The Lies Taught in Medical School — and How They’re Failing Women
| Dr Robert Lufkin
What if the very system designed to keep us healthy is actually keeping us sick? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Robert Lufkin—former medical professor and author—pulls back the curtain on the modern healthcare system. He shares how chronic diseases like PCOS, Alzheimer's, and Type 2 diabetes don’t start with diagnosis—they begin silently, decades earlier, influenced by daily choices rather than medical interventions. With raw honesty, Dr. Lufkin reveals how he had to unlearn many of the "truths" he was taught in medical school and what he believes patients urgently need to understand to reclaim their health.
In this episode, Angela and Dr. Lufkin dive deep into the corruption embedded in health institutions, why metabolic dysfunction is at the root of almost every major illness, and the surprising power of lifestyle over medication. They also unpack how flawed dietary guidelines, seed oils, and the pharmaceutical-driven model are harming women in particular—especially those navigating hormonal shifts, fertility challenges, and cognitive decline. You’ll walk away from this episode empowered, informed, and with actionable steps to take your health into your own hands.
The Lies Taught in Medical School — and How They’re Failing Women | Dr Robert Lufkin
Key Takeaways
- The Hidden Start of Disease: Chronic illnesses often begin years before diagnosis—catching them early is key.
- Doctors Don't Make You Healthy: Medicine treats symptoms; only lifestyle changes address root causes.
- Medical Education Is Broken: Many “truths” taught in med school are influenced by outdated science and industry bias.
- The Food Industry’s Influence: Junk food companies shape dietary guidelines—often at the expense of public health.
- Seed Oils and Processed Foods: Seed oils, often seen as “heart healthy,” may be contributing to chronic inflammation and disease.
- Type 2 Diabetes Is Reversible: With the right nutrition, insulin resistance and diabetes don’t have to be lifelong conditions.
- Ketosis and Brain Health: A ketogenic diet may significantly improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s and mental illness.
Timestamps and Key Topics
0:00 — Introduction
1:34 — The biggest lies taught in medical school
7:14 — Why healthcare isn’t set up for prevention
10:42 — The food pyramid and junk food lobbying
18:45 — The seed oil debate and saturated fat in the modern diet
23:02 — Cholesterol, statins, and misunderstood heart risk
29:28 — Why calcium scores are a more accurate marker
34:00 — Angela’s personal story: PCOS, endometriosis, and being dismissed
38:18 — Type 2 diabetes: root causes vs. symptom management
46:39 — Preventing Alzheimer’s with lifestyle change
50:07 — Ketosis and metabolic flexibility
52:38 — Mental health, food, and epigenetics
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About the Guest
Physician/medical school professor (UCLA and USC) and New York Times bestselling author empowering people to take back their metabolic health with lifestyle and other tools.
A veteran of the Today Show, USA Today, and a regular contributor to FOX and other network news stations, his weekly video podcast reaches over 500,000 people.
After reversing chronic disease and transforming his own life he is making it his mission to help others do the same.
His latest book, ‘Lies I Taught in Medical School’ is an instant New York Times bestseller and has re-framed how we think about metabolic health and longevity. In addition to being a practicing physician, he is author of over 200 peer reviewed scientific papers and 14 books that are available in fourteen languages.
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About Angela
Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker and Host of The High Performance Health Podcast.
A former corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela regularly gives keynotes to large fitness, health and wellness events including the Health Optimisation summit, The Biohacker summit, Dragonfly live, Elevate Fitness conference and Gaia TV. She also delivers Health Optimisation and Performance Workshops to large multinational corporations and senior leaders with a strong focus on women’s health and burnout prevention.
Angela is also the creator of BioSyncing® a blueprint for high performing women who want to ditch burnout, harmonise their hormones and elevate their life.
