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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:

He Reversed Sleep Issues, Poor Digestion, High Blood Sugar, and More with a Bioenergetic Approach Jan 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

0:57 – how Andrew was introduced to Ray Peat, the bioenergetic view of health, and Jay’s energy balance approach

5:48 – why we structure our programs with teaching the “why” alongside clear action steps and strategies

8:41 – increased energy and lower blood sugar levels while increasing carbohydrates

15:09 – how the Energy Balance approach resolved nighttime binging, high blood pressure, gut issues, and improved sleep quality

19:02 – how restricting carbohydrates leads to binging and “carbohydrate addiction”

21:33 – setting health and weight expectations: how long does it really take to heal your metabolism?

27:07 – refeeding, weight regain, and paying back metabolic debt: the process of losing weight without compromising your health

31:20 – the importance of keeping a health journal and documenting symptoms and wins

33:46 – weight loss as a result of improved health

41:29 – the cost of losing body fat by cutting calories

47:08 – how we work with clients using the Energy Balance approach

49:57 – how extreme diets isolate, while Energy Balance reconnects us by removing food dogma and providing the energy for healthy connection

55:31 – Andrew’s experience learning and applying the Energy Balance system

59:23 – how we structure the Energy Balance programs to foster learning and create lasting health improvements

1:07:02 – how the Energy Balance approach reshaped Andrew’s coaching style

Prediabetes, Gut Issues, Brain Fog, High Blood Pressure, & Fatigue from Low-Carb & Fasting Jan 08, 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
1:03 – introducing Andrew Wallen  

1:50 – Andrew’s background in sports, powerlifting, bodybuilding, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  

6:20 – Andrew’s experience cycling through various dietary camps (CICO, paleo, ancestral, carnivore, fasting, low-carb, etc.)  

12:04 – whether we should shape our diets around what our ancestors did  15:15 – how low-carb, keto, and fasting diets elevated stress and caused blood sugar issues for Andrew  

20:45 – “optimal” blood glucose, HRV, and resting heart rate despite crashing health  

23:50 – how stress-inducing (hormetic) health practices led to binging, self-blame, low brain energy, high blood pressure, and weakened immune function  

27:36 – low-carb, keto, carnivore, fasting, and fear about reintroducing carbs  

33:13 – Andrew’s breaking point with health and what led him to start questioning what being “healthy” really meant  

36:27 –exercise intolerance, fatigue, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, brain fog, gut issues, slow motility, and poor sleep: the product of years of low-carb and fasting

How To Avoid Heavy Metals, Microplastics, PFAS, & Estrogenic Compounds in Your Home & Body Dec 18, 2025

Show notes

https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/healthy/

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/

Click here to check out the show notes:
https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/non-toxic-product-recommendations-for-your-home-body-cookware-skincare-clothing-emfs-more/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

2:29 – the hidden costs behind cheap products  

5:42 – health concerns with common cookware: Teflon, non-stick coatings, PFAS, and leaching  

9:34 – concerns with cast iron and carbon steel cookware  

12:14 – how stainless steel compares to cast iron and carbon steel and concerns with nickel  

15:20 – glass cookware and ceramic cookware  

16:56 – the best cookware options  

19:54 – recommendations for low-PUFA skincare  

21:58 – recommendations for vitamin D and UV light

 24:54 – the negative effects of synthetic clothing materials  

27:46 – recommended brands for clothing, bedding, towels, and other fabrics  

29:08 – coffee brands I trust and what to look for when buying coffee beans  30:30 – EMF protection and air tube headphones  

33:09 – recommendations for high-quality meat

EB. 139: The Truth About the Randle Cycle: Why You Can Eat Carbs and Fats Together Nov 25, 2025

Show notes

In this episode we discuss:

How the Randle Cycle actually works
Whether eating carbs and fats in the same meal causes weight gain and insulin resistance
The efficiency of using fats as a fuel vs carbohydrate
How stress impacts fuel usage in the mitochondria
How to determine the optimal amount of carbs and fats in your diet

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/

Click here to check out the show notes:
https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-139-the-truth-about-the-randle-cycle-why-you-can-eat-carbs-and-fats-together/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:53 – misconceptions regarding the Randle cycle in the alternative health world

4:57 – what is the Randle cycle?

