Stay Off My Operating Table

By: Dr. Philip Ovadia
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  • 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.
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  • Ryan Cooley 168

    Ryan Cooley 168
    Nov 5 2024
    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 on new approaches to preventing heart disease.

    In this episode, we dig into the complex relationship between insulin resistance, visceral fat, and cardiovascular diseases like atrial fibrillation. Dr. Cooley explains how fat accumulation around vital organs triggers inflammatory responses and arrhythmias, advocating for a focus on metabolic health over merely lowering LDL cholesterol levels. His personal and clinical observations provide a compelling argument for a more holistic approach to managing heart health, emphasizing the often-overlooked role of cardiac fat.

    We explore the nuances of reversing insulin resistance and the difficulties of diagnosing ectopic fat, often invisible from the outside. Dr. Cooley shares his transition from a vegan diet to a keto vegetarian and nearly carnivore diet, leading to improved lipid profiles and overall heart health. The discussion extends to the importance of satiety, specific medical tests, and the future of cardiometabolic care, including plans for a clinic centered on lifestyle interventions. Tune in to learn how these insights can pave the way for better preventive measures in heart disease management.

    Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, include your contact information.)

    Joburg Meats
    Keto/Carnivore-friendly meat snacks. Tasty+Clean. 4 ingredients. Use code “iFixHearts” to save 15%.

    Chances are, you wouldn't be listening to this podcast if you didn't need to change your life and get healthier.

    So take action right now. Book a call with Dr. Ovadia's team.

    One small step in the right direction is all it takes to get started.

    How to connect with Stay Off My Operating Table:

    Twitter:

    • Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts
    • Jack Heald: @JackHeald5

    Learn more:

    • Learn more about Dr. Ovadia's personalized health coaching
    • Get Dr. Ovadia's book Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon.
    • Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts
    • visit Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health
    • visit Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com

    Theme Song : Rage Against
    Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey
    (c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings

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

    From Tech to Clean Meat: How Two Entrepreneurs Are Revolutionizing Healthy Snacks - 167
    Oct 29 2024

    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.

    Jon Engleson and Yusef Baumgarten, the founders 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 preservatives, their biltong is naturally cured for two weeks using only beef, apple cider vinegar, salt, and spices. The meat comes from pasture-raised, grass-fed cattle from South America, where traditional farming practices are still the norm.

    The conversation takes an interesting turn when Yusef shares his personal experience of losing 10 pounds in one week simply by switching from eating babka (a sweet bread) to biltong for breakfast. The company is expanding their line to include new flavors like Korean BBQ and truffle, plus developing clean versions of traditional salamis without nitrates or preservatives.

    Did You Know...?
    One of the founders was originally a tech professional who also practiced as an energy healer and EMT for 15 years. This unexpected background led him to be particularly conscious about creating clean, additive-free products, as he had developed sensitivity to testing food quality through his healing work.

    NOTABLE QUOTE
    "You kind of muscle test each product. You're like, is this really good? Is this really not good? And you test and nope, no good. I'm like, okay I'm going to need it anyway. Okay. When it came to this built tongue, I was introduced to it. And I don't know why subconsciously I did a muscle test and ask, is this a good product? Is this healthy for me? And I got a confirmed solid yes."

    Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, include your contact information.)

    Joburg Meats
    Keto/Carnivore-friendly meat snacks. Tasty+Clean. 4 ingredients. Use code “iFixHearts” to save 15%.

    Chances are, you wouldn't be listening to this podcast if you didn't need to change your life and get healthier.

    So take action right now. Book a call with Dr. Ovadia's team.

    One small step in the right direction is all it takes to get started.

    How to connect with Stay Off My Operating Table:

    Twitter:

    • Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts
    • Jack Heald: @JackHeald5

    Learn more:

    • Learn more about Dr. Ovadia's personalized health coaching
    • Get Dr. Ovadia's book Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon.
    • Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts
    • visit Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health
    • visit Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com

    Theme Song : Rage Against
    Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey
    (c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings

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

    Why Your Relationships Might Be Making You Sick: Former Drug Rep Mark Groves 166
    Oct 22 2024

    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 boundaries, using our voice, and addressing resentment to improve both our relationships and physical wellbeing.

    Discover why the quality of our relationships at age 50 is a stronger predictor of health at 80 than traditional medical markers. This conversation explores how learning to express ourselves authentically can have far-reaching effects on our overall health and happiness.

    Timestamps:
    0:00 Introduction
    5:30 Mark's journey from pharma rep to relationship expert
    12:45 The connection between relationships and physical health
    20:30 The power of making small choices
    28:15 Setting boundaries and addressing resentment
    35:40 The Harvard Study of Adult Development findings

    relationship health, authentic living, inflammation, boundary setting, Harvard Study of Adult Development

    Learn More:
    Website: https://markgroves.com/

    Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, include your contact information.)

    Joburg Meats
    Keto/Carnivore-friendly meat snacks. Tasty+Clean. 4 ingredients. Use code “iFixHearts” to save 15%.

    Chances are, you wouldn't be listening to this podcast if you didn't need to change your life and get healthier.

    So take action right now. Book a call with Dr. Ovadia's team.

    One small step in the right direction is all it takes to get started.

    How to connect with Stay Off My Operating Table:

    Twitter:

    • Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts
    • Jack Heald: @JackHeald5

    Learn more:

    • Learn more about Dr. Ovadia's personalized health coaching
    • Get Dr. Ovadia's book Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon.
    • Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts
    • visit Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health
    • visit Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com

    Theme Song : Rage Against
    Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey
    (c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings

    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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    59 mins

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