Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

Unlocking Your Fat Burning Potential with Dr. Randy Johns & Dr. Rob Vasquez

Mar 25, 2025

Dr. Randy Johns, a chiropractor and cancer survivor, joins Dr. Rob Vasquez, who specializes in metabolic health, to explore the vital topic of metabolic flexibility. They share insights on how to efficiently burn fat and glucose for lasting energy and health. Listeners will discover the benefits of nutrient-dense foods, fasting, and reducing processed foods, especially seed oils. Their personal health journeys provide inspiring perspectives on overcoming challenges, emphasizing small dietary changes for transformative impacts on overall well-being.

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Rob Vasquez

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Quick takeaways

Achieving metabolic flexibility is essential for efficient fat and glucose burning, enhancing overall energy levels and performance during activities.

Nourishing the body with real, nutrient-dense foods while avoiding processed items, particularly seed oils, is crucial for optimal metabolic health.

Incorporating intermittent fasting and mindfulness practices can promote autophagy, cellular repair, and a healthier relationship with food.

Deep dives

The Rise of Heart Disease and Obesity

Heart disease and obesity were not prevalent a century ago, a stark difference from modern times where significant portions of children are now classified as obese. Historical reflections highlight a time when overweight children were almost nonexistent, contrasting sharply with current statistics that indicate up to 50% of kids face obesity-related health issues. This rapid rise in health complications has led to alarming rates of medication prescriptions among children, impacting their ability to concentrate and thrive in educational environments. Such a drastic change underscores the urgent need for health improvements and awareness of lifestyle factors contributing to these epidemics.

Intro

6min

Transformative Health Journeys

17min

Understanding Metabolic Flexibility

11min

Understanding Metabolic Health: Signs of Flexibility and Inflexibility

5min

Unlocking Metabolic Flexibility

8min

Empower Your Metabolism: Strategies for Fasting and Dietary Changes

5min

Fasting and Hormonal Balance

6min

Building Resilience and Understanding Metabolism

3min

In this episode, Dr. Jockers is joined by Dr. Randy Johns and Dr. Rob Vasquez to discuss how metabolic flexibility allows your body to efficiently burn both fat and glucose, helping you achieve lasting energy and fat loss. The guests share insights into the importance of nourishing your body with real, nutrient-dense foods to optimize metabolic function.

You'll explore how fasting and mindful eating can activate autophagy, promoting cellular repair and fat burning. Plus, hear how small changes in your diet can transform your metabolism and overall health.

The conversation also dives into why reducing processed foods, especially seed oils, is key to supporting your metabolism. Tune in to hear simple strategies for improving metabolic flexibility and achieving better long-term health.

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction: The Rise of Modern Health Issues

05:22 Dr. Randy Johns' Journey with Late-Stage Cancer

15:08 Dr. Rob Vasquez's Struggle with Weight and Metabolic Health

22:33 Understanding Metabolic Flexibility

29:27 Teenage Breakfast Struggles

30:10 Ancestral Diets vs. Modern Nutrition

31:19 The Impact of Processed Foods

33:08 Probiotics and Gut Health

35:10 Signs of Metabolic Flexibility

41:04 Strategies for Improving Metabolic Flexibility

46:36 The Importance of Fasting

57:00 Metabolism Score and Final Thoughts

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~ Dr. Jockers

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