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In this episode of Hart2Heart with Dr. Mike Hart, Dr. Hart sits down with Dr. Sabine Hazan, a leading gastroenterologist and gut microbiome researcher, to discuss the complexities of gut health. Dr. Hazan sheds light on the connection between gut health and chronic diseases, the impact of diet and stress on the microbiome, and the role of probiotics and prebiotics. She also provides practical insights into managing and optimizing gut health, highlighting her groundbreaking work in the field of gut microbiome research.
Guest Bio and Links:
As a specialist in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and hepatology, Dr. Hazan has used her expertise in many regards over the last two decades. Dr. Hazan is also the Founder & CEO of the Malibu Specialty Center and Ventura Clinical Trials, where she conducts and oversees clinical trials for cutting-edge research on various medical issues. Dr. Hazan is a top clinical investigator for multiple pharmaceutical companies and also acts as the series editor of Practical Gastroenterology on the Microbiome, a peer-reviewed journal that reaches 18,000 gastroenterologists.
Listeners can learn more about Dr. Sabine Hazan at https://progenabiome.com/ and on IG @dr.sabinehazan   
Resources:
MALIBU MICROBIOME MEETING | AUGUST 10-11, 2024
Let's Talk Sh!t - The Book
Show Notes:
(0:00) Welcome back to the Hart2Heart with Dr. Mike Hart. Dr Hart introduces today’s guest, Dr. Sabine Hazan 
(5:00) The origins of microbiome research
(8:00) Benefits of bifidobacterium
(14:00) How corn has been altered over the years
(15:00) Ways to improve gut health
(17:00) Antibiotics and their impact on gut health
(22:00) Reasons to introduce colostrum 
(27:00) Benefits of prebiotics for gut health
(31:00) “I really want to encourage people to develop that relationship between the patient and the doctor. If we make it: ‘everybody take this’, then we're going to again, globalize the microbiome. It should really be personalized.”
(32:00) Using food diaries to eliminate foods from the diet
(38:00) Potential benefits of BPC 157
(40:00) Types of fiber for gut health 
(45:00) Colonoscopies: what they are, when to get them and why!
(50:20) Details on Dr. Hazan's Malibu Microbiome Meeting
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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community. 
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Social Links:
Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
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In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Kat Kanada a prominent conservative voice on X to discuss the current political landscape in Canada. Kat discusses her conservative awakening and her views on immigration, transgender issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Kat also talks about her experiences with censorship, her encounter with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on a plane, and the Reclaiming Canada Conference.
Guest Bio and Links:
Kat Kanada is a popular Canadian conservative social media personality and commentator. Known for her unapologetic stance and willingness to "troll the libs", Kat is an outspoken advocate for conservative values. Some of her key focuses include reducing immigration levels, protecting minors from gender transitions, promoting Canadian energy sources, and pushing back against censorship and government overreach.
Listeners can follow Kat Kanada on IG @katkanada_tm and on X @katkanada_tm 
Show Notes:
[0:00] Welcome back to Hart2Heart with Dr. Mike Hart   
[0:30] Kat's background on X and conservative views
[3:00] Conservative awakening and the influence of a conservative media personality
[4:00] Question: What do you see now as the thing that conservatives need to stand up for the most in Canada?
[6:30] Immigration and transgender issues in Canada
[8:00] Medical professionals silenced on transgender issues
[10:00] COVID-19 lockdowns and their impact on society
[15:00] Comparing Russia and Canada, censorship, and communism
[21:00] Events with Tucker Carlson, Jordan B Peterson
[30:00] Political climate in Canada and Pierre Poilievre
[32:00] Housing crisis and doubling of rent prices, fiat currency 
[36:00] Final thoughts 
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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community. 
