A fun and inspiring plant-based podcast from nutrition experts at The Physicians Committee. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, who lost 280 pounds, is frequently joined by Dr. Neal Barnard and others to motivate and educate both new vegans and those who have been plant-powered for life. Learn the secrets to improving your health from doctors and nutritionists and become inspired by others who have already reclaimed their health! Dive into the science of a plant-based diet like the effects of eating a single beef hamburger or slice of cheese can do to the body!
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Supplements Exposed: What's Healthy and What's Harmful | Dr. Gemma Newman
Are supplements helping you — or wasting your money? In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Dr. Gemma Newman joins Chuck Carroll to break down the science, myths, and marketing behind the multibillion-dollar supplement industry. Discover which supplements are truly worth taking, which can be harmful in excess, and how to build better health through a whole-food, plant-based diet. Whether you're taking vitamin B12, vitamin D, omega-3, or a daily multivitamin, Dr. Newman explains how to personalize your nutrition safely and effectively. In This Episode: - The truth about supplements and what's actually backed by science - Why multivitamins don't extend lifespan — and can sometimes harm your health - How to get vitamin B12 safely - The risks of "natural" supplements - The difference between fish oil vs. algae-based omega-3s - Dr. Newman's SMART method: Science, Mechanism, Aim, Risk vs. Benefit, Tracking - How to spot fake supplement ads and AI deepfakes online Known as The Plant Power Doctor, Dr. Newman is a respected physician and lifestyle medicine expert helping patients reverse chronic disease through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle change. 🌱 Start your journey to better health today! Work with the expert doctors and dietitians at the Barnard Medical Center: https://www.BarnardMedical.org 👩🏼⚕️ Visit Dr. Newman's website: https://gemmanewman.com 💻 Apply to become a Building Healthy Communities intern or see current career openings at PCRM: https://www.pcrm.org/about-us/careers If you feel like you've raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
How To Heal Your Thyroid Naturally | Dr. Neal Barnard
Your thyroid could be the hidden key to your energy, mood, and metabolism. What you eat may be making or breaking it. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Chuck Carroll sits down with Dr. Neal Barnard to uncover the powerful connection between thyroid health and diet. Discover how eating certain foods and reducing stress can help restore hormone balance, boost metabolism, and reduce inflammation. Dr. Barnard also reveals how dairy, iodine, selenium, and soy all play surprising roles in thyroid function — and what you can do starting today to protect and restore this vital gland. 🍎 In This Episode You’ll Learn: - How dairy proteins can trigger autoimmune thyroid disorders - Why people eating a plant-based diet have the lowest rates of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism - The best foods for your thyroid — including seaweed, Brazil nuts, and antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables - The truth about soy and cruciferous vegetables like kale and broccoli - How stress, sleep, and crash diets affect thyroid hormones - The role of environmental toxins and processed foods in hormone disruption 🌱 Start your journey to better thyroid health today! Work with the expert doctors and dietitians at the Barnard Medical Center: https://www.BarnardMedical.org 📕Order your copy of Dr. Barnard’s book Your Body In Balance which covers thyroid dysfunction: https://amzn.to/3JcPrcI This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Visit their website: https://gregoryreiterfund.org If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Former CDC Director Reveals The Formula for Better Health | Dr. Tom Frieden
Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to reveal The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives, Including Your Own. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Frieden breaks down what’s keeping America sick — from poor diets to toxic environments — and how we can turn the tide with simple, proven steps that save lives. He shares his three-part framework — “See, Believe, Create” — a practical guide for improving personal and public health. Discover what science says about potassium deficiency, the dangers of ultra-processed foods, and how nutrition, environment, and policy can come together to create a healthier world for everyone. Dr. Frieden also discusses: - Why the potassium-to-sodium ratio is one of the strongest predictors of heart health - The impact of microplastics, PFAS, and air pollution (PM2.5) on chronic disease - How food industry tactics mirror Big Tobacco’s playbook - The truth about processed meats, sugar-sweetened drinks, and trans fats - What governments can learn from Chile’s bold food labeling laws - Why plant-based, high-fiber diets are key to longevity and disease prevention - The risks of animal agriculture and wet markets in future pandemics 📘 Get Dr. Frieden’s book: https://amzn.to/4nf1xzU If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
