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Most people aren't "failing" keto or carnivore – they're being failed by bad advice, social pressure, and half-truths about what ketosis and red meat actually do to the human body. In this episode of The Plant Free MD, I sit down with British and European Pro Bodybuilding Champion Richard Smith to pull back the curtain on the latest wave of influencers loudly "quitting" keto and carnivore, and what's really going on behind those dramatic announcement videos. What this episode exposes: - Why claims that ketosis "wrecks your hormones," "destroys your thyroid," or "fries your adrenals" collapse when you actually look at human physiology and clinical data. - The real reasons some big-name influencers are jumping ship: algorithm chasing, brand pivots, and trying to market to a wider audience, not because meat suddenly stopped working. - The difference between a well-formulated carnivore/keto diet and the ultra-lean, under-eating, "cheat day" versions that predictably make people feel awful and then get blamed on the diet instead of the execution. Who we are: I'm Dr Anthony Chaffee, medical doctor, former professional rugby player, and host of The Plant Free MD – a science-based, hard-facts podcast digging into optimal human nutrition, performance, and reversing chronic disease with a species-appropriate diet. Richard Smith is a British and European Pro bodybuilding champion who rebuilt his health and physique using keto and carnivore and now teaches evidence-based nutrition full time. Together, we cut through the noise, marketing, and fearmongering to focus on what actually works in the real world. Why you should watch: - You're confused by conflicting messages about meat, cholesterol, ketones, and long-term safety. - You've seen influencers "coming out against" keto/carnivore and want to know if you should be worried – or just unsubscribed. - You want a clear, no-nonsense breakdown from people who've lived this way for years, use it clinically, and aren't pivoting their beliefs to match the latest trend. If you're tired of clickbait "I quit carnivore" thumbnails and want the unfiltered, science-based truth about meat, ketosis, and why this way of eating threatens a lot of powerful interests, this episode is for you.   Join my NEW 90-day Carnivore Challenge group on Mighty Networks below! https://dr-chaffee-s-90-day-carnivore-challenge.mn.co/landing/ If you liked this and want to learn more go to my new website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com

This episode of the New Books Network's Entrepreneurship and Leadership channel features Richard Lucas in conversation with entrepreneur and community builder Ben Brabyn about Walkabout, a global movement that brings people together for monthly walks and open conversations. Walkabout began in Green Park, London, in June 2023 as a low‑friction alternative to venue‑based events and now runs in about 37 locations worldwide, welcoming anyone who wants to join a friendly, curiosity‑driven walking group. Ben explains how Walkabout's simplicity—free, open, lightly structured—attracts a high proportion of multidisciplinary participants, many with PhDs, and how emergent collaborations have led to startups, investment, hiring, and pro bono work on “thorny” challenges like non‑compressible haemorrhage and electric vehicle battery fires. Inspired by Richard Feynman's habit of carrying a dozen long‑term problems in his back pocket, Walkabout offers participants an evolving set of shared challenges they can keep in mind and revisit whenever they learn something new, effectively serving as a living, collective version of “Feynman's 12 problems. A recurring theme is serendipity: Richard and Ben discuss how Walkabout exemplifies the kind of designed chance encounters that David Cleevely describes in his book “Serendipity: It Doesn't Happen By Accident,” and how Cleevely himself both influenced and later joined Walkabout events. Lessons learned include the power of radical welcome, the importance of not over‑optimizing for scale or vanity metrics, and the value of formats where multidisciplinary dialogue and unexpected connections can flourish. Ben and Richard also touch on Walkabout's business structure within Amitypath Limited, its use of platforms like Mighty Networks and LinkedIn, and Ben's broader journey from the Royal Marines and JP Morgan to founding crowdfunding platform BmyCharity and leading Level39.Links Ben Brabyn Linkedin Amitypath Interview with David Cleevely on the NBN about his book Serendipity About Richard Feynman's 12 problems Walkabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This episode of the New Books Network's Entrepreneurship and Leadership channel features Richard Lucas in conversation with entrepreneur and community builder Ben Brabyn about Walkabout, a global movement that brings people together for monthly walks and open conversations. Walkabout began in Green Park, London, in June 2023 as a low‑friction alternative to venue‑based events and now runs in about 37 locations worldwide, welcoming anyone who wants to join a friendly, curiosity‑driven walking group. Ben explains how Walkabout's simplicity—free, open, lightly structured—attracts a high proportion of multidisciplinary participants, many with PhDs, and how emergent collaborations have led to startups, investment, hiring, and pro bono work on “thorny” challenges like non‑compressible haemorrhage and electric vehicle battery fires. Inspired by Richard Feynman's habit of carrying a dozen long‑term problems in his back pocket, Walkabout offers participants an evolving set of shared challenges they can keep in mind and revisit whenever they learn something new, effectively serving as a living, collective version of “Feynman's 12 problems. A recurring theme is serendipity: Richard and Ben discuss how Walkabout exemplifies the kind of designed chance encounters that David Cleevely describes in his book “Serendipity: It Doesn't Happen By Accident,” and how Cleevely himself both influenced and later joined Walkabout events. Lessons learned include the power of radical welcome, the importance of not over‑optimizing for scale or vanity metrics, and the value of formats where multidisciplinary dialogue and unexpected connections can flourish. Ben and Richard also touch on Walkabout's business structure within Amitypath Limited, its use of platforms like Mighty Networks and LinkedIn, and Ben's broader journey from the Royal Marines and JP Morgan to founding crowdfunding platform BmyCharity and leading Level39.Links Ben Brabyn Linkedin Amitypath Interview with David Cleevely on the NBN about his book Serendipity About Richard Feynman's 12 problems Walkabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people think making yourself a priority means saying yes to more of what you want. Dr. Matt is back in Waimea with a follow-up to last week, and this one goes a level deeper. In this episode, Dr. Matt builds on last week's conversation about making yourself a priority, introducing the Eisenhower Matrix and the two types of procrastination most people never recognize. You'll learn: The two types of procrastination, and why the second one is harder to catch How the Eisenhower Matrix helps you sort what only you can do from what should be delegated Why staying busy in the wrong area is its own form of avoidance How to identify what truly requires your time and what should be handed off Making yourself a priority is the first step. Knowing what only you can do is what makes it stick. Check out live trainings at trainings.nlp.com. Join Empowerment Home, our free Mighty Networks community where Dr. Matt is taking these conversations even deeper. If you are not in yet, it is free. Come in. empowermentinc.mn.co/spaces/9453123?utm_source=manual Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis. For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

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After 25 years of studying health, disease, and human biology, I've come to a simple but uncomfortable conclusion: Most of what people are told about health is wrong. I'm a medical doctor with over a decade of clinical experience and more than 20 years immersed in research and education. I've worked with patients, studied the literature, and tested these principles in the real world. What I've found is that the biggest drivers of health aren't found in prescriptions or procedures, but in a handful of powerful, practical changes you can make yourself. In this video, I break down the exact strategies I use personally and recommend to patients to dramatically improve metabolic health, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of chronic disease. These are simple, evidence-based interventions you can start at home, often with profound results. We're talking about: -Fixing the root causes of disease, not just managing symptoms -Reversing metabolic dysfunction through targeted nutrition -Understanding why modern lifestyles are making us sick -Taking back control of your health without relying on constant medical intervention This isn't about quick fixes or trends. It's about understanding how your body actually works and using that knowledge to your advantage. If you're tired of conflicting advice and want clear, science-based guidance that actually works, this is where you start. Subscribe for more deep dives into metabolic health, nutrition, and cutting through the noise.   Join my NEW 90-day Carnivore Challenge group on Mighty Networks below! https://dr-chaffee-s-90-day-carnivore-challenge.mn.co/landing/ If you liked this and want to learn more go to my new website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com

The "Spring Thaw" is real—and trying to force 100% performance on a body that is still thawing out is a fast track to summer burnout . In this uncensored episode of the 2kk Uncensored Podcast, Joe and Rachel step away from the safe scripts of the main channel to tackle the ultimate summer playbook. As the humidity rises and summer vacation planning begins, so does a very specific kind of food anxiety. From graduation parties and neighborhood barbecues to long road trips, the social pressure to slip up is everywhere. Joe and Rachel reveal why the strict "grind culture" of diet perfectionism doesn't work, and how adopting the 90% Ruleis the real secret to staying keto and carnivore for the long haul.

Stop letting the "Purity Police" steal your progress. After nine years of living the ketogenic and carnivore lifestyle—and losing over 200 lbs combined—Joe and Rachel Stauffer are drawing a line in the sand. In this episode of 2KK Uncensored, we're getting raw about the "Keto Anxiety" that is ruining the community and why we've spent the last two years angry, stressed, and almost ready to quit. We're reclaiming the Middle Ground. From the truth about grain-finished beef and "uncured" bacon to why Joe still drinks diet soda and why we use spices on our homestead, we're breaking down the 90% Rule. If you're tired of being policed by extremists and just want a lifestyle that is simple, sustainable, and effective for the real world, this episode is for you. It's time to stop picking the pepper out of the poop and start living again. In this episode, we discuss: Why "perfection" is a metabolic stressor. Navigating the real world (cruises, family reunions, and gas stations). Why we are changing the direction of the 2 Krazy Ketos channel. The launch of the "Don't Pick the Pepper" movement. Timestamps 00:00 – The Breaking Point: Why we almost quit YouTube. 04:30 – Defining the "Middle Ground": Who this channel is really for. 09:15 – Point 1: Grass-Fed Elitism vs. Real-World Homesteading. 16:45 – Point 2: Label Panic: The truth about nitrites and "junk" keto. 24:20 – Point 3: The Spice Controversy: Why "salt-only" isn't sustainable. 32:10 – Point 4: Social Isolation & The Seed Oil Boogeyman. 41:55 – Point 5: Bridge Foods: Using "crutches" to prevent a total crash. 48:30 – The Pivot: Our new focus and the "Common Sense" mission. 54:15 – T-Shirt Reveal: "Don't Pick the Pepper out of the Poop." 58:00 – Final Wrap-Up & The 90% Challenge.   ✅✅✅Check out some of our Channel Sponsors:✅✅✅ Salty Provisions: https://2krazyketos.org/SaltyProvisions Redmond Real Salt: http://bit.ly/Redmondsalt2kk (2krazyketos for 15% off) Pluck Seasoning: https://2krazyketos.org/Pluck Keto Chow: https://2krazyketos.org/Ketochow (automatically gives you 10% off) SaltT Electrolytes: https://2krazyketos.org/Salt (automatically gives you 10% off) Carnivore Bar: https://2krazyketos.org/carnivorebar use code 2krazyketos for 10% off Keto Brainz: https://2krazyketos.org/KetoBrainz Keto Brick: https://bit.ly/Ketobrick Caraway Cookware: https://2krazyketos.org/Caraway (Gives 10% discount)  Pro One Water Filters: https://2krazyketos.org/ProOne  Scrummy Sweets: https://2krazyketos.org/scrummy  

This week on Coming Out & Beyond, Anne-Marie sits down with Keith Aron (he/they), a trans and queer transformational coach, writer, proudly witchy weirdo, and self-described honorary tree. Keith writes the Substack Big Blue Sky Dragonfly, where he explores the sweet spot between belonging and authenticity — and his story is one Anne-Marie has been wanting to share for a long time.Keith came out as a lesbian in 2001, while living in conservative Northern Virginia, married to a man, and parenting a young child. There was no social media then, no community waiting on the other side of a Google search — only a Yahoo users group called Lesbian Support, a tiny LGBTQ shelf at the local Barnes and Noble, and a book titled From Wedded Wife to Lesbian Life that he devoured in his minivan. Fifteen years later, after years of sobriety, therapy, and working with gender dysphoria that had been quietly rising for most of his life, Keith came out again — this time as trans.In this conversation, Anne-Marie and Keith move slowly through the territory many of our community members know well. The double masking of sexuality and gender. The way the body keeps the score when we suppress what we know to be true. The role of community in healing what Anne-Marie has called the relational wound of queerness. The strange terrain of passing, of invisibility, of gaining male privilege as someone who lived nearly five decades culturally read as female. The both/and of every part of this work.Keith also offers his perspective on imposter syndrome — particularly the queer imposter syndrome that visits so many people who arrive at their identity later in life and wonder if they are queer enough, trans enough, allowed enough to claim what is theirs. His approach, informed by internal family systems, is one of curiosity rather than combat: getting to know the inner critic, learning what it is afraid of, what it has been trying to protect. (Listen for Keith's nod to Marlin from Finding Nemo as the inner critic we can all probably recognize.)Anne-Marie and Keith also talk practically about how to find safe community when you are exploring something new — including the often-overlooked support of 12-step affinity spaces — and how to find a therapist or coach who actually understands later-in-life identity work, because the rush to be an ally is not the same as the experience to do the work well.This conversation is for anyone listening who came in for the sexuality piece and has started to wonder if there is something else underneath. It is also for anyone who has been on this path for a while and could use the company of someone who has walked the long version of it.Connect with KeithYou can find Keith at keitharon.com and on Substack at Big Blue Sky Dragonfly (keitharon.substack.com), or by searching his name on LinkedIn. If you are curious about working with him, his website is the easiest place to start.Join us in communityIf Keith's words about the necessity of community landed somewhere tender today, we want you to know there is a place for you. Authentically Us is Anne-Marie's ongoing community on Mighty Networks for women navigating identity, sexuality, and the questions that arrive in midlife. It is warm, it is unhurried, and it is full of people who have wondered the same things you are wondering. We would love to have you. You can learn more at https://community.annemariezanzal.com.

