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Dr. Matt Chalmers
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  1. 08/26/2025

    Dr Chalmers Path to Pro - 100 Day Cut

    The 100-Day Cut is all about trimming fat in a way that still feels realistic. It uses a mix of fasting and flexible eating, making room for favorite foods while keeping things on track. Instead of focusing on strict calories, the plan looks at how the body really works. The main goals are to lose fat, keep muscle, and build habits that last beyond the 100 days. With a few workout changes and a clear plan, it’s a straightforward approach that’s easier to stick with long term. Highlights of the Podcast 00:04 - Starting a 100-Day Fat Cut 01:44 - Setting Goals 03:18 - Preserving Muscle Mass 04:22 - Fasting Approach 06:50 - Importance of Clear Goals 08:13 - Maintenance After the Cut 10:00 - Long-Term Strategy

    10 min

  2. 08/25/2025

    Dr Chalmers Path to Pro - MD DC Mindset

    Health can be viewed in very different ways. One perspective believes the body was designed to heal when it’s given proper care through nutrition, rest, movement, and balance. The other often sees the body as needing constant outside help from synthetic treatments and medications. These mindsets shape how we approach wellness and long-term health. When we look at chronic issues like diabetes, dementia, or anxiety, it’s fair to ask if things have really improved despite all the advancements and spending. Maybe the answer lies in going back to the basics supporting the body naturally, focusing on prevention, and creating the right environment for it to do what it was built to do. Highlights of the Podcast 00:03 - Criticism of Chiropractors 01:30 - Core Philosophy 02:50 - Chronic Disease Reality 04:30 - Medical Model Failures 08:50 - Respect for Surgery & ER Care 11:55 - Two Paths

    15 min

  3. 08/22/2025

    Dr Chalmers Path to Pro - Personalize Your Healthcare

    Personalized healthcare goes beyond generic diets and one-size-fits-all treatments. By focusing on individual needs, body types, and lifestyle goals, you can create a plan that truly works for you. From nutrition and supplementation to hormone balance and gut health, the path to wellness starts with understanding what your body actually requires. Instead of masking symptoms, real progress comes from identifying root causes and aligning your health choices with your personal goals whether it’s improving energy, managing weight, boosting mental clarity, or simply feeling better each day. True wellness means designing a plan that fits your life, so you can thrive with long-lasting results. Highlights of the Podcast 00:05 - DNA & Personalization 01:52 - Nutrition & Somatotypes 03:25 - Muscle Testing vs DNA Results 04:30 - Medications & Alternatives 05:40 - Hormones & Testosterone Optimization 07:46 - Setting Health Goals 08:57 - Quality of Life & Aging Myths 11:42 - Customizing Around Lifestyle Choices 13:00 - Evolving Health Goals 14:21 - Defining Personal Health

    16 min

  4. 08/22/2025

    Dr Chalmers Path to Pro - Hormones, Myths & Tips

    There are plenty of myths about hormones—like the idea that testosterone is bad for the heart or that it automatically causes aggression. In truth, many of these issues come from poor diet, stress, and lifestyle factors rather than the hormones themselves. With the right nutrition and regular checkups, hormones can actually play a big role in supporting strength, energy, and overall health. It also highlights how diet, gut health, and stress all tie into hormone balance. Athletes in particular often need a different approach since their bodies have higher demands. The bottom line: hormones aren’t the problem—it’s how you care for your body that makes the real difference. Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 – Myth: Testosterone & Heart Health 01:48 – Myth: Testosterone Harms the Heart 03:23 – Myth: “Roid Rage” 05:05 – Nutrient Needs with Anabolics 07:48 – Gut Health & Stress in Athletes 10:23 – Athletes vs. Non-Athletes in Medicine 12:41 – Hormone Therapy for Women 13:52 – Hormones, Diet & Muscle Growth 16:21 – Collagen, Protein & Misconceptions 17:25 – Myths Around Testosterone Risks 18:36 – Difference: Anabolic vs. Anti-Inflammatory Steroids 19:35 – Practical Takeaways

    21 min

  5. 08/21/2025

    Dr Chalmers Path to Pro - Peptides vs Hormones

    Peptides and hormones both play important roles in the body, but they work in different ways. Hormones like testosterone act directly, while peptides often encourage the body to make its own hormones. Each option has its own benefits, and the right choice depends on what someone is trying to achieve. Whether the goal is improving fertility, supporting recovery, building muscle, or managing weight, it’s all about finding the right approach. The breakdown highlights the differences in a simple way to help you understand how they might fit your health goals. Highlights of the Podcast 00:04 - Difference between peptides and hormones explained 01:49 - Example with testosterone 05:04 - Importance of goals 07:43 - FDA approval discussion 10:38 - Storage & potency 13:45 - Real-life results 16:00 - Final takeaway

    17 min

  6. 08/20/2025

    Dr Chalmers Path to Pro - Just Take a Breath

    Sometimes health advice can feel overwhelming, with new warnings about what’s “bad” for us showing up every day. The truth is, balance matters more than fear. Enjoying things like coffee, chocolate, or a glass of wine in moderation isn’t the end of the world it’s part of living fully. Real health comes from keeping things simple: eat more natural foods, move your body, get enough sleep, and manage stress. You don’t have to give up everything you enjoy to be healthy. Take a breath, find balance, and focus on what really makes life better. Highlights of the Podcast 00:05 - Fear-driven health advice 01:40 - Balance and perspective 04:14 - Questioning medical advice 06:54 - Lifestyle choices that matter 08:23 - Processed oils and alcohol 09:42 - Start with the basics 12:17 - Final reminder: Take a breath

    13 min

  7. 08/18/2025

    Dr Chalmers Path to Pro - Detoxing Airborne Particles

    The air around us often carries more than we realize dust, pollutants, and other particles that don’t just stay in the atmosphere. They can settle into our food, water, and living spaces, quietly adding to our daily toxic load. Knowing how to reduce exposure and keep the environment cleaner makes a big difference for overall health. A good first step is improving indoor air quality and cutting down mold or allergens. From there, supporting the body with proper nutrition, hydration, and rest helps it do the job it was designed to do detox naturally. Even simple habits like sweating, staying hydrated, and keeping electrolytes balanced go a long way in helping the body stay resilient. Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 - Airborne toxins and weather modification 01:20 - First step: stop poisoning yourself 02:52 - Supporting detox organs 04:09 - Detox pathways and nutrients 07:00 - Clearing parasites and restoring nutrients 08:24 - Water and sweating as detox tools 09:55 - Hydration vs. electrolytes 11:02 - Signs of airborne toxicity & treatment strategies

    13 min

  8. 08/15/2025

    Dr Chalmers Path to Pro - Fasting and Muscle Loss

    Fasting can be a useful way to improve health and manage weight, but it’s not the same for everyone. Your body type, metabolism, and hormones all affect how you respond, and knowing whether you’re an ectomorph, mesomorph, or endomorph can help prevent problems like muscle loss and low energy. It’s important to understand how your body uses fuel, why easing into fat-burning mode matters, and how the right nutrients can support the process. Factors like gender differences, gut health, and hormone balance also play a big role in making fasting safe and effective. Highlights of the Podcast 00:03 - Is fasting for everyone? 01:32 - Sugar vs. fat as fuel 02:57 - Gender differences in fasting 05:49 - Nutrient needs during fasting 08:07 - Customizing fasting by body type 09:14 - Fasting ≠ eating less 11:29 - Don’t measure success by weight alone 13:56 - Start with gut health

    15 min
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  • Creator
    Dr. Matt Chalmers
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    291
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