🎥 In this episode, Dr. Brian Mowll welcomes Dr. Kaity Castillo, a nurse practitioner and metabolic health coach, to discuss how she helps people reverse type 2 diabetes and regain control of their blood sugar through personalized nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Kaity shares how she went from conventional diabetes management to building a who…

🎥 In this episode, Dr. Brian Mowll is joined by Craig Emmerich to unpack the real roots of insulin resistance, why simply eating low carb isn’t enough, and what most people get wrong about fat loss. Craig explains the “personal fat threshold” and how the size—and not just the number—of your fat cells may determine your metabolic health. They also d…

🎥 In this episode, Dr. Brian Mowll sits down with Dr. Robert Lufkin to explore the hard truths about modern medicine, the myths we’re still teaching in medical schools, and the powerful role of lifestyle in reversing chronic diseases. Drawing from his book Lies I Taught in Medical School, Dr. Lufkin challenges conventional thinking on diabetes, agi…

🎥 In this episode, Dr. Brian Mowll welcomes registered dietitian Temple Stewart to discuss the power of low-carb nutrition for women’s health, insulin resistance, and metabolic healing. Temple shares her personal journey—from struggling with PCOS and weight gain to reversing her symptoms through a ketogenic approach. They break down why conventiona…

🎥 In this episode, Dr. Brian Mowll welcomes back Dr. Ted Naiman for a deep dive into the science of fat loss, blood sugar control, and why your body’s energy balance matters more than ever. They discuss the key principles of satiety, how to structure your diet for metabolic health, and why exercise is the missing link for many struggling with weigh…

🎥 In this episode, Dr. Brian Mowll sits down with Dr. Tyna Moore to break down the truth about GLP-1 receptor agonists, the science behind their effects, and why mainstream medicine might not be telling the full story. They explore the regenerative benefits of these peptides, their impact on metabolism, and why low, controlled doses could be the ke…

🎥 In this episode, Dr. Carvalho breaks down the hidden risks behind cholesterol, blood sugar spikes, and how they connect to your metabolic health. You’ll discover why these markers matter, the biggest misconceptions, and practical steps you can take to stay healthy. The Truth About Type 2 Diabetes: What the Science Says In this episode of Masterin…

In this episode, Dr. Jockers discusses the ketogenic diet, blood sugar control, and diabetes. He reflects on how the ketogenic diet's popularity has grown over the years and shares new insights and learnings from his experiences. Dr. Jockers highlights the importance of this diet in managing diabetes and improving overall health. Join us on this en…

Dr. Amy McKenzie discusses the work at Virta Health, an online specialty medical clinic that treats patients with type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and pre-diabetes. Virta's treatment approach includes a ketogenic diet and technology-enabled continuous remote care. By using this approach, Virta Health has been able to help patients reduce or eli…

In this episode, CJ Walker, also known as the Genetic Diabetic, speaks about LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood), a condition often misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes. CJ shares her personal experience with being misdiagnosed and ultimately diagnosed with LADA and discusses the key things to know about this condition. This episode is a must…

We are lucky to be joined by the "Carb Addiction Doc,” Dr. Robert Cywes. Dr. Cywes works in the trenches and has a wealth of knowledge to share about preventing and managing diabetes. This episode touches on the challenges of balancing conventional and natural approaches to diabetes treatment. Plus, Dr. Cywes discusses the various ways to minimize …

Are you pregnant and have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes? Are you looking for nutrition advice to help you have a healthy pregnancy? Do you have food sensitivities that are affecting your blood sugar levels? If so, then this podcast with Dr. Christine Maren is for you! In this podcast, we will discuss gestational diabetes, nutrition advic…

Drew Manning, the "Fit2Fat2Fit Guy," experienced a unique transformation journey after gaining 75 pounds in 2011. Drew explains his story with Dr. Brian, including how he stopped exercising and ate a standard American diet to gain weight. Drew shares his knowledge of the complex factors influencing weight loss and health change, such as hormones, m…

In this episode, Angelique Panagos, a nutritional therapist from the UK, joins the show to chat about the topics of hormones, digestion, and blood sugar health. Angelique shares that blood sugar is the cornerstone of her work as it significantly impacts energy levels, hormonal symptoms, mental clarity, and overall quality of life. She emphasizes th…

In this podcast episode, Dr. Brian interviews Dr. David Perlmutter about his new book, "Drop Acid," which focuses on uric acid and how it relates to metabolic health, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and other health issues. The two discuss the importance of understanding the role of uric acid in the body and how it can be managed through diet …

In this episode, Dr. Brian interviews dietitian Michelle Hurn, author of "The Dietitian's Dilemma," who shares her story of recovering from anorexia nervosa at the age of 12 and how it led her to become a low-carb advocate. Michelle discusses the importance of metabolic health and how diet and lifestyle can improve it. Through her own experience an…

