Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Jen Beyst is the co-founder of the Cognitive Function Development Institute and the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Brain Builders where she focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies to support brain health and cognitive performance across the lifespan.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jen talk about…

• (00:00) Intro
• (04:11) The upcoming three-part workshop—titled, Beyond Resolutions—on how brain and metabolic regulation create real change
• (09:46) The value of making changes that are sustainable and attainable when you are just starting out on your health journey
• (16:16) How to reset the brain and improve cognitive function
• (21:38) Preventing cognitive decline
• (26:49) Quick tips for improving mental and cognitive health
• (30:03) Positivity and health
• (36:34) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Jen Beyst:

• Brain Builders: https://brainbuilders.health
• Cognitive Functional Development Institute: https://www.cfdinstitute.com
• Beyond Resolutions: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSaszA1ErEm/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/cognitive_function_development/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

• Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
• Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

HLTH Code:

• HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH

• • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Got questions about the gut microbiome? Dr. Brain Lenzkes does a deep dive, explaining the interplay between gut health and, metabolic health, cardiovascular health, and cognitive health.

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

• Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
• Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

HLTH Code:

• HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH

• • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Don't go into the holiday season unprepared! You can stay on track with your diet and health goals while enjoying the festivities.

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

• Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
• Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

HLTH Code:

• HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH

• • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt, is a betrayal recovery coach, licensed attorney (CO & CA), somatic attachment therapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and international speaker who guides women through the soul-shattering impact of infidelity into a life reclaimed. As the creator of Life Choreography® and the FLAUNT!® Framework, she offers the complete path of healing—legal, emotional, somatic, and spiritual—so women rise whole, sovereign, and free.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Lora talk about…

• (00:00) Intro
• (04:03) Laura's career in law and why she pivoted to betrayal recovery
• (10:04) The spiritual aspect of Lora's work
• (12:49) FLAUNT
• (15:47) How Lora recovered from her personal experience of betrayal
• (17:54) Labels, rules, and scripts
• (22:47) Imposter syndrome
• (25:54) Managing subconscious expectations
• (29:44) Spirituality and macro healing
• (42:44) Preventative measures
• (47:06) Meditation, gratitude, and prayer
• (50:18) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Lora Cheadle:

• Website: https://loracheadle.com
• Podcast: https://loracheadle.com/flaunt-podcast/
• Books: https://loracheadle.com/books/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

• Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
• Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
• Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

HLTH Code:

• HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH

• • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. David Cavan is a leading diabetes specialist and author dedicated to helping people take control of their blood sugar and reverse type 2 diabetes through practical lifestyle changes. A former Director of Policy and Programmes at Diabetes UK, he has over 25 years of clinical experience and has advised globally on diabetes prevention and management. Dr. Cavan is the author of several influential books, including Reverse Your Diabetes and Take Control of Type 1 Diabetes, empowering patients with evidence-based, sustainable strategies for better health.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and David talk about…

• (00:00) Intro
• (04:07) Diabetes reversal
• (08:34) The history of managing diabetes with low carb diets
• (12:50) How Dr. Cavan discovered the power of diet for managing diabetes
• (22:52) Systemic issues in medicine related to nutritional advice and chronic disease
• (28:15) The growing acceptance of low carb diets as a therapy for diabetes
• (30:15) CGMs
• (31:05) Metabolic psychiatry
• (37:55) Type 1 Diabetes care
• (45:36) CGMs
• (49:56) Diabetes in Africa and lifestyle intervention
• (58:09) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Dr. David Cavan:

• The Diabetes Doctor: https://www.thediabetesdoctor.co.uk

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

• Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
• Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
• Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

HLTH Code:

• HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH

• • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Martha Carlin is the founder and CEO of BiotiQuest, a company pioneering targeted probiotic formulations to improve gut health and overall wellness. A "citizen scientist" driven by personal discovery, Martha turned her husband's Parkinson's diagnosis into a mission to explore the gut-brain connection and uncover how microbes influence human health. Through BiotiQuest, she's bridging the gap between cutting-edge microbiome research and real-world solutions that empower people to take charge of their health from the inside out.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Martha talk about…

• (00:00) Intro
• (04:45) Why the microbiome is an key aspect of health
• (12:10) Cholesterol and Lipopolysaccharides
• (16:32) Changes in the gut microbiome in an anaerobic state
• (21:00) Carnivore and the microbiome
• (26:13) The gut-brain connection
• (38:11) Emulsifiers and immune-suppression
• (42:56) Stress, antibiotics, and gut health
• (48:12) Ideal immunity
• (50:15) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Martha Carlin:

• BiotiQuest: https://biotiquest.com/
• The Bio Collective: https://www.thebiocollective.com/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

• Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
• Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
• Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

HLTH Code:

• HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH

• • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Theresa Lyons, MS, MS, PhD is a Yale University trained scientist, medical strategist, and autism parent. Theresa combines the rigor of a Yale-trained scientist with the compassion of a dedicated mom to transform how we understand autism. Through her research and coaching, she explores the metabolic and nutritional roots of neurological health.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Theresa talk about…

• (00:00) Intro
• (04:27) Theresa's background and why she chose to pursue autism research
• (09:15) The beginning ofTheresa's autism reversal journey
• (15:53) Autism diagnosis criteria
• (17:50) Whether or not the reported increase in autism cases is accurate
• (20:42) What the big, root cause factors are for autism
• (23:58) Diet and autism
• (25:56) Low-hanging fruit treatments for people with autism
• (29:40) Toxin build-up and autism
• (31:24) B-9 and Leucovorin
• (38:22) Genetic autism risk
• (40:18) Diabetes and other co-morbidities associated with autism
• (41:32) The keto and carnivore diets for people with autism
• (43:59) Hydration and autism
• (46:33) GI health and cognitive health
• (54:17) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Theresa Lyons:

