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In this episode of What the Fat, Dr. Ryan sits with Danielle Hamilton to talk about how blood sugar impacts our health. Danielle "Dani" Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and a renowned blood sugar expert specializing in hypoglycemia, and reactive hypoglycemia. Her journey into this specialized field was fueled by her personal battle with PCOS, which she successfully reversed after learning that blood sugar issues and insulin resistance were at the root. From overcoming PCOS, hypoglycemia, cystic acne, PMS, and weight loss resistance, Dani realized the power of stable blood sugar and its vital role in overall health. This drives her mission to empower others to recognize and remedy their blood sugar issues, even when the early signs are often dismissed or misdiagnosed. Dani uses a nuanced, holistic approach to optimizing blood sugar combining nutrient-dense diets, personalized lifestyle changes, and stress management techniques. She is the host of the top 50 Nutrition Podcast, Unlock the Sugar Shackles. She is also the creator of the transformative "Blood Sugar Mastery Program."   Links and Resources Danielle Hamilton Instagram Facebook Podcast YouTube Blood Sugar Mastery Waitlist If you like today's episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook

In this episode of What the Fat, Dr. Ryan sits with Yemini Mesa to talk about the challenges of starting and growing a CPG food company. This includes everything from running startups to helping companies like Quest Nutrition exit for $1 billion.   Links and Resources   Yemeni Mesa Instagram Facebook If you like today's episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook

Episode #142   Summary In this episode of What the Fat, Dr. Ryan sits with Dr. Cate to discuss her thoughts on seed oils that she calls the "hateful eight" and how she believes they are destroying your health.  Links and Resources Dr. Cate  Instagram Facebook If you like today's episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook

Episode #142   Summary In this episode of What the Fat, Dr Ryan sits with Alan Aragon and talks about everything from diets, weight loss to seed oils.   Links and Resources Alan Aragon  Instagram Facebook If you like today's episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook

Episode #141   Summary In this episode of What the Fat, Dr Ryan sits with Dr Wilson and recap some myths about health, nutrition and longevity.   Links and Resources The Muscle PhD Instagram Facebook If you like today's episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Website Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube Read More Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerShare on SocialDownload Audio File  

Episode #140   Summary In this episode of What the Fat, Dr Ryan sits with Stephanie Person and talks about everything from staying dedicated to keto to staying active and no excuses. Stephanie Person is no stranger to the ketogenic diet. At 55 years old, she looks and feels amazing and has been an advocate for keto since before it was the cool kid on the block. She's been posting about keto on Youtube for over 10 years.    Links and Resources Stephanie Person Instagram Facebook If you like today's episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook

Episode #139   Summary In this episode of What the Fat, Dr Ryan sits with Ben Azadi and talks about everything from keto flexing to intermittent fasting. They answer some common questions, “Do I have to stay on keto forever?” and “Will I never have a carb again?”   Links and Resources Instagram Facebook If you like today's episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Website

Episode #138   Summary In this episode of What the Fat, Dr Ryan sits with Jimmy DeCiccio and talk about everything from building a billion dollar brand to fitness and health.   Links and Resources Supper Coffee Instagram Facebook If you like today's episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Website Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube  

Episode #137   Summary In this episode of What the Fat, Dr Ryan sits with Dr. Jaime Seeman and talk about everything from optimizing metabolic health to pregnancy.    Links and Resources Dr. Fit and Fabulous Instagram Facebook   If you like today's episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Website Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube    

Episode #136   Summary In this episode of What the Fat, Dr. Ryan Lowery sits down with Dr. Jacob Wilson to relaunch WTF and talk all things about life by dealing with hardships, providing value, and overcoming pivotal moments.   Links and Resources The Muscle PhD Instagram Facebook If you like today's episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Website Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

In this episode of What the Fat, Dr. Ryan Lowery breaks down the pro's and con's and his thoughts of Krispy Kreme campaign to provide free donuts to all customers who receive the Covid-19 vaccine. 

Dr. Ryan Lowery goes LIVE to answer all the burning keto questions. 

In this episode of What the Fat, Dr. Philip Ovadia breaks down a new study on the ketogenic diet causing Heart Scarring. 

In this episode, Ryan sits down and dives deep into Suzanne and Jessicas journey and what lead them to starting Defy Foods. 

In this live episode, we dive deep into coaching vs. mentoring, the differences and how it can help change lives. 

Episode #130 On this episode of What the Fat, we are live on clubhouse with Dr. Jacob Wilson to talk all things keto and muscle, followed by a Q&A session where we pull audience members to answer their burning questions. 

