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I was a morbidly obese heart surgeon. Throughout high school, college, med school and surgical training, I followed the U.S. dietary guidelines for both diet and exercise. Yet nothing I did kept the weight off. I just kept getting bigger and bigger. Each day in the operating theater I would split open the chests of people just like me. I knew I was heading for the operating table myself if I didn't find solutions that worked. In 2016, I finally found a way to lose 100 pounds and keep it off. ...
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Ever wondered how a severe sunburn could ignite a passion for natural skincare? Join us on a fascinating journey with Charles Mayfield, aka the Lard Father, as he shares his incredible transformation from a CrossFit enthusiast and paleo cookbook author to the founder of Mayfield Pastures and Farrow, a groundbreaking skincare company. TImestamps: 00…
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Health coach Bronson Dant shares his unique approach to achieving true health and fitness, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and sustainable lifestyle changes over quick-fix diets and exercise programs. Key Takeaways: Developing self-awareness is crucial for addressing emotional triggers and achieving lasting health improvements Understa…
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Discover the ancient health secrets of indigenous tribes in this eye-opening interview with Suzanne Alexander, co-author of "The Ancestral Diet Revolution". Journey through the eating habits and lifestyles of various tribes to uncover valuable lessons for modern health. In this fascinating discussion, Suzanne shares her firsthand experiences living…
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What happens when a 12-year commitment to a plant-based diet leaves you battling major depression and an eating disorder? Join us as Judy Cho, a board-certified holistic nutritionist, shares her eye-opening journey from the progressive dietary culture of UC Berkeley to discovering the healing power of animal fats and proteins. Judy's story is a pow…
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In today’s Ask Me Anything episode, Ken and Dawn answer a wide range of questions that cover: A recent FDA approval of a neural implant device for people with degenerative neuromuscular disease or spinal-cord injuries. Global security in the age of AI. A study that looked at ways to optimize glymphatic clearance for people with acute or chronic sle…
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) with Dr. Scott Sherr, an expert in integrative medicine. Discover how this revolutionary approach to healing can optimize health, enhance performance and change your life. Key Takeaways: • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can accelerate healing, boost energy production, …
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When Dr. Robert Lufkin confronted his own health concerns, he uncovered truths that shook the foundations of his medical beliefs. Join us as he shares his transformative journey from traditional physician to a revolutionary thinker in the realm of metabolic health and longevity. Our conversation with Dr. Lufkin dives into the heart of his upcoming …
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Have you ever contemplated the profound interplay between your mind, body, and the daily choices you make? This episode features Dr. Vyvyanne Loh, a physician with a holistic approach to wellness, who shares her personal transformation from burnout to a revitalized healer. Vivian's story is a beacon of hope for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the rig…
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Today Dr. David LeMay steps in to co-host with Dr. Ken Ford for our interview with Dr. Charles Serhan. Charles is a Harvard professor best known for his discovery of specialized pro-resolving mediators. SPMs are molecules that can activate the natural resolution of inflammation and help people avoid anti-inflammatory drugs. The discovery of SPMs sp…
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It's called "percutaneous hydrotomy" and it's billed as a revolutionary pain treatment. Dr. Jonathan Edwards, anesthesiologist and polymath, shares groundbreaking insights on alternative pain treatments and metabolic health. In this episode of Stay Off My Operating Table, we dive deep into cutting-edge medical approaches with Dr. Jonathan Edwards. …
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Learn about the hidden dangers of Candida overgrowth and its surprising connection to thyroid health in this eye-opening episode of the Stay Off My Operating Table podcast. Dr. Philip Ovadia interviews naturopathic doctor and clinical nutritionist Michael Biamonte, revealing crucial insights into functional nutrition and holistic health. In this co…
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Amanda Decker, an experienced nurse practitioner, is revolutionizing metabolic health. She shares her journey from childhood obesity and psoriasis to discovering low carb lifestyle benefits. Decker discusses challenges implementing this approach in traditional healthcare, where medication is often prioritized over lifestyle changes. Her determinati…
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What if the way we source our food is putting our health and national security at risk? Bold statement, but Texas Slim, a pivotal figure in the Beef Initiative, argues that our centralized food systems are doing just that. Join us as we reconnect with Texas Slim, who’s been on a mission across the U.S. and beyond, advocating for regenerative beef a…