This week on Coming Out & Beyond, Anne-Marie sits down with Keith Aron (he/they), a trans and queer transformational coach, writer, proudly witchy weirdo, and self-described honorary tree. Keith writes the Substack Big Blue Sky Dragonfly, where he explores the sweet spot between belonging and authenticity — and his story is one Anne-Marie has been wanting to share for a long time.Keith came out as a lesbian in 2001, while living in conservative Northern Virginia, married to a man, and parenting a young child. There was no social media then, no community waiting on the other side of a Google search — only a Yahoo users group called Lesbian Support, a tiny LGBTQ shelf at the local Barnes and Noble, and a book titled From Wedded Wife to Lesbian Life that he devoured in his minivan. Fifteen years later, after years of sobriety, therapy, and working with gender dysphoria that had been quietly rising for most of his life, Keith came out again — this time as trans.In this conversation, Anne-Marie and Keith move slowly through the territory many of our community members know well. The double masking of sexuality and gender. The way the body keeps the score when we suppress what we know to be true. The role of community in healing what Anne-Marie has called the relational wound of queerness. The strange terrain of passing, of invisibility, of gaining male privilege as someone who lived nearly five decades culturally read as female. The both/and of every part of this work.Keith also offers his perspective on imposter syndrome — particularly the queer imposter syndrome that visits so many people who arrive at their identity later in life and wonder if they are queer enough, trans enough, allowed enough to claim what is theirs. His approach, informed by internal family systems, is one of curiosity rather than combat: getting to know the inner critic, learning what it is afraid of, what it has been trying to protect. (Listen for Keith's nod to Marlin from Finding Nemo as the inner critic we can all probably recognize.)Anne-Marie and Keith also talk practically about how to find safe community when you are exploring something new — including the often-overlooked support of 12-step affinity spaces — and how to find a therapist or coach who actually understands later-in-life identity work, because the rush to be an ally is not the same as the experience to do the work well.This conversation is for anyone listening who came in for the sexuality piece and has started to wonder if there is something else underneath. It is also for anyone who has been on this path for a while and could use the company of someone who has walked the long version of it.Connect with KeithYou can find Keith at keitharon.com and on Substack at Big Blue Sky Dragonfly (keitharon.substack.com), or by searching his name on LinkedIn. If you are curious about working with him, his website is the easiest place to start.Join us in communityIf Keith's words about the necessity of community landed somewhere tender today, we want you to know there is a place for you. Authentically Us is Anne-Marie's ongoing community on Mighty Networks for women navigating identity, sexuality, and the questions that arrive in midlife. It is warm, it is unhurried, and it is full of people who have wondered the same things you are wondering. We would love to have you. You can learn more at https://community.annemariezanzal.com.

Discover the incredible story of Cecelia Castaneda, who faced Huntington's disease head-on and experienced a transformation few thought possible. In this exclusive interview, Cecelia shares how she went from relying on a wheelchair to walking and living a normal life, defying all expectations. Find out what sparked this dramatic neurological recovery and what it could mean for the future of Huntington's patients. Don't miss the inspiring journey behind her reversal. Listen to uncover the details! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GeneticCanary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarotofthe9s/   Join my NEW 90-day Carnivore Challenge group on Mighty Networks below! https://dr-chaffee-s-90-day-carnivore-challenge.mn.co/landing/ If you liked this and want to learn more go to my new website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com

