Life's Best Medicine Podcast

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 Jen Beyst on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-278-beyond-resolutions-jen-beyst/ Dr. Kimberly Albarran: Website: https://hope-health-healing.org IG: https://www.instagram.com/albarrankimberly/ 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

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 X: https://x.com/ValidScience Substack: https://validscience.substack.com 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

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 IG: https://www.instagram.com/veronicathompsonlcsw/ 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

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/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01BT8K6FK Website/Books: https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/ iG: https://www.instagram.com/drjasonfung/ X: https://x.com/drjasonfung YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w The Hunger Code Pre-Order/Masterclass: https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/gift-with-purchase-offer Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

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 Ian Campbell on the Low Carb MD Podcast: 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/ Follow the Science (book): https://store.sharylattkisson.com/products/follow-the-science David Schmitz: Website: ketoketocarnivore.com 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

Kayla Girgen, RD, LD, CPT is a registered dietitian and metabolic health coach helping people move beyond dieting into sustainable strength and metabolic health. Known for integrating nutrition with practical movement, she champions rucking as a simple, powerful tool for improving blood sugar balance, resilience, and body composition. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Kayla talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:53) Rucking (06:51) Kayla's journey to becoming a metabolic health-focused RD (12:57) Why rucking is a great form of exercise (20:51) Research on the benefits of rucking (26:40) Tips for getting into rucking (33:39) Nutritional tips for people struggling with osteoporosis (39:14) Stress and metabolic health (42:38) Comparing cycling to rucking (49:57) How to use rucking depending on your health goals (54:45) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Kayla Girgen: Website: https://kaylagirgenrd.com/ Ruck Fit (book): https://www.amazon.com/Ruck-Fit-Strength-Endurance-Walking IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaylagirgenrd/?hl=en Podcast: https://kaylagirgenrd.com/podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kaylagirgenrd/featured 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

Dr. Ron Elfenbein is an emergency physician and healthcare entrepreneur who found himself at the center of a high-stakes legal battle after being indicted on federal healthcare fraud charges. Maintaining his innocence, he mounted a determined fight against the allegations, challenging the government's case and drawing national attention to the complexities of medical billing, regulatory overreach, and due process in modern healthcare. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Ron talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:20) What it's like being an ER doctor (08:04) Dr. Ron's experience working in the ER during the early months of the pandemic (19:54) The incredible effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies (28:27) How federal interference in the distribution of monoclonal antibodies led to national scarcity of the important treatment (34:47) Why Dr. Ron was wrongfully indited on charges of health care fraud by the federal government (45:43) The outcome of the inditement and the ongoing legal hassles Dr. Ron is still facing (54:29) Ivermectin, monoclonal antibodies, and nefarious intentions (01:01:43) Lawfare and why Dr. Ron went public with his story (01:11:00) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Dr. Ron Elfenbein: X: https://x.com/RonElfenbeinmd Website: Ronelfenbeinmd.com Support Doctor Elfenbein's Legal Defense: https://www.givesendgo.com/DefendDrElfenbein Change.org Petition: https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-lawfare-tell-the-doj-to-drop-the-unjust-prosecution-of-dr-ron-elfenbein?recruiter=1113307157&recruited_by_id=1ab998c0-a9bf-11ea-ab16-9f90afe15353&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard&utm_medium=copylink Judge's 93 Page Opinion: https://www2.mdd.uscourts.gov/Opinions/Opinions/22-0146%20Elfenbein%20Opinion.pdf Fox News Article: Maryland doctor says people are 'going to die' after Biden admin uses faulty data to snub antibody treatments 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. Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and best-selling author of multiple books aimed at exposing the incredible nutritional blunders made by official health agencies and providing effective and powerful strategies for regaining health, gaining control over weight, and even methods to regain youthfulness. His books include Wheat Belly, Undoctored, Super Gut, and his latest release, SUPER Body. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Krisna talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:38) Why doctors and the medical industry in general are so slow to accept new scientific discoveries and, especially, to admit that they've been wrong (13:45) Problems with GLP-1s (21:51) Dr. William Davis' new book, SUPER Body (link below) (39:53) Lectin intolerance and how to fix it (42:40) Why making homemade yogurt from very particular strains of microbes can be so beneficial (46:30) Hyaluronic acid (48:42) Safely transitioning off of GLP-1s (56:47) Outro and plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. William Davis: Dr. Davis Infinite Health Inner Circle: https://innercircle.drdavisinfinitehealth.com/landing/default.aspx X: https://x.com/WilliamDavisMD IG: https://www.instagram.com/drdavisinfinitehealth/?hl=en Additional Links: https://linkin.bio/drdavisinfinitehealth/ SUPER Body (book): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306835991?tag=hacboogrosit-20 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

Krisna Hanks is the founder of Square 1 Wellness, where she helps people return to the fundamentals of metabolic health to heal, thrive, and feel at home in their bodies again. Drawing from both personal experience and deep clinical insight, Krisna challenges the "manage the symptoms" model of care and focuses instead on root causes—using nutrition, lifestyle, and metabolic restoration as powerful tools for lasting change. Through Square 1 Health, she's known for cutting through noise, asking better questions, and helping clients truly start over at square one. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Krisna talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:39) Krisna's professional background and personal health story (09:38) The health value of hope and community (15:35) The Health Empowerment Series coming up in Tucson, AZ (link below) (23:14) The topics and speakers at The Health Empowerment Series (36:08) Practical tips for sticking with your health goals (41:00) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Krisna Hanks: Square 1 Wellness: https://www.square1wellness.com Health Empowerment Series III: Body & Brain Health Summit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-empowerment-series-iii-body-brain-health-summit-tickets-1971307980235?aff=ebdsoporgprofile X: https://x.com/Square1Wellness Linktree: https://linktr.ee/KLH1234 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

