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BackedBriScienceEpisode 29: Dr. Grant Tinsley on Body Composition & Metabolic Insights for Peak PerformanceThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. --- Dr. Grant Tinsley is an Associate Professor at Texas Tech University and the Owner of Tinsley Consulting LLC. At Texas Tech University, he performs academic research, mentors student researchers, and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses. He leads a team of researchers as the Director of the Energy Balance & Body Composition Laboratory. The major interests of his laboratory are the critical evaluation of body composition assessment techniques, the influence of intermittent fasting on health and ph...2025-07-0755 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 28: Redefining Expectations- Parenting, Wellness, and the Transformative Power of the Disability CommunityThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. --- SPECIAL GUEST: my sister Alanna Devorkin joins alongside Ryan Grelecki for this discussion In this episode, we dive deep into the unique challenges and rewards of parenting a child with disabilities. We discuss practical strategies for creating a balanced lifestyle, ensuring the well-being of both the parent and child, and fostering an inclusive environment that supports the whole family. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or someone seeking to understand the complexities of t...2025-06-0943 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 27: Dr. Stephen Sideroff on the 9 Pillars of ResilienceThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. ------- Dr. Stephen Sideroff is an internationally recognized psychologist, executive and medical consultant and expert in resilience, optimal performance, addiction, neurofeedback, leadership, and mental health. He has published pioneering research in these fields. He is a professor at UCLA in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences and Department of Rheumatology, and director of the Wallenberg Institute of Ethics. He was the founder & former Clinical Director of the Stress Strategies program of UCLA/Santa Monica Hospital an...2025-05-1249 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 26: Dr. Robert Lustig on Metabolic Health and The Dangers of Processed FoodsThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. ------- Dr. Robert Lustig is Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Lustig has become a leading public health authority on the impact sugar has on fueling the diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome epidemics, and on addressing changes in the food environment to reverse these chronic diseases. Dr. Lustig has authored 125 peer-reviewed articles and 73 reviews. He has mentored 20 pediatric endocrine fellows, and trained numerous other allied health professionals. He...2025-04-1451 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 25: Dr. Stephen Kritchevsky on Age-related Declines in Physical FunctionThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. ------- Dr. Kritchevsky is an epidemiologist whose primary research interests are in the areas of nutrition, body composition, chronic disease and age-related declines in physical function. His scientific background is diverse with over 400 peer-reviewed publications, and a history of NIH funding in aging, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, genomics and health services research. His research experience spans the range of population research methodologies including group randomized trials, behavioral and pharmaceutical intervention trials, the use of administrative data, and traditional c...2025-03-1750 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 24: Nick Shaw on Developing Elite Strength and Personalized Fitness PlansThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. ------ Nick Shaw is the co-founder of RP Strength (RP), a multi-million dollar health and fitness company. He has helped coach numerous world-class athletes including CrossFit Games champions, international medalists in weightlifting, UFC fighters, Navy SEALs, and Olympians. The team at RP has sold hundreds of thousands of books over the years ranging from Nutrition, Training, Recovery, and Creating Healthy Habits. His RP Diet Coach App and RP H...2025-02-1753 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 23 Dr. Ellen J Langer Tenured Harvard Psychologist on Her Book: The Mindful BodyThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. ------ For over 40 years, Dr. Langer has studied Mindlessness/ Mindfulness in everyday situations where mindlessness is pervasive and very costly. Dr. Ellen J. Langer was the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard, where she is still professor of psychology. The recipient of three Distinguished Scientists awards, the Arthur W. Staats Award for Unifying Psychology, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Liberty Science Genius Award, Dr. Langer is the author of eleven other books, including the i...2025-01-2055 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 22: Dr. Richard Boyatzis on Intentional Change Theory to Live a Meaningful LifeThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. ----- Join us as we dive into the transformative work of Richard Boyatzis, a renowned expert in emotional intelligence, leadership, and change theory. Drawing from decades of groundbreaking research and practical applications, Richard shares insights on how neuroscience underpins leadership, why emotional intelligence is critical for success, and how change processes are universal across individuals, teams, and communities. From his early work on physiological measurements and fMRI studies to coaching top performers and guiding leaders to...2024-12-2349 min