Spencer Jones, Founder of XO Medtech and MedtechVendors.com, shares how frontline nursing experiences led him to patent vascular access innovations and ultimately take devices from idea to FDA clearance and product launch. Spencer walks through learning business fundamentals through accelerators, raising early funding, and building sales and distribution networks, then explains why launching a digital-first, AI-native ecosystem has enabled faster, leaner execution than traditional medtech pathways. Spencer also discusses leadership, clear communication, and why AI adoption is essential to accelerate and de-risk early-stage medtech.  Guest links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medtech-innovation/ | www.xomedtech.com | https://medtechvendors.com/  Charity supported: Polaris Project Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at theleadingdifference@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host & Editor: Lindsey Dinneen Producer: Velentium Medical   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 080 - Spencer Jones [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference. Hello, and welcome back to another episode of The Leading Difference podcast. I'm your host Lindsey, and today I'm delighted to welcome to the show Spencer Jones. Spencer is the founder at XO Medtech and MedTechvendors.com. He is an RN, MedTech entrepreneur with 12 years of med device leadership. He's a two time med device CEO with 10 plus patents under his belt and has taken devices from idea to FDA clearance and product launch. Spencer has built sales and distribution networks, led product development teams, and raised over 10 million in VC and Angel Capital. Spencer founded XO MedTech in 2024 to create a digital first medtech ecosystem, deploy AI native tools for medtech operators through medtechvendors.com and cultivate the next generation of medtech innovators. All right, Spencer, welcome to the podcast. Thanks for being here. [00:01:43] Spencer Jones: Thank you for having me, Lindsey. I'm very, very excited to be here. Like it's, it's always more fun to be a guest than it is to host the pod, so absolutely thrilled to be a guest on the pod. Thank you for having me. [00:01:54] Lindsey Dinneen: Of course. Absolutely. Well, yeah, let's just, if you won't, don't mind just sharing a little bit about yourself, your background and what led you to medtech. [00:02:04] Spencer Jones: Yeah. Born and raised in Arkansas. I've lived, I traveled a ton and lived in Memphis and whatnot, but grew up in a healthcare household. Dad did anesthesia for, what was it, 36 years or something at the same place. So I thought I was gonna be a CRNA, like actually started pre-med. Took chemistry my freshman year while I was, you know, it was just, I got a C and I was like, maybe, maybe med school's not for me. But but anyways, did the nursing school thing, got out, started working, pretty quickly, knew if you've ever spent any amount of time in frontline healthcare, you just kind of get, it's like a barrage of things that suck. It's just, especially nursing, the devices you're using are commoditized. Like just the workflows are bad. You know, people, it's, healthcare is very broken. Every, it's no secret. Everybody says that. Everybody knows that. So anyways, I noticed pretty quickly that hey, like why isn't this better? Why can't this be like this? And, you know, kind of had that mindset. And before I could even go through like critical care enough to apply to a CRNA school, ended up patenting some devices in the vascular access space. Really leveraged accelerator programs and the entrepreneurial support organizations that were in my area, in my region to, I call it that get that dirt money, which is like the before the seed, you know, your pre kind of, your pre-seed /seed you know, before the pre-seed money. And, and also like the business training, right? Like I wasn't formally trained on business stuff like that. So did that. Did the venture capital hamster wheel a little bit, took a, you know, device through class two de novo clearance. Was doing ride-alongs training, sales reps, doing marketing stuff, you know, managing our ip, managing clinical you know, 300 patient RCT that we had to do in the middle of COVID, launched the product and then past couple years, I left, left that company in 2022. Products still on the market and they got, you know, clearance in, in Europe now and et cetera, et cetera. But just been working more in laparoscopic spine or laparoscopic surgery orthopedic spine and then doing some like consulting projects and, and things like that. And then yeah, XO Medtech and Medtech Vendors that's been. You know, for the past two years, like a big focus. And I know we're gonna talk more about that, but yeah. So it's just been, it's been a great journey. Medtech is one of my --I love it and hate it at the same time, but I wouldn't wanna be doing anything else, frankly. So. [00:04:17] Lindsey Dinneen: Awesome. That's a great intro. Okay. You were, I really, I enjoyed how you sort of went straight from okay, so, so "I, you know, started the career, started in the industry, and then I, I, you know, got a bunch of patents." What were the ideas for the patents? Where did those come from? If we could just go back, how did that, what was that inspiration like? [00:04:39] Spencer Jones: Yeah. So I was night shift, med-surg, big, pretty big hospital in Little Rock. It was like one of the, one of the bigger ones in Little Rock, St. Vincent's, which is like CHI, St. Vincent, et cetera. And like one of my patients --well the, the very first one was a dual lumen peripheral IV. A patient has a peripheral IV in, I need to get a blood draw. They're like, "Go stick his other arm." I'm like, "Why can't we get it out of his, you know, IV that's in his, that's in his forearm?" And, and they were like, "Well, you, you know, you don't want to contaminate, you know, the thing." And I was like, "Oh, okay. That kind of makes sense." And I was like, well, PICC lines have two lumens. So you know, I was like, why couldn't, you know, why couldn't we just have a second lumen on, you know? And I was like, do those exist? And they didn't really exist. There was kind of one that existed, but it was more of like a longer extended dwell peripheral and you know, you kind of needed ultrasound to place it. You didn't really place, you know, normal nurses on the floor weren't gonna place it. And so I kind of, that one was just sheer-- I experienced something that I was like, "Dude, you're kidding me. There's gotta be a better way to do this." You know what I mean? And you know, kind of similar approach in that one. We, you know, that was the very first one so I was like doing these drawings on note cards and then like meeting with a patent attorney and I was like, did that provisional filing and wrote the patent myself and the claims and all this stuff. And the guy thought I was like, just " Okay, yeah, I'll, I'll file the provisional for you, bro, whatever." Filed the provisional, you know, ended up like going to a different attorney 'cause that guy was kind of just not taking me seriously. And so, ended up going to a different person, filed a non-pro provisional, started raising all this money, and that original attorney reached out later, was like, "Oh, so glad, glad to see blah, blah, blah." I was like, "Yeah, yeah, whatever." But then the second one, I, which was Safe Break Vascular, had the, it's kind of similar. Patient was like, had patients pulling out their IVs, pulling out lines, you know, and it's a million things. It's, it's walkie talkie, so like Alzheimer's, dementia, memory care type stuff. You, it's TBIs, it's agitation, sundowners. It's, you're coming off medication, you're drowsy, you forget, you're hooked up. You need to go to the bathroom. You trip on it. The nurse trips on the tubing. There's like a million reasons how, you know. Where mechanical force can get applied to an IV line. And same thing, I was just like, man, like this, it, it feels holding on for dear life is like the wrong approach because skin is only so strong. You get skin tears. Adhesives, you only want them to be so, you know, so, so strong. And it just, you know, it, wrapping it up, then you can't assess the site, you can get infiltration. So it didn't feel like any of the options we had were great. That one, I started to do patent research literally on the floor at the hospital. Like that night. I was like, I, 'cause I knew enough then found someone that had patented it. Like same exact concept. It was a nurse. And design was bad. Like the design, it had springs in it and it was just like not manufacturable and not a good design, but there were like conceptually it was like spot on. And then there were some elements of it that I was like, this would be very useful to have if I was gonna like actually do this. So me and somebody I'd met, and in accelerator program, we bought the patent from 'em for 20 grand which was a steal of a deal. It was like 10K up front, 10K after 18 months. And yeah. And then we turned around and raised a, you know, million dollar seed round within like, within nine months after acquiring the patent, got into an accelerator, ZeroTo510, shout out to them. But acquired the patent in February. Got it, or March, got into ZeroTo510, April. Went there in May, closed our seed round of a million in December, so it was like a nine month, yeah, ordeal. [00:08:03] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow. That's okay. That's awesome. I love the story. I love the fact that it was from boots on the ground going, "Okay, I see this problem. There's gotta be a better solution." That's super cool. So. All right, so you have these patents, you're going and you're working with accelerators. Can you tell us a little bit about what that experience was like, especially since you mentioned, you know, you didn't necessarily have the business background, so there was, there was probably a bit of a learning curve to that whole, you know, how do you get your idea from your, your note card drawing to commercialization. So I'd just love to hear about your experience. [00:08:35] Spencer Jones: Yeah. The, so I did one accelerator before ZeroTo510. It, I basically did two within about a year, a year of each other. It was like back to back to back. But the first one I did, it was industry agnostic. So it was just a lot of like mentorship and lean canvas startup methodology kind of business practice stuff like accounting 101, you know, building financial forecasts and models and like all of that stuff. So I really learned a ton about kind of just non device specific stuff there. Obviously I was learning a ton about device stuff along the way, but then once I got to ZeroTo510, that's when things kind of like really, you know-- and I had, I had won, I won that first accelerator. It was like a competition, and so I had 150K. And I was like, "Oh wow. So maybe, maybe this is gonna be a career path," 'cause I was still working full-time as a nurse and then I got into the second one. ZeroTo510 was amazing. Allan Daisley was running it. James Bell was like the co-director, I think, and it was like bootcamp. It was like, you know, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It was like sessions and mentor hours and office hours and " Alright, we're done with that. You guys work on this for an hour and a half, we're gonna come back and talk about like the finished product and you better have it done." You know what I mean? And it was every day. I lived up at this building. It was amazing sponge mode. You know, it was one of those environments where you're just like constantly soaking it in and learning and learning and like you can feel your brain expanding like every day. You know, you wake up excited. And that one was amazing. Met a ton of people that I still work with today. You know, met my co-founder at XO Medtech. Met him at that accelerator. But yeah, it was just, that one was amazing. I was like, life changing. Came back from that and I was like, "This is what I was meant to do." I felt like I you know, found my calling. And so, yeah, shout out to the people there that you know, we're a part of that. [00:10:20] Lindsey Dinneen: Love it. Excellent. So, okay, so you found your co-founder for XO Medtech, and this is great because I wanted to dive into that. So, so you've, you've now successfully taken like several products to market and of course you have a lot of other great industry experience. What was, how was it different starting XO Medtech and Medtech Vendors than perhaps other things that you'd done in the past? [00:10:47] Spencer Jones: Yeah. You know, I'm gonna say it was way easier just to be honest. I mean, I mean, you know, I think we, we were doing a lot. We started building XO Medtech in 2022, 2023, and at that time a lot of it was like, it was really focused on the community and the training platform and the resources and kind of all the videos and things that we put in there. Which I still like to this day, will stand on it, that like there, if you're an early stage innovator and you're, you wanna like kind of internally like level yourself up, right? There's no better place than like XO Medtech and the training and inside there to do that, right? But, but yeah, it was we started doing it at a time when AI was starting to become, like Chat GBT, what was it, four was coming out or whatever. So we started it kind of before the wave and then as we were continuing to build it in like 2023 which was like the meat of us building it. It was like kind of starting to become more of a thing, but we still weren't really using it that much. But then as we really went into kind of like launch and growth mode in 2024, it was just like a huge tailwind and like being able and, and it continues to be. But like not having to raise, you know, three, four, $5 million to get a business off the ground and to get to a point where you can start selling something is just incredible. I mean, like we are, we are so agile and can move so quickly and, you know, we don't have any investors. We don't want any investors. So like our speed at which we can move is unbelievable. And coming from somewhere where it's " Oh, you wanna put out something for marketing? Route it through the quality management system and like maybe it goes out in two weeks." You know, we can go from like idea to feature in a week. You know what I mean, you know, let alone like idea to like press release, right? That's 10 minutes if we want to be, right? So really it's just, it's a lot easier and this takes nothing away. There's some incredibly rewarding parts of kind of my, like my medtech journey and stuff like that, like the day we got FDA clearance and, and X, Y, and z whatever date, you know, first sale and getting our first GPO contract. But it's, it's definitely more I would say day to day, just like the exhilarating agility, excitement type stuff that you like, don't really get with with me. And I'm not, I'm not taking anything away from, I'm still a medtech person through and through and I'm sure at some at some point I'll you know, do another device. We're developing another device at Lapovations, so, in combo spine. So my hands are still in it, but I love, love, love what we do at XO Medtech. It's so much fun. [00:13:11] Lindsey Dinneen: Awesome. Well, I love hearing that. So tell us a little bit about both XO Medtech and Medtech Vendors and yeah, their, their focuses. [00:13:21] Spencer Jones: Yeah. So I think, you know, like I said, we started XO Medtech and it's, it's a online community. So think like Skool, like S-K-O-O-L School or Circle, or there's some other Mighty Networks, like one of the-- we use Circle-- but you know, it's whether you're ideation or just like curious about medtech all the way through like series A really, you know, we've got, you know, there's community feed, people are posting. I mean, we posted you know, Project Medtech, you know, event stuff, discounts a lot of exclusive stuff where, I think we added, it was like three or $4,000 worth of discounts. Like just for being like once you join XO Medtech. But then there's that primary feed people, it's like a massive exchange of value and it's it's not like LinkedIn. There's no promotion. Like we base, we will take your post down if you're like nakedly promoting your own stuff or your services, whatever. The whole point of it is to be massive exchange of value. So you know, "Hey, we did some like really cool testing, ETO sterilization testing on coil tubing to see how it retained its memory. Here's what we found, your pictures," you know what I mean? Just stuff like that where it's like kind of giving people behind the, behind the curtain peaks at your own organizations or that kind of, those, those moments of alpha, those nuggets that you've found and just sharing it so you can have you know, and they're doing the same and everybody's better for it. But then we have a training course and then some other like mini courses, probably a couple dozen downloadable resources. So these are like, you know, prebuilt, proformas, budget forecasts, you know, IP stuff, due diligence type stuff, like stuff to help you with, get your data room beef, you know, beefed up and looking good. And we do videos. There's some live events every now and then. So, so that was very focused on the founder side, you know what I mean, like the entrepreneur side. We, you know, my co-founder used to run a med device, venture studio, so like doing like business engineering, business development, engineering, you know, kind of market related stuff for like early stage, largely like clinician and inventors and stuff like that. He used to run a, a, a group that did that. And we knew we wanted to kind of start to do more offerings that kind of for that side of the table, like the CDMO contract manufacturer design and development group side of the table. So we launched, we started building MedTechVendors.com and launched it in 2025, February, 2025. And then did kinda a relaunch with adding some like agentic AI features in I think at the end of the summer last year. But it, but at its core, I always say this analogy, it's like Angie's List, right? You know, Angie's List, what do they do? Well, it connects people with local pros. Allows them to like, evaluate, engage them really easily, you know, get, get their stuff done quickly from trusted people. You know what I mean? So we have the same approach. We help device teams, and that could be device teams at large, medium, small, or startup organizations or tech transfer offices, whoever we help those device teams find, evaluate, and engage contract manufacturers, CDMOs testing facilities, design and development groups, one man band engineers, whatever through the platform. We have an an ag agentic AI chat. So like it'll ask you questions about your device. It'll start recommending, "Hey, do you need this? Do you need these types of services? Are you looking for this type of vendor? This type of vendor?" It pre-populates forms. It generates matches for you. You can review each vendor's profile, one click get email intros or request quotes, and we're adding some some really cool additional features around some different like skills that you can run. So, think like a reimbursement skill or market a, you know, different predicate device selection skill, whatever. And so those are all gonna be like linked up to the to this kind of AI agent. I don't wanna say too much 'cause we're still building it. I'm like really excited about, but there's other things that we're adding to it. The ability to do quote, visualization you know, and trying to make it kind of a, you know, a home away from home, a hub where you can track execution, get things done, engage vendors, and kind of evolve it more laterally in kind of the lifecycle journey. Not just " Hey, I'm looking for a vendor," 'cause that's a very acute point in time in a, you know, in a person's journey. But trying to expand it out to say the period of time when you're doing X and Y and Z and looking for a vendor so we can get some really was sticky, more sticky use and add more value. So, that was that. And we've started really focusing on some more like intimate, I would say, engagements with CDMOs contract manufacturers focused on giving their sales and marketing teams massive, massive leverage using AI and ai, AI native tools. [00:17:35] Lindsey Dinneen: Awesome. That's really cool. Yeah. Okay, so going back a little bit to the, to XO Medtech, I know you know you, you mentioned that there's a lot of resources available, but one of the things that I think is super cool, and I would love if you just share a little bit more about this, is you have a course that-- i don't remember the name off the top of my head-- but it's basically sort of Medtech Innovation 101. It's, I think... [00:18:00] Spencer Jones: Yeah, The Playbook. [00:18:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Call it like-- The Playbook! And you call it like the MBA for somebody who needs to learn. So can you just share the value of that and sort of what, what made you go, "Okay. I have, you know, the expertise in all these different areas enough to be able to share the journey from start to finish." [00:18:19] Spencer Jones: Yeah, absolutely. I think like the, the value there partially comes-- I mean, I think speaking about the value, you gotta speak about kind of like why there was a gap there, like how it, why it didn't exist, whatever. There's just a lot of really bad content in medtech. You know, there's a lot of stuff that reads I mean, there's guidance documents, you know, ISO and this and that. Like those are tough reads, right? And then, you know, the, the content around " "here's how you really fundamentally apply these guidance documents and here's how all this fits together." And it just felt like everything was I don't know what the opposite of like inside baseball is, right? Like that kind of " Hey, here's what you really need to know." Whatever the opposite of that is, is how medtech content felt like to me everywhere. It was just like polished press releases, really, like consulting speak. You know, "You gotta be strategic with your analysis." It's okay "You know, you know, you gotta find your champions." "How do I find them? What do I tell them? You know, how do I engage them?" So it was just, that was the big gap. So I think the value, what we tried to do with The Playbook was, you know, give, like I said, pre-seed all the way through Series A, the right information, like the right depth, on the right topics in the right order with the right assets, so resources, downloads, all that stuff along the way so that you can go cradle to grave on this, basically be a novice, or we've had people that have launched products and gone through it and they were like, "Holy crap, I wish I would've had this five years ago." But the whole idea is to basically not make you a supreme expert on any one of those topics. There's 46 different lessons, 47, and like you can get through each one in probably 20 minutes, right, 15 minutes. But not to make you an expert on each individual topic, but to give you like a dangerous level of information on any one, and then make you able to dive deeper on any of them, you know, very quickly and easily. So like when you meet with your, you know, a regulatory consultant or an IP attorney, or go down the list, you are not, they're not saying words you don't know for the most part. You're not paying them $300 an hour or $500 an hour to educate you on definitions and concepts. Right? You're, you're applying principles and evaluating strategy versus " What's that again? Like, how does this, what's the timeline for that?" 'Cause that you know, that's just not good for anybody. You know, so, so that, that's kinda the main, the main value prop thrust of it. And I just, I frankly didn't think it existed, but proof's in the pudding. Like we've sold it to accelerator programs, we've sold it to hospital, you know, innovation departments. We've sold it to incubators, like trade associations that have like their like kind of innovation arms. It works. Like when people do it, it works. It's funny-- we can talk about this too-- but like the, you can lead a horse to water thing. It's funny how many people say they want to be entrepreneurs and say they wanna be innovators and really they just want to just yap. And they don't actually wanna put the time in. I'm telling you, it's like crazy how many, you know, fake entrepreneurs there are out there. But it's okay. It's okay. You know, like there has to be, I think there needs to be some cleaving or weaning or calving of the herd to some degree because we've got, I don't know, and maybe we need to develop 'em more, but it's, it is frustrating seeing it firsthand when it's like "You have a really cool device, but you are so uninvestible and you have no interest in being coachable that it just hurts me." [00:21:30] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh yeah, absolutely. No, I love that you've done that resource and yes, super excited to see hopefully a lot of innovation actually happen and be successful as a result of that. So with, you know, okay, so you have, you have this community now and I'm wondering if there are any moments that kind of stand out to you, maybe as you've built the company, also Medtech Vendors that kind of enforce, "Wow, I am, I am in the right place at the right time." [00:22:00] Spencer Jones: You know, I definitely-- you know, it's, it's, it's really, there's not, I would say, any huge singular moments. I mean, we've had people like get business from coming on the XO Medtech podcast. You know, we've had people meet new clients, new strategic partners type stuff, like in the XO Medtech community. I mean, I've made a ton of friends in the XO Medtech community, people that I talk to you know, every, every week or two you know, Brad Shirley, I'll mention him. He's fantastic. And like I've learned from him, he's learned from me. We've both learned stuff from the community. I, I, I really do think it's though, it's like it's, you know, those-- whether it's a LinkedIn DM or you know, somebody messaging me in XO and they're like, "Hey, I just went through this lesson. It was like, so good. You know, blah, blah, blah." And I think those little things honestly like power me, power me up, give me juice, give me energy. You know, and, and like reading, we, we did a ton of, I mean we probably got 30 people that did kind of like a pre- and post- assessment and they gave their feedback on The Playbook so we could refine it like as we were, you know, after launch and all that stuff 'cause we're constantly trying to improve it. And have reading the testimonials and people just being like, yeah, like "This is, this is killer." People that are brand new, people that have been in the industry for 20 years that went through it. I think so, I think, I think it's kinda like a myriad of those things. I would say some of the stuff on-- and that's on the XO Medtech -- I think some of the stuff on the Medtech Vendor side and what we're doing with, you know, kind of campaigns and the tools that we're developing and the work that we're doing there, like we are fully an AI native organization. Like it, like we, it there is just not at all like a significant amount of people in medtech using AI to like actually do not in their products. I don't care about that. Like I'm talking about like in their day-to-day operations and, and whatnot and like we're trying to change that. And so like in that respect, like we will come out with things, you know, release features, release products, build custom tools for CDMOs and you know, the looks on their faces and like how amazed that they are at X, Y, and Z. And sometimes it's like stuff where it's hey, I'm like building them a just showing them how to do something with not even a tool that we built and like they're blown away. And anyways, all of that stuff, I feel like, man, like this is where I'm supposed to be because like. We, we've gotta make MedTech a more attractive investment opportunity. We've gotta compress the development cycles and the cost to develop and the time to develop and get things to market. You know, and I look at AI drug discovery for the pharma world as like a huge way that that's happening. But we have to have that similar type of like, when you to engage with this, it will be good for our ecosystem and industry as a whole, becoming more investible, becoming more cash efficient and all that stuff because you've seen other sectors, you know, software is taking money from early stage medtech, like nobody's business. You know, people are investing AI and you know, I just looked at the annual report from like HSBC, the Venture Report, and like me, early stage medtech funding continues to be down. You know what I mean? So we just gotta do something like, I, I feel like it's an existential, it's an existential issue for early stage medtech to get better at being scrappy and using AI. [00:25:03] Lindsey Dinneen: And there's so much opportunity there. Yeah, I love that you're helping to promote that. So you've gotten to lead a number of different companies now and through very challenging milestones. And so I'm curious, how has your own leadership philosophy developed over the course of your career so far? [00:25:24] Spencer Jones: Oh, what a good question. You know, I, I hate to say this, but I've almost gotten more cynical, you know. [00:25:30] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay. [00:25:31] Spencer Jones: Well, and it, it's, it's like I try to be very protective of my time and like protective of the time of the people that I work with, right. You know, and that doesn't mean I'm not willing to like go the extra mile and whatnot, but I think it's about respecting people's time. Right? And, and you know, I think honestly my leadership philosophy, I think a lot of it revolves around just like incredibly clear communication and like staying above the fray. No riff-raff, just just executing and moving fast and like keeping expectations really high, because I feel like when you've got complacency, you know, at the top, it just, it like doubles every rung of the ladder lower that you go in the org chart or whatever. You know, so I think like pace, you know, pace and hyper clear communication, like no subversive or passive aggressive or anything. It's just like straight up, like I'll just exactly tell you if I wasn't happy with something or whatever, but I just, I don't know, like I feel, I feel like you know, leadership style too, like I think, I think it, so much of it boils down to communication for me. It's just like really, really clearly communicating and like making sure that people understand what good work looks like and what a, them doing a good job looks like, and where... Yeah, I think, I think being clear about expectations, really clearly communicating those expectations around like work product, what it should look like, how fast it should get done, how many updates I need, or how many questions I expect to get as you're doing this, what resources I expect you to expend and explore before you come to me with something you could Google. Like all of that stuff, but honestly, I, it, it's kind of a tough question thinking in like the more immediate past, just because I feel like there's been such like, almost like a flattening of org charts, frankly, with the way that we're using technology and AI these days where I feel like in the companies I'm operating in right now, like it's mainly just principles and like lower level stuff, like we're either delegating to AI agents or delegating to like VAs that are in a different country or something, you know what I mean? And, and so there's just been a big flattening. You know, seven years ago, six years ago, I was managing, you know, new grads outta college, two or three at a time, and, you know, having to like, have these kind of like, you know, like brotherly, you know, like talks with, you know, these types of things, " Hey, like you really gotta do this" and like coaching and stuff like that, i, you know, there's a, we have to have that stuff. I'm just not in, in organization and honestly, the organizations I'm in right now in startup world I just feel I don't know. Like I, I feel like we're, I haven't seen that and I, I know a lot of organizations that are small and nimble and whatever, and I feel like the org charts are getting real flat in terms of like people that are getting managed, you know, it's a lot of agents getting managed, frankly. [00:28:21] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Interesting. Yeah, that, that's a really interesting insight too. But I really do think that to your point of coaching and mentorship and how much of a difference that makes, but especially, I was just on this conversation earlier today of the critical importance I feel that there is about establishing expectations across the board, whether it's your clients, your employees, your coworkers, just making sure that everybody's on the same page is such a critical aspect of, of setting yourself up for success. So yeah, I love that you touched on that 'cause like I said, literally earlier today. [00:29:00] Spencer Jones: Yeah. And, and can I, can I, quick aside here. It's, it's on topic, but before we move on, I mean, I, I'm not the first person to think this or say this, but I'll, I'll die on this hill. The more you use AI when, when you're using it the right way, right, the better leader and better specifically, the better communicator you'll become, right? Why? So much of interpersonal office drama, bad management, bad leadership is like what we talked about, right? It's poor communication. It's expecting people assumed something or had knowledge they didn't, right? It's not letting them know what you really wanted, what good work looks like, all that stuff. This is all context engineering, right, which is just a similar to prompt engineering, but context engineering is kind of the other more important piece these days with AI. What do I mean by that? Like I'm gonna give a prompt to a chat. Is it in just like a virgin chat or is it in a project? What context, what documents, skills, reference templates, et cetera, access to code bases does that project have, right? What am I telling it to do? How am I breaking that down? How am I, you know, big, high level goal? What do I want it to do? What does the output need to look like? How deep do I want it to go? Right? Like, how many questions I say, "Ask me like five or six questions" when I'm prompting, right, if I want that, right? Give, so giving the other person right in that space to say " What questions do you have?" Right? The, the, the best people at context engineering and leveraging AI in that way end up becoming more, better and better and better communicators because it's-- I mean, yes, you're talking to a machine, but at the same way, like those principles a hundred percent apply to good professional communication. So I'll die on that hill. There's a lot of people that are like brain rott using AI. It's " what's the weather today?" And you know, "how many calories does mayonnaise have?" And those people are not, you know, they're, they're not improving their leadership communication by using app, but the people actually doing it right a hundred percent are, [00:30:52] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes, I could not agree more. I think that is one of the coolest things that AI has taught me personally is-- to your point, to be a better communicator, to be clearer with the way that I communicate, to avoid assumptions that the other person, say, knows what I'm talking about or, or does have the context behind why I asked the question the way I did, or all those kinds of things. So I, I could not agree with you more. Yeah. And it's exciting to see how it continues to evolve. Okay. [00:31:22] Spencer Jones: Yeah. And why, real quick, why, like the AI models, especially with the reasoning models and stuff, Opus 4.6, all this stuff, telling them why they're doing something and why doing it, doing a certain task within that project flow is important is proving to be more effective than telling them how. And I think that's something where, you know, you tell someone what to do, they may do it, but if you tell them and make them believe why it's important, they do it that way, they're really gonna do it that way. [00:31:49] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Love that so much. Okay. All right, so pivoting the conversation a little bit, just for fun. Imagine that you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want, could be within your industry, but doesn't have to be. What would you choose to teach? [00:32:05] Spencer Jones: Does this, assume-- I have a question. Does this assume that I'm already I'm already capable and you know, have enough expertise to actually teach this class? Or is it like I choose this topic, I'm now an expert in that and I get to teach it? [00:32:19] Lindsey Dinneen: I like, I like I like both options, but I'm gonna go with option B because you have a million dollars to play with, right, so you could build up the expertise. Yeah. [00:32:29] Spencer Jones: You know, I would still say like building AI tools, AI agent systems, you know, skills and subagents and these flows and, and really tactically executing that for medtech. And that that goes from founder, you know, innovator to service provider, reg, quality ,reimbursement, like all the way up through sales and marketing and then like CDMO teams, you know, doing contract manufacturing, doing this. Like I, I just, I'm so passionate about it and I, I just see that there's so much untapped opportunity that that is the thing I think, and, and like we, we are doing that not a masterclass, but like we are working with groups to do some of that. But, I just, it's just so, so, so, so much opportunity to do it. And I think there's like weird structural reasons why it's not being adopted the same, you know, at the same clip it is in other industries. But you know, medtech's very rules-based game. You know, you've got your guidance docs, you've got your predicate devices, you've got your clinical trial protocols, you've got your stats analysis. You got your, you know, X, Y, Z hospitals get paid a certain way. Like lots of formulas, lots of reference material, lots of guidance docs. You know, it's very kind of rules and order based system in a lot of ways. And biology has its own kind of, prescriptive way that things happen, right? So I just feel like it's so primed for it. And anyways, I, I just, I wanna see it adopted more so we can see like what's happening with software now, where, you know, the cost to build and, you know, produce and get software to market has com has almost collapsed, but compressed to, you know, from like months, maybe years to, you know, days and weeks and, you know, you got a $200, 250 bucks worth of like software subscriptions, Claude this, that, the other, you can get it done in a week if you, you know, two weeks if you put your mind to [00:34:21] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. No, that would be an incredible masterclass. I like it. All right. And then how do you wish to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:34:30] Spencer Jones: Oof. God, what a good question, Lindsey. You know, I hope to be remembered at all. [00:34:35] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:34:36] Spencer Jones: You know, 'cause I, I'm definitely one of those people that's " nobody cares, nobody's thinking about you." You know, you may have, I, I mean, I think there's like some healthy main character syndrome that people can have that gives 'em confidence, but at the end of the day, no one cares. They're just, everyone's thinking about themselves. But if I am remembered, which I hope to be I wanna be viewed as like someone that was, I'd say, loved their family was a good dad, good husband. I would say brought people joy, was like fun to be around, but like from a interested in other people sense, you know, you know, genuinely cared about people. But I would say that on the professional side, like somebody that you know, would like consistently just delivered an absurd amount of value whether it was, you know, running a business or coaching and developing people at a company or working on behalf of clients or trying to make a positive change. I would say impactful and valuable, you know, with the work that I'm doing. That's, that's, that's how I wanna be remembered. I mean, we don't have big, I don't wanna be a unicorn billion dollar company. No, we have no desire to do that. We don't even have a, a desire to get acquired at any point. We're not raising money, you know, we've, we've deliberately chosen to bootstrap it. You know, we frankly just wanna employ really awesome smart people that we work with, you know, pay everybody well. And like I said, add a absurd amount of value you know, and joy to the people and the clients that we work with and like work at the company with, you know what I mean? [00:36:05] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah, that's a absolutely wonderful legacy to aspire to. I love it. All right. And then final question. What is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:36:19] Spencer Jones: Oh, I gotta be, I've got a 1-year-old kid. Banks. Banks Austin Jones. So it's gotta be him, and my wife of course. One thing that makes me smile though, every time I see it, oh... you know, I am, I'll cry at a good TikTok, so I'm so I guess that's like a form of smiling, you know? But I'm a pretty big softie, honestly. You know, this is gonna sound weird, but it's kind of those moments where you know, people usually strangers and usually people that don't look like each other, just show humanity to each other. And that could be like holding a door open for somebody. It could be small things, you know what I mean? But I really love seeing those moments and capturing them like candidly, you know? Just you know, oh, I was in a restaurant, I saw this thing happen. You know? I really love that these days. [00:37:09] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. We all need more of that these days too, so, yeah. Love it. Alright, well, Spencer, this has been a, a fantastic conversation. I really appreciate you and your time today. I love what you're building in the medtech industry and cultivating community and resources and providing value. So just thank you for everything you're doing to change lives for a better world. [00:37:34] Spencer Jones: Thank you. Can I ask you a question? I feel like you were so good, like with the questions and kind coming on the back of like my responses, but I have a question for you like what? You know, what about the medtech space, like most excites you? It can be a specific technology, it can be a specific, you know, company doing something. It can be anything, but what's most exciting to you, kind of looking at 2026 and, you know, kind of in the realm of medtech broadly. [00:38:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Oh, I love that question. So I love this industry in general, but there, there's something really special about the energy of being around people who truly care about making a difference. Part of the reason I started The Leading Difference was because I, when I first joined, had sort of noticed this sort stigma from people from the outside who weren't very familiar with the innovation, what it takes to get from, you know, drawing to commercialization. Just didn't, just didn't know. And there was this stigma that people were here just for the money. And then I started meeting all of these incredible change makers who they had personal stories of what they were seeing, or a family member was impacted. And I just loved the fact that there were so many cool people doing such cool things and getting to play a small role in that was the coolest thing in the world. So, you know, I, I say I happily stumbled into medtech five years ago and found my people and my happy place, haven't looked back. I love it. I love being around people who are genuinely trying to do good things in the world. And I hear about new and you know, new ideas every day, and I get excited probably almost equally about most of them because it's just cool to see. So I don't know. Does that answer your question? [00:39:29] Spencer Jones: No, it, it does. I mean, it, it really the, it all comes back to the patient at the end of the day. And I definitely, I, I feel like when people think of like medical device stuff, like their minds immediately go to like Stryker sales reps or something, you know what I'm saying? And there's just so much more to it than that. And there's one of my favorite things about medtech is like the personalities, you know, like you got your wacky, you got your wacky inventors and you know, you got your straight laced regulatory people. But when you get to know 'em, they're, they're absolutely hilarious. You know, you got your attorneys, you got your like, and I, every industry, every industry has their personalities. But I think medtech, you know, you got your beef head sales reps that are like posting " What's up guys? I'm here in the locker room in my scrubs" and like "Motivation Monday." You're like, "Oh my God." But it's just like all these personalities and you go to these conferences and you just see 50 of the same person, but they're each different, they have their own dreams and conflicts and ideas and whatever, but they're still like so in the same box in some ways. I think that's one of the funnier, like funnier things about medtech that just makes it quirky, you know? [00:40:30] Lindsey Dinneen: I love it. And I also love the amount of respect that I see shared amongst people of very, very different backgrounds and areas of expertise. And that was one of the things that made me fall in love with the industry too. I was like, I, for instance, you know, I'm in, I'm in marketing and business development, so I play a very small role in, in sharing about these devices. But people, the engineers that I work with and the consultants that I work with, and everybody in the ecosystem is always just " Wow, well, I can't do what you're doing. And so I think what you're doing is fantastic." And so there's just, there's this mutual respect that I think is super cool about being here too. So yeah, I'm a fan. [00:41:08] Spencer Jones: Yeah, I agree. I agree. We could, we could keep going for, for days... [00:41:12] Lindsey Dinneen: I know. [00:41:13] Spencer Jones: ...On this. I really, I know, I know we have to wrap it, but but yeah. Well, Lindsey, thank you for having me. Seriously, this was a blast. And you know, I'll just maybe like quick sign off plug or something here. If anybody that's listening to this is like interested in, leveraging AI, leveraging AI in medtech or for you personally or whatever, follow me on LinkedIn and post a lot of content about it. You know, talk about it a lot on the podcast. But then if you're, if you're on the founder side, if you're an innovator, like join XO Medtech. If you're on the CDMO side, if you're, you know, on a sales and marketing team, contract manufacturer, CDMO, even like signed development groups, that kind of stuff like, you are like, "We know we need to be using AI to better leverage X, Y, Z, or do this thing. We have all these, we have HubSpot and this thing and that thing, and none of it works together well and we've got too many tools." Whatever. Just hit me up. Let's have a conversation. We're doing some absolutely incredible things leveraging AI, giving these sales and marketing teams like crazy leverage. So yeah, just drop a dm. I'd love to talk to you. [00:42:08] Lindsey Dinneen: Awesome. Sounds good. And we are so honored to be making a donation on your behalf as a thank you for your time today to the Polaris Project, which is a non governmental organization that works to combat and prevent sex and labor trafficking in North America. So thank you for choosing that organization to support, and we wish you continued success as you work to change lives for a better world. Looking forward to seeing the future of all the good things that you're doing. All right. Bye. [00:42:41] Dan Purvis: The Leading Difference is brought to you by Velentium Medical. Velentium Medical is a full service CDMO, serving medtech clients worldwide to securely design, manufacture, and test class two and class three medical devices. Velentium Medical's four units include research and development-- pairing electronic and mechanical design, embedded firmware, mobile app development, and cloud systems with the human factor studies and systems engineering necessary to streamline medical device regulatory approval; contract manufacturing-- building medical products at the prototype, clinical, and commercial levels in the US, as well as in low cost regions in 1345 certified and FDA registered Class VII clean rooms; cybersecurity-- generating the 12 cybersecurity design artifacts required for FDA submission; and automated test systems, assuring that every device produced is exactly the same as the device that was approved. Visit VelentiumMedical.com to explore how we can work together to change lives for a better world.

