The BMI Podcast

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

November 21, 2025 25 mins

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...

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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...

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October 31, 2025 28 mins

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...

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October 24, 2025 62 mins

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...

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October 10, 2025 44 mins

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 &...

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October 3, 2025 11 mins

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...

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September 26, 2025 30 mins

Episode 29: The Legacy of Today's Choices


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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...

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September 19, 2025 33 mins

Episode 28: When Politics Shape Our Plates


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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...

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September 12, 2025 45 mins

Episode 27: Playing the Hand You’re Dealt 


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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...

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Episode 26: What If It's All Been A Big Fat Lie?


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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 ...

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August 22, 2025 20 mins

Episode 25: The Atkins and Dukan Diets.


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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 ...

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August 15, 2025 19 mins

Episode 24: The Pritikin and Ornish Diets.


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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...

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August 1, 2025 18 mins

Episode 22: The Paleo Diet.


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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 ...

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July 25, 2025 17 mins

Episode 22: The Keto Diet.


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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...

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July 18, 2025 29 mins

Episode 21: The Mediterranean Diet.


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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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July 11, 2025 14 mins

Episode 20: Consistent, Daily Choices.


About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford talks about consistency. Not the flashy, all-or-nothing kind, but the quiet act of showing up, even when it’s hard. It’s about choosing progress over perfection and learning to meet yourself where you are, not where you think you should be. Through real stories and honest reflection, it reminds us that growth often comes from the smallest, m...

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July 4, 2025 54 mins

Episode 19: Comfort Is The Enemy.


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In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford welcomes back Brad Huff for a casual, but meaningful conversation about the role community plays in personal change. In a world that praises self-reliance, they reflect on how being seen, supported, and challenged by community has shaped their personal transformation. Together, they unpack the power of showing up as you are: not polished, not per...

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Episode 18: From Desk Chair to Barstool to Bike Saddle


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In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford sits down with Kenny Hill, who delves into his gradual slide into a life that didn’t feel like his own, and the steps he took to find his way back. Happy hours and late night habits became a pattern of detachment from his health, energy, and sense of self. Yet, when he picked up a bike, everything began to shift towards refle...

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June 20, 2025 45 mins

Episode 17: Pedaling Past Perfection


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In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford sits down with former pro cyclist Brad Huff to explore how cycling became a lifeline for his mental fitness. Brad opens up about the pressures of perfectionism and how the simple act of getting on the bike helped him break free from toxic expectations. Together, they discuss the healing power of consistency over intensity, and how showing up, ...

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Episode 16: The Harm In The Constant Pursuit Of Comfort.


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In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford interviews Britt Morris, a returning guest, on his powerful journey of rebuilding his life after overcoming addiction, receiving a diabetes diagnosis, and losing a leg. Britt opens up about how getting intentional with his diet became the foundation for feeling normal again and finding a way to restore his physical health, ...

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