Life's Best Medicine Podcast

Dr. Brian Lenzkes
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Life's Best Medicine Podcast

Total health encompasses more than just physical wellbeing; it includes factors like family life, the health of our relationships, spirituality, and the way we see our relationship to the rest of the world and to others. In this show, Dr. Lenzkes and his guests discuss these factors and share stories of heroism, compassion, and healing along the way. Being a medical doctor, Dr. Lenzkes has made a commitment to helping people, and he firmly believes that this commitment extends into every aspect of life.

  1. 6D AGO

    Episode 246: Who Do You Say That I AM?

    Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. This is a special Easter episode! Do you know who Judas Iscariot is? He is one of the most tragic characters in all of Scripture and literature generally. How could a person who walked with Jesus and saw his miracles turn against him and betray him in the end for a few silver coins? What can we learn from his story? For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

    19 min

  2. APR 9

    Episode 245: Dr. Laura Buchanan

    Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Laura Buchanan is a double board-certified physician in family and obesity medicine with a passion for using lifestyle modification as the first-line standard of care. She is a certified metabolic health practitioner (MHP), and a Board and founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. She is also a certified Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP). Given the improvement she has seen in patient’s mental health with low-carb diets, she also completed Dr. Georgia Ede’s “Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health Clinician Training”. She completed her family medicine residency at Wake Forest in 2022 and was a valedictorian of her class at the University of Florida College of Medicine. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Laura talk about… (00:00) Intro (03:34) How Dr. Laura first became interested in metabolic health and her research work at Toward Health (06:11) Data and research on quality of life and mental health improvement for people on a keto diet (08:04) How Alzheimer’s can improve on low-carb and ketogenic diets (09:19) The prevalence of food addiction among obese and diabetic people (10:43) Harm reduction versus abstinence strategies for dealing with food addiction (14:15) Some harmful ingredients found in many keto and low-carb replacement foods (17:10) Toward Health’s upcoming study on the improvement of binge eating and food addiction symptoms on a low carb diet (20:55) Some strategies that can help people recover from binge eating and food addiction (23:30) Night-Eating Syndrome (26:37) The importance of community and engagement with people who can support you through your recovery and health journey (29:16) The incredible findings of Toward Health’s employee wellness program study (33:38) The economic/medical pros and cons of GLP-1 medications (39:55) Sneaky sugars that most people are not aware of (46:42) The key take-aways from Toward Health’s recent Employee Wellness study (57:24) Outro and plugs   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: DR DAVID UNWIN’S SUGAR INFOGRAPHICS: https://phcuk.org/sugar/ The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners: https://thesmhp.org   Dr. Laura Buchanan:: Toward Health App: https://toward.health/community/ Toward Health Employee Wellness Study: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1548609/full Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraBuchananMD Website: https://www.iheartvitae.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iheartvitae/?hl=en The Food Relationship Fix: https://toward.health/food-addiction-webinar/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

    1h 8m

  3. MAR 26

    Episode 244: P.D. Mangan

    Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. P.D. Mangan is is a 68-year-old scientist with expertise in microbiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology. Passionate about the impact of diet and exercise on anti-aging and longevity, he champions metabolic health, the value of real foods, and the importance of resistance training. In this episode, Dr. Brian and P.D. talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:13) Chronic fatigue, sleep, and how to crush fatigue for good (16:11) Exercise, fatigue, and health (21:28) How to work work effectively and efficiently (26:58) Acute versus chronic stress (29:38) Carb loading (33:45) Why running too much can be unhealthy for your heart (36:58) How P.D. Mangan would start with a coaching client who has been relatively sedentary for a long time (42:57) Strength training, losing body fat, and insulin resistance (47:51) Strength training, being sedentary, and acute pain (51:09) Some observations that have surprised P.D. over the course of his coaching career (53:40) Alcohol, exercise, and carbs (58:14) Advice and inspiration for getting started with your health journey (01:06:21) Outro and plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Mark Sisson on the Life’s Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-236-mark-sisson/   P.D. Mangan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pdmangan/ X: https://x.com/Mangan150 Website: https://pdmangan.com Crush Chronic Fatigue (new book!) https://www.amazon.com/Smash-Chronic-Fatigue-Concise-Science-Based-ebook   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

