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  Insulin Resistance and Heart Disease | Dr. Anthony G. Jay - E459 14.09.2026 1sa 13dk

  Anthony G. Jay, Ph.D., is a biochemist, researcher, bestselling author, and founder of AJ Consulting Company. His research background spans fats, hormones, cholesterol, genetics, epigenetics, stem cells, and infrared light, including work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Mayo Clinic. Today, Dr. Jay combines his scientific expertise with public speaking and writing, exploring topics at the intersection of biology, health, and human performance. He and his wife homeschool their five children. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Dr. Jay talk about… (00:00) Intro (00:54) Biology and theology (03:54) The highest risk factor for heart disease (05:43) Plaque reversal (08:34) Statins and diabetes risk (14:45) LDL and heart disease (22:35) Connecting insulin resistance and heart disease (25:44) How corruption is keeping harmful medical narratives afloat (34:41) Covid coverups (37:28) How to avoid bias information in the heart disease space (51:40) LPA (55:07) ApoB (01:01:34) Plaque stabilization and reversal (01:06:35) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Anthony Jay: X: https://x.com/anthonygjay Website: https://www.ajconsultingcompany.com Sugar Beat (new book!): https://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Beat-CHOLESTEROL-Destroys-REVERSING-ebook/dp/B0H9QN2BL9?ref_=ast_author_mpb Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  Tirzepatide, Ketones, and the Sardine Fast | Dr. Annette Bosworth - #458 07.09.2026 59dk

  Dr. Annette Bosworth, known as Dr. Boz, is a physician, educator, and bestselling author who has become a leading voice in metabolic health and therapeutic nutrition. After witnessing firsthand the limitations of conventional approaches to chronic disease, she began exploring the powerful role of nutrition, fasting, and ketosis in improving health. Through her clinical work and popular educational platform, Dr. Boz helps people understand the science behind metabolic health and turn it into practical, sustainable strategies for everyday life. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Dr. Annette talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:42) A little bit about Dr. Annette and an overview of the research she is working on (11:56) Dr. Annette's research on ketogenic patients and Tirzepatide (21:09) GLP1 non-responders (38:01) Sardine fasting (42:25) Food noise and behavioral change (49:35) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   Dr. Annette Bosworth: X: https://x.com/AnnetteBosworth Website: https://bozmd.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drboz_annettebosworthmd/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author   Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/   Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.    Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  Food as Medicine: Simplifying Metabolic Health with Glyvance | Dr. Adrian Soto Mota & Brian Ruby - E457 31.08.2026 1sa 23dk

  Brian Ruby is the founder of Medifoodz, a company focused on making therapeutic ketogenic nutrition more practical, accessible, and sustainable. Through Medifoodz's Glyvance program, Ruby is combining chef-prepared ketogenic meals with continuous glucose monitoring, digital support, and clinician oversight to help patients translate metabolic health science into everyday life. His work centers on one of the biggest challenges in nutrition-based care: not simply knowing what to eat, but making it easier to consistently eat that way. Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota, MD, PhD, FACP is an internist, metabolic researcher, and professor whose work focuses on human metabolism, ketone biology, and evidence-based approaches to metabolic disease. He earned his PhD in Physiology and Metabolism from the University of Oxford and has conducted research on exogenous ketones, glucose metabolism, and cardiovascular health. Zetia Study: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12944-026-03034-w In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, Dr. Adrian, and Brian Ruby talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:20) Why Brian Ruby founded Medifoodz (09:49) Dr. Soto Mota's recent study pitting the ADA's recommended diet and a ketogenic diet (22:28) The hardest barrier to entry most people struggle to overcome when starting a keto diet (26:15) Why CGMs are so incredibly valuable sustainability (32:16) Babies, dogs, and real food (39:24) Big Food and subsidies (45:58) Real food and dietary motivation (51:38) The AHA recommended diet diabetes reversal (59:15) Accepting and embracing criticism (01:05:51) Dr. Soto Mota's recent Zetia Study (link below) (01:18:24) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   Brian Ruby: Glyvance: https://medifoodz.com/ X: https://x.com/Medifoodz   Dr. Adrian Soto Mota: X: https://x.com/AdrianSotoMota     Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author   Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/   Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.    Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  Lipedema Simplified | Catherine Seo, PhD & Siobhan Huggins - E456 24.08.2026 1sa 1dk

