Synopsis
Veteran health podcaster, blogger, and international bestselling author (Keto Clarity and The Ketogenic Cookbook) Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Pittsburgh, PA-based functional medicine practitioner Dr. Will Cole from DrWillCole.com discuss the current health headlines, dissect the latest medical and nutritional health research studies, and answer listener-submitted questions about the low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic diet. Submit your keto questions at KetoTalk.com.
Episodes
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Real Talk 173: ‘The Fasting Doctor’ Dr. Cecily Anne Gives The Skinny On Fasting For Pregnancy And Weight Loss
09/07/2020 Duration: 01h05minIt’s Thursday and that means another action-packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Dr. Cole is taking a few weeks off so today Jimmy is joined by Dr. Cecily Anne to talk about fasting and pregnancy. “We can all agree that we should avoid alcohol and drugs while pregnant, but because sugar and refined carbohydrates are so common, it’s difficult to talk about the negative effects of this food.” - Dr. Cecily Anne “I have a theory; fasting fits nicely with just about every diet plan.” - Jimmy Moore Dr. Cecily Anne Clark-Ganheart, MD, FACOG is a maternal-fetal and obesity medicine physician and speaker, located in the Kansas City Area. She became interested in obesity medicine after her struggles with weight loss. Like many of you, Dr. Cecily Anne would experience temporary weight loss, only to regain much of what she lost. At the time of the birth of her second son, she reached her highest adult weight of 264 pounds. That was in 2014. After that time
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172: Proteincast: Dr. Ted Naiman Explains How To Balance Protein And Energy To Perfection
02/07/2020 Duration: 51minIt’s Thursday and that means another action-packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Dr. Cole is taking a few weeks off so today Jimmy is joined by Dr. Ted Naiman to talk about the controversial topic of protein consumption. “I tried replicate my protein experiment from last year, and once again I had a horrible case of hypoglycemia. We have to find ways to bring protein into balance.” – Jimmy Moore “If you’re overfat and you try to do the same things as people that are naturally thin, you will probably not have the same results.” – Dr. Ted Naiman Ted Naiman is a board-certified Family Medicine physician in the department of Primary Care at a leading major medical center in Seattle. His research and medical practice are focused on the practical implementation of diet and exercise for health optimization. He has an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and an addiction to Ultimate Frisbee. He is a pro-level bassist in his spare time. Listen in
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171: The Indelible Health Connection Between The Brain And The Gut
25/06/2020 Duration: 58minIt’s Thursday and that means another action-packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Today we talk about the intricate relationship between the gut and the brain. “If there’s anything we want to impart to our listeners is ‘Take care of YOU.” - Jimmy Moore “A lot has changed in our diet, from disruption of the microbiome to the breakdown of nutrients in our food.” - Dr. Will Cole Today Jimmy and Will take a deep look at the fascinating connection between the brain and the gut. How can the brain possibly affect how our gut reacts, and how can the gut possibly have anything to do with mood and a sense of well being? Find out in this explosive special episode of REAL TALK! It’s easy to take for granted what a brilliant biological machine the brain is. This amazing organ manages every aspect of your body — from your thoughts to your hormones, muscles and digestion. Sadly, diseases of the brain are rampant in our society. The National Institute of Mental Hea
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170: Cognitive Neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf On Ridding Your Brain Of Toxic Trauma
18/06/2020 Duration: 59minIt’s Thursday and that means another action-packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Today we bring you a special interview with Cognitive Neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf. “We have to start with diet and exercise, but we also have to prepare our minds for change. You can be mindful, but then what do you do?” – Dr. Caroline Leaf “It seems to me that some people are falling apart while some people rise above the daily struggles. I’m interested in the intersection of these things.” – Jimmy Moore “Dr. Leaf is doing amazing research in connecting the brain and the body.” – Dr. Will Cole Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field
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169: Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison Talks Racial Diversity And Equity In The Health And Wellness Community
11/06/2020 Duration: 55minOn today’s episode of REAL TALK, Jimmy and Dr. Cole are joined by Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison to talk about racial diversity and equality in the health and wellness community. “If we want to build a society where we are truly equal, we have to be more brave and willing to make mistakes.” – Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison “It took someone that was willing to share with me in a way that non-confrontational to get me to see how my words were being taken the wrong way.” – Jimmy Moore “It’s interesting to me how many people are triggered by the words we choose.” – Dr. Will Cole As we continue this very important conversation about race relations in America, we invited Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison to talk about the need for diverse voices in the health and wellness space, and how we can all seek to understand each other to fully bring unity in our culture. Dr. Kholi-Murchison is a writer, critical thinker, entrepreneur, and growth strategist with 10+ years experience defining brands and gathering and growing communities.
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168: Methylationcast: MTHFR And Other Gene Variants That Could Be Impacting Your Health
28/05/2020 Duration: 48minIt’s Thursday and that means another action-packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Today we bring you a special presentation we call the Methylationcast! “Methylation happens about a billion times every second in the body, but we still don’t understand the totality of it, not even close.” - Dr. Will Cole “DNA testing is so accessible to the general public now. This information is accessible to just about everyone now.” - Jimmy Moore In the chemical sciences, methylation denotes the addition of a methyl group on a substrate, or the substitution of an atom by a methyl group. Methylation is a form of alkylation, with a methyl group replacing a hydrogen atom. Your genetics influence almost every aspect of your health. Everything from your weight, mood, hormones, and immune system can be traced back to your DNA. As humans we want to know as much about ourselves as possible and because of this the demand for direct-to-consumer genetic testing has grown. Fo
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167: Dissecting The Most Common Diet Phrases People Use
21/05/2020 Duration: 01h03min“That’s not to say you can’t enjoy breakfast. The reality is that if you enjoy that, you should not feel shame for getting up and cooking breakfast.” -Dr. Will Cole “Even in Ketotarian you didn’t say to eat all the vegetables all the time. You encouraged people to eat what they like.” -Jimmy Moore Featured News Headline: Exploring the mechanisms of action of the antidepressant effect of the ketogenic diet Today we tackle some of the most common diet myths and how to address them, including: COMMON DIET PHRASES PEOPLE USE If it tastes good, spit it out Eat everything in moderation as part of a balanced diet (no deprivation) Breakfast is the most important meal of the day I fell off the wagon so I failed on my diet You’ll gain 25 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas No pain no gain You need to be a little bit hungry if you want to lose weight Eat lots of small meals throughout the day to boost your metabolism It’s all about calories in, calories out (eat less, move more) I must not have enough willpo
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166: The Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies And How To Make Them Optimal
13/05/2020 Duration: 59minIt’s Thursday and that means another action-packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. We are all looking for ways to optimize our health and today we look at common deficiencies everyone can optimize. “I think it shows how blessed we are in life when this is shaking us compared to what others have suffered with.” – Dr. Will Cole “There are moments when I want something, and I will allow ONE MEAL. Then I get right back on plan. Don’t let one slip up turn into a three-week binge.” – Jimmy Moore In this unprecedented time of quarantine and social distancing, we are all looking for ways to optimize our health. Dr. Will Cole specializes in this very thing in his daily functional medicine practice helping people dial in their optimal health. In this episode Will and Jimmy talk about the most common nutrient deficiencies and how you can optimize your health in these areas. Just because life has changed doesn’t mean we can’t do everything we can to ensure we’re
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165: How Do We Bring Together Atkins, Paleo, Whole30, Keto, Carnivore, And Plant-Based Advocates To Help People Get Healthy?
