E389 - The Fight For TRUE Nutrition | Mike Sweeney, RD
04/07/25 • 68 min
Mike Sweeney (@thelowcarb_rd) is passionate about helping people with chronic disease avoid the chronic struggles that he himself faced. He reversed his own pre diabetes and keeps his IBS under control by living a low carb lifestyle. In 2024 he helped over 40 patients achieve diabetes remission and 15 patients become symptom free from IBS. Mike’s passion isn't just about food, it's about empowering people to take control of their health.
In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Mike talk about...
- (00:00) Intro
- (02:39) Mike’s educational background and nutritional journey
- (07:35) Mike’s first experience with the keto diet
- (16:30) The connection between carnivore/keto, mental health, and other positive health outcomes
- (19:42) The good health outcomes associated with higher protein intake
- (25:40) Why people generally do not like dietitians and nutritionists
- (30:29) Why it is so important in medicine and nutrition to keep an open mind and review the actual evidence for any position or recommendation before making a judgment
- (35:05) Why zebras don’t get ulcers
- (37:23) How industry and research is captured and made to serve corporate interests rather than public health
- (42:24) Educating versus legislating to achieve public health
- (01:04:45) Outro and plugs
For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
Links:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers (book): https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698
Mike Sweeney:
Dr. Brian Lenzkes:
- Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
Dr. Tro Kalayjian:
- Website: https://www.doctortro.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/
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Mike Sweeney (@thelowcarb_rd) is passionate about helping people with chronic disease avoid the chronic struggles that he himself faced. He reversed his own pre diabetes and keeps his IBS under control by living a low carb lifestyle. In 2024 he helped over 40 patients achieve diabetes remission and 15 patients become symptom free from IBS. Mike’s passion isn't just about food, it's about empowering people to take control of their health.
In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Mike talk about...
- (00:00) Intro
- (02:39) Mike’s educational background and nutritional journey
- (07:35) Mike’s first experience with the keto diet
- (16:30) The connection between carnivore/keto, mental health, and other positive health outcomes
- (19:42) The good health outcomes associated with higher protein intake
- (25:40) Why people generally do not like dietitians and nutritionists
- (30:29) Why it is so important in medicine and nutrition to keep an open mind and review the actual evidence for any position or recommendation before making a judgment
- (35:05) Why zebras don’t get ulcers
- (37:23) How industry and research is captured and made to serve corporate interests rather than public health
- (42:24) Educating versus legislating to achieve public health
- (01:04:45) Outro and plugs
For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
Links:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers (book): https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698
Mike Sweeney:
Dr. Brian Lenzkes:
- Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
Dr. Tro Kalayjian:
- Website: https://www.doctortro.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/
Toward Health App
Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.
Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US
Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/
Previous Episode
E388 - Keys to Cardiometabolic Health | Dr. Ryan L. Cooley
Dr. Ryan L. Cooley is a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist with over 20 years of experience treating heart rhythm disorders. After adopting a low-carb lifestyle himself, he reversed his pre-diabetes—an experience that reshaped his approach to patient care. Now, he’s a dedicated advocate for low-carb and ketogenic diets, often pairing them with intermittent fasting to help patients take control of their cardiometabolic health. Driven by both science and personal success, Dr. Cooley empowers others to make lasting, life-changing dietary choices.
In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Ryan talk about...
