5 episodes

A simple approach to health in the modern world

Back to The Basics Cassie Smith

    • Health & Fitness

A simple approach to health in the modern world

    Back to The Basics Episode 5: Obesity & Weight Loss with Dr. Pobee, an Obesity Board Certified Physician

    Back to The Basics Episode 5: Obesity & Weight Loss with Dr. Pobee, an Obesity Board Certified Physician

    About my guest:

     

    Dr. Phyllis Pobee is a distinguished expert in weight loss and cosmetic medicine, and the visionary CEO of GeneLean360°. She is triple-board certified triple-boarded in weight loss medicine, family medicine, and cosmetic medicine. Dr. Pobee leverages the power of nutrigenomics to offer personalized weight loss solutions through GeneLean360°. Her approach is rooted in her own transformative 100-pound weight loss journey, designed to empower women over 30 to achieve their health and wellness goals.  

     

    Dr Phyllis Pobee, CEO of GeneLean360°

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    Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews Dr. Phyllis Pobee who is the CEO of GeneLean360°. They discuss common questions about how to implement healthier lifestyles as well as in-depth discussions on genetics and how these affect patient’s weight loss journeys. Dr. Pobee shares information about life coaching and provides tips and tricks on personalized ways to create a healthier life. 

     

    Time Stamps: 

    00:00 Introduction

    02:00 Dr. Pobee Shares Her Why and Her Story

    05:45 Ways to Overcome Not Having the Time to Workout or Create Healthy Habits 

    09:20 Dr. Pobee and Dr. Cassie Smith Discuss Realistic Weight Loss TImelines

    15:08 Example of a Healthy Week Schedule

    19:30 How Genes Play Into Weight Loss

    27:56 Ways to Optimize Your Health With Medical Diagnoses 

    30:02 Tricks for Avoiding Emotional Eating

    39:19 Intermittent Fasting

    43:54 Ways to Overcome the Plateau Phase of Weight Loss

    51:57 Dr. Pobee and Dr. Cassie Smith Discuss How Testosterone and Inflammation Affect Women’s Weight Loss

    58:13 Listen to Your Body’s Check Engine Lights

    01:07:00 Finding Your Why 

    01:07:51 Dr. Pobee’s #1 Food to Improve Health

    01:08:55 Consistency is Key

    01:13:55 Dr. Pobee Answers One Thing She Wishes She Knew About Her Health 10 Years Ago

    01:15:15 Conclusion



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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Back to the Basics Episode 4: BioCoach, Empowering Individuals to Reverse Chronic Conditions with Logan Delgado

    Back to the Basics Episode 4: BioCoach, Empowering Individuals to Reverse Chronic Conditions with Logan Delgado

    About my guest:

    Logan Delgado is a devoted husband and proud father of two beautiful girls. His passion lies in

    guiding others towards their fitness aspirations through various social media platforms including

    YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. He is the co-founder of BioCoach, a company with a mission

    to empower individuals in reversing chronic conditions such as type two diabetes and obesity.



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    Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews Logan Delgado who is the co- founder of

    BioCoach, a company empowering individuals to reverse chronic conditions such as type two

    diabetes and obesity. In this podcast they discuss Logan’s story and the importance of an active

    lifestyle and healthy nutrition tips. Further Logan answers common questions regarding strength

    training, intermittent fasting, and dietary choices.



    Time Stamps:

    00:00 Introduction

    00:35 Introduction to Logan and His Story

    06:13 Setting an Active Example

    09:12 How to Make Yourself Comfortable in the Gym/Gaining Confidence

    12:34 Resistance Training and Muscle Benefits

    15:56 Diet vs Lifestyle Whole Foods

    22:27 Signals from Your Body and Importance of Fats

    24:22 Q&A - Best way to control your weight with fatigue

    29:50 Q&A - Can you workout in 25-30 minutes?

    36:06 Intermittent Fasting

    39:50 Having One of Something

    49:44 Q&A - How to Cycle Carbs During the Week When Gaining Muscle vs Maintaining

    Muscle?

    1:04:11 What is One Behavior or Action Someone Could Do to Promote a Healthier Lifestyle?

    1:06:49 What is Something You Wish You Knew About Your Health 15 years ago?

    1:09:00 Conclusion



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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Back to The Basics Episode 3: Thyroid Disease with McCall McPherson, Founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic & Thyroid Nation

    Back to The Basics Episode 3: Thyroid Disease with McCall McPherson, Founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic & Thyroid Nation

    About my guest:

     

    McCall McPherson is the founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, a thyroid - centered functional medicine practice in Austin, Texas, and the owner and Chief-Hope-Giver of Thyroid Nation. She is a physician assistant, TEDx speaker and a thyroid and hormone expert by way of being a patient. Her passion for perfecting thyroid treatment stemmed from years of her suffering due to the mismanagement of her own hypothyroidism. Now she lives, breathes and thrives in understanding the nuances of proper thyroid care. Her philosophy is simple: There is no reason to still have thyroid symptoms. She spends her time with patients to help them get their lives back and teaching and advocating for the other millions suffering who aren’t her patients.

     

    Modern Thyroid Clinic

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    Info@ModernThyroidClinic.com

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    Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews McCall McPherson who is the founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic and Thyroid Nation. These two providers pinpoint common symptoms and ways to treat thyroid disease. They touch on fundamental problems with the healthcare system as a whole. Additionally, they discuss ways for patient’s to advocate for their own health, and provide tips on changes patient’s can implement to support better lifestyles and overall health.

     

    Time Stamps: 

    00:00 Introduction

    02:52 McCall McPherson Describes her Practice and Outlook on Thyroid Disease

    05:40 Common Symptoms of Thyroid Disease

    07:20 Thyroid Lab Testing and the Importance of Optimal FT3 and FT4 Levels

    09:46 Ways to Optimize and Importance of Reverse T3

    12:36 The Roles of Insulin Resistance, Vitamin Deficiencies, and Low Sex Hormones in Patients with Thyroid Disease

    19:34 Looking at the Whole Picture in Healthcare

    26:00 Hope for the Future of Healthcare

    30:10 Importance of Spending Time with Patients and Individualized Care

    32:14 Ways to Help Clinicians and Patients

    34:17 Importance of Humanization of Patients

    36:01 Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Mistreatment

    39:17 Ways to Reach Modern Thyroid Clinic and Thyroid Nation 

    42:24 Q&A Session Discussing Key Supplements, Foods, and Tips and Tricks for Optimizing Health

    48:20 Conclusion 

     

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    • 50 min
    Back to the Basics Podcast Episode 2: Thyroid Disease

    Back to the Basics Podcast Episode 2: Thyroid Disease

     In this video, Dr Cassie Smith shares ways to improve your health and address common thyroid issues including Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, and Graves. Further she explains the importance of checking proper thyroid lab tests (Free T3 and Free T4 levels), the role of the thyroid gland, and how thyroid hormones affect various functions in the body. Additionally she discusses the impact of inflammation, stress, sleep, and other factors on thyroid health. Finally, Dr Cassie Smith summarizes practical steps to optimize your thyroid function and overall well-being. 

    Time Stamps: 

    00:00 Introduction 

    04:21 Thyroid Hormones and Cellular Function 

    4:30 Thyroid Hormones Related to Anxiety & Depression 

    05:25 How People’s Symptoms, Not Just Labs Matter 

    08:16 Reverse T3 and Energy Wasting 

    08:50 Insulin Resistance 

    11:39 Factors Affecting T3 Absorption 

    14:10 Diagnosing and Treating Thyroid Disorders 

    16:12 Body’s Symptoms and Gut Health 

    17:22 Addressing Inflammation and Root Cause

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    • 22 min
    Back to The Basics Episode 1: My Journey Into Medicine

    Back to The Basics Episode 1: My Journey Into Medicine

    In this video, Dr Cassie Smith shares ways to improve your health and address common thyroid issues including Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, and Graves. Further she explains the importance of checking proper thyroid lab tests (Free T3 and Free T4 levels), the role of the thyroid gland, and how thyroid hormones affect various functions in the body. Additionally she discusses the impact of inflammation, stress, sleep, and other factors on thyroid health. Finally, Dr Cassie Smith summarizes practical steps to optimize your thyroid function and overall well-being.



    Time Stamps:

    00:00 Introduction

    04:21 Thyroid Hormones and Cellular Function

    05:25 How People’s Symptoms Matter

    08:16 Reverse T3 and Energy Wasting

    08:50 Insulin Resistance

    11:39 Factors Affecting T3 Absorption

    14:10 Diagnosing and Treating Thyroid Disorders

    16:12 Body’s Symptoms and Gut Health

    17:22 Addressing Inflammation and Root Causes



    The information presented, including any materials discussed, referenced, or linked, within this podcast are for general educational purposes only—NOT the practice of medicine.

    No doctor-patient relationship is formed from you listening to this podcast or utilizing any of the information provided. I am a doctor, but I am not talking to you as your doctor. The information provided is not intended to diagnose or treat health problems, or take the place of the professional medical care provided by your doctor.

    If you are experiencing any health problems—including problems you believe have been touched upon in any respect within this podcast—you should consult your doctor about the problems without delay. You may ask your doctor whether he or she believes the information I have provided would be helpful to you, but you should still consult your doctor immediately and follow his or her medical advice as your treating physician.

    I’m just here to provide you basic knowledge about the issues we discuss so you are more aware of them and can better discuss them with your doctor. That’s why we call it “back to the basics”!

    Join me on the next episode as we continue our journey!

    • 27 min

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