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Metabolic Syndrome: Podcast Episodes
Podcast episodes on metabolic syndrome explain how insulin resistance, central weight gain, and inflammation drive cardiovascular risk — and how to measure metabolic flexibility and reverse the process before it becomes diabetes or heart disease.
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Ep. 46: From Blockages to Big Data: Redefining Cardiovascular Prevention with AI and Policy — with Dr. Yele Aluko, Interventional Cardiologist
Listen to the episode →: Ep. 46: From Blockages to Big Data: Redefining Cardiovascular Prevention with AI and Policy — with Dr. Yele Aluko, Interventional CardiologistWhat if our healthcare system isn’t broken — but is performing exactly as it was designed? In this episode, Dr. Regina Druz sits down with Dr. Yele Aluko, an interventional and structural-heart cardiologist who spent years opening blocked arteries and implanting heart valves before stepping back from the bedside to work “upstream” on health policy…
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Ep. 44: Longevity Secrets Revealed: Mediterranean Diet Surprises — with Dr. Artemis Morris
Listen to the episode →: Ep. 44: Longevity Secrets Revealed: Mediterranean Diet Surprises — with Dr. Artemis MorrisNaturopathic physician Dr. Artemis Morris reveals the untold secrets of the Mediterranean diet — wild edible plants, olive oil quality tiers, and why cultural eating patterns protect your heart.
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Ep. 42: Small Dose, Big Power: Microdosing GLP-1 to Quell Midlife Inflammation — with Dr. Jennifer Roelands, Integrative Gynecologist
Listen to the episode →: Ep. 42: Small Dose, Big Power: Microdosing GLP-1 to Quell Midlife Inflammation — with Dr. Jennifer Roelands, Integrative GynecologistGuest: Dr. Jennifer Roelands, MD — Integrative Gynecologist & Longevity Physician In this episode, Dr. Regina Druz is joined by Dr. Jennifer Roelands — a board-certified OB-GYN who practices integrative gynecology and longevity medicine — to reframe GLP-1 agonists (semaglutide and tirzepatide) as a form of hormonal replacement therapy rather than simple weight-loss drugs. They…
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Ep. 28: Frustrated with Exercise? How Move More Moments Re-Engineer Your Routine — with Dr. Jim Walter, Exercise Physiologist
Listen to the episode →: Ep. 28: Frustrated with Exercise? How Move More Moments Re-Engineer Your Routine — with Dr. Jim Walter, Exercise PhysiologistDr. Jim Walter explains how Move More Moments approach reengineer your routine for better cardiac fitness and metabolic health.
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Ep. 24: The Gut-Liver-Heart Connection Demystified — with Dr. Vivian Asamoah, Gastroenterologist
Listen to the episode →: Ep. 24: The Gut-Liver-Heart Connection Demystified — with Dr. Vivian Asamoah, GastroenterologistIntegrative gastroenterologist Dr. Vivian Asamoah explains how gut dysbiosis and liver dysfunction drive high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease.
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Ep. 19: Do This Daily for Your Heart Health: Laugh Your Heart Out! — with Dr. Sam Shay, DC, IFMCP
Listen to the episode →: Ep. 19: Do This Daily for Your Heart Health: Laugh Your Heart Out! — with Dr. Sam Shay, DC, IFMCPWhat if one of the most effective daily prescriptions for your heart is laughter? In this ‘fun Friday’ conversation, Dr. Regina Druz is joined by Dr. Sam Shay — a functional medicine practitioner who is also a professional stand-up comic — to explore the real science of therapeutic humor. They discuss how laughter pulls us…
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Ep. 14: The Weight Loss “Bermuda Triangle”: Are You Stuck in It? — with Dr. Phyllis Pobee, MD
Listen to the episode →: Ep. 14: The Weight Loss “Bermuda Triangle”: Are You Stuck in It? — with Dr. Phyllis Pobee, MDDr. Phyllis Poy explores why weight loss plateaus and what the ‘Bermuda Triangle’ of barriers reveals about your metabolic and metabolic health.
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Ep. 13: Vegiterranean, Anyone? Yes, Please! — with Dr. Kim Williams, MD
Listen to the episode →: Ep. 13: Vegiterranean, Anyone? Yes, Please! — with Dr. Kim Williams, MDDr. Kim Williams explains the vegiterranean diet—a plant-forward approach combining Mediterranean principles with plant-based eating for cardiovascular health.
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Ep. 9: Why Your Fasting Is Not Working: The 3 “O”s — with Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M, integrative cardiologist
Listen to the episode →: Ep. 9: Why Your Fasting Is Not Working: The 3 “O”s — with Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M, integrative cardiologistLearn why your fasting protocol may not be delivering results and discover the three critical O’s to optimize your metabolic health approach.
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Ep. 3: #RapidResponse: How Much Weight to Lose to Fix Your Blood Pressure — with Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M, integrative cardiologist
Listen to the episode →: Ep. 3: #RapidResponse: How Much Weight to Lose to Fix Your Blood Pressure — with Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M, integrative cardiologistDiscover rapid response protocols for blood pressure management through strategic weight reduction. Learn evidence-based techniques for metabolic improvement.
Reverse Metabolic Syndrome at the Root.
The drivers behind metabolic syndrome — inflammation, insulin resistance, oxidative stress, hormonal shifts — are identifiable and addressable. The HeartWell Step 1 Explore visit uncovers what is driving yours and builds a plan to address it.