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The Energy Balance Podcast
Discover how you can live without constant hunger and fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, and other low-energy symptoms. The Energy Balance Podcast will teach you how to maximize your cellular energy so you can take back your health and finally experience clear-headed focus, restful sleep, and all-day energy you didn’t think was possible.
Episodes
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EB. 66: The Role of Cortisol and The Harmful Effects of Fasting in Fatty Liver (NAFLD Part 4)
In this episode we discuss: Where the liver fat comes from in NAFLD (it’s probably not what you expect) How stress hormones drive NAFLD How fasting can…
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EB. 65: How Fat-Burning And Low-Carb Diets Contribute to Fatty Liver (NAFLD Part 3)
In this episode we discuss: Why low-carb diets are NOT a good solution for fatty liver How fat-burning and lipolysis actually contribute to fatty liver Why…
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EB. 64: The True Cause of Fatty Liver (NAFLD Part 2)
In this episode we discuss: Why fructose doesn’t cause leptin resistance How our livers produce fat from fructose or dietary fat How a failure of energy…
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EB. 63: Why Fructose Does NOT Cause Fatty Liver (NAFLD Part 1)
In this episode we discuss: Why fructose does not cause fatty liver The 3 major problems with the research suggesting that fructose causes fatty liver How fat…
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EB. 62: Diving in to the Bioenergetic View and Our Mistakes Along the Way (Our Health Journeys Part 2)
In this episode we discuss: The many mistakes we made after finding Ray Peat and the bioenergetic view Our re-feeding periods that involved eating over 5,000…
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EB. 61: Undereating, Fad Diets, and Discovering the Bioenergetic View (Our Health Journeys Part 1)
In this episode we discuss: Mike’s severe gut issues that led to dangerous weight loss and eventually surgery Jay’s experience with undereating/anorexia and…
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EB. 60: Carbon Dioxide And Our Environment: Climate-Destroying Or Life-Supporting?
In this episode we discuss: Whether human-produced carbon dioxide is a major contributor to climate change Whether carbon-offsetting programs and initiatives…
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EB. 59: How to Increase Carbon Dioxide and Minimize Lactate (Oxygenation, Swelling, and pH Balance Part 4)
In this episode we discuss: The major problem with Wim Hoff breathing and an alternative that supports carbon dioxide production Why using thyroid, caffeine…
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EB. 58: Altitude, Panic Attacks, Swelling, Heart Failure, & More (Oxygenation, Swelling, and pH Balance Part 3)
In this episode we discuss: How insulin resistance and diabetes are symptoms of excess glycolysis and lactate production, and how metformin makes these…
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EB. 57: Glycolysis, Lactate, and pH balance (Oxygenation, Swelling, and pH Balance Part 2)
In this episode we discuss: Why lactate is not a harmless byproduct of glycolysis How lactate drives swelling and prevents proper mineral balance, oxygenation…
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EB. 56: Carbon Dioxide As A Key To Raising Metabolism (Oxygenation, Swelling, and pH Balance Part 1)
In this episode we discuss: Why increasing carbon dioxide production is key if we want to increase our metabolism Whether burning carbohydrates is the best way…
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EB. 55: Hair Loss, Genetic Eating, And Symptoms as a Reflection of Energetic State (Q & A)
In this episode we discuss: Whether hair loss caused by a lack of energy Whether Mike is losing his hair Why symptoms don’t always clearly reflect our…
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EB. 54: Sugar, Candida Overgrowths, & Whether a Calorie Surplus is Required to Build Muscle (Q & A)
In this episode we discuss: Whether a calorie surplus is needed to build muscle How you can build muscle and lose fat at the same time (without a calorie…
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EB. 53: Supplements To Boost Testosterone and Increase Metabolism (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 5)
In this episode we discuss: Which protein powders are ideal and when it’s best to use them Which supplements can help to boost testosterone, increase muscle…
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EB. 52: Workout Supplements To Avoid & Decreasing Stress (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 4)
In this episode we discuss: How stress can decrease muscle mass, increase body fat, and disrupt our hormones How you can decrease and manage stress to improve…
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EB. 51: Optimizing Exercise and Sleep To Build Muscle (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 3)
In this episode we discuss: The ideal types and amount of exercise for building muscle and losing fat Whether exercise is the primary determinant of body…
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EB. 50: Increasing Testosterone With Saturated Fats and Decreasing Estrogen (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 2)
In this episode we discuss: Why eating more protein doesn’t increase your metabolism The ideal fat intake for increasing testosterone production Which fats…
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EB. 49: Calorie Deficiencies, Carbohydrate Deficiencies, and Protein Excess (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 1)
In this episode we discuss: How to improve male reproductive health from the bioenergetic view Why low-carb diets, intermittent fasting, and fasted cardio are…
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EB. 48: A Critique of The SCD1 Theory of Obesity (The Croissant Diet Part 2)
