The Energy Balance Podcast

In this episode we discuss:



-Shawn Baker claims gluconeogenesis is fine – is he right?
-Dr Rob Cywes on carb addiction, insulin resistance, and bariatric surger

 

Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro 

0:47 – Shawn Baker compares gluconeogenesis to cholesterol synthesis – is the comparison valid? 

2:47 – is increasing gluconeogenesis through low-carb diets optimal? 

6:54 – problems with upregulating gluconeogenesis: stress hormones, ammonia, muscle breakdown, and insulin resistance 

10:15 – Shawn Baker’s claim that breathing too much isn’t stressful – is that true? 

12:28 – gluconeogenesis as the result of elevated stress hormones – is there a long-term cost? 

14:24 – Shawn Baker’s social media post reveals flawed reasoning and a lack of critical thinking  

17:47 – what “stress” really means and whether cortisol is always harmful 

23:45 – the cost of upregulated gluconeogenesis, elevated glucagon, and low t3 on low-carb diets 

25:15 – Dr Rob Cywes’ claim that carbs do no harm, it’s our relationship with them that’s the problem 

29:09 – Dr Cywes’ claim that glucagon is more important than insulin 

33:33 – you're not addicted to carbohydrates, your body just needs fuel 

38:13 – Dr Cywes contradicts himself on carbs and obesity 

40:37 – native cultures on high-carb diets don’t have obesity or insulin resistance 

43:05 – whether high insulin levels drive fat gain and why low-carb diets don’t prevent insulin excursions 

44:51 – is diet properly considered before bariatric surgery? 

48:08 – many “high-carb foods” are actually high-fat foods 

49:01 – bariatric surgeries ignore other possible root causes of metabolic dysfunction 

49:53 – Dr Cywes misunderstands glucagon, insulin, and cellular energy production 

56:48 – what Dr Cywes gets right: stress hormones increase in reaction to a cellular energy deficiency 

58:57 – elevated glucagon drives insulin resistance and whether glucagon resistance exists 

1:03:41 – reversing keto damage: weight loss, gut, and brain health on a bioenergetic approach

In this episode we discuss:



-The calories in calories out model of obesity 
-Dr Boz’s take on fruit and blood glucose spikes
-Richard Smith on aging and the NAD+ to NADH ratio
 

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 

1:17 – Is fruit evil or is Dr Boz insulin resistant? 

5:00 – whether high blood glucose levels drive Alzheimer’s and dementia 

7:39 – does glucose automatically get converted to fructose and fat? 

10:58 – Dr Boz & Glucose Goddess’s fearmongering about fruit and glucose spikes  

14:12 – Dr Boz parrots Robert Lustig: they’re both wrong about fructose 

15:43 – concerns with blood sugar spikes when reintroducing carbs and whether using a CGM is worth it 

17:32 – less, not more, glucose uptake in the brain creates the conditions for Alzheimer’s disease 

20:15 – poor glucose utilization as a driver of Alzheimer’s and dementia 

22:48 – reducing carbohydrate intake causes insulin resistance and less metabolic flexibility 

26:27 – possible reasons for Dr Boz’s high blood sugar and our advice for Dr Boz 

30:31 – our experiences with “keto snacks” and how keto caused intense cravings and binging 

33:53 – Richard Smith on keto, NAD+ and aging 

35:23 – what Richard Smith misses about glucose and the NAD+ to NADH ratio 

41:00 – glucose metabolism leads to a higher NAD+ to NADH ratio than ketone metabolism 

44:15 – how low-carb diets can restore the NAD+ to NADH ratio through stress pathways 

47:02 – whether ketones are beneficial 

49:57 – fats vs carbs: which is the better fuel for the NAD+ to NADH ratio? 

55:17 – how to support healthy aging and NAD+ levels (hint: not low-carb) 

1:00:31 – what the NAD+/NADH ratio actually indicates 

1:05:02 – lower blood sugar with a bioenergetic approach

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/

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https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/


 
Timestamps:

0:00 – intro 

0:47 – Sean’s professional bodybuilding career and how excessive exercise harmed his health 

5:50 – Sean’s experience with various diets (keto, carnivore, fasting, low-carb, carb-cycling, low-fat, etc.) 

12:37 – issues with the low-fat craze of the 1980s and the cost of constant diet cycling 

18:09 – excess protein slowed Sean’s metabolism and caused major gut issues 

24:35 – how the sugar diet helped Sean recover from excess protein intake and low-carb diet stress

29:15 – using colon massage and myofascial release to support digestive health 

31:23 – sugar diet results and how it impacted Sean’s bodybuilding competition and sleep

34:36 – muscle loss, lower energy, and cravings on the sugar diet

36:33 – how Sean transitioned to a more balanced approach while listening to his cravings and hunger signals 

40:23 – when it comes to exercise, more is NOT always better 

42:26 – improved health and freedom from listening to your body with the bioenergetic approach 

46:27 – how to reverse autoimmune conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) using a bioenergetic approach 

49:04 – Sean’s advice to young athletes on how to support long-term health 

50:43 – how Sean overcame health dogmatism

In this episode we discuss:



-The calories in calories out model of obesity 
-What really causes fat storage 
-Whether there are any concerns with consuming organ meats 
 

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 
0:56 – Nick Norwitz’s claim that calories don’t cause obesity and whether we agree 
6:25 – the value and limitations of calories  
14:27 – the true cause of obesity 
19:40 – “excess calorie intake causes weight gain” is unhelpful and irresponsible 
23:28 – how and when measuring calorie intake can be valuable 
27:24 – do calories matter? 
32:28 – how “it’s just calories” often places blame on the individual 
34:26 – Nick Norwitz on when the calories-in-calories-out model “breaks” 
37:28 – hypothyroidism and weight gain resolved using a bioenergetic approach 
38:26 – thoughts on organ meats like liver, heart, kidney, stomach, and intestine 
42:41 – freeze-dried or desiccated vs fresh organ meat 
45:12 – Nutrition with Judy’s claim that “liver is not a superfood” 
47:11 – can you overdose micronutrients like vitamin A and copper from organ meats? 
49:43 – strategies for including more organ meats in your diet

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

0:25 – why your vitamin D levels are still low despite supplementing

3:17 – the dangers of low vitamin D for bone health & immune function

7:16 – essential nutrients and food sources to resolve low vitamin D

17:25 – top supplement recommendations for optimal vitamin D