Dr. Val Franc & Dave Hemstad

Dr. Val Saves Dave Podcast

Join Dave on a hilarious and inspiring journey as he teams up with Naturopathic Doctor Valerie Franc to turn his life around. Whether you’re into health, comedy, or just need a good laugh, this podcast has something for everyone! Tune in and follow along as Dr. Val guides Dave through the next 6 months of his life.

Chapter 1

04/24/24 – 01:04:11

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Our Saga Begins! Dave discovers he doesn’t know ANYTHING about how a body actually works! Dr. Val shares the results of Dave’s blood work, and they learn the truth about the challenges that face them in order to repair the physical damage inside of Dave. Let the saving commence!!

Chapter 2

04/24/24 -58:00

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OPERATION : SAVE DAVE has begun! Dr. Val reveals her daring rescue strategy! Dave learns about food while going through detox. Doc shares the secret of living to 120 and takes down Big Peanut!

Chapter 3

04/24/24 –58:13

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Crimes and MisDAVEmeanours! Dave looks for loopholes in the new program but Dr. Val shuts him down. Then they travel through the Endocrine system where Dave learns all about fats!

Chapter 4

05/01/24 – 01:05:26

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Our First Guest! Dr. Val goes to the bullpen and brings in master motivator and personal mentor Marc Von Musser to help inspire Dave to connect with his inner superhero!

Chapter 5

05/09/24 – 51:08

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Super Dave! The new test results are in! Meanwhile, Dave tries to survive Super Bowl weekend without Dr. Val calling any penalties on him!

Chapter 6

05/15/24 – 1:08:01

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Thunder and Lightning! Dr. Val goes to the bullpen once more and brings in body movement wizard David Thunder. He’s here to asses Dave’s body but he ends up blowing his mind instead! 

Chapter 7

05/24/24 – 51:02

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Walk Before You Run! Dave learns to use his toes at the gym, then tiptoes through a butter farm talk with Doc!

Chapter 8

05/29/24 – 1:03:36

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It’s A Fat World After All! Dave tries to survive a family trip to the Land of Endless Temptation, while Dr. Val visits Nirvana!

Chapter 9

06/05/24 – 1:05:16

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Stop Being So Sensitive! It’s more science this week as Dr. Val gives Dave an IgG Test and we learn more about food sensitivities!

Chapter 10

06/12/24 – 01:02:00

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Think Fast!! It’s our 10th anniversary episode! Dave celebrates with a colonoscopy and Dr. Val breaks down the benefits of a variety of different fasting techniques!

Chapter 11

06/19/24 – 01:08:18

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Doctor Prescribed! This week Dr. Val invites Lindsey Butler, a pharmacist who’s worked with Dr. Val for over a year! Lindsey comes back from the future to share her unique perspective with Dave!

Chapter 12

06/27/24 – 57:24

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Oh, The Humanity!! Oh no! Dave’s let himself go!! A week of poor choices has Dave with his tail between his legs as he confesses his sins to Dr. Val!

Chapter 13

07/03/24 – 01:02:00

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The Fast and the Furious!! Dave and the Doc set out on a two-day fast together!! Will it go as planned? Of course not, but not in the way you might think!

Chapter 14

07/10/24 – 54:13

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The End is Nigh! It’s report card time for Dave… Doc breaks down the data to assess Dave’s progress and roadmap the final month!

Chapter 15

07/17/24 – 1:06:45

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Penultimate Warrior! The results are in… The Doc reviews Dave’s latest blood work to find out if Dave really has been saved!

Chapter 16

07/24/24 – 59:57

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Graduation Day!! It’s the final Chapter of Season 1! Dave recaps all that he’s learned while Doc celebrates his journey!

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