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The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Physicians Committee

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Dive into the science of your diet! Learn how a humble blueberry can fight cancer or what the longest living people in the world are eating. Every episode is packed with facts that will raise your health IQ and boost your nutrition knowledge. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, a leading voice in nutrition science and founder of The Physicians Committee, and other elite doctors and dietitians. Unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier life and how to fight diseases with every meal.

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Health Benefits of Pink Foods: The Science Behind Their Color | Dr. Neal Barnard

Season 9 · Episode 77

Thursday, October 8, 2026 • Duration 40:43

When breast cancer touches your life, everyday choices can take on a new urgency. What should you eat? Does exercise matter? And what should you make of products wrapped in pink for breast cancer awareness?

Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll to explore the science behind pink and red plant foods as part of the Physicians Committee's Let's Beat Breast Cancer campaign.

The conversation goes inside strawberries, watermelon, tomatoes, and beets to explain why similar colors can come from very different compounds—and why an overall eating pattern matters more than chasing one superfood.

You'll hear:

How gut bacteria break down the colorful compounds in berries.
Why tomato sauce can provide more absorbable lycopene than a raw tomato.
What breast cancer survivor research found about fruit and vegetable intake combined with physical activity.
How the pigments in plant foods differ from the pink color in meat.
Why breast cancer fundraising tied to alcohol deserves scrutiny.
Whether cooking and freezing change the benefits of these foods.
How Dr. Barnard went from avoiding berries to eating them every morning.

The research discussion includes both a randomized dietary trial and an observational analysis of diet plus activity.

🙏 Become and Exam Room VIP and get early access to the interview with Dr. Michael Greger before anyone else!

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💪 Let's Beat Breast Cancer

👉 https://letsbeatbreastcancer.org

▶️ Venus Williams and Dr. Funk Ad

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This episode of The Exam Room Podcast is sponsored by the Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund. Our sincere thanks to Alysoun Mahoney and everyone at the fund for their generous support of the Physicians Committee and The Exam Room Podcast.

🙂 Gregory Reiter Fund

👉 https://gregoryreiterfund.org

This episode is not medical advice. Always speak with your doctor about any changes to your diet or lifestyle.

- About Us -

The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.

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Breast Cancer Beyond Genetics: Better Outcomes | Dr. Kristi Funk

Monday, October 5, 2026 • Duration 49:47

An abnormal mammogram. No ride to the next appointment. No one to watch the kids. And a paycheck that won't stretch far enough to cover both groceries and medical care.

Breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk explains how those everyday challenges can become barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment—and why helping women overcome them can change lives.

She joins Chuck Carroll to examine a troubling finding: Black women have a lower overall incidence of breast cancer than white women, yet a higher death rate. Dr. Funk explains why differences in age, cancer subtype, and stage at diagnosis don't tell the whole story.

The conversation also follows the connections between the food available in a neighborhood and the health of the people living there. What happens when nutritious food is difficult to find, but less healthy options are everywhere? And how do insulin resistance, inflammation, hormones, and gut bacteria fit into the breast cancer picture?

You'll hear:

Whether ultra-processed foods can cause breast cancer
The difference between a food desert and a food swamp
How insulin resistance can affect hormone signaling
The gut microbiome's role in processing estrogen
How patient navigators help women manage their breast cancer journey
Overlooked symptoms that deserve attention after treatment
Dr. Funk's experience working with Venus Williams

At the heart of this conversation is a practical question: What can we change so more women get the food, care, and support they need?

🙏 Become and Exam Room VIP and get early access to the interview with Dr. Michael Greger before anyone else!

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💪 Let's Beat Breast Cancer

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Dairy vs. Plant-Based Yogurt: What Matters for Gut Health? | Dr. Alan Desmond

Season 9 · Episode 75

Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Duration 45:25

Is yogurt really good for your gut? What about dairy kefir—and are plant-based yogurts a better choice?

