Dr. Shawn Baker Podcast

Jason is a Vonuan Voluntaryist. He spends most of his time trying to subvert coercion, supporting alternative currencies, and commercing with small agorist businesses. He is highly focused on the second-hand economy.  Jason was a co-star of a 6 part docuseries called "The Anarchists" on HBO. The Anarchists was filmed over 6 years in Acapulco surrounding the annual event called Anarchapulco.  Jason...

Since he was a child, Sean struggled with anemia of chronic inflammation and mixed connective tissue disease. His symptoms became worse when he was in college, and after visiting a rheumatologist, he was put on hydroxychloroquine for immunosuppression. In 2019, he was working on a gut microbiome research project at the University of Arizona. During that time, an undergraduate student mentioned to...

Thanos is a Greek medical doctor, who specialized in internal medicine and was trained in Germany, with additional expertise in subspecialties like infectious diseases and medical nutrition. After meeting Dr. Shawn Baker at a keto gathering and being encouraged to participate in a podcast, he shared his personal health journey of adopting a nearly 98% carnivore diet over the last four years, throu...

Tony, a PE teacher and coach, navigated a personal struggle with weight and health from a young age, experimenting with various diets, including a notable stint with veganism. His discovery of the carnivore diet in 2020 marked a turn, alleviating his health issues and supercharging his energy. This dietary shift, paired with intensive kettlebell training, propelled him to complete the grueling Iro...

Rance is 30 years old, married with an 8-year-old daughter living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He runs his own health coaching business. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Trailer and introduction. 00:02:50 Long-standing issues started in childhood, worsened in high school. 00:06:00 Carnivore diet transformed personal trainer's life. 00:07:14 Keto flu rough, mental clarity within 1 week. 00:12:54 Carnivore diet:...

David Diamond received his Ph. D. in Biology in 1985 from the University of California, Irvine, with a specialization in neuroscience. He recently retired as a career scientist at the Department of Veterans Affairs after 30 years of service and is currently a Professor in the Department of Psychology, Cognitive, Neural and Social Science Division, at the University of South Florida. Dr. Diamond ha...

Nicole was at her heaviest, about 85 lbs overweight, weighing around 200lbs and standing at just 5' tall. Due to her obesity, she was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea and high blood pressure. After multiple surgeries on her right knee, she was diagnosed with chronic bursitis, arthritis, and tendonitis in that knee. She also struggled with digestive issues, experiencing bloating and gas, and grapple...

Michaela is a rancher located in Eastern Nebraska. She grew up on her family's seedstock operation where they raised Registered Red Angus and Angus cattle. Growing up, she was extremely involved in agriculture and continued her education at South Dakota State University where she majored in Animal Science. After college, she worked at a Contract Research Facility while continuing to work on her fa...

Chad is 60 years old and has been on the carnivore diet for over 3.5 years, and Keto for 1 year before that. He has been married for over 24 years with a wonderful wife and 2 great kids ages 14 and 19. They currently reside in Phoenix, Arizona. Now that he is back in shape, he enjoys living a healthier and happier life. He can now revisit his passions like backpacking and bike riding. Before he be...

David K is celebrating a triumphant journey to health. Since adopting the carnivore diet, he has experienced a multitude of benefits:  - Complete remission with reduced inflammation  - No more IBS or reflux symptoms  - A significant weight loss of 26 pounds (12 kg)  - Enhanced joint health and mental clarity  - Increased confidence and self-assuredness  - Notable improvements in memory and a reduc...

Chloe grappled with debilitating health issues during her undergraduate studies, including severe dizziness and vision problems. Despite numerous medical consultations and even undergoing brain surgery, relief eluded her until she discovered the carnivore diet. This significant dietary shift, coupled with other holistic healing strategies, dramatically improved her health, allowing her to regain c...

Dante has been on the lion diet for two years, six months, and three weeks. It has transformed his life. He initiated a YouTube channel with the intention of creating just one video about his anticipated six weeks on the lion diet. Now, he is dedicated to aiding others in achieving health and fitness through his channel, @FerrignoFreedom. Dr. Baker has profoundly influenced him since he embraced t...

Mike resolved digestive issues related to fructose intolerance. Corrie-Beth resolved bloat. For both, the carnivore diet has allowed them to stay close to the condition they achieved as a pro-natural bodybuilder and figure competitor, year-round and without calorie or macro-counting. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction and trailer. 00:02:06 Competed in bodybuilding. Transitioned to carnivore diet. 0...

