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Episode #105 This week on What The Fat I talk with the brilliant MD, Dr. Paul Saladino. Dr. Saladino trained at the University of Arizona with a focus on Integrative Medicine. He went on to residency at the University of Washington in psychiatry and is a certified Functional Medicine practitioner (IFMCP) through the Institute for Functional Medicine. His interests include the autoimmune basis of psychiatric illness, connections between the microbiome and mental health, and nutritional biochemistry. In this episode, we dive deep into the benefits of the carnivore diet and discuss topics such as the ethics behind consuming meat, why we don’t actually need fiber or plants in the human diet, and how to get all of the nutrients you need from eating an animal nose to tail.   Enjoy the Show!   Takeaways Paul has always been passionate about finding and understanding the root cause of his patients problems and is fascinated by the role nutrition plays in disease. He believes that if done correctly, the carnivore diet

Episode #104 In this episode of What The Fat, I talk about a frustrating conversation I overheard at the gym. The guy was complaining about how miserable he was at his high paying job  and how he couldn’t wait to go to Cancun for a weekend trip with his wife.  This really struck a cord with me and got me thinking about choosing a career based off of fulfillment and passion vs one of monetary significance. Unfortunately, I think a lot of people can relate to wishing away their week waiting for the weekend or some future event to be “happy”. In this episode I hope to shift your perspective on work and life and help you realize that at the end of the day you’re ultimately the one who makes the choice.   Enjoy The Show!   Takeaways Do you wish away the week dreaming about the weekend? If so this episode is for you. At the end of the day, we have to realize that we are in control of our own lives and happiness. When you stop saying “I have to” and start saying “I choose to” you start to see that you hold the power

Episode #103 This week on What The Fat, I talk with the incredible Paige Yeaton about her journey with mental health and overcoming anorexia and bulimia. Paige transformed her life after hitting rock bottom through natural plant medicine, mindfulness, and yoga.  Her authenticity and honesty has allowed her to build an amazing community of like-minded people all driven by the goal of feeling good. By sharing her personal struggles and wisdom, Paige serves as a source of light and inspiration for so many people and has created Cannabis Retreats for individuals to let go and connect to their truth.   Enjoy the show!   Takeaways Like attracts like, positivity attracts positivity. What you’re putting out into the universe is what you’re getting back. In this episode of What The Fat, Paige shares with us the tools she uses to overcome her struggles with mental health and disordered eating. As a body positive advocate, she has finally reached a place of self love and acceptance and by sharing her story hopes to move

Episode #102 So many people are trapped in this whirlwind of negativity and they don’t even know it. It’s not like they’re going around saying, "I want to be negative", they just get caught up in it. Someone cuts them off in the morning, then they spill their coffee, then they get mad at their coworker, then they go home at night because they had a horrible day and get in a fight with their partner and it just spirals on to the next day. They get trapped. My mission in life and goal of this podcast is to get people unstuck from the negativity trap and encourage them to realize how lucky they are to have the life they have. Each day when we wake up to live another day - we’ve won the ultimate lottery. Don’t waste it on things that don’t matter.   Enjoy the show!   Takeaways In this episode of What The Fat, I challenge you to shift your perspective. When you wake up tomorrow, realize that you’ve won the lottery. Realize that so many people would pay and give so much to be in the situation you’re in right now. D

Episode #101 Miles Sullivan’s life changed when he was just 20 years old and started to experience feelings of vertigo and light headedness. After many doctor visits with no answers, Miles finally got an MRI only to find he had a brain tumor. Two brain surgeries later and little improvement to his daily seizures, he stubbled upon a keto influencer on Instagram, Josh Perry.  Miles started Josh’s diet and fitness program and his life completely flipped upside-down. He went 2 months without a seizure for the first time in three years and adopted a whole new perspective on life. On this episode of What The Fat, we talk about Miles’ journey, how he maintains a positive mindset, and his big goals for the future.   Enjoy the show!   Takeaways At the end of the day, whatever you’re going through could be so much worse. Miles’ remembers the day he woke up in that hospital bed after his brain surgery with all of his family and loved ones looking over him. He realized how all of the stuff that used to get him down in li

