The BMI Podcast

Episode 15: The Manifestations of Addiction

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explores a different side of health journeys—one that goes beyond fitness routines and clean eating. His guest, Britt Morris, shares his personal battle with addiction, revealing how drugs, alcohol, and a poor health diagnosis led him to rock bottom. Through honesty and reflection, Britt takes us through the painful lows and the courageous steps toward his recovery.

Show Notes:

• (0:00) - Introducing Britt Morris

• (2:08) - The Upbringing Of A Late Bloomer

• (9:16) - A Collegiate Athlete’s Diet And Fitness Routine

• (10:39) - Starting Over At Medical School

• (13:23) - A Med Student’s Diet And Fitness Routine

• (16:04) - Falling Into The Trap Of Drugs

• (19:26) - Trading Time For Training

• (25:48) - A New Physician’s Diet And Fitness Routine

• (29:10) - A 35-Year-Old New Dad With Insulin Resistance Symptoms?

• (33:28) - An Addictive Personality That Preyed On His Weaknesses

• (40:06) - Crossing The Imaginary Line And Fighting A War On Two Fronts

• (45:55) - Rededicating His Lifestyle To Health And Wellness

• (55:22) - The Manifestations Of Addiction

• (57:50) - Admittance Into A Locked-Down Psychiatric Unit

• (1:07:10) - Retiring The Medical Field And Choosing Option B

• (1:13:01) - Addiction Is Real

• (1:21:35) - Losing The Burden Of His Right Foot

• (1:26:53) - Hitting Rock Bottom

• (1:32:47) - It’s Never Too Late To Start (Contentment Is Wanting What You Have)

• (1:36:27) - The 12 Steps Can Be Applicable To All Addictions

About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

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The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 14: You're Being Lied To And Your Nutrition is Being Manipulated!

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford reveals how government policies, industry players, and scientific narratives have manipulated nutritional guidelines, downplaying fats, misclassifying foods, and shaping public perception. He highlights key historical instances to illustrate how politics and corporate influence, rather than pure science, have often driven what we’re told to eat.

Show Notes:

• (2:13) - Michelle Obama's Just Move Campaign

• (10:18) - Nixon's Manipulation for Reelection

• (11:19) - Matthew Lysiak's Food Fiat

• (12:00) - Even Your Milk is Being Altered

• (13:36) - Cholesterol & Fat in Your Diet, The Seven Countries Study by Ancel Keys, and The American Heart Association

About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

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⁠Website⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)

The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:

The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 13: Moving is N.E.A.T.!

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explains the the 4 components of metabolism, focusing specifically on Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (N.E.A.T.). He describes ways we can increase our N.E.A.T. and encourages the work behind Dr. James Levine.

Show Notes:

• (0:00) - Intro

• (2:46) - The 4 Components of Metabolism

  • (2:57) - Basal Metabolic Rate

  • (3:35) - Thermogenic Effect of Food

  • (5:32) - Physical Activity

  • (5:56) - N.E.A.T. (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)

• (6:18) - What is N.E.A.T & How Does it Work?

• (8:45) - Ways We Mobilize & Oxidize Fat Effectively

  • (8:50) - Exercising in Your Zone 2 Heart Rate

  • (11:18) - Fasting More Than 6-8 Hours

• (12:23) - Dr. James Levine & Changing Our Sitting Habits

• (15:22) - Want to Increase Your N.E.A.T.? Try This!

• (17:54) - Postprandial Walking Study

  
  

About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

The BMI Podcast Resources:

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⁠Website⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)

The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:

The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 12: Non-Pharmacological & Less Invasive Weight Loss Alternatives.

About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford discusses non-pharmacological and less invasive weight loss alternatives, specifically focusing on:

• 0:26 - Alternative Options for Weight Loss
• 1:02 - Gastric Ballons

• 1:48 - Orbera

• 3:29 - Obalon

• 5:36 - Spatz3

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Episode 11: How Do You Sleep At Night?

About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford discusses the role sleep has on our weight, specifically focusing on:

• • 0:26 - The Direct Role Sleep Has on Our Weight
  • 1:55 - Stressors, Habits & Environments That Affect Our Sleep
  • 7:09 - The Circadian Rhythm & Relevant Hormones
  • 8:00 - Cortisol & Melatonin

  • 8:00 - Cortisol & Melatonin

  • 11:06 - Growth Hormone & Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone

  • 13:09 - Leptin & Ghrelin

• 14:35 - Moving Away From Our Primal Lifestyle
• 16:09 - Potential Solutions for the Causes of Poor Sleep
• 20:18 - Sleep Study

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Episode 10: Living Better, For Longer (Blue Zones & The Power 9).