07/05/2020 Duration: 51minIt’s Thursday and that means another action-packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Today ask an important question: How can all the various camps in nutrition work together? “Atkins is the granddaddy of them all and set the stage for all of these to come along.” – Jimmy Moore “My top patient base include engineers, nurses, and teachers; people that love data and spreadsheets.” – Dr. Will Cole If you are health-minded for very long, you have probably watched the progression and evolution of nutrition. With the advent of the Atkins Diet in the 1970s, Dr. Atkins brought to the mainstream the idea that we should question the status quo of nutrition education. He showed us that carbohydrates were doing us more harm than good. Along the way we have seen other variations on this same way of thinking that brought us the Paleo way of eating, Whole 30, Keto, and now Carnivore. Listen in today as Jimmy and Will have a fascinating conversation and bring you som
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164: Hormonecast: A Comprehensive Look Into The Body’s Endocrine System
30/04/2020 Duration: 54minIt’s Thursday and that means another action-packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Today we do a deep dive into the endocrine system and talk about the role of hormones on our health. “It’s cool to see the business side of farming and I think more of us need to get involved to see how we can support our farmers.” – Dr. Will Cole “Most of the local farmers want to feed you. Negotiate with them, I guarantee that most of those farmers will work with you.” – Jimmy Moore On REAL TALK we love to do specialty discussions where we do a deep dive on a specific topic (Poopcast, Functional Medicine labs, etc.), and today we turn our attention to the endocrine system. As we all who eat a low-carb, ketogenic diet knows, our food has an enormous impact on our hormones. Listen in today as Jimmy and Will talk about some topics that are in the news then turn their attention to the endocrine system, what hormones are, what labs you should have run, what optimal levels
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163: Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole Share How To Become A Bestselling Author, and More
23/04/2020 Duration: 53minIt’s Thursday and that means another action-packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Today we get a candid conversation between two international best-selling authors as they share insights into how to be a successful author. “My brain never stops thinking of new ideas. Between my work with JIMMY RANTS, new book ideas, and podcasting, I never stop thinking of ways to innovate.” – Jimmy Moore “I always loved health and I was a writing nerd as well. This was a natural fit for me. It was my writing and my online work that helped launch my telemedicine career.” – Dr. Will Cole This week’s REAL TALK: Ask Me Anything question that kicks off the show. Have you ever thought about becoming an author? Do you feel like you have something to say to the world? Well, there was a time when both of our REAL TALK co-hosts felt that way, too before becoming international best-selling authors and sought-after speakers in the health space. Listen in today as Jimmy and Will
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162: Stress-Relieving Strategies For Combatting The Rise In Online Negativity
16/04/2020 Duration: 54minIt’s Thursday and that means another action packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Today we look at strategies to combat and avoid the increase in negativity online. “You have to focus on the positive. Anything that is edifying and lifting up others is what I try to focus on. You also have to be humble and teachable and learn from honest criticism.” - Dr. Will Cole “This is my 15th anniversary with Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb, I’ve heard every brand of negativity that has come along.” - Jimmy Moore As most of us are sheltering in place and stuck at home, emotions are at an all time high. With the prevalence of social media, it’s easier than ever to vent those frustrations online. We see flame wars erupting over all sorts of topics, and inevitably we find ourselves at odds with one another. What do we do to combat this flood of negative emotions and being sucked into the negativity? Listen in today as Jimmy and Will share some insight into how you can man
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161: Boosting Your Immune System Against COVID-19 Effectively On A Tighter Budget
09/04/2020 Duration: 45minIt’s Thursday and that means another action packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Today we look at how you can boost your immune system without breaking the bank. “With holidays coming up for a lot of organized religions, we are finding ourselves in a “new abnormal”. – Dr. Will Cole “I am making an effort to get plenty of sunshine and taking a high dose of Vitamin-D. I feel like that is serving me very well.” – Jimmy Moore “Food is foundational for a healthy immune system. All of the things we’ve been talking about for years on Keto Talk are the things you should be doing to build your immune system.” – Dr. Will Cole “De-stressing with things like meditation, exercise, good sleep, etc. I would think would be a huge factor in keeping your immune system working well.” – Jimmy Moore As we are all doing our part to try to “flatten the curve” of the Covid-19 outbreak, we find ourselves at home and cut off from our normal routines. Some of us find that
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160: Dr. Keith Berkowitz Sounding The Alarm On An Underused But Effective COVID-19 Protocol
02/04/2020 Duration: 44minIt’s Thursday and that means another action packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Dr. Keith Berkowitz joins us to talk about a protocol for treating Covid-19 that he believes is being underused right now. “Inflammation is the real problem with all disease. The virus doesn’t kill many people, it’s the inflammation.” – Dr. Keith Berkowitz “Those of us that don’t have Covid-19 need to be doing everything we can to support our immune system.” – Dr. Will Cole “This underscores why nutrient density is so important in our diets.” – Jimmy Moore Keith Wayne Berkowitz, M.D., is the Founder and Medical Director of the Center for Balanced Health. He combines expertise in both traditional and complementary medicine. Prior to starting the Center for Balanced Health, he was the Medical Director and Business Director of The Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine. He was an associate of Dr. Robert C. Atkins since 1999. Listen in today to hear Jimmy and Will talk
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159: Dr. Paul Saladino Discussing His Recent Tweet Telling Fat People They Can’t Talk About Health
26/03/2020 Duration: 58minIt’s Thursday and that means another action packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Did you see the controversial comments Dr. Paul Saladino tweeted a few weeks ago? We talk to him about it today. “You don’t have to be triggered. Listen to the message.” – Dr. Will Cole “I’ve been doing this for 15 years and I’ve seen lots of propaganda. People can learn to see through this stuff.” – Jimmy Moore “The general M.O. of that show is to make the doctors on that show look valiant. It was a total setup.” – Dr. Paul Saladino Dr. Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. In addition to his personal podcast, Fundamental Health, he can be found featured on numerous podcasts including The Minimalists, The Model Health Show, Bulletproof Radio
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158: The Lasting Health Effects Of The Stress Over The COVID-19 Coronavirus Crisis
19/03/2020 Duration: 50minIt’s Thursday and that means another action packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Does the latest news about COVID-19 have you stressed? This episode is for you! “Even in the midst of this very real human relationship stuff happens.” – Jimmy Moore “For most of us if we are not sick, we should use this time as time for meditation and to practice acceptance of things we cannot change.” – Dr. Will Cole In this time when we are drawn to watching the news of escalating closures and responses to the COVID- 19 Coronavirus, we find ourselves in the midst of a lot of uncertainty. If you allow your imagination to run away, it’s easy to assume the worst and to play out worst case scenarios in our minds. On today’s show, Jimmy and Dr. Cole talk about dealing with these and share practical advice on what we can do so that we don’t end up feeling the effects of this pandemic years down the road.
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157: Cutting Through The Hype And Hysteria About The Coronavirus (COVID-19)
12/03/2020 Duration: 44minWe’re back with another episode of Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Today we talk all about the much feared Coronavirus on Episode 157. “Look how many people die from the common flu compared to what we’ve seen with this virus.” – Jimmy Moore “There’s a lot of hysteria that is driving this, especially when you take the information without context.” – Dr. Will Cole If you’ve watched the news lately surely you’ve seen the coverage of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). How do you separate the fact from the overhyped fiction? What is the difference in living in fear and being prepared? Is washing your hands enough to fight this global pandemic? In this episode of Real Talk, Jimmy and Dr. Will Cole cut through the hype and give you some real world advice on navigating this latest news maker.
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156: We’re Back And Now We’re RealTalk!
05/03/2020 Duration: 45minToday marks the return of Dr. Will Cole and Jimmy Moore from a six-month break, now with a new name: Real Talk! Jimmy and Will are excited to be back and share the concept behind the show’s new title and expanded focus. While still discussing Keto topics, we’ll also be covering other aspects of life that can have an impact on health and fitness, focusing on Real life! I am rebranding myself as “The Man Of Real” because I don’t think we have enough reality online… – Jimmy Moore The only way we can start to heal is to start talking about it. – Dr. Will Cole
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155: Dr. Will Cole Provides A Functional Medicine Perspective On Jimmy Moore’s Pre-Sabbatical Labs
29/08/2019 Duration: 53minToday is the last Keto Talk that we bring you before Jimmy heads out for his six month sabbatical. In this special episode, Jimmy and Will go over the battery of tests that Jimmy had done before leaving. Listen in to this special farewell (for now) episode as Dr. Cole takes a deep look at the functional medicine tests performed by Dr. Gus Vickery. Will gives his take on the test results and offers some thoughts on what he expects to see when Jimmy returns. Paid advertisement “We know that total cholesterol is a poor marker for cardiovascular health. Many people that have heart attacks have low cholesterol.” - Dr. Will Cole “I think de-stressing, slowing down and getting more good amino acids with keto carnivore have helped spike my testosterone levels to double what it was.” - Jimmy Moore Paid advertisement Be sure to go back and listen through the archives of Keto Talk during the hiatus and enjoy the body of work we’ve put together. Six months will be over before you know it and we’ll be back with
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154: LIVE From The 2019 Great Canadian Keto Conference In Toronto, ON
22/08/2019 Duration: 49minToday on Keto Talk we have a special show for you as Jimmy gets ready to wind down for his six month sabbatical beginning on September 1. This past weekend Jimmy made his last personal appearance before going away and was joined by his co-host Dr. Will Cole for this very special LIVE edition of Keto Talk. Paid advertisement “A good old fashioned elimination diet is one of the best ways to get to the bottom of food intolerance.” - Dr. Will Cole “Part of the challenge of all this is you don’t have an easy way to know what it is that you are supposed to eat. What we try to do on our show is clear away some of that confusion.” - Jimmy Moore Paid advertisement The Great Canadian Keto Conference was a major success with a day packed with information, fellowship, and fun. You won’t want to miss this event next year. Be sure to follow their website at GreatCanadianKeto.com. About the event: As we all know, today’s current food culture is toxic and the ‘modern’ diet is now the leading risk factor for diseas