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In this honest and empowering episode, Meghann Hempel opens up about her personal battle with food addiction and the critical turning points in her journey to recovery. She shares how recognizing the problem, identifying trigger or “drug” foods, and setting boundaries around danger zones are key steps toward healing. The conversation explores how to communicate healthy habits to others and reframe your story around food in a way that supports long-term wellness. Meghann touches on her work with clients using GLP-1 medications, offering additional insight into the modern landscape of food addiction recovery.

Meghann Hempel is a health and lifestyle coach, business owner, and full-time mom who has transformed her life after decades of struggling with bulimia, food addiction, and disordered eating. A survivor of traumatic brain injury and chronic illness, Meghann also battled anxiety, OCD, and depression—ultimately finding healing through nutrition and holistic practices. Today, she specializes in food addiction recovery, weight loss, and low-carb, ketogenic, and carnivore coaching. Her mission is to help others overcome similar struggles and reclaim their health. Meghann believes we all have the power to heal if we never give up. Connect with her on Instagram, where she shares wisdom gained from a life of resilience and transformation.

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In this thought-provoking episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban breaks down the complex relationship between ghrelin, the hunger hormone, and dopamine, the brain’s pleasure chemical. Responding to a listener’s question inspired by Andrew Huberman’s discussions, Dr. Urban explains how ghrelin not only signals hunger but also stimulates dopamine production, creating a direct link between food and emotional reward. The episode takes a critical look at the growing use of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs (like Wegovy and Zepbound) for weight loss, examining their unintended impact on the ghrelin-dopamine axis. Dr. Urban highlights concerning side effects—such as loss of joy, depressive symptoms, and potential addictive behaviors—as a result of suppressed appetite and reward signaling. Through accessible explanations and real-world analogies, this episode urges listeners to consider the mental health trade-offs of artificial appetite suppression and emphasizes the need for informed consent in healthcare decisions.

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In this deeply insightful and personal episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban welcomes back Rance Edwards for a full-length conversation. Rance unpacks the critical gaps in the healthcare system and the vital role health coaches play in translating clinical plans into actionable lifestyle changes. Drawing from his experience at Rivero and his own transformative health journey—overcoming obesity, type 2 diabetes, and emotional eating—Rance shares how real change happens through education, empowerment, and reframing the stories we tell ourselves. From breaking down cognitive dissonance to navigating relationships with food, Rance offers real-world tools for lasting health. He also opens up about coaching his own father and how health coaching bridges trust and communication between patients and providers. If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles of poor health habits, this episode is a must-listen.

Rance Edwards is a Certified Master Primal Health Coach and personal trainer, specializing in clinical coaching and integration with patient care teams. He also holds certifications in Functional Lab Testing and the Metabolic Approach to Cancer. Rance’s passion for health coaching began after overcoming his own decade-long battle with chronic conditions, such as Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, and Chronic Fatigue. His healing journey inspired a deep commitment to helping others improve their metabolic health and reclaim their lives. Frustrated by the impersonal and dismissive nature of mainstream medicine—and shaped by the loss of his mother to bipolar disorder and cancer—Rance approaches every client and patient with empathy, collaboration, and a listening ear. His mission is to transform healthcare from a reactive, disease-centered system into one that empowers patients with lifelong tools for health, healing, and vitality.

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In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban dives deep into HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)—a hormone often misunderstood in the fitness world. While commonly associated with pregnancy tests, HCG plays a powerful role in both fertility treatments and testosterone support for men, particularly those on TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) or anabolic steroids. Dr. Urban explains how HCG helps mitigate side effects like testicular atrophy, promotes natural testosterone production, and is even used in professional sports despite being a banned substance. The episode emphasizes the importance of individualized care, lab testing, and working with a knowledgeable clinician to avoid the dangers of unregulated use. Whether you're curious about gym chatter, exploring performance enhancement, or navigating hormone health, this episode offers a clear, science-based perspective.

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In this compelling episode, Katherine Garcia shares her expert insights on the transformative potential of EMDR therapy and why mental health care—especially therapy—should be fully normalized. Drawing from over 20 years of clinical experience and her work as the founder of White Lotus Therapy Services and Saguaro Integrated Wellness, Katherine explores the significance of creating decompression spaces post-EMDR, the role of bilateral stimulation, and the relationship between left- and right-brain activity in processing trauma. She unpacks the roots of negative core beliefs and the challenges faced by low-access clients and first responders seeking therapy. With her holistic approach, Katherine highlights how mental wellness, somatic integration, and a safe therapeutic environment can pave the way to a more fulfilling life.

Katherine Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Arizona and Utah. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is the founder of White Lotus Therapy Services (Previously known as Core Connect Wellness) and Saguaro Integrated Wellness. Katherine believes that everyone has the ability to lead a happy and fulfilling life. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that mental and emotional well-being are integral to overall health, and that therapy can be a powerful tool for achieving this balance. Katherine is certified in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy ahd hosts women and couple's retreats.

