The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
Physicians Committee
Dive into the science of your diet! Learn how a humble blueberry can fight cancer or what the longest living cultures in the world are eating. Every episode is packed with facts that will raise your health IQ and boost your nutrition knowledge. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of The Physicians Committee, and other leading doctors and dietitians. Unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier life and how to fight diseases with every meal.
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May 12, 2026 • 56min
Hantavirus Outbreak: Virus Expert Explains Risk, Immunity, And Diet Impact | Dr. Roger Seheult
Dr. Roger Seheult, quadruple board-certified physician and MedCram cofounder, explains the Argentina-linked Andes hantavirus and why current public risk seems low. He explores how cruise-ship settings enabled spread. He discusses how diet, inflammation, sleep, circadian rhythms, and morning sunlight can influence immunity and practical strategies like light boxes and sun timing.
May 7, 2026 • 51min
Biggest Health Studies of the Year: Sugar, Coffee and More | Dr. Andrew Freeman
Dr. Andrew Freeman, a board-certified cardiologist and lifestyle medicine leader, reviews the biggest nutrition and cardiovascular studies of the year. He tackles healthspan versus lifespan and the global rise in childhood obesity. He examines sugar-sweetened drinks, ultra-processed foods, flavonoids, and new findings on coffee, tea, fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
May 5, 2026 • 1h 19min
What Happens When You Go Raw Vegan? (Real Experience) | Lissa and Nate Maris
Nate Maris, a former nurse who lost 70 pounds after going raw, and Lissa Maris, a recipe creator and educator behind Raw Food Romance. They recount personal transformations, talk rapid weight loss, energy boosts, gut and skin changes, practical raw recipes and common beginner mistakes. They also discuss nutrition questions, testing the microbiome, and building community around raw food.
Apr 30, 2026 • 47min
Fatty Liver Disease: How To Reverse It FAST | Dr. Neal Barnard
Dr. Neal Barnard, physician and president of the Physicians Committee who researches plant-based nutrition, explains what drives fatty liver and why it is so common. He discusses which plant foods and low-fat approaches help remove liver fat quickly. He also covers the roles of coffee, fruits, whole grains, and why added oils and animal fats are problematic.
Apr 28, 2026 • 53min
The Future of Medicine: Longer Life & Healthspan Naturally | Dr. Niki Davis
Dr. Niki Davis, lifestyle medicine physician and founder of Lifestyle Telemedicine, focuses on nutrition, movement, and behavior change to treat chronic disease. She explores lifestyle medicine, the role of social connection in longevity, practical ways introverts build supportive relationships, plant-predominant diets, and how community sustains lasting health habits.
Apr 25, 2026 • 47min
How to Reverse Heart Disease Naturally | Dr. Columbus Batiste
Dr. Columbus Batiste, cardiologist and founder of Healthy Heart/Healthy Art Nation, champions plant-based nutrition to prevent and reverse heart disease. He explains why processed meats are harmful, how medical training overlooks nutrition, and how stress, sleep, and lifestyle shape heart health. He also shares practical swaps, cravings strategies, and why consumer demand can change the food system.
Apr 22, 2026 • 48min
How To Make Vegetables Taste AMAZING | Chef Ed Harris
Chef Ed Harris, Celebrity chef and Food Network Chopped champion known for bold plant-based flavors, shares kitchen-tested tricks. He explains seasoning tofu, layering spices, using fresh herbs and acid, and rescuing bland leftovers. Short, practical techniques for turning simple vegetables into restaurant-quality, craveable dishes.
Apr 21, 2026 • 40min
The Truth About Animal Testing: Why It's Failing Us and Costing You Money | Dr. Neal Barnard
Dr. Neal Barnard, physician, author, and ethics advocate for human-relevant research, discusses troubling primate experiments at OHSU and why more than 90% of animal-tested drugs fail in people. He explores modern alternatives like organs-on-chips, noninvasive human imaging, the economics of animal testing, and a shifting scientific culture away from animal research.
Apr 14, 2026 • 33min
The Millet Effect: Ancient Grain Lowers Blood Sugar and Boost Energy
Dr. Hana Kahleova, a physician and plant-based nutrition researcher, explains the Millet Effect and why this ancient grain matters for metabolic health. She discusses millet’s role in stabilizing blood sugar and energy, potential GLP-1–like satiety effects, impacts on cholesterol, inflammation, blood pressure, and simple ways to cook it like porridge and waffles.
Apr 9, 2026 • 51min
Stop Heartburn Naturally | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist and gut-health expert focused on fiber and the microbiome. He explores why reflux may be about motility not just acid. He explains foods and habits that worsen reflux, how fiber and plant-focused meals help, timing and portion tips, and when medications or procedures may be needed.
