After nearly a decade performing complex vascular surgeries, Dr. Lily Johnston, MD, MPH realized something powerful — surgery can fix an artery, but not the disease behind it. In this week’s episode of The Life Possible Podcast, Dr. Johnston joins Dr. John Barnes to reveal how insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction drive vascular disease — and how changing your nutrition can literally save your limbs and your life. 🎧 Tune in to learn: 🩸 How insulin resistance damages your blood ve...

Why is sustainable lifestyle change so difficult—and why do so many of us start in the wrong place? In this powerful and practical conversation, host Dr. John Barnes sits down with Jonathan Boulware, a Lifestyle Behavior Change specialist, to discover why the real foundation for lasting lifestyle behavioral change does NOT start with diet and exercise! Jonathan explains why the journey begins in the mind, not the kitchen or the gym. In this episode you will learn: How to develop a “Why” power...

In this inspiring episode, Dr. John Barnes travels (virtually!) all the way to Fairbanks, Alaska to meet Rachell Powell, a remarkable woman who redefined what’s possible when science, structure, and support come together. Rachell shares her powerful transformation story — from her athletic and military past to reaching a point where she knew she needed to lose “a lot” of weight. Her journey led her to Ideal Health Fairbanks and coach Dylan Webb, where she discovered the Ideal Protein protocol...

Emergency Room physician Dr. Amy Gutman has seen it all—and she’s not afraid to tell the truth about what’s killing her patients. Known as “Tough Love MD,” Amy blends compassion with blunt honesty, challenging the culture of quick fixes, patient satisfaction scores, and a medical system that too often keeps people “comfortable” instead of healthy. Drawing from her own journey with obesity, chronic illness, and a learning disability, Amy offers an empowering message of hope: the solution is si...

Metabolic Health Before Motherhood: Empowering Young Women to Take Control Early with Maddison Sutton What if the choices you make in your 20s and 30s could determine your fertility, energy, and resilience for decades to come? In this powerful conversation, Certified Integrative Health & Wellness Coach Maddison Sutton shares why early metabolic health is the most overlooked—and most important—investment young women can make. We unpack the silent health crisis affecting women today, from r...

What if the way you feel — emotionally and physically — is directly shaped by what’s on your plate and the story you believe about yourself? In this transformative conversation, Integrative Psychotherapist Natalie West reveals how early self-image programming, the gut–brain connection, and a species-appropriate diet work together to reset your mind, body, and emotional health. We cover: Why “Food is a Feeling Filter”How self-image is programmed before age 7 — and how to change itThe gut as yo...

🎙️ Episode 89: Dr. Thomas Seyfried — Cancer is a Metabolic Disease: How Nutrition Empowers Prevention and Treatment In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. John Barnes welcomes legendary researcher and author Dr. Thomas Seyfried to challenge everything you thought you knew about cancer. Rather than viewing cancer as a genetic destiny, Dr. Seyfried presents compelling evidence that it is, at its core, a metabolic disease—and that gives us the power to fight back. Together, they explore how modern ...

Episode #87 – The Dietitian’s Dilemma: Michelle Hurn’s Journey from Near Death to Nutritional Truth What happens when a registered dietitian’s lived experience completely contradicts the very dietary guidelines she was trained to promote? In this powerful episode of The Life Possible Podcast, host Dr. John Barnes sits down with Michelle Hurn, RD, LD—author of The Dietitian’s Dilemma and fierce advocate for metabolic health—to explore the eye-opening story behind her transformation from a near...

🎙️ Episode 86 – Empowering Women’s Health: Menopause, Metabolism & More with Dr. Linda Huang In this powerful episode of The Life Possible Podcast, host Dr. John Barnes welcomes Dr. Linda Huang, a board-certified physician whose journey from traditional medicine to functional health was deeply shaped by her personal experience with cancer and her passion for preventing the diseases of aging—especially those affecting women. Dr. Huang opens up about what led her to pivot toward Functional ...

In this episode I welcome back one of the most popular guests on the Life Possible Podcast; Sonya Jones! Every time I talk to Sonya, I always come away humbled, inspired and motivated beyond belief and this episode is no different! In fact, she blew this one up bigger, better and more powerful than she ever has! I wanted to get Sonya on the show to find out how she is “thriving” these days!? If you follow her on social media, you know what I mean! She has never looked better, healthier ...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with Martin Gillespie, a former corporate executive turned Metabolic Wellbeing Strategist, who shares his incredible journey from navigating stage 4 cancer at age 41 to becoming a passionate advocate for metabolic health. We explore: Why your metabolic health is the foundation of your wellbeing—and why it matters now more than ever.The idea that you are the CEO (Chief Energy Officer) of the greatest asset in the world: YOU—and it's your...

