

Docs Who Lift
Docs Who Lift
Drs. Spencer and Karl Nadolsky talk about nutrition, medicine, and fitness through the lens of two physicians who lift weights. Both doctors are former NCAA division 1 wrestlers who have gone into medicine. Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is a board certified family physician specialized in obesity medicine and lipidology. Dr. Karl Nadolsky is a board certified endocrinologist also specialized in obesity medicine.
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Aug 22, 2022 • 52min
Bariatric surgery for weight loss
Drs. Karl and Spencer sit down with bariatric surgeon Dr. Garth Davis to discuss the ins and outs of surgery for weight loss.
Learn:
The types of surgery
Whether it is safe or not
How well does it work
And whether Garth lifts or not.

Aug 16, 2022 • 38min
Response to Bill Maher
Drs. Spencer and Karl sit down with Ted Kyle to discuss his recent mentions on the Bill Maher show.
We go over Ted's advocacy in obesity and how Bill misrepresented Ted's out-of-context quotes.
Visit Ted's website here

Aug 8, 2022 • 58min
The ultimate guide to hypothyroidism testing
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Hormones Demystified, an endocrinologist, about testing for hypothyroidism.
Learn:
- The basics of testing
- Whether TSH is enough
- If you need antibodies
- If reverse T3 and free T3 are needed
- and more!
Get Dr. Spencer's Free Start Here guide - download here
See Hormones Demystified blog to learn much more about the thyroid

Aug 1, 2022 • 44min
Hormones Demystified
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the origin story of Hormones Demystified and how people get sucked into pseudoscience quackery.
Hormones Demystified is one of the top myth busting blogs out there dedicated to discussing hormones.
The person behind the blog is anonymous, but you get an inside scoop right here.
This is part 1 of a 2 part series.
Click here to check out HormonesDemystified.com

Jul 25, 2022 • 38min
Tirzepatide...Bariatric surgery in an injection?
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the newly FDA approved medicine Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) and its effect on sugars and weight.
It works similarly to the other GLP-1 meds... but better.
Learn:
How it works
How well it works
and if you should look into it.
go to joinsequence.com if interested

Jul 18, 2022 • 35min
Do you have Low T?
Drs. Karl and Spencer have fellow Doc Who Lifts Dr. Bonnecaze back on the show to discuss hypogonadism (low testosterone) in men.
Learn:
The signs and symptoms of hypogonadism
Whether you should get tested or not
How to test properly
And why most people do it wrong
Go to LiftRx to get Dr. Spencer's monthly workout program.

Jul 11, 2022 • 44min
Weight Loss Medicine: GLP-1s
Doctors Karl and Spencer discuss the powerful GLP-1 medicines for weight loss, exploring how they work, potential weight loss results, and side effects. They compare different medications like Liraglutide and Semaglutide, highlighting their impact on insulin secretion, satiation, and glycemic control. The podcast dives into trials showcasing significant weight loss effects, safety concerns, and management strategies for side effects like constipation and nausea.

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Jul 4, 2022 • 45min
Weight Loss Medicine: Phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave
Drs. Karl and Spencer delve into the mechanisms and effectiveness of weight loss medicines like phentermine, Qsymia, and Contrave. They discuss who should avoid these medications and emphasize the importance of professional guidance. The podcast also explores the history of weight loss drugs, combination therapies, and case study results in treating severe obesity and diabetes.

Jun 27, 2022 • 27min
Weight Loss Medicine: Orlistat and Plenity
Drs. Karl and Spencer have guest Dr. Alex Bonnecaze on to discuss Orlistat and Plenity.
Learn:
- How well these two substances work for weight loss
- How they they actually work
- Side effects
- and whether you should even look into them or not.
For Dr. Spencer's online clinic - go to JoinSequence.com

Jun 20, 2022 • 31min
Are you a fit for weight loss medicines?
Drs. Karl and Spencer go over the indications for taking medicines for weight loss.
Dr. Spencer's online clinic -> JoinSequence.com