Hormones, Metabolism & You! 90: Medicine Is Falling Behind - The Shocking Gaps in Nutrition and Gut Health Training with Dr. Johnny Hadac
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What if the biggest problem in modern medicine isn’t a lack of treatments, but a lack of training in nutrition, gut health, and root cause care?
In this episode, Dr. Cassie Smith welcomes back Dr. Johnny Hadac, now a family medicine resident, to reflect on how his medical training has evolved and where traditional healthcare continues to fall short. Together, they unpack the realities of residency, the lack of meaningful nutrition and gut health education in medical training, and why chronic disease cannot be solved without addressing inflammation, hormones, and the gut.
Dr. Hadac shares what he has learned during his first months of residency, how functional medicine principles have shaped his approach to patient care, and why proactive, relationship based medicine leads to better outcomes. The conversation also explores the broken insurance driven healthcare system, the importance of provider education, and how social media can help close the knowledge gap.
They also dive into Dr. Hadac’s bestselling cookbook, which combines practical, affordable recipes with extensive education on gut health, insulin resistance, fiber, and hormone balance. This episode offers hope for the future of medicine and practical tools for patients and providers alike.
About the Guest
Dr. Johnny Hadac is a family medicine resident, physician, certified nutritionist, and culinary medicine specialist. He is the founder of Total Weight Loss and Muscle Dummies, a global health community with over two million followers focused on affordable, science based nutrition and lifestyle habits.
Dr. Hadac is a bestselling cookbook author and app developer who blends medical science with real world practicality. His work centers on gut health, insulin resistance, metabolic health, and sustainable weight loss through high fiber, high protein, whole food nutrition. Through social media, education, and clinical practice, he is helping reshape how people understand health, food, and disease prevention.
Key Topics Covered
- What residency is really like and how medical education is evolving
- Major gaps in nutrition and gut health training for physicians
- Why gut health is foundational to hormone balance and chronic disease
- The role of fiber, fermented foods, and inflammation in metabolic health
- How functional medicine principles improve patient outcomes
- Challenges of insurance driven healthcare systems
- Direct primary care and proactive medicine models
- Social media as a tool for patient and provider education
- Insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction
- Practical, accessible nutrition strategies for long term health
Connect with Dr. Johnny Hadac
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjohnnyhadac/
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