Best Pcrm Podcasts (2025)

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Fix Your Gut Naturally: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on Fiber Maxing and Building Healthier Microbiome 42:34

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Your gut holds the key to better health — and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is back to help you unlock it! In this Exam Room Podcast mailbag episode, Chuck Carroll and Dr. B answer your biggest questions about gut health, fiber, inflammation, and the microbiome. Learn why diversity is strength — both in your diet and your gut — and how simple shifts like coo…

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Sleep Better, Eat Smarter, Live Healthier: The Power of Coaching with Dr. Brooke Bussard 35:32

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How can a health coach change your life—and your sleep? In this inspiring episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Chuck Carroll sits down with Dr. Brooke Bussard to explore the power of lifestyle medicine and personalized health coaching. Discover why sleep, nutrition, movement, and support are the four essential pillars to building a healthier you. Lear…

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Dr. Neal Barnard: How to Eat to Prevent Alzheimer's and Boost Brain Power 32:39

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Discover how your diet affects memory, focus, and long-term brain health in this powerful conversation with Dr. Neal Barnard and host Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. Learn which foods fuel your brain — and which ones damage it. Dr. Barnard reveals the surprising truth about dairy, red meat, coconut oil, and fish oil, and shares which plant-…

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The Hidden Cholesterol Killing Millions: What You Must Know About LP(a) | Dr. Akil Taher 35:18

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In this powerful episode, Dr. Akil Taher, a heart-attack survivor turned marathon runner, reveals the life-saving truth about lipoprotein(a) which is a genetically inherited form of cholesterol that most people don't even know they have. Despite living a healthy lifestyle, Dr. Taher discovered his LP(a) levels were dangerously high, placing him at …

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Do Vegan Diets Really Require Careful Planning? Dr. Matt Nagra Sets the Record Straight 49:45

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For years, we've been told that vegan and vegetarian diets "require careful planning" to be healthy — while omnivorous diets get a free pass. But is that really true? In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with Dr. Matt Nagra to discuss his new peer-reviewed study published in the International Journal of Disease Rev…

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Supplements Exposed: What's Healthy and What's Harmful | Dr. Gemma Newman 40:27

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Are supplements helping you — or wasting your money? In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Dr. Gemma Newman joins Chuck Carroll to break down the science, myths, and marketing behind the multibillion-dollar supplement industry. Discover which supplements are truly worth taking, which can be harmful in excess, and how to build better health thro…

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How To Heal Your Thyroid Naturally | Dr. Neal Barnard 33:46

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Your thyroid could be the hidden key to your energy, mood, and metabolism. What you eat may be making or breaking it. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Chuck Carroll sits down with Dr. Neal Barnard to uncover the powerful connection between thyroid health and diet. Discover how eating certain foods and reducing stress can help restore hormo…

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Former CDC Director Reveals The Formula for Better Health | Dr. Tom Frieden 47:32

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Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to reveal The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives, Including Your Own. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Frieden breaks down what's keeping America sick — from poor diets to toxic environments — and how we can turn the tide with simple, proven ste…

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She Healed Thyroid Cancer Naturally with a Plant-Based Diet | Dr. Ruby Lathon 54:22

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What happens when a systems engineer is told she has cancer—but refuses to accept that medication and surgery are her only options? In this inspiring episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with Dr. Ruby Lathon, who healed her thyroid cancer naturally through the power of food. Discover how she turned her research skills into…

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Corporate Health Revolution: Fortune 250 Company Transforms 240 Lives with Plant-Based Diet 54:32

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A Fortune 250 company in Des Moines, Iowa transformed employee health through a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. Discover how Gretchen Barress teamed up with PCRM and Dr. Jim Loomis to launch a 16-week wellness program at Principal Financial that helped 240 participants dramatically lower cholesterol, reverse prediabetes, lose weight, and boost e…

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Gut Health: The Truth About Low-Carb Diets | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz 54:06

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Are low-carb diets good or bad for your gut health? In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Chuck Carroll is joined by gastroenterologist and gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to explore how cutting carbs affects your microbiome, digestion, and long-term wellness. Discover what happens to your gut bacteria when fiber is reduced, whether low-c…

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How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally with Food | Dr. Michael Greger 49:57

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Can you really lower cholesterol with food? Dr. Michael Greger joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to reveal the simple, science-backed foods and spices that can drive LDL cholesterol down—without drugs or side effects. Discover how everyday choices can protect your heart and add years to your life. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why…

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Breast Cancer: 6 Ways Every Woman Can Lower Risk | Dr. Kristi Funk 1:03:41

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Breast cancer prevention is possible, and the latest science is showing exactly how. On this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with leading breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk to reveal six steps every woman can take to prevent breast cancer and dramatically reduce breast cancer risk. From the role of a plant-based di…

