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#32 - New Directions: I'm feeling an urge to shift my content in a new direction. I'm not giving up on discussing metabolism since that's a topic that is still very close to my heart, but at the age of 52 and after digging deep into insulin resistance for well over a... by The Meta Health Podcast

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#31 - 3 Fundamental Root Causes of Insulin Resistance: This episode takes a fresh look at the 3 fundamental molecular root causes of insulin resistance using some familiar storylines from prior episodes combined with some new story hooks to help you understand the science of insulin resistance. We cover... by The Meta Health Podcast

24 min listen

#30 - Protein, Fasting, Ketosis, and Insulin Resistance: This episode digs deep into protein and more specifically amino acids (protein building blocks) and their role in metabolism, weight control, insulin resistance, and overall health. We cover some of the following: Quick overview of mitochondrial... by The Meta Health Podcast

31 min listen

#29 - Acetyl CoA, Citrate, and the Metabolic Merry-Go-Round: I've selected 2 key metabolic ingredients, Acetyl CoA and Citrate, to explain nutrition metabolism in further detail. I've also selected a different storyline, the mitochondrial amusement park and the Kreb's merry-go-round, to help you visualize some... by The Meta Health Podcast

34 min listen

#28 - Mental and Metabolic Effects of Work from Home: The mental and metabolic impact of human beings predominantly or exclusively working from home has been profound. I've noticed significant increases in insulin resistant conditions including premature heart disease and a deterioration in mental... by The Meta Health Podcast

20 min listen

#27 - Targeting Visceral and Subcutaneous Fat Loss: I see lots of patients in my clinic who aim to lose body fat and have become well versed in the different types of body fat, specifically subcutaneous adipose tissue (aka SAT) and visceral adipose tissue (aka VAT). Although VAT and SAT are both fat,... by The Meta Health Podcast

35 min listen

#26 - The Science of GLP-1 Drugs and Natural Weight Loss: GLP-1 drugs have been all over the headlines and the global demand for using these drugs for weight loss has been significant. GLP-1 belongs to a family of gut-based hormones called incretins. In this episode I'll teach you about the fascinating... by The Meta Health Podcast

37 min listen

#25 - The Critical Pentose Phosphate Pathway and Erythritol: The pentose phosphate pathway, which I refer to as P3, is one of my favorite metabolic pathways and one that gets far less attention than glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and Krebs, yet plays such a key role in our body. In this episode we go over the... by The Meta Health Podcast

33 min listen

#24 - Metabyte #1: Insulin Lock and Key: In this Metabyte (shorter episode), I review the interaction of the insulin hormone and its receptor on the surface of the muscle cells using a slice of chocolate cake, a lock and key, and a reference to Indiana Jones. by The Meta Health Podcast

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#23 - Holistic Hypocrisy and Supplement Scams: Call it holistic, functional, metabolic, integrative, longevity, or whatever, but this episode expresses some of my concerns about the direction of what I refer to as the rising "alt health" movement. Interestingly, I'm part of both alt health and... by The Meta Health Podcast

56 min listen

#22 - Lipids Part 2: Cholesterol Numbers and Heart Disease Risk: In this episode we will tie together cholesterol metabolism using the boat vehicular model from Part 1, and understanding your own cholesterol results in greater depth. My free cholesterol e-book summarizes key numbers and concepts discussed in this... by The Meta Health Podcast

34 min listen

# 21 - Lipids Part 1: Metabolic Trafficking using Cars and Boats: Lipid (cholesterol) physiology is complicated, but essential for you to understand as part of metabolism, health, and longevity. Let's simplify lipids (and glucose) using cars, boats, and traffic. This sets the foundation for future episodes where I... by The Meta Health Podcast

32 min listen

#20 - Glucose Variability: An Essential Metabolic Metric: Glucose variability (GV) is an important metric that expands upon the current limited application of fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C. In this episode we'll discuss: The limitations of A1C and fasting blood glucose What is GV and why it... by The Meta Health Podcast

28 min listen

#19 - Rethinking Hemoglobin A1C and Are You Truly Prediabetic?: The hemoglobin A1C is a useful, yet imperfect glycemic marker which we'll explore further in this episode where we discuss: The origins of the glycohemoglobin test (aka A1C) The flaws of A1C testing and why you may not be prediabetic Insulin... by The Meta Health Podcast

26 min listen

#18 - Multiethnic Metabolism and Heart Disease Risk: There are significant ethnicity-specific differences in metabolism and heart disease risk that are not often discussed. In this episode we cover: A brief overview of insulin resistance (IR) and the renin angiotensin system (aka RAS) How IR and RAS... by The Meta Health Podcast

