Best Dr Brendan McCarthy Podcasts (2024)

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The Main Carnivore Guru Calls It Quits 8:22

4h ago8:22

8:22

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over Paul Saladino who quit the carnivore diet due to health issues. His book Carnivore Code has inspired thousands to start eating a 100% carnivore diet. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and…

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The Carnivore Diet Gives You Diabetes? 11:07

9h ago11:07

11:07

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Are you curious about how the Carnivore Diet might impact diabetes management? In this video, we explore the fascinating connection between this meat-only diet and blood sugar levels. With diabetes on the rise, many are seeking alternative dietary approaches to manage or even reverse the condition. …

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A Cure for Type 2 Diabetes!? 14:34

5h ago14:34

14:34

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! For patients battling diabetes, a group of Chinese scientists and clinicians may offer a glimmer of hope. For the first time in the world, a patient’s diabetes has reportedly been cured using cell therapy. So what exactly is the science behind it and does it really work? Let's talk about it! Dr. Bre…

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The Healthcare Industry is Broken, Let's Fix It (Pt.2) 33:52

6h ago33:52

33:52

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! We want to make a change in the healthcare and medical industry. For too long have patients been given the short stick when it comes to their health. This episode brings in my mentor and the amazing Dr. Paul Anderson. This is part 2 of 2 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. Wh…

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The Healthcare Industry is Broken, Let's Fix It (Pt.1) 24:37

9d ago24:37

24:37

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! We want to make a change in the healthcare and medical industry. For too long have patients been given the short stick when it comes to their health. This episode brings in my mentor and the amazing Dr. Paul Anderson. This is part 1 of 2 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. Wh…

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Hormones & PTSD 23:24

29m ago23:24

23:24

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with multiple hormonal and neurotransmitter alterations. Stress can disrupt your body's natural hormone balance, causing issues such as obesity, insomnia, low energy or even a decreased sex drive. Let's talk about patients that have PTSD. Dr. Brend…

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The Effects of Cortisol with PTSD 29:00

3h ago29:00

29:00

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! It’s estimated that 3.5% of the American population struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) annually. Originally, PTSD was a stand-in for the terms “shell-shock” and “battle fatigue” and typically applied to veterans of wars who returned home with trauma-related symptoms. But we underst…

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How PTSD can effect your health 35:57

6d ago35:57

35:57

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! It’s estimated that 3.5% of the American population struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) annually. Originally, PTSD was a stand-in for the terms “shell-shock” and “battle fatigue” and typically applied to veterans of wars who returned home with trauma-related symptoms. But we underst…

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Understanding Trauma & Weight Gain 16:33

6d ago16:33

16:33

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Research shows that healing trauma can improve overall health and well-being. Many of us struggle with our weight and body image at some point in our lives, often repeating cycles of healthy eating to more lenient lifestyles. But the truth is, excess weight is often a symptom of something deeper. Dr…

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Post Traumatic Infenctions 25:42

3h ago25:42

25:42

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other stress related disorders are associated with a subsequent risk of infections. This playlist goes over all types of medical complications that previous trauma can cause, this one was brought to the attention by a viewer that asks the questions involving…

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Understanding Trauma in Medicine 10:50

1h ago10:50

10:50

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! We don’t talk about medical trauma all that often. But for many, trauma can cause many issues when it comes to health — and knowing how to heal matters. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic …

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Social Media Medical Specialists 13:43

4M ago13:43

13:43

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! A lot of misinformation can spread far too easily in todays existence of social media. Especially dangerous when it involves medicine or medical advice in general. At times I am able to see some of these instances and able to correct said information or hopefully able to make a change. A change to d…

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Navigating Hormone Replacement Therapy 19:43

5M ago19:43

19:43

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Because hormones control anxiety, appetite, body temperature, brain function, heart rate, metabolism, mood, sleep cycles, sexual function, stress, urination, and really everything, imbalances (too low or too high) can lead to uncomfortable (at best) and disruptive symptoms. Talk to a medical profess…

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Endometriosis: Everything You Need to Know 32:32

5M ago32:32

32:32

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Endometriosis is a significant health problem affecting 1 in 10 people of childbearing age. But it’s not unusual for them to go years before getting the treatment they need. Many of the patients who come to my OB-GYN practice have sought help for their endometriosis before meeting with me. Their con…

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The Birth Control Pill (Part 3) 18:31

5M ago18:31

18:31

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Back in the 50's women wanted birth control to reclaim their bodies, and now they want better birth control for the same reason. This episode talks about what birth control teaches us about the failure, and future, of women’s health care. This is Part 3 of 3 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medic…

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The Birth Control Pill (Part 2) 19:17

5M ago19:17

19:17

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Back in the 50's women wanted birth control to reclaim their bodies, and now they want better birth control for the same reason. This episode talks about what birth control teaches us about the failure, and future, of women’s health care. This is Part 2 of 3 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medic…

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The Birth Control Pill (Part 1) 19:11

5M ago19:11

19:11

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Back in the 50's women wanted birth control to reclaim their bodies, and now they want better birth control for the same reason. This episode talks about what birth control teaches us about the failure, and future, of women’s health care. This is Part 1 of 3 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medic…

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Labs for Women 13:54

5M ago13:54

13:54

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! A hormone test for women can reveal important information about your health. These tests can detect fertility problems, where you are in your menstrual cycle, or whether you're starting perimenopause. Hormone blood tests can also play a role in diagnosing medical conditions such as thyroid disease o…

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A Guide to Low Libido 20:53

5M ago20:53

20:53

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! It’s normal for women’s libido, or sex drive, to fluctuate across time, especially because of major life changes or stress. Sometimes, hormonal or physical changes are at play. Certain medications can lead to sexual dysfunction, including a low libido in women. Here’s everything you need to know abo…

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Hormone Treatment for Men vs Women #womenshealth 14:29

6M ago14:29

14:29

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! One thing everyone knows for sure is that men and women are very different. And they are different in every aspect of their lives, from looks to how they handle stress to how they express emotions. They are even different when it comes to hormones. A major difference though, comes to treatment. The …

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The Misogyny of Medicine, Oral Estrogen Edition 10:50

7M ago10:50

10:50

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy!It is very popular to vilify estrogen these days. The most obvious reason is the result of several sensationalized interpretations of the famous WHI (Women’s Health Initiative) “Prempro” data first out in 2002. While the attempt to objectify the effects of post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy …

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Treating High Cholesterol with Pregnenolone? 8:14

7M ago8:14

8:14

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Today, cholesterol-lowering drugs are the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. These drugs induce side effects and fail to address the underlying reason (hormone deficiency) for why the body is overproducing cholesterol. This Episode talks about what Pregnenolone may do for Cho…

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Liver Health & Hormones: Everything You Need to Know! 10:25

7M ago10:25

10:25

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! One of the liver’s roles is to help regulate the balance of sex hormones, thyroid hormones, cortisone and other adrenal hormones. The liver transforms or removes any excess hormones from the body. Hormonal imbalances may occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Hor…

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Can Cervical Cancer be Prevented? 10:29

7M ago10:29

10:29

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over Hormone Replacement Therapy as a whole. What it can do for you and its possible side effects. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valle…

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BRCA Positive Gene and Taking Hormones 11:04

8M ago11:04

11:04

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Hormones can stimulate some breast cancer cells to grow. Hormone therapy works by either lowering the amount of hormones in the body or by blocking them from getting to breast cancer cells. Hormone therapy is also known as endocrine therapy. There are a number of different types of hormone therapy. …

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Bioidentical Hormones vs Oral Contraceptives 14:47

8M ago14:47

14:47

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Today’s episode we discuss the differences between oral contraceptives and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. May physicians do not explain the difference to their patients. This can lead to a lot of confusion and confusing dose effects. We hope this video gives you a better understanding of…

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Understanding Food Allergies 18:21

8M ago18:21

18:21

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Millions of Americans have food allergies and may experience adverse reactions to products that have food allergens. Most reactions cause mild symptoms, but some are severe and may even be life-threatening. Although new treatments are being developed, there is no cure for food allergies. Medical dia…

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The TRUTH About MTHFR 12:53

8M ago12:53

12:53

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! MTHFR is probably not an acronym you’ve heard of before unless you follow my content closely and/or have worked with a medical professional about it. This episode brings to light a video by Gary Brecka, that was sent to me from multiple people and asking if there is truth to it. Let's break it down …

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Why am I not losing weight? 11:34

9M ago11:34

11:34

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! While high protein, virtually no-carb foods like meat and eggs are low on the glycemic index, they measure high on the insulin index. In other words, while the meat and eggs didn’t cause a spike in blood sugar the way most carbohydrates do, they do result in a significant rise in insulin, which can …

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Managing Blood Pressure 13:24

9M ago13:24

13:24

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, affects one-third of all adults in the United States—and less than half of the people with high blood pressure have it under control. I'm going to talk about a patient I had that dealt with this and wasn't getting help from his other doctors. Dr. …

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The Carnivore Diet: Can You Have Too Much Meat? 6:52

9M ago6:52

6:52

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Diet programs come in all shapes and sizes, and one trending diet is the carnivore diet. Although it might boast success in helping you lose a few pounds, you may wonder if it’s safe to eat nothing but meat? Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medica…

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Damage Done by Birth Control? 15:13

9M ago15:13

15:13

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Birth control is a common way to prevent pregnancy, and treat some medical conditions. If you've been on birth control for much of your adult life, you may have experienced some side effects that have caused what some may call PTSD from the medication alone. I'm here to talk more about it and how to…

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Estrogen, an Antioxidant? 11:30

9M ago11:30

11:30

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Menopause is the process a woman goes through that causes her monthly periods to end. This condition is a normal part of the aging process that women undergo, but its associated symptoms can vary greatly from woman to woman. As hormones change to accommodate normal menopausal changes, women may expe…

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Does the Whole30 Diet Work? 13:35

