I am a Cardiologist and endurance athlete passionate about promoting health and wellness to all ages. My focus is to use nutrition to prevent and reverse heart disease and diabetes.
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Nov 14, 2026 · 1:14:25
Welcome! And thanks for listening. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shawn Baker, an orthopedic surgeon, retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, world-record-holding athlete,…
Nov 7, 2026 · 55:36
Welcome! And thanks for listening. In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Ken Berry, a board-certified family medicine physician, bestselling author of…
Oct 31, 2026 · 32:47
Welcome! And thanks for listening. In this solo episode, I wanted to share some of the fascinating research and insights I brought back from the recent Ketogenic Foundation…
Oct 24, 2026 · 39:09
Welcome! And thanks for listening. In this episode, I have the opportunity to sit down with my cousin Natalie Holmes, who has been following a carnivore diet for the past three…
Oct 17, 2026 · 51:19
Welcome! And thanks for listening. In this episode, I sit down with Scott Hoover, also known as No Carb Runner, an ultrarunner and race director of Ultra Ultras. Scott shares his…
Oct 1, 2026 · 33:53
Welcome! And thanks for listening. In this solo episode, I wanted to give you an update on my own health, nutrition, and endurance journey over the past several months. After…
Sep 24, 2026 · 59:08
Welcome! And thanks for listening. In this episode, I have the incredible opportunity to sit down with one of my lifelong mentors in both medicine and endurance running, Dr. Tim…
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:01:42
Welcome! And thank you for listening. In this episode, I take a deeper look at some of the conventional ideas we’ve been taught about nutrition, carbohydrates, vegetables, meat,…
Sep 8, 2026 · 46:51
Welcome! And thank you for listening. In this episode, I sit down with cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia to challenge some of the conventional thinking around heart…
Sep 5, 2026 · 44:07
Welcome! And thank you for listening. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bret Scher. He is a board-certified cardiologist, lipidologist, and leading expert in therapeutic uses…
Aug 28, 2026 · 43:55
Welcome! And thank you for listening. In this episode, I discuss the importance of recognizing potentially serious heart symptoms in runners and endurance athletes, using the…
Aug 14, 2026 · 35:01
Welcome! And thank you for listening. In this episode, I’m breaking down my experience completing the Badger 100, a 100-mile ultramarathon through Wisconsin, and spoiler alert: I…
Aug 8, 2026 · 52:37
Welcome! And thank you for listening. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tro Kalayjian, a physician who has dedicated his career to helping people understand obesity, food…
Jul 22, 2026 · 20:57
Welcome! And thank you for listening. Diabetes has shaped my life long before I became a cardiologist. After watching multiple family members suffer from its complications, I was…
Jul 14, 2026 · 15:27
Welcome! And thank you for listening. One of the biggest barriers to lasting change is that every dietary pattern asks us to give something up. Whether it is processed…
Jul 3, 2026 · 36:08
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. I have been to Alaska fishing! I am back with fresh salmon and halibut. I am also back to training for my ultras and promoting a low…
Jun 12, 2026 · 30:27
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. When it comes to health information, it is really hard to find someone that isn't biased. One way is to be cautious of those making a living…
Jun 6, 2026 · 28:23
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. I practice medicine in a private practice clinical setting. I develop lasting relationships with patients for years. I see their health…
May 29, 2026 · 30:12
Welcome! and thank you for listening. There has been some great feedback on a low carbohydrate/high fat diet. Patients are noting weight loss, improved sleep, improved mobility…
May 22, 2026 · 34:37
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. It has been a week of growth and discussion for sure There has been some early positive results with nutrition shifts to a low carbohydrate…
May 15, 2026 · 58:07
Welcome! And thank you for listening. Today I sit down with Dr. Andrew Koutnik, an award-winning scientist committed to producing and translating cutting-edge research into real…
May 8, 2026 · 32:16
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Dr. Richard Feynman, the Nobel Laureate Physicist said, "You must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest to fool" Well then let's get…
May 1, 2026 · 33:41
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Thank you for all of the email questions. Some of which I will address today. What are you eating? Are you eating eggs, animal products? Dr…
Apr 24, 2026 · 31:26
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Today's episode embarks on a new journey for me as I adopt a high fat, low carbohydrate diet. Before you call 911 take a listen and follow…
Apr 17, 2026 · 29:44
