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Docs Who Lift

Docs Who Lift
Obesity
Weight Loss
Semaglutide
Glp-1 Receptor Agonists
Glp-1 Medications
Type 2 Diabetes
Nutrition
Glp-1 Agonists
Obesity Medicine
Ozempic
Menopause
Terzepatide
Resistance Training
Lipedema
Tirzepatide
Exercise
Glp-1
Diabetes
Body Composition
Functional Medicine

Drs. Spencer and Karl Nadolsky talk about nutrition, medicine, and fitness through the lens of two physicians who lift weights. Both doctors are former NCAA division 1 wrestlers who have gone into medicine. Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is a board certified family physician specialized in obesity medicine and lipidology. Dr. Karl Nadolsky is a board certified endocrinologist also specialized in obesity med... more

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Dr. Spencer Nadolsky and Karl break down two brand new randomized controlled trials that put hard numbers on a question they have been navigating clinically for years: what actually happens to patients on GLP-1 medicines when they try to lower their ... more

Dr. Spencer Nadolsky and Karl sit down with Dr. Susan Brian, a Yale-trained endocrinologist, certified menopause provider, and medical director of a clinic with seven endocrinologists who runs an active bone fragility fracture clinic, to answer the q... more

Dr. Spencer Nadolsky and Karl sit down with Dr. Eryn Russo, a board-certified occupational and environmental medicine physician with nearly 20 years of experience working at Hill Air Force Base, where she deals with real toxic metal exposures every s... more

Dr. Spencer Nadolsky and Karl sit down with Dr. Adam Auton, geneticist at 23andMe, to break down a brand new paper using data from over 27,000 people that identified specific genetic variants linked to how well GLP-1 medications work and how likely s... more

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Dr. Susan Brian
Endocrinologist with focus on bone health and clinical trials
Site for clinical trials (Harvard/Yale connection)
Episode: Are GLP-1 Medicines Shredding Your Bones? Here Is What the Actual Evidence Says With Dr. Susan Brian
Dr. Eryn Russo
Preventive Medicine, Occupational Health, and Environmental Medicine specialist
PrevMed
Episode: Heavy Metal Toxicity: Separating Real Risks From Influencer Scams | Dr. Eryn Russo
Adam Auton
Geneticist at 23andMe
23andMe
Episode: GLP-1 Genetics: Predicting Weight Loss and Side Effects With 23andMe's Dr. Adam Auton
Henning Langer
PhD, lead author on GLP-1 muscle study
University/Lab in Berlin (Charité)
Episode: Do GLP-1 Medicines Actually Cause Muscle Loss? New Research With Dr. Henning Langer
Dr. Stuart Phillips
Senior author of the ACSM position stand on resistance training; expert in strength and hypertrophy
McMaster University / ACSM position stand author
Episode: How Often Should You Really Lift Weights? Feat. Dr. Stuart Phillips
Dr. Stephen Heymsfield
Physician at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, lead author on BELIEVE trial
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Episode: Bimagrumab and Semaglutide: The BELIEVE Trial Results With Dr. Steven Heymsfield
Dr. Shelby Harris
Expert in behavioral sleep medicine and author of "The Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia"
Episode: Top Sleep Doctor: Stop Taking Melatonin Like This
Dr. Lucky Sekhon
Reproductive endocrinologist and author of The Lucky Egg
Episode: GLP-1s and Fertility What to Know Before Trying to Conceive
Brad Stulberg
Public health expert and author
University of Michigan
Episode: Reclaiming Excellence: A Conversation with Brad Stulberg

Hosts

Spencer Nadolsky
Host; physician specializing in obesity medicine and lipidology; former NCAA wrestler; co-host of the show
Karl Nadolsky
Co-host; endocrinologist specializing in obesity medicine; former NCAA wrestler

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 978 ratings
  • Shout out Lift With Cee!

    First- Love the podcast!!! Thank y’all for what you do.

