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The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
Dive into the science of your diet! Learn how a humble blueberry can fight cancer or what the longest living people in the world are eating. Every episode is packed with facts that will raise your health IQ and boost your nutrition knowledge. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, a leading voice in nutrition science and founder of The Physicians Committee, and other elite doctors and dietitians. Unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier life and how to…
Episodes
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeShe Survived Cancer and a Heart Transplant, Then Made History | Dr. Dawn Mussallem
Dr. Dawn Mussallem survived stage 4 cancer, received a heart transplant, and became the first person in history to complete a full marathon just one year…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow to Get Healthy When Nobody Else Is | Brenda Workman
Brenda Workman transformed her health. Now she is working to transform an entire state. After losing 60 pounds and getting off cholesterol and blood pressure…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow to Keep One Bad Meal From Ruining Your Diet | Alan Stein Jr. & Dr. Hana Kahleova
What happens when you know exactly what you should do for your health but you still don't do it? Motivation may not be the answer. Best-selling author and…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeChef AJ: How to Keep Going When Life Gets Hard
Chef AJ has been through one of the hardest chapters of her life. But she is still laughing. Still exercising. Still showing up. Still making plans. And most…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeMeat Causes Erectile Dysfunction: How and Why | Dr. Neal Barnard
Is meat really masculine or could it be causing erectile dysfunction? Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll to examine the connection between meat, blood flow…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeLower Cholesterol With Food: The Portfolio Diet Explained | Dr. David Jenkins
Can you lower LDL cholesterol by changing the foods you eat? Dr. David Jenkins, the pioneering nutrition researcher behind the Portfolio Diet, joins Chuck…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeCan't Poop? Do This to Help Constipation | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz returns with a complete guide to constipation, including the symptoms many people overlook even when they are having a…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWhen Healthy Eating Becomes Unhealthy | Dr. Matthew Lederman
Can trying to eat perfectly actually make you less healthy? Dr. Matthew Lederman joins Chuck Carroll to explore the hidden connection between food…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeReal Meat vs. Fake Meat: Which Is Healthier? | Dr. Neal Barnard
Are Impossible Burgers and fake meats worse for you than a steak or hamburger? Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to examine one of…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFood Addiction Is Real: How to Break Cravings | Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD
Junk food was harder for Susan Peirce Thompson to quit than crack cocaine. The founder and CEO of Bright Line Eating joins Chuck Carroll for a deeply personal…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWhy Modern Medicine Isn't Making Us Healthy | Drs. Joel Fuhrman & Columbus Batiste
Why do chronic diseases remain so common when we have more medicine and medical technology than ever before? Chuck Carroll is joined by two leading physicians…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeRaw Milk and Cow Hearts: Dr. Neal Barnard on Soccer Star's Dangerous Diet
Erling Haaland eats six meals and roughly 6,000 calories every day to fuel his extraordinary performance on the soccer field. But should anyone else be eating…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeShe Survived a Mass Shooting, Then Cancer | Krista Ryan
Krista Ryan survived the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas. Years later, she faced another life-altering challenge when she was…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWhat Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Food | Dr. Alan Desmond
A leading gastroenterologist reveals that many doctors are never taught about food, nutrition, and the diseases that can been prevented with diet education…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBrain Tumor Diagnosis Changed How Top Doctor Sees Health Care | Dr. Bobby Mukkamala
The president of the American Medical Association became the patient after being diagnosed with a large brain tumor. Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, immediate past…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBilly Bob Thornton's 'Ultra Restrictive' Diet: Dr. Neal Barnard Reacts
Billy Bob Thornton stopped eating dairy after discovering it was causing health problems. But is that a healthy decision? Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThe Doctor Visit That Could Change Your Life | Anthony Masiello
What if your doctor had time to actually listen to you? Anthony Masiello, Founder and CEO of Lifestyle Telemedicine, joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteePlantYou Quickies: How to Eat Healthy When You Have No Time | Carleigh Bodrug
Fast food doesn't have to be junk food. Carleigh Bodrug from PlantYou is here to prove that! The recipe genius, two-time New York Times bestselling author, and…
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee"Healthy" Foods Are Fooling Us: How An FFL Instructor Is Fighting Back
The biggest and healthiest changes in your community can begin with one person. Lyn Grady is a Food For Life instructor with the Physicians Committee who is…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWeight Loss After Menopause: This Type of Protein Helps | Dr. Neal Barnard
