The Energy Balance Podcast

Jay Feldman Wellness
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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.

  1. MAR 20

    BV #8: Intermittent Fasting, Healthy Body Image, And Weight Loss vs Willpower with Kitty Blomfield

    In this episode we discuss:   The appeal of intermittent fasting and restrictive diets and why they often do more harm than good Why most women are underfed, under-muscled, and struggling with body composition The extreme things people do in the name of health and the importance of the basics The impact of stress on our health and the connection between emotional and physical health Whether drinking a few glasses of water first thing in the morning is optimal for our metabolism   Kitty's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kittyblomfield/?hl=en   Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Danny's Telegram: https://t.me/dannyroddy   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:38– how Kitty got introduced to Ray Peat  3:59 – whether intermittent fasting is beneficial for women  9:07 – the appeal of intermittent fasting and other restrictive diets, and why they do more harm than good  14:41 – the truth about body recomposition: women are underfed and lack muscle  17:29 – why low-carb diets like keto and carnivore are not sustainable  19:36 – how mainstream health advice has ruined our diets and why we should eat like our grandparents  25:21 – the role of stress in digestive health and the problem with jumping to supplements  31:12 – when it makes sense to move on to more advanced health strategies such as lab testing, hormone replacement therapy, or gut protocols  38:30 – Is Being Fat a Choice? Middle Ground by Jubilee  41:23 – the relationship between emotional trauma, body image issues, and physical healing  44:16 – what really influences body weight?  53:30 – the importance of enjoying the food you eat daily and how it helps prevent binge eating  55:25 – whether we should drink tons of water first thing in the morning  57:35 – how much water do we really need?

    1h 4m

  2. MAR 6

    Ep. 129: The Forgotten Source of Oxalates: Your Body’s OWN Production

    In this episode we discuss: How much oxalate your body produces and how it compares to the amount you consume in your diet Whether you need to be concerned about vitamin C, hydroxyproline, and glycine converting to oxalates How you can reduce the amount of oxalates your body produces Which nutrients decrease oxalate production How metabolic dysfunction affects oxalate production   Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/   The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-129-the-forgotten-source-of-oxalates-your-bodys-own-production/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  1:12 – overview of endogenous vs. exogenous oxalates  5:46 – how much oxalate comes from endogenous production vs. diet  9:14 – when endogenous oxalate production matters more than dietary oxalate  15:03 – rare genetic disorders that cause excessive oxalate production: primary hyperoxaluria  22:36 – the pathways in the liver that lead to oxalate production  32:41 – other biochemical pathways involved in endogenous oxalate production  41:19 – deranged metabolic function as a primary driver of glyoxal production and lipid peroxidation  45:14 – the extent to which glycine and vitamin C contribute to endogenous oxalate formation  48:00 – how much does hydroxyproline contribute to oxalate production?  52:06 – the primary precursor to oxalate that’s often ignored (glyoxal)  55:08 – how oxidative stress drives oxalate production and how antioxidants help  1:01:20 – what causes the high oxalate levels seen in type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)?  1:11:16 – the protective effects of glycine in states of excess oxalate production  1:15:54 – elevated stress hormones and gluconeogenesis increase oxalate production  1:22:43 – nutrient deficiencies that contribute to oxalate issues (vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and zinc)

    1h 37m

  3. FEB 20

    BV 7: Peter Attia Drops Fasting, Anthony Chaffee’s Fructose Claims & Hidden Seed Oils in Restaurants

