Dr. Shawn Baker Podcast

Matt is the owner of a BBQ business and brand named Groarkboysbbq, which has amassed over 5 million followers across various platforms. He appeared on Season 2 of Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef, showcasing his expertise in cooking meat. At the age of 45, he has been on cholesterol medication since his late 20s due to high triglycerides and has experienced a significant decrease in energy levels i...

In 1992, Dr. Wortman developed type 2 diabetes and quickly discovered that it could be controlled by restricting dietary carbohydrates. He went on to do clinical research on low-carbohydrate diets and became a little bit famous for a study he did in the Namgis First Nation of Alert Bay which was the subject of the CBC documentary film, "My Big Fat Diet". His research interest in the dietary manage...

Dr. Prins, currently the Chair and Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Grove City College, hails from Cape Town, South Africa. Holding a BS and MS in Kinesiology from Georgia Southern University, he further earned his PhD in Exercise Physiology, specializing in Human Performance and Nutrition, from the University of Pittsburgh. His areas of expertise encompass Nutritional Ketosis, Sports Pe...

Andy Schoonover is the founder of Crowd Health and he discusses challenges faced by traditional insurance companies, the incredible potential of crowdfunding for healthcare expenses, and how Crowd Health is revolutionizing the way we think about covering medical costs.  Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer and introduction. 02:15 Insurance coverage. 06:04 Ear issues. 07:51 Healthcare claims denied to increas...

John is an acupuncturist who possesses 22 years of clinical experience. After contracting dengue hemorrhagic fever and being ill for eight years, he gained knowledge about the healing abilities of adult stem cells. He then pursued self-study of stem cell physiology and established a connection between stem cell physiology and diet. Through his research, he discovered that diet can have a negative...

Ira Sahay is a Metabolic Health Coach based in Mumbai, India. She serves as the Media Head and is a member of dLife.in, India's largest and only award-winning low-carb platform. In 2021, Ira was diagnosed with a life-threatening autoimmune kidney disease called Membranous Nephropathy. This condition caused her to leak 7635 mg/dl of protein (proteinuria), leading to significant hair loss, reduced s...

Calley Means is an advocate/whistleblower about the corruption of the food and pharma industries and the need to change incentives. He is the Co-Founder of TrueMed - a company that enables Americans to purchase healthy food and exercise tax-free. He is also the co-author of Good Energy, a book on the metabolic health crisis to be published by Penguin RandomHouse next year. Prior, Calley worked for...

Professional photographer and Associate Producer of the documentary currently in production "Healing Humanity: The Power of a Proper Human Diet," Adam Lacy explores the health benefits of the carnivore diet through his platform, Carnivore Today, available on both YouTube (    / @carnivoretoday  ) and website (https://carnivoretoday.com). Over a span of 9 months on the carnivore diet, Adam has expe...

Nick's bio entry signing up for the interview: "I was invited by James to debate. Shawn knows who I am."  James has been a vegan for 10 years and is best known for taking a 1 year vow of silence to raise awareness for animals and promote peace over violence. Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer and introduction. 01:47 Differing ethical diets. 05:06 Definitions of veganism. 07:56 Understanding and addressing...

Greg is an expert in pastured pigs and poultry and on-farm USDA inspected processing plants and testified at House Judiciary in June on Meat Regulatory Reform and Antitrust.  He sheds light on the fragile supply chain in the pork industry, a topic that has gained significant attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Greg, a prominent figure in the agricultural sector, shares his firsthand experience...

Diane, at the age of 78 and a half, hails from Jersey City, New Jersey, where she grew up as an only child. She lived most of her adult life in Jersey before moving to Northeast Pennsylvania. In this serene setting, she leads a fulfilling life on a semi-homestead, cultivating her garden and caring for her chickens. Her companions include her Great Dane, Lola, and a variety of other pets. In her pe...

Antoine, a psychologist and host of a podcast, shares his personal experience with the carnivore diet. He felt invincible and experienced improvements in sleep, energy, and athletic performance. Antoine believes that nutrition plays a significant role in mental health and is interested in exploring the impact of diet on his clients. He also discusses the challenges of convincing people to change t...

Dr. Ian Billinghurst is a Veterinary Surgeon with expertise in Education, Agricultural Science, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, particularly Acupuncture. Widely known as the "father of raw feeding," Dr. Billinghurst introduced the concept in his pioneering 1993 book, "Give Your Dog a Bone," which ignited the raw feeding movement. He delved deeper into the nutritional causes of orthopedic disease...

