Docs Who Lift
Episodes
Weight loss medicine and surgery for kids?
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
More Obesity Stigma - response to Steve Crowder
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss a tweet from Steve Crowder. Learn more about judging health by looks (and obesity) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...
The harmful effects of anabolic steroids
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Dr. Guillermo Escalante all about the harmful effects of anabolic steroids. Dr. Escalante published a study on auto...
Dietary Evangelicals
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Home Body Fat Scales - Grant Tinsley Interview
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Farm Babe Interview Part 2
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer continue the conversation with The Farm Babe all about ethical farming etc. Find The Farm Babe on: Instagram and Facebook Hosted...
Farm Babe Interview part 1
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 eth...
Lifestyle vs. Medicine
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the false dichotomy of believing one needs to only do lifestyle OR take a medicine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...
GMOs, shelf-life, and more with Food Science Babe
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
Pearls from Obesity Week
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lifting weights - cradle to grave.
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Medicines
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer go over the medicines that treat prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Learn: - Whether you should even treat prediabetes - If you sh...
Hollywood weight loss drug abuse and new weight loss guidelines
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 medi...
All about Diabetes
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss diabetes. What are the different types? What causes these different types? How can you prevent and treat with lifestyle?...
What supplements should you take?
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Examine.com director Kamal Patel all about supplements. Which ones should you take? Which ones should you avoid? Ar...
Two Metabolic Case Studies
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss a couple metabolic case studies where weight loss is indicated and helpful. For nutrition coaching go to: https://bigroc...
Nutrition Studies and Media Headlines
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. H...
Neurobiology of Obesity with Dr. Stephan Guyenet
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Obesity causes low testosterone
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with endocrinologist Dr. Bonnecaze all about male obesity-related secondary hypogonadism (low testosterone). Learn: - Ho...
Intro to Osteoporosis
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Dr. Pessah-Pollack, an osteoporosis focused endocrinologist, all about osteoporosis. Learn: The risk factors for os...
Bariatric surgery for weight loss
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 surg...
Response to Bill Maher
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The ultimate guide to hypothyroidism testing
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Hormones Demystified, an endocrinologist, about testing for hypothyroidism. Learn: - The basics of testing - Whethe...
Hormones Demystified
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the origin story of Hormones Demystified and how people get sucked into pseudoscience quackery. Hormones Demystified is ...
Tirzepatide...Bariatric surgery in an injection?
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the newly FDA approved medicine Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) and its effect on sugars and weight. It works similarly to the ot...
Do you have Low T?
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Weight Loss Medicine: GLP-1s
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the most powerful medicines currently available for weight loss - the GLP-1s. Learn: How these medicines work How much w...
Weight Loss Medicine: Phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the weight loss effects of phentermine, Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate), and Contrave (bupropion/naltrexone). Learn: How...
Weight Loss Medicine: Orlistat and Plenity
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 - ...
Are you a fit for weight loss medicines?
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer go over the indications for taking medicines for weight loss. Dr. Spencer's online clinic - JoinSequence.com Hosted by Simplecas...
Are your hormones stopping your weight loss?
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss whether your hormones are stopping you from weight loss. Learn: Secondary hormonal causes of obesity Is it your thyro...
Docs Who Lift Go Vegan
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Weight Stigma
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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://ww...
Do you need a continuous glucose monitor?
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 othe...
The Gym Clinic - Your Doctor's Office as a Gym
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss screening for and treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Learn: - What NAFLD is - Why you should be...
Intermittent Fasting and Weight Loss
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Can you be healthy with obesity?
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the idea behind metabolically healthy obesity (MHO). Learn: - If it is possible to have obesity and be "healthy" - What ...
Diet plans and accountability for weight loss - QnA Episode
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer answer a few questions from a fellow physician. Learn: - How they help their patients with accountability with lifestyle and wei...
Medicines that cause weight gain
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer go over the common medicines that cause weight gain and some alternatives that can help. Recent meta-analysis from Endocrine Soc...
How to Diagnose Obesity
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Thyroid Diet
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Best Diet for Weight Loss
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss in general what they recommend in terms of diet for weight loss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...
You don't have adrenal fatigue
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss why you're tired and how it is not adrenal fatigue. Learn: - Adrenal gland physiology and pathology - What "adr...
Do Carbs Cause Obesity?
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Spencer and Karl discuss carbs, insulin, and their role in weight loss and obesity. Recent review on energy balance - Click Here DIETFITS Study -...
Artificial Sweeteners and Weight
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Docs Who Lift discuss the impact of artificial (and non-nutritive) sweeteners on weight and glycemia. Read Dr. Karl's peer-reviewed published arti...
Obesity as a disease
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Docs Who Lift discuss the concept of obesity as a disease. Brief overview of the AMA decision to list obesity as a disease. Hosted by Simplecast, ...
Who are the Docs Who Lift?
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A quick intro to the Docs Who Lift. Learn: - Why this podcast was created - Whether exercise is medicine - Who Dr. Spencer and Karl are Hosted by Simp...