She Healed Thyroid Cancer Naturally with a Plant-Based Diet | Dr. Ruby Lathon
What happens when a systems engineer is told she has cancer—but refuses to accept that medication and surgery are her only options? In this inspiring episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with Dr. Ruby Lathon, who healed her thyroid cancer naturally through the power of food. Discover how she turned her research skills into a mission to help others use plants to prevent and reverse disease. Ruby shares the exact steps she took to restore her health—including how she eliminated dairy, sugar, and processed foods, and the mindset shift that helped her truly heal. Today, she’s thriving as a wellness coach, author, and founder of Ruby Reds Vegan, teaching people that food truly is medicine. What You’ll Learn - How Dr. Ruby Lathon reversed thyroid cancer with plant-based nutrition - The foods that help regulate thyroid function and fight inflammation - Ways to make whole-food, plant-based meals delicious and satisfying 📕 Order Dr. Ruby's cookbook, Stop Playin' Go Vegan: https://bit.ly/DrRubyCookbook 🥦 Check out Ruby Reds Vegan meal delivery service: https://www.rubyredsvegan.com This episode is powered by Menopause Makeover that unites the science of strength and the power of transformation—so you can reclaim your body, your life, and your confidence. Check the program out online at https://menopausemakeover.online If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Corporate Health Revolution: Fortune 250 Company Transforms 240 Lives with Plant-Based Diet
A Fortune 250 company in Des Moines, Iowa transformed employee health through a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. Discover how Gretchen Barris teamed up with PCRM and Dr. Jim Loomis to launch a 16-week wellness program at Principal Financial that helped 240 participants dramatically lower cholesterol, reverse prediabetes, lose weight, and boost energy — all for just $108 per person. Chuck Carroll sits down with Jean McGinnis and participants like Malcolm & Suzanne Showalter who conquered migraines, reversed heart disease risk, and experienced newfound vitality. Learn how this evidence-based approach from the Barnard Medical Center and PCRM is revolutionizing corporate wellness — even in the heart of the Midwest! What You'll Learn in This Episode - How a Fortune 250 company implemented a plant-based program on a small budget - The average 23% LDL reduction and 18% A1C improvement among participants - Why employees reported better sleep, focus, and mental health - The difference between “health care” and “sick care,” explained by Dr. Loomis - How to bring programs like this to your own workplace 🔗 Make an appointment with Dr. Loomis at the Barnard Medical Center: https://www.pcrm.org/barnard-medical-center 🎤 Exam Room taping at GreenFare in Herndon, VA on Oct. 21: https://bit.ly/ERLiveOct21 If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Gut Health: The Truth About Low-Carb Diets | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Are low-carb diets good or bad for your gut health? In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Chuck Carroll is joined by gastroenterologist and gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to explore how cutting carbs affects your microbiome, digestion, and long-term wellness. Discover what happens to your gut bacteria when fiber is reduced, whether low-carb eating disrupts short-chain fatty acid production, and how these changes could impact your risk for chronic diseases. Dr. Bulsiewicz also shares practical tips for protecting your microbiome while eating fewer carbs, and compares low-carb diets to Mediterranean and plant-based eating patterns. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - How low-carb diets influence the diversity of gut bacteria - The impact of reduced carbs on digestion and fiber intake - Why short-chain fatty acids like butyrate matter for colon health - Links between low-carb diets, inflammation, and chronic disease - Ways to support your microbiome even while cutting carbs - How plant-based and Mediterranean diets compare for gut health 🔗 Dr. B’s Gut Health Collective and courses: https://theguthealthmd.com/collective 📘 Pre-order Dr. B’s new book: https://amzn.to/42vFhKz 👟 Exercise snacks article: https://nbcnews.to/3IZ9Lhv If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally with Food | Dr. Michael Greger
