Docs Who Lift
Drs. Spencer and Karl Nadolsky talk about nutrition, medicine, and fitness through the lens of two physicians who lift weights. Both doctors are former NCAA division 1 wrestlers who have gone into medicine. Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is a board certified family physician specialized in obesity medicine and lipidology. Dr. Karl Nadolsky is a board certified endocrinologist also specialized in obesity medicine.
Wed, March 19, 2025
Do GLP-1 meds cause more fat cells?
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the claim that GLP-1 meds cause more fat cells. Learn about if and how GLP-1 meds increase fat cells and what that means along with other claims about these medicine. Join Dr. Spencer's online clinic that specializes in GLP-1 medicines
Tue, March 11, 2025
Future of medicine - Direct Care
Drs. Karl and Spencer talk to Dr. Kenneth Qiu all about direct medical care - the future of medicine. Learn about how bypassing insurance and creating a relationship directly with a doctor can improve your health and save money in the long run. Follow Dr. Qiu on Linked in See Dr. Spencer's direct care model with Vineyard
Fri, February 28, 2025
Tirzepatide and Muscle Loss with Dr. Grant Tinsley
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Dr. Grant Tinsley all about the new analysis of how much "lean mass" is lost with tirzepatide, the most powerful medicine available for weight loss. Learn: The difference between fat free mass and lean mass and lean soft tissue and muscle. If GLP-1 medicines cause muscle loss specifically How to minimize muscle loss when taking these medicines Our new study together. Click here for the tirzepatide paper Click here to see Dr. Grant Tinsely's Instagram Click here to join Vineyard
Mon, February 17, 2025
The Super Bowl Hims and Hers Ad
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss how bad the Hims and Hers ad was. From an outside perspective, the ad may have seemed good. But when you dig deeper, it was actually really bad. Listen to learn. Join Dr. Spencer's new online clinic - Vineyard.
Wed, February 12, 2025
NAD and NMN with Dr. Charles Brenner
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with NMN and NAD expert Dr. Charles Brenner all about these supposed longevity supplements. Learn about NAD metabolism Whether it's worth supplementing or not with NAD or NMN Follow Dr. Brenner on Twitter
Tue, January 28, 2025
The 60 Minutes Obesity Doctor - Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford all about obesity, genetics, and her appearance on 60 minutes. Does Dr. Sanford believe lifestyle doesn't matter for obesity? Find out by listening! Watch Dr. Stanford's 60 minute clip Join Dr. Spencer's Obesity Clinic
Mon, January 20, 2025
New Obesity Definition and Higher Wegovy Dose
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat about the new Lancet Commission's report on Clinical Obesity along with the new study on high dosed Wegovy. Learn: How 7.2 mg of Wegovy (semaglutide) compares to 2.4 mg What the proposed definitions of clinical and preclinical obesity are Click here to join Dr. Spencer's new online clinic
Fri, January 10, 2025
The Ozempic Revolution - with Dr. Sowa
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Sowa about her book The Ozempic Revolution. Learn: Why she wrote the book. The top 3 things to know when starting a GLP-1 medicine. Also hear the top criticism from Drs. Karl and Spencer. You will laugh. Click here to get the book If you're on a GLP-1 currently and want to switch to Dr. Spencer's new clinic, Click Here
Mon, December 23, 2024
Microdosing GLP-1 and Cagrisema headlines
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the concept of "microdosing" GLP-1 receptor agonists along with talk about the new top line results from REDEFINE which studied the new drug CagriSema.
