Episodes
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In this episode of What the Fat, Dr. Ryan Lowery breaks down the pro's and con's and his thoughts of Krispy Kreme campaign to provide free donuts to all customers who receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Dr. Ryan Lowery goes LIVE to answer all the burning keto questions.
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In this episode of What the Fat, Dr. Philip Ovadia breaks down a new study on the ketogenic diet causing Heart Scarring.
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In this episode, Ryan sits down and dives deep into Suzanne and Jessicas journey and what lead them to starting Defy Foods.
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In this live episode, we dive deep into coaching vs. mentoring, the differences and how it can help change lives.
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Episode #130
On this episode of What the Fat, we are live on clubhouse with Dr. Jacob Wilson to talk all things keto and muscle, followed by a Q&A session where we pull audience members to answer their burning questions.
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Episode #129
Summary
What if it were possible to train your brain like you train your muscles at the gym? There are numerous biohacking tips and tricks to improve brain health that are simply overlooked. On this episode of What The Fat, I sit down and discuss neurological health with Dr. Andrew Hill. Dr. Hill is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and biohacking advocate. He holds a PhD. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA, and is best known for his mission to bring the brain-hacking technology of neurofeedback into mainstream practice. To achieve this, Dr. Hill founded Peak Brain Institute in 2015, a community-oriented company that teaches brain-training from a fitness perspective, and uses EEG Neurofeedback and QEEG Brain Mapping designed to help all people achieve their brain performance goals.
Links and Resources
Peak Brain Institute
Instagram
Facebook
Time Stamps
1:18 Andrew Hillâs Background
9:25 Neurofeedback & exercising the brain
11:37 What is brain mapping
14:24 How does brain mapping work (needles?)
17:47 Misdiagnosis and finding psychological conditions that were never diagnosed
19:59 Psychological approach to drug and alcohol addiction
22:19 The neurological side of food addiction
23:37 A simple, technology-free biohacking protocol you can implement to improve your brain
26:09 Sleep recommendations to optimize health
28:52 The effects of blue light & the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)
32:20 Andrewâs recommended biohacking protocol with technology
35:57 Intermission
36:38 Additional biohacking recommendations
38:40 The benefits of meditation
41:01 Neurological issues you shouldnât tolerate
43:38 Impact of medications on the brain
45:45 The use of plant medicine and hallucinogens
47:38 Difference between SPECT imaging and brain mapping
49:20 The benefits of fasting
52:15 The effects of nutrition on neurological health
54:02 Ways to improve neurological health as we age
55:09 Being present in the moment
56:06 Practical takeaways and tips to improve brain health
58:28 Where to learn about neurofeedback
1:00:05 Where to find Andrew & his company on social media
1:01:00 What legacy would Andrew Hill like to leave behind?
If you like todayâs episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review.
Tips, Recipes, Community:
Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram
Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook
Website
Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube
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Episode #128
Summary
In this episode of What The Fat, I sit down with Christina Curp, better known as Castaway Kitchen. At 29 years old and 2 years postpartum, Cristina hit rock bottom with her health. On top of an inflammatory skin condition she had lived with for years, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, she began to experience many mystery symptoms and inflammation, Cristina took to the kitchen to find wellness.
Using her culinary prowess and love of research, she began to discover the connection between her symptoms and the food she ate. This ongoing experiment birthed her blog, which is a collection of inventive, allergen-friendly, low carb, whole-food recipes that have helped her reverse autoimmune disease, lose weight, and take control of her own health and well-being.
The recipes were a hit on the internet and social media and The Castaway Kitchen was born! This opened doors to writing books and prompted her enrollment in the NTA program. It's been a lot of hard work, but for Christina, helping people has been worth it.
