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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 CommitteeWhy the Plant-Based Movement Is Stalling | Dr. Dean Sherzai
What if the biggest threat to plant-based health isn't meat — but misinformation? Dr. Dean Sherzai is calling for a revolution in how we advocate for vegan…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow Much Should You Weigh? Dr. Neal Barnard's Metabolism Masterclass
What is your ideal body weight—and does it really change with age? Your most Googled health questions answered: - How much should I weigh for my height and…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFrom Processed to Plant-Based: Former President Sparks New Health Movement
Two Indigenous leaders reveal how they reclaimed their health — and how that transformation sparked a movement across the Navajo Nation. In this inspiring…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeLow T? The Truth About Testosterone and What's Really Hurting Men's Health
Are your testosterone levels lower than they should be? Modern men are getting weaker and losing testosterone earlier than ever. Know what you can do to turn…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWhy Ozempic Might Not Be the Miracle You Think | Dr. Vanita Rahman
GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are being hailed as game-changers, but are they really safe, effective, or sustainable? Dr. Vanita Rahman joins…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThe Big Changes That Happen When You Eat Healthy For Just Two Weeks | Dr. Neal Barnard
Your body reacts to a healthy diet far faster than numbers fall on a scale. Long before you begin losing weight your body begins to transform radically inside…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeCellular Renewal Through Fasting | Diabetes Breakthroughs with Dr. William Hsu
Can five days of fasting change your life? A new approach called the fasting mimicking diet is transforming lives. Discover the science behind fasting without…
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How Stress Nearly Broke Me: Chuck Carroll and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on Gut Health and Healing
Chuck Carroll has spent years transforming his health through a plant-based diet. But then one day, he started experiencing brain fog, bloating and gut pain so…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeThe Anti-Aging Diet That Actually Works | Dr. Michael Greger Explains
What if you could slow down aging—without supplements, gimmicks, or starvation? Dr. Michael Greger, bestselling author of How Not to Die, returns to The Exam…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeAlzheimer's Symptoms By 30: What Causes It? | Dr. Neal Barnard
Could the signs of Alzheimer's and dementia appear before middle age? Join host Chuck Carroll and renowned expert Dr. Neal Barnard on The Exam Room Podcast as…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeConvincing Someone You Love To Get Healthy | Maxime Sigouin & Ivy Teves
It started with a random DM. It turned into a love story — and a plant-based transformation that changed everything. When Fit Vegan Coaching's Maxime Sigouin…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHigh LDL Cholesterol From a Keto Diet Isn't Dangerous? BOGUS Science | Dr. Roxie Becker
The truth behind a controversial keto diet study that's been making headlines is exposed. What was hailed as groundbreaking science is now unraveling under…
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Hot Flashes and Belly Fat? Outsmart Menopause Naturally | Dr. Brooke Bussard
Struggling with hot flashes, sleep problems, or unexplained weight gain after 40? You're not alone — and you're not powerless. Dr. Brooke Bussard, author of…
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How to Eat Like a Doctor and Feel Amazing in 2025 | Dr. Colin Zhu
Ever feel like your body just isn't working the way it used to? Low energy. Stubborn weight. Chronic conditions that won't budge. Dr. Colin Zhu is a…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBeef Tallow Is NOT HEALTHY: Doctor Explains | Dr. Neal Barnard
Explore the true health effects of beef tallow. From cholesterol and heart disease to skin health and inflammation, this episode dives into the essential…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeINCREDIBLE: FBI Intelligence Chief Becomes Health Coach | Holly Bertone
Holly Bertone was an FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence until her career was derailed cancer and autoimmune disorders. Twenty years in a high-pressure…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeLive Longer with Diabetes, Heart Disease Eating This Diet | Dr. Neal Barnard
It is possible to live a longer and healthier life even if you have diabetes or heart disease. New research shows that people who eat a healthy plant-based…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeCardiologist's Plea: Food IS Medicine | Dr. Columbus Batiste
Food is as powerful as any medicine, according to a leading cardiologist. Dr. Columbus Batiste tells his patients to eat the food that their great grandparents…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWhat's Actually In A Hot Dog? Eww! | Noah Praamsma, MS, RDN
Americans eat 20 billion hotdogs every year. The problem? Few know what they're made of! What's worse? Hot dogs are also one of the least healthy foods you can…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFood Is Meant to Stress You Out (That's a Good Thing) | Dr. Sharon Bergquist