Episode #129 Summary   What if it were possible to train your brain like you train your muscles at the gym? There are numerous biohacking tips and tricks to improve brain health that are simply overlooked.  On this episode of What The Fat, I sit down and discuss neurological health with Dr. Andrew Hill. Dr. Hill is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and biohacking advocate. He holds a PhD. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA, and is best known for his mission to bring the brain-hacking technology of neurofeedback into mainstream practice. To achieve this, Dr. Hill founded Peak Brain Institute in 2015, a community-oriented company that teaches brain-training from a fitness perspective, and uses EEG Neurofeedback and QEEG Brain Mapping designed to help all people achieve their brain performance goals.   Links and Resources Peak Brain Institute Instagram Facebook   Time Stamps 1:18 Andrew Hill’s Background 9:25 Neurofeedback & exercising the brain 11:37 What is brain mapping 14:24 How does brain mapping work (needles?) 17:47 Misdiagnosis and finding psychological conditions that were never diagnosed 19:59 Psychological approach to drug and alcohol addiction 22:19 The neurological side of food addiction 23:37 A simple, technology-free biohacking protocol you can implement to improve your brain  26:09 Sleep recommendations to optimize health 28:52 The effects of blue light & the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) 32:20 Andrew’s recommended biohacking protocol with technology 35:57 Intermission 36:38 Additional biohacking recommendations 38:40 The benefits of meditation 41:01 Neurological issues you shouldn’t tolerate 43:38 Impact of medications on the brain 45:45 The use of plant medicine and hallucinogens 47:38 Difference between SPECT imaging and brain mapping 49:20 The benefits of fasting 52:15 The effects of nutrition on neurological health 54:02 Ways to improve neurological health as we age 55:09 Being present in the moment 56:06 Practical takeaways and tips to improve brain health 58:28 Where to learn about neurofeedback 1:00:05 Where to find Andrew & his company on social media 1:01:00 What legacy would Andrew Hill like to leave behind?   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Website Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube  

Episode #128 Summary In this episode of What The Fat, I sit down with Christina Curp, better known as Castaway Kitchen.  At 29 years old and 2 years postpartum, Cristina hit rock bottom with her health. On top of an inflammatory skin condition she had lived with for years, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, she began to experience many mystery symptoms and inflammation, Cristina took to the kitchen to find wellness. Using her culinary prowess and love of research, she began to discover the connection between her symptoms and the food she ate. This ongoing experiment birthed her blog, which is a collection of inventive, allergen-friendly, low carb, whole-food recipes that have helped her reverse autoimmune disease, lose weight, and take control of her own health and well-being. The recipes were a hit on the internet and social media and The Castaway Kitchen was born! This opened doors to writing books and prompted her enrollment in the NTA program. It's been a lot of hard work, but for Christina, helping people has been worth it.   Links and Resources Cristina's Website Cristina's Instagram   Time Stamps 1:30 How Christina’s Passion For Real Food First Started 4:02 Using Food As Medicine  5:32 Taking The Homeopathic Approach and Its Effects On Christina’s Son 7:16 How to Get Picky Kids to Eat Healthily 9:55 Why Food Quality Matters And How To Choose The Right Cooking Oil 15:15 Dealing With Dairy Tolerance 17:00 The Food Industry is A Profit Industry 18:30 Cost As A Prohibiting Factor  19:27 Intermission 20:09 Following an Ancestral Template 23:29 Metabolic Flexibility & Taking A Cyclical Ketogenic Diet Approach 26:27 Exercise & Starting Weight Lifting 28:19 Christina’s New Book- Make Homemade Simple 30:28 One Of Christina’s Favorite Recipes From Her New Book- Crispy Chicken Chips 32:00 How To Get Started With a Simple Ketogenic Diet Approach 34:53 What To Expect From Her Latest New Book 38:41 Where To Find Christina’s New Book 40:30 Where To Find Christina On Social Media     If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

