

The Energy Balance Podcast
Jay Feldman Wellness
Discover how you can live without constant hunger and fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, and other low-energy symptoms. The Energy Balance Podcast will teach you how to maximize your cellular energy so you can take back your health and finally experience clear-headed focus, restful sleep, and all-day energy you didn’t think was possible.
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Jan 18, 2021 • 1h 20min
EB. 43: Restoring Cellular Bioenergetics and Repairing the Gut (Autoimmunity Part 2)
In this engaging discussion, health and nutrition researcher Mike Fave dives into the interplay between cellular energy and autoimmune conditions. He reveals why restoring cellular energy is essential for recovery and critiques low-carb diets that may worsen symptoms long-term. The conversation highlights the necessity of balanced nutrients like saturated fats and carbohydrates from quality sources. Fave emphasizes the crucial link between gut health and autoimmunity, encouraging a holistic approach to dietary strategies and metabolism for lasting improvement.

Jan 11, 2021 • 54min
EB. 42: Alternative Views of The Immune System and Autoimmunity (Autoimmunity Part 1)
Discover the flaws in conventional approaches to autoimmune conditions, including the limitations of elimination diets. Explore the significance of gut health and the misconception that 'leaky gut' solely causes autoimmunity. Dive into alternative perspectives on the immune system that challenge traditional views, discussing the innate and adaptive responses. Learn about various autoimmune diseases and the complexities behind their mechanisms, advocating for a holistic understanding of health and the body's responses.

Jan 4, 2021 • 1h 4min
EB. 41: Benefits of Progesterone and How to Restore Hormonal Health (Women’s Hormonal Health Part 2)
In this episode we discuss:
Why estrogen dominance is one of the primary drivers of reproductive issues for women
The cost of suppressing hormonal and reproductive symptoms with birth control
Whether symptoms like breast soreness, bloating, cramps, heaviness, mood swings, migraines, PCOS, fibroids, and endometriosis can be resolved by correcting underlying dysfunction
Why estrogen is not the “female hormone” and is instead better classified as a stress hormone
The healthiest form of birth control/contraception
Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy
Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-41-benefits-of-progesterone-and-how-to-restore-hormonal-health-womens-hormonal-health-part-2/
Timestamps:
4:10 – the harmful effects of various forms of contraception and using menstrual cycles as indicators of health status
13:44 – the beneficial effects of progesterone and its roles outside of reproduction
16:54 – context for hormone supplementation (including estrogen or progesterone supplementation and hormone replacement therapy)
28:25 – the problems with hormone blood tests and how this has led to misconceptions surrounding the effects of estrogen on our health
33:16 – nutrition to rebalance hormones without hormonal supplementation
55:44 – supplements (vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, aspirin, progesterone, thyroid) to improve hormonal health

Dec 29, 2020 • 1h 4min
EB. 40: Why Estrogen and Birth Control Are Not The Solution (Women’s Hormonal Health Part 1)
In this episode we discuss:
Why estrogen dominance is one of the primary drivers of reproductive issues for women
The cost of suppressing hormonal and reproductive symptoms with birth control
Whether symptoms like breast soreness, bloating, cramps, heaviness, mood swings, migraines, PCOS, fibroids, and endometriosis can be resolved by correcting underlying dysfunction
Why estrogen is not the “female hormone” and is instead better classified as a stress hormone
The healthiest form of birth control/contraception
Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy
Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-40-why-estrogen-and-birth-control-are-not-the-solution-womens-hormonal-health-part-1/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
3:13 – the influence of industry in the perception of estrogen and birth control
18:18 – the harmful effects of estrogen and birth control
24:29–the balance between estrogen and progesterone and considering estrogen dominance as a major driver of reproductive issues for women
29:10 – the cost of the conventional medical approach to female hormonal health and reproduction
53:47 – the healthiest alternatives to hormonal birth control/contraception and using menstrual cycles as indicators of health status

Dec 21, 2020 • 1h 1min
EB. 39: Nutrition For a Compromised Gut, Food Additives, & Skincare Products (Q & A)
In this episode we discuss:
How to eat more food when your gut is compromised
How to support your digestion and restore gut health using nutrition and supplements
Whether food excipients like citric acid, ascorbic acid, and soy lecithin should be avoided
Why body odor and skin care needs depend on our health state
Which personal care ingredients to use and avoid
Why beauty care and skincare products aren’t the solution for skin symptoms like acne, dry skin, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis
Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-39-nutrition-for-a-compromised-gut-food-additives-skincare-products-q-a/
Timestamps:
3:11 – what to eat when your gut health is compromised; how to navigate compromised gut health
12:22 – supplements that can help restore gut health
22:58 – the harmful effects of food excipients like citric acid, ascorbic acid, and soy lecithin, and whether they’re worth avoiding
31:45 – Mike’s personal care routine
37:16 – why personal care, skincare, and beauty care products can be more harmful than helpful
43:56 – Jay’s personal care routine and moisturizing ingredients
46:25 – personal care products/companies and ingredients to use or avoid
49:14 – personal care products generally don’t solve the underlying problems that lead to skin symptoms in the first place
55:07 – other important considerations for personal care and cleaning products

