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Mastering Blood Sugar

by Dr. Brian Mowll

Learn how to use a real food diet, lifestyle modification, and functional medicine to master your blood sugar and reverse type 2 diabetes . Join diabetes expert Dr. Brian Mowll as he shares inspiring conversations with the world's leading health experts about how to transform metabolic health.

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Episodes

  1. FBI Secrets for Ending Food Cravings with Holly Bertone

    🎥 In this episode, Dr. Brian Mowll welcomes Holly Bertone, a former FBI counterintelligence analyst turned holistic health coach, to talk about breaking free from emotional eating and food cravings. Holly shares her 40-year struggle with emotional eating, her rock-bottom moment, and how she...

  2. Fixing Insulin Resistance with Food, Muscle, and Mindset with Dr. Kaity Castillo

    🎥 In this episode, Dr. Brian Mowll welcomes Dr. Kaity Castillo, a nurse practitioner and metabolic health coach, to discuss how she helps people reverse type 2 diabetes and regain control of their blood sugar through personalized nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Kaity shares how she went...

  3. Why You’re Gaining Fat on Keto: Craig Emmerich on Insulin Resistance, Fat Cells & Real Fixes

    🎥 In this episode, Dr. Brian Mowll is joined by Craig Emmerich to unpack the real roots of insulin resistance, why simply eating low carb isn’t enough, and what most people get wrong about fat loss. Craig explains the “personal fat threshold” and how the size—and not just the number—of your fat...

  4. Lies I Taught in Medical School: Dr. Lufkin’s Wake-Up Call to Modern Medicine

    🎥 In this episode, Dr. Brian Mowll sits down with Dr. Robert Lufkin to explore the hard truths about modern medicine, the myths we’re still teaching in medical schools, and the powerful role of lifestyle in reversing chronic diseases. Drawing from his book Lies I Taught in Medical School, Dr....

  5. PCOS, Insulin Resistance, and the Low-Carb Fix for Women’s Health

    🎥 In this episode, Dr. Brian Mowll welcomes registered dietitian Temple Stewart to discuss the power of low-carb nutrition for women’s health, insulin resistance, and metabolic healing. Temple shares her personal journey—from struggling with PCOS and weight gain to reversing her symptoms through…

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  6. The Truth About Fat Loss, Blood Sugar, and Why Exercise Is the Missing Link

    🎥 In this episode, Dr. Brian Mowll welcomes back Dr. Ted Naiman for a deep dive into the science of fat loss, blood sugar control, and why your body’s energy balance matters more than ever. They discuss the key principles of satiety, how to structure your diet for metabolic health, and why...

  7. The Truth About GLP-1: Benefits, Risks, and What You’re Not Being Told

    🎥 In this episode, Dr. Brian Mowll sits down with Dr. Tyna Moore to break down the truth about GLP-1 receptor agonists, the science behind their effects, and why mainstream medicine might not be telling the full story. They explore the regenerative benefits of these peptides, their impact on...

  8. Where's the evidence?: The Truth About Cholesterol, Blood Sugar Spikes, and Metabolic Health with Dr. Gil Carvalho

    🎥 In this episode, Dr. Carvalho breaks down the hidden risks behind cholesterol, blood sugar spikes, and how they connect to your metabolic health. You’ll discover why these markers matter, the biggest misconceptions, and practical steps you can take to stay healthy. The Truth About Type 2...

  9. Unlocking the Power of Fasting for Better Blood Sugar

    In this episode, Dr. Jockers discusses the ketogenic diet, blood sugar control, and diabetes. He reflects on how the ketogenic diet's popularity has grown over the years and shares new insights and learnings from his experiences. Dr. Jockers highlights the importance of this diet in managing...

  10. Revolutionizing Type 2 Diabetes Care: A Conversation with Dr. Amy McKenzie

    Dr. Amy McKenzie discusses the work at Virta Health, an online specialty medical clinic that treats patients with type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and pre-diabetes. Virta's treatment approach includes a ketogenic diet and technology-enabled continuous remote care. By using this approach…

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  11. Navigating LADA: Strategies for Blood Sugar Control and Emotional Well-being

    In this episode, CJ Walker, also known as the Genetic Diabetic, speaks about LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood), a condition often misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes. CJ shares her personal experience with being misdiagnosed and ultimately diagnosed with LADA and discusses the key things...