The Fina Mendoza MysteriesThanksgiving 2024We celebrate Thanksgiving with Fina and the Mendoza family as they leave Washington to visit relatives in Los Angeles. Fina worries that the curse of the Demon Cat will follow them to California. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. Writer/Producer - Kitty Felde Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil - Gabby Raul Garza - Papa Christine Avila - Abuelita Imelda Hinojosa - Tia Cat...2024-11-2813 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 21: Dr. Emily Rogalski on Neurodegenerative Diseases and Brain SuperagingThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. ----- What is dementia, and how do we measure it? Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Emily Rogalski, a tenured professor of neurology and expert in aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and brain health. Dr. Rogalski dives deep into the nuances of dementia—explaining key differences between aphasic and behavioral types, why certain symptoms emerge, and how they progress over time. We’ll explore the science behind Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, the ro...2024-11-2545 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 20: Dr. Jamie Shapiro Leadership lifeline the Importance of Wellness, Growth, and CoachingThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. —— Dr. Jamie Shapiro is a master-certified executive leadership coach and organizational psychologist who specializes in working with CEOs of public companies and their executive teams. She is the CEO and founder of Connected EC, a C-suite executive coaching company, and the author of Brilliant: Be the Leader Who Shines Brightly Without Burning Out. For more information about Connected EC, visit: https://www.connectedec.com/ 2024-10-2844 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 19: Dr. Thomas Dayspring on Heart Disease Prevention and TreatmentsThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. ------------- Thomas Dayspring MD is a Fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the National Lipid Association and is certified in internal medicine, and clinical lipidology. After practicing in New Jersey for 37 years, in 2012 he moved to Virginia and served as an educational director for a nonprofit cardiovascular foundation and until mid-2019 as a Chief Academic Advisor for two major CV laboratories. Since then, he has served as a virtual cardiovascular / lipidology educator. Career-wise he h...2024-09-301h 02

The Fina Mendoza MysteriesSolving the Mysteries of Fractions and ChickcharneyThe Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysteries in the U.S. Capitol. Fina discovers some important clues about the mysterious bird that pooped on the president. Her teacher helps her solve some difficult math problems. And Fina tries to solve the mysteries of dogs. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries are written and produced by Kitty Felde. In Episode 14, Congressman Arturo Mendoza scolds his mother for participating in an immigration protest at the U.S. Capitol - and then going on TV to talk about it...2024-09-2816 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 18: Dr. Adam Perlman on The Gut-Health Connection: Exploring Integrative MedicineThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. ------------- Dr. Adam Perlman is an internationally recognized expert in Integrative and Functional Medicine. He is currently the Chief Medical Officer at Pendulum Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on the microbiome and its connection to chronic disease. He formerly served as the Director of Integrative Health and Wellbeing at Mayo Clinic, Florida and Medical Director for Employee Wellbeing. Prior to that, he was Associate Vice President for Health and Wellness for the...2024-09-0256 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 17: Dr. Damon Tweedy NYT Bestselling Author on Destigmatizing Mental Health in MedicineThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. ------------- Check out Dr. Tweedy's website and book here: https://www.damontweedy.com/ Dr. Damon Tweedy is a distinguished psychiatrist, author, and professor who has made significant contributions to the discourse on race and medicine in America. He is widely recognized for his insightful perspectives on the challenges faced by Black professionals in the medical field and the broader implications of racial disparities in healthcare. Dr. Tweedy's journey in medicine began wit...2024-08-1949 min

The Fina Mendoza MysteriesSnowmozilla!The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysteries in the U.S. Capitol. All of Washington is shut down for the storm of the century. Meanwhile, Californians Fina and her sister Gabby learn the joys...and the downsides of snow. In Episode 8 of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries, Fina asks: Is there anything in the paper about the bird that pooped on the president, Papa? PAPA: Not a word. The news cycle has moved on. What's a news cycle? Click...2024-08-1716 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 16: Dr. Tommy Wood on Neurocognitive Resilience and Recovering from Traumatic Brain InjuryThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. — Tommy is a UK-trained MD with a PhD in physiology and neuroscience. The majority of his academic work has focused on developing therapies for brain injury in new born infants, but he has published on a variety of topics including adult neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases, as well as nutritional approaches to sports performance. Tommy received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge before attending medical school at the University of Oxfo...2024-08-051h 04

BackedBriScienceEpisode 15: Dr. Arlen Meyers on Physician EntrepreneurshipThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. — Dr. Meyers' work is centered around the importance of mindset, the value of embracing failure, and the critical role of entrepreneurship in healthcare. The conversation covers topics including the benefits and limitations of obtaining an MBA for healthcare professionals, the societal impact of entrepreneurship in medicine, and ways medical education can evolve to support innovative thinking. Dr. Meyers emphasizes the need for physicians to be agents of change, advocating for a more integrated approach to business knowledge wit...2024-07-2240 min