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Thank you to our sponsor - iMetabolic Biopharma Corporation: Together, we can be the next stage in developing a revolutionary approach to drug discovery.  We give communities the opportunity to invest in their own health as we improve how drugs are discovered to make them more effective and affordable. Visit https://imbiopharma.com/ to learn more.

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In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban breaks down the growing prevalence of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, particularly in younger generations questioning standard American dietary habits. He explains how insulin resistance develops over decades, driven by poor diet, lack of exercise, ectopic fat buildup, and excessive seed oil consumption. Dr. Urban discusses how type 2 diabetes results from the body’s inability to properly use insulin, highlighting two scientific perspectives on glucose uptake failures at the cellular level. He emphasizes that lifestyle changes—especially reducing sugar and seed oils, adopting low-carb diets like keto or carnivore, and incorporating resistance training—can significantly reverse or halt progression toward diabetes. Dr. Urban encourages proactive health decisions and dispels the myth that the science on diabetes is fully settled.

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 In this powerful episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban sits down with Dillon Searcy, Certified Health Coach and founder of Chronically Healthy LLC, to explore how a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis became the catalyst for a transformative health journey. Dillon shares how he shifted his perspective, embraced his condition without resentment, and began optimizing his health through strategic lifestyle changes—starting with nutrition. From increasing protein intake to rebalancing metabolic health through a functional medicine lens, Dillon breaks down how small, science-backed choices can reverse chronic symptoms and reclaim energy. The episode dives into the nuances of diabetes, the similarities across types, and what it truly means to “push” as a coach. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to regain control of their health, or guide others toward lasting, foundational change. 

Dillon Searcy is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, and founder of Chronically Healthy LLC. After a life-altering health crisis and a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis, Dillon turned his personal journey into a mission—helping others reclaim their energy, reverse chronic symptoms, and restore metabolic health through a functional medicine lens. With a background in nutrition, psychology, fitness, and lab-based health coaching, Dillon now guides clients through lifestyle transformations rooted in science, resilience, and real-world application.

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In this Decoding Health episode, we dive into the science and controversy surrounding TB 500, also known as Thymosin Beta-4—a peptide popular in biohacking circles for its potential role in recovery, wound healing, and performance optimization. We break down the clinical and preclinical data supporting its effects on tissue repair, angiogenesis, and stroke recovery while emphasizing the legal, ethical, and safety concerns tied to its non-FDA-approved status. The conversation highlights the importance of caution, medical guidance, and skepticism when exploring experimental compounds for health and fitness.

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In this powerful episode of Decoding Health, Rance Edwards dives into the importance of personalized wellness—highlighting that the key to lasting health lies in understanding what truly fits your body and lifestyle. He discusses how a deeper assessment of individual needs can help keep people off long-term medications and shift the focus toward sustainable health solutions. Rance also shares insights into the benefits and misconceptions around ketosis and the carnivore diet, offering a grounded approach to taking ownership of your health journey.

Rance Edwards is a Certified Master Primal Health Coach and personal trainer, specializing in clinical coaching and integration with patient care teams. He also holds certifications in Functional Lab Testing and the Metabolic Approach to Cancer. Rance’s passion for health coaching began after overcoming his own decade-long battle with chronic conditions, such as Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, and Chronic Fatigue. His healing journey inspired a deep commitment to helping others improve their metabolic health and reclaim their lives. Frustrated by the impersonal and dismissive nature of mainstream medicine—and shaped by the loss of his mother to bipolar disorder and cancer—Rance approaches every client and patient with empathy, collaboration, and a listening ear. His mission is to transform healthcare from a reactive, disease-centered system into one that empowers patients with lifelong tools for health, healing, and vitality.

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Are you eager to explore more about health and wellness? Discover an all natural solution to combating the GLP-1 Receptor Agonist craze. Click on the link below and explore the Feel Great System - a clinically proven approach to boosting natural GLP-1 production, suppressing appetite and improving both your metabolism and weight.

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As a Decoding Health viewer, you get wholesale pricing and a money back guarantee. Give it a try and let us know your results.

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Thank you to our sponsor - iMetabolic Biopharma Corporation: Together, we can be the next stage in developing a revolutionary approach to drug discovery.  We give communities the opportunity to invest in their own health as we improve how drugs are discovered to make them more effective and affordable. Visit https://imbiopharma.com/ to learn more.

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In this bold and unfiltered episode of Decoding Health, we react to a viral video discussing the controversial topic of semen consumption—diving into the actual science behind the claim. From biological components to potential health effects, this episode separates fact from fiction with curiosity, honesty, and a touch of humor. Whether you're intrigued or skeptical, this thought-provoking conversation will challenge what you think you know about the human body and wellness trends. 

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Thank you to our sponsor - iMetabolic Biopharma Corporation: Together, we can be the next stage in developing a revolutionary approach to drug discovery.  We give communities the opportunity to invest in their own health as we improve how drugs are discovered to make them more effective and affordable. Visit https://imbiopharma.com/ to learn more.

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