The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Dive into the science of your diet! Learn how a humble blueberry can fight cancer or what the longest living cultures in the world are eating. Every episode is packed with facts that will raise your health IQ and boost your nutrition knowledge. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of The Physicians Committee, and other leading doctors and dietitians. Unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier life and how to fight diseases with every meal.

Senior Health: How To Age Well After 65 | Dr. Neal Barnard 09/18/2025

74-Year-Old Has Never Eaten Meat: What's Mark Huberman's Secret? 09/16/2025

How To Stop Eating Like Trash and Feel Better | Dr. Neal Barnard 09/11/2025

How I Lost 150 Pounds: Breaking Free From Food Addiction & Binge Eating 09/09/2025

This Is What I Think of Ultra Processed Foods: Dr. Chris Gardner 09/04/2025

How a Vegan Diet Could Still Raise Cholesterol | Dr. Kim Williams 09/02/2025

The Foods That Help You Live To 100 | Dan Buettner on Blue Zones 08/28/2025

What to Eat for a Better Sleep | Dr. Csilla Veress 08/26/2025

The 7 Most Powerful Inflammation Fighting Foods | Cyrus Khambatta, PhD 08/21/2025

The 7 Most Powerful Inflammation Fighting Foods | Cyrus Khambatta, PhD This is the stuff they never taught you in science class. Diabetes expert Cyrus Khambatta dives into the science of cellular energy, and how it impacts everything from inflammation and energy levels, to insulin resistance and chronic disease. He unpacks what mitochondria really are, why they matter, and how you can build more of them using food alone. Plus -- Cyrus shares the even most powerful foods for fighting inflammation and improving cellular health (according to science) If you’ve ever wondered how antioxidant-rich foods actually work, and where inflammation comes from, this is the science class you wish you had in school. In this episode of The Exam Room, you’ll learn: - What inflammation is and how it happens - What free radicals are, where they come from and how to neutralize them - The surprising connection between insulin resistance and mitochondrial health - The 7 most powerful foods for reducing inflammation and improving cellular health This episode of The Exam Room is powered by Dr. Brooke Bussard. — — SHOW LINKS — — Cyrus Khambatta Evolution Health: — — — Dr. Brooke Bussard — — EVENTS — — Fit Vegan Workshop Where: Vancouver, BC, Canada When: Sept. 20-21, 2025 Tix: Use code CHUCK to save $112 — — — Wellness Weekend Where: Canaan Valley Resort - Davis, WV When: Sept. 26-27, 2025 Tix & Speakers: — — — National Health Association Conference Where: Cleveland, OH When: June 25-28, 2026 Tix: — —EXAM ROOM NEWSLETTER — — Sign up: — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: — — — Physicians Committee Jobs: — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: Spotify: — — — Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration! /episode/index/show/examroom/id/37896490

Reduce Inflammation with These Foods | Drs. Will Bulsiewicz and Gemma Newman 08/14/2025

Top Doctors on Longevity, Healing and What Whole Food Plant Based Means | Fuhrman, Grega, Esser 08/12/2025

This Cardiologist Eats 90 Grams of Fiber a Day—Here’s Why 08/05/2025

This Cardiologist Eats 90 Grams of Fiber a Day—Here’s Why Fiber might just be the best defense against heart disease -- and you're probably not getting enough (even if you're plant-based). Cardiologist Dr. Danielle Belardo says she eats 90 grams of fiber per day. That's more than three times the recommended minimum amount for women. And she says eating more fiber can not only protect your heart, it can reverse heart disease -- even in people who have had a heart attack or stroke! Dr. Belardo joins Chuck Carroll to break down what most people (and even some doctors) get wrong about heart health. She shares how much fiber you actually need, why some people feel bloated when they add beans or greens, and how to increase fiber intake without the discomfort. Dr. Belardo also shares why she encourages her patients to use MyFitnessPal to easily track fiber and nutrient intake. On this episode of The Exam Room, you'll learn: - How much fiber you actually need in a day - The best sources of fiber (that actually taste amazing!) - How to use MyFitnessPal to get more fiber in your diet - How to increase your fiber intake without the gas and bloating - What fad diets get wrong about cholesterol and heart health - What studies show about fiber's impact on heart disease — — SHOW LINKS — — MyFitnessPal — — — Danielle Belardo Website: IG: — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC When: August 14-16, 2025 Tix & Speakers: Use code NUTRITION50 to save $50 — — — Fit Vegan Workshop Where: Vancouver, BC, Canada When: Sept. 20-21, 2025 Tix: Use code CHUCK to save $112 — — — Wellness Weekend Where: Canaan Valley Resort - Davis, WV When: Sept. 26-27, 2025 Tix & Speakers: — —EXAM ROOM NEWSLETTER — — Sign up: — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: Facebook: X: — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: Facebook: X: YouTube: Jobs: — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: Spotify: — — — Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration! /episode/index/show/examroom/id/37671100