  12. How to Lose Weight and Reverse Diabetes With Dr. Rob Cywes

    We are lucky to be joined by the "Carb Addiction Doc,” Dr. Robert Cywes. Dr. Cywes works in the trenches and has a wealth of knowledge to share about preventing and managing diabetes. This episode touches on the challenges of balancing conventional and natural approaches to diabetes treatment....

  13. Unlocking Fertility: Understanding the Connection Between Blood Sugar and Pregnancy with Dr. Christine Maren

    Are you pregnant and have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes? Are you looking for nutrition advice to help you have a healthy pregnancy? Do you have food sensitivities that are affecting your blood sugar levels? If so, then this podcast with Dr. Christine Maren is for you! In this podcast…

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  14. Beyond Weight Loss: Uncovering the True Meaning of Self-Love with Drew Manning

    Drew Manning, the "Fit2Fat2Fit Guy," experienced a unique transformation journey after gaining 75 pounds in 2011. Drew explains his story with Dr. Brian, including how he stopped exercising and ate a standard American diet to gain weight. Drew shares his knowledge of the complex factors…

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  15. Finding Balance: A Conversation on Nutrition and Health with Angelique Panagos

    In this episode, Angelique Panagos, a nutritional therapist from the UK, joins the show to chat about the topics of hormones, digestion, and blood sugar health. Angelique shares that blood sugar is the cornerstone of her work as it significantly impacts energy levels, hormonal symptoms, mental...

  16. Drop Acid: Understanding Uric Acid and its Impact on Health with Dr. David Perlmutter

    In this podcast episode, Dr. Brian interviews Dr. David Perlmutter about his new book, "Drop Acid," which focuses on uric acid and how it relates to metabolic health, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and other health issues. The two discuss the importance of understanding the role of uric…

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  17. Debunking Nutrition Myths with Dietitian Michelle Hurn

    In this episode, Dr. Brian interviews dietitian Michelle Hurn, author of "The Dietitian's Dilemma," who shares her story of recovering from anorexia nervosa at the age of 12 and how it led her to become a low-carb advocate. Michelle discusses the importance of metabolic health and how diet and...

  18. Mastering Blood Sugar Podcast: The Vegetable Myth with Paul Saladino, MD

    In this episode, Dr. Brian interviews Dr. Paul Saladino, the Carnivore MD, on his unconventional approach to nutrition and health. Dr. Saladino challenges the common belief that vegetables are always good for humans and advocates for a carnivorous diet instead. He discusses his book and the...

  19. Unlocking the Power of Metabolic Medicine with Nicholas Norwitz, PhD

    In this episode, Dr. Brian interviews Dr. Nicholas Norwitz, who shares his fascinating journey with a low-carb ketogenic-style diet and its impact on his health. Dr. Nicholas, a Ph.D. holder from Oxford University and an incoming medical student at Harvard, talks about his personal health...

  20. The Metabolic Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino

    In this episode of the Mastering Blood Sugar podcast, host Dr. Brian interviews Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, a scientist from the University of South Florida who studies ketogenic diets, metabolism, and brain health. Dr. Brian and Dr. Dominic discuss the growing popularity of ketogenic diets and their...

  21. Lectins, plant proteins, and their effect on our health with Dr. Steven Gundry

    Steven Gundry, MD is a cardiologist, heart surgeon, medical researcher, and author. His mission is to improve health, happiness, and longevity through a unique vision of human nutrition. During his 40-year career in medicine, he performed countless pediatric heart transplants, developed patented,...

  22. Continuous glucose monitoring for blood sugar control with Casey Means, MD

    Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of metabolic health company Levels, and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable…

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  23. All You Need to Know About Hormones with Dr. Anna Cabeca

    Dr. Anna Cabeca is committed to supporting women to thrive physically, emotionally, sexually, and even spiritually as they go through the natural and inevitable life shift of menopause. Dr. Anna Cabeca has spent years developing and perfecting a complete suite of life-changing products and...

  24. The Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Autoimmunity with Dr. Brad Gorski

    Dr. Brad Gorski has a passion for helping others eliminate autoimmunity. People with autoimmune disease suffer from symptoms for years before they get answers. Eliminating his own autoimmune disease led him to a system of customized health coaching that is impacting those with autoimmune…

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  25. Balance Your Hormones For Metabolic Health with Dr. Mariza Snyder

    Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner, women's health expert and the author of seven books: The #1 National Bestselling book, The Essential Oils Hormone Solution, focuses on balancing hormones with the power of essential oils. Other bestselling books are: The Smart Mom's Guide to…

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  26. How To Create A Healthy Metabolism with Dr. Elena Zinkov

    Dr. Elena Zinkov has a background as a competitive athlete – that introduced her to the world of sports medicine and how nutrition impacts performance. From there Dr. Elena grew passionate about finding the most innovative and evidence-based techniques for pain management. Now, she is best known...