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. This episode is about early data of my personal continous glucose monitor. These sensors can be purchased without a prescription and are…
Apr 10, 2026 · 31:51
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. This episode will highlight my latest ultra at Croom's Fool run where I completed 35 miles/50K. The original goal was 50 miles but the day…
Mar 27, 2026 · 37:29
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Today's episode is my story of making a quit for my granddaughter , and how it was not in my comfort zone. I learned to quilt from watching…
Mar 20, 2026 · 29:15
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Cardiovascular risk factors include hypertension, weight, hyperlipidemia, smoking and a sedentary lifestyle. These are things you can change…
Mar 11, 2026 · 38:52
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Don't fall off your exercise ball but we are going to talk low carb and keto! Last week I completed the Long Play 33 with 35 miles- bonus…
Feb 27, 2026 · 48:59
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. It is with sorrow that I pay tribute to Jeff Galloway with a replay of a 2020 episode that we did together. Jeff passed away this week from…
Feb 20, 2026 · 1:03:49
Welcome! and Thank your for listening. Today I am honored to have Dr. Tonya Olson a doctor of physical therapy to educate us on fixing our feet. Can you move your toes…
Feb 7, 2026 · 34:04
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Lp(a) is a genetic marker associated with increased cardiovascular events. A positive family history is also associated with increase risk.…
Jan 31, 2026 · 34:46
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Do this, no, do that. Coffee is bad. Coffee is good. Do these three things. Take these medications or else. It is no wonder that people just…
Jan 23, 2026 · 36:55
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Long Haul Ultra marathon is a 100 mile race at Colt Creek State Park in Florida. It consists of 6 loops of 16.8 miles. The runner comes back…
Jan 9, 2026 · 32:24
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Happy, Healthy New Year. How much does it cost to live forever. There are people out there claiming they can do it for $4 a day all the way…
Dec 31, 2025 · 28:40
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Lessons that I have learned this year. Lessons from coaches, my patients, and my practice. You do not know your full potential until you…
Dec 18, 2025 · 41:42
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. The Daytona 50 mile race is in the books. It was my first road ultramarathon, and I continue to learn a little something at each race. I…
Dec 5, 2025 · 36:50
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Move it or loose it for sure but how should be move and how often. I made some observations at this year's Turkey trot that I think you…
Nov 26, 2025 · 28:24
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. I am joined by my favorite little people today to talk all things Thanksgiving. I give you a little recap of my latest learning experience…
Nov 17, 2025 · 29:52
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. There is shocking news with this podcast that I hope will allow all of us to become healthier. This episode I will discuss coaching and…
Nov 7, 2025 · 51:22
Welcome and thank you for listening. When life throws unimaginable challenges, how do we find resilience and true wellness? In this episode, we meet endurance athlete Dean Hall,…
Oct 28, 2025 · 44:09
Welcome and Thank you for listening. This podcast is mainly about the Coldwater Creek 50k/ 33.2 mile trail race in Anniston Alabama. Good news: I finished Better news: I finished…
Oct 17, 2025 · 38:10
Welcome and thank you for listening. We’re surrounded by quick fixes—new miracle drugs and health hacks promising easy solutions—but real wellness still comes back to lifestyle,…
Oct 3, 2025 · 38:14
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. How much do we need to worry about body scans and tests? It seems our bodies are on autopilot until our forties. Then there comes the…
Sep 26, 2025 · 34:47
Welcome and Thank you for listening. What I have admired this week: The Power of Positive Thinking in Health. Staying healthy isn’t just about diet or exercise—it’s about…
Sep 12, 2025 · 32:03
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. What I have admired this week: Doing Hard Things with Grace and Humility We learn and grow more from doing hard things. We all want to be…
Sep 5, 2025 · 30:44
Welcome! and thank you for listening. This week we look into new studies into glycogen and carbohydrates—how our muscles and liver store it, what happens when it runs low, and…
Aug 29, 2025 · 29:25
Welcome! As I prepared for the Leadville 100, I found myself leaning into the wisdom of my spirit animal, the burro — steady, strong, and cautious when the trail demands it. No…
Aug 5, 2025 · 33:12
Welcome! and thank you for listening. Are parasites at the root cause of cancer? Can you maintain a zero calcium score forever? Are you more fit now than when you trained for the…
Jul 25, 2025 · 40:24
Welcome! And thank you for listening. Most of us prefer a steady path—training just enough, eating just enough, and aiming for just enough discomfort to grow without getting…
Jul 15, 2025 · 34:09
