Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
We dig into why visceral fat drives disease risk, how to spot it on sight and imaging, and the levers that shrink it without losing muscle. We map a practical plan across food, fasting, light, stress, and training, and weigh GLP-1s and surgery against lifestyle-first care.
Christopher J. Stadtherr, MD is a board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, with expertise in nutrition and metabolic health.
He practices metabolic medicine in a direct primary care (DPC) model out of Gig Harbour, WA, USA and is committed to helping his patients reverse their diabetes, improve their metabolic health, and avoid the myriad complications that necessitate hospitalization.
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TIMESTAMPS
2:06 Subcutaneous vs Visceral: What Matters
5:27 Personal Fat Threshold Explained
11:05 Insulin Resistance As Root Cause
16:30 Genetics, Epigenetics, And Fat Storage
21:20 Circadian Disruption And Seed Oils
25:52 Why Liposuction Backfires Metabolically
30:02 Muscle, Sarcopenic Obesity, And CT Clues
35:10 Visceral Fat Across Diseases And Imaging
41:05 Reversing Visceral Fat: Food First
46:10 Gut Microbiome, Hormones, And Fasting
52:45 Stress, Cortisol, And Abdominal Fat
57:45 Light, Sleep, And Glucose Control
1:01:15 GLP-1s, Surgery, And Body Composition
1:08:40 Training That Burns Fat, Not Muscle
1:15:05 Fasting Protocols That Actually Work
1:20:25 Sex Differences And Testosterone Nuance
1:24:40 Why Everyone Should Check Organ Fat
1:27:30 Direct Primary Care And Better Incentives
Interested in learning more about Visceal Fat? Check out
Dr Sean O'Mara Interview I - youtu.be/6sURlMWBeGI?si=TNyiPSIHcGmbiBjD
Dr Sean O'Mara Interview II - youtu.be/0A52r8UWPZI?si=sLLMkeGZ8W4PB7fX
Dr Max presentation on visceral fat - youtu.be/Nw5ke7yYAJs?si=w_AV1UPq14Mjwt1D
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DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is purely for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or YouTube channel. Do not make medication changes without first consulting your treating clinician.
#visceralfat #overfat #personalfatthreshold #metabolichealth #lowcarb #lowcarbdiet #keto #ketodiet #carnivore #carnivorediet
We dig into why visceral fat drives disease risk, how to spot it on sight and imaging, and the levers that shrink it without losing muscle. We map a practical plan across food, fasting, light, stress, and training, and weigh GLP-1s and surgery against lifestyle-first care.
Christopher J. Stadtherr, MD is a board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, with expertise in nutrition and metabolic health.
He practices metabolic medicine in a direct primary care (DPC) model out of Gig Harbour, WA, USA and is committed to helping his patients reverse their diabetes, improve their metabolic health, and avoid the myriad complications that necessitate hospitalization.
CONSULT DR MAX
Initial consult - drmaxgulhane.com/offers/5jfDvLyH/checkout
SUPPORT MY WORK
🥩 WOLKI FARM - Regenerative beef shipped around AUS. Highest quality fully grassfed & pastured pork, beef, lamb & eggs raised with holistic principles. Code DRMAX for 10% off. https://wolkifarm.com.au/DRMAX
🚨 DAYLIGHT COMPUTER. Blue-light free computer that doesn't wreck your circadian rhythm. Now shipping around the world. Code DRMAX for $25 off. buy.daylightcomputer.com/DRMAX
🚨 VIVA RAYS. Premium blue light blocking glasses with the most useful 3 in 1 clip on frame sets. Code DRMAX for 15% off. vivarays.com/dr-maxgulhane
🚨 GEMBA RED. Highest quality photobiomodulation / redlight therapy devices, shipping within the USA. Code DRMAX for 10% off. gembared.com
🚨 CHROMA. Advanced photobiomodulation devices including D-light (Vitamin D-generating) & Lux vital with OPN3-5 stimulation, cold pillow for the ultimate night's sleep. Use code DRMAX for 11% off. getchroma.co/?ref=i6p39fn0
🚨 MIDWEST RED LIGHT THERAPY. Blue blockers, photobiomodulation devices, shipping to USA. Code DRMAX for 10% offmidwestredlighttherapy.com/affiliate/DRMAX
🚨 BON CHARGE. Blue blockers, EMF laptop pads, circadian friendly lighting, and more. Code DRMAX for 15% off. boncharge.com/?rfsn=7170569.687e6d
🎤 PRIVATE MEMBERS GROUP on Skool platform - weekly Q&A, my 52-page eBook, PDF resource downloads & more. USD20/month, cancel anytime. skool.com/dr-maxs-circadian-reset
TIMESTAMPS
2:06 Subcutaneous vs Visceral: What Matters
5:27 Personal Fat Threshold Explained
11:05 Insulin Resistance As Root Cause
16:30 Genetics, Epigenetics, And Fat Storage
21:20 Circadian Disruption And Seed Oils
25:52 Why Liposuction Backfires Metabolically
30:02 Muscle, Sarcopenic Obesity, And CT Clues
35:10 Visceral Fat Across Diseases And Imaging
41:05 Reversing Visceral Fat: Food First
46:10 Gut Microbiome, Hormones, And Fasting
52:45 Stress, Cortisol, And Abdominal Fat
57:45 Light, Sleep, And Glucose Control
1:01:15 GLP-1s, Surgery, And Body Composition
1:08:40 Training That Burns Fat, Not Muscle
1:15:05 Fasting Protocols That Actually Work
1:20:25 Sex Differences And Testosterone Nuance
1:24:40 Why Everyone Should Check Organ Fat
1:27:30 Direct Primary Care And Better Incentives
Interested in learning more about Visceal Fat? Check out
Dr Sean O'Mara Interview I - youtu.be/6sURlMWBeGI?si=TNyiPSIHcGmbiBjD
Dr Sean O'Mara Interview II - youtu.be/0A52r8UWPZI?si=sLLMkeGZ8W4PB7fX
Dr Max presentation on visceral fat - youtu.be/Nw5ke7yYAJs?si=w_AV1UPq14Mjwt1D
Follow DR STADTHERR
Website: revitalizemetabolichealth.com
Instagram: instagram.com/revitalizemetabolichealth
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/revitalize-metabolic-health-pllc
Follow DR MAX
Website: drmaxgulhane.com
Private Group: skool.com/dr-maxs-circadian-reset
Courses: drmaxgulhane.com/collections/courses
X: twitter.com/MaxGulhaneMD
Instagram: instagram.com/dr_max_gulhane
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1661751206
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6edRmG3IFafTYnwQiJjhwR
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/maxgulhanemd
DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is purely for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or YouTube channel. Do not make medication changes without first consulting your treating clinician.
#visceralfat #overfat #personalfatthreshold #metabolichealth #lowcarb #lowcarbdiet #keto #ketodiet #carnivore #carnivorediet