  27. Environmental Stressors and Inflammation with Maggie Berghoff, FNP

    Maggie Berghoff is an entrepreneur, and celebrity health consultant. Maggie is the founder of Celproceo, a cutting-edge health and wellness agency rooted in Functional and Integrative Medicine, trusted by celebrities, professional athletes, and CEOs/executives. Maggie has been featured in many...

  28. Diabetes Champions Larry and Kay Lynne Diamond with Dr. Brian Mowll

    In this episode of Diabetes with Dr. Brian Mowll, we talk to Larry and Kay Lynne Diamond, who have gone from decades of obesity and numerous chronic health problems and to thriving in body and mind using a real food, low carb, high natural fat way of eating and intermittent fasting . Larry has…

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  29. The Benefits Of Time Restricted Eating with Dr. Brian Mowll

    In this episode of Diabetes Insights with Dr. Brian Mowll, we discuss several papers on Time Restricted Eating and metabolic health. Dr. Mowll explains the main findings of the research, including a wide range of benefits related to diabetes, blood sugar, lipids, appetitie, and weight loss. He…

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  30. Exploring The Cause Of Type 2 Diabetes with Jeff Cyr

    In this episode, Jeff Cyr dives deep into his story. In 1977, Jeff was rushed to the emergency room for back surgery. He ended up getting a diagnosis of severe lumbar spinal stenosis. Jeff had a hard time walking because of his permanent nerve damage. Most of the day, Jeff would sit in his...

  31. How Often Should You Check Blood Sugar with Dr. Brian Mowll

    In this episode of The Coach’s Corner with the Diabetes Coach, Dr. Brian Mowll talks about the most important strategies for blood glucose self-monitoring and discusses other tests such as hemoglobin A1c. Learn about baseline testing, post-prandial testing, and how to do a glucose challenge test…

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  32. Dysfunctional Fat And Diabetes with Dr. Brian Mowll

    In this episode of Diabetes Insights with Dr. Brian Mowll, we discuss the connection between adipocytes, inflammation, and insulin resistance by examining several papers. Dr. Mowll explains the main findings of three studies including an understanding of how adipokines can drive inflammation...

  33. Sugar Addiction and Metabolic Health Problems with Lisa Lewtan

    Lisa Lewtan published the award-winning and best-selling book Busy, Stressed, and Food Obsessed! and went on to host a live radio show called Healthy View Radio (now a podcast called The Healthy View). Recently, she studied in one of the first classes to receive certification as a Designing Your...

  34. E24: It’s Okay To Be Hungry, with Dr. Brian Mowll

    In this episode of The Coach’s Corner with the Diabetes Coach, Dr. Brian Mowll discusses the different forms of hunger and why many types of hunger are not driven by energy balance or home static needs, but by emotional and psychological desires and imbalances. He shares his thoughts on how to...

  35. E23: How Much Protein Is Ideal For Diabetes? with Dr. Brian Mowll

    In this episode of Diabetes Insights with Dr. Brian Mowll, we discuss a 2011 paper from Dr. Osama Hamdy of Harvard University Endocrinology department and the Joslin Clinic evaluating the optimal protein content for the diabetic diet. Dr. Mowll explains the main findings of this study including a...

  36. Why Would You Want To Be In Ketosis with Dr. Ethan Weiss

    Dr. Ethan J. Weiss has been passionate about health since a young child, growing up around a cardiologist father. He eventually went on to attend Vassar College before moving on to medical school and residency at John Hopkins. He came to UCSF in 1998 to complete his clinical and research...

  37. E21: The Problem With Snacking, with Dr. Brian Mowll

    In this episode of The Coach’s Corner with the Diabetes Coach, Dr. Brian Mowll talks all about snacking and why it’s one of the worst habits for people with insulin resistance, overweight, and type 2 diabetes or blood sugar problems. Conventional doctors and dietitians often recommend eating 5-6...

  38. E20: The Five Diabetes Subgroups, with Dr. Brian Mowll

    In this episode of Diabetes Insights with Dr. Brian Mowll, we discuss a 2018 paper from the Lancet Journal about five novel subgroups types of diabetes. Dr. Mowll explains the main findings of this study including a detailed description of each of the subgroups and how it relates to people with...

