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The Metabolic Rebellion

About the show.

A bold, science-backed podcast that dismantles the biggest lies in modern health - from calorie myths to cholesterol conspiracies - and arms you with the truth to rebuild your energy, vitality, and lifespan. Hosted by Opti Metabolics co-founders Dr. Brent Brotzman and Kevin Bury, The Metabolic Rebellion is where data meets defiance, and where real health begins.

About the host.

Dr. Brent Brotzman — Orthopedic Surgeon. I am a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, best-selling medical author, and expert in sports medicine and regenerative therapies. With over 27 years of clinical experience, I've dedicated my career to helping athletes and active individuals perform at their peak. My internationally acclaimed textbook, Clinical… Read the full profile →

Kevin Bury — Healthcare Entrepreneur. Opti Metabolics was founded on a simple, powerful "why": to empower people to take control of their health long before they get sick. My mission is to build the system that makes this possible. For too long, the system has been about reactive "sick-care." We are changing that conversation by building a new standard… Read the full profile →

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Ep 6 · Apr 1, 2026 · 57 min

The Real Cause of Obesity Isn’t Calories - It’s Metabolic Sabotage

Welcome back to The Metabolic Rebellion. In today’s episode, co-founders Kevin Bury and Dr. Brent Brotzman cut through decades of diet dogma to reveal the real sources behind the rising rates of obesity, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. They unpack why…

Ep 5 · Feb 15, 2026 · 45 min

Why Calorie Restriction Fails: Unlocking Fat Loss with Fasting and Ketosis

Welcome to The Metabolic Rebellion! In this episode, hosts Dr. Brent Brotzman and Kevin dive into one of the most misunderstood topics in the world of health and nutrition: losing weight the right way. Forget everything you’ve heard about calorie counting…

Ep 4 · Jan 15, 2026 · 30 min

GLP1 Weight Loss Drugs Exposed: Metabolic Trap or Miracle Weight Loss Solution?

Welcome back to The Metabolic Rebellion. In today's episode, hosts Dr. Brent Brotzman and Kevin Bury go beyond the headlines, the hype, and the celebrity endorsements to reveal the untold story behind GLP-1 agonist weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and…

Ep 3 · Jan 1, 2026 · 29 min

Eat Less, Move More Is Broken: Discover the Real Science of Sustainable Weight Loss

Welcome to The Metabolic Rebellion! In this episode, hosts Dr. Brent Brotzman and Kevin Bury kick off 2026 by taking aim at one of the most entrenched - and misleading - ideas in health and weight loss: the “eat less, move more” mantra. They expose how this…

Ep 2 · Dec 15, 2025 · 45 min

Insulin Resistance Exposed: The Hidden Cause Behind Modern Chronic Illnesses

Welcome back to The Metabolic Rebellion! In this episode, hosts Kevin Bury and Dr. Brent Brotzman are throwing down the gauntlet on one of the biggest health crises you might not even know you’re battling: Insulin Resistance. This isn’t just about blood…

Ep 1 · Nov 25, 2025 · 37 min

The Metabolic Rebellion Begins: Cutting Through Industry Lies and Misleading Information

Welcome to The Metabolic Rebellion! In this debut episode, hosts Dr. Brent Brotzman and Kevin Bury pull back the curtain on the root causes of chronic disease and metabolic dysfunction that plague modern society. Challenging the conventional wisdom of…

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