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. We all seem to chase balance. Not too much and not too little. The middle tends to be more populated in the middle of the bell curve or the…
Jul 4, 2025 · 47:57
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. This week, I’m sharing my journey from a recent training camp in Leadville, Colorado. We talk about the physical and mental challenges of…
Jun 16, 2025 · 32:29
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. This week I discuss the evolution of the podcast, the role of AI in medical information, and the importance of personalized treatment. We…
Jun 10, 2025 · 40:29
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. This episodes is about distractions. I have had a few myself resulting in a delay in airing this episode. I am in the process of adding…
May 21, 2025 · 31:19
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Cruel Jewel was not the outcome that I was looking for with regard to finishing. The details are shared in this podcast. The questions came…
May 9, 2025 · 37:00
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. What are your plans? How about eating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. This will allow you to do things like run, and…
Apr 29, 2025 · 34:10
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. This is a race recap of the Skunk Ape 50 mile ultra in Ocala, Florida. I was not abducted by the Skunk Ape, but willingly got in a car with…
Apr 18, 2025 · 32:06
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. It can be very difficult to navigate the risk of a medicine or a procedure versus the benefits. It is impossible to apply the statistics of…
Apr 11, 2025 · 33:06
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. If you have lost your motivation for a healthy lifestyle, try looking for it on the couch. Motivation is there for you as long as it does…
Apr 4, 2025 · 33:22
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Sometimes you can do more than you think you can. You find another gear to go on. Sometimes, you stop and say you did the best that you…
Apr 1, 2025 · 33:18
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. We all need to ask why and how. Why do this procedure or eat this way, and how will it help me. Will I live longer or better? One might…
Mar 21, 2025 · 31:52
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Should you worry if you are good at it? Turns out most worries have little to do with the facts. We could spend out time better enjoying the…
Mar 14, 2025 · 39:36
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. I am joined by Addie Majnaric, RDN today to discuss fiber and it's role in health and the potential to limit the car size of GI doctors.…
Mar 7, 2025 · 49:06
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. March is national nutrition month and we are gong to kick things off with our registered dietitian, Addie Majnaric RDN to discuss protein…
Feb 27, 2025 · 25:00
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. We all have the ability to switch on and off mentally. The problem is we do not often realize when or what causes the switch. But when it…
Feb 21, 2025 · 37:35
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. My mother used to joke and say she would take my night calls. She would say take an aspirin and call me in the am. Is that good advice? The…
Feb 12, 2025 · 34:48
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Welcome to a tour of your heart anatomy. Today I will describe how it works and how to keep it working. Valentine's day is about showing…
Feb 6, 2025 · 41:23
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Did you know you could get medical advice in the self checkout line in the grocery store? It is amazing where people seek advise and from…
Jan 30, 2025 · 33:08
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Do you want to live to 100 or perhaps longer than relatives? Is health span more important than longevity. How about living well until you…
Jan 23, 2025 · 38:21
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. I ran 33 miles out of 100 miles at the Long Haul 100 this past weekend and I am happy. Last year it would have been a major disappointment…
Jan 10, 2025 · 33:06
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. When we think of eye health, the first food that comes to mind is carrots. We all need Vitamin A and carrots are a great source. Eggs are…
Dec 28, 2024 · 27:28
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. This has been a year of comebacks and new traditions. The holidays can be very stressful partially due to maintaining traditions. Some of…
Dec 20, 2024 · 1:00:08
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Today, Andy "Croom" Mathews joins me to talk about his 200 mile ultra run across Florida for his 63 third year of life. We talk about his…
Dec 13, 2024 · 35:29
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. This is podcast 500 for me. I have tried to average one podcast a week since the beginning. I have had a few 10 day stretches but for the…
Dec 6, 2024 · 39:33
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. The holidays are upon us, and the year is coming to the end. There could not be a more important time for mindfulness. Where did those…
