Best Gut Check Project Podcasts (2025)

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The New Fix for Chronic Pain with Dr. Arrash Kirkland 59:51

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When pain won’t quit, you don’t just manage it—you heal it. In this episode of The Gut Check Project, Dr. Arrash Kirkland—board-certified physiatrist, founder of Nobility Pain Management, and partner with LifeGenix Institute—joins Dr. Ken Brown and Eric Rieger to share how regenerative medicine is changing the way we treat chronic pain. From PRP an…

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34. Gut Check: The Key to Unlocking Vibrant Health and Energy with Tatiana Keay 46:37

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Hello friends! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of gut health with a leading dietitian who reveals why your digestive system is the cornerstone of your overall well-being. Learn how an imbalanced gut can lead to fatigue, mood swings, and chronic health issues—and discover the powerful, practical steps you can take to heal from the insid…

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33. The Power of Health Coaching: Transforming Care in Today’s Healthcare System 24:56

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Hello friends! In today’s fast-paced healthcare landscape, health coaching is emerging as a game-changing approach to wellness and disease prevention. In this episode, we explore the vital role health coaches play in bridging the gap between medical advice and sustainable lifestyle changes. From personalized support to empowering patients to take c…

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Hydrogen Water: Miracle Molecule or Biohacking BS? 46:02

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Is hydrogen water just another overhyped health trend—or is it a legit biohack with real science behind it? In this episode, Dr. Ken Brown dives deep into the bubbling buzz around hydrogen-rich water, sparked by health influencer Gary Brecka’s bold claims on Joe Rogan. Skeptical co-host Eric Rieger gets pulled into Ken’s science rabbit hole as they…

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32. Navigating Life with Multiple Children: A Guide to Welcoming a New Baby and Strengthening Family Bonds 17:00

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Hello friends! Bringing a new baby into the family is an exciting and joyous time, but it can also bring challenges—especially when you’re balancing the needs of multiple children. In this episode, we dive into the art of navigating life with a growing family. From preparing your older kids for the arrival of a sibling to managing routines and find…

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31. How Doulas Bridge Support and Address Racial Disparities in Maternal Care with Sabia Wade 1:13:06

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Hello friends! In this powerful episode, we delve into the critical role doulas play in bridging support for mothers and addressing racial disparities in maternal care. With maternal health outcomes still disproportionately affecting women of color, we explore how doulas provide personalized, culturally competent care that empowers mothers througho…

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30. Maximizing Your Free Time: A Guide to Self-Care and Finding Joy in Your Everyday Life 19:39

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Hello friends! Life can feel like a never-ending to-do list, but carving out time for yourself isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. In this episode, we explore how to make the most of your free time by prioritizing self-care and infusing joy into your everyday life. From simple ways to recharge during a busy day to strategies for rediscovering hob…

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29. Progress, Not Perfection: Embracing Every Step of Your Journey 18:39

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Hello friends! In this episode, I'm breaking down why the path to lasting lifestyle changes and weight loss isn’t about striving for perfection—it’s about making consistent progress. Perfection can be paralyzing, but progress, no matter how small, builds momentum and creates sustainable results. We’ll share practical strategies to shift your mindse…

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Hair Loss—The Hidden Trade-Offs 39:35

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Think hair loss has nothing to do with gut health? Think again. In this off-the-cuff, insight-packed episode, Dr. Ken Brown and co-host Eric Rieger dive deep (and hilariously) into the world of male pattern baldness, Propecia, and the surprising role of hormones, enzymes, and even heavy metals in hair health. 🧠 They unpack: Why blocking DHT might s…

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28. The Problem with the Medical System: From Sick Care to True Healthcare 21:40

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Hello friends! In this episode, we shine a light on the flaws in the modern medical system, from its focus on treating symptoms with medication to its lack of emphasis on prevention and holistic care. For many, this approach leads to a frustrating cycle of quick fixes without addressing the root causes of chronic illnesses. We discuss how a system …

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27. Functional Medicine: Getting to the Root Cause of Your Health Issues with Christine Forsythe 47:39

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Hello friends! In this episode, we sit down with a functional medicine expert to uncover how this innovative approach goes beyond treating symptoms to address the root causes of health issues. Functional medicine views the body as an interconnected system, using a personalized approach to identify and resolve imbalances that may be affecting your w…

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Microdosing Ozempic? The GLP-1 Comeback You Didn’t See Coming 41:05

