Episodes

  • The Bitter Truth About Sugar

    The Bitter Truth About Sugar
    Mar 25 2026
    In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Jarik Conrad sits down with retired ophthalmologist and living legend in medicine, Dr. Gordon Montgomery, to break down what most people don't know — and can't afford to ignore — about sugar. From the science of glycation and insulin resistance to the gut bacteria that hijack your brain's cravings, Dr. Montgomery explains exactly how chronic sugar consumption silently damages nearly every organ in your body, including your eyes, brain, liver, heart, kidneys, and skin. The two also explore why sugar is more addictive than most people realize, how the food industry is designed to keep you hooked, and why Black Americans face disproportionate risks from conditions like diabetes and kidney disease. But this episode isn't just a warning — it's a roadmap. Dr. Conrad and Dr. Montgomery discuss practical, realistic steps anyone can take to begin reversing the damage and reclaiming their health — at any age. Dr. Montgomery also shares insights from his book, Increasing Healthspan: Midlife Choices for Senior Health. If you eat food, this conversation is for you.
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    51 mins
  • Episode 19 360° Wellness

    Episode 19 360° Wellness
    Dec 19 2025
    My guest, Keena Lampkins, and I talk about the keys to holistic health.
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    31 mins
  • Episode 18 - How to Not Destroy Your Body & Brain at Your Next Conference

    Episode 18 - How to Not Destroy Your Body & Brain at Your Next Conference
    Oct 30 2025
    We need to shift our conference culture.
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    23 mins
  • Episode 17 - Lessons from a Health Tech Founder

    Episode 17 - Lessons from a Health Tech Founder
    Sep 24 2025
    In this episode, I share some surprising insights about people I have gleaned while working on the WholeQ Health start-up.
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    13 mins
  • Episode 16 WholeQ

    Episode 16 WholeQ
    Jul 7 2025
    You don't have to suffer from diabetes and other chronic health issues. Catch the latest episode of Healthy & Black to learn about the WholeQ Mind/Body Detox, which is based on a clinically proven approach to restoring your health and vitality.
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    28 mins
  • Epidode 15 - Which diet is best for avoiding and reversing chronic health issues?

    Epidode 15 - Which diet is best for avoiding and reversing chronic health issues?
    Jun 9 2025
    More than 129 million people in the U.S. live with at least one major chronic disease. In this episode, I review study results regarding impact of diet on chronic health issues.
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    27 mins
  • Where have all the polymaths gone?

    Where have all the polymaths gone?
    May 6 2025
    Discussion about the health impact of having a variety of different interests.
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    16 mins
  • Episode 13 - A Healthy Lifestyle Requires Uncommon Sense

    Episode 13 - A Healthy Lifestyle Requires Uncommon Sense
    Apr 9 2025
    In this episode, I explore some commonly accepted statements and ideas that are actually sabotaging your progress towards your health goals.
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    15 mins