DrTalks Podcast

Mike Collins explores how quitting sugar may support type 2 diabetes remission and why emotional habits and peer support matter for lasting change.

Mike Collins explores the relationship between sugar consumption, addictive eating patterns, and type 2 diabetes. Drawing from his recovery experience and work helping people quit sugar, he explains how emotional habits and the brain's reward system can reinforce cravings. He discusses the potential benefits of reducing added sugar and refined flour for blood sugar management, while emphasizing peer support, emotional coping strategies, and behavioral changes as essential components of lasting sugar reduction.

This talk is from DrTalks’ Reversing Type II Diabetes Summit.

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Mike Collins is a sugar addiction educator, author, and advocate with over 38 years of personal recovery experience from substance use disorder. He is the founder of SugarAddiction.com and QuitSugarSummit.com, where he provides education, resources, and community support for individuals seeking to reduce or eliminate sugar. His book, The Last Resort Sugar Detox, and his 30-Day Sugar Freedom Challenge have reached thousands of people. Through his work, he advances DrTalks' mission to empower individuals with practical knowledge, healthier habits, and supportive communities for lasting wellness.

Dr. Orville Kolterman reveals how gut bacteria, fiber, and targeted probiotics influence blood sugar regulation, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Orville Kolterman explores the connection between gut microbiome health and blood sugar regulation. He explains how beneficial bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids, support the intestinal barrier, and influence insulin resistance and GLP-1 secretion. Drawing on microbiome research and clinical findings, he discusses the potential of targeted probiotics and prebiotics to improve glucose control, alongside fiber-rich foods that nourish beneficial gut bacteria and support metabolic health.

This talk is from DrTalks’ Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Summit.

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Dr. Orville Kolterman is Chief Medical Officer at Pendulum and Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. With over 40 years of medical experience, he previously served as Chief Medical Officer at Amylin, where he helped develop diabetes therapies including SYMLIN and BYETTA. Trained in endocrinology and metabolism at Stanford University, he brings extensive expertise in diabetes research, metabolic health, and microbiome science. His work advances DrTalks' mission to make emerging health research and informed approaches to chronic disease management accessible to a wider audience.

Dr. Rob Vasquez and Dr. Randy Johns explore metabolic flexibility, nutrient-dense foods, and fasting strategies for sustainable weight management.

Dr. Rob Vasquez and Dr. Randy Johns explore metabolic flexibility and its role in sustainable weight management. Drawing from their personal health journeys, they explain how the body switches between burning fat and glucose for energy. They discuss the importance of nutrient-dense foods, reducing processed food intake, and adapting nutrition to activity levels. They also share approaches to intermittent fasting, stress management, and lifestyle changes that may support better metabolic health without restrictive dieting.

This talk is from DrTalks’ Fasting & Longevity Summit 2.0.

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Dr. Rob Vasquez and Dr. Randy Johns are holistic health and metabolic wellness experts with over 25 years of experience in the health industry. Their personal journeys, including Randy's recovery from late-stage cancer and Rob's struggles with metabolic illness, inspired them to establish The Happy Healthy Life. Through education, coaching, and personalized wellness strategies, they help individuals improve metabolic health, develop sustainable habits, and move beyond restrictive dieting. Their mission aligns with DrTalks' commitment to empowering people with knowledge and practical approaches to healthier living.

Dr. Audrey Wells explains how sleep deprivation affects hunger, metabolism, and weight loss, and why treating sleep apnea supports better weight management.

Dr. Audrey Wells explores the connection between sleep deprivation and weight management, explaining how inadequate sleep disrupts hunger hormones, metabolism, food choices, and emotional well-being. She emphasizes the importance of sleep quantity, quality, and timing in supporting weight loss. She also discusses how obstructive sleep apnea can undermine weight management efforts, the warning signs to watch for, and available treatments, including CPAP alternatives, to improve sleep health.

This talk is from DrTalks’ Medical Weight Loss Summit.

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Dr. Audrey Wells is a sleep medicine physician and obesity medicine specialist dedicated to promoting healthy sleep as a foundation for overall wellness. As the founder of Super Sleep MD, she helps individuals improve their sleep and manage obstructive sleep apnea through personalized education, self-directed courses, and individual and group coaching. Her patient-centered approach emphasizes accessible, comfortable treatment options and empowers people to make informed decisions that support better sleep, metabolic health, and long-term well-being.

Dr. Jhansi Maradana explains how insulin resistance contributes to type 2 diabetes and how diet, exercise, and fasting may support diabetes remission.

Dr. Jhansi Maradana explains how insulin resistance contributes to type 2 diabetes and why early intervention matters. She discusses the impact of visceral fat, diet, and exercise on insulin sensitivity, emphasizing sustainable lifestyle changes and personalized care. She also shares a patient case involving a medically supervised fasting-mimicking diet that led to significant weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and the discontinuation of diabetes medications, highlighting the potential for type 2 diabetes remission.

This talk is from DrTalks’ Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Summit 2.0.

Watch the whole summit here for free.

Dr. Jhansi Lakshmi Maradana is a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Mass General Brigham Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, New Hampshire. Passionate about patient-centered care, she advocates for personalized approaches to managing type 2 diabetes through lifestyle modifications, preventive care, and sustainable treatment strategies. Her work aligns with DrTalks' mission to empower individuals with practical knowledge and informed choices that support better metabolic health and long-term well-being.

