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Another response to Jillian Michaels and Bill Maher

Drs. Karl and Spencer respond to Jillian Michaels on the Bill Maher show

Published 04/30/24

Bariatric surgery through the mouth? Endoscopy gastroplasty 101

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with gastroenterologist Dr. McGowan all about endoscopic gastroplasty. See recent study on cost effectiveness of endoscopic gastroplasty vs semaglutide Check out his program

Published 04/24/24

GLP-1 meds and Parkinson's and Heart Failure

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the new studies about GLP-1 medicines and Parkinson's and heart failure along with how these meds are not just weight loss drugs but health promoting medicines. Click here to see the Parkinson's study Click here to see the heart failure study

Published 04/12/24

Lipedema Patient Journey

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Kasey Potts all about her journey with lipedema. Learn more about how this condition is diagnosed and treated. Check out her instagram

Published 03/26/24

All about Lipedema - with Dr. Amron

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Amron all about lipedema. He is a specialized surgeon who treats lipedema daily. Learn about diagnosing and treating this condition that is commonly mistaken with obesity. Check his sites https://www.dramronconsultations.com/ https://www.advancedlipedematreatment.com/

Published 03/13/24

GLP-1 Weight Loss Maintenance from Exercise

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss a new study showcasing the importance of exercise during and after GLP-1 medicine use. Click here to see the original study Click here to see the extension study

Published 03/05/24

Bustin' Hyman Myths - GLP-1 edition

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss a recent Mark Hyman podcast where he perpetuated some myths about obesity and GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.

Published 02/27/24

Does your doctor need to be in shape?

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss whether your doctor needs to look a certain way in order to be a good doctor.

Published 02/13/24

Docs Who Lift and Unbiased Science Crossover

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Drs. Jess and Andrea all about popular podcasters like Andrew Huberman etc. and the spread of pseudoscience.

Published 01/31/24

The death of our supplement company and influencer pharma money

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat about their now defunct supplement company along with the ethics of big pharma direct to consumer marketing (including influencers).

Published 01/26/24

Pelvic Floor 101

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Brianna Durand all about the pelvic floor and incontinence when lifting etc. empower.physio pelvicrehab.org

Published 01/10/24

How much protein should you eat? W/ Dr. Stu Phillips

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Stuart Phillips all about protein. How much do you need to eat for optimal health and body composition and more!

Published 12/19/23

CGMs for those without type 2 diabetes w/ Dr. Nicola Guess

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Nicola Guess all about the evidence behind using continuous glucose monitors in those without type 2 diabetes. Learn whether they are useful for even harmful Read her review paper here

Published 11/27/23

SELECT results - Wegovy reduces heart attacks

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the new SELECT results that show a decrease in cardiovascular events in those taking Wegovy who have a history of cardiovascular disease. See trial below https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2307563

Published 11/17/23

Zepbound - Tirzepatide for obesity approval

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss how tirzepatide is now approved for obesity. Learn: When will it be available How much will is cost Any differences compared to Mounjaro Surmount 3 trial

Published 11/10/23

Brain changes and obesity

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Kathleen Keller and Yash Adroja all about brain signaling in kids in relation to obesity. Learn all about Dr. Keller's research that sheds light on taste preferences and food choices made by kids.

Published 10/24/23

Tirzepatide updates from EASD

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat about some of the new tirzepatide studies including SURMOUNT-4 from the EASD

Published 10/17/23

Exercise for type 2 diabetes

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Dr. Bassin all about her review on exercise and physical activity for type 2 diabetes. Check out her review article

Published 10/03/23

GLP-1 Agonists and Heart Health

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss how semaglutide impacts the heart with new trial data available. Learn how semaglutide may reduce risks of heart attacks and also how it impacts your quality of life if you have heart failure.

Published 08/29/23

All about the Microbiome

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Andrea Love all about the microbiome. Find out if it really matters and if there are things to improve it.

Published 08/11/23

Eating Disorder Diaries

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Amy Goekel about her history of her eating disorder. Amy has her own podcast where she discusses it is more depth as well https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-eating-disorder-diaries/id1666122772

Published 07/26/23

Diet Soda, Cancer, and the WHO

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Andrea Love, a cancer immunologist, about the recent headlines about the WHO listing aspartame as a possible carcinogen.

Published 07/10/23

Internalized bias and what to do about it with Dr. Rebecca Pearl

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Pearl all about internalized bias and her recent study on it Click here to read the study

Published 06/21/23

Another genetic cause of obesity - Bardet Biedl Syndrome

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Jesse Richards all about BBS (Bardet Biedl Syndrome), an unknown cause of genetic obesity.

Published 06/08/23