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The boys are back—new (temporary) studio, same no-BS approach. Dr. Ken Brown and Eric Rieger dive deep into the unexpected resurgence of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy—this time, with a controversial twist: microdosing. Is less actually more? Can tiny doses of these peptides do more than just shed pounds? Think anxiety relief, autoimmune…

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26. Emotional Eating and Food Cravings: Finding Balance and Healing Your Relationship with Food 25:04

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Hello friends! In this episode, we tackle the emotional rollercoaster of eating and cravings, uncovering the reasons behind why we often turn to food for comfort. Emotional eating isn’t about lack of willpower—it’s a complex response to stress, emotions, and unmet needs. We’ll explore the psychology behind cravings, the impact of stress on your foo…

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25. Now’s the Time: How to Upgrade Your Lifestyle and Live Your Best Life 21:34

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Hello friends! In this episode, we explore the powerful reasons why upgrading your life isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Living your ideal life doesn’t have to wait for “someday.” We break down the mindset shifts, habits, and action steps needed to create lasting change and align with the life you truly deserve. From overcoming fear and self-d…

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24. Raw and Real: Why the Raw Vegan Lifestyle Is a Game-Changer Jeannette Donofrio 1:02:33

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Hello friends! Curious about the raw vegan lifestyle and why so many swear by it? In this episode, we sit down with Jeannette Donofrio, a passionate advocate and expert on raw veganism, to uncover what makes this way of eating so transformative. From its health benefits to its environmental impact, we’ll explore how focusing on whole, uncooked, pla…

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23. Sugar: The #1 Thing Standing in the Way of Your Weight Loss Goals 22:18

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Hello friends! In this eye-opening episode, we tackle the hidden obstacle sabotaging your weight loss journey—sugar. Despite its prevalence in everyday diets, sugar is often the biggest roadblock to achieving your health and weight loss goals. We dive into how sugar affects your metabolism, hormones, and cravings, making it harder to lose weight an…

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22. 11 Essential Habits to Start Living Your Best Life Now 24:02

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Hello friends! Ready to start living your best life today? In this episode, we share 11 essential habits that will transform your mindset, health, and overall well-being. From morning rituals to mindset shifts, these habits are designed to help you unlock your full potential and create lasting positive change. Whether you're looking to boost your p…

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21. The Fourth Trimester: Finding Support, Love, and Balance After Birth 18:45

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Hello friends! This is the first episode in which I give you a window into my work at a doula. As a doula I attend births and support families in labor and delivery. But I also work with parents after the baby has arrived. This postpartum period is known as the fourth trimester! Yes, you heard that right—the fourth trimester is just as real and imp…

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20. Manifest Your Dreams and Live Your Ideal Life with Kate Okoro 53:05

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Hello friends! In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kate Okoro, an expert in manifestation and mindset, to explore the transformative power of aligning your mindset with your dreams. Together, we dive into practical strategies for manifesting your ideal life, from setting clear intentions to shifting limiting beliefs. Whether you’re looking …

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THE MOOD FOOD MD, DR. UMA NAIDOO 51:37

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Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She is considered Harvard Univers…

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19. Sometimes It’s Okay to Be Selfish: Why Self-Care is Vital to Your Health 18:52

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Hello friends! In this episode, we challenge the notion that self-care is selfish. In fact, prioritizing your well-being is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and those around you. We dive into why taking time for self-care isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity for maintaining both mental and physical health. From setting bound…

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Steven McWilliams - Forensic Neuroscience, Psychopaths, & The Morgue 1:30:51

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Forensic neuroscience is no everyday topic. But it could bring us all everyday lessons on how to interpret our surroundings and personal encounters. Steven McWilliams is a professor at University of Texas Dallas, and there he teaches both graduates and undergraduates the intricacies of the mind, especially those impaired by social disorder. Steven …

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Project Transformation Podcast is BACK! 3:12

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Hello friends! Project Transformation Podcast is back and better than ever! I’ve got just a little bit of redirection and I really want to share my vision with you moving forward. This month marks one year of me working full time as a full spectrum doula. To honor this work I want to share more about why families need doulas. I also want plan to em…

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Crohn’s Colitis - Dane Johnson 1:33:46

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Do you or a loved one suffer from IBD such as Crohn’s or Colitis? The world does not have to change for the worse! Get in here and meet Dane Johnson, founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, and END the suffering. Dane is the founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle inspired by his life-threatening battle with Crohn’s/Colitis, which he reversed using natural…

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Nawaz Ahmed, PHD METAVO 1:31:27

