PLANTSTRONG Podcast Ep. 331: Chuck Carroll - What Happens When You Do Everything Right… and Still Get Sick?
Dec 11, 2025
Chuck Carroll, a plant-based advocate and host of the Exam Room Podcast, shares his inspiring health journey from fast food junkie to fitness advocate. He reveals the emotional challenges of navigating a chronic illness despite his healthy lifestyle. Listeners learn about his transformation, the struggles of dealing with mysterious health issues, and the importance of community support. Chuck emphasizes the need for transparency in health journeys, proving that healing is as much about emotional strength as it is about physical wellness.
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From Fast Food To Gastric Bypass
- Chuck Carroll described reaching 420 pounds and eating 10,000 calories daily from fast food.
- He had gastric bypass at 27, which stopped fast food but didn't solve all health issues.
Mysterious Onset Of Debilitating Symptoms
- Chuck recounted onset of extreme bloating, chest burning and inability to breathe starting in early 2023.
- Multiple tests returned normal while symptoms worsened and anxiety grew.
Post-Surgery Collapse And Severe Malnutrition
- After gallbladder removal symptoms persisted and eating triggered feelings of being drunk or stoned.
- He dropped to 114 pounds, surviving on minimal calories and became severely malnourished.