At just 15, Maya’s body felt ancient—crippled by sudden arthritis, back pain, and joint stiffness. In this raw moment, she reveals the shock of waking up unable to move, and how it marked the beginning of her search for healing beyond conventional medicine.⏱️ Timestamps – “I Woke Up in an 80-Year-Old Body”00:46 – Isolation & Cravings Shift 02:11 – Meet Maya & Carrie 03:31 – COVID, Sports & Sudden Pain 05:01 – Medical Mystery & Sacroiliac Pain 06:31 – Carrie’s Transformation & 50 lb Weight Loss 08:01 – Tracking, Data & Keto Shift 09:31 – Bodybuilding Past & Intermittent Fasting 11:01 – Maya’s Influences: Jordan & Mikhaila Peterson 12:31 – Electrolytes & Mood Struggles 14:01 – Genetic Arthritis & Humira Experience 15:31 – Diet vs Medication: Choosing Carnivore 17:01 – Cultural Pressures in Japan 18:31 – Carrie’s Maintenance & Dairy Challenge 20:01 – Fat vs Protein: Lifting & Satiety 21:31 – Skin, Psoriasis & Animal Fat Wins 23:01 – Japan Recap & Host Family Pressures 24:31 – Mental Health & Gen Z Epidemic 26:01 – Medical System & Carnivore Skepticism 27:31 – Sharing Stories & Facing Backlash 29:01 – Final Reflections & Empowerment Connect more with Dr. Kiltz:Website :https://www.doctorkiltz.com/Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/doctorkiltz?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f819f43c-43e2-45fe-ab8b-1c0af1962e2bKiltz's Mighty Tribe - Free membership and 30 Day Course:https://kiltz-mighty-tribe.mn.co/users/onboarding/choose_plan?plan_id=2184624&bundle_token=51d89e16bf2d37b1bb9945184e6b3256&prefer_signup=true&utm_source=manualKiltz Cups :https://kiltzcups.com/Doctor Kiltz Nutritional Solutions https://www.doctorkiltznutritionalsolutions.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctorkiltz/Tik tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorkiltzFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/doctorkiltzAmazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Robert-Kiltz/e/B005EIXDWU%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareBooks by Dr.Kiltzhttps://www.doctorkiltz.com/books-by-dr-kiltz/
In this powerful episode, Dr. Robert Kiltz sits down with Izzy Watson—athlete, holistic nutritionist, and carnivore advocate—to explore her remarkable transformation from chronic illness to peak performance. Diagnosed with colitis after years of misdiagnoses, Izzy shares how she took her health into her own hands, embraced the carnivore lifestyle, and went on to break a Guinness World Record and complete a 50-mile ultramarathon.
🎙 Topics Covered:
Hospitalized at 13: Izzy’s early health struggles
Misdiagnoses, inflammation, and failed medical support
Discovering the carnivore diet through Dr. Chaffee, Sean Baker & Paul Saladino
Transitioning from CrossFit to carnivore endurance training
Running an ultramarathon with a broken foot
Strategic use of fat, fasting, and minimal carbs
Coaching athletes with autoimmune conditions
Breathwork, grounding, and visualization for healing
Navigating GI specialists and medical skepticism
Social media advocacy and building community
Is everything you’ve been told about nutrition wrong?
In this explosive interview, Dr. Robert Kiltz and metabolic scientist Dr. Ben Bikman dismantle mainstream dietary advice—from the myth of “healthy carbs” to the dangers of fruit, cereal, and even modern medicine’s blind spots. Discover why insulin resistance is the root of most chronic diseases, how ketogenic and carnivore diets outperform conventional approaches, and why academia may be printing “monopoly money” when it comes to health research.
🔍 Topics Covered:
- Insulin resistance and chronic disease
- Why fruit may worsen metabolic health
- The truth about vegan and carnivore diets
- Raw vs pasteurized dairy: microbiome implications
- Early signs of insulin resistance
- Ketones, fasting, and brain fuel
- Why cereal is “meth in a bowl”
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00:00 - Why Doctors Miss the Real Cause of Disease
03:12 - The Role of Refined Carbs in Insulin Resistance
07:45 - Ben Bikman’s Shift from Academia to Public Health
11:30 - Why We Get Sick: The Metabolic Root of Chronic Illness
15:20 - Debunking the Mediterranean Diet Myth
19:05 - Veganism and Nutritional Deficiency Explained
23:40 - Carnivore Diet: Can You Thrive Without Plants?
