Off Of The Couch Podcast

Natasha Smikles on Metabolic Therapy

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Metabolic Therapies are increasingly being found to treat a surprising number of conditions, and this is especially exciting in the Mental Health fiel...

Reverse Diabetes with Dr. Peter Brukner

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Peter Brukner, a world renowned sports medicine physician from Australia, tells his story of finding a simple way of eating for health and since w...

Dr. Sam Chenkin, Pivot 2 Health

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sam Chenkin is a chiropractor, Personal Trainer, and Rehab Specialist who helps people maintain their health and fitness for life, and get back to...

Rachael Berecka: From Panic to Strength Coaching

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Berecka is an unlikely strength coach who found her calling after transforming somewhat by accident. Follow her on Instagram @Rachael_Berecka o...

Dr. Ana Rosa on Visceral Fat and Grattitude

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ana Rosa is a board certified doctor of radiology. She learned of the importance of reducing visceral fat for health from Dr. Sean O'Mara. She...

Ginny MacColl, Ninja in her 70's!

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ginny MacColl, actress, dancer and Ninja, will inspire you to set a fitness goal. At 74 she recently competed in a pull up challenge and was in Season...

Healing With The Diamonds

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Larry and Kay Lynne Diamond are sharing their knowledge with individuals and families in their business, HealingWithTheDiamonds.com. They also have a ...

Reversing Early Alzheimers with Eddie Rodriguez

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Rodriguez took action when his father showed signs of Early Alheimers Disease in his early 50s. He now has a You Tube Channel, BrainHeal(th) as ...

Rosemary Labaree, Osteoporosis Reversed

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ro Labaree, aka @coffeebooksbarbells, reversed osteoporosis after age 60 by learning strength training and adding jumping to her fitness routine. She ...

Alex Jamal, Fitness Results Coaching

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Jamal of Culver City CA is a Fitness and Mindset Coach. He trains elite athletes, celebrities, and busy professionals as well as beginners. He ha...

Kat's Keto Bakery - Hear Her Story

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kat's Keto Bakery is a brick and mortar store in Grandview, MO and also ships some items from online orders. She has an inspirational story that y...

Out of Pain with Chris Kidawski

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Kidawski is the author of The Pain Bible series, as well as The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Joint Pain. He is known for working with elite athl...

Mitch Webb Continues His Health Journey

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mitch Webb looks into the nervous system and stored trauma, since his previous journey of recovering from a TBI and some other serious injuries and ac...

Martin Gibala, PhD, on Interval Training

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Author of the One Minute Workout, Martin Gibala, PhD, talks about benefits of exercise and how to get the benefits in shorter amounts of time. Find hi...

The "Elder Beast" talks about Legacy

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Baudisch, also known as Elder Beast on X and Elder Beast Legacy on Instagram, has inspiration for anyone but especially the aging population. Enj...

Maria Fiatarone Singh on Weight Training for Aging

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maria Fiatarone Singh of StrongMedicine.org and one of the subjects of the book Stronger, by Michael Joseph Gross, joins me to talk about research on ...

Shaun Scott Reversed Eye Disease With Diet

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shaun Scott, @EyesOnCarnivore, improved his eyesight and eye health after a diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare genetic eye disease. He is sprea...

Catching Up With Nayiri Mississian

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nayiri Mississian returns for a chat, about what's new and what we learned from the Symposium for Metabolic Health which we attended separately by...

Dr. Ben Bocchicchio Returns!

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I caught up with Dr. Ben Bocchicchio for a second interview, as he works on a new book and is coming out with some strength training videos using band...

Replay -Joy @ Reversing Insulin Resistance

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joy is part of the team running the Reverse Insulin Resistance Facebook Group. She turned around her Type 2 Diabetes and now helps others.

Mary Henry Bell, From Sleep Deprived to Successfully Living

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Henry Bell of @MHBHealthCoach on Instagram, overcame a variety of health problems, including narcolepsy that impacted everything about her life u...

Save Money on Meat with Brad Baych, the Butcher Wizard

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Find Brad Baych on his YouTube Channel, The Butcher Wizard, where he will teach you all kinds of tricks to eat well for less money. Find his cookbook,...

Dr. Phil Maffetone Talks Diet, Exercise and Music

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Phil Maffetone is more than a legendary fitness and endurance trainer, he is a singer songwriter also. He explains that it is never too late to ge...

Hannah Mac Keeps Her Vision

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah McChesney was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at age 30. Luckily she found by eating an ancestral style diet it did not progress as was pre...

