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Stay Off My Operating Table

By: Dr. Philip Ovadia
  • Summary

  • I was a morbidly obese heart surgeon.

    Throughout high school, college, med school and surgical training, I followed the U.S. dietary guidelines for both diet and exercise.

    Yet nothing I did kept the weight off. I just kept getting bigger and bigger.

    Each day in the operating theater I would split open the chests of people just like me. I knew I was heading for the operating table myself if I didn't find solutions that worked.

    In 2016, I finally found a way to lose 100 pounds and keep it off.

    Now - in addition to doing heart surgery - I work to help people just like me get healthy, lose the weight and keep it off.

    I'm Dr. Philip Ovadia, the rebel M.D. and cardiac surgeon who is working to keep people off my operating table.
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Episodes
  • From Widowmaker to World Champ: Jeff Davis' Inspiring Journey #141
    Apr 30 2024

    Jeff Davis survived a massive heart attack at 63 and went on to win four world wrestling titles in his late 60s by embracing a metabolic health approach through diet, exercise, reduced medication, and mindfulness.

    "I believe we can reduce the whole cardiac industry if we can focus more on metabolic health, but there's not a lot of money in salads." - Jeff Davis

    Jeff Davis, 63, survived a massive "widowmaker" heart attack thanks to a nearby medical facility. Determined to regain his health, he embarked on a transformative journey:

    1. Overhauling his diet
    2. Focusing on exercise
    3. Reducing medication reliance
    4. Embracing mindfulness

    Jeff adopted a low-carb, high-fat diet rich in fresh produce and healthy proteins, cutting out sugar and processed foods. He gradually incorporated exercise, starting with short walks and progressing to intense training sessions.

    Under his doctor's guidance, Jeff minimized his prescription drugs as his lifestyle habits improved. He also discovered the importance of prayer and meditation for mental resilience.

    Remarkably, two years after his heart attack, Jeff returned to wrestling. At 65, he began competing and went on to win four world championships in his late 60s.

    Today, Jeff inspires others to prioritize their health through social media, podcasts, and his upcoming YouTube channel, "Jeff Davis GLA" (Great Life Adventure). He hopes to motivate a million people to embrace healthier lifestyles and increase longevity.

    Jeff's story reminds us that it's never too late to transform our health and live our best lives. By focusing on metabolic health, staying active, and cultivating a positive mindset, we can all work towards a brighter future.

    Connect with Jeff Davis
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdavis167/
    X : https://twitter.com/jeff88kg
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffDavisGLA
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    Chances are, you wouldn't be listening to this podcast if you didn't need to change your life and get healthier.

    So take action right now. Book a call with Dr. Ovadia's team.

    One small step in the right direction is all it takes to get started.


    How to connect with Stay Off My Operating Table:

    Twitter:

    • Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts
    • Jack Heald: @JackHeald5

    Learn more:

    • Learn more about Dr. Ovadia's personalized health coaching
    • Get Dr. Ovadia's book Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon.
    • Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts
    • visit Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health
    • visit Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com

    Theme Song : Rage Against
    Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey
    (c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Peter Ballerstedt on the Ruminant Revolution, Sustainable Food Production and Human Health #140
    Apr 23 2024

    In this podcast, Peter Ballerstedt, a forage agronomist and ruminant nutritionist, challenges conventional wisdom about animal agriculture's role in human health and sustainable food production. He argues that ruminant animals, like cows, sheep, and goats, are crucial for converting inedible plant material into nutrient-dense food for humans while improving soil health and biodiversity.

    Ballerstedt explains ruminants' unique digestive process, which allows them to thrive on a forage-only diet. Microorganisms in their rumen break down cellulose, converting it into fatty acids and microbial protein that the animal can absorb and use.

    He believes current dietary guidelines promoting plant-based diets may be misguided, as populations consuming less than 30% of calories from animal-sourced foods face increased nutrient deficiencies. Animal foods provide essential nutrients in a highly bioavailable form.

    Ballerstedt argues for increased animal-sourced food consumption across all populations to improve global health and address nutrient deficiencies. While acknowledging environmental concerns, he highlights the benefits of properly managed grazing on soil health, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration.

