Synopsis
Jesse and Marni teach and inspire you to reach your maximum potential in the realm of health. They interview world-class experts in the health & wellness community. Topics include nutrition, superfoods, fitness, meditation, and spirituality. Jesse and Marni also tackle a health topic they are passionate about every week during their Focus Friday episodes. Either way, youre in for a treat!
Episodes
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570: The Proper Human Diet: What to Eat to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes & Lose Weight | Dr. Ken Berry
21/11/2023 Duration: 01h58minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/qIAEU1WXY_I Dr. Ken Berry (IG: @kenberry.md) is a practicing family physician. He is a passionate advocate of health on his YouTube channel where he has over 2.5 million subscribers. Ken is the author of the bestselling book, Lies My Doctor Told Me and he’s the co-author of Kicking Ass After 50. Ken takes pride in working with the real people of the world in continuing his mission to bring an end to the obesity and type 2 diabetes epidemics, along with bringing awareness to such issues as thyroid health and hormone optimization. In this episode, we discuss: Debunking the Harvard study that says red meat causes diabetes High carb diets = type 2 diabetes Ken’s approach to reversing type 2 diabetes Low-fat meat can spike insulin Fasting insulin testing can predict type 2 diabetes Carbs increase triglycerides in the blood Humans evolved eating meat Saturated fat is not the culprit What causes heart disease? You’ll never see a vegan share their fas
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569: Big Food Exposed: How the Food Industry Lies (We’re Slowly Being Poisoned!) | Calley Means
14/11/2023 Duration: 01h51minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/bygaDBR3qS4 Calley Means (IG: @calleymeans) is the founder of TrueMed, a company that issues prescriptions for food and exercise, enabling tax-free spending on items promoting health. He is also the co-author (with his sister, Dr. Casey Means) of an upcoming book on food-as-medicine. Calley started his career as a consultant for food and pharma companies and is now an advocate for changes to these industries. In this episode, we discuss: Fixing our health crisis starts with a mindset shift Chronic disease is profitable How you can help create change Front groups are the biggest funders of nutrition research Professors are being paid to play Doctors can’t go against bad guidelines The broken medical system and doctor debt How pharmaceutical companies control the media The Harvard doctor bribed by Ozempic The corrupt history of healthcare in America The healthcare system is the #1 money generator in the US We need to stop subsidizing processed fo
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568: The Great Plant-Based Con: A Vegan Diet Hurts Your Health & Won’t Save the Planet | Jayne Buxton
07/11/2023 Duration: 01h55minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Cd7eP7Z7H58 Jayne Buxton is an ambassador for the Real Food Campaign and the Public Health Collaboration. In her twenty years as a published author she has written on a wide variety of subjects. Jayne is the author of The Great Plant-Based Con: Why eating a plants-only diet won't improve your health or save the planet. In this episode, we discuss: The top nutrients missing from a plant-based diet Jayne advocates for real-food diets What are anti-nutrients? How the anti-meat propaganda started The Game Changers documentary exposed People in the Blue Zones aren't eating a plant-based diet Epidemiological studies explained The eat real food message Can carnivore diets provide the essential nutrients? The therapeutic benefits of ketogenic diets The Great Plant-Based Con Debunking the saturated fat myth Does red meat cause cancer? Phytonutrients are higher in grass-fed meat The role of CO2 in regenerative agriculture Linoleic acid from seed oils cr
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567: How to Naturally Reverse Insulin Resistance & Type 2 Diabetes | Dr. Jason Fung
31/10/2023 Duration: 01h15minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/HeX--GOnqRk Dr. Jason Fung (IG: @drjasonfung) is a physician, researcher, New York Times bestselling author and currently practices as a nephrologist (kidney specialist). He is the co-founder of The Fasting Method, which provides the education, tools and community needed to successfully implement intermittent fasting. Jason recently released The Diabetes Code Journal: The Official Workbook for Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Through Healthy Eating and Fasting. In this episode, we discuss: What causes type 2 diabetes? The insulin resistance - diabetes continuum What is hyperinsulinemia? The underlying problem with type 2 diabetes The 5 markers of metabolic syndrome Does prescribing insulin fix type 2 diabetes? Insulin resistance takes 10-15 years to turn into type 2 diabetes Early signs of diabetic kidney disease Cholesterol is not the main cause of heart disease Type 2 diabetes is reversible Body mass index (BMI) is deceiving The process called de no
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566: The Best Ways to Naturally Heal Your Body & Mind! | Dr. Andrew Weil
26/10/2023 Duration: 02h03minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/566drandrewweil Today you’re getting a deep dive with Dr. Andrew Weil! Dr. Weil (IG: @drweil) received a degree in botany from Harvard and an MD from Harvard Medical School. He’s the founder and director of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. The Center is the leading effort in the world to develop a comprehensive curriculum in integrative medicine. Dr. Weil is a founder and partner of the growing group of True Food Kitchen restaurants & co-founder of Matcha.com. He’s an internationally recognized expert on medicinal plants, alternative medicine, and the reform of medical education. Dr. Weil is the author of many scientific articles and 15 books. On today’s episode, you’ll learn about: what to eat + what not to eat to beat anxiety & depression, travelling around Latin America writing about healing & alternative health, characteristics of a true healer, the potential of psychedelics for chronic pain, Dr. Weil shar
