The Energy Balance Podcast

By Jay Feldman WellnessAlternative Health Health & Fitness

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October 22 I Debunked The Cancer Doctor
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Show Notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/the-cancer-doctor-is-wrong-about-cancer/

Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
2:18 – Does Thomas Seyfried’s research on ketogenic diets and cancer support his claims?
10:23 – Thomas Seyfried’s research on ketogenic diets and cancer cont’d
17:42 – what do other studies reveal about keto and cancer growth?
26:05 – what human research reveals about ketogenic diets and cancer
32:02 – does metabolic health impact cancer? Is keto the answer?
38:19 – keto diets do not starve cancer cells
46:50 – can improving glucose metabolism and blocking fatty acid metabolism stop cancer?
50:24 – is starving cancer the solution? Is calorie restriction and weight loss beneficial for cancer?
55:52 – what is the best diet for cancer? is keto ever a good idea?

1 hr 4 min
October 12 The "Cancer Doctor" Is Wrong About Cancer...
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Show Notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/the-cancer-doctor-is-wrong-about-cancer/

Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:33 – is Thomas Seyfried right about cancer as a metabolic disease?
3:22 – Thomas Seyfried’s claim that cancer cells can’t use fats or ketones as fuel
8:21 – how cells convert glucose, fatty acids, ketones, and glutamine into energy
15:18 – studies showing that ketones and fatty acids fuel tumor growth and metastasis
23:49 – Thomas Seyfried’s counterargument regarding tumor growth and metastasis from ketones and fatty acids
30:37 – studies that suggest fatty acid utilization as a fuel in cancer cells
42:06 – fatty acid metabolism and confirmed oxidative phosphorylation in cancer cells
54:53 – ketones are used as a fuel in cancer cells – confirmation of oxidative phosphorylation of ketones
1:00:53 – fatty acids are used as a fuel in cancer cells – confirmation of oxidative phosphorylation of fatty acids
1:13:25 – what does the research actually show when it comes to cancer, fatty acids, and ketones
1 hr 22 min
September 29 BV #34: Avoiding Sugar Won't Prevent Heart Disease
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 The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
 Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresapiela

 Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
2:17 – Anthony Jay suggests that sugar is a worse fuel than fat
11:33 – is insulin resistance the cause of arterial plaque and heart disease?
16:47 – does the heart become “addicted” to sugar in insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease?
24:38 – fat metabolism is worse for insulin resistance in the heart
34:25 – don’t feed babies sugar or carbohydrates? do carbs drive heart disease?
44:55 – what Anthony Jay gets wrong about statins and diabetes
52:17 – after years of low-carb, she reversed fatigue, brain fog, and hormonal problems using a bioenergetic approach

59 min
September 17 BV #33: Layne Norton’s Diet is Worse Than We Thought…
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 The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
 Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresapiela

 Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:55 – what Layne Norton eats in a day: protein bars, microwave meals, cereal, protein shakes
5:54 – problems with the “if it fits your macros” (IIFYM) diet camp
11:54 – the glaring hypocrisy in Layne Norton’s “no influencer BS” diet
17:43 – what Layne Norton eats in a day cont’d: frozen meals, popcorn, frozen yogurt, chicken + apples
20:12 – “consistency over perfection” mindset: terrible advice?
25:44 – “normal” may not be “healthy”
28:25 – is it possible to prioritize health on a busy schedule?
34:13 – time saving tips for healthy meal prep
42:47 – is Layne Norton’s diet any better than fast-food?
47:01 – social media vs reality: how health influencers hide their health issues
50:56 – success story: cravings eliminated by adding carbs post carnivore

59 min
September 03 BV #32: Why Health Experts Are Quitting Fasting
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 The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
 Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresapiela

 Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
2:12 –Thomas Delauer admits that intermittent fasting increases cortisol
9:38 – what fasting does to your digestion, thyroid, hormones, and metabolism
15:40 – why intermittent fasting is stressful and increases cortisol
20:20 – Thomas Delauer says intermittent fasting every day is harmful
28:06 – the consequences of long-term intermittent fasting
32:09 – more fat-burning doesn’t mean better health
35:34 – Thomas DeLauer’s new approach to fasting: does it actually make sense?
41:29 – should we try to increase autophagy for better health?
45:56 – are longer fasts better than daily intermittent fasting? do they improve insulin sensitivity?
53:13 – the best way to increase autophagy
1:04:30 – what to do if fasting makes you feel better
1:15:03 – restoring health and finding balance after vegan, OMAD, and carnivore diets

1 hr 19 min
August 19 BV #31: Everything We Eat in a Day for Healthy Metabolism (>300g Carbs/Day)
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
 The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
 Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/

 Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:33 – is Dr. Boz’s diet healthy?
6:04 – will Dr. Boz crash and add in carbs soon?
11:46 – what Mike eats in a day
19:07 – how to adjust your diet for stable energy and satiety
24:08 – Mike eats beans, legumes, and cruciferous vegetables?
29:21 – should we adjust our calorie intake on workout days?
31:36 – what Jay eats in a day
40:20 – should you be eating 3,000–4,000 calories per day?
50:40 – do you really need to track your food?
55:06 – “nutrient density” is overrated – it’s not all about vitamins and minerals
59:35 – Theresa’s health journey and what she eats in a day
1:10:14 – important nutrient targets, the calcium to phosphorus ratio, & restoring gut health post-carnivore
1:16:49 – easy ways to get organ meat in your diet
1 hr 25 min
July 27 BV #30: Ray Peat’s Forgotten Healing Principles
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
 The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
 Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/

 Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
2:05 – the underlying cause of hypothyroidism
10:43 – what is the true value of Ray Peat’s work?
17:57 – stress and aging: is taking thyroid medication the solution?
23:03 – taking control of your health vs. the modern medical system
25:20 – the forgotten key to healing and regeneration
29:34 – Ray Peat’s core principle and the reversal of aging
34:39 – the problem with modern biohacking and longevity
38:32 – why enjoying your food is more important than you think
46:54 – lack of appetite = RED FLAG
49:47 – how meaninglessness affects your health
56:32 – can your mindset actually change your physical health?
1:09:45 – strategies for finding more meaning in life
1:21:23 – reversing low testosterone, high blood sugar, low energy, and poor sleep with carbs

1 hr 14 min
June 25 Sleep & Anxiety Solutions, Ketone Benefits, Fermented Foods, & Hormonal Shifts Post Menopause (Q&A)
Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/
Check out the Energy Balance Solution here:
https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/

Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:12 – how to fix insomnia and nighttime wake-ups in general and specifically for post-menopausal women
8:20 – hormonal shifts in post-menopausal women and what’s really going on with estrogen
13:57 – possible causes of blood sugar instability, hypoglycemia, anxiety, and jitteriness: common protein and fat mistakes on a “Ray Peat Diet”
19:00 – potential problems with probiotic and fermented foods for gut health (yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, etc.)
25:44 – ketones vs. glucose and whether a ketogenic diet lowers oxidative stress
33:03 – do the benefits of ketones outweigh the costs of a ketogenic diet?

42 min
June 15 Blood Sugar Spiks, Carbs Deplete Nutrients, Thiamine Protocols, & Optimal Heart Rate (Q&A)
Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/
Check out the Energy Balance Solution here:
https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/

Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:26 – are beans and legumes actually healthy?
6:06 – whether we should avoid foods that spike our blood sugar
14:23 – challenging Ray Peat’s view that a higher resting heart rate is healthier than a low RHR
21:36 – factors that affect resting heart rate: stress, fitness, cardiac output, thyroid, and metabolic rate
25:22 – why a high metabolic rate can be unhealthy or healthy
29:10 – what is an optimal resting heart rate?
31:51 – the optimal amount of exercise to do each week
37:00 – when high-dose vitamin B1 supplementation may be beneficial
38:49 – do carbohydrates deplete thiamine (vitamin B1) and other nutrients?
41:15 – whether palm oil is healthy

45 min
June 03 BV #29: Sauna vs. Cold Plunge, Cravings vs. Addiction, HIIT, Fasting, & "Healthy" Stress (Q&A)
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
 The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
 Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/

 Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:36 – good vs. bad cravings: how to tell the difference
4:28 – how to use cravings to understand what your body actually needs
10:15 – healthy hunger vs compulsive eating
15:27 – should we limit calories, carbs, fat, or salt? are carbs addictive?
17:51 – one common reason people feel better on low-carb, keto, and carnivore diets
20:07 – how chronic stress and trauma shape cravings and compulsive behaviors
22:26 – is sugar really addictive like a drug?
26:08 – does a bad response mean it’s a bad craving?
31:12 – how to understand your cravings
35:53 – your response to foods is only part of the picture
39:38 – where sauna, exercise, cold exposure, and fasting fall on the stress spectrum
45:14 – cold plunging vs saunas: why Jay says sauna is better
48:57 – pros and cons of fasting
51:35 – is exercise beneficial because it causes stress?
57:00 – the benefits of sauna use and whether heat shock proteins are really beneficial
59:39 – where walking, HIIT, saunas, and cold plunges fall on the “stress spectrum”
1:02:04 – why metabolic markers can improve from stressors
1:04:35 – can HIIT and endurance training ever be beneficial from a bioenergetic perspective?
1:06:55 – how much exercise is too much?
1:09:27 – how carbs restored energy and recovery for a former carnivore athlete
1 hr 13 min

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