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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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14 hours ago
14 hours ago
- Anthony Chaffee’s view that ketosis is the natural state for animals and humans
- Whether LMNT is a scam
- Whether we should be getting vitamin D from our food and how that fits with a low-PUFA diet
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
0:22 – meet Theresa Piela
4:20 – emotional health as an underappreciated Bioenergetic factor
11:03 – is Anthony Chaffee right about ketosis being our natural state?
13:12 – is ketosis is the natural state for humans?
18:57 – is ketosis is the natural state for animals?
24:22 – whether bacteria can serve as a protein source in animals
28:04 – whether ketosis is a natural healthy state rather than a starvation state
32:11 – the potential benefits of ketones are misinterpreted as evidence that ketosis is ideal
34:24 – the appeal of “naturalism” – just because something is natural, does that make it healthy?
36:44 – is LMNT a scam?
44:37 – whether we should always add electrolytes to our drinking water
45:45 – Robb Wolf’s claim that insulin drives aldosterone production
51:08 – stevia and allulose vs. sugar
55:42 – whether we should be getting vitamin D from our food
1:00:04 – how to properly supplement with vitamin D and the importance of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K2
1:04:18 – how vitamins E, K2, and A relate to vitamin D
1:08:56 – the benefits of UVB and red light, and what to do to prevent aging skin
1:14:19 – can applying cholesterol topically boost sun benefits?

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Ep. 131: Should You Be Avoiding High Oxalate Foods? How To Fix Oxalate Issues
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
- The impact of sugar consumption on oxalate production
- Whether you really need to avoid all high oxalate foods
- Different cooking and preparation methods to reduce oxalate exposure
- Which supplements can make oxalate issues worse
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-131-whether-to-avoid-high-oxalate-foods-and-how-to-fix-oxalate-issues/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
0:53 – whether fructose contributes to increased oxalate production
3:42 – is sugar the culprit behind oxalate issues?
9:14 – the problems with the research demonizing fructose
14:45 – the optimal amount of dietary oxalate and how to determine whether oxalates are an issue for you
17:57 – the importance of testing, experimentation, and listening to your symptoms
25:10 – how to reduce your exposure to high-oxalate foods
32:02 – the best cooking methods to reduce oxalates in food
37:05 – foods highest in oxalates and whether salads are OK to eat
40:17 – oxalate content in raw cacao vs chocolate
45:26 – whether you need to avoid soybeans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, beets, and carrots due to their oxalate content
49:05 – examples of bioenergetic diets with varying oxalate content
57:01 – other dietary considerations for oxalate issues (PUFA, collagen, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, carbohydrates, protein, and fat intake)
1:06:22 – the best supplements to fix your oxalate issues
1:11:45 – which supplements can make oxalate issues worse and whether to take probiotics for oxalate issues
1:14:58 – the long-term impact of carnivore diets on liver and gut health

Monday Mar 31, 2025
Ep. 130: Low Carb Diets & Oxalates: The Surprising Connection
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
- Whether the claim that your kidneys can only clear 50mg of oxalate per day has any validity
- Whether citrate is effective for clearing oxalates
- The impact of low-carb and high protein diets on oxalate production and clearance
- How glucose, fructose, and insulin effect 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-130-low-carb-diets-oxalates-the-surprising-connection/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:06 – is there a daily limit to how much oxalate the kidneys can process?
9:26 – whether we automatically store oxalates if they aren’t cleared through the kidneys
13:40 – why mitochondrial function in the kidney is crucial for calcium oxalate crystal clearance
17:30 – the benefits of citrate and whether it’s effective for clearing oxalates
23:30 – whether baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) support the clearance of oxalates
27:05 – how pH balance relates to oxalate clearance
32:19 – is “oxalate dumping” real?
43:06 – how low-carb diets increase oxalate absorption
47:19 – whether having a small amount of oxalates helps prevent oxalate dumping
50:02 – how low-carb diets increase oxalate absorption (cont.)
52:19 – why low-carb diets like keto and carnivore may increase oxalate production relative to high-carb diets
1:00:42 – how high-protein diets lead to increased endogenous oxalate production
1:07:41 – how carbohydrates and insulin reduce oxidative stress and oxalate production
1:11:40 – why glucose does not cause the formation of advanced glycation end products
1:13:18 – how low-carb diets reduce oxalate clearance – stressed kidneys, lack of citrate intake, and more acidic blood & urine

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
- 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?

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Ep. 129: The Forgotten Source of Oxalates: Your Body’s OWN Production
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
- 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)

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
- 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

Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Ep. 128: Are Oxalates the Problem, or Is It Your Gut?
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
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Whether the harmful effects of oxalates are legitimate or overblown
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How your gut health impacts your susceptibility to oxalate issues
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Which nutrients help decrease oxalate absorption
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How fat digestion relates to oxalate absorption
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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

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
- 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

Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
- 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?

Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
- 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