Low Carb MD Podcast
341 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1K ratingsLow Carb MD is a patient-centered podcast focusing on weight loss, wellness and preventative medicine. The co-hosts, Dr. Brian Lenzkes, Dr. Tro, Dr. Jason Fung & Megan Ramos will interview a new guest on each episode and walk the listeners through how they approach weight loss, wellness and disease reversal with their patients.
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Episode 41: Dr. Nadia Pateguana
July 01, 2019 06:38 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIn this episode we talk to Dr. Nádia Pateguana about her health journey. We discuss PCOS, and raising kids in our modern food environment, as well as the importance of fasting as a complement to low carb.
Episode 40: The Real Dr. Steven Horvitz
June 24, 2019 06:34 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThis week we are honored to be joined by Dr. Steven Horvitz who is a leader in the Direct Primary Care (DPC) and Low Carb communities. Join us to hear about his personal story and extensive clinical experience with lifestyle medicine. He has been a mentor to Brian and Tro and is saving lives by stepping out of the box. This is a great discussion with 3 front line docs battling Metabolic Syndrome. We discuss the impact of lifestyle on health and how to improve our broken healthcare system...
Episode 39: Paulo
June 17, 2019 04:33 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThis is another must listen episode. Join us as we talk with Tro's patient Paulo. His story is unbelievable and will impact you. He shatters many stereotypes about obesity in this episode. He went from a professional basketball player in Brazil to a morbidly obese dad with severe pain. He suffered because his medical team did not know how to help him. He lost over 100 lbs on a liquid diet and gained it all back in 6 months after stopping the program. He then found Dr. Tro and went low...
Episode 38: Dr. Siobhan Key
June 10, 2019 06:21 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThank you for joining us for this very important episode with Dr. Siobhan Key. Dr. Key is a Family Medicine doctor who is actually helping physicians to lose weight and regain their health. We all know that us docs are the worst patients ever. Dr. Key has an excellent podcast called Weight Solutions for Physicians. Join us as we discuss our personal struggles with weight gain and our journey to better health. Dr. Key shares her knowledge with us after her vast experience especially deali...
Episode 37: Larry and Kay Lynne Diamond
June 03, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 60 MBThank you for joining us on this great adventure. Hear how Larry and Kay Lynne Diamond changed their lives and inspired their family. Now Larry is an educator for IDM helping others in their battle against obesity. We discuss the importance of family support and many other topics. This remarkable couple will inspire you on your journey. Tons of wisdom and practical tips in this episode. Contact for Larry Diamond: Twitter @natureboyrr IDMProgram.com Kick Sugar Summit: http://kic...
Episode 36: Doug Reynolds and Jeff Kotterman
May 29, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBThank you for joining us for this very special episode of LCMD. We are honored to have Doug Reynolds founder of Low Carb USA and Jeff Kotterman founder of TriSystem Nutrition and director of the National Association of Sports Nutrition (NASN). Doug and Jeff are teaming up to change the Low Carb community with new Standard of Care Guidelines and exercise recommendations. Hear how Jeff changed his entire paradigm of sports nutrition after 30 years as an industry leader and the first NASN ...
Episode 35: Cian Foley
May 27, 2019 05:11 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBHello all, we would like to first apologize for the audio quality of this episode. We had a bad internet connection to Ireland...but the information from Cian Foley is worth a bit of struggle to listen. He has had a remarkable health and fitness comeback and is helping a lot of people. He has regained his health and wrote "Don't Eat for Winter:Unlock Nature's Secret to Reveal Your True Body." Cian is a 2 time Kettle Bell champion and bronze medalist at 40 years of age in a physique compe...
