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37. Make Your Own Ozempic

Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD

Release Date: 07/02/2025

37. Make Your Own Ozempic show art 37. Make Your Own Ozempic

Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD

Is there a better, safer, FREE alternative to Ozempic (and other GLP-1 drugs)? In this episode of Walk, Don’t Run to the Doctor, Miles Hassell MD reacts to the growing buzz and shares a time-tested, evidence-based 3-step plan that outperforms popular weight loss drugs in the long run. As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro surge in popularity, Dr. Hassell offers critical insight into their risks—like muscle loss, pancreatic complications, and long-term unknowns—while proposing a practical, natural alternative for lasting weight loss and better metabolic health. Key...

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34. The Power of Muscle: Strength Training for Real Life Health (Part 2) show art 34. The Power of Muscle: Strength Training for Real Life Health (Part 2)

Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD

Ep 34 – The Power of Muscle: Strength Training for Real Life Health Part 2 In this powerful follow-up episode of Walk, Don’t Run to the Doctor, Dr. Miles Hassell and Jennifer Smith of Starting Strength Beaverton dig deeper into the mindset behind fitness—and how strength training can be a surprising antidote to loneliness, mental fatigue, and life’s hardest decisions. Key Takeaways: “Everything we do, we do twice—first in our mind, then in action.” Jen explores how mental preparation is just as vital as physical strength. Decision fatigue is real—but strength training helps...

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Some experts insist we should ditch the dumbbells and pick up a barbell. Are they right? Welcome to Walk, Don’t Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD. In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of strength training—not just for fitness, but for long-term health and independence.  Whether it be dumbbells, barbells, a toddler, or heavy backpack, add any kind of weight-bearing exercise every day for muscle mass benefits. Our guest, Jennifer Smith, owner of Starting Strength Beaverton, shares her personal journey into barbell training and how it became her calling to...

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Welcome to another empowering episode of Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor! In this episode, Miles Hassell MD dives deep into the world of irrational and unnecessary health fears — and how to avoid falling for them. From worrying about chlorine in your shower water to chasing every trendy health gadget or supplement, this episode teaches you how to sift through health claims with critical thinking and focus on what really matters for your well-being. Key Takeaways: Don't let fear-based marketing drive your health decisions. Prioritize evidence-based lifestyle habits like real food, regular...

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30. The Great Diabetes Debate: Reversing Type 2 Diabetes with Fawn Wolf, MD show art 30. The Great Diabetes Debate: Reversing Type 2 Diabetes with Fawn Wolf, MD

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In this inspiring episode of Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor, Dr. Miles Hassell teams up with Fawn Wolf to talk about how patients have reversed their Type 2 diabetes. They covered a variety of topics such as motivations, lifestyle, diet, genetics, and more. Consider attending the upcoming conference in Portland, Oregon to learn more on April 26th, 2025. Register here: More references can be found at  Would you like Dr. Hassell to answer your question on the air?  Contact us! Phone/text: 503-773-0770 e-mail: Write us a letter.  We love to hear from you.  This podcast is...

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In this episode of Walk, Don’t Run to the Doctor, Karen Zinck, founder of My Family Chef, shares how home-cooked meals improve health, save money, and strengthen family connections. With a background in healthcare, she emphasizes the benefits of whole, minimally processed foods and the importance of meal planning for reducing stress. She offers practical tips on making cooking easier, from using simple recipes to investing in time-saving kitchen tools. Karen also highlights the financial savings and long-term health benefits of eating at home while acknowledging that outsourcing some meal...

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Is there a better, safer, FREE alternative to Ozempic (and other GLP-1 drugs)? In this episode of Walk, Don’t Run to the Doctor, Miles Hassell MD reacts to the growing buzz and shares a time-tested, evidence-based 3-step plan that outperforms popular weight loss drugs in the long run.

As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro surge in popularity, Dr. Hassell offers critical insight into their risks—like muscle loss, pancreatic complications, and long-term unknowns—while proposing a practical, natural alternative for lasting weight loss and better metabolic health.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why Big Pharma’s track record with weight loss drugs demands caution

  • The secret 3-step plan: Eat 6 servings of fruits & veggies, 3 minutes of daily exercise, reduce refined carbs

  • Bonus tips: Bust cravings by eating protein with every meal, daily probiotics, and unlock the power of preemptive eating

  • Why this plan costs nothing, has zero side effects, and starts showing results in just one week

  • A timely message in light of the weight loss drug headlines—who should be in control of your health?

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