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As a teen Matt endured a breakdown with sleeplessness, delusions and mania. Over five years, Matt's journey involved emergency hospitalizations, many psychiatric medications, specialists, and holistic therapies. The big change came for Matt when he discovered Ketogenic Diet for mental ill health conditions.

The diet led to Matt's incredible shift in his mental health, allowing Matt to return to his full life.The Baszucki family became champions of the keto diet therapy, forming Metabolic Mind, and funding international research through the Baszucki Group.

01:30 Matt's big life change to start 2026

03:30 Matt's YouTube channel and goals

05:00 Claire's New Year's intentions

7:00 Matt's mental health journey

Links: Youtube.com/@mattbaszuckiMetabolicmind.orgYoutube.com/metabolicmindThank you for listening!

IMPORTANT - The content in this video is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult with your physician regarding your health matters. Individuals’ lifestyles, bodies and health histories vary. The author does not assume any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by the choice to implement any of the health strategies.

What happens when a doctor realizes the advice he’s been giving his patients—and following himself—is making everyone sicker?Dr. Ken Berry, a family physician, best-selling author, and global advocate for health reform through nutrition, opens up about his personal journey from obesity and prediabetes to discovering what he calls the Proper Human Diet (PHD) — and how it can transform your health, energy, and life.From Keto to Carnivore, from family meals to medical myths, Dr. Berry shares what doctors don’t tell you about diet, and why the system keeps us trapped in poor health.🕒 Timestamps0:00 – Intro: Why Dr Ken Berry’s story could save your life3:00 – Dr Berry as a young doctor: “I followed my own advice—and got sick”4:00 – Weight gain, prediabetes, and the wake-up call5:00 – The discovery of the Proper Human Diet (PHD)7:00 – Why most doctors think you’ll never stick to a diet (and why they’re wrong)8:00 – What exactly is a Proper Human Diet? (Keto, Low Carb, Carnivore explained)9:00 – Which diet is best for YOU? Keto vs Carnivore vs Low Carb22:00 – Dr Berry on RFK Jr’s “Make America Healthy Again”25:00 – How Dr Berry’s wife, Neisha and their kids eat30:00 – “You are not broken — you’ve been slowly poisoned”39:00 – How Keto and Carnivore diets can reverse chronic disease41:00 – The mental health benefits of Carnivore and Keto56:00 – Who needs the “Lion Diet”? (When elimination helps)🧠 What You’ll LearnWhy traditional nutrition advice often failsHow meat-based diets can improve physical and mental healthThe real reason doctors keep giving outdated guidanceHow families can eat low-carb together — without stressDr Berry’s personal take on seed oils, fruit, cheat days, and “food freedom”👨‍⚕️ About Dr Ken BerryDr. Ken D. Berry is a board-certified family physician with over 20 years of experience, author of Lies My Doctor Told Me, and creator of the Proper Human Diet movement. He’s helped millions worldwide understand how real food can reverse obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and chronic disease.📚 Resources & Links🔗 Learn more about Dr Ken Berry: https://drberry.com🔗 Follow Dr Berry on YouTube: @KenDBerryMD🔗 Proper Human Diet info: https://properhumandiet.com💬 Join the ConversationWhat’s been your biggest health breakthrough with low-carb, keto, or carnivore?Drop your comment below 👇 — Dr Berry and our community read every one.🏷️ Tags (SEO Keywords)#DrKenBerry #ProperHumanDiet #Keto #Carnivore #LowCarb #MetabolicHealth #ReversingDiabetes #RealFood #Nutrition #HealthTransformation #liesmydoctortoldme IMPORTANT – The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult with your physician or qualified health professional regarding your personal health circumstances. Individuals’ lifestyles, bodies, and health histories vary. The hosts and producers do not assume any liability for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by the use or application of the information provided. Views and opinions expressed by interviewees are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts or producers.Health Lab Podcast: Health Trailblazers S2: E17Host: Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist and podcast host claire@leafie.orgTech: https://bethe.ch/#/ange