28:10 - Raw Dairy vs Pasteurized: Microbiome Impacts
32:55 - Early Signs of Insulin Resistance You Can Spot
37:30 - Brain Starvation and Alzheimer’s: The Insulin Link
42:15 - Fasting, Ketones, and Muscle Preservation
46:00 - Why Cereal Is the Ultimate Carb Addiction
50:20 - Exercise, Muscle Mass, and Glucose Control
54:10 - Final Thoughts: Fixing Nutrition Education
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Artist-anthropologist Nicole and musician Theo share how ditching carbs transformed their health, pregnancy, and parenting—plus why processed food and cultural myths are sabotaging your vitality.Join Dr. Kiltz for a casual meat-up dinner in Tampa on Nov 14 at Terra Gaucha—RSVP now to save your seat! 🥩🔥 https://forms.gle/vcECLfnSVEV2AGTA9 Sign up now and join the Kiltz Mighty Tribe – Dr. Kiltz’s Free Keto and Carnivore Community! https://kiltz-mighty-tribe.mn.co/ Join Dr. Kiltz for exclusive meetups and events! Sign up here: https://kiltzmeatup.com/ Looking for personalized guidance? Sign up here for one-on-one help or coaching with Dr. Nelson! https://calendly.com/drnelson-kiltzhealth/60-min-one-on-one-coaching 00:00 - Intro: Meet Theo & Nicole02:45 - Carb Crashes & Misdiagnosed IBS06:30 - From Asthma to Animal-Based Recovery10:15 - Cultural Food Conflicts & Family Dynamics14:50 - Pregnancy, Meat Aversions & Childhood Cravings19:20 - Visual Anthropology & Gatekeeping in Academia23:05 - Why Kids’ Menus Are Nutritional Tragedies27:40 - Creating a Storybook to Defend Meat-Based Kids31:10 - Myopia, Flat Feet & Reversing Chronic Conditions35:00 - EMF Shielding, Red Lights & Home Detox Strategies39:45 - The Sad State of Butchers & Lean Meat Propaganda43:20 - Grass-Fed vs Grain-Finished: What Actually Matters47:00 - Scaling the Message vs Niche Monetization50:30 - Why Cholesterol Propaganda Still Persists54:10 - Fermentation, Breath Odor & Gut Health58:00 - Final Thoughts: Reclaiming Ancestral Wisdom
Dr. Eric Westman—internal medicine specialist, researcher, and co-founder of Adapt Your Life Academy—joins Dr. Robert Kiltz to expose the truth behind low-carb and ketogenic diets. From reversing diabetes and obesity to challenging the pharmaceutical-first mindset of modern medicine, this conversation dives deep into the science, history, and future of therapeutic nutrition. Whether you're keto-curious or skeptical, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about food, medicine, and metabolic health.00:00 - Intro: Dr. Kiltz meets Dr. Westman02:15 - Why medical schools ignore nutrition05:40 - The two patients who changed everything08:10 - Dr. Atkins’ clinic and the “eat all you want” method12:30 - Why calorie counting misses the point16:45 - The backlash against fat—and why it was wrong20:00 - Reversing diabetes without meds: real patient stories24:10 - Why mainstream medicine resists dietary solutions28:30 - Carnivore vs. Keto: metabolic cousins?32:00 - Coaching, courses, and scaling impact online36:20 - Nightshades, inflammation, and food sensitivities40:00 - Weight loss shots: when they help—and when they don’t44:15 - Why cholesterol obsession distracts from real healing48:00 - Mindset, community, and addiction recovery51:30 - What medical schools should really be teaching55:00 - Final thoughts: simplicity, service, and the future of foodon
Harvard MD/PhD Nick Norwitz reversed ulcerative colitis, lowered cholesterol with Oreos, and now exposes the cracks in modern medicine. This episode is a masterclass in metabolic rebellion and curiosity.
