Image courtesy of Bryan Chung MD, PhD
Today’s episode is a little different from what you’ve experienced here before. As a conventional healthcare provider I’ve been trained to look at the science, literature and evidence when thinking about therapies and recommendations. Earlier this year I met my guest and got really excited about introducing him to you.
My guest is Dr. Bryan Chung, MD, PhD. Bryan is a plastic surgeon and research scientist. He is also a graduate of Seth Godin’s altMBA program that both of us completed.
In 2007 during his last year of medical school Bryan started a blog called Evidence-Based Fitness. As he continued his training, the blog became an outlet for sharing his views on recent research, trends and fads in the world of fitness and nutrition. His initial goal was to draw attention to how research informs, and misinforms health decisions. Today, his new passion is Critical Mass, a mentorship and a transformational movement to help others develop research analysis skills and change their relationship with science.
Bryan has been a research consultant for Men’s Fitness, Experience Life, and Men’s Health magazines; on the advisory board for Examine.com; and reviewer for the Cochrane Collaboration of Systematic Reviews.
By the end of this episode, you’ll get a new perspective on the world of health and wellness research and perhaps will become more curious about ways of applying scientific discoveries to your own life.
Topics:
- How Bryan’s journey began, and his interest in research and fitness developed, how evidence guides him today in his practice
- Some of Bryan’s favorite posts and topics, controversies and lessons from Evidence-based Fitness blog
- Why Bryan is interested in us developing a relationship or perhaps a friendship with science
- How do you process health and wellness news in lay literature, how we get information now affects what information we get
- Why Bryan is interested in creating a new movement called Critical Mass
Web resources:
- Bryan’s original blog Evidence-Based Fitness, his new mentorship program Critical Mass, his advice column Dear Doctor Ninja, and his Facebook and Twitter accounts
- Bryan’s new book “Question the Start and End with the Question” is coming out soon – you can get your preview copy here
- Bryan’s favorite/more controversial posts:
- Seth Godin
Brought to you by:
The episode is proudly brought to you by Tamim Teas.
Tamim teas is a local company specializing on creation on medicinal mushroom teas. Two of my current favorite blends are Lion-Maitake Clarity and Reishi Delight. I use them to enhance cognition and for their effects on immune system.
Few episodes back I interviewed Liat Racin, the creator of these beautiful teas about the science and art of mushroom blends.
To get 15% off on your first online purchase please enter the promo code “tamimforhealth” at https://wellnessinsidernetwork.com/tamim before 2019.
You can also get free shipping if you purchase two blends or more.
Thank you for listening!
To share your thoughts:
- Leave a note in the comment section below.
- Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group.
- Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
To help out the show:
- Please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help to spread the word and I read each one.
- Subscribe on ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
To explore other episodes:
Right click here and save as to download this episode to your computer.