Gastroenterologist Dr. Alan Desmond joins Chuck Carroll to examine the human research behind some of the biggest claims in the yogurt aisle. They discuss why live cultures do not automatically mean lasting health benefits, where fermented dairy can help people with lactose intolerance, what to look for in a plant-based yogurt, and why your overall eating pattern matters more than one product.

Dr. Desmond also talks about his new book, What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Food, and the chapter that has drawn more pushback than any other.

In this episode:

Yogurt and the microbiome
Dairy versus plant-based yogurt
Kefir studies
Lactose intolerance
Fiber and gut health

🙏 Become and Exam Room VIP and get early access to the interview with Dr. Michael Greger before anyone else!

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📕 Dr. Alan Desmond Book

👉 https://link.amazon/B028fE68A

📱 Website

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This episode is not medical advice. Always speak with your doctor about any changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Healthy Ideas For Busy People: Quickies with PlantYou's Carleigh Bodrug

Season 9 · Episode 74

Monday, September 28, 2026 • Duration 45:01

Too tired to cook, but still want a meal you feel good about? PlantYou creator and bestselling cookbook author Carleigh Bodrug joins Chuck Carroll live on The Exam Room to talk about quick, easy plant-based meals for busy people. Carleigh's new cookbook, PlantYou Quickies, is packed with approachable recipes and ideas for the nights when your time and energy are limited. Chuck and Carleigh explore pantry staples, convenient shortcuts, flexible meals, low-effort dinners, and ways to make plant-based cooking feel doable in real life. What would you make with fifteen minutes and the ingredients already in your kitchen? Bring your questions to the live chat and join the conversation. 📕 PlantYou Quickies Book 👉 https://link.amazon/B0bZyi4fT 📱 PlantYou Videos 👉 https://www.instagram.com/plantyou Make a gift to support The Exam Room Podcast and the life-changing work of the Physicians Committee. All gifts of $20 or more receive a mention on the show. Gifts of $100 or more receive an exclusive Exam Room Podcast tote! Exam Roomie of the Week - Lorraine Smith 🙏 Support The Exam Room Podcast & PCRM 👉 https://bit.ly/SupportExamRoom This episode is not medical advice. Always speak with your doctor about any changes to your diet or lifestyle. - About Us - The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.

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Best Iron Sources for a Plant-Based Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid | Dr. Neal Barnard

Season 9 · Episode 73

Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 53:17

Nearly one-third of American adults may have some form of iron deficiency. Does that mean we should be eating more meat—or could that advice create an entirely different set of health problems? Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll to examine a Washington Post article recommending meat, poultry, and seafood as sources of highly absorbable heme iron. They also explore the counterargument from Dr. Jim Loomis of Barnard Medical Center, who says beans and greens are the healthier choice. You'll learn how to meet your iron needs while eating a plant-based diet, including the best foods, the importance of vitamin C, and common mistakes that can interfere with absorption. Dr. Barnard also examines the complete nutritional package that comes with each source of iron. How do beans compare with beef when calories, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, fiber, and protein are considered? And what could the choice mean for LDL cholesterol, blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, blood pressure, weight, and other metabolic markers? Plus, discover the potential concerns surrounding heme iron, including its associations with colorectal cancer, cardiovascular disease, oxidative stress, and type 2 diabetes. Topics discussed include:

Heme iron vs. non-heme iron
The best plant-based sources of iron
Beans, lentils, tofu, seeds, whole grains, and leafy greens
How vitamin C improves iron absorption
Ferritin, hemoglobin, and transferrin saturation
When an iron supplement may be necessary
The potential risks of taking iron without medical supervision
Calories, saturated fat, cholesterol, and fiber in iron-rich foods
Heme iron and the risks of cancer and heart disease