MIT just released a study on loneliness and AI. The results are not what most people expect. If you’ve been relying on AI more than usual lately, this is worth watching. Dr. Matt James breaks down what the research actually found, why AI can’t replace human connection no matter how advanced it gets, and how to use AI in a way that genuinely works for you instead of against you. In this video: What the MIT study revealed about loneliness and AI Where AI helps and where it makes things worse How to use technology intelligently without losing what matters most Ready to experience real transformation in person? Dr. Matt’s NLP Practitioner Trainings are happening across the US all year long. Four days. Live. In-person. Find a training near you: trainings.nlp.comWant to connect with a real community? Join Dr. Matt on Mighty Networks. Email info@nlp.com to get access. #NLP #DrMatt #AI #PersonalDevelopment #HumanConnection #NLPTraining #Mindset #MentalHealth Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis. For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Don't miss this powerful conversation between Dr. Anthony Chaffee and young Danish athlete Jakob Loumand! In this exclusive interview, Dr. Chaffee shares crucial advice that could change the way young athletes approach their performance and strength training. The insights revealed here just might be the game-changer you've been searching for. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakobloumand/ Join my NEW 90-day Carnivore Challenge group on Mighty Networks below! https://dr-chaffee-s-90-day-carnivore-challenge.mn.co/landing/ If you liked this and want to learn more go to my new website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com