Dr. Jessica Rose, PhD, MSc, BSc, is a Senior Fellow specializing in Computational Biology from Canada. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in applied mathematics and a master's degree in Immunology from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and a PhD in Computational Biology from Bar Ilan University. Dr. Rose has completed two post-doctoral degrees in Molecular Biology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and in Biochemistry from the Technion Institute of Technology. She is best known for her contributions to public health and safety related to the COVID-19 injectable products, and her analyses of pharmacovigilance databases like VAERS. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Jessica talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:57) Dr. Jessica's upbringing, personality, and scientific pursuits (09:41) Covid vaccines, natural immunity, and bodily autonomy of individuals (19:50) The research of Kevin McKernan on DNA in vials of COVID-19 vaccines (27:39) The composition and production of Covid mRNA vaccines (33:04) National health regulation agencies and Covid vaccine DNA contamination (35:54) Lipid nanoparticles in mRNA vaccines and how they impact human health (44:22) Vaccine injuries due to spike protein proliferation and how the spike protein ruins the human immune system (54:38) Spike protein detox therapies (01:01:12) Fascia release (01:03:07) Cholesterol, gal bladder health, and nutrition (01:07:54) Fasting, autophogy, and the microbiome (01:11:33) Peer review and post-peer review attacks on valid research (01:21:53) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Jules Horn (Fascia Release): https://www.youtube.com/@Jules_horn Science Guardians (post-peer review group): https://x.com/SciGuardians Dr. Jessica Rose: Research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jessica-Rose-24 Why does DNA remain in vials of COVID-19 mRNA Shots?: https://rumble.com/v74rdvs-why-does-dna-remain-in-vials-of-covid-19-mrna-shots.html What Jessica Rose Knows: Dr. Jessica Rose on DarkHorse: https://rumble.com/v5q0zl8-what-jessica-rose-knows-dr.-jessica-rose-on-darkhorse.html 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

Dr. Peter McCullough is a cardiologist, internist, and epidemiologist with decades of experience in cardiovascular medicine and clinical research. He is widely published and has been a prominent, outspoken voice during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on early treatment strategies, vaccine safety, and critical analysis of public health data. Dr. McCullough is known for challenging prevailing narratives and advocating for rigorous scientific debate and medical transparency. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Peter talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:44) The true risk of Covid Vaccine injury due to the spike protein (10:17) Why the the proliferation of the spike protein in the human body is so dangerous (13:08) Why the spike protein vaccine idea did not work to prevent Covid (14:55) Why annual vaccine booster shots is ineffective (16:52) Concerns about mRNA vaccines and the human genome (19:28) Spike protein detoxification for people who have received a Covid mRNA vaccine (31:12) Why the idea that the spike protein could be causing health issues is largely ignored by medical professionals (34:31) Treating patients with high spike protein antibodies (38:19) The great cocaine epidemic, the great smoking epidemic, and how they relate to the current vaccine injury issue (43:47) When to start worrying about spike protein antibodies in your system (49:08) Spike proteins, heavy metals, mold, and Lyme disease (53:15) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Peter McCullough: X: https://x.com/P_McCulloughMD McCullough Foundation: https://mcculloughfnd.org Website: https://www.petermcculloughmd.com America Out Loud (podcast): https://www.americaoutloud.news/category/podcasts/the-mccullough-report/ Focal Points (Substack): https://sidestack.io/directory/substack/petermcculloughmd 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

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans have finally arrived! When Tro and Brian first started podcasting together approximately 8 years ago, a paradigm shift of this magnitude seemed like a nice but impossible dream. In this episode we discuss the content, creation, and future impacts of our new national guidelines. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Tro talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:25) The top people involved in bringing about the recent changes to our dietary guidelines (05:39) The content of the new dietary guidelines (09:27) How the big food companies have been reacting to these guidelines (12:20) The incredible success that common sense and real science have had in medicine/nutrition in recent years (17:01) The new food pyramid (18:40) Developments in HHS (21:22) The microbiome as it relates to mental health, structural health, and metabolic health (23:30) GMOs, pesticides, and the insane value of buying food from your local producers (29:25) The mental health benefits of eating real, whole foods (39:08) New recommendations for vegans (41:16) The new vaccine schedule for kids (43:27) New DPC and HSA policies (50:41) Corruption and conflicts of interest in medicine (01:00:04) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The New Guidelines: https://realfood.gov/ 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. To kick off the new year, let's talk about a very serious and, unfortunately, very controversial issue: Covid vaccine side-effects. This topic is too important to be ignored as there are many people out there who may be suffering from vaccine-related health problems without realizing it. In this episode, Dr. Brian talks about… (00:00) Intro (04:52) Long-term Covid vaccine side-effects (12:04) Kidney dysfunction due to increased spike protein production (13:34) What to do if you suspect you are suffering from Covid vaccine side-effects (18:13) Spike protein tests (21:07) Outro 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. 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