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Episode 26: Dr. Robert Lustig on Metabolic Health and The Dangers of Processed Foods

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Dr. Robert Lustig is Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Lustig has become a leading public health authority on the impact sugar has on fueling the diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome epidemics, and on addressing changes in the food environment to reverse these chronic diseases.
 
Dr. Lustig has authored 125 peer-reviewed articles and 73 reviews. He has mentored 20 pediatric endocrine fellows, and trained numerous other allied health professionals. He provides endocrinologic support to several protocols of the Children’s Oncology Group. He is the former Chairman of the Ad hoc Obesity Task Force of the Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society, a member of the Pediatric Obesity Practice Guidelines Subcommittee of The Endocrine Society, a member of the Obesity Task Force of the Endocrine Society, a member of the Pediatric Obesity Devices Committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a member of the Bay Area Board of Directors of the American Heart Association, and a member of the Steering Committee of Health Foods, Healthy Kids of the Culinary Institute of America. He also consults for several childhood obesity advocacy groups.
 
For more info on Dr. Lustig check out his website: https://robertlustig.com/about/

Episode 25: Dr. Stephen Kritchevsky on Age-related Declines in Physical Function

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Dr. Kritchevsky is an epidemiologist whose primary research interests are in the areas of nutrition, body composition, chronic disease and age-related declines in physical function. His scientific background is diverse with over 400 peer-reviewed publications, and a history of NIH funding in aging, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, genomics and health services research. His research experience spans the range of population research methodologies including group randomized trials, behavioral and pharmaceutical intervention trials, the use of administrative data, and traditional cohort and case-control methodologies. While at University of Tennessee he established the Clinical Epidemiology Masters Program, at Wake Forest he leads research career development programs in the Aging Center and for the School of Medicine. Dr. Kritchevsky has extensive leadership experience of complex research enterprises. He is the first non-physician PI of a Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center, and was the first Director of the coordinating center for the entire Pepper program. He leads Wake Forest's KL2 mentored career development program, and is an associate director of Wake Forest's Clinical and Translational Science Institute.

Episode 24: Nick Shaw on Developing Elite Strength and Personalized Fitness Plans

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Nick Shaw is the co-founder of RP Strength (RP), a multi-million dollar health and fitness company. He has helped coach numerous world-class athletes including CrossFit Games champions, international medalists in weightlifting, UFC fighters, Navy SEALs, and Olympians.
 
The team at RP has sold hundreds of thousands of books over the years ranging from Nutrition, Training, Recovery, and Creating Healthy Habits.
 
His RP Diet Coach App and RP Hypertrophy App have helped hundreds of thousands of clients around the world reach their physique goals.

Episode 23 Dr. Ellen J Langer Tenured Harvard Psychologist on Her Book: The Mindful Body

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For over 40 years, Dr. Langer has studied Mindlessness/ Mindfulness in everyday situations where mindlessness is pervasive and very costly. Dr. Ellen J. Langer was the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard, where she is still professor of psychology. The recipient of three Distinguished Scientists awards, the Arthur W. Staats Award for Unifying Psychology, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Liberty Science Genius Award, Dr. Langer is the author of eleven other books, including the international bestseller Mindfulness, as well as The Power of Mindful Learning, Counterclockwise and On Becoming an Artist. Her trailblazing experiments in social psychology have earned her inclusion in The New York Times Magazine’s “Year in Ideas” issue. She is known worldwide as the “mother of mindfulness” and the “mother of positive psychology”. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Buy the mindful body now, and check out the brief synopsis below:
Award-winning social psychologist Ellen J. Langer’s life’s work proves the fault in this negative outlook as well as the healing power of its alternative: mindfulness—the process of active noticing where we are not bound by past experience or conventional wisdom.

Episode 22: Dr. Richard Boyatzis on Intentional Change Theory to Live a Meaningful Life

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Join us as we dive into the transformative work of Richard Boyatzis, a renowned expert in emotional intelligence, leadership, and change theory. Drawing from decades of groundbreaking research and practical applications, Richard shares insights on how neuroscience underpins leadership, why emotional intelligence is critical for success, and how change processes are universal across individuals, teams, and communities. From his early work on physiological measurements and fMRI studies to coaching top performers and guiding leaders to sustain meaningful change, Richard offers a roadmap for crafting vision, overcoming resistance, and achieving personal and professional excellence. This episode is a must-listen for anyone eager to unlock their potential and lead with purpose.