Eat Better Food Today!Ep. 29 - Make Small Changes, Invest in Yourself. Case Western’s Brian Devorkin.On this episode we are grateful to have Brian Devorkin, Case Western Reserve University Medical Student, Founder of BackedBriScience, and Client Advocate at Absolute Rest. Brian grew up in Milwaukee, WI before attending the University of Michigan where he obtained his B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. He then spent a year working under the renowned Harvard aging scientist, David Sinclair, before starting at Case Western. #eatbetterfoodtoday #longevity #health #foodismedicine #davidsinclairphd #peterattia #makesmallchanges #investinyourself #casewesternreserveuniversity Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for this week's recipe, interviews, books, research, video...2024-07-1648 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 14: Dr. Mark D'Esposito on The Physiology of Optimal Brain Health and CognitionThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. — Dr. Mark D’Esposito investigates the neural mechanisms underlying working memory, cognitive control and frontal lobe function utilizing different convergent experimental approaches such as functional MRI, transcranial magnetic stimulation, pharmacological interventions, and behavioral studies of healthy individuals and those with neurological disorders. Dr. D'Esposito has been the principal investigator on numerous NIH, private foundation and VA-funded grants. He has authored over 400 research publications, which have been cited over 70,000 times, as well as seven books...2024-07-0853 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 13: Lily Nichols on Real Food Wisdom and Prenatal NutritionThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. — Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is founder of the Institute for Prenatal Nutrition™, co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy and the author of two books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thousands...2024-06-2451 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 11: Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum on Mycology, The Microbiome, and Microorganisms Impact on HealthThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. -- Dr. Ghannoum is a tenured Professor and Director of the Center for Medical Mycology at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Medical Center. He is also the co-founder of BIOHM Health, one of the leading consumer microbiome companies in the United States. He is also the founder of NTS Ventures, one of the leading microbiome and fungal clinical research organizations globally. He is...2024-06-1047 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 10: Dr. Richard Miller on Longevity research and Promising Longevity Drugs to Extend Human LifespanThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. Tune into this episode for the latest longevity studies, and how research is being done in Dr. Miller's world-renowned lab to test the efficacy of drugs for human lifespan extension. -- Richard A. Miller, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Pathology at the University of Michigan. He received his BA degree in 1971 from Haverford College, and MD and PhD degrees from Yale University in 1976-1977. After postdoctoral studies at Harvard and Sloan-Kettering, he beg...2024-05-271h 03

The J Curve#7 Real Health With Brian DevorkinBrian Devorkin is a medical student, wellness coach, and former health coach under David Sinclair, one of the leaders in the health and longevity space. We discuss diet fads, protein consumption, how to avoid hunger, the power of the mind, and the paradox of choice. Connect with BrianInstagramPodcastConnect with meInstagram 2024-05-201h 04

BackedBriScienceEpisode 9: MT Eisner on Methods and Technologies to Train World-class AthletesThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. MT is a current US Applied Performance Specialist Manager, overseeing our US APS team at Kitman Labs. Former 12 year collegiate strength & conditioning coach with exceptional knowledge shared in this episode. 2024-05-1352 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 8: Dr. Allison Brager on Sleep, Exercise, and Mindset Optimization in the Special ForcesThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. Follow Dr. Brager on instagram @docjockzzz. Dr. Brager is a neurobiologist with expertise in sleep and circadian rhythms. She works on human and animal models of study. This work examines substrates and mechanisms of resiliency to extreme environmental stress (exercise, jet lag, and sleep deprivation). She has several leadership and service positions for the federal government, professional research societies, and university departments. At present, she sits on fatigue management and neuroenhancement working groups through NATO, US...2024-04-2952 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 7: A Champion's Mindset- Insights from Alex Auerbach's Journey Working with Elite PerformersThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. Alex is a licensed counseling and sport psychologist, certified mental performance consultant, and board-certified coach working in professional sports. He has worked with elite teams and performers from a range of domains, including the NBA and NFL, Olympians, Army Special Forces, Fortune 5 Companies, and Venture-Backed Startups. 2024-04-1547 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 6: Astrid Naranjo Expert Tips on Weight Loss and NutritionThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. Find Astrid on Instagram @antidiet_dietitian Astrid Naranjo is an accredited practicing dietitian and nutritionist who has helped hundreds of clients transform their relationship with food and their bodies. With her extensive experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics, including a Bachelor’s degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela and a Master’s degree from Bond University in Australia, Astrid is a member of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and a Master Coach at Tea...2024-04-0156 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 5: Dr. Ronald Krauss on the Development of Heart Disease, Related Risk Factors, and Biomarkers to Track Disease ProgressionThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. In this episode, Dr. Krauss discusses the development of heart disease, important biomarkers to track, and the implications ASCVD has on human longevity. Dr. Ronald Krauss is a world-renowned research scientist and Senior Scientist at Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute, Professor of Medicine at UCSF, and Adjunct Professor of Nutritional Sciences at UC Berkeley. Dr. Krauss’s research aims to understand how to best prevent cardiovascular disease through early detection and management of its m...2024-03-1843 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 4: Dr. Jesse Morse on Tools to Enhance Recovery and PerformanceThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. In this week's episode, we discuss the most advanced ways athletes are staying ahead of the competition. Dr. Morse will dive into cool new technologies as well as principles for you to optimize your health. Click that play button now! Dr. Jesse Morse is board-certified in family and sports medicine and specializes in injuries and musculoskeletal pain. He uses a combination of traditional orthopedic medicine with regenerative medicine to provide an all-inclusive approach to injuries. Ra...2024-03-0452 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 3: Dr. Grace McComsey on Vaccine Safety, Dispelling COVID-19 Myths, and HIV BreakthroughsThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. Grace McComsey, MD, FIDSA, is the Vice President of Research and Associate Chief Scientific Officer at University Hospitals (UH) Health System in Cleveland, Ohio. She is also a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at the Case Western Reserve University. 2024-02-1936 min

