Why the Loudest Health Advice Is Usually the Worst with Kaveh Hoda, MD

<p>Two doctors, no filter. My friend Kaveh Hoda, MD (gastroenterologist and host of The House of Pod) and I get into why the loudest voices in health are usually the least trustworthy, what supplement companies never have to prove, and the three questions I use with my patients to reorganize a whole health life. We recorded this over a year ago for his show, and I am finally releasing it on mine, because when something is true, it stays true. And because it is Kaveh, we laugh the entire way through.<br /></p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Why the loudest health advice grows fastest, and why real medicine sounds boring</li><li>"Expensive urine" and what actually shows up in liver clinics</li><li>The three most important questions: experience, growth, contribution</li><li>Why habits fail when your life keeps changing</li><li>The carnivore diet, the manosphere, and why fiber is your friend</li></ul><p><br />Chapters:<br />0:00 Intro, the certainty trap<br />1:49 Why the loudest health advice wins<br />3:58 Supplements, false hope, and expensive urine<br />9:11 The three most important questions<br />10:27 Question 1, what do I want to experience?<br />17:49 Question 2, how do I want to grow?<br />22:46 The exercise and weight loss trap<br />25:53 F3, community, and loneliness<br />34:57 Question 3, how do I want to contribute?<br />39:35 A foodie's case for eating more plants<br />54:57 The carnivore takedown</p><p><br />Find Kaveh: The House of Pod, anywhere you get your podcasts, and on Bluesky @KavehMD.</p><p><br />The Health Feast is where health stops feeling like a chore and starts feeling like a joyful and abundant feast. Hosted by Dr. Rak Jotwani, board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine and Internal Medicine. New episodes every 2 weeks. If this episode was useful, leave a review. It is the best way to help the show reach more people. <br /><br />Live well and RAK ON.<br /></p><p>This episode is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace a conversation with your own physician or healthcare provider. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your exercise, nutrition, or health routine. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests only and do not reflect the views of any employer or affiliated institution.</p>