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Stay Off My Operating Table

Dr. Philip Ovadia
Metabolic Health
Nutrition
Nutritional Psychiatry
Osteostrong
Muscle Growth
Mental Health
Ketogenic Diet
Osteoporosis
Bone Density
Chronic Illness
Dietary Interventions
Protein
Clinical Trials
Heart Disease
Brain Chemistry
Weightlifting
Exercise Science
High Impact Exercise
Diabetes
Nitric Oxide

I was a morbidly obese heart surgeon.

All through high school, college, med school and surgical training, I followed the U.S. dietary guidelines for both diet and exercise. Yet nothing I did kept the weight off.

I just kept getting fatter and fatter.Each day in surgery, I would split open the chests of people just like me. I knew I was heading for the operating table myself if I didn't find so... more

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Moira Newiss spent 20 years running hospitals for the UK's National Health Service before her body and mind staged a slow, invisible collapse that no blood panel could explain — and the system she'd devoted her career to had nothing to offer but a pr... more

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Kemi Blake started training contortion as an adult with a body that wasn't built for it — no childhood conditioning, no natural flexibility, just a fierce refusal to quit and an unusual willingness to pay close attention to what her body was doing in... more

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Sally K. Norton, a Cornell-trained nutritionist with a master's in public health, spent decades sick while eating all the "right" foods before connecting her arthritis, chronic fatigue, sleep dysfunction, and other symptoms to oxalate accumulation. H... more

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Dr. Sandeep Palakti spent years at Harvard and Mayo Clinic before realizing the American healthcare system isn't designed to keep people healthy. In this conversation with cardiac surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia, he breaks down why 70% of physicians are no... more

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Kemi Blake
Contortionist, movement and breath regulation expert
BodyChemistry (bodychemistry.com)
Episode: 241: This Contortionist Found the Link Between How You Breathe and Why You're Stuck - Kemi Blake
Sally K. Norton
Author of Toxic Superfoods
Author, Toxic Superfoods
Episode: 240: Oxalates: The Hidden Toxin in Your "Superfood" Diet — With Sally K. Norton
Dr. Sandeep Palakodeti
Joined to discuss Velocity Health and a new approach to care
Velocity Health
Episode: 239: Your Doctor Wants to Change Medicine But Can't - Here's What's Really Happening - Dr. Deep
Dr. Arasi Maran
An interventional cardiologist practicing in Charleston, South Carolina
Episode: 238: When Stents Aren't Enough: Why Heart Doctors Are Fighting Disease Outside the Hospital - Dr. Arasi Maran
Dr. Amie Hornaman
Thyroid hormone expert and author of The Thyroid Fix.
Episode: 237: Dr. Amie Hornaman - 95% of Hypothyroidism is Actually Hashimoto’s Disease
Bella Ma
Known as 'Steak and Butter Gal,' she transitioned from a hardcore vegan to a successful advocate for the carnivore diet.
Episode: 235: Why "Steak and Butter Gal” Bella Ma Quit Being Vegan After 6 Years
Brian Keith
Chief Operating Officer of Ovadia Heart Health
Ovadia Heart Health
Episode: 233: Why Most Doctors Can't Tell You Type 2 Diabetes Is Reversible - Inside a Revolutionary Medical Practice with Brian Keith
Jenny Mitich
Carnivore diet advocate and creator of educational content on metabolic health.
Self-published author of Complete Carnivore
Episode: 232: From Hashimoto's to Healing: How One Mother Used Food to Transform Mental Health and Metabolism - Jenny Mitich
Doug Reynolds
A significant figure in the movement for metabolic health and founder of Low Carb USA
Low Carb USA
Episode: 231: How One Runner's Metabolic Crisis Sparked a Movement That's Changing Healthcare - Doug Reynalds

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Dr. Philip Ovadia
Host of Stay Off My Operating Table; cardiothoracic surgeon focused on metabolic health and direct-care models.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 251 ratings
  • Love this Podcast!

    Excellent interviews and information! Your book is one of the best I’ve read on the topic of health!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MAHA Supporter
    United Statesa month ago
  • Why most docs can’t tell you type 2 diabetes

    What a joke…docs can’t see 4 pt and hour, employ any staff and make money

    Pts have to educate themselves and have motivation to change their horrid health to live longer…most pts will not do what is needed

    This is why glp1 will save the day

    Pts will do this …get em all on it when it’s affords able and this will be meaningful

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Peter Ahl
    United States2 months ago
  • Ketosis in kidney disease

    Excellent interview. I appreciated the interview questions presented to the guest. You guys did a great job of extracting the guest’s experience and knowledge on this topic. Thank you so much for this very important knowledge sharing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jstev171
    United States9 months ago
  • MAGA healthcast

    Horrible

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    danmateus
    United Statesa year ago
  • So informative!

    I love the podcast and the wide range of guests.

    Thank you for all you do in the carnivore space and clearing up so much misinformation in regard fat being harmful to cardiovascular health.

    I appreciate you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Budgrrl
    Canadaa year ago

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High praise for practical health guidance and diverse guest expertise
Appreciation for clear, actionable steps toward metabolic health and lifestyle change

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240: Oxalates: The Hidden Toxin in Your "Superfood" Diet — With Sally K. Norton
Q: What exactly are oxalates and why are they problematic in popular foods?
Oxalates are compounds produced by plants that can form calcium oxalate crystals; when consumed in high amounts they can accumulate in various tissues and interfere with immune function, vascular health, and calcium regulation, potentially contributing to a range of symptoms from sleep issues to heart rhythm disturbances.
241: This Contortionist Found the Link Between How You Breathe and Why You're Stuck - Kemi Blake
Q: Why should the average person care about flexibility and mobility?
Blake explains that mobility and a mindful connection with the body are more valuable than chasing extreme flexibility; improving how the body moves and breathes enhances overall health and helps regulate the nervous system.
239: Your Doctor Wants to Change Medicine But Can't - Here's What's Really Happening - Dr. Deep
Q: What steps can a mid-career physician take to extract themselves from the system?
Develop a clear niche, build a team and infrastructure, leverage physician cooperatives or platform plays to manage malpractice and EMR costs, and establish thought leadership to attract patients without relying on traditional channels.
239: Your Doctor Wants to Change Medicine But Can't - Here's What's Really Happening - Dr. Deep
Q: Why is it so hard to integrate newer care models into the traditional medical system?
The system is structured around insurance contracts, hospital employment, and volume metrics, which incentivize short visits and revenue per procedure rather than long-term wellness; physician autonomy has diminished as ownership by large systems grows.
238: When Stents Aren't Enough: Why Heart Doctors Are Fighting Disease Outside the Hospital - Dr. Arasi Maran
Q: Why do you think it is like that?
The healthcare system has failed to educate the public on personal responsibility for health, and nutrition education is often lacking in medical training.

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What is Stay Off My Operating Table about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on metabolic health, preventative medicine, and nutrition, with a strong emphasis on real-world, patient-focused care and direct-care models. Conversations frequently explore how dietary choices, particularly carnivore-style approaches, intersect with chronic disease, obesity, and heart health, alongside systemic issues in traditional healthcare and emerging, team-based practice models. Noteworthy aspects include practical health guidance from surgeons and clinicians, a willingness to challenge conventional medical incentives, and a frequent focus on community, accountability, and measurable health outcomes that listeners can act on.

A standout attribute is the consistent pairing of authoritative medical insight with patie... more

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2. Sally K. Norton
3. Dr. Sandeep Palakodeti
4. Dr. Arasi Maran
5. Dr. Amie Hornaman
6. Bella Ma
7. Brian Keith
8. Jenny Mitich

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