Episode 34: Mike Hart
May 20, 2019 06:28 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBWe are pleased to be joined by Dr Mike Hart, another frontline doctor practicing low carb. This is another great episode covering a wide range of topics including the emotional aspects of food addiction. We also discuss everything from exogenous ketones to CBD oil and everything in between This is another must listen episode. Contact info: MikeHartMD. com ReadyToGoClinic.com Twitter. @DrMikeHart
Episode 33: Raphael Sirtoli
May 13, 2019 06:32 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBWe are proud to release episode #33 with Raphael Sirtoli, Neuroscientist and PhD. We discuss his new app to help us on our Low Carb/Keto journey. Raphi is an excellent source of information and is teaming up with some of the most brilliant names in nutrition. This was a fun and informative hour. Thank you for joining us. Contact info: Raphael Sirtoli: Twitter @raphaels7 Website: https://nutrita.app/
Episode 32: Dr. Andy Phung
May 06, 2019 05:44 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBJoin us for a great discussion with Dr. Andy Phung, a front line Family Medicine Physician practicing Low Carb with his patients. He is a rising star in the community and is making a massive impact. We discuss insulin resistance and implications for chronic disease. Dr. Phung is very active on Twitter and is sharing his remarkable clinical experience with us. Contact: Dr. Andy Phung: Twitter @DrAndyPhung
Episode 31: Anthony from ItalianGoesKeto.Com
April 29, 2019 13:48 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBPlease join us as Anthony tells the story of his transformation and how he is helping his community to make better nutrition choices. He has improved his health through lifestyle change and is influencing the Italian community. Hear how he is changing his local Italian community for the better and is educating those around him. Anthony is leading by example and is helping those around him to love healthier lives. This episode was a lot of fun and was very encouraging. Please join us on...
Episode 30: Jeff @FatboyBeastmode--Overcoming Morbid Obesity
April 24, 2019 05:32 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBPlease join us to hear Jeff's remarkable story. He has lost more than half of his body mass...he started at 679 lbs. This is a great discussion of how he has overcome significant life trauma to inspire us all. After trying multiple diets and a failed gastric bypass surgery, Jeff took his health in his own hands and has accomplished the impossible with Low Carb and IF. He is still on his journey and is reaching out to people who have lost all hope. This is well worth your time, prepare ...
Episode 29: Brian Wiley and Megan Ramos
April 22, 2019 06:18 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBPlease join us for this amazing discussion with Brian Wiley. His story will inspire you and help you to stay on track. Megan Ramos and Tro ask some great questions and Brian gives a lot of practical advice on how to stay on track...and more importantly how to get back on track after life interferes with the journey. Brian has sustained a 10 year weight loss of 100 lbs with a low carb lifestyle. He proves that this is truly sustainable and he gives us all hope. Contact: Brian: Twitt...
Episode 28: Tucker Goodrich on Seed Oils
April 15, 2019 04:38 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBBuckle up for this one! We are joined by the great Tucker Goodrich. We have a great discussion about the effects of seed oils on many illnesses. This is a critical issue which is constantly overlooked. Tucker used his health struggles to change his diet and his life. Many of us can relate and can learn from his life experience and research. Be forewarned that we run over a bit but there was way too much great information to cut anything. Just fast forward Brian and Tro to listen to Tuc...
Episode 27: Cate Shanahan
April 08, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBDr. Cate Shanahan author of Deep Nutrition and a front line doctor joins us to discuss critical health issues. Dr. Shanahan is a voice of reason in nutrition and recommends eating real food. This is a wide ranging interview where we cover topics including the pressures of being a physician to the dangers of seed oils. We learned a great deal from Dr. Shanahan and know this will be a valuable hour for you. Thank you for joining us. Contact Information: Website: https://drcate.com Bo...
Episode 26: Seizure Salad
April 03, 2019 05:30 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBPlease join us for the amazing (and frustrating) story of Jennifer who has struggled with seizures for most of her life. She is truly an amazing person who has overcome great obstacles, including obesity, to control her recurrent seizures. The medical system failed her, so she took matters in her own hands...and the results are stunning. Please join us for an inspiring and educational hour. Contact Information for Jennifer: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Ketohik...