Links and Resources
Cristina's Website
Cristina's Instagram
Time Stamps
1:30 How Christinaâs Passion For Real Food First Started
4:02 Using Food As Medicine
5:32 Taking The Homeopathic Approach and Its Effects On Christinaâs Son
7:16 How to Get Picky Kids to Eat Healthily
9:55 Why Food Quality Matters And How To Choose The Right Cooking Oil
15:15 Dealing With Dairy Tolerance
17:00 The Food Industry is A Profit Industry
18:30 Cost As A Prohibiting Factor
19:27 Intermission
20:09 Following an Ancestral Template
23:29 Metabolic Flexibility & Taking A Cyclical Ketogenic Diet Approach
26:27 Exercise & Starting Weight Lifting
28:19 Christinaâs New Book- Make Homemade Simple
30:28 One Of Christinaâs Favorite Recipes From Her New Book- Crispy Chicken Chips
32:00 How To Get Started With a Simple Ketogenic Diet Approach
34:53 What To Expect From Her Latest New Book
38:41 Where To Find Christinaâs New Book
40:30 Where To Find Christina On Social Media
If you like todayâs episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review.
Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery
Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube
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Episode #127
Time Stamps
1:25 Growing Up Fast & Wanting To Be Faster
3:58 Jameâs Experience Going To College
5:16 Journey To The Olympics
7:23 Being The Underdog
9:05 Experience (Or Lack Thereof) With Sponsorships
12:03 The Accident That Changed Everything
19:05 Rehab & Getting Back To Training
20:09 Squatting Accident
22:17 Dedication To Remaining A Natural Athlete
23:45 Building Up To The First Race Back
26:00 Making It Back To The Olympics
28:00 Intermission
30:10 Jamesâ Experience With Keto
34:14 Experience With DMT
40:49 How Much Of His Pain Is Mental
43:30 Sprint Fit & Future Plans
47:00 Why Speed Is Everything
47:51 Coaching Other Teams
49:24 Where To Find Jamesâ Business Info
49:53 Jamesâ Best/Favorite Competition Ever
50:51 Who Pushes Him- Jamesâ Favorite Competitor
51:47 The Best Athlete James haS Seen
53:02 Jamesâ Favorite Meal
53:19 Where To Find Him On Social Media
53:50 What Legacy Does James Want To Leave Behind
SummaryJames Ellington is the embodiment of the underdog. Even when his athletic career suffered due to a lack of sponsorships, he never gave up. James revolutionized the sponsorship game by securing his spot in the 2012 Olympics by selling himself for sponsorship on eBay.
He continued to secure his title as a powerful 100-meter relay sprinter by placing 5th in the 4x100 Meter Relay in the 2016 Olympics, 3rd in the IAAF World Relays in 2014, and 1st in the 2014 & 2016 European Championships (all for the 4x100 Meter Relays). His career was abruptly put on hold when a life-threatening motorcycle accident left doctors saying he may never walk, let alone compete, again. James powered through with the mentality of taking it one day at a time. In this podcast, James dives into how he overcame his injuries, his journey with keto to fix hormone imbalances, and how struggling as an underdog gave him the strength to overcome any obstacle.
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Episode #126
Time Stamps
1:32 Gerardâs Rough Start
4:19 Drug Addition & The Moment That Changed His Life
6:15 Partying, Re-hab, And Getting Help
8:50 Discovering Plant Medicine
10:15 First Psychedelic Vision
12:18 Unlocking Repressed Memories
13:55 Rythmia Coming To Fruition
16:15 Responding To Critics
18:58 The Miracle Ticker
19:52 Injuries From Plant Medicine
21:20 Ryanâs Experience Passing Out
22:05 Age Restrictions On Ayahuasca
24:43 The Four Types of Spiritual Journies
25:25 Acknowledging What The World Has Done To You
26:31 The Biggest Miracles Gerard Has Seen
29:05 What Does The Future Of Rythmia Look Like?
30:45 Where To Find More Info About Rythmia
31:02 What Legacy Does Gerard Want To Be Remembered By?