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Social Links:
Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
Facebook: @drmikehart

In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Drew Manning, the fitness trainer famous for his Fit2Fat2Fit experiments. They discuss Drew's unique journey of intentionally gaining and losing weight to better understand the struggles of his clients. Drew also discusses the mental, physical, and emotional challenges he faced, like an identity crisis, lack of motivation, emotional eating after a breakup, lower testosterone, and others' judgments. These experiences gave Drew deep empathy and inspired his "conscious fitness" approach combining nutrition, exercise, breathwork, and inner work to create long-term change.
Guest Bio and Links:
Drew Manning is a personal trainer and author who went viral for gaining and losing 70+ lbs twice through his Fit2Fat2Fit experiments. His work now focuses on a "conscious fitness" approach combining fitness with breathwork, emotional healing and developing self-love.
Listeners can learn more about Drew at his website www.fit2fat2fit.com and on IG @fit2fat2fit
Mentions:
Stillness is the Key: An Ancient Strategy for Modern Life
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art 
Show Notes:
[0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart.    
[0:10] Introduction and background of today’s guest, Drew Manning 
[3:20] Drew's first Fit2Fat2Fit experiment
[9:00] Challenges faced during the Fit2Fat2Fit experiment
[9:30] Psychological and emotional impacts
[14:30] Challenges of returning to the gym post-experiment
[18:00] Perspectives of fat shaming and the lack of empathy in the fitness industry 
[23:00] Stillness is the Key: An Ancient Strategy for Modern Life
[29:00] Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
[33:45] “What you're aware of, you're in control of, and what you're not aware of is in control of you.”
[37:30] Second Fit2Fat2Fit experiment insights
[43:30] Drew's current work with breathwork retreats
[46:30] Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art 
[52:00] Future plans and closing thoughts 
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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community. 
Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:
Social Links:
Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
Facebook: @drmikehart
 

In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart is joined by Dr. Nick Norwitz to dissect the controversial Oreo vs. Statin study along with his views on metabolic health as a cornerstone of overall wellness, the CICO model for dieting and weightloss and why it’s circular logic. Nick also discusses the evidence behind the ketogenic diet putting anorexia and other mental illnesses into remission.
Guest Bio and Links:
Nicholas G. Norwitz, PhD, MHP. Dr. Norwitz is pursuing his MD at Harvard Medical School. He received his bachelor’s degree in cellular biology from Dartmouth College in 2018, from where he graduated Valedictorian. He received the Goldwater Scholarship in 2016 as well as the Keasbey Memorial Scholarship in 2018, a merit scholarship that provided funding for his DPhil (PhD) at Oxford University in the UK. He completed his PhD in 2020 on the topic of ketogenics and neurodegenerative disease. He is also a certified metabolic health practitioner (MHP) with the Society of Metabolic Health practitioners. 
Listeners can learn more about Nick’s work at his YouTube @nicknorwitzPhD and on X @nicknorwitz
Resources:
Oreo Cookie Treatment Lowers LDL Cholesterol More Than High-Intensity Statin therapy in a Lean Mass Hyper-Responder on a Ketogenic Diet: A Curious Crossover Experiment
Groundbreaking Study Reveals CRAZY Facts about LDL Cholesterol! Watch Now!
I Ate 4.5 lbs of Butter in 1 Week! 2 Unexpected Twists!
Stanford Mental Health Trial: https://youtu.be/Gpz_uOHluWo
Show Notes:
[0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart   
[0:10] Dr. Hart introduces today’s guest, Dr. Nick Norwitz 
[1:30] “My life mission is to make metabolic health mainstream.” 
[4:00] NOT A JOKE: Oreos Can Lower LDL Cholesterol!
[6:00] Study details, ethodology, and unexpected outcomes 
[19:00] Main conclusions from the Oreo study 
[22:00] Challenges in current metabolic research
[33:00] Groundbreaking Study Reveals CRAZY Facts about LDL Cholesterol! Watch Now!
[37:30] If everything else is in check what is the consequence of high LDL?