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565: Reverse Visceral Fat: Use These 5 Strategies to End Inflammation & Prevent Disease | Dr. Sean O’Mara
24/10/2023 Duration: 02h02minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/565drseanomara Dr. Sean O’ Mara (IG: @drseanomara) is the only physician in the world specializing in Health & Performance Optimization. He works with individuals and corporations interested in the biological optimization of humans through innovation and safe natural lifestyle strategies shown to be more effective than medications. Dr. Sean especially enjoys working with exceptionally motivated individuals such as business executives, professional performers and athletes whose livelihood is predicated upon performance. In this episode, we discuss: What is visceral fat The problem with sarcopenia The treatment for visceral fat is through lifestyle changes Are you thin outside and fat inside (TOFI)? Understanding the different types of fat How much superficial subcutaneous fat should you have? 5 strategies to eliminate visceral fat Pursue optimal health Oxytocin protects against visceral fat The chief influence of myokines Eliminate processed f
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564: These “Healthy” Foods Cause Weight Gain, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes (Avoid Them) | Prof. Tim Noakes
17/10/2023 Duration: 01h46minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/564proftimnoakes Prof. Tim Noakes is a researcher, educator and author. He is well known for challenging common and old paradigms in the discipline of exercise physiology. Prof. Noakes has published more than 750 scientific books and articles. He has been cited more than 16,000 times in scientific literature. Prof. Noakes has won numerous awards over the years and is the author of several books on exercise & diet. In this episode, we discuss: Insulin resistance is the root cause of chronic disease The development of insulin resistance How genetics impact insulin resistance Classic signs you have insulin resistance Why do doctors treat diabetes with insulin? A high carbohydrate diet leads to diabetes Fat burners are metabolically healthier than carb burners Exercise during a fasted state Do carbs actually make you run faster? Your metabolism functions better on lower carbs Are you sugar addicted? A low-carb diet treats hunger cues What Prof. N
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563: Optimize These 2 Key Factors to Melt the Fat Away & Build Muscle | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
10/10/2023 Duration: 01h46minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/563drgabriellelyon Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (IG: @drgabriellelyon) is a well-respected functional medicine practitioner and the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine. She is a nationally recognized speaker and media contributor specializing in brain & thyroid health, lean body mass support and longevity. Gabrielle’s goal is to change the paradigm of medicine from obesity-focused to muscle-centric and change the way we think about health and medicine with high scientific integrity. Her new book is Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well. In this episode, we discuss: The role of skeletal muscle in weight loss 3 specific effects of myokines Why BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) is important Obesity is a symptom of unhealthy skeletal muscle Skeletal muscle improves insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake How to design your diet Resistance training during a calorie deficit What is muscle protein synthesis (MPS)?
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562: Neurologist: The Root Causes of Parkinson’s Disease & How to Prevent It | Dr. Ray Dorsey
03/10/2023 Duration: 01h38minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/562drraydorsey Dr. Ray Dorsey is a medical doctor and Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester. He is working to identify and eliminate the root causes of Parkinson’s disease. His research has been published in leading academic journals and featured in multiple news outlets. In 2020, Ray and his colleagues wrote Ending Parkinson’s Disease, a book that provides a prescription for ending the world’s fastest growing brain disease. In this episode, we discuss: Parkinson's disease is the world's fastest growing brain disease The two main symptoms of Parkinson’s The role of the substantia nigra Avoid pesticides like the plague The challenges with brain diseases 3 ways to decrease your exposure to toxicants The #1 cause of Parkinson’s in the US The main concerns of TCE (trichloroethylene) & PCE (perchloroethylene) Test your indoor air for vapor intrusion Why TCE & PCE haven’t been banned yet Do dry cleaners have a higher risk of Pa
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561: The Top Foods You Need to Eat & Avoid to Fix Your Mitochondria & Metabolic Health | Dr. Rob Lustig