- (00:00) Intro
- (02:39) Dr. Ryan’s recent experience of being diagnosed with and fighting prostate cancer with natural metabolic therapies
- (11:34) Dr. Ryan’s heart attack experience and what he learned from this experience
- (16:48) Gene mutations that make people more susceptible to obesity
- (23:19) Dr. Ryan’s revelations about the medical system and nutrition following his heart attack
- (30:00) Vitamin C and cancer
- (31:50) Molecular Hydrogen Treatment
- (35:15) How exercise may have contributed to Dr. Ryan’s cardiovascular troubles
- (37:05) LDL and cardiac events
- (39:29) Atrial fibrillation and insulin resistance
- (42:57) Treating atrial fibrillation
- (48:05) How Dr. Ryan’s colleagues have responded to his holistic approach to chronic disease
- (50:10) Increased AF diagnoses in younger people in recent years
- (53:39) How Dr. Ryan changed his diet following his cancer diagnosis
- (57:43) Thermogenic stress
- (59:13) Stress and metabolic health
- (01:03:02) Hydrogenated water and why hydrogen is the best antioxidant
- (01:06:45) Protein and mTOR
- (01:08:40) All of the supplements Dr. Ryan takes for their cancer fighting benefits and/or their cardiovascular benefits
- (01:12:24) How Dr. Ryan’s near death experiences have changed his outlook on life
For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
Links:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Dr. Ryan L. Cooley:
- Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMetabochondriacs
- Inter Mountain Health: https://doctors.intermountainhealth.org/provider/ryan-l-cooley/2556896
Dr. Brian Lenzkes:
- Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
Dr. Tro Kalayjian:
- Website: https://www.doctortro.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/
Toward Health App
Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.
Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US
Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/
Next Episode
E390 - How Hypnosis Could Change Your LIFE | Mike Mandel & Chris Thompson
Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson are the Founders of Mike Mandel Hypnosis—known worldwide as the leading edge in hypnosis training—where they teach smart, motivated people to become amazing hypnotists. Mike Mandel is a 6-time award winning hypnotist, immensely popular keynote speaker, stage performer, psychotherapist and NLP trainer. He has been doing hypnosis since he was 12 years old.
In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, Mike, and Chris talk about...
- (00:00) Intro
- (02:10) How Chris first became interested in hypnosis and why he and Mike started Mike Mandel Hypnosis
- (05:31) Understanding the power of the mind to heal the body
- (10:46) How Mike first became interested in hypnosis/NLP and why he pivoted from doing hypnosis as entertainment to teaching hypnosis
- (14:44) Resources for those who are skeptical of hypnosis
- (16:33) Why a hypnotist can’t make you do something that violates your core beliefs and moral foundations
- (18:15) NLP—it’s creation and history
- (19:02) Hypnosis and weight loss
- (22:50) Why stress management and family support are essential for good health
- (23:44) Aligning the conscious and subconscious minds to produce powerful lifestyle change
- (28:34) Accessing the ability to heal the body by releasing negative emotions
- (35:23) How hypnosis can address stress
- (37:45) How hypnosis can address the self-defeating mindset and lead people to empowered action and self-improvement
- (44:34) Why people who want a ‘magic pill’ solution will not be able to make the changes they need to make in their life; they need to hit the threshold first
- (49:08) Motivational interviewing
- (50:53) One quick mental trick for helping overcome food cravings
- (57:18) Outro and plugs
For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
Links:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- 101 Things I Wish I'd Known When I Started Using Hypnosis (book): https://www.amazon.com/Things-Known-Started-Using-Hypnosis/dp/1845902912
- The Oxford Handbook of Hypnosis (book): https://www.amazon.com/Oxford-Handbook-Hypnosis-Handbooks/dp/0198570090
- The Collected Papers of Milton H. Erickson on Hypnosis (book): https://www.amazon.com/Collected-Papers-Milton-Erickson-Hypnosis/dp/0470267216
- Instant Influence (book): https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Influence-How-Anyone-Anything-Fast/dp/0316083348
Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson:
- Mike Mandel Hypnosis: https://mikemandelhypnosis.com
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeMandelHypnosis
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikemandelhypnosis/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikemandelhypnosis/?hl=en
- X: https://x.com/mandelhypnosis
- The Brain Software Podcast: https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/
- Journey to the Castle: mmhgift.com
Dr. Brian Lenzkes:
- Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
Dr. Tro Kalayjian:
- Website: https://www.doctortro.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/
Toward Health App
Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.
Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.
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