🎙️Ketobiography shares powerful stories of healing and transformation through low-carb and ketogenic living. Each episode features guests who have reversed chronic illness, regained energy, and reclaimed their lives—proving that food is powerful medicine. Whether you’re starting out or staying the course, this podcast reminds you: healing is possible, one story at a time.
👤 Robyn Dobbins is the founder of Harbinger of Health, LLC. Her personal journey fuels her passion for sharing stories of hope. She believes in the power of community to create lasting change and is a member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners.
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🎙️Ketobiography shares powerful stories of healing and transformation through low-carb and ketogenic living. Each episode features guests who have reversed chronic illness, regained energy, and reclaimed their lives—proving that food is powerful medicine. Whether you’re starting out or staying the course, this podcast reminds you: healing is possible, one story at a time.
👤 Robyn Dobbins is the founder of Harbinger of Health, LLC. Her personal journey fuels her passion for sharing stories of hope. She believes in the power of community to create lasting change and is a member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners.
🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations that fuel your comeback.
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📋 Description
In this episode of Ketobiography, Holly Smith—known as FriendlyNeighborhoodCarnivore—shares her relatable journey overcoming lifelong skin issues, digestive pain, and the impact of mainstream nutrition advice. From her first health struggles as a child, through traumatic injury, years of trial-and-error diets, and ultimately discovering the power of a ketogenic and carnivore lifestyle, Holly offers practical tips, personal stories, and inspiration for anyone seeking lasting wellness. Learn how she became an advocate, educator, and recipe creator in the carnivore space, building a supportive community online and at home.
⏳ Chapters
0:00 – Introduction and Meet Holly Smith
1:42 – Holly's Childhood Health Struggles
7:25 – Pain, Stomach Issues, and Teen Years
14:49 – Realizing Nutrition is Key
16:42 – IBS Diagnosis and Dietary Rollercoaster
21:06 – Going Gluten-Free and Pregnancy Fears
26:35 – Turning 30: Weight Gain & Routine Bloodwork
32:07 – Discovery of Keto and Real Life Changes
34:27 – Keto Success and Transition to Carnivore
39:15 – Oxalate Dumping & Managing with Tea
47:52 – Advocacy and Building a Dairy-Free Carnivore Community
57:51 – Navigating Family Meals and Parenting
1:06:26 – Advice for Writing Your Keto Biography
1:09:11 – Wrap-Up and Future Projects
💡 What you’ll Learn in this Episode
-How food pyramid advice shaped Holly’s early choices—and how she broke free
-The realities of chronic pain, digestive issues, and the power of self-advocacy
-The critical role of elimination diets in discovering what truly heals
-Practical tips for making a carnivore lifestyle family-friendly and dairy-free
-Approaches for overcoming anxiety, sharing your journey, and building an online community
🔑 Key Insight
"Nobody is ever gonna give up all the foods you’re brought up on, except out of desperation—when you can't function anymore, you have to become your own best advocate." -Holly Smith
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