  Catherine Seo, PhD is the founder of Lipedema Simplified and director of The Lipedema Project. A psychologist, educator, and lipedema advocate, Catherine's work grew from her own experience with lipedema and lymphedema. She produced and directed the documentary The Disease They Call FAT and has dedicated her career to raising awareness, advancing research, and empowering women living with lipedema. Siobhan Huggins is a researcher, metabolic health advocate, and Research Specialist with Lipedema Simplified and The Lipedema Project. Diagnosed with lipedema in 2021, she focuses on ketogenic nutrition, cholesterol metabolism, inflammation, and metabolic health. Siobhan is also a co-founder of Own Your Labs and an international speaker on lipedema and the potential role of low-carb nutrition in managing the condition. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, Catherine, and Siobhan talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:58) Catherine Seo's personal and professional history with lipedema (11:20) The gaslighting and prejudice experienced by people suffering from lipedema (20:31) How lipedema can impact peoples' relationships (28:07) How the microbiome effects everything (39:32) How lipedema is hormonally effected (53:06) How different types of fat are released (01:00:02) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Catherine Seo, PhD: Lipedema Simplified: https://lipedema-simplified.org/ X: https://x.com/catherineseo Lipedema: Principles and Practice of Diagnosis and Treatment: https://www.amazon.com/Lipedema-Principles-Practice-Diagnosis-Treatment/dp/1781612641 Siobhan Huggins: Own Your Labs: https://ownyourlabs.com/ X: https://x.com/siobhan_huggins?lang=en Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  Reversing Type 2 Diabetes | Sarah Aitken - E455 10.08.2026 56dk

  Sarah Aitken is a nurse practitioner, metabolic health practitioner, and the founder of Diabetes Game Changer. Her work is deeply personal: after struggling with obesity, prediabetes, and early type 2 diabetes herself, Sarah discovered the power of nutrition and lifestyle change and transformed her own health, losing nearly 100 pounds along the way. Today, she combines her clinical experience with what she learned through her own journey to help people understand insulin resistance, improve their metabolic health, and take control of type 2 diabetes through sustainable, evidence-based lifestyle changes. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro and Sarah talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:49) Type 2 diabetes and body types (06:01) The woeful lack of education in medical schools on nutrition (10:32) How Sarah first educated herself on the physiology of insulin resistance and nutrition (20:42) The power of community and accountability (25:37) Providing a healthy alternative to the mega health care system that profits off of patients' illness (30:46) Food labels and grocery shopping (39:00) Fiber (43:43) Food, exercise, and blood sugar spikes (48:17) Food addiction and support (51:48) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Sarah Aitken: Reversible (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX2WJNVK Diabetes Game Changer: https://www.diabetesgamechanger.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/diabetesgamechanger Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  Fixing American Health Insurance | Andy Schoonover - E454 03.08.2026 1sa 10dk

  Andy Schoonover is the founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a community-powered alternative to traditional health insurance that is rethinking how Americans pay for and access healthcare. His journey began after his own family was hit with an $8,000 medical bill for his daughter's ear procedure… despite having health insurance. Frustrated by a system he believed was putting bureaucracy and financial incentives ahead of patients, Andy decided to build a better alternative. Through CrowdHealth, Andy is working to give individuals greater control over their healthcare, increase price transparency, reduce unnecessary costs, and put the patient, not the insurance company, back at the center of the system. If you are interested in the Exit Diabetes Pilot Program, see the links below to book a screening call! In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Andy talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:02) Issues with big health insurance companies in our post-Affordable Care Act world (17:00) Why the health insurance system is working against the patient (26:32) The slow shift away from massive healthcare companies and toward cheaper, patient-focused, sustainable options and how Crowd Health is leading the way (37:57) Perverse incentives and how to switch the incentive structure of the health insurance system to make patients healthy (42:47) Ignorance surrounding just how toxic so much of our food is (46:41) Crowd Health's new Exit Diabetes Pilot Program (01:05:05) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Andy Schoonover: CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com Exit Diabetes Pilot Program: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/exit-diabetes-pilot-program (Click to book a screening call!) X: https://x.com/andyjschoonover?lang=en Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  The Hidden Driver of Heart Disease | Dr. Philip Ovadia - E453 27.07.2026 48dk

