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Decoding Health
Step into the world of Decoding Health, where Dr. Urban A. Kiernan and renowned experts delve into a myriad of fields, unraveling the complexities of science and its practical applications in our daily health. This show is committed to illuminating topics ranging from personal health and wellness to cutting-edge biopharmaceutical advancements and beyond.
Join us each week for an enlightening journey through the realms of science and discover the incredible tools that can enhance your everyday life.
Dr. Urban A. Kiernan holds a Ph.D. Bio-Analytical Chemistry from Arizona State University. His use of the title “doctor” or “Dr.” is in relation to himself and solely refers to that degree as an expert who has significantly contributed to his specific field of science. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. He does not hold any license or credentials for clinical/patient care and any information provided does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Urban A. Kiernan and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician, or equivalent licensed medical provider, and obtain a medical exam, diagnosis, and other recommendations. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and establishment of treatment plan.
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Episodes
184 episodes
Glucose Gone Wild: When Blood Sugar Hijacks Your Health
In this episode, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan demystifies blood glucose, a critical component of metabolic health that many misunderstand. Learn about the body's intricate mechanisms for sugar utilization, the vital role of insulin, and the alarming re...
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Why Traditional Medicine Fails Women in Midlife with Cynthia Thurlow
In this compelling episode of the Decoding Health podcast, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan welcomes Cynthia Thurlow, a leading expert in perimenopause, menopause, and intermittent fasting. They explore the intricate dance between our gut microbiome, hormo...
Sunset Tan to Rejuvenation: An Entrepreneur's Evolution with Devin Haman
Join Dr. Urban A. Kiernan in a captivating conversation with Devin Haman, co-founder and CEO of Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center. Devin shares his incredible journey from a small Indiana town to a serial entrepreneur, impacting industries from...
The Sticky Science Behind Diabetes
Join Dr. Urban A. Kiernan as he uncovers the truth about diabetes and metabolic control, explaining why common diagnostic tests might not tell the full story. Discover how your body's intricate biological processes can mask the early signs of m...
Why 93% of Americans are Metabolically Broken with Trent Tueller
In this episode of the Decoding Health podcast, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan sits down with metabolic health advocate and social media leader Trent Tueller (known as Trentytok) to unravel the mysteries of our metabolism. Trent shares the powerful perso...
Wegovy Pill: Easy Just Got Easier
In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan dives deep into the recent FDA approval of the oral version of Wegovy, a GLP-1 receptor agonist that aims to replace weekly injections with a simple pill. We explore the sophisticated SNA...
The Truth About Insulin Resistance & The Hunger Code with Dr. Jason Fung
Could everything you know about weight loss be wrong? In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan sits down with world-renowned kidney specialist and best-selling author Dr. Jason Fung to discuss the science behind weig...
Fasting Insulin: The Lost Biomarker
Are you relying on "normal" blood sugar levels to tell you you're healthy? You might be missing the most important metric of all. In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan explains why fasting insulin is the "lost bio...
Carnivore for Women: Reversing PCOS and Infertility with Red Meat with Bella Ma
Bella Ma (The Steak and Butter Gal) joins Decoding Health to reveal the shocking truth about her 6-year journey as a vegan and how it led to debilitating hormonal issues, cystic acne, and chronic anxiety. In this episode, we discuss...
Akkermansia: The Newest Metabolic Health Craze
Are you caught up in the GLP-1 weight loss craze? Before you look into injections, you need to hear about Akkermansia Muciniphila. In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan breaks down the science of this "miracle" ba...
Quantum Human Performance: Rebuilding Your Brain, Breath, and Identity with Alexander Pujol
In this deeply moving and scientific episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan interviews Alexander Pujol, founder of Quantum Human Performance. Alex opens up about his 24-year career as a Physician Assistant and the "perfect...
Glyphosate, GMOs & Superweeds: Is Our Food System Creating a Cancer Crisis?
In this timely episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban breaks down one of the most controversial topics in modern agriculture: glyphosate, GMOs, and the growing concern over long-term cancer risk. With renewed policy discussions un...
Telemedicine, GLP-1 Shortcuts, and Sustainable Fitness That Lasts with Dr. Nick Nwabueze
In this Decoding Health episode, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan sits down with Dr. Nick Nwabueze—known as “The Fittest Doc”—to unpack the real origin behind the name and the deeper philosophy it represents: becoming the fittest version of yourself throug...
South Park Was Right: Flip The Food Pyramid (But Here’s The Catch)
In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban reacts to a viral cultural moment—South Park’s “flip the food pyramid” satire—and uses it to unpack what a real shift in U.S. nutrition guidance would mean for metabolic health. He bre...
How To Build Confident Kids Without The “Pro Athlete” Trap with Alex Weisman
In this Decoding Health episode, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan sits down with Alex Weisman, founder of Quantum Human Performance and a KidStrong owner/operator in the Phoenix market, for a wide-ranging conversation on what ch...
The Rise of Insulin Resistance
In this Decoding Health hot-seat episode, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan breaks down the real “upstream” story behind type 2 diabetes—and why the most dangerous phase often happens long before your labs ever flag you as “diabetic.” He explains the...
Skinny Fat Is Real: How To Read A DEXA Scan For True Metabolic Health with Dr. Micah Olson
In this Decoding Health episode, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan sits down with returning guest Dr. Micah Olson (pediatric endocrinologist turned longevity physician and founder of Valley HealthSpan in Phoenix) to unpack what DEXA scans
Not All Body Fat Is The Same
In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban breaks down one of the most misunderstood—and most dangerous—topics in modern health: visceral fat. While most people focus on the fat they can see or pinch, Dr. Urban explains why p...
From Big T To Fitness Phenom with Tony Drake
In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan sits down with Tony Drake—lifestyle transformation coach, former WWF wrestler, and the man who lost 130 pounds and dropped from ~40% body fat to ~6%—to unpack ...
Urolithin A Explained: The Mitochondrial Upgrade Everyone’s Talking About
In this episode of the Decoding Health, Dr. Urban Kiernan breaks down the science behind Urolithin A, a gut-derived compound gaining attention for its role in mitochondrial health, muscle performance, and metabolic funct...
Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes: Metabolic Reset With Dr. Kaitlin Castillo
Dr. Kaitlin Castillo pulls back the curtain on why so many people can look healthy on the outside while quietly living in a metabolic “danger zone” underneath the surface. Using real-world clinical context, she breaks down what process...
GHK-Cu Explained: The Science Behind Copper Peptides, Healing, and Hair Regrowth
GHK-Cu (copper peptide) has surged in popularity across regenerative medicine, aesthetics, and biohacking—but what does the science actually say? In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban breaks down the real physiology behind GHK-...
Metabolic Syndrome: The Real Heart Attack Warning With Dr. Ronald Krauss
Ronald M. Krauss joins the show for a practical, myth-busting deep dive into cardiometabolic risk, lipidology, and why the LDL conversation is often framed in the wrong direction. Building on his long-standing advisory-level relationship with D...
Why Natural GLP-1 Disappears So Fast: DPP-4, Half-Life, and How Ozempic-Style Drugs Are Engineered
GLP-1 is a gut-derived hormone designed to signal the pancreas to produce insulin—but in its natural form, it’s notoriously short-lived. In this Decoding Health segment, we break down why endogenous GLP-1 has an ultra-short half-life (about thr...
How To Fix The Food System When Policy Won’t With Dr. Robert Lustig
Dr. Robert H. Lustig joins the show to break down why today’s metabolic health crisis is not a personal failure problem, but an environment problem, and how the power structure shaping food, policy, and public health has shifted in ways most pe...