7:06 – what most people get wrong about the Randle cycle

10:44 – fat oxidation leads to increased ROS production and a decreased NAD+/NADH ratio

16:29 – how fat oxidation inhibits the utilization of carbohydrates

21:03 – the Randle cycle shows the benefits of burning carbs for energy

25:56 – how fat oxidation inhibits the utilization of carbohydrates cont’d

26:57 – metabolic dysfunction, not glucose, drives insulin resistance and aging

32:07 – fat metabolism causes a buildup of citrate which reduces glucose uptake and utilization

38:39 – how glucose oxidation inhibits the uptake and utilization of fats

45:32 – whether you can “activate” or “deactivate” the Randle cycle

47:22 – glucose oxidation leads to an optimal NAD+/NADH ratio and decreased ROS production

52:08 – the protective effects of CO2 and why the brain can’t use fats as a fuel

53:17 – whether we should strive for metabolic flexibility

55:55 – fat metabolism and ketone production as a mechanism for energy conservation and glucose sparing

1:00:02 – insulin resistance as a state of excess fat metabolism and decreasing fat metabolism or stress hormones improves this state

1:05:28 – should we avoid eating carbs and fats together due to the Randle cycle?

1:08:08 – different cells, tissues, and organs can use different fuels at the same time

EB. 138: How Low-Carb Diets Worsen AGE Formation (and What to Do Instead) Nov 05, 2025

Show notes

In this episode we discuss:

How glucose and insulin decrease glycation
Why ketogenic diets can be worse than high-carb diets when it comes to AGE formation
How autophagy helps to clear AGEs, but increasing autophagy is not the answer
The true primary drivers of AGE accumulation
The best diet and supplements for minimizing glycation

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/

Click here to check out the show notes:
https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-138-low-carb-diets-increase-glycation-and-what-to-do-instead/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:57 – how glycation products are detoxified and cleared from the body

4:03 – glycation detoxification is impaired by oxidative stress and inflammation, as seen in type 2 diabetes

7:56 – the benefits of carbohydrates for the detoxification of glycation products

10:42 – the benefits of insulin for the detoxification of glycation products

12:45 – how AGEs are cleared

14:36 – increasing autophagy via hormesis is not the answer for clearing AGEs

19:09 – autophagy can drive disease

20:50 – ATP protects against oxidative stress and allows for proper autophagy when needed

24:37 – impaired mitochondrial along with fatty acid oxidation impairs autophagy and increases oxidative stress

26:54 – carbohydrates do NOT inhibit autophagy

29:18 – adequate thyroid hormone supports proper autophagy

30:15 – adequate ATP and mitochondrial function is needed for the UPS (ubiquitin proteasome system)

32:56 – do high-carb diets actually impair metabolism and insulin sensitivity

35:26 – is fructose really worse for blood sugar regulation and glycation?

37:16 – are low-carb or ketogenic diets the solution to reduce glycation?

40:32 – increased glycation and oxidative stress on ketogenic diets

44:09 –low-carb diets don’t prevent glucose exposure

47:56 – there are still considerable insulin and glucose excursions on low-carb diets

50:06 – gluconeogenesis leads to same glycolytic intermediates as glucose metabolism

51:52 –the main driver of AGE formation and impaired AGE clearance

53:40 – the role of vitamin B1 (thiamine) and mitochondrial energy production in decreasing AGEs

56:27 –endotoxin as a driver of glycation and increased AGE production

58:12 – hypothyroidism as a driver of glycation and AGE accumulation

59:37 – dietary solutions for reducing glycation and AGEs

1:03:33 – how to support the glyoxalase pathway to support the detoxification of glycation products

1:05:56 – avoid calorie restriction, low-carb diets, fasting, resveratrol, cold exposure, excess exercise, and iron overload to decrease glycation and AGEs

1:07:33 – iron as a double-edged sword for oxidative stress

EB. 137: What REALLY Causes Glycation (Is Sugar Really the Problem?) Oct 29, 2025

Show notes

In this episode we discuss:

Why glucose and fructose are not the primary drivers of AGE formation
Whether blood sugar spikes cause glycation
How fats and ketones can cause glycation
What’s really responsible for glycation in type 2 diabetes
Whether fructose causes more glycation than glucose

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 Program here:

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

Click here to check out the show notes:
https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-137-what-really-causes-glycation-is-sugar-really-the-problem/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:46 – common beliefs about carbohydrates and glycation

2:35 – what are glycation and advanced glycation end products?

