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Let’s talk about the unpopular opinions surrounding the keto diet, weight loss, and the food world, one guest at a time. Join Michael Silverstein, Published Author and TV Chef, as we explore the good, the bad, and ugly world of health and nutrition. Micha

Michael Silverstein


    • Nov 2, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 25m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Ep 20: The Body, Sex, & Trolls: It's Gonna Get Weird w/ Cristina Curp, NTP

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 113:02


    Listen along as Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN sits down with Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Author, and founder of "The Castaway Kitchen", as we discuss the many ways our diet and nutrition affect our bodies and our overall health. Find Cristina Curp on Instagram @thecastawaykitchen and find hundreds of her stunning recipes at www.thecastawaykitchen.com, or in her cookbooks "Made Whole" and "Made Whole, Made Simple", found wherever you get your books. Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com/recipes ------------ SEASON 2 COMING SOON!!!!! ------------

    Ep 19: Battling Disordered Eating & Trigger Foods w/ Jonathan Shane, FNTP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 56:56


    Join Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN as he sits down with Jonathan Shane, a Functional Nutritional Therapist, as he shares his emotional journey through bulimia, and how he helps others battle disordered eating, trigger foods, addictions, and more. Do not miss this powerful and emotional episode. Find Jonathan on Instagram @theketoroad. And make sure to checkout his amazing work at www.theketoroad.com. - Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). - Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael - For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast - Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com - Get Michael's Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34yl2Pe - NEW EPISODES OUT EVERY TUESDAY!

    Ep 18: PREGNANT & KETO - Breaking all the rules w/ Gigi Ashworth (@gigieats)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 70:46


    Join Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN as he sits down with author and content creator, GIGI ASHWORTH, as she shares her journey through her second Keto pregnancy. If you know Gigi, you already know this going to be a fun episode (with lots of bad language!). Tune in! Find Gigi on Instagram @gigieats. And make sure to checkout her book, "She Does Kete", HERE. - Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). - Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael - For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast - Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com - Get Michael's Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34yl2Pe - NEW EPISODES OUT EVERY TUESDAY!

    Ep 17: FASTING - The Do's & Don'ts w/ Chris Irvin (@theketologist)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 105:01


    Join Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN as he sits down with author and educator, CHRIS IRVIN (better known as "The Ketologist") as he shares his best information, research, and advice for fasting for your health. Chris will discuss some misconceptions around fasting, and how it can really benefit your body when done safely and properly. Find Chris on Instagram @theketologist. And make sure to get a copy of his incredible book, "Keto Answers" HERE, or at www.theketologist.com. - Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). - Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael - For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast - Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com - Get Michael's Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34yl2Pe - NEW EPISODES OUT EVERY TUESDAY!

    Ep 16: Macros, Ketones, and Tracking, OH MY! w/ Autumn Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 71:24


    Join Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN as he sits down with content creator and youtuber AUTUMN JONES, as they discuss the overwhelming amount of data in the diet/keto space, and how to navigate the waters of macros and tracking for your health. Autumn is known as "The Macro Maven", so she'll be dropping all the gems for the best ways to stay on track! Find Autumn on Instagram @watchautumnketo or on Youtube HERE. - Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). - Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael - For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast - Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com - Get Michael's Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34yl2Pe - NEW EPISODES OUT EVERY TUESDAY!

    Ep 15: Hitting a weightloss plateau?? REVERSE DIETING w/ Vanessa Spina, SNS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 82:44


    Join Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN as he sits down with Sports Nutrition Specialist and bestselling author, VANESSA SPINA, as she shares her advice for working through a weight loss stall/plateau, the reverse dieting technique, fasting, and so much more. Find Vanessa on Instagram @ketogenicgirl. And make sure to a copy of her book HERE and check out her website at www.ketogenicgirl.com. - Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). - Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael - For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast - Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com - Get Michael's Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34yl2Pe - NEW EPISODES OUT EVERY TUESDAY!

    Ep 14: 5 Hungry Teens?? Staying Sane w/ Mel Brown (@ladymelskitchen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 76:25


    Join Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN as he sits down with published author Mel Brown, as she shares her tips for staying sane with 5 hungry kids, managing a household with all different diets and eating habits (keto and not), and SO much more. Find Mel on Instagram @ladymelskitchen. And make sure to checkout her beautiful cookbook HERE. - Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). - Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael - For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast - Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com - Get Michael's Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34yl2Pe - NEW EPISODES OUT EVERY TUESDAY!

