Low Carb MD Podcast

The Low Carb Cruise brings together keto-curious travelers and seasoned low-carb veterans from around the world for an unforgettable blend of education, connection, and fun at sea. What began as a small gathering of friends and family has grown into a global community, united by inspiring seminars from leading voices in the keto space and a shared passion for healthier living. The cruise spans 7 days of Western Caribbean adventure, May 31–June 7, 2026, sailing to Roatán, Honduras; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico. In this episode, Dr. Tro talks with Low Carb Cruise organizers Debbie and Michelle about… (00:00) Intro (03:00) Last year's Low Carb Cruise (04:44) How the Low Carb Cruise came to be (06:49) How Debbie first discovered the power of Low Carb eating (11:25) The speaker line-up for this year's Low Carb Cruise (14:32) How Michelle became involved in organizing the Low Carb Cruise (21:12) GLP-1s, brain health, and inflammation (30:18) More on the speakers and docking locations on the upcoming Low Carb Cruise For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Debbie Hubbs and Michelle Hall: Low Carb Cruise: https://lowcarbcruise.com/ Email: [email protected] IG: https://www.instagram.com/lowcarbcruise/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/lowcarbcruise/ 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://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: 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://toward.health/community/

William Sauvé, MD is CMO at Osmind and a leader in interventional psychiatry. A former Navy psychiatrist, he's expanded access to TMS and esketamine nationwide—helping build and scale hundreds of cutting-edge psychiatry clinics. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and William talk about… (00:00) Intro (05:47) Dr. Sauve's educational and professional experiences as a Navy psychiatrist during the Iraq War (15:26) The neurotransmitter theory of metabolic dysfunction and why it does not sufficiently explain depression (18:50) Common myths in medicine which are finally starting to be challenged (26:07) Why practicing psychiatry effectively takes courage and dedication (31:22) Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation as a treatment for depression (35:06) Cranial Electric Stimulation (37:18) Combining TMS with metabolic therapy for maximum impact (41:20) The possibility of complete, permanent remission of psychiatric disorders and the emergence of Interventional Psychiatry (51:36) Some practical, business-related reasons why TMS and Esketamine have not been widely adopted as treatments by psychiatrists 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: Achilles in Vietnam (book): https://www.amazon.com/Achilles-Vietnam-Combat-Undoing-Character/dp/0684813211 William Sauvé, MD: Osmind: https://www.osmind.org/about/william-sauve-m-d Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-sauvé-md-45009813 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 IG: 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/ 

Dr. Ann Childers is a pioneering psychiatrist who bridges the gap between brain health and metabolic health. As one of the earliest clinicians to integrate nutritional and lifestyle strategies into psychiatric care, she has helped reshape how mental health is understood and treated. Dr. Childers is known for her evidence-driven approach, showing how diet, sleep, and metabolic function profoundly influence mood, cognition, and overall well-being. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Ann talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:08) Dystonia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), and metabolic health (08:06) How Dr. Ann's stroke changed her life and led her to keto (10:30) How keto impacts mental health and mood (23:56) How low iron can have huge mental health consequences (31:13) Iron deficiency and sleep issues (34:35) The wisdom in traditional ways of eating (39:27) The psychiatric benefits of avoiding the 'foods of society' (40:27) CGMs (47:34) Inflammation and diet (51:59) Modern food and metabolic health (53:24) Outro 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: Nutrition and Physical Degeneration (book): https://www.westonaprice.org/physical/#gsc.tab=0 Dr. Ann Childers: X: https://x.com/AnnChildersMD 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 IG: 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/ 

Kendall Mackintosh, MS, CNS, LDN, INHC is a clinically trained nutrition expert who blends evidence-based science with integrative health coaching to address root causes—not just symptoms. With a focus on metabolic health and sustainable lifestyle change, Kendall helps clients turn complex nutrition science into practical, life-changing results. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Kendall talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:19) How Kendall became involved in the MAHA movement (15:45) Medical misinformation and getting de platformed (18:22) The low-hanging fruit you can take advantage of to help protect your family's health (23:26) Glyphosates, heavy metals, micro plastics, mold, and parasites (32:36) Testing for mold, heavy metals, and other toxins (34:29) Parasite tests (39:11) Fasting and gut health (43:57) The vaccine religion (50:16) Moms Across America (58:25) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Kendall Mackintosh: Website: https://kendallmackintosh.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/kendall.mackintosh/ X: https://x.com/healthy_kendall 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 IG: 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/ 

Doug Reynolds is the founder and guiding force behind Low Carb USA, a leading global organization championing evidence-based low-carb and ketogenic nutrition. A former engineer turned health advocate, Doug launched Low Carb USA after his own dramatic health transformation, channeling his passion into creating world-class conferences, practitioner training, and a thriving community dedicated to metabolic health. Today, he's recognized as a pivotal connector in the low-carb movement—bringing researchers, clinicians, and everyday people together to rethink chronic disease and reclaim their health. In this episode, Dr. Tro and Doug talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:02) The upcoming Symposium for Metabolic Health in Boca Raton, Florida (03:44) Doug's personal health story and why he founded Low Carb USA (08:40) The SMHP and the history of Low Carb USA conferences (19:38) Why cardiovascular health is the main focus of the Boca Raton Symposium in 2026 (21:48) The exciting lineup of powerhouse speakers for the upcoming Boca Symposium (30:25) Low Carb Denver and other SMHP/Low Carb USA conferences (36:28) Why you should care about metabolic health and come to the upcoming Symposium (links below) For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Doug Reynolds: Symposium for Metabolic Health: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/boca-2026/#about Low Carb USA: https://www.lowcarbusa.org Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners: https://thesmhp.org X: https://x.com/DougieReynolds 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 IG: 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/