Dan Churchill's The Epic Table

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Team Sherzai's guide to eliminating Alzheimers disease Feb 17, 2021

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Team, we are back with another installment of The Epic Table podcast! We are joined by award-winning neurologists, Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai aka Team Sherzai. Team Sherzai is responsible for one of the largest clinical studies on Alzheimer's at Loma Linda University Medical center. The duo, who are happily married, are co-authors of the book The Alzheimer's Solution, a book dedicated to sharing their hands-on research, equipped with an extensive step-by-step guide to preventing Alzheimer's disease and information on improving cognitive brain function.Specifically, we discuss... What is Alzheimer's Disease? What is the main cause of Alzheimer's?How to prevent Alzheimer's disease and how lifestyle plays a huge role in Alzheimer'sThe difference between Alzheimer's and dementiaWhen does Alzheimer's disease start? What are the beginning stages?How Inflammation, lipid dysregulation, oxidation, and glucose/energy dysregulation damage the brain.How to sharpen brain cognitionGood stress vs bad stress, and how they influence brain functionResources...Preventing Alzheimer's Our Most Urgent Health Care Priority: Sherzai AZ, Parasram M, Haider JM, Sherzai D. Alzheimer Disease and Cancer: A National Inpatient Sample Analysis. Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord. 2020 Apr-Jun;34(2):122-127. doi: 10.1097/WAD.0000000000000369. PMID: 31990712.Alzheimer Disease and Cancer: A National Inpatient Sample Analysis, https://journals.lww.com/alzheimerjournal/Abstract/2020/04000/Alzheimer_Disease_and_Cancer__A_National_Inpatient.4.aspxlearn more about Team Sherzai - https://teamsherzai.com (Website), https://www.facebook.com/SherzaiMD/ (Facebook), @SherzaiMD https://www.instagram.com/sherzaimd/ (Instagram).

The power of the inner voice, how to tame it with Dr. Ethan Kross Feb 10, 2021

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Welcome back to the Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by Dr. Ethan Kross, award winning psychologist and professor at the university of Michigan. Dr Ethan is doing some truly amazing work navigating our understanding of how to harness our inner voice. We talk all about the power of the inner voice, Why negative self talk is bad for us, and how to harness this voice to live a better life. If you or a loved one is going through a rough patch in your life, definitely check out this episode of the podcast!Specifically we talk aboutNegativity and why it’s actually importantHow to understand and deal with negativityWhat is Chatter? How can we recognize it and use it to our advantage?How many times a day should we initiate inner speech?Does everyone have an inner voice?Resources….Buy Ethan's book "Chatter" - https://www.ethankross.com/chatter/Instagram (@EthanKross) - https://www.instagram.com/ethankross/-https://lsa.umich.edu/psych/people/faculty/ekross.html

How to boost your metabolism with Shawn Stevenson Feb 03, 2021

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Welcome back to another episode of the Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by the legend himself, Shawn Stevenson! Shawn is a health and wellness expert who struggled with an incurable degenerative disc disease which set him back greatly. Upon receiving a wake-up call from within, he was able to turn his life around with three simple lifestyle changes revolving around sleep, diet and exercise. Shawn is also the founder and host of The Model Health Show, which aims to educate listeners on a wide variety of health related topics.In this episode we discuss...Different types of body fat and how these fats are metabolized in the bodyBrown Fat vs Visceral FatWhat does nocebo mean? What is the difference between placebo and nocebo? The importance of changing your perspectiveThe importance of the gut microbiomeHow to diversify the gut microbiomeHow the microbiome affects mood; the Gut-Brain connectionHow to improve the gut microbiomeWhat causes inflammation of the hypothalamus?One way to repair the blood brain barrierResources.. Shawn's Instagram (@ShawnModel https://www.instagram.com/shawnmodel/)Eat Smarter ( https://eatsmarterbook.com/)Check out Shawn's Website ( https://themodelhealthshow.com/)

Eliminate fat, eliminate high blood glucose - Robby Barbaro and Cyrus Khambatta Jan 27, 2021