Dec 14, 2020 • 1h 14min
EB. 38: The Physiology of Fat Loss Without a Caloric Deficit
In this episode we discuss:
The physiology of fat loss without a calorie deficit or cutting carbs or fat
Why insulin doesn’t cause fat gain
Where excess calories go if they aren’t stored as fat
Why increasing “fat-burning” doesn’t increase fat loss
Why it’s nearly impossible to accurately measure “calories in” and “calories out”
How an energy surplus can lead to healthy fat loss
Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-38-the-physiology-of-fat-loss-without-a-caloric-deficit/
Timestamps:
2:53 – the basics of fat loss without calorie, carb, or fat deficits
12:21 – the effects of hormones on fat gain and fat loss
21:12 – endotoxin and other factors that affect fat gain and fat loss
27:44 – a picture of fat loss without a calorie deficit
32:50 – is it even possible to accurately measure calories in and out?
36:56 – is the calorie in/calories out equation relevant to our physiology?
49:55 – the physiology of fat loss
53:36 – environmental factors as the culprit for weight gain
1:01:48 – how an energy surplus can support fat loss

Dec 7, 2020 • 1h 1min
EB. 37: Maximizing the Benefits of Coffee and Whether Fasting Protects Against Cancer (Q & A)
In this episode we discuss:
The pro-metabolic effects of coffee that lead to cancer prevention, improved liver health, neurological protection, increased insulin sensitivity, and reduced all-cause mortality
How to drink coffee so that it improves your health instead of causing stress
Whether it’s okay to drink coffee every day or even drink multiple cups per day
How we can attain the benefits of fasting without the stress and without starving ourselves
Whether fasting is actually protective against cancer and longevity-promoting
Why fasting decreases muscle mass and drives hormonal imbalances
Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-37-maximizing-the-benefits-of-coffee-and-whether-fasting-protects-against-cancer-q-a/
Timestamps:
3:27 – the benefits of coffee, the best way to drink it, and how to tell if it’s helping or harming your health
15:43 – how much coffee is ideal and whether it’s okay to have coffee every day
21:32 – when to use supplements to protect against a suboptimal environment and the importance of context
31:20 – whether fasting can have benefits
36:20 – whether fasting protects against and/or destroys cancer
45:21 – the harmful effects of fasting and alternative strategies to achieve the same benefits

Nov 30, 2020 • 1h 4min
EB. 36: Fixing Our Dysfunctional Relationship with Food (The Holiday Anti-Diet Part 2)
In this episode we discuss:
The process of removing judgement and morality from health and nutrition
Why ice cream can be considered a health food
Why losing weight through the mainstream model often comes at the cost of our health
How the diet and nutrition industries have caused us to develop a dysfunctional relationship with food
How to transition away from the “eat less and exercise more” paradigm of fat loss
Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-36-fixing-our-dysfunctional-relationship-with-food-the-holiday-anti-diet-part-2/

Nov 23, 2020 • 58min
EB. 35: Putting An End to Dieting, Binging, and Restriction (The Holiday Anti-Diet Part 1)
In this episode we discuss:
How to get through the holidays without binges and weight gain without resorting to restriction
Why eating more, not less, is often the answer for healthy fat loss
How to prevent binging by ensuring you have enough cellular energy
Why weight gain and a lack of energy often go hand-in-hand
How to stop cravings and hunger without restriction and dieting
Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-35-putting-an-end-to-dieting-binging-and-restriction-the-holiday-anti-diet-part-1/

Nov 23, 2020 • 1h
EB. 34: Macros for Insulin Resistance & Diabetes and Melatonin & GABA for Sleep (Q & A)
Discover how to tailor macronutrient ratios to combat insulin resistance and diabetes. Learn about the often-overlooked factors influencing insulin sensitivity beyond just diet. Uncover the drawbacks of melatonin supplements and explore whether GABA can enhance sleep. Find out why reconsidering melatonin might improve your rest and discover alternative methods to promote healthy sleep. This engaging conversation provides practical insights on nutrition and sleep optimization for better health.