In this 11 minute episode we discuss the topic of Type 3 Diabetes.Highlights include:What is Type 3 Diabetes?Does anyone with Alzheimer's have it? (Spoiler alert: not necessarily, dementia can happen other ways.)We also discuss questions

Episode 54 Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)

Apr 13th, 2022 14m 45s

In this 15 minute podcast Dr. Rigby and Quincy discuss Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs). The topics include:The two types of GCMs that are approved by US insurance companies: Libre and DEXCOMWe discuss how they measure your body's sugar l

Episode 53 Constipation

Apr 1st, 2022 8m 34s

In this 8.5 minute episode, Rohn and Quincy discuss the topic of constipation. Rohn talks about the various causes of constipation, followed by what are things that a person can do to overcome or mitigate constipation.

Episode 52 A Discussion Regarding Fiber

Mar 25th, 2022 7m 2s

It's colorectal cancer awareness month in the USA. In this 7 minute episode, we discuss the topic of fiber. Dr. Rigby shares his perspective on what fiber is, how much fiber a person should consume, and what foods help you consume healthy fib

Episode 51: Updated Dietary Guidelines from the USDA and H&HS

Feb 26th, 2022 12m 20s

We discuss the updated dietary guidelines from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services. These are recommendations for 2020 through 2025. This episode was fun because we reviewed the new guidelin

Episode 50 A Discussion on Net Carbs

Feb 19th, 2022 9m 28s

In this 10 minute episode we discuss the topic of net carbs. We explain what they are, how to calculate them, and whether or not you should count them when calculating how many carbohydrates are in your food. This information is really helpfu

Episode 49: Article Review: Why COVID is more deadly with Obesity

Feb 12th, 2022 17m 58s

In this 18 minute episode Rohn, Sheryl, Kelsey and Quincy share their takeaways from the following article. "Why COVID-19 is more deadly in people with obesity—even if they're young." This article was published on science.org and is a meta an

Episode 48: A discussion on the topic of Self Love

Feb 4th, 2022 10m

In this 10 minute episode, we discuss the topic of self love and it's importance on your overall health.Self love is more than just a fancy spa day (although it could be). Self Love is doing those things that ground you and make you whole.

Episode 47 Interview with Kelli Houghton, LCSW

Jan 28th, 2022 30m 8s

As part of a look into the mental health aspect of obesity, we had the wonderful opportunity to interview Kelli Houghton, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Sheryl has sent many of her patients to work with Kelli as they work on the menta

Episode 46 - How to Eat Keto or Low Carb / High Fat on a Budget

Dec 1st, 2021 14m 46s

In this 14 minute episode we share a variety of ideas to eat a keto or low-carb/high-fat on a budget. It can sometimes appear expensive to eat healthier, but there are ways to do it.

Episode 45: Holiday Gift Ideas

Nov 23rd, 2021 14m 35s

In this 15 minute episode, we share a wide variety of gift ideas you can ask for (or get for yourself!) during the upcoming holidays.

Episode 44: Trips and Tricks to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

Nov 16th, 2021 14m 47s

In this 15 minute podcast we hold a roundtable discussion on ideas that we have found helpful to maintain one's healthy goals during the holidays. Check out the show notes for a more detailed list of the ideas we discussed. The four main item

Episode 43: Mindful Eating

Nov 8th, 2021 13m 47s

In this 14 minute episode we discuss the concept of mindful eating. It is a great tool that can help you be more present and aware of what you are eating. It also helps you learn more about your hunger cues.

Episode 42: Is the Ketogenic Diet a Fad Diet?

Oct 28th, 2021 16m 45s

In this 17 minute episode we have a healthy discussion of whether the Ketogenic Diet is a "Fad Diet" or if it's a diet that is healthy in the long run. Part of our conversation is based on the definition of a "diet" that we described in Epis

Episode 41 - Article Review: Childhood Obesity Rates Increased During Covid19 Pandemic and What to Do About It

Oct 24th, 2021 16m 27s

In this 17 minute podcast we discuss two articles. The first is about a recent study published by the CDC that found that childhood obesity rates increased during our pandemic. The second is article that discusses recommendations to help chil

Episode 40 Thoughts on the Covid 19 Vaccine Mandate

Oct 13th, 2021 13m 35s

In this 13 minute podcast, we have a roundtable discussion about the topic of COVID19 mask mandates, and we talk about when we would and wouldn't recommend the vaccine for an individual. This includes a discussion regarding metabolic health an

Episode 39: Calories

Sep 29th, 2021 9m 14s

This 9 minute episode looks at the topic of calories. What it is, and the reasons why we don't think it's the best way to measure if you are eating the right way.

Episode 38 Article Review: AMA What Patients Should Know about Losing Weight and Keeping it off

Sep 9th, 2021 11m 11s

In this 11 minute podcast we review an article recently published with the American Academy of Medicine titled "What patients should know about losing weight -- and keeping it off." In this article, the author Timothy Smith discusses various t

Episode 37: Overview of our 6 Week Program

Sep 1st, 2021 18m 10s

In this 18 minute podcast, Rohn, Kelsey and Quincy discuss our 6 week program and describe in depth what is in the program. This includes the schedule, the topics addressed, and what resources are included. This whole program is designed help

Episode 36 - Why we created a 6 week program to help individuals transform their health

Aug 25th, 2021 11m 24s

In this 12-minute episode we share why created the 6 Week Ultimate Mind and Body Transformation program. This program is set to launch for the first time 12 days after this podcast goes live (on September 5, 2021). This is a program that we h

Episode 35 Article Review: NPR: Why Crash Weight Loss Programs Don't Work

Aug 18th, 2021 14m 34s

In this podcast 14 minute podcast, Rohn, Sheryl, Kelsey and Quincy discuss the NPR Article: Why Crash Weight Loss Programs Don't Work: Clues From Hunter-Gatherer Societies. This article presents research presented by Herman Pontzer, an evoluti

Episode 34: All About Water and Hydration

Aug 11th, 2021 10m 5s

In this 10 minute episode, the four of us discuss the important topic of hydration. Many of us have heard that it's important to drink plenty of water to be healthy, but for some of us, it's not that simple. In this podcast we discuss:1) Why

Episode 33 Overview of Exercise Categories

Aug 4th, 2021 14m 3s

Hi everyone! In this 14 minute episode, Rohn, Kelsey and Quincy discuss the various types of exercise categories, and review the recommended guidelines for exercise, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.This includes aerobic ex

Episode 32 - Fueling Before and After Workouts

Jul 28th, 2021 11m 23s

Hi! In this episode we share our thoughts on what you should consume before and after a workout for optimal performance. We discuss:Hydration (drinking water)Exercising in a fasting stateCarb-loading or carb consumptionElectrolytesFueling

Episode 31 How to maintain your momentum

Jul 22nd, 2021 10m 21s

This 10 minute podcast is a roundtable discussion of what to do when you fail to meet your goals. Topics include:1) What do you do when mess up on any given day2) The role of discipline3) Creative problem solving to meet your goals differen