The Dr. Jules Plant-Based Podcast
Hey, I’m Dr. Jules! I’m a medical doctor, teacher, nutritionist, naturopath, plant-based dad and 3X world championships qualified athlete. On this podcast we’ll discuss the latest in evidence-based and plant-based nutrition, including common nutrition myths, FAQs and tips on how to transition towards a healthier dietary pattern and lifestyle that creates little friction with your busy life!
Episodes
116 episodes
From Burnout To Balance: Why Sleep Beats Hustle
What if the grind that built your career is quietly breaking your health? We share a candid story of chasing productivity through 70–80 hour weeks, new fatherhood, on-call nights, and late teaching prep that spiraled into stress, pa...
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Season 3
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Episode 110
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From The Heart #5: Why Fear-Based Health Content Is Damaging Your Journey
Fear sells, but at what cost to our health? In this unscripted, heart-to-heart conversation, I address a troubling pattern I've noticed in wellness culture: the rise of fear-based health information that lacks crucial context and nuance.
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Season 3
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24:20
The Trauma That Shaped Me
A father ran down a hospital hallway and placed his lifeless child in our arms. That single moment changed how we practice, how we teach, and how we judge the flood of health advice that fills our feeds. We talk candidly about the w...
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Season 3
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Episode 109
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From the Heart #4: A Day in the Life of a Family Doctor
Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes in your family doctor's practice? In this raw, unfiltered episode, I open up about the everyday realities of primary care medicine that patients rarely get to see.The morning starts in m...
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Season 3
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18:13
Antibiotics: Use With Care
Imagine a world where a paper cut lands you in the ICU and a routine hip replacement feels risky. We trace how antimicrobial resistance (AMR) gets us there, and what it takes to steer away, by decoding how bacteria outsmart antibiot...
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Season 3
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Episode 108
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From The Heart #3: Beyond the Scale - Understanding Your Body's True Composition
Have you ever wondered why the number on your scale doesn't tell the whole story? This raw, unscripted episode from my new "From the Heart" segment dives deep into the science of body composition and why it matters more than your weight.
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Season 3
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16:54
Fiber That Fights Back
Your gut can love fiber, or fight it. We unpack why the same bowl of beans leaves one person energized and another doubled over, and how timing, dose, and microbiome diversity decide which way it goes. Drawing on clinical experience...
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Season 3
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Episode 107
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22:02
Conversations du cœur #2: Les menaces silencieuses que les gens ignorent
Que se passe-t-il lorsque vous vous sentez parfaitement bien, mais que votre corps se détériore silencieusement? Cette conversation brute et non planifiée est née après avoir vu plusieurs patients refuser des traitements potentiellement transfo...
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Season 3
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16:36
Raising Kids In The Algorithm Age
What if the loudest voices shaping your child’s mind aren’t in your home, but inside their phone? As a physician, a dad, and a creator, I walk through the paradox of using social media for good while watching the same systems chip a...
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Season 3
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Episode 106
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19:12
From The Heart #1: Gaining Health Instead of Losing Weight
Have you ever considered that your weight loss approach might be fundamentally flawed? After a powerful conversation with a patient who experienced a breakthrough in her health journey, I felt compelled to share this insight during ...
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Season 3
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13:25
Looking Back & Looking Forward
Start here if you’re craving clarity, not noise. We open season three by tracing a winding path from a backyard ninja gym and World Ninja Championship qualifiers to a clinic led by six board-certified lifestyle medicine physicians, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 105
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15:56
Breaking Free from Chronic Inflammation
Dr. Jules Cormier was living a medical nightmare. Despite being a practicing physician, he was battling severe angioedema that sent him to the emergency room with life-threatening swelling after simple activities like playing basketball or expe...
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Season 2
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Episode 104
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1:02:18
Bloodwork Basics: When Testing Makes Sense
"Should you get routine blood work?" seems like a straightforward question, but the answer lies in understanding how our bodies process nutrients and when testing actually provides meaningful information. Nutrient deficiencies can b...
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Season 2
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Episode 103
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17:43
Outsmarting Osteoporosis: How to Build and Maintain Strong Bones at Any Age
What if a silent thief was stealing your bone strength right now, and you had no idea until it was too late? Osteoporosis affects millions worldwide, yet most people remain completely unaware until a seemingly minor fall results in a life-alter...
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Season 2
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Episode 102
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26:08
The Nutrition Myths That Need to Die in 2025
Feeling confused about nutrition advice in 2025? You're not alone. Despite our advances in science and technology, most nutrition information remains stuck in the past, leaving people confused and frustrated.In this myth-busting episode...
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Season 2
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Episode 101
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20:52
Magnesium: Running On Empty
Magnesium might be the most underrated nutrient in your body's health arsenal. This powerful mineral acts as the essential backstage crew for over 300 enzyme systems, silently orchestrating everything from stress response and sleep quality to i...
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Season 2
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Episode 100
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14:02
You Can't Outrun Your Fork: Exercise Myths Debunked
Forget everything you think you know about exercise and weight loss. The truth might surprise you—and it's backed by science.Ever found yourself grinding away on the treadmill while the scale refuses to budge? You're not alone. Exercise...
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Season 2
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Episode 99
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20:12
The Healthcare Crisis: Root Causes and Lifestyle Solutions
The healthcare system is cracking under pressure, and it's not just about staffing shortages or budget cuts. Drawing from 19 years of medical practice, I peel back the layers of our current healthcare crisis to reveal what's really breaking the...
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Season 2
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Episode 98
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16:11
Your Vitamins Might Be Hurting You More Than Helping
The wellness world has convinced many of us that when it comes to vitamins and supplements, more equals better. This dangerous misconception has real consequences, as I've witnessed firsthand with patients like Samantha, whose well-intentioned ...
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Season 2
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Episode 97
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14:44
Behind the White Coat: What Your Doctor Wishes You Knew
What really happens after your doctor closes the exam room door? How do physicians feel when they can't give you the time you deserve? The healthcare system has trained us to focus on symptoms, tests, and diagnoses, but we rarely discuss the hu...
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Season 2
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Episode 96
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27:26
Habits Over Hacks: Why Health Information Deserves Depth
We're living in a world where depth has become a disadvantage. The infamous "TLDR" (Too Long, Didn't Read) mentality has infiltrated health communication, replacing nuanced discussion with catchy, often misleading soundbites. While scrolling th...
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Season 2
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Episode 95
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16:10
Dying Teaches Us How To Live: A Doctor's Reflection
Death comes for us all, yet most of us live as though immortal. As a physician who's witnessed countless final moments, I've observed a heartbreaking pattern: people realizing too late that their health was never guaranteed, but rather the culm...
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Season 2
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Episode 94
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17:19
Why Real Men Get Checkups: A Guide to Preventative Health
Death doesn't wait for symptoms, and neither should you. This eye-opening episode tackles the critical yet often avoided topic of men's health during Men's Health Month.Did you know men are 24% less likely than women to have seen a doct...
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Season 2
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Episode 93
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16:38
The Truth About Fasting: Beyond the Hype
Fasting has become a health buzzword, but beneath the hype lies a complex metabolic tool with specific benefits and important caveats. In this comprehensive exploration, I break down the science behind different fasting approaches and reveal wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 92
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22:44
Les suppléments d’oméga-3, utiles ou non?
Oméga-3 : faut-il se supplémenter?Certains disent oui. D’autres non. Et plusieurs préfèrent jouer de prudence.Voici mon avis sur un sujet hautement nuancé. Il n’y a pas de réponse simple. Ce n’est ni oui, ni non. Ça dépend ...
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Season 2
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Episode 91
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