Best Bodies By Omar Podcasts (2024)

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Pay to Post: Unveiling Industry Payments to Doctors on X (Twitter), with Dr. Aaron Mitchell 45:48

11h ago45:48

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Aaron Mitchell about his recent research on pharmaceutical industry payments to medical doctors for promoting specific drugs on X (formerly known as Twitter). Dr. Mitchell describes the financial relationships between pharmaceutical companies and doctors, the preval…

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Ep. 180 Why Orange Theory Makes You Fat 28:17

13h ago28:17

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Based on the title of this episode, you’re probably coming into this already either angry or curious… If you’re angry, I just ask that you stay open minded and hear me out…. I’m not entirely against Orange Theory. I tried Orange Theory back in the day and I loved it! But, here’s the thing…. If you aren’t a resilient bodied 18 year old, and you alre…

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Ep. 179 This Is What It Actually Means When You Overeat 33:30

5d ago33:30

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Your relationship with food and eating patterns are not pass/fail… When you overeat, this is just more information to help you see where you might not be free when it comes to your relationship with food. We can use that information to learn and navigate our relationship with food better! In this episode, we want to share 6 major reasons why you ma…

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Breaking Down Obesity: Four Phenotypes That Could Change Everything, with Dr. Andres Acosta 51:46

12d ago51:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Andres Acosta MD PHD about the identification of 4 phenotypes for obesity and how they can revolutionize the future of obesity treatment. In great detail, he describes the 4 obesity phenotypes (Hungry Brain, Emotional Hunger, Hungry Gut, and Slow Burn) and explains …

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Ep. 178 7 Questions to Ask When Your Confidence is Down 29:53

17d ago29:53

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As humans, it's normal for our confidence to ebb and flow but are there things we can do or questions to ask ourselves when our confidence is low? We recently had our Vital Spark team retreat and it was so amazing to see everyone in person, laugh, play, and share our vision for the future. We also ate a lot of great food and enjoyed some adult beve…

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Fart Walks: The Gas-Powered Path to Better Health, with Dr. David Clarke 39:12

16d ago39:12

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with gastroenterologist Dr. David Clarke about the viral wellness trend of fart walking. He, an avid fart walker himself, describes the health benefits of fart walking, particularly how it can help with digestion, heart burn, bloating, and possibly even Type 2 Diabetes. He o…

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Ep. 177 The Difference Between a DUTCH Test and Bloodwork 29:02

21d ago29:02

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As I've shared on my stories about my own health journey, a common question has come up enough that we wanted to talk about it on the podcast! That topic is the DUTCH test and you've probably heard me talk about it before as it's something we offer our clients but what really is it? How does it work? How is it different than bloodwork? DUTCH is an …

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Meet the Omentum: The Abdomen's Policeman, with Meg Wilkinson 53:56

22d ago53:56

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with ovarian cancer survivor Meg Wilkinson about the omentum, her cancer journey, and her advocacy group, The Omentum Project. As part of her cancer treatment, Meg had her omentum removed. Though little is known about this mysterious apron of "fat", Meg decided to explore fu…

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Ep. 176 Navigating Nutrition & Fitness as New Moms: Real Talk with Postpartum Coaches Kat Young & Olivia Glosser 51:02

28d ago51:02

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If you've been feeling alone in your postpartum journey or you want to hear a few different perspectives to put your mind more at ease, this episode is for you... So often it can feel like we are living on an island when it comes to new chapters in our lives and nothing prepares you for the life change that is parenthood. In this episode, I wanted …

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What is the Wim Hof Method's Impact on Mind & Body? With Omar Almahayni 54:17

1M ago54:17

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with researcher Omar Almahayni about his published systematic review on the physiological and psychological benefits of the Wim Hof Method for both healthy and non-healthy individuals. Wim Hof, known as "The Iceman," is a Dutch extreme athlete and motivational speaker famed …

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Ep. 175 The Elimination Diet You Need to Start Today (It's Not What You Think) 20:00

1M ago20:00

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We havent ever talked about elimination diets beyond my vague reference to the LEAP protocol that you might follow after doing an MRT food sensitivity test in the last episode… Well here’s an elimination diet that EVERYONE should follow immediately. This will help you get better, faster results no matter WHAT your goals are. This is an identity eli…

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Beyond Ozempic: New Therapies for Post-Obesity Drug Weight Management, with Dr. Harith Rajagopalan 59:04

1M ago59:04

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with cardiologist, physician-scientist and CEO of Fractyl Health Dr. Harith Rajagopalan about solutions his company is developing for the problem of keeping weight off after someone stops taking the obesity/weight loss medication, such as Ozempic. Dr. Rajagopalan explains th…

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Ep. 174 How to Know if You Have a Food Sensitivity, Intolerance, or Allergy 31:36

