In this flavorful episode of The Life Possible Podcast, John sits down with Chef Roza Phox, founder of JOYFULL, to explore how delicious, healing food can thrive even within Phase 1 “restrictions.”

Roza shares her personal story — how she became a chef, the mission behind JOYFULL’s catered events and “Mother Your Mother” meal prep. She opens up about her own journey with weight, fitness, and finally discovering Ideal Protein. She explains how IP helped her lose fat, reveal the muscle she’d been working for, and why she believes even fit clients can use the protocol strategically to “cut.”

Together, Dr. Barnes and Roza dive into creative Phase 1 cooking, including her favorite spices, flavor hacks, and clever ways to make vegetables irresistible (yes—the wok is back!).

And just in time for the holidays, Roza shares several JOYFULL, Phase-1-friendly recipes:

✨ Espresso Chocolate “Affogato” Cup
✨ JOYFULL Phase 1 “Eggnog” Smoothie
✨ Holiday Herb Croutons
✨ “Charred Carnage” Asian 5-Spice Cabbage

We are sure you will learn some fun new Phase 1 recipes and cooking hacks that you will use right away to help you navigate the holidays this December!!

In this episode, Dr. Dolores Zumbado from Ideal Protein joins John to unpack how to stay grounded, peaceful, and on-track during the holidays using the neuroscience-based Anchor Point Framework from Bright Line Eating.

You’ll learn:
• 🎯 Why holidays trigger overeating, cravings, and decision fatigue
• 🔒 How clear “bright lines” (no sugar, no flour, no snacking, measured meals) create freedom—not deprivation
• 🛡️ How to handle food pushers, family traditions, and workplace temptations
• 🚫 Why “just one bite,” “life is short,” and moderation often backfire
• 🧩 Simple scripts, social boundaries, and recovery strategies if you slip
• 🌟 How to define the holiday experience you want—and start January feeling proud, not regretful

A practical, empowering guide to enjoying the season while protecting your metabolic health and peace of mind. 🎁💪

After nearly a decade performing complex vascular surgeries, Dr. Lily Johnston, MD, MPH realized something powerful — surgery can fix an artery, but not the disease behind it.

In this week’s episode of The Life Possible Podcast, Dr. Johnston joins Dr. John Barnes to reveal how insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction drive vascular disease — and how changing your nutrition can literally save your limbs and your life.

🎧 Tune in to learn:
🩸 How insulin resistance damages your blood vessels
🥑 Why low-carb and therapeutic nutrition can restore vascular health
💪 How to prevent the need for surgery — before it’s too late

👉 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!
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