I've had SO MANY conversations about the problems with online course platforms. Mighty Networks vs Circle vs Kajabi vs Teachable — none of us like the existing options, and we're waiting for someone to build something better.So today I've invited Sally Burns to the show, because she's building an alternate platform for teaching and learning online — a digital neighborhood called The Portal.Tune in to hear about:Why Sally left corporate e-learning to build The PortalHow to stop piecing a million tools together to host your courseThe false promises of Online Course Culture™️Why we have to break down teacher/student hierarchyHow The Portal helps you fill your classes — especially if you have a small audienceWhat it actually takes to bootstrap a learning platformWays to help old offerings reach new audiences

Welcome back Dr. Nash Jocic: celebrated bodybuilder, cutting-edge scholar, and a sought-after coach whose expertise is revolutionizing how athletes achieve peak performance and longevity. Dr. Anthony Chaffee sits down with Dr. Jocic for an unfiltered conversation that promises to challenge everything you think you know about fueling workouts, muscle growth, and lasting strength. Dive in as Dr. Jocic reveals real-life transformations, scientific discoveries, and firsthand experiences. Curious about what can take elite athletes to the next level and how they can remain strong well into their later years? Tune in now to discover why Dr. Nash Jocic is changing the game—and see for yourself what makes his approach so compelling. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NashJocic Website: nashfittraining.com #fatlossnashfittraining.com Facebook: facebook.com #bodybuildingfacebook.com/nashfittraining X: twitter.comtwitter.com/nashjocic IG: instagram/nash_jocic #ketoinstagram.com/nash_jocic   Join my NEW 90-day Carnivore Challenge group on Mighty Networks below! https://dr-chaffee-s-90-day-carnivore-challenge.mn.co/landing/ If you liked this and want to learn more go to my new website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com

In this episode Abi and Jen welcome elementary TAB educator Jess Baker to explore the powerful connections between Teaching for Artistic Behavior, special education, differentiated instruction, and student independence. Jess shares how her graduate work helped her recognize the ways TAB already supports students with exceptionalities by centering choice, access, collaboration, and authentic artmaking. Together, we talk about honoring the whole child, advocating for students in the art room, and why play, freedom, and independence matter so deeply in a TAB studio. Resources:Teaching for Artistic Behavior / TAB — official TAB website. TAB Community on Mighty Networks — online TAB educator community. Parents Encouraging Parents / PEP Conference — Colorado Department of Education — conference Jess references for families of children with disabilities. CAST Universal Design for Learning Guidelines — UDL resource connected to the conversation about access and differentiated instruction. Colorado Multi-Tiered System of Supports / MTSS — MTSS resource connected to the discussion of student support systems. Response to Intervention within Colorado MTSS — RTI resource connected to the MTSS/RTI language in the episode. TAB Storytellers: Meet George Szekely & Ilona Szekely — episode referenced during the conversation about play, collections, and agency. Play and Art Podcast with Dr. Ilona and Dr. George Szekely — podcast focused on play-based art teaching. Discovery Museum — da Vinci Workshop — maker/exploration space Jen mentions. Boston Children's Museum — Art Lab — hands-on art space mentioned in relation to children's open-ended artmaking. The Art Barn / Cultural Center of Cape Cod — children's art space on the Cape mentioned by Jen. Margie's Java Joint — Greeley coffee shop mentioned in Abi and Jess's story. Here is a lightly edited transcript of this episode. We recognize that there are probably errors and grammatical issues. If anyone with the time or inclination to edit this wants to do so, please email us at storytellers@teachingforartisticbehaviors.org. Also we are using our imagination to pretend Abi got this episode published in March. Life was life-ing.

How did Mimi Morgan defy the odds? Once bedridden and facing daunting diagnoses like Parkinson's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and the effects of a stroke, Mimi's story is one of extraordinary resilience. From relying on multiple medications to now living a vibrant, adventurous life—lifting weights, swimming in icy waters, and thriving as an artist and equestrian—Mimi has become an inspiration to many. In this second interview, we dive deeper into her remarkable transformation and the unconventional path she took to heal herself. Tune in and discover the mystery behind Mimi Morgan's journey to health and vitality—you won't want to miss what's next. X @mimikmorgan https://x.com/mimikmorgan?s=21 IG @mimimorgank https://www.instagram.com/mimikmorgan/ Mimi's Website www.Just10moresteps.com Randomized Controlled Trial Showing significant improvement in Parkinson's disease with ketogenic diets, over a week designed Mediterranean diet: Low-fat versus ketogenic diet in Parkinson's disease: A pilot randomized controlled trial Authors: Phillips MCL, Murtagh DKJ, Gilbertson LJ, Asztely FJS, Lynch CDP Journal: Movement Disorders. 2018 Aug;33(8):1306-1314 DOI: 10.1002/mds.27390 PMID: 30098269 PubMed link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30098269/ PMC free full text: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6175383/ Wiley publisher link: https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mds.27390   Join my NEW 90-day Carnivore Challenge group on Mighty Networks below! https://dr-chaffee-s-90-day-carnivore-challenge.mn.co/landing/ If you liked this and want to learn more go to my new website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com

