Docs Who Lift

Drs. Spencer and Karl Nadolsky talk about nutrition, medicine, and fitness through the lens of two physicians who lift weights. Both doctors are former NCAA division 1 wrestlers who have gone into medicine. Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is a board certified family physician specialized in obesity medicine and lipidology. Dr. Karl Nadolsky is a board certified endocrinologist also specialized in obesity medicine.

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156 episodes
Updated July 7

Episodes156

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Oct 24, 2022 · 33 min
Hollywood weight loss drug abuse and new weight loss guidelines
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 medicine and surgery. JoinSequence.com
Oct 10, 2022 · 35 min
All about Diabetes
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss diabetes. What are the different types? What causes these different types? How can you prevent and treat with lifestyle?
Oct 3, 2022 · 43 min
What supplements should you take?
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Examine.com director Kamal Patel all about supplements. Which ones should you take? Which ones should you avoid? Are fat burners worthwhile? What about testosterone boosters? Find out in this episode.
Sep 26, 2022 · 38 min
Two Metabolic Case Studies
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss a couple metabolic case studies where weight loss is indicated and helpful. For nutrition coaching go to: https://bigrocksnutrition.com/
Sep 19, 2022 · 40 min
Nutrition Studies and Media Headlines
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.
Sep 12, 2022 · 54 min
Neurobiology of Obesity with Dr. Stephan Guyenet
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 obesity. Learn: How the brain regulates our body fatness The difference between hunger and cravings Why we eat How the new GLP-1 class of medicines help Visit his blog See if you qualify for the GLP-1 medicines
Sep 5, 2022 · 30 min
Obesity causes low testosterone
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with endocrinologist Dr. Bonnecaze all about male obesity-related secondary hypogonadism (low testosterone). Learn: - How obesity causes low testosterone - What to do about it For workouts click here For nutrition help click here For medical weight loss click here
Aug 29, 2022 · 28 min
Intro to Osteoporosis
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Dr. Pessah-Pollack, an osteoporosis focused endocrinologist, all about osteoporosis. Learn: The risk factors for osteoporosis How to screen for it How prevent it Why you should care Use LiftRx to prevent osteoporosis
Aug 22, 2022 · 51 min
Bariatric surgery for weight loss
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 surgery Whether it is safe or not How well does it work And whether Garth lifts or not.
Aug 16, 2022 · 37 min
Response to Bill Maher
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 misrepresented Ted's out-of-context quotes. Visit Ted's website here
Aug 8, 2022 · 58 min
The ultimate guide to hypothyroidism testing
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Hormones Demystified, an endocrinologist, about testing for hypothyroidism. Learn: - The basics of testing - Whether TSH is enough - If you need antibodies - If reverse T3 and free T3 are needed - and more! Get Dr. Spencer's Free Start Here guide - download here See Hormones Demystified blog to learn much more about the thyroid
Aug 1, 2022 · 43 min
Hormones Demystified
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the origin story of Hormones Demystified and how people get sucked into pseudoscience quackery. Hormones Demystified is one of the top myth busting blogs out there dedicated to discussing hormones. The person behind the blog is anonymous, but you get an inside scoop right here. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Click here to check out HormonesDemystified.com
Jul 25, 2022 · 37 min
Tirzepatide...Bariatric surgery in an injection?
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the newly FDA approved medicine Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) and its effect on sugars and weight. It works similarly to the other GLP-1 meds... but better. Learn: How it works How well it works and if you should look into it. go to joinsequence.com if interested
Jul 18, 2022 · 35 min
Do you have Low T?
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 symptoms of hypogonadism Whether you should get tested or not How to test properly And why most people do it wrong Go to LiftRx to get Dr. Spencer's monthly workout program.
Jul 11, 2022 · 44 min
Weight Loss Medicine: GLP-1s
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the most powerful medicines currently available for weight loss - the GLP-1s. Learn: How these medicines work How much weight loss on average to expect from these medicine The possible side effects and how to minimize them Go to JoinSequence.com to see if you're eligible for one
Jul 4, 2022 · 44 min
Weight Loss Medicine: Phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the weight loss effects of phentermine, Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate), and Contrave (bupropion/naltrexone). Learn: How each of these medicines work. How effective each medicine is. Who shouldn't take these medicines. Go to JoinSequence.com for Dr. Spencer's telemedicine program
Jun 27, 2022 · 26 min
Weight Loss Medicine: Orlistat and Plenity
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 - How they they actually work - Side effects - and whether you should even look into them or not. For Dr. Spencer's online clinic - go to JoinSequence.com
Jun 20, 2022 · 30 min
Are you a fit for weight loss medicines?
Drs. Karl and Spencer go over the indications for taking medicines for weight loss. Dr. Spencer's online clinic -> JoinSequence.com
Jun 13, 2022 · 42 min
Are your hormones stopping your weight loss?
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss whether your hormones are stopping you from weight loss. Learn: Secondary hormonal causes of obesity Is it your thyroid? Cushing's (or other high cortisol causes) Is it all calories in versus out? and more
Jun 6, 2022 · 29 min
Docs Who Lift Go Vegan
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 strength, lipids, and body composition. How Dr. Spencer almost puked from vegan "junk food". Whether or not you can be healthy eating meat.

Docs Who Lift

Hollywood weight loss drug abuse and new weight loss guidelines

All about Diabetes

What supplements should you take?

Two Metabolic Case Studies

Nutrition Studies and Media Headlines

Neurobiology of Obesity with Dr. Stephan Guyenet

Obesity causes low testosterone

Intro to Osteoporosis

Bariatric surgery for weight loss

Response to Bill Maher

The ultimate guide to hypothyroidism testing

Hormones Demystified

Tirzepatide...Bariatric surgery in an injection?

Do you have Low T?

Weight Loss Medicine: GLP-1s

Weight Loss Medicine: Phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave

Weight Loss Medicine: Orlistat and Plenity

Are you a fit for weight loss medicines?

Are your hormones stopping your weight loss?

Docs Who Lift Go Vegan