  Dr. Philip Ovadia is a board-certified heart surgeon on a mission to help people stay off his operating table. After overcoming his own struggles with obesity and poor metabolic health, he shifted his focus from treating advanced heart disease to preventing it by addressing its root causes. As the bestselling author of Stay Off My Operating Table, Dr. Ovadia challenges conventional thinking about heart health and advocates for nutrition, metabolic health, and lifestyle as the foundation for preventing cardiovascular disease. Through his clinical work, writing, and education, he empowers people to take control of their health long before surgery becomes necessary. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Philip talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:21) Dr. Ovadia's personal health journey  (05:09) Insulin resistance and heart disease (09:29) Insulin resistance, inflammation, and imaging (25:44) GLP medications and heart disease risk (28:47) Why meat is essential for human health (33:17) How Dr. Ovadia's colleagues have reacted to his unconventional dietary views and how the medical field is reacting to the keto/low carb revolution (39:25) Various lab tests and plaque progression (41:19) Gut health and the carnivore diet (42:54) Fermentation and detoxifying foods (46:29) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Philip Ovadia: Books: https://ovadiahearthealth.com/books/ Website: https://ovadiahearthealth.com/ X: https://x.com/ifixhearts Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  How a Financial Planner Discovered the Truth About Nutrition | Thomas Mullooly - E452 20.07.2026 47dk

  Thomas Mullooly is a Certified Financial Planner, Investment Adviser Representative, and President of Mullooly Asset Management, Inc. After receiving a big surprise in the form of a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis, Thomas was determined to find a long term solution rather than accept his doctor's proclamation that he would have to take Metformin for the rest of his life. Now, 100 lbs. lighter and in the best metabolic/physical shape of his life, he's convinced he has found the solution for him.   In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Thomas talk about…   (00:00) Intro (02:27) How Thomas found out he had Type 2 Diabetes and how he discovered the key to reversing it (10:46) Intermittent fasting and the keto diet (11:46) How Thomas slowly gained weight and inched closer and closer to metabolic disease (19:02) Perseverance and success (26:37) Cold plunge and cold exposure (31:22) Breaking through weight-loss stalls (35:26) Motivation for sticking with the lifestyle changes you've committed to (43:51) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   Resources Mentioned in this Episode:   Thomas Mullooly: Mullooly Asset Management: https://mullooly.net/ X: https://x.com/tommullooly Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/njfinancialplanner/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author   Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/   Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.    Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  Breaking the Familial Cycle of Poor Health | Sara Tuttle - E451 13.07.2026 58dk

  After coming face to face with the reality of her family's poor health, Sara decided it was time to break the cycle of obesity and disease that was plaguing them. She spearheaded the movement and rallied her children and husband to join her and now, five years later, they have collectively lost 335 pounds! Not only that, but they are feeling physically and emotionally better than ever. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Sara talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:59) How Sara broke the cycle of poor health for herself and her family (13:28) Sara's diet history (16:33) Depression, stress eating, and mindset (32:10) Exercise and metabolic health (36:32) How Sara was able to rally her whole family to join her on a health journey (45:01) Advice for those struggling with depression and obesity (50:19) Habitual eating and fasting (52:55) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author   Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/   Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.    Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  Rethinking Nutrition | Melania Behrens - E450 06.07.2026 39dk