28/09/2023 Duration: 02h50minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/561drrobertlustig Today you’re getting a deep dive with Dr. Robert Lustig (IG: @robertlustigmd)! Rob is a neuroendocrinologist, New York Times bestselling author, and Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology. He is one of the leaders of the current “anti-sugar” movement that is changing the food industry. Rob has dedicated his retirement from clinical medicine to help to fix the food supply any way he can, to reduce human suffering and to salvage the environment. On today’s episode, you’ll learn about: the root cause of insulin resistance, the 7 types of fats (good & bad), how to determine the amount of fat in your liver, the 3 supplements Rob recommends, is there a good reason to drink milk?, understanding the science of fiber, fructose inhibits your mitochondria, the diet Rob follows, Rob’s approach to breaking your sugar addiction & so much more! Show sponsor: LMNT
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560: The Best Way to Build Muscle & Melt the Fat Away for Good | Sal Di Stefano
26/09/2023 Duration: 01h48minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/560saldistefano Sal Di Stefano (IG: @mindpumpdistefano) is the co-founder of Mind Pump Media and co-host of Mind Pump, an online radio show/podcast that is dedicated to providing truthful fitness and health information. He is dedicated to prioritizing health over appearance, and he aims to shift the direction of the fitness industry from aesthetic- and insecurity-based to one based in self-love and self-care. Sal’s the author of The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body―in Only 60 Minutes a Week. In this episode, we discuss: The root cause of today's health crisis Build a healthy relationship with exercise & nutrition The action of self-care Your body’s ability to adapt Strength training provides results The benefits of resistance training Muscle produces anti-cancer compounds The connection between insulin and cancer The connection between muscle & longevity Strength training improves bone
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559: Microbiome Expert: Eat These Foods to Heal Your Gut & Age in Reverse | Dr. William Davis
19/09/2023 Duration: 01h58minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/559drwilliamdavis Dr. William Davis (IG: @drdavisinfinitehealth) is a cardiologist and author of the groundbreaking #1 New York Times bestseller Wheat Belly. His most recent book is Super Gut: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health and Lose Weight. This book maps out the damage that has occurred with the modern human microbiome and the specific, actionable steps that can be taken to restore it to maximum advantage. In this episode, we discuss: What Dr. Davis eats Removing wheat & grains restores metabolic health The most toxic types of wheat The real cause of heart disease The role of LPS endotoxin in chronic disease Telltale signs of SIBO How to naturally heal SIBO Fermented foods vs. probiotics Restore your beneficial microbes with fermented foods When it comes to fermented foods, variety is key Where to buy the ingredients for SIBO Yogurt The positive side effects of SIBO Yogurt The consequences of berberine on your
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558: How to Navigate Big Messy Emotions & Live Your Best Life | Kris Carr
12/09/2023 Duration: 01h59minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/558kriscarr Kris Carr (IG: @crazysexykris) has been called a “force of nature” by O Magazine and was named a “new role model” by The New York Times. Kris is also a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, recognizing the most influential thought-leaders today. She is the subject and director of the documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer. Kris teaches people how to take back their health and live like they mean it. Her work will change the way you live, love and eat! Kris' brand new book is I'm Not a Mourning Person: Braving Loss, Grief, and the Big Messy Emotions That Happen When Life Falls Apart. In this episode, we discuss: Commit to not abandoning yourself Movement is powerful Writing is therapeutic Why not get busy living? The biggest warning sign of all I’m not a mourning person How Kris processed her Dad’s terminal diagnosis Be willing to make mistakes The 5 pillars of wellness Practice courageous acknowledgment Keep talking about your loved ones How to nav
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557: The 5 Main Causes of Autoimmune Disease and How to Prevent & Reverse It | Dr. Akil Palanisamy
05/09/2023 Duration: 02h13minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/557drakilpalanisamy Dr. Akil Palanisamy (IG: @drakil) is a Harvard-trained physician who practices integrative medicine, blending his conventional medical expertise with holistic approaches including functional medicine and Ayurveda. He’s the author of The TIGER Protocol: An Integrative, 5-Step Program to Treat and Heal Your Autoimmunity. As he has done for two-plus decades, Dr. Akil sees patients and conducts clinical research studies in the San Francisco Bay Area. Today we’re going deep on the subject of autoimmunity - you’ll learn about the biggest drivers of the disease and how to keep them in check to prevent and reverse your condition. In this episode, we discuss: The 5 drivers of autoimmune disease What are conventional doctors doing to treat autoimmune diseases? Modulating the immune system vs. boosting the immune system The critical role of autoimmune antibody testing The 5 categories of toxins to avoid The top toxins found in food Dr. A
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556: Use This Diet & Nutrition Guide to End Inflammation & Live Longer | Dr. Steven Gundry
31/08/2023 Duration: 04h12minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/556drstevengundry Today you’re getting a deep dive with Dr. Steven Gundry (IG: @drstevengundry)! Dr. Gundry is one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition. He is the author of many New York Times bestselling books. He is the founder of Gundry MD, a line of wellness products & supplements and he hosts the top-rated health show, The Dr. Gundry Podcast. On today’s episode, you’ll learn about: the top vegetables to include in your diet, Dr. Gundry’s thoughts on the carnivore diet, the problem with cast iron skillets, what is mitochondrial uncoupling?, we’ve gotten melatonin all wrong!, why Dr. Gundry chooses to eat within a 2-hour eating window & so much more! Show sponsor: LMNT