    In this episode we discuss: Peter Attia’s admission that he was wrong about fasting and that it caused him to lose muscle mass Whether fasting is optimal just because our ancestors went through periods of scarcity Whether fructose is as damaging as alcohol like Anthony Chaffee and Robert Lustig suggest Whether methionine restriction is a good idea for increasing lifespan and what alternative may be a better approach Tips for optimizing gut health and avoiding seed oils while eating out at restaurants Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Danny's Telegram: https://t.me/dannyroddy   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:48 – Peter Attia admits he was wrong about fasting after 10 years of muscle loss  4:00 – the importance of critical thinking and whether it's okay to change your mind  11:46 – why experimentation should be guided by sound logic  18:06 – whether supplementing with BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids) while fasting prevents muscle loss  20:58 – the long-term cost of fasting and relying on adrenaline for energy and focus: impaired cognition, thyroid, testosterone, digestion, and more  30:19 – Peter Attia says there’s no benefit to fasting beyond calorie restriction – is reduced protein intake the only drawback?  38:34 – the problems with traditional education, where memorization replaces true learning  41:03 – whether fasting is optimal because our ancestors fasted  45:32 – whether evolution is purely random and whether we should mimic our ancestors  51:58 – the cumulative effects of fasting and high stress hormones (anxiety, insomnia, low body temperature, weakened immune function)  54:09 – whether methionine restriction is recommended to increase lifespan  1:03:08 – the importance of consuming more gelatinous, collagen rich cuts of meats   1:06:03 – the benefits and possible drawbacks of supplementing with glycine and taurine  1: 10:53 – how to properly use taurine for bile acid stimulation  1:16:33 – Anthony Chaffee disagrees with Paul Saladino on fructose – is fructose just alcohol without the buzz?  1:23:11 – whether fructose is broken down into the same byproducts as alcohol  1:30:01 – the difference between fructose and alcohol metabolism in the liver  1:35:10 – whether fructose increases de novo lipogenesis and contributes to fatty liver disease  1:44:43 – the problems with trusting medical advice based on appearance and authoritative stance, and how to discern credible sources  1:51:04 – critiquing Paul Saladino’s take on the benefits of nitric oxide  1:55:43 – the cost of organ transplants  1:57:32 – optimizing gut motility, relieving constipation, and how fiber can help with protein and fat digestion  2:04:03 – how dining out at restaurants can hinder progress and impede healing  2:08:30 – how even high-end restaurants use toxic cooking oils and reasons to avoid aged meat  2:12:44 – strategies for avoiding toxic foods in social settings and while traveling

    2h 16m

  4. FEB 13

    Ep. 128: Are Oxalates the Problem, or Is It Your Gut?

    In this episode we discuss: Whether the harmful effects of oxalates are legitimate or overblown How your gut health impacts your susceptibility to oxalate issues Which nutrients help decrease oxalate absorption How fat digestion relates to oxalate absorption Whether a candida overgrowth may be at the root of your oxalate issues   Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/   The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-128-are-oxalates-the-problem-or-is-it-your-gut/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  1:08 – common misconceptions about oxalates and whether oxalate concerns are justified 5:21 – symptoms often attributed to oxalates and whether they are truly responsible for most health problems 12:48 – what are oxalates?  16:18 – oxalates cause kidney damage and reduce mineral bioavailability 21:34 – oxalates and cardiovascular disease 24:43 – oxalates as a driver of gut dysbiosis and decreased bile acid production 29:16 – metabolic damage caused by oxalates 37:06 – how a low-PUFA diet and vitamin E can protect against oxalate damage 43:19 – high oxalate foods and factors that impact oxalate absorption 53:29 – soluble vs. insoluble oxalates 57:04 – how calcium affects oxalate absorption and the impact of parathyroid hormone and 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D 1:07:41 – the effects of magnesium on oxalate absorption 1:12:44 – how deficiencies in vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B6 can increase oxalate levels 1:14:44 – how gut health relates to oxalate issues (fat digestion, intestinal permeability, and oxalate degrading bacteria) 1:22:23 – “oxalate dumping” on low-carb diets and carnivore diets may be due to poor gut health 1:26:15 – whether candida infections or other fungal infections cause excess oxalate production

    1h 31m

  5. JAN 30

    BV #6: Glucose Goddess, Gabrielle Lyon, & Dr. Boz: The Truth About Blood Sugar and Macros

