TheMedEmpire Podcast
Evidence-based discussions
Trusted, evidence-based discussions with world-leading experts delivering to you accurate reliable health information in an era of widespread misinformation.
TheMedEmpire Podcast
Evidence-based discussions
Trusted, evidence-based discussions with world-leading experts delivering to you accurate reliable health information in an era of widespread misinformation.
TheMedEmpire Podcast
Trusted, evidence-based discussions with world-leading experts focused on cardiometabolic health, disease prevention, and longevity, delivering accurate and trusted health information in an era of widespread misinformation. This podcast is for both doctors and the public.
Doctors will hear and learn directly from world-leading experts themselves. These experts are the ones who write clinical guidelines and lead world-changing research, allowing doctors and medical students to gain firsthand access to their knowledge, experience, research, and clinical perspectives.
The public benefits by receiving health information from trusted sources, helping raise health awareness and empower individuals to take charge of their health.
Dr. Richard Johnson is one of the most highly accomplished nephrologists and researchers in metabolic health. He is the highest cited researcher on fructose metabolism and its impact on metabolic health, kidney disease, and hypertension. His pioneering work has reshaped our understanding of how sugar, uric acid, and diet drive obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. He is also the founding editor of the leading textbook Clinical Nephrolog, with over 83,000 citations
Watch on YouTubeDr. Giuseppe Mancia is the former President of the European Society of Hypertension and the Former President of the International Society of Hypertension, and currently serves as President of the Foundation of the European Society of Hypertension. Dr. Mancia is among the most highly cited researchers in hypertension, renowned for his landmark work on blood pressure regulation, autonomic control, and the clinical relevance of white-coat hypertension. As a lead author of multiple European hypertension guidelines, he has been instrumental in shaping contemporary global standards for hypertension diagnosis, risk stratification, and cardiovascular prevention.
Watch on YouTubeHypertension Masterclass: The Ultimate Guide to High Blood Pressure, Explained by the World’s Leading Global Authorities. Four of the most respected names in medicine share their insights on hypertension — a combination of the very best minds, brought together from prior interviews with four of the world’s most respected experts in one video.
Watch on YouTubeDr. Ralph DeFronzo is one of the world’s most influential figures in diabetes research, whose work revolutionized our understanding of insulin resistance and beta-cell dysfunction. He brought metformin to the United States and invented the SGLT2 class of medications, transforming the therapeutic landscape for type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and kidney disease. His introduction of the “Ominous Octet” remains one of the most impactful conceptual frameworks in diabetes pathophysiology, fundamentally reshaping clinical research, education, and treatment strategies worldwide. He has received numerous prestigious awards for Mentorship, honoring both his scientific leadership and his profound influence on generations of clinician-scientists.
Watch on YouTubeDr. Robert Lustig is one of the most influential physician-scientists in global metabolic health. A former UCSF professor, internationally highly cited researcher, and bestselling author of Fat Chance and Metabolical, his work fundamentally changed how medicine and public health understand obesity, insulin resistance, and the role of sugar and ultra-processed foods. His research and policy advocacy have shaped clinical practice, nutritional guidelines, and global metabolic-disease prevention strategies.
Watch on YouTubeDr. Thomas Dayspring, MD, FACP, FNLA, is a world-renowned expert in lipidology and cardiovascular prevention. With over 40 years of clinical and academic experience, he has delivered 4,000+ lectures globally and authored over 50 scientific publications. He has received multiple prestigious awards, including the NLA President’s Service Award (2011) and the NLA Clinician/Educator Award (2023). Dr. Dayspring is widely regarded as a leading authority on lipoprotein metabolism, atherothrombosis, and advanced cardiovascular risk assessment, and is known for translating complex lipid science into practical strategies for clinicians. His work has had a profound impact on how cardiovascular risk is evaluated and managed in preventive medicine.
Watch on YouTubeDr. Anna Lembke is one of the world’s leading authorities in addiction medicine. She is Professor of Psychiatry and Chief of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, and an internationally recognized clinician-scientist whose work has reshaped modern understanding of addiction, dopamine regulation, and compulsive behaviors. Her research, clinical leadership, and bestselling book Dopamine Nation have influenced psychiatric practice, neuroscience, and public discourse on addiction worldwide.
Watch on YouTubeDr. Georgia Ede is one of the most influential figures in metabolic psychiatry and a global authority on the role of nutrition in mental illness. Harvard-trained and board-certified, she was the first psychiatrist at Harvard and Smith College to introduce nutrition-based treatment strategies into mainstream psychiatric care. She co-authored the first inpatient clinical study of the ketogenic diet for serious mental illness, created the first medically accredited training program in ketogenic therapies for psychiatry.
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