1M ago31:36

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I recently had a new client ask about food sensitivity testing and we thought this would make a great podcast episode! What is the difference between food sensitivities, food intolerances, and food allergies? Should everyone get a food sensitivity test? Are there more reputable ones than others? In today's episode, we're going to answer all of thes…

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Love, Loss & a Soulmate with Lewy Body Dementia, with Renowned Music Publicist, Mary Lou Falcone 57:52

1M ago57:52

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with internationally renowned music publicist Mary Lou Falcone to discuss her new book, I Didn't See It Coming. The book takes readers on an emotional journey filled with love, a dream job working with some of the world's most famous classical music stars, romance, and p…

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Ep. 173 Here's How To Speed Up Fat Loss 42:29

2M ago42:29

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Last week’s episode, we talked about some of the things we’ve struggled with recently in our own journeys and this week, we wanted to make it more actionable by giving you all a checklist of do’s and don’ts to speed up fat loss! For this checklist audio style, we thought we would highlight the major do's and do not's when it comes to fat loss and w…

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The Link between Long COVID, Growth Hormone & the Microbiome, with Dr. Randall Urban 39:19

2M ago39:19

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Randall Urban about his research on the link between Long COVID and growth hormone and how growth hormone may potentially reverse or decrease the neurological symptoms/brain fog associated with Long COVID. Dr. Urban is an endocrinologist at the University of Texas M…

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Ep. 172 A Raw Honest Look Inside My Recent Health & Fitness Struggles 26:32

2M ago26:32

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Even coaches and individuals in the health and fitness industry struggle and we wanted to pull back the curtain today on our recent struggles... We think it's important you understand that even being in this industry and coaching thousands of women, we still struggle with our fitness and nutrition. I haven't been tracking nearly as much as I had be…

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How the Fasting-Mimicking Diet Reduces Biological Age and Disease Risk, with Dr. Valter Longo 1:01:13

2M ago1:01:13

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Valter Longo about his latest research on the fasting-mimicking diet (FMG) and how it has been shown in studies to reduce biological age and disease risk. In great detail, he describes the fasting-mimicking diet and its components while explaining how it was tested …

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Ep. 171 Can You Lose Weight Without a Calorie Deficit? 12:58

2M ago12:58

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Today's topic and question is one I've wanted to discuss for awhile more in depth and you'll be surprised at the answer. Can you lose weight without being in a caloric deficit? The answer is YES and NO. No because to do so would be going against the law of thermodynamics when it comes to strictly calories in vs calories out. Working with our Vital …

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Ep. 170 Featured Replay: How To Stay Disciplined And Consistent With Your Diet 21:21

2M ago21:21

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It's easy to get derailed or taken off course with our busy lifestyle, but what can we do to take ownership of our situation and jump back on track? We can have all of the knowledge, resources, and support we need but if we don't have the right mindset we will inevitably fall to the levels of our environment. In today's episode we will share action…

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Ep. 169 6 Simple Habits for Better Hormone Health 33:30

3M ago33:30

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Ladies, are you tired of feeling like your hormones are running the show? I want you to be able to take back control of your health and your hormones and these 6 habits have been vital to me along with many of our clients. First up, we delve into the transformative effects of a solid morning routine, setting the stage for a day of hormonal harmony.…

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Understanding the Science of Nature's Mental Health Benefits, with Dr. Jay Maddock 47:22

3M ago47:22

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks converses with Dr. Jay Maddock about his research on the scientific connection between nature and mental health benefits. The discussion centers on one of his recent studies, which examined the relationship between a community's "Nature Score" and levels of anxiety, stress, and de…

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Ep. 168 How to Manage Mindless Evening Eating 30:33

3M ago30:33

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Eating in the evening isn't a problem in itself! But if it feels like autopilot or you're going beyond comfy fullness, it might be mindless eating in action. I have struggled with mindless evening eating in the past and I've recently had this old habit creep up on me and as I share in this episode, I've spent well over 100k on my health and educati…

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Sleeping Less, Ailing More: The Link Between Short Sleep, Diet and Type 2 Diabetes, with Dr. Diana Noga 44:18

3M ago44:18

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Diana Noga about her new research on the relationship between short sleep and the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. This is especially relevant in a busy world that doesn't prioritize sleep and is already facing growing rates of Type 2 Diabetes, even in younger ag…

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The Bark Side of Medicine: a Vaccine for Cancer in Dogs is in the Works, with Dr. Mark Mamula 52:21

3M ago52:21

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Mark Mamula about the vaccine he and his team created for cancer in dogs. In the podcast, he explains how they created the vaccine, how it works, how they are testing it in dogs, and what is currently known about how well it works. He describes the types of cancers …

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Ep. 167 Gut Health Masterclass Part 2: Unlocking the Secrets to a Healthy Gut 22:39

