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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Mar 26, 2026 • 54min
What Doctors Aren't Taught Is Killing Us | Dr. Kim Scheuer
Dr. Kim Scheuer, a board-certified family physician turned lifestyle medicine practitioner who reversed her own health with whole-food, plant-based living. She discusses nutrition gaps in medical training. She describes living off the grid, pantry raids, ultra-processed foods in hospitals, movement as daily life, deprescribing meds, and running lifestyle-focused telemedicine and community programs.
Mar 24, 2026 • 56min
She Had Heart Disease, These Changes Made It Go Away | Lauren Bernick
Lauren Bernick, founder of Well Elephant and host of Age Like A Badass Mother, reversed her own heart disease with a whole-food, plant-based approach. She recounts the warning signs, a life-changing calcium score, and the shift that made it stick. Hear practical tactics for eating out, travel hacks, sustainable tweaks for healthy fats, and the mindset that turned a crisis into long-term change.
Mar 19, 2026 • 53min
The Power Foods Diet: Eat A Lot and Lose Weight | Dr. Jim Loomis and Caryn Dugan
Caryn Dugan, chef who creates practical plant-based recipes, and Dr. Jim Loomis, physician focused on evidence-based plant-predominant nutrition, explore eating more nutrient-dense, fiber-rich foods to support weight loss and disease prevention. They discuss building flavorful, doctor-approved meals, portion swaps like pasta plus veggies, whole grains, savory oats, plant-based burgers, and smart cooking techniques to make healthy eating sustainable.
Mar 17, 2026 • 36min
Health Benefits of Onions: Strong Heart, Long Life | Dr. Hana Kahleova
Dr. Hana Kahleova, physician and lead researcher in cardiometabolic health and longevity, describes the science behind onions. She covers antioxidant quercetin, effects on nitric oxide and blood flow, impacts on insulin sensitivity and liver fat, links to lower cancer and heart risk, and practical advice on regular, small servings.
Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 11min
Fibermaxxing: The Science of Healing Your Gut with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, board-certified gastroenterologist and bestselling author focused on gut health and the microbiome, shares why fiber is central to a healthy gut. He explains fibermaxxing, how to increase fiber safely, the role of short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, and practical starter foods such as smoothies and soups. The conversation highlights microbial diversity, gut barrier health, and strategies to rebuild your microbiome.
Mar 10, 2026 • 51min
Why Kids Get Constipated — And How Parents Can Fix It | Dr. Iris Wang
Dr. Iris Wong, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist and author of Boo Can't Poo, specializes in pediatric constipation and gut–brain interaction. She explains why kids get constipated, the role of diet, hydration, movement, and the pelvic floor. Practical tips cover helping picky eaters, when to seek care, and how to talk about poop without shame.
Mar 5, 2026 • 50min
Bacon Causes Cancer, Eat This Instead | Anna Herby, RD
Anna Herby, registered dietitian and doctor of health sciences who advises on colorectal cancer prevention, explains why processed meats raise colon cancer risk. She covers survey findings on public awareness. She outlines biology of harm, explains fiber and plant proteins for gut protection, and offers practical bacon and burger swaps plus cooking and policy considerations.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 58min
You've Been Pooping All Wrong: Doctor Explains Right Way | Dr. Trisha Pasricha
Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist who studies the gut-brain connection and writes for The Washington Post, breaks down bowel basics with humor. She covers toilet posture and why squatting helps. She debunks detox myths, explains fiber tuning, looks at red meat and colon cancer links, and warns about phone-time hemorrhoid risks.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 50min
Best Foods to Reverse Heart Disease | Dr. Neal Barnard
Dr. Neal Barnard, physician and founder of the Physicians Committee known for plant-based nutrition advocacy, discusses foods that can reverse heart disease. He highlights oats, beans, nuts, leafy greens, flaxseed, berries, and the roles of soluble fiber, nitric oxide, and inflammation. Practical food swaps, timing of cholesterol drops, and the limits of oils and processed foods are covered in short, actionable segments.
Feb 24, 2026 • 27min
Health Benefits of Garlic: What 1 Clove Can Do For You | Dr. Hana Kahleova
Dr. Hana Kahleova, a physician-researcher in nutrition and preventive medicine, explains garlic as a potent dietary intervention. She discusses garlic's gene-signaling and antioxidant actions. She reviews evidence on cholesterol, blood pressure, and immune protection. Practical tips cover effective doses, forms, and ways to use one clove daily without strong breath.