What you eat can stress out your body. Depending on the food, that stress can be one of the keys to a healthier life. Discover the foods that are designed to…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeChef AJ Health Update: Fighting Cancer and 'I Feel Great'
Chef AJ gives an exclusive update on her cancer battle. The bestselling cookbook author has been undergoing treatment for stage 3 lung cancer. AJ shares her…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeTravel Tips: Optimizing Microbiome When on the Road | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Ever have an upset stomach while you're on vacation? It could be because your gut microbiome is out of whack. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, renowned gastroenterologist…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeSeed Oils, Beef Tallow, and Skepticism: Doctor Responds | Dr. Roxie Becker
Are seed oils or beef tallow the healthier option? The debate is raging over which is the best. Doctor Roxie Becker reveals what the research actually shows as…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWhy Weight Loss Makes the Brain Happy | Dr. Hana Kahleova
The brain undergoes a major change during weight loss. The result often is a much happier person with less depression. But the reason why this is happening…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBird Flu: Is Your Food Putting You At Risk? | Dr. Neal Barnard
The severity of bird flu should not be underestimated. There are big pieces to the puzzle that most of us are missing, including how the virus is able to…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteePlant Based Muscle Building: The Missing Link | Rose Lopiano
How can you get the toned body you want while eating a plant-based diet? Rose Lopiano explains how to build muscle and tone the body without eating eggs…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDefeating Diabetes: Foods to Improve Blood Sugar | Brenda Davis, RD
People can live with type 2 diabetes for years as their health slowly declines. That doesn't have to be you. Dietitian Brenda Davis explains why insulin…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHealthiest Diets Ranked: The Best According Experts | Dahlia Marin, RDN, LD, CGN
These are the healthiest diets, according to experts from across the medical, nutrition, and culinary fields. Dahlia Marin, a certified gastrointestinal…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBuild a Healthier Gut: The Foundational Approach to Food | Dr. Robynne Chutkan
Learn the foundation of building a healthier gut. The foundational approach to gut health is helping people worldwide alleviate chronic heartburn, indigestion…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDiabetes Diet: Is DASH or Whole Food Plant-Based Best? | Dr. Thomas Campbell
What is the best diet for someone with diabetes? Dr. Thomas Campbell shares his research comparing the DASH Diet and a whole food plant-based diet. Their…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHeartburn Help: Causes, Treatments and Best Foods | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Learn the best foods for relieving heartburn as gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room. — In…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFact or Fiction: Become a Health Lie Detector | Dr. Roxie Becker
Figuring out whether someone is telling the truth or spouting lies can be difficult. But there are a number of ways that you can tell whether someone is full…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeProcessed Food: Everything You Need To Know | Dr. Neal Barnard
This is everything you need to know about processed food. Which ones are healthy? Which ones are bad for you? Find out as leading nutrition researcher and…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow To Live Without Cheese & Break Up With Dairy | Chef Bai
Giving up cheese and dairy doesn't have to be so hard! Learn how to make delicious dairy-free recipes with Bailey Ruskus (aka Chef Bai), social media star and…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFoods That Help Prevent Prostate Cancer | Dr. Neal Barnard
Learn the foods that can help prevent prostate cancer and boost your digestive health. Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live to discuss…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeStroke Survivor's Wife Finds Her (Plant)Whys | Ali Essig
Her husband shockingly suffered a stroke at a young age. He survived, but their lives were forever changed. Ali Essig is a mother of six and Pilates instructor…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteePlant-Based 101: Beef & Chicken Substitutes and More | Dr. Laurie Marbas and Brittany Jaroudi
What are the best meat substitutes? How can you eliminate cheese from your diet? Learn how to replace everything from beef to cheddar in this chat with the…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeAre Seed Oils Healthy? Toxic Facts and Falsehoods | Dr. Roxie Becker
Are seed oils healthy? The truth lies in the research. Dr. Roxie Becker does a deep dive into the data surrounding the controversial cooking oils. In a…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeNew Alzheimer's Disease Research: Brain Microbiome Breakthrough? | Dr. Neal Barnard
Dr. Neal Barnard discusses recent findings and a potential breakthrough related to Alzheimer's disease. He joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeVeganuary Boom! How Many Millions Go Vegan In January? | Sandra Hungate