6:57 – the process of glycation from glucose

9:30 – is sugar the only source of AGEs?

15:00 – primary drivers of glycation: dicarbonyls

19:30 – how fatty acids, amino acids, and ketones cause AGE formation

21:23 – how increased gluconeogenesis on low-carb diets increases AGE formation

22:53 – glucose metabolism produces very few glycation products in the context of a healthy metabolism

25:33 – omega-6s form AGEs more than 10x faster than glucose

28:24 – the role of ALEs (advanced lipoxidation end products) in glycation and chronic disease

30:36 – whether blood sugar spikes cause glycation

38:52 – whether fructose causes more glycation (or fructation) than glucose

47:05 – can glycation from fructose (fructation) be measured, and does this matter?

52:06 – problems with research looking at fructose’s AGE formation in animal models

BV #21: Fructose Lies & How Much Glucose Is Too Much Oct 15, 2025

Show notes

In this episode we discuss:

Whether there are benefits to taking massive amounts of glucose for healing
Whether there is a limit to the amount of glucose we should consume

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/livingrootswellness/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

2:10 – David Stephens’ claim that glucose can't harm you in any way, no matter the amount

7:46 – the difference between glucose and fructose and whether fructose just gets converted to fat

11:13 – whether extreme acidity, alkalinity, and corrosivity are what make substances harmful to humans

15:14 – David Stephens’ claim that sucrose can't cross the blood-brain barrier

18:59 – how authoritarianism shapes the health industry and the difficulties of verifying information with AI

23:14 – whether the “chemical heaviness” of sucrose means that it can’t be helpful in the body

25:51 – whether we agree with David Stephens on the benefits of glucose

29:14 – whether anxiety, irritability, depression, autoimmune disorders, and diabetes are caused by a lack of glucose for your brain

34:37 – what David Stephens misses about the large amounts of glucose he recommends – poor glucose utilization, gut issues, and blood sugar instability

38:06 – whether glucose deficiency is possible and whether most people are eating enough carbs to thrive vs survive

39:04 – David Stephens’ claim that it’s impossible for glucose to be harmful to the body in any way

45:25 – why someone might feel better using large amounts of dextrose as their main carbohydrate source

48:00 – how large quantities of glucose can lead to weight gain, blood sugar spikes, and cardiovascular problems

52:27 – how to avoid dietary extremes and what balance really means

58:41 – weight loss and recovery from mental health issues using a bioenergetic approach

BV #20: Huberman's Sleep Fix Fail, Resolving Nighttime Wake-Ups, & Meeting Nutrient Needs Oct 09, 2025

Show notes

In this episode we discuss:

Andrew Huberman’s ideas about what causes of nighttime wakings and what to do about them
How to meet all our nutrient needs

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/livingrootswellness/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:21 – what Huberman misses when it comes to nighttime wakeups

4:50 – the most common causes of nighttime wakeups and how to resolve them

9:44 –Huberman’s advice to go to sleep earlier is impractical for most people

11:42 – what a healthy sleep schedule looks like and whether running out of melatonin is a concern

13:38 – the relationship between blood sugar and sleep, and whether to have a bedtime snack

16:21 – common drivers of sleep disturbances: gut irritation and elevated stress hormones

19:25 – hidden stressors that could be impacting your sleep: SSRIs, EMFs, devices, and more

22:13 – how to handle unavoidable stressors that interfere with sleep

24:05 – strategies for improving sleep quality and circadian rhythm

26:32 – whether to avoid drinking too many fluids before bed

27:52 – the metabolism-suppressing effects of melatonin and whether supplementing with melatonin is a good idea

29:48 – supplements that may interfere with sleep, and paradoxical reactions that occur while using medications such as SSRIs

33:09 – sleep strategies for shift-workers and recovering from working night shifts

36:33 – the effects of Wi-Fi, EMFs, and dirty electricity on sleep

39:21 – how hormones impact sleep for post-menopausal women

40:54 – evaluating whether supplements are affecting your sleep

44:34 – how low-carb diets impair sleep and increase stress

47:01 – improved thyroid function and weight loss on a bioenergetic approach

48:14 – meeting daily micronutrient needs with food and supplementation

52:57 – how to identify nutrient gaps and excesses

55:37 – which labs to get to gauge micronutrient status and how thiamine (vitamin B1) impacts nutrient absorption

1:00:00 – how concerned should we be with nutrient absorption?

