

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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Jun 26, 2024 • 20min
Tirzepatide for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Tirzepatide may be a good option if you have obesity and obstructive sleep apnea.Click here to read the study Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 21, 2024 • 34min
Stomach Ablation for Weight Loss
Discover the groundbreaking study on a new obesity treatment targeting hunger reduction. Learn about the innovative stomach ablation technique using high pressure saline and heat for weight loss. Explore the potential applications of stomach ablation as a transitional treatment and the FDA approval of a device for weight loss.

Jun 4, 2024 • 46min
FLOW trial and GLP-1 cost rant
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the FLOW trial showing kidney protection with semaglutide, rant about costly medicines, compounding considerations, and the need for heart and kidney health focus in diabetes management.

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May 28, 2024 • 21min
South Park - The End of Obesity
Exploring the intersection of obesity medication, healthcare system dysfunctions, and societal perceptions. Delving into the impact of Hollywood's influence on vanity weight loss and the importance of prioritizing health over societal norms. Discussion on South Park's evolution in addressing societal issues through vulgarity and medication portrayal. Delve into the speaker's plans for a compounding pharmacy and potential solutions to shortages in the field.

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May 16, 2024 • 27min
Fallacies of Functional Medicine
Drs. Karl and Spencer critique the fallacies of functional medicine, highlighting concerns about excessive testing and financial motives. They explore the limitations of identifying root causes, unethical practices, and the role of regression to the mean. The discussion delves into health improvements through lifestyle factors and frustrations with the healthcare system.

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Apr 30, 2024 • 20min
Another response to Jillian Michaels and Bill Maher
Drs. Karl and Spencer respond to Jillian Michaels and Bill Maher's show, emphasizing fact-checking, debunking diabetes medication risks, discussing weight loss meds and societal bias, exploring drug side effects and benefits, and advocating for appropriate healthcare practices.

Apr 24, 2024 • 39min
Bariatric surgery through the mouth? Endoscopy gastroplasty 101
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with gastroenterologist Dr. McGowan all about endoscopic gastroplasty.
See recent study on cost effectiveness of endoscopic gastroplasty vs semaglutide
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Apr 12, 2024 • 24min
GLP-1 meds and Parkinson's and Heart Failure
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 26, 2024 • 26min
Lipedema Patient Journey
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Kasey Potts all about her journey with lipedema.
Learn more about how this condition is diagnosed and treated.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 52min
All about Lipedema - with Dr. Amron
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.