The BMI Podcast

Episode 35: The Weight of Life's MilestonesAbout Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 34: Creatine, The Scoop Of StrengthAbout Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 33: Financial Health Matters.About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 32: Generational HealthAbout Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 31: The Battle Beyond The BattlefieldAbout Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 30: Conversations Creating ChangeAbout Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 29: The Legacy of Today's ChoicesAbout This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford sits down with his daughter, Hailey, for a candid conversation about the role parents play in shaping their children’s relationship with sports, health, and wellness. Together, they discuss the value of letting kids explore movement without pressure, the life lessons that come through athletics, and the importance of staying active as adults. Dr. Crawford shares personal stories from his own family and reflects on how those experiences deepened his perspective on balance, resilience, and being present. At its heart, this episode is about the lasting impact of leading by example and building a lifestyle of health that can carry forward to the next generation.About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 28: When Politics Shape Our PlatesAbout This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explores how America’s health crisis is tied to more than personal choices. It’s rooted in the food pyramid, inflation, and politics. He explains how decades of guidelines shaped by lobbying and economics have made cheap, processed foods the norm, while chronic disease rates keep climbing. The conversation challenges us to rethink whether the system was ever designed to make us truly healthy.About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 27: Playing the Hand You’re Dealt About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford sits down with his son, Houston, to talk about what it’s like to be hit with a diagnosis that flips life upside down. Together, they unpack the mix of fear, strength, and even humor that comes with facing something you can’t control. It’s a raw and relatable conversation about resilience, perspective, and learning how to play the hand you’re dealt.Show Notes:​(0:00) - Introduction Of Houston Crawford And His Rare Diagnosis​(5:32) - Houston’s Childhood: Family, School, ADHD Challenges​(9:39) - I Am More Than My Diagnosis​(16:38) - Continuing To Live Life At It’s Fullest Despite Health Realities​(19:31) - The Dream? Space!​(21:55) - Chasing The Stars Wherever He Goes​(25:28) - You’re Responsible For Your Health​(27:59) - I’m Here Right Now, So Let’s Make The Most Of This Thing​(33:47) - Houston’s Philosophy: Live Fully Alongside Jesus About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 26: What If It's All Been A Big Fat Lie?About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford discusses how an article that was written in 2002 is still relevant today. He encourages intellectual curiosity and explains how your health is in your hands, despite the good (or bad) intentions of the government. Show Notes:(0:00) - What If It’s All Been A Big Fat Lie?(2:36) - USDA’s Food Pyramid Vs Atkins Diet’s Food Pyramid(5:04) - The Government, Fat-Free Products, And High-Carb Diets(8:55) - Just Listen To The Data(10:36) - The Critiques Of Dr Atkins And The Lack Of Intellectual Curiosity(13:48) - MyPlate(14:46) - Dr. Atkins And Richard Veech(18:03) - Your Health Is In Your Hands, Contact Us!About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:⁠Instagram⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Website⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 25: The Atkins and Dukan Diets. About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explores the foundations of both the Atkins and Dukan diets, detailing how each emphasizes reduced carbohydrate intake but differs in structure by highlighting Atkins’s phased approach versus Dukan’s four distinct phases. He then encourages listeners to choose the approach that best fits their personal lifestyle, emphasizing adherence and sustainability above all.Show Notes:(0:00) - Introduction To The Diets(2:44) - The Atkins Diet(4:12) - Protein & Fats Vs. Carbohydrates (5:19) - Phases Of The Atkins Diet(8:27) - The Dukan Diet (All 4 Phases)(14:19) - What Happened To Dr. Atkins and Dr. Dukan?(17:03) - Just Adhere To The Diet That Works Best For You(18:03) - Dr. Crawford’s Favorite Diet Of AllAbout Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:​⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)​⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)​⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thebmipodcast)​⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)​⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 24: The Pritikin and Ornish Diets. About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford breaks down the foundations of both the Pritikin and Ornish diets, emphasizing how each prioritizes whole foods, plant-forward eating, and heart‑healthy habits. He spells out subtle, but important differences in their fat and fiber guidelines while offering a clear “go/stop/caution” framework to help listeners assess when each approach may be most appropriate based on individual health goals and metabolic needs.Show Notes:(0:00) - Intro(4:25) - What Is The Pritikin Diet?