Keep It Simple with Jess Theberge

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Theberge, of Simply-Jess.com, is a Health Coach who works with many stressed out teachers and other busy folks to prioritize their health. She...

Pete Cerqua, Million Dollar Trainer, Returns

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pete Cerqua comes back to talk about the most efficient fitness training program. Whether you want to get in shape yourself or you think you might wan...

Adrian Gledhill of Biggest Loser

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian Gledhill tells her story and how she has become a successful coach who now helps others. Spoiler, it is not the program she learned on the Bigg...

Food Freedom with Michelle Hall

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Hall is a recovering food addict, Primal Health Coach and fitness coach, and certified to help people using GLP1's. She helps women over ...

Diane Ladd - Multiple Sclerosis Reversed by Diet

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diane Ladd tells her story of recieving a diagnosis of MS and how she used the Carnivore Diet to get rid of all of the symptoms she was having, and co...

Siouxie Boshoff, Keto for Lipedema and Natural Gummy Bears

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Siouxie Boshoff is the owner of SwithSweets.com, where you can order natural gummy bears, pancake syrup, and keto caramels. She transformed her health...

Michelle Hurn, RD, The Dietician's Dilemma

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Hurn recovered from an eating disorder to become both a dietician and an ultra runner. Now she helps people recover from disease states and o...

Amanda Harris of Re-Kinect Helps Back Pain

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Harris, of Re-Kinect.com helps people heal from back pain with a comprehensive approach, combining exercises with correct movement and nervous ...

Dr. Robert Kiltz Meats Up

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I was lucky to attend my first Meat Up a few weeks ago in Boston, and Dr. Kiltz was kind enough to agree to an interview. I can report back that it wa...

Bendable Body Part 2, Sita and John Kelly Return

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sita and John Kelly of Bendable Body came back for a second episode. After trying their stretching method, I had more questions about it. Find out mor...

Fred Hahn, Celebrity Personal Trainer and Author of Slow Burn

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Hahn has devoted his life to teaching a slow method of weight training that gets incredible results. He has authored two books on the subject and...

Replay -Lawrence Neal, High Intensity Strength Training

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lawrence Neal, owner of Optimastrength.com and Highintensitybusiness.com, talks about all aspects of resistance training

Get Out of Pain with Rob Boyko, Egoscue of Boston

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Boyko is the owner of Egoscue of Boston, soon to be renamed PostureRx. He explains how specific exercises to align the body help people live bette...

Sita and John Kelly from Bendable Body

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you are stiff, in pain or inflexible, John and Sita Kelly can help by teaching you Resistance Stretching, either in person, online or with their Yo...

Kim VanDolah, Return To Simple

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kim VanDolah is a Health Coach who recently authored the book Return To Simple: A Journey of Hope and Truth, as a way to spread the message of health ...

Rance Edwards, Health Coach for Full Spectrum Humans

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rance Edwards is a Health Coach for Revero as well as having a private practice. He tells his story of transitioning from a Personal Trainer whose hea...

Dr. Lisa Wiedeman, Carnivore Doctor

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Wiedeman overcame disordered eating and food addiction by adopting a carnivore diet 16 years ago. She will be speaking in Boston in June at the He...

Judy Walks Across America, after Reversing Alzheimer's

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Judy Benjamin is walking across America to let people know that Alzheimer's Disease can be reversed. She was in Arizona when we talked last week. ...

Semi-Retired Bob Gets Healthy

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Refeld turns his life around through changing his diet. Find him everywhere online @SemiRetiredBob.

Replay - Mary McManus, Post Polio to Boston Marathon

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm republishing this in honor of the Boston Marathon earlier this week. If you need some inspiration do not miss this episode. Truly an amazing story...

Kris Holmes Returns for Dog Tales

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with Kris Holmes, a Health Coach and dog trainer who is passionate about helping shelter dogs. For tips for feeding your pets and other info, b...

Alex Ellis - Out of Pain with the Body Nerd

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Ellis, self proclaimed Body Nerd, helps people out of chronic pain whether it's from injury or just poor posture. Find her at AEWellness.com ...

David Amerland, Built to Last!

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Amerland is my guest today, author of the book Built to Last, which is not a typical fitness book. His book is available from Amazon.

Danielle Killen, Personal Trainer and Health Coach

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle Killen of Killen Fitness and Wellness helps people get stronger and reach their health goals. She specializes in working with pre- and post-n...

Carrie Hayes, Using Primal and Exercise for Parkinson's Disease

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carrie Hayes became a Primal Health Coach to help people with disabilities and neurological conditions after having a diagnosis of Parkinson's Dis...

