The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee Podcast

Can you reverse heart disease even after doctors have written you off as a lost cause? What if your heart failure was so bad, you were considered too sick for surgery, or receiving end-of-life care? The late cardiologist Dr. Baxter Montgomery believed no patient was incurable. And the secret to reversing chronic disease all starts with your diet, lifestyle and mindset.

"It doesn't matter how sick the patient is, it's always my mindset that the patient can turn around," says Dr. Montgomery. "That mindset is based on our experience."

Dr. Montgomery's groundbreaking treatment philosophy has helped heart disease patients walk out of hospitals, and even hospice. Learn about Dr. Montgomerys own health transformation and how it impacted his practice. And listen for practical insights on plant-based nutrition, hydration, and heart health.

Chuck Carroll revisits this conversation with Dr. Montgomery from The Exam Room archives.

In this episode you'll learn:

- How a natural plant-based diet can reverse heart disease

- Dr. Montgomery's own health transformation

- Real-life cases of terminally ill patients who recovered by following Dr. Montgomery's treatment method

- How to adopt a healthy diet and transform your health

- How you can be fit, but sick

- The science behind how infrared saunas improve heart health

- The best foods for heart health

- Why dehydration is so bad for your heart

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SHOW LINKS

Montgomery Heart and Wellness

https://montgomeryheart.com

Heart & Soul of a Champion

https://heartandsoulofachampion.com

PCRM Statement on Dr. Montgomery

https://x.com/PCRM/status/1928503352863666473

EVENTS

NHA Conference

Where: Cleveland, OH

When: June 26-29, 2025

Tix & Speakers: https://bit.ly/NHAtix2025

International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine

Where: Washington, DC

When: August 14-16, 2025

Tix & Speakers: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm

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A healthy diet is even more important for patients who have already been diagnosed with cancer. Alison Tierney a dietician who supports cancer patients with nutrition learned this firsthand after she was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 33 years old.

She led what many would consider the perfect lifestyle: She ate a healthy diet, exercised regularly, didn't drink, didn't smoke. And yet, she found a lump while she was nursing her youngest child. But she wasn't discouraged. Alison says her healthy lifestyle made her recovery so much easier, and it may have even saved her life.

She sat down with Chuck Carroll at the Lotus Health Foundation Symposium in Rochester, MN to share her journey back to health and her personal tips to fight cancer.

In this episode you'll learn:

- What to eat before and after chemotherapy

- How food can support healing

- Foods to avoid while recovering from cancer

- How to talk to your kids about cancer

- How to check for lumps after a mastectomy

SHOW LINKS

Alison Tierney

Website: https://wholesomellc.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholesomellc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wholesomellc

EVENTS

NHA Conference

Where: Cleveland, OH

When: June 26-29, 2025

Tix & Speakers: https://bit.ly/NHAtix2025

International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine

Where: Washington, DC

When: August 14-16, 2025

Tix & Speakers: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm

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The Exam Room Podcast

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Chuck Carroll

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Physicians Committee

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Can your gut health affect your skin—and even your risk of cancer?

After years of struggling with debilitating gut issues and extreme weight loss, Chuck Carroll is now facing a new health challenge: skin cancer. Could these be connected?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Chuck sits down with leading gastroenterologist and gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to explore the latest science linking gut health, skin conditions, and cancer risk.

In this episode you'll learn about:

- Chuck's new cancer diagnosis and how he's doing

- The gut-skin connection

- How gut issues and skin cancer could be connected

- What your skin could be telling you about your gut health

- What comes next for Chuck in his healing journey

Subscribe to The Exam Room for more science-back nutrition advice, health tips and incredible stories of transformation and healing.

This episode of The Exam Room is powered by Dr. Brooke Bussard and the Eat and Feel Good course to achieve optimal health.

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Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

Books: https://amzn.to/3HowGBL

Courses: https://theplantfedgut.com

38Tera: https://38tera.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd

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Dr. Brooke Bussard

Website: https://drbrookebussard.com

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NHA Conference

Where: Cleveland, OH

When: June 26-29, 2025

Tix & Speakers: https://bit.ly/NHAtix2025

20% off virtual tickets with code: PCRM20

$100 off in-person tickets with code: PCRM100

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International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine

Where: Washington, DC

When: August 14-16, 2025

Tix & Speakers: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm

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Chuck Carroll

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Physicians Committee

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What if the biggest threat to plant-based health isn’t meat — but misinformation?

Dr. Dean Sherzai is calling for a revolution in how we advocate for vegan nutrition. Instead of relying on viral anecdotes or purity-based ideology, Sherzai makes a compelling case for data literacy, scientific integrity, and humility. He explains why dogma—even in the plant-based world—is hurting the movement and pushing people away.

Learn what it takes to rebuild trust and grow a movement that lasts. Whether you're plant-curious, evidence-minded, or just tired of online nutrition wars, this episode of The Exam Room podcast is a refreshing take on what it takes to push whole foods plant based nutrition forward.

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Dean Sherzai

https://www.instagram.com/thebraindocs

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'Your Brain On’ Podcast

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Neuro Academy

https://neuro.world

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NHA Conference

Where: Cleveland, OH

When: June 26-29, 2025

Tix & Speakers: https://bit.ly/NHAtix2025

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International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine

Where: Washington, DC

When: August 14-16, 2025

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Physicians Committee

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What is your ideal body weight—and does it really change with age?

Your most Googled health questions answered:

- How much should I weigh for my height and age?

- Is it natural to gain weight as I get older?

- What's the best diet for weight loss?

Dr. Neal Barnard and Chuck Carroll dive into the science of metabolism, hormonal shifts, insulin resistance, and how a low-fat plant-based diet can help you maintain or even lose weight—at any age. The show includes actionable insights on BMI, muscle mass, menopause, testosterone, and reversing weight gain without fad diets.

This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation.

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Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund

https://gregoryreiterfund.org

— — EVENTS — —

NHA Conference

Where: Cleveland, OH

When: June 26-29, 2025

Tix & Speakers: https://bit.ly/NHAtix2025

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International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine

Where: Washington, DC

When: August 14-16, 2025

Tix & Speakers: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm

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The Exam Room Podcast

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Dr. Neal Barnard

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Chuck Carroll

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Physicians Committee

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