March 12, 2024
Racing Past Cancer & Into a Healthy Future: The "Broccoli Rob" Klein Story
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeAbout this episode
Robert Klein came face-to-face with his mortality. The young father had been diagnosed with testicular cancer. After a painful surgery, he felt more needed to be done to help prevent the deadly disease from returning. The foodie from New York then made what could be the hardest decision of his life. The steak and pizza aficionado radically changed his diet and became vegan. Years later with his cancer still in remission he proudly boasts the nickname of "Broccoli Rob." Along the way he's discovered two things: He can still enjoy pizza and that he loves to run! He's competed in the New York City Marathon and become a master of ordering the perfect vegan pizza in a city where those pies are legendary. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on this unforgettable episode. Plus, Dustin Harder stops by with details on the Chef Challenge at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine in Washington, DC this August. All chefs interested in bringing plant-based dishes to their hospitals are welcome to apply. Cash prizes are up for grabs! On This Show - Overcoming testicular cancer - Recovering from painfully invasive surgery - The challenges of a zero-fat diet - Dairy and cancer - Vegan pizza ideas: how to order, best toppings, making it at home - Facing mortality to thrive and survive - Chef challenge details - And more! ā ā OUR FRIENDS ā ā "Broccoli Rob" Klein š„¦ Website: https://robertpklein.com ā ā EVENTS ā ā The Power Foods Revolution š« Where: Washington, DC - The National Press Club Date: March 26, 2024 Time: 7:00pm Who: Dr. Neal Barnard, Chuck Carroll, Dustin Harder, Stefanie Ignoffo Tickets: https://bit.ly/PowerFoodsTixDC ā ā ā Dr. Michael Greger Podcast šļø Where: Toronto, Ontario - Enercare Centre Date: March 23, 2024 Time: 7:30pm Who: Dr. Michael Greger, Chuck Carroll Tickets: https://bit.ly/GregerTorontoPodcast ā ā ā Chef Challenge š§āš³ Where: Washington, DC - ICNM 2024 Date: August 15, 2024 Apply: https://bit.ly/ChefChallenge2024 ā ā BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP ā ā - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip ā ā THIS IS US ā ā The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast ā ā ā Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook ā ā ā Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM ā ā SUBSCRIBE & SHARE ā ā 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy āā Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!