Best Dr Shawn Baker Podcasts (2025)

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Healing Your Brain, The Uprise of Metabolic Psychiatry | Dr. Shawn Baker & Nicole Laurent 44:41

5d ago44:41

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Nicole Laurent, MA, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor, nonprofit founder of Brain Fog Recovery Source, and clinical innovator in metabolic psychiatry. Nicole specializes in the targeted use of ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT) to achieve remission in psychiatric disorders traditionally labeled treatment resistant. Through her clinical pra…

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Daniel Dae Kim Leads Spy Drama and Fights for Industry Change 21:48

5d ago21:48

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Actor Daniel Dae Kim is no stranger to breaking barriers. From his groundbreaking role on Lost, to his Tony-nominated turn in Yellow Face, Kim continues to affirm his title as one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people. With his new show, Butterfly, he steps into the spotlight as the leading man of a high-stakes international spy thriller. …

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Ep 821: Inside the HAMR 90 Challenge 1:35:20

6d ago1:35:20

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Ninety days. No excuses. John and Power Athlete Certified Coach & Nutrition Ninja, Ben Skutnik, take you inside the HAMR 90 Challenge, what it is, how it works, and what happened when they put themselves through it. This is the blueprint to reset your body, sharpen your mind, and prove you can cash the check your mouth’s been writing. Shownotes Are…

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What Happens When You Actually Fix The Problem | Dr. Shawn Baker & Michelle Phelan 31:58

6d ago31:58

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Michelle Phelan is a Functional Nutritionist, Certified Holistic Nutritionist and a Certified Health Coach. She currently has over 28 years of experience in functional nutrition and dietetics. What started out as a fun Personal Training job certified with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, quickly took her on the exciting road to nutrition. W…

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Believing In Your Own Health With Root Cause Healing | Dr. Shawn Baker & Joleen Lake 28:23

8d ago28:23

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Joleen Lake has been a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2008 and currently resides in Southwest Florida. Her clinical background spans family practice, OB/GYN, hormone therapy, and medical aesthetics. Joleen’s passion for wellness has shaped her forward-thinking, root-cause approach to care. A long-time advocate of ketogenic nutritio…

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Looking Beyond the Food Pyramid to Improve Health | Dr. Shawn Baker & David Farr 29:31

9d ago29:31

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David Farr is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in urology, emergency medicine, and telemedicine, complemented by a robust educational background, including a Master of Science in Nursing with RN First Assist Certification from the University of Alabama School of Nursing (2011) and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Nursing …

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The Truth About Carbs Doctors WON’T Tell You! 1:02:26

10d ago1:02:26

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Send us a text Have we been lied to about carbs? In this episode, Dr. Eric Westman sits down with Dr. Tro Kalayjian to uncover the truth about carbohydrate intake, obesity, and why hunger—not willpower—drives weight gain. They discuss the science of insulin resistance, the dangers of sugar addiction, and why GLP-1 drugs aren’t the magic solution. I…

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Ep 820: The Truth About Holistic Health w/ Dr. Bobby Williams 1:47:25

13d ago1:47:25

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Dr. Bobby Williams joins John to blow up the myth of "balanced living" and reveal what it really takes to live a high-performance, holistic life. From the hidden toll of alcohol and drugs to gut health, detoxing, and dialing in true nutrition, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone who thinks cold plunges and smoothies are enough. Shownotes Are …

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From Obese & Diabetic to Bodybuilder: Richard Smith’s Keto Comeback 1:10:02

14d ago1:10:02

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Keto Made Simple podcast, Dr. Eric Westman sits down with Richard Smith, who shares how he overcame obesity, type 2 diabetes, chronic fatigue, and depression through the ketogenic lifestyle. Once barely able to climb stairs, Richard went on to become a British and European bodybuilding champion. They d…

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He Fought For His Life: A Battle Through Anorexia and Obesity | Dr. Shawn Baker & Mark Ennis 39:20

20d ago39:20

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Mark Ennis is a health coach from Ireland specializing in helping individuals achieve a longer, healthier life through the power of a carnivore and keto lifestyle. After struggling with both anorexia and obesity, Mark discovered the life-changing benefits of this approach and now dedicates himself to guiding others on their journey to health and ha…

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Ep 819: Peptides: The Biohack You're Missing w/ Jay Campbell 1:28:55

