Layne Norton is scientist, author, and record-setting weight lifter specializing in nutrition. One of my favorite things about Layne is his commitment to debunking misinformation, whether it come from snake oil salesman... or me, which is actually the basis of our relationship. Layne called me out for some comments I had made in the past, and despite our initial adversity, I assured him we had more in common than he realized. So, I invited Layne onto the show to dive deep into the ozempification of weight loss, snake oil salesman, and the problem with modern day health podcasts.
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00:00 Intro
00:50 Weight Loss Medications
21:00 Why Misinformation Sells
31:00 Where Are The Experts?
39:00 The Problem With Podcasts
43:40 Health “Fads”
51:00 Mass Media Hypocrisy
58:28 French Fries / Reading Studies
01:12:35 Gameifying Healthcare
01:20:50 Distrust In Science
01:26:00 Nobel Prize Syndrome
01:30:50 Number Needed To Treat
01:37:00 Researchers vs. Clinicians
01:54:00 Dana Whte / Gary Brecka / Recommendations
Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski
Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers
Art by Caroline Weigum