Episode 290: Joe Duarte
Life's Best Medicine Podcast
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...
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Episode 289: Veronica Thompson
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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...
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Episode 288: Dr. Jason Fung
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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...
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Episode 287: David Schmitz
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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...
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Episode 286: Kayla Girgen, RD
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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...
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Episode 285: Dr. Ron Elfenbein
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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...
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Episode 284: Dr. William Davis
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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...
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Episode 283: Health Empowerment w/ Krisna Hanks
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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....
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Episode 282: Dr. Jessica Rose, PhD, MSc, BSc
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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...
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Episode 281: Dr. Peter McCullough
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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...
info_outlineThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Today, we are joined by Dr. Peter Ballerstedt—a Forage Agronomist and Ruminant Nutritionist. He earned his undergraduate and masters degrees from the University of Georgia, and his doctorate from the University of Kentucky. He was the forage extension specialist at Oregon State University and has worked in the forage seed industry since 2011.
In our discussion today, we talk about the importance of presenting and receiving information in such a way that is honest and not skewed or hyperbolized so that people are able to make their own informed decisions based on the data presented.
Additionally, we discuss the supposed “conflict” between the life of science and the life of faith. How can a scientist who is also a person of faith stay grounded in that faith while working in a scientific field? Dr. Ballerstedt shares his perspective on this question. We discuss human beings from a theological/ethical perspective, discerning God-given purposes for one’s life, and how to work through addiction, anxiety, and self-doubt.
Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!
Links:
Dr. Peter Ballerstedt:
- Blog
- YouTube
- Podcast
- Email Address: peter.ballerstedt@gmail.com
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