The Popkin Method

Welcome back to The Popkin Method Podcast, where we break down the science of health, longevity, performance, weight loss, and healthy aging into simple, actionable principles. In this special Q&A episode, Dr. Matthew Popkin answers your most pressing questions on topics ranging from the most effective supplements for overall wellness and weight loss, the truth about sunscreen ingredients, and...

Welcome back to The Popkin Method, where we connect symptoms to science, and science to solutions. In today’s episode, we're tackling one of the biggest blind spots in modern medicine: perimenopause and menopause. Millions of women are told their labs are normal while silently struggling with fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, sleep disruption, and a loss of vitality. But what if these symptoms a...

Welcome to The Popkin Method, where we cut through the noise of miracle weight loss solutions and trendy shortcuts dominating social media and advertising today. In this episode, Dr. Matthew C. Popkin takes a deep, clinical dive into GLP-1-based therapies like semaglutide and tirzepatide, some of the most talked-about tools in modern medicine. But here’s the catch: these medications aren’t magic f...

Welcome back to The Popkin Method! In today’s episode, Dr. Matthew C. Popkin tackles one of the most misunderstood, yet critical, obstacles to lasting weight loss and wellness: fatty liver disease. Most people think of it as just a byproduct of poor diet or being overweight, but as you’ll learn today, fatty liver is actually a hidden metabolic bottleneck that could be sabotaging your best efforts...

Welcome back to The Popkin Method! In this episode, Dr. Matthew C. Popkin takes us beyond the surface of anti-aging, exploring the science of aging from the inside out. We’re all familiar with visible signs like wrinkles and graying hair, but what really drives aging happens deep within our cells. Dr. Matthew C. Popkin uncovers the critical role of mitochondrial function and the powerful molecule...

Welcome back to The Popkin Method! In today’s episode, Dr. Matthew C. Popkin tackles one of the biggest challenges in modern healthcare: making care plans that truly stick. Most people don’t fail their health plans; the plans fail them, often because they’re too complex, reactive, or fragmented. Instead of bouncing between specialists and juggling conflicting advice, Dr. Matthew C. Popkin shares h...

Welcome to another episode of The Popkin Method, where we’re passionate about restoring physiology, preserving lean muscle mass, stabilizing your metabolism, and building long-term resilience from the inside out. This week, Dr. Popkin tackles one of the most misunderstood and sought after topics in modern medicine: hormone optimization therapy. You’ll hear why hormone issues aren’t just a women’s...

Welcome back to The Popkin Method! In this episode, host Dr. Matthew C. Popkin dives deep into one of the most important yet misunderstood topics in modern health: whole body systemic inflammation. You’ll discover what chronic inflammation really is, how it subtly wreaks havoc on everything from metabolism and hormones to mood, gut health, and even cancer risk, and, most importantly, how to revers...

Welcome back to The Popkin Method! In this episode, Dr. Matthew C. Popkin explores the real reasons behind energy crashes, anxiety, cravings, and stubborn gut issues, the hidden chaos of blood sugar instability. Most of us only think about blood sugar in the context of diabetes, but as Dr. Matthew C. Popkin explains, glucose swings can impact anyone, showing up as symptoms long before any lab test...

Welcome back to The Popkin Method ! In today’s episode, Dr. Matthew C. Popkin tackles a myth that so many people struggle with: the belief that their gut is broken for good. But is it really? Or is your gut just overwhelmed and crying out for support? You’ll hear Dr. Matthew C. Popkin break down the real science of gut health, from the basics of digestion and absorption, to the deep connections be...

Welcome to The Popkin Method Podcast! In this episode, host Dr. Matthew C. Popkin tackles one of the most common and frustrating health mysteries: why "clean eating" sometimes just doesn’t deliver the energy or results we expect. If you’ve ever followed popular nutrition advice, cut out processed foods, or chased the latest diet trend only to feel tired, bloated, or stuck, you’re not alo...

Welcome to The Popkin Method, where real medicine meets real results. In this episode, Dr. Matthew C. Popkin tackles the buzz surrounding regenerative medicine; think peptides, hormone replacement therapy, stem cells, and exosomes. These cutting-edge therapies are making headlines everywhere, from social media to specialty clinics, but are they really a magic bullet for health and vitality? Dr. Po...

Welcome back to The Popkin Method, where real medicine meets real results. In this episode, Dr. Matthew C. Popkin tackles one of the most overlooked health challenges: the "wired but tired" syndrome. If you’ve been struggling with poor sleep, chronic stress, brain fog, unexplained weight gain, or low motivation, this conversation is for you. Dr. Matthew C. Popkin breaks down how sleep an...

Welcome back to The Popkin Method, where real medicine meets real results. Have you ever left the doctor’s office feeling frustrated because your bloodwork was “normal,” but you still feel tired, foggy, or just not yourself? This episode is for you. Dr. Matthew C. Popkin reveals the four crucial labs that most physicians overlook: tests that could make all the difference between simply surviving a...

Welcome back to The Popkin Method, where we cut through the noise and deliver practical, personalized medicine insights that genuinely work. In this episode, host Layla sits down with Dr. Matthew Popkin to demystify one of the most confusing corners of the wellness world: supplements. Are they must-haves or just expensive placebos? Which ones are truly helpful, which are hyped, and which might eve...

Welcome back to The Popkin Method , where we cut through the noise to uncover what really works for your health. In today’s episode, host Matthew C. Popkin, M.D. shares an honest, nuanced Matthew C. Popkin, M.D. explains why weight isn’t just about willpower or the latest diet trend; it’s a complex interplay of biology, hormones, lifestyle, and sometimes, medicine. He emphasizes compassion over sh...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Popkin Method - a show where real medicine meets real results. In this episode, host Matthew C. Popkin, M.D., a physician who’s on a mission to revolutionize healthcare by bridging the gaps that leave so many patients feeling lost, frustrated, and unheard. Dr. Popkin shares his personal journey from his early days dreaming of medicine to his extensive train...

Most people are stuck in a broken system. They have one doctor for weight, another for hormones, a therapist for stress - and a dozen half-baked supplements from the internet. It doesn’t have to be this way. Welcome to The Popkin Method - the podcast that finally connects the dots. Hosted by Matthew C. Popkin, M.D. - board-certified internist and functional medicine expert - this show is your guid...