20d ago1:28:55

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Peptides, fasting, and fruit diets, Jay Campbell joins John to separate fact from fiction. They dive into what actually moves the needle for recovery, fat loss, and performance. If you're tired of chasing hacks that don’t deliver, this episode is your blueprint for getting dialed in. Shownotes You can't out-train a crappy diet. Three comprehensive …

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Jay Yang: You Can Just Do Things 55:01

21d ago55:01

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What if success isn’t just about working hard, but about creating your own opportunities? Today we’re here with teen phenom and author of the new book, You Can Just Do Things, Jay Yang. I met Jay last year through our friend and past guest of the show, Noah Kagan. At 17, Jay sent Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo, a 19-page pitch deck breaking down ga…

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Nothing Was Working: How Mom of 3 Reversed Disease and Dropped 90lbs | Dr. Shawn Baker & Cassandra 25:20

22d ago25:20

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Following a carnivore diet, Cassandra improved alcoholic fatty liver, prediabetes, inflammation (degenerative disc disorder), anxiety, and depression. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cass_caelestis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cass_caelestis Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:38 Introduction 03:56 Gestational diabetes and the carnivore diet 08:5…

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Reversing Metabolic Disease and Taking Back Your Health | Dr. Shawn Baker & Francesca Orlando 30:16

23d ago30:16

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Francesca is a functional and integrative nutritionist and board-certified health coach with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. She holds a Master of Science in Integrative Nutrition, where she completed a systematic review and meta-analysis thesis on the impact of maternal diet on gene expression and offspring health outcomes. Current…

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Ep 818: Fuel, Focus & the Discipline to Dominate 1:25:25

27d ago1:25:25

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Resident Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani, returns to talk fuel, focus, and the fight against weakness. From the sugar diet to carnivore extremes, we break down what really drives performance — and why discipline in the kitchen reflects discipline in life. Whether you're meat-fueled or sugar-drunk, this one will challenge your thinking. Shownotes You …

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Battling Parasites and Candida: Why Diet is Crucial | Dr. Shawn Baker & Dr. Michael Biamonte 44:51

29d ago44:51

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Michael Biamonte is the founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition. He is a co-creator of BioCybernetics, which is an unprecedented computer software program that is able to study blood work, mineral tests and many other lab tests to determine exactly where your body is imbalanced initially designed for aerospace purposes. As a practitio…

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Dr. Ryan Lazarus: How to Survive a Near-Death Experience 58:45

29d ago58:45

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Have you ever had a near death experience? I sincerely hope not. But as long-time listeners know, I’ve had a couple of close calls. A simple twist of fate or freak accident can alter the course of your life. But if you let them, tragedies can set us on a new path that can change us for the better. The reason I disappeared for the past few months is…

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Why the Science Around Carbs, Seed Oils & Diabetes Is Broken With Prof. Bart Kay 1:04:44

1M ago1:04:44

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Send us a text Is everything you’ve heard about carbs, seed oils, and diabetes wrong? Dr. Westman and Bart Kay dig into the real science. 👁️ Seen a video you'd like me to react to? Leave a comment below or join the YouTube membership for priority comments where your video recommendation will be seen first and any questions you may have will be answ…

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Ep 817: AI, Aliens, & Ancient Architects w/ Matt Vincent 1:48:17

1M ago1:48:17

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Matt Vincent is back, after globe-trotting through Egypt, Turkey, and Greece. He and John get into ancient civilizations, lost tech, and the uncomfortable questions mainstream history won’t touch. They're also sharing their thoughts on AI, critical thinking, and what it means to stay sharp in a world that's going soft. Shownotes Are you looking for…

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The Heart Disease Lie? What You’re Not Being Told! With Laura Spath 52:56

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Send us a text Laura Spath is a carnivore success story who has lost 120 pounds on a carnivore diet. Her husband joined her on her journey later on and he too has also lost over 100 pounds on carnivore as well as reversed his type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and more by using carnivore and fasting. Laura Spath YouTube Channel: http…

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Transplant Survival: Why Diet Matters More Than You Think | Dr. Shawn Baker & Suzanne Schneider 50:53

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Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 11 and later with end-stage renal disease, Suzanne drew on her personal experience to write an MSc thesis exploring the lived challenges of adhering to a highly restrictive dialysis diet. Following her kidney transplant, she was struck by the lack of clear nutrition guidance for transplant recipients, making the tr…

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Ep 816: The Carnivore Cure w/ Dr. Shawn Baker 1:00:07