Join the Kiltz Health Certification Course here: 50% DISCOUNT until 10/8/2025: https://buy.stripe.com/fZuaEYbJaeCp4Df2OY0480xJoin the Kiltz Mighty Tribe - It's free: https://kiltz-mighty-tribe.mn.co/0:00 – Nick’s medical legacy and why he chose medicine 4:12 – Ulcerative colitis diagnosis and desperation-driven healing 8:45 – Ketogenic diet leads to full remission 12:30 – Why modern medicine fails chronic disease patients 16:05 – Incentives, pharma, and the business of healthcare 20:40 – Why RCTs don’t reflect real-world healing 25:10 – Nutrition education gaps in med school 30:00 – GLP-1s, statins, and lifestyle vs. pharma 35:45 – Nick’s grocery cart: what he actually eats 41:20 – Red meat and cancer myths 46:00 – The Oreo experiment: lowering LDL with cookies 50:30 – Empowering patients to lead their own health journey 54:00 – “Stay Curious”: Nick’s mantra and tattoo 58:00 – Where to follow Nick Norwitz and final reflections
Dr. Ken Berry and Dr. Robert Kiltz dive deep into the Proper Human Diet, exposing why mainstream nutrition keeps failing and how patients can reclaim their health through education, community, and real food. From deprescribing meds to decoding labs, this episode explores the future of healthcare—where health coaching, metabolic awareness, and ancestral eating converge. Whether you're keto-curious, carnivore committed, or just questioning your doctor’s advice, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about medicine and nutrition.
00:00 Intro: Rethinking Medicine & Nutrition
03:12 Dr. Berry’s Journey to Online Advocacy
07:45 What Is the Proper Human Diet?
12:30 Why Mainstream Nutrition Keeps Failing
16:50 Educating Patients to Take Control
21:05 Community as a Catalyst for Healing
25:40 Deprescribing Through Diet
30:15 Labs, Data & Patient Empowerment
35:00 How to Talk to Your Doctor Differently
39:20 Health Coaching: The New Frontier
43:10 Paleo, Keto, Carnivore—What’s the Difference?
47:30 Mental Health & Food: The Overlooked Link
51:45 Satiety, Nutrient Density & Common Myths
56:20 Meat, Cancer & Saturated Fat: Debunked
1:00:00 The Future of Healthcare & Coaching
1:04:10 Final Thoughts: Evolution & Affordability
In this gripping and multifaceted episode, Dr. Robert Kiltz sits down with actress and humanitarian Marisol Nichols—best known for her role on Riverdale and her undercover work fighting human trafficking—to explore the intersections of health, purpose, and personal transformation.
From battling thyroid disease and sugar addiction to embracing a ketogenic lifestyle, Marisol shares:
🥩 How keto and intermittent fasting helped her reverse autoimmune symptoms and reclaim energy
💄 The pressure of Hollywood body standards—and how she found peace through nutrition and mindset
🧠 Why she believes most “intolerances” are environmental, not personal
🎭 How acting skills became tools for undercover ops against child trafficking
📱 The dark link between pornography, predator behavior, and online grooming
🚨 What every parent, teacher, and teen needs to know about digital safety and exploitation
Marisol’s story is a testament to resilience, radical self-education, and the power of choosing service over silence. Whether she’s on set or in the field, she’s rewriting the narrative—one truth at a time.
📦 Bonus: Hear how collagen coffee changed her skin, why she ditched low-fat diets, and what she eats before red carpets.
In this urgent and eye-opening episode, Dr. Robert Kiltz welcomes Dr. Jesús Vega—a Mexican physician, health coach, and passionate advocate for metabolic health—to share his personal and professional journey from burnout and prediabetes to radical healing and purpose.