Jeffrey was 16/17 when he first began experiencing symptoms of pain. In his junior year of high school, he found himself lagging behind his peers physically. What began as mere soreness soon escalated, making it difficult for him to attend classes. At times, he found himself stranded on the stairs. He consulted a wide range of specialists, including chiropractors, orthopedic surgeons, and physical...

In just 20 months, Lindy underwent an extreme weight loss transformation, shedding over 450 lbs. She successfully reversed her type 2 diabetes and saw significant improvements in her lymphedema and lipedema symptoms. Migraines, once a regular affliction for Lindy, are now a thing of the past. She has also triumphed over sleep apnea, a condition that once required nightly assistance. From once bein...

Robert is a digitally fluent finance and operations executive (CEO/CFO/COO/CIO) with broad spectrum leadership experience across the enterprise tech, consumer tech, corporate finance, international M&A, tax strategy, wealth management, Bitcoin, and cryptoasset domains. Robert holds a Bachelors of Science in Accounting and Finance and a Master's Degree in Accounting from the University of Tennessee...

Dr. Derrick Castro, a seasoned periodontist with 24 years of experience, brings an unrivaled depth of knowledge and skill to the field of dentistry. Earning his degree from the reputable University of Iowa and receiving specialized training at George Washington University and Bethesda Medical Center, he possesses a distinguished academic foundation. His commitment to service is evident from his 15...

Tucker Goodrich is a seasoned executive in the finance sector, responsible for creating, overseeing, and troubleshooting intricate systems in areas with high levels of risk. He is knowledgeable in risk assessment, system oversight, and digital security. Facing personal health challenges and finding the prescribed medical remedies ineffective in treating the root causes, he decided to use his analy...

Becky healed herself with a high-fat, animal-based/whole foods, intuitive, circadian aligned approach. After giving birth to three children, she found that her body didn't bounce back the way it had in her younger years. She struggled with stubborn excess weight and hormonal challenges due to a hysterectomy at 30. Becky then faced even more emotional challenges, poor gut health, cardiac issues, as...

Jeff improves stage 4 cancer, chemo synptoms, body composition, and mental state/clarity on the carnivore diet.  Timestamps: 00:00:00 Trailer and introduction. 00:03:20 Ketogenic diet helps with health success, doctors. 00:07:18 Meat-free phase followed by health issues. 00:10:49 Oncologist shocked, new diet improves energy levels. 00:14:45 Ketones inhibit tumor growth in vitro. 00:18:29 Meeting s...

Paul Kolodzik, MD is board-certified by both the American Board of Preventive Medicine and the American Board of Emergency Physicians. In a thirty-year emergency room career, he has cared for many patients in crises and has witnessed firsthand the failures of mainstream diets and the medical system overall, which prioritizes medications and surgery over diet and lifestyle changes to prevent and re...

Mike reached out to Dr. Baker to share his transformative health journey over the last seven years. From childhood, he experienced chronic stomach issues and anxiety related to his condition. Despite being an active athlete in college football and rugby, his gastrointestinal problems persisted into his 30s. As a Firefighter/Paramedic, he faced challenges due to his morning routines caused by these...

Chris creates recipes for the keto and specifically the carnivore diet. He has lost over 113 lbs and is still shedding more, conquered his carb addiction, and studied low-carb lifestyles and his own reactions to food extensively to heal himself, lose weight, and develop food that appeals to our social human element without ever requiring compromise on dietary needs. He's built a community of low-c...

Matthew Lysiak is a nationally recognized journalist and author. He wrote "Newtown: An American Tragedy" (Gallery/Simon & Schuster, December 2013) and "Drudge Revolution" (BenBella, July 28, 2020). He has also penned hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles. In the show "Home Before Dark," Lysiak is portrayed by actor Jim Sturgess. The show was renewed for a second season by Apple Streaming Plu...

Todd is 40 years old and he has been on the carnivore diet for just over 9 months.  He weighed approximately 715 to 760 lbs when he started the carnivore diet. At 14 years old, he weighed 600 lbs, and he currently weighs 470 lbs. He was confined to a chair for over 2 years. He needed oxygen 24 hours a day. He suffered from congestive heart failure, reactive airway disease, lymphedema, pre-diabetes...