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Dave Feldman is the founder of the Citizen Science Foundation and is known for his research into the ketogenic diet. Dave is a software engineer by training who embraced a ketogenic diet to avoid his progression toward type 2 diabetes. he joins us on this episode of STEM-Talk to share that journey. After undertaking the high-fat/low-carbohydrate di…
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In this episode, Vinnie Tortorich, a trailblazer in the low carb movement, joins us to expose the truth about dirty keto and how processed foods are hijacking the health benefits of low carb diets. Discover the deceptive tactics used by the food industry and learn how to navigate the keto diet while prioritizing whole, unprocessed foods. Key Takeaw…
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Exposing the Truth: How Vegetable Oils Cause Oxidative Stress and Disease with Dr. Cate Shanahan In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Cate Shanahan, author of "Dark Calories," reveals the shocking truth about the relationship between oxidative stress, disease, and the consumption of vegetable oils. Dr. Shanahan exposes the lies and corruption that h…
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Reed Davis, the founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, shares his expertise on the underlying causes of health issues and how functional medicine approaches these problems by identifying and then addressing what he terms "metabolic chaos" – the complex interplay of multiple causal factors that contribute to illness. We delve into the limitatio…
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In this episode, Dr. Ian Lake, a GP from the UK, shares his revolutionary approach to managing type 1 diabetes through a ketogenic diet. We explore the science behind insulin dosage, metabolic flexibility, and the challenges of advocating for low carb, high fat diets in the medical community. Key Takeaways: Dr. Lake's personal journey with type 1 d…
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Dr. Alessio Fasano, who is considered the world’s leading expert in celiac disease and gluten-related disorders, returns for his second appearance on STEM-Talk. Although just 2 million Americans have celiac disease, an estimated 20 million Americans suffer from gluten sensitivity. Alessio is a professor and director of the Mucosal Immunology and Bi…
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In this episode, we chat with Marko Babac, the founder of Independence Ark Ranch, to explore his remarkable journey from tennis professional to grass-fed beef rancher. Marko shares his motivations for leaving the city life behind and embarking on a mission to raise healthy, natural cattle in the heart of Arkansas. Throughout the conversation, Marko…
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Meet Lisa Simmons, the latest powerhouse to join the Ovadia Heart Health team. With nearly three decades of nursing expertise and a personal transformation story that's nothing short of remarkable, Lisa brings not just skill but also a deep passion for metabolic health to the table. Her journey from critical care to embracing a ketogenic lifestyle …
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Dr. Eric Westman is a renowned internist and researcher at Duke University, where he serves as Director of the Duke University Keto Medicine Clinic. With over 25 years of experience in the field of low carb and ketogenic diets, Dr. Westman has been at the forefront of research and clinical practice. He is the co-author of the book "End Your Carb Co…
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Today we have Dr. Nicholas Norwitz, 28, a third-year Harvard Medical School student whose research into the applications of a ketogenic diet as metabolic medicine has attracted a significant following. For a number of years during his youth, Nick suffered from a number of debilitating diseases, including osteoporosis, ulcerative colitis, and inflam…
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Jeff Davis survived a massive heart attack at 63 and went on to win four world wrestling titles in his late 60s by embracing a metabolic health approach through diet, exercise, reduced medication, and mindfulness. "I believe we can reduce the whole cardiac industry if we can focus more on metabolic health, but there's not a lot of money in salads."…
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In this podcast, Peter Ballerstedt, a forage agronomist and ruminant nutritionist, challenges conventional wisdom about animal agriculture's role in human health and sustainable food production. He argues that ruminant animals, like cows, sheep, and goats, are crucial for converting inedible plant material into nutrient-dense food for humans while …
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Like many people who reach their mid-40s, Robin Switzer was sick and tired of being sick and tired. She switched to a ketogenic diet, lost a lot of weight and felt more mental clarity. But that was just the beginning of her transformation; it sparked a complete revolution in her career and life. At the time, Robin was a banking execute making very …
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Dr. Vyvyane Loh returns to STEM-Talk for her second appearance to talk about atherosclerotic heart disease. Also known as ASCVD, the disease has been reported to affect 26 million people in the U.S., and annually leads two million hospitalizations and more than 400,000 deaths. Vyvyane is a board-certified physician in obesity and internal medicine.…