1M ago1:00:07

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Dr. Shawn Baker joins us to break down the carnivore diet and its power to reverse chronic disease, reduce inflammation, along with it's potential to be the cure for America’s health crisis. If you’ve been told meat is the problem, this episode will make you think twice. Shownotes You can't out-train a crappy diet. Three comprehensive nutrition pro…

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From Center Stage To Nearly Bedridden, How Food Helped Him Heal | Dr. Shawn Baker & Matthew Helfer 41:37

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Matt Helfer is a metabolic health coach based out of southern Utah, where he helps his clients find root cause, holistic solutions to healing. As a former professional actor, Matt’s career halted when he was forced to battle his own chronic pain problems. Determined to find the root of his own issues, Matt began a research journey that led to a dee…

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Managing Death or Promoting Life? Transforming Medical Care | Dr. Shawn Baker & Brett Whaley 40:26

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Brett has been an RN since 2007 and became an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in 2011. Both degrees are from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Most of his career has been in Critical Care, covering Intensive Care Units, both in person and by telemedicine. Over time, Brett noticed his patients, largely, were in a managed decline by their p…

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Ep 815: Psychedelics Saved My Life w/ NFL Vet Braden Smith 1:23:18

2M ago1:23:18

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NFL veteran, Braden Smith, joins John to share his battle with OCD, the decision to step away mid-season for rehab, and how psychedelic therapy helped him reclaim his life. A powerful look at mental health, resilience, and the hidden struggles inside pro football. Shownotes Are you looking to dominate the leaderboard and take your inner athlete to …

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What's The Truth? Unpacking Climate Science | Dr. Shawn Baker & Dr. Ned Nikolov 56:43

2M ago56:43

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Dr. Ned Nikolov is a Ph.D. Physical Scientist with a broad range of interests in various fields of science including climate, cosmology, astrophysics, nutrition, archaeology, and more. X: https://x.com/NikolovScience Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:44 Introduction 06:21 Reevaluating CO2's climate impact 07:39 Explaining the atmosphere's thermal effect…

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How Simplicity, Connection, and Diet Transformed Her Life | Dr. Shawn Baker & Kim VanDolah 31:21

2M ago31:21

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As a Christian wife, mother, author, and lifestyle coach, Kim VanDolah empowers others to embrace wellness through common-sense changes rooted in faith and simplicity. Website: https://www.return2simple.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:34 Introduction 04:24 Returning to our true selves through diet 09:47 Balancing ancestral living and modernity 12…

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MD Aims To Revive the Art of Medicine and Patient Relationships | Dr. Shawn Baker & Clay Moss 39:15

2M ago39:15

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Dr. Clayton Moss, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician currently completing his residency at the University of South Florida. He’s also pursuing advanced training in functional, regenerative, and metabolic medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Clayton’s mission is to help patients reclaim their h…

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Ep 814: Beyond the Trends. What Really Works for Performance & Durability 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

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Tired of fitness trends that don’t deliver? John and Arash cut through the BS to reveal what actually works,from strength training and BJJ to raw dairy, fascia training, gut health, and sugar-fueled diets. If you want real answers, tune in. Shownotes Are you a fighter & grappler? Crafted to complement your existing combat training, max out your str…

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More Medication Is Not The Answer to Chronic Illness | Dr. Shawn Baker & Chris Gloude 41:13

2M ago41:13

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Chris Gloude, APRN, has been a nurse practitioner for 6 years. Prior to that, he worked as a paramedic and nurse, with a total of 17 years of experience in the medical field. He currently practices in cardiology and also has experience in internal medicine. Chris has personally struggled with obesity since childhood. His journey with the ketogenic …

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Fueling the Brain - Mental Health, Psychiatry, Meat Quality and More | Dr. Shawn Baker & Will Sauvé 44:03

2M ago44:03

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William Sauvé, MD is Chief Medical Officer at Osmind, where he focuses on driving the success of Osmind’s nationwide network of 800+ independent psychiatry practices and expanding access to cutting-edge psychiatric care. Dr. Sauvé brings extensive experience in interventional psychiatry, particularly in expanding access to treatments like Transcran…

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Phil Rosenthal’s Secret Recipe: Good Food and a Laugh 22:54

2M ago22:54

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Writer, producer and host Phil Rosenthal makes television for the whole family. First, he created the Emmy Award-winning sitcom classic, Everybody Loves Raymond. Now he has taken his vision to food and travel with Somebody Feed Phil. Through his global travels - to places as close to home as Las Vegas, Nevada, and as far away as Sydney, Australia -…