Episode #100 It’s here, Episode 100! I’ve been really excited to share this episode with you all because I have some very exciting news to announce. In this episode I recap my top three takeaways from the last 99 episodes. We’ve had on some absolutely incredible guests and I can’t wait to bring you guys even more knowledge, tools and resources to optimize your life.   Enjoy The Show!   Takeaways There have been so many nuggets of wisdom shared over the course of the last 99 episodes. I’ve interviewed the best of the best in nutrition, mindset, and business to bring you the tools you need to thrive and truly find happiness in life.  On this episode of What The Fat, I’m summing up the top 3 points to remember and sharing some exclusive updates!   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: 3:14 What I originally wanted to do for episode 100 6:45 Living in a sense of gratitude 9:54 Whats the best th

Episode #99 What value do you place on time? It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from or what you’re doing, we all have the same 24 hours. It’s what you do with those 24 hours that matters. Time is a finite resource, one day our clocks will run out. When you look back will you be able to say you spent your time the way you wanted to? Or did you waste it? In this episode of What The Fat, I challenge you to shift your perspective on the value of time and how you’re using it currently in your life.   Enjoy The Show!   Takeaways One thing we all have the same of is time. Often times we discount the value of time, because we feel we have plenty. We take it for granted because it is always there, but what if it wasn’t? Don’t wait for a massive life crisis or event to wake you up and make you realize how precious this life is. Time is the most valuable thing we have, spend it wisely.   Links and Resources Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube Dr. Ryan Lowery Twitter   Sho

Episode #98 Yemeni Mesa is a dad, entrepreneur, former competitive bodybuilder and lover of food.  He’s spent most of his life pursuing two passions that are at odds with each other: a love for carby sugary food and all of the great pleasure it brings, and an equal love for feeling lean, strong and healthy.  These opposing endeavors have brought him to where he is today. His mission is to optimize his health, without compromising on the great joy that food brings. In this episode of What The Fat, we talk about what drives his experimental and entrepreneurial mindset, his invaluable experience working for top power houses in nutrition like Quest, and his exciting new brand coming to market, Heka Foods!   Enjoy The Show!   Take Aways Yemeni Mesa is a passionate entrepreneur with over 25 years of senior executive experience, working with fast growing and disruptive brands like MET-Rx, Dreyer’s, Quest & KNOW.  From a young age he developed a die hard work ethic to achieve success. As a former bodybuilder, Yem

Episode #97 Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions regarding fasting, so I wanted to share my thoughts. Whether you're fasting to get into a deeper state of ketosis, experience Autophagy, for spiritual reasons, or to build up resiliency to food, there’s no right or wrong way to fast. It is hard to define what constitutes a fast because it is completely dependent on your end goal. Fasting has many great benefits and at the end of the day its about context and what you are trying to accomplish.      Enjoy the show!   Takeaways Does coffee break a fast? Exogenous ketones? Sweeteners? Water? How long should I fast? What time of day?  Fasting can be hard to define and there is no one answer to these questions. At the end of the day it comes down to what is your goal and what are you trying to accomplish by fasting. In this episode on What The Fat, I address some of the most common questions I get asked about fasting and how to avoid some of the most common pitfalls.   Links and Resources Dr. Ryan Lowery Inst

Episode #96 Today we have on an awesome guest, William Shewfelt. William is an actor, speaker, and health advocate who talks all around the world, but most people know him for his starring role as Brody the Red Power Ranger on Netflix and Nickelodeon. In this episode we talk about how William transitioned from eating Vegan to Carnivore, how to properly practice a Carnivore diet, and the importance of having a success mindset. This interview is full of takeaways you won’t want to miss including supplements to incorporate on keto, how to intuitively listen to your body, training advice, how to break down your goals into actionable steps, and so much more!   Enjoy the show!   Takeaways William was a strict Vegan for four years. What he thought was the perfect, nutrient dense diet, left him suffering with low energy levels, constant feelings of hunger, acne and poor digestion. Fortunately, he stumbled upon the ketogenic/carniovre diet and it changed his life forever. In this episode William shares how he made the

