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Episode #125   This is the time of year that people tend to slow down, but I believe in ramping it up. It is these last few days before the end of a decade that will separate those who will succeed and those who will fail. That being said, success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure. While I believe you should always give to those around you, no matter the time of year, this giving season does act as a healthy reminder to serve those around you.  Service comes in many forms and may be as simple as a smile or words of affirmation. As this year and this decade come to a close, I encourage you to take care of yourself so that you can be both willing and able to serve those around you. Let’s finish off the year strong and embrace 2020 with a grateful heart and positive mindset.

Episode #124 As we near closer to the holiday season, I’d like to talk to tell you a story about regret, self-reflection, and the power of giving. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it is filled with family, friends, and gratitude. In fact, this whole time of year is special because it brings out the best in people. Whether you’ve had a terrible year or the best year of your life, you’ve had a year; there are people who didn’t get that luxury. Time is not guaranteed and should not be taken for granted. I hope I can encourage you with this story to spend your holiday season focusing on spreading kindness, positivity, and making giving louder.

Episode #123 On today’s episode of What The Fat, Todd White, the founder of Dry Farm Wines, breaks down the secrets of Napa Valley, how to pick out a good bottle of wine, and his top biohacking tips. We dive deep into the topic of winemaking, how safe the FDA- approved wine additives really are, and why you should never have to spend more than $25 on a good bottle of wine. You don’t have to suffer through sobriety for the sake of your health. Listen now to learn more about how you can still drink wine but without the hangover, getting kicked out of ketosis, or the ingestion of toxic chemicals.  Enjoy the show!   Takeaways Have you ever been standing in the wine aisle, staring at the endless array of bottles, trying to determine which one will give you the best bang for your buck? The better wines are more expensive, have Italian names, and imagery of a farmhouse or chateau on the label… right? What you probably didn’t know is that most of those wines aren’t very different. “In the United States, 52% of all wi

Episode #122 In this week’s episode of What The Fat, I interview Robert Sikes, founder of Keto Savage. Robert is a natural, pro ketogenic bodybuilder, creator of The Keto Brick, and author of Keto-Adapted Performance Manual. Join us as we discuss all things keto and muscle building. We dive deep into topics such as disordered eating in the bodybuilding space and how a ketogenic diet can help improve body composition and performance.   Enjoy the show!   Takeaways Robert Sikes is a bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and coach who uses the keto way of eating to improve body composition and performance. In this episode, Robert breaks through the myth that we need carbohydrates to build muscle. We discuss training, mindset, and how to optimize your results on keto.   Time Stamps 1:27 Robert’s story and how he found keto 6:20 Disordered eating and bodybuilding 10:30 How keto helped his relationship with food 16:20 Robert’s training and how he tracks progress 18:45 The importance of hunting and harvesting your own food 22:

Episode #121 Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional-medicine expert who consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems.   Enjoy The Show!   Takeaways Inflammation is at the core of almost every common health condition. How you feel is constantly and dynamically being influenced by every meal. Every food you eat is either feeding inflammation or fighting it. Because no one else is you, the foods that work well for someone else may not be right for your body. In this episode Dr. Will Cole explains how to identify that you have inflammation and diet and lifestyle changes your can make to reduce it.   Links and Resources: Dr. Will Cole Instagram Dr. Will Cole Facebook Dr. Will Cole Website Inflammation Spectrum Quiz The Inflammation Spectrum Book Ketotarian Book

Episode #120 Today I have on an amazing guest that the carnivore community will love! Amanda Radke is a fifth generation rancher from Mitchell, S.D., who has dedicated her career to serving as a voice for the nation’s beef producers. She recently received attention from the media when her article response to Ellen DeGeneres’ post “Be neat. Eat less meat.” went viral with more than 10,000 shares on Facebook. Amanda explains that today’s consumer wants to know more about where their food comes from, but they aren’t getting their information from farmers and ranchers; they are getting their information from the loud voices of animal welfare activists, environmentalist zealots, biased media reporters, healthcare practitioners with plant-based agendas and celebrity influencers. As a professional in the cattle industry, Amanda is doing everything it takes to properly educate people and show consumers the other side of the story.    Enjoy The Show!   Takeaways   Every diet has some sort of animal death and suffering

