The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Physicians Committee

Plant-Based Diet

Nutrition

Fiber

Weight Loss

Gut Health

Diabetes

Ultra-Processed Foods

Whole Food Plant-Based Diet

Plant-Based Diets

Inflammation

Heart Disease

Chronic Diseases

Lifestyle Medicine

Obesity

Gut Microbiome

Cardiovascular Disease

Breast Cancer

Seed Oils

Dairy

Cancer

Dive into the science of your diet! Learn how a humble blueberry can fight cancer or what the longest living people 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, a leading voice in nutrition science and founder of The Physicians Committee, and oth... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	795	Founded	9 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	NutritionHealth & FitnessMedicine

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Latest Episodes

Best Iron Sources for a Plant-Based Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid | Dr. Neal Barnard

Nearly one-third of American adults may have some form of iron deficiency. Does that mean we should be eating more meat—or could that advice create an entirely different set of health problems? Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll to examine a Washin... more

Yesterday • 53 min

Food Companies Control Your Cravings. How To Fight Back | David Fenton

Why can a fast-food commercial still trigger a craving 16 years after someone stopped eating it? And how can a health movement compete with the enormous marketing power of Big Food?

Communications pioneer David Fenton joins Chuck Carroll, who lost ... more

21 Sep 2026 • 45 min

The Science of Willpower: How to Make Healthy Habits Stick | Dr. Gemma Newman

Why do some healthy habits become part of your life while others disappear after a few days or weeks?

Dr. Gemma Newman joins Chuck Carroll to explore the psychology behind lasting lifestyle change — and why willpower alone may not be enough.

They... more

17 Sep 2026 • 41 min

Can Chocolate Protect Your Heart? A 21,000-Person Study Found Out | Dr. Howard Sesso

Can chocolate actually protect your heart or are we giving candy a health halo it doesn't deserve?

Dr. Howard Sesso from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School joins Chuck Carroll to reveal what the landmark COSMOS trial discovered... more

14 Sep 2026 • 54 min

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Recent Guests

Dr. Howard Sesso

Associate director, division of preventative medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Brigham and Women's Hospital / Harvard Medical School

Episode: Can Chocolate Protect Your Heart? A 21,000-Person Study Found Out | Dr. Howard Sesso

Kendrick Farris

Three-time Olympian and plant-based weightlifter

USA Weightlifting

Episode: Diet Power: Olympian Gets Stronger, No Longer Eats Meat | Kendrick Farris

Sharon McDowell-Larsen

Exercise physiologist; nine-time Ironman finisher; world champion in age group

Staying In The Game, Plant-based performance physiology

Episode: Fiber May Matter More Than Protein for Muscle and Longevity

Regan Stiegmann

Former United States Air Force Major and Flight Surgeon; co-author of Staying In The Game

Staying In The Game, Physicians Committee

Episode: Fiber May Matter More Than Protein for Muscle and Longevity

Doug Lisle

Co-author of The Pleasure Trap, evolutionary psychologist

The Physicians Committee / Plant-Powered community

Episode: The Pleasure Trap Is Getting Worse. Here's How to Escape It. | Dr. Doug Lisle

Ron Weiss

Doctor and farmer, founder of Ethos Farm

Ethos Farm / Ethos Primary Care

Episode: Food Is Medicine? Meet the Doctor Growing It

Alan Stein Jr.

Motivational expert and best-selling author

Author of Next Play

Episode: How to Keep One Bad Meal From Ruining Your Diet | Alan Stein Jr. & Dr. Hana Kahleova

David Jenkins

Pioneer behind the Portfolio Diet

Episode: Lower Cholesterol With Food: The Portfolio Diet Explained | Dr. David Jenkins

Dr. Matthew Lederman

Board certified internal medicine physician and medical strategist

Connection Docs

Episode: When Healthy Eating Becomes Unhealthy | Dr. Matthew Lederman

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Chuck Carroll

Host of The Exam Room / The Exam Room Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 5.2k ratings