[39:30] Trailblazing Stanford Trial Shows Keto Improves Serious Mental Illness - with Dr. Shebani Sethi
[44:00] The role of the ketogenic diet in metabolic health
[50:00] Interventions of anorexia with a ketogenic diet
[52:00] Metabolic health interventions vs. pharmacological interventions 
[58:00] CICO Model - calories in calories out explained 
[1:05:00] Nick argues the CICO model is circular logic 
[1:20:00] Response to Layne on Oreo study 
[1:31:00] Stance on statins 
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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community. 
Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:
Social Links:
Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
Facebook: @drmikehart
 

Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Dave Danna to discuss his remarkable 150+ pound weight loss journey. Dave opens up about the wake-up calls that finally spurred him to make a change, practical steps he took, and developing consistent routines. Throughout his transformation, Dave made parallel improvements to his mental health, finances, relationships, and overall life. His story demonstrates that major lifestyle changes are possible through determination, discipline and consistency.
Guest Bio and Links:
Dave Dana is a weightloss influencer sharing his transformation journey to inspire others.  Listeners can learn more about Dave on YouTube @DaveEDanna, on X @DaveEDanna, and on IG @david.e.danna
Resources:
Atomic Habits by James Clear  
Show Notes:
[0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart   
[0:10] Dr. Hart introduces guest, Dave Danna to the listeners 
[2:00] Dave's wake-up call moments 
[7:30] Initial steps towards weight loss
[11:00] Inducing behavioral change 
[18:00] Focusing on three pillars: physical health, spiritual health, and financial health
[23:00] Going from an error message on the scale to 399.9
[27:00] Changing diet after getting bloodwork results
[35:00] Importance of consistency… like Dave’s Wednesday weigh in’s 
[37:30] The motivation behind Dave's morning routine
[45:00] Overcoming cravings and maintaining discipline
[49:15] Atomic Habits by James Clear
[51:10] Dave’s stance on the ‘body positivity movement’ 
[59:00] Final thoughts 
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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community. 
Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:
Social Links:
Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
Facebook: @drmikehart
 

Dr. Benjamin Caplan joins Dr. Mike Hart to discuss using cannabis as medicine. Dr. Caplan gives a wealth of science-backed guidance on the therapeutic use of cannabis. He shares his extensive knowledge of leveraging the right cannabinoid profile, ratio, dose, and timing for conditions like pain, insomnia, and anxiety. Dr. Caplan also highlights the lesser-known but promising compounds like CBG and THCV.
Guest Bio and Links:
Dr. Benjamin Caplan is a board-certified family physician focusing uniquely on Cannabis medicine. He is the author of "The Doctor Approved Cannabis Handbook" and with over twenty years of dedicated practice, Dr. Caplan aims to educate people on the science and proper use of cannabis as a medicine.
Listeners can learn more about at his website https://benjamincaplan.com/ on IG @drbenjamincaplan or X @drcaplan 
Resources:
The Doctor Approved Cannabis Handbook  
Show Notes:
[0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart   
[0:30] Dr. Hart Welcomes guest, Dr. Caplan to the listeners   
[0:40] Brief background of Dr. Caplan’s work in the medical field
[2:30] Top 3 reasons patients seek cannabis 
[3:45] The Doctor Approved Cannabis Handbook 
[6:00] Effectiveness of CBD and THC for pain relief
[11:30] Benefits of topical cannabis creams and DIY topical cannabis creams
[13:50] Benefits of using cannabis to help insomnia 
[16:00] Rapid effects of cannabis sprays for insomnia
[21:45] The importance of sleep hygiene alongside cannabis use
[30:00] Three key decisions for using cannabis for anxiety
[32:00] Benefits of THCV 
[35:50] Benefits of Beta-caryophyllene
[37:50] Dr. Caplan's book and online resources
[37:55] www.caplancannabis.com 
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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community. 
Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:
Social Links:
Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
Facebook: @drmikehart