In this episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole shares her heart behind building a powerful, supportive community for widows and widowers—and how her own journey through grief led her to create the very resources she once needed.From launching her Widow Goals book and coaching programs to developing a private online community through Mighty Networks, Michelle is passionate about helping others not just survive loss—but truly find peace, purpose, and connection again.She opens up about the importance of safe spaces, real conversations, and being surrounded by people who understand. Michelle also shares what's next—new courses, expanded support, and upcoming speaking engagements designed to reach even more people navigating grief and life after loss.If you've ever felt alone in your grief, unsure how to move forward, or longing for deeper connection, this episode will remind you that healing doesn't happen in isolation—and that there is hope ahead.Join the Widow Goals Online Community and get Michelle's Widow Goals CourseLearn More About Michelle's Widow Coaching Program HereClick Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall RetreatClick HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program Click HERE to order Michelle's book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your SpouseClick HERE to order the Widow Goals WorkbookClick HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader GuideClick HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group LeaderFollow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG⁠⁠Here on FB⁠Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more Click HERE to review Widow Goals on AmazonBook Michelle as a speakerGo here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Michelle on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See my videos on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if the thing you've been told to build… isn't the thing that actually creates results?In this encore episode, Gina Bianchini joins Alisa Cohn to break down why community, not content, not audience size, not algorithms, is the real driver of transformation, retention, and long-term business growth.This conversation goes far beyond theory. It's a masterclass in how communities actually work, why most founders get it wrong, and what it really takes to build something people don't just follow… but belong to.Gina shares the exact frameworks behind thriving communities, the psychology of engagement, and the structure that turns passive consumers into active participants.This is also a raw look at entrepreneurship behind the scenes, from navigating dark moments and doubt, to leading with mission instead of ego, to building something that feels inevitable before it's proven.If you're building a brand, a business, or a movement, this episode will change how you think about growth.You'll learn:Why community is the most powerful driver of transformation and resultsThe difference between an audience and a true community (and why it matters)The simple framework behind high-engagement communities that actually lastHow to structure your community for consistency, growth, and retentionWhy giving advice kills engagement and what to do insteadThe role of purpose in attracting and sustaining membersHow founders can navigate doubt, feedback, and uncertaintyWhy entrepreneurship is irrational, and how to stay grounded anywayThe real skill CEOs need to master, and it's not what you thinkHow to manage energy, not just time, to lead effectivelyWe talk about:00:00 Why community is the foundation of transformation02:30 The founding vision behind Mighty Networks05:00 Growing up in community and why it shaped everything12:30 Founder mental health and why it's not for everyone14:00 Using mission to move through doubt and dark moments16:00 When investors don't believe in your vision18:30 How to process feedback without losing your direction22:30 The core elements of building a powerful community29:30 The biggest mistake that kills community engagement31:00 Simple rituals that create deeper connection33:00 Why energy management matters more than time management36:00 The hidden cost of poor leadership energy38:00 Morning routines and protecting creative thinking time44:00 Agreements vs policies inside a company47:00 Building a human system, not a mechanical one50:00 What great leadership actually looks like in practice58:00 Advice for founders building something meaningfulFollow Gina onhttps://www.instagram.com/gbianchini/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginabianchini/https://www.mightynetworks.com/Connect with Alisa!Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohnTwitter: @alisacohnFacebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/Website: http://www.alisacohn.comDownload her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon

Duru Bilimlier is an online health and beauty influencer who battled stubborn weight for years, pushing herself in the gym five days a week and sticking to strict diets—yet nothing seemed to work. Then, she discovered something that changed everything. Curious to know how she finally broke through and transformed her health? Listen to the podcast to uncover her secret and see how she now empowers others to achieve the same incredible results. Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DuruBilimlier?si=jRR3x3WxP69-Jrxg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duru_bilimlier?igsh=MXYwcWl3bG50YXp2ZQ== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@durubilimlierr   Join my NEW 90-day Carnivore Challenge group on Mighty Networks below! https://dr-chaffee-s-90-day-carnivore-challenge.mn.co/landing/ If you liked this and want to learn more go to my new website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com

Are you running your "human hardware" into the ground? In a culture that glorifies "The Grind," we've been conditioned to believe that a 168-hour work week is the badge of a high-achiever. But biologically, your body is keeping a different score. In this episode of 2KK Uncensored, we're breaking down the science of why your "Cortisol Gauge" is pinned in the red and how constant sympathetic overdrive is sabotaging your longevity. We dive deep into the concept of The Reset—a dedicated, non-negotiable 24-hour period of parasympathetic recovery. This isn't just about taking a nap; it's about a deliberate "Sabbath Rest" designed to repair your internal systems, lower systemic stress, and ensure you're actually around to enjoy the results of your hard work. In this episode, we discuss: The Sympathetic Trap: Why staying in "fight or flight" mode 24/7 is a recipe for physical hardware failure. The Cortisol Gauge: How to recognize when your internal stress levels are reaching the breaking point. The 24-Hour Reset: The biological necessity of stepping away from the grind to trigger the parasympathetic nervous system. Longevity vs. Hustle: Why the most productive thing you can do for your career and health is absolutely nothing for one full day. Stop redlining your engine and learn how to restore your hardware for the long haul.   Join the Conversation: Connect with us on our Mighty Networks community (Free & Paid tiers available!) for uncensored talk and Wednesday Coaching Livestreams.   ✅✅✅Check out some of our Channel Sponsors:✅✅✅ Keto Chow: https://2krazyketos.org/Ketochow (automatically gives you 10% off) SaltT Electrolytes: https://2krazyketos.org/Salt (automatically gives you 10% off) Carnivore Bar: https://2krazyketos.org/carnivorebar use code 2krazyketos for 10% off Redmond Real Salt: http://bit.ly/Redmondsalt2kk (2krazyketos for 15% off) Keto Brainz: https://2krazyketos.org/KetoBrainz Keto Brick: https://bit.ly/Ketobrick Caraway Cookware: https://2krazyketos.org/Caraway (Gives 10% discount)  Pro One Water Filters: https://2krazyketos.org/ProOne  Scrummy Sweets: https://2krazyketos.org/scrummy  

Uncover the hidden factors that may be quietly affecting your brain health and discover why what most doctors call "normal aging" could be a sign of something much more preventable. This eye-opening video explores the surprising role of nutrition in the maintenance—and actual recovery—of brain structure, challenging what we've come to accept about the aging brain. Tune in to find out what the research says, and what you can do about it. Full interview with Dr. Tro on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ONmoTIFBdVI?si=H_jkN7ItFeccWf17 Join my NEW 90-day Carnivore Challenge group on Mighty Networks below! https://dr-chaffee-s-90-day-carnivore-challenge.mn.co/landing/ If you liked this and want to learn more go to my new website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com

Are you "melting" instead of building? If you are over 50 and still prioritizing your fasting window over your protein intake, you aren't "cleansing"—you are dismantling your own body from the inside out. In this raw and uncensored episode, Joe and Rachel (2 Krazy Ketos) pull back the curtain on the Protein Death Spiral, a clinical path of frailty that starts with a simple trip and ends in a hospital bed. We're leaving the "safe" main channel scripts behind to talk about the biological reality of aging on a Keto or Carnivore diet. We dive deep into why your muscles have gone "hard of hearing" and why you need to start "shouting" at them with a 100g Protein Floor. In this episode, we discuss: The Death Spiral Statistics: Why 1 in 3 seniors who break a hip don't survive the year. Anabolic Resistance: Why your 60-year-old body needs more meat than it did at 20. Spinal Collapse: How protein debt causes your skeleton to harvest its own "support beams." The OMAD Trap: Why One Meal A Day is failing your muscle mass and your metabolism. GLP-1 & Ozempic Warning: The high-stakes race against muscle wasting on weight-loss drugs. Kidney Myths & Fat Macros: Why the "experts" have lied to you about the safety of meat. Stop counting the hours on your fasting app and start stacking the bricks. Your independence—and your spine—depends on it.   Disclaimer: We are not doctors or health professionals. We are certified primal health coaches sharing our personal experiences and research. Please consult with your medical provider before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle. Show Notes & Resources: Join the Conversation: Connect with us on our Mighty Networks community (Free & Paid tiers available!) for uncensored talk and Wednesday Coaching Livestreams. Next Week: Don't miss our deep dive into "The Protein Myth"—are you losing muscle by eating "moderate" protein? ✅✅✅Check out some of our Channel Sponsors:✅✅✅ Keto Chow: https://2krazyketos.org/Ketochow (automatically gives you 10% off) SaltT Electrolytes: https://2krazyketos.org/Salt (automatically gives you 10% off) Carnivore Bar: https://2krazyketos.org/carnivorebar use code 2krazyketos for 10% off Redmond Real Salt: http://bit.ly/Redmondsalt2kk (2krazyketos for 15% off) Keto Brainz: https://2krazyketos.org/KetoBrainz Keto Brick: https://bit.ly/Ketobrick Caraway Cookware: https://2krazyketos.org/Caraway (Gives 10% discount)  Pro One Water Filters: https://2krazyketos.org/ProOne  Scrummy Sweets: https://2krazyketos.org/scrummy  

Is Redmond Real Salt actually safe? With the recent "Salt Wars" exploding across social media, everyone is panicking about 200ppb of lead in their favorite ancient sea salt. But are we looking at the wrong numbers? Today, Joe and Rachel from 2 Krazy Ketos go "Raw and Real" to debunk the fear-mongering with actual math, soil science, and a reality check that the "Purity Police" are completely ignoring. We're diving deep into: The Math vs. The Myth: Why comparing salt to tap water is like comparing a grain of sand to a mountain. The FDA Reality Check: What the government actually says about detectable lead in our food supply (and why "Zero" isn't the standard). The Livestock Connection: Why the healthiest animals on earth are thriving on the very minerals some influencers want you to throw away. Produce & Soil Science: How your organic carrots and kale actually "vacuum up" more minerals from the earth than your salt shaker ever could. We've toured the Redmond Salt Mine ourselves, and today we're sharing the truth about heavy metals, mineral density, and why your body's best defense against environmental toxins is better nutrition, not more restriction. Don't let a 60-second viral video dictate your metabolic health. Get the facts, understand the geology, and let's get back to what matters. Show Notes & Resources: Join the Conversation: Connect with us on our Mighty Networks community (Free & Paid tiers available!) for uncensored talk and Wednesday Coaching Livestreams. Next Week: Don't miss our deep dive into "The Protein Myth"—are you losing muscle by eating "moderate" protein? ✅✅✅Check out some of our Channel Sponsors:✅✅✅ Keto Chow: https://2krazyketos.org/Ketochow (automatically gives you 10% off) SaltT Electrolytes: https://2krazyketos.org/Salt (automatically gives you 10% off) Carnivore Bar: https://2krazyketos.org/carnivorebar use code 2krazyketos for 10% off Redmond Real Salt: http://bit.ly/Redmondsalt2kk (2krazyketos for 15% off) Keto Brainz: https://2krazyketos.org/KetoBrainz Keto Brick: https://bit.ly/Ketobrick Caraway Cookware: https://2krazyketos.org/Caraway (Gives 10% discount)  Pro One Water Filters: https://2krazyketos.org/ProOne  Scrummy Sweets: https://2krazyketos.org/scrummy  

Dr Anthony Chaffee interviews Phil Escott, who reversed his crippling psoriatic arthritis without any medications or help from his doctors, and has been able to keep it on remission for 15 years. His book "Arthritis, The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" gained a foreword by Dr. Jack Kruse and has become an Amazon Kindle bestseller and is now available in print. Phil talks from personal experience about contemporary lifestyle and diet choices, disconnects from our ancestral heritage, emotional balancing and the simple but often misunderstood nature of spiritual awakening. He now consults with clients worldwide helping them to reverse their metabolic and autoimmune issues. For Phil's private one-to-one consults and 30-video online course, "Autoimmunity, The Subtraction Method" (50% off at the moment with the code "RA50") and links to Phil's YouTube channel and other social media… https://philescott.com To join Phil's Substack for free and to get three free e-books, regular group Zoom Q&A calls and Phil's Red Pill Sangha podcast… https://philescott.substack.com To book for the most exclusive carnivore retreat of the year in Spain in November 2026… https://carnivorespain.com To book for the UK Ancestral Health Festival in August 2026… https://ancestralhealthfestival.com Phil's YouTube channel… https://www.youtube.com/c/philescott   Join my NEW 90-day Carnivore Challenge group on Mighty Networks below! https://dr-chaffee-s-90-day-carnivore-challenge.mn.co/landing/ If you liked this and want to learn more go to my new website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com

Do you need carbohydrates to thrive, or even survive? This really shouldn't be a debate anymore, the evidence is overwhelming against it. Humans have not only survived but thrived in much harsher and life-threatening conditions, such as the ice ages, for 99% of human existence without carbohydrates. So as far as survival, that's a non-starter to suggest that you need carbohydrates. As for thriving, again the evidence is overwhelming that carbohydrates cause direct harm, without any added benefit as long as you are getting adequate nutrition and energy from other sources, such as our primary diet of fatty meat. You can even see this in the genome, where humans didn't even have the genetic code to make amylase in any abundance prior to the agricultural revolution about 10,000 years ago. Amylase is the enzyme that breaks down starch, plant carbohydrates. So if we didn't even have the genetic ability to break down starch and carbohydrates from plants, we clearly weren't eating them or requiring them. The evidence goes on and on, as you will see in this video, so as you can see the evidence is thoroughly against carbohydrates being necessary or beneficial in the human diet. This is of course not an exhaustive list of evidence against eating carbohydrates. What are some other reasons and evidence that you can think of as well? #carnivore #keto #healthy #health #nutrition   Join my NEW 90-day Carnivore Challenge group on Mighty Networks below! https://dr-chaffee-s-90-day-carnivore-challenge.mn.co/landing/ If you liked this and want to learn more go to my new website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com