Episode 21: Dr. Emily Rogalski on Neurodegenerative Diseases and Brain Superaging

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What is dementia, and how do we measure it? Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Emily Rogalski, a tenured professor of neurology and expert in aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and brain health. Dr. Rogalski dives deep into the nuances of dementia—explaining key differences between aphasic and behavioral types, why certain symptoms emerge, and how they progress over time.
We’ll explore the science behind Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, the role of protein misfolding, and emerging research on selective vulnerability in the brain. Dr. Rogalski also sheds light on the lifestyle and genetic factors influencing early-onset Alzheimer's, as well as actionable steps to enhance brain health and reduce dementia risk.
Don’t miss her insights on superagers—individuals who defy typical cognitive aging—and what they teach us about prevention and healthy living. Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply curious about brain health, this episode offers valuable knowledge and hope for the future of dementia research.

Episode 20: Dr. Jamie Shapiro Leadership lifeline the Importance of Wellness, Growth, and Coaching

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Dr. Jamie Shapiro is a master-certified executive leadership coach and organizational psychologist who specializes in working with CEOs of public companies and their executive teams. She is the CEO and founder of Connected EC, a C-suite executive coaching company, and the author of Brilliant: Be the Leader Who Shines Brightly Without Burning Out. For more information about Connected EC, visit: https://www.connectedec.com/
 

Episode 19: Dr. Thomas Dayspring on Heart Disease Prevention and Treatments

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Thomas Dayspring MD is a Fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the National Lipid Association and is certified in internal medicine, and clinical lipidology. After practicing in New Jersey for 37 years, in 2012 he moved to Virginia and served as an educational director for a nonprofit cardiovascular foundation and until mid-2019 as a Chief Academic Advisor for two major CV laboratories. Since then, he has served as a virtual cardiovascular / lipidology educator. Career-wise he has given over 4000 domestic (in all 50 states) and several international lectures, including over 600 CME programs on atherothrombosis, lipids/lipoproteins (and their treatment), vascular biology, biomarker testing, and women’s cardiovascular issues. He has authored several manuscripts and lipid textbook chapters and performed several podcasts. For several years he was an Associate Editor of the Journal of Clinical Lipidology. He was the recipient of the 2011 National Lipid Association’s Presidents Award for services to clinical lipidology and the 2023 Foundation of NLA Clinician/Educator Award. He has over 35K followers on his educational Twitter (X) feed (@Drlipid). He has Gold Heart Member status as a professional member of the American Heart Association and serves as a Social Media Ambassador for the European Atherosclerosis Society and for the National Lipid Association.

Episode 18: Dr. Adam Perlman on The Gut-Health Connection: Exploring Integrative Medicine

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Dr. Adam Perlman is an internationally recognized expert in Integrative and Functional Medicine. He is currently the Chief Medical Officer at Pendulum Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on the microbiome and its connection to chronic disease.
 
He formerly served as the Director of Integrative Health and Wellbeing at Mayo Clinic, Florida and Medical Director for Employee Wellbeing. Prior to that, he was Associate Vice President for Health and Wellness for the Duke University Health System, overseeing Duke Integrative Medicine and the Duke Diet Center.
 
Dr. Perlman received his BA from Tufts University and his MD from Boston University School of Medicine, completing residencies in Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine as well as a General Internal Medicine Research Fellowship at Boston Medical Center. He earned an MPH from the Boston University School of Public Health. He is also certified in Functional Medicine.
 
Doctor Perlman has been practicing Integrative and Functional Medicine for over 25 years at some of the top healthcare systems in the Country. He specializes in the integration of lifestyle, diet and other complementary modalities, such as acupuncture or massage, with more conventional medicine in a whole person approach to treating a wide variety of conditions, such as chronic pain, gastrointestinal issues, and autoimmune disease.
 

Episode 17: Dr. Damon Tweedy NYT Bestselling Author on Destigmatizing Mental Health in Medicine

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Check out Dr. Tweedy's website and book here: https://www.damontweedy.com/ 
 
Dr. Damon Tweedy is a distinguished psychiatrist, author, and professor who has made significant contributions to the discourse on race and medicine in America. He is widely recognized for his insightful perspectives on the challenges faced by Black professionals in the medical field and the broader implications of racial disparities in healthcare.
Dr. Tweedy's journey in medicine began with his education at Duke University School of Medicine, where he excelled academically while navigating the complexities of being a Black man in a predominantly white institution. He later completed his residency in psychiatry at Duke and joined the faculty at Duke University Medical Center.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Tweedy has garnered national acclaim for his writing. His first book, "Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor's Reflections on Race and Medicine," offers a poignant and personal exploration of his experiences and the systemic inequities in the healthcare system. The book has been praised for its candid and thought-provoking examination of race, identity, and the medical profession.
Dr. Tweedy's new book continues to delve into these critical issues, further establishing him as a leading voice in the conversation about race and health. Through his work, he advocates for a more equitable and compassionate healthcare system, emphasizing the importance of diversity, empathy, and social justice.