
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
Dive into the science of your diet! Learn how a humble blueberry can fight cancer or what the longest living cultures in the world are eating. Every episode is packed with facts that will raise your health IQ and boost your nutrition knowledge. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of The Physicians Committee, and other leading doctors and dietitians. Unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier life and how to fight diseases with every meal.
Latest episodes

Jan 11, 2024 • 40min
Headache Relief: Foods That Help, Foods That Trigger | Dr. Neal Barnard Exam Room LIVE Q&A
Dr. Neal Barnard discusses how to find relief and prevent headaches through diet. Topics include tension headaches vs migraines, dairy's role in migraines, identifying food triggers, foods that relieve headaches, ginger for migraine relief, and hydrating foods that help headaches. The episode also highlights the benefits of blueberries and previews future episodes on headaches.

Jan 9, 2024 • 57min
73-Year-Old Stroke Survivor Finally Free Of Heart Problems, Diabetes | Bob Madison
Bob Madison, a 73-year-old stroke survivor, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming heart problems and diabetes through positive lifestyle changes. He discusses his experience with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, recovery from a stroke, and the dangers of ultra-processed vegan foods. Bob's transformation includes significant improvement in health numbers, and he aims to help others achieve better health.

Jan 5, 2024 • 55min
Radiant Skin: What to Eat to Look Your Best | Dr. Jessica Krant
Dermatologist Dr. Jessica Krant discusses the impact of diet on skin health. Topics include the effects of sugar and animal fat on skin aging, the benefits of green tea and beta-carotene for complexion, and the importance of vitamin C and omega-3's for healthy skin. The podcast also features easy plant-based meal ideas.

Jan 4, 2024 • 1h
Dr. Joel Fuhrman: Resetting Your Relationship with Food
Discover how to conquer cravings and crush unhealthy habits with Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Explore the addictive nature of food and the impact of ultra high calorie diets. Learn about the cardiovascular benefits of nuts and seeds. Understand the addictive nature of salt and its impact on health. Explore the similarities between brain responses of drug users and individuals hooked on unhealthy foods. Find resources for transitioning to a healthier diet.

Jan 3, 2024 • 51min
Unleashing the Potential of 38 Trillion Gut Microbes | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
There are 38 trillion gut microbes living inside of you. Every one of them play a critical role in your body's ability to stay healthy! Not only are they the cornerstones of good overall health, but they can also boost your ability to fight off chronic diseases and even something as mundane as the common cold. Learn how to optimize all 38 trillion to improve your health with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz as he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. In This Episode - Breaking bad late-night habits to have better gut health all day - Best foods to build a healthy gut environment - Foods that destroy gut health - The effect of soda on gut health - Complex carbohydrates and the building blocks of good microbiome - Why high-polyphenol beverages can lead to better sleep - How sleep positively impacts gut microbes - And much more — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — FOLLOW US — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz 38 Tera: https://amzn.to/41zLWl3 Microbiome 21: https://theplantfedgut.com/challenge Fiber Fueled Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34y6GQP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Jan 2, 2024 • 1h 3min
Six Healing Habits to Get Well & Stay Well | Dr. Gemma Newman
Dr. Gemma Newman, a doctor who has seen the six healing habits work with her patients, discusses these habits with Chuck Carroll. The habits include gratitude, love, being outside, eating vegetables, exercising, and sleeping. They also introduce a new segment on scrappy cooking with Carleigh Bodrug, providing tips on reducing waste and using leftover ingredients to create healthier meals.

Jan 1, 2024 • 42min
Five Foods For Fast Weight Loss with Dr. Neal Barnard | Exam Room Podcast
These five foods can help you lose weight and most aren't even low-carb! Learn how they can turbo charge your body's ability to burn fat as Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on the 500th episode of The Exam Room Podcast! Dr. Barnard's Five Foods for Weight Loss 1.) Berries 2.) Cinnamon 3.) Brown rice 4.) Cruciferous vegetables 5.) Melons The author of The Power Foods Diet also reveals foods that work like powerful weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, but carry none of the side effects. This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. — — THE POWER FOODS DIET — — Pre-order the book: https://amzn.to/3GmCxUj — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — Benefits - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SHOW LINKS — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — FOLLOW US — — Dr. Neal Barnard X: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Dec 20, 2023 • 42min
Eggs and Your Health: What Else You Need to Know | Dr. Neal Barnard Exam Room Live Q&A
Dr. Neal Barnard, New York Times bestselling author and nutrition expert, explores the science of eggs and their health implications. Topics include the risks of consuming a large number of eggs, the misconception of eggs as a perfect form of protein, the health effects of cholesterol in eggs, and supporting organizations for plant-based health and ending animal abuse.

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Dec 19, 2023 • 35min
Unclogging Arteries: Surgery or Broccoli? | Dr. Ted Barnett
Dr. Ted Barnett, the 'High-Tech Doctor With Low-Tech Solutions,' discusses treating patients with fruits and vegetables over procedures. Topics include using broccoli to unclog arteries, success rates of lifestyle interventions, and the future of health. Also, debates on high-fat peanuts, plant-based indulgent foods, and the right amount of fat in diets.

Dec 14, 2023 • 59min
5 Habits To Build a Healthy Gut | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Live Q&A
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gut health expert, shares his top 5 habits for building a healthy gut in a live Q&A with host Chuck Carroll. They discuss the best foods for gut health, the speed of gut healing, the top nutrient for a healthy microbiome, the importance of food diversity, histamines in food, the benefits of kissing for gut health, and the importance of early dinners and consistent sleep patterns for a healthy gut in the evening.