🥩 Iron in Meat Linked to Heart Disease 👉 https://bit.ly/meat-iron-risk This episode of The Exam Room Podcast is sponsored by the Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund. Our sincere thanks to Alysoun Mahoney and everyone at the fund for their generous support of the Physicians Committee and The Exam Room Podcast. 🙂 Gregery Reiter Fund 👉 https://gregoryreiterfund.org Make a gift to support The Exam Room Podcast and the life-changing work of the Physicians Committee. 👉 This episode is not medical advice. Always speak with your doctor about any changes to your diet or lifestyle. The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated action

Food Companies Control Your Cravings. How To Fight Back | David Fenton

Season 9 · Episode 72

Monday, September 21, 2026 • Duration 45:29

Why can a fast-food commercial still trigger a craving 16 years after someone stopped eating it? And how can a health movement compete with the enormous marketing power of Big Food?

Communications pioneer David Fenton joins Chuck Carroll, who lost nearly 300 pounds, to reveal how advertising, repetition, emotion, and social media shape what people believe—and ultimately what they eat.

David has spent more than 50 years helping activists, artists, nonprofits, and social movements make their voices heard. Often called the "Robin Hood of Public Relations," he explains why facts alone rarely change minds, why the most effective messages reach the heart as well as the head, and how one person with a phone can build an extraordinary movement.

Chuck also shares his experience weighing 420 pounds, consuming as many as 10,000 calories a day, and battling a severe fast-food addiction. Even after 16 years without fast food, some advertisements can still awaken old cravings.

In this episode:

How food companies program cravings through repetition
Why simple messages are easier to remember and share
How small nonprofits can compete with enormous marketing budgets
Why stories can persuade people when statistics cannot
How one person can mobilize hundreds of thousands of followers
Billie Eilish, Support + Feed, and the one-meal plant-based pledge
The role of artists and influencers in social change
Why hope should lead—and fear should play a smaller role
David's largely plant-based journey beginning in a 1970s commune
How ordinary people can begin making a difference today

📕 Get David Fenton's Book

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🎧 David's Podcast

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The Science of Willpower: How to Make Healthy Habits Stick | Dr. Gemma Newman

Season 9 · Episode 71

Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 41:22

Why do some healthy habits become part of your life while others disappear after a few days or weeks?

Dr. Gemma Newman joins Chuck Carroll to explore the psychology behind lasting lifestyle change — and why willpower alone may not be enough.

They discuss research suggesting that sustainable change is often connected to identity, purpose, personal values, and finding a deeper "why." Dr. Newman also shares her BLEND IT framework for helping patients, friends, and family make healthier choices without lecturing, judging, or telling them what to do.

Plus, discover how whole-food plant-based diets may support weight management without constant calorie counting, why high-fiber lower-calorie-density foods can help with hunger, the role of volume eating, and how healthy eating can become something you genuinely enjoy.

You'll also hear a deeply personal discussion about compassion, self-worth, motivation, and why major life transitions can sometimes become powerful opportunities for change.

Dr. Newman is also the author of Get Well, Stay Well.

Make a gift to support The Exam Room Podcast and the life-changing work of the Physicians Committee.

🙏 Support The Exam Room Podcast & PCRM

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🙏 Dr. Gemma Newman

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📗 Get Well, Stay Well

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This episode is fueled by Dr. Brooke Bussard

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Can Chocolate Protect Your Heart? A 21,000-Person Study Found Out | Dr. Howard Sesso

Season 9 · Episode 70

Monday, September 14, 2026 • Duration 54:31

Can chocolate actually protect your heart or are we giving candy a health halo it doesn't deserve?

Dr. Howard Sesso from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School joins Chuck Carroll to reveal what the landmark COSMOS trial discovered about cocoa extract, cardiovascular disease and cognition.

The randomized clinical trial included more than 21,000 participants. One secondary outcome showed a 27% reduction in cardiovascular disease death among participants assigned to cocoa extract. However, the primary cardiovascular outcome did not reach statistical significance. Dr. Sesso explains what both findings mean and why the distinction matters.

