In my conversation with Nina Teicholz, a leading science journalist, we explore saturated fats, modern nutrition policy, and flawed research on our way to some startling conclusions. Her bestselling book, The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat, and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet, actually inspired me to write my own book. It was a tremendous honor to have h ... Show More
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Sleep Apnea: Why CPAP Isn't Fixing the Real Problem (This Does!)
What if you're sleeping eight hours a night but your body is struggling to breathe the entire time? Sleep apnea can disrupt your breathing dozens of times an hour without you ever realizing it, putting your heart, brain, and metabolic health at risk. In this episode, I break down ... Show More
25m 39s
Oct 28
Why Midlife Could Be Your Most Powerful Chapter Yet | Mel Robbins
Most of us have been there. I know I have. You want to make a change, but somehow it keeps getting pushed to tomorrow. Why does getting started so often feel like the hardest part? Today, I’m joined by Mel Robbins, bestselling author of The Let Them Theory and host of The Mel Rob ... Show More
1h 28m
Oct 26
Normal Blood Sugar But Still Insulin Resistant? Here's Why
Your doctor says your blood sugar is normal, so you assume everything is fine. But what if your body is already showing signs of insulin resistance and your routine blood tests aren't catching it? Today, I break down what your blood sugar numbers actually reveal, the critical mar ... Show More
47m 22s
Oct 2024
Dr. Federica Amati: Navigating Food Choices For Fat Loss & Living Longer (E299)
<p>Dr. Federica Amati is a nutrition scientist and public health expert, with a passion for helping individuals understand the impact of their food choices. In this episode, she chats with Jake and Damian about her new book Everybody Should Know This, which dives deep into the fu ... Show More
1h 39m
May 2017
#74 — What Should We Eat?
Sam Harris speaks with Gary Taubes about his career as a science journalist, the difficulty of studying nutrition and public health scientifically, the growing epidemics of obesity and diabetes, the role of hormones in weight gain, the controversies surrounding his work, and othe ... Show More
47m 3s
Sep 2015
#42: Health at Every Size with Linda Bacon, Weight Scientist and Author
Season 3 premiere! Christy talks with Linda Bacon, a leading researcher in the field of weight science and the author of the groundbreaking anti-diet book Health at Every Size. Linda shares her personal struggles with weight and dieting, how she overcame them and developed a heal ... Show More
55m 27s
Nov 2022
Dr. Hazel Wallace on Food, Fuel, and the Female Factor
<p>This week Kristen Holmes, VP of Performance Science at WHOOP, is joined by author and nutritionist Dr. Hazel Wallace for a conversation around a holistic approach to nutrition and women’s health. The two discuss Dr. Wallace’s latest book <em>The Female Factor</em> (1:43), nutr ... Show More
54 m
Jan 2024
All About Fat
<p>Like the title, today’s show is all about fats! Dietitians Leah and Teresa are going to discuss the good fats, the bad fats, WHY we need fats in the first place, what fats help with weight loss, the best fats to cook with, what to look for on the label when buying products in ... Show More
41m 47s
Mar 2024
Layne Norton on How Social Media Influencers Distort the Science of Nutrition & Fitness (And How To Discern Fact from Fiction)
This week, I’m joined by Dr. Layne Norton for a deep dive into nutrition, fitness, and the psychology of positive lifestyle changes. Layne tackles health industry misinformation, stressing critical thinking in evaluating scientific claims. We discuss weight management, exercise’s ... Show More
3h 23m