In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Jarik Conrad sits down with retired ophthalmologist and living legend in medicine, Dr. Gordon Montgomery, to break down what most people don't know — and can't afford to ignore — about sugar.

From the science of glycation and insulin resistance to the gut bacteria that hijack your brain's cravings, Dr. Montgomery explains exactly how chronic sugar consumption silently damages nearly every organ in your body, including your eyes, brain, liver, heart, kidneys, and skin.

The two also explore why sugar is more addictive than most people realize, how the food industry is designed to keep you hooked, and why Black Americans face disproportionate risks from conditions like diabetes and kidney disease. But this episode isn't just a warning — it's a roadmap.

Dr. Conrad and Dr. Montgomery discuss practical, realistic steps anyone can take to begin reversing the damage and reclaiming their health — at any age. Dr. Montgomery also shares insights from his book, Increasing Healthspan: Midlife Choices for Senior Health. If you eat food, this conversation is for you.

My guest, Keena Lampkins, and I talk about the keys to holistic health.

We need to shift our conference culture.

In this episode, I share some surprising insights about people I have gleaned while working on the WholeQ Health start-up.

You don't have to suffer from diabetes and other chronic health issues. Catch the latest episode of Healthy & Black to learn about the WholeQ Mind/Body Detox, which is based on a clinically proven approach to restoring your health and vitality.

More than 129 million people in the U.S. live with at least one major chronic disease. In this episode, I review study results regarding impact of diet on chronic health issues.

Discussion about the health impact of having a variety of different interests.

In this episode, I explore some commonly accepted statements and ideas that are actually sabotaging your progress towards your health goals.

In this episode I discuss the positive and negative impact of relationships on overall health and wellness.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Ted Thomas about Kidney Health and the uniques challenges experienced by Black people.