In this episode, I sit down with Ivor Cummins — a biochemical engineer turned health researcher, author, and podcaster. Ivor is known for breaking down complex science into clear, practical insights, with a focus on metabolic health and heart disease risk. His work has challenged mainstream advice and opened up new conversations about nutrition, prevention, and public health.We cover Ivor's health shock, his father's devastating health journey, the ultimate test to assess heart attack risk, the role of diet and lifestyle, statins, and more... ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Intro01:00 Ivor’s first interest in metabolic health03:00 Ivor’s own heart attack risk05:00 His father’s heart attack06:00 Frustration with poor nutrition advice08:00 Coronary calcium score & heart attack risk15:00 Why coronary calcium score is the ultimate test18:00 CLIP: “The medical system will put you on statins, but not tell you what really matters”21:00 The “Devil’s Triad”: seed oils, processed foods, and sugars (Dr Kate Shanahan)22:00 Three steps to lower heart attack risk23:00 Dr Jeff Gerber’s book recommendation24:00 The importance of sun exposure35:00 When statins are (and aren’t) useful40:00 Discussion on MAHA & RFK45:00 V's and public health debates50:00 Building a low-carb food pyramid (Nina Teicholz, Tro Kal)

Why GLP-1s are “THE BEST DRUGS THAT HAVE EVER COME ALONG” Dr Rob CywesBariatric Surgeon Dr Rob Cywes on the amazing impact of GLP-1 weight loss drugs (Ozempic, Monjaro ) and how to manage them correctly. 01:00 Weight journey “I am an expert in failing weight loss programs”01:30 Weight loss diets don’t work. Bariatric patients regain weight. ‘Calories in and calories out’ doesn't work.02:00 Surgery on overweight kids02:30 How do we blame fat, if we’re not eating fat03:00 Food is a ‘Substance Use Disorder’, Using a substance to manage behaviour”04:30 Treating the root cause of overweight and disease, as a substance disorder05:00 GLP-1s06:00 Obesity is a disease - patients are not fat and lazy, they're demonized________INDUSTRY INFLUENCE 07:00 What is a metabolic health doctor? Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners’10:00 What is ‘insulin resistance’13:00 Distrust in doctors is high. Listen to me or else - doctor: “you are a terrible patient”20:00 US healthcare is failing, because of Big Pharma and the food industry22:00 Why are dyes and fluoride in our food?23:00 Lucky Charms are healthier than eggsGLP-1s23:30 GLP-1 on the dark web 24:00 GLP-1s in my opinion better medication for diabetes than all other drugs combined"we’ve got to talk about GLP-1s .. best drugs in my lifetime”27:00 Everyone in America is on a GLP-1. GLP-1’s unregulated.GLP-1 Rebound weight on GLP-1s 28:00 Make GLP-1s easier to access and affordable38:00 How GLP-1 is produced in the body from eating carbsDiet Talk30:00 wWat is real food, clean eating, whole foods?CARNIVORE31:00 What is the carnivore diet exactly?32:00 Schooled in the carnivore diet34:00 Lab grown meats the reality36:30 WHY the CARNIVORE DIET UNSUSTAINABLE37:30 carnivore diet a powerful elimination duet “the single best way to immediately get healthy”Research study*42:00 Dangers from long term carnivore diet42:30 Why Paul Saladino crashed and burned on CarnivoreCarnivore heart health - Cholesterol Code LMHP LDL cholesterol 43:30 Dr Isabella Cooper’s ketogenic diet study44:00 Dave Feldman Nick Norwich Dave Feldman Cholesterol Code LMHP LDL cholesterol spin soft placue spinHeart attack risk: Lean Mass Hyper Responder population 47:00 Carnivore diet not for everybody 49:00 Food addiction51:00 Dr Robert Cywes health struggles, weight loss, food addiction relapses 52:00 What Dr Robert Cyves eats in a day, what his wife and son eat 53:00 Reasons not to drink milk56:00 MAHA and the Root Case of Autism59:00 Autism and nutrition1:00:00 ProfTim Noakes' trialHealth Lab Podcast: Health Trailblazers S2: E14Host: Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist and podcast host claire@leafie.orgTech: https://bethe.ch/#/angeIMPORTANT - The content in this video is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult with your physician regarding your health matters. Individuals’ lifestyles, bodies and health histories vary. The author does not assume any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by the choice to implement any of the health strategies.Dr Rob Cywes: is a bariatric surgeon and metabolic health expert who specializes in treating obesity by combining bariatric surgery with a focus on carbohydrate addiction, behavior change, and metabolic health to achieve long-term success for his patients. He runs the JSAPA practice in Florida, which offers a comprehensive approach to weight management, addressing the behavioral and physiological roots of obesity through a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) model and surgical interventions when appropriate.

Once a vegan chasing weight loss, Bella Steak and Butter Gal (Isabella Ma) now eats butter every day — and says it’s transformed her life. In this conversation, Bella reveals the highs and lows of going carnivore, from dramatic skin healing and improved hormones to gut struggles, weight loss mistakes, and the truth about “butter for women’s health.”We dive deep into:Bella’s transition from veganism to a high-fat carnivore lifestyleThe surprising benefits (and challenges) for female health, fertility, and hormonesCarnivore troubleshooting tips for weight loss and gut healthWhy community matters: Steak n Butter Gang success storiesHandling critics, trolls, and online controversyBella’s simple carnivore “rules” and daily eating routineIf you’ve ever wondered whether the carnivore diet could work for you — especially as a woman — this is the ultimate guide, packed with raw honesty, real stories, and practical tips you won’t hear anywhere else.

