The Jesse Chappus Show 696: Dietitian Blows the Whistle on Why People Stay Sick — And How to Fix It | Michelle Hurn
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Mar 17, 2026 Michelle Hurn, registered dietitian, ultrarunner and author, shares her clinical and personal low-carb journey. She dissects how high-carb, ultra-processed diets drive silent metabolic decline and why fasting insulin matters. She recounts professional pushback, adapting ultra-running on fat oxidation, safe low-carb starter tips, and practical carbohydrate targets for health and sport.
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Health Crisis Led To Keto Experiment And Rapid Recovery
- In 2019 Michelle crashed while training and, after trying more carbs, developed severe symptoms and inflammation until switching to keto/carnivore.
- Within days-to-weeks she felt calmