with her family's 750-year history producing the most beneficial yogurt prized by the royal family of Yugoslavia.After graduating from UCLA in 1970, a decade of research led to Natasha's development of the first revolutionary method of producing an effective and scientifically validated single strain probiotic bacteria product. Her efforts helped to establish the entire probiotics category in the world!

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Natasha talk about:

  • (00:05:00) How Natasha became the mother of probiotics
  • (00:10:29) How probiotics heal and repair the gut
  • (00:14:37) Wether supplements are necessary if you eat a healthy diet
  • (00:18:39) Taking probiotic supplements in capsule versus powder form
  • (00:24:27) Colony Forming Units
  • (00:28:40) Rules for how long to take probiotics and which ones to take
  • (00:31:09) Leaky gut and allergies
  • (00:34:20) What health conditions have been benefited by probiotics
  • (00:37:14) The usage of probiotics for obesity and autism
  • (00:46:40) Pre biotics
  • (00:51:06) Natasha's book

 

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How to feel great, look good, and have better sex with Dr. Judson Brandeis: Episode 10608 Jul 202201:14:08

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Judson Brandeis was voted Top Urologist in the SF Bay Area by SF Magazine from 2014 to 2020. He is a national leader in technology and innovations in sexual medicine, was the creator and director of five IRB-approved clinical research protocols in sexual medicine, two of which are still active, and is a national sexual medicine educator who has run weekend educational seminars all around the country and has created a male sexual medicine curriculum. He went to Vanderbilt for Medical School, spent a year at Harvard Medical School doing sponsored research, and finished his formal medical training with 2 years of general surgery and 4 years of Urology training at the World Famous UCLA Department of Urology.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Judson talk about:

  • (00:03:20) Why Dr. Brandeis chose to pursue Urology
  • (00:04:50) The health challenges that men face in the United States
  • (00:09:22) What can men do to improve their health generally?
  • (00:12:46) How we can reach our potential
  • (00:17:22) Emotional intelligence as an aspect of mens' health
  • (00:29:35) How men can look their best as they age
  • (00:32:38) How to work with men to achieve their health goals
  • (00:37:46) Information about consuming alcohol
  • (00:40:21) The relationship between human agency and genetic predisposition in preventing health problems
  • (00:48:50) Sexual health and how to improve circulation
  • (00:56:36) How to maintain a healthy prostate
  • (01:05:27) What Dr. Judson would like to see improved in our health system

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Episode 203: Finding Your Path to a Happier Life with Nurse Cindy14 Jun 202401:18:30

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Cindy Davis Mikolajczyk has been a registered nurse for 45 years and is the host of the Ask Nurse Cindy YouTube channel where she uses humor and easy to understand examples to help others on the journey to informed self care. Since discovering the power of ketogenic eating, Cindy has been passionately devoted to helping others discover the freedom found in fueling the body with low carb, high fat, medium protein foods. She is also an educator and a teacher.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Cindy talk about:

  • (02:18) Dr. Tony and Cindy's time on the recent Low Carb Cruise
  • (03:31) Why Cindy chose to work in the ICU/Wound Care as a nurse and how she found her way to the ketogenic diet
  • (16:47) How/why Cindy is so outgoing and optimistic
  • (26:43) Caring for a family member with Type 1 Diabetes
  • (35:01) Retinopathy and Diabetic ketoacidosis
  • (43:39) Cindy's family's health history and weight loss journey as a whole
  • (56:17) Things that Type 1 Diabetics need to be aware of with regard to ultra-processed food
  • (01:03:16) Addressing misconceptions about insulin and what it is that insulin does in the body
  • (01:07:25) What happiness is and what it means to be happy

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Off 20 Medications with Keto: Tia Reid (Part 2): Episode 10501 Jul 202200:56:00

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Tia Reid is a Certified Dietary Manager, LCHF Nutrition Coach, and is a licensed SUGAR coach. Before she began her low-carb health journey, Tia had been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hypertension, and Adrenal Insufficiency. With help from the great Dr. Cywes, she has had an amazing and inspiring recovering. She has come off of twenty medications over the course of her journey!

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Tia talk about:

  • (00:01:33) The definition of omni carnivore
  • (00:06:29) The negative self-perception accompanying obesity and other difficulties
  • (00:11:09) How Tia helps her clients achieve their goals and foster self-confidence; helping them understand their urges, habits, and thoughts surrounding food
  • (00:16:39) How to recognize wether or not you are carb addicted
  • (00:21:08) The diagnostic criteria for sugar/carb addiction
  • (00:23:23) Intermittent fasting
  • (00:26:46) The variety of medications (and their cost) that Tia was on before she discovered the low-carb/high-fat diet
  • (00:33:22) Fruit, nuts, and meat quality on the low-carb diet
  • (00:40:25) Organizations and resources for more info on metabolic health

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Off 20 Medications with Keto: Tia Reid: Episode 10425 Jun 202201:06:15

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Tia Reid is a Certified Dietary Manager, LCHF Nutrition Coach, and is a licensed SUGAR coach. Before she began her low-carb health journey, Tia had been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hypertension, and Adrenal Insufficiency. With help from the great Dr. Cywes, she has had an amazing and inspiring recovering. She has come off of twenty medications over the course of her journey! Tune in next week for part 2 of this conversation with Tia.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Tia talk about:

  • (00:07:10) How Tia's family has been an invaluable support in her success
  • (00:12:25) The many medical conditions that Tia has overcome with the help of Dr. Cywes
  • (00:18:34) Tia's dietary experiments before finding discovering the low carb lifestyle
  • (00:23:02) Tia's diabetes story
  • (00:33:28) Tia's sleep apnea story
  • (00:40:34) Uric Acid, gout, and kidney stones
  • (00:42:25) Tia's experience with Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • (00:47:39) Tia's experience with gestational diabetes
  • (00:51:45) Tia's experience with Adrenal Insufficiency
  • (00:59:27) Carbohydrate Addiction

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Restore Your Metabolic Health with Dr. Jay Wrigley (Part 2): Episode 10317 Jun 202200:52:33

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. This is part 2 of Dr. Hampton's interview with Dr. Jay Wrigley. Dr. Wrigley is a functional medicine doctor with over 25 years of clinical experience. His goal is to help his patients and people everywhere to reestablish hormonal and metabolic health.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Jay talk about:

  • (00:01:59) The demonization of red meat in news media and wether or not we should be concerned by this characterization
  • (00:08:57) The idea that we ought to only eat plant-based as humans
  • (00:17:39) The value of exercise for weight loss, and wether calorie restriction is useful for weight loss
  • (00:24:46) Wether keto branded packaged snacks and other foods are helpful
  • (00:32:10) Wether plant fiber is necessary for a healthy diet; also anti-nutrient defense mechanisms in plants
  • (00:36:10) The biological phenomenon of hormesis and how it relates to diet
  • (00:37:15) The benefits of nutritional supplementation, the importance of considering the specific deficiencies of the patient when prescribing supplements, and sourcing quality supplements

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Restore Your Metabolic Health with Dr. Jay Wrigley (Part 1): Episode 10210 Jun 202200:52:17

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Jay Wrigley is a functional medicine doctor with over 25 years of clinical experience. His goal is to help his patients and people everywhere to reestablish hormonal and metabolic health. 

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Jay talk about:

  • (00:03:10) How Dr. Jay ended up working virtually in the Caribbean and the lack of preservatives and toxins in local foods in the Dominican Republic
  • (00:14:38) How Dr. Jay ended up being a Functional Medicine doctor
  • (00:27:37) The difference between allopathic medicine and functional medicine
  • (00:34:45) Wether doing a "de-tox" is legitimately helpful and worthwhile
  • (00:43:10) Wether intermittent fasting is a good idea for women

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Self-Confidence Achieved Holistically with Alexandra Dotcheva: Episode 10103 Jun 202200:57:33

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Alexandra Dotcheva has been practicing as a registered nurse since 2011, with a strong passion for educating patients on acquiring optimal health. Her mission is to help people overcome self-imposed limitations that prevent many from realizing their goals, finding peace of mind, and acquiring prosperity. She is the author of It Really is Simple: A Holistic Approach to Self-Confidence. She is also an accomplished musician, having earned a Doctor of Musical Arts in Violin Performance from Louisiana State University.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Alexandra talk about:

  • (00:03:24) Alexandra's musical education and subsequent career change from professional musician to nurse
  • (00:15:14) How Alexandra's background in the arts has impacted how she approaches new challenges and her career as a nurse
  • (00:20:10) The importance of the role of the nurse in the hospital
  • (00:24:14) Alexandra's book and how to build self-confidence
  • (00:29:59) The importance of being spiritually strong
  • (00:35:45) How to maintain your confidence after building it up
  • (00:39:40) The physical aspects of self-confidence
  • (00:43:59) Why career decisions are important when it comes to self-confidence
  • (00:45:36) The importune of healthy relationships for success
  • (00:49:05) Alexandra's self-professed purpose

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Our Relationship Journal with my wife, Karon Hampton: Episode 10027 May 202201:01:08

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. In this special 100th episode celebration, Dr. Tony is joined by his wife, Karon Hampton. Karon is a pharmacist with Walmart and is a graduate of Xavier University for both her undergraduate and pharmacy education. She is the proud mother of two sons and has recently been spreading her wings as an actress.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Karon talk about:

  • (00:02:55) Karon's upbringing in the South
  • (00:05:11) Principles from The Five Love Languages and The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
  • (00:08:36) How Tony and Karon met and fell in love
  • (00:10:32) How Tony and Karon started a volunteer fundraising organization at Xavier University for the underserved
  • (00:12:38) Tony and Karon's first date
  • (00:15:10) Cuddling and spooning
  • (00:16:50) Determination and work ethic
  • (00:21:00) Starting a romantic relationship with a friend
  • (00:22:38) Traveling together
  • (00:28:15) Creating memories together
  • (00:36:44) Laughing together
  • (00:38:11) The importance of flirting with your spouse
  • (00:38:54) Continually showing appreciation for your spouse
  • (00:40:29) Connecting over a shared TV show
  • (00:43:49) Being encouraging to your spouse and believing in them
  • (00:49:27) The importance of balance in relationships
  • (00:52:21) The joy and fulfillment of parenting
  • (00:55:04) Closing wisdom

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Carnivore Diet for Young Adults w/ Jahfari Jones: Episode 9920 May 202201:05:27

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Jahfari Jones is a 20 year old who discovered the power of the carnivore diet. In this episode, he shares his story of recovery and healing.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Jahfari talk about:

  • (00:04:36) How the carnivore diet has changed Jahfari's life
  • (00:12:06) Growing up in the country of Belize
  • (00:16:52) Having the courage to go against conventional wisdom
  • (00:23:03) Critically evaluating research and evidence
  • (00:31:36) Navigating social and family life as a carnivore
  • (00:38:57) How using communications and video production skills can help spread the message of low-carb/keto
  • (00:41:19) The importance of prioritizing sleep
  • (00:45:44) How to approach sharing the valuable health information you've learned with the people around you who are stuck in bad health with bad information
  • (00:49:39) The progress of Jahfari's journey with the carnivore diet and general health
  • (00:56:00) Jahfari's goals for the future

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Dr. Peter Ballerstedt: Meat Sustainability, Ruminate Agriculture, & More: Episode 9813 May 202201:19:07

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Peter Ballerstedt (aka The Sodfather) received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1981 and Master of Science in 1983, both from the University of Georgia. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky in 1986, specializing in forage management and utilization, minoring in ruminant nutrition. He was the forage extension specialist at Oregon State University from 1986 to 1992. He is an advocate for ruminant animal agriculture and its products, speaking to audiences in several countries about the role of ruminants in humanity's past, present and future.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Peter talk about:

  • (00:03:34) How Dr. Ballerstedt discovered the low-carb way of eating.
  • (00:08:08) The meaning of the terms, 'forages' and 'ruminants.'
  • (00:10:50) How ruminant animals' digestive systems utilize fiber versus how human beings' digestive systems utilize it.
  • (00:14:34) The scientific field of Agronomy
  • (00:15:35) The importance of bridging gaps between those in the agricultural industry/field, consumers, and medical/nutritional professionals.
  • (00:19:26) The relational and cultural value of eating real food and being in touch with local producers.
  • (00:24:09) The misconception that plant-based eating/agriculture is better for the environment and for society than animal-based eating/agriculture.
  • (00:40:26) The qualitative differences between plant portent and animal protein.
  • (00:52:32) The differences between grass-fed, grass-finished, and normal super market meat.
  • (00:59:53) Animal agriculture, animal welfare, and animal rights.
  • (01:06:08) What it will take, and wether it would be possible, to transition to sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices.

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Dr. Anthony Bradley: Keto, Religion, and Other Life Experiences That Matter: Episode 9706 May 202201:10:22

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Anthony Bradley is professor of religious studies and director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing at The King's College, Theologian-In-Residence at Redeemer Presbyterian Church—Lincoln Square, and serves as a research fellow at The Acton Institute. Dr. Bradley lectures at colleges, universities, business organizations, conferences, and churches throughout the U.S. and abroad. His writings on religious and cultural issues have been published in a variety of journals, including: the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Washington ExaminerAl-Jazerra, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Detroit NewsChristianity Today, and World Magazine.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Anthony talk about:

  • (00:03:36) What are some experiences from your past that helped define who you (Dr. Bradley) became as a man?
  • (00:09:28) How did you (Dr. Bradley) discover the keto diet?
  • (00:18:39) Aside from intermittent fasting and being on the keto diet, what other lifestyle changes have you (Dr. Bradley) implemented in your life?
  • (00:25:06) How to avoid an indoctrination mindset.
  • (00:33:16) How diet and religion intersect and relate to each other.
  • (00:39:00) How has the keto diet impacted your (Dr. Bradley) family and social life?
  • (00:44:02) Why having an awareness of religious diversity in healthcare and in society in general is important.
  • (00:49:51) Dr. Bradley's book, Why Black Lives Matter.
  • (00:56:25) The experience of being a highly educated black man in the United States.

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Stop Dialysis before it starts with Teresa Rodriguez, RDN, IFNCP, CNSC, LDN, CLT: Episode 9629 Apr 202201:15:48

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Teresa Rodriguez is an Advanced Practice Registered Dietitian with training as a specialist in renal nutrition, nutrition support, mitochondrial health, ketogenic diet, and identifying adverse food reactions with an emphasis on food sensitivities as part of an Integrative and Functional Nutrition.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Teresa talk about:

  • (00:04:14) What is an Advanced Practice Registered Dietician?
  • (00:07:07) Teresa's experience utilizing the ketogenic diet as a dietician
  • (00:08:50) What is unique about Teresa's approach to working with patients in her practice (and why genetic testing is important)
  • (00:15:32) Teresa's book, The Keto Solution for Kidney Disease
  • (00:20:22) Studies on kidney disease and diet
  • (00:34:54) How mold can negatively effect your kidney health as well as your over-all health
  • (00:40:51) Protein and kidney health
  • (00:47:34) The different approaches to treating kidney disease depending on which stage the kidney disease is in
  • (00:55:04) Factors contributing to kidney stones
  • (01:00:15) The benefits of a ketogenic diet for halting the progression of kidney disease
  • (01:06:24) Teresa's NEST and ROPE goals

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Episode 202: My Son's Seizures are in Remission with Mayra Perez07 Jun 202401:01:22

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Tony met Mayra Perez on the recent Low Carb Cruise. Mayra's son had a major cyst in his head and, though this cyst was successfully remove through surgery, he was left with damage to his brain. One of the worst manifestations of this brain damage was epileptic seizures. Since discovering the keto diet as a therapy for epilepsy, her son has not had to go to the ER for a seizure in 8 years.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Mayra talk about:

  • (04:36) Mayra's family, career, and her son's brain injury
  • (07:36) Differences between Mexican and United States cuisine/nutrition
  • (10:43) How Mayra discovered keto
  • (20:05) Keto as a therapy for epilepsy
  • (23:32) Mayra's personal experience following a keto diet
  • (29:48) Substituting sugary/carby foods
  • (33:44) Why the low carb message has not yet reached communities of color
  • (41:29) Which kinds of professions put people most at risk in Mexico for exposure to junk food
  • (46:49) Access to healthcare in Mexico
  • (49:01) Getting more people of color involved in the keto/low-carb community
  • (52:12) Final thoughts and words of wisdom

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Answering the "Is Beef Good for Us?" Question with Diana Rogers: Episode 9522 Apr 202201:04:23

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Diana Rogers is a "real food" nutritionist and sustainability advocate near Boston, Massachusetts. She's an author of three books, runs a clinical nutrition practice, hosts the Sustainable Dish Podcast, and has served as an advisory board of numerous nutrition and agriculture organizations including Whole30, Animal Welfare Approved and Savory Institute. She speaks internationally about the intersection of optimal human nutrition and regenerative agriculture. Diana is co-author of, Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat and the director, producer of the companion film, Sacred Cow. Her new initiative, the Global Food Justice Alliance, advocates for a nutritious, sustainable and equitable worldwide food system.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Diana talk about:

  • (00:02:19) Diana's experience of living on and running a farm for eighteen years
  • (00:08:47) The value of having the life experience of working in a food-processing plant and on a farm
  • (00:14:30) How raising animals without chemicals and industrial agricultural processes can be profitable
  • (00:19:19) Regenerative farming vs Monocropping
  • (00:26:38) Wether emissions and waste from cows are harming the environment
  • (00:39:25) The nutritional value of animal products vs plant based food
  • (00:41:58) The food compass study
  • (00:49:58) The Global Food Justice Alliance

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Episode 94: Life experiences that matter with Dr. Patrice Burch15 Apr 202200:56:23

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Patrice Burch is an Urgent Care doctor at Advocate Aurora Health Care. She attended Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and she did her residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Patrice talk about:

  • (00:03:57) A little bit about Dr. Patrice Burch's professional history
  • (00:06:45) Celebrating Dr. Patrice's daughter—Dr. Taylor Burch—being accepted recently to be a member of the residency program in neurosurgery at the University of Connecticut
  • (00:11:51) What life experiences prepared Dr. Patrice to work in an urgent care environment
  • (00:17:02) How and why Dr. Patrice became a pilot
  • (00:22:31) The steps involved in becoming a pilot
  • (00:27:01) What is involved in owning and maintaining air planes
  • (00:29:24) Gliding in a plane after losing power
  • (00:32:59) How do we get more people of color interested in becoming pilots?
  • (00:38:15) Why the life expectancy of pilots is higher than the average person
  • (00:42:04) Close calls in the sky
  • (00:43:55) The benefits of pilot associations
  • (00:46:30) Air shows as a way to inspire people to become pilots
  • (00:48:40) What gives Dr. Patrice the energy to do all of the things she does
  • (00:52:39) Closing words of wisdom and inspiration

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Why I started the Diet Doctor website with Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt: Episode 9308 Apr 202200:47:35

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt is a Swedish MD specialized in family medicine and is the Founder/CEO of Diet Doctor. He is the author of the biggest health blog in Sweden and a #1 best-selling book on nutrition that has been translated into 8 languages. He is a graduate of Uppsala University where he earned his medical degree, and spent 12 years working as a doctor, during which time he utilized low-carb/high-fat dietary interventions with amazing success. Dr. Eenfeldt is also on the board of The Dietary Science Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to improving scientific knowledge and helping more people live healthier lives.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Andreas talk about:

  • (00:05:32) How Dr. Andreas discovered low-carb
  • (00:08:52) Dr. Andreas' typical daily diet
  • (00:10:37) Sweden's healthcare system (pros and cons)
  • (00:14:47) How does Diet Doctor reach a diverse audience with nutritional information?
  • (00:18:59) Where Andreas' emphasis on having an evidence-based approach come from?
  • (00:22:40) Accommodating dietary preferences within the bounds of low-carb
  • (00:25:50) Using low-carb meal plans for success
  • (00:28:55) What is the level of low-carb acceptance in Sweden at various levels of society?
  • (00:31:49) Networking to help spread knowledge and wellness
  • (00:34:45) Diet Doctor's free CME for doctors
  • (00:37:38) Social determinants of health
  • (00:42:45) NEST and ROPE

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Dr. Stephen Sideroff: Episode 9201 Apr 202201:13:47

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Stephen Sideroff is an internationally recognized expert in resilience, optimal performance, addiction, neurofeedback and alternative approaches to stress and mental health. He is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, with a joint appointment in the Department of Rheumatology at UCLA's School of Medicine, as well as the Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Ethics. For over 40 years, Dr. Sideroff has been passionate about studying and understanding resilience and optimal performance.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Stephen talk about:

  • (00:08:50) Longevity and optimal functioning
  • (00:11:54) Resilience: what it means and why we should care about it
  • (00:19:12) Autonomic Dysregulation Syndrome (chronic imbalance)
  • (00:26:24) Using self-compassion, personal responsibility, and prioritization to avoid overwhelming stress
  • (00:29:58) The relationship between stress and brain function
  • (00:32:51) The acute impact of stress on the brain
  • (00:34:48) The Path (Nine Pillars of Resilience and Success)
  • (00:49:44) How resilience is key during the current pandemic and how childhood events impact our future
  • (00:58:30) Lessons from Dr. John Gottman
  • (01:02:31) Evolutionary mismatch

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Brooke Hazen: Episode 9125 Mar 202201:19:01

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Brooke Hazen is an organic farmer, life-long athlete, physical coach, and a health and fitness enthusiast. A Southern California native, Brooke grew up loving the ocean and the natural world. His affinity for the land, healthy living, and natural foods led him to study Agriculture at Humboldt State. In 2001, Brooke realized his vision to grow nutritious, organic, farm-to-table foods under his own brand when he purchased 88 acres of pastureland in the beautiful Northern California farming region of Sebastopol. He now cultivates apples, citrus, medicinal herbs, and high polyphenol olives. He is the author of You Are Not Broken: A Holistic Guide for Men and Women to Heal the Pathways of Sexual Dysfunction and Restore Relational Harmony Together.

In this discussion, Tony and Brooke talk about:

  • (00:03:27) Brooke's personal health story and his struggle with ED
  • (00:09:37) The negative effects of pornography and poor diet on sexual and mental health
  • (00:16:50) Nobody should be dying of heart disease and heart attacks anymore (modalities for prevention)
  • (00:19:20) Sexual health and physical health are inseparable (letting go of negative/destructive habits)
  • (00:24:40) Understanding the depleting effect of orgasms
  • (00:29:34) The importance of talking about one's issues with sexual health and struggles with pornography/masturbation
  • (00:34:31) New technologies, tools, and research for recovering sexual health naturally
  • (00:52:00) Semen retention and energy retention
  • (01:06:46) Some quick closing questions regarding sexual health and ED especially

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Emily Velez: Episode 9018 Mar 202201:12:49

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Emily Velez is a chef, restaurant owner, stylist, salon owner, and dancer. She has had great success on a carb-restricted diet and is here to share her story.

In this discussion, Tony and Emily talk about:

  • (00:00:26) Introduction
  • (00:02:30) Introduction to Emily's health journey thus far.
  • (00:10:47) A message of hope and health for people from Latin culture.
  • (00:14:45) How Emily discovered the ketogenic diet.
  • (00:20:26) Carbs in common foods and why too many carbs in the diet cause obesity.
  • (00:25:26) Emily's low-carb meal plans and culinary work.
  • (00:32:46) How to stay the course and stop making excuses!
  • (00:39:42) The difficulties of honoring your cultural culinary traditions while staying on a low-carb diet.
  • (00:47:48) How dancing has played a role in Emily's health journey
  • (01:02:32) Conclusion: NEST and ROPE

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AHA Discussion with Ede Fox: Episode 8911 Mar 202201:23:50

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Ede Fox (aka. Black Carnivore) is a carnivore diet guru, health coach, podcaster (host of The Black Carnivore Podcast), and she has seen great success in her own life due to her adoption of the keto/carnivore diet.

In this discussion, Tony and Ede talk about:

  • (00:05:50) Personal family history with cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, dimensia, and cancer.
  • (00:11:20) How people make dietary decisions and how misinformation and corporate interests led to the rise of processed foods.
  • (00:20:50) The American Heart Association's recently released statement on factors associated with cardiovascular risk reduction in adults with Type 2 Diabetes.
    • (00:33:18) Healthy dietary pattern as a component of reducing cardiovascular risk factors.
    • (00:36:44) Endorsement of the low-carb diet by the American Heart Association.
  • (00:45:30) Working with your doctor to come off of medications as health improves with a low-carb dietary approach.
  • (00:51:23) New anti-hyperglycemic agents and lifestyle interventions for improving glycemic control and reducing risk for cardiovascular events.
  • (01:06:41) Improved kidney function on low-carb.
  • (01:08:17) The American Heart Association's statement that the absence of coronary artery calcium can reclassify certain patients with diabetes to a low risk category in which they do not need risk factor controls like statin drugs.
  • (01:12:11) Where do we go from here in light of this new statement from the American Heart Association?
  • (01:16:03) Conclusion

 

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Vic Basmadjian: Episode 8804 Mar 202201:12:53

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Vic Basmadjian has lost over 100 pounds using keto and intermittent fasting. His commitment to this diet has also resulted in the reversal of his hypertension, acid reflux, and severe sleep apnea. He is the founder of KetoCoaching.ca and is passionate about helping people get healthy and lose weight.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Vic talk about the mental and emotional traumas of feeling hopelessness and shame because of your weight and health, bringing up the low-carb/keto diet to your doctor, why the ketogenic diet is both sustainable and effective and why many diets are not, the place of keto branded products in a ketogenic lifestyle, keto pizza, why exercise is an important component of success with the keto diet, and the amazing low-carb community.

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Terri McCurdy: Episode 8725 Feb 202200:54:37

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Terri McCurdy recently became Dr. Tony's patient. After learning earlier in her life that she had a severe fructose intolerance, Terri gradually began eliminating types of foods from her diet until she arrived at what was essentially the carnivore diet. Thanks to her dedication to discovering  the solution to her own health issues she was able to arrive at an actionable answer to her problems.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Terri talk about fructose intolerance, the definition of 'fructose,' problems with the medical establishment in the United States, iatrophobia in communities of color, the power of the carnivore diet for healing from processed food poisoning, therapeutic carb restriction, strategies for increasing tolerance of newer dietary ideologies like keto and carnivore, and regenerative farming practices.

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Dr. Pete Thomas: Episode 8618 Feb 202201:22:27

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Pete Thomas is the former Director of Medical Support Services at Near North Health Service Corporation. He recently joined the executive team of Howard Brown Health and is a practicing attending physician part time with Near North. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry at Xavier University of Louisiana and his Medical Degree from the Chicago Medical School. He completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Rush University, Illinois. His areas of interest are addictive medicine, HIV, Public Health, and Preventative Medicine.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Pete talk about the experience of recently having a colonoscopy, the need for higher rates of screening for colon cancer in communities of color, the opioid epidemic in the United States, pre-exposure prophylaxis treatment for HIV, how to take measures to protect yourself from HIV, HIV population statistics and the social determinants of health, non-traditional approaches to health care and approaching health from a broader perspective, the importance of fighting inflammation, the multifaceted benefits of exercise, and the need for laugher and being around people who love you.

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Episode 201: Unraveling Your Body's Potential with Jeffrey Williams31 May 202401:17:17

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Jeffrey Williams is the Founder of Vitalist Institute—a company that offers holistic education coaching--and is a Director/Artist at Lifestyles of Light. He is a multi-disciplinary transformation artist who has been teaching and facilitating through movement, breath and sound, and self-governance since 1999. His coaching and training programs are offered to inspire and empower people to take their health into their own hands.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Jeffrey talk about:

  • (03:08) Jeffrey's career journey and why you should listen to him
  • (11:16) How to shift our brains so that we can deal better withs stress
  • (17:40) Techniques for improving the mind and brain function
  • (22:51) Getting started with meditation and carving new neurological pathways
  • (26:54) How a person can best begin the journey of healing
  • (32:50) Jeffrey's approach to helping people heal
  • (39:27) Which people tend to be more receptive to Jeffrey's style of healing/teaching
  • (51:50) How to effectively teach and promote the holistic approach to those who may be unfamiliar with it
  • (59:05) Movement and holistic healing
  • (01:06:51) Final words of wisdom

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Dr. Tony Hampton: Episode 8511 Feb 202200:52:31

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Tony Hampton flies solo in this episode in order to highlight some very important information about the process of healing/recovering from hypertension and diabetes. Dr. Tony offers insights from his experience and education with regard to determining the ideal diet for the reversal of diabetes and hypertension. Additionally, he presents helpful resources and goes through a number of important research studies related to the above subject.

Dr. Tony discusses the hierarchy of different types of research studies, important studies on the efficacy of the low-carb diet for weight loss and other beneficial outcomes, important developments in the ongoing effort to make the low-carb diet more widely understood and accepted in the medical field and the wider world, the multitude of downstream benefits from fixing metabolic syndrome, why reducing sugar and carbs is so effective for healing metabolic syndrome, and strategies/tips for delicious low-carb cooking.

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Dr. Jasmin Searcy-Pate: Episode 8404 Feb 202200:56:07

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Jasmin Searcy-Pate is a children's book author and provides assessment and evidence-based treatment/interventions to patients and their families presenting with general outpatient and pediatric health complications. Dr. Searcy-Pate has provided psychology services for 12+ years in a variety of settings, including pediatric hospitals, military settings, and community-based health clinics. Dr. Searcy-Pate's interests and expertise include general child/adolescent mental health, pediatric health complications, and stress reduction. The focus of her practice is the interactions between the mind and the body and the powerful ways in which biological, psychological and social factors affect physical health and well-being.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Jasmin talk about what it means to be a Diabetes Mental Health Provider, Dr. Jasmin's new book, Olivia Takes a Mental Health Day, how to recognize the signs of mental health struggles in children, the importance of taking time off for your mental health, the mental health impacts of the pandemic on children, helping children express themselves in a mental health setting, how to create a safe environment for that expression and communication, and the connection between diet and mental health.

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Brandon Hampton: Episode 8328 Jan 202200:49:49

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. In this episode, Dr. Tony is joined by his son, Brandon Hampton. He is the host of the Ritmos Negros podcast, a show that explores the African roots of Latin American and Caribbean music/dance. He earned his undergraduate degree in International Studies, Spanish, and Marketing at Washington University in Saint Louis. He is currently working on his MBA at WashU as well. An avid dancer and music lover, Brandon is passionate about using music and dance to get people moving again.

In this discussion, Tony and Brandon discuss the joys of dance and artistic self-expression, the RImos Negros podcast, the place of dance in politics and celebration in various cultures, the benefits of dance as a way to get some great exercise, the cultural connections between Latin American and African cultures, the social and physical benefits of dancing, the mental stamina and clarity that results from exercise, and how to efficiently incorporate exercise into a busy schedule.

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Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford: Episode 8221 Jan 202200:47:41

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford is an Obesity Medicine Physician scientist, Educator, and Policy Maker at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. She is a nationally and internationally sought after expert in obesity medicine who bridges the intersection medicine, public health policy, and disparities. She has five degrees, five academic fellowships, over 140 peer-reviewed articles, 55 academic awards, and has given over 300 lectures around the world. She is co-author of the book, Facing Overweight and Obesity. She is also the Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Fatima talk about the role and job of a doctor in academic medicine, how obesity can be understood as a disease, the bias surrounding obese people, the usage of harmful terms with reference to obese people, and the purpose/intended audience of the book, Facing Overweight and Obesity.

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Dr. Philip Ovadia: Episode 8114 Jan 202200:47:50

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Philip Ovadia is a board-certified Cardiac Surgeon and founder of Ovadia Heart Health. His mission statement is "to optimize the public's metabolic health and help people like you stay off [his] operating table." He has a deep and personal understanding of how powerful diet and lifestyle are for total health. Having discovered the secret to his own success in the low-carb/keto/carnivore diets, he had his eyes opened to the importance of metabolic health as preventative measures against almost all chronic disease. He is the author of Stay off My Operating Table: A Heart Surgeon's Metabolic Health Guide to Lose Weight, Prevent Disease, and Feel Your Best Every Day.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Philip talk about the meaning of the term "metabolic health," the basic measurements of metabolic health, the relative metabolic healthiness of various dietary approaches, why getting enough quality sleep is so important as an aspect of metabolic health, how diet can contribute to reduction of stress and anxiety, predictive measures of diabetes, and the content/purpose of Dr. Ovadia's book (link below).

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Dr. Sybil Cooper: Episode 8007 Jan 202201:25:18

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr Sybil Cooper is a Functional Nutritional Counselor with certifications from the AIP and Primal Health Coach Institute. She earned her PhD in Immunology from La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology. In her private wellness coaching Dr. Cooper helps women bust through brain fog, fatigue, and weight gain with lifestyle changes.

In their discussion, Drs. Tony and Sybil talk about the multifaceted nature of wellness, the benefits of the ketogeic diet for sleep quality, customizing cultural dishes for a low-carb diet, overactive immune systems in communities of color, intermittent fasting, and primal health coaching.

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Dr. Akita Evans: Episode 7931 Dec 202100:53:07

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Akita Evans is a board certified family medicine physician with training in functional medicine. She has practiced medicine for over ten years treating newborns to the elderly. Dr. Evans has a passion for individualized care, which includes exploring genetics, family history, and lifestyle to optimize physical, mental and spiritual health. She also recognizes that the way in which individuals interact within their families, communities, and environments affect their well-being.

In their discussion, Drs. Tony and Akita talk about conventional versus functional medicine, why certain cultural communities are more predisposed to having problems with carbs, dispelling myths about functional medicine, the value of thinking outside of the box as a way of life, and intermittent fasting.

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Ashley Bernardi: Episode 7824 Dec 202101:06:17

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Ashley Bernardi is a trauma and postpartem depression survivor. She is the author of The Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission to Feel which was just released this month. Ashey hosts the award-winning podcast 2 Girls Talking with her friend Anna Davalos. She has a deep passion and interest in topics related to health, wellness, science, spirituality, well-being, and parenting, and recently completed her certificate in the Science of Well Being at Yale University.

In their discussion, Dr. Tony and Ashley talk about walking through trauma and postpartum depression, learning to listen to your own body in order to figure out what you need for healing, why it is never a good idea to simply numb and avoid pain in your life, the need for safe emotional support when recovering from trauma, healthy methods for coping with stress, dealing with emotional challenges using Ashley's FEEL framework, and learning to be empathetic with the traumas of others.

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Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng: Episode 7717 Dec 202100:47:19

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng works in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Ottawa Hospital. His research focuses on making the ICU more efficient and improving access to palliative care services.  To achieve this, he founded the Resource Optimization Network, a multidisciplinary research group working to reduce health spending in this area without compromising care. He is also a speaker, author, and host of the Solving Healthcare podcast.

In their discussion, Drs. Tony and Kyeremanteng talk about racial issues in modern society, how to promote acceptance of ethnic and racial diversity in society, the need for a greater understanding of and emphasis on lifestyle intervention with patients, how to solve physician burnout, the benefits of fasting, personalizing your diet to make it work for you, and getting more people of color involved in the low-carb movement.

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Gwendolyn Butler: Episode 7610 Dec 202100:53:39

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Gwendolyn Butler is a wife, mother, and grandmother of thirteen! She is a a medical assistant at one of Advocate Aurora Healthcare's walk-in clinics in South-Side Chicago. She has an inspiring story to share with us about her battle against diabetes using the low-carb diet.

In their discussion, Tony and Gwen talk about how to motivate a patient to make changes in their lifestyle, the rapidity with which one can reverse their diabetes with the low-carb diet, the emotional and mental benefits of the low-carb diet, the individual monthly cost of diabetes medication and the freedom of being released from dependence upon them, discovering your 'why' for pursuing health, great keto recipes and keto replacements, and the sheer power of lifestyle change for reversing metabolic disease.

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Episode 200: Celebrating Podcast Episode 200 with Dobbin Bookman24 May 202401:13:31

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dobbin Bookman is a highly accomplished human capital strategist and talent organizer with an extensive background in executive education, leadership, development, and corporate consulting. He attended Xavier University and got his MBA as well as his Masters of Science from Harvard where he also led the Harvard Business School's Owner Managed Program Portfolio and served 10 years as a Director and advisor at Harvard. He is also a long-time friend of Dr. Tony's.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Dobbin talk about:

  • (04:29) How Tony and Dobbin met, how their friendship came to be, and where Dobbin's love of jazz began
  • (10:50) Events from Dobbin's youth that have impacted his academic, professional, and personal life
  • (17:09) Growing as a person from exposure to diverse and unfamiliar cultural situations
  • (23:41) Why Dobbin chose to switch from pursuing becoming a doctor to pursuing a career in business
  • (32:41) The role that Dobbin's fraternity played in his development as a person
  • (42:48) Living in a world where some people struggle more than others due to race
  • (53:44) The key qualities of great men
  • (59:56) Looking at the world and circumstances with an optimistic mindset
  • (01:02:39) Dobbin's business pursuits
  • (01:05:46) Having a purpose for your life

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Dr. Wendie Trubow: Episode 7503 Dec 202100:59:43

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Wendie Trubow is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has been practicing Functional Medicine since 2009. She is the author of the new book, Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing! She also hosts the Five Journeys Podcast which she started to inspire and empower people to live long, healthy, and happy lives.

In their discussion, Drs. Tony and Wendie talk about the shift from a philosophy of prevention to one of prescription in medical education, practical advice for keeping toxins out of your living environment, how to start detoxifying your environment on a budget, what things can qualify as toxins and where they come from, indicators of the presence of toxins in the body, how to constructively and productively approach the reduction of toxins in your environment and food, and the role of Wendie's new book in fighting toxicity.

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Maria Emmerich: Episode 7426 Nov 202101:13:13

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Maria Emmerich is an expert in nutrition and exercise physiology. She is also a best-selling author of several keto/low-carb cookbooks. She is the founder of the website Keto Adapted where she offers coaching, information, and products.

In this conversation, Tony and Maria discuss the joy of sharing life with a spouse and a family, dietary and lifestyle factors contributing to the development of PCOS, cooking delicious nutritious food, the importance of teaching your kids how to cook, why it is cheaper, easier, and healthier to cook at home versus getting take-out, why processed seed oils may be even worse for you than sugar, the negative health effects of coffee, and why the body does not need carbohydrates.

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Dr. Tracy Gapin: Episode 7319 Nov 202100:46:25

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Tracy Gapin is a physician, entrepreneur, and leading expert in male performance optimization. Dr. Gapin is board certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. After his undergraduate education at Texas A&M University and medical school training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, he completed a general surgery internship and urology residency at the University of Florida.

In this conversation, Drs. Tony and Tracy discuss the male sexual health crisis plaguing people today, transitory lapses in ability to perform versus true erectile dysfunction, why ED is an early indicator of vascular disease, the relation of insulin resistance to ED, biohacking strategies for dealing with sexual performance and health, physiological age, the use of GAINSwave technology as a treatment for ED, and optimizing health using genetic data.

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