1:03:00 – how anti-nutrients like phytates and oxalates impact nutrient absorption

1:04:37 – navigating different forms of nutrients (non-heme iron vs heme iron, retinol vs beta-carotene, and vitamin K2 vs vitamin K1), and how to know if gut issues are interfering with nutrient absorption

1:07:42 – problems with dietary camps that demonize single nutrients (low vitamin A, low vitamin D, and iron overload)

1:11:24 – how fear and stress deplete critical nutrients

BV #19: Ray Peat Was Wrong About Biochemistry, Redox, and Structured Water? Sep 24, 2025

Show notes

In this episode we discuss:

Whether Dr Ray Peat had it all wrong
Potential reasons why someone may be bloating from carbs
How to add carbs back in following restrictive diet

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/livingrootswellness/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:32 – Justine Stenger’s claim that Dr Ray Peat had it all wrong

6:15 – did Ray Peat ignore physics, structured water, and light?

11:41 – carbs vs fat: which fuel produces more ROS?

16:50 – Justine Stenger’s claim that carbs act as a crutch for a damaged metabolism, and restoring redox is the solution

21:58 – carbs vs fat: which fuel produces more ATP?

25:27 – conflicting health information on social media and why the “Ray Peat diet” doesn’t work

31:55 – common challenges with implementing Ray Peat’s work

34:09 – Justine Stenger’s mischaracterization of Ray Peat’s work as a “dietary roadmap for people with a broken metabolism”

41:20 – why you shouldn’t outsource critical thinking to social media influencers or AI

45:17 – Ray Peat’s generosity with freely sharing advice and information

46:21 – improvements on a bioenergetic approach without extreme restriction

47:31 – why you may experience bloating from carbs and what to do about it

54:52 – what to do about gut dysbiosis and biofilms

56:56 – how to restore gut health and digestion when transitioning away from keto

EB. 136: High-Carb Diets Cause Insulin Resistance, Overeating, and Glycation? (Eric Westman Debate Follow-Up Part 2) Sep 16, 2025

Show notes

In this episode we discuss:

Whether you should be concerned about low T3 or high glucagon on low-carb diets
Whether insulin resistance is a problem of excess glucose metabolism or excess fat metabolism
Whether a low metabolic rate allows you to live longer
Whether high-carb diets cause overeating and insulin resistance
Whether you should be concerned about glycation on a high-carb diet
And much more

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 program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/

Click here to check out the show notes:
https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-136-eric-westman-debate-follow-up-part-2-high-carb-diets-cause-insulin-resistance-overeating-and-glycation/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:02 – Isabella Cooper paper: does shifting from a low-carb diet to a high-carb diet increase inflammation?

9:12 – whether you should be concerned about low T3, low testosterone, or high glucagon on a low-carb diet

16:53 – how we know that the brain does not use fat as a fuel source

20:59 – whether a low metabolic rate on a low-carb diet allows you to live longer

25:13 –increased fatty acid oxidation drives insulin resistance

31:12 – increased fat metabolism in the heart occurs in type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and heart failure, and decreasing this fat metabolism improves cardiovascular health and insulin sensitivity

36:37 – whether babies being born in ketosis means that being in ketosis is beneficial for adult humans

40:29 – do high-carb diets cause glycation?

41:56 – low-carb diets don’t eliminate blood sugar and insulin spikes

46:10 – evidence that high-carb diets don’t cause chronically high blood sugar and insulin levels

49:56 – the benefits of high-carb diets on insulin resistance

55:33 – are carbs inherently addictive? do they cause overeating?