Episode #127   Time Stamps 1:25 Growing Up Fast & Wanting To Be Faster 3:58 Jame’s Experience Going To College  5:16 Journey To The Olympics 7:23 Being The Underdog 9:05 Experience (Or Lack Thereof) With Sponsorships  12:03 The Accident That Changed Everything 19:05 Rehab & Getting Back To Training  20:09 Squatting Accident  22:17 Dedication To Remaining A Natural Athlete 23:45 Building Up To The First Race Back 26:00 Making It Back To The Olympics 28:00 Intermission 30:10 James’ Experience With Keto 34:14 Experience With DMT 40:49 How Much Of His Pain Is Mental  43:30 Sprint Fit & Future Plans 47:00 Why Speed Is Everything 47:51 Coaching Other Teams 49:24 Where To Find James’ Business Info  49:53 James’ Best/Favorite Competition Ever 50:51 Who Pushes Him- James’ Favorite Competitor  51:47 The Best Athlete James haS Seen 53:02 James’ Favorite Meal 53:19 Where To Find Him On Social Media 53:50 What Legacy Does James Want To Leave Behind Summary James Ellington is the embodiment of the underdog. Even when his athletic career suffered due to a lack of sponsorships, he never gave up. James revolutionized the sponsorship game by securing his spot in the 2012 Olympics by selling himself for sponsorship on eBay.  He continued to secure his title as a powerful 100-meter relay sprinter by placing 5th in the 4x100 Meter Relay in the 2016 Olympics, 3rd in the IAAF World Relays in 2014, and 1st in the 2014 & 2016 European Championships (all for the 4x100 Meter Relays). His career was abruptly put on hold when a life-threatening motorcycle accident left doctors saying he may never walk, let alone compete, again. James powered through with the mentality of taking it one day at a time. In this podcast, James dives into how he overcame his injuries, his journey with keto to fix hormone imbalances, and how struggling as an underdog gave him the strength to overcome any obstacle.   

Episode #126   Time Stamps 1:32 Gerard’s Rough Start 4:19 Drug Addition & The Moment That Changed His Life 6:15 Partying, Re-hab, And Getting Help 8:50 Discovering Plant Medicine 10:15 First Psychedelic Vision 12:18 Unlocking Repressed Memories 13:55 Rythmia Coming To Fruition 16:15 Responding To Critics 18:58 The Miracle Ticker 19:52 Injuries From Plant Medicine 21:20 Ryan’s Experience Passing Out 22:05 Age Restrictions On Ayahuasca 24:43 The Four Types of Spiritual Journies 25:25 Acknowledging What The World Has Done To You 26:31 The Biggest Miracles Gerard Has Seen 29:05 What Does The Future Of Rythmia Look Like? 30:45 Where To Find More Info About Rythmia 31:02 What Legacy Does Gerard Want To Be Remembered By?   Episode Summary Move over Dos Equis guy, I’ve found a new most interesting man in the world. Gerard Powell, the founder of the Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica, had to overcome years of delinquency, drug addiction, and depression in order to find his true purpose in life. Gerry discovered Ayahausca after a trip to Costa Rica, an experience recounted in his powerful book Sh*t The Moon Said. During this trip, he discovered the root of his behavioral problems and ended with him obtaining the blueprint to Rythmia, which would later become the #1 best-rated resort (in the world) on Trip Advisor. While Gerry details the numerous mistakes he made over the years, he explains that he hopes to be remembered as the guy who screwed up hundreds of times but, was able to completely change his life around. In this podcast, we dive into Gerard’s life story, the benefits of plant medicine, and achieving spiritual healing.    If you are interested in checking out Rythmia, check out the link below or give them a call at: (888) 765-2323 http://bit.ly/2tKdrNx  

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 wines manufactured are made by just 3 giant conglomerates. And the top 30 companies make over 70% of US wines.” So how can you possibly pick out the best one?   Time Stamps 1:40 Todd White’s Backstory  4:30 The Secrets Of Napa Valley And The Wine Industry  13:41 What Really Is A Natural/Organic Wine?  17:53 Understanding That Alcohol Is A Dangerous Neurotoxin   20:45 How Wine Is Made And Why Not All Natural Wines Are Sugar-free  26:15 Sterilization Of Commercial Wines  30:12 Four Toxic Wine Additives To Watch Out For  32:45 Wine Myths Americans Believe  35:17 Break  36:25 What's The Difference Between A $5 And A $50 Bottle Of Wine?  40:17 The Reason Dry Farm Wine Is A Wine Club  41:47 Todd’s Best Advice For Wine Shopping   43:52 Where Wine Is Grown (Not Created)  48:05 Top Biohacking Tips  54:26 Concentrated Meditation, Affirmations, & Gratitude  58:22 Dry Farm Wine’s Rockstar Hiring Process  1:05:41 Exciting Things Coming In 2020  1:08:33 Where To Find Dry Farm Wines & Todd White  1:09:34 Todd’s Favorite Quote  1:10: 18 What Legacy Does Todd Want Left Behind?    Links and Resources Get A Bottle For Just A Penny: www.Dryfarmwines.com/WTF Instagram    