  Melania Behrens is a registered dietitian passionate about helping people improve their metabolic health through evidence-based nutrition and sustainable lifestyle change. She specializes in low-carbohydrate nutrition and works with individuals to address the root causes of chronic disease, optimize metabolic function, and build healthier relationships with food. Melania is dedicated to translating the latest nutrition science into practical strategies that empower people to achieve lasting health and well-being. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Melania talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:33) How Melania got started in dietetics and a little bit about her incredibly comprehensive professional background in the metabolic health space (07:14) How the dietetics field has changed since Melania first entered it (10:32) Sarah Hallberg's incredible Ted Talk on Type 2 Diabetes and how it impacted Melania (14:12) Hospital food service and the keto diet revolution that has been sweeping the nation (15:23) Beurocratic issues facing the success of the dietetics field going forward (22:14) Melania's ideal patient (26:56) How Melania approaches a new patient who wants to lose weight (30:00) How Melania motivates and empowers people to succeed in achieving their health goals (32:49) Diet and exercise (37:29) Outro/plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Sarah Hallberg's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da1vvigy5tQ Melania Behrens: Keto RD: https://www.ketord.com/ X: https://x.com/MelaniaRDLD Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  Food, Faith, and Freedom: A Story of Addiction and Healing | Deborah Sager - E449 29.06.2026 1sa 2dk

  Deborah Sager is the author of Your Daily Dose: Food, Faith, and Freedom, a 366-day devotional that encourages readers to break free from food addiction through the power of faith, biblical truth, and a low-carb lifestyle. Drawing from her own journey, Deborah offers daily inspiration and practical encouragement to help people find lasting freedom, deepen their relationship with God, and build healthier habits that nourish both body and soul. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Deborah talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:51) Fat shaming and bullying in school (10:50) Deborah's past struggles with addiction to drugs, alcohol, and food (12:27) Why Deborah wrote Your Daily Dose: Food, Faith, and Freedom (13:38) Deborah's battle with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (16:40) The psychology of addictive behavior and how Deborah found Jesus (25:46) Deborah's roller coaster ride of a weight loss journey and how she discovered keto (29:17) Food addiction and faith (36:36) Yoyo dieting and making your diet fun and sustainable (40:26) Emotional triggers and diet (44:06) Fasting and vows (48:04) Deborah's book and Dr. Boz (52:37) How much of an impact having a positive outlook helps with lifestyle change (57:58) Advice for those struggling with addiction  (01:00:05) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Deborah Sager: Health Coaching: https://sites.google.com/view/ketopep/home Your Daily Dose: Food, Faith, and Freedom (book): https://www.amazon.com/Your-Daily-Dose-Devotional-supporting/dp/B0FHKDSP41 Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  Nineteen Meds Later: Rethinking Mental Healthcare | Laura Delano - E448 22.06.2026 1sa 11dk

  Laura Delano was a high-achieving student—straight-A's, national squash ranking, class president—whose private suffering led to an early bipolar diagnosis and a lifetime prognosis of medication. After initially resisting, she spent the next decade immersed in elite psychiatric care, accumulating multiple diagnoses and nineteen medications, only to worsen and be labeled "treatment resistant." Following a suicide attempt at twenty-seven, Laura began asking a forbidden question: what if the treatment itself was the problem? Choosing to leave behind drugs and diagnoses, she became an outspoken ex-patient, writer, and advocate—working with individuals, families, and clinicians to address psychiatric drug withdrawal, patient rights, and the deeper social forces shaping modern mental health.  In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Laura talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:06) Laura's bipolar diagnosis and how it impacted her life as a young person (14:20) Psychiatric drugs and the polypharmacological approach to addressing mental health issues (23:04) The metabolic, spiritual, and emotional issues underlying psychiatric disorder (31:08) How Laura finally realized that the answer to her psychiatric problems was not more meds and traditional psychiatric care (34:10) Major issues in the psychiatric health care system (36:47) Anti-psychotic drugs, food addiction, and alcoholism (40:41) Finally coming off of all the psychiatric drugs that Laura had been on for half her life (48:17) Gut health, lifestyle factors, and mental health (50:49) Why it is so hard to find your way out of the psychiatric care system (55:13) Safe de-prescription and informed consent in psychiatric care (01:03:03) Fake empathy, moral corruption, and systemic issues in medical care that are perpetuating these major problems (01:09:10) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Laura's recent appearance on RFK's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUOJ3lTfDF0 Laura Delano: Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance (book): https://www.lauradelano.com/book/unshrunk Website: https://www.lauradelano.com Inner Compass Initiative: https://www.theinnercompass.org X: https://x.com/LauraDelano IG: https://www.instagram.comlauradelano/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/laurafdelano Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  Weight Loss and Lipedema Management | Amy Faith Folger - E447 15.06.2026 59dk

