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Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresapiela   
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro   2:29 – does insulin really slow your metabolism and make you fat?  8:13 – the study doesn’t support Ben Bikman’s claims  16:33 – why suppressing insulin isn’t the goal  21:12 – Ben Bikman is wrong about insulin and fat storage  27:26 – the carb-insulin model ignores the research  36:16 – why lowering blood sugar and HbA1C doesn't mean you've fixed insulin resistance  43:17 – Andrew Huberman says to wait 90 minutes after waking before drinking coffee, is he right?  55:05 – how to avoid stress effects from coffee and afternoon energy crashes  59:21 – are you relying on stress hormones to stay alert and productive?  1:02:32 – five years on keto: what changed when he started eating carbs again?

Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/ Show Notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/the-cancer-doctor-is-wrong-about-cancer/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  2:18 – Does Thomas Seyfried’s research on ketogenic diets and cancer support his claims?  10:23 – Thomas Seyfried’s research on ketogenic diets and cancer cont’d  17:42 – what do other studies reveal about keto and cancer growth?  26:05 – what human research reveals about ketogenic diets and cancer  32:02 – does metabolic health impact cancer? Is keto the answer?  38:19 – keto diets do not starve cancer cells  46:50 – can improving glucose metabolism and blocking fatty acid metabolism stop cancer?  50:24 – is starving cancer the solution? Is calorie restriction and weight loss beneficial for cancer?  55:52 – what is the best diet for cancer? is keto ever a good idea?

Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/ Show Notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/the-cancer-doctor-is-wrong-about-cancer/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  1:33 – is Thomas Seyfried right about cancer as a metabolic disease?  3:22 – Thomas Seyfried’s claim that cancer cells can’t use fats or ketones as fuel  8:21 – how cells convert glucose, fatty acids, ketones, and glutamine into energy   15:18 – studies showing that ketones and fatty acids fuel tumor growth and metastasis  23:49 – Thomas Seyfried’s counterargument regarding tumor growth and metastasis from ketones and fatty acids   30:37 – studies that suggest fatty acid utilization as a fuel in cancer cells  42:06 – fatty acid metabolism and confirmed oxidative phosphorylation in cancer cells  54:53 – ketones are used as a fuel in cancer cells – confirmation of oxidative phosphorylation of ketones  1:00:53 – fatty acids are used as a fuel in cancer cells – confirmation of oxidative phosphorylation of fatty acids  1:13:25 – what does the research actually show when it comes to cancer, fatty acids, and ketones

Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide 
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ 
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresapiela   
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro   2:17 – Anthony Jay suggests that sugar is a worse fuel than fat  11:33 – is insulin resistance the cause of arterial plaque and heart disease?  16:47 – does the heart become “addicted” to sugar in insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease?  24:38 – fat metabolism is worse for insulin resistance in the heart  34:25 – don’t feed babies sugar or carbohydrates? do carbs drive heart disease?  44:55 – what Anthony Jay gets wrong about statins and diabetes  52:17 – after years of low-carb, she reversed fatigue, brain fog, and hormonal problems using a bioenergetic approach

Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide 
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ 
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresapiela   
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  1:55 – what Layne Norton eats in a day: protein bars, microwave meals, cereal, protein shakes  5:54 – problems with the “if it fits your macros” (IIFYM) diet camp  11:54 – the glaring hypocrisy in Layne Norton’s “no influencer BS” diet  17:43 – what Layne Norton eats in a day cont’d: frozen meals, popcorn, frozen yogurt, chicken + apples  20:12 – “consistency over perfection” mindset: terrible advice?  25:44 – “normal” may not be “healthy”  28:25 – is it possible to prioritize health on a busy schedule?  34:13 – time saving tips for healthy meal prep  42:47 – is Layne Norton’s diet any better than fast-food?  47:01 – social media vs reality: how health influencers hide their health issues  50:56 – success story: cravings eliminated by adding carbs post carnivore

Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide 
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ 
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresapiela   
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  2:12 –Thomas Delauer admits that intermittent fasting increases cortisol  9:38 – what fasting does to your digestion, thyroid, hormones, and metabolism  15:40 – why intermittent fasting is stressful and increases cortisol  20:20 – Thomas Delauer says intermittent fasting every day is harmful  28:06 – the consequences of long-term intermittent fasting  32:09 – more fat-burning doesn’t mean better health  35:34 – Thomas DeLauer’s new approach to fasting: does it actually make sense?  41:29 – should we try to increase autophagy for better health?  45:56 – are longer fasts better than daily intermittent fasting? do they improve insulin sensitivity?  53:13 – the best way to increase autophagy  1:04:30 – what to do if fasting makes you feel better  1:15:03 – restoring health and finding balance after vegan, OMAD, and carnivore diets

Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide 
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ 
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/   
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  1:33 – is Dr. Boz’s diet healthy?  6:04 – will Dr. Boz crash and add in carbs soon?  11:46 – what Mike eats in a day  19:07 – how to adjust your diet for stable energy and satiety  24:08 – Mike eats beans, legumes, and cruciferous vegetables?  29:21 – should we adjust our calorie intake on workout days?  31:36 – what Jay eats in a day  40:20 – should you be eating 3,000–4,000 calories per day?  50:40 – do you really need to track your food?  55:06 – “nutrient density” is overrated – it’s not all about vitamins and minerals  59:35 – Theresa’s health journey and what she eats in a day  1:10:14 – important nutrient targets, the calcium to phosphorus ratio, & restoring gut health post-carnivore  1:16:49 – easy ways to get organ meat in your diet

Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide 
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ 
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/   
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  2:05 – the underlying cause of hypothyroidism  10:43 – what is the true value of Ray Peat’s work?  17:57 – stress and aging: is taking thyroid medication the solution?  23:03 – taking control of your health vs. the modern medical system  25:20 – the forgotten key to healing and regeneration  29:34 – Ray Peat’s core principle and the reversal of aging  34:39 – the problem with modern biohacking and longevity  38:32 – why enjoying your food is more important than you think  46:54 – lack of appetite = RED FLAG  49:47 – how meaninglessness affects your health  56:32 – can your mindset actually change your physical health?  1:09:45 – strategies for finding more meaning in life  1:21:23 – reversing low testosterone, high blood sugar, low energy, and poor sleep with carbs

Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  1:12 – how to fix insomnia and nighttime wake-ups in general and specifically for post-menopausal women  8:20 – hormonal shifts in post-menopausal women and what’s really going on with estrogen  13:57 – possible causes of blood sugar instability, hypoglycemia, anxiety, and jitteriness: common protein and fat mistakes on a “Ray Peat Diet”  19:00 – potential problems with probiotic and fermented foods for gut health (yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, etc.)  25:44 – ketones vs. glucose and whether a ketogenic diet lowers oxidative stress  33:03 – do the benefits of ketones outweigh the costs of a ketogenic diet?

Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  1:26 – are beans and legumes actually healthy? 6:06 – whether we should avoid foods that spike our blood sugar 14:23 – challenging Ray Peat’s view that a higher resting heart rate is healthier than a low RHR 21:36 – factors that affect resting heart rate: stress, fitness, cardiac output, thyroid, and metabolic rate 25:22 – why a high metabolic rate can be unhealthy or healthy 29:10 – what is an optimal resting heart rate? 31:51 – the optimal amount of exercise to do each week 37:00 – when high-dose vitamin B1 supplementation may be beneficial 38:49 – do carbohydrates deplete thiamine (vitamin B1) and other nutrients? 41:15 – whether palm oil is healthy

Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide 
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ 
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/   
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  1:36 – good vs. bad cravings: how to tell the difference  4:28 – how to use cravings to understand what your body actually needs  10:15 – healthy hunger vs compulsive eating  15:27 – should we limit calories, carbs, fat, or salt? are carbs addictive?  17:51 – one common reason people feel better on low-carb, keto, and carnivore diets  20:07 – how chronic stress and trauma shape cravings and compulsive behaviors  22:26 – is sugar really addictive like a drug?  26:08 – does a bad response mean it’s a bad craving?  31:12 – how to understand your cravings  35:53 – your response to foods is only part of the picture  39:38 – where sauna, exercise, cold exposure, and fasting fall on the stress spectrum  45:14 – cold plunging vs saunas: why Jay says sauna is better  48:57 – pros and cons of fasting  51:35 – is exercise beneficial because it causes stress?  57:00 – the benefits of sauna use and whether heat shock proteins are really beneficial  59:39 – where walking, HIIT, saunas, and cold plunges fall on the “stress spectrum”  1:02:04 – why metabolic markers can improve from stressors  1:04:35 – can HIIT and endurance training ever be beneficial from a bioenergetic perspective?  1:06:55 – how much exercise is too much?  1:09:27 – how carbs restored energy and recovery for a former carnivore athlete

Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide 
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ 
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/   
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  1:32 – Mike Israetel on Retatrutide as the next “miracle drug”  4:06 – concerns with increasing glucagon: thyroid, fat metabolism, reproductive hormones  7:22 – Retatrutide leads to more aggressive weight loss at the expense of health  10:17 – is Retatrutide really healthier for your internal organs (fatty liver, heart, kidney)  11:41 – healthy weight loss does NOT have to be uncomfortable  14:44 – Retatrutide signaling explained: what are the long-term effects?  20:46 – extreme dieting feels terrible for a reason; restriction is not the solution  24:10 –Mike Israetel’s diet explains his view of Retatrutide  27:50 – Kinobody (Greg O’Gallagher) says using GLP-1 medications is “high IQ"  31:29 – are GLP-1s just a “modern day tool” without consequences?  33:22 – is constant food availability the reason for widespread weight gain and obesity?  40:24 – why Greg Gallagher is getting push-back for taking Tirzepatide  43:09 – does “food noise” justify GLP-1s?45:20 – many fitness influencers have body image issues and perpetuate the cycle  50:40 – the truth about being lean/ripped – what’s actually healthy?  57:57 – obsession with body composition as a sign of poor health  1:02:03 – success story: from low-carb fear to feeling better with carbs  1:04:40 – why people are afraid to try carbs again after low-carb and common mistakes people make when reintroducing carbs