Episode 25: Christian Assad
April 01, 2019 05:45 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThis is a great episode! Join us as we learn from cardiologist Dr. Christian Assad. Dr. Assad shares his story of how he overcame chronic migraines and weight gain with lifestyle modification including a low carb diet. Hear how he is using this knowledge to help his patients and community in Mcallen, Texas which is in the top 3 most obese cities in the US. Dr. Assad is on the front lines changing lives in the Latino community and educating the people who need it the most. He is also mer...
Episode 24: Dr. James DiNicolantonio
March 27, 2019 06:09 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBDr. Tro & Dr. James DiNicalatano discuss salt, micro-nutrient needs, longevity, and overall health. They also discuss the upcoming book The Longevity solution.
Episode 23: Dr. Jay Wrigley
March 25, 2019 05:27 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBPlease join us as we have wide ranging and enjoyable discussion with Dr. Jay Wrigley. Dr. Wrigley discusses functional medicine, weight loss plateaus, and supplements. He discusses his personal journey to improved metabolic health. Contact info: Email: [email protected] Websites: drwrigley.com , www.ketogeniccode.com , and www.npscript.com/drwrigley
Episode 22: Ken Berry
March 18, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBDr. Berry is a best selling author of "Lies My Doctor Told Me" and a front line Family Practice MD. Hear his journey from being a metabolically sick doctor practicing the standard of care to a healthy and fit machine. He brings a sense of humor and is well known for his YouTube rants. Join us as we have fun and talk about our stories and what we have learned from patients as primary care docs. Dr. Berry also has a legendary YouTube channel with the best rants out there. Thank you for join...
Episode 21: Megan and Tro Share their Stories and Discuss how to Break Plateaus
March 13, 2019 05:52 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this episode Dr. Tro Kalayjian and Megan Ramos team up to discuss their struggles with obesity and their journey to better health. They are able to share their wisdom with our listeners. They give many practical tips on how to break through plateaus and how to stay motivated. It is a great discussion and will be helpful for many listeners.
Episode 20: In Defense of Docs
March 11, 2019 05:57 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBIn this episode, we are joined by the master. Doctors Jason Fung and Brian Lenzkes discuss the difficulties doctors face in medicine today. There are many challenges which are made worse with industry influence on medical education. Doctors are facing burnout because patients are getting sicker with our current standard of care. We discuss the importance of metabolic health. We are in a battle to save healthcare (Run Time: 55:07). Contact for Jason Fung: https://idmprogram.com Brian...
Episode 19: David Unwin
March 04, 2019 05:57 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThe Low Carb MD Podcast is honored to release our latest podcast with the Low Carb GP, Dr. David Unwin. Dr. Unwin is a true role model and the embodiment of what a physician should be. He shares the story of his conversion from a conventional doctor to an exceptional doctor truly changing (and saving) lives. We discuss a range of subjects from physician burnout to the power of hope and compassion. This is a must listen episode. We truly strive to be more like Dr. Unwin and are inspired ...
Episode 18: Eric Sodicoff
February 27, 2019 06:36 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWe had a great time talking with Eric Sodicoff, MD. Join us as we talk about the realities and frustrations of practicing medicine today. We review our personal journeys and discuss recent literature regarding the Low Carb lifestyle. We had a lot of fun and learned a lot from each other. Please join us for this great discussion. Contact Info: 1. Twitter: @ESodicoffMD 2. Facebook: @phoenixvillenutritionguide 3. Nutrition website is called: The Phoenixville Nutrition Guide ...
Episode 17: Dr. Jeff Gerber, MD (Denver's Diet Doctor)
February 25, 2019 05:47 - 53 minutes - 49 MBJoin us with Dr. Jeff Gerber, MD (Denver's Diet Doctor) to discuss Low Carb and the new Eat Lancet dietary guidelines. Dr. Gerber talks about his personal and front line professional experience with Low Carb. Dr. Gerber discussing the Low Carb Denver conference coming up March 7-10th. After this podcast was recorded the hotel moved the conference to a larger room and more tickets are available. There is also live streaming for those who can't make it (Run Rime: 53:32). Contact Info: ...