DESCRIPTION In this episode of What the Fat I dive into the success story of Carson King, a college student who unexpectedly turned a Venmo request for free beer at a football game into a million-dollar charity initiative. This good deed put him in the spotlight, and with that brought criticism that threatened his credibility. In this podcast, I discuss the importance of context and maturity in relation to social media and expand the conversation to the broader topic of prejudice, from racism to gay rights. What you post on social media lasts forever, and sometimes what you say in your past can have negative repercussions on your future. With that being said there’s power in living in the present, and casting judgement away and striving to be your best self going forward is always the best course of action.     CONNECT WITH ME  Ryan's Instagram Ryan's Facebook Ryan's Website   SHOW NOTES 1:12 - Intro on the Carson King story 4:29 - Criticism for Carson  5:19 - The plot thickens  8:42 - BREAK 9:48 - Hypocrisy

In this episode of What the Fat, dietician Ali Miller and I talk about empowering yourself through diet, making thoughtful choices, and finding purpose in each food you eat. We touch on how certain foods are crucial to mental agility, physical health, and emotional awareness, and how to better combat stress, low energy, imbalanced sleep, and inflammation. The relationship between dieting, women’s health, and lectin levels is discussed at large as well, and find out how Ali’s Carb-Up approach is the perfect way to refuel and reenergize your keto journey.  Miller stresses the importance of positive mindset and perspective, reframing your past and your present, and quieting the negative self-talk that prevents you from reaching your goals. “I choose this stress, this is passion manifest” is her mantra for a happier life. What is yours?    LINKS & RESOURCES Ali's Instagram Ali's Website   CONNECT WITH ME Ryan's Instagram Ryan's Facebook Ryan's Website   SHOW NOTES :38 - Introduction to Ali Miller  1:18 - An U

Episode #117 In this episode of What the Fat, I chat with “Keto Coach Lauren” Lauren Berryhill. As a true keto hero, she tells her story about how her struggles with body image and weight to life stages in school, motherhood, and marriage have informed her triumph in the keto space. She speaks in-depth about her diet and how it has effected her life, specifically in relation to female reproductive health. She preaches an individualized approach to keto, and reminds people to celebrate both big and small victories throughout their journey, and offers fantastic insight as how to assume a smart, thoughtful keto diet.    Enjoy the Show!   Takeaways! Lauren encourages others to share their “why” and lead by example to inspire others, and remain body positive. Through being your authentic self and sharing key lessons, you can usher in a new generation of keto-pros.   Links and Resources  Lauren's Instagram   Show Notes :58 Introduction of Lauren Berryhill  2:08 Lauren’s story  7:00 When did your "change" begi

Episode #116 In this episode of What the Fat, I talk with Vanessa Spina, or better known as “Ketogenic Girl”. We discuss how she got her start with Keto and the challenges that she faced. She discusses the importance of having the right mindset and focus when starting your Keto journey and also talks about the resources she has that can help.   Enjoy the Show!   Takeaways Vanessa being very knowledgeable in the Keto space and shares some of the struggles she went through to get there. Her insight and success on keto has helped her get to where she is today!   Links and Resources   Vanessa's Website Vanessa's Instagram    Show Notes  2:36 Vanessa talks about her background and how she started keto 7:55 Biggest mistakes she made when starting keto 12:00 Intermittent fasting and the benefits 24:18 How fasting and keto can impact a woman’s cycle. 32:00 Talking about her diet and how she’s been eating more meat. 41:00 How traveling to different places has impacted the way she eats. 44:20 What her books all about.

