Best Docs Who Lift Podcasts (2024)

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Semaglutide and Blindness 51:02

1h ago51:02

51:02

Does semaglutide cause blindness? What is NAION (nonarteritic anterio ischemic optic neuropathy)? What about worsening of diabetic retinopathy with semaglutide? What can you do to minimize the risk of NAION and retinopathy? Get the full study here Read Dr. Brugger's blogBy Docs Who Lift

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Tirzepatide for Obstructive Sleep Apnea 19:37

8d ago19:37

19:37

Tirzepatide may be a good option if you have obesity and obstructive sleep apnea. Click here to read the studyBy Docs Who Lift

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Stomach Ablation for Weight Loss 34:18

13d ago34:18

34:18

Click here to read about the gastric ablation and trial. Click here to see Dr. McGowan's clinicBy Docs Who Lift

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FLOW trial and GLP-1 cost rant 45:30

1M ago45:30

45:30

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the recent FLOW trial where semaglutide was found to be kidney protective. They also go off about the costs of these medicines and what to do (including compounding considerations). Click here to see the studyBy Docs Who Lift

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South Park - The End of Obesity 20:30

1M ago20:30

20:30

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the most recent South Park episode where GLP-1 medicines are discussed along with the dysfunctions of our healthcare system among other issues.By Docs Who Lift

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Fallacies of Functional Medicine 26:59

2M ago26:59

26:59

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the fallacies of functional medicine. You'll learn what functional medicine is and whether you should seek it out.By Docs Who Lift

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Another response to Jillian Michaels and Bill Maher 20:24

2M ago20:24

20:24

Drs. Karl and Spencer respond to Jillian Michaels on the Bill Maher showBy Docs Who Lift

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Bariatric surgery through the mouth? Endoscopy gastroplasty 101 38:36

3M ago38:36

38:36

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with gastroenterologist Dr. McGowan all about endoscopic gastroplasty. See recent study on cost effectiveness of endoscopic gastroplasty vs semaglutide Check out his programBy Docs Who Lift

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GLP-1 meds and Parkinson's and Heart Failure 24:11

3M ago24:11

24:11

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the new studies about GLP-1 medicines and Parkinson's and heart failure along with how these meds are not just weight loss drugs but health promoting medicines. Click here to see the Parkinson's study Click here to see the heart failure studyBy Docs Who Lift

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Lipedema Patient Journey 25:45

3M ago25:45

25:45

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Kasey Potts all about her journey with lipedema. Learn more about how this condition is diagnosed and treated. Check out her instagramBy Docs Who Lift

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All about Lipedema - with Dr. Amron 51:34

4M ago51:34

51:34

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Amron all about lipedema. He is a specialized surgeon who treats lipedema daily. Learn about diagnosing and treating this condition that is commonly mistaken with obesity. Check his sites https://www.dramronconsultations.com/ https://www.advancedlipedematreatment.com/…

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GLP-1 Weight Loss Maintenance from Exercise 21:03

4M ago21:03

21:03

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss a new study showcasing the importance of exercise during and after GLP-1 medicine use. Click here to see the original study Click here to see the extension studyBy Docs Who Lift

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Bustin' Hyman Myths - GLP-1 edition 28:52

4M ago28:52

28:52

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss a recent Mark Hyman podcast where he perpetuated some myths about obesity and GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.By Docs Who Lift

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Does your doctor need to be in shape? 19:29

5M ago19:29

19:29

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss whether your doctor needs to look a certain way in order to be a good doctor.By Docs Who Lift

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Docs Who Lift and Unbiased Science Crossover 1:16:03

5M ago1:16:03

1:16:03

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Drs. Jess and Andrea all about popular podcasters like Andrew Huberman etc. and the spread of pseudoscience.By Docs Who Lift

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The death of our supplement company and influencer pharma money 31:33

5M ago31:33

31:33

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat about their now defunct supplement company along with the ethics of big pharma direct to consumer marketing (including influencers).By Docs Who Lift

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Pelvic Floor 101 23:49

6M ago23:49

23:49

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Brianna Durand all about the pelvic floor and incontinence when lifting etc. empower.physio pelvicrehab.orgBy Docs Who Lift

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How much protein should you eat? W/ Dr. Stu Phillips 44:16

7M ago44:16

44:16

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Stuart Phillips all about protein. How much do you need to eat for optimal health and body composition and more!By Docs Who Lift

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CGMs for those without type 2 diabetes w/ Dr. Nicola Guess 46:57

7M ago46:57

46:57

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Nicola Guess all about the evidence behind using continuous glucose monitors in those without type 2 diabetes. Learn whether they are useful for even harmful Read her review paper hereBy Docs Who Lift

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SELECT results - Wegovy reduces heart attacks 31:22