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Eating to Beat Cancer: What to Know | Dr. Urvi Shah 28:52

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What if food could help you fight cancer? New research suggests that diet can play a role in improving outcomes for cancer patients, even slowing the progression of the disease. And Dr. Urvi Shah is leading the charge. Dr. Shah was training to be an oncologist when she was diagnosed with cancer herself. This diagnosis sent her down a rabbit hole of…

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Potatoes and Weight Loss: Surprising Research | Dr. Hana Kahleova 27:43

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There is no reason to fear potatoes ... even if you have diabetes or want to lose weight. Dr. Hana Kahleova breaks down the latest research on this humble tuber, busting myths and making the case for including more potatoes in your diet. In this episode of The Exam Room podcast Dr. Kahleova joins Chuck Carroll to teach: - Why potatoes get such a ba…

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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health: Age Like a Yogi | Victoria Moran 51:12

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What if the secret to aging well isn't just what you eat, but how you take care of your body and soul? Victoria Moran grew up as a "fat kid" and struggled with obesity and overeating. But when she started to take care of her spiritual well-being through yoga, self-care and Ayurvedic nutrition, she transformed her life. Today, she lives a balanced l…

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Senior Health: How To Age Well After 65 | Dr. Neal Barnard 42:36

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Physical and mental decline isn't inevitable. Even into your elder years, you have the power to improve your health, and age well. In this empowering episode, Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll to share science-backed strategies for eating well after 65. He explains why it's never too late to adopt a healthier lifestyle, what nutrients matter mos…

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74-Year-Old Has Never Eaten Meat: What's Mark Huberman's Secret? 48:34

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How long have you been plant-based? Chances are, not as long as Mark Huberman. The director of the National Health Association has spent his entire 74 years as a vegan. And his health has never been better. He joins Chuck Carroll on the Exam Room to talk about growing up vegan in the 1950s, his parents' role in the plant-based movement, and how he …

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How To Stop Eating Like Trash and Feel Better | Dr. Neal Barnard 38:39

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Tired. Bloated. Stuck in the cycle of "I'll start next week." Quitting junk food sounds simple, but in practice it's one of the hardest habits to break. Dr. Neal Barnard from the Physicians Committee joins Chuck Carroll, the Weight Loss Champion, to share practical strategies for eating clean and breaking free from the foods that drain your energy.…

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How I Lost 150 Pounds: Breaking Free From Food Addiction & Binge Eating 41:20

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What does it take to break free from food addiction and binge eating? Tania Lyon knows firsthand. For decades, she struggled with morbid obesity, disordered eating, and the cycle of restriction and relapse. At her heaviest (likely more than 300 pounds), she feared for her health, and even simple tasks like tying her shoes were difficult. But today,…

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This Is What I Think of Ultra Processed Foods: Dr. Chris Gardner 28:19

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Nutrition scientist Dr. Christopher Gardner is at the forefront of the debate on ultra processed foods (UPFs). Some experts say you should avoid them entirely, while others (including the American Heart Association) argue that certain processed foods can fit into a healthy diet. Dr. Gardner joins Chuck Carroll at the International Conference on Nut…

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How a Vegan Diet Could Still Raise Cholesterol | Dr. Kim Williams 32:16

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You're eating a vegan diet. You're exercising. If you're doing everything "right" but your cholesterol is still high, don't miss this episode of The Exam Room. Dr. Kim Williams breaks down why your diet might be increasing your risk for heart disease, even if you're not eating any cholesterol. Dr. Williams shares how other countries have lowered ra…

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The Foods That Help You Live To 100 | Dan Buettner on Blue Zones 40:33

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Do you eat like a centenarian? Dan Buettner, Blue Zones researcher and longevity expert, shares the powerful foods that keep the longest-living people healthy well into their golden years. Blue Zones, which include communities like Okinawa, Sardinia, and Loma Linda in California, are home to more centenarians than anywhere else. Dan has been studyi…

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What to Eat for a Better Sleep | Dr. Csilla Veress 46:45

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Sleep, nutrition, and fasting are more connected than most people realize. Dr. Csilla Veress from TrueNorth Health shares how plant-based foods rich in magnesium and melatonin can improve sleep quality, why fiber and the microbiome play a central role in rest, and how intermittent fasting resets the circadian rhythm. She explains the surprising way…

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The 7 Most Powerful Inflammation Fighting Foods | Cyrus Khambatta, PhD 50:38

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This is the stuff they never taught you in science class. Diabetes expert Cyrus Khambatta dives into the science of cellular energy, and how it impacts everything from inflammation and energy levels, to insulin resistance and chronic disease. He unpacks what mitochondria really are, why they matter, and how you can build more of them using food alo…