The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Harley Quinn Smith is a budding rock star, up and coming actress, animal welfare advocate and one seriously devoted vegan! She made national headlines recently after encouraging her father, director Kevin Smith, to adopt a plant-based diet following a near-fatal heart attack. Now, Harley Quinn joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll in the Hollywood Hills to reveal that he isn't the only one in the family whom she inspired to go vegan! She also shares her own heartwarming story of how adopting a rescued rabbit changed her life and opened her own eyes to the compassion and health benefits that accompany a plant-based lifestyle. And she has some great advice for starting a conversation with friends and family who are skeptical about removing meat and dairy from their diet. Be sure to check out her band, The Tenth. They're releasing their debut album, Dunes, on February 10! Also on the show are two of the most motivating gentlemen you will ever meet. Dr. Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro work tirelessly to improve the lives of thousands that have been diagnosed with diabetes. But what makes them such beacons of hope is that their passion stems from their own experiences with the disease. Both were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age. But rather than cower and let the disease dictate how they live their life, they seized control and refused to throw in the towel. Today, their enthusiasm and zest for life is contagious and it's impossible not to get fired up while listening to the way their helping people reclaim their health. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee Share the Show Please pass along what you've learned on the show by sharing it with a friend and by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Also, please leave 5-star rating.

Maggie Q is a plant-based megastar! The talented actress, best known for starring in hit TV show Designated Survivor and the Insurgent movie series, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on location in Los Angeles to talk about keeping it plant-based in Hollywood. Her talents don't end when the cameras stop rolling. Away from the set, she's quite the extraordinary cook! The way her non-vegan dinner guests react to her plant-based dinners is uncanny and since she adopted a plant-based diet 20 years ago, it's a long list of names who have walked away with blown minds to complement their full bellies. Maggie Q is also a devoted animal and human rights advocate. She shares with Chuck how it was those passions that led her to stop eating meat so long ago. Also, on the show, you'll hear from someone at the forefront of the future of nutrition and medicine. Dr. Robin Ortiz brings her passion and infectious energy to The Exam Room™ to talk about her transformation from a (semi) rebellious teenager to a doctor with a keen eye for all things plant-based. She gives her thoughts on the lack of nutrition education in medical school and talks about being viewed as a "hippy doc" by her colleagues because of her diet. But Dr. Ortiz's endless supply of optimism and an increasing amount research is proving that she's on the right track. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee Share the Show Please pass along what you've learned on the show by sharing it with a friend and by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Also, please leave 5-star rating.

I want to go vegan, but I don't know how! The concept of a plant-based diet can be so puzzling to someone who has been eating meat and drinking whole milk their entire life! Just figuring out the first step can be so overwhelming that they might throw in the towel before ever trying tofu. Such a shame! In this episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined in studio by Dr. Neal Barnard who reveals just how easy it can be to make the change in just 21 days! Better yet, he gives us a preview of his brand new book, The Vegan Starter Kit! The conversation covers everything you need to know about plant-based eating and busts the biggest vegan myths out there. It answers some of the most burning questions about the diet: How old is too old to go vegan? What is the best way to make the switch? How does it help prevent heart disease? And of course, will I get enough protein? Find out as Chuck and Dr. Barnard reveal how to go vegan in 21 days! Plus, get an exclusive look at the newly revamped 21-Day Vegan Kickstart app and website! It is perfect for those wanting a step-by-step guide to going vegan. Hear from the experts who provide you with everything from grocery lists to recipes to tips for eating out. It even offers lessons on how a plant-based diet can improve brain function, heart health, and scores of chronic diseases. The Kickstart program also features more than 100 low-fat recipes that will help you reap these health benefits. Some have chocolate! Bon appétit! Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee Share the Show Please pass along what you've learned on the show by sharing it with a friend and by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Also, please leave 5-star rating.