Chris Cornell, Biggest Comeback, Comes Back

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Cornell, aka @BiggestComeback, returns to fill us in on how things are going after his weight loss success story from his earlier episode. Spoil...

Andrea Hansen, Brazen and Bold Wellness!

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Hansen went through her own health journey and now sharing what she learned about getting healthy with others. Check her out on Instagram @braz...

Lisa Simmons, NP on Low Carb for your Heart

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Simmons is a Nurse Practitioner for Dr. Philip Ovadia, Cardiologist. She works with the doctor and health coaches to help people get off of medic...

Chrissy Spencer, AIP for Autoimmunity

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chrissy Spencer became a health coach, nutrition specialist and yoga teacher after reversing a connective tissue disorder with the AIP protocol diet. ...

James McCoy, Primal Living in the U.K.

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James McCoy is a Primal Health Coach for men and author of Primal Living in the UK

Anders Morley - Skis Across Canada! (Replay)

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anders Morley, author of This Land of Snow, talks about his adventure.

Bill DeSimone - Weight Training for the Rest of Us and Mike Mentzer

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill DeSimone joins me again to talk about his upcoming book, as well as some other topics like bodybuilder Mike Mentzer. Find him on YouTube.

Solo Episode - ReCode 2.0 for Alzheimer's Disease

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As I go through Dr. Dale Bredesen's course in Reversing Alzheimer's I wanted to share a little report in what it's about and what people c...

Steve Berthiaume, TimeSaver Strength

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Berthiaume is a Personal Trainer and owner of TimeSaver Strength in Lowell, Massachusetts. He helps people get fit in person and online in a min...

Happy New Year With Jackie Fletcher

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I had a conversation with Jackie Fletcher of the Fabulously Keto Podcast about the past year and our hopes for the new year. Find her on Facebook or I...

Robyn Dobbins Returns!

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Catch up with Robyn R Dobbins, who was formerly diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder but now a Health Coach and You Tube Host, helping others regain their...

Renee Jones: Face Your Stuff (Don't Stuff Your Face)

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Renee Jones is a counselor who has a TedX Talk on emotional eating and is the author of What's Really Eating You? Find her talk here https://youtu.be/...

Tia Reid Returns!

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I get to catch up with Tia Reed who has lost 100 lbs and is now health coaching with a medical weightloss team for Toward Health. Listen to Episode 61...

Janet Ebos - A Metabolic Collective for Better Brain Health

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Janet Ebos has many reasons to be concerned with brain health. Listen to her story. Find her at purelyjanet.ca or metaboliccollective.org, or on Insta...

Carrie Brown on Keto for Mental Health, and Ice Cream!

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carrie Brown found the Ketogenic Diet resolves her symptoms of Bi-Polar 2, after consulting with Dr. Ted Naiman. She now writes cookbooks and publishe...

Brady Holmer on Exercise Benefits and VO2 Max

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brady Holmer literally wrote the book on VO2 Max. What is it and how does it help us?

Dave Murphy, In the Heart of the Forest

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Murphy suffered from PTSD due to a traumatic event, and tells his story of weight loss, doing a 5k with his daughter, becoming an author and help...

Steven Whitney On Oxygen and Breath

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Whitney of Breathe With Steve and Soma Breath Trainer and Facilitator explains the many uses of breathwork for stress reduction and improved he...

Dr. Mary Newport on Ketones for Alzheimer's Disease

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mary Newport found using MCT Oil and Coconut Oil helped her husband Steve with his early cognitive decline. She went on to research the subject an...

Providence Francoeur Fasts on Sardines

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Providence Francoeur solved her health problems through listening to podcasts and following experts and is ready to take the next step to help others....

It's Courtney Luna's Cookbook!

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chef Courtney Luna tells her story and let's us know all about her cookbook which will be out October 1. Find her @itsCourtneyLuna on Instagram.

Bronson Dant's New Book: Body Confident

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Bronson Dant talks about why fitness and nutrition are both needed for a healthy body and functional life. Find his new book on Amazon.

Dr. John Gray, Turning Around Parkinson's

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many people know Dr. John Gray as a best selling author on relationships through Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. Here is his personal story o...

Mandy Hopkins, Mama Keto

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mandy Hopkins feeds her family well with 2 kids with Type 1 Diabetes. Everyone is healthier and now she coaches others using the Emmerich's Keto C...

Dr. Sarah Zaldivar on Exercise for A Better Brain

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sarah Zaldivar explains how we can reset dopamine levels through exercise, and how that can help addiction. Find her on Instagram @dr.sarah.zaldiv...