In this episode, Dr. Brian interviews Dr. Paul Saladino, the Carnivore MD, on his unconventional approach to nutrition and health. Dr. Saladino challenges the common belief that vegetables are always good for humans and advocates for a carnivorous diet instead. He discusses his book and the research behind his ideas, inviting listeners to consider …

In this episode, Dr. Brian interviews Dr. Nicholas Norwitz, who shares his fascinating journey with a low-carb ketogenic-style diet and its impact on his health. Dr. Nicholas, a Ph.D. holder from Oxford University and an incoming medical student at Harvard, talks about his personal health experiences and how they inspired him to start helping other…

In this episode of the Mastering Blood Sugar podcast, host Dr. Brian interviews Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, a scientist from the University of South Florida who studies ketogenic diets, metabolism, and brain health. Dr. Brian and Dr. Dominic discuss the growing popularity of ketogenic diets and their potential benefits for diabetes and metabolic health…

The only reason I'm chatting with Scott Smith and Neal Hull from the National Pork Board is because of Scott's beard. While doing research for the podcast, I discovered that Scott won the 2022 Farm Journal's PORK "Best Beards in the Pork Industry". From there we started talking and one thing led to another and...they're on the podcast today! I'm ex…

This week's episode features Chemical Engineer Craig Rasmussen of Grandad's Bacon in Loveland, Ohio. Craig has extensive bacon education both at home and abroad. This world-traveler is a plethora of information. You'll love what he has to say and you'll love his bacon (grandadsbacon.com) Our Bacon producer of the week is 99 Counties in Keystone, Io…

Billy Stitt is making a name for himself in small-batch bacon industry. Bill-E's Bacon is known nationwide for it's flavor and quality. Perhaps it's because his bacon is serenaded by local musicians (true story!) In this episode, we dig a little deeper into his business and glorious bacon. KFC is bringing back their most iconic sandwich after nearl…

Here's a fresh take on the bacon-making process from bacon enthusiast David Bondy, from England. He's been making bacon for over 20 years and shares his secrets on both back bacon and streaky (American) bacon. What he loves most about the process is being in control of all aspects of production: sourcing quality meat, calculating the precise amount…

This week, I chat with Paul Kennedy, owner of S.O.B. Bacon (Society of Bacon), in Douglassville, Pennsylvania. Paul is a master of small-batch bacon, has some great friends who inspire his work (including a chef and the owner of a spice shop). His business is growing and he decided to chat for a bit about how it all started, how he experiments with…

Matthew O'Donohue was my first guest on the podcast last year on October 8th. To this day, that podcast has more views than any other I've done. Matthew is the owner of "Who Loves Bacon", a small-batch bacon producer in Bakersfield, California. He and his wife Jahama are passionate about their craft and continue to expand their product offerings an…

This week, I chat with Sean Tighe of Fat Belly Bacon in New Jersey. He runs a growing small-batch bacon company and has an impressive selection of custom bacon products. He shares about his history, processes, recipes, and goals for his business. Dairy Queen has a new bacon menu item. Find out about that, as well as an all-in-one bacon machine that…

Dan Quibell, author of "The Bacon Experiment", inspired me to try a bacon diet. Dan ate nothing but bacon for 30 days and lost 20 pounds, so I decided to do it for 14 days and see what would happen. It didn't go as I expected, but I did lose weight and had a new appreciation for bacon. Bacon shakes are in the news, plus our bacon producer of the we…

This week, we have the privilege of talking with Charlie Zieserl, owner of "Charlie The Bacon Guy", in Woodridge, Illinois. He was a wealth of information and was more than willing to share the things he's learned along the way. He has an amazing/eclectic bacon lineup, makes bacon jam, and has some cool swag as well. Check him out on Instagram: @ch…

This week, we chat with Jeff Letson of Hitman Smoked Products in Clifton, Tennessee. From humble beginnings, Jeff now runs a successful business supplying grocery stores and restaurants with his signature bacon flavors. You can view all his offerings at https://hitmansmokedproducts.com/. He shares his experiences, processes, and passion for all thi…

This week you get to hear from James Peisker from Porter Road in Nashville, Tennessee. He shares his meat/bacon journey and how he and his business partner went from a catering business into a full-blown premium meat company. In addition to their physical location in Nashville, they ship their products nationwide. James is passionate about quality,…

It's amazing what A.I. can do, especially when it comes to text generation. So, I put it to work and create custom content around "bacon". Neat as this is, A.I. cannot physically make bacon, so we'll leave that up to our bacon friends. Our bacon producer of the week is D'Artagnan in Union, New Jersey. In addition to "bacon news", I'll share our rec…