Dr. Wendie Trubow explains how environmental toxins may affect libido, hormonal balance, and sexual health, plus practical ways to reduce exposure.

Dr. Wendie Trubow discusses how environmental toxins may contribute to hormonal imbalances, low libido, and sexual health concerns. Drawing from her experiences with celiac disease, mold, and heavy metal exposure, she explains the potential effects of endocrine disruptors, gut dysfunction, and inflammation. She also shares practical ways to reduce daily toxic exposures through healthier food choices, safer household products, and gradual lifestyle changes that support overall wellness and sexual health.

This talk is from DrTalks’ Solving Sexual Dysfunction Summit.

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Dr. Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA, IFMCP, is a functional medicine gynecologist at Five Journeys who specializes in helping women improve their health through personalized, root-cause approaches. Her personal experiences with celiac disease, mold illness, and heavy metal exposure have shaped her commitment to identifying environmental factors that may influence hormonal and overall health. She is the co-author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing!, which helps readers make practical changes to reduce everyday toxic exposures and support long-term wellness.

Dr. Mariza Snyder shares her natural fertility journey and how nutrition, hormone health, and metabolic wellness can support pregnancy after 40.

Dr. Mariza Snyder shares her journey to natural conception and motherhood at 41, including the challenges she faced with thyroid health, insulin resistance, and pregnancy loss. She discusses how nutrition, metabolic wellness, hormone health, and intentional preconception preparation shaped her approach to fertility. She also highlights the importance of supporting both partners' health, nourishing the body throughout pregnancy, and making informed reproductive decisions without being driven by fear.

This talk is from DrTalks’ The Super Fertility Summit.

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Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner, women's hormone expert, and author of eight books, including the national bestseller The Essential Oils Hormone Solution and The Essential Oils Menopause Solution. She has spent over a decade educating women about hormone health, nutrition, and natural wellness, with features in O, The Oprah Magazine, Dr. Oz, and MindBodyGreen. As host of the Essentially You Podcast, she empowers women to take an active role in their health through practical education and personalized lifestyle strategies.

Dr. Diane Mueller explains how chronic stress affects libido, sexual desire, and intimacy, and shares practical strategies to reconnect with your partner.

Dr. Diane Mueller explores how chronic stress can affect libido, sexual desire, and intimate relationships. She explains how cortisol, adrenaline, and emotional stress can influence sex hormones and create a cycle of declining desire. She also discusses the importance of sleep, stress management, and emotional regulation, offering practical ways to reconnect through affectionate touch, self-pleasure, and honest communication without the pressure of sexual performance.

This talk is from DrTalks’ Solving Sexual Dysfunction Summit

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Dr. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM, is a functional medicine practitioner and board-certified sexologist specializing in sexual health, chronic infections, Lyme disease, and mold illness. With doctorates in Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, she founded My Lyme Doc and MyLibidoDoc.com. She is also the bestselling author of It's Not In Your Mind and host of The Libido Lounge podcast. Through root-cause medicine and practical education, she helps individuals improve their health and couples strengthen intimacy, passion, and relationships.

Dr. Kela Smith discusses unexplained infertility and how functional lab testing, personalized nutrition, and lifestyle changes can support fertility.

Dr. Kela Smith examines unexplained infertility and how functional lab testing may help identify contributing factors that conventional testing can overlook. She discusses the roles of genetic variations, hormonal imbalances, gut health, and stress in reproductive function. Drawing from her own fertility journey, she also explains how personalized nutrition, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle changes can help individuals take a more proactive approach to their reproductive health.

This talk is from DrTalks’ The Super Fertility Summit.

Watch the whole summit here for free.

Dr. Kela Smith, PhD, is a holistic integrative fertility and hormone practitioner, author, and creator of the Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Method, which she developed after overcoming her own fertility challenges. She hosts The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, Solving-Infertility Summit, and Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit. As lead educator at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute for Coaches, she trains future fertility professionals while helping women and couples navigate infertility through personalized nutrition, hormone health, and holistic lifestyle strategies.

Dr. Liz Bartman reveals how estrogen metabolism, progesterone balance, and cortisol patterns may influence fertility and reproductive health.

Dr. Liz Bartman explores the hormonal factors that may influence fertility, including progesterone balance, estrogen metabolism, and cortisol regulation. She explains how advanced DUTCH testing can uncover patterns that conventional hormone measurements may miss, while examining the roles of thyroid function, environmental toxins, and gut health. She also discusses practical approaches to supporting hormone metabolism, stress regulation, and reproductive health.

This talk is from DrTalks’ Beyond “Infertility”: Navigating Your Path to Parenthood Summit.

Watch the whole summit https://drtalks.com/summits/beyond-infertility for free.

Dr. Liz Bartman is a naturopathic doctor in private practice in Salem, Oregon, and the Scientific and Educational Director of Endo Axis. She specializes in identifying hormonal imbalances through advanced analysis of sex hormone production, metabolism, and relationships. With multiple certifications in genetic and genomic medicine and environmental health, she combines these disciplines to help practitioners identify potential root causes of hormonal imbalances and develop more personalized approaches to reproductive health and fertility.