In this episode we discuss: The major issues with the SCD-1 theory of obesity Why fructose doesn’t drive fat gain or necessarily increase SCD-1 Why PUFA are…
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EB. 47: A Critique of The ROS Theory of Obesity (The Croissant Diet Part 1)
In this episode we discuss: The major issues with the ROS theory of obesity Why fat-burning is inefficient and doesn’t lead to healthy fat loss The real…
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EB. 46: Herbs & Spices, Supplements vs. Food, and Appetite as a Metabolic Indicator (Q & A)
In this episode we discuss: The truth about the supposed benefits and antioxidant effects of herbs and spices Why many herbal supplements are not benign even…
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EB. 45: Supplements for Autoimmune Conditions and Immune Health (Autoimmunity Part 4)
In this episode we discuss: The best supplements to help protect against and reverse autoimmune conditions Why fighting against ourselves (and our immune…
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EB. 44: Pro-Metabolic Nutrition for Autoimmune Conditions (Autoimmunity Part 3)
In this episode we discuss: The problem with using fish oil and omega-3s to decrease inflammation How to lower the stress hormones with carbohydrates and why…
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EB. 43: Restoring Cellular Bioenergetics and Repairing the Gut (Autoimmunity Part 2)
In this episode we discuss: Why restoring cellular energy availability and raising your metabolism is the key to reversing the autoimmune state Why avoiding…
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EB. 42: Alternative Views of The Immune System and Autoimmunity (Autoimmunity Part 1)
In this episode we discuss: Why elimination diets and avoiding dietary triggers is not the solution for autoimmunity The role of the gut health and intestinal…
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EB. 41: Benefits of Progesterone and How to Restore Hormonal Health (Women’s Hormonal Health Part 2)
In this episode we discuss: Why estrogen dominance is one of the primary drivers of reproductive issues for women The cost of suppressing hormonal and…
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EB. 40: Why Estrogen and Birth Control Are Not The Solution (Women’s Hormonal Health Part 1)
In this episode we discuss: Why estrogen dominance is one of the primary drivers of reproductive issues for women The cost of suppressing hormonal and…
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EB. 39: Nutrition For a Compromised Gut, Food Additives, & Skincare Products (Q & A)
In this episode we discuss: How to eat more food when your gut is compromised How to support your digestion and restore gut health using nutrition and…
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EB. 38: The Physiology of Fat Loss Without a Caloric Deficit
In this episode we discuss: The physiology of fat loss without a calorie deficit or cutting carbs or fat Why insulin doesn’t cause fat gain Where excess…
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EB. 37: Maximizing the Benefits of Coffee and Whether Fasting Protects Against Cancer (Q & A)
In this episode we discuss: The pro-metabolic effects of coffee that lead to cancer prevention, improved liver health, neurological protection, increased…
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EB. 36: Fixing Our Dysfunctional Relationship with Food (The Holiday Anti-Diet Part 2)
In this episode we discuss: The process of removing judgement and morality from health and nutrition Why ice cream can be considered a health food Why losing…
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EB. 35: Putting An End to Dieting, Binging, and Restriction (The Holiday Anti-Diet Part 1)
In this episode we discuss: How to get through the holidays without binges and weight gain without resorting to restriction Why eating more, not less, is…
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EB. 34: Macros for Insulin Resistance & Diabetes and Melatonin & GABA for Sleep (Q & A)
In this episode we discuss: How to adjust macronutrient ratios for insulin resistance and diabetes Factors that affect insulin sensitivity outside of…
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EB. 33: Diet, Supplements, and Thyroid Health for Hypertension (Blood Pressure Part 3)
In this episode we discuss: How improving thyroid health will improve blood pressure regulation The best supplements for managing blood pressure and vascular…
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EB. 32: The Causes of Hypertension And Nutrition as a Solution (Blood Pressure Part 2)
In this episode we discuss: What actually causes high blood pressure and why the mainstream guidelines do little to address these causes Why hypertension is a…
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EB. 31: Mineral Balance and Energy are the Keys to Regulating Blood Pressure (Blood Pressure Part 1)
In this episode we discuss: Why low-sodium diets and drinking lots of water aren’t the solution for hypertension How blood pressure medications work and why…
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EB. 30: Cholesterol Part 2: How to Lower Your Cholesterol And Heart-Healthy Fats
In this episode we discuss: What actually causes plaque buildup (and why cholesterol isn’t the culprit) Why omega-3s and omega-6s aren’t the heart-healthy…
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EB. 29: Cholesterol Part 1: Statin Dangers and Whether Cholesterol Causes Heart Disease
In this episode we discuss: Where the mainstream view that high cholesterol levels cause heart disease went wrong Why we may want to reconsider statin use for…
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EB. 28: Restoring Gut Health, Why Not to Use Probiotics, and Ray Peat’s Carrot Salad (Q & A)
In this episode we discuss: How to restore gut health after antibiotics or antifungals Whether the Ray Peat inspired carrot salad is an effective antibiotic…
