Best Processed Meat Cancer Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 333: Dr. Dawn Mussallem - Expert Diet, Supplement, and Mindset Tips for Breast Cancer Patients (Replay) 1:27:46

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This episode originally dropped in October, 2024 Dr. Dawn Mussallem joins Rip for an enlightening discussion on the vital role of personalized precision lifestyle medicine in breast cancer prevention and recovery. They dive deep into the importance of nutrition, emphasizing whole food plant-based diets, supplements, and the power of social connecti…

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Why American Food is Broken and How One Man is Fighting Back - A Documentary Filmmaker's Story - Patrick Sullivan 52:08

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Eleven years after thyroid cancer, Patrick Sullivan realized he was still furious that no one could explain what happened to his body, so he made a documentary exposing how America's food system went rotten and how everyday people are reviving it. Social Links: •Jigsaw Health on the web: https://www.JigsawHealth.com •Jigsaw Health on TikTok: https:…

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135 | 3 Reasons Why Eating Plant-Based Is Faster and Simpler Than You Think 12:20

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Do you want to build a stronger, healthier body, and enjoy foods more freely...without worrying that they will cause weight gain or spike your blood sugars? Well, if you’ve been looking into plant-based eating, you might have heard already that a plant-based diet change can help get you there. But what is it really like to eat plant-based? Some say…

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Episode 38: An Interview with Fitz Koehler, Author of You-Supercharged 1:07:31

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Love the podcast but hate taking notes? The Diabetes Podcast Blog compresses every episode into a bulleted, 10 minute read AND has the podcast embedded so you can listen as you read along! Check it out at https://empowereddiabetes.com/diabetes-podcast-blog High-energy episode with Fitz Koehler, author of You – Supercharged. We dig into simple fitne…

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Ep. 332: Andrea Freeman - Here's the Real Story Behind What's On Your Plate 1:09:55

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Rip sits down with Andrea Freeman, James Beard Award-winning author of Ruin Their Crops on the Ground. Drawing on more than 20 years of research, Andrea unpacks how food, race, and class have shaped America’s food system, exploring the historical roots of inequality that still influence what ends up on our plates today. Their conversation takes lis…

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The Hidden Connection Between Your Gut Bacteria and Heart Attacks - Dr. William Davis 1:01:48

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Former interventional cardiologist Dr. William Davis left traditional cardiology after his mother died months after a successful angioplasty. What he discovered challenges everything mainstream medicine teaches about heart disease. Standard cholesterol testing is outdated. The real drivers of cardiovascular disease are small LDL particles created b…

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134 | Heart Attack and Keto to Lower Blood Sugars and Less Meds – Cindy’s Plant-Based Diet Journey [Part 2] 20:46

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What if you thought you were doing the right things and invincible, and then…a heart attack happens? That’s exactly what my guest Cindy experienced. She had been trying to eat ‘clean keto’ and was feeling she had more energy with weight loss, and then a heart attack came out of the blue. That’s how her life as she knew it, changed when she came out…

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Episode 37: Lipids and Diabetes 37:13

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Love the podcast but hate taking notes? The Diabetes Podcast Blog compresses every episode into a bulleted, 10 minute read AND has the podcast embedded so you can listen as you read along! Check it out at https://empowereddiabetes.com/diabetes-podcast-blog In this episode, we break down lipids function in diabetes in plain language. We explain the …

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Ep. 331: Chuck Carroll - What Happens When You Do Everything Right… and Still Get Sick? 55:37

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Rip welcomes Chuck Carroll — once a “fast food junkie”- now a beloved voice in the plant-based movement and host of the Exam Room Podcast. While plant-based eating helped normalize his blood pressure, stabilize his weight, and restore his vitality, Chuck also shares a vulnerable part of his story: despite doing everything right, he’s now navigating…

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Why Social Isolation May Be Worse for Your Heart Than Red Meat – Scott Everson on Community & Carnivore - Scott Everson 59:37

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Scott Everson didn't start the largest carnivore conference in the world just to talk about steak. After years battling chronic pelvic pain syndrome, benzodiazepine dependency, and mast cell activation syndrome, he found something more powerful than any protocol: people. In this conversation, Scott shares how social isolation preceded his illness, …