Raised on tortillas and soda, trained in conventional medicine, and shaped by years in emergency care, Dr. Vega reveals:
🧠 Why most young people are unknowingly building arterial plaque
🥩 How quitting tortillas and embracing a meat-based diet reversed his insulin resistance
🩺 The flaws in standard medical education—and how he broke free from outdated nutrition dogma
📉 What early testing (calcium score, fasting insulin, CIMT) can reveal before symptoms strike
🎓 Why preventive medicine is the future—and how young doctors can lead by example
📱 How viral, simple messaging can save lives in underserved communities
💬 The emotional toll of denial, and the power of humility in healing
From EMT to educator, Dr. Vega’s story is a call to action for anyone who thinks youth equals immunity. His message: metabolic disease starts early—and it’s reversible if you act now.
📦 Bonus: Hear how a 7-day fast and sardines helped reset his body—and why he no longer feels hunger.
In this electrifying episode of Carnivore Conversations, Dr. Robert Kiltz sits down with Dr. David Minkoff—renowned physician, Ironman triathlete, and founder of LifeWorks Wellness Center—to explore the future of medicine through the lens of functional healing, nutritional biochemistry, and spiritual purpose.
From saving lives in emergency rooms to pioneering integrative therapies for chronic illness, Dr. Minkoff shares:
🧬 How mercury toxicity nearly derailed his wife’s health—and led him to functional medicine
🥩 Why protein deficiency is the hidden root of fatigue, obesity, and autoimmune disease
🧠 The power of amino acids, ozone therapy, and methylene blue in reversing chronic conditions
🏃♂️ What 43 Ironman races taught him about aging, resilience, and cellular repair
💊 Why conventional medicine often masks symptoms instead of healing root causes
🌱 How environmental toxins, poor nutrition, and gut dysfunction are reshaping human health
🧘♂️ The spiritual and emotional dimensions of healing—and why purpose matters
Whether you're a practitioner, patient, or curious mind, this episode offers a blueprint for reclaiming vitality and challenging the status quo. Dr. Minkoff’s story is a testament to curiosity, courage, and the belief that the body is designed to heal—if we remove the barriers and nourish it wisely.
📦 Bonus: Learn why he says “never get a root canal” and how biological dentistry fits into whole-body wellness.
In this deeply moving conversation, Tammy Peterson shares her extraordinary journey from chronic illness and fatigue to vibrant health through the carnivore diet. From childhood digestive struggles to her daughter Michaela’s battle with arthritis, Tammy reveals how food, faith, and family shaped her path to healing. She opens up about her cancer diagnosis, the power of prayer, and her spiritual awakening through daily rosary practice and conversion to Catholicism.
Tammy reflects on the divine feminine, the role of women in nurturing family and community, and the sacrifices that bring clarity and purpose. Her story is a testament to resilience, grace, and the transformative power of listeningto God and to those we love.
🔔 Topics include:
Carnivore nutrition and autoimmune recovery
Faith and Catholic conversion
Divine feminine and family roles
The impact of diet on mental clarity and identity
Prayer, meditation, and spiritual discipline
In this powerful episode, Dr. Robert Kiltz sits down with Justin Pettit—third-generation cattle rancher and co-founder of Santa Carota Beef—to unpack the spiritual, nutritional, and regenerative impact of carrot-finished beef. From growing up in the shadow of the Dust Bowl to pioneering a sustainable protein featured by Michelin-star chefs, Justin shares how faith, family, and food waste transformed his ranch into a healing mission.
Together, they explore:
🥕 Why carrot-finished beef delivers unmatched tenderness and nutrition
🧬 How regenerative ranching heals soil, animals, and people
🐄 The truth about cattle, climate, and the myth of meat’s environmental harm
🧠 Why red meat is essential for brain health, child development, and vitality
🙏 How faith and adversity shaped Justin’s calling to serve through food
🚜 The challenges facing small ranchers—and how consumers can help
🧂 Why fat is fuel, and lean meat is a lie we need to unlearn
This episode is a love letter to the American West, ancestral wisdom, and the radical power of meat to heal bodies and communities. Whether you're carnivore-curious or a seasoned advocate, Justin’s story will leave you inspired to rethink what nourishment really means.
📦 Bonus: Hear how carrot-fed cows helped his daughter with cerebral palsy thrive—and why he believes every steak should come with a story.