Can Eggs Really Lower Cholesterol? | Dr. Neal Barnard 07/31/2025

Can Eggs Really Lower Cholesterol? | Dr. Neal Barnard Saturated fat -- not eggs -- is the key culprit behind high LDL cholesterol, which can lead to cardiovascular disease And in fact, a diet low in saturated fat and high in dietary cholesterol, such as that found in eggs, can lower blood cholesterol levels. This -- according to a new study from researchers at the University of South Australia. But what are we to make of this study, which received funding from an offshoot of the American Egg Board, an organization focused on marketing and promoting eggs? Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll on this episode of The Exam Room to tell us what he makes of these findings, and to answer your questions about saturated fats, dietary cholesterol and eggs. In this episode of The Exam Room, you'll learn: - Whether eggs raise cholesterol for everyone - Whether eggs egg whites and free-range eggs are healthier options - Dr. Barnard's favorite egg substitutes - Whether eggs or meat and dairy have a greater impact on cholesterol - How many eggs are safe to eat per week - How saturated fat influences cholesterol absorption - How quickly eggs can raise cholesterol - Genetic factors that influence cholesterol This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. — — SHOW LINKS — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund — — — Shelfy Refrigerator Purifier — — — Egg Cholesterol Study — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC When: August 14-16, 2025 Tix & Speakers: Use code NUTRITION50 to save $50 — — — Fit Vegan Workshop Where: Vancouver, BC, Canada When: Sept. 20-21, 2025 Tix: Use code CHUCK to save $112 — — — Wellness Weekend Where: Canaan Valley Resort - Davis, WV When: Sept. 26-27, 2025 Tix & Speakers: — —EXAM ROOM — — Newsletter: Instagram: — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Books: Instagram: Facebook: X: — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: Facebook: X: — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: Facebook: X: YouTube: Jobs: — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: Spotify: — — — Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration! /episode/index/show/examroom/id/37611565

Fiber For Beginners: How to Get Started Fast 07/29/2025

Fiber For Beginners: How to Get Started Fast We're talking F-words on the show today! That's right: Fiber! From gut health to glucose control, fiber is the unsung hero of your diet. Registered Nurse and mom Kylie Buckner joins us to explain why she’s a fiber fanatic — and how she’s teaching her 3-year-old (a self-declared vegan) to love fiber, too. This plant-based advocate joins us to drop some F-bombs (family-friendly ones) and share everything you need to get started on adding more fiber to your diet. She joined Chuck Carroll at the National Health Association conference in Cleveland. In this episode of The Exam Room, you'll learn: - How much fiber you actually need in a day (hint: it’s more than you think) - How to talk to kids about gut health and good food - How fiber slows sugar absorption and protects blood sugar - Kylie’s go-to high-fiber foods that taste great - How much protein you really need - The best fiber-rich plant-based protein sources Check out Kylie's new podcast Green Glow Lifestyle on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. — — SHOW LINKS — — Kylie Buckner Evolution Health: — — — Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast Apple: Spotify: — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC When: August 14-16, 2025 Tix & Speakers: Use code NUTRITION50 to save $50 — — — Fit Vegan Workshop Where: Vancouver, BC, Canada When: Sept. 20-21, 2025 Tix: Use code CHUCK to save $112 — — — Wellness Weekend Where: Canaan Valley Resort - Davis, WV When: Sept. 26-27, 2025 Tix & Speakers: — — — National Health Association Conference Where: Cleveland, OH When: June 25-28, 2026 Tix: — —EXAM ROOM NEWSLETTER — — Sign up: — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: Facebook: X: — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: Facebook: X: YouTube: Jobs: — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: Spotify: — — — Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration! /episode/index/show/examroom/id/37583230

