• Cole Robinson’s different iterations of the sugar diet and whether it’s okay to change your mind

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:37 – Cole Robinson flip-flops his recommendations on the sugar diet

7:43 – problems with using weight loss as the primary determinant of health

12:43 – Cole Robinson’s early recommendations on sugar fasting

14:16 – the impact of the sugar diet on gut and dental health

16:40 – the importance of understanding how a diet works rather than focusing solely on the short-term results

20:26 – the benefits of eating fruit rather than white sugar sources like candy

21:58 – concerns with blood sugar stability on low-fat diets

23:49 – problems with taking a “1990s low-fat approach” as Cole Robinson recommends

26:18 – Cole Robinson’s flip flop on the sugar diet

31:48 – concerns with digestion and liver detoxification on a low-fat diet

34:46 – Cole Robinson’s history of changing dietary recommendations – from the Snake Diet to the Sugar Diet

36:13 – whether the sugar diet could be used as a short-term tool to lose body fat

38:30 – the many iterations of advice on the sugar diet from Cole Robinson

39:53 – the importance of losing body fat in a healthy way

42:32 – will the 1990s low-fat diet last?

45:29 – whether having enough carbohydrates protects against muscle loss while on the sugar diet

46:57 – caution for those trying the sugar diet for weight loss

51:50 – FGF21 requires a protein deficiency

53:48 – why Cole Robinson’s new low-fat diet may not lead to rapid weight loss like the sugar diet

57:54 – the sugar diet shows that sugar isn’t the cause of insulin resistance

1:03:41 – did Cole Robinson actually lie about what he his original sugar diet recommendations?

1:13:27 – the toxic nature of social media and its impact on learning

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro 4:29 – Ben Bikman suggests the sugar diet only works for lean, active, healthy men

9:33 – Ben Bikman’s claim that satiety is lower on high-carb diets

14:37 – Ben Bikman parrots the argument that carbohydrates are not essential

19:40 – Thomas DeLauer on sugar fasting and insulin sensitivity

22:15 – Thomas Delauer says high-sugar diets cause glycation and AGEs 24:44 – Ken Berry and Anthony Chaffee fearmonger about glycation, glucose, and insulin

28:01 – the truth about glycation on high-carb diets

31:48 – how low-carb diets can cause glycation and increase AGEs

35:22 – Nick Norwitz says the sugar diet won't work for obese people due to FGF21 resistance

39:14 – Nick Norwitz claims that fructose harms the liver

44:24 – Nick Norwitz also parrots the argument that carbohydrates are not essential

• Whether post-menopausal women can benefit from the bioenergetic approach
• Concerns with estrogen therapy and the harmful advice given to women in menopause and perimenopause
• Primal Bod’s argument that you don't need to hit your RDAs if you are not eating carbohydrates

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:22 – Kate Deering’s experience in the Bioenergetic space and finding Ray Peat’s work

3:02 – Dr. Jolene Brighten says that HRT isn’t enough – is she right?

6:15 – common diet misconceptions for women in perimenopause and menopause

9:59 – concerns with using estrogen therapy

14:03 – how estrogen compares to progesterone, DHEA, pregnenolone, and testosterone

16:37 – harmful medical advice given to Mike’s mom

18:17 – whether using estrogen therapy is ever warranted

24:51 – how to tell if estrogen is causing harm in post-menopausal women

30:58 – strategies for reducing symptoms associated with menopause (hot flashes, weight gain, vaginal dryness, poor sleep)

37:16 – blood markers that indicate high estrogen levels and common pitfalls to be aware of

40:13 – the importance of eating enough carbohydrates to prevent cortisol spikes

47:14 – Primal Bod (Candi Frazier’s) argument that more insulin leads to a greater need for nutrients

51:47 – whether RDA targets for micronutrients should be ignored

57:45 – whether high-carb diets cause the wasting of nutrients as Primal Bod suggests

1:03:59 – nutrient deficiencies on the carnivore diet and the demonization of insulin

1:09:56 – is adding fiber the key to hormonal balance?

1:15:46 – the importance of understanding why removing fiber and other plant foods might produce benefits

1:18:36 – the bioenergetic approach still applies to post-menopausal women