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The Protein Package 14:03

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When it comes to protein, grams aren’t the whole story. Let’s explore the concept of the protein package and why the foods that deliver protein matter just as much as the protein itself. From hot pot dinners and homemade fried rice to gut health, fiber, inflammation, and environmental impact, this episode explores how plant-based protein sources of…

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133 | Greater Energy and 30 lbs Lighter on a Plant-Based Diet – Cindy’s Health and Weight Loss Journey [Part 1] 17:08

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Cindy was just a regular person on a regular Standard American Diet, living a quiet sedentary lifestyle. One based on frozen dinners and pre-packaged meals, along with sodas and sugary snacks, though she did try a ‘clean keto’ diet on and off. Except one day, something happened that changed everything. She had a sudden massive heart attack. After a…

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Episode 36: Childhood Obesity with Dr. Evan Nadler, MD, MBA 55:45

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Love the podcast but hate taking notes? The Diabetes Podcast Blog compresses every episode into a bulleted, 10 minute read AND has the podcast embedded so you can listen as you read along! Check it out at https://empowereddiabetes.com/diabetes-podcast-blog Dr. Evan Nadler: Website: https://www.obesityexplained.com https://www.procaretelehealth.com …

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Ep. 330: What Happens When Employers Prioritize Real Food Over Quick Fixes 58:22

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What happens when a company decides to put real food at the center of employee wellness? In this powerful episode, Rip sits down with the team at Central Garden & Pet, a 7,000-employee organization that has taken a radically forward-thinking approach to improving the health of its people. Their partnership with PLANTSTRONG by Metabite has produced …

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132 | Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Slow Down or Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? 12:13

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As we age, it’s hard not to start worrying about our health, and about how long we can stay ‘mentally there’ for our loved ones. It’s natural to want to stay alert, sharp and aware of the people we love and of our surroundings, so we can get the most out of our remaining years. But maybe Alzheimer’s disease runs in your family, and you’re afraid th…

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The Fat Cell Gatekeeper: How One Unknown Hormone Controls Whether You Can Actually Lose Weight - Dr. Jay Wrigley 58:58

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Your gut contains more bacterial cells than human cells in your entire body. This living ecosystem either works for you or against you, and most people are unknowingly destroying it with every meal. Dr. Jay Wrigley, hormone specialist, breaks down the intricate web connecting gut microbiome health, hormonal responses, and metabolic dysfunction in w…

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Episode 35: Neuropathies in Diabetes 1:05:22

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Love the podcast but hate taking notes? The Diabetes Podcast Blog compresses every episode into a bulleted, 10 minute read AND has the podcast embedded so you can listen as you read along! Check it out at https://empowereddiabetes.com/diabetes-podcast-blog In this episode, we break down neuropathies in diabetes in clear, real-life terms. We cover w…

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Ep. 329: A Tribute to Trailblazers - Honoring the Legacy of Dr. John McDougall, Dr. Baxter Montgomery, and John Robbins 14:09

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Today, on what is a day of Thanksgiving here in the United States, we want to take a few minutes to honor three extraordinary men—Dr. John McDougall, Dr. Baxter Montgomery, and John Robbins—who we’ve recently lost. These weren’t just leaders in the whole food, plant-based movement—they were trailblazers, mentors, and fearless advocates for health a…

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131 | It’s Time for Gratitude – Celebrating Health Thanksgivings 9:36

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It’s that time of year again. A moment carved out, where we can just sit…and be. A time to recognize ways in which our lives have changed and how far we’ve come since the year started. Despite the ongoing unrest and uncertainty we see in our nations and in the world around us, I know there is STILL much we can be thankful for. So I want to take tim…

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Why Modern Medicine Keeps You Sick: A Doctor's Wake-Up Call About Healthcare and Money - Dr. Ahmad Ammous 52:55

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Dr. Ahmad Ammous completed medical school expecting to heal people. Instead, he found a system designed to keep patients dependent on expensive drugs and procedures. In this conversation with Dr. Philip Ovadia, he traces the roots of our broken healthcare system back to 1910's Flexner Report and the creation of the Federal Reserve in 1913—showing h…