How Food Helped My Neurodiverse Family 07/22/2025

Doctor's List of Healthy Processed Foods | Dr. Neal Barnard 07/17/2025

Her Health Was Failing. Then She Found Macrobiotics. 07/15/2025

Her Health Was Failing. Then She Found Macrobiotics. At 19, Marisa was told her colon might need to be removed to heal her ulcerative colitis. At 29, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. But today, she’s thriving—and sharing how she used food, intuition, and determination to heal. In this powerful episode of The Exam Room, Chuck Carroll sits down with Marisa to unpack her two-decade-long health journey. From life-threatening flare-ups and hospital stays to a macrobiotic diet, emotional resilience, and the importance of advocating for your body, Marisa’s story is a beacon of hope for anyone navigating chronic illness. In this episode, you'll learn: - How Marisa used macrobiotics to heal - Why Marisa said “no” to surgery—and what happened next - How trauma, stress, and intuition played a role in recovery - The life-changing mindset shift she wants everyone to hear Don’t miss this one—especially if you or someone you love is struggling with ulcerative colitis, thyroid issues, or chronic inflammation Key Takeaways What is a macrobiotic diet? Marisa describes a macrobiotic diet as eating "a perfect plate" -- one that is plant-based and balanced in foods containing carbohydrates and starches, and healthy fats, for example. What’s the connection between stress and chronic illness? Marisa’s flares often followed emotional events. Her journey highlights how stress and trauma can manifest physically, and why emotional healing is vital. Who is Marisa Marinelli? Marisa is a health and wellness advocate who healed from ulcerative colitis and thyroid cancer. She says a macrobiotic diet, self-education, and emotional resilience played a significant role in her recovery. — — SHOW LINKS — — Marisa Marinelli Instagram: — — — Holistic Holiday at Sea Cruise — — — Gout Cereal Study — — EVENTS — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC When: August 14-16, 2025 Tix & Speakers: — — — Wellness Weekend Where: Canaan Valley Resort - Davis, WV When: Sept. 26-27, 2025 Tix & Speakers: — —EXAM ROOM NEWSLETTER — — Sign up: — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: Facebook: X: — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: Facebook: X: YouTube: Jobs: — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: Spotify: — — — Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration! /episode/index/show/examroom/id/37403225

STOP Drinking Soda. Your Gut Will Thank You. | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz 07/10/2025

5 Powerful Habits for Staying Healthy in a Junk Food World 07/08/2025

Best and Worst Foods for Sleep: Dr. Barnard’s Science-Backed Rules 07/03/2025

The Hidden Psychology Behind a Plant-Based Diet 07/01/2025

Strength Train and Live Longer at Any Age or Fitness Level 06/26/2025

Strength Train and Live Longer at Any Age or Fitness Level Can you eat your way to a longer life? A healthy diet helps — but it’s not the whole story. Dr. Roxie Becker says strength training plays an underrated but essential role in healthy aging and longevity. And no, you don’t need to lift kettlebells or sprint on a treadmill to see results. Dr. Becker believes anyone — at any age or fitness level — can start building muscle from home. No gym. No pressure. Just smart, sustainable progress. In this episode of The Exam Room, she shares practical tips for getting started with strength training, what to eat to support your goals, and what the latest research says about aging and recovery. Dr. Becker joined Chuck Carroll at GreenFare Organic Café in Herndon, Virginia for this special live show. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How much protein you actually need - Which plant-based proteins Dr. Becker recommends - How plant protein compares to animal protein for muscle-building - What VO₂ Max is — and how to improve it - Why lean muscle matters for long-term health - How to build strength without stepping into a gym This is your no-pressure guide to getting stronger! — — SHOW LINKS — — Support PCRM All donations doubled through July 10 up to $500,000 — — EVENTS — — NHA Conference Where: Cleveland, OH When: June 26-29, 2025 Tix & Speakers: — — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC When: August 14-16, 2025 Tix & Speakers: — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — Sign up: — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: Facebook: X: — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: Facebook: X: YouTube: Jobs: — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: Spotify: — — — Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration! /episode/index/show/examroom/id/37151955

Best Ways to Remove Microplastics From Your System 06/24/2025

One Type of Food Linked to 32 Diseases: How to Avoid It with Dr. Neal Barnard 06/19/2025