Episode Summary
Move over Dos Equis guy, Iâve found a new most interesting man in the world. Gerard Powell, the founder of the Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica, had to overcome years of delinquency, drug addiction, and depression in order to find his true purpose in life. Gerry discovered Ayahausca after a trip to Costa Rica, an experience recounted in his powerful book Sh*t The Moon Said. During this trip, he discovered the root of his behavioral problems and ended with him obtaining the blueprint to Rythmia, which would later become the #1 best-rated resort (in the world) on Trip Advisor. While Gerry details the numerous mistakes he made over the years, he explains that he hopes to be remembered as the guy who screwed up hundreds of times but, was able to completely change his life around. In this podcast, we dive into Gerardâs life story, the benefits of plant medicine, and achieving spiritual healing.
If you are interested in checking out Rythmia, check out the link below or give them a call at: (888) 765-2323http://bit.ly/2tKdrNx
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Episode #125
This is the time of year that people tend to slow down, but I believe in ramping it up. It is these last few days before the end of a decade that will separate those who will succeed and those who will fail. That being said, success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure. While I believe you should always give to those around you, no matter the time of year, this giving season does act as a healthy reminder to serve those around you. Service comes in many forms and may be as simple as a smile or words of affirmation. As this year and this decade come to a close, I encourage you to take care of yourself so that you can be both willing and able to serve those around you. Letâs finish off the year strong and embrace 2020 with a grateful heart and positive mindset.
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Episode #124
As we near closer to the holiday season, Iâd like to talk to tell you a story about regret, self-reflection, and the power of giving. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it is filled with family, friends, and gratitude. In fact, this whole time of year is special because it brings out the best in people. Whether youâve had a terrible year or the best year of your life, youâve had a year; there are people who didnât get that luxury. Time is not guaranteed and should not be taken for granted. I hope I can encourage you with this story to spend your holiday season focusing on spreading kindness, positivity, and making giving louder.
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Episode #123
On todayâs episode of What The Fat, Todd White, the founder of Dry Farm Wines, breaks down the secrets of Napa Valley, how to pick out a good bottle of wine, and his top biohacking tips. We dive deep into the topic of winemaking, how safe the FDA- approved wine additives really are, and why you should never have to spend more than $25 on a good bottle of wine. You donât have to suffer through sobriety for the sake of your health. Listen now to learn more about how you can still drink wine but without the hangover, getting kicked out of ketosis, or the ingestion of toxic chemicals.
Enjoy the show!
Takeaways
Have you ever been standing in the wine aisle, staring at the endless array of bottles, trying to determine which one will give you the best bang for your buck? The better wines are more expensive, have Italian names, and imagery of a farmhouse or chateau on the label⊠right? What you probably didnât know is that most of those wines arenât very different. âIn the United States, 52% of all wines manufactured are made by just 3 giant conglomerates. And the top 30 companies make over 70% of US wines.â So how can you possibly pick out the best one?
Time Stamps
1:40 Todd Whiteâs Backstory
4:30 The Secrets Of Napa Valley And The Wine Industry
13:41 What Really Is A Natural/Organic Wine?
17:53 Understanding That Alcohol Is A Dangerous Neurotoxin
20:45 How Wine Is Made And Why Not All Natural Wines Are Sugar-free
26:15 Sterilization Of Commercial Wines
30:12 Four Toxic Wine Additives To Watch Out For
32:45 Wine Myths Americans Believe
35:17 Break
36:25 What's The Difference Between A $5 And A $50 Bottle Of Wine?
40:17 The Reason Dry Farm Wine Is A Wine Club
41:47 Toddâs Best Advice For Wine Shopping
43:52 Where Wine Is Grown (Not Created)
48:05 Top Biohacking Tips
54:26 Concentrated Meditation, Affirmations, & Gratitude
58:22 Dry Farm Wineâs Rockstar Hiring Process
1:05:41 Exciting Things Coming In 2020
1:08:33 Where To Find Dry Farm Wines & Todd White
1:09:34 Toddâs Favorite Quote
1:10: 18 What Legacy Does Todd Want Left Behind?