Everything you need to know about going vegan you will learn in this show as Drs. Michael Greger, Neal Barnard and Jasmol Sardana join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™! This jam-packed show will help you make this the healthiest year of your life. Dr. Greger will share how not to diet! At a time when we're spending billions of dollars every year to lose weight only to get heavier and heavier, Dr. Greger clues us in on where we're going wrong as he talks about his new book, How Not To Diet. He gives advice on the best and worst time to eat, why gut bacteria is so important for weight loss, and how eating fewer calories without going hungry can extend your life! Then, Dr. Sardana joins Chuck for Vegan 101 to answer the basic questions like "how do I get started" and "what steps should I take first?" She also helps us discover our "why" for change, which is almost as important as the how when taking charge of our health. For the advanced course, Chuck revisits a conversation with Dr. Barnard that shatters myths about vegan diets! These are many of the same falsehoods that have prevented people from making the switch — everything from getting enough nutrients to athletic performance. And once all of that has been put to bed, Dr. Barnard reveals the health benefits of eating a plant-based diet that can make this your healthiest year ever. — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Dr. Michael Greger Twitter: @nutrition_facts IG: @ michaelgregermd Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrGregerFB How Not To Diet Book: https://amzn.to/2tn1EUA — — — Dr. Jasmol Sardana IG: @_wellkitchen_ — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — SPECIAL EVENT Dr. Neal Barnard and Chuck will both be speaking at The Kickstart Intensive on January 10-11 in Washington, DC! Special offer for Exam Room listeners! Buy one ticket at regular price and receive a link to purchase a second ticket for only $20! This is the perfect way to ring in the new year with a new and healthier you! Tickets: https://wghtloss.cc/KickstartOffer — — — Community of Wellness Event Rochester, MN Dr. Greger and Chuck will be featured speakers at the Community of Wellness Event on March 19-20 in Rochester, MN! Tickets: http://bit.ly/WellnessEventTix — — — 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!

Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll as he revisits the most inspirational figures of 2018. After being diagnosed with diabetes, former star football player Marc Ramirez refused to accept the same fate that claimed the lives of two family members and crippled the bodies of others. He is proof that genetics are not destiny. Josh LaJaunie was more than 200 pounds overweight and felt trapped inside of a body that seemed destined for an early grave. But he was able to break free of his unhealthy prison and transform himself into an elite runner who now is inspiring thousands to lead healthier lives. The ageless mother-daughter duo of Tracye and Mary McQuirter are turning back the hands of time. Both are turning heads and freely boasting about their age. And you would too if you looked and felt 20 years younger than you actually are! After experiencing extreme pain in her breast, doctors discovered a lump in Lee Crosby's breast. Barely 30 years old, she was terrified of becoming a statistic. But she beat back that fear and used her experience to create a bright future for herself as a highly sought-after dietician. Evan Bass struggled mightily with his weight. His short stature and large frame made him an easy target for cowardly critics with sharp tongues. He was frequently on the receiving end of cruel comments and cold stares while battling a severe food addiction. But what nobody knew, not even Evan, was that lying dormant inside of him was unparalleled willpower to turn his life around. He's now a modern-day Rocky with a refuse to lose attitude. All of them have one thing in common: they adopted to a plant-based diet. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee Share the Show Please pass along what you've learned on the show by sharing it with a friend and by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Also, please leave 5-star rating.

Why does cheese make us fat and why is it so addictive? And is it really true that major fast food restaurants are working with the government to find ways to make us eat as much of it as possible? Dr. Neal Barnard's revelations about a cheese conspiracy was one of the most talked about shows of the 2018, but there is plenty more where that came from. Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll as he takes a look back at some of the most newsworthy episodes of the year! In This Episode Discover the difference between "good" and "bad" gut bacteria and how it affects your weight and addiction to certain foods. How meat triggers cancer-causing hormones in women How cooking meat a certain way further increases the risk of cancer Plant-based meat alternatives that lower the risk of cancer The difference between good carbs and bad carbs Why eliminating all carbs to try to lose weight is not a good idea How to turn a bad carb into a good carb Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee Share the Show Please pass along what you've learned on the show by sharing it with a friend and by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Also, please leave 5-star rating.

Beans, beans, they're good for your heart… and that's not all! In this episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll learns how beans can not only help you lose weight, but also lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of cancer, build muscle and even improve your mood and put a smile on your face! Dietician Lee Crosby reveals her list of beans with the most fiber and protein. Plus, she shows how you can save hundreds of dollars each year by eating beans instead of beef! Naturally, Lee also had to throw in a few cooking tips and recipes. You'll also hear the incredibly inspiring story of Brooklyn borough president Eric Adams. The former police officer was able to save his health and reverse type 2 diabetes after adopting a plant-based diet. Now, he's using his position to help improve the health of thousands of children in the city by working to ban cancer-causing foods from schools. In This Episode Why beans truly are "the magical fruit" Which beans have the most protein Which beans have the most fiber How beans can help you lose weight How beans lower cholesterol Saving money by eating beans instead of beef How to reduce gas caused by beans The moving story of Eric Adams Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM / @veggie_quest IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee / @leeatveggiequest Share the Show Please pass along what you've learned on the show by sharing it with a friend and by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Also, please leave 5-star rating.

Some call chocolate a superfood. Some just call it super. But is it healthy? This week's episode of The Exam Room™ is devoted to investigating claims that chocolate can combat everything from heart disease and cancer to high cholesterol and blood pressure. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll goes one-on-one with dietician Maggie Neola to find out whether floating in Willy Wonka's chocolate river is the key to a long and healthy life or whether you'll go down with the candy ship. Plus, former actor and environmental advocate Suzy Amis Cameron joins the show to talk about her new book "OMD: The Simple, Plant-Based Program to Save Your Health, Save Your Waistline, and Save the Planet." She details how eating just one less meal with meat and dairy each day can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint as well as improve your health. Suzy also shares a funny story about what she found the first time she opened her husband's pantry! The shelves look much different today and her husband, director James Cameron, is now devoted to a plant-based diet as well. In This Episode The difference between cacao and chocolate Comparing nutritional value of dark chocolate and milk chocolate What antioxidants are in chocolate? Can they help prevent cancer, obesity, diabetes, heart disease and strokes? Can chocolate improve brain function? How chocolate loses nutritional value during processing How changing just one meal a day can improve the environment Suzy Amis Cameron's moving story about why she adopted a plant-based diet How she convinced her husband to go vegan Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM / @suzymusing IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee / @suzyamiscameron Share the Show Please pass along what you've learned on the show by sharing it with a friend and by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Also, please leave 5-star rating.

What foods are the best to fight a cold and the flu? That's what this episode of The Exam Room™ is all about! "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down with dietician Maggie Neola to discover that boosting the immune system goes well beyond just a high dose of vitamin C. In fact, Maggie reveals that the more colors there are on your plate the better your immune system will function. Red tomatoes, orange sweet potatoes, green kale, blueberries, red grapes, even brown rice can all help out in their own way! The health benefits of dozens of foods are discussed on the show! Nurse practitioner Gretchen Housel also sits down with Chuck to shed light on what exactly a cold is and how it differs from the flu, and how amazingly easy both can spread. She also talks about the various flu vaccines available, including Flublok which uses no eggs in the manufacturing process. It is widely considered to be the best choice for those who eat a vegan diet. And Chuck gets a flu shot on the show! In This Episode The best foods to boost your immune system How different colored foods offer unique health benefits How a cold virus differs from the flu The best flu vaccine for vegans Chuck gets a flu shot Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee Share the Show Please pass along what you've learned on the show by sharing it with a friend and by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Also, please leave 5-star rating.

In this special episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll sits down to dinner with television news producer Justin Stewart, who has never eaten a plant-based meal in their life, let alone for Thanksgiving! We pulled out all the stops for this and had the food catered by Michael Moon of the Washington-based DC Vegan, who whipped up an out of this world feast of veganized classics! Will the plant-based mac and "cheese," green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie be able to satisfy a skeptic? Let the games begin! Plus, surviving Thanksgiving can be tough for many who are plant-based. With only three percent of Americans identifying as vegan, there's a good chance that somewhere at their table will be looking forward to turkey. Unfortunately, a relative or friend who doesn't understand why anyone wouldn't want to put the bird on the plate can come across as being pushy and overbearing. The pressure can be enough to make you want to pluck out your own hair. We have some tips on how to not only cope with the pressure, to get the most stalwart turkey aficionados to take a closer look at the health benefits of a plant-based diet. Hopefully, this dialogue will lead to a more harmonious dinner and healthy conversation for dessert! And yes, there are recipes! DC Vegan dc-vegan.com Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM / @ProducerStewart IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee / @dcvegancatering / @producer_stewart Share the Show Please pass along what you've learned on the show by sharing it with a friend and by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Also, please leave 5-star rating.