The Dr Kirstin ShowOptimize your habits for vitality and longevityYour habits create the results you have in your health and life. Today Brian Devorkin joins me and we get down to the basics covering everything from sleep, to nutrition, to myths around losing weight and gaining muscle. You can check out Brian's podcast and website at: https://www.backedbriscience.com/ Find him on instagram @briandevorkin Check out these previous videos: ➡️Common Misconceptions Around Gut Symptoms - https://youtu.be/UGWGNYdxQTc ➡️You don’t have to stop training for sport post-menopause - https://youtu.be/wGxOr1nm7G0 ➡️How To Overcome Overtraining and Inflammation Through Gut and Mitochondria Health - https://yout...2024-02-1646 min

BackedBriScienceEpisode 2: Dr. Chris Winter on Optimizing Sleep for HealthThanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. In this episode of BackedBriScience. Dr. Chris Winter comes on to discuss all things sleep. We dive into the importance of adequate sleep for health, what adequate sleep even means, how to improve your sleep hygiene, and common myths we hear regarding sleep. For more information about Dr. Winter check out his instagram page @drchriswinter. 2024-02-051h 01

BackedBriScienceEpisode 1: Dr. David Miller on Long Covid Through The Lens of Functional MedicineThe first episode features Dr. David Miller who primarily focuses now on Long-covid, tune into this incredible conversation. Thanks for listening to Backedbriscience. Check out the website at backedbriscience.com or Brian's Instagram @BrianDevorkin. Dr. Miller received his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Vassar College, his M.D. from the Brown University School of Medicine, and completed his internship and residency in Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. He then completed his Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine with the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago. 2024-01-2244 min

BackedBriScienceIntroduction to BackedBriScienceCheck out this quick introudction to BackedBriScience. You will learn about the host Brian himself, why the pdocast was started, and the topics that will be discussed. Check out the website for more information @ BackedBriScience.com or Brian's instagram at BrianDevorkin. 2024-01-1604 min

The Fina Mendoza MysteriesThanksgiving in CaliforniaThe Mendoza family heads to Los Angeles to celebrate Thanksgiving. Fina worries that the curse of the Demon Cat will follow them to California. Writer/Producer - Kitty Felde Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil - Gabby Raul Garza - Papa Christine Avila - Abuelita Imelda Hinojosa - Tia Catalina Rachel Desztich - Tia Margarita Brian Bland - Veteran Steve DeVorkin - Senator Something Associate Producer - Hannah Matzecki Associate S...2023-07-2016 min

The Fina Mendoza Mysteries"Cat"astrophe!Fina continues to investigate the history of cats in the U.S. Capitol. Papa returns to Washington for a family meal. But then catastrophe strikes. Can the Demon Cat be to blame? The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is written and produced by Kitty Felde Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil - Gabby Raul Garza - Papa Mat Kaplan - House Historian Steve Gamber - John the Staffer Brian Bland - Capitol Tour Guide Rosalie Fox - Veterinarian 2023-07-1317 min

The Fina Mendoza MysteriesThanksgiving 2022We celebrate Thanksgiving with Fina and the Mendoza family as they leave Washington to visit relatives in Los Angeles. Fina worries that the curse of the Demon Cat will follow them to California. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysterious animals in the U.S. Capitol. Writer/Producer - Kitty Felde Our cast includes: Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza Monica Vigil - Gabby Raul Garza - Papa Christine Avila - Abuelita Imelda Hinojosa - Tia Cat...2022-11-1513 min