After three decades of battling psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, depression, and suicidal thoughts, Stephen Lashbrook—aka Lash the Lion—walked out of his doctor’s office for the last time. Refusing immune-suppressing injections with suicidal side effects, he turned to faith, fasting, and fatty meat. What followed was nothing short of miraculous.
In this deeply moving episode, Lash shares how discovering Michaela Peterson’s story led him to the Lion Diet and a complete transformation:
🧠 100% remission of depression and suicidal ideation
🩹 99% clearance of skin conditions and chronic pain
🥩 Mastering meat-based cooking and becoming a healing advocate
🛑 Rejecting pharmaceuticals and reclaiming food freedom
🏕️ Launching the Carnivore Healing Retreat to guide others face-to-face
🙏 Reconnecting with faith and discovering divine purpose
Dr. Kiltz and Lash explore the emotional, spiritual, and biological roots of suffering—and how animal-based nutrition, community, and storytelling can heal what modern medicine often overlooks.
📦 Bonus: Lash shares his favorite cuts of meat, brisket oven hacks, and why he believes social media is the new social medicine.
In this powerhouse episode, Dr. Robert Kiltz sits down with Dr. Shawn O’Mara—former prosecutor turned physician-scientist—to expose the hidden epidemic of visceral fat and the radical healing power of a meat-centric lifestyle. From erectile dysfunction and eczema to reversing chronic disease and sprinting at 69, Dr. O’Mara shares how carnivore nutrition transformed his life and thousands of others.
Together, they unpack:
🧠 Why most “aging” is actually undiagnosed disease
🥩 How fatty meat and fasting reverse inflammation from the inside out
🧬 The truth about visceral fat, libido, and muscle loss
📉 Why GLP-1 drugs may shrink your heart instead of your waistline
🧪 The MRI scan that reveals what blood tests miss
🏃♂️ Why sprinting beats endurance workouts for longevity
🧘♂️ How to shift from chronic stress to cellular vitality
🧓 Why carnivore doctors are thriving—and not afraid to take their shirts off
This episode is a wake-up call for anyone stuck in the cycle of symptom management. Dr. O’Mara’s message is clear: you don’t need more pills—you need better meat, better movement, and better knowledge.
📦 Bonus: Learn why fermented foods are the only plants he tolerates, and how ancestral eating patterns can help you sprint into your 70s with power and grace.
What if the secret to radiant skin and resilient health wasn’t in a lab—but on a farm?
In this rich, wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Robert Kiltz welcomes Charles Mayfield, founder of Pharaoh Skincare, to unpack the healing power of animal fats, regenerative agriculture, and the surprising science behind lard-based skincare. From treating sunburns with pig fat to launching a movement rooted in ancestral wisdom, Charles shares how his journey through paleo nutrition, farming, and CrossFit led to a skincare revolution.
Together, they explore:
🐖 Why pigs are metabolic mirrors of humans—and why their fat heals
🌱 The truth about modern skincare toxins vs. ancestral remedies
🔥 How lard and tallow outperform plant oils for chronic and acute skin conditions
🧬 The cellular differences between visceral and subcutaneous fat
🧼 Why “Smart Lard” is more than a trademark—it’s a regenerative philosophy
🧠 The emotional and microbial impact of fat on skin, mood, and immunity
🛠️ How small-batch, high-integrity production is reshaping the skincare industry
Whether you’re a carnivore curious about topical fat, a wellness advocate seeking clean alternatives, or a regenerative farming enthusiast, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and heart.
📦 Bonus: Charles shares his burger hack, his TED Talk dreams, and why pigs might just be the unsung heroes of human health.
In this raw and electrifying episode, Carnivore Ray shares his deeply personal transformation—from chronic knee pain, depression, and suicidal ideation to mental clarity, weight loss, and purpose through the carnivore diet. What started as a skeptical experiment inspired by Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson quickly became a viral movement, as Ray’s story touched millions across TikTok and Instagram.
