The Energy Balance Podcast

Jay Feldman Wellness
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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.

  1. NOV 7

    Ep. 125: Wendy Sellens on Estrogen: What She Got Wrong

    In this episode we discuss: Whether estrogen is just a reproductive hormone Whether you need to be concerned about testosterone converting to estrogen How you can have excess estrogen production even after menopause The best way to use progesteron Whether Calcium D-glucarate is effective for lowering estrogen     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-124-forget-about-cico-a-smarter-approach-to-fat-loss/     Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  1:07 – our thoughts on Wendy Sellens’ recent interviews with the Strong Sistas (Ashley and Sarah Armstrong)  6:30 – the importance of reviewing research with an open mind, avoiding any rigid or authoritative stance  9:38 – whether all research should be rejected due to Rockefeller funding and whether Dr Ray Peat was “Rockefeller trained”  15:47 – whether reproductive hormones affect only reproductive organs  20:35 – how hormonal imbalances affect all areas of health—reproduction, digestion, edema, bloating, cancer risk, weight gain, brain health, bone health, and muscle growth  23:38 – whether Dr Hobbins’ experiments proved that there are no receptors for reproductive hormones in non-reproductive organs  26:51 – why Wendy’s claim—that the rise in estrogen during pregnancy is caused by exogenous compounds (phytoestrogens and xenoestrogens)—is incorrect  29:29 – estrogen’s role as a growth-promoting hormone and how progesterone counterbalances it by promoting cellular differentiation  35:47 – whether testosterone can be converted into estrogen  36:52 – how you can have excess estrogen production even after menopause and problems with estrogen testing  40:19 – body fat as a major source of estrogen  44:33 – why Wendy’s claim that calcium D-glucarate increases estrogen is incorrect  46:56 – the mechanism through which calcium D-glucarate effectively lowers estrogen levels  50:28 – confounding variables that make it difficult to accurately interpret the results of breast thermography scans

    58 min

  2. OCT 30

    BV#3: Georgi Dinkov Responds To Estrogen Criticism, Serotonin Confusion, & Low Thyroid On Carnivore

    In this episode we discuss: The criticism of Georgi regarding estrogen and cancer The major point that Siim Land is missing when it comes to increasing NAD+ Why we think Dr. Berg is completely wrong on serotonin Nutrition With Judy’s suggestion that thyroid issues on a carnivore diet are not caused by the lack of carbohydrates, and why we think this isn’t the case Dave Asprey’s recommendation to drink orange juice and whether it’s for the right reasons 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   Danny's Substack: https://dannyroddy.substack.com/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:10 – whether estrogen is a carcinogen  6:13 – estrogen’s role in driving weight gain and chronic diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and Type 2 Diabetes  8:03 – the dangers of synthetic progesterone (progestin) use  10:14 – the difference between estrone and estradiol and the problems with estrogen testing  16:14 – whether estrogen therapy should be used in post-menopausal women  17:17 – the difference between oral and transdermal estrogen use  24:44 – the connection between inflammation and estrogen production  27:57 – why estrogen levels are not actually low in post-menopausal women  37:59 – our take on Siim Land's post on NAD+ and mitochondrial uncoupling  48:25 – why intentionally seeking hormetic responses, like the activation of heat-shock proteins, should be avoided  50:37 – which form of CoQ10 is better: ubiquinone or ubiquinol  53:34 – what Siim Land and many others get wrong when it comes to raising NAD+   55:44 – does fasting and AMPK upregulation cause cancer?  1:00:29 – fat fuels cancer and why not to restrict sugar for cancer  1:09:56 – Dr Berg’s take that serotonin is the “happy hormone” – why we disagree  1:19:06 – serotonin’s role in driving chronic diseases and conditions including depression, anxiety, IBS, and cancer  1:27:24 – Nutrition with Judy claims that the low thyroid levels generally seen on the carnivore diet have nothing to do with a lack of carbohydrates  1:39:01 – how the rate of living theory changed mainstream medicine’s view that thyroid health is important  1:45:37 – how excessive exercise raises stress hormones, setting you up for weight regain  1:51:30 – why the combination of fasting and exercise is detrimental to our health  1:53:44 – how estrogen is used to fatten animals   2:02:42 – why Dave Asprey is talking about endotoxin and orange juice  2:07:00 – whether the sugar in orange juice feeds bacteria and increases endotoxin  2:09:40 – why the low-carb trend keeps resurfacing, despite the growing evidence against it  2:14:41 – where to find Georgi and IdeaLabs