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Episode 34: An Interview with Lynne Bowman, Author of Brownies for Breakfast 1:07:27

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Love the podcast but hate taking notes? The Diabetes Podcast Blog compresses every episode into a bulleted, 10 minute read AND has the podcast embedded so you can listen as you read along! Check it out at https://empowereddiabetes.com/diabetes-podcast-blog Looking for diabetes dessert recipes easy enough for busy nights? In this episode, we talk wi…

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Ep. 328: Dreena Burton - Aging Stronger and Unlocking Pain-Free Movement with Fascia Flo 1:15:39

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Rip Esselstyn welcomes back beloved plant-based author Dreena Burton, who is stepping into an exciting new chapter with Fascia Flo — her movement program designed to unlock mobility, reduce pain, and support healthy aging. Dreena shares her personal journey with injury and how it led her to discover fascia, the body’s connective tissue network that…

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130 | Too Busy for Plant-Based Cooking? 3 Reasons To Think Again 10:59

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Do you find yourself ‘busy’, ‘busy’, and ‘BUSY’ ALL day long? There just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in a day to get everything done. So how do you take care of yourself, much less your health? And how do you make such a big shift, changing from meats to plants, when life just seems so busy all the time? Well Friend, if time is your biggest cha…

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Why This Energy Healer Believes Spiritual People Need to Eat More Meat - Angela Lerro 56:52

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Angela Lerro's journey from near-death at 89 pounds to vibrant health challenges everything the spiritual community believes about diet. After breast cancer at 28, mysterious autoimmune conditions, and years of declining health on a plant-based diet, this energy worker made a radical decision that saved her life: eating only meat. In this raw conve…

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Special Episode: Reimagining Plant-Powered Holidays at The Good Life Refuge 34:25

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In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, Tracy and Eden welcome Nicole Brecht, founder of The Good Life Refuge in northern Colorado — a haven for more than 70 rescued farm animals and a community built on empathy, healing, and second chances. Nicole shares how her lifelong love for animals evolved into creating a full-scale sanctuary and a movement of …

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Episode 33: Post-Meal Blood Glucose Levels 48:09

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Love the podcast but hate taking notes? The Diabetes Podcast Blog compresses every episode into a bulleted, 10 minute read AND has the podcast embedded so you can listen as you read along! Check it out at https://empowereddiabetes.com/diabetes-podcast-blog We dig into diabetes after meal blood glucose levels and what “normal” looks like on a CGM. L…

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Ep. 327: Sunny Sharma, MD - He Faced a Brain Tumor — and Found the True Power of Lifestyle Medicine 1:02:54

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What happens when a doctor becomes the patient? In this inspiring episode, Rip talks with Dr. Sunny Sharma — a lifestyle medicine physician whose life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. That experience didn’t just change his health; it completely transformed how he practices medicine. Dr. Sharma shares how his jo…

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129 | Why You Should Try Persimmons and How To Enjoy Them [Ingredient Spotlight] 10:51

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Are you new to plant-based eating and want to try more fruits and vegetables, but don’t know where to start or know how to enjoy them? You haven’t cooked with most of the veggies you’ve seen in the Fresh Produce department and have generally stuck to the same old familiar fruits you grew up on –like apples, oranges and pears – and haven’t ventured …

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Medical Malpractice Victim Becomes Doctor-Lawyer Running for Office on Health Reform - Chris Brandlin 55:14

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Attorney Christopher Brandlin shares his harrowing journey from botched intestinal surgery and pharmaceutical dependency to healing through carnivore nutrition. After suffering severe complications from what should have been routine colon surgery, Brandlin rejected conventional medicine's next recommendation to remove his remaining intestines. Inst…

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Episode 32: An Interview with Dr. Sajid Khan, MD, MPH 40:52

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Love the podcast but hate taking notes? The Diabetes Podcast Blog compresses every episode into a bulleted, 10 minute read AND has the podcast embedded so you can listen as you read along! Check it out at https://empowereddiabetes.com/diabetes-podcast-blog In this episode, we talk with Dr. Sajid Khan about insulin therapy for type 2 diabetes and wh…

