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Docs Who Lift

Docs Who Lift
Obesity
Weight Loss
Semaglutide
Glp-1 Medications
Glp-1 Receptor Agonists
Type 2 Diabetes
Nutrition
Glp-1 Agonists
Obesity Medicine
Menopause
Ozempic
Terzepatide
Resistance Training
Tirzepatide
Lipedema
Body Composition
Exercise
Glp-1
Diabetes
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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Docs Who Lift finally got a big pharma exec on the show. Dr. Ken Custer is President of Lilly's Cardiometabolic Health, and he came straight from the EASD conference in Milan with fresh data on what's coming after tirzepatide.

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Dr. David Allison and Dr. Emily Dhurandhar join Dr. Spencer Nadolsky and Dr. Karl Nadolsky to break down their new research on food noise. Patients on GLP-1s kept describing the same thing: the constant background chatter about food finally went quie... more

Dr. Christian Rodriguez joins the show straight from Pennington Biomedical, where he works alongside obesity research legends Eric Ravussin and Steve Heymsfield. He breaks down his new review on metabolically healthy obesity and why the old "zero met... more

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Could your weight gain and non-stop thoughts about food actually come from a rare condition you were born with? In this episode of the Docs Who Lift podcast, Dr. Spencer Nadolsky and Dr. Karl Nadolsky chat with weight expert Dr. Jesse Richards about ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Christian Rodriguez
Guest researcher from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, focused on obesity metabolism
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Episode: Does Metabolically Healthy Obesity Even Exist?
Dr. Jesse Richards
Obesity medicine expert, OSU/OU affiliate
Oklahoma State University / University of Oklahoma
Episode: Is Your Obesity Genetic? Food Noise and Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Explained
Dr. Susan Bryant
Instagram colleague and clinical expert discussed during episode
Independent clinician / social media educator
Episode: PCOS Renamed to PMOS? Here's Why and What Changes for You
Austin Baraki
Physician; co-founder, Barbell Medicine
Barbell Medicine
Episode: Are Peptides the New Snake Oil? What the Actual Science Says With Barbell Medicine
Jordan Feigenbaum
Physician; co-founder, Barbell Medicine
Barbell Medicine
Episode: Are Peptides the New Snake Oil? What the Actual Science Says With Barbell Medicine
David White
Nurse practitioner and glucagon/GIP expert
Nurse practitioner, Triumph trial participant
Episode: Retatrutide Phase 3 Results: What the Data Actually Means
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

Hosts

Spencer Nadolsky
Host of Docs Who Lift; endocrinologist focusing on obesity medicine and lipidology; clinician with obesity medicine expertise
Karl Nadolsky
Co-host; endocrinologist with expertise in obesity medicine; clinician

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Great podcast companion to Zepbound

    Just like you listen to companion podcasts of your favorite shows

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zetina Salvaje
    United States2 months ago
  • Listening while Lifting

    I probably just saved myself hundreds of dollars by listening to the Menopause & Muscle episode! TY for the factual information (and from REAL doctors)!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    madastith
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent Info

    Been following this doctor for several months and just found this podcast excellent informative information that’s very very helpful

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ttdoc23
    United States3 months ago
  • Good info & advice

    TY for this podcast! I like the conversation between these two doctors. They make the information understandable and I find it very interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    madastith
    United States3 months ago
  • Science for the Win

    I appreciate the accessibility of this podcast, which is grounded in actual science and the latest studies of obesity medications and treatments. We need more doctors who are willing to help patients distinguish the nonsense that floats around online from the actual science and no one I’ve found is doing this better than the Nadolsky brothers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States4 months ago

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Most reviews praise science-backed, accessible discussions and practical, evidence-based guidance.

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Does Metabolically Healthy Obesity Even Exist?
Q: Is there really metabolically healthy obesity, or is it mostly a transient state?
The guests and hosts agree that MHO appears to be extremely rare or transient, with many individuals shifting toward metabolic unhealthy states over time, especially when considering long-term follow-up.
Does Metabolically Healthy Obesity Even Exist?
Q: What did you guys talk about in this paper and definitions surrounding MHO?
The discussion covers the variability of definitions across studies, the Lancet Commission criteria, and concerns about stability of the MHO phenotype; they argue for a broader view that includes multiple organ domains and a staging framework rather than a single metabolic syndrome cutoff.
Is Your Obesity Genetic? Food Noise and Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Explained
Q: What should clinicians do if they suspect hypothalamic obesity or BBS in a patient?
Take a thorough weight history, consider genetic testing using available panels, assess for hyperphagia and food noise, and discuss management options including GLP-1 therapies or bariatric procedures while recognizing that responses can vary based on the underlying ciliopathy.
Is Your Obesity Genetic? Food Noise and Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Explained
Q: How short are we talking about with the fingers, and other physical clues?
Finger and toe anomalies such as brachydactyly or syndactyly, along with disproportionate body proportions, dental abnormalities, and craniofacial dimorphisms, are among the minor criteria that help differentiate BBS from other forms of obesity and assist in recognizing the syndrome clinically.
Is Your Obesity Genetic? Food Noise and Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Explained
Q: What are the criteria now and how is testing different from before?
The diagnosis relies on major and minor criteria, requiring four major features or three major plus two minor, contextualized by genetic testing; modern criteria integrate broader genetic testing options and recognize that some patients with slam-dunk genetics may not need as many clinical features.

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

Two physician hosts who are also competitive lifters discuss nutrition, medicine, and fitness with a focus on obesity medicine, endocrinology, and evidence-based approaches to weight management. Episodes frequently cover GLP-1 medications, diabetes and metabolic health, resistance training, bone health, and the practical application of scientific research for clinicians and engaged lay listeners. A notable strength is translating complex studies into actionable guidance, often featuring expert guests from endocrinology, obesity medicine, sports medicine, and related fields. The show's approachable, science-backdrop is complemented by guest perspectives from clinical researchers and practicing clinicians, making it useful for healthcare prof... more

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Recent guests on Docs Who Lift include:

1. Dr. Christian Rodriguez
2. Dr. Jesse Richards
3. Dr. Susan Bryant
4. Austin Baraki
5. Jordan Feigenbaum
6. David White
7. Dr. Susan Brian
8. Dr. Eryn Russo

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