Episode 16: Ivor Cummins
February 18, 2019 05:57 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBLow Carb MD is joined by Ivor Cummins (The Fat Emperor) to discuss insulin resistance, coronary calcium scores, and cardiac risk factors. Ivor brings his engineering skills to us doctors to help us figure out the root cause of metabolic disease. We discuss the work of Dr. Joseph Kraft and many more important topics. We had a lot of fun learning from Ivor (Run Time: 1:02:58) Contact info: Website: TheFatEmperor.com Twitter: @FatEmperor Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1628602732/ref=c...
Episode 15: Ted Naiman
February 11, 2019 07:35 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThis week we are honored to be joined by the great Dr. Ted Naiman. We discuss the importance of cutting carbohydrate intake and how to increase fat oxidation. Dr. Naiman discusses the importance of increased protein intake and high intensity exercise. We discuss why some people struggle on a Ketogenic Diet and how to get them back on track. Dr. Naiman is a true pioneer in the Low Carb community and has vast experience. Even though he only works out 15 minutes a day and still looks the way...
Episode 14: Georgia Ede
February 04, 2019 06:43 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBPlease join us for an amazing episode with Georgia Ede, MD who is a practicing psychiatrist focusing on lifestyle modification in treating her patients. She discusses her struggles with food and how she improved her physical and mental health with a carnivore diet. Dr. Ede is a voice of reason in nutrition...and one of the nicest people we have ever met. We learned a great deal from her during this podcast. It was a true honor having her on. Thank you for listening! (Run Time: 55:06) Dr...
Episode 13
January 30, 2019 07:55 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBMatthew joins us to discuss his struggles with addiction and how changing his lifestyle may have contributed to his recovery. This is an "Adult Only" episode as we discuss topics which may not be appropriate for our younger audience. We understand that some may be offended by this topic but many more will be helped. This podcast has filled us with immense hope for those struggling with addiction. Contact: WWW.CarnivoreCrews.com Twitter: @CarnivoreCrews Links: Tui...
Episode 12: Dr. Ben Bocchicchio
January 28, 2019 05:33 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis week we are joined by Dr. Ben Bocchicchio, a doctor of exercise physiology. Dr. Ben began low carb eating and fasting interventions in the 1970's. He is one of the fathers of high intensity interval training (HIIT). He created slow resistance training in 1973 now called SMaRT training (Slow, Maximum, Response Training). His book "15 Minutes to Fitness" is the bible for combining controlled carb eating with high intensity exercise for all populations. Dr. Ben will likely change you...
Episode 11: Amy Berger
January 21, 2019 07:19 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBThe voice of reason in nutrition, Amy Berger, joins Low Carb MD to give some clarity to the Low Carb community. Amy has extensive clinical experience and has an amazing blog, YouTube channel, and her book The Alzheimers Antidote is helping many people. Fasten your seat belt as Amy takes us on a grand tour of nutrition. Thank you for continuing to educate us all. Amy's blog: http://www.tuitnutrition.com/ Amy's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmDz-SYYhoerycynsCm7L8...
Episode 10: Dr. Cywes Lays it Down!
January 14, 2019 06:14 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBDr. Robert Cywes (Bariatric Surgeon) joins us with incredible practical advice regarding metabolic health and his own struggles. Tro's patient Bill joins us to discuss his struggles with weight loss and his desire for bariatric surgery. This is a must listen episode. We cover too many topics to summarize here but we focus on the addictive nature of carbohydrates and processed foods. We do run long in this episode but every second is valuable. This will likely change your approach to weig...
Episode 9: Dr. Ethan Weiss
January 07, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBDr. Ethan Weiss joins Low Carb MD to discuss his views on the Low Carb/Keto lifestyle as a practicing cardiologist (and researcher) at UCSF. Dr. Weiss is on the Board of Advisors for Virta Clinic and is the founder of Keyto. Join us as we discuss metabolic health, fatty liver disease, Coronary Calcium Scans, the Low Carb lifestlyle, and much more. Tro and Brian actually agree a lot on this episode so you don't want to miss it! Contacts: Dr. Ethan Weiss on Twitter @EthanJWeis...