    2h 18m

  3. OCT 16

    Ep. 124: Forget About CICO: A Smarter Approach to Fat Loss

    In this episode we discuss: An alternative framework to CICO for conceptualizing fat loss Why eating less and exercising more is not the best solution for fat loss Why excess energy does not cause fat gain and instead leads to fat loss How you can get stuck in a cycle of weight gain, undereating, and constant hunger, and how to get out of that cycle   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-124-forget-about-cico-a-smarter-approach-to-fat-loss/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:06 – recapping the problems with CICO 5:02 – the Energy Balance approach as an alternative to CICO for fat loss 12:12 – why calories do not equal energy and considering the possible fates of the food we consume 17:39 – efficient mitochondrial function as a central piece that determines whether substrate will be stored as body fat 19:39 – the amount of food you eat does matter 21:46 – conceptualizing Energy Balance with numerical units 24:00 – fat gain as a consequence of impaired mitochondrial function 29:01 – how you can lose fat while eating more 33:12 – the effects of energy availability on hunger and stress hormones 36:41 – how stress hormones, along with energy deficits, cause the body to break down muscle, bone, and skin for energy 43:16 – the benefits of having an energy surplus: improved sleep, immune function, digestion, cognitive function, and more 46:20 – comparing the Energy Balance approach with CICO and the major cost of the advice to “eat less and exercise more

    59 min

  4. OCT 7

    BV #2: Morley Robbins on the Adrenals vs Thyroid, Seed Oil Myths, and Coconut Oil & Endotoxin

    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   Danny's Substack: https://dannyroddy.substack.com/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:36 – catching up: fruit quality in the Philippines and Ecuador, and the effects of mold toxicity 5:28 – Kiran Krishnan and Nutrition with Judy discuss why they believe coconut oil should not be consumed 9:55 – whether coconut oil causes greater release and absorption of endotoxin (LPS) 12:11 – should you eat coconut oil even if your ancestors didn't? 21:08 – how MCT oil compares to coconut oil as it relates to the microbiome 32:28 – concerns with adopting dietary ideologies 36:21 – Morley Robbins on why the thyroid doesn’t run the body and we shouldn’t ignore the adrenals 47:05 – adrenal fatigue as a systemic issue and whether the thyroid or adrenals run the body 56:45 – our take on Real Food Gangsta’s (Josh & Jeanne Rubin) view that the adrenal glands regulate the body’s mineral and fuel availability 1:07:02 – the importance of optimal gut motility and how to alleviate gut motility issues such as constipation and loose stools 1:19:54 – which lab tests provide the most valuable information 1:25:14 – the benefits of spending time without stimulation (letting your mind wander) during the day 1:27:20 – simple mindset strategies to help you reach your goals 1:32:55 – Alan Aragon’s argument that not all seed oils are harmful 1:40:56 – why the claim that seed oils lower cholesterol does not mean they are healthy 1:42:25 – whether animal studies are valuable for understanding the effects of seed oils on human health

    1h 48m

  5. SEP 26

    Ep. 123: Debunking the CICO Myth: Calorie Deficits Are NOT Required For Fat Loss

    In this episode we discuss: Whether “calories in, calories out” is physiologically accurate The many misconceptions related to “calories in, calories out” Why a calorie deficit is NOT required for fat loss Why “calories in, calories out” does not mean that eating less and exercising more is good advice for fat loss What most people miss when it comes to “calories in, calories out”   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-123-debunking-the-cico-myth-calorie-deficits-are-not-required-for-fat-loss/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:07 – questions about the calories-in, calories-out (CICO) model of weight loss that I’ll be answering  7:18 – what is (and isn’t) a calorie?  11:49 – misapplications of CICO and why CICO is not physiologically accurate in the ways most people use it  19:46 – why the idea that “a calorie is a calorie” is misleading  29:11 – how energy in food is measured and the inaccuracy of food labels  36:16 – the impact of behavioral compensation and metabolic adaptation on energy expenditure  42:07 – how cutting calories lowers metabolism, reduces thyroid function, and increases stress hormones, appetite, and weight regain  48:26 – Herman Pontzer’s Constrained Model of Energy Expenditure and the adverse effects of energy deficits  52:21 – whether CICO can accurately represent physiology  1:00:04 – a simplified version of CICO  1:05:41 –why calories do not equal usable energy or weight  1:13:27 – examples demonstrating the issues with common CICO misconceptions  1:21:09 – summarizing the central issues with CICO and how you can lose body fat without a caloric deficit  1:28:13 – whether there’s value to CICO

    1h 34m

  6. SEP 19

    BV #1: Bryan Johnson’s Longevity Diet, How Stress Affects Our Cells, & Whether Glucagon is Evil