  Twenty years ago Amy Faith Folger discovered the keto diet. After reading Jason Fung's book on intermittent fasting she lost 85 pounds in 3 MONTHS! Thanks to her community, her faith, and her relentless pursuit of weight-loss strategies that work, she has been able, so far, to drop 160 pounds. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Amy talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:27) Amy's weight loss story (05:51) Lipedema and Lymphedema (11:43) Visceral fat and metabolic health (13:55) Magnesium and atrial fibrillation (20:42) Grass fed beef (23:36) Finding a lifestyle and diet that works for YOU (25:50) Detoxification and metabolic health markers (34:11) Why you don't have to be hopeless if you have Lipedema (40:11) The MVX+ test, mold detox, and Lipedema (48:47) Liposuction and other surgeries that may help if you have Lipedema (52:24) Movement with Lipedema (53:50) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Amy's previous appearance on the LCMD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/a-weight-loss-story-amy-faith-folger-e409/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  Simple Strategies for Better Health | Amanda Decker - E446 08.06.2026 1sa 3dk

  Amanda Decker is a family nurse practitioner, metabolic health practitioner, and founder of Clear Path Medical. After overcoming her own struggles with weight and chronic psoriasis, she shifted her focus from conventional primary care to nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Today, Amanda helps patients address the root causes of chronic disease through evidence-based approaches centered on metabolic health, low-carb nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle change. With nearly two decades of clinical experience and multiple advanced certifications in obesity medicine, ketogenic nutrition, and metabolic health, she is passionate about empowering people to take control of their health and transform their lives. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Amanda talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:54) Cholesterol and cardiovascular health (09:50) Amanda's experience switching to and working in a DPC practice (11:54) Triglycerides and coffee (13:57) Stress, community, and working in the medical field (19:11) Amanda's upcoming Low Carb for Better Health conference (link below) (22:55) Bio-individuality and the proper human diet (25:54) The speaker line-up at the upcoming Low Carb for Better Health conference (link below) (31:29) Gut health, carnivore diets, and holistic health (39:45) Gut health and fatty liver disease (40:34) Health outliers and food noise (48:18) Cortisol and Cushing's Disease (01:01:50) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   Amanda Decker: Website: https://www.clearpathmedical.net/ X: https://x.com/deckerlesscarbs?lang=en IG: https://www.instagram.com/deckerlesscarbs/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/deckerlesscarbs/?ref=NONE_xav_ig_profile_page_web# Low Carb for Better Health: https://events.humanitix.com/low-carb-for-better-health Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  Hormones and Metabolic Health | Maria Emmerich - E445 01.06.2026 51dk

  Maria Emmerich is a bestselling author, nutritionist, and wellness expert known for her practical, science-informed approach to ketogenic and low-carb living. After struggling with her own health and weight challenges, Maria transformed her life through nutrition and has since dedicated her career to helping others improve metabolic health, heal their relationship with food, and simplify healthy living. She is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Keto, The Carnivore Cookbook, and Quick & Easy Ketogenic Cooking. Through her books, coaching, and speaking, Maria has become one of the most trusted voices in the low-carb and keto community. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Maria talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:53) Bioidentical hormone therapy (05:58) Progesterone (08:39) Testosterone (11:15) Tips for hormone testing (12:46) Hormone pellets (15:30) Forms of hormone therapy (17:40) Hormones and sleep quality (19:24) Liver health (22:24) Peptides (33:36) Dietary/lifestyle modifications for treating various diseases (34:32) Magnesium (35:25) B1 Thiamin (36:26) Iodine (37:51) Knowledge and action (40:13) Gut health and carbohydrates (47:20) Strength training and running (48:39) Surfing whales (49:10) Outro/plugs  For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Maria Emmerich: Website: https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/ NEW BOOK: https://keto-adapted.com/product/the-art-of-metabolic-health/ X: https://x.com/MariaEmmerich IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariaemmerich/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@MariaEmmerich Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  Rethinking Type 1 Diabetes Management | Dr. Ian Lake - E444 25.05.2026 54dk