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 22:00 Robert’s coaching niche and the biggest challenge he sees with his clients 29:10 How Keto Brick started 35:05 What’s on the horizon for Robert 39:30 The legacy Robert wants to leave 41:00 Where you can find Robert   Links and Resources Youtube Instagram Twitter www.ketosavage.com www.ketobrick.com  Keto Brick IG Live Savage Apparel   Tweetables “I had this skewed image of what I was worthy of”   “There is no finish line, death is the only finish line, keep improving.”   “You really understand nutrient density when you’re harvesting your own food”   “Have a long game approach, become a master at that thing. Find something you can sustain chipping away at every single day. That will compound and the result will be freaking impressive.”   “Life is a story book and every year is a chapter”   “The world owes me nothing.”   “Train hard and heavy. Stick to nutrient dense foods and let the magic happen”     If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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   Show Notes: 2:13 Symptoms of Inflammation 4:30 Inflammatory markers you can look for 8:10 Common contributors to inflammation besides food 10:10 Step one to getting rid of inflammation 13:05 Dr. Will Cole’s favorite adaptogens 18:00 The Core Four: Main trigger foods that cause inflammation 21:06 Alternatives to dairy 24:45 Elimination diets: carnivore vs plant based keto 32:00 Dr. Will Cole’s thoughts on the Impossible Burger 36:36 Should you take a probiotic? 39:20 Top 4 things for lowering inflammation 42:00 Top oils to cook with 45:00 New discoveries and research coming out around inflammation 47:20 What you can expect in Dr. Will Cole’s new book “ The Inflammation Spectrum” 51:46 The legacy Dr. Will Cole wants to leave behind   Tweetables   “Inflammation is the commonality between every health problem we face as a society today.”   “What works for one person might not work for you”   “It’s not just about food… we ignore other facets… you have to look at the other pieces of the puzzle too”   “It’s not just about avoiding things, its about nourishing your body to heal”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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 whether you’re eating steaks or eating salads. In this episode of What The Fat, Amanda and I dive deep into the misconceptions surrounding the beef industry. We talk about everything from the nutritional benefits of eating nose to tail and the environmental impact of beef production to carbon emissions and the treatment of animals. Get ready to hear the truth about meat!   Links and Resources: amandaradke.com beefmagazine.com Amanda's Instagram  No, Four Pounds of Beef Doesn’t Equal the Emissions of a Transatlantic Flight Amanda's Twitter Amanda's Facebook   Show Notes: 2:36 About Amanda’s background 3:47 What inspired Amanda’s letter to Ellen 8:51 The breakdown of nutrition for beef vs plant based protein 13:30 The Disney Affect: Is eating plant based better for the animals? 21:41 The impact of beef on the environment and the rise of “fake beef” 39:53 Water usage and beef production 42:46 How much meat is too much meat? 44:37 Beef and the amazon fires  47:32  The benefits of eating nose to tail 49:55 Understanding the circle of life  54:08 Grass fed vs. grass finished 56:10 Amanda’s two children’s books about agriculture 57:42 How we can be advocates for meat 1:00:24 The main challenges ranchers are facing  1:04:05 The legacy Amanda wants to leave   Tweetables   “Beef shouldn’t be demonized the way it has”   “I don’t want celebrities or politicians to dictate the way I eat”   “You’re getting the best bang for your buck nutritionally and environmentally when you eat beef”    “Everything lives and everything dies, but death with a purpose gives meaning to life”   “If every American were to go meat free on Mondays it would reduce our carbon emissions by 0.37%”    “If you want to make a dietary change to improve carbon emissions, don’t waste food. 40% of food in the United States goes un-eaten”    “Eat the meat that you like and can afford”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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 at its finest  10:48 - The past vs. the present 12:44 - Commentary on making judgment  14:10 - What’s Your perspective?   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube  

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 Update from Ali 3:30 - Parenting & Promoting Keto 11:05 - Eating healthy in School  11:38 - Diet and the Mental Illness 15:09 - Ani-Inflammartory foods  18:08 - Dairy & Neurological function  20:37 - BREAK 21:18 - Women’s Health & Keto 27:27 - Testing Leptin Levels  29:16 - Leptin Resistance & Fasting  30:45 - Questions About Ali’s Carb-Up 32:46 - More Details on Ali’s Carb-Up 35:05 - Leptin Depletion in Males?  37:19 - Recommendations for Sleep 40:55 - Mental health & Protein  43:05 - Supplementation and Protein Intake for Vegetarians and Vegans 45:50 - Ali’s Book, and One of her recipes 48:10 - Ali’s Approach to Mindset 51:46 - Beyond Diet & Retaining Perspective  54:10 - What’s Legacy Do You Want to Leave Behind, Ali?    If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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" begin? 8:40 Classic binge-worthy foods to avoid 10:40 Any early side-effects of your journey?  13:25 Body image disorders with clients 15:18 The digital age and insecurity   17:12: A typical day with kept 19:04 reviews and feedback welcome! 21:35 Intermittent fasting? 24:12 Supplements and simplifying keto  26:05 Meal prep or eating-out? 27:31 Self-preservation through keto  29:08 Mental and physical benefits of keto 30:40 Keto for your children 33:10 Keto for your family and friends 35:05 The future of keto 37:15 What’s your motto? what’s your legacy?       