In today’s episode of What the Fat I discuss the future of not only the ketogenic diet but of global education. If you’ve ever traveled to a different country, you probably understand the significance of language barriers. I recently traveled to the Dominican Republic and was unable to soak in so much of the valuable knowledge because I do not speak Spanish. In a world with an ever-expanding knowledge of health, how can we reach more people, in more countries?   Enjoy the show!  Takeaways: Most people think that the ketogenic diet has hit its peak but I don’t think that’s true. There are so many people out there in other countries who speak other languages who haven’t had access to the same knowledge as we have. We have to work together to make health education widely available to everyone.   SUBSCRIBE! ▸ https://goo.gl/d2UTgs CONNECT W/ ME - ▸ WEBSITE - https://drlowery.com/ ▸ INSTAGRAM - http://bit.ly/2uoqmkC ▸ FACEBOOK- http://bit.ly/2zwtJvC

Episode #114 In this episode of What the Fat, I sit down with Chef Michael and discuss his experience on MasterChef. We discuss his culinary beginnings and how he started his Keto journey. He talks about how Keto changed his life and how it changed the way he made food. With no formal culinary background Chef Michael has made a name for himself not only in the Keto community, but in the world.   Enjoy the Show!   Takeaways Chef Michael had to take a risk to get where he wanted to be. He pushed himself out of his comfort zone and out of his normal routine in order to achieve what he thought was just a dream.   Links and Resources   Michael's Website Michael's Instagram Michael's Facebook  Michael's Twitter Michael's Youtube     Show Notes  1:00 Michael talks about his background and how he started his Keto journey 6:00 Meals Michael has made Keto and the meals that he misses. 13:00 Talking about his culinary background and trying out for the show. 25:40 How the application process was for the show. 30:25 Talk

In this episode of What the Fat, I talk about how I made a $5,000 dollar bet with my brother in the hopes that I lose. On my recent trip to California I spent time with my brother and during that time I made him a offer he couldn’t refuse. Even though I monetarily bet against myself, my brothers triumph is actually my biggest gain!   Enjoy The Show!   Takeaways   I learn that sometimes you have to go to great lengths and make big offers to get someone to start seeing the value of their own health. Sometimes it just takes a little more motivation to get people on the right track.   Links and Resources Dr. Ryan Lowery Website  Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube Dr. Ryan Lowery Twitter   Show Notes: 1:00 Talking about my trip to California 3:10 What happened before our flight that brought up issues 7:30 The difference between internal and external motivation 11:00 How the bet started 13:00 my external motivation for my brother    Tweetables “There comes a point where the

In this episode of What the Fat, I talk about my time in Las Vegas and racing exotic Supercars. I take my time on the track and look at how I can apply each thing I learned from racing and put it towards my everyday life. It’s analogies like the ones I came across in racing that really push you forward in everyday situations. I give my top 5 takeaways from this experience and look at how each can help progress you forward.   Enjoy The Show!   Takeaways   I had five major takeaways during my time racing exotic supercars in Las Vegas. Each analogy helped me gain more perspective on how to navigate not only the track but through life.   Links and Resources Dr. Ryan Lowery Website  Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube Dr. Ryan Lowery Twitter   Show Notes: 1:00 The start of my trip to Las Vegas 6:00 Racing exotic cars and the realizing I got more out of it than I thought   6:50 Takeaway 1   8:19 Takeaway 2 11:55 Takeaway 3 15:34 Takeaway 4 17:32 Takeaway 5     Tweetables   “

Episode #110 In this episode of What the Fat, I talk about the upcoming documentary Game Changer. In it, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about not necessarily needing meat in order to be a pro-athlete and how a plant based diet can be just as beneficial. I challenge the concept of a plant based diet being healthier and better for the environment. I take a look at more than just the surface level arguments and dig deep in order to uncover the truth and present the facts.   Enjoy The Show!   Takeaways Are you actually saving animals by eating plants? I take a look at how meat based diets might not leave as much of a carbon footprint as a plant based diet. I also uncover common misconceptions that people have when it comes to the consumption of meat versus plants.   Links and Resources Vegetarian Diets Actual Harmful Still Killing Animals by Being Vegetarian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Dr. Ryan Lowery Website  Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube Dr. Ryan Lowery Twitter    