(7:13) - The Why Behind Nathan Pritikin’s Diet(9:35) - Go Foods, Stop Foods, And Caution Foods (11:13) - Major Cons And Outcomes Of This Cardiac Rehab Diet(12:43) - The Current Pritikin Institute & It’s Lifestyle Change (13:34) - Nathan Pritikin’s Journey With Leukemia (14:50) - The Ornish Diet By Dr. Dean Ornish(17:15) - Dr. Crawford’s Thoughts On Both Of These Diets(18:14) - Contact Us!About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:​⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)​⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)​⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠ (@thebmipodcast)​⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)​⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 22: The Paleo Diet.About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford breaks down the core tenets of the paleo diet, tracing its roots from the Paleolithic through Neolithic periods and explaining what that translates into in today’s dietary habits, including insights on legumes, antioxidants, and the scientific evidence behind it. He also covers both the advantages and drawbacks of the diet and encourages listeners to thoughtfully weigh its practicality and sustainability in their own lives.Show Notes:(0:00) - Intro To The Paleo Diet(2:43) - Paleolithic Age To Neolithic Age(5:28) - The Paleolithic Diet As We Know It (8:26) - What Are Legumes? (10:05) - Advantages And Disadvantages Of The Paleo Diet (11:08) - What Are Antioxidants?(13:52) - The Science Behind The Diet(16:04) - Embrace The Changes (18:13) - Contact Us!About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠ (@thebmipodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 22: The Keto Diet.About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford takes a critical look at the ketogenic diet, exploring the science behind ketosis and its impact on weight loss and metabolism. He highlights the medical or metabolic benefits the diet may offer while also addressing its sustainability struggles, potential risks, and the common misconceptions surrounding it. The episode encourages listeners to think beyond trends and evaluate diets through a long-term, evidence-based lens.Show Notes:(0:00) - Introducing The Keto Diet(1:25) - How Does It Work?(3:45) - When We Eat…(9:00) - Side Effects Of The Keto Diet(10:44) - The Diet, On A Day-To-Day Basis(12:44) - Sustaining The Keto Diet(16:10) - Contact Us!About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠ (@thebmipodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 21: The Mediterranean Diet.About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explores the foundational principles of the Mediterranean diet through a combination of scientific research and personal observations from his travels in Spain. He highlights the diet’s core components, like olive oil, whole grains, fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and moderate wine, and explains how this lifestyle supports heart health, weight management, and longevity.Show Notes:(0:00) - Introducing The Mediterranean Diet(1:46) - Observations & Data From Spain(4:52) - What Is The Mediterranean Diet?(7:28) - Is It A Weight Loss Diet?(8:34) - Dietary Components Of The Diet(13:00) - The PREDIMED Trial(14:36) - The 14-Item Mediterranean Diet Assessment Tool & It's Results (24:25) - Where Do We Go From Here?About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠ (@thebmipodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 20: Consistent, Daily Choices.About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford talks about consistency. Not the flashy, all-or-nothing kind, but the quiet act of showing up, even when it’s hard. It’s about choosing progress over perfection and learning to meet yourself where you are, not where you think you should be. Through real stories and honest reflection, it reminds us that growth often comes from the smallest, most ordinary steps.Show Notes:(0:00) - Introducing Consistency In Movement(2:11) - Dietary Habits(2:38) - Financial Health(5:45) - Accomplish The Small Things First(7:53) - Consistency In Past Guests’ Stories(10:05) - You Don’t Have To Be Perfect, But You Do Need To Try Your Best(10:36) - Staying Afloat Took Consistency(11:46) - Remember Your Why When The Times Gets Tough(12:13) - Figure Out What Works BestAbout Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠ (@thebmipodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 19: Comfort Is The Enemy.About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford welcomes back Brad Huff for a casual, but meaningful conversation about the role community plays in personal change. In a world that praises self-reliance, they reflect on how being seen, supported, and challenged by community has shaped their personal transformation. Together, they unpack the power of showing up as you are: not polished, not perfect, but present. This episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t happen in isolation; rather, it happens in connection, in conversation, and in the courage it takes to be fully seen.Connect with Brad:⁠Project Dudeman's Instagram⁠⁠Brad Huff's Instagram⁠⁠Project Dudeman on Tulsa Tough's WebsiteShow Notes:(0:00) - Introducing The Importance Of Being Seen, Heard, And Having Purpose(4:40) - Vices And Virtues(6:45) - From An Individual Escape To A Connection-Building Community(11:46) - Compartir: To Strive Tighter(13:06) - Focus On The Movement, Appreciate Your Process And Connect With People Along The Way(19:41) - Connections, Contributions, Challenges