Swapping animal protein for plant protein may help women lose weight after menopause. Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to discuss…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDr. Will Bulsiewicz & The Most Googled Gut Health Questions: GLP-1s, Healthy Soda, & More
Could eating late at night be hurting your gut health? Are prebiotic and probiotic sodas actually good for your microbiome? And what do GLP-1 weight loss drugs…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBuilding Muscle and Bone After 50 | Brenda Davis, RD
You can build strong bones and muscles as you age without eating meat or dairy foods. Registered dietitian Brenda Davis joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room…
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee12 Surprising Health Benefits of Mint | Dr. Hana Kahleova
Dr. Hana Kahleova reveals the surprising science behind mint. From digestion and blood flow to coughing, inflammation, exercise performance, and antioxidants…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeChris Beat Cancer: Food, Faith, And The Will To Live
Chris Wark was just 26 years old when he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. What happened next changed his life forever. In this deeply personal…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWhy You Can't Stop Eating: The Science of Weak Willpower | Dr. Vanita Rahman
Binge eating and emotional eating are not simply about willpower. According to Dr. Vanita Rahman, they are often driven by stress, shame, biology, habits, food…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeLupus and Sjögren's Symptoms Reversed In Weeks With This Diet | Brooke Goldner, MD
Could lupus and Sjögren's symptoms improve in just weeks with the right diet and lifestyle changes? Dr. Brooke Goldner joins Chuck Carroll to share the…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDoctor Reveals the 2 Foods to Avoid: Ultra-Processed Foods Aren't the Problem
Are ultra-processed foods really as unhealthy as we've been told? New research suggests the answer may be more complicated than the headlines make it seem. Dr…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeIs 2,000 Calories Too Much? Dr. Joel Fuhrman Explains
Is 2,000 calories a day too much? Dr. Joel Fuhrman joins The Exam Room to challenge one of the most familiar numbers in nutrition and explain why the…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBrain Fog, Bloating, Joint Pain? Inflammation and Your Gut May Be the Link | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Inflammation is tied to some of the biggest health problems in the world — heart disease, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune conditions, gut disorders, brain health…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHantavirus Outbreak: Virus Expert Explains Risk, Immunity, And Diet Impact | Dr. Roger Seheult
A deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship is making headlines around the world. But how worried should you really be? Dr. Roger Seheult joins Chuck…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBiggest Health Studies of the Year: Sugar, Coffee and More | Dr. Andrew Freeman
Every day there's a new headline about health. Coffee is good. Coffee is bad. Fat is the problem. No, sugar is. Eat this. Avoid that. So what does the science…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWhat Happens When You Go Raw Vegan? (Real Experience) | Lissa and Nate Maris
Is the raw vegan diet the ultimate health upgrade or is there more to the story? Lissa and Nate Maris from Raw Food Romance join Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFatty Liver Disease: How To Reverse It FAST | Dr. Neal Barnard
Fatty liver disease is one of the most common health conditions in the world — affecting 1 in 3 people globally — and most don't even know they have it. 🧠 In…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThe Future of Medicine: Longer Life & Healthspan Naturally | Dr. Niki Davis
What if your doctor focused on reversing disease instead of just managing it? Dr. Niki Davis from Lifestyle Telemedicine joins The Exam Room to explain how…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow to Reverse Heart Disease Naturally | Dr. Columbus Batiste
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, but wit doesn't have to be. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, cardiologist Dr. Columbus…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow To Make Vegetables Taste AMAZING | Chef Ed Harris
Why does healthy food taste bland? And how do you fix it? Celebrity chef and Food Network Chopped champion Ed Harris joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room to…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThe Truth About Animal Testing: Why It's Failing Us and Costing You Money | Dr. Neal Barnard
Is animal testing outdated? In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Dr. Neal Barnard breaks down what's happening at Oregon Health & Science University…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThe Millet Effect: Ancient Grain Lowers Blood Sugar and Boost Energy
What if one simple food swap could help give you more energy, stabilize your blood sugar, improve cholesterol, and even support weight loss? In this episode of…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeStop Heartburn Naturally | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
eartburn affects millions—but what if we've been thinking about it all wrong? In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast with Chuck Carroll, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDr. Michael Klaper: The Truth About Disease Reversal Doctors Won't Tell You
