Dr Karan Explores

💬 “ My mission is to help save people from a lot of the mistakes that I have made.” ~Noel Deyzel ⚡️ Noel Deyzel is a bodybuilder and fitness influencer, known for his openness about his steroid use. He’s amassed millions of followers online, discussing diet and exercise strategies, and spreading messages about positive mindset and motivation. ⚡ In this episode Noel and I explore the rising use...

💬 “ Form memories with intention - and make the decisions in daily life that will give you the memories you want to hold onto.” ~Charan Ranganath ⚡️ Charan Ranganath is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California at Davis. He’s also the author of Why We Remember: The Science of Memory and How it Shapes Us. ⚡ In this episode C...

💬 “ When you slow down and actually appreciate what we already have, that is the path to true happiness.” ~Haemin Sunim ⚡️ Haemin Sunim is a Zen Buddhist Monk and author of three books - all of which focus on mindfulness, self compassion and finding peace in a busy world. ⚡ In this episode Haemin and I explore the teachings of Zen Buddhism, and learn how they can be integrated into our daily li...

💬 “[MAHA’s] reliance on corrupt scientists and poisonous food additives is really a distraction from the real systemic issues.” ~Jessica Knurick ⚡️ Dr Jessica Knurick has a PhD in nutrition science and takes an evidence-based approach to her role as a dietician. She’s been gaining a lot of attention on social media for her work debunking false health claims, particularly around the Make America...

💬 “Evolution doesn't select for longevity. It doesn't care how long you live.” ~Venki Ramakrishnan ⚡️ Venki Ramakrishnan is a Nobel Prize-winning biologist, former president of the Royal Society and author of Why We Die: The New Science of Ageing and Longevity. ⚡ In this episode Venki and I uncover the science of why we die, whether there’s a biological reason why we can’t live forever, and wha...

💬 “If you have a problem with your sleep, it'll worsen just about every medical condition or psychiatric condition that you're experiencing. ~Dr Sujay Kansagra ⚡️ Dr Sujay Kansagra is a double board certified sleep specialist, also known as That Sleep Doc on Instagram. He’s stacked full of solutions on how you can get to sleep faster, feel more rested and deal with issues like insomnia. ⚡ In th...

💬 “Hello, wake up everyone. We are living in the 21st century. We are now able to make you live into your 90s, 100s. But that does mean you will be living with chronic disease. So it is everyone's business.” ~Dr Elena Mucci ⚡️ Dr Elena Mucci is consultant physician, geriatrician and university lecturer. She has a strong presence online and features on many TV shows and podcasts, sharing her...

💬 “We're chronically online, chronically on our phones and tablets. But we need to spend more time outdoors and playing outside and getting our hands in dirt.” ~Dr Zachary Rubin ⚡️ Dr Zachary Rubin is a pediatric allergist and clinical immunologist, known for hula hooping and sporting a variety of colourful bowties on social media. ⚡ In this episode Zach and I go deep into food and pet allergie...

💬 “ I would say [weight loss injections] come pretty close to being health elixirs. Taking these drugs is better for almost everyone, than not taking these drugs.” ~Dr Mike Israetel ⚡️ Returning guest Dr Mike Israetel is a fitness expert with a PhD in Sport Physiology. As the founder of Renaissance Periodization, Mike is known for his science-based approach to training and nutrition. ⚡ In this...

💬 “ Eye health, your vision, is so much more than just, ‘I think I see well’. There's way more going on.” ~Dr Joseph Allen ⚡️ Dr Joseph Allen, aka Doctor Eye Health, is an optometrist in the US with a massive following on social media, where he shares science-backed ways to protect your eyes. ⚡️ In this episode Joey and I explain why it’s time to get serious about eye health, as poor eyesight i...

💬 “ The mouth is the gateway to the entire body. It's not just about having a cute, pretty, cosmetically nice smile. It really directly impacts your overall health in so many ways.” ~Whitney DiFoggio ⚡️ Whitney DiFoggio, AKA TeethTalkGirl, is a dental hygienist who shares evidence-based dental advice online - while debunking all the misinformation out there. ⚡ In this episode Whitney and I disc...

💬 “ I know my patients get nervous around me, because this is not their normal, right? But I am looking at genitalia and examining people every single day, multiple times a day.” ~Dr Rena Malik ⚡️ Dr Rena Malik is a board-certified urologist, pelvic surgeon, sexual health expert and YouTuber. Her channel covers everything from frequent nighttime peeing, to erectile dysfunction, vaginal dryness,...