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. 48:30 Talking about the legacy that she wants to leave behind. Tweets “You have to try things out to see what will work.”   “I can share all the mistakes I’ve made and save people time, so they can get the results.”   “In order to really get to your goals and be there successfully, you have to do something that’s going to be sustainable that you can keep up.”   “the more you tune in and listen to what your bodies asking for you can really tune in and follow that guidance.”  

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 Talking about his favorite meal he had to make on the show. 36:07 Biggest takeaway from the show. 43:13 Talking about the legacy he wants to leave behind Tweets “To me Keto food does not feel ‘diety’.”   “not doubting so much and giving things a shot.”   “The whole story started last year by saying, I’m going to make a change.”   “Routine is powerful, routine is helpful.”   “Risk is always better than regret.”   “It’s a mental decision before anything else.”   “I have to build my own success.”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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 there is internal and external motivation.”   “To make a long term change it needs to be internal.”   “I hate if/then rewards because they don’t lead to long term sustainable application.”   “It’s worth the temporary risk of an if/then reward for him to make a long term application.”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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   “Sometimes you have to go slow before you go fast.”   “You can’t be afraid to press the gas.”   “You always have to have your eyes ahead.”   “At the end of the day you dictate your speed.”   “You can’t be afraid to crash.”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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     Show Notes: 1:00 Talking about Arnold’s new documentary Game Changer 6:00 Athletes on plant based diets and the supplements they need to take 10:45 Killing animals and how a vegetarian diet has an impact 15:30 How brutal nature really is 18:09 Comparing carbon emissions 26:00 Looking at the ingredients of a popular vegetarian burger   Tweetables   “Any person that eats meat should have to go out and hunt an animal.”   “Tomorrow isn’t promised”   “They are fueling you to go out and do something beneficial”   “The optimal human diet consists of meat.”   “If you are eating plants you are killing a ton of animals.”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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 MusclePharm 18:50 How he started Keto 21:14 Tips on Keto 23:30 Thoughts on intermittent fasting 27:05 Protein distribution 33:10 Talks about his study with MMA athletes 38:00 Recommendations to optimize performance 42:00 Adding carbs to the Keto diet for study 49:00 Talking about Keto resistance 55:46 Carbs and how you can use them 58:50 When cars are recommended 1:03:00 Keeping carb and fats separate Tweets “Do you want to work or do you want to work hard?”   “Overeaching is a way we breakthrough plateaus.”     “I think fasting is good for weight loss and it is good for health and longevity.”   “Carbohydrates are a tool.”   “A lot of things get better when you start eating better.”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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 his treatments 19:24 Starting Keto and how it helped 25:00 Chad talks about how relationships with his doctors helped 30:00 Chad talks about visualizing the future and having faith and hope 37:05 He talks about how he now lives his life 42:10 His diet and how medical cannabis helped 50:15 Talking about The Cancer Blueprint 54:45 Chad talks about the legacy he wants to leave behind Tweets “Significant life events activates a response in us.”   “You always have to be resilient.”   “I’m not getting better if I’m just sitting down.”   “What I do now is only possible because of those 2 years.”   “I stopped looking and started visualizing.”   “the biggest thing we need to combat is uncertainty.”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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 your thoughts on the carnivore diet? 5:47 What’s the meaning behind your tattoo? 10:10 Do you only ever talk about Keto? 12:39 Should I eat immediately after a workout or not? 13:40 Why does LDL go up for some people on Keto? 16:26 What breaks a fast? 19:45 What can I do when I hit a plateau while on Keto? 25:56 How do you tell a loved one you want them to try Keto?   Tweetables   “Ketones are a superior fuel source than glucose”   “Be present wherever you are at”   “It is a metabolic state more than anything.”   “Fasting by definition is avoiding anything.”   “You need a proper foundation to build off of.”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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 by years of blood, sweat and tears.   Links and Resources Todd's Instagram Todd's Twitter Nitro Circus DD Airbags    Show Notes  2:07 Todd talks about how his BMX career started 6:00 How he managed life and competing 8:30 How Nitro Circus helped maintain his career 13:15 Snapping his sternum and how that had an impact on him 16:00 Why nutrition and health became a priority in Todd’s life 29:16 DD Airbags and the non-profit Dismantle’s role in Todd’s life 33:00 Todd shares his perspective on life and his goals for the next few years Tweets “When I fall down it doesn’t matter the injury. I get back up and figure out how to keep going.”   “I’ve always done everything to have another opportunity or get more experience in a way that I know is going to better my life and make myself a better person.”   “If your working towards something, you progressing towards something.”   “To waste time is to waste your life.”   “I maximize my time and prioritizing what is important”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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 10:30 The minute your mindset changes your life changes   Tweetables “Fear is just a thought and thoughts can be changed”   “You can change your thought pattern.”   “This fear starts to consume you and change your thought pattern and you become stuck.”   “It’s a really powerful thing when you are able to switch your mindset."   “The minute you stay in a state of fear is when you don’t grow”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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 can be a great tool to utilize for optimal health and that a plant based diet could actually do more harm than good.     Links and Resources The Tracker By Tom Brown Natures Middle Instagram Ancestral Supplements Dr. Saladino’s YouTube Dr. Saladino’s Instagram Dr. Saladino’s Twitter Dr. Saladino’s Facebook Email:  paulsaladinomd@gmail.com Paul’s Website    Show Notes  1:27 Finding Functional Medicine and Becoming an MD 5:42 How Nutrition Plays A Role In Disease 12:48 Meat Consumption and Ethics 21:17 The Nose To Tail Approach And Why It’s Important 26:40 How To Structure a Well Formulated Carnivore Diet 36:44 Should You Supplement Vitamins and Minerals? 40:40 The Problem With Bacon 48:26 The Cons of Raw Carnivore 52:15 A Day In The Life For Paul 56:36 Is Fattier Or Leaner Meat Better? 1:08:00 There Is No Need For Fiber In The Human Diet 1:07:21 Satiety and The Carnivore Diet 1:10:20The Connection Between Butyrate and Fiber 1:16:26 The Least Toxic Plants To Consume 1:21:21 Where You Can Find Dr. Paul Salidino   Tweets   “I’m obsessed with the idea of what causes something, I’m just not satisfied as a physician doing my work unless I can at least try to approach the root cause of an illness”   “Diet affects disease”   “Plants don’t want to be eaten…what if plants are not good for humans?”   “Animal agriculture kills less animals than the harvesting of grains and plants”   “All life is the same and all of life is connected and in order for something to live something must die, that is the way of life”   “It is a responsibility to live well. You better be a good quality human because by existing on the planet you are using other resources, you are taking other lives, so make your life the best expression that it can be because there’s no way around that”   “The optimal multivitamin would be an animal”   “Everything a human needs is not just in the muscles of the animal”   “Our micro biome has over 1000 species, some of which are going to vary by our diet. If we don’t eat a diet that’s rich in fiber we’re going to move more toward organisms that will ferment protein and fat”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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 and not someone else.   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: 3:30 What I Overheard In The Gym That Got Me Worked Up 6:53 How Many People Would Wish For Your Monday? 10:30 The Problem With Saying “I Have To”   Tweetables   “You have to look in the mirror and say I’m choosing this path’”   “A lot of people think money drives happiness in the workplace, but it doesn’t”   “How many people would wish for your Monday”   “I would rather make $20,000 a year and scrape by than make $100,000 and be miserable as long as I’m fulfilled and happy in that $20,000 job”   “When people say “I have to” they don’t realize it, but they’re ultimately giving their power to someone else”   “You’re ultimately the one making the choice”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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 others to find peace with themselves and start living life.   Links and Resources The Sugar Free Revolution By Karen Thompson The Surrender Experiement Paige's Instagram Cannabis Retreat Instagram  The Cannabis Retreat Snowflake, Arizona   Show Notes: 1:57 The Story Behind Paige’s Body Positive Movement 12: 28 How Yoga Brought Paige Peace 17: 28 How Paige Overcame Anorexia and Bulimia 21:15 Cutting Out Sugar And Carbs 25:36 Paige’s Daily Routine - Maintaining Freedom 30:03 Keto As A Lifestyle 34:25 The Benefits Of Cannabis 38:40 About Paige’s Wellness Retreats 46:42 Authenticity and Social Media 50:10 Paige’s Goals For The Future 55:50 Where You Can Find Paige   Tweetables   “I left yoga thinking this is the best thing I’ve ever experienced since discovering Xanax and I need more of this”   “It was the first time I was able to be imperfect, but it didn’t make me any less of a person”   “Like attracts like, positivity attracts positivity. What you’re putting out there is what you’re getting back”   “Cutting sugar and carbs out of my diet has been the best thing I’ve done for my mental health”   “I refused to suck”   “The reason I keep showing up on my mat is the mindfulness element”   “Now I have friends I can be brutally honest with and they’re not going to judge me for my thoughts”   “You’re not perfect and you’re never going to be perfect. I had to let go of the self hate to myself”   “Food had control over my life, and I was desperate to have control over my brain again.”   “Comedy has been one of the greatest therapies for me”   “This is just a vessel, this is just skin and bones… this is temporary it doesn’t mean anything”   “I just want to be seen and heard for who I really am”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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. Don’t waste it - don’t spend your days doing dumb things. Take what you’ve won - which is the day - and utilize it to your best ability.   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 2:35 A story on perspective and positivity 5:15 I feel like I won the lottery 8:35 Don’t let life pass you by 11:08 Look at the lottery as daily life   Tweetables   “I feel like I won the lottery”   “You don’t have to be one of the lucky few, you can go in and be the exception”   “People would do anything to be able to walk again and have that function and you take it for granted”   “There is no guarantee of the next minute let alone the next day and so many people let time pass them by instead of living a fulfilled and present life."   “I feel so much gratitude that I have what I have”   “Is money the only thing that is going to dictate your happiness? Absolutely not.”   “You woke up today and there are thousands that didn’t - you won the lottery -  congratulations”   “There are some things money can’t by and that’s fulfillment and living in the present moment”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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 life doesn’t matter at all. Adopting a mindset of gratitude and positivity is key to overcoming any challenge.   Links and Resources Miles' Instagram Josh Perry's Instagram Josh Perry's Website   Show Notes 2:10 Miles' story 14:30 How Miles' discovered Keto 21:00 Turning from drugs to food 23:07 A typical day for Miles 27:36 The importance of mindset 30:17 All about sleep 32:25 Mile’s favorite Keto meal 33:27 Miles' biggest takeaway from MHS 35:51 What drive’s Miles' positive mindset 39:40 The legacy Miles wants to leave behind 44:13 Miles goals for the future 46:45 Where you can find Miles   Tweetables “I’m grateful for Mondays - I mean they were almost taken away from me twice”   “I want to make the world a better place”   “I never want to be seen as a quitter… I don’t want to let anyone down, I don’t want to let myself down”   “No one ever said it was going to be easy”   “It’s all mindset… waking up in that bed with everyone you love around you and just realizing all the little crap in life that used to get me down just doesn't matter”   “ I just went seizure free for the last 2 months after 3 years and thats thanks to fasting and keto”   “If that’s the worst of my worries, I’m lucky”   “My mom is my superhero”   “It’s so much easier to prescribe a diet than prescribe a pill”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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 thing you’ve spent less than $50 on? 13:41 There is more than one way to get to a goal 18:13 The world is a lot more positive than people make it out to be 22:47 Authenticity and transparency always win 27:20 Exciting news that no one knows about!   Tweetables “Be transparent, be authentic, be who you are.”   “Authenticity and transparency always win”   “There’s a lot of good thats going on in the world and I want to be a voice, an outlet to get that information out”   “We don’t make the positive stuff shine as much as we do the negative stuff”   “Growth and contribution… I can give you the tools, I can give you the cookie cutter plan, this is exactly what you need to do, but if I don’t give you the education, the tools, the tips to learn on your own you’re lacking those two human needs”   “There is more than one way to get to a goal”   “Be here now”   “Being fully engaged and fully present, takes work”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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   Show Notes 2:17 What value do you place on your time? 6:30 Shifting the mindset on what our time is worth 9:42 Time is a finite resource, don’t waste it   Tweetables   “People don’t know the difference between time and quality time”   “You don’t think about how important that time is or being fully present until it's no longer there”     “We take time for granted”   “It doesn’t matter if you're black, white, green, red, female, male, transgender, gay, whatever you are, everyone has 24 hours in a day. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, what you’re doing. We all have the same 24 hours it's what you do with those hours.”   “The time that I did have, did I spend it the way I wanted to spend it? Or did I try to wait, wait, and procrastinate and think that I had this unlimited amount of time and then it's not until it's too late or some serious crisis happens that you look back and wish you had more of it.”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube    

