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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 solutions that worked.
In 2016, I finally found a way to lose 100 pounds and keep it off.
Now - in addition to doing heart surgery - I work to help people just like me get healthy, lose the weight and keep it off.
I'm Dr. Philip Ovadia, the rebel M.D. and cardiac surgeon who is working to keep people off my operating table.
http://ovadiahearthealth.com/whitepaper/
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Benjamin Smith, health researcher and creator of the Ultimate Health Model, shares how curiosity led him to develop a straightforward framework for understanding disease progression and optimal health. His unique approach breaks down complex health concepts into an actionable "green side" versus "red side" model that anyone can follow. KEY POINTS The body always acts with purpose - what we label as "disease" is often the body's protective response to harmful inputsProper breathing through th...
Meet Benjamin Smith, an auto detailer turned health researcher who developed a groundbreaking visual framework for understanding chronic disease. His journey from experiencing unexplained health issues to creating the Ultimate Health Model demonstrates how the body's natural healing abilities can be activated through simple lifestyle changes. Smith's unique perspective as someone outside the medical field led him to ask fundamental questions about health that many practitioners overlook. KEY ...
1While most people assume divorce is the leading cause of wealth loss, unplanned health incidents are actually the number one destroyer of wealth worldwide. Financial expert Loral Langemeier highlights the critical connection between maintaining both health and wealth. In this compelling conversation with Dr. Philip Ovadia, Loral draws powerful parallels between achieving physical and financial health. NOTABLE QUOTE "Health and wealth are both by design and by intention, not just by casu...
Meet Brendan Reid, author of "The Fat Ginger Nerd," who transformed his life by losing 110 pounds in just 15 months after decades of struggling with conventional dietary advice. In this episode, Brendan shares how he went from being a skeptical follower of traditional guidelines to finding success through a methodical approach to low-carb eating, ultimately maintaining his weight loss for over 8 years. KEY POINTS Reid lost 35-40% of his body weight (110 pounds) in 15 months by adopting a low-...
Dr. Christy Kesserling, a radiation oncologist, shares groundbreaking insights about the connection between metabolic health and cancer treatment. Her journey from conventional cancer treatment to incorporating metabolic health principles offers new hope for cancer patients. In this compelling episode of Stay Off My Operating Table, Dr. Kesserling discusses how insulin resistance affects cancer development and treatment outcomes. She presents a revolutionary case study where a ketogenic diet ...
For women struggling with sudden onset depression, anxiety, or mood swings, this episode could be life-changing. Danielle Stanton, a former school counselor with a master's in mental health, shares how her world turned upside down at age 39 when she began experiencing severe depression and anxiety. Despite multiple hospitalizations and numerous psychiatric medications, her condition only worsened. The breakthrough came when a functional medicine doctor checked her hormone levels - something...
Dr. Roshani Sanghani returns to discuss her groundbreaking book "Turnaround Diabetes" and her innovative approach to diabetes management. Drawing from her experience practicing in both India and the US, she introduces the "Four Wheels of the Lifestyle Car" concept that's transforming how we think about diabetes care. KEY POINTS The Four Wheels approach prioritizes interventions in order: nutrition, sleep, stress management, and exerciseMotivational interviewing techniques help patients discov...
Chris Cornell shares his remarkable journey from weighing 278 pounds at age 51 to becoming a certified health coach at 60, even overcoming cancer along the way. His story demonstrates that sustainable health transformation is possible at any age through the right approach and mindset. KEY POINTS Sustainable weight loss requires finding the right foods that provide satiety and nutrition, not just calorie restrictionA cancer diagnosis transformed Cornell's perspective on life and motivated him ...
Doug Reynolds, founder of Low Carb USA and the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners, shares how his personal health transformation led to creating one of the most influential conferences in metabolic medicine. Join us for an inspiring conversation about community building, health advocacy, and the power of unified voices in changing healthcare. BIO Doug Reynolds, an electrical engineer turned health advocate, founded Low Carb USA and the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. His j...
Tom Ziglar, CEO of Ziglar Inc. and son of legendary motivator Zig Ziglar, shares his personal health journey and the mindset principles that led to his success. After years of carrying extra weight, Tom made a simple commitment to 30 minutes of daily movement. While exercise alone didn't lead to weight loss, reading Dr. Ovadia's book helped him understand the missing piece - proper nutrition with adequate healthy fats. By applying the Ziglar performance formula of Attitude x Effort x Skill = ...