  Dr. Ian Lake has worked as a doctor in the NHS for nearly four decades, most of this time as a general practitioner. After being diagnosed with LADA Type 1 Diabetes at age 36 and managing it conventionally for 20 years, he adopted the low carb diet and has been following it for the past 10 years. He is a founding member of the Public Health Collaboration in the U.K. and has conducted several important research projects investigating the connection between low carb diets and human health. He has also worked with Dr. Tro and others to produce the Type 1 Consensus Statement. In this episode, Drs. Tro and Ian talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:30) The mental and physical health challenges faced by Type 1 Diabetics and how these challenges have traditionally been dealt with (13:44) Ketoacidosis, what insulin does, and modern methods/dietary reccomendations for controlling Type 1 Diabetes (25:45) How Dr. Lake's colleagues have responded to his ideas regarding Type 1 and ketogenic diets (38:00) Dr. Lake's new book, Shifting Gears, on the need to move from a glucose-centric view of Type 1 to a holistic, healthy human being perspective (50:23) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Dr. Ian Lake's last appearance on the LCMD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/episode-368-dr-ian-lake/ Dr. Ian Lake: X: https://twitter.com/idlake Type1Keto: https://type1keto.com Type 1 Consensus Statement: https://journalofmetabolichealth.org/index.php/jmh/article/view/100 Case report: Ketogenic diet alleviated anxiety and depression associated with insulin-dependent diabetes management: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1404842/full Shifting Gears (New Book): https://type1keto.com/product/shifting-gears-the-1000-mile-ride-that-changed-my-mindset-on-type-1-diabetes/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  The Art of Metabolic Health | Craig Emmerich - E443 18.05.2026 38dk

  Craig Emmerich is a bestselling author, health coach, and keto/carnivore expert who has spent more than 15 years helping people improve their metabolic health through nutrition and lifestyle change. Alongside his wife, Maria Emmerich, he co-authored several influential books, including Keto: The Complete Guide to Success on The Ketogenic Diet and The Carnivore Cookbook. With a background in electrical engineering, Craig brings a systems-based approach to health, simplifying complex nutrition science into practical strategies for lasting wellness.   In this episode, Dr. Tro and Craig talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:51) Craig's experience with Lyme disease—how it effected him and how he dealt with it (13:00) How Craig was able to stay sane and deal with constant pain while dealing with his chronic Lyme (18:39) The impetus for Craig and Maria to write their latest book, The Art of Metabolic Health (Link below) (21:32) Peptides and GLP-1s (29:11) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Craig Emmerich: The Art of Metabolic Health (book): https://keto-adapted.com/product/the-art-of-metabolic-health/ Website: https://ketomaria.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/craig_emmerich/ X: https://x.com/emmerich_craig YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZia0TtezGqjGcXwXJhDoQ Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  From Five-Hundred Pounds to CrossFit Coach | Athena Perez - E442 11.05.2026 1sa 1dk