Links and ResourcesGet A Bottle For Just A Penny: www.Dryfarmwines.com/WTF
Instagram
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Episode #122
In this weekâs episode of What The Fat, I interview Robert Sikes, founder of Keto Savage. Robert is a natural, pro ketogenic bodybuilder, creator of The Keto Brick, and author of Keto-Adapted Performance Manual. Join us as we discuss all things keto and muscle building. We dive deep into topics such as disordered eating in the bodybuilding space and how a ketogenic diet can help improve body composition and performance.
Enjoy the show!
Takeaways
Robert Sikes is a bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and coach who uses the keto way of eating to improve body composition and performance. In this episode, Robert breaks through the myth that we need carbohydrates to build muscle. We discuss training, mindset, and how to optimize your results on keto.
Time Stamps
1:27 Robertâs story and how he found keto 6:20 Disordered eating and bodybuilding 10:30 How keto helped his relationship with food 16:20 Robertâs training and how he tracks progress 18:45 The importance of hunting and harvesting your own food 22:00 Robertâs coaching niche and the biggest challenge he sees with his clients 29:10 How Keto Brick started 35:05 Whatâs on the horizon for Robert 39:30 The legacy Robert wants to leave 41:00 Where you can find RobertLinks and Resources
Youtube
Instagram
Twitter
www.ketosavage.com
www.ketobrick.com
Keto Brick IG
Live Savage Apparel
Tweetables
âI had this skewed image of what I was worthy ofâ
âThere is no finish line, death is the only finish line, keep improving.â
âYou really understand nutrient density when youâre harvesting your own foodâ
âHave a long game approach, become a master at that thing. Find something you can sustain chipping away at every single day. That will compound and the result will be freaking impressive.â
âLife is a story book and every year is a chapterâ
âThe world owes me nothing.â
âTrain hard and heavy. Stick to nutrient dense foods and let the magic happenâ
If you like todayâs episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review.
Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery
Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube
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Episode #121
Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional-medicine expert who consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems.
Enjoy The Show!
Takeaways
Inflammation is at the core of almost every common health condition. How you feel is constantly and dynamically being influenced by every meal. Every food you eat is either feeding inflammation or fighting it. Because no one else is you, the foods that work well for someone else may not be right for your body. In this episode Dr. Will Cole explains how to identify that you have inflammation and diet and lifestyle changes your can make to reduce it.
Links and Resources:
Dr. Will Cole Instagram
Dr. Will Cole Facebook
Dr. Will Cole Website
Inflammation Spectrum Quiz
The Inflammation Spectrum Book
Ketotarian Book
Show Notes:
2:13 Symptoms of Inflammation 4:30 Inflammatory markers you can look for 8:10 Common contributors to inflammation besides food 10:10 Step one to getting rid of inflammation 13:05 Dr. Will Coleâs favorite adaptogens 18:00 The Core Four: Main trigger foods that cause inflammation 21:06 Alternatives to dairy 24:45 Elimination diets: carnivore vs plant based keto 32:00 Dr. Will Coleâs thoughts on the Impossible Burger 36:36 Should you take a probiotic? 39:20 Top 4 things for lowering inflammation 42:00 Top oils to cook with 45:00 New discoveries and research coming out around inflammation 47:20 What you can expect in Dr. Will Coleâs new book â The Inflammation Spectrumâ 51:46 The legacy Dr. Will Cole wants to leave behindTweetables
âInflammation is the commonality between every health problem we face as a society today.â
âWhat works for one person might not work for youâ
âItâs not just about food⊠we ignore other facets⊠you have to look at the other pieces of the puzzle tooâ
âItâs not just about avoiding things, its about nourishing your body to healâ
If you like todayâs episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review.
Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery
Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube
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Episode #120
Today I have on an amazing guest that the carnivore community will love! Amanda Radke is a fifth generation rancher from Mitchell, S.D., who has dedicated her career to serving as a voice for the nationâs beef producers. She recently received attention from the media when her article response to Ellen DeGeneresâ post âBe neat. Eat less meat.â went viral with more than 10,000 shares on Facebook. Amanda explains that todayâs consumer wants to know more about where their food comes from, but they arenât getting their information from farmers and ranchers; they are getting their information from the loud voices of animal welfare activists, environmentalist zealots, biased media reporters, healthcare practitioners with plant-based agendas and celebrity influencers. As a professional in the cattle industry, Amanda is doing everything it takes to properly educate people and show consumers the other side of the story.