Show Notes When tragedy strikes a person or a family, a normal reaction is to feel overwhelmed. Consumed by grief, sorrow, even worry. But what happens when tragedy after tragedy emerges? How can we come to a place of feeling like God isn't punishing us? How can we handle it when God gives us more than one Cross to carry?  When will this end? In this episode, Andrea interviews her friend, Denise Johnson, who shares the trials of navigating multiple medical diagnoses in her children and how she chooses to carry each cross with great faithOur GuestDenise Johnson has navigated the medical complexities of a daughter's survival of terminal brain cancer, three children living with hemophilia as well as a son with epilepsy. By focusing on the peace of Christ, rather than the weight of a diagnosis, she has fostered an environment where her children lead active, service-oriented lives. Currently, Denise is developing new scriptural Rosary and Sunday Mass guides for all ages aimed at helping 21st century families connect more deeply with the mysteries of the faith.LinksPassion of the ChristLiving on a PrayerIt's My LifePrayer for the souls of John and Minnie Imvelise, Ray and Helen Kalsinski, Jack and Jackie Farrell, and Harold and Arlene Johnson.Journaling QuestionsAndrea and Denise talk about being Peters and Johns. Which one do you think you align with more? As discussed in the interview, one day we will all meet Jesus at the tomb. What are you doing right now to help you as you prepare to know Jesus in your daily life? Through the struggle? Through the joy?How can a mindset be important when dealing with difficult life issues? Reflect on Denise's experience and how she has leaned toward God in the many hurdles. How can her story be a consolation for your own story? Andrea admitted she admired Denise's faithwalk and relied on her experience to help her with her own mother's cancer. Is there someone who has been a great role model to help you carry those difficult battles? How can you also serve as a mentor to someone else? What is your mourning glory?Are you new to the podcast? We'd love to hear your feedback. Send an email to mourningglorypodcast@gmail.com. Also, we would greatly appreciate it if you would subscribe to our show and rate us on your favorite podcast platform. This helps us continue to reach others so they know they are not alone on their journey. You can also follow us on Facebook or check out our website, www.mourningglorypodcast.com where you'll find links to all of our episodes with shownotes, links to our private online community hosted by Mighty Networks, resources, and more.  God bless!

Are you following "standard medical advice" only to find yourself stalled, exhausted, or racing to the kitchen at 3 AM? In this episode of the 2KK Uncensored Podcast, Joe and Rachel pull back the curtain on the Great Salt Scam. We dive deep into why the standard RDA for sodium is often a "metabolic death sentence" for those on a ketogenic or carnivore lifestyle. Rachel shares her harrowing personal story of ending up in the ER on the brink of death due to low electrolytes—and why the hospital's solution was part of the problem. In this episode, we discuss: The Mineral Vacuum: How 5G, chronic stress, and cortisol literally dump your magnesium and potassium levels. Big Pharma vs. Your Health: Why a $1.50 mineral fix isn't profitable for a system built on "forever meds" like GLP-1 shots. The "Pufferfish" Effect: Why drinking salt water without plain water can backfire. The 48-Hour Restart: Our simple, two-step plan to get your electrolytes back on track and break through a plateau. Stop asking for permission to feel human again. It's time to fix the foundation of your health, quiet the "monkey brain" keeping you awake at night, and discover why salt is the ultimate battery for your body. Resources Mentioned: The Salt Fix by Dr. James DiNicolantonio:  https://amzn.to/3N0q67L Lies My Doctor Told Me by Dr. Ken Berry: https://amzn.to/3Pey2ml High-Quality Salts: Redmond Real Salt and Salty Provisions 2KK Restart Plan: Watch our "Keto Shutdown" video on YouTube!:  https://youtu.be/L3lJN8APJA0?si=UaOQKsg87PYyzQPo SaltT Electrolytes: https://2krazyketos.org/Salt (automatically gives you 10% off) Salty Provisions: https://2krazyketos.org/SaltyProvisions SaltR Electrolytes: https://2krazyketos.org/SaltR Redmond Real Salt: http://bit.ly/Redmondsalt2kk (2krazyketos for 15% off) LMNT: https://bit.ly/LMNT2kk Join our community for uncensored health chats and weekly coaching:

Jen Martin is the author of The Healing Compass, a book that weaves together the Enneagram, gender-based hormone insights, German New Medicine, and the carnivore diet into a simple, clean viewpoint for self-understanding and health. Drawing on years of study and personal experience, Jen, together with her husband Ian, help people see how personality, biology, and nutrition all interact in shaping our wellbeing. Through their business, ENRG, they offer personality typing, workshops, and resources that support people in navigating stress, healing, and lifestyle choices with greater clarity. Their work emphasizes accessibility, making complex frameworks easy to understand and apply in everyday life. Passionate about helping others find their bearings, Jen, together with Ian's expertise in the Enneagram created The Healing Compass as the first in a series designed to orient people to where they are, so they can choose where to go next on their health journey. Contact details: email: jen.enrg@gmail.com Website: https://enrg117.wixsite.com/enrg Amazon book link: https://amzn.asia/d/3SLgOjA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094133834594   Join my NEW 90-day Carnivore Challenge group on Mighty Networks below! https://dr-chaffee-s-90-day-carnivore-challenge.mn.co/landing/ If you liked this and want to learn more go to my new website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com

I raw meat the danger that some assume, or the superfood version of meat that others claim?  Let's look at the facts.   Some references: Micromorphology and geochemistry show controlled burning 30m inside Wonderwerk Cave, giving strong evidence that early Homo was using fire at least 1 million years ago. Berna F, Goldberg P, Horwitz LK, Brink JS, Holt S, Bamford M, Chazan M. 2012. Microstratigraphic evidence of in situ fire in the Acheulean strata of Wonderwerk Cave, Northern Cape province, South Africa. PNAS 109(20):E1215–E1220. PMID: 22474385. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22474385/ Enamel crystal structure of carp teeth indicates low‑temperature, repeated heating, consistent with deliberate "oven‑like" cooking of fish by hominins ~780,000 years ago Zohar I, Biton R, Goren‑Inbar N, et al. 2022. Evidence for the cooking of fish 780,000 years ago at Gesher Benot Ya'aqov, Israel. Nature Ecology & Evolution 6:1797–1806. PMID: 36357607. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-022-01910-z   Join my NEW 90-day Carnivore Challenge group on Mighty Networks below! https://dr-chaffee-s-90-day-carnivore-challenge.mn.co/landing/ If you liked this and want to learn more go to my new website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com

*Click HERE to watch the video version of the interview on WCAT TVShow Notes A child's heart is a sacred place where an author writes with innocence for innocence.  It is a place to bury the treasures of faith, hope, love, wonder and beauty, inspiring hearts. When it comes to both the sacraments and the penitential season of Lent, how can we share our faith with our children while reminding them of both the death and resurrection? How can we ensure that they grasp the concept that after death, there is glory?Join Jennifer as she has a conversation with Catholic author, Susan Joy Bellevance, about her book, The Crooked Court Jester and the Last Knight. With underlying themes based on the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Last Rites, Susan shares how she wove parts of St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy into this beautiful children's book. Our GuestSusan Joy Bellavance is a Catholic children's author who has a passion for sharing the joy of the Catholic faith with children, parents, teachers, catechists, and parishes. Her books are written with the intention of engaging young readers and teaching them about the beauty of the Catholic faith. For more information on Susan's mission, you can check out her website at bellacorabooks.com.Connect Our GuestEmail SusanBella Cora BooksSaints mentioned in this episodeSt. Anthony Mary ClaretSt. Mother Theresa of CalcuttaSt. FaustinaSt. Catherine of GenoaSt. Catherine of SienaSt. Peter Julian EymardScriptureMatthew 7:5 (taking the thorn out of your eye)Luke 23:32-43 (the two thieves with Jesus)LinksThe Crooked Court Jester and the Last KnightAnointing of the SickDivine MercyS1 E6 Our Saint Posse: St. Faustina with Allison GingrasPrayer for the repose of the soul of Shirley Paxia and everybody who has someone who actually died unprovided and may be in very difficult circumstances.Journaling QuestionsSusan shared the idea of us building a chapel in children's hearts. What are some of the fundamental aspects that she shared around this idea that resonated with you most?What imagery came to your mind as Susan shared more in depth of her idea of building a chapel in our children's hearts? How can you place your love of Jesus in a child's heart or in your own heart?Susan mentioned quite a number of saints throughout the episode (see links above). Which saint did you relate to the most and why? Is there a saint you were reminded of during the episode?What does being a “eucharistic people” mean to you?Susan shared two hopes she had for those who read The Crooked Court Jester and the Last Knight: (1) “to make a kid know how awesome and beautiful it is when the priest comes to console and bring the light and the joy and the hope of the love of Jesus,” and (2) “no matter what you will do in your life … The Lord promises you take it to him … and his mercy will be there for you.” Spend some time in prayer reflecting on these sentiments. What does the Lord bring forward to you through these?At the beginning of the episode, Jennifer shared that there seems to be a theme of “joy” to this season of the Mourning Glory Podcast. What has been bringing you joy lately?Are you new to the podcast? We'd love to hear your feedback. Send an email to ⁠mourningglorypodcast@gmail.com⁠. Also, we would greatly appreciate it if you would subscribe to our show and rate us on your favorite podcast platform. This helps us continue to reach others so they know they are not alone on their journey. You can also follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ or check out our website, ⁠www.mourningglorypodcast.com⁠ where you'll find links to all of our episodes with shownotes, links to our private online community hosted by Mighty Networks, resources, and more. ~God bless!Jennifer

Olle is a 35‑year‑old physiotherapist from Sweden and the creator of the Swedish YouTube channel Carnivore Sverige. For years he struggled with gut issues, tonsil stones, and recurring dizziness attacks, all of which resolved rapidly after adopting a carnivore diet.   On his YouTube channel, Carnivore Sverige, he now interviews Swedes who have used a carnivore way of eating to turn around their own health problems and shares their stories to inspire and educate others.   Olle has also organized the first Swedish carnivore event, bringing together speakers to discuss health, metabolism, and carnivore‑related topics for a growing Scandinavian audience.   See more of Olle here: https://youtube.com/@Carnivoresverige?si=PmxSwpcPBJdCUVBS     Join my NEW 90-day Carnivore Challenge group on Mighty Networks below! https://dr-chaffee-s-90-day-carnivore-challenge.mn.co/landing/ If you liked this and want to learn more go to my new website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com

Check out the Companion Video for this podcast: https://youtu.be/px_yXi62N1k Are you eating keto or carnivore… but still feeling stressed, tired, disconnected, or overwhelmed? In today's episode of the 2KK Uncensored Podcast, Joe and Rachel go beyond food and into something deeper: ancestral living. Because here's the truth: you can eat ancestrally at the fork, but if your sleep, stress, movement, attention, identity, and environment are completely modern — your health will suffer. We talk all the time about eating meat, lowering carbs, and focusing on real food. But what if the missing piece isn't more protein… it's how you live? In this episode, we unpack: • Why eating carnivore isn't the same as living ancestrally • The hidden stress of 24-hour news cycles and constant global awareness • How modern convenience is quietly destroying resilience • Why multitasking is a myth (and how fragmented attention impacts your nervous system) • The importance of true rest vs. screen-time "recovery" • Why sleep environment matters more than you think • How outsourcing everything weakens competence and confidence • The lost art of hunting, gathering, and appreciating your food supply • Why children today are missing key developmental experiences • The danger of replacing real community with digital belonging • How social media conflict is reshaping relationships and families • Why discomfort, delayed gratification, and effort are essential for health We also share personal stories from farm life — processing animals, raising food, reconnecting to nature, turning off noise, and learning firsthand that health isn't just about macros. If 80% of health is nutrition, the other 20% is sleep, stress management, movement, identity, belonging, and environment. And that 20% may be the piece most people ignore. You don't have to go live in the woods or give up electricity to live more ancestrally. But you can: • Reduce digital noise • Prioritize face-to-face connection • Create a better sleep environment • Move more naturally • Rebuild resilience • Step away from constant stimulation • Reconnect to nature and real food This episode will challenge you to examine where modern life is quietly undermining your keto or carnivore results — and how to begin closing the gap. Because ancestral eating without ancestral living only gets you part of the way there.   ✅✅✅Check out some of our Channel Sponsors:✅✅✅ Keto Chow: https://2krazyketos.org/Ketochow (automatically gives you 10% off) SaltT Electrolytes: https://2krazyketos.org/Salt (automatically gives you 10% off) Carnivore Bar: https://2krazyketos.org/carnivorebar use code 2krazyketos for 10% off Redmond Real Salt: http://bit.ly/Redmondsalt2kk (2krazyketos for 15% off) Keto Brainz: https://2krazyketos.org/KetoBrainz Keto Brick: https://bit.ly/Ketobrick Caraway Cookware: https://2krazyketos.org/Caraway (Gives 10% discount)  Pro One Water Filters: https://2krazyketos.org/ProOne  Scrummy Sweets: https://2krazyketos.org/scrummy  