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Ep. 326: Lauren Bernick - Told She'd Have a Heart Attack Soon. She Wasn't Having It. 49:30

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In this inspiring episode, Rip sits down with Lauren Bernick, host of the podcast, Age Like a Badass Mother and creator of WellElephant.com. At age 46, Lauren was blindsided by a diagnosis of advanced heart disease, despite believing she was eating a “healthy” diet. Faced with the prospect of lifelong statins and the threat of a heart attack, she t…

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Episode 50: Our SUPER-market tips! 38:41

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Living Healthy Report here Follow Simone Austin Healthyhub health content on the Healthylife siteBy Simone Austin

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Protein: How much do we really need? 13:43

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In this episode, Tracy and Eden dig into one of the most common questions they get from patients: “Am I getting enough protein?” They bust myths, explain evidence-based recommendations, and share practical ways to hit your protein goals–without obsessing over every gram. From understanding how needs differ for athletes, older adults, and people rec…

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128 | How Her Decision to Eat Plant-Based Changed Her Family – with Client Dawn 10:24

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Have you ever felt worried about starting plant-based first, because the rest of your family are meat-eaters? Maybe you’re worried that you’ll end up having to always eat differently, and be forever ‘double cooking’. If that’s you, I know how you’re feeling. But sometimes, you won’t know till you take that FIRST step forward…and sometimes the resul…

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"Why Your 'Healthy' Snacks Have More Sugar Than Candy - The Food Industry Doesn't Want You to Know This" - Joburg Meats #2 54:05

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What if the very foods we think are nourishing our children are actually setting them up for a lifetime of metabolic dysfunction? In this unfiltered conversation, meat industry veterans Jon Engleson and Yuda Holtzberg pull back the curtain on how ultra-processed foods have hijacked childhood nutrition, creating what they call "the three Cs crisis" …

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Episode 31: The Law of 80/20 for Diabetes Remission 48:55

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Love the podcast but hate taking notes? The Diabetes Podcast Blog compresses every episode into a bulleted, 10 minute read AND has the podcast embedded so you can listen as you read along! Check it out at https://empowereddiabetes.com/diabetes-podcast-blog Most people do diabetes backwards. They pour energy into tiny things that don’t matter. In th…

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Ep. 325: Nikki Boes - Why The World Needs More Imperfect Vegans 1:10:19

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What happens when you mix humor, authenticity, and a love for peanut butter hacks? You get Nikki Boes — a vibrant voice in the vegan community (@vegan_af_) who’s showing the world that you don’t have to be a “perfect vegan” to make an impact. In this lively and laugh-filled conversation, Nikki opens up about: Her personal transformation through a p…

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127 | She Gained More Energy and Confidence Eating a Plant-Based Diet – with Client Dawn 9:06

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Have you ever tried to make a big change, but then struggled without guidance or support? That was Dawn’s case, a past client of mine. In this episode, I’m sharing with you her story. Dawn is a full-time nurse with a family of five. She had tried to go vegan on her own previously but stopped soon afterwards when she began feeling hungry and often w…

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The 97% Solution: Why Most Herniated Discs Heal Without Surgery - Grant Elliott 59:13

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Chiropractor Grant Elliott challenges everything you think you know about lower back pain in this conversation with Dr. Philip Ovadia. With over 3 million followers and 250 weekly consultations, Elliott breaks down why 97% of herniated discs recover without surgery, why your core strength has nothing to do with back pain, and how simple movement pa…

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Episode 30: An Interview with Danielle Batiste, Author of Diabetes Made Better 40:21

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Love the podcast but hate taking notes? The Diabetes Podcast Blog compresses every episode into a bulleted, 10 minute read AND has the podcast embedded so you can listen as you read along! Check it out at https://empowereddiabetes.com/diabetes-podcast-blog In this episode, we talk with Danielle Batiste—mom, veteran, and author of the book on diabet…

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Ep. 324: Marlene Skiver and Dr. Laurie Marbas - After a Lifetime of Caring for Others, She’s Finally Caring for Herself 55:42

