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**The Energy Balance Podcast**

Discover how you can live without constant hunger and fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, and other low-energy symptoms. The Energy Balance Podcast will teach you how to maximize your cellular energy so you can take back your health and finally experience clear-headed focus, restful sleep, and all-day energy you didn’t think was possible.

Latest Episodes:

I Debunked The Cancer Doctor Oct 22, 2026

Show notes

Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/

Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/

Check out the Energy Balance Solution here:

https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/

Show Notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/the-cancer-doctor-is-wrong-about-cancer/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

2:18 – Does Thomas Seyfried’s research on ketogenic diets and cancer support his claims?

10:23 – Thomas Seyfried’s research on ketogenic diets and cancer cont’d

17:42 – what do other studies reveal about keto and cancer growth?

26:05 – what human research reveals about ketogenic diets and cancer

32:02 – does metabolic health impact cancer? Is keto the answer?

38:19 – keto diets do not starve cancer cells

46:50 – can improving glucose metabolism and blocking fatty acid metabolism stop cancer?

50:24 – is starving cancer the solution? Is calorie restriction and weight loss beneficial for cancer?

55:52 – what is the best diet for cancer? is keto ever a good idea?

The "Cancer Doctor" Is Wrong About Cancer... Oct 12, 2026

Show notes

Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/

Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/

Check out the Energy Balance Solution here:

https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/

Show Notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/the-cancer-doctor-is-wrong-about-cancer/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:33 – is Thomas Seyfried right about cancer as a metabolic disease?

3:22 – Thomas Seyfried’s claim that cancer cells can’t use fats or ketones as fuel

8:21 – how cells convert glucose, fatty acids, ketones, and glutamine into energy

15:18 – studies showing that ketones and fatty acids fuel tumor growth and metastasis

23:49 – Thomas Seyfried’s counterargument regarding tumor growth and metastasis from ketones and fatty acids

30:37 – studies that suggest fatty acid utilization as a fuel in cancer cells

42:06 – fatty acid metabolism and confirmed oxidative phosphorylation in cancer cells

54:53 – ketones are used as a fuel in cancer cells – confirmation of oxidative phosphorylation of ketones

1:00:53 – fatty acids are used as a fuel in cancer cells – confirmation of oxidative phosphorylation of fatty acids

1:13:25 – what does the research actually show when it comes to cancer, fatty acids, and ketones

BV #34: Avoiding Sugar Won't Prevent Heart Disease Sep 29, 2026

Show notes

Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
 The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
 Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresapiela
 Timestamps:

0:00 – intro
2:17 – Anthony Jay suggests that sugar is a worse fuel than fat
11:33 – is insulin resistance the cause of arterial plaque and heart disease?
16:47 – does the heart become “addicted” to sugar in insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease?
24:38 – fat metabolism is worse for insulin resistance in the heart
34:25 – don’t feed babies sugar or carbohydrates? do carbs drive heart disease?
44:55 – what Anthony Jay gets wrong about statins and diabetes
52:17 – after years of low-carb, she reversed fatigue, brain fog, and hormonal problems using a bioenergetic approach

BV #33: Layne Norton’s Diet is Worse Than We Thought… Sep 17, 2026

Show notes

0:00 – intro

1:55 – what Layne Norton eats in a day: protein bars, microwave meals, cereal, protein shakes

5:54 – problems with the “if it fits your macros” (IIFYM) diet camp

11:54 – the glaring hypocrisy in Layne Norton’s “no influencer BS” diet

17:43 – what Layne Norton eats in a day cont’d: frozen meals, popcorn, frozen yogurt, chicken + apples

20:12 – “consistency over perfection” mindset: terrible advice?

25:44 – “normal” may not be “healthy”

28:25 – is it possible to prioritize health on a busy schedule?

34:13 – time saving tips for healthy meal prep

42:47 – is Layne Norton’s diet any better than fast-food?

47:01 – social media vs reality: how health influencers hide their health issues

50:56 – success story: cravings eliminated by adding carbs post carnivore

BV #32: Why Health Experts Are Quitting Fasting Sep 03, 2026

Show notes

0:00 – intro

2:12 –Thomas Delauer admits that intermittent fasting increases cortisol

9:38 – what fasting does to your digestion, thyroid, hormones, and metabolism

15:40 – why intermittent fasting is stressful and increases cortisol

20:20 – Thomas Delauer says intermittent fasting every day is harmful

28:06 – the consequences of long-term intermittent fasting

32:09 – more fat-burning doesn’t mean better health

35:34 – Thomas DeLauer’s new approach to fasting: does it actually make sense?

41:29 – should we try to increase autophagy for better health?

45:56 – are longer fasts better than daily intermittent fasting? do they improve insulin sensitivity?

53:13 – the best way to increase autophagy

1:04:30 – what to do if fasting makes you feel better

1:15:03 – restoring health and finding balance after vegan, OMAD, and carnivore diets

BV #31: Everything We Eat in a Day for Healthy Metabolism (>300g Carbs/Day) Aug 19, 2026

Show notes

0:00 – intro

1:33 – is Dr. Boz’s diet healthy?

