Stay Off My Operating Table

Dr. Philip Ovadia
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Stay Off My Operating Table

I was a morbidly obese heart surgeon. Throughout high school, college, med school and surgical training, I followed the U.S. dietary guidelines for both diet and exercise. Yet nothing I did kept the weight off.  I just kept getting bigger and bigger.Each day in the operating theater I would split open the chests of people just like me. I knew I was heading for the operating table myself if I didn't find solutions that worked. In 2016, I finally found a way to lose 100 pounds and keep it off. Now - in addition to doing heart surgery - I work to help people just like me get healthy, lose the weight and keep it off. I'm Dr. Philip Ovadia, the rebel M.D. and cardiac surgeon who is working to keep people off my operating table.=================Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia

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    Keto Chef Oded Talmor Reveals Secret to Perfect Grass-Fed Meat Cooking - BONUS!

    A professional chef's transformation from traditional fine dining to health-focused ketogenic cooking, demonstrating that healthy eating can be both simple and delicious without compromising on taste or quality.NOTABLE QUOTE"Take the worst piece of shit steak. It's still better than the sugar and processed food that we eat."EPISODE SUMMARYIn this enlightening episode of Stay Off My Operating Table, host Dr. Philip Ovadia welcomes Chef Oded Talmor, known as the Keto Chef, who shares his remark...

    1h 2m

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    How Hormone Imbalances Affect Heart Health: Dr Jay Wrigley #2 170

    While most people focus on cholesterol numbers, the real cardiovascular risk comes from hormone imbalances triggering inflammation. The body actually increases cholesterol production during menopause to try to make more hormones - but it's the underlying hormone deficiency, not the cholesterol, that raises heart disease risk.EPISODE SUMMARYDr. Jay Wrigley, a functional medicine physician with 29 years of experience in hormonal biochemistry, shares groundbreaking insights about the connection ...

    1h 5m

  3. NOV 12

    From Engineer to Family Doctor: Dr Kerry Reller - A Journey into Metabolic Health and Insurance-Based Medicine 169

    While most physicians receive only two weeks of nutrition education focused mainly on vitamin deficiencies, Dr. Reller's early exposure to nutrition came from her mother's college nutrition background, which helped shape her eventual path toward metabolic health despite traditional medical training.Dr. Kerry Reller, a board-certified family and obesity medicine physician, shares her transition from electrical engineering to medicine and her approach to incorporating metabolic health principle...

    56 min

  4. NOV 5

    Heart Rhythm Problems? Your Insulin Levels May Be the Key - Dr. Ryan Cooley 168

    Dr. Ryan Cooley's journey from a heart attack survivor to a pioneer in metabolic health is nothing short of transformative. After following conventional medical advice and still suffering a heart attack, Dr. Cooley began questioning the lipid hypothesis and delving into how diet and lifestyle can influence genetic predispositions. With a special focus on insulin resistance and cardiac health, he shares his insights and personal experiences, challenging the prevailing norms and shedding light ...

    57 min

  5. OCT 29

    From Tech to Clean Meat: How Two Entrepreneurs Are Revolutionizing Healthy Snacks - 167

    Two entrepreneurs created a preservative-free, clean meat snack company -Joburg Meats - that produces traditional South African biltong using only beef, apple cider vinegar, salt, and spices - making it ideal for low-carb and health-conscious consumers.Yuda Holzburg and Joseph Baumgargen of Joburg Meats are bringing traditional South African biltong to the American market with a focus on clean ingredients and quality sourcing. Unlike conventional jerky, which is cooked with sugars and p...

    55 min

  6. OCT 22

    Why Your Relationships Might Be Making You Sick: Former Drug Rep Mark Groves 166

    Former pharmaceutical rep Mark Groves shares his journey from selling statins to becoming a relationship expert in this thought-provoking episode. Groves delves into the often-overlooked connection between our relationships and physical health, explaining how suppressing our authentic selves can lead to inflammation and various health issues. Learn how making small choices in diet can empower us to make positive changes in other areas of life. Groves emphasizes the importance of setting bound...

    59 min

  7. OCT 15

    From Childhood Arthritis to Metabolic Health: PA Mckenna Duquette 165

    In this compelling episode of the Stay Off My Operating Table podcast, Dr. Philip Ovadia interviews McKenna Duquette, a physician assistant with a unique journey. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 4, McKenna shares her transition from patient to practitioner, offering valuable insights into managing autoimmune conditions through metabolic health approaches.McKenna discusses her early experiences with conventional medicine and her eventual shift towards functional medicine and lifesty...

    54 min

  8. OCT 8

    From Bedridden to 500-Mile Hiker: Mimi K. Morgan's Stunning Health Transformation 164

    This episode features the remarkable story of Mimi Morgan, a 70-year-old woman who overcame multiple severe health conditions through dietary changes. Despite battling rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson's disease, and life-threatening infections, Mimi defied medical expectations and regained her health. For decades, Mimi followed trendy low-fat, plant-based diets, which she now believes contributed to her declining health. After being hospitalized multiple times and told she had little hope for ...

    54 min
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About

I was a morbidly obese heart surgeon. Throughout high school, college, med school and surgical training, I followed the U.S. dietary guidelines for both diet and exercise. Yet nothing I did kept the weight off.  I just kept getting bigger and bigger.Each day in the operating theater I would split open the chests of people just like me. I knew I was heading for the operating table myself if I didn't find solutions that worked. In 2016, I finally found a way to lose 100 pounds and keep it off. Now - in addition to doing heart surgery - I work to help people just like me get healthy, lose the weight and keep it off. I'm Dr. Philip Ovadia, the rebel M.D. and cardiac surgeon who is working to keep people off my operating table.=================Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia

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  • Creator
    Dr. Philip Ovadia
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    171
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Stay Off My Operating Table
  • Show Website
    Stay Off My Operating Table

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