    Looking ahead, Ballerstedt sees ruminant animal agriculture as a solution to nourishing a growing population while protecting the planet, envisioning a future where well-nourished individuals collaborate to solve global issues. His insights challenge listeners to reconsider assumptions about food production and recognize ruminants' vital role in creating a healthier, more sustainable future.

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    Connect with Peter Ballerstedt:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassBasedHealth
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Don_Pedro-SodFather/videos
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grassbased
    X: https://twitter.com/GrassBased
    SubStack: https://ruminati.substack.com/
    Website: https://grassbasedhealth.blogspot.com/

    Chances are, you wouldn't be listening to this podcast if you didn't need to change your life and get healthier.

    So take action right now. Book a call with Dr. Ovadia's team.

    One small step in the right direction is all it takes to get started.


    How to connect with Stay Off My Operating Table:

    Twitter:

    • Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts
    • Jack Heald: @JackHeald5

    Learn more:

    • Learn more about Dr. Ovadia's personalized health coaching
    • Get Dr. Ovadia's book Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon.
    • Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts
    • visit Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health
    • visit Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com

    Theme Song : Rage Against
    Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey
    (c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Robin Switzer, Mastermind of the Hack Your Health Conference #139
    Apr 16 2024

    Like many people who reach their mid-40s, Robin Switzer was sick and tired of being sick and tired. She switched to a ketogenic diet, lost a lot of weight and felt more mental clarity. But that was just the beginning of her transformation; it sparked a complete revolution in her career and life.

    At the time, Robin was a banking execute making very good money. But she wanted to do something more meaningful with the second half of her life, something that mattered more than helping bankers make more money. That decision led her into an extraordinary second act.

    She initially got involved in the keto community through Ketocon. After a few years, she bought out the owners of the conference and rebranded the event to Hack Your Health.

    As popular as the title "Keto" has become, she wanted the event's name to more accurately reflect its focus on health optimization and not just on the keto diet.

    Robin shares with us the challenges she's faced to maintain the event's integrity. Turns out, plenty of companies are willing to throw money at the "keto market" even though their products are not remotely healthy. (Whoda thunk it?)

    She makes it a matter of personal responsibility to ensure that every company and presenter at the conference aligns with her mission to provide an authentic, health-focused forum for all who attend.

    This episode let's you know what to expect if you're joining us in person or tuning in from afar. Robin's invitation to take action for your health today is not just a call to action; it's a beacon of hope for those ready to transform their lives. Don't miss this power-packed episode that might just be the nudge you need to embark on your own health journey.

    Learn more about the Hack Your Health conference.
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    Chances are, you wouldn't be listening to this podcast if you didn't need to change your life and get healthier.

    So take action right now. Book a call with Dr. Ovadia's team.

    One small step in the right direction is all it takes to get started.


    How to connect with Stay Off My Operating Table:

    Twitter:

    • Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts
    • Jack Heald: @JackHeald5

    Learn more:

    • Learn more about Dr. Ovadia's personalized health coaching
    • Get Dr. Ovadia's book Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon.
    • Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts
    • visit Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health
    • visit Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com

    Theme Song : Rage Against
    Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey
    (c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings

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    47 mins

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This Doctor tells it like it is

Pretty good and very knowledgeable advice. Excellent podcast. Eat healthy = IMPROVE LIFE. QUALITY.

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Great introduction into becoming healthy

I thoroughly enjoyed this book as Dr. Ovadia tackles the plus and minus of the major diets available to help people make their best decision. The opening of the book was very powerful. He lays out how to take control of your health to live a better life. Highly recommend this for the family.

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Content great, Performance horrible 'youknow'

I looked forward to listening those podcasts, cause of the content. Content great. Book is clear. But these podcasts, oh my.. Next to proper facts about sugar, obesity and metabolic health, they also didn't teach eloquence in med school. An average of 4 'you knows' (not exaggerating) per sentence made me ditching the podcasts after one and a half episode , and grabbing the book.

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2x the speed. not much meat

not much info here. eat whole foods. don't eat processed food. exercise. sleep. don't stress. all provides at excruciatingly slow pace. if you are a total newbie its fine. probably get all this in less time glancing at a website

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