You'll also learn:

Whether dark or bitter chocolate is automatically healthier
The difference between cocoa, cacao and cocoa flavanols
Why cocoa powder and cacao nibs may be better choices
Cocoa's effects on inflammation and cognition
Flavan-3-ols sources and why they matter
Why the findings still need to be replicated

Exam Roomie of the Week

Charles Shryock

Make a gift to support The Exam Room Podcast and the life-changing work of the Physicians Committee. All gifts of $20 or more receive a mention on the show. Gifts of $100 or more receive an exclusive Exam Room Podcast tote!

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📗 Howard Sesso Additional Research

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Diet Power: Olympian Gets Stronger, No Longer Eats Meat | Kendrick Farris

Season 9 · Episode 69

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 45:44

Can an athlete become stronger, recover faster, and clean and jerk more than 440 pounds without eating meat?

Three-time Olympian Kendrick Farris says the answer is yes.

Kendrick represented the United States at the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympic Games and was featured in the hit documentary The Game Changers. He ate a standard American diet during his first two Olympic appearances. By his third, he was completely plant-based—and he says the difference was extraordinary.

Kendrick tells Chuck Carroll that he did not lose explosiveness after changing his diet. He believes he gained more, recovered faster, completed more work, and became stronger.

He also opens up about growing up in poverty in Shreveport, Louisiana, where there were days when his family did not have enough food. When he asked his mother what they were eating, her answer was sometimes, "Fast and pray." That experience helped build the faith and discipline that would eventually carry him to the Olympic stage.

In this episode:

How much protein an Olympic weightlifter eats
How his performance changed after going plant-based
His experience competing nine times in one year
Why recovery became his greatest advantage
Why he replaced whey with plant-based protein
The bloating he experienced before changing protein sources
How to order plant-based food at any restaurant
What The Game Changers did for plant-based athletes
Why he believes strength is physical, mental, and spiritual

The Physicians Committee's Plant-Powered Performance sports nutrition course begins Sept. 14 and features live instruction, expert Q&A, recordings, athlete-focused recipes, and practical strategies for improving energy, endurance, strength, and recovery.

🎉 PCRM Sports Nutrition Course

👉 https://bit.ly/PlantBasedAthletePCRM

Fiber May Matter More Than Protein for Muscle and Longevity

Season 9 · Episode 68

Monday, September 7, 2026 • Duration 01:08:23

Can fiber be even more important than protein for athletic performance, muscle health, and healthy aging?

Dr. Regan A. Stiegmann and Dr. Sharon McDowell-Larsen join "The Exam Room Podcast" to challenge some of the biggest assumptions in fitness and sports nutrition.

Dr. McDowell-Larsen is an exercise physiologist, nine-time Ironman finisher, and age-group world champion who remains an elite competitor at 65. She reveals how changing her diet helped resolve debilitating breathing problems, eliminate her need for three asthma medications, and revive an athletic career she thought was over.

Dr. Stiegmann is a former U.S. Air Force major and flight surgeon who helped advance lifestyle and performance medicine in the military. She explains why nutrition can influence everything from muscle recovery and cognitive performance to military readiness and long-term health.

Together, they explore the emerging gut-muscle connection and explain why America's obsession with protein may be causing athletes to overlook fiber.

In this episode:

Why protein alone may not prevent age-related muscle loss
How fiber supports muscle, bone, and metabolic health
What a 65-year-old Ironman champion eats in a typical day
The relationship between gut health and muscle function
Why exercise cannot erase the effects of a poor diet
The potential risks of extreme endurance exercise
How a plant-based diet may improve recovery
Why some professional athletes keep plant-based eating a secret
How daily choices determine the trajectory of aging

Dr. Stiegmann and Dr. McDowell-Larsen are the co-authors of "Staying in the Game," an evidence-based guide to maintaining physical, mental, and metabolic performance throughout life.

The six-week online course begins Sept. 14 and features live instruction, expert Q&A, recordings, athlete-focused recipes, and practical strategies for improving energy, endurance, strength, and recovery.

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