263. The biochemistry of sugar and energy: Dr. Elizabeth

263. The biochemistry of sugar and energy: Dr. Elizabeth

My guest this week, Dr. Elizabeth Wanek, has a chemistry degree, a medical doctorate, and decades of practice. She challenges conventional healthcare thinking by connecting physics, chemistry, and biology to how we see energy, food, sugar, and cravings. You don't need a science background or a medical degree to get inspiration from this episode. In fact, both Elizabeth and I agree that the basics of biochemistry and human metabolism should be taught in school as early as possible! To get my ...

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243. "Just 7 days without sugar can have a positive impact": Alicia

243. "Just 7 days without sugar can have a positive impact": Alicia

Alicia ate sugar and processed foods all her life, into her 50s. Then after a medical appointment, she realized that she needed to make a change for her health. And even though it wasn't easy, she dec...

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242. "I lost over 200lbs when I decided to cut sugar": Alex

242. "I lost over 200lbs when I decided to cut sugar": Alex

Alex struggled with food for most of his life, but he never knew that he had a real problem with food addiction. He thought that he was lazy, weak-willed, and doomed to be overweight and unhappy forev...

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241. What I ate in Italy (Part 1): Netta

241. What I ate in Italy (Part 1): Netta

Ah! Italy! La dolce vita! Pasta... pizza... gelato! Delizioso! So did I eat all those typical Italian foods during our trip to Italy in July-August 2025? Because... you know, I've been sugar free and ...

24 Aug 202522min

240. "My mom's MS symptoms improved when she cut down sugar": Jen

240. "My mom's MS symptoms improved when she cut down sugar": Jen

Jen grew up in the Midwest in the 80s, eating lots of fast food and sweets. Her mom had multiple sclerosis, and when Jen was in her 20s, her mom’s health got worse. This was Jen's wake-up call. Jen d...

17 Aug 202538min

239. "Cutting sugar and intermittent fasting helped me in menopause": Lisa

239. "Cutting sugar and intermittent fasting helped me in menopause": Lisa

In this episode, I talk with my guest Lisa Fischer about how she let go of diet rules and found a way to feel good in her body again. Lisa shares how intermittent fasting, better sleep, eating whole ...

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238. "You can age more gracefully with less sugar": Dr. Mark

238. "You can age more gracefully with less sugar": Dr. Mark

Change is hard. But sometimes, NOT changing can keep you stuck. In this episode, my guest Dr. Mark Sherwood talks about the challenge of changing what you eat... And how you think. He also explains ho...

3 Aug 202537min

237. The benefits of making your own fermented foods and drinks

237. The benefits of making your own fermented foods and drinks

You probably know quite a few fermented foods and drinks, like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, sourdough bread, cheese, miso, and kombucha. Even wine and beer are fermented! But not all fermented foods are...

27 Juli 202520min

236. "A balanced diet doesn't need added sugar": Dasha

236. "A balanced diet doesn't need added sugar": Dasha

Dasha is a registered dietitian who grew up in the US with Russian parents. Her family ate home-cooked meals but also sweets. In this episode, we talk about: food and meal prep in different cultureswh...

20 Juli 202534min

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