10M ago13:35

13:35

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! The Whole30 plan follows a paleo philosophy but with some extra restrictions. It’s not a diet or a weight loss plan that focuses on tracking calories or counting points. Whole30 much more resembles an elimination diet plan. The idea behind this approach is to reset your metabolism and digestive trac…

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The Educated Patient 16:04

10M ago16:04

16:04

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! To improve health care outcomes, physicians must spend more time with patients. The teaching physician's interaction with the patient must be enthusiastic, motivated, and responsive to the individual patient's needs. For individual members of our society to realize the benefits of physician health e…

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Sugar Serenity 25:40

10M ago25:40

25:40

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Sugar is one of the most widely consumed ingredients and for a good reason. It makes things taste sweeter and more appealing to our tastebuds. Plus, sugar is added to many packaged foods and beverages, and we may be unaware we're consuming so much of it. With this constant exposure, it's no wonder w…

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Let’s Talk About Estrogen and Weight Gain 34:19

10M ago34:19

34:19

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Estrogen has a host of important health benefits. The sex hormone plays a critical role in reproductive health, sexual development, muscle development, and bone strength. In women, it also helps with menstrual cycle regulation and benefits the urinary tract, reproductive tract, breast tissue and amo…

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 23:18

11M ago23:18

23:18

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Are you tired all the time? Feeling fatigued? Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by debilitating fatigue that is not relieved with rest and is associated with physical symptoms. It is estimated that more than 2 million Americans have CFS, many of whom have not been diagnosed. Women are twice …

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Is Food Addiction A Real Thing? 16:55

11M ago16:55

16:55

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! So what do we actually know about food addiction? What does the scientific evidence actually show us? And, if it’s not scientifically sound, why does it feel so real? Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved i…

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Cocaine In Your Cough Drops? 28:14

11M ago28:14

28:14

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over addiction, where it started with big pharma, turned to tobacco, into the food industry and much more! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving t…

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Moral Injury In the Medical Industry 16:03

11M ago16:03

16:03

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Moral injury describes the conundrum of today’s medical professionals: "They know how best to care for their patients but are blocked from doing so by systemic barriers related to the business side of healthcare." -from Al Jazeera’s article, Burned out doctors or broken healthcare system? Dr. Brenda…

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When to Take Supplements 10:28

12M ago10:28

10:28

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! With hundreds of supplements available, it’s hard to believe that not every nutrient in whole foods has been captured in a capsule. That’s why eating a variety of healthy foods is the best way to meet your health needs. But if you’re low on a certain vitamin or mineral, or just want to cover all bas…

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Stress, On So Many Levels 13:06

12M ago13:06

13:06

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Your body is made to react to stress in ways meant to protect you against threats from predators and other aggressors. Such threats are rare today. But that doesn't mean that life is free of stress. Instead, you likely face many demands each day. For example, you may take on a huge workload, pay bil…

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The Chemical of Love: Oxytocin 15:42

12M ago15:42

15:42

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! The science behind falling in love has long been studied by scientists and philosophers worldwide. Questions surrounding what exactly attracts you to that special someone and why people remain together after the initial excitement dies down, have been at the centre of debate for centuries. It is som…

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The Truth About Buying Testosterone Via Online 12:29

12M ago12:29

12:29

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! With more American men turning to testosterone therapy as a way to boost energy levels, build muscle and tackle erectile dysfunction, it’s no wonder that web-based merchants have stepped into the breach, seeking to grab market share away from doctors and pharmacies. The dangers come when you don't k…

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The Healthy Life Struggle for Men 35:24

12M ago35:24

35:24

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Men of all ages face specific health challenges and experience different health outcomes than women. Globally, men’s average life expectancy is about four years less than women. There is not a single country in the world where men are expected to outlive women. Men can make small changes in how they…

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Q&A: Cervical Cancer and Premarin? 8:38

12M ago8:38

8:38

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this Q&A, I am asked about a woman who had a hysterectomy for cervical cancer and then was prescribed Premarin by her doctor. She's struggling with side effects and wants to know why the doctor prescribed it to her. Let's dive in! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While …

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The Effects of Testosterone in Women 15:49

1y ago15:49

15:49

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Estrogens are the female sex hormones that mediate the important processes that result in the maturation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. Yet, male sex hormones, namely androgens, are also essential for female health, physical and emotional. Dr. Brendan McCarth…

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The Truth About Ozempic (Pt. 2) 10:58

1y ago10:58

10:58

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! As the demand for Ozempic, the injectable diabetes medication that has become coveted for inducing weight loss continues to intensify, people across TikTok and Main Stream Media are posting about alternatives and the medications problems and side effects. I'm here to teach everything about Ozempic a…

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The Truth About Ozempic (Pt. 1) 20:22

1y ago20:22

20:22

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! As the demand for Ozempic, the injectable diabetes medication that has become coveted for inducing weight loss continues to intensify, people across TikTok and Main Stream Media are posting about alternatives and the medications problems and side effects. I'm here to teach everything about Ozempic a…

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