Welcome back to another episode of Encore! Host, Wendy White-Stevens, frontwoman of The Real Women of Ideal Protein, sits down with Dr. John Barnes, host of The Life Possible Podcast, to diving into the powerful truths from his episode 81 featuring Shannon Davis, RD, LD. We’re talking about rethinking nutrition, calling out the old food pyramid, and exposing how carbs are driving chronic disease. Shannon’s journey from traditional dietitian to a believer of “healthy human nutrition is ...

In one of the most powerful conversations ever recorded on The Life Possible Podcast, Dr. Rob Cywes—internationally known as "The Carb Addiction Doc." goes deep into the emotional and psychological roots of obesity, addiction, and healing. With raw honesty, deep empathy, and unapologetic clarity, Dr. Cywes breaks down why most weight-loss strategies fail, why obesity is not a moral failing, and how true recovery begins with understanding addiction, not willpower. We explore the neurobiology o...

In this powerful episode of The Life Possible Podcast, I sit down with the legendary Mark Sisson—a true pioneer in the world of ancestral health and performance. Mark is a New York Times bestselling author of groundbreaking books like The Primal Blueprint, Primal Endurance, and his latest release, Born to Walk. He’s also the founder of Primal Kitchen, the brand that brought clean, paleo- and keto-friendly condiments to the mainstream, and Peluva, a revolutionary minimalist shoe company design...

In this episode of The Life Possible Podcast, I sit down with Shannon Davis, RD, to explore the science behind metabolic health and sustainable weight loss. As a registered dietitian with a deep understanding of nutrition and metabolic function, Shannon shares valuable insights into: ✅ The importance of protein in weight loss and maintenance ✅ How to optimize fat loss without sacrificing muscle ✅ The connection between nutrition, hormones, and long-term health ✅ Practical strategies for susta...

*The Life Possible Podcast* is back with an incredible transformation story featuring *The Empower Life Sisters*—Stephanie Gonzales, Samantha Silva, and Ryan Silva! These two sisters lost over *180 pounds each* (and Ryan dropped *100 pounds*), completely changing their lives and even opening their own *Ideal Protein* clinic to help others do the same! In this episode, we dive deep into: ✅ Samantha’s journey dealing with *PCOS, insulin resistance*, and the power ...

Ideal Protein Nation!! How’s your 2025 going so far?!? Have you already crushed your January “reset?” Or are you struggling and seeing the results you think you should? Join superstar Ideal Protein coach and influencer Wendy White-Stevens of the real Women of Ideal Protein and I as we “remember our first times!” What is so different about our first Phase 1 experience and subsequent attempts when we tune up. Find out what “game changing” book we are diving into to help us and our clients...

Ideal Protein Nation!!! It’s time to “Thrive - Not Just Survive in 2025!!” In our first episode of 2025, we travel back to Montana to join our friends from HIMpossible Life Changes, Coaches Kathy and Noelle as they introduce us to their very successful client Beth Cummings! Beth was one of their first IP clients back in 2023! Beth’s personal approach of “I’ll try it for a week” turned into “I’ve lost over 40 pounds!” Join us as Beth shares her journey and the keys to her success, not ju...

Ideal Protein Nation…I am so excited for you to meet Tina Wells and her clinic owner/coach Pauline Johnson! Tina has not only been successful losing over 100 pounds with the Ideal Protein protocol in less than one year, but she has also managed to maintain her new healthy weight within a 7-pound fluctuation over the past 2 years! Tina’s new life feels so amazing and “free” that she is not willing to give it up! Join us as she explains how limited and painful her life was before doing th...

Ideal Protein Nation!! The Life Possible Podcast is back! Our good friend Janeva Eickhoff is back to talk about all her Thanksgiving recipes that will help you continue towards your weight goals and still feel like you have enjoyed the holiday! Whether you are in Phase 1 and losing weight, or in maintenance and simply want to learn to how to cook traditional Thanksgiving style dishes in a healthier low-carb way, this episode is for you! Grab your cookbook (Janeva’s Ideal Recipes) and walk thr...