The Exam Room Podcast

A Podcast Examining Vegan Nutrition and Medical News

The Exam Room™ is the ultimate vegan podcast from the Physicians Committee. Dr. Neal Barnard, a real-life rock star and authority on plant-based living, motivates and inspires the vegan-curious and those who have been plant-powered for life. Learn the secrets to radically improving your health as show host “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll, who lost 265 pounds and kept it off, goes one-on-one with others who have transformed their lives. Then dive into the science of a vegan diet! What can eating just one hamburger do to the body? Is cheese really addictive? Plus, recipes and breaking medical news from the Physicians Committee.

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Sep 4, 2025

The Processed Food Problem | Christopher Gardner, PhD

Nutrition scientist Dr. Christopher Gardner is at the forefront of the debate on ultra processed foods (UPFs). Some experts say you should avoid them entirely, while others (including the American Heart Association) argue that certain processed foods can fit into a healthy diet.

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Jul 16, 2020

Eat Plants, Live Longer and Healthier!

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Jul 14, 2020

Do You Need Supplements for a Healthy Diet?

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Jul 9, 2020

Family Lost 1,000 Pounds By Going Vegan

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Jul 7, 2020

Debating Dairy: Does Your Body Need Milk?

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Jul 2, 2020

Identical Twins: One Goes Vegan, One Does Not

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Jun 29, 2020

Is Your Diet Helping or Hurting Your Kidneys?

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Jun 25, 2020

Eating As If the World Depended On It

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Jun 23, 2020

How 15 Days Can Change Your Health Forever!

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Jun 18, 2020

Weight Loss and Vegan Diets

Chuck Carroll

Chuck shed 265 pounds by conquering food addiction and devoting himself to a healthier lifestyle! Eight years later, he’s maintaining the weight loss by eating a plant-based diet.

Neal Barnard, MD

Dr. Neal Barnard, a real-life rock star and authority on plant-based living, motivates and inspires both new vegans and those who have been plant-powered for life.