  39. E19: Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Starts With Ignoring The Guidelines, with Dr. Sarah Hallberg

    Dr. Sarah Hallberg, medical director for Virta Health, discusses research that suggests a reversal of type 2 diabetes in some patients is possible. Virta Health offers a new model for diabetes care that combines real-time remote medical attention and personalized nutritional therapy to create a...

  40. What Is The Ideal Diabetes Diet with Dr. Brian Mowll

    In this episode of The Coach’s Corner with the Diabetes Coach, Dr. Brian Mowll discusses the various type of diets for people with diabetes and explores the idea of whether or not there’s an ideal diabetes diet. The Coach’s Corner is a solo format podcast with Dr. Brian Mowll sharing insider tips...

  41. E17: Comprehensive Guide To Metabolism with Dr. Alan Christianson

    Today Dr. Brian is joined by Dr. Alan Christianson, a NY Times best-selling author, Naturopathic physician who specializes in natural endocrinology with a focus on thyroid disorders. Dr. Alan offers a refreshing perspective on metabolic flexibility and provides a simplified way to understand and...

  42. E16: Get Lean, Get Muscular, and Smash Aging and Chronic Disease with P.D. Mangan

    “A decrease in insulin sensitivity and an increase in insulin resistance is often seen in aging and is the main feature of type 2 diabetes, but it doesn’t have to be this way. An attention to diet and exercise can maintain youthful levels of insulin sensitivity.” Those are the words of Dr.…

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  43. E15: How Mindset and Behavior Change Are Essential to Sustainable Weight Loss, with Lisa Goldberg

    “Weight and food have kept you trapped in a life you don’t love. It’s time to finally change your habits and behaviors, and break all patterns and conditioning around food and eating. It’s time to love yourself and love your life!” Those are the words of Dr. Mowll’s guest today — Nutritionist…

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  44. E14: Learning from Living with Type 1 Diabetes, with Certified Nutrition Coach, Hanna Boethius

    “I help people with diabetes to become experts of their own, lower hemoglobin A1C, better blood sugar, and thrive through inspiring lifestyle changes.” Those are the words of Dr. Mowll’s guest today, Certified Nutrition Coach, Hanna Boethius. Hanna says she loves helping people with diabetes to…

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  45. E13: The Link Between Alzheimer’s and Blood Sugar Health with Dr. David Perlmutter

    “Brain metabolism — particularly as it pertains to glucose — is central to our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease.” Those are the words of Dr. Mowll’s guest today, Dr. David Perlmutter. Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board Certified Neurologist and four-time New York Times bestselling author. He...

  46. E12: Achieving Better Health Through Online Community with CEO of KNEW Health, James Maskell

    “To create better health you need to make a critical shift away from conventional medicine with its disease care focus and myopic view of illness and people, toward one that emphasizes root cause resolutions and that heals the whole person.” Those are the words of Dr. Mowll’s guest today, CEO of...

  47. E11: Blood Sugar Is The Foundation To Health with Erin Livers

    “Blood Sugar Regulation and Stabilization is the foundation to health.” Those are the words of today’s guest, nutrition therapist, Erin Livers. As an integrated clinical nutrition therapist, health educator, and intuitive chef, Erin Livers empowers people to cultivate a mindful relationship with...

  48. E10: Empowering Yourself to Live the Life You Desire with Nutritionist Sara Vance

    “The answers to most of our health issues are at the end of our fork.” Those are the words of Dr. Mowll’s guest today’s show, Sara Vance. Sara is a nutritionist, author, and foodie who’s dedicated to helping people use nutrition and natural lifestyle changes to live their very best life. Her…

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  49. E9: Diabetes Champions with Teresa O'Conner

    Diabetes Champions Segment In this Diabetes Champions segment, Teresa O'Conner shares her story about her surprising type 2 diabetes diagnosed, despite living a "healthy" lifestyle. By following a low carb diet approach and making other important lifestyle changes, Teresa was able to normalize…

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  50. E8: Mindfulness Meditation For Better Blood Sugar with Dr. Ann Shippy

    “The capacity of the human body to heal inspires me every day. When the body has all the nutrients that it needs, genetic factors are fully compensated for and the body is no longer overwhelmed by toxicity, stress, or infection. Extraordinary and complete healing can happen.” Those are the words…

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Learn how to use a real food diet, lifestyle modification, and functional medicine to master your blood sugar and reverse type 2 diabetes . Join diabetes expert Dr. Brian Mowll as he shares inspiring conversations with the world's leading health experts about how to transform metabolic health.

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