So Grateful
Grateful for Ethos Farm in Long Valley NJ. A vibrant, nourishing and healing place in our community. Thank you Chuck for inviting Dr Ron Weiss to share with the PCRM world wide community.
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PumpkinFlowers
United States24 days ago
I loved the interview with Chef AJ. Bring
Bringing two of my favorite people together got my morning off to a great start thank you. Chef AJ and her comment on late night comedy from our earlier years. I want to let you know I named one of my dogs, Gracie just so I could say…
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Amazon Customer
United Statesa month ago
Fast Food Addiction
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Program about Fast Food & its impacts on our brain
Netflix documentary about fast food chicken
thank you for all that you and your show have contributed to my well-being and this is my way of giving back💕🌷
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And 360
United Statesa month ago
Wrong podcast for guest?
The guest is very insightful, but does she understand PCRM? She keeps mentioning chicken!
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opedwriter
United States2 months ago
Great guests
Annoying host. He talks like he is trying to be a 20 year old dude… it’s hard to listen to even though the guests are excellent and have amazing information to share.
Update again, such an annoying host! Great guests
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Listeners appreciate the science-backed nutrition focus and credible guest slate.

Feedback highlights engaging host energy but mixed opinions on presentation style.

Some listeners wish for more diverse female-focused health topics.

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Apple Podcasts	#11	United States/Health & Fitness/Nutrition
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Can Chocolate Protect Your Heart? A 21,000-Person Study Found Out | Dr. Howard Sesso

Q: How should consumers interpret these findings in daily life?

Results suggest potential benefits from cocoa extract, especially when adhered to, but they should be viewed within the context of limitations and not equated with chocolate candy; emphasis remains on a whole-food, plant-based diet, with supplements considered only where there is solid evidence.

Can Chocolate Protect Your Heart? A 21,000-Person Study Found Out | Dr. Howard Sesso

Q: What were the primary and secondary outcomes, and what did the results actually show?

The primary outcome was total cardiovascular disease, which showed a reduction that was not statistically significant; a key secondary outcome, cardiovascular disease death, showed a 27 percent reduction among cocoa extract participants, with stronger effects among those who adhered to the regimen.

Can Chocolate Protect Your Heart? A 21,000-Person Study Found Out | Dr. Howard Sesso

Q: What exactly is Cosmos, and how was the Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcome Study designed?

Cosmos is a large, hybrid, randomized clinical trial testing cocoa extract and a multivitamin against placebo over roughly three-and-a-half years in about 21,500 older adults, using two capsules daily for the active group and strict blinding to minimize bias.

The Pleasure Trap Is Getting Worse. Here's How to Escape It. | Dr. Doug Lisle

Q: What practical steps can listeners take to avoid the Pleasure Trap in a modern environment?

He emphasizes information and experimentation: understand calorie density, build a sustainable plant-based diet centered on starches, measure progress over time, and tailor the diet to individual psychology and lifestyle.

The Pleasure Trap Is Getting Worse. Here's How to Escape It. | Dr. Doug Lisle

Q: Do GLP-1 weight loss medicines defeat the Pleasure Trap, or do they sidestep it?

Lisle expresses skepticism about pharmacological shortcuts, warning of potential unknown long-term harms and emphasizing the importance of addressing environmental and psychological factors rather than relying on drugs as a quick fix.

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This show centers on science-backed nutrition and lifestyle medicine, with a focus on plant-based eating, heart health, gut health, and practical strategies for healthier living. Episodes often feature medical doctors and nutrition researchers discussing how dietary choices impact cholesterol, weight, digestion, and chronic disease, alongside real-world tips, guest expertise, and conversations about healthcare systems and policy. A standout is the consistent emphasis on evidence-based guidance, accessible explanations, and actionable steps for listeners to improve health through everyday meals and habits. A recurring strength is connecting top researchers and clinicians with practical cooking, meal planning, and behavior-change strategies, ... more

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