Doctor Reacts To The Most Extreme Diets | Freaky Eaters

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Freaky Eaters is a TLC show that highlights individuals who have unusual diets, very similar to My Strange Addiction. Often this means people who exclusively eat one thing, such as potatoes, cheese, meat, bread, burnt sausage, and many others. There are also episodes depicting a woman who drinks upwards of 30 Coca Cola’s a day, a man who eats raw chicken and meat, or a man who just eats cheeseburgers. I take a look at all of these cases today to discuss two things: what the impact of these diets are on the human body, and what tactics the show’s producers and medical experts use to help these people. As always, let’s lead with empathy in trying to understand where these individuals are coming from and we can all improve our diets to live happier and healthier!

00:00 Soda
02:54 Pure Meat
05:38 Cheeseburgers
06:58 French Fries
09:15 Raw Meat

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[DoctorAzmain]

I’ve seen patients with really restrictive or excessive diets. People with eating disorders really struggle and need medical help in an empathetic and understanding way, so I really appreciate the respectful and fact-checking way Dr Mike has dealt with these issues to inform everyone!

[sriaadithya]

Did anyone else just stumble upon Dr. Mike and then start watching him regularly because he is so informational and funny?

[lunacolomagarcia]

I love how skate boarding once or twice a week is "a very active lifestyle"

[clxudy_fvse]

" did somebody say SALMONELLA " - Docter Mike 9:52 ✨✨✨✨

[laurenwasinger]

Seeing someone identify as an eating disorder expert and immediately take a confrontational tone with their client makes everything within me wither up.

[jessjitsu]

My son has PICA that accompanies ASD. He is almost 6 and he would much rather chew on the corner of a table than eat a chicken nugget or cupcake. Eating disorders are complicated

[SpecklesTeeV]

10:51 Gordon Ramsay: You DONUT! IT’S F***IN RAW!

[k_gold]

I think most people on freaky eaters are the "chosen ones" anatomically. Very few people who get into such crazy cravings are able to continue it that far to make it to the show. That means their bodies have adapted ever so slightly towards their eating habits.

[chloecharette]

As a Social Worker in training, I can verify that the “specialists” on these shows are doing much more harm than good - you cannot force people to change, and confrontation is appropriate in very few situations.

[TheOHenry]

Take it from a Psychotherapist:
The "specialists" and "psychologists" on these kinds of shows are some of the most unhelpful, unintuitive, miseducated, and snobbish mental health professionals possible.
Good on Dr. Mike for recognizing that.

[spirit]

can i just say just how much i appriciate you? you are so factual, and so none judgemental - thank you for this content.

[iceeirony]

I really like the difference between “due to” and “contributed to” Dr. Mike focused on with the woman who inhales cola all day basically. It’s a major vocabulary thing I think a lot of docs don’t see how important it is.

[pro_myth_eus]

Doctor Mike doesn’t judge the patients…he just judges how the show is being done 😂

[naymeequillo]

I absolutely LOVE the fact you point out the judgemental behavior towards the meateater. You don't change someone by judging them. Thanks for that!! Those kinds of shows are like olden day freak shows. Cheap thrills. It's not about helping those people at all. Your commenting videos have more of a helping and informative vibe to them, I like it.

[raveenahayer]

Dr Mike losing it acting like a producer to get the fries is what I live for 😂😂😂😂😂

[GurreG]

My question is how tf can people afford all this xD

[ShortHax]

My man’s took fries before guys to a whole new level

[animetalku]

I love the way you stated that weight doesn’t always equal healthy. I’m seeing a nutritionist to help with my eating disorder. I’m under weight for someone my age and height. Always remember to eat foods that are good for what you need and remember that enjoying something special is still okay

[ChloeGerritsen]

Mike screaming randomly scared me and made me laugh at the same time 😂

[CUPDZ_LV]

When he said “can somebody say salmonella~” I rolled off my bed 😂❤