    In this episode we discuss: Gabrielle Lyon’s protein recommendations, the problems with high-protein diets, and the major cost to her 1:1 protein-to-carb ratio suggestion Dr. Boz's take on the drivers of high fasting blood glucose on the carnivore diet Why Dr. Berg's view of serotonin as the "happy hormone" is unsubstantiated and our thoughts on his recommendations for raising serotonin How the Glucose Goddess's strategies for blood sugar regulation demonstrate a poor understanding of glucose and insulin Whether obesity is truly caused by genetics and if eating less and exercising more can influence obesity outcomes The benefits of sunlight and red-light exposure Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Danny's Telegram: https://t.me/dannyroddy   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:46 – Gabrielle Lyon promotes bro science: 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight  7:15 – problems with high-protein diets – stress hormones, low testosterone, slowed metabolism, and gut toxins 15:21 – whether studies on Eskimo and Inuit populations support a high-protein diet 16:59 – the problems with Gabrielle Lyon’s recommendation of a 1:1 protein to carbohydrate ratio 23:48 – the minimum amount of carbs we need daily and the consequences of not getting enough 26:56 – Gabrielle Lyon is confused about fats 35:43 – types of fats commonly used in bodybuilding and whether they’re truly optimal 37:37 – Dr Boz’s recommendations for high blood sugar on carnivore and OMAD (one-meal-a-day) 45:59 – the drivers of high fasting blood glucose on low-carb diets 49:38 – whether overeating is really an issue on the carnivore diet and why increased appetite signals improved health 57:28 – whether Dr. Boz's recommendation to shift the eating window earlier has any validity 1:01:33 – Sean Baker’s shift away from the carnivore diet 1:03:31 –Dr Boz denies that the carnivore diet caused increased fasting blood sugar 1:11:16 – why Dr Berg is wrong – serotonin is not the “happy hormone” 1:20:40 – the idea that low serotonin causes depression and high serotonin reverses it is unsupported 1:23:05 – our thoughts on Dr. Berg's recommendations for raising serotonin: exercise, fasting, and tryptophan 1:28:46 – whether vitamin D increases serotonin 1:30:56 – the benefits of sunlight and red-light exposure 1:39:39 –the problems with Glucose Goddess’s strategies to prevent blood glucose spikes 1:49:22 – insulin and blood sugar spikes are misunderstood 1:54:46 – how an excessive focus on blood glucose and insulin misses the underlying issues 1:55:59 – is obesity primarily caused by genetics? 2:01:49 – whether diet and exercise impact obesity rates 2:09:26 – the vital importance of finding fulfillment in life, following our passions, and escaping the grind of the rat race 2:15:12 – what it really takes to be healthy and whether it's possible to improve your health without expensive interventions

    2h 19m

  6. JAN 10

    Ep. 127: Lipolysis and Fat Loss: Lose Body Fat Without Increasing Fat Burning

    In this episode we discuss: Why increasing lipolysis through low-carb diets, cold plunges, fasting, and excess exercise is not necessary for fat loss How less lipolysis can lead to more fat loss The role of fat release and free fatty acids in diabetes, fatty liver disease, and obesity What to focus on instead of lipolysis to support healthy fat loss   Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide   Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   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/ep-127-lipolysis-and-fat-loss-lose-body-fat-without-increasing-fat-burning/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:08 – the fat loss narrative: release more fat from your fat stores through intense exercise, fasting, cold plunges, and low-carb diets 4:08 – how fat gets released from our fat stores 8:40 – the baseline rate of fat release from our fat stores and the impact of degenerative states like cancer on lipolysis 12:09 – how fat is released from our fat stores in response to stressors like exercise 15:34 – the connection between lipolysis, metabolic syndrome, and fatty liver disease 23:29 – the research showing that decreasing lipolysis leads to less body fat (not more) 33:47 – whether we want to block hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) activity 37:47 – the research showing that increasing fat burning and lipolysis does not increase fat loss 44:25 – how to lose body fat without relying on stress-driven fat oxidation 49:56 – strategies for fat loss without increased lipolysis: are exercise, fasting, and cold plunges the solution?