Nov 22, 2024 · 30:02
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. I want you to talk yourself into a plant strong Thanksgiving. I want you to sell it like a used car salesman. Write your reasons down.…
Nov 15, 2024 · 35:34
Welcome and Thank you for listening! One commercial that sticks in everyone's mind is "Timex, it takes a licking and keeps on ticking". Resilience does not come from everything…
Nov 6, 2024 · 40:21
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. The Austin Ratler 50k is in the books. More things went right than wrong. Perhaps the what went wrong makes for a more entertaining story.…
Oct 29, 2024 · 35:59
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Addie Majnaric, RDN, joins me today to launch our new ebook, Powerful Plates, Fight Breast Cancer with Food. Rather than buy pink labeled…
Oct 15, 2024 · 31:14
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. I hope hurricane Milton was the last one of the season. I will share our experience and tips for maintaining plant based nutrition when some…
Oct 4, 2024 · 39:06
Welcome! and Thank You for listening. Breast cancer awareness is more than just pink ribbons and mammogram scheduling. It certainly is a scary diagnosis. Nearly 1 in 9 women will…
Sep 27, 2024 · 52:27
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Autoimmune diseases are often thought to be genetic. However, there are many people with at risk DNA that never develop the disease. DNA…
Sep 19, 2024 · 40:17
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. It works. It really does. Plant based nutrition and exercise reverses lifestyle diseases and people can achieve a normal BMI. However, it…
Sep 12, 2024 · 32:02
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. What does it mean if you are in that 25% of the population than has an abnormally high Lp(a)? Is it worth loosing sleep over? I can assure…
Sep 6, 2024 · 30:53
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. 48% of adults carry the diagnosis of hypertension. They are diagnosed and placed on medication usually based on protocols. Very rarely are…
Aug 29, 2024 · 57:10
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Today I have a plant based strong man on the podcast. Nathan Majnaric, SCCC, CSCS. Most plant based athletes lean toward the endurance world…
Aug 22, 2024 · 31:54
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. A New England Journal of Medicine Study looked at how much energy people thought they consumed, and how much energy they actually burned.…
Aug 9, 2024 · 29:35
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. What are your health goals? Do you have a bucket list? My grandmother used to say that if wishes were horses, beggars would ride. I think…
Aug 2, 2024 · 31:02
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. When things are going well, there is a flow state. We are in "The Zone". Funny how it does not happen too often. But when it does, we seem…
Jul 26, 2024 · 31:33
Welcome! Thank you for listening. What is a whole food? What is a clean food? Those terms are thrown around with authority and ultimately blend into just food. If you ask most…
Jul 19, 2024 · 44:58
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. What will you do with the results of a test? How will you react? I was very happy to see normal bones and joints on a recent CT scan of my…
Jul 12, 2024 · 35:14
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Pills, potions and procedures aimed at curing ailments. The web is full of devices and programs that promise pain relief, younger bodies,…
Jul 3, 2024 · 31:24
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. The new word is extreme with regard to diet choice. Moderation is out! The reality is, it was never in. The abundance of food choices has…
Jun 27, 2024 · 45:34
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. This episode gives you a glimpse into running in the mountains of Leadville. I like hard things and I believe we can do just about anything…
Jun 14, 2024 · 43:55
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. We have been conditioned to believe that discomfort or an illness can only be fixed by a procedure or medication. It is out of our hands.…
Jun 7, 2024 · 28:48
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Can you bank longevity? What about fitness? Improving fitness at any age will help to increase your health span which may translate into…
May 31, 2024 · 36:42
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. We age and our cells age. About every three months our red blood cells turn over for example. What happens to the old cells? How do we…
May 22, 2024 · 36:34
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. I was fortunate to go to Blue Ridge and Blairsville Georgia this past weekend to toe the line at the Cruel Jewel 50 mile ultra race. The…
May 14, 2024 · 35:37
Welcome ! and Thank you for listening. Are you planning for your decline or planning your next adventure? That adventure might mean a great day at the beach with your…
May 3, 2024 · 29:36
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Have you ever heard someone say, what would you tell your thirty year old self? It is something like hind sight is 20:20. My perspective on…
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