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Fat is destroying your organs! The Longevity Scientist Dr Rhonda Patrick explains what actually burns it.Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a Ph.D. biomedical scientist specialising in ageing, nutrition, and disease prevention. She is the founder of FoundMyFitness, a popular YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to translating complex health science into actionable advice.She explains:◼ Why visceral fat acts like a toxic organ that doubles your risk of early death◼ How 2 weeks of poor sleep increased visceral fat by 11% without gaining a pound◼ The 3 chemicals hiding in everyday plastic that are crashing testosterone levels◼ Her personal intermittent fasting protocol and the "metabolic switch" that burns belly fat◼ Why the current exercise guidelines are wrong and what the science actually shows00:00 Intro00:02:26 Why Visceral Fat Is More Dangerous Than You Think00:08:07 The Real Reason Your Cravings Won’t Stop (It’s Not Willpower)00:14:03 What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Sleep Enough00:19:58 The Hidden Habits Quietly Increasing Your Visceral Fat00:21:29 How to Reverse Insulin Resistance Before It’s Too Late00:25:21 Intermittent Fasting: What Actually Happens Inside Your Body00:29:48 Why Your Body Repairs Itself When You Stop Eating00:30:45 Fasted Training: Does It Burn More Fat or Backfire?00:35:24 Why Belly Fat Spikes During Perimenopause00:41:55 3 Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals You’re Exposed to Daily00:49:37 How to Actually Avoid Toxins in Your Everyday Life00:57:24 Are Microplastics Leaking Into Your Food Right Now?00:59:20 The Safest Way to Store Condiments 01:00:59 Which Kitchen Utensils Are Secretly Harming You?01:03:06 Why Your Blender Might Be Contaminating Your Food01:08:46 Inside Steve’s Supplement Stack01:12:00 Do Multivitamins Really Extend Your Life?01:12:48 Are Men’s Multivitamins Worth It—or Misleading?01:14:39 How to Tell If Your Multivitamin Is Actually Good01:20:27 Creatine: The Supplement That Does More Than Build Muscle01:30:53 Curcumin: The Anti-Inflammatory Compound Backed by Science01:33:30 The Molecule That Could Help Your Cells Stay Younger01:41:16 Exogenous Ketones: Shortcut to Energy01:47:59 What Is “Peakspan” and Why Should You Care?01:54:50 How to Extend Your Peak Years (Not Just Your Lifespan)02:00:42 How AI Could Be Rewiring Your Ability to Think02:10:35 Why Current Exercise Guidelines Might Be Failing You02:23:47 GLP-1 Drugs: Miracle Weight Loss or Hidden Risks?Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Independent Research Document: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DOAC-Dr-Rhonda-Patrick-2026-Independent-Research-Further-Reading.pdfFollow Dr Rhonda: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/B51VVNS X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BZD8DMW YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CnuZdXTHealth Newsletter - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/72VO9Ea You can download Rhonda's free protocol guides, here: The Cognitive Enhancement Blueprint - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7GoLoul The Omega-3 Supplementation Guide - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DudfUef How to Train According to the Experts - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/G3gvLtG The Diary Of A CEO:◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors:Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order *Steven is an investor in this businessLinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Saily - Download from the app store and use code DOAC at checkout for 15% off. For more details: https://saily.com/DOAC ⛵Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order