Can you really lower cholesterol with food? Dr. Michael Greger joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to reveal the simple, science-backed foods and spices that can drive LDL cholesterol down—without drugs or side effects. Discover how everyday choices can protect your heart and add years to your life. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - Why the Standard American Diet is now the #1 cause of death in the U.S. - The truth about statins: small benefit, real risks. - How plant-based eating can reverse heart disease. - Foods that raise cholesterol: meat, dairy, eggs, coconut & palm oils. - The top foods and spices proven to lower LDL include black soybeans, apples, and garlic powder. - Why olive oil raises cholesterol on a vegan diet. - Green tea and mushrooms: health boosters, but not major LDL-reducers. - Practical tips: even one small daily change makes a big difference. 👉 Share your questions for Dr. Greger in the comments! Dr. Greger's Book: Lower LDL Cholesterol Naturally with Food Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.to/4h14QcA Dr. Greger's Cholesterol seminar is on Oct. 10 at 2pm ET. Register by Oct. 8: https://bit.ly/DrGregerCholesterolEvent If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Breast Cancer: 6 Ways Every Woman Can Lower Risk | Dr. Kristi Funk
Breast cancer prevention is possible, and the latest science is showing exactly how. On this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with leading breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk to reveal six steps every woman can take to prevent breast cancer and dramatically reduce breast cancer risk. From the role of a plant-based diet in breast cancer prevention to lifestyle habits that strengthen breast health, these strategies come directly from new research and could make a lifesaving difference. The conversation also tackles one of the most debated questions in women’s health: Should women over 75 still get mammograms? A groundbreaking new study suggests the benefits are greater than many once believed. Dr. Funk shares her expert perspective on mammograms after 75 and what this means for women and their doctors. In this episode you’ll discover: - The six scientifically proven lifestyle habits that reduce breast cancer risk - The role of diet, exercise, and alcohol in prevention - How sleep and stress management affect breast cancer risk - Why mammograms after age 75 may be more beneficial than expected - What women of all ages can do today to improve long-term breast health Have a question for Dr. Kristi Funk? Drop it in the comments below! Become a member of Dr. Funk's breast cancer support community: https://pinklotus.com PCRM's Let's Beat Breast Cancer store: https://pcrm.org/shop Breast cancer lifestyle medicine study: https://bit.ly/LMBCStudy If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Eating to Beat Cancer: What to Know | Dr. Urvi Shah
What if food could help you fight cancer? New research suggests that diet can play a role in improving outcomes for cancer patients, even slowing the progression of the disease. And Dr. Urvi Shah is leading the charge. Dr. Shah was training to be an oncologist when she was diagnosed with cancer herself. This diagnosis sent her down a rabbit hole of cancer diet research, and today she's contributed to six dietary trials examining whether and how nutrition can play a role in improving outcomes for cancer patients. In this episode of The Exam Room Dr. Shah and Chuck Carroll discuss: - How diet could improve outcomes for cancer patients - The best foods for cancer patients - The role your gut health plays in recovery - How to join a cancer diet trial Dr. Shah's research can be found here: https://bit.ly/DrUrviShahResearch Information on cancer clinical trials can be found here: https://bit.ly/ClinicalTrialsDrShah If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Potatoes and Weight Loss: Surprising Research | Dr. Hana Kahleova
There is no reason to fear potatoes ... even if you have diabetes or want to lose weight. Dr. Hana Kahleova breaks down the latest research on this humble tuber, busting myths and making the case for including more potatoes in your diet. In this episode of The Exam Room podcast Dr. Kahleova joins Chuck Carroll to teach: - Why potatoes get such a bad reputation - What the science says about potatoes and diabetes - How potatoes compare to basmati rice - Why potatoes rank #1 on the satiety index - Why potatoes may actually help with diabetes and weight loss Check out the latest research here: https://bit.ly/PotatoStudy25 PCRM’s Best In The World cookbooks can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/PCRMCookbooks If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health: Age Like a Yogi | Victoria Moran