Can eating steak balance your hormones, boost fertility, and clear brain fog? 🥩 In this video, Rina from the Primal Podcast shares how the Carnivore Diet helped her to overcome anxiety, an eating disorder and shares tips to help women to adapt to the carnivore lifestyle for better health — from fertility and mental wellbeing to menopause — with tips you can start today.01:00 Carnivore for brain health, anxiety, mental health01:00 Rina’s dad’s dementia brain disease03:00 UPF, Low Carb, keto diets explained06:00 “I went carnivore for my mental health” Rina The Primal 07:00 Carnivore Diet Will Fix Any Problem You Have 08:30 What does a carnivore diet look like?09:00 I'll tell you the number one reason people do carnivore10:00 Weight loss on a carnivore diet?10:30 Carnivore diet for pain relief, inflammation, neurological disorders14:00 Ancestral eating15:00 What is LION DIET?16:00 Can I have coffee on carnivore diet?17:00 What is the difference between carnivore diet for men and women?17:30 How to do Carnivore Diet for Women18:00 Why is a steak good for a man and not a women?19:00 Dr Ken Berry19:20 Rina The Primal how she got started 20:00 Pressure on women to look a certain way21:00 Developing an eating disorder “night eating syndrome” 22:30 Women struggle to eat red meat23:00 Eating carnivore fixed my eating disorder23:30 I lost weight without even trying on the carnivore diet25:00 Dr Shawn Baker: https://youtu.be/v9KUzBjKkV4?si=npedset_jRUimZ-e25:30 Does Carnivore help mental health?28:00 Rina’s 5 Carnivore Starter tips - eat a steak this big30:00 Carnivore eat until full, scrap the portion control and calorie counting31:00 Carnivore online communities which ones are the best? how on earth are you going to do it33:00 How to avoid gut problems starting carnivore35:00 What electrolytes do you need on carnivore, and how to get enough37:00 What does Rina the Primal eat in a day37:30 How many eggs does Rina the Primal podcast eats for breakfast38:00 What The Primal Podcast Rina’s husband eats for breakfast41:00 Eat for enjoyment42:00 How to make carnivore affordable for any budget43:00 Carnivore rules and rigidity45:00 Carnivore mindset for longevity 48:00 Carnivore for women: fertility, PCOS, menopause Dr Kiltz, & Dr BrightHealth Lab Podcast: Health Trailblazers S2: E13Host: Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist and podcast host claire@leafie.orgTech: https://bethe.ch/#/angeRina, The Primal: www.theprimal.com/authors/rina-ahluwaliaIMPORTANT - The content in this video is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult with your physician regarding your health matters. Individuals’ lifestyles, bodies and health histories vary. The author does not assume any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by the choice to implement any of the health strategies.

How to lose weight and achieve ultimate fitness with a carnivore diet.

Personal trainer, nutrition coach, and podcast host Casey Ruff shares his top tips Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Optimize Health.

2:00 Low-carb podcasting

3:00 Peter Ballerstedt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EBxUBhdwPE&t=203s

4:00 Jessica Apple, Food Revolution4:30 Low carb stories

5:00 Casey’s carnivore diet approach6:00 Dr Anthony Chaffee’s carnivore rules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm0l8V-T5f0

7:00 Why Casey moved from low-cal to a low-carb approach

8:00 Anxiety improvements on carnivore diet

10:00 Dr Anthony Chafee: https://youtu.be/d3iXJAJaZp8?si=l9W_Na8_KPkc8W_t

11:00 Dr Shawn Baker: https://youtu.be/v9KUzBjKkV4?si=npedset_jRUimZ-e12:00 The best carnivore diet book

13:00 Is carnivore safe for CVD? we dont know for sure…

14:00 Dr Chaffee vs Dr Shawn Baker approaches14:30 Mental health improvements on a carnivore diet

13:00 Keto calm - cravings and anxiety free from the carnivore diet

18:00 Ketovore for bipolar with Jan Ellison Baszucki: https://youtu.be/ZSeicFTg-lE?si=k0spPePOiaJVAIjm

19:00 Successful podcasting tips

20:00 Metabolic psychiatry, with Dr Chris Palmer and Dr Georgia Ede

20:30 Baszucki Group funding research and Metabolic Mind22:00 Anorexia and keto diet