In this episode we discuss: 
-The truth about GLP-1 receptor agonist weight loss drugs: benefits vs side effects   
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide 
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ 
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/   
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:39 – unpacking Super Bowl ads for GLP-1 weight loss drugs  5:15 – why GLP-1 marketing is falling flat: are people waking up?  10:26 – are pharmaceuticals the solution for the modern food system?  14:40 – GLP-1 commercial downplays potential serious side effects  18:22 – the benefits of GLP-1 agonists for glucose metabolism  19:45 – the major difference between GLP-1 drugs and our own natural GLP-1 hormone  21:49 – GLP-1 drugs lead to increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior  23:37 – gut problems, muscle loss, and 4x faster weight regain (additional side effects from GLP-1 drugs)  25:26 – risk vs. reward for GLP-1 drugs  29:53 –are GLP-1 drugs safe and effective long-term?  33:37 – GLP-1 drugs vs. diet and exercise  38:40 – using GLP-1 drugs for losing the stubborn weight and taking willpower out of the equation  43:13 – the “metabolic benefits” of GLP-1 medications  45:21 – whether it ever makes sense to take GLP-1 drugs for weight loss or improved health  48:31 – weight regain on GLP-1 drugs: are they a sustainable solution?  50:58 – severe undereating leads to faster weight regain, especially body fat  56:14 – weighing the convenience of taking weight loss drugs vs the side effects and long-term costs  58:23 – “food noise” vs. hunger and cravings  1:02:03 – how to get rid of “food noise” and chronic hunger and cravings  1:05:08 – sharing a listener success story: from carnivore and sad to crushing life with a bioenergetic approach

Download the free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/    Sign up for a free call for help with weight loss and other health issues: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/call/    Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 2:16 – Frost (FaceIQ) on why he transitioned away from carnivore to Ray Peat 4:27 – suboptimal blood test markers (low T3, low testosterone, high ferritin, etc) as a result of low-carb diets 6:20 – whether low T3 and elevated stress hormones are a problem on low-carb diets 11:46 – most people on carnivore experience deteriorating health over time 15:18 – debunking carnivore myths: modern fruit is sweeter, humans should be eating seasonally, and humans are not adapted to high sugar levels in fruits 20:57 – whether an increase in dopamine after eating fruit makes it an addictive drug 22:28 – carnivores don’t understand the Randle Cycle 26:19 – “carbohydrates are addictive” 27:24 – digestive symptoms when reintroducing carbohydrates 31:28 – ”once you start eating carbs you have to keep eating them” 33:05 – ”carbohydrates are not essential” 35:40 – the truth about sugar and glycation 39:07 – why the claim that fructose is toxic is false and the benefits of fructose 40:16 – “high-carb = high blood sugar = high glycation” 41:54 – carnivore excuses for high A1c on low-carb 44:01 – proof that low-carb dieting leads to high stress hormones

In this episode we discuss: 
-Shawn Baker claims gluconeogenesis is fine – is he right? -Dr Rob Cywes on carb addiction, insulin resistance, and bariatric surger   
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide 
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ 
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/   
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:47 – Shawn Baker compares gluconeogenesis to cholesterol synthesis – is the comparison valid?  2:47 – is increasing gluconeogenesis through low-carb diets optimal?  6:54 – problems with upregulating gluconeogenesis: stress hormones, ammonia, muscle breakdown, and insulin resistance  10:15 – Shawn Baker’s claim that breathing too much isn’t stressful – is that true?  12:28 – gluconeogenesis as the result of elevated stress hormones – is there a long-term cost?  14:24 – Shawn Baker’s social media post reveals flawed reasoning and a lack of critical thinking   17:47 – what “stress” really means and whether cortisol is always harmful  23:45 – the cost of upregulated gluconeogenesis, elevated glucagon, and low t3 on low-carb diets  25:15 – Dr Rob Cywes’ claim that carbs do no harm, it’s our relationship with them that’s the problem  29:09 – Dr Cywes’ claim that glucagon is more important than insulin  33:33 – you're not addicted to carbohydrates, your body just needs fuel  38:13 – Dr Cywes contradicts himself on carbs and obesity  40:37 – native cultures on high-carb diets don’t have obesity or insulin resistance  43:05 – whether high insulin levels drive fat gain and why low-carb diets don’t prevent insulin excursions  44:51 – is diet properly considered before bariatric surgery?  48:08 – many “high-carb foods” are actually high-fat foods  49:01 – bariatric surgeries ignore other possible root causes of metabolic dysfunction  49:53 – Dr Cywes misunderstands glucagon, insulin, and cellular energy production  56:48 – what Dr Cywes gets right: stress hormones increase in reaction to a cellular energy deficiency  58:57 – elevated glucagon drives insulin resistance and whether glucagon resistance exists  1:03:41 – reversing keto damage: weight loss, gut, and brain health on a bioenergetic approach