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EB. 27: What We Eat in a Day, Diet Freedom and Variety, and the NAD+/NADH Ratio (Q & A)
In this episode we discuss: What Mike and I typically eat in a day How to individualize your diet to your needs and various snack and meal ideas you can try…
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EB. 26: Natural Antibiotics, Mental Health, and Optimizing Carb Metabolism (Q & A)
In this episode we discuss: Natural antibiotics that you can use to clear gut pathogens and what to watch out for when using them How to measure whether your…
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EB. 25: How to Slow Aging Part 3: Diet, Exercise, and Stress for Longevity and Anti-Aging
In this episode we discuss: The best types and amount of exercise to slow aging and increase lifespan Why small amounts of stress (via hormesis) don’t…
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EB. 24: How to Slow Aging Part 2: Problems With Caloric Restriction and What To Do Instead
In this episode we discuss: Where the calorie restriction research falls short and why eating less is not the answer for slowing aging and extending lifespan…
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EB. 23: How to Slow Aging Part 1: Increasing Your Metabolism And Competing Theories
In this episode we discuss: Why increasing our metabolism allows us to age slower and live longer Why PUFA oppose health, shorten lifespan, and drive aging The…
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EB 22: Resolving Joint Pain and Whether Reducing Stress Hormones Works For Fat Loss (Q & A)
In this episode we discuss: Why the general notion that gaining body fat increases the risk of disease isn’t always the case Whether whole foods are always…
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EB. 21: Drink Less Water And Eat More Salt (And How to Address High Blood Pressure)
In this episode we discuss: Why drinking lots of water isn’t an effective solution for headaches, better skin, flushing out toxins, boosting our immune system…
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EB. 20: Intuitive Eating, 5,000 Calories per day, and Whether to go “All In”
In this episode we discuss: Why “all in” and intuitive eating work for upregulating our metabolism Where these eating methods fall short and how the same…
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EB. 19: How to Transition From Carnivor or Primal to a Bioenergetic Approach
In this episode we discuss: Why many people are transitioning from carnivore and primal diets to a bioenergetic approach Why you may feel good on carnivore and…
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EB. 18: How to Fix Your Sleep Part 2: Nutrition, Supplements, and Routines
In this episode we discuss: Why eating enough of the right nutrients is vital to improving sleep (and which of these nutrients are most important) Why avoiding…
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EB. 17: How to Fix Your Sleep Part 1: Circadian Rhythm and Light
In this episode we discuss: Why optimizing our sleep is necessary to improve fatigue, brain fog, and other low-energy symptoms How different forms of light…
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EB. 16: The Failures of Modern Medicine Part 2: Dangerous Treatments and Medical Error
In this episode we discuss: How dogmatism interferes with science and medicine Current treatments and medications that are dangerous and ineffective (including…
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EB. 15: The Failures of Modern Medicine Part 1: Industry Influence and Historical Mishaps
In this episode we discuss: Why conventional medicine is effective for treating acute illness and injury but not chronic health conditions or illness…
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EB. 14: Listening To Our Bodies & Taking Our Health Into Our Own Hands (Q & A)
In this episode we discuss: Why listening to our bodies and experimenting is key if we want to improve our health The dangers of relying on gurus or authority…
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EB 13: Lowering Cholesterol and The Role of Carbs in Ancestral Diets (Q & A)
In this episode we discuss: How you can lower blood cholesterol levels without medication (and why you may not want to) Whether high cholesterol contributes to…
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EB. 12: Weight Loss Part 3: Exercise, Nutrition, and More
In this episode we discuss: Why exercising to “burn calories” isn’t ideal for fat loss (and what kind of exercise is) Which foods are ideal for fat loss and…
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EB. 11: Weight Loss Part 2: The True Cause of Weight Gain
In this episode we discuss: Why we don’t want to cut carbs, fat, or calories to lose weight Why fat gain and low energy go hand-in-hand Why…
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EB. 10: Weight Loss Part 1: Why We Don’t Want to “Eat Less and Exercise More”
In this episode we discuss: Why it makes more sense to focus on health than weight loss Why body fat is a symptom rather than the problem Why “eat less and…
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EB. 9: Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFA) and Energy Balance
In this episode we discuss: The differences between saturated and unsaturated fats Which fats encourage hibernation and slow our metabolism Why removing…
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EB. 8: Q & A: Fixing Leaky Gut, The Best Types of Milk, and Picking the “Right Diet”
In this episode we discuss: The harm caused by leaky gut and how to fix it Which foods contribute to intestinal permeability and which ones reverse it How…
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Ep. 7: Carbs vs. Fats and General Macronutrient Guidelines
In this episode we discuss: Carbs vs. fats in terms of energy and hormones Why we don’t want to be only “fat-burners” Why adequate CO2 production is…