Wed, December 18, 2024
Changing your workouts based on your menstrual cycle
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple all about how the menstrual cycle and how it should affect your workout programming. Should you change your workouts around your menstrual cycle? Find out by listening! Check out her instagram Read her paper on exercise and menstrual cycles Read her paper on protein synthesis throughout the menstrual cycle
Mon, December 09, 2024
Zepbound vs Wegovy trial and compounded GLP-1s
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the topline results from Surmount 5 which put Zepbound (tirzepatide) against Wegovy (semaglutide) for weight loss. They also discuss some news around compounded GLP-1s. Learn: Weight loss and glycemic differences between tirzepatide and semaglutide What the FDA is thinking for compounded GLP-1s If you're not on Dr. Spencer's virtual clinic waitlist, click here
Mon, November 25, 2024
Types of Diabetes, CGMs, and More
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Shivani Misra, a metabolic specialist physician researcher from the UK, all about the various forms of diabetes mellitus. Learn: The types of diabetes mellitus The monogenic forms (some what refer to as MODY) The differences within type 2 diabetes Whether CGMs (continuous glucose monitors) are useful If low carb could help some Follow Dr. Misra on X/Twitter
Wed, November 20, 2024
A new way of delivering healthcare - Direct Primary Care
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with AtlasMD - Dr. Josh Umbehr all about making healthcare cheaper using direct primary care. Learn: How cheap labs and and meds should be How cutting out the middlemen can help healthcare and decrease costs Find AtlasMD here
Thu, November 14, 2024
1st longer term tirzepatide study (3 years)
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the brand new 3 year study of tirzepatide in those with prediabetes along with a discussion on semaglutide treating osteoarthritis. Learn: If people lose weight and keep it off with tirzepatide How many people regain weight after stopping the medicine Long-term side effects If semaglutide helps with osteoarthritis Click here to read the tirzepatide study Click here to read the semaglutide study
Fri, November 01, 2024
Making America Healthy Again - Joe Rogan Podcast Review
Drs. Karl and Spencer invite Dr. Andrea Love back to the podcast to discuss a recent Joe Rogan podcast with Calley and Casey Means along with the concept of Make America Healthy Again and RFK jr. Learn: What the docs agree with. What they don't agree with. Is raw milk okay? Are cancer rates rising? and more Follow Dr. Andrea here https://www.instagram.com/dr.andrealove
Tue, October 15, 2024
Cortisol 101
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss all things cortisol and poke fun at the influencers who try to fear monger exercise due to cortisol increases. Learn: What is cortisol and what does it do? Is cortisol bad? Should you worry about cortisol increases with exercise? Should you take supplements to lower cortisol? and more
Wed, October 02, 2024
New Healthcare Service
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss their ideal healthcare delivery system. Learn: Spencer's journey building and selling Sequence and what he wants to do next. How Dr. Karl believes healthcare should be and what he's doing next. Click here to get on Dr. Spencer's waitlist
Mon, September 16, 2024
Obesity medicine updates and Kardashian supplements
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss BS supplements claiming to be like Ozempic along with discuss some new obesity drugs coming down the pipeline that were announced in phase 1 and 2 trials. Are there any supplements that can mimic Ozempic? What is amylin and how does it help with weight and sugars? What is this new oral drug "amycretin" in phase 1 trials? and more
Mon, September 09, 2024
Menopause 101
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Jen Gunter all about menopause. Learn: How it's diagnosed. When and when not to treat. The various treatment. If it is indicated for cardiovascular disease prevention or body composition. Whether or not you should get labs. See more at Dr. Gunter's website
Wed, August 07, 2024
Olympic controversies and GLP-1 for Alzheimer's and Heart Failure
Drs. Karl and Spencer talk about the top line results from study showing liraglutide may have some benefit in Alzheimer's along with top line results from the Summit trial showing heart failure benefits with tirzepatide. They also discuss the women's boxing controversy and BMI in athletes.
Tue, July 30, 2024
New Vitamin D Guidelines
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with return guest and bone expert endocrinologist Dr. Rachel Pessah-Pollack all about the new Vitamin D guidelines. Should healthy people even check a vitamin D level? Should they supplement with vitamin D? What people should check or supplement? Click here for the new guidelines
Mon, July 08, 2024
Semaglutide and Blindness
Does semaglutide cause blindness? What is NAION (nonarteritic anterio ischemic optic neuropathy)? What about worsening of diabetic retinopathy with semaglutide? What can you do to minimize the risk of NAION and retinopathy? Get the full study here Read Dr. Brugger's blog
Wed, June 26, 2024
Tirzepatide for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Tirzepatide may be a good option if you have obesity and obstructive sleep apnea. Click here to read the study
Fri, June 21, 2024
Stomach Ablation for Weight Loss
Click here to read about the gastric ablation and trial. Click here to see Dr. McGowan's clinic
Tue, June 04, 2024
FLOW trial and GLP-1 cost rant
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the recent FLOW trial where semaglutide was found to be kidney protective. They also go off about the costs of these medicines and what to do (including compounding considerations). Click here to see the study
Tue, May 28, 2024
South Park - The End of Obesity
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the most recent South Park episode where GLP-1 medicines are discussed along with the dysfunctions of our healthcare system among other issues.
Thu, May 16, 2024
Fallacies of Functional Medicine
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the fallacies of functional medicine. You'll learn what functional medicine is and whether you should seek it out.