💬 “Anybody can fall prey to this type of misinformation. It does a lot of harm” ~Dr Andrea Love ⚡️ Dr Andrea Love is an immunologist and microbiologist, and founder of ImmunoLogic - an organisation dedicated to debunking the worst of internet pseudoscience and improving science literacy. ⚡️ Andrea and I have a long list of misinformation to get through in this episode. Claims like fluoride lowe...

💬 “There's compelling evidence now that with a fairly minimalistic routine you can see very good results” ~Dr Brad Schoenfeld ⚡️ Dr Brad Schoenfeld is the go-to guy when it comes to muscle building advice. Known as “The Hypertrophy Specialist”, he’s authored more than 200 scientific papers on the subject and his work is cited by fitness professionals around the world. ⚡️ In this episode Brad an...

💬 “Chocolate has got more complexity of flavour than just about anything else on the planet” ~Spencer Hyman ⚡️ Spencer Hyman is the Co-Founder & Chair of Chocolate at Cocoa Runners, a company that sources the world’s best craft chocolate and brings them all together under one roof. Spencer is a chocolate and flavour nerd and hosts regular tasting events to share his passion. I even get to ta...

💬 “Microbes can influence things like behaviour, mood, cognition. We're starting to see links with things like Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease as well.”  ~Dr Jonathan Swann ⚡️ Dr Jonathan Swann from the University of Southampton is one of the UK’s leading experts on the gut microbiome, with a particular interest in the gut-brain axis. ⚡️ In this episode Jonathan and I explain how yo...

💬 “If you are doing it with too much grit and a snarly face and “I'm really tough”, it's not actually that sustainable and enjoyable. It's not that deep. You're just going for a run” -Tommy Lewis ⚡️ Tommy Lewis is a London based ultra runner with a love of the outdoors. He shares his passion for running with a devoted following on Instagram, in an attempt to inspire people of all fitness levels...

💬 “I'm out here to raise awareness about something that is so precious. We only realise the value of it when we lose it.” ~Dr Joseph Manjaly ⚡️ Dr Joseph Manjaly is a consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon, who works at the internationally renowned Royal National ENT Hospital in Central London. He also runs The Ear & Hearing Specialist Clinic and has a strong following on social media. ⚡️...

💬 “82% of people in Japan over the age of 100 turned out to be dead. And they didn't check them all. It is crazy. It is completely crazy.” -Dr Saul Newman ⚡️ Dr Saul Newman from the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, won an Ig Nobel Prize for research debunking data on the world’s oldest people. His soon to be released book ‘Morbid: an iconoclastic debunking of ageing science’ is all out abo...

💬 “People think I’m anti-physics. I’m not anti-physics. Calories don’t give you the information to improve your diet.” ⚡️ Dr Giles Yeo is a geneticist at Cambridge University specialising in obesity and how our brain controls food intake. He’s also the author of ‘Why Calories Don't Count’ and ‘Gene Eating’. ⚡️ In this episode Giles and I dig into the science of genetics and hunger hormones and...

⚡️ Is it all or nothing when it comes to ultra-processed foods? Or can we have our cake and eat it too? There’s a lot of fear around UPFs, but is it doing any good? ⚡️ Dr Chris Van Tulleken is a BBC broadcaster and author of “Ultra Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food … and Why Can’t We Stop?” ⚡️ In this episode Chris and I dig into the science of ultra processed food and i...

💬 “There is so much nonsense out there. The harm of brand marketing to the trust of skincare in general is hard to come back from.” ~Dr Muneeb Shah ⚡️ Dr Muneeb Shah, known as the ‘DermDoctor’, is a board certified dermatologist and one of the most followed science-based skinfluencers in the world. ⚡️ In this episode, Muneeb and I dig into the anatomy of the skin and what drives various skin co...

💬 “When a 13 year old boy stumbles across pornography, I don't think very many of them are interested in seeing women being gagged or choked or degraded. But that is likely to be what they'll see” -Maree Crabbe ⚡️ Maree Crabbe is the Co-Founder of ‘It’s Time We Talked’, an organisation helping children and young people avoid porn’s influence. She has been interviewing people about porn and its i...

💬 “We've seen a marked increase in the amount of food allergy that's around, and it now affects 5% of UK children. Even in the adult population, it's become a major health issue.” -Prof Adam Fox ⚡️ Dr Adam Fox is a professor in paediatric allergy and runs award-winning private practice Allergy London. He’s also vocal on social media, helping people to better understand allergies and the treatmen...

💬 “Death is not a dirty word. You can say it. You can say he's dying. You can say they've died.” -Julie McFadden  ⚡️ Julie McFadden, known as Hospice Nurse Julie on social media, uses her firsthand knowledge and experience to alleviate the fear and stigma around death and dying. It’s the subject of her new book “Nothing to Fear”. ⚡️ In this episode, Julie and I explore why we should be talking...