8M ago31:22

31:22

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the new SELECT results that show a decrease in cardiovascular events in those taking Wegovy who have a history of cardiovascular disease. See trial below https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2307563By Docs Who Lift

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Zepbound - Tirzepatide for obesity approval 23:05

8M ago23:05

23:05

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss how tirzepatide is now approved for obesity. Learn: When will it be available How much will is cost Any differences compared to Mounjaro Surmount 3 trialBy Docs Who Lift

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Brain changes and obesity 33:24

9M ago33:24

33:24

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Kathleen Keller and Yash Adroja all about brain signaling in kids in relation to obesity. Learn all about Dr. Keller's research that sheds light on taste preferences and food choices made by kids.By Docs Who Lift

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Tirzepatide updates from EASD 37:54

9M ago37:54

37:54

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat about some of the new tirzepatide studies including SURMOUNT-4 from the EASDBy Docs Who Lift

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Exercise for type 2 diabetes 28:05

9M ago28:05

28:05

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Dr. Bassin all about her review on exercise and physical activity for type 2 diabetes. Check out her review articleBy Docs Who Lift

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GLP-1 Agonists and Heart Health 24:44

11M ago24:44

24:44

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss how semaglutide impacts the heart with new trial data available. Learn how semaglutide may reduce risks of heart attacks and also how it impacts your quality of life if you have heart failure.By Docs Who Lift

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All about the Microbiome 28:58

11M ago28:58

28:58

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Andrea Love all about the microbiome. Find out if it really matters and if there are things to improve it.By Docs Who Lift

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Earn Your Stripes with Naomi Watts 49:06

11M ago49:06

49:06

Naomi Watts is an award-winning actor, producer, activist, and Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Stripes. She has Academy Award nominations for her performances in 21 Grams and The Impossible and starred in Birdman, which won the Oscar for Best Picture. She joins me on the podcast today to talk about why she decided to share her own personal me…

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Up to Speed with Christine Yu 42:28

11M ago42:28

42:28

Over the last 50 years, women have made extraordinary advances in athletics, accomplishing incredible feats and smashing long-held beliefs about the limits of their physical capabilities. And yet, the institutions of sport and science have largely ignored the needs of this growing population. In UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athl…

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Eating Disorder Diaries 36:03

12M ago36:03

36:03

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Amy Goekel about her history of her eating disorder. Amy has her own podcast where she discusses it is more depth as well https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-eating-disorder-diaries/id1666122772By Docs Who Lift

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Tactic Functional Nutrition with Meredith Root 42:09

12M ago42:09

42:09

Meredith is one of the co-founders of Tactic Functional Nutrition, with her partner in business and live, Alex Parker. They have the most amazing account on Instagram calling out all the BS nutritional nonsense and breaking down the complexities of nutrition & health to build tools that can be adopted into every day life, to power your potential. M…

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Docs Who Lift with Dr Spencer and Dr Karl Nadolsky 41:44

12M ago41:44

41:44

This episode is a ride, it is difficult to not enjoy the two amazing brothers Dr Spencer Nadolsky and Dr Karl Nadolsky. They are hilarious together and host their own podcast, Docs Who Lift, where they spend time distilling the complicated science into practical morsels that we can all benefit from. We spend a lot of time during this episode myth b…

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Diet Soda, Cancer, and the WHO 26:36

1y ago26:36

26:36

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Andrea Love, a cancer immunologist, about the recent headlines about the WHO listing aspartame as a possible carcinogen.By Docs Who Lift

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All Quiet on the Western Front with Lesley Paterson 24:20

1y ago24:20

24:20

This is a must listen to podcast that shows what true grit looks like – so very incredible. Enjoy!! Meet is Lesley Patterson who won a BAFTA on Sunday for best adapted screenplay but the BBC cut her acceptance speech from the programme . They found time for inane interviews backstage, but not the story of how a 3 x World Champion Triathlete became …

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Athletic Aging and Menopause with Dr Carla DiGirolamo 43:58

1y ago43:58

43:58

Very practical advice and education for menopausal women who like to exercise and stay healthy from an industry expert. Dr. Carla DiGirolamo is a double Board-Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist who specializes in the care of reproductive age and mid-life women. Carla completed her residency training in Obstetrics a…

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Internalized bias and what to do about it with Dr. Rebecca Pearl 36:27

1y ago36:27

36:27

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Pearl all about internalized bias and her recent study on it Click here to read the studyBy Docs Who Lift

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Women Living Better with Nina Coslov 36:36

1y ago36:36

36:36

By age 40 we should know about the menopause transition — when it starts and what happens in our bodies. Women Living Better empowers those on the path to menopause through knowledge and collective experience. But most women don’t and Nina Coslov decided to do something about that. What started as a “what the heck is going on in my body”, to provid…

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Fibroids: Surgery or Nah Part II 29:35