Tue, April 30, 2024
Another response to Jillian Michaels and Bill Maher
Drs. Karl and Spencer respond to Jillian Michaels on the Bill Maher show
Wed, April 24, 2024
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
Fri, April 12, 2024
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
Tue, March 26, 2024
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
Wed, March 13, 2024
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/
Tue, March 05, 2024
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
Tue, February 27, 2024
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.
Tue, February 13, 2024
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.
Wed, January 31, 2024
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.
Fri, January 26, 2024
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).
Wed, January 10, 2024
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
Tue, December 19, 2023
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!
Mon, November 27, 2023
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
Fri, November 17, 2023
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
Fri, November 10, 2023
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
Tue, October 24, 2023
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.
Tue, October 17, 2023
Tirzepatide updates from EASD
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat about some of the new tirzepatide studies including SURMOUNT-4 from the EASD
Tue, October 03, 2023
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
Tue, August 29, 2023
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.
Fri, August 11, 2023
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.
Wed, July 26, 2023
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
Mon, July 10, 2023
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.
Wed, June 21, 2023
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
Thu, June 08, 2023
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.
Wed, May 31, 2023
The WHO and artificial sweeteners
Drs. Karl and Spencer sit with Dr. Nagra to discuss the recent WHO news headlines about artificial sweeteners. Find out why you should still drink diet soda instead of regular soda.
Thu, May 25, 2023
A chat with Dr. Salas-Whalen
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Salas-Whalen, an endocrinologist, about getting the appropriate clinician to prescribe you GLP-1 medicines.
Tue, May 16, 2023
Supplements for cholesterol and saunas for living longer
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with cardiologist Dr. Luke Laffin about his recent study looking at statins versus various supplements touted as cholesterol-lowering. We also discuss the claim about saunas being better than drugs at lowering mortality.
Tue, May 02, 2023
Chatting with the Obesity Medicine Association president
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Angela Fitch, the president of the Obesity Medicine Association and a fellow doc who lifts! They discuss Dr. Fitch's journey into lifting along with the importance of body composition in obesity management. Dr. Fitch is also the CMO of her new company KnownWell. Need an online workout program? Check out LiftRx
Mon, April 24, 2023
GLP-1 agonists and lean body mass loss part 2 w/ Dr. Grant Tinsley
Drs. Karl and Spencer bring back Dr. Grant Tinsley, a body composition researcher, to go over the GLP-1 data (semaglutide and tirzepatide) in terms of lean body mass loss. Learn: - How much lean body mass is lost in these trials - How body composition is measured - How is muscle loss assessed - Should you be worried if you're taking a GLP-1 agonist Read Dr. Tinsley's blog
Wed, April 19, 2023
Food, exercise, and lifestyle as medicine?
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss whether we should call lifestyle measures "medicine".
Mon, April 03, 2023
Intro to SGLT2 inhibitors - just pee out calories
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the drugs that help you pee out calories - SGLT2 inhibitors. Learn how this type 2 diabetes medicine has turned into a great drug for other conditions.
Mon, March 20, 2023
The myths of GLP-1 agonists
Drs. Karl and Spencer go over the common myths of the GLP-1 agonists. Is Ozempic face real? Do people get pancreatic cancer or pancreatitis? Find out by listening!
Mon, March 13, 2023
Obesity Medicine and Insurance Woes
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Leslie Golden about the troubles with insurance covering obesity medicine.
Fri, March 03, 2023
Erythritol and Cardiovascular Disease
Drs. Karl and Spencer sit down with Dr. Nicola Guess, an RD PhD scientist, to discuss the new alarming study regarding erythritol. Read the review that goes over the endogenous vs exogenous erythritol
Mon, February 27, 2023
GLP-1s and Lean Mass Loss
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the worry surrounding lean mass loss while using GLP-1 agonists. Learn: - The usual amount of lean mass loss during weight loss - How much was lost in small subset using semaglutide and tirzepatide - What is the clinical relevance - and more!
Tue, February 21, 2023
Cholesterol Skeptics
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the phenomena of those who believe cholesterol (and lipoproteins that carry cholesterol) doesn't cause heart disease. Learn: - How Dr. Spencer was also a skeptic when first starting medical school - How the data are pretty overwhelming for cholesterol/apoB/LDL particles causing heart disease
Mon, February 13, 2023
Dubious Hormone Clinics and Batteries of Tests
Drs. Karl and Spencer talk with fellow Docs Who Lift and the team of Barbell Medicine Drs. Jordan Feigenbaum and Austin Baraki about the harms of the various hormone clinics out there along with ordering large batteries of tests. Hear Dr. Austin's case study where a huge number of tests were ordered only to give the patient thousands of dollars of supplements and drugs they didn't even need. And get this... they didn't even address the one issue they were having.