Chronic disease can be reversed and the science to prove it is stronger than ever. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Michael Klaper draws on decades of…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeCan Your Gut Predict Parkinson's & Alzheimer's Disease? | Dr. Trisha Pasricha Live Q&A
Could your gut hold the key to preventing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease? Researchers believe the first signs of these diseases could be digestive issues…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWhat Doctors Aren't Taught Is Killing Us | Dr. Kim Scheuer
Why aren't doctors taught nutrition? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Kim Scheuer joins Chuck Carroll to share how her own health transformation led her to…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeShe Had Heart Disease, These Changes Made It Go Away | Lauren Bernick
What if you could see heart disease coming… and stop it before it starts? That's exactly what happened to Lauren Bernick. She was heading down a path that…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThe Power Foods Diet: Eat A Lot and Lose Weight | Dr. Jim Loomis and Caryn Dugan
What if the secret to better health wasn't eating less… but eating MORE of the right foods? That's exactly what we're diving into today with the dynamic duo…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHealth Benefits of Onions: Strong Heart, Long Life | Dr. Hana Kahleova
Onion health benefits may be more powerful than you think. In this episode of The Exam Room, Dr. Hana Kahleova joins Chuck Carroll to break down the science…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFibermaxxing: The Science of Healing Your Gut with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Fiber may be the single most powerful nutrient for improving gut health — yet most people aren't getting nearly enough of it. Enter Fibermaxxing. On this…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWhy Kids Get Constipated — And How Parents Can Fix It | Dr. Iris Wang
Constipation isn't just an adult problem — millions of kids struggle with it too. On this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Iris…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBacon Causes Cancer, Eat This Instead | Anna Herby, RD
Does bacon cause cancer? The evidence is overwhelming. A new national survey conducted for the Physicians Committee reveals that nearly half of Americans are…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeYou've Been Pooping All Wrong: Doctor Explains Right Way | Dr. Trisha Pasricha
Are you pooping the right way? According to gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha, 40% of Americans say their bowel habits disrupt their daily lives — and…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBest Foods to Reverse Heart Disease | Dr. Neal Barnard
Heart disease is the leading cause of death — but it's also one of the most preventable conditions. In this episode of The Exam Room, Dr. Neal Barnard joins…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHealth Benefits of Garlic: What 1 Clove Can Do For You | Dr. Hana Kahleova
Garlic may be one of the most powerful foods in your kitchen due to its vast health benefits. In this episode, Dr. Hana Kahleova joins Chuck Carroll to explain…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeOzempic Aftermath: Why Most People Regain Weight (And How to Prevent It) | James Hill, PhD
Millions of Americans are turning to GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. But here's the question few are asking: What happens when you stop?…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDr. Baxter Montgomery's Cause of Death Revealed — And His Legacy of Hope
For the first time publicly, the cause of death of renowned plant-based cardiologist Dr. Baxter Montgomery is revealed. In this powerful and respectful…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeReset Your Gut Clock: A Morning Routine for Energy | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Your gut has a clock — and most people are completely out of sync. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Chuck Carroll sits down with gastroenterologist…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWrinkles & Acne: Dermatologist Reveals the Surprising Causes and Easy Fixes | Dr. Jessica Krant
Can what you eat really change your skin? Dr. Jessica Krant, board-certified dermatologist and lifestyle medicine physician in New York City, joins Chuck…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThe Blueberry Effect: The Fruit That Protects Your Brain, Heart, and Waistline
One cup of blueberries a day could help your brain, heart, mood, and waistline. On this episode of The Exam Room, host Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThis Grocery Store Tool Instantly Tells You How Healthy Any Food Really Is
Grocery shopping shouldn't feel like a nutrition exam, but for many people it does. In this episode of The Exam Room, Chuck Carroll is joined by Sam Citro…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeNot All Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad — New Science Explains Why
Are all ultra-processed foods bad for your health? New science says no — and the details may surprise you. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeForever Fit: How To Build Muscle and Strength At Any Age | Maxime Sigouin
You don't need another diet. You need a system that lasts. In this powerful episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with body…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThe Secret Power of Nitrates: Boost Endurance, Exercise Performance and Lower Blood Pressure | Cyrus Khabmatta
What if eating the right vegetables could make exercise feel easier while simultaneously lowering your blood pressure? In this episode of The Exam Room…