Can a carb-rich, high-calorie diet boost our metabolism? What are the real effects of fasting on our energy levels? How can lifestyle choices impact our mood and overall health?In today’s episode, Philip (@witsandweights) is joined by Jay Feldman. Jay is a health coach and host of The Energy Balance Podcast, which focuses on bioenergetic health.Jay discusses the impact of maximizing cellular energy on mental health, metabolism, longevity, and more. He will address modern diet culture, stress, and lifestyle in the context of your health and offer practical solutions for adopting a sustainable, energy-boosting diet without relying on restriction or willpower. They even get into thyroid function and how to manage thyroid issues.Jay is a health coach and independent health researcher with a rich neuroscience and exercise physiology background. Instead of traditional medical school, Jay chose a different path to explore health. He believes that our health’s true foundation lies in maximizing cellular energy.As the host of The Energy Balance Podcast, Jay champions this bioenergetic view, focusing on maximizing cellular energy as the cornerstone of vitality. His mission is to empower men and women worldwide to achieve freedom from low-energy symptoms and chronic health issues to maximize their cellular energy and optimize their health using a personalized bioenergetic approach.Today, you’ll learn all about:2:17 Explaining the bioenergetic diet and its differences from traditional diets6:31 Pillars of the bioenergetic approach9:01 Energy expenditure and metabolic rate10:33 Low-carb diet for diabetics, and during fat loss14:39 Digestive health and energy production18:29 The role of bioenergetics in body composition22:46 Understanding endotoxins29:15 Linking bioenergetics to mental health and cognitive improvement39:22 Differentiating between hormesis and chronic stress effects on health43:11 Mitigating negative impacts of modern lifestyle and diet culture49:44 The significance of lifestyle/diet on thyroid function and management insights55:15 One question Jay wished Philip had asked 57:31 Where you can learn more about Jay and his work58:30 OutroEpisode resources:The Energy Balance Podcast The Energy Balance Food Guide (1-page infographic) - jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide Support the show? Apply for 1-on-1 coaching!?‍? Schedule a FREE nutrition/training audit with Philip? Join our Facebook community for support, live Q&As, & challenges✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies, bonus content, and exclusive articles!? Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!? Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social and follow/tag @witsandweights? Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review? Send a Q&A voicemail