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They call the diet "Banting" in South Africa, in honor of the man who first proposed the ketogenic diet more than 100 years ago. Chef Jonno Proudfoot helped to popularize not just the term but the diet itself when he swam from Mozambique to Madagascar in the same year he released a Cook Book along with the legendary Tim Noakes. That confluence of c…
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Have you ever stood at the edge of life, teetering between the will to live and the temptation to end it all? Kevin Hines faced this chilling reality when he leapt from the Golden Gate Bridge, only to embrace life fiercely during his fall. In this astonishing conversation with Kevin, he describes the raw emotions and struggles with bipolar depressi…
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Known online as the New Mexico Milkmaid, Tara van der Dussen shatters sterotypes as easily as she recites agricultural . She's a Mother, a Millenial, a Dairy Farmer, an Agricultural Scientist and the co-host of the Discover Ag Podcast. Quite the combination. In our latest episode, Tara, a 5th-generation dairy farmer, offers a unique perspective on …
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Dr. Robert Pearl is the visionary former CEO of Kaiser-Permanente Medical Group and a passionate advocate of putting the "health" back into modern American healthcare. In a candid conversation, Dr. Pearl dissects the fragmented, fee-for-service model that keeps healthcare stuck in the 19th century. He helps unravel the cultural complexities within …
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Today we have Dr. Johnathan Edwards, an anesthesiologist and medical practitioner who specializes in human health and optimization. He is perhaps best known for treating mental health conditions with ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic that is used for general anesthesia, pain relief, depression and epilepsy. John also uses ketamine to help adolesc…
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John Jaquish is a visionary biomedical engineer. His inventions are revolutionizing the way we think about muscle hypertrophy and disrupted the conventional beliefs about muscular strength and bone health. He’s an outside the box thinker whose story demonstrates that unconventional thinking is not enough for success. You gotta have determination an…
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Imagine a world where the food on your table not only nourishes your family but also heals the earth. That's what Sander van Stee is working towards every single day. Van Stee's knowledge of the relationship between soil health, animal welfare, and our food system is both deep and broad. One example: he finally helped us understand why grass-finish…
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It's the master of muscle himself, Dr. Ben Bocchicchio. He brings 5 decades of wisdom to this episode's discussion on high-intensity, low-volume training. Dr. Ben defies conventional wisdom in the fitness world with his approach. He explains why "less is more." And it's not just about building muscle - it's a fusion of dietary strategies and a work…
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What if the path to delaying the onset of dementia symptoms begins at the nose? It is a doorway that the research of Dr. Michael Leon opened with a 2023 study on the power of olfaction enrichment to influence memory function and brain health. The findings drew wide acclaim and interest when his results found that stimulation of our sense of smell w…
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Dr. Eric Berg is a well-respected pioneer in keto and low-carb circles. He's a man who's been there almost from the beginning. So, rather than just cover old ground, we venture into the controversies and pushback from those industries that are threatened by the metabolic health movement. As it turns out, it seems the rise of keto threatens the econ…
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You know there's something wrong with the state of medicine when doctors don't even consider "recovery" a possibility. That's the state of modern psychiatry. Dr. Georgia Ede believed it was true and accepted it as reality. That is, she believed it until she was faced with her own health problems. Her recovery from those health issues challenged tha…
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How do your sleep patterns influence not just your weight but your overall health as well? Dr. Audrey Wells is an authority on the convergence of sleep and obesity medicine. The founder of Super Sleep MD, she explains how sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea lead to excess weight. She also explains the systemic obstacles within the healthca…
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Today we have Dr. Mark Mattson, an adjunct professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine who is making his third appearance on STEM-Talk. Today’s interview focuses on Mark’s research into glutamate and comes on the heels of the publication of Mark’s new book, “Sculptor and Destroyer: Tales of Glutamate – The Brain’s Most Important N…
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In this episode, we meet Dr. Rick Jacoby, a podiatric surgeon and biochemistry expert. He explores the connection between diet and health, focusing on sugar's influence. His explains critical links between genetic disorders, diabetic neuropathy, and nitric oxide's role in nerve function. Dr. Jacoby explains why sugar is a key factor in modern disea…
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