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Do doctors really understand your fitness goals? Why do some medical professionals discourage lifting weights? Can the medical system truly embrace lifestyle changes as part of healthcare?

Philip (@witsandweights)  gets real with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, a triple board-certified obesity and lipid specialist, former heavyweight wrestler, and co-host of the Docs Who Lift podcast.

Dr. Nadolsky brings a refreshing perspective to healthcare by combining evidence-based medicine with real-world fitness expertise. He is a prominent advocate for combating misinformation on social media, often using humor and memes to educate and challenge misconceptions in the medical and fitness communities.

Together, they explore why doctors who lift weights and practice a fitness lifestyle could revolutionize healthcare for patients like you.

Discover why traditional medical advice often misses the mark for fitness enthusiasts, the myths about weightlifting and health, and actionable ways to find doctors who align with your fitness journey.

Today, you’ll learn all about:

2:32 When doctors get fitness wrong and handling online criticism
11:12 Why lifestyle changes aren’t emphasized and training transforms care
20:09 Overcoming stigma: Doctors and lifting
25:57 Barriers to meeting physical activity guidelines
31:28 The truth about GLP-1 drugs and obesity
38:20 Practical, accessible behavior changes
42:50 The power of lifting to catalyze lifestyle shifts
46:09 Rapid fire: Seed oils, influencers, and fad diets
49:20 Outro

Episode resources:

• Website: drspencer.com
• Instagram: @drnadolsky
• Threads: @drnadolsky
• Podcast: Docs Who Lift
  
  

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