Show Notes It can be difficult when you are in the midst of deep grief and sorrow to feel like you will ever find joy again. From special moments shared with loved ones who have now left us to the simple joy of their presence in our everyday lives, it can become overwhelming. How can we not only have faith and trust that we will experience joy again but that our joy will return greater than ever after deep sorrow?Join Andrea and Jennifer as they discuss this topic with Kelly Guest in this truly beautiful episode.Guest BioKelly Guest is a wife and the mother of ten children, one of whom is in heaven. Working for the Catholic Church for over 30 years, she has been a religious sister, teacher, youth minister, DRE, and is now the Director of Family Faith Formation at her church. She is the author of "Saintly Moms: 25 Stories of Holiness" and blogs at nun2nine.com.Connect with Our Guestnun2nine.comScriptureJohn 16:22 Nehemiah 8:10 James 1:5 LinksSaintly Moms: 25 Stories of HolinessSt. Elizabeth Ann SetonThe National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann SetonPrayer for the souls of Kelly's parents*, Richard Louis Hauf and Katherine "Cookie" Hauf; also for Kelly and her siblings.*Special note: Since the recording of this episode, Kelly sadly lost her mom, “Cookie”. We send our deepest condolences to Kelly and her family as we pray for the repose of the souls of both of her parents.Journaling QuestionsKelly shared about how she used to seek her dad's feedback in her writing and that it is something she deeply missed after his passing. What are some special moments or memories you shared with your loved one who has passed?Andrea asked Kelly what some of the joys are that she is starting to feel right now. What are some joys you feel in our life in this present moment?What are some things that make you happy, even small things that you can do now to bring a little more joy into your day? In talking about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Andrea brought up how at some point in her life, St. Elizabeth came to a place of acceptance and found the strength to persevere through her pain. Have you been able to “sit in a place of ‘it just is what it is'” as Andrea mentioned? Is this something you currently struggle with in your own journey?Have you ever had any times in your life when you found it difficult to trust God because you were in a season of darkness? What helped bring you out of it? What is your relationship like in terms of trusting God now?  It's easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and allow that to affect our prayer lives. How do you feel about your prayer life right now?  Take some time to explore that.When was the last time you took time to rest, to really withdraw in silence for God to meet you where you are?What is your mourning glory?Are you new to the podcast? We'd love to hear your feedback. Send an email to mourningglorypodcast@gmail.com. Also, we would greatly appreciate it if you would subscribe to our show and rate us on your favorite podcast platform. This helps us continue to reach others so they know they are not alone on their journey. You can also follow us on Facebook or check out our website, www.mourningglorypodcast.com where you'll find links to all of our episodes with shownotes, links to our private online community hosted by Mighty Networks, resources, and more. ~God bless!

Anine Einrem Imset is a Norwegian writer, biohacker, and founder of Carnivora Norwegia. After years of chronic illness following a car accident, she regained her health and became symptom-free from fibromyalgia, migraines, and chronic fatigue through a strict carnivore diet. She now works full-time helping others reclaim their health through a natural, animal-based lifestyle. Anine is the co-author of Nullkarbo with Dr. Sofie Hexeberg, published by Gyldendal in January 2026.   Links:

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Check out the companion video for this podcast:  https://youtu.be/HNV0jsTdZPc Beef prices are rising, grocery bills are higher than ever, and many people following a keto or carnivore lifestyle are starting to wonder if this way of eating is still realistic. In this episode of the 2 Krazy Ketos Podcast, we have an honest, real-life conversation about alternatives to beef and how to stay keto without breaking the bank. For years, keto has been associated with expensive ribeyes, grass-fed beef, and premium cuts of meat. But for many families, that version of keto simply isn't sustainable anymore. We talk openly about why keto gatekeeping, food perfectionism, and "purist keto" messaging can push people away — especially those who are new, on a budget, or trying to heal insulin resistance. In this episode, we explore: Affordable protein options that still work on keto and carnivore How to prioritize nutrient density over food labels The difference between therapeutic keto and everyday sustainable keto Why consistency matters more than eating "perfect" foods How rising food costs are impacting long-term keto success We also discuss how focusing solely on beef can create unnecessary stress, food guilt, and burnout, and why expanding your protein choices can actually help you stay consistent long-term. Whether you're eating keto for weight loss, metabolic health, insulin resistance, or overall wellness, this conversation is about real life, real budgets, and realistic expectations. If you've ever felt like keto was getting too expensive, too restrictive, or too judgmental, this episode will help you reframe what success really looks like. Keto doesn't have to be expensive to be effective — it just has to be sustainable. This episode is perfect for: Keto beginners feeling overwhelmed Long-term keto followers who feel stuck or burned out Anyone trying to eat low-carb on a budget Carnivore or animal-based eaters looking for flexibility People who want better health without diet dogma Keto is not about perfection. It's about progress you can maintain.   ✅✅✅Check out some of our Channel Sponsors:✅✅✅ Keto Chow & SaltT: https://2krazyketos.org/Ketochow (automatically gives you 10% off) Carnivore Bar: https://2krazyketos.org/carnivorebar use code 2krazyketos for 10% off Redmond Real Salt: http://bit.ly/Redmondsalt2kk (2krazyketos for 15% off) Keto Brainz: https://2krazyketos.org/KetoBrainz Keto Brick: https://bit.ly/Ketobrick Caraway Cookware: https://2krazyketos.org/Caraway (Gives 10% discount)  Pro One Water Filters: https://2krazyketos.org/ProOne  Scrummy Sweets: https://2krazyketos.org/scrummy  

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Keto Worked… Until It Didn't — The New Influencer Clickbait If you've spent any time in the keto space lately, you've probably heard the phrase: "Keto worked… until it didn't." In this episode, we break down why that statement has become the new influencer clickbait and why it's misleading so many people trying to lose weight, improve their health, and stay consistent on a ketogenic diet. Did keto actually stop working — or did habits change? Did the science fail — or did the story get rewritten? We rant (a little), but we also get honest about what really causes keto plateaus, stalled weight loss, and frustration over time. From influencers quietly leaving keto to monetizing the "keto didn't work" narrative, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what's actually happening behind the scenes. In this episode, we discuss: Why influencers are saying "keto worked… until it didn't" How keto plateaus really happen The difference between keto not working and not doing keto Why accountability disappeared from the keto conversation How influencer messaging impacts real people's success Why keto is a tool, not a phase or a trend Keto isn't broken. It isn't magic either. And blaming the diet instead of lifestyle changes does more harm than good — especially for people who are genuinely trying to improve their metabolic health. If you're confused, frustrated, or discouraged by the constant messaging that keto "failed," this episode will help you cut through the noise and get back to the truth.

The new food pyramid has officially been released, and many people are celebrating what looks like a major shift in nutrition advice — protein is finally at the top, saturated fat warnings appear softer, and the graphic itself suggests a more balanced approach. But when you go beyond the picture and read the actual dietary recommendations, the story becomes far more complicated. In this episode of the 2 Krazy Ketos Podcast, Joe and Rachel take a deep dive into the new food pyramid and break down what truly changed, what didn't, and where the contradictions start to appear. We examine how the updated guidelines still promote seed oils, allow ultra-processed foods, and send mixed messages around fruit, sugar, fat, and protein — despite appearing more keto-friendly on the surface. This episode covers: • New food pyramid explained • Dietary Guidelines contradictions • Protein recommendations and limits • Saturated fat vs seed oils • Sugar and fruit recommendations • Ultra-processed foods in modern nutrition • Why "allowed" doesn't always mean healthy • How to interpret nutrition guidelines for real-world fat loss and metabolic health If you follow keto, low-carb, carnivore, or simply want to improve your metabolic health, this episode helps you understand how to read nutrition guidelines critically — without fear, confusion, or blind trust in government graphics. Whether you're trying to lose fat, improve energy, reverse insulin resistance, or just make sense of conflicting nutrition advice, this breakdown of the new food pyramid gives you the context you need to make informed decisions for your health journey.

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Why did Daniel refuse the king's food in Daniel chapter 1? Was the Daniel Fast really about vegetables, or was something much deeper happening? In this episode of The 2KK Uncensored Podcast, Joe and Rachel take an honest, Scripture-first look at why Daniel ate the way he did in Daniel 1 — and why the modern version of the Daniel Fast often misses the biblical point entirely. Every year, especially in January, Christians search for answers about the Daniel Fast, what foods are allowed, whether it has to be plant-based, and how to "do it right." But when we slow down and read Daniel 1 in context, we discover the fast was not about food purity, dietary superiority, or earning righteousness. Daniel's food choice was about: Faithfulness in exile Identity in a pagan culture Obedience to God over cultural indulgence Drawing clear spiritual boundaries in Babylon In this episode, we unpack: Why Daniel refused the king's food and wine What the Daniel Fast was actually meant to accomplish How modern interpretations can unintentionally create legalism Why fasting was never supposed to be about food alone Whether someone eating keto or carnivore can still honor the heart of the Daniel Fast How focusing on intention, obedience, and discipline brings freedom instead of confusion This is an uncensored conversation about Scripture, faith, fasting, and health — without religious pressure, food guilt, or rule-based spirituality. Whether you follow keto, carnivore, low-carb, or are simply seeking biblical understanding, this episode reframes the Daniel Fast around the heart, not the plate. If you've ever wondered: "Am I doing the Daniel Fast wrong?" "Does fasting have to be plant-based?" "What does the Bible actually say about fasting?" This episode of The 2KK Uncensored Podcast brings clarity, context, and freedom back into the conversation. ✅✅✅Check out some of our Channel Sponsors:✅✅✅ Keto Chow & SaltT: https://2krazyketos.org/Ketochow (automatically gives you 10% off) Carnivore Bar: https://2krazyketos.org/carnivorebar Use code 2krazyketos for 10% off Redmond Real Salt: http://bit.ly/Redmondsalt2kk Use code 2krazyketos for 15% off Keto Brainz: https://2krazyketos.org/KetoBrainz Keto Brick: https://bit.ly/Ketobrick Caraway Cookware: https://2krazyketos.org/Caraway (Gives 10% discount) Pro One Water Filters: https://2krazyketos.org/ProOne Scrummy Sweets: https://2krazyketos.org/scrummy

This episode of the Plant Free MD podcast features host Dr Anthony Chaffee, MD in a deep-dive conversation with Jen Martin, co-creator of the Healing Compass series. They explore Jen's powerful framework—now in its second book—for understanding how our bodies respond to stress, illness, and lifestyle through the lenses of personality, biology, and environment. Listeners are taken beyond symptom management into a richer way of thinking about why we get sick and how we can truly heal. Episode Focus In this discussion, Dr Chaffee and Jen unpack the core ideas from the second book in the Healing Compass series and how it builds on the first to help people make sense of their physical and emotional patterns. They talk through how personality traits, nervous system responses, and long-term stress can shape symptoms and influence recovery. The conversation is practical and grounded, giving listeners tools they can immediately apply to their own health journey. Carnivore Diet and Healing A major part of the episode is devoted to the power of a carnivore diet as a foundation for healing and resilience. Dr Chaffee and Jen discuss how removing plant foods and focusing on nutrient-dense animal foods can calm inflammation, stabilize energy, and support the body's natural repair processes. They also explore common challenges people face when starting a carnivore approach and how to navigate these in a sustainable, evidence-informed way. What Listeners Will Gain Listeners will come away with a clearer map for understanding their symptoms, health history, and emotional triggers, and how these intersect with diet and lifestyle. The episode is ideal for anyone curious about carnivore, frustrated with conventional approaches, or looking for a more integrated way to think about healing through the Healing Compass series. Tune in to hear how this second book and a plant-free, animal-based diet can work together to optimize long-term health and performance.   Join my NEW 90-day Carnivore Challenge group on Mighty Networks below! https://dr-chaffee-s-90-day-carnivore-challenge.mn.co/landing/ If you liked this and want to learn more go to my new website www.DrAnthonyChaffee.com