25:00 Casey’s top podcast guests27:00 Nina Teicholz: https://youtu.be/TKXDNfimEbU?si=QRK02y99JPbXNUq6

30:00 Tim Noakes, Aseem Malhotra, David Unwin https://youtu.be/wvieX6y2PaE?si=qpbjH6zaW-n_Zk_d

31:00 Meet Casey’s wife, Bethany

35:00 Casey’s worst year yet

39:00 Casey’s client incredible wins

44:00 Trump, RFK junior, MAHA 45:00 Don’t wait - take control of your health

48:00 Australasian Metabolic Health Society and LCDU https://youtu.be/y6_z8W1pKlg?si=SCL6ldVgeXiiG93o

50:00 Health non-negotiables and how to make workouts effective

54:00 Living with purpose

56:00 First steps how to get started on carnivore diet

57:00 Red meat and women’s health

59:00 Boundless Body Radio Casey Ruff Personal Trainer Boundless Body Podcast: https://www.myboundlessbody.com/Nutrition support: claire@leafie.com

Family Health Lab Podcast: Health Trailblazers S2: E12

Host: Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist and podcast host claire@leafie.org

Tech: https://bethe.ch/#/ange

IMPORTANT - The content in this video is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult with your physician regarding your health matters. Individuals’ lifestyles, bodies and health histories vary. The author does not assume any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by the choice to implement any of the health strategies.

🔷 We've never had it so easy - and never been so sick 🔷 How to build Resilience - through conscious exposure to stressors and discomfort, such as cold showers. Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist, Neuroscientist, and Ex-Military Services - Paul Taylor trains us to train our brain and body.Timestamps:02:00 comfort crisis - what's wrong with modern life03:00 We've never had it so easy - and never been so sick06:00 “anyone that says this is genetic has their head in the sand”10:00 Take on discomfort: ie taking cold showers12:00 Exposure to stress makes us resilient13:00 The epigenetics of resillence 15:00 Hormetic stressors, sunlight, fand oods18:00 Bigger, faster, stronger - exercise as a stressor20:00 The role of Myokines 21:00 Sedentary lives destroy the body's eco system22:00 Health non-negotiables and 'movement snacks’23:00 Sleep hygiene24:00 Ice baths 25:00 Parents need to model behaviours 26:00 Microobiome28:00 Low human interference food30:00 Liz and Sophie racing hotties32:00 How to change your habits35:00 Facing your fears36:00 Life is hard - we need to toughen up37:00 death sandwiches38:00 exposure therapy 39;00 get out of comfort zone - challenge rather than threat40:00 cold water therapy42:00 why “free” dopamine is bad for you45:00 teaching grit and resilience 48:00 dont tslk about your feelings49:00 daily resilience building habits - do thisdont wait for the motivation fairy - do this - process beats goals53:00 values and identity - ▶️ CONTACTInstagram: / LeafieHealthTwitter: / LeafieHealthEmail: claire@leafie.orgNutrition support: claire@leafie.comHealth Lab Podcast: Health Trailblazers S2: E11Host: Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist and podcast host claire@leafie.orgTech: www.0ad.com.auAbout Paul TaylorNeuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist Paul Taylor delves into death by comfort. A look at how modern life is killing us and what's needed to survive and thrive in the modern world.Paul Taylor is an expert in the fields of neuroscience, psychology and human performance. An incredibly dynamic speaker, Paul is known for his ability to engage and captivate large audiences with his charismatic and energetic style.A former British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer, Paul Taylor is an Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist and Neuroscientist. He is currently completing a PhD in Applied Psychology where he is developing and testing resilience strategies with the Australian Defence Science & Technology Group.As the Director of the Mind Body Brain Performance Institute, he has spent his career researching and developing strategies to optimise performance in both individuals and organisations. In 2010 Paul created and co-hosted the TV series Body and Brain Overhaul. His BioAge software is used by a number of Australian and international health club chains and in 2010 and 2015 he was voted Australian Fitness Industry presenter of the year.Author of the best-selling book “Death by Comfort”, Paul also has a proven track record in leadership and dealing in high-pressure situations, through his former roles as an Airborne Anti-submarine Warfare Officer, a helicopter Search And Rescue crew member, and through his rigorous training in Combat Survival and Resistance to Interrogation.Visit: https://www.paultaylor.biz/podcastIMPORTANT - The content in this video is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult with your physician regarding your health matters. Individuals’ lifestyles, bodies and health histories vary. The author does not assume any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by the choice to implement any of the health strategies.