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, Yemeni, holds a strong passion for nutrition, fitness, and “bio-hacking”. He is constantly self experimenting on how he can optimize his health and share his findings with the world. In this episode we chat about his experience working for some of the top company’s in the nutrition space, tips for entrepreneurs, and his exiting new brand launching!    Links and Resources Yemeni's Instagram Yemeni's Website Heka Foods   Show Notes  1:28 Growing up in Colombia South America and moving to the United States 4:26 How Yemeni's passion for health and fitness started 7: 26 What drives his self experimental mindset 9:05 His experiences working with MET-Rx, Dreyer’s, Quest & KNOW 17:35 The Intoxicating Environment at Quest Nutrition 21:49 The reformulation of the Quest Bar 30:42 Tips for entrepreneurs on navigating retailers 34:39 Working with KNOW as President of Sales and Marketing 39:33 The mistake that cost KNOW: Chipgate 2018 46:10 Pros and cons of venture capitals 49:24 What is Yemeni up to now? New brand alert! 57:04 All about Heka Foods 59:28 Where you can find Yemenie 1:00:28 What Yemeni is most excited about!   Tweetables    “We care about the products integrity”   “The bars that have IMOS in them have more net carbs than you think...IMO’s do partially digest and are in fact more of a carbohydrate than they are a fiber”   “The retailer lives by brands who bring in foot traffic”   “You don’t start a business to make money, you don’t build a business to get rich”   “If you’re managing a brand be transparent, be honest from the get go”   “Sweeping something under the rug and not addressing it, big mistake”   “You have to build a core audience, a core consumer who loves the brand”   “I think of the ketogenic diet as a healing diet... Keto to me is how I made myself healthy, and now that I’m healthy I can focus on body composition - thats secondary”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube  