Episode #95 Does where you go to college really matter? Is it even necessary to go to college at all to become successful? These are tough questions to answer.   In this episode I talk about my thoughts on the recent college admissions scandal that is all over the news. At the end of the day I believe what dictates your success is internally your work ethic, who you’re surrounding yourself with, and the connections you make along the journey. Going to the most prestigious college in the world won’t make up for those things. A college is a business. Be smart. Don’t go into thousands of dollars in debt based on a “promising, successful future” they can’t deliver.   Enjoy The Show!   Takeaways Hollywood doesn’t often cross paths with academia, but ever since the recent admissions scandal it’s shown light on how broken the college system really is. In this episode of What the Fat, I talk about my thoughts on the situation and share my opinion about college degrees and if they’re really necessary when it comes to

Episode #94 Today on What The Fat, I sit down with my very good friend the amazing Suzanne Ryan. Many of you know her as Keto Karma for her amazing food blog and best selling book: Simply Keto. In this episode we talk about her 120 lb weight loss journey on a Ketogenic diet and how it completely transformed her life physically, mentally and emotionally. We also touch on what it has done not only for her, but for her husband and daughter. Sit back and take notes as Suzanne shares tips and tricks on how to overcome mindset blocks while losing weight, her biggest piece of advice for someone starting keto, and how to be an educated consumer.   Enjoy The Show!   Takeaways Suzanne Ryan, also known as Keto Karma, is best known for her amazing 120 lb weight loss journey on the ketogenic diet, food blog, and best selling book: Simply Keto. Suzanne found the Ketogenic Diet in January of 2015 after trying and failing every diet under the sun. Keto completely changed her life not only physically, but mentally and emotion

Episode #93 Eating a clean, well balanced diet is good for us; however, it can become dangerous when taken to the extreme. Some people's dietary restrictions that are intended to promote health may actually lead to unhealthy consequences. In this episode, Dr. Ryan Lowery talks about Orthorexia, an eating disorder defined as an unhealthy obsession with food. He reflects on his own struggle with disordered eating and poor relationship with food. From feeling anxiety around certain foods to avoiding social events with food, Ryan shares the top signs of Orthorexia and how to return to a more balanced way of eating.   Enjoy the show!   Takeaways Do you constantly think about your meals? Do you avoid eating food prepared by others because you’re not sure of the exact nutrition facts? Do you feel guilty when you deviate from strict diet guidelines? If you answered yes to these questions, you may have Orthorexia. Orthorexia is an increasingly common form of disordered eating that is defined as an unhealthy obsession

Episode #92 Dr. Lisa Koche was saved by traditional medicine when she was diagnosed with leukemia as a teenager. After having her first child, her health took another hit and she developed recurrent sinusitis, psoriasis, and Hashimotos thyroiditis. Turning to traditional medicine again to heal, nothing she tried made her feel any better. Left with no answers as to why she was feeling so bad, she decided to go out and find them herself. She started attending seminars and got board certified in anti-aging and functional medicine and taught herself nutrition.  As her own quest for optimal health continues she has created a village of healers in all of the modalities that have truly helped heal her. She is the medical director and founder of Spectra Wellness Solutions, a comprehensive clinic focusing on all aspects needed for total body healing including the ketogenic diet, hormone replacement therapies, and enhancing mitochondrial function. In this episode of What the Fat, we chat about her personal health journ

Episode #91 In todays world most of us face a mile long to-do list everyday and it can be hard to know how to tackle it. In this episode of What The Fat, Dr. Ryan Lowery walks through the 5 steps it takes to prioritize anything. If you want to learn how to become more efficient, accomplish more, feel fulfilled, and lower anxiety and stress — take a listen.   Enjoy the show!   Takeaways Do you struggle with getting things done and prioritizing? In this episode Dr. Ryan Lowery explains the 5 steps to prioritizing anything in life. From creating a master task list to cutting and delegating responsibilities, this episode shares the blueprint to crushing your day.   Links and Resources Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube Dr. Ryan Lowery Twitter App Elevate Eat The Frog Seven Habits of Highly Effective People   Show Notes: 2:48 Step one: create a master task list 3:48 Step two: identify the degree of urgency for each task 5:14 The Eisenhower Matrix 8:34 Step three: eat the fr

