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Docs Who Lift

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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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Episodes

Two Metabolic Case Studies

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss a couple metabolic case studies where weight loss is indicated and helpful. For nutrition coaching go to: https://bigrocksnutrition.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 26, 202239 minEp. 32

Nutrition Studies and Media Headlines

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Dr. Kevin Klatt, an RD PhD, on whether or not to even pay attention to media headlines about nutrition science. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 19, 202241 minEp. 31

Neurobiology of Obesity with Dr. Stephan Guyenet

Drs. Karl and Spencer sit down with neurobiologist and obesity researcher Dr. Stephan Guyenet to discuss how the brain is the main organ involved in obesity. Learn: How the brain regulates our body fatness The difference between hunger and cravings Why we eat How the new GLP-1 class of medicines help Visit his blog See if you qualify for the GLP-1 medicines Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Sep 12, 202255 minEp. 30

Obesity causes low testosterone

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with endocrinologist Dr. Bonnecaze all about male obesity-related secondary hypogonadism (low testosterone). Learn: - How obesity causes low testosterone - What to do about it For workouts click here For nutrition help click here For medical weight loss click here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Sep 05, 202231 minEp. 29

Intro to Osteoporosis

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Dr. Pessah-Pollack, an osteoporosis focused endocrinologist, all about osteoporosis. Learn: The risk factors for osteoporosis How to screen for it How prevent it Why you should care Use LiftRx to prevent osteoporosis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Aug 29, 202228 minEp. 28

Bariatric surgery for weight loss

Drs. Karl and Spencer sit down with bariatric surgeon Dr. Garth Davis to discuss the ins and outs of surgery for weight loss. Learn: The types of surgery Whether it is safe or not How well does it work And whether Garth lifts or not. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 22, 202252 minEp. 27

Response to Bill Maher

Drs. Spencer and Karl sit down with Ted Kyle to discuss his recent mentions on the Bill Maher show. We go over Ted's advocacy in obesity and how Bill misrepresented Ted's out-of-context quotes. Visit Ted's website here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 16, 202238 minEp. 26

The ultimate guide to hypothyroidism testing

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Hormones Demystified, an endocrinologist, about testing for hypothyroidism. Learn: - The basics of testing - Whether TSH is enough - If you need antibodies - If reverse T3 and free T3 are needed - and more! Get Dr. Spencer's Free Start Here guide - download here See Hormones Demystified blog to learn much more about the thyroid Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

Aug 08, 202258 minEp. 25

Hormones Demystified

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the origin story of Hormones Demystified and how people get sucked into pseudoscience quackery. Hormones Demystified is one of the top myth busting blogs out there dedicated to discussing hormones. The person behind the blog is anonymous, but you get an inside scoop right here. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Click here to check out HormonesDemystified.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

Aug 01, 202244 minEp. 24

Tirzepatide...Bariatric surgery in an injection?

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the newly FDA approved medicine Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) and its effect on sugars and weight. It works similarly to the other GLP-1 meds... but better. Learn: How it works How well it works and if you should look into it. go to joinsequence.com if interested Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jul 25, 202238 minEp. 23

Do you have Low T?

Drs. Karl and Spencer have fellow Doc Who Lifts Dr. Bonnecaze back on the show to discuss hypogonadism (low testosterone) in men. Learn: The signs and symptoms of hypogonadism Whether you should get tested or not How to test properly And why most people do it wrong Go to LiftRx to get Dr. Spencer's monthly workout program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jul 18, 202235 minEp. 22

Weight Loss Medicine: GLP-1s

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the most powerful medicines currently available for weight loss - the GLP-1s. Learn: How these medicines work How much weight loss on average to expect from these medicine The possible side effects and how to minimize them Go to JoinSequence.com to see if you're eligible for one Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jul 11, 202244 minEp. 21

Weight Loss Medicine: Phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the weight loss effects of phentermine, Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate), and Contrave (bupropion/naltrexone). Learn: How each of these medicines work. How effective each medicine is. Who shouldn't take these medicines. Go to JoinSequence.com for Dr. Spencer's telemedicine program Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jul 04, 202245 minEp. 20

Weight Loss Medicine: Orlistat and Plenity

Drs. Karl and Spencer have guest Dr. Alex Bonnecaze on to discuss Orlistat and Plenity. Learn: - How well these two substances work for weight loss - How they they actually work - Side effects - and whether you should even look into them or not. For Dr. Spencer's online clinic - go to JoinSequence.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jun 27, 202227 minEp. 20

Are you a fit for weight loss medicines?

Drs. Karl and Spencer go over the indications for taking medicines for weight loss. Dr. Spencer's online clinic -> JoinSequence.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 20, 202231 minEp. 18

Are your hormones stopping your weight loss?

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss whether your hormones are stopping you from weight loss. Learn: Secondary hormonal causes of obesity Is it your thyroid? Cushing's (or other high cortisol causes) Is it all calories in versus out? and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jun 13, 202243 minEp. 17

Docs Who Lift Go Vegan

Drs. Karl and Spencer aren't actual vegans, but they did a vegan stint for a month. Take a listen to hear what happened. Learn: What happened to their strength, lipids, and body composition. How Dr. Spencer almost puked from vegan "junk food". Whether or not you can be healthy eating meat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jun 06, 202229 minEp. 16

Weight Stigma

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss weight stigma What is weight stigma? Why is it harmful? What to do about it (it's hard) Consensus statement - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0803-x Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 30, 202238 minEp. 16

Do you need a continuous glucose monitor?

Some people say everyone needs a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Some people say that no one needs one. Drs. Karl and Spencer and joined by two other endocrinologists and two other diabetes educators to discuss: What are CGMs? Do they help in type 1 or 2 diabetes or even prediabetes? What about those without blood sugar issues? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

May 24, 202253 minEp. 15

The Gym Clinic - Your Doctor's Office as a Gym

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss incorporating a gym into a doctor's office to utilize exercise as medicine. You'll learn: How this idea came about How it would work Why it is important How Dr. Spencer got fired - LOL only half kidding. Click here to read the published article Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

May 16, 202223 minEp. 14

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss screening for and treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Learn: - What NAFLD is - Why you should be aware of it - The difference between nonalcoholic fatty liver and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis - What to do if you get it - What diets are best to treat or prevent it Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

May 12, 202230 minEp. 13

Intermittent Fasting and Weight Loss

Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss the new study on intermittent fasting from the New England Journal of Medicine. You'll learn: - What types of intermittent fasting methods are out there - If they help you lose weight more than just cutting calories in general - If there are other benefits beyond the calorie restriction The NEJM Study Other new study mentioned from the journal Obesity Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use ...

May 02, 202228 minEp. 11

Can you be healthy with obesity?

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the idea behind metabolically healthy obesity (MHO). Learn: - If it is possible to have obesity and be "healthy" - What entails "health" - How to get healthier Recent review LiftRx.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Apr 25, 202224 minEp. 10

Diet plans and accountability for weight loss - QnA Episode

Drs. Karl and Spencer answer a few questions from a fellow physician. Learn: - How they help their patients with accountability with lifestyle and weight loss - If they prescribe specific diet plans to their patients - and much more www.LiftRx.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 18, 202232 minEp. 10

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 11, 202231 minEp. 9

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Apr 04, 202231 minEp. 7

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 28, 202230 minEp. 7

The Best Diet for Weight Loss

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss in general what they recommend in terms of diet for weight loss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 21, 202229 minEp. 6

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 14, 202228 minEp. 4

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Mar 07, 202222 minEp. 3
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