Mon, February 06, 2023
Pediatric Obesity Guidelines Part Deux
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Zeena Al-Rufaie, a pediatric obesity specialist, about the new pediatric obesity guidelines. She gives her own experience as a mother and also a pediatrician about the new guidelines that caused media headlines to spin out of control.
Tue, January 31, 2023
Obesity Genetics and 60 Minutes
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the recent 60 minutes interview where genetics were said to be the number 1 cause of obesity. Learn: - about the outrage that ensued - how the environment and genetics cause obesity together - why some don't get obesity despite the environment - why some need tools to fight back If needing medical tools to fight back, work with Dr. Spencer's group online.
Mon, January 23, 2023
Red Flags of Quackery
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Abby Langer and Amanda Thebe all about the various red flags you see with quacks online. What are the top nutrition red flags? What about those preying on women going through menopause? and more!
Tue, January 17, 2023
Weight loss medicine and surgery for kids?
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the new pediatric obesity guidelines that have caused an uproar in the media. Are they really pushing drugs and surgery before lifestyle? Find out! Click here to read the actual guidelines
Mon, January 09, 2023
More Obesity Stigma - response to Steve Crowder
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss a tweet from Steve Crowder. Learn more about judging health by looks (and obesity)
Mon, January 02, 2023
The harmful effects of anabolic steroids
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Dr. Guillermo Escalante all about the harmful effects of anabolic steroids. Dr. Escalante published a study on autopsies done on bodybuilders who died young. Learn: How anabolic steroids affect the heart Whether there are intrinsic factors beyond blood pressure and lipids Dr. Spencer's patients who use steroids and how he tries to keep them as healthy as possible
Tue, December 27, 2022
Dietary Evangelicals
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss diet zealots and evangelicals. Learn: What to look out for this New Year so you don't get duped into another diet cult
Mon, December 19, 2022
Home Body Fat Scales - Grant Tinsley Interview
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss how home body fat scales work and Dr. Tinsley's newest study on their accuracy. Learn: How various methods measure body composition The various compartments How bioimpedance scales work and what the most accurate at home scales are available See Dr. Tinsley's article all about it here
Mon, December 12, 2022
Farm Babe Interview Part 2
Drs. Karl and Spencer continue the conversation with The Farm Babe all about ethical farming etc. Find The Farm Babe on: Instagram and Facebook
Tue, December 06, 2022
Farm Babe Interview part 1
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss agriculture and farming with The Farm Babe. This is part 1 of a 2 part series Learn about safe farming practices and ethical concerns of raising and eating animals and much more. Follow the farm babe by clicking here
Tue, November 29, 2022
Lifestyle vs. Medicine
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the false dichotomy of believing one needs to only do lifestyle OR take a medicine.
Mon, November 21, 2022
GMOs, shelf-life, and more with Food Science Babe
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with the Food Science Babe all about food science and fear mongering. Get some insight into: GMOs Food additives and shelf-life of foods Learn more by checking out Food Science Babe's instagram
Mon, November 14, 2022
Pearls from Obesity Week
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss a few things from Obesity Week (the big obesity conference in the United States). Learn about: - Dr. Spencer's debate on resistance versus aerobic training. - Some obesity genetics. - and new therapies being studied for obesity. https://liftrx.com/
Mon, November 07, 2022
Lifting weights - cradle to grave.
Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with trainer Dontae Burks about his experience with training young children all the way up to the elderly. What's the best way to get kids to work out? Should kids even lift weights? and more!
Tue, November 01, 2022
Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Medicines
Drs. Karl and Spencer go over the medicines that treat prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Learn: - Whether you should even treat prediabetes - If you should do medicine before lifestyle - All about metformin - and of course GLP-1s
Mon, October 24, 2022
Hollywood weight loss drug abuse and new weight loss guidelines
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the new trend of Hollywood stars using GLP-1 agonists for vanity weight loss and the new weight loss guidelines for medicine and surgery. JoinSequence.com
Mon, October 10, 2022
All about Diabetes
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss diabetes. What are the different types? What causes these different types? How can you prevent and treat with lifestyle?
Mon, October 03, 2022
What supplements should you take?
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Examine.com director Kamal Patel all about supplements. Which ones should you take? Which ones should you avoid? Are fat burners worthwhile? What about testosterone boosters? Find out in this episode.