• Navigating AWEtism: https://awetism.net
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@navigatingawetism
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_awetism/?hl=en

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

• Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
• Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
• Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

HLTH Code:

• HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH

• • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Lisa Mitts is a multi-award-winning Indie recording artist/songwriter, performer, and advocate for survivors of human trafficking. She is the Director of Administration and Fundraising at Destiny House Restoration Center—a safe harbor where young women, who have been enslaved by the horrific chains of sex-trafficking, can be restored to their God-given identity, destiny and purpose.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Lisa talk about…

• (00:00) Intro
• (04:27) Lisa's work to help survivors of human trafficking
• (11:15) Childhood trauma and mental/physical health
• (12:54) How groomers prey on vulnerable children
• (17:32) Caring for victims of trafficking
• (24:45) How YOU can help victims of trafficking
• (28:05) Faith in God in the midst of trauma and suffering
• (29:44) Healing and restoration
• (34:18) The upcoming Evening of Destiny benefit concert
• (42:44) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Lisa Mitts:

• Where Has Love Gone?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRL3thJQsIE
• Destiny House Restoration Center: https://destinyhouserc.org
• 2025 EVENING OF DESTINY: https://destinyhouserc.org/events/
• Get Tickets HERE: https://ycpac.com/Online/mapSelect.asp?doWork::WSmap::loadMap=Load&createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadMap::performance_ids=E5769DA4-EF3C-4B6A-A426-EA9474824B8A
• Lisa Mitts Music: https://www.lisamittsmusic.com
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisamittsmusic/?hl=en

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

• Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
• Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
• Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

HLTH Code:

• HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH

• • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Josh Wageman is a board-certified Clinical Lipid Specialist dedicated to transforming the way we understand and treat heart disease. With a deep expertise in cholesterol, metabolic health, and cardiovascular risk, he helps patients cut through the noise and take control of their health using evidence-based, personalized strategies. Known for translating complex science into actionable steps, Josh is passionate about prevention and proving that heart disease doesn't have to be inevitable.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Josh talk about…

• (00:00) Intro
• (05:42) Why our bodies make cholesterol, what cholesterol does in the body, and when cholesterol causes problems
• (14:29) Insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic health
• (18:46) Stress hormones and cardiovascular health
• (20:11) Sleep quality and metabolic health
• (23:24) Spiritual life and physical health
• (27:23) Relaxation and insulin resistance
• (28:50) Fiber, leaky gut, and cholesterol
• (37:35) Josh's general dietary advice
• (40:00) Diet and high cholesterol
• (46:00) Trans-fats, seed oils, and cardiovascular risk
• (50:16) Diet and exercise
• (55:30) Chronic inflammation
• (59:34) Parasites
• (01:01:33) Brain health and lipids
• (01:12:22) The simple path of holistic health
• (01:14:39) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Josh Wageman:

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/wagemanjosh/
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/Security-System-Lipid-Neighborhood-Complicating/dp/B0DTJ1HJ4Y

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

• Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
• Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
• Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

HLTH Code:

• HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH

• • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Michelle Hurn is a registered and licensed dietitian with sixteen years of experience as a clinical, acute care dietitian, lead dietitian in psychiatric care, and outpatient dietitian. Michelle is an avid endurance athlete, she has qualified for the Boston Marathon 12 times, and on November 7th 2020, she won her first ultra marathon covering 44.63 miles in a 6 hour timed race. While practicing inpatient and outpatient care in the hospital setting, Michelle discovered a disheartening connection between the high carbohydrate, low fat, "sugar in moderation," nutrition guidelines she was required to teach, and the rapidly declining health of her patients. In 2019, Michelle's health started to fall apart. She was experiencing severe muscle pain, spasms, and crippling anxiety. She decided to follow a low carbohydrate, high animal protein diet simply to see if it might alleviate the severe muscle pain she was experiencing. Not only was her muscle pain gone in a matter of weeks, her decades of anxiety began to fade.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Michelle talk about…

• (00:00) Intro
• (04:04) How Michelle came to realize that standard dietary advice was wrong
• (06:19) Diabetes reversal
• (07:14) Mental health improvements on ketogenic diets
• (10:34) The work of the American Diabetes Society
• (13:44) Yerba Mate and inflammation
• (16:22) Fiber and overall health
• (20:11) Why calories are NOT a sufficient model for understanding what a healthy diet is
• (25:03) High fat versus high protein
• (31:44) Stress and high blood sugar levels
• (35:13) Keto, eating disorders, and athletic performance
• (43:43) How to stay in a mindset of consistency with your diet
• (50:10) Changs in public and establishment perception of keto diets
• (56:04) The coming GLP-1 crisis
• (01:02:35) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Michelle Hurn:

• The American Diabetes Society: https://www.americandiabetessociety.org
• Unimate: https://www.thedietitiansdilemma.net/shop
• The DIetician's Dilemma: https://www.thedietitiansdilemma.net
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/runeatmeatrepeat/?hl=en
• X: https://x.com/MichelleHurnRD
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/runeatmeatrepeat/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

• Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
• Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
• Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

HLTH Code:

• HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH

• • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com