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 11, 2023 • 29min
All about the Microbiome
Dr. Andrea Love, a microbiome expert, joins the hosts to discuss the importance of the microbiome and debunk myths surrounding it. They delve into its impact on digestion, immunity, body weight, and metabolism. The episode also explores the factors that influence the microbiome, questions marketing claims, and emphasizes the need for reliable tests and research.
Jul 26, 2023 • 36min
Eating Disorder Diaries
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Amy Goekel about her history of her eating disorder.
Amy has her own podcast where she discusses it is more depth as well
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-eating-disorder-diaries/id1666122772
Jul 10, 2023 • 27min
Diet Soda, Cancer, and the WHO
Dr. Andrea Love, a cancer immunologist, joins the hosts to discuss the controversy surrounding the recent headlines about aspartame being listed as a possible carcinogen by the WHO. They explore the classifications of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the safety of aspartame consumption, and the controversy surrounding diet soda.
Jun 21, 2023 • 36min
Internalized bias and what to do about it with Dr. Rebecca Pearl
Expert in internalized bias, Dr. Rebecca Pearl discusses addressing weight bias and stigma, methods and results of weight loss studies, practical strategies for clinicians, and understanding biases in medicine.
Jun 8, 2023 • 56min
Another genetic cause of obesity - Bardet Biedl Syndrome
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Jesse Richards all about BBS (Bardet Biedl Syndrome), an unknown cause of genetic obesity.
May 31, 2023 • 31min
The WHO and artificial sweeteners
Dr. Nagra, an expert in artificial sweeteners, joins Drs. Karl and Spencer to discuss the recent WHO news about artificial sweeteners. They clarify the confusion around WHO's recommendations, emphasize the need for further discussion, and highlight the importance of replacing sugary drinks with artificial sweeteners for weight loss.
May 16, 2023 • 31min
Supplements for cholesterol and saunas for living longer
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with cardiologist Dr. Luke Laffin about his recent study looking at statins versus various supplements touted as cholesterol-lowering. We also discuss the claim about saunas being better than drugs at lowering mortality.
May 2, 2023 • 47min
Chatting with the Obesity Medicine Association president
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Angela Fitch, the president of the Obesity Medicine Association and a fellow doc who lifts!
They discuss Dr. Fitch's journey into lifting along with the importance of body composition in obesity management.
Dr. Fitch is also the CMO of her new company KnownWell.
Need an online workout program? Check out LiftRx
Apr 24, 2023 • 42min
GLP-1 agonists and lean body mass loss part 2 w/ Dr. Grant Tinsley
Drs. Karl and Spencer bring back Dr. Grant Tinsley, a body composition researcher, to go over the GLP-1 data (semaglutide and tirzepatide) in terms of lean body mass loss. Learn:- How much lean body mass is lost in these trials- How body composition is measured- How is muscle loss assessed- Should you be worried if you're taking a GLP-1 agonist Read Dr. Tinsley's blog
Apr 19, 2023 • 24min
Food, exercise, and lifestyle as medicine?
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss whether we should call lifestyle measures "medicine".
