Episode 18: From Desk Chair to Barstool to Bike Saddle

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford sits down with Kenny Hill, who delves into his gradual slide into a life that didn’t feel like his own, and the steps he took to find his way back. Happy hours and late night habits became a pattern of detachment from his health, energy, and sense of self. Yet, when he picked up a bike, everything began to shift towards reflection, resilience, and reconnection. This conversation is about more than cycling; it’s about waking up, showing up, and rewriting your story when you least expect it.

Connect with Kenny:

• ​Instagram: @kenny_hill_tul

Show Notes:

• ​(0:00) - Introducing Kenny Hill
• ​(2:02) - His Journey From 280lbs To 454lbs
• ​(6:18) - A College Career & 7 Knee Surgeries Later…
• ​(8:28) - Losing His Athletic Identity To Barstools And Bottles
• ​(16:44) - Life at 454lbs And John Candy’s Death
• ​(20:47) - Turkey Mountain, Planned Meals, And A Disciplined Mindset Saved His Life
• ​(25:11) - Returning To The Bike, Despite Huge Setbacks
• ​(27:52) - The Fear Of Going Back To Where He Had Been Keeps Him Moving Forward On The Bike
• ​(29:53) - Project Dudeman And The Benefit Of Showing Up Everyday
• ​(35:51) - Strength Comes In Numbers, Struggle Together
• ​(38:40) - The Hardest, But Best Thing To Do Is Just Start
• ​(43:32) - From Mentee To Mentor Within The Community
• ​(47:56) - We’re All In This Together In The Right Place At The Right Time
• ​(51:01) - Connect With Kenny

About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

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• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)⁠⁠⁠⁠
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The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:

The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 17: Pedaling Past Perfection

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford sits down with former pro cyclist Brad Huff to explore how cycling became a lifeline for his mental fitness. Brad opens up about the pressures of perfectionism and how the simple act of getting on the bike helped him break free from toxic expectations. Together, they discuss the healing power of consistency over intensity, and how showing up, even imperfectly, is often the most courageous step.

Connect with Brad:

• ​Instagram: @huffyusa
• ​Project Dudeman’s Instagram: @projectdudeman
• ​Project Dudeman’s Website: www.tulsatough.com/project-dudeman

Show Notes:

• ​(0:00) - Introducing Brad Huff
• ​(3:29) - Cat 5 To Cat 2 To Sports Anorexia
• ​(5:50) - The Guy Who Ate Brad Huff
• ​(6:59) - Bad News Bears: The Duo
• ​(8:40) - Farm Kid Work Ethic
• ​(9:29) - Eating Disorders And Body Dysmorphia
• ​(11:33) - Coping With ADHD
• ​(12:53) - Cycling: A Joyful, Clarifying And Stabilizing Escape
• ​(16:31) - MeSearch
• ​(17:54) - Did You Run Today?
• ​(20:16) - Move Your Mood
• ​(22:28) - The Two Curves In Your Life
• ​(23:57) - Replacing Voids With Other Vices
• ​(26:12) - Tulsa Tough
• ​(30:15) - Project Dudeman And The Divas
• ​(31:47) - The 5 Fs
• ​(34:19) - We All Put Our Spandex On The Same Way
• ​(37:07) - Tulsa, The Newest Blue Zone?
• ​(39:22) - The Darryl And Julie Christner Family Foundation

About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

The BMI Podcast Resources:

• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠ (@thebmipodcast)⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)⁠⁠⁠

The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:

The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 16: The Harm In The Constant Pursuit Of Comfort.

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford interviews Britt Morris, a returning guest, on his powerful journey of rebuilding his life after overcoming addiction, receiving a diabetes diagnosis, and losing a leg. Britt opens up about how getting intentional with his diet became the foundation for feeling normal again and finding a way to restore his physical health, mental clarity, and sense of control.

Show Notes:

• ​(0:00) - Intro
• ​(2:20) - The New Obstacles In Britt’s Fitness Journey
• ​(4:23) - Re-learning How To Take Care of Himself After Years Of Self-Neglect
• ​(5:44) - Struggling To Apply His Scientific Knowledge To His Life
• ​(7:37) - Realizing Dietary Changes Were A Necessity For Survival
• ​(9:52) - Managing Blood Sugar Levels With Dietary Choices, Then Supplementing Insulin After
• ​(12:54) - Biochemical Reactions When We Eat
• ​(16:48) - It Was Time For Personal Research
• ​(19:17) - Paleo, The Ancestral Diet Vs. What The Government Recommends
• ​(21:08) - Noticing How Physical Exercise And Dieting Affected Blood Sugar Spikes
• ​(24:03) - Intentional Healthy Choices & The Limited Teaching Of Nutrition In The Medical Field
• ​(25:55) - The Carnivore Diet On Britt’s Type 1 Diabetes
• ​(35:25) - Diet I s 80%, But Don’t Forget That Exercise Is The 20%
• ​(38:33) - The Constant Pursuit Of Comfort
• ​(41:35) - Everyone Is Battling Something, Do What Works For You
• ​(44:08) - There’s No Perfect Time To Start, Just Do It Now

About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

The BMI Podcast Resources:

• ​⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠ (@thebmipodcast)⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)⁠⁠

The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:

The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.