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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 11, 2022 • 31min
Medicines that cause weight gain
Drs. Karl and Spencer go over the common medicines that cause weight gain and some alternatives that can help.
Recent meta-analysis from Endocrine Society
Apr 4, 2022 • 31min
How to Diagnose Obesity
The medical diagnosis of obesity isn't as simple as a BMI anymore.
Take a listen to Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss how it should be diagnosed when you walk into a doctor's office.
AACE Obesity Guidelines
Mar 28, 2022 • 30min
The Thyroid Diet
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss how diet can affect your hypothyroidism.
Learn:
If you should avoid broccoli or soy
If cutting out gluten is worth it
If you can even lose weight with thyroid issues
5 snips
Mar 21, 2022 • 29min
The Best Diet for Weight Loss
The podcast discusses the basics of weight loss and the role of diet, including personalized dietary plans and meal replacements for weight loss. It also explores diet advice for obesity and type 2 diabetes, highlighting the Mediterranean pattern diet and the benefits of intermittent fasting and time-restricted feeding. The effectiveness of time-restricted feeding and the importance of creating an energy deficit are also discussed, along with the significance of consuming enough protein for muscle maintenance.
Mar 14, 2022 • 28min
You don't have adrenal fatigue
Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss why you're tired and how it is not adrenal fatigue.
Learn:
- Adrenal gland physiology and pathology
- What "adrenal fatigue" allegedly is
- Other causes of fatigue
- What to do about it
Mar 7, 2022 • 22min
Do Carbs Cause Obesity?
Drs. Spencer and Karl discuss carbs, insulin, and their role in weight loss and obesity.
Recent review on energy balance -> Click Here
DIETFITS Study -> Click Here
Feb 27, 2022 • 23min
Artificial Sweeteners and Weight
The Docs Who Lift discuss the impact of artificial (and non-nutritive) sweeteners on weight and glycemia.
Read Dr. Karl's peer-reviewed published article on the topic here
Feb 27, 2022 • 25min
Obesity as a disease
Exploring the classification of obesity as a disease, the podcast delves into the complexities and implications of this label. Debunking misconceptions, it highlights genetic factors and challenges in managing weight. The debate on personal responsibility versus medical conditions and the impact on health outcomes are also discussed.
Feb 27, 2022 • 11min
Who are the Docs Who Lift?
A quick intro to the Docs Who Lift.
Learn:
- Why this podcast was created
- Whether exercise is medicine
- Who Dr. Spencer and Karl are
