The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Tanya O’Callaghan has rocked on stage with bands that will go down in history as some of the most iconic and influential of our time. One look at her and you know that she was born to jam!   But it’s not just her insane ability to perform that makes this Irish standout such a rock star. The same passion and drive she pours into each performance she also pours into creating a healthier world for her legions of fans and the animals whom she considers herself a massive fan of.   Tanya joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to rock on about her start as an animal rescuer as a young girl to blossoming into a health champion for other musicians while touring the world.   How does she keep it healthy on the road? What does she eat? And what food is in her backstage rider? Find out!   Tanya is also co-host of the YouTube series Highway to Health which explores the world through the lens of two rock stars who are just looking for good stories and a delicious plant-based bite to eat!   — — UPCOMING EVENTS — — Exam Room LIVE with the Esselstyn Family Tickets: https://bit.ly/ERLiveinDC23 Who: Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn with Ann, Rip, and Jane. Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard and Chuck Carroll When: Nov. 7, 2023 Where: National Press Club in Washington, DC — — SHOW LINKS — — Tanya O’Callaghan Highway to Health: http://www.highwaytohealthshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyaocallaghan_official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanya.o.callaghan.3 Website: https://tanyaocallaghan.com — — FOLLOW US — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: 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 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — Follow / Subscribe / Make the World a Healthier Place 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!

Is a plant-based diet healthier than the Mediterranean diet? Or is the Mediterranean diet superior?   Dr. Neal Barnard and “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll examine both diets in depth on The Exam Room Live.   Dr. Barnard also talks about the research he led that compared the two diets for weight loss. The results left no doubt that one will help you lose more weight than the other.   Other Topics Discussed - Olive oil pros and cons - Low fat polyphenol sources - Edamame and hot flash relief - Reversing bone loss - Amino acids in meat vs. plants - Plus more!   This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast 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. — — SHOW LINKS — — Vegan vs. Mediterranean Diet Study https://bit.ly/VegVsMedDiet — — —  Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org  — — — Broccoli Sprouts Polysulfide Study https://bit.ly/SproutsPolyStudy — — UPCOMING EVENTS — — Exam Room LIVE with the Esselstyn Family Tickets: https://bit.ly/ERLiveinDC23 Who: Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn with Ann, Rip, and Jane. Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard and Chuck When: Nov. 7, 2023 Where: National Press Club in Washington, DC — — — Hampton Roads VegFest Who: Chuck When: October 28, 2023 Where: Chesapeake, VA Website: http://www.hamptonroadsvegfest.com — — FOLLOW US — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB Your Body In Balance: https://amzn.to/2UvAfxW — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: 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 Twitter: 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!

Breast cancer treatments and effective alternatives are discussed by Dr. Kristi Funk, a leading expert and breast cancer surgeon. She highlights the importance of diet and lifestyle in reducing cancer risk and explains the individualized approach to treatment. The podcast covers topics such as different types of breast cancer, pros and cons of current treatments, and when to consider changing the treatment course.

Improving blood sugar and treating diabetes is possible without medication in many cases. Through specific changes to diet insulin resistance can improve naturally.   Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, co-founder of the Mastering Diabetes program, shares the proven steps you can take to bring your blood sugar under control. He says that using his method patients are able to fully reverse diabetes and no longer require insulin injections.   Cyrus joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.   Topics Discussed - Ranking best and worst oils for diabetes - Best foods for treating diabetes naturally - Worst foods for someone with diabetes - Improving blood sugar for long-term diabetes patients - How to get off of insulin - High-fat foods and diabetes - Effect of processed foods on blood sugar - And more! — — UPCOMING EVENTS — — Exam Room LIVE with the Esselstyn Family Tickets: https://bit.ly/ERLiveinDC23 Who: Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn with Ann, Rip, and Jane. Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard and Chuck Carroll When: Nov. 7, 2023 Where: National Press Club in Washington, DC — — SHOW LINKS — — Blood Sugar Revolution Summit https://bloodsugarrevolution.com — — — Cyrus Khambatta, PhD. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masteringdib Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteringdiabetes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masteringdiabetes.org — — FOLLOW US — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: 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 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — Follow / Subscribe / Make the World a Healthier Place 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!

Renowned breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk discusses how to reduce breast cancer risk, regardless of genetic factors. Topics include fasting, superfoods, lifestyle changes, and the impact of stress. The safety of soy consumption for children is also addressed. Dr. Funk provides recommendations for a whole food plant-based diet and shares resources for breast cancer prevention.

Tim Kaufman weighed over 400 pounds when he was addicted to drugs and alcohol. Now he's sober and has lost 200 pounds!   He's sharing his incredible journey of finding new life after hitting rock bottom, including why he believes a plant-based diet is the key to his sustained success. He's no longer on blood pressure medication or battling the addiction and chronic diseases that dragged down his health for years.   The founder of Fat Man Rants joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for an unforgettable conversation of hope and inspiration. Together they've lost nearly 500 pounds! — — UPCOMING EVENTS — — Exam Room LIVE with the Esselstyn Family Tickets: https://bit.ly/ERLiveinDC23 Who: Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn with Ann, Rip, and Jane. Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard and Chuck Carroll When: Nov. 7, 2023 Where: National Press Club in Washington, DC — — SHOW LINKS — — Thrive Against All Odds Summit Register: https://thriveagainstallodds.org — — — Tim Kaufman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatmanrants Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.kaufman.129 Website: https://fatmanrants.com — — FOLLOW US — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: 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 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — Follow / Subscribe / Make the World a Healthier Place 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!

Guest Christopher Gardner, Nutrition researcher PhD, discusses how protein can be found in unexpected foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. He compares protein quality in different sources and emphasizes the benefits of plant-based protein. The episode highlights the misconception about plants not having amino acids and explains how excess protein is converted into carbs or fat. Don't miss upcoming live events and ways to support the show!

Twin brothers Jeremy and Jordan Allen both suffered from alopecia. Clumps of hair would fall out leaving embarrassing bald patches on their heads that were impossible to miss.   They tried countless treatments and home remedies to regrow their hair. Nothing worked until they began eating a vegan diet. They say changing the way they eat enabled them to begin regrowing their hair and helps their body fight the autoimmune disease that caused the hair loss.   Together they are co-founders of All Love No Beef and join “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room to share their inspirational journey.   — — SHOW LINKS — — All Love No Beef Website: https://www.alllovenobeef.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alllovenobeef Auto Immune Condition and Diet Forks Over Knives: https://bit.ly/AutoImmForksKnives — — UPCOMING EVENTS — — Exam Room LIVE with the Esselstyn Family Tickets: https://bit.ly/ERLiveinDC23 Who: Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn with Ann, Rip, and Jane. Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard and Chuck Carroll When: Nov. 7, 2023 Where: National Press Club in Washington, DC — — FOLLOW US — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: 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 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — Follow / Subscribe / Make the World a Healthier Place 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!

Many fear that eating a plant-based diet without dairy will lead to weaker bones and an increased risk of fractures. But evidence shows those concerns to be largely unfounded.   An analysis of thousands of people around the world showed that eliminating milk, cheese, and dairy from the diet is actually more protective for bone health in many instances.   Dr. Neal Barnard reviews the findings of the analysis with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. He has what you need to know about maintaining strong bones and getting enough calcium in a dairy-free diet.   Other Topics Discussed - Is cottage cheese better for bones than regular milk? - Does eating salt weaken bones? - Calcium carbonate in almond milk - Vegan alternatives to kefir - Is Greek yogurt healthy? - Can calcium supplements cause gallstones? - Is plant-based butter healthier than regular butter? - Plant-based probiotics - Is raw dairy a healthier option? - Plus more!   This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast 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. — — SHOW LINKS — — Dairy Broken Bones Study https://bit.ly/DairyBrokenBoneStudy  — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — UPCOMING EVENTS — — Exam Room LIVE with the Esselstyn Family Tickets: https://bit.ly/ERLiveinDC23 Who: Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn with Ann, Rip, and Jane. Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard and Chuck When: Nov. 7, 2023 Where: National Press Club in Washington, DC — — — Healthy For A Lifetime Conference Who: Chuck, Dr. Milton Mills, and more! When: Sept. 23, 2023 Where: Omaha, NE Website: https://bit.ly/Health4Life2023 — — — St. Louis VegFest Who: Chuck, Dr. Jim Loomis, Caryn Dugan, James Lewis, and more When: Oct. 1, 2023 Website: https://www.stlouisvegfest.org — — — Hampton Roads VegFest Who: Chuck When: October 28, 2023 Where: Chesapeake, VA Website: http://www.hamptonroadsvegfest.com — — FOLLOW US — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB Your Body In Balance: https://amzn.to/2UvAfxW — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: 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 Twitter: 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!

Former UCLA football player Pete Holland found himself in a new battle after years of grueling combat on the gridiron. And this opponent wasn't simply playing a game.   Although his archival was no longer USC, it was another nefarious trojan. Holland had cancer.   Through a combination of treatments and a drastically altered diet he developed a new playbook and strategy for this life-and-death battle. The decisions and play calls in this instance proved to be lifesaving as the former Bruin crushed cancer and is healthier than ever.   He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll with his epic journey back to health. It's a tale sure to inspire anyone in need of a Hail Mary of hope.   — — SHOW LINKS — — Pete Holland Website: http://www.peteholland.com Eric Berry Cancer Article: https://bit.ly/PeteEBerryCancer — — UPCOMING EVENTS — — Exam Room LIVE with the Esselstyn Family Tickets: https://bit.ly/ERLiveinDC23 Who: Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn with Ann, Rip, and Jane. Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard and Chuck Carroll When: Nov. 7, 2023 Where: National Press Club in Washington, DC — — — Healthy For A Lifetime Conference Who: Chuck, Dr. Milton Mills, and more When: Sept. 23, 2023 Where: Omaha, NE Website: https://bit.ly/Health4Life2023 — — — St. Louis VegFest Who: Chuck, Dr. Jim Loomis, Caryn Dugan, James Lewis, and more When: Oct. 1, 2023 Website: https://www.stlouisvegfest.org — — — Hampton Roads VegFest Who: Chuck and many more When: October 28, 2023 Where: Chesapeake, VA Website: http://www.hamptonroadsvegfest.com — — FOLLOW US — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: 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 Twitter: 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