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

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May 30, 2022 · 38 min
Weight Stigma
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss weight stigma What is weight stigma? Why is it harmful? What to do about it (it's hard) Consensus statement - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0803-x
May 24, 2022 · 53 min
Do you need a continuous glucose monitor?
Some people say everyone needs a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Some people say that no one needs one. Drs. Karl and Spencer and joined by two other endocrinologists and two other diabetes educators to discuss: What are CGMs? Do they help in type 1 or 2 diabetes or even prediabetes? What about those without blood sugar issues?
May 16, 2022 · 22 min
The Gym Clinic - Your Doctor's Office as a Gym
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss incorporating a gym into a doctor's office to utilize exercise as medicine. You'll learn: How this idea came about How it would work Why it is important How Dr. Spencer got fired - LOL only half kidding. Click here to read the published article
May 12, 2022 · 30 min
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss screening for and treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Learn: - What NAFLD is - Why you should be aware of it - The difference between nonalcoholic fatty liver and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis - What to do if you get it - What diets are best to treat or prevent it
May 2, 2022 · 28 min
Intermittent Fasting and Weight Loss
Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss the new study on intermittent fasting from the New England Journal of Medicine. You'll learn: - What types of intermittent fasting methods are out there - If they help you lose weight more than just cutting calories in general - If there are other benefits beyond the calorie restriction The NEJM Study Other new study mentioned from the journal Obesity
Apr 25, 2022 · 24 min
Can you be healthy with obesity?
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the idea behind metabolically healthy obesity (MHO). Learn: - If it is possible to have obesity and be "healthy" - What entails "health" - How to get healthier Recent review LiftRx.com
Apr 18, 2022 · 31 min
Diet plans and accountability for weight loss - QnA Episode
Drs. Karl and Spencer answer a few questions from a fellow physician. Learn: - How they help their patients with accountability with lifestyle and weight loss - If they prescribe specific diet plans to their patients - and much more www.LiftRx.com
Apr 11, 2022 · 31 min
Medicines that cause weight gain
Drs. Karl and Spencer go over the common medicines that cause weight gain and some alternatives that can help. Recent meta-analysis from Endocrine Society
Apr 4, 2022 · 30 min
How to Diagnose Obesity
The medical diagnosis of obesity isn't as simple as a BMI anymore. Take a listen to Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss how it should be diagnosed when you walk into a doctor's office. AACE Obesity Guidelines
Mar 28, 2022 · 29 min
The Thyroid Diet
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss how diet can affect your hypothyroidism. Learn: If you should avoid broccoli or soy If cutting out gluten is worth it If you can even lose weight with thyroid issues
Mar 21, 2022 · 29 min
The Best Diet for Weight Loss
Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss in general what they recommend in terms of diet for weight loss.
Mar 14, 2022 · 27 min
You don't have adrenal fatigue
Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss why you're tired and how it is not adrenal fatigue. Learn: - Adrenal gland physiology and pathology - What "adrenal fatigue" allegedly is - Other causes of fatigue - What to do about it
Mar 7, 2022 · 22 min
Do Carbs Cause Obesity?
Drs. Spencer and Karl discuss carbs, insulin, and their role in weight loss and obesity. Recent review on energy balance -> ï½¿ Click Here DIETFITS Study -> ï½¿ Click Here
Feb 27, 2022 · 23 min
Artificial Sweeteners and Weight
The Docs Who Lift discuss the impact of artificial (and non-nutritive) sweeteners on weight and glycemia. Read Dr. Karl's peer-reviewed published article on the topic here
Feb 27, 2022 · 24 min
Obesity as a disease
The Docs Who Lift discuss the concept of obesity as a disease. Brief overview of the AMA decision to list obesity as a disease.
Feb 27, 2022 · 11 min
Who are the Docs Who Lift?
A quick intro to the Docs Who Lift. Learn: - Why this podcast was created - Whether exercise is medicine - Who Dr. Spencer and Karl are

Docs Who Lift

Weight Stigma

Do you need a continuous glucose monitor?

The Gym Clinic - Your Doctor's Office as a Gym

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Intermittent Fasting and Weight Loss

Can you be healthy with obesity?

Diet plans and accountability for weight loss - QnA Episode

Medicines that cause weight gain

How to Diagnose Obesity

The Thyroid Diet

The Best Diet for Weight Loss

You don't have adrenal fatigue

Do Carbs Cause Obesity?

Artificial Sweeteners and Weight

Obesity as a disease

Who are the Docs Who Lift?