6:04 – will Dr. Boz crash and add in carbs soon?

11:46 – what Mike eats in a day

19:07 – how to adjust your diet for stable energy and satiety

24:08 – Mike eats beans, legumes, and cruciferous vegetables?

29:21 – should we adjust our calorie intake on workout days?

31:36 – what Jay eats in a day

40:20 – should you be eating 3,000–4,000 calories per day?

50:40 – do you really need to track your food?

55:06 – “nutrient density” is overrated – it’s not all about vitamins and minerals

59:35 – Theresa’s health journey and what she eats in a day

1:10:14 – important nutrient targets, the calcium to phosphorus ratio, & restoring gut health post-carnivore

1:16:49 – easy ways to get organ meat in your diet

BV #30: Ray Peat’s Forgotten Healing Principles Jul 27, 2026

Show notes

0:00 – intro

2:05 – the underlying cause of hypothyroidism

10:43 – what is the true value of Ray Peat’s work?

17:57 – stress and aging: is taking thyroid medication the solution?

23:03 – taking control of your health vs. the modern medical system

25:20 – the forgotten key to healing and regeneration

29:34 – Ray Peat’s core principle and the reversal of aging

34:39 – the problem with modern biohacking and longevity

38:32 – why enjoying your food is more important than you think

46:54 – lack of appetite = RED FLAG

49:47 – how meaninglessness affects your health

56:32 – can your mindset actually change your physical health?

1:09:45 – strategies for finding more meaning in life

1:21:23 – reversing low testosterone, high blood sugar, low energy, and poor sleep with carbs

Sleep & Anxiety Solutions, Ketone Benefits, Fermented Foods, & Hormonal Shifts Post Menopause (Q&A) Jun 25, 2026

Show notes

Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/

Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/

Check out the Energy Balance Solution here:

https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:12 – how to fix insomnia and nighttime wake-ups in general and specifically for post-menopausal women

8:20 – hormonal shifts in post-menopausal women and what’s really going on with estrogen

13:57 – possible causes of blood sugar instability, hypoglycemia, anxiety, and jitteriness: common protein and fat mistakes on a “Ray Peat Diet”

19:00 – potential problems with probiotic and fermented foods for gut health (yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, etc.)

25:44 – ketones vs. glucose and whether a ketogenic diet lowers oxidative stress

33:03 – do the benefits of ketones outweigh the costs of a ketogenic diet?

Blood Sugar Spiks, Carbs Deplete Nutrients, Thiamine Protocols, & Optimal Heart Rate (Q&A) Jun 15, 2026

Show notes

Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/

Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/

Check out the Energy Balance Solution here:

https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro
1:26 – are beans and legumes actually healthy?
6:06 – whether we should avoid foods that spike our blood sugar
14:23 – challenging Ray Peat’s view that a higher resting heart rate is healthier than a low RHR
21:36 – factors that affect resting heart rate: stress, fitness, cardiac output, thyroid, and metabolic rate
25:22 – why a high metabolic rate can be unhealthy or healthy
29:10 – what is an optimal resting heart rate?
31:51 – the optimal amount of exercise to do each week
37:00 – when high-dose vitamin B1 supplementation may be beneficial
38:49 – do carbohydrates deplete thiamine (vitamin B1) and other nutrients?
41:15 – whether palm oil is healthy

BV #29: Sauna vs. Cold Plunge, Cravings vs. Addiction, HIIT, Fasting, & "Healthy" Stress (Q&A) Jun 03, 2026

Show notes

0:00 – intro

1:36 – good vs. bad cravings: how to tell the difference

4:28 – how to use cravings to understand what your body actually needs

10:15 – healthy hunger vs compulsive eating

15:27 – should we limit calories, carbs, fat, or salt? are carbs addictive?

17:51 – one common reason people feel better on low-carb, keto, and carnivore diets

20:07 – how chronic stress and trauma shape cravings and compulsive behaviors

22:26 – is sugar really addictive like a drug?

26:08 – does a bad response mean it’s a bad craving?

31:12 – how to understand your cravings

35:53 – your response to foods is only part of the picture

39:38 – where sauna, exercise, cold exposure, and fasting fall on the stress spectrum

45:14 – cold plunging vs saunas: why Jay says sauna is better

48:57 – pros and cons of fasting

51:35 – is exercise beneficial because it causes stress?

57:00 – the benefits of sauna use and whether heat shock proteins are really beneficial

59:39 – where walking, HIIT, saunas, and cold plunges fall on the “stress spectrum”

1:02:04 – why metabolic markers can improve from stressors

1:04:35 – can HIIT and endurance training ever be beneficial from a bioenergetic perspective?

1:06:55 – how much exercise is too much?

1:09:27 – how carbs restored energy and recovery for a former carnivore athlete

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