    Ep. 13: So you wanna be a blogger? Food Photography tips and more w/ Briana & Chamere (@afullliving)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 86:28


    Join Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN as he sits down with blogger and photography team Bri & Chamere of A Full Living, as they discuss the life of professional blogging and recipe development. Listen for tips and tricks for anyone interested in starting a blog, photography advice, and how to find ethical businesses/clients to work with. You do not want to miss this episode! Find Bri and Chamere on Instagram @afullliving. And make sure to check out all their AMAZING recipes at afullliving.com. - Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). - Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael - For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast - Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com - Get Michael's Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34yl2Pe - NEW EPISODES OUT EVERY TUESDAY!

    Ep 12: Keto Baking Tips w/ Carolyn Ketchum (@fooddreamer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 72:25


    Join Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN as he sits down with bestselling author and blogger CAROLYN KETCHUM (aka Food Dreamer), as she shares her tips and tricks for making fantastic Keto desserts and more! Find Carolyn on Instagram @fooddreamer and find more of her delicious recipes at www.alldayidreamaboutfood.com. And make sure you check out all of her amazon cookbooks (on amazon), including her recent book The Ultimate Guide to Keto Baking, sold wherever you get your books. - Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). - Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael - For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast - Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com - Get Michael's Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34yl2Pe - NEW EPISODES OUT EVERY TUESDAY!

    Ep 11: KETO & KIDS - Teaching your children about Nutrition w/ Maura & Danny Vega

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 77:49


    Join Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN as he sits down with Husband and Wife team MAURA & DANNY VEGA, as the share they share their approach to raising a fat-fueled Ketogenic family! We dive in to all things family, like education, nutrition, and more! Find Danny and Maura on Instagram @dannyvega.ms & @fatfueledmom. Find them on Youtube HERE. And make sure to checkout their podcast and lots of other great content at fatfueled.family. - Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). - Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael - For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast - Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com - Get Michael's Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34yl2Pe - NEW EPISODES OUT EVERY TUESDAY!

    Ep 10: "MY CHOLESTEROL SKYROCKETED!" w/ Aaron Duprey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 87:16


    Join Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN as he sits down with content creator and Youtuber Aaron Duprey, as he shares his battle with high cholesterol, both before and after keto, and the many myths around cholesterol in our healthcare system. Listen in as Josh and Michael get deep sharing the ups and downs of their journeys to health, and how Josh uses mindset work and positivity to form a healthier, happier life. Find Aaron on Instagram @a.d.keto, or on Youtube HERE. And make sure to checkout his digital cookbook HERE or at highfathighfun.com. - Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). - Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael - For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast - Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com - Get Michael's Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34yl2Pe - NEW EPISODES OUT EVERY TUESDAY!

    Ep 9: F*ck Da [Keto] Police! w/ @ketoassbih Desiree Frederickson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 114:02


    Join Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN as he sits down with content creator DESIREE FREDERICKSON, as things get freaky af! We discuss astrology, dreams, diet, and culture. We also discuss the incredible Filipino-keto community (#filiketo), and so much more! Find Desiree on Instagram @ketoassbih! - Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). - Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael - For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast - Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com - Get Michael's Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34yl2Pe - NEW EPISODES OUT EVERY TUESDAY!

    Ep 8: FIGHTING A BRAIN TUMOR WITH DIET ALONE?? The power of mindset and nutrition w/ JOSH PERRY

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 95:17


    Join Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN as he sits down with Brain Tumor survivor, retired Pro Athlete, health coach, and speaker JOSH PERRY, as Josh shares how he used diet, nutrition, and mental health to battle multiple rounds of brain tumors. Listen in as Josh and Michael get deep sharing the ups and downs of their journeys to health, and how Josh uses mindset work and positivity to form a healthier, happier life. Find Josh on Instagram @joshperrybmx and find more of his incredible and inspiration content, as well as info about his podcast "Grey Matters" at www.joshperrybmx.com. - Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). - Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael - For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast - Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com - Get Michael's Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34yl2Pe - NEW EPISODES OUT EVERY TUESDAY!