Episode 8: Jill Rieder--A Success Story!
December 31, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBJoin us as we follow Jill Rieder on her inspiring journey from poor health to fitness. Jill's story is just what we need to get back on track after the Holidays. This episode will speak to many people out there struggling to find balance in life while struggling to be the best parent, spouse, and employee possible. Learn the skills that helped Jill to reclaim her life, health, and joy. We discuss so many important issues in life that interfere with our well-being. This is a true success stor...
Episode 7: Joy Kiddie
December 24, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBJoy Kiddie, MSc RD joins us to discuss our shared struggles with weight loss following standard guidelines. Joy discusses how Low Carb and IF have changed her approach as a registered dietitian. Joy has lost a significant amount of weight and has put her Type II diabetes in remission. In the past she has done research on dietary management of ADHD. We also discuss the reality of carbohydrate addiction. We discuss why some people struggle while others around them are losing a lot of weight...
Episode 6: Dr. Jason Fung
December 17, 2018 16:20 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBVisit Dr. Jason Fung: https://idmprogram.com/ Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com If you find this podcast helpful, please share it with your friends, family and healthcare professionals. We would greatly appreciate your honest feedback at iTunes and Stitcher. Also since we are self funding this podcast we would greatly appreciate any donation, no matter how small, through Patreon to help us get the word out one person at a time. Thank You!
Episode 5: Shawn Baker
December 08, 2018 02:55 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBDr. Shawn Baker, King of the Beasts, explains the Carnivore lifestyle. In this episode we discuss a broad spectrum of topics including the Carnivore lifestyle, fiber, gut microbiome, modern medical practice and much more. Dr. Baker shares what led him to the Carnivore lifestyle and practical tips on lifestyle changes. We discuss his upcoming debate with Layne Norton (BioLayne) focusing on nutrition and exercise performance. This is a must listen episode! Contact Info for Dr. Baker: ...
Episode 4: Surviving the Holidays with Megan Ramos and Nadia Pateguana
October 30, 2018 23:07 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode we discuss practical tips to help avoid weight gain during the Holidays. We discuss ways to survive parties and family gatherings. We talk about how to get back on track quickly even if we go off the rails for a few meals. We also discuss ways to manage the stress of the Holiday season. We can start the new year off without having to make drastic changes. Visit Megan and Nadia at https://idmprogram.com/ Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdviso...
Episode 3: Vinnie Tortorich Here to Help Karen
October 30, 2018 22:50 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIn this episode Vinnie Tortorich (Fat: The Documentary and Fitness Confidential) joins the team to help Karen get back on track with the Low Carb Lifestyle. We discuss some of the difficulties that this soccer mom faces in her battle against obesity. We analyze her coping mechanisms and try to help her break bad habits and replace them with a healthier lifestyle. Links: Amazon link for Vinnie's Book, Fitness Confidential: http://a.co/d/1hxZViy Vinnie's Website: https://www.Vinn...
Episode 2: Intro to the Low Carb MD Podcast (Part 2)
October 30, 2018 22:42 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThis episode is a behind the scenes look at the new collaboration for the Low Carb MD Podcast. We are joined by Dr. Jason Fung and Megan Ramos from The Intensive Dietary Management (IDM) program. We discuss our vision and plan for the podcast. Our goal is to reach patients who have given up all hope of a healthy lifestyle. We also have a strong desire to teach other doctors and health professionals about the health benefits of a low carbohydrate lifestyle. For Additional Information...
Episode 1: Intro to the Low Carb MD Podcast (Part 1)
October 30, 2018 22:33 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode Drs. Tro Kalayjian and Brian Lenzkes introduce themselves and explain their vision for this podcast. They share their personal struggles with obesity and how their lives and practice of medicine were changed by the Low Carb/Keto diet. For Additional Information: Visit Dr. Brian Lenzkes website: https://www.LowCarbAdvisor.com Visit Dr. Tro Kalayjian website: https://www.doctortro.com If you find this podcast helpful, please share it with your friends, f...