Beyond the Scale

Dr. Darren and Alexandra Dubyak
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Health & Fitness
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Tried every diet and still feel stuck? Beyond the Scale, hosted by Darren and Allie Dubyak, looks past calories and willpower to uncover what's really driving weight struggles, low energy, brain fog, and metabolic dysfunction. Through an integrative, data-first approach, the show explores hormones, gut health, genetics, and nutrition—clinical insights often missed in conventional weight-loss conversations. Each episode blends real experience with practical guidance to help you understand your body and make informed choices. No fads. No shame. Just clarity—and a smarter path to lasting wellness

Episodes

  1. Jun 26

    Not All Supplements Are Created Equal: What 'Medical Grade' Really Means

    On this episode of Beyond the Scale, Dr. Darren Dubyak sits down with registered dietitian Kristi Belohlavek for a clear, no-hype look at one of the most confusing aisles in health: supplements. With 20-plus years in clinical nutrition and 15 years inside a professional supplement company, Kristi explains what ‘medical grade’ or practitioner-grade actually means, from rigorous testing for identity, purity, and heavy metals to the use of better-absorbed ingredient forms. The conversation gets practical. Why a buffered form of vitamin C can be gentler on your stomach than plain ascorbic acid. Why magnesium glycinate tends to absorb better than magnesium oxide. Why methylfolate matters for people who don't convert folic acid well, especially during pregnancy. They also talk through the supplements people are reading about right now, including creatine, NAD, and berberine, and where each may fit. The throughline is the Beyond the Scale way of doing things: test, don't guess. The point is to help you stop spending money on a stack of products you may not need, and start building a routine that fits your body, confirmed by bloodwork and retested over time. - - - - - About the Guest: Kristi Belohlavek is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who has practiced integrative nutrition therapy for more than 20 years, with deep experience in clinical nutrition, nutrition education, and dietary supplement research. She spent 15 years inside a professional supplement company working in product development and clinical education, and today serves as a Product Innovation Manager focused on new product development, formulation, and practitioner training. That insider background is exactly why Darren wanted her on the show: when Kristi talks about what happens behind the label, she has seen it firsthand. Website: https://designsforhealth.com.au/the-team/kristi-belohlavek/ - - - - - BODY by AIM360 Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://bodybyaim360.com/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bodybyaim360/reels/⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/advancedintegrativemedical360/videos⁠⁠ - - - - - PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

    29 min

  2. Jun 12

    Peptides Explained: BPC-157, GHK-Cu, and Smarter Recovery

    Peptides are getting a lot of attention, but the real question is whether people understand how to use them wisely. In this episode of Beyond the Scale, Dr. Darren Dubyak and Alexandra Dubyak explain peptides in simple terms as short chains of amino acids that act like messengers in the body, then focus on two of the most talked-about options: BPC-157 and GHK-CU. They break down why BPC-157 is known as a body protection compound and why it is often discussed for gut support, tissue repair, inflammation, and recovery. Alexandra also explains GHK-Cu, a naturally occurring copper peptide connected to skin, hair, burns, tissue repair, and cellular rejuvenation. Together, they also emphasize why peptides are trending, why people are taking more control of their health, and why proper sourcing, prescription guidance, and personalization matter. - - - - - About the Hosts: Dr. Darren Dubyak and Alexandra Dubyak are the hosts of Beyond the Scale, a podcast where faith, family, functional wellness, and real-life conversation all come together. As the husband-and-wife team behind Body by AIM 360, an integrative medicine practice outside Pittsburgh, they share the personal and professional journey that shaped how they care for patients and how they live their lives. With backgrounds in integrative medicine and family medicine, Darren and Alexandra bring two distinct perspectives to the mic, along with a shared passion for helping people look beyond symptoms and toward deeper healing. Their dynamic is thoughtful, honest, and often funny, making each episode feel like a conversation you actually want to lean into. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://bodybyaim360.com/ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bodybyaim360/reels/⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/advancedintegrativemedical360/videos⁠ - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

    12 min

  3. May 29

    Beyond the Scale: The Body by Aim 360 Method

    Most health plans fail when they start with guessing instead of data. In this episode of Beyond the Scale, Darren Dubyak and Alexandra Dubyak explain what Body by Aim 360 is, why their approach begins with testing, and how customized programs, health coaching, nutrition, supplements, IV therapy, medications, hormones, gut health, weight loss, and genetic insights come together to support the whole body. - - - - - About the Host: Dr. Darren Dubyak and Alexandra Dubyak are the hosts of Beyond the Scale, a podcast where faith, family, functional wellness, and real-life conversation all come together. As the husband-and-wife team behind Body by AIM 360, an integrative medicine practice outside Pittsburgh, they share the personal and professional journey that shaped how they care for patients and how they live their lives. With backgrounds in integrative medicine and family medicine, Darren and Alexandra bring two distinct perspectives to the mic, along with a shared passion for helping people look beyond symptoms and toward deeper healing. Their dynamic is thoughtful, honest, and often funny, making each episode feel like a conversation you actually want to lean into. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: ⁠https://www.bodybyaim360.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bodybyaim360/reels/⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/advancedintegrativemedical360/videos - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠ https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

    16 min

  4. May 15

    Marriage, Medicine, and a Bigger Mission

    Sometimes, the most powerful health story is the one behind the people giving the advice. In this opening episode of Beyond the Scale, Dr. Darren Dubyak and Alexandra Dubyak introduce themselves, share how their relationship grew alongside their work, and explain how Body by AIM 360 came to life as an integrative medicine practice outside Pittsburgh. They also reflect on Alexandra’s transition from family medicine into a more holistic, root-cause-based approach to care. Together, they explore why listening matters, why chronic illness often runs deeper than symptoms alone, and how faith, family, fur babies, and functional wellness shape both their life and their practice. - - - - - About the Host: Dr. Darren Dubyak and Alexandra Dubyak are the hosts of Beyond the Scale, a podcast where faith, family, functional wellness, and real-life conversation all come together. As the husband-and-wife team behind Body by AIM 360, an integrative medicine practice outside Pittsburgh, they share the personal and professional journey that shaped how they care for patients and how they live their lives. With backgrounds in integrative medicine and family medicine, Darren and Alexandra bring two distinct perspectives to the mic, along with a shared passion for helping people look beyond symptoms and toward deeper healing. Their dynamic is thoughtful, honest, and often funny, making each episode feel like a conversation you actually want to lean into. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://bodybyaim360.com/ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bodybyaim360/reels/⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/advancedintegrativemedical360/videos⁠ - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

    23 min

  5. Episode 1

    Beyond the Scale - Trailer

    Welcome to Beyond the Scale!

    1 min

Trailer

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About

Tried every diet and still feel stuck? Beyond the Scale, hosted by Darren and Allie Dubyak, looks past calories and willpower to uncover what's really driving weight struggles, low energy, brain fog, and metabolic dysfunction. Through an integrative, data-first approach, the show explores hormones, gut health, genetics, and nutrition—clinical insights often missed in conventional weight-loss conversations. Each episode blends real experience with practical guidance to help you understand your body and make informed choices. No fads. No shame. Just clarity—and a smarter path to lasting wellness

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  • Creator
    Dr. Darren and Alexandra Dubyak
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Darren and Alexandra Dubyak
  • Show Website
    Beyond the Scale

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