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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Feb 6, 2019

Vegan Diets: Turning Athletes Into All-Stars

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Jan 30, 2019

The NFL Is Going Vegan

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Jan 23, 2019

Aidan Gallagher: Young Vegan Game Changer

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Jan 18, 2019

Harley Quinn Smith: A Vegan To Watch

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Jan 9, 2019

Maggie Q: Why I Went Vegan

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Jan 2, 2019

How To Go Vegan in 21 Days

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Dec 28, 2018

Best of 2018 - Part 2: Most Inspiring Stories

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Dec 19, 2018

Best of 2018 - Part 1: Cheese Addiction to Carb Obsession

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Dec 5, 2018

The Health Benefits of Beans

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.