42 min listen

#16 - Getting Your Body to Burn Fat: Understanding the mechanism behind how your body stores and burns fat (aka lipolysis) will help you incorporate lifestyle strategies to help you lose excess body fat. In this episode we discuss: The science of burning body fat Different... by The Meta Health Podcast

41 min listen

#15 - Science of Muscle Growth and Optimal Protein Intake: Muscles are a key organ for longevity, yet the majority of patients I see in my clinic suffer metabolically, physically, and even mentally from a lack of optimal muscle strength. Most individuals are also consuming insufficient protein to... by The Meta Health Podcast

42 min listen

#14 - Why Everyone Should Experience Ketosis Regardless of their Diet: Ketogenic diets are commonly associated with meat-based diets, but this misconception isolates individuals from accessing this precious metabolic state. In this episode I discuss the following: Ketosis explained using an ox-powered waterwheel Fat... by The Meta Health Podcast

32 min listen

#13 - Exploring Envy, The Forbidden Emotion: Envy is an emotion very few people like to talk about, but that simmers inside so many of us. I talk about envy openly in this episode and discuss the following: Why people avoid discussing envy The impact of envy on our emotional health My... by The Meta Health Podcast

18 min listen

#12 - How Your Body Turns Food Into Energy: In this episode I use 4 key coenzymes along with storytelling and visualization to help you understand energy metabolism. We'll weave in James Bond's Casino Royale and introduce a "RAP" to help you become a metabolic whiz. Topics include: ... by The Meta Health Podcast

37 min listen

#11 - Molecular Basis for Why Plant and Paleo Diets Can Work: In this episode I do my best to provide an objective, science-based mechanism for how plant-based and paleo-type diets can be effective in reversing insulin resistance. I cover the following: Molecular overview of insulin resistance Case... by The Meta Health Podcast

19 min listen

#10 - The Liver’s Key Role in Metabolism and Insulin Resistance: It's time to introduce the liver into our metabolic framework and understand how it interacts with fat and muscle. We'll discuss: The metabolic triad of glucose, fat and muscle How the liver regulates glucose with extraordinary precision... by The Meta Health Podcast

30 min listen

#9 - Fat Metabolism: How We Store, Move, and Burn Body Fat: This episode introduces fat metabolism through signature storytelling that involves ships, TSA agents, and a visit to a pub. We'll cover the following: Overlaps in fat and glucose metabolism The essence of fat mobilization and storage Key hormones... by The Meta Health Podcast

34 min listen

#8 - Intro to Mitochondria and Energy Production: In prior episodes we discussed how glucose gets into cells from the bloodstream, but now it's time to dig deeper and understand how glucose and nutrients actually get into the mitochondria to produce energy. Optimal mitochondrial function is... by The Meta Health Podcast

22 min listen

#7 - Have We Taken Fasting Too Far?: Fasting continues to be one of the top health and nutrition trends in the world. Why wouldn't it be? Weight loss, disease prevention and reversal, longevity benefits, and the list goes on. As someone who has practiced fasting and... by The Meta Health Podcast

37 min listen

#6 - Molecular Root Cause for Insulin Resistance: We laid the groundwork for understanding the root cause of insulin resistance in prior episodes, and now we have reached a major climax in this saga where we discuss one of the molecular root causes for this condition. There will be some James... by The Meta Health Podcast

27 min listen

#5 - Insulin Lock and Key Model of Metabolism: This episode will explain the important interaction between insulin, insulin receptor, and a key protein called IRS (insulin receptor substrate). I'll use a simple lock and key model to simplify how these molecules interact and serve as an... by The Meta Health Podcast

20 min listen

#4 - Rumination as a Gateway to Stress, Depression, and Anxiety: Find out why I call rumination pre-depression/pre-anxiety. Identifying and solving for rumination can have a significant impact on reducing much of the suffering we experience on a daily basis. In this episode I describe the science of... by The Meta Health Podcast

26 min listen

#3 - Beta Cell Batteries, Fasting, and Ketosis: Beta cells are the insulin-producing cells in our pancreas and their durability is a key factor in promoting longevity and optimal health. In this episode I use the battery analogy to explain how beta cells work and what actions you can take to... by The Meta Health Podcast

23 min listen

#2 - Deep Dive Into Glut Subtypes and Exercise: Glucose transporters (aka Glut) are a key protein that shuttles glucose into cells. Understanding Glut helps you understand how your body transports and utilizes sugar, and how you can impact your glucose metabolism through lifestyle changes... by The Meta Health Podcast

15 min listen

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