Docs Who Lift

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the new studies about GLP-1 medicines and Parkinson's and heart failure along with how these meds are not just weight loss drugs but health promoting medicines. Click here to see the Parkinson's study Click here to see the heart failure study

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Kasey Potts all about her journey with lipedema. Learn more about how this condition is diagnosed and treated. Check out her instagram

Dr. Amron, a specialized surgeon in treating lipedema, discusses the complexities of diagnosing and treating this condition often confused with obesity. Topics include genetic inheritance, dietary strategies, non-surgical interventions, and the importance of expert surgeons in lipedema surgery.

Discussion on the importance of exercise in conjunction with GLP-1 medicine for weight loss maintenance. Comparison of GLP-1 agonist weight management studies. Effects of combining exercise and medication for weight loss and maintenance. Strategies for long-term weight maintenance. Exploration of GOP agonists and exercise on weight maintenance.

Drs. Karl and Spencer critique Mark Hyman's myths on obesity and GLP-1 drugs, explore medication safety, discuss nausea remedies for diabetic patients, highlight psychological effects of meds, and emphasize lifestyle changes alongside medical therapy for obesity and diabetes.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss whether your doctor needs to look a certain way in order to be a good doctor.

The podcast discusses misinformation spread by popular podcasters like Andrew Huberman. They explore challenges in determining evidence-based claims, debunk the demonization of fructose, raise concerns about pseudoscientific practices, highlight limitations of at-home microbiome tests, and emphasize the dangers of unfounded medical claims. They discuss red flags in health and wellness claims, address false authority in medical information, and stress the need to consider totality of evidence.

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat about their now defunct supplement company along with the ethics of big pharma direct to consumer marketing (including influencers).

The hosts debunk myths about pelvic floor health and discuss the importance of self-care. They explore the link between heavy weightlifting and pelvic floor dysfunction. The chapter covers evaluation and treatment methods for pelvic floor issues, including post-pregnancy and postpartum factors. They highlight the timeline for improvement and the role of neuromuscular control. Raising awareness of pelvic floor symptoms and providing resources for education and evaluation are also discussed.

Dr. Stuart Phillips, an expert on protein, discusses optimal protein intake for health and body composition. Topics include personal experiences with protein consumption, recommended protein intake, inkritin therapies and resistance training, muscle strength in relation to scans, and protein requirements for different populations.