After having kids and years of poor diet and lifestyle, Laura found herself morbidly obese and in poor health. Attempts at many diets had failed to maintain any results, so Laura turned to the unconventional carnivore diet, along with intermittent fasting, which calls into question most modern health advice. Laura lost over 100 pounds in under a year, reversing all of their health issues.  Laura a...

Dr. Doug Lucas is a dual board-certified physician, retired orthopedic surgeon, and founder of Optimal Bone Health MD. Dr. Doug has created a comprehensive program for osteoporosis based on the 4R Method and Health Optimization Pyramid frameworks. Dr. Doug uses nutrition as a massive part of his programs to reverse osteoporosis and help patients struggling with this disease to put their lives back...

Joe returns after his previous interview for an update.  Timestamps: 00:00:00 Trailer and introduction. 00:01:20 Type 1 diabetic manages symptoms through diet. 00:05:46 Basal bolus insulin therapy for diabetics. 00:08:12 Timing meals for diabetics. 00:11:51 Consistency and low-carb diet for blood sugar. 00:16:40 Diet's impact on job. 00:18:31 Discipline in diet and exercise carries over. 00:24:42...

John, a 58-year-old from King of Prussia, PA, stands 5 feet 10 inches tall. After living in Maryland for 13 years, he moved to Boca Raton, FL in 2001. John, known as the "Carnivore Teacher" on YouTube, retired after 34 years of teaching Middle School subjects like Language Arts, Social Studies, and Video Production. He transitioned to a keto diet 4.5 years ago for weight loss, adjusted to Ketovore...

In her early 20s, Marina began grappling with gastrointestinal issues, prompting her to explore various diets like gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo, and Whole 30. While these diets offered some relief, she still struggled, particularly with a sugar addiction. Upon discovering the Carnivore diet through Shawn Baker, Marina decided to give it a try. The results were transformative: not only did she lo...

Diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma in February 2001, Mitch underwent rounds of chemo and radiation therapy, emerging with remission by late summer of the same year. 2002 presented another challenge with the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.  The year 2015 was marked by a significant health event when Mitch underwent a quadruple bypass, an experience that reiterated the importance...

Andreas is the founder/CEO at DietDoctor.com and Hava.co. He is an MD family doctor and leads the world's #1 low-carb website (Diet Doctor) and a team of 25 building agnostic tools/app/content for #satiety at Hava.co. Find Andreas: https://twitter.com/DrEenfeldt Timestamps: 00:00:00 Trailer and introduction. 00:01:26 Glycemic index book changed doctor's approach. 00:04:03 Low carb isn't the only a...

Amy turns to the carnivore diet amidst struggles with chronic kidney disease and weight challenges. The diet reverses her kidney issues, and she finds camaraderie in a community of fellow carnivores. As she navigates this lifestyle, Amy discovers it's affordable. Her transformation, both physical and mental, becomes an inspiration to many. Setting short-term fitness goals, she remains committed to...

Dana faced significant physical and mental health challenges. Despite the early signs, he, like many, remained unaware of the impending health crisis. However, after a few challenging years of recovery, Dana underwent a profound transformation. This personal journey led him to pivot his career, dedicating himself to the betterment of others' health and wellness. His dedication and accumulated know...

Dr. Cochran has a passion for education, guidance and outside the box therapies. Dr. Cochran received his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University. He founded Interactive Health Clinic, with specialty focuses in functional/biological medicine, pain management therapies, integrative oncology, and healthy aging. He is an expert in his field on therapeutic injections and intravenous...

Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was just 11, Dr. Richard Bernstein has lived with the condition for a remarkable 78 years. At the age of 89, he continues to serve patients.   In 1969, he invented self-monitoring of blood glucose, revolutionizing the way patients could manage their condition. He further changed the game in 1970, inventing the basal/bolus insulin dosing technique, providing a...

Daniel, once struggling with health issues and weighing 326 pounds, adopted the carnivore diet - a regimen consisting solely of animal products - and witnessed a drastic transformation. He lost 91 pounds, saw improvements in his blood pressure and cholesterol levels, no longer required diabetes medication, and his chronic hip pain disappeared. Despite people's skepticism about his heavy red meat c...