1y ago29:35

29:35

The decision to proceed with surgery for fibroids can be a tough one and this episode we give advice on how to know when it is time to remove your fibroids. In addition to discussing the different approaches to fibroid removal surgeries we highlight how to navigate the question of myomectomy or hysterectomy. Treatments alternative to surgery are di…

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Another genetic cause of obesity - Bardet Biedl Syndrome 56:27

1y ago56:27

56:27

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Jesse Richards all about BBS (Bardet Biedl Syndrome), an unknown cause of genetic obesity.By Docs Who Lift

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The WHO and artificial sweeteners 31:17

1y ago31:17

31:17

Drs. Karl and Spencer sit with Dr. Nagra to discuss the recent WHO news headlines about artificial sweeteners. Find out why you should still drink diet soda instead of regular soda.By Docs Who Lift

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Good Enough for Now with Stephanie Kruse 46:57

1y ago46:57

46:57

Stephanie Kruse is the host of the podcast Good Enough For Now, which celebrates stories of the detours in life, the unexpected challenges that happen and lead people to determine how to move forward and redefine what matters most. During Stephanie Kruse’s 25-year career she led marketing and consumer insights for brands like Gap, Banana Republic, …

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Mental Health Is...Black Women & Psychological Resilience 37:51

1y ago37:51

37:51

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the MD Girlfriends are discussing how depression shows up differently in Black women as shown in a recent Nursing Research article. We also share our own interactions with therapy and how to find a therapist. Our Around the Way Girl highlights the story of Cheslie Kryst JD, MBA. This episode is dedicated to …

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A chat with Dr. Salas-Whalen 35:18

1y ago35:18

35:18

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Salas-Whalen, an endocrinologist, about getting the appropriate clinician to prescribe you GLP-1 medicines.By Docs Who Lift

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Never to old. Never too late – with Deborah Darling 39:32

1y ago39:32

39:32

Deborah Chambers, better known as Deborah Darling, is a 61-year-old silver model and social media influencer based in Pretoria, South Africa. She started modelling as a side-hustle in her mid-fifties while working full-time as a technical writer for an IT company. A friend suggested she create an Instagram account (she hadn't heard of the platform …

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The 6 M’s of Menopause with Catherine O’Keeffe 41:49

1y ago41:49

41:49

Catherine O’Keeffe is a Menopause Workplace Consultant, founder of Wellness Warrior, and creator of the Menopause Success Summit. Catherine is the author of the best selling All you need to know about menopause.She helps organisations implement a comprehensive menopause strategy that leads to meaningful change. She’s helped hundreds of companies ch…

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Supplements for cholesterol and saunas for living longer 31:02

1y ago31:02

31:02

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with cardiologist Dr. Luke Laffin about his recent study looking at statins versus various supplements touted as cholesterol-lowering. We also discuss the claim about saunas being better than drugs at lowering mortality.By Docs Who Lift

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Dear Mama: The Legacy of Black Mothering 23:41

1y ago23:41

23:41

We delve into what Black mothering looks like and how mothering can also be seen in how we deliver care as physicians. This episode also delivers an"Ode to the Aunties" who have also been the rock of our community and have contributed their own mothering in many ways. Finally we close paying homage to our Around the Way Girl: Afeni Shakur.…

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Brave Enough with Jo Moseley 50:36

1y ago50:36

50:36

Jo Moseley, 58, is a single Mum of two adult sons from North Yorkshire. Alongside her lovely day job, she is also a writer, speaker and podcast host. She describes herself as a joy encourager, beach cleaner and midlife adventurer. After her mother died and experiencing a difficult perimenopause that left her feeling very broken and crying in superm…

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Menopause and Brain Fog with Dr. Pauline Maki 57:36

1y ago57:36

57:36

Dr. Maki is best known for her contributions to the field of menopause and cognition. A central focus of her research has been the effects of hormone therapy (HT) and alternative treatments for menopausal symptoms on cognition. Professor Pauline Maki, co-author of the IMS White Paper, said: “Patients with cognitive complaints at menopause are often…

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Chatting with the Obesity Medicine Association president 46:43

1y ago46:43

46:43

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Angela Fitch, the president of the Obesity Medicine Association and a fellow doc who lifts! They discuss Dr. Fitch's journey into lifting along with the importance of body composition in obesity management. Dr. Fitch is also the CMO of her new company KnownWell. Need an online workout program? Check out LiftRx…

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GLP-1 agonists and lean body mass loss part 2 w/ Dr. Grant Tinsley 41:45

1y ago41:45

41:45

Drs. Karl and Spencer bring back Dr. Grant Tinsley, a body composition researcher, to go over the GLP-1 data (semaglutide and tirzepatide) in terms of lean body mass loss. Learn: - How much lean body mass is lost in these trials - How body composition is measured - How is muscle loss assessed - Should you be worried if you're taking a GLP-1 agonist…

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