Episode 303: Dr. Robert Cywes

Episode 303: Dr. Robert Cywes

Author: Dr. Brian Lenzkes July 15, 2026 Duration: 51:28

Dr. Rob Cywes is a board-certified surgeon specializing in pediatric surgery and surgical critical care, widely recognized for his pioneering work in obesity, diabetes, and metabolic health. Known to many as "The Carb Addiction Doc," Dr. Cywes helps patients understand the powerful role of carbohydrate addiction, insulin resistance, and emotional health in chronic disease. Through his evidence-based, psychology-first approach, he empowers individuals to address the root causes of obesity rather than simply treating its symptoms. A sought-after speaker, educator, and clinician, Dr. Cywes is passionate about helping people achieve lasting health through therapeutic carbohydrate reduction, behavior change, and compassionate care.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Rob talk about…

 

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (04:50) The ONLY way to know for sure whether or not you have heart disease
  • (08:40) Dietary fat, LDL, and heart disease
  • (11:27) GLP-1 meds and cardiovascular risk reduction
  • (14:46) Energy utilization and metabolic health
  • (22:23) Cancer, genetics, and dietary interventions
  • (36:07) Stress, diet, and health
  • (42:22) Outro

 

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

 

Links:

 

Dr. Rob Cywes

 

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 

 

HLTH Code:

  • HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH

• • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Life's Best Medicine Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Episode 278: Beyond Resolutions | Jen Beyst [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:26
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Jen Beyst is the co-founder of the Cognitive Function Development Institute and the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Brain Builders where she focus…
Episode 277: It Takes GUTS to Survive the Holidays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:35
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Got questions about the gut microbiome? Dr. Brain Lenzkes does a deep dive, explaining the interplay between gut health and, metabolic health, cardiova…
Episode 276: Navigating the Holidays! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:07
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Don't go into the holiday season unprepared! You can stay on track with your diet and health goals while enjoying the festivities. Dr. Brian Lenzkes: A…
Episode 275: Lora Cheadle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:27
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt, is a betrayal recovery coach, licensed attorney (CO & CA), somatic attachment therapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and internatio…
Episode 274: Dr. David Cavan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:16
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. David Cavan is a leading diabetes specialist and author dedicated to helping people take control of their blood sugar and reverse type 2 diabetes t…
Episode 273: Martha Carlin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:37
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Martha Carlin is the founder and CEO of BiotiQuest, a company pioneering targeted probiotic formulations to improve gut health and overall wellness. A…
Episode 272: Theresa Lyons, MS, MS, PhD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:47
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Theresa Lyons, MS, MS, PhD is a Yale University trained scientist, medical strategist, and autism parent. Theresa combines the rigor of a Yale-trained…
Episode 271: The Fight to End Human Trafficking with Lisa Mitts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:57
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Lisa Mitts is a multi-award-winning Indie recording artist/songwriter, performer, and advocate for survivors of human trafficking. She is the Director…
Episode 270: Josh Wageman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:09
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Josh Wageman is a board-certified Clinical Lipid Specialist dedicated to transforming the way we understand and treat heart disease. With a deep expert…