Enjoy The Show!
Takeaways
Every diet has some sort of animal death and suffering whether youâre eating steaks or eating salads. In this episode of What The Fat, Amanda and I dive deep into the misconceptions surrounding the beef industry. We talk about everything from the nutritional benefits of eating nose to tail and the environmental impact of beef production to carbon emissions and the treatment of animals. Get ready to hear the truth about meat!
Links and Resources:
amandaradke.com
beefmagazine.com
Amanda's Instagram
No, Four Pounds of Beef Doesnât Equal the Emissions of a Transatlantic Flight
Amanda's Twitter
Amanda's Facebook
Show Notes:
2:36 About Amandaâs background
3:47 What inspired Amandaâs letter to Ellen
8:51 The breakdown of nutrition for beef vs plant based protein
13:30 The Disney Affect: Is eating plant based better for the animals?
21:41 The impact of beef on the environment and the rise of âfake beefâ
39:53 Water usage and beef production
42:46 How much meat is too much meat?
44:37 Beef and the amazon fires
47:32 The benefits of eating nose to tail
49:55 Understanding the circle of life
54:08 Grass fed vs. grass finished
56:10 Amandaâs two childrenâs books about agriculture
57:42 How we can be advocates for meat
1:00:24 The main challenges ranchers are facing
1:04:05 The legacy Amanda wants to leave
Tweetables
âBeef shouldnât be demonized the way it hasâ
âI donât want celebrities or politicians to dictate the way I eatâ
âYouâre getting the best bang for your buck nutritionally and environmentally when you eat beefâ
âEverything lives and everything dies, but death with a purpose gives meaning to lifeâ
âIf every American were to go meat free on Mondays it would reduce our carbon emissions by 0.37%â
âIf you want to make a dietary change to improve carbon emissions, donât waste food. 40% of food in the United States goes un-eatenâ
âEat the meat that you like and can affordâ
If you like todayâs episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review.
Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery
Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube
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In this episode of What the Fat I dive into the success story of Carson King, a college student who unexpectedly turned a Venmo request for free beer at a football game into a million-dollar charity initiative. This good deed put him in the spotlight, and with that brought criticism that threatened his credibility. In this podcast, I discuss the importance of context and maturity in relation to social media and expand the conversation to the broader topic of prejudice, from racism to gay rights. What you post on social media lasts forever, and sometimes what you say in your past can have negative repercussions on your future. With that being said thereâs power in living in the present, and casting judgement away and striving to be your best self going forward is always the best course of action.
CONNECT WITH ME
Ryan's Instagram
Ryan's Facebook
Ryan's Website
SHOW NOTES
1:12 - Intro on the Carson King story
4:29 - Criticism for Carson
5:19 - The plot thickens
8:42 - BREAK
9:48 - Hypocrisy at its finest
10:48 - The past vs. the present
12:44 - Commentary on making judgment
14:10 - Whatâs Your perspective?
If you like todayâs episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review.
Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery
Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube
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In this episode of What the Fat, dietician Ali Miller and I talk about empowering yourself through diet, making thoughtful choices, and finding purpose in each food you eat. We touch on how certain foods are crucial to mental agility, physical health, and emotional awareness, and how to better combat stress, low energy, imbalanced sleep, and inflammation. The relationship between dieting, womenâs health, and lectin levels is discussed at large as well, and find out how Aliâs Carb-Up approach is the perfect way to refuel and reenergize your keto journey.
Miller stresses the importance of positive mindset and perspective, reframing your past and your present, and quieting the negative self-talk that prevents you from reaching your goals.
âI choose this stress, this is passion manifestâ is her mantra for a happier life. What is yours?
