Life's Best Medicine Podcast

Episode 291: Dr. Kimberly Albarran

Dr. Kimberly Albarran is a physician and thoughtful voice in modern medicine, known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to improving health outcomes beyond the exam room. With a background that blends clinical expertise and a deep understanding of lifestyle-driven health, she brings a nuanced perspective to topics like prevention, metabolic health, and sustainable behavior change. Dr. Albarran is passionate about empowering patients with practical tools and clear, evidence-based insights to take control of their well-being—making her a compelling and relatable voice in today's evolving healthcare landscape. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Kimberly talk about… * (00:00) Intro * (04:17) The bio-psycho-social aspect of chronic pain * (07:05) Cortisol and hormonal imbalance * (10:00) Breath work, stress, and metabolic health * (19:44) Meditation and re-centering * (24:57) Adrenal fatigue and perimenopause * (34:14) Exercise, gut health, and brain health * (36:26) Over-medication * (43:00) Adverse childhood events and lifespan * (48:09) Massage and stress * (51:17) Fear triggers * (53:50) Trauma-release breath work and counseling * (01:01:27) Calming the nervous system * (01:03:18) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Resources Mentioned in this Episode: * Menopause Gut (book by Cynthia Thurlow): https://www.amazon.com/Menopause-Gut-Balance-Microbiome-Reclaim/dp/0593855191 [https://www.amazon.com/Menopause-Gut-Balance-Microbiome-Reclaim/dp/0593855191] * Jen Beyst on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-278-beyond-resolutions-jen-beyst/ [https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-278-beyond-resolutions-jen-beyst/] Dr. Kimberly Albarran: * Website: https://hope-health-healing.org [https://hope-health-healing.org] * IG: https://www.instagram.com/albarrankimberly/ [https://www.instagram.com/albarrankimberly/] Dr. Brian Lenzkes: * Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ [https://arizonametabolichealth.com/] * Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ [https://www.lowcarbmd.com/] HLTH Code: * HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com [https://gethlth.com]

Episode 290: Joe Duarte

Joe Duarte is a social psychologist focused on how culture, identity, and group dynamics shape the way we think, behave, and connect. His work explores the psychological forces driving polarization, belonging, and belief formation in modern society. Drawing on both research and real-world insight, Joe brings a nuanced perspective to some of today's most pressing social questions. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Joe talk about… * (00:00) Intro * (04:17) Joe's work on ideological bias * (16:12) Jay Bhattacharya and the NIH * (29:09) Fixing systemic bias in medicine, academics, and federal agencies * (40:09) Misinformation and bias * (46:57) True science and censorship * (01:01:08) Identifying and eliminating ideological bias in the media * (01:08:22) Medical ethics * (01:15:15) Extreme polarization and social division in the United States * (01:26:42) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Joe Duarte: * Website: https://www.joseduarte.com [https://www.joseduarte.com] * X: https://x.com/ValidScience [https://x.com/ValidScience] * Substack: https://validscience.substack.com [https://validscience.substack.com/] Dr. Brian Lenzkes: * Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ [https://arizonametabolichealth.com/] * Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ [https://www.lowcarbmd.com/] HLTH Code: * HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com [https://gethlth.com]

Episode 289: Veronica Thompson

Veronica Thompson, LCSW, is a certified trauma therapist, a committed Christian, and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. She has dedicated more than twenty years to helping children, teens, and families navigate and overcome the trauma of sexual abuse. In her writing and clinical work, Veronica explores the intersection of the Christian faith with the best clinical psychotherapy practices. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Veronica talk about… * (00:00) Intro * (04:12) The varieties of early traumatic childhood experiences and how they impact people later in life * (10:58) Childhood sexual abuse and what enables it to continue to proliferate * (18:11) How the church can better support families and individuals effected by childhood sexual abuse * (21:19) The psychological and social factors that contribute to childhood sexual abuse * (26:36) PTSD * (34:25) Pornography, narcissism, and sexual abuse * (43:57) How faith and community can help people who have suffered sexual abuse * (55:41) Therapy and Christianity * (01:01:46) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Veronica Thompson: * Website: https://www.veronicathompson.com [https://www.veronicathompson.com] * IG: https://www.instagram.com/veronicathompsonlcsw/ [https://www.instagram.com/veronicathompsonlcsw/] Dr. Brian Lenzkes: * Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ [https://arizonametabolichealth.com/] * Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ [https://www.lowcarbmd.com/] HLTH Code: * HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com [https://gethlth.com]

