The Metabolic Rebellion
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.
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Latest Episodes
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 the traditional advice to “eat less and mov...
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, restrictive diets, and trendy weight loss h...
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 Mounjaro. While these medications promise...
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 slogan, pushed by massive food and beverag...
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 sugar - it’s the real pandemic driving obesity...
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 “calories in, calories out” and the myth of the ...
Meet Dr. Brent Brotzman
Dr. Brent Brotzman, a renowned physician, best-selling medical author, and sports medicine expert, co-founded Opti Metabolics after a personal health crisis exposed the flaws in conventional wellness advice. Despite exercising consistently, he faced metabolic issues, including blood clots, pulmonary emboli, and unexplained weight gain, while following traditional diet and exercise guidance. Determined to find answers, he uncovered how industry-driven misinformation was fueling chronic disease. After reversing his own health issues and seeing the success in his patient, he and Kevin launched Opti Metabolics to provide science-backed, unbiased strategies that empower people to take control of their metabolic health before it's too late.
Meet Kevin Bury
Kevin Bury, a seasoned entrepreneur and tech executive turned health innovator, brings a unique blend of curiosity, strategic thinking, and lived experience to Opti Metabolics. After seeing chronic disease up close, both in his own health and his family's, Kevin realized just how broken traditional wellness guidance had become. Determined to find a better path, he teamed up with Dr. Brent Brotzman to build a science-first, data-driven approach to prevention, longevity and health transformation. Now, as CEO and co-founder of Opti Metabolics, Kevin uses his operational expertise and passion for innovation to help people cut through the noise, understand their biology, and gain the insights they need to take control of their long-term health before small problems become big ones.