About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford discusses the 5 Blue Zones, the similarities between them (Power 9), and how adopting these characteristics may lengthen your lifespan and healthspan.

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Episode 9: It's All About The Journey - Not The Destination.

About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford discusses future S.M.A.R.T. goals that you can start training for today and the importance of the journey you will take on the way to your destination.

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Episode 8: Weight Loss Medications Are Bridges to Your New Lifestyle.

About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explores the role of medications like Phentermine, Phentermine-Topiramate, and Orlistat in supporting weight loss efforts. He emphasizes that these medications are tools to assist in the transition toward healthier habits, rather than standalone solutions. The episode underscores the importance of integrating these medications with sustainable lifestyle changes for long-term success.

Show Notes:

• ​0:00 - Intro
• ​1:23 - Phentermine (Adipex)
• ​ 1:57 - How It Works
• ​5:36 - "Fen-Phen" (Phentermine & Fenfluramine)
• ​7:14 - Phentermine & Topiramate (Qsymia)
• ​ 7:22 - How It Works
• ​8:10 - Who Should or Should Not Take These Two Medications?
• ​9:49 - What the Difference Between Phentermine and Phentermine & Topiramate?
• ​11:20 - These Medications are Temporary Bridges
• ​12:44 - Orlistat (Alli)
• ​ 13:00 - How It Works
• ​ 14:10 - Common Side Effects

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Episode 7: The Hard-Wired Complexities Between the Brain & Weight Loss.

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford delves into how our brain's biology and neural pathways significantly influence eating behaviors and weight regulation. He discusses the intricate interplay between hunger signals, reward systems, and cognitive functions, highlighting how these factors can create challenges in achieving and maintaining weight loss. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding these neurological mechanisms to develop effective, sustainable strategies for weight management.

Show Notes:

• ​0:00 - Intro
• ​0:49 - It Is More Than Lacking Self-Control, It's Hard-Wired Neurological Pathways
• ​1:12 - Fat Cells, Hormones & Enzymes
• ​2:39 - Orexigenic vs Anorexigenic Pathways
• ​4:48 - Diving into the Complexities (Understanding the Primal Development Wiring)
• ​8:31 - Contrave, the Medication (Bupropion and Naltrexone)
• ​14:31 - Benefits and Contraindications Possible when Taking Contrave
• ​15:45 - Titrating Up to the Appropriate Dosage of Contrave

About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

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The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 6: The Role Exercise and Nutrition Play in Your Health Journey.

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford emphasizes the foundational importance of physical activity and balanced nutrition in achieving sustainable health outcomes. He discusses how regular exercise not only supports weight management but also enhances mood, energy levels, and overall well-being. The episode highlights the synergistic effect of combining consistent physical activity with mindful eating habits to foster long-term health improvements.

Show Notes:

• ​0:00 - Intro
• ​0:45 - New Years Resolution Check-In
• ​1:16 - In Terms of Weight Loss, What Role Does Exercise Play?
• ​2:00 - Muscles & Metabolism
• ​3:08 - Calories vs Energy
• ​4:20 - Weight Loss Really Happens in the Kitchen
• ​5:12 - Exercise Types with Estimated Energy Expenditures
• ​5:39 - Formula to Understand Energy Needed to Run 1 Mile at Moderate Pace (Weight x 0.71 = Energy)
• ​6:24 - Walking
• ​6:39 - Biking
• ​6:59 - Lifting Weights
• ​7:08 - Pickleball
• ​7:24 - Rowing
• ​7:41 - CrossFit
• ​8:11 - Calories in Foods
• ​8:19 - Snickers
• ​ 8:25 - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
• ​8:31 - KitKat
• ​8:33 - Hershey's Bar
• ​8:36 - Can of Coca-Cola
• ​8:39 - McDonald's Quarter-Pounder (with Fries)
• ​8:51 - Chick-fil-A's Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, 8-Piece Nuggets, 8-Piece Grilled Nuggets, Chocolate Chunk Chocolate Chip Cookie
• ​9:19 - TacoBell's Crunch-Wrap Supreme, Nachos Bell Grande, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
• ​9:32 - Chocolate Chip Cookie (2", 3" 4")
• ​9:44 - Exercise and Food Can Cancel Each Other Out
• ​11:31 - Mischievous Marketing Schemes
• ​13:44 - Stay Disciplined, Preserve Muscle Mass, & Exercise Consistently
• ​15:51 - Study on Exercising Consistently
• ​17:05 - Exercise at Night Can Effect Sleep and Weight Loss (Study)

About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

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The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:

The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.