    1h 10m

  4. MAR 19

    Episode 243: Ben Azadi

    Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Ben Azadi is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. He has a brand new book out now called Metabolic Freedom in which he presents a 30 day guide to restore your metabolism, heal hormones, and burn fat. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. He is known as ‘The Health Detective’ because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function.  Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Ben talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:48) How our thoughts and attitude influence fat-loss, metabolic health, and longevity (05:38) How our environment impacts our mental and physical health (07:03) The inspiration for Ben’s new book, Metabolic Freedom (11:08) The calories in, calories out model versus the metabolic health model (16:15) Walking as a metabolic and weight loss exercise (19:36) Hormesis (22:23) Negative self talk and psycho-cybernetics (30:33) What faith is and why it is important (32:57) The importance of making time for things you enjoy (39:55) Insulin resistance (45:11) Vegetable and seed oils (47:37) Vitamin G (51:59) Oxytocin and testosterone (01:00:29) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Psycho-Cybernetics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Psycho-Cybernetics-Updated-Expanded-Maxwell-Maltz/dp/0399176136 Dr. Mindy Pelz: https://drmindypelz.com   Ben Azadi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/?hl=en Metabolic Freedom (book): https://ketokamp.clickfunnels.com/metabolic-freedom Website: https://www.benazadi.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metabolic-freedom-with-ben-azadi/id1470779784 Seed Oil Allergy Card: https://onlineoffer.lpages.co/vegetable-oil-allergy-card-download/ Links: https://linktr.ee/thebenazadi   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH •  HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

    1h 8m

  5. MAR 12

    Episode 242: Dr. Chelsea Turgeon

    Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Chelsea Turgeon is an MD-trained career coach, bestselling author, digital nomad, and host of the Life After Medicine podcast. In 2019 she left the hustle and grind of her OBGYN residency to travel the world and start her own online business. Now she helps healthcare professionals recover from burnout and forge their own unique path to fulfillment. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Chelsea talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:41) Chelsea’s early interest in psychology/medicine and how she became disillusioned with medical school (24:14) How Chelsea’s family, friends, and colleagues reacted to her leaving the medical profession (29:20) Chelsea’s mindset shift that allowed her to successfully and dramatically change her course in life (36:04) Being an example of health as a key aspect of helping patients achieve their own wellness (39:43) Chelsea’s off-grid experience in Mongolia and how it has effected her worldview and lifestyle (55:06) How the multitude of issues in the medical system can be fixed or at least improved (01:05:19) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Chelsea Turgeon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachchelsmd/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine Life After Medicine Podcast: https://pod.link/1578778554 Website: https://www.liinks.co/coachchelsmd   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

    1h 10m

  6. MAR 7

    Episode 241: The Arizona Low Carb Collaborative

    Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. The Arizona Low Carb Collaborative is coming soon (March 22-23)! Join us for a day filled with delicious low-carb food, informative talks, and a chance to connect with like-minded individuals. Whether you're a seasoned low-carb pro or just starting your journey, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about the low-carb lifestyle. Coach Bronson Dant is an exercise scientist, sports performance coach, and ketogenic athlete dedicated to helping athletes optimize their performance without sacrificing health. Since 2006, he has coached athletes at all levels—from weekend warriors to competitive professionals—focusing on strength, conditioning, and metabolic efficiency. Coach Natalie Grasso is a Certified Health & Life Coach, Personal Trainer, and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner specializing in low-carb & ketogenic nutrition for body transformation — with a focus on emotional eating & behavior change. She is also a WBFF Diva Bikini PRO! In this episode, Dr. Brian, Bronson, and Natalie talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:31) The upcoming Arizona Low Carb Collaborative (see links below) (02:07) Natalie and Bronson’s backgrounds and expertise (06:09) The topics that Bronson and Natalie will be speaking on at the Arizona Low Carb Collaborative (09:19) Dr. Brian’s speaking topic at the Arizona Low Carb Collaborative (10:15) The prevalence of stressors in life and how to deal with a life that is characterized by stress (12:39) The great food and great speakers that will be at the Arizona Low Carb Collaborative (17:33) Why you should come to the Arizona Low Carb Collaborative For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Arizona Low Carb Collaborative: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arizona-low-carb-collaborative-tickets-981872014627?aff=oddtdtcreator Arizona Low Carb Collaborative PROMO CODE: METHEALTH Coach Bronson on the Life’s Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-197-bronson-dant/ Coach Bronson on the Low Carb MD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/episode-359-bronson-dant/   Coach Bronson Dant: Website: https://coachbronson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.bronson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coach.bronson   Coach Natalie Grasso: Website: https://www.nataliejgrasso.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theketobikinipro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ketobikinisecrets   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

