Where Academic Rigor Meets Real Life
Deep Thinking transforms complex academic research into practical wisdom for your everyday challenges. Join Dr. Steven Stolz as he explores topics that matter with both intellectual depth and actionable insights.
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About the Podcast
Deep Thinking with Dr. Steven Stolz bridges the gap between evidence-based research and real-world application. Each episode takes you on a journey through topics that matter—from burnout and sleep science to perfectionism and mindfulness—providing both the intellectual framework and practical strategies you can apply immediately. Here’s what to expect:
Solo Deep Dives - Dr. Stolz explores complex topics through a philosophical and evidence-based lens
Expert Conversations - Enlightening dialogues with specialists who bring unique perspectives
Practical Wisdom - Every episode concludes with actionable takeaways you can implement right away
Intellectual Respect - Complex ideas presented clearly without oversimplification
Stop Counting Calories: What Nutrition Science Really Says About Weight Loss with Dr. Ahmad Saedisomeolia | EPS 007
Are you tired of failed diets and conflicting nutrition advice? Join Dr. Steven Stolz and nutrition expert Dr. Ahmad Saedisomeolia as they expose the truth behind diet culture myths and reveal evidence-based weight loss strategies that actually work.
In this game-changing interview, Dr. Ahmad—with decades of research at McGill University and as Associate Professor at Education Centre of Australia—separates nutrition science from marketing hype to help you achieve sustainable weight loss without obsessing over calories.
🎧 What You'll Discover:
Why the Food Pyramid failed and what nutrition guidelines actually work
The calorie counting trap and why it sabotages weight loss
How your genetics affect weight (and when they don't matter)
Evidence-based weight loss strategies for lasting results
Why BMI is misleading and better ways to measure health
The truth about trending diets: keto, intermittent fasting, Mediterranean
How modern lifestyle sabotages healthy eating (and how to fix it)
Food psychology secrets: why you crave certain foods and how to change
Pharmaceutical weight loss options like semaglutide (pros and cons)
The gut-brain connection and its impact on mood and weight