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 Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube Dr. Ryan Lowery Twitter   Show Notes 1:10 The basics of fasting 4:25 Humility & fasting 5:32 The benefits of fasting 8:22 How Ryan recommends you approach fasting 13:40 All about Autophagy 16:26 What constitutes fasting?   Tweetables “It all comes back to - what is the goal?”   “One of the biggest benefits of fasting is understanding that food does not control me”   “It’s about context and the intent about what you are trying to accomplish with the fast”   “Am I just wanting something? Or is my body telling me I’m really hungry and I need to eat right now”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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 transition, the amazing health benefits he’s experienced, and how important mindset is in making a change and reaching your goals.   Links and Resources William’s Instagram Williams YouTube Better Stronger Faster Podcast The Carnivore Shredding Program Show Notes 1:55 William’s health journey - where it all began 4:45 From vegan to keto to carnivore 9:30 Facing judgement with diets 15:18 What a typical day looks like for William 17:36 Supplements William takes and the importance of focusing on quality nutrition 21:32 William’s early reservations about keto and great resources to look into 26:49 Keto and satiety 29:20 Is eating organ meat essential on a ketogenic diet? 34:30 To track or not to track? 41:34 Simple things William recommends to get started on the right track 44:12 Exercise and keto 48:12 How to brainwash yourself into having a success mindset 56:41 Williams’s morning routine 1:03:43 Williams’s goals for the future 1:06:29 Where you can find William   Tweetables “If something matters for you put it in the morning”   “You have to have a clear vision of where you want to go”   “I never recommend weighing things out or counting calories”   “I let my body determine how much to eat”   “When you have your own trajectory and your compass is set on certain goals, you have a lot of people supporting you and you also have some haters and some people who talk down on what you're doing and I think that comes with the territory of trying to improve yourself and reaching for a goal”   “Carnivore is the closest thing to a magic pill that I’ve tried”   “I went from my green smoothies one day and bacon and butter the next day…. and I almost felt better immediately”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube

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 achieving a successful career.   Links and Resources Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube Dr. Ryan Lowery Twitter   Show Notes 3:54 Ryan’s take on the current college admissions scandal 8:44 Money is power 10:06 Does it matter if you go to a prestigious college? 11:30 What Ryan looks for when he hires people 14:06 What matters is what takes place outside of the classroom 16:24 What Ryan tells kids about success 21:00 Closing thoughts on the scandal   Tweetables “The experience is what made an impact on my life”   “Ultimately whats going to dictate your success is internally your work ethic, who you’re surrounding yourself with, and the connections that you make along the journey”   “I made the opportunity happen for myself”   “What matters is what transpires outside of the classroom”   “I care about results, I care about who you are as a human being and I care about how you’re going to fit within the team and the organization and buy into the mission and vision.”   “Its who you know and what you have”   “Colleges are a business, as much as we look at it as higher education…. It is a business”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube