96. Faith, Fat Loss & the Root Cause of Weight Gain with Dr. Jack Kunkel
From What the Gut: Functional Medicine & Holistic Health with Allison by Allison Smith, FNP-BC, IFMCP
December 17, 2025 · 26 min · Season 2 · Episode 96
About this episode
Dr. Jack Kunkel discusses his holistic approach to fat loss and the root causes of weight gain.
In this episode of What The Gut, host Allison sits down with Dr. Jack Kunkel, a Doctor of Alternative Medicine and author of 'It's Fat Loss, Not Weight Loss.' Dr. Jack shares his unique approach to healing that goes beyond diet and supplements, examining the roles of toxins, pathogens, emotions, and even spiritual factors. He discusses the importance of focusing on fat loss instead of weight loss, emphasizes the necessity of minor lifestyle changes, and highlights the significance of faith in the healing process. The conversation delves into quantum physics, muscle testing, and the power of combining science with spirituality for comprehensive wellness. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck despite their efforts to improve their health and well-being. 00:00 – Welcome to What The Gut02:05 – Meet Dr. Jack Kunkel04:20 – Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss Explained06:50 – From Broken Brain to Breakthroughs10:00 – The Real Foundations of Healing13:25 – Science, Bias, and the Bigger Picture16:30 – Root Causes of Stubborn Weight Gain20:45 – Muscle Testing and Meeting Patients Where They Are25:50 – Mold, Lyme, and Toxicity Layers30:15 – The Emotional & Spiritual Side of…
People in this episode
Host: Allison Smith
Guest: Dr. Jack Kunkel
Topics covered
- fat loss
- weight loss
- healing
- spirituality
- lifestyle changes
- quantum physics
Keywords
- fat loss
- weight loss
- healing
- toxins
- spiritual factors
- muscle testing
- emotions
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: It's Fat Loss, Not Weight Loss
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