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555: Naturally Boost Nitric Oxide to Lower Blood Pressure & End Inflammation | Dr. Nathan Bryan
29/08/2023 Duration: 02h01minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/555drnathanbryan Dr. Nathan Bryan (IG: @drnathansbryan) is a nitric oxide scientist, entrepreneur and author. He’s published a number of highly cited papers. In this episode, we discuss: What is nitric oxide (NO)? The two pathways for nitric oxide production Supplemental arginine is not the NO solution Endothelial dysfunction increases as you age The top 3 things that disrupt nitric oxide production Organic produce has less nitrates than conventional The best advice for buying produce Why soil sampling is important Why you need to stop using mouthwash today! The American lifestyle shuts down nitric oxide production Fix your oral microbiome in 4 days Does tongue scraping affect heart health? The problem with antacids How to wean off acid reflux medications Should you take digestive enzymes? Glutathione and nitric oxide How long does nitric oxide impact the body? Dosing of nitrates Two signs of nitric oxide toxicity Nitric oxide testing options Deb
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554: Avoid These Foods to Fix Insulin Resistance (You Can Still Eat Carbs) | Dr. Paul Saladino
22/08/2023 Duration: 01h59minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/554drpaulsaladino Dr. Paul Saladino (IG: @paulsaladinomd) is the leading authority on the science and application of the animal-based diet. His version consists of meat, organs, fruit, honey and raw dairy. Paul is the author of the bestselling books, The Carnivore Code and The Carnivore Code Cookbook. He is the host of the top 10 podcast, Paul Salidino MD Podcast. Paul's diet and life have change a lot since we last talked – stick around to hear about all the details. In this episode, we discuss: Pivoting from Carnivore MD to Paul Saladino MD Long-term ketosis can lead to electrolyte issues Carbohydrates DON’T cause insulin resistance Seed oils are the root cause of insulin resistance Simple ways to measure linoleic acid in your diet Insulin resistance is caused by broken fat cells The problem with “healthy oils” How to eat a low linoleic acid diet Quality of beef matters The benefits of raw unpasteurized dairy Raw milk sources Colostrum provides
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553: Metabolic Therapies: How to Prevent & Treat Cancer (Starve It!) | Dr. Dominic D’Agostino
15/08/2023 Duration: 02h03minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/553drdominicdagostino Dr. Dominic D’Agostino (IG: @dominic.dagostino.kt) is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology. He teaches medical neuroscience, medical physiology, nutrition and neuropharmacology. Dom is also a Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) to assist with their efforts towards optimizing the safety, health and resilience of the warfighter and astronaut. His primary research focuses on developing and testing nutritional and metabolic-based therapies for a variety of disease states and advancing the use of metabolic-based therapies into human clinical applications. Today, we are talking all about the prevention and treatment of cancer using metabolic therapies. In this episode, we discuss: Why the ketogenic diet is a therapeutic way to treat & prevent cancer What does cancer as
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552: Everything You Thought You Knew About Protein Is Wrong! | Dr. Don Layman
08/08/2023 Duration: 01h50minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/552drdonlayman Dr. Donald Layman (IG: @layman.don) is Professor in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois. He has been a leader in research about protein, nutrition for athletic performance, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular health. Don has over 120 peer-reviewed publications. By the end of this conversation you’re going to have a deep understanding of how to optimize your dietary protein and the health of your muscles. Enjoy it! In this episode, we discuss: Optimizing dietary protein as you age Rebuilding muscle mass RDA protein recommendations are too low The catabolic crisis model + how to minimize it Weight loss is a catabolic condition Building muscle is 75% resistance training + 25% protein intake Muscle is critical for metabolic health How does muscle burn carbohydrates? Too many carbohydrates = diabetes One-to-one ratio of protein and carbohydrates Protein has a higher thermogenic effect What
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551: Live Longer: 102-Year-Old Doctor Reveals Her Longevity Secrets | Dr. Gladys McGarey
01/08/2023 Duration: 01h03minWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/551drgladysmcgarey Dr. Gladys McGarey (IG: @begladmd) is a 102-year-old still-practicing doctor and the mother of holistic medicine. Today we’re discussing her new book, The Well-Lived Life. It was an honour speaking with Dr. Gladys, she’s an incredible woman who is full of wisdom and love. In this episode, we discuss: Love is the great healer The 5 L’s Pay attention to your dreams Look for the light Connecting with a life force A sense of purpose is essential Find your voice All life needs to move A village for living medicine Little libraries create community Start where you are Dr. Gladys' morning routine Pay attention to your body Don’t condemn food Stand up for yourself Show sponsor: Just Thrive