Episode #90   Derrick Johnson is the founder and president of the Kings of Weightlifting, a free after-school Olympic weightlifting program in South Central Los Angeles for underprivileged youth.  The program provides a safe place for kids to go to learn valuable lessons about life, fitness, nutrition and of course, weightlifting. Derrick’s passion for weightlifting started at a young age when he was just 12 years old.  He is the youngest international coach in the history of USA Weightlifting. Along with being a Team USA team member and USA Weightlifting’s Developmental Coach of the Year, Derrick is the only coach in the world to have 3 Sr. World team members from 3 different countries (Brazil, Canada, and the US).  Derrick also became the first African American to be named head coach of an international team for USA Weightlifting. In this episode, we chat about his weightlifting career, inspiration behind the Kings of Weightlifting program, and his experience utilizing the ketogenic diet as an athlete.   En

Episode #89 This past weekend at the Metabolic Health Summit in Los Angeles, California was absolutely incredible! In this episode, I recap on this amazing four-day immersive experience. From outstanding presentations with ground breaking scientific research and inspirational success stories to panel discussions and low-carb cooking demonstrations, it was great to see the community come together.   Enjoy the show!   Takeaways The Metabolic Health Summit was an unforgettable weekend. Keto enthusiasts, educators, biohackers, content creators, dietitians, entrepreneurs, and industry experts came together to educate and further the message of ketogenic nutrition and metabolic therapies.  The conference was extremely impactful: however, the true magic happened outside the walls when individuals connected and got the chance to deepen their relationships with one another.   Links/Resources Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube Metabolic Health Summit   Show Notes: 2:08 MHS Day O

Episode #88   Logan Sneed was just a normal student who dreamed of bulking up and being the biggest guy in the gym--  that was until his sophomore year of college when he unexpectedly had a seizure and was rushed to the hospital. His life drastically changed from  gym-rat to stage 4 glioblastoma cancer patient. Hear his compelling story on using the ketogenic diet for cancer, his perspective on life, and how to start keto the right way.   Enjoy the show!   Takeaways Your life experiences are shaped by your perspective. Do not let the future determine you or the past hurt you.   Links/Resources https://www.instagram.com/logan_fusionlean/ https://www.instagram.com/Fitpreneuracademy/ https://www.fusionlean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoQ9JsZw8RT8w6uqDmq12Hg   Show Notes: The story behind Logan’s diagnosis 1:48 Introduction into the keto diet 4:55 What it was like going through chemotherapy 6:52 A day of eating before keto 7:53 Maintaining muscle mass on chemotherapy 8:58 How cancer changed Logan’s per

Episode #87     We’re almost through January! Have you stuck to your New Year’s resolutions? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Lowery talks about what it really takes to achieve a goal, the importance of knowing your “why”, and how to get back on track if you’ve slipped up. There is still time to make huge strides in 2019 don’t let obstacles get in your way!   Enjoy The Show!   Takeaways Did you know that only 9.2% of people ever achieve their New Year’s Resolutions? Research shows it takes 66 days to completely break free from an old habit, and even longer to master something new. Statistics show that most people usually fall off track after a short two weeks! If you can relate to this statistic, take a listen and hear Ryan’s 5 key ways to stick to your goals and understand the importance of anchoring your  “why”.   Links/Resources Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube   Show Notes: Mind blowing statistics about New Year’s resolutions 1:18 Where Ryan’s slipped up with his New Y

Episode #86     Tom Naughton believes “you’ve been fed a load of bologna.” The Fat Head director began filming his movie as a comedic response to the national phenomenon Supersize Me, but soon realized how everything he thought he knew about nutrition was wrong. Extensive research and interviews with medical professionals inspired Tom to change his way of living. He and his kids moved out of L.A. and started a sustainable farm to supply their new low-carb way of life. Today on What The Fat, Dr. Ryan Lowery interviews Tom on his health-journey, the inspiration behind Fat Head, and his latest piece of work: Fat Head Kids.   Enjoy the show!   Takeaways There is no one-size-fits-all diet, but we do know the current U.S. government low-fat diet recommendation is wildly misleading. Research paper after research paper have proven that high-fat diets are not linked to obesity or heart disease; however, these ideas are still taught to many Americans. It is this lack of true knowledge on diet and health that has lead t