    55 min

  7. 12/19/2024

    BV #5: Robert Lustig on Fructose, Dave Asprey’s Criticism of Ray Peat, & Jordan Peterson on Serotonin

    In this episode we discuss: How Jack & Dalton from Analyze & Optimize were introduced to the work of RayPeat Robert Lustig's claims that fructose is as harmful to the liver as alcohol  Whether Jordan Peterson’s Serotonin Hierarchy has any merit  The negative effects of the carnivore diet, especially on gut health  The link between birth control and cancer and the protective effects of progesterone  What we think of Dave Asprey’s thoughts on the “Ray Peat diet”     Analyze & Optimize's Website: https://www.analyzeandoptimize.io/   Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Danny's Telegram: https://t.me/dannyroddy     Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:38 – how Analyze & Optimize (Jack & Dalton) got introduced to work of Ray Peat  6:32 – how Analyze & Optimize create their videos  10:40 – refuting Robert Lustig's claims – is fructose as harmful to the liver as alcohol?  17:40 – whether Analyze & Optimize are paid by “big sugar”   20:30 – Robert Lustig’s fructose claims are unsupported  28:06 – is white sugar safe to consume?  33:04 – Serotonin & Hierarchy by Jordan Peterson  34:33 – SSRI use and serotonin’s role in promoting learned helplessness and anhedonia  40:46 – how the perceived benefits of serotonin could be attributed to other factors  45:45 – whether serotonin is the “dominance” hormone  47:17 – Analyze & Optimize respond to Shawn Baker on sugar cravings being a sign of health and youth  51:04 – declining health on the carnivore diet, whether it’s sustainable, and why your immune system needs carbohydrates  54:04 – carnivore diet effects on gut health – quorum sensing, biofilms, high stress hormones, and damage to thyroid health  1:01:30 – why chronic low-calorie intake turns down metabolic function and leads to obesity  1:07:00 – the harm caused by conflating progesterone and synthetic progestins  1:14:57 – the link between birth control and cancer and the protective effects of progesterone  1:18:20 – the negative effects of synthetic progestins and estrogen, especially unchecked by natural progesterone  1:24:45 – Why Is the Right So Obsessed with Seed Oils? by Ej Dickson  1:31:15 – Dave Asprey argues with Paul Saladino on supplements vs orange juice  1:39:10 – whether Ray Peat’s ideas and principles promote orthorexia  1:44:22 – using precision medicine vs. listening to your body  1:51:09 – where to find more of Jack & Dalton’s work

    1h 53m

  8. 12/04/2024

    Ep. 126: High Triglycerides on a High-Carb Diet: Should You Be Worried?

    In this episode we discuss: What causes increased triglycerides on a high-carb diet Whether the small, dense LDL particles are really the culprits behind cardiovascular disease  How lipid values on a high-carb diet compared to a low-carb diet, including lean mass hyper responders Whether low HDL levels will increase your risk of heart disease Whether high triglyceride levels cause heart disease   Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide   Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   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/ep-126-high-triglycerides-on-a-high-carb-diet-should-you-be-worried/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:10 – whether elevated triglycerides on a high-carbohydrate diet warrant concern  3:21 – the association between LDL, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome  5:52 – the lipid energy model and what accounts for the lipid values seen in Lean Mass Hyper-Responders (LMHR)   9:26 – what causes higher triglycerides seen on higher-carb, lower-fat diets in someone who is insulin sensitive  11:39 - what causes high triglycerides in insulin resistance  18:08 – are elevated triglyceride levels on a high-carb diet concerning, and do they drive cardiovascular disease?  24:08 – whether small, dense LDL and low HDL levels drive heart disease  28:25 – native cultures showing high triglycerides on a high-carb diet with no signs of cardiovascular disease:Tarahumaras, Tukisenta, and the Kitavans  34:10 – high-carb diets support insulin sensitivity and don’t increase uric acid levels in the Tukisenta   37:23 –high-carb diets support insulin sensitivity without increased activity levels in the Kitavans  43:43 – when elevated triglycerides might become a concern after increasing carbohydrate intake

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    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.

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    • Creator
      Jay Feldman Wellness
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2025
    • Episodes
      138
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