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Dr. Ahmed is the Director of Research and Operations for METAVO Metavo is a first of its kind high concentration of AvoB, the natural compound found in avocados which restores and promotes true metabolic health. With a doctoral degree in Food Science from the University of Guelph, Dr. Ahmed has emerged as a trailblazer in the field of metabolic hea…

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Dr. Austin Wendell - Naviwell 1:18:55

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The game has changed! The days of health insurance only paying for diseases that exist while ignoring the prevention of those diseases are over. You can now use your health insurance plan and gain access to serious dietary planning, fitness coaching, training, stress relief and more, and Dr. Austin Wendell can show you how with Naviwell. NaviWell i…

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2024, Voting for Better Food and Better Health 1:00:49

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Our tax dollars should not be used to create food sources engineered to make us sicker in exchange for enriching a select few industries. But that is what is happening. So how does this play into what RFK Jr. (Robert Kennedy, Jr.) has planned for the country? Why has he suspended his campaign to surprisingly join forces with President Trump? How se…

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Last half of 2024 52:47

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Ken & Eric give a quick rundown of activities from the summer and a quick update on KBMD & GCP! Purchase Atrantil & Atrantil Pro here!By KBMD

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The Hypertension “Cough”, Fatty Liver, & Rezdiffra for Fibrosis 56:15

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Are you taking an ACE-Inhibitor for high blood pressure? If so have you experienced a dry cough? It literally can be linked to your medication and we discuss how easily you can get rid of this cough just by talking to your doctor today. Eating the standard American diet puts anyone at risk for developing fatty liver disease. It may sound benign, bu…

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LDN Unlocked: Journey to Wellness with Low Dose Naltrexone 1:38:59

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DEEP DIVE into (LDN) Low Dose Naltrexone with Sebastion Denison, RPh, Andy Komuves, RPh, & Joe Bertrand, RPh Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Clearly from the adjectives it’s a “non standard” dosage from what naltrexone was originally intended. But why? LDN is a method (with EXTENSIVE data) of finding benefits to healing from certain issues that have ofte…

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Frank Llosa - KetoneAid 1:18:15

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Mr. Frank LLosa, a serial entrepreneur who has an incredible track record of success in a number of fields from real estate, to highly technical photography for National Geographic, to one of the first cloud-based storage systems available to the public. Mr. LLosa was also an elite Division I track athlete who currently incorporates biohacking to s…

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SIBO: What’s actually happening to your gut and why? (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) 45:18

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SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) is a tricky diagnosis sometimes to have confirmed, hard to learn exactly what it is, and even worse… find out what can be done. Ken Brown, MD is a board certified gastroenterologist, and he has seen thousands of patients with SIBO, its so called blurred lines with IBS and the hopelessness of those that en…

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Medicine Hunter - Chris Kilham 1:18:26

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Chris Kilham, a medicine hunter, author, educator and TV personality who has conducted medicinal plant research in over 45 countries and lectures worldwide about holistic wellness and botanical medicines. As a speaker and guest expert on TV in U.S. and international markets, he advocates for traditional botanical medicines, including psychoactive a…

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18. Lifestyle Confessions...and the Comeback! 14:11

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Hello friends! Welcome back to the rebirth of the Project Transformation Podcast! I am so excited to be back and I can’t wait to show you where I’ve been! That starts with making a confession. And to bring back this show, I need to tell you where I’m at, however embarrassing it may be! I am not at the place I want to be. I’ve gained weight, my care…

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Cate Shanahan, MD 1:23:39

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Dr Cate has emerged as a leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism. A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, and NY Times bestselling author The FatBurn Fix, Deep Nutrition & Food Rules She was Endorsed by popular athletes such as NBA players Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, & Steve Blake after re-engineeri…

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Mental Healing with Psychedelics IN TEXAS (Legally)Teresa Marie & David Jackson, MD 1:44:49

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Teresa Marie is a certified Coach and specialist in mind medicine. She has a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and has a Dallas practice treating clients with PTSD, ADHD, Depression and Anxiety. The combination of various medicines (psychedelic and traditional) and integration therapy helps clients transfo…

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Martha Rosenberg - Investigative Medical Journalism 1:33:29

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Have you ever found it difficult to tell an important story… a story so important that you feel everyone must know for there own benefit? These types of dilemma arise when the information is vast and technical and you have to relay so much information. An investigative journalist serves this purpose on a daily basis, and today on the GCP we have on…

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Navicam: Swallowing AI literally could save lives with Ray Bengermino (some golf talk, too!) 1:17:29

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The use of “pill cams” (cameras embedded within ingestible capsules) to take pictures of a patient’s digestive tract began almost 20 years ago. It was a huge win to find some very difficult to detect disease, bleeds, obstructions, and more. But, that only solved the problem of getting to the problem. The process still requires hours of downloading …

