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 40: Resetting to a Healthy Lifestyle with Dr. Johnny Stephens
Read his story, written by Sara Plummer: https://news.okstate.edu/articles/health-sciences/2026/chs-president-johnny-stephens-shares-weight-loss-story-health-gains.html
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 39: If You Don't Change, That's An Option Too
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 Me...
Episode 38: The Biometric Marker You Can't Fake
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...
Episode 37: Planning For The Future You
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...
Episode 36: Don't Take Your Health For Granted
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 ...
Episode 35: The Weight of Life's Milestones
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 &am...
Episode 34: Creatine, The Scoop Of Strength
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 & I...
Episode 33: Financial Health Matters.
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 t...
Episode 32: Generational Health
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 buil...
Episode 31: The Battle Beyond The Battlefield
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 &...
Episode 30: Conversations Creating Change
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 t...
Episode 29: The Legacy of Today's Choices
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford sits down with his daughter, Hailey, for a candid conversation about the role parents play in shaping their children’s relationship with sports, health, and wellness. Together, they discuss the value of letting kids explore movement without pressure, the life lessons that come through athletics, and the importance of staying active as...
Episode 28: When Politics Shape Our Plates
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explores how America’s health crisis is tied to more than personal choices. It’s rooted in the food pyramid, inflation, and politics. He explains how decades of guidelines shaped by lobbying and economics have made cheap, processed foods the norm, while chronic disease rates keep climbing. The conversation challenges us to rethink wh...
Episode 27: Playing the Hand You’re Dealt
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford sits down with his son, Houston, to talk about what it’s like to be hit with a diagnosis that flips life upside down. Together, they unpack the mix of fear, strength, and even humor that comes with facing something you can’t control. It’s a raw and relatable conversation about resilience, perspective, and learning how to play the hand yo...
Episode 26: What If It's All Been A Big Fat Lie?
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford discusses how an article that was written in 2002 is still relevant today. He encourages intellectual curiosity and explains how your health is in your hands, despite the good (or bad) intentions of the government.
Show Notes:
(0:00) - What If It’s All Been A Big Fat Lie?
(2:36) - USDA’s Food Pyramid Vs Atkins Diet’s ...
Episode 25: The Atkins and Dukan Diets.
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explores the foundations of both the Atkins and Dukan diets, detailing how each emphasizes reduced carbohydrate intake but differs in structure by highlighting Atkins’s phased approach versus Dukan’s four distinct phases. He then encourages listeners to choose the approach that best fits their personal lifestyle, emphasizing adherence ...
Episode 24: The Pritikin and Ornish Diets.
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford breaks down the foundations of both the Pritikin and Ornish diets, emphasizing how each prioritizes whole foods, plant-forward eating, and heart‑healthy habits. He spells out subtle, but important differences in their fat and fiber guidelines while offering a clear “go/stop/caution” framework to help listeners assess when each appro...
Episode 22: The Paleo Diet.
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford breaks down the core tenets of the paleo diet, tracing its roots from the Paleolithic through Neolithic periods and explaining what that translates into in today’s dietary habits, including insights on legumes, antioxidants, and the scientific evidence behind it. He also covers both the advantages and drawbacks of the diet and encourages listeners ...
Episode 22: The Keto Diet.
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford takes a critical look at the ketogenic diet, exploring the science behind ketosis and its impact on weight loss and metabolism. He highlights the medical or metabolic benefits the diet may offer while also addressing its sustainability struggles, potential risks, and the common misconceptions surrounding it. The episode encourages listeners to think...
Episode 21: The Mediterranean Diet.
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explores the foundational principles of the Mediterranean diet through a combination of scientific research and personal observations from his travels in Spain. He highlights the diet’s core components, like olive oil, whole grains, fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and moderate wine, and explains how this lifestyle supports heart health, we...
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