3M ago22:39

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There's a significant chance your health and fitness goals will rely on the quality of your gut health... After working with over 800 women in our coaching company and seeing the results already in our Beat the Bloat Challenge, it's incredibly clear how important gut health is to your quality of life and your weight loss goals. With all of the info…

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Ep. 166 Gut Health Masterclass Part 1: Avoid These Major Gut Health Pitfalls 40:46

3M ago40:46

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There's a significant chance your health and fitness goals will rely on the quality of your gut health... After working with over 800 women in our coaching company and seeing the results already in our Beat the Bloat Challenge, it's incredibly clear how important gut health is to your quality of life and your weight loss goals. With all of the info…

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From at least 200 Deadly Snake Bites to Using his Blood to Create Antivenom, with venom expert Tim Friede 1:00:23

3M ago1:00:23

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with venom expert Tim Friede about his twenty plus years' "unusual" journey with the world's most venomous snakes: Seeking protection from snake bites, Tim purposely injected himself with diluted venom at escalating doses until he achieved a level of hyperimmunity unknown to…

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Ep. 165 Recognizing What Your 100% Looks Like Today with Vital Spark Assistant Coach Olivia Glosser 29:38

4M ago29:38

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What does your 100% look like today? An incredible question to ponder by our amazing guest on the podcast today! Our guest today is no other than Vital Spark Assistant Coach Olivia Glosser. Olivia joined us at the end of 2023 and quickly proved herself to be a top coach, taking her prior 4 years of experience of online coaching and combining that w…

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Ep. 164 Your Step-by-Step Plan to Lose Weight For Summer 44:51

4M ago44:51

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If you want to hear something crazy… summer is only 12 weeks away! With that, I know a lot of you are probably thinking, "Well I would LOVE to lose weight before then!" So how do you do that? In this episode I’m going to answer that question for you. Hint: the answer is NOT jumping into a diet like keto or intermittent fasting or getting on a weigh…

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Ep. 163 Do You Need a FLUSH? Sitting Down With Vince Pitstick, the Creator of our Favorite Metabolic Detoxification Method 37:56

4M ago37:56

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If you feel like you've done everything to lose weight and you simply can't get over the hump, today's guest is the MICHAEL JORDAN of our industry and shares why that might be the case... Vince Pitstick is the CEO of Vidal Coaching (formerly known as Nutrition Dynamic), Metabolic Mentor University, and NuEthix Formulations. Vince and I met through …

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Unveilling the Rapid Benefits of Quitting Smoking at Any Age, with Dr. Prabhat Jha 50:38

4M ago50:38

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Prabhat Jha about his fascinating research recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine on the extent and speed at which quitting smoking reduces death rates from smoking-related illnesses. What he describes in the podcast will be encouragement for anyo…

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Why Do People Hide the Fact that They are Sick with an Infectious Disease? With Dr. Wilson Merrell 26:54

4M ago26:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Wilson Merrell about his recently published research on the percentage of people who hide the fact that they are sick with an infectious disease. In the podcast, he discusses who hides the fact that they are sick, when they do it, why they do it and how they do it. …

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Ep. 162 Your Goal After The Goal: Avoiding Self-Sabotage After Reaching A Big Health and Fitness Goal 25:28

4M ago25:28

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You FINALLY reached that health goal you've been working so hard to achieve and a few weeks or months later… something doesn't' feel right... You find yourself feeling like you're drifting aimlessly now with your health and fitness and old habits and patterns are starting to creep back in. The one's you thought you had eliminated for good. Slowly b…

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Under the Influence: The Rising Impact of Substance Use on Heart-Related Deaths, with Dr. Dmitry Abramov 34:00

4M ago34:00

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats wtih Dr. Dmitry Abramov about his and his team's research on the impact of substance use on heart-related deaths over time in the US. The research was recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. In the podcast, he explains how he did the research, wh…

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Ep. 161 Breaking Free From The Diet Trap, Exercising For The Love Of Your Body, and Creating a Sustainable Lifestyle with Sal Di Stefano 54:49

5M ago54:49

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Today's guest is a dream come true and we can't wait for you to hear this conversation... Sal Di Stefano started as a professional in the fitness industry as a trainer at the age of 18. His passion for fitness combined with his love of people quickly propelled him into big box gym management by the time he was 19 years old. During his career in gym…

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Fentanyl's Ripple Effect: Uncovering a New Syndrome due to Prenatal Exposure, with Dr. Erica Fernandes 24:22

5M ago24:22

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Erica Fernandes about the identification of a new syndrome linked to fentanyl exposure while in the womb. Dr. Fernandes first discusses how a new syndrome related to developmental or genetic abnormalities is identified and then explains how they carried out their st…

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Ep. 160 The Surprising Mindset Shifts that Helped Kat Glover Lose 25lbs and Keep it Off 35:20