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Team, welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by Cyrus Khambatta, PhD and Robby Barbaro, MPH, both of Mastering Diabetes, a book packed full of research to help individuals master living with diabetes. Robby Barbaro, who has Type 1 Diabetes, graduated from the University of Florida and is the cofounder of Mastering Diabetes. He worked at Forks Over Knives for six years before changing paths in 2016 to coaching people with diabetes. Also living with Type 1 Diabetes, Cyrus Khambatta earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 2003, then earned a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from the University of California at Berkeley in 2012. We chat all about diabetes and food on this episode, touching on why what you put in your gut matters! This episode is all about the correlation between fats and carbohydrates! We learn how carbs and fat affect blood glucose levels, If you are concerned about diabetes, if you have it, or curious about it, this episode is for you.Specifically, we discuss...What. is insulin? How does it affect the body? What does it mean to be insulin resistant?We touch on food and diabetes; Can you reverse diabetes with food?What are the 3 types of fat? What fats should diabetics avoid?Are sugars bad for you?Resources...Mastering Diabetes: The revolutionary method to reverse insulin resistance permanently in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetes and Gestational Diabetes https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/book/Robby Barbaro's Instagram ( @Mindfuldiabeticrobby https://www.instagram.com/mindfuldiabeticrobby/?hl=en )Cyrus Khambatta's Instagram ( @Mangomannutrition https://www.instagram.com/mangomannutrition/ )Mastering Diabetes Instagram ( @MasteringDiabetes https://www.instagram.com/masteringdiabetes/ )The Plant Fed Gut Online Course - ( https://theplantfedgut.com/course/ )

Dr. Will Cole's Guide to Intermittent Fasting Jan 13, 2021

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Hey Team! Welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we have Dr. Will Cole, one of the leading functional medicine practitioners nationwide. He is the author of Ketotarian, The (Mostly) Plant-Based Plan to Burn fat, Boost energy, Crush Your Cravings, and Calm Inflammation, The Inflammation Spectrum and his new book Intuitive Fasting: The Flexible Four Week Intermittent Fasting Plan to Recharge Your Metabolism and Renew Your Health. Today Dr, Will Cole breaks down Intermittent fasting and the benefits if done correctly. Specifically we discuss...What is intermittent fasting? How do you intermittent Fast? How long should you intermittent fast? The different types of fasting? Which is best for you? How does Intermittent fasting affect performance? Can you workout whilst fasting? What are the benefits of intermittent fasting? What can you eat or drink whilst intermittent fasting? Resources... Dr. Will Cole's website ( https://drwillcole.com/). Intuitive Fasting:The Flexible Four Week Intermittent Fasting Plan to Recharge Your Metabolism and Renew Your Health ( https://drwillcole.com/intuitive-fasting ) The Art of Being Well Podcast - ( https://drwillcole.com/podcast ).

How to reverse Diabetes with Robby Barbaro and Cyrus Khambatta Jan 06, 2021

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Team, welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by Cyrus Khambatta, PhD and Robby Barbaro, MPH, both of Mastering Diabetes, a book packed full of research to help individuals master living with diabetes. Robby Barbaro, who has Type 1 Diabetes, graduated from the University of Florida and is the cofounder of Mastering Diabetes. He worked at Forks Over Knives for six years before changing paths in 2016 to coaching people with diabetes. Also living with Type 1 Diabetes, Cyrus Khambatta earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 2003, then earned a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from the University of California at Berkeley in 2012. We chat all about diabetes and food, touching on why what you put in your gut matters! We talk all about insulin, how to regulate insulin levels, and how it affects the body. Overall, this episode is packed full of information on how to approach diabetes. If you are concerned about diabetes, if you have it, or curious about it, this episode is for you.Specifically, we discuss...What is diabetes? What are the early signs? What causes it?What. is insulin? How does it affect the body? What does it mean to be insulin resistant?We touch on food and diabetes; Can you reverse diabetes with food?What are the 3 types of fat? What fats should diabetics avoid?Nutrition suggestions for Type 1 DiabetesWhat are Beta Cells? why do Beta Cells Die?What happens to beta cells in type 2 diabetes?Resources...Mastering Diabetes: The revolutionary method to reverse insulin resistance permanently in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetes and Gestational Diabetes https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/book/Robby Barbaro's Instagram ( @Mindfuldiabeticrobby https://www.instagram.com/mindfuldiabeticrobby/?hl=en )Cyrus Khambatta's Instagram ( @Mangomannutrition https://www.instagram.com/mangomannutrition/ )Mastering Diabetes Instagram ( @MasteringDiabetes https://www.instagram.com/masteringdiabetes/ )The Plant Fed Gut Online Course - ( https://theplantfedgut.com/course/ )

