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Healthy AF | Healthy After 50Author: Zane Griggs: Health Tips
Healthy AF, the podcast dedicated to helping you live a healthier life after the age of 50, hosted by health and longevity expert Zane Griggs. This show is your guide to achieving optimal health, both physically and mentally. Whether you're in your 20s and want to plan for a healthy future or in your 50s and seeking to catch up, this show could help you improve your nutrition, fitness, and overall well-being. Each week, we'll dive into the latest research and expert advice on topics such as exercise, stress management, and more. We'll discuss practical strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including how to balance your diet and stay active as you age. Remember, it's never too late to prioritize your health and become Healthy AF! (Hit play to learn more) Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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49. Fix Your Blood Sugar Without Cutting Carbs With Isaac Pohlman
Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
In this episode, Zane sits down with registered dietitian and Type 1 diabetic Isaac Pohlman to challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in modern health: that carbs are the problem. Isaac shares his powerful personal journey—from a high-level athlete dealing with chronic fatigue, hormonal issues, and gut dysfunction to being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in grad school. What followed wasn't just managing symptoms, but completely rethinking metabolism, energy production, and how the body actually uses fuel. Together, Zane and Isaac break down why the fear around carbohydrates is not only misguided—but often making blood sugar issues worse. They unpack the real drivers of insulin resistance, including stress, circadian rhythm disruption, ultra-processed foods, and loss of muscle mass. This conversation goes far beyond "carbs vs. no carbs." It reframes metabolic health as a system—one that includes lifestyle, light exposure, recovery, food quality, and nervous system regulation. If you've been told to cut carbs to fix your blood sugar… this episode will challenge everything you thought you kne 👇 Download Zane's Free Plan https://free40plan.com/ Follow Zane IG: https://www.instagram.com/zanegriggsfitness Guest: https://www.thepohlmaninstitute.com https://www.facebook.com/isaacpohlmannutrition https://www.instagram.com/isaacpohlman https://www.youtube.com/@isaacpohlman Where to learn more about the Pohlman Institute's work and protocols Carb Sweet Spot Masterclass [FREE] https://programs.isaacpohlman.com/offers/FoFv4San Have Your Carbs and Eat 'Em Too Book https://book.isaacpohlman.com/book-sales-page The Pohlman Method - 1:1 Coaching: https://www.thepohlmaninstitute.com/the-pohlman-method 00:00 – Intro: Why cardio & diet aren't working anymore 01:00 – Isaac's background & metabolic health approach 03:00 – Athlete to chronic fatigue: early warning signs 05:00 – Stress, trauma & the link to autoimmune conditions 07:00 – The moment metabolism changed everything 10:00 – Type 1 diabetes diagnosis & symptoms 13:00 – Why carbs are misunderstood 15:00 – Fear of carbs & blood sugar spikes explained 17:00 – Why blood sugar SHOULD rise after meals 19:00 – Insulin, thyroid & energy production connection 21:00 – The real cause of insulin resistance 23:00 – Why low-carb can backfire 26:00 – Stress hormones, muscle loss & metabolism 29:00 – How to actually reverse pre-diabetes 31:00 – Lifestyle before diet (what most people miss) 34:00 – Food density & why your meals aren't satisfying 37:00 – What's REALLY causing the diabetes epidemic 40:00 – Light exposure, circadian rhythm & blood sugar 42:00 – Ultra-processed foods & fat storage 44:00 – Personal fat threshold explained 47:00 – Getting off medication naturally 50:00 – Reintroducing carbs safely 54:00 – Best carbs for blood sugar control