My Interview on the Fabulously Keto Podcast

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's me this week, interviewed by Jackie Fletcher, host of The Fabulously Keto Podcast.

Barbara Vieira Gomes of Primal Peru

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara Vieira Gomes, @tocinoflaco on Instagram, gives us her simple steps for good health. She suffered from a variety of health problems, along with...

Lyndsey Byrne, Dementia Can Be Reversed

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lyndsey Byrne is a ReCode 2.0 Health Coach, the Bredesen protocol to reverse Alzheimer's. Find her at www.thecognitivehealthcoach.co.uk and read h...

Amy Eiges, Toward Health

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Eiges is a Health Coach who lost 200 pounds herself after decades of failing at diets. She works with Dr. Tro who deprescribes medications as peop...

Sunshine Winter

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Winter, also known as Sunshine, is a fitness trainer and aspiring health coach who uses the Bernstein low carb approach to managing her Type...

Sarah Hotchkiss helps the Sick and Tired

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Hotchkiss of Catalyst Wellness Coaching can probably help you feel better! She helps many people who have almost given up and they have incredib...

Larry and Kay Lynne Diamond Continued!

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke again to the Diamonds, about what they have learned from Dr. Fung and Meghan Ramos, and healthy summer eating among other topics.

Maura Rydzewski, Chronically Thriving Wellness Coach

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maura reversed several conditions and is now a thriving coach and helps people advocate for themselves. Listen to her story and find her @ChronicallyT...

Amy Todisco, Green Living Expert

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Todisco of Whylivegreen.com explains the benefits of a less toxic environment.

Larry and Kay Lynne Diamond, from Always Hungry to Coaching Others

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This couple lost almost 200 lbs between them without being hungry. Now they help others heal their metabolisms. Find Larry @NatureBoyRR on Instagram.

Jonathan FitzGordon, The Rejuvenation Movement Method

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan FitzGordon helps people get out of pain by improving posture and gait. Great advice for aging well!

Barbara Diaz de Leon Returns!

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara Diaz de Leon, also known as Coach Barbara Jean, has written a book called Feel Great in 28!

Jackie Fletcher is Fabulously Keto

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jackie Fletcher is a Primal Health Coach who lives outside London and has a podcast called Fabulously Keto.

Emily Anne Gets Well

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Anne Herrick tells us the dramatic story of dealing with mental health issues starting in childhood, to where she is now, enjoying motherhood.

Coach Allan Misner, 40+ Fitness

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Allan Misner of 40+ Fitness tells his transformation story and how it led him to be a coach for those over 40 needing to get back in shape.

Anna Fruehling from SugarXGlobal.com

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anna fruehling recovered from addiction and some serious health challenges and now helps others who need support and information through Sugar X Globa...

Amy Rosner, Clinical Hypnotherapy for Habit Change

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Rosner, PhD, is the author of a new book titled Reconstructing Reality. She is also a practicing Primal Health Coach.

Jamie Scott, The Underappreciated Role of Muscle

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Scott gives advice on starting a workout program, how to eat for best results, and why it's important.

Diane Kopelakis, The Evolved Dietician

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Diane Kopelakis tells the story of how her practice has evolved to her Clear Approach to Wellness

Kris Allyssa has a Passion for Helping People and Dogs

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris Allyssa is a Primal Health Coach who has found purpose in her life helping shelter dogs.

Suzanne Alexander Travels to Africa

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne Alexander took yet another trip of a lifetime to stay with African tribes and observe lifestyle and health. @Suzanne.Alexander.104 on Instagra...

Dr. Emily Splichal, Barefoot Strong

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Emily Splichal is a podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist with a product line to keep your feet and body healthy at Naboso.com.

Dave Avram Wolfe, Food Addiction Counselor and Sugar Addiction Coach

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Wolfe tells his story of how food addiction led him to his career of counseling after being a Dietician and bread baker!

Marisa Moon, Not So Fast

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marisa Moon is a Health and Wellness Coach who has recently written a book on Intermittent Fasting.

Nayiri Mississian, Independent Nutrition Researcher

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nayiri interviews nutrition experts on her YouTube Channel, Low Carb and Fasting, and runs groups and helps individuals as well. Today she is sharing ...

Joseph Onesta, Hypnotist and Author, Reversed his Diabetes

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joseph Onesta is a Clinical Hypnotist who lost 100 lbs and reversed his Type 2 Diabetes. He has authored 6 books and helps others with behavior change...