One Type of Food Linked to 32 Diseases: How to Avoid It with Dr. Neal Barnard Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere — and a lot of them are making us sick! These industrially processed foods are being linked to 32 different diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancer, and depression. But UFPs make up more than HALF the foods we eat. More when it comes to the diets of children and young people. And it's no wonder — even foods marketed as "healthy" choices fall into this category. So how do you know what's safe, and what's making you sick? Are all of them unhealthy? Dr. Neal Barnard is here to guide us. He joins Chuck to explain how this one category of food is quietly fueling a public health crisis — and how you can protect yourself. You’ll learn: What qualifies as an ultraprocessed food — and why it matters– The difference between a healthy and unhealthy processed food– How these foods are designed to be addictive and override your hunger cues– What the latest research says about chronic disease risk– Simple, affordable swaps to cut ultraprocessed foods from your diet Whether you're trying to lose weight, prevent disease, or eat more mindfully, this episode gives you the tools to take control of your health — starting with what’s on your plate. This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. — — SHOW LINKS — — JAMA Processed Food Study — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund — — EVENTS — — NHA Conference Where: Cleveland, OH When: June 26-29, 2025 Tix & Speakers: 20% off virtual tickets with code: PCRM20 $100 off in-person tickets with code: PCRM100 — — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC When: August 14-16, 2025 Tix & Speakers: $50 off tickets with code: NUTRITION50 — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — Sign up: — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: Facebook: X: — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: Facebook: X: YouTube: Jobs: — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: Spotify: Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration! /episode/index/show/examroom/id/37062715

Want to Live Longer? Fix This First (It’s Not Diet or Exercise) 06/17/2025

Reversing Heart Disease: A Cardiologist's Radical Approach to Healing | Remembering Dr. Baxter Montgomery 06/12/2025

Reversing Heart Disease: A Cardiologist's Radical Approach to Healing | Remembering Dr. Baxter Montgomery Can you reverse heart disease — even after doctors have written you off as a lost cause? What if your heart failure was so bad, you were considered too sick for surgery, or receiving end-of-life care? The late cardiologist Dr. Baxter Montgomery believed no patient was incurable. And the secret to reversing chronic disease all starts with your diet, lifestyle and mindset. "It doesn't matter how sick the patient is, it's always my mindset that the patient can turn around," says Dr. Montgomery. "That mindset is based on our experience." Dr. Montgomery's groundbreaking treatment philosophy has helped heart disease patients walk out of hospitals, and even hospice. Learn about Dr. Montgomery’s own health transformation and how it impacted his practice. And listen for practical insights on plant-based nutrition, hydration, and heart health. Chuck Carroll revisits this conversation with Dr. Montgomery from The Exam Room archives. In this episode you'll learn: - How a natural plant-based diet can reverse heart disease - Dr. Montgomery's own health transformation - Real-life cases of terminally ill patients who recovered by following Dr. Montgomery's treatment method - How to adopt a healthy diet and transform your health - How you can be fit, but sick - The science behind how infrared saunas improve heart health - The best foods for heart health - Why dehydration is so bad for your heart 🎧 Subscribe for more life-saving insight. — — SHOW LINKS — — Montgomery Heart and Wellness — — — Heart & Soul of a Champion — — — PCRM Statement on Dr. Montgomery — — EVENTS — — NHA Conference Where: Cleveland, OH When: June 26-29, 2025 Tix & Speakers: — — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC When: August 14-16, 2025 Tix & Speakers: — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — Sign up: — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: Facebook: X: — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: Facebook: X: YouTube: Jobs: — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: Spotify: — — — Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration! /episode/index/show/examroom/id/36960900

Can Your Diet Help You Survive Cancer? 06/10/2025

Gut-Skin Axis: Can Gut Problems Cause Skin Cancer? | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz 06/05/2025

Gut-Skin Axis: Can Gut Problems Cause Skin Cancer? | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Can your gut health affect your skin—and even your risk of cancer? After years of struggling with debilitating gut issues and extreme weight loss, Chuck Carroll is now facing a new health challenge: skin cancer. Could these be connected? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Chuck sits down with leading gastroenterologist and gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to explore the latest science linking gut health, skin conditions, and cancer risk. In this episode you'll learn about: - Chuck's new cancer diagnosis and how he's doing - The gut-skin connection - How gut issues and skin cancer could be connected - What your skin could be telling you about your gut health - What comes next for Chuck in his healing journey Subscribe to The Exam Room for more science-back nutrition advice, health tips and incredible stories of transformation and healing. This episode of The Exam Room is powered by Dr. Brooke Bussard and the Eat and Feel Good course to achieve optimal health. — — SHOW LINKS — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Books: Courses: 38Tera: Instagram: — — — Dr. Brooke Bussard Website: — — EVENTS — — NHA Conference Where: Cleveland, OH When: June 26-29, 2025 Tix & Speakers: 20% off virtual tickets with code: PCRM20 $100 off in-person tickets with code: PCRM100 — — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC When: August 14-16, 2025 Tix & Speakers: — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — Sign up: — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: Facebook: X: — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: Facebook: X: YouTube: Jobs: — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: Spotify: — — — Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration! /episode/index/show/examroom/id/36851930

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The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

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