  Athena Perez is a CrossFit Level 2 trainer, speaker, author, and founder of Scaled Nation Training, where she helps coaches and larger-bodied athletes navigate sustainable health and fitness transformation. After losing more than 200 pounds from a peak weight of nearly 500 pounds, Athena turned her personal journey into a mission to support others through education, functional fitness, and advocacy. She is the creator of the "Working with Larger Bodies" seminar, author of Lifting the Wait, and a featured voice on platforms including CrossFit Journal, CBS, and Good Morning America.   In this episode, Dr. Tro and Athena talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:04) How Athena began her CrossFit journey (04:57) Food addiction and adverse childhood events (11:40) Emotional eating (14:27) How a dysfunctional 11 year relationship shaped Athena (24:37) When Athena realized that she needed to make a change  (29:14) How Athena finally discovered the truth about good nutrition (32:33) Food addiction vs binging (37:16) How CrossFit changed Athena's life (40:16) How two knee replacements effected Athena's mental and physical health (42:43) How Athena's experience with a bone infection led her to discover fasting (47:39) Athena's 40 day fast experience (53:08) How faith played a role in Athena's rollercoaster health journey (55:29) Outro/plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Athena Perez: Crossfit Coaching Website: https://athenamperez.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/athenamariebt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl-EOQbaFVxs1zL4tTGShMw Books: https://athenamperez.com/the-book-lifting-the-wait Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  Beyond Symptoms: A Deeper Look at Root-Cause Healing | Darren Schmidt, D.C. - E441 04.05.2026 1sa 15dk

  Dr. Darren Schmidt, a chiropractor, has devoted his practice exclusively to clinical nutrition since 1998. He is the proprietor of the Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor and a sought-after speaker on health topics. During chiropractic college, Dr. Schmidt immersed himself in over 50 seminars within 24 months, exploring diverse therapeutic modalities and discovering the transformative potential of nutrition. Witnessing the efficacy of holistic approaches and functional lab testing, he recognized the pressing need for comprehensive nutritional interventions in healthcare. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Darren talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:05) Why/how Darren became a nutrition-focused chiropractor (05:48) Symptoms that may indicate you have a gas leak or mold exposure (10:42) How Darren learned about lactic acidosis and the common denominator of all chronic illness (14:03) B1 Thiamin and cell health (16:41) Symptoms of B1 deficiency (24:56) How to determine if you are Thiamin deficient (26:14) Potential downsides to taking high-dose B1 Thiamin (28:54) The incredible MVX+ test and how it is revolutionizing healthcare (38:13) Dental health and overall health (41:07) The evolution of Darren's private practice as he's learned more and educated himself over the years (43:56) How Darren uses the MVX test in his practice (48:49) Using herbal supplements to address infection, toxicity, parasites, and disease (57:08) Data on the efficacy of herbal supplements (01:06:53) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Darren Schmidt on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-295-darren-schmidt-dc/ Darren Schmidt: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realfoodcures Website: https://thenutritionalhealingcenter.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dr.darren_schmidt Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
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  Reanalyzing Nutritional Epidemiological Studies | Dr. Matt Calkins - #440 27.04.2026 1sa 20dk

  Dr. Matt Calkins is a physician focused on improving metabolic health through lifestyle-based care. Board-certified in family and obesity medicine, he is a strong advocate for low-carb and ketogenic nutrition as powerful tools to address obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease. He is passionate about helping patients reclaim their health through sustainable, evidence-based strategies. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Matt talk about… (00:00) Intro (06:40) Nutritional epidemiological studies and how they have informed public opinion on nutrition over the years (13:15) How nutritional epidemiological studies should NOT be used (21:20) Dr. Calkin's recent criticism of a nutritional epidemiological study making big claims  from only observational data (31:52) Why nutritional epidemiological studies are flawed and how they are misused by medical professionals, agencies, and laypeople alike (42:07) Why doctors and medical professionals seem so averse to adapt and change as new scientific data comes out (54:22) Why it is better to focus on the individual patient in front of you than to make assumptions about people in general based on nutritional epidemiological studies (01:03:46) How Dr. Calkin's criticism was received by the authors of the study (01:09:56) Why so many of bad epidemiological studies are published (01:12:17) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Matt Calkins: Concordance between nutritional cohorts and randomized trials: biological confirmation or statistical consequence? A re-analysis of Stadelmaier et al.: https://sciprofiles.com/publication/view/aac50964f8442b33eb42921d37613629 X: https://x.com/MattCalkinsMD Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/