    Second- Thank you , Dr. Phillips, for getting Cheryl’s name out into the world. I’m a 49 yo female who embraced strength training as a teenager, to support my competitive swimming, and carried the habit with me for the long haul. As my body began to change due to perimenopause and diagnosed Hashimoto’s I began searching for a program that would better support my changing physiology. That is when I found Cheryl Columbe’s YT channel (Lift wi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nlt review
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    As a physician practicing obesity medicine, a lifelong exercise and sports enthusiast, and caretaker of a body (mine), I find this podcast essential. It spans the bridge for laypeople and those in healthcare. The reviews of medical evidence, expert scientific guests, and current important papers is great for my physician side; practical tips and analysis of web based truths and/or nonsense (and everything in between) helps me personally as well. Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Redsg33
    United States3 months ago
  • My Favorite Podcast

    This has become my favorite podcast. I find myself constantly waiting for the next episode to drop. It’s full of so much practical and useful information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isaac Hoos
    United States4 months ago
  • Fun to listen to with great insight

    I began my GLP-1 journey and wanted to continue to gain more knowledge as I make future decisions. I found this podcast and have enjoyed it. I enjoy the guests they have and the information that is shared. There are other podcasts out there that provide good information, but I really enjoy the conversation that takes place and the humor along the way. While this may not be everyone’s cup of tea, if you’re looking for a relaxed way to listen and learn, this is it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoBucks!RKR
    United States4 months ago
  • Very Informative!

    These docs are true professionals and give fair and accurate information - they go the extra mile to bust myths, share facts and provide a place where Big Pharma doesn't have control.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MommyKkat
    United States5 months ago

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The format balances expert insight with accessible, sometimes humorous, conversation.
Listeners value the evidence-based, no-nonsense approach to health and obesity medicine.
Guests and hosts provide practical guidance with references to studies and real-world applicability.
A few criticisms note audio quality and strong host personalities can feel combative.
Some listeners appreciate the focus on debunking myths and providing clear takeaways for patients and clinicians.

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Do GLP-1 Medicines Actually Cause Muscle Loss? New Research With Dr. Henning Langer
Q: How did the human component complement the animal data?
In humans, despite weight loss, there was no significant drop in objective muscle strength measures like hand grip or knee extension; there is still need for longer-term and larger studies, but early data are reassuring clinically.
Do GLP-1 Medicines Actually Cause Muscle Loss? New Research With Dr. Henning Langer
Q: What motivated you to study GLP-1 drugs and skeletal muscle directly?
We were looking at the STEP-1 trial signals showing substantial lean mass loss and wanted to see if muscle tissue itself was truly affected, separating changes in lean mass from actual muscle loss and function.
GLP-1 Genetics: Predicting Weight Loss and Side Effects With 23andMe's Dr. Adam Auton
Q: What did you find about the GLP-1 and GIP receptors in relation to weight loss and side effects?
A signal in the GLP-1 receptor linked to efficacy and side effects emerged; a variant in the GIP receptor in tirzepatide users also affected side effects by removing buffering, while overall weight loss showed only partial dependence on these variants.
GLP-1 Genetics: Predicting Weight Loss and Side Effects With 23andMe's Dr. Adam Auton
Q: How did you set up the study and recruit participants?
They recruited from a large direct-to-consumer genetics database, collecting survey data on medications, dosages, duration, weight loss, and side effects before associating those responses with genetic data from consented participants.
Bimagrumab and Semaglutide: The BELIEVE Trial Results With Dr. Steven Heymsfield
Q: What were the key findings in terms of body composition for each group?
Bimagrumab alone produced notable fat loss with a small increase in lean mass; semaglutide alone caused substantial weight loss with some lean mass loss; the combination yielded very large fat loss with minimal lean mass loss, resulting in a favorable fat-to-lean ratio.

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What is Docs Who Lift about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two physician hosts with NCAA wrestling backgrounds discuss nutrition, medicine, and fitness through an evidence-based lens, often focusing on obesity pharmacology (GLP-1s and related therapies), weight-maintenance challenges, and how exercise, diet, and lifestyle intersect with medical treatments. Recent topics span long-term GLP-1 management, bone health during rapid weight loss, satiation and sugar/food myths, genetics and precision medicine in weight response, resistance training guidance, and how new obesity drugs fit into real-world practice. Highlights include practical dosing and switching strategies, practical tips to preserve muscle during weight loss, and a pragmatic balance of efficacy, safety, and affordability in obesity care.... more

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1. Dr. Susan Brian
2. Dr. Eryn Russo
3. Adam Auton
4. Henning Langer
5. Dr. Stuart Phillips
6. Dr. Stephen Heymsfield
7. Dr. Shelby Harris
8. Dr. Lucky Sekhon

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