The BMI Podcast
Welcome to the BMI Podcast, where we go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!
Episodes
Episode 14: You're Being Lied To And Your Nutrition is Being Manipulated!
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explains how our government and the powers that be are manipulating our nutrition right beneath our noses.
About Your Host:
Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowsh...
Episode 13: Moving is N.E.A.T.!
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explains the the 4 components of metabolism, focusing specifically on Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (N.E.A.T.). He describes ways we can increase our N.E.A.T. and encourages the work behind Dr. James Levine.
Show Notes:
(0:00) - Intro
(2:46) - The 4 Components of Metabolism
(2:57) - Basal Metabolic Rate
(3:35) - Thermogenic Effect of Food
(...
Episode 12: Non-Pharmacological & Less Invasive Weight Loss Alternatives.
About Your Host:
Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will ...
Episode 11:
About Your Host:
Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles,...
Episode 10: Living Better, For Longer (Blue Zones & The Power 9).
About Your Host:
Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go B...
Episode 9: It's All About The Journey - Not The Destination.
About Your Host:
Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measure...
Episode 8: Weight Loss Medications Are Bridges to Your New Lifestyle.
About Your Host:
Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go B...
Episode 7: The Hard-Wired Complexities Between the Brain & Weight Loss.
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford delves into how our brain's biology and neural pathways significantly influence eating behaviors and weight regulation. He discusses the intricate interplay between hunger signals, reward systems, and cognitive functions, highlighting how these factors can create challenges in achieving and maintaining we...
Episode 6: The Role Exercise and Nutrition Play in Your Health Journey.
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford emphasizes the foundational importance of physical activity and balanced nutrition in achieving sustainable health outcomes. He discusses how regular exercise not only supports weight management but also enhances mood, energy levels, and overall well-being. The episode highlights the synergistic effect of...
Episode 5: Are GLP-1S the Wonder Drug?
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford examines the rapid rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists as transformative treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes. He highlights their ability to suppress appetite, regulate blood sugar, and promote significant weight loss, while also addressing potential side effects and the importance of integrating these medications with sustainable li...
Episode 4: Determining Your Why and Staying Accountable.
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explores the importance of identifying your core motivation—your "why"—as a foundation for sustainable health and lifestyle changes. He emphasizes that having a clear purpose helps maintain focus and resilience during challenging times. The episode also offers practical strategies for building accountability, such as s...
Episode 3: S.M.A.R.T. Goals, Calorie & Energy Tracking, and Starting a Lasting Diet.
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford discusses the importance of setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound (S.M.A.R.T.) goals to initiate and sustain a healthy diet. He also explores the use of mobile apps and wearable devices for tracking calories and energy expenditure, offering practical strategies t...
Episode 2: Nauru, the American Sickcare System, and Key Numbers of Obesity Trends.
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford examine the striking rise in obesity on the island nation of Nauru and how its economic collapse contributed to a nationwide health crisis. Drawing parallels to the U.S., he breaks down the failings of the "sickcare" system—where healthcare often focuses on treatment over prevention. ...
Episode 1: Measuring Obesity, Addressing How We Got Here, and Understanding Why it Matters.
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explains the difference between being overweight and obese, different systems to measure our body weight, and how we compare to everyone else. He also discusses the multifactorial reasons on how we got here as a nation and why it all really matters.
For Resources & Articles Ment...
Intro Episode: A Transformative Life is Just One Choice Away!
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explains the purpose being the podcast. His goal for this podcast is to give us the tools and knowledge to embrace healthier lifestyles, to help us understand the depth of the obesity epidemic, and to show the significant impact it has on us individually and as a society. He'll discuss all sorts of evidence-bas...
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