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OG Podcasts 112 Episodes Jul 27, 2026

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The Habit Expert: You Need To Find Your “Keystone” Habits
The Habit Expert: You Need To Find Your “Keystone” Habits Jul 27, 2026 00:40:47 Bad habits are notoriously hard to break - and good habits are hard to make. So how can you make it easier?In this episode I speak to Professor Ben Gardner, an expert in the psychology of habitual behaviour, to discover the latest, science-backed strategies to make better habits and ditch the bad ones.Timestamps(0:00) Intro - What is a habit?(2:01) What triggers a habit?(3:35) Two thirds of habits
Weight Loss Surgeon: Why Exercise and Calorie Cutting Doesn’t Work | Dr Andrew Jenkinson
Weight Loss Surgeon: Why Exercise and Calorie Cutting Doesn’t Work | Dr Andrew Jenkinson Jul 20, 2026 00:40:48 Weight gain is not a moral issue, it’s a biological one. Willpower and calorie counting alone won’t help you drop those unwanted pounds - so what does it really take?In this episode I speak to weight loss surgeon Dr Andrew Jenkinson, author of How to Eat (And Still Lose Weight) and Why We Eat (Too Much). He explains the best habits for weight loss, how to shift your body weight “set point”, and ho
Endometriosis Surgeon Explains What Everyone Gets Wrong - Dr Lora Liu
Endometriosis Surgeon Explains What Everyone Gets Wrong - Dr Lora Liu Jul 13, 2026 00:49:12 Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, yet it still takes years to diagnose. Learn why it's so often missed, what the symptoms really look like, and the latest science on treating this misunderstood disease. In this episode I speak to Dr Lora Liu, an endometriosis excision surgeon and educator dedicated to raising awareness of one of women's health's most misunderstood conditions. Timestamps(0:00) I
Is Your Back Pain All In Your Head? The Surprising Science of Healing Pain - Dr Anisha Joshi
Is Your Back Pain All In Your Head? The Surprising Science of Healing Pain - Dr Anisha Joshi Jul 6, 2026 00:41:01 If you're struggling with back pain, neck pain or unexplained body aches, the answer might not be where it hurts. Learn how your brain, stress, sleep and movement all shape pain.Dr Anisha Joshi is an osteopath and author of Heal Your Back. She joins Dr Karan to debunk the biggest myths about body pain.Timestamps(0:00) Intro - What you don’t realise about the pain in your body(1:57) What is an oste
The Anti-Ageing Fitness Plan Anyone Can Follow | Dan Go
The Anti-Ageing Fitness Plan Anyone Can Follow | Dan Go Jun 29, 2026 00:54:05 💬 If you want to live longer, stay independent and have more energy, you don't need another fitness hack - you need to move more. ⚡️ Walking, building strong legs, improving grip strength and simply moving more every day could have a bigger impact on your health than the perfect workout routine. In this episode Dr Karan is joined by Dan Go, a high-performance health coach who helps busy people get
How To Eat Your Way To Better Skin | Dr Thivi Maruthappu
How To Eat Your Way To Better Skin | Dr Thivi Maruthappu Jun 22, 2026 00:44:19 💬 Skin conditions affect a massive proportion of the population. Most people reach for creams and retinoids first - but the solution is often much simpler. So what should you do to protect your skin microbiome and reduce signs of aging?⚡️ Dr Thivi Maruthappu is a consultant dermatologist, nutrition researcher, and author of Skin Food: Your 4-Step Solution to Healthy, Happy Skin.⚡️ In this episode,
Strengthen Your Feet And You’ll Live Longer - Fix Posture, Back Pain and Bunions
Strengthen Your Feet And You’ll Live Longer - Fix Posture, Back Pain and Bunions Jun 15, 2026 00:42:17 💬 If you improve your foot health and strength, you’ll not only fix back pain and bunions - you’ll increase your lifespan and improve your brain health!⚡Most of us ignore our feet, squishing them into tight, cushioned shoes. But weak feet can cause problems throughout the body - and fixing them is easier than you think.Dr Courtney Conley and Dr Jenifer Perez are the founders of Gait Happens - and
Should You Really Be Taking Peptides? | AMA with Dr Karan
Should You Really Be Taking Peptides? | AMA with Dr Karan Jun 8, 2026 00:26:10 💬 Should you be taking peptides? From anti-aging promises to superhuman healing - peptides are massively hyped right now, and are being aggressively marketed online. But here’s why you should think twice before giving in to the marketing.⚡While there are many FDA-approved peptides that you can get your hands on, most of the hype right now is focussed on grey-market, unregulated drugs. Things like
The Prostate Cancer Warning Signs Men Should Know
The Prostate Cancer Warning Signs Men Should Know Jun 1, 2026 00:41:48 Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, but it often has no obvious symptoms.In this episode, Dr Karan Rajan speaks with Professor Prabhakar Rajan, a urologist and prostate cancer specialist, about prostate cancer risk, PSA testing, MRI scans, treatment choices, testicular cancer, and why men often delay asking for help.They discuss when urinary symptoms, blood in urine, persistent back
Gut Health Expert: Diet Is Only 20% Of The Puzzle
Gut Health Expert: Diet Is Only 20% Of The Puzzle May 25, 2026 00:44:30 Gut health is about much more than what you eat. In this episode, Dr Karan Rajan speaks with Kaitlin Colucci about the gut-brain connection, IBS, bloating, stress, sleep, meal timing, yoga, and the nervous system.They discuss why diet may only be one part of the gut health puzzle, how stress can affect digestion, why eating on the go may worsen symptoms, and how simple habits like breathwork, bett
The Male Fertility Crisis No One Is Talking About
The Male Fertility Crisis No One Is Talking About May 18, 2026 00:54:31 Male fertility is declining, but sperm count is only part of the story.Dr Karan Rajan chats with Professor Sheryl Homa about male infertility, sperm DNA damage, lifestyle, heat exposure, environmental toxins, microbiome health, and why men’s fertility is often overlooked.Professor Homa explains why infertility should be treated as a health issue for both partners, what semen analysis can and canno
The Gut Health Myths You Still Believe (And What Actually Works)
The Gut Health Myths You Still Believe (And What Actually Works) May 11, 2026 00:56:33 Your gut microbiome affects far more than digestion. In this episode, Dr Karan Rajan sits down with gut health expert Jordan Haworth to break down the science of gut health, probiotics, fibre, acid reflux, oral microbiome health, fermented foods, GLP-1, bloating, sleep, fasting, and the everyday habits that actually improve your microbiome.Here is a link to preorder Jordan's new book out June

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