Ray and Dr. Kiltz dive into the emotional, spiritual, and biochemical shifts that come with eliminating plant toxins and embracing fatty meat. From faith and friendship to food addiction and social media backlash, Ray opens up about what it means to heal, to lead, and to love people boldly.
🔥 Topics include:
Losing 90+ pounds and reversing chronic pain
Escaping depression and suicidal thoughts without medication
The power of fatty meat and simplicity in healing
Why social media became his unexpected ministry
Faith, broken family roots, and finding purpose through service
Food addiction, emotional coping, and true dietary freedom
Why “I don’t give a rip” became his rallying cry for truth
This episode is a wake-up call for anyone stuck in survival mode. Ray’s story is proof that healing isn’t just physical—it’s spiritual, emotional, and deeply human.
In this riveting episode, attorney and health advocate Chris Brandlin shares his extraordinary transformation—from a powerlifting law student to a gut-compromised patient navigating medical trauma, Lyme disease, and the failures of conventional healthcare. After a devastating surgery and years of misdiagnosis, Chris found healing through the carnivore diet, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and a radical shift in mindset.
Now pursuing a PhD in public policy and running for Congress, Chris exposes the systemic flaws in medical education, pharmaceutical influence, and public health policy. He calls for a revolution—one rooted in regenerative farming, grassroots advocacy, and metabolic truth.
🔥 Topics include:
Gut surgery gone wrong and the emotional toll of medical gaslighting
Healing through carnivore, fat-forward nutrition, and ancestral wisdom
The dangers of plant toxins, processed foods, and pharmaceutical bias
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and fasting as tools for recovery
Why lean meat and low-fat diets are sabotaging public health
The role of policy, education, and social media in shaping health narratives
Supporting local farmers and flipping the food pyramid upside down
Running for Congress to fight for truth, transparency, and metabolic freedom
Chris’s story is a wake-up call for anyone who’s been failed by the system—and a rallying cry for those ready to reclaim their health, their voice, and their future.
In this deeply moving episode, Diane Ladd—a mental health therapist, mother, and fierce truth-seeker—shares her extraordinary transformation after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and enduring a cascade of debilitating symptoms. From slurred speech and brain fog to near immobility, Diane faced a medical system that offered little hope. But her story didn’t end there.
Guided by faith and desperation, Diane turned to the carnivore diet—and everything changed. Within weeks, her symptoms began to vanish. Fatigue lifted. Brain fog cleared. Her doctor was stunned. And Diane found herself not just surviving, but thriving.
🧬 Topics include:
The emotional toll of chronic illness and medical gaslighting
How oxalates and plant toxins triggered her autoimmune spiral
The five stages of carnivore mindset—from “this is crazy” to “this is freedom”
Why fatty red meat became her medicine—and her mission
Spiritual clarity through fasting and prayer
The moment her neurologist said, “You don’t need your infusion anymore”
How carnivore changed her therapy practice, her marriage, and her sense of self
This episode is a masterclass in resilience, radical healing, and divine intercession. Diane’s story is raw, real, and unforgettable—a beacon for anyone facing chronic illness, emotional burnout, or spiritual disconnection.
In this soul-stirring episode, Pastors Jimmy and Annette Pruitt join Dr. Robert Kiltz to explore the intersection of faith, food, and radical healing. From chronic illness and emotional fatigue to vibrant health and spiritual renewal, the Pruitts share their 600+ day carnivore journey and how it transformed their bodies, minds, and ministry.
With humor, humility, and deep theological insight, they unpack the challenges of leading a multigenerational church while navigating grief, burnout, and the Standard American Diet. Their message is clear: healing is possible—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—when we align our lives with truth, simplicity, and divine purpose.
🕊️ Topics include:
How carnivore reversed chronic inflammation, IBS, and fatigue
The spiritual parallels between fasting, discipline, and dietary healing
Why food addiction is as personal—and powerful—as faith
Leading a vibrant church while living a vibrant life
The theology of wellness: integrating mind, body, and spirit
How suffering can become strength, and stories become ministry
Practical tips for navigating social pressure, restaurant culture, and family resistance
Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this episode offers a deeply human invitation to live up in a down world—with steak, scripture, and unshakable hope.