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In this powerful before and after episode, Rip and Dr. Laurie Marbas introduce us to, Marlene Skiver, who’s goal is to reclaim her health through the power of plants. Marlene has faced her share of challenges — from pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, and Hashimoto’s disease, to the stress that followed retirement and the loss of loved ones. But instea…

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126 | Get More for Your Plant-Based Shopping Dollars (& Cut Food Waste) With This Vegetable 11:39

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Do you wish you had more money to spend on groceries so you can buy more fresh fruits and vegetables to enjoy better health? Well, what if I told you that you don’t need MORE money …but you have to first learn to stretch your shopping dollars – in the store and at home. This way, you can get MORE with each dollar that you do spend. Because here’s t…

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#220: Research Scientist Exposes the Shocking Origins of Low-Fat Diet Guidelines - Zoe Harcombe PhD 54:54

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Zoe Harcombe didn't set out to become a controversial figure in nutrition science. With a background working inside both Mars candy company and pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline, she witnessed firsthand how corporate interests shape public health messages. But when she decided to pursue her PhD, what she discovered about the origins of our dieta…

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Episode 29 - Natural Hunger Suppressants: Work With Your Body, Not Against It 44:43

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Love the podcast but hate taking notes? The Diabetes Podcast Blog compresses every episode into a bulleted, 10 minute read AND has the podcast embedded so you can listen as you read along! Check it out at https://empowereddiabetes.com/diabetes-podcast-blog In this episode, we break down hunger in plain talk. Hunger isn’t a flaw—it’s biology. We exp…

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BONUS: "Dispelling Nutrition Myths with Michelle Hurn: A Dietitian’s Journey to Metabolic Health" 53:00

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Michelle Hurn is a registered dietitian, ultra-runner, and author of "The Dietitian’s Dilemma." With over sixteen years of clinical experience, Michelle has seen firsthand the shortcomings of conventional dietary advice. Now serving on the board of the newly formed American Diabetes Society, she is a leading advocate for a low-carb, animal-based ap…

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Ep. 323: Dr. Tila Kansagra - How Lifestyle Medicine Heals Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Burnout 55:46

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We all know the saying, “the body keeps the score,” and this week’s guest, Dr. Tila Kansagra, has lived it — and now helps others heal from it. A UK-based general practitioner and lifestyle medicine physician, Dr. Kansagra brings compassion, lived experience, and evidence-based practice together to help her patients move beyond symptoms and toward …

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125 | Can Eating Plant-Based Lower Cancer Risk and Slow Cancer Growth? 13:07

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Do you have a strong family history of cancer? Or have you lost a close friend to cancer? Maybe you’ve seen the impact of cancer in breaking families apart and worry about getting it yourself and then losing time with your loved ones. Well, if you’re wondering if there is a benefit to eating plant-based to lower cancer risk, you’re in the right pla…

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#219: Why Your Knee Pain Might Actually Be About Your Relationship - Aleks Rybchinskiy 52:18

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What happens when a personal trainer realizes that loading someone under a barbell without asking about their sleep, relationships, and emotional state is like trying to run software on a broken operating system? In this compelling conversation, Aleks Rybchinskiy shares his transformation from conventional personal trainer to Check Institute practi…

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Episode 28 CORRECTED - Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes: Your Wake-Up Call to Remission 1:00:09

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Sorry for this publishing hiccup. This is the correct episode. Hope you enjoy! Love the podcast but hate taking notes? The Diabetes Podcast Blog compresses every episode into a bulleted, 10 minute read AND has the podcast embedded so you can listen as you read along! Check it out at https://empowereddiabetes.com/diabetes-podcast-blog Feeling tired,…

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BONUS: "He Lost 92 Pounds Eating Steak, Eggs, and Butter" — Zack Strength on the OHH Livestream 41:56

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Zack Strength is a former USC Trojans defensive tackle who lost 92 pounds eating steak, eggs, and butter—and he’s not shy about it. His massive, meat-heavy meals have gone viral, sparking debates, Twitter warnings, and an army of followers who swear by his approach. Now a fitness coach, Zack helps others build muscle, burn fat, and rethink everythi…