Episode #111 In this episode of What the Fat, I talk with fellow University of Tampa alumni and good friend Dr. Jordan Joy. We dive into past studies that we did at our time at UT, as well as after. Jordan gives insight on the results he has seen throughout his studies as well as his professional career. He shares his knowledge on Keto and how he got started. He goes over all the positive results he has seen while adhering to the diet and how it has been beneficial.   Enjoy the Show!   Takeaways Jordan discusses topics on health and fitness and gives an inside look at his past studies and the results he has seen. He gives us an inside look on how hard work and adhering to Keto can pay off and have major health benefits.   Links and Resources   Jordan's Instagram    Show Notes  1:00 Jordan talks about his background 2:45 Why training intensity matters. 4:00 Jordan talks about his different studies at UT 12:00 He talks about shifting your workout 13:25 Talking about his professional career and his time at Musc

Episode #109 In this episode of What the Fat, I talk miracle cancer survivor Chad Walkaden. Chad has survived stage IV cancer 3 times! What most people would consider a death sentence Chad considered an opportunity to change his life. Instead of letting his circumstances overcome him, he decided to see life from a new perspective and be thankful for the things he had. Chad talks about all the ways he changed when cancer tried to overtake his life and how he is now trying to help others in similar circumstances.   Enjoy the Show!   Takeaways What would you do if you were given less than 2 years to live? Chad Walkaden decided to make the best out of a bad situation and live the best life he possibly could even though doctors said his time would be cut short.   Links and Resources Chad's Instagram Chad's Twitter Chad's Website   Show Notes  1:30 Chad’s explains his story 7:30 He talks about his diagnosis 11:30 How his cancer came back and how he changed his life. 14:30 He talks about his fears 17:30 Talks about

Episode #108 In this episode of What the Fat, I take on answering your top ten questions during my Instagram Live. Each week I have people messaging me questions and I decided to answer some of the most commonly asked ones! From how to convince someone to go Keto, to what the biggest research being studied in regards to ketones. Going through these questions lets me give you a little more insight and knowledge on Keto and how it has positively impacted my life as well as others.   Takeaways I get asked all the hard hitting questions and and they are not just about Keto. Through this episode you will get answers to questions from all of you! The meaning behind my tattoo to how I felt on the carnivore diet. This episode you get an inside look into my life!   Links and Resources Dr. Ryan Lowery Website  Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube Dr. Ryan Lowery Twitter   Show Notes:  2:59 What’s the biggest research being studied right now in regards to ketones? 4:45 What are you

Episode #107 In this episode of What the Fat, I talk to BMX sensation Todd Meyn. Todd’s story is incredible! From getting signed with Nike at just 16, to riding for the Nitro Circus by the age of 21, he achieved some amazing accomplishments early on in his career. Talent and drive were the forces that helped him keep pursuing his passion of riding. We also discuss how an injury of a broken leg and gaining 19lbs was what kickstarted his healthy lifestyle and become more aware of his eating habits. Changing these habits helped him see a difference in his daily life and in his career. He has maintained a healthy lifestyle for the past 10 years and talks about how it’s helped him stay at the top of his game   Enjoy the Show!   Takeaways Todd talks about how he never gave up on his dream even when times were tough. He pursued his passion and managed his health and finances to make his dream a reality. You have to work hard to accomplish great things and success that seemingly happens  overnight is actually fueled

Episode #106 In this episode of What The Fat, I talk about how a fear mindset can change everything. Your mindset has a big impact on the way you workout and go about your day. I relay my personal experience of how when I changed my own mindset I was able to accomplish more than I thought. This change of mindset that not only applies to the gym, but in life. Seeing my friend Josh and how much he has grown out of fear and his story has really helped encourage me to live my life not in a fear mindset but a one that helps me grow.   Takeaways Do you live your life fearful that you can’t achieve something? Listen to this weeks podcast and see how changing your mindset and perception can really help you grow and keep you from staying stagnant.   Links and Resources Dr. Ryan Lowery Website  Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube Dr. Ryan Lowery Twitter   Show Notes:  2:39 The quote that got me thinking about my mindset. 4:34 How switching my own mindset helped me achieve more 1