    27 min

  7. MAR 5

    Episode 240: Ezra Lavinsky, LPC

    Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Ezra Lavinsky is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of Forward Momentum Counseling in Prescott, Arizona. With the goal of supporting clients in cultivating deeper self-love and fostering more meaningful connections with others as his guiding principle, Ezra combines therapeutic approaches, such as EMDR and mindfulness CBT, with a compassionate and supportive environment at his practice. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Ezra talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:31) Why Ezra chose to go into the field of addiction counseling (08:35) Two essential ingredients for effective counseling (13:47) Some issues with the way that therapy is construed by people in general and systemic issues in the therapy/counseling industry (18:54) Understanding addiction and good mental health (27:39) Why mental health matters a LOT for physical health (31:06) How Ezra approaches a new addiction client (35:34) Why caring and being authentic is essential for success and growth (39:30) Making a commitment to always speak the truth in love and leave the results to God (43:29) The importance of faith for mental, emotional, and spiritual health (48:52) Giving back and being of service to others (50:04) Outro and plugs   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong (Ted Talk): https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong   Ezra Lavinsky: Forward Momentum Counseling: https://forwardmomentumcounseling.net Email: info@forwardmomentumcounseling.net Pottery Website: https://ezrapottery.com   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

    58 min

  8. FEB 25

    Episode 239: Hannah Warren

    Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Hannah Warren is the Mental Health Communications and Advocacy Manager at Metabolic Mind. Hannah writes and advocates for increased awareness of the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. In July 2021, she implemented ketogenic therapy and ultimately put her bipolar 1 disorder into complete remission. She now devotes her career to disseminating the science of metabolic therapies and working to make them a first-line treatment option. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Hannah talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:19) Hannah’s career and personal health journey recovering from Bipolar I Disorder using metabolic therapies (13:56) Hannah’s non-profit, Jhoole--a social enterprise, nonprofit, fair trade cooperative that employs women in Maheshwar, India in the eco fashion industry so that they can gain economic independence, invest in education, and ultimately break the cycle of poverty in their community (14:58) Whether creative, entrepreneurial people tend to be more likely to suffer from Bipolar I (17:38) The euphoric nature of mania and the numbness of depression that people with Bipolar I experience (20:18) How Hannah was first introduced to metabolic psychiatry and the positive changes she began implementing that led her to mental stability (27:51) Vegetarian and vegan keto (36:58) The spiritual/emotional aspect of metabolic health (39:06) Hannah’s experience coming out of mania and sinking into depression (41:28) How metabolic therapies improve\ mental illness, depression, and anxiety (51:09) Making helping others and love the guiding principle for your life (53:07) Systemic changes that need to take place in the health care system (01:02:40) Outro/Plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Jules Anacker on the Life’s Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-219-jules-anacker/ Good Energy (book by Casey Means): https://www.caseymeans.com/goodenergy   Hannah Warren: Jhoole: https://www.jhoole.org Metabolic Mind: https://www.metabolicmind.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@metabolicmind   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH • • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

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    Total health encompasses more than just physical wellbeing; it includes factors like family life, the health of our relationships, spirituality, and the way we see our relationship to the rest of the world and to others. In this show, Dr. Lenzkes and his guests discuss these factors and share stories of heroism, compassion, and healing along the way. Being a medical doctor, Dr. Lenzkes has made a commitment to helping people, and he firmly believes that this commitment extends into every aspect of life.

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