Episode 244: P.D. Mangan

Episode 244: P.D. Mangan

Author: Dr. Brian Lenzkes March 26, 2025 Duration: 1:10:29

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. P.D. Mangan is is a 68-year-old scientist with expertise in microbiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology. Passionate about the impact of diet and exercise on anti-aging and longevity, he champions metabolic health, the value of real foods, and the importance of resistance training.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and P.D. talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (05:13) Chronic fatigue, sleep, and how to crush fatigue for good
  • (16:11) Exercise, fatigue, and health
  • (21:28) How to work work effectively and efficiently
  • (26:58) Acute versus chronic stress
  • (29:38) Carb loading
  • (33:45) Why running too much can be unhealthy for your heart
  • (36:58) How P.D. Mangan would start with a coaching client who has been relatively sedentary for a long time
  • (42:57) Strength training, losing body fat, and insulin resistance
  • (47:51) Strength training, being sedentary, and acute pain
  • (51:09) Some observations that have surprised P.D. over the course of his coaching career
  • (53:40) Alcohol, exercise, and carbs
  • (58:14) Advice and inspiration for getting started with your health journey
  • (01:06:21) Outro and plugs

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What does it truly mean to be well? For Dr. Brian Lenzkes, the answer stretches far beyond a chart of lab results. On the Life's Best Medicine Podcast, he explores the interconnected layers of a whole life, where physical health is deeply woven into the fabric of our relationships, our sense of purpose, and our spiritual grounding. Each conversation moves past simplistic advice to consider how family, community, and personal faith shape our daily resilience. You’ll hear from a variety of guests who share candid stories-not just of medical recovery, but of profound human connection, unexpected compassion, and quiet heroism found in everyday challenges. Dr. Lenzkes brings his perspective as a practicing physician who believes healing is a multifaceted endeavor. This isn't a lecture series; it's a collection of genuine dialogues that remind us our wellbeing is a holistic story still being written. Tune into this podcast for thoughtful reflections that might just change how you view your own health, relationships, and place in the world.
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