Vs. Possessions, Prestige, Power (20:33) - Comfort In The Discomfort(26:27) - Start Of The Return Begins With Broken Parts (29:08) - Comfort Is The Enemy(33:05) - Rancid Macadamia Nuts And Procrastination(36:04) - Lived Experience And Actions Over Words(38:04) - Your Relationship With Father Time(40:52) - You Aren’t Perfect, So Stop Waiting To Be(43:12) - Project Dudeman On Consistency(47:28) -  The 4 Cs, The 5 Fs, And A Smile(50:38) -  Stress In The Western Society(51:24) - Fear And Stagnation Are Not Dictating Me Or My Life(52:16) - Time Is Precious, So Live And Love NowAbout Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠ (@thebmipodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 18: From Desk Chair to Barstool to Bike SaddleAbout This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford sits down with Kenny Hill, who delves into his gradual slide into a life that didn’t feel like his own, and the steps he took to find his way back. Happy hours and late night habits became a pattern of detachment from his health, energy, and sense of self. Yet, when he picked up a bike, everything began to shift towards reflection, resilience, and reconnection. This conversation is about more than cycling; it’s about waking up, showing up, and rewriting your story when you least expect it.Connect with Kenny:​Instagram: @kenny_hill_tulShow Notes:​(0:00) - Introducing Kenny Hill​(2:02) - His Journey From 280lbs To 454lbs​(6:18) - A College Career & 7 Knee Surgeries Later…​(8:28) - Losing His Athletic Identity To Barstools And Bottles​(16:44) - Life at 454lbs And John Candy’s Death​(20:47) - Turkey Mountain, Planned Meals, And A Disciplined Mindset Saved His Life​(25:11) - Returning To The Bike, Despite Huge Setbacks​(27:52) - The Fear Of Going Back To Where He Had Been Keeps Him Moving Forward On The Bike​(29:53) - Project Dudeman And The Benefit Of Showing Up Everyday​(35:51) - Strength Comes In Numbers, Struggle Together​(38:40) - The Hardest, But Best Thing To Do Is Just Start​(43:32) - From Mentee To Mentor Within The Community​(47:56) - We’re All In This Together In The Right Place At The Right Time​(51:01) - Connect With KennyAbout Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠ (@thebmipodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 17: Pedaling Past PerfectionAbout This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford sits down with former pro cyclist Brad Huff to explore how cycling became a lifeline for his mental fitness. Brad opens up about the pressures of perfectionism and how the simple act of getting on the bike helped him break free from toxic expectations. Together, they discuss the healing power of consistency over intensity, and how showing up, even imperfectly, is often the most courageous step. Connect with Brad:​Instagram: @huffyusa​Project Dudeman’s Instagram: @projectdudeman​Project Dudeman’s Website: www.tulsatough.com/project-dudemanShow Notes:​(0:00) - Introducing Brad Huff​(3:29) - Cat 5 To Cat 2 To Sports Anorexia​(5:50) - The Guy Who Ate Brad Huff​(6:59) - Bad News Bears: The Duo​(8:40) - Farm Kid Work Ethic​(9:29) - Eating Disorders And Body Dysmorphia​(11:33) - Coping With ADHD​(12:53) - Cycling: A Joyful, Clarifying And Stabilizing Escape​(16:31) - MeSearch​(17:54) - Did You Run Today?​(20:16) - Move Your Mood​(22:28) - The Two Curves In Your Life​(23:57) - Replacing Voids With Other Vices​(26:12) - Tulsa Tough​(30:15) - Project Dudeman And The Divas​(31:47) - The 5 Fs​(34:19) - We All Put Our Spandex On The Same Way ​(37:07) - Tulsa, The Newest Blue Zone?​(39:22) - The Darryl And Julie Christner Family FoundationAbout Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:​⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠ (@thebmipodcast)⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)⁠⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 16: The Harm In The Constant Pursuit Of Comfort.About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford interviews Britt Morris, a returning guest, on his powerful journey of rebuilding his life after overcoming addiction, receiving a diabetes diagnosis, and losing a leg. Britt opens up about how getting intentional with his diet became the foundation for feeling normal again and finding a way to restore his physical health, mental clarity, and sense of control. Show Notes:​(0:00) - Intro​(2:20) - The New Obstacles In Britt’s Fitness Journey​(4:23) - Re-learning How To Take Care of Himself After Years Of Self-Neglect​(5:44) - Struggling To Apply His Scientific Knowledge To His Life​(7:37) - Realizing Dietary Changes Were A Necessity For Survival​(9:52) - Managing Blood Sugar Levels With Dietary Choices, Then Supplementing Insulin After ​(12:54) - Biochemical Reactions When We Eat​(16:48) - It Was Time For Personal Research​(19:17) - Paleo, The Ancestral Diet Vs. What The Government Recommends​(21:08) - Noticing How Physical Exercise And Dieting Affected Blood Sugar Spikes​(24:03) - Intentional Healthy Choices & The Limited Teaching Of Nutrition In The Medical Field​(25:55) - The Carnivore Diet On Britt’s Type 1 Diabetes ​(35:25) - Diet I s 80%, But Don’t Forget That Exercise Is The 20%​(38:33) - The Constant Pursuit Of Comfort​(41:35) - Everyone Is Battling Something, Do What Works For You ​(44:08) - There’s No Perfect Time To Start, Just Do It Now About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:​⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠ (@thebmipodcast)⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)⁠⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.