    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   Danny's Substack: https://dannyroddy.substack.com/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:33 – why we started this podcast 6:25 – our take on Bryan Johnson’s Longevity Blueprint and problems with biohacking 12:13 – whether we should adopt any of the strategies from Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint to achieve optimal health 14:50 – the cost of continually being in a caloric deficit and why this does not increase longevity 21:06 – issues with eating hard-to-digest foods and whether supplements can make up for missing nutrients in the diet 22:13 – the importance of avoiding reductionistic thinking around supplements touted for weight loss benefits 28:00 – potential pros and cons of Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint and how to measure health 32:39 – Bryan Johnson’s supplement protocol 41:09 – how low-carb diets negatively affect NAD+ to NADH ratios and estrogen status 46:20 – whether body fat percentage and cholesterol levels can be too low 52:20 – what is stress? 1:03:20 – issues with hormesis and the idea that stress is beneficial 1:07:34 – whether avoiding stress is possible and how to develop resilience to stress 1:13:17 – addressing Marty Kendall’s response to our take on glucagon and insulin 1:24:17 – glucagon’s short-term and long-term effects on metabolic function 1:26:46 – glucagon’s role in insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes 1:37:16 – metabolic dysfunction as a driver of insulin resistance 1:41:06 – whether we need to be concerned about wasting energy on hormone production 1:44:50 – whether we should always try to avoid gluconeogenesis 1:51:45 – how to use carbohydrates to stabilize your blood sugar 1:56:11 – habit stacking, simplifying supplementation, and adopting a long-term mindset when it comes to health

    2h 4m

  7. SEP 5

    Ep. 122: Weight Loss with Berberine & Urolithin A, Blood Sugar Spikes, & Pairing Protein with Carbs (Q&A)

    In this episode we discuss: Whether Berberine and Urolithin A are good options for weight loss How Berberine lowers your blood sugar and whether this is really a good thing The effects of Berberine and Urolithin A on your gut Whether you always need to avoid blood sugar spikes Whether you always need to have protein with your carbohydrates   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/   The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-122-weight-loss-with-berberine-and-urolithin-a-blood-sugar-spikes-and-pairing-protein-with-carbs-qa/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:10 – what are berberine and urolithin A? 2:26 – the benefits of berberine on gut health 9:06 – berberine as a mitochondrial poison and the mechanisms of berberine’s toxicity and blood-sugar-lowering effects 13:13 – of the effects urolithin A on mitochondria and the gut 18:15 – whether urolithin A is beneficial for weight loss and increases brown adipose tissue activity 22:13 – the importance of avoiding reductionistic thinking around supplements touted for weight loss benefits 26:31 – powerful weight loss strategies that are simple and effective, without supplementation 31:02 – whether we always need to avoid blood sugar spikes and dips 35:30 – when having protein alongside carbs is necessary and why increasing carbohydrate intake improves insulin sensitivity, even in people with type 2 diabetes 40:49 – how fat, fiber, and protein help slow the absorption of carbohydrates and improve blood sugar management 46:20 – issues with grain-based carbs and the importance of finding carb sources that work for you

    55 min

  8. AUG 16

    Ep. 121: How To Address Adrenal Fatigue, GAPS Diet Concerns, and Gallbladder Health (Q&A)

    In this episode we discuss: How to fix adrenal fatigue and adrenal insufficiency and whether these are really adrenal problems Whether it makes sense to use desiccated adrenal products or hydrocortisone for adrenal fatigue How the GAPS diet can resolve autoimmune issues and whether you should consider trying it How to improve fat digestion and bile flow How to improve digestion without a gallbladder   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/   The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-121-how-to-address-adrenal-fatigue-gaps-diet-concerns-and-gallbladder-health/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:13 – what is adrenal insufficiency and what causes it? 7:02 – what is adrenal fatigue and how can we reverse it? 11:54 – the drivers of adrenal fatigue and issues with typical treatments 18:51 – the importance of establishing solid diet and lifestyle foundations before adding supplements for adrenal support 24:42 – whether our bodies lose the ability to produce hormones as we age 27:20 – concerns with the use of natural supplements like desiccated adrenal glandulars, licorice, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) 36:07 – whether the GAPS diet is ideal for healing autoimmune conditions 40:01 – problems with the GAPS diet and other elimination diets 47:37 – the importance of individualizing your gut protocol and the problems with a cookie-cutter approach 52:09 – the connection between gut health, stress hormones, mental health, and autoimmunity 55:40 – how to improve digestion without a gallbladder 59:13 – common issues seen in those without a gallbladder 1:02:08 – long-term consequences of gallbladder removal and how to heal gallbladder issues 1:05:30 – when to use ox bile, TUDCA, taurine, glycine, or vitamin C 1:09:16 – how much fat to include in your diet to stimulate bile flow, and what types of fats are optimal 1:12:55 – strategies for preventing and resolving bile dumping and reflux 1:15:44 – additional consequences of gallbladder removal 1:17:36 – gallbladder issues in relation to hypothyroidism and estrogen dominance

    1h 26m
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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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    129
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