Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson
Terry SimpsonFork U(niversity) Not everything you put in your mouth is good for you. There’s a lot of medical information thrown around out there. How are you to know what information you can trust, and what’s just plain old quackery? You can’t rely on your own “google fu”. You can’t count on quality medical advice from Facebook. You need a doctor in your corner. On each episode of Your Doctor’s Orders, Dr. Te... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 135 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineHealth & FitnessNutrition | |||
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Truthfully, I started listening to this podcast because I wanted to hear from a doctor and not an influencer! I am on a similar journey and I like how candid Terry is! The information he shares gives me hope and makes me want to learn more for my own well-being. Thank you, Terry.
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United States2 months ago - Great resource!
Thank you, Teri. You are fantastic.
Apple Podcasts5RenoBruinUnited States5 months ago Dr. Simpson is very articulate and is excellent at explaining the science behind improving your health
Podchaser55 months agomsmeal- Love this Doc
I just wish I had not fallen for all the non-sense for so long! TY for keeping the information, simple and short!
Apple Podcasts5ggmommaUnited States9 months ago - No nonsense advice
First followed Dr Simpson on TikTok and really enjoyed him cutting through all of the nonsense. These short podcasts are quick and to the point. Thank you Dr Simpson and love the funny bit and the end of each episode
Apple Podcasts5IpsheeUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #212 | United States/Health & Fitness/Medicine |
Apple Podcasts | #235 |  Canada/Health & Fitness/Medicine |
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This show blends medical evidence, science communication, and skepticism to cut through nutrition and wellness hype. Episodes often tackle obesity, GLP-1 therapies, metabolic science, and the social/media noise around diets, food myths, and health claims. The host emphasizes evidence-based medicine, practical strategies, and clear explanations, with a focus on biology-driven explanations for appetite, weight management, and disease. A noteworthy angle is treating obesity as a neurohormonal issue rather than a simple matter of willpower, and often calling out wellness misinformation with accessible storytelling and personal clinical experience.
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