Get Lean Eat Clean

Board-certified anesthesiologist Dr. Mike Fortunato spent nearly two decades in conventional medicine before walking away from the "sick care" system to found OptimizeMD, a hormone optimization practice serving patients nationwide via telemedicine. In this episode, Dr. Fortunato shares his own health crisis story — feeling exhausted and run down in his mid-30s while being told his labs were "normal" — and how that experience led him to specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. He breaks down why endocrine disruptors in our food, water, and environment are causing hormone dysfunction in patients as young as their teens, why "normal" lab ranges may not mean optimal health, and the critical differences between synthetic and bioidentical hormones. We also dig into: Why most hormone clinics get treatment wrong The truth about testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone therapy How endocrine disruption is fueling a rise in PCOS and fertility issues What to look for in a hormone specialist Why he believes modern medicine wasn't built to make you thrive — just function If you've ever been told your labs are fine but you still don't feel like yourself, this conversation will change how you think about your health. Connect with Dr. Mike Fortunato: OptimizeMD.health FREE Nutrition Cheatsheets: https://brian-getleaneatclean.beehiiv.com/subscribe Click to book a FREE 15 minute consult with Brian: https://calendly.com/bdgryn/15min ----- How to Take Simple Steps to Reclaim the Body, Energy, and Strength You Had 10-15 Years Ago Using My Stepladder System: https://www.stepladdersystem.com/ ---- B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel: The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean Use Coupon Code glec10off for 10% off your order! https://a.co/d/731gssV Grab the B Strong Blood Flow Restriction bands I use and recommend: Go Here: https://bit.ly/4ektMvG Use Coupon Code: BRIANGRYN

In this episode, Mike Fave joins me to break down why these diets deliver such fast results early on, how the mainstreaming and commercialization of keto changed the game for the worse, and why so many people are now dealing with the fallout — microbiome disruption, hormone imbalances, metabolic dysregulation, and a much harder road back to feeling normal. We also get into why carnivore carries its own unique risks, why "keto" today isn't the same diet it was five years ago, and what it actually takes to rebuild and recover once the damage is done. If you've ever done keto, carnivore, or extended fasting — or you're doing one right now — this episode fills in what usually gets left out. In this episode: Why low-carb and carnivore diets produce such fast early results The distinct microbiome risks tied to carnivore specifically Why extended fasting and severe restriction can backfire hormonally and metabolically What real recovery looks like after prolonged low-carb or carnivore eating Why personalization — not a one-size-fits-all diet — is the key to lasting results Connect with Mike Fave: https://mikefave.com/ FREE Nutrition Cheatsheets: https://brian-getleaneatclean.beehiiv.com/subscribe Click to book a FREE 15 minute consult with Brian: https://calendly.com/bdgryn/15min ----- How to Take Simple Steps to Reclaim the Body, Energy, and Strength You Had 10-15 Years Ago Using My Stepladder System: https://www.stepladdersystem.com/ ---- B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel: The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean Use Coupon Code glec10off for 10% off your order! https://a.co/d/731gssV Grab the B Strong Blood Flow Restriction bands I use and recommend: Go Here: https://bit.ly/4ektMvG Use Coupon Code: BRIANGRYN

This week I welcome back Krista Scott Dixon to the Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast. Krista is a health and mindset coach, educator, speaker, and author. We discussed her new book - Applied Nutrition Coaching and Counseling along with: - Key's to make change in your life - How to use a journal to improve your health - How genetics could affect your food behaviour and her one tip to get your body back to what it once was! Connect with KSD: https://kristascottdixon.com/ FREE Nutrition Cheatsheets: https://brian-getleaneatclean.beehiiv.com/subscribe Click to book a FREE 15 minute consult with Brian: https://calendly.com/bdgryn/15min ----- How to Take Simple Steps to Reclaim the Body, Energy, and Strength You Had 10-15 Years Ago Using My Stepladder System: https://www.stepladdersystem.com/ ---- B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel: The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean Use Coupon Code glec10off for 10% off your order! https://a.co/d/731gssV

This week I chatted with Functional Medicine Practitioner Marina Moiseyeva. We discussed her favorite bio hacks to optimize your health along with: - The importance of quality sleep - The dangers of mold toxicity - How to support a healthy testosterone and her one tip to get your body back to what it once was! Connect with Marina: https://liveharmoniouslife.com/ Get your FREE Pro-Metabolic Window Eating Guide https://brian-getleaneatclean.beehiiv.com/subscribe Click to book a FREE 15 minute consult with Brian: https://calendly.com/bdgryn/15min ----- How to Take Simple Steps to Reclaim the Body, Energy, and Strength You Had 10-15 Years Ago Using My Stepladder System: https://www.stepladdersystem.com/ ---- B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel: The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean Use Coupon Code glec10off for 10% off your order! https://a.co/d/731gssV

This week I interviewed Dr. Aleksandra Gajer, MD—a board-certified physician, metabolic health expert, and founder of The Gajer Practice. Her clinic is dedicated to a root-cause focused approach, helping patients reclaim energy, balance hormones, and optimize whole-body performance. We discussed how she uses peptides to optimize metabolic health along with: - Important Labs to look for - The problem with too much restriction - Why weight gain in midlife isn’t your fault and her one tip to get your body back to what it once was! Connect with Dr. Gajer: https://thegajerpractice.com/ ------------- Click to book a FREE 15 minute consult with Brian: https://calendly.com/bdgryn/15min ------------ Interested in Upgrading your Mitochondria, Improving Energy and Sleep! Check out Troscriptions: https://bit.ly/4ik5kK5 Use Discount Code for 10% OFF: EATCLEAN ---- Watch Get Lean Eat Clean podcast video episodes on YouTube! YouTube.com/@briangryn3680 ---- B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel: The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean Use Coupon Code glec10off for 10% off your order! https://a.co/d/731gssV ---- My favorite health bars with clean ingredients! https://www.eatprima.com/BRIAN68163 10% OFF with this link!