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Former FDA Exec fighting for your rights to access - Daniel Fabricant, PhD, NPA CEO 1:25:51

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You should have the choice wether you want to supplement your health with natural supplements. It’s really not a controversial statement. (Ex vitamin D, vitamin C, NMN, NAC, etc…) But without people like Daniel Fabricant, PhD., we would all be limited SEVERELY by what we could access without a prescription, or in many cases… ACCESS AT ALL! It doesn…

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Essential Nutrition from Mother to Child 1:11:22

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Ever heard of the “golden window” for your baby? How much of your child’s brain is formed by age 3? More than likely these questions pique your interest because every mother wants the absolute best for their child, and they should. Just beyond physical security for your child is the nutritional value of the food that is afforded to the child. As a …

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Weighing the Facts: Is Ozempic Really the Answer? 1:09:51

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Why work so hard to lose weight when you can just medicate the pounds away? Well, everything in life has a trade off. The best athletes sacrifice free time to practice skill development. Scientists spend free time studying to lead to discovery… So what is the trade-off other than just expense? Are all healthcare providers that prescribe and adminis…

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Alright Now with Tracey Edmonds 47:11

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This incredibly successful movie, television, and music producer, CEO Of Edmonds Entertainment Group, joins Ken and Eric to discuss the transformations for better health that she is now sharing with her newly launched Alrightnow.com site and podcast. Tracey Edmonds has worked diligently throughout her career to develop entertainment that connects w…

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Ollie Matthews 56:10

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Ollie lost his father, a traumatic time led to extensive emotional eating making the weight shoot up to nearly 300lbs, it was then where Ollie was working in a corporate job and when being a ‘successful guy’ was mentioned this was the furthest anyone could possibly be – low confidence, high body fat, no sales skills, no morale. Suffice it to say, O…

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Brain Protection with Flavonoids (Dementia, CTE, Autism, etc) 58:05

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How do you protect your brain? If you play sports you may say “I wear a helmet”… But how do you give your brain the tools to clear out debris from damage and to rebuild lost neuro connections? Alzheimer’s, CTE, memory loss and more can almost always share a link with injury and inflammation that caused the trouble. Our bodies are built to recover f…

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Top Supplements for Fat Loss 47:24

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Weight loss is far too broad without specifically targeting the issue of fat loss. Can supplements actually make a difference? In short… YES! Join Ken and Eric as they explore how to engage with supplements and a strategy for losing fat while increasing energy and preserving muscle and bone tissue NATURALLY! Be sure to join GCP RAW for full access,…

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Metal Allergy (surgical hardware) - Shari Guess 1:11:05

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Shari Guess is the host of the “Heavily Metalled” podcast. Her inspiration for starting her show was realized from her near death experience as her body waged a significant war against the metals used in the hardware from her surgeries. In this episode Shari explains what she experienced, how she found answers to indicate that it indeed was metal s…

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“Doc” Brad Faglie, MD: Direct Primary Care Practice 1:32:09

2+ y ago1:32:09

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No more need for high cost access to physicians that can visit with their patients for more than 8 minutes. “Doc” Brad Faglie, MD is the correct-founder of Endo Direct care. He tells Ken & Eric how he changed his patient care model from liter herding over 30 patients through his office per day with very limited contact to a caring and relaxed sched…

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John Littell, MD - Fighting Hospitals to Save Patients 49:19

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Dr. John Littell is a board certified physician in family medicine from Florida. His story of working through the pandemic and facing scrutiny from his own hospital system and certifying board. Dr. Littell has been praised by the Mayor of Ocala, Florida for saving him from a covid infection as well as many others, even though he used protocols that…

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Jessica Rose, PHD - VAERS data is being ignored 1:05:29

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Dr. Jessica Rose has a PHD in Computational Biology, along with multiple degrees in related biology & mathematics fields of study. Since the COVID pandemic, Jessica has monitored trends and patterns around treatments and protocols. After the rollout of the mRNA covid vaccines, she quickly noticed alarming trends, with adverse events corresponding t…

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Mobeen Syed, MD (DrBeen) - Digital Political Weapons vs Medical Research 51:39

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Having educated over 1 MILLION healthcare professionals worldwide, DrBeen is on a mission to help medical and nursing students become great professionals. So you can imagine, that after being trusted to reach and teach so many, the complete surprise to DrBeen when he faced threats of physical harm to himself and his family. He stood firm and he cre…