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Your Food Is Killing You! - Ben Azadi's Powerful Story 1:00:16

2M ago1:00:16

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Send us a text In this powerful interview, Dr. Eric Westman speaks with Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp and author of Metabolic Freedom, about his transformation from an obese, depressed young man addicted to junk food and video games, to a global leader in metabolic health. Ben opens up about his early life struggles, failed plant-based experiment…

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Ep 813: The Powerlifting Playbook. Elite Tactics from Matt Wenning 1:31:57

2M ago1:31:57

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Matt Wenning joins John to break down what it really takes to build elite-level strength. From time-tested training principles to lessons learned under the bar with some of powerlifting’s greats, this episode is a masterclass in doing the work, avoiding costly mistakes, and training for the long haul. Shownotes Are you looking to amplify your physi…

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She Tried Carnivore To Help Her 8 Year Old Heal, The Surprising Results | Dr. Shawn Baker & Sandra 22:40

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In an effort to help her daughter heal, Sandra tried the Carnivore diet, and in the process, also improved her own sharp chest pain, painful menstrual cycle, knee pain, constipation, anxiety, and improved her mental clarity. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sandraasare4656 Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:23 Introduction 05:37 Pacific Islands' relianc…

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Bodybuilder Disrupts Sugar Industry, A Better Way to Substitute | Dr. Shawn Baker & Natalie Nicole 29:53

2M ago29:53

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Product developer. Health advocate. Activist. Offering solutions for those wanting a safe alternative to sugar, high fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners. Natalie's aim is to break the strangle hold the sugar lobby for has on people and to encourage food and beverage manufacturers to opt in to provide safe ingredients for consumers. Instag…

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He Set Out To Cure GERD, The Unexpected Effects of Meat and Eggs | Dr. Shawn Baker & Cory 42:39

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Cory improved digestion, sleep quality, body composition, sun tolerance, and regulated hunger with a carnivore diet. Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:38 Introduction 05:11 Ketogenic diet and GI distress 07:12 Improved sleep on carnivore diet 12:55 Golf and mental resiliency 18:38 Human weaning patterns and brain size 23:05 Weight fluctuations on carniv…

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Ep 812: Fast Food, Slow Gains w/ Ben Skutnik 1:38:08

2M ago1:38:08

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You don’t have a nutrition problem, you have a discipline problem. Certified Power Athlete Coach and nutritionist, Ben Skutnik, joins John to lay out why you're stuck: emotional eating, zero cooking skills, and no plan. We get into the weeds on food tracking, meal prep, and why mastering your kitchen is non-negotiable if you want to perform. Stop g…

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24 Years With No Cure, Then He Ate Only Meat | Dr. Shawn Baker & Roberto 54:02

2M ago54:02

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Roberto cured psoriasis and urticaria, along with many other more minor health problems by following a carnivore diet. Roberto is on his 5th year of the carnivore diet, feeling the healthiest he ever has in his entire life. YouTube: https://youtube.com/diariocarnivoro Telegram: https://t.me/diariocarnivoro Website: https://diariocarnivoro.com Times…

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Cancer Doctor Flips the Script on Treatment | Dr. Shawn Baker & Dr. Katie Deming 57:40

2M ago57:40

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Katie Deming, MD, is a former healthcare leader, inventor and TEDx speaker, and has worked with thousands of cancer patients, both as a radiation oncologist and now, as a conscious oncologist. She is passionate about transcending the boundaries of conventional and integrative medicine to create a new paradigm of cancer prevention, treatment, and po…

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Dietician Was Desperate For Relief, How He Took Back His Health | Dr. Shawn Baker & Boris 42:24

2M ago42:24

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Boris, 38, improved a large number of conditions with a carnivore diet including sleep apnea, chronic sinusitis, reflux, tendonitis, beginning arthrosis, anxio-depression, constant lethargy, ED, hypertension, IBS, along with quickly healing after distal biceps tendon repair surgery. Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:43 Introduction 06:31 Bodybuilding di…

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Tunde Adebimpe Channels His DIY Roots Into Raw Solo Debut 37:28

3M ago37:28

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TV on the Radio co-founder Tunde Adebimpe is a force of positivity. In the face of unimaginable loss, Adebimpe has channeled his grief into Thee Black Boltz, an upbeat, high-energy solo debut. You might know Tunde Adebimpe from TV on the Radio, the band whose era-defining hits like “Wolf Like Me” helped shape the 2000s New York indie scene. Or you’…

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