How many people went vegan during Veganuary? Enough to fill up the largest sports arena hundreds of times. Astonishingly, millions of people have ditched meat…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow To Optimize and Balance Gut Microbiome | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Learn how to optimize and restore healthy gut microbiome with a world-renown gastroenterologist. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteePizza Addict Loses Over 70 Pounds By Going Vegan | Michelle Oberg
A serious addiction was sending Michelle Oberg to an early grave. But it wasn't an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Even though she was substantially overweight…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow Many Calories Should You Eat? | Dr. Neal Barnard
Do you need to eat 2,000 calories per day? Is it more? Perhaps less? Despite what you may think, there is no "one size fits all" approach to daily caloric…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow To Lower Cholesterol: Cardiologist's Tips | Dr. Steve Lome
A cardiologist reveals how to lower cholesterol naturally. Dr. Steve Lome joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. Key points discussed include…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow To Lower Blood Pressure: Heart Doctor's Guide | Dr. Steve Lome
A cardiologist reveals his natural method for lowering blood pressure and treating hypertension. Dr. Steve Lome joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow To Lose Weight: Calories, Metabolism, and More | Dr. Neal Barnard
Learn effective strategies for weight loss, particularly focusing on the benefits of a healthy diet. Chuck Carroll has maintained a nearly 300-pound weight…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBest Airports For Plant-Based Food + Dietitian's Travel Tips | Xavier Toledo, MS, RD, LDN
A dietitian spent months researching the friendliest airports for plant-based diets. Xavier Toledo, MS, RD, LDN, shares the findings on The Exam Room Podcast…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow to Get a Massive Brain Boost | Kirk Erickson, PhD | The Exam Room Podcast
The relationship between physical activity and brain health is explored. Kirk Erickson, PhD, the director of translational neuroscience at Advent Health…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeSpices That Heal the Gut | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Spices can help restore the gut to optimal health. Whether you're suffering from heartburn, indigestion, bloating, or inflammation, oftentimes relief can be…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeCook Like a 5-Star Chef: Mother Earth Bowl (Oil-Free Version of Restaurant Favorite) | Caryn Dugan
Learn how to recreate the Mother Earth Bowl from Flower Child restaurant at home! Food For Life instructor and founder of the Center for Plant-Based Living…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteePain Relief Foods: Eat This To Feel Better | Dr. Neal Barnard
Common foods can act like nature's Tylenol. For example, ginger has been shown to relieve headaches while coffee has similar benefits. Discover what to eat…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeWhat Is the Carbon Footprint of Your Diet? | Cathy Katin-Grazzini
The environmental impact of eating a meal at home is far less than dining out. And by controlling the ingredients the meal is often far healthier for you as…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeMaking "Med City" Healthier | Mayor Kim Norton, Mei Liu, Dr. Jengyu Lai
The honorable Kim Norton is mayor of Rochester, Minn., also known as Med City. The city is home to the Mayo Clinic, one of the most advanced and well-respected…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeTop Flu Symptoms and Natural Treatments | Dr. Neal Barnard
Flu symptoms are more than just body aches and fever. Some are mild while others can be severe. Discover the top symptoms for influenza and natural remedies…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeDiet Cost Analysis: Vegan Is Cheapest | Hana Kahleova, MD, PhD
Eating a plant-based diet is not expensive. A group of nutrition researchers have proven that many people actually save money by switching to a vegan diet…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteePrebiotics and Probiotics: What's The Difference? | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
What is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist and two-time New York Times best-selling author, explores the…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFasting: Scientifically Proven Health Benefits | Dr. Alan Goldhamer
The scientifically proven benefits of fasting are explored. Does fasting work for weight loss? Yes! Research shows that fasting can be extremely effective for…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBest Foods for New Mitochondria & Lower Blood Sugar | Cyrus Khambatta, PhD
There are scientifically proven foods that will create new mitochondria and lower blood sugar. Mitochondria and insulin resistance are intricately linked, and…
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeBrutal Truth About Weight Loss: Cheat Days and Long-Term Success | Dr. Joel Fuhrman
The brutal truth about weight loss is that we are addicted to the foods that are killing us. "Your addiction is more important [than living]," according to Dr…
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee10 Foods That Scare Doctors | Dr. Neal Barnard
These are the foods that doctors should never tell their patients to eat. They can destroy your health when eaten regularly. Many have been shown to cause…