What if the secret to aging well isn’t just what you eat, but how you take care of your body and soul? Victoria Moran grew up as a "fat kid" and struggled with obesity and overeating. But when she started to take care of her spiritual well-being through yoga, self-care and Ayurvedic nutrition, she transformed her life. Today, she lives a balanced life at a healthy weight. She shares her secrets to healthy living and aging in this episode of The Exam Room with Chuck Carroll. Together they explore how ancient yogic wisdom and Ayurveda can guide us toward healthier, more vibrant lives. Victoria shares practical tips to elevate body, mind, and spirit. And — learn why self-care isn’t indulgence, it's an essential tool for transforming your health at any age. Check out Victoria's book, Age Like A Yogi: https://amzn.to/4gAvSHe Chuck also talks about being a guest on the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast with Kyle Buckner. You can check that out here: https://bit.ly/GreenGlowPod Check out the Wellness Weekend in Davis, WV: https://bit.ly/WellnessWV2025 If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Senior Health: How To Age Well After 65 | Dr. Neal Barnard
Physical and mental decline isn't inevitable. Even into your elder years, you have the power to improve your health, and age well. In this empowering episode, Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll to share science-backed strategies for eating well after 65. He explains why it’s never too late to adopt a healthier lifestyle, what nutrients matter most for seniors, and how a plant-based diet can protect against common age-related conditions. In this episode of the Exam Room, you'll learn: - The key supplements seniors need to stay healthy - Symptoms of nutrient deficiency to watch out for - Why changing your diet, even into your 80s, can extend your life - What foods protect memory and cognition - Why avoiding meat matters for seniors This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Visit their website: https://gregoryreiterfund.org If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And consider supporting PCRM: https://www.pcrm.org/donate
74-Year-Old Has Never Eaten Meat: What's Mark Huberman's Secret?
How long have you been plant-based? Chances are, not as long as Mark Huberman. The director of the National Health Association has spent his entire 74 years as a vegan. And his health has never been better. He joins Chuck Carroll on the Exam Room to talk about growing up vegan in the 1950s, his parents' role in the plant-based movement, and how he continues their work today by leading by example. If you're looking for a history lesson in the plant-based movement, or just curious how Mark could eat plant based in the 1950s, this is the episode for you! For more information on the NHA visit https://www.healthscience.org This episode of The Exam Room is powered by Dr. Brooke Bussard and Brooke’s Balanced Blueprint. Connect with her and discover her nutrition services: https://drbrookebussard.com If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
How To Stop Eating Like Trash and Feel Better | Dr. Neal Barnard
Tired. Bloated. Stuck in the cycle of “I’ll start next week.” Quitting junk food sounds simple, but in practice it’s one of the hardest habits to break. Dr. Neal Barnard from the Physicians Committee joins Chuck Carroll, the Weight Loss Champion, to share practical strategies for eating clean and breaking free from the foods that drain your energy. They unpack why too many calories can still leave you exhausted, what a balanced “clean” diet really looks like, and how to overcome the mental roadblocks that keep you reaching for junk food. If you're ready to stop eating like trash, this episode is for you! This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Visit their website: https://gregoryreiterfund.org If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
How I Lost 150 Pounds: Breaking Free From Food Addiction & Binge Eating
What does it take to break free from food addiction and binge eating? Tania Lyon knows firsthand. For decades, she struggled with morbid obesity, disordered eating, and the cycle of restriction and relapse. At her heaviest (likely more than 300 pounds), she feared for her health, and even simple tasks like tying her shoes were difficult. But today, Tania has lost 150 pounds and found balance. Not through perfection, but through a deep understanding of her own hunger drive and a strategy of eating when hungry. In this episode of The Exam Room, Tania shares: - The foods that once triggered binges and how she avoids them now - What finally worked for her - The role of plant-based eating in her long-term transformation - Why “eating when hungry” is more complex than it sounds You can learn more about Tania on her website: https://www.transformshadows.com If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.