5M ago35:20

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I can't wait for you to hear this conversation with a graduated client who is thriving now and keeping the 25lbs she lost off and she's been able to do that with her mindset. Kat Glover is a past client and worked with our Coach Kat. Kat worked with us for about a year and a half and she graduated from our Forever Fit program last May. She was an i…

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Kitchen Prescriptions: How Culinary Medicine Shapes the Battle Against Chronic Illness, with Dr. Marissa Toussaint 55:28

5M ago55:28

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Send us a Text Message. "Let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food." In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Marissa Toussaint about how she is using culinary medicine to help her patients lose weight, maintain a healthy weight and prevent chronic illnesses. Taking a holistic approach to health, she explains what culinar…

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Sweetened Beverage Tax Breakdown: Uncovering the Impact on Health and Economy, with Dr. Scott Kaplan 53:58

5M ago53:58

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures I chat with Dr. Scott Kaplan about his research on the effectiveness of putting a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugar-sweetened beverages are significantly linked to heart disease, obesity and other chronic illnesses, and taxes are one (albeit controversial) approach we can take at the …

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Ep. 159 Not Toning Up? Why Your Workouts Aren't Working For You 21:55

5M ago21:55

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If you feel like you're doing everything right in the gym and still not seeing the results you want, you probably fall into one of two categories... The first category is you are training too much with the wrong volume and intensity. We see this a lot with women taking several group classes a week along with their regular training and they aren't g…

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Reviving Trust: Strategies for Rebuilding Faith in Science, with Dr. Paul Sutter 58:05

5M ago58:05

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Paul Sutter about the declining trust in science and why it is happening. They discuss how regulatory capture and the pressure to publish as many papers as possible is leading to bad science and fueling a culture of distrust. They discuss the difference between an e…

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Ep. 158 Does Tracking Calories Create a Bad Relationship With Food? Here's Our Take 34:54

5M ago34:54

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I saw a message getting shared on Instagram recently making the claim that: “ANYONE who tracks their calories / macros has a BAD RELATIONSHIP with food”... So I wanted to give our thoughts having worked with hundreds of women, many through tracking, many coming to us with negative relationships with food, and answer the question… DOES tracking calo…

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In-Depth Look: Exploring New Weight Loss and Obesity Medications, with Obesity Expert Dr. Melanie Jay 49:26

5M ago49:26

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Melanie Jay about the new weight loss drugs (Wegovy, Ozempic (Semaglutide), Manjaro (Tirzepatide), Zepbound). She starts by explaining what obesity is and how it impacts the body. Then she breaks down how the medications work; how effective they are at taking off we…

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Ep. 157 Is Your Gut Health Affecting Your Mental Health? 34:39

5M ago34:39

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An unhealthy gut creates many health issues and can cause mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Recent research has shown what those with gut issues already know, that there is a connection between gut health and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. It's not a coincidence, it's gro…

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Ep. 156 Featured Replay: The 6 Secrets To Fat Loss 23:48

6M ago23:48

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It's around that time of year when New Year's Resolutions, particularly one's around fat loss, start to lose their momentum... We want to keep you on track and inspired so today's episode is actually a replay of our most popular episode to date on the Vanessa G Fitcast! In this episode, we share the six secrets to fat loss that I wish someone had t…

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Chronicles of Rest: Exploring Sleep Patterns Over Time and Their Impact on Cognitive Function, with Dr. Jeffrey Iliff 45:42

6M ago45:42

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jeffrey Iliff about his research on changes in sleep patterns over time and how that is linked to cognitive function. He discusses the relationship between sleep and cognitive function in general, and then describes how some sleep patterns over time may be more pron…

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Silent Struggles: Navigating the Teen Mental Health Crisis, with Dr. Chinwé Williams 1:06:39

6M ago1:06:39

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Chinwé Williams about the teen mental health crisis, what is causing it, and how we can address it. Dr. Williams discusses how social media impacts teen mental health, the "lying" spiral of anxiety, and offers practical tips for parents and guardians to try at home.…

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Ep. 155 8 Simple Changes to Balance Your Cortisol 26:49

6M ago26:49

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I’m not going to just tell you how to fix the SYMPTOMS of a cortisol imbalance, because only fixing symptoms is like plugging the sink but leaving the water running. We have to make simple swaps over time to help your body naturally heal itself. I’m also not going to tell you to take certain supplements. Adrenal supplements taken by one person may …

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Racing the Clock against ALS, with Daniel Barvin 36:18

6M ago36:18

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Daniel Barvin, Vice President of Operations and Patient Advocacy at Coya Therapeutics, a trailblazing company working on groundbreaking treatments for ALS and Alzheimer's. In the podcast, Daniel will tell us more about the debilitating and fatal disease ALS and the ther…

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