    Ep 7: HOW TO MAKE 6-FIGURES AS A FOOD BLOGGER w/ Joe Duff (@thejoeduff)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 119:35


    Join Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN as he sits down with Author, Blogger, and Youtuber JOE DUFF, as Joe shares his insider tips and tricks for starting (and growing!) your blog and social media, and working toward a six-figure career in food. Do not miss this one! Find Joe on Instagram @thejoeduff and find hundreds of his stunning recipes at www.thedietchefs.com. - Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). - Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael - For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast - Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com - Get Michael's Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34yl2Pe - NEW EPISODES OUT EVERY TUESDAY!

    Ep 6: MENTAL HEALTH IS THE KEY TO WEIGHTLOSS w/ Suzanna Ryan (@ketokarma)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 77:04


    Join Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN as he sits down with best-selling Author and Blogger, SUZANNE RYAN, as they discuss the role of mental health and therapy on a weight loss journey, and why finding your "why" is so important. Listen as Michael and Suzanne get vulnerable as they share their stories. Find Suzanne on Instagram @ketokarma and find hundreds of her stunning recipes at www.ketokarma.com, or in her cookbooks "Simply Keto" and "Beyond Simply Keto, found on Amazon. And be sure to try her amazing Keto crackers by going to www.defyfoods.com and use the code CHEFMICHAEL for 20% off your order. - Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). - Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael - For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast - Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com - Get Michael's Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34yl2Pe - NEW EPISODES OUT EVERY TUESDAY!

    Ep 5: Inside Scoop from a Food Network Star w/ Celebrity Chef Claudia Sandoval

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 79:43


    Listen along as Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN sits down with MasterChef Winner and Food Network Star CLAUDIA SANDOVAL, as we discuss all things food TV. Claudia shares some inside scoop into the industry, and we dive into food appropriation in today's social media era. Find Claudia on Instagram @chefclaudiasandoval and checkout her cookbook "Claudia's Cocina", found on Amazon or wherever you get your books. Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com/recipes

    Ep 4: LAZY DIRTY KETO?! Starting your Journey w/ Irick Wiggins (@ketosnackz)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 87:14


    Listen along as Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN sits down with mega influencer Irick Wiggins, as we dive into starting (and staying!) keto, Irick's approach to food and spirituality, and maintaining a healthy relationship with your diet. Find Irick on Instagram @ketosnackz and check out his cookbook, "Breaking up with Carbs" on Amazon. Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off). Bonus Episodes and more at www.patreon.com/chefmichael For more info about the podcast, go to www.chef-michael.com/podcast Recipes and more: www.chef-michael.com/recipes

    Ep 3: Losing 250 lbs - "The Pain of Transformation" w/ Stella Manion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 98:39


    Join TV Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN as he sits down with STELLA MANION as she shares her incredible story of losing over 250 lbs. The ups, the downs, the tears, the heartbreak, the triumph - this episode cannot be missed. Find Stella Manion on Instagram @stellaisstriving Get the BONUS Episode HERE! And support the podcast at Patreon.com/chefmichael Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off).

    Ep 2: Why is "Keto" such a bad word?? The taboo of health in Hollywood w/ Cameron Mathison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 63:12


    Listen along as TV Chef & Author MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN sits down with Hollywood Actor & TV Host CAMERON MATHISON (ABC's General Hospital, Hallmark Channel, and more) about the discomfort surrounding healthy food on TV, and how Cameron has changed his life (and beat cancer!) through diet and exercise. Find Cameron Mathison on Instagram @cameronmathison & @allhealth360. Get the BONUS Episode HERE! And support the podcast at Patreon.com/chefmichael Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off).

    Ep 1: Can Keto prevent Covid-19? FACT OR FICTION w/ Dr. Ryan Lowery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 76:16


    Welcome to The Talk w/ Chef Michael. Our guest, Ryan Lowery, PhD is here to to clear up some myths and misconceptions. It's time for a little KETO FACT OR FICTION, and busting some common myths around a low carb lifestyle! Find Dr. Ryan Lowery @ryanplowery on Instagram. To learn more, Dr. Ryan's book "The Ketogenic Bible" can be found HERE. Get the BONUS Episode HERE! And support the podcast at Patreon.com/chefmichael Sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Go to www.redmond.life (Enter code "CHEFMICHAEL" for 15% off).

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