The Jesse Chappus Show 688: Why Most People Are Metabolically Sick — And What to Do About It | Dr. Sarah Myhill
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Jan 20, 2026 
Dr. Sarah Myhill, a physician specializing in chronic fatigue and metabolic health, sheds light on the epidemic of metabolic dysfunction caused by ultra-processed foods. She champions a meat-heavy, low-carb diet for achieving ketosis, dives into the benefits of organ meats, and explains how excess sugars lead to systemic inflammation. Sarah also discusses gut health and its connection to weight gain, while offering practical advice on hydration, supplementation, and the rapid benefits of dietary changes. Her insights are a must-listen for anyone interested in optimizing their health.
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Ultra-Processed Foods Drive Metabolic Collapse
- Ultra-processed foods and added sugars drive addiction, overeating, and metabolic disease in modern populations.
- These foods trick mouth sensations but fail gut satiety hormones, causing constant snacking and obesity.
Use A Meat-Heavy Ketogenic Foundation
- Do shift to a meat‑heavy, low‑carbohydrate diet to enter ketosis and reduce addiction and gut fermentation.
- Combine meat, fish, eggs, butter and low‑carb greens for satiety and metabolic stability.
Glycogen Sponge Then Insulin Explains Fat Storage
- Excess carbs flood the portal vein and saturate liver and muscle glycogen, forcing insulin to convert sugar into fat.
- Overreliance on insulin leads to fatty liver, fat storage, pancreatic exhaustion and insulin resistance.