Dr. Peter Brukner is a highly respected Australian sports doctor who has become a passionate advocate for nutrition-based health reform. With a background treating elite athletes — including stints with the Australian cricket team, the Socceroos, and Liverpool FC — he co-authored the influential Clinical Sports Medicine textbook. In recent years, he’s turned his focus to public health, championing low-carb eating through his Defeat Diabetes program and bestselling book A Fat Lot of Good. He’s committed to raising awareness about how food choices can prevent and even reverse chronic illness.

SHOW NOTES

00:00 Introduction to Health Misconceptions
02:43 Personal Health Journey and Dietary Changes
05:33 Understanding Carbohydrates and Their Impact
08:01 The Carnivore Diet and Its Benefits
10:58 The Role of Food in Chronic Diseases
13:49 The Importance of Real Food
16:23 Childhood Nutrition and Societal Changes
19:24 The Influence of the Food Industry
21:50 Navigating Dietary Choices and Peer Pressure
24:44 The Challenges of Hospital Nutrition
27:32 Skepticism in Nutrition Science
29:06 From Sports Medicine to Nutrition Advocate
31:19 The Journey of Defeat Diabetes
35:39 The Impact of Diet on Health
39:48 The Pharmaceutical Industry and Health
45:06 Establishing Sports Medicine as a Specialty
52:14 Balancing Sports Medicine and Diabetes Advocacy

Donald Robertson is a psychotherapist and writer who focuses on the practical use of Stoicism in everyday life. His works, such as "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor" and "Verissimus," delve into the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism, making these ideas easy to understand. Robertson also explores the connection between Stoicism and modern cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), while emphasizing the profound impact of Socrates on Stoic ethics and critical thinking. His approach blends ancient philosophy with contemporary psychology, providing insights for building resilience and fostering personal development.

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Podcasting Mishaps and Lessons Learned
02:04 The Resurgence of Stoicism
10:02 Cultural Shifts and Stoicism's Appeal
19:12 Rhetoric, Politics, and Modern Manipulation
30:11 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Stoicism
36:31 The Challenge of Communicating Psychology
39:07 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Stoicism
44:54 The Evolution of Psychotherapy
48:17 The Stoic Perspective on Emotions
57:43 Identifying Triggers and Emotions
01:05:41 The Role of Anger in Emotional Responses

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Dan Flores is an American historian and bestselling author known for his work on the environmental and cultural history of the American West. His books include Coyote America and American Serengeti, both acclaimed for their rich storytelling and scientific insight. A former professor at the University of Montana, he now lives in New Mexico and has appeared in documentaries and on shows like The Joe Rogan Experience and Ken Burns’ The American Buffalo.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Navigating Technical Challenges
04:04 Art and Nature: A Personal Connection
06:58 Exploring Human History and Imagination
11:56 The Creative Process: Balancing Structure and Imagination
24:02 Understanding Our Relationship with Animals
34:48 Environmental Awareness and Indigenous Wisdom
53:57 Cultural Reflections and Political Statements