How to break through the mental Pain Barrier, Brian Mazza.. Dec 23, 2020

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Team, we are back with the very last episode of 2020! Today we have Brian Mazza back for another installment of the Epic Table podcast. We talk about his latest triumph running 50 miles to raise over $81,000 which will cover fertility treatments for individuals who are experiencing infertility. Brian opens up about the pain he experienced throughout his run, he opens up about the adversity he faced with infertility and why he wants to crush the stigma behind male infertility. We also get insight into how Brian trained and dieted to maximize his ultramarathon performance. If you are interested in learning what it takes to overcome any battle, you should tune in to this episode!Specifically we discuss...What is infertility? Can infertility be cured? What Brian did to crush the stigma behind infertilityHow to train for an ultramarathon, How Brian trained to run 50 miles.How to achieve your dreams and goals, Brian talks personal growth and development, planning and mindset leading into the run.What is the best running style? How did Brian adjust his running style? Resources..Instagram (@BrianMazza) https://www.instagram.com/brianmazza/?hl=enhttps://brianmazza.com/Donate to Run for a Chance (https://s010.med.cornell.edu/wcmc/make-a-donation.html?dept=Run%20for%20a%20Chance) https://ivf.org/news/run-chancehttps://www.instagram.com/hpltraining/https://www.hpltraining.com/

Jordan Mazur's Secret to preparing the gut for game day Dec 16, 2020

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Hey Team, welcome back to another episode of the Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by Jordan Mazur, M.S, RD, Coordinator of Performance Nutrition for the San Francisco 49ers. Today we chat all about Jordan's journey from university to present day, and he stresses the importance of pursuing what you love and loving what you do. We talk about performance nutrition, the importance of maintaining a healthy gut, and we touch on health trends in the world of nutrition. If you are someone who aspires to become a dietitian or would like to know about the field, Jordan has a wealth of knowledge and is truly passionate about what he does, tune into this one.Other topics we discuss...What is the role of a dietitian? A Day in the life of a dietitian.How do dietitians make meal plans?How do dietitians source their food? What is sustainable food sourcing?Jordan touches on how NFL players recover so fast and How dietitians help NFL players with recover after injury.What does the blood tell us about our biochemistry? Are blood tests a good indicator of health?The Gut micro-biome, How can you improve your gut health.What do stool sample tests tell us about our gut microbiome.What is magnesium? What foods are high in magnesium?ResourcesInstagram @JordanMazur ( https://www.instagram.com/jordanmazur/)Twitter @FuelCoachRD ( https://twitter.com/FuelCoachRD )

Should we count calories? - Obi Vincent Dec 10, 2020

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Hey Team, Welcome back to another episode of the Epic Table podcast! Today we have Obi Vincent an epic Cross lifter who resides in South London. We talk all about functional training, Obi’s relationship with food and how his mentality changed when he learned about food diversityTopics we discuss….- Functional training, What is Cross Lifting?- How to diversify your meals? How food can affect how you train.- Are calories really important? How many calories does Obi consume dailyResources- https://www.instagram.com/obi_vincent/ (IG)- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoSxzVDrViaWSTBa5DJDfVg (YT)

How Devon Levesque battled a 26 mile Bear Crawl! Dec 02, 2020

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Team we are back with another episode of the Epic Table podcast! Today we have entrepreneur, trainer and fitness influencer Devon Levesque! Devon is the definition of a warrior and someone who is truly dedicated to spreading awareness about mental health. Recently Devon bear crawled 26 miles in 20 hours and 48 minutes to raise funds for FitOps foundation, a non profit organization that helps veterans build fitness careers as personal trainers, coaches etc. Devon also completed the bear crawl in memory of his father who took his life when he was 16 years old. If you want to know more about how Devon trained and dieted for his bear crawl marathon this truly inspiring episode is for you!Specifically we discuss....What is bear crawling?Why purpose is important, What was the motivation behind bear crawling 26 miles?How to train for bear crawling a marathon and what to eat.Tips for reducing your anxietyWhat is FitOps? How they help to give Veterans purpose through the power of fitness.Resources..Devon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/devonlevesque/Devon's Website - https://www.devonlevesque.com/devon-levesque-app

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