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The Feldman Protocol

Dave Feldman

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Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 2

Dave Feldman hosts the Feldman Protocol, a long form, in-person podcast largely covering science, nutrition, and technology – with a lot of personal stories, interests and pop culture mixed in.

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TFP #002 - Gary Taubes Pt 1: Bad Science, Lost Knowledge & Funding Bias

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Duration 02:22:09

In Part 1 of this episode of The Feldman Protocol, Dave Feldman sits down with renowned science journalist Gary Taubes, author of groundbreaking books including "Good Calories, Bad Calories" and "The Case Against Sugar." This first part explores Gary's four-decade journey from physics journalism to becoming one of the most influential critics of nutritional research. The conversation delves deep into the philosophy of science itself, examining why he believes nutrition research has failed so spectacularly. Gary shares his evolution from covering physics breakthroughs at CERN to exposing the fundamental flaws in epidemiological studies that have shaped dietary guidelines for generations. Dave and Gary discuss the challenges of falsifiability in nutrition science, the dangers of emotional investment in hypotheses, and why the field attracts researchers more interested in confirmation than discovery. Gary provides a case for scientific skepticism, and how institutional biases, funding pressures, and cognitive blind spots have led to decades of misguided public health advice that may have caused more harm than good.

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#GaryTaubes #NutritionScience #ScientificMethod #BadScience #Journalism #Epidemiology #LowCarb #Ketogenic #Obesity #Diabetes #HealthPodcast #MetabolicHealth

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The Feldman Protocol #001 - Cynthia Thurlow: Intermittent Fasting, Women's Health & Diet Dogma

Friday, August 29, 2025 • Duration 03:20:03

In this inaugural episode of The Feldman Protocol, Dave Feldman sits down with renowned nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow, whose viral TED talk has garnered over 15 million views. The conversation explores the controversial world of intermittent fasting, metabolic health, and why dietary flexibility matters more than rigid dogma. Cynthia shares her evolution from traditional cardiology practice to functional medicine, revealing how she challenged conventional wisdom about cholesterol and statins before leaving traditional medicine in 2016. Dave and Cynthia dive deep into topics ranging from the cellular impact of seed oils to the psychology of sustainable weight loss, emphasizing the importance of personal experimentation and vulnerability in health discussions. This episode serves as a masterclass in critical thinking about nutrition, encouraging listeners to become "citizen scientists" of their own bodies while navigating the complex landscape of modern wellness advice.

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⏰ CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction & Opening Thoughts

0:46 - Who is Cynthia Thurlow? Nurse Practitioner & Fasting Expert

1:23 - Why Intermittent Fasting is So Controversial

2:35 - Eating Disorders & Fasting: Important Distinctions

3:44 - The Challenge of Diet Tribalism & Finding What Works

5:21 - Ancestral Eating Patterns & Food Scarcity

7:38 - Breaking Free from Nutritional Dogma

8:37 - Personal Experimentation & Individual Responses

10:15 - The Power of Vulnerability in Health Discussions

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