LINKS & RESOURCES
Ali's Instagram
Ali's Website
CONNECT WITH ME
Ryan's Instagram
Ryan's Facebook
Ryan's Website
SHOW NOTES
:38 - Introduction to Ali Miller
1:18 - An Update from Ali
3:30 - Parenting & Promoting Keto
11:05 - Eating healthy in School
11:38 - Diet and the Mental Illness
15:09 - Ani-Inflammartory foods
18:08 - Dairy & Neurological function
20:37 - BREAK
21:18 - Womenâs Health & Keto
27:27 - Testing Leptin Levels
29:16 - Leptin Resistance & Fasting
30:45 - Questions About Aliâs Carb-Up
32:46 - More Details on Aliâs Carb-Up
35:05 - Leptin Depletion in Males?
37:19 - Recommendations for Sleep
40:55 - Mental health & Protein
43:05 - Supplementation and Protein Intake for Vegetarians and Vegans
45:50 - Aliâs Book, and One of her recipes
48:10 - Aliâs Approach to Mindset
51:46 - Beyond Diet & Retaining Perspective
54:10 - Whatâs Legacy Do You Want to Leave Behind, Ali?
If you like todayâs episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review.
Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery
Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube
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Episode #117
In this episode of What the Fat, I chat with âKeto Coach Laurenâ Lauren Berryhill. As a true keto hero, she tells her story about how her struggles with body image and weight to life stages in school, motherhood, and marriage have informed her triumph in the keto space. She speaks in-depth about her diet and how it has effected her life, specifically in relation to female reproductive health. She preaches an individualized approach to keto, and reminds people to celebrate both big and small victories throughout their journey, and offers fantastic insight as how to assume a smart, thoughtful keto diet.
Enjoy the Show!
Takeaways!
Lauren encourages others to share their âwhyâ and lead by example to inspire others, and remain body positive. Through being your authentic self and sharing key lessons, you can usher in a new generation of keto-pros.
Links and Resources
Lauren's Instagram
Show Notes
:58 Introduction of Lauren Berryhill
2:08 Laurenâs story
7:00 When did your "change" begin?
8:40 Classic binge-worthy foods to avoid
10:40 Any early side-effects of your journey?
13:25 Body image disorders with clients
15:18 The digital age and insecurity
17:12: A typical day with kept
19:04 reviews and feedback welcome!
21:35 Intermittent fasting?
24:12 Supplements and simplifying keto
26:05 Meal prep or eating-out?
27:31 Self-preservation through keto
29:08 Mental and physical benefits of keto
30:40 Keto for your children
33:10 Keto for your family and friends
35:05 The future of keto 37:15 Whatâs your motto? whatâs your legacy? -
Episode #116
In this episode of What the Fat, I talk with Vanessa Spina, or better known as âKetogenic Girlâ. We discuss how she got her start with Keto and the challenges that she faced. She discusses the importance of having the right mindset and focus when starting your Keto journey and also talks about the resources she has that can help.
Enjoy the Show!
Takeaways
Vanessa being very knowledgeable in the Keto space and shares some of the struggles she went through to get there. Her insight and success on keto has helped her get to where she is today!
Links and Resources
Vanessa's Website
Vanessa's Instagram
Show Notes
2:36 Vanessa talks about her background and how she started keto 7:55 Biggest mistakes she made when starting keto 12:00 Intermittent fasting and the benefits 24:18 How fasting and keto can impact a womanâs cycle. 32:00 Talking about her diet and how sheâs been eating more meat. 41:00 How traveling to different places has impacted the way she eats. 44:20 What her books all about. 48:30 Talking about the legacy that she wants to leave behind.Tweets
âYou have to try things out to see what will work.â
âI can share all the mistakes Iâve made and save people time, so they can get the results.â
âIn order to really get to your goals and be there successfully, you have to do something thatâs going to be sustainable that you can keep up.â
âthe more you tune in and listen to what your bodies asking for you can really tune in and follow that guidance.â
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