Mon, September 26, 2022
Two Metabolic Case Studies
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss a couple metabolic case studies where weight loss is indicated and helpful. For nutrition coaching go to: https://bigrocksnutrition.com/
Mon, September 19, 2022
Nutrition Studies and Media Headlines
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Dr. Kevin Klatt, an RD PhD, on whether or not to even pay attention to media headlines about nutrition science.
Mon, September 12, 2022
Neurobiology of Obesity with Dr. Stephan Guyenet
Drs. Karl and Spencer sit down with neurobiologist and obesity researcher Dr. Stephan Guyenet to discuss how the brain is the main organ involved in obesity. Learn: How the brain regulates our body fatness The difference between hunger and cravings Why we eat How the new GLP-1 class of medicines help Visit his blog See if you qualify for the GLP-1 medicines
Mon, September 05, 2022
Obesity causes low testosterone
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with endocrinologist Dr. Bonnecaze all about male obesity-related secondary hypogonadism (low testosterone). Learn: - How obesity causes low testosterone - What to do about it For workouts click here For nutrition help click here For medical weight loss click here
Mon, August 29, 2022
Intro to Osteoporosis
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Dr. Pessah-Pollack, an osteoporosis focused endocrinologist, all about osteoporosis. Learn: The risk factors for osteoporosis How to screen for it How prevent it Why you should care Use LiftRx to prevent osteoporosis
Mon, August 22, 2022
Bariatric surgery for weight loss
Drs. Karl and Spencer sit down with bariatric surgeon Dr. Garth Davis to discuss the ins and outs of surgery for weight loss. Learn: The types of surgery Whether it is safe or not How well does it work And whether Garth lifts or not.
Tue, August 16, 2022
Response to Bill Maher
Drs. Spencer and Karl sit down with Ted Kyle to discuss his recent mentions on the Bill Maher show. We go over Ted's advocacy in obesity and how Bill misrepresented Ted's out-of-context quotes. Visit Ted's website here
Mon, August 08, 2022
The ultimate guide to hypothyroidism testing
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Hormones Demystified, an endocrinologist, about testing for hypothyroidism. Learn: - The basics of testing - Whether TSH is enough - If you need antibodies - If reverse T3 and free T3 are needed - and more! Get Dr. Spencer's Free Start Here guide - download here See Hormones Demystified blog to learn much more about the thyroid
Mon, August 01, 2022
Hormones Demystified
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the origin story of Hormones Demystified and how people get sucked into pseudoscience quackery. Hormones Demystified is one of the top myth busting blogs out there dedicated to discussing hormones. The person behind the blog is anonymous, but you get an inside scoop right here. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Click here to check out HormonesDemystified.com
Mon, July 25, 2022
Tirzepatide...Bariatric surgery in an injection?
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the newly FDA approved medicine Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) and its effect on sugars and weight. It works similarly to the other GLP-1 meds... but better. Learn: How it works How well it works and if you should look into it. go to joinsequence.com if interested
Mon, July 18, 2022
Do you have Low T?
Drs. Karl and Spencer have fellow Doc Who Lifts Dr. Bonnecaze back on the show to discuss hypogonadism (low testosterone) in men. Learn: The signs and symptoms of hypogonadism Whether you should get tested or not How to test properly And why most people do it wrong Go to LiftRx to get Dr. Spencer's monthly workout program.
Mon, July 11, 2022
Weight Loss Medicine: GLP-1s
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the most powerful medicines currently available for weight loss - the GLP-1s. Learn: How these medicines work How much weight loss on average to expect from these medicine The possible side effects and how to minimize them Go to JoinSequence.com to see if you're eligible for one
Mon, July 04, 2022
Weight Loss Medicine: Phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the weight loss effects of phentermine, Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate), and Contrave (bupropion/naltrexone). Learn: How each of these medicines work. How effective each medicine is. Who shouldn't take these medicines. Go to JoinSequence.com for Dr. Spencer's telemedicine program
Mon, June 27, 2022
Weight Loss Medicine: Orlistat and Plenity
Drs. Karl and Spencer have guest Dr. Alex Bonnecaze on to discuss Orlistat and Plenity. Learn: - How well these two substances work for weight loss - How they they actually work - Side effects - and whether you should even look into them or not. For Dr. Spencer's online clinic - go to JoinSequence.com
Mon, June 20, 2022
Are you a fit for weight loss medicines?