While fish oil supplements are widely promoted for brain health, the brain only needs 2-6mg of DHA per day, and the typical fish oil capsule provides 600mg - a massive 40-100x overdose that can deplete crucial antioxidants. EPISODE SUMMARY Professor Brian Peskin, an MIT-trained engineer turned medical researcher, presents groundbreaking insights about essential fatty acids and cellular health. He explains that 25-33% of our cell membranes are made up of parent essential oils (PEOs) - p...
The health of your gut microbiome, particularly the presence of beneficial bacteria and absence of harmful bacteria in the small intestine, plays a crucial role in heart disease prevention and treatment. KISMET Recent research shows that when beneficial gut bacteria produce oxytocin, it not only improves heart health but also helps reduce social isolation and increases empathy - suggesting that gut health could play a role in addressing societal division and mental health issues. EPISODE SUMM...
While most assume leaving traditional practice means seeing fewer patients and making less money, Dr. Lenzkes revealed he was able to pay back all his loans in the first year of his new practice model - demonstrating that patient-centered care can be financially viable while improving doctor satisfaction and patient outcomes. EPISODE SUMMARY Dr. Brian Lenzkes shares his journey from a traditional insurance-based medical practice to a direct primary care model, highlighting the fundamental pro...
While most meditation retreats and spiritual practices promote vegetarian or vegan diets, Rabbi Moffic discovered that a meat-based diet actually enhanced his meditation practice and mental clarity, offering a surprising counterpoint to traditional spiritual dietary wisdom. EPISODE SUMMARY Rabbi Evan Moffic shares his transformative journey from struggling with chronic stomach issues and brain fog to finding clarity and improved health through a carnivore diet. As a Reform Rabbi, he navigates...
While organ meats are often thought of as "detox" organs that store toxins, they actually transform toxins into water-soluble compounds that the body can eliminate. Any excess toxins are stored in fat tissue, not in the organs themselves - making quality organ meats safe and incredibly nutritious. EPISODE SUMMARY Celebrity chef James Barry shares his journey from cooking for stars like Tom Cruise and George Clooney to creating Pluck, an innovative organ meat seasoning. After his daughter's se...
Former Biggest Loser contestant Adrian K. Gledhill shares her remarkable transformation from reality TV weight loss to finding true health through a carnivore lifestyle. After gaining back 100 pounds post-show, struggling with gastric bypass complications, and battling chronic inflammatory response syndrome, Adrian found unexpected healing through a meat-based diet. In this compelling interview, Adrian details the harsh realities behind The Biggest Loser's extreme weight loss methods, includi...
A professional chef's transformation from traditional fine dining to health-focused ketogenic cooking, demonstrating that healthy eating can be both simple and delicious without compromising on taste or quality. NOTABLE QUOTE "Take the worst piece of shit steak. It's still better than the sugar and processed food that we eat." EPISODE SUMMARY In this enlightening episode of Stay Off My Operating Table, host Dr. Philip Ovadia welcomes Chef Oded Talmor, known as the Keto Chef, who shares his re...
While most people focus on cholesterol numbers, the real cardiovascular risk comes from hormone imbalances triggering inflammation. The body actually increases cholesterol production during menopause to try to make more hormones - but it's the underlying hormone deficiency, not the cholesterol, that raises heart disease risk. EPISODE SUMMARY Dr. Jay Wrigley, a functional medicine physician with 29 years of experience in hormonal biochemistry, shares groundbreaking insights about the connectio...
While most physicians receive only two weeks of nutrition education focused mainly on vitamin deficiencies, Dr. Reller's early exposure to nutrition came from her mother's college nutrition background, which helped shape her eventual path toward metabolic health despite traditional medical training. Dr. Kerry Reller, a board-certified family and obesity medicine physician, shares her transition from electrical engineering to medicine and her approach to incorporating metabolic health principl...
Dr. Ryan Cooley's journey from a heart attack survivor to a pioneer in metabolic health is nothing short of transformative. After following conventional medical advice and still suffering a heart attack, Dr. Cooley began questioning the lipid hypothesis and delving into how diet and lifestyle can influence genetic predispositions. With a special focus on insulin resistance and cardiac health, he shares his insights and personal experiences, challenging the prevailing norms and shedding light ...
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Great discussion. I agree that the conferences are NOT for medical professionals only. I work at a rural hospital in the finance department, this conference fired me up even more, the atmosphere was so positive. Everyone was personable, I had lunch with Nina Teicholz, chatted with Ben Bickman, it was kind of surreal! Met some amazing people, I hope to see them in January 2024! I look forward to meeting Dr. Ovadia, will Jack be attending as well?