Episode 288: Dr. Jason Fung

Dr. Jason Fung is a Canadian nephrologist and leading voice in metabolic health, best known for making the science of fasting and insulin resistance simple, practical, and empowering. Through his books, lectures, and clinical work, he's helped thousands rethink weight loss, type 2 diabetes, and long-term health by focusing on hormones, not just calories. Dr. Fung is the co-founder of The Fasting Method and a sought-after educator on metabolic health. In this episode, Drs. Brian, Tro, and Jason talk about… * (00:00) Intro * (05:46) The new dietary guidelines and food pyramid * (08:02) The Huger Code and understanding hunger * (13:19) Why the calories-in/calories-out model for weight-loss is ineffective * (17:44) Hedonic hunger * (19:06) Conditioned hunger * (24:41) Hormones and calories * (28:15) Insulin and fat-burning * (31:47) The process of digestion and how every step of the process impacts hormones and weight * (38:08) While ultra-processed foods are SO much more obesogenic than whole foods * (39:53) Food addiction and effective treatment * (46:19) The 3 Golden Rules of Weight Loss * (49:25) Dr. Fung's new book and masterclass! (Links below) * (51:55) Human biology and flavor variety * (57:09) Fasting and satiety * (01:04:43) Hubris, pride, and ignorance in medicine * (01:09:15) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Jason Fung: * The Fasting Method: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/ [https://www.thefastingmethod.com/] * Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01BT8K6FK [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01BT8K6FK] * Website/Books: https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/ [https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/] * iG: https://www.instagram.com/drjasonfung/ [https://www.instagram.com/drjasonfung/] * X: https://x.com/drjasonfung [https://x.com/drjasonfung] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w] * The Hunger Code Pre-Order/Masterclass: https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/gift-with-purchase-offer [https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/gift-with-purchase-offer] Dr. Brian Lenzkes: * Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ [https://arizonametabolichealth.com/] * Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc [https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc]^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: * Website: https://toward.health [https://toward.health/] * Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro [https://twitter.com/DoctorTro] * IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ [https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/]

Episode 287: David Schmitz

David Schmitz, along with his wife, is the co-founder of Keto Keto Carnivore. Keto Keto Carnivore is a keto/carnivore-centered bakery and restaurant on Route 66 in Kingman Arizona. They offer Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Seed Oil-Free products! In this episode, Dr. Brian and David talk about… * (00:00) Intro * (03:50) How FBOMB foods by Ross Taylor changed David's life * (07:48) David's bipolar diagnosis and how it impacted his life * (11:06) How carnivore and Fenbendazole radically improved David's bipolar symptoms * (23:38) Striking the balance between killing unwanted parasites and co-existing with certain parasites * (30:16) The difficulty of sourcing/serving food that is completely clean and natural as a restaurant owner * (35:05) The massive problem of insufficiently regulated, profit-chasing corporations running the world * (49:48) The plight of small businesses in America * (59:21) David's wife's AMAZING keto baked goods * (01:03:31) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Resources Mentioned in this Episode: * FBOMB Foods: https://x.com/FatIsSmartFuel [https://x.com/FatIsSmartFuel] * Ian Campbell on the Low Carb MD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/metabolic-psychiatry-rethinking-mental-health-through-nutrition-iain-campbell-ph-d-e414/ [https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/metabolic-psychiatry-rethinking-mental-health-through-nutrition-iain-campbell-ph-d-e414/] * Republic for the United States of America: https://republicfortheunitedstatesofamerica.org/ [https://republicfortheunitedstatesofamerica.org/] * Follow the Science (book): https://store.sharylattkisson.com/products/follow-the-science [https://store.sharylattkisson.com/products/follow-the-science] David Schmitz: * Website: ketoketocarnivore.com [http://ketoketocarnivore.com] Dr. Brian Lenzkes: * Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ [https://arizonametabolichealth.com/] * Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ [https://www.lowcarbmd.com/] HLTH Code: * HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com [https://gethlth.com]