Drs. Karl and Spencer go over the indications for taking medicines for weight loss. Dr. Spencer's online clinic -> JoinSequence.com
Mon, June 13, 2022
Are your hormones stopping your weight loss?
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss whether your hormones are stopping you from weight loss. Learn: Secondary hormonal causes of obesity Is it your thyroid? Cushing's (or other high cortisol causes) Is it all calories in versus out? and more
Mon, June 06, 2022
Docs Who Lift Go Vegan
Drs. Karl and Spencer aren't actual vegans, but they did a vegan stint for a month. Take a listen to hear what happened. Learn: What happened to their strength, lipids, and body composition. How Dr. Spencer almost puked from vegan "junk food". Whether or not you can be healthy eating meat.
Mon, May 30, 2022
Weight Stigma
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss weight stigma What is weight stigma? Why is it harmful? What to do about it (it's hard) Consensus statement - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0803-x
Tue, May 24, 2022
Do you need a continuous glucose monitor?
Some people say everyone needs a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Some people say that no one needs one. Drs. Karl and Spencer and joined by two other endocrinologists and two other diabetes educators to discuss: What are CGMs? Do they help in type 1 or 2 diabetes or even prediabetes? What about those without blood sugar issues?
Mon, May 16, 2022
The Gym Clinic - Your Doctor's Office as a Gym
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss incorporating a gym into a doctor's office to utilize exercise as medicine. You'll learn: How this idea came about How it would work Why it is important How Dr. Spencer got fired - LOL only half kidding. Click here to read the published article
Thu, May 12, 2022
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss screening for and treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Learn: - What NAFLD is - Why you should be aware of it - The difference between nonalcoholic fatty liver and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis - What to do if you get it - What diets are best to treat or prevent it
Mon, May 02, 2022
Intermittent Fasting and Weight Loss
Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss the new study on intermittent fasting from the New England Journal of Medicine. You'll learn: - What types of intermittent fasting methods are out there - If they help you lose weight more than just cutting calories in general - If there are other benefits beyond the calorie restriction The NEJM Study Other new study mentioned from the journal Obesity
Mon, April 25, 2022
Can you be healthy with obesity?
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the idea behind metabolically healthy obesity (MHO). Learn: - If it is possible to have obesity and be "healthy" - What entails "health" - How to get healthier Recent review LiftRx.com
Mon, April 18, 2022
Diet plans and accountability for weight loss - QnA Episode
Drs. Karl and Spencer answer a few questions from a fellow physician. Learn: - How they help their patients with accountability with lifestyle and weight loss - If they prescribe specific diet plans to their patients - and much more www.LiftRx.com
Mon, April 11, 2022
Medicines that cause weight gain
Drs. Karl and Spencer go over the common medicines that cause weight gain and some alternatives that can help. Recent meta-analysis from Endocrine Society
Mon, April 04, 2022
How to Diagnose Obesity
The medical diagnosis of obesity isn't as simple as a BMI anymore. Take a listen to Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss how it should be diagnosed when you walk into a doctor's office. AACE Obesity Guidelines
Mon, March 28, 2022
The Thyroid Diet
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss how diet can affect your hypothyroidism. Learn: If you should avoid broccoli or soy If cutting out gluten is worth it If you can even lose weight with thyroid issues
Mon, March 21, 2022
The Best Diet for Weight Loss
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss in general what they recommend in terms of diet for weight loss.
Mon, March 14, 2022
You don't have adrenal fatigue
Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss why you're tired and how it is not adrenal fatigue. Learn: - Adrenal gland physiology and pathology - What "adrenal fatigue" allegedly is - Other causes of fatigue - What to do about it
Mon, March 07, 2022
Do Carbs Cause Obesity?
Drs. Spencer and Karl discuss carbs, insulin, and their role in weight loss and obesity. Recent review on energy balance -> Click Here DIETFITS Study -> Click Here
Sun, February 27, 2022
Artificial Sweeteners and Weight
The Docs Who Lift discuss the impact of artificial (and non-nutritive) sweeteners on weight and glycemia. Read Dr. Karl's peer-reviewed published article on the topic here
Sun, February 27, 2022
Obesity as a disease
The Docs Who Lift discuss the concept of obesity as a disease . Brief overview of the AMA decision to list obesity as a disease.
Sun, February 27, 2022
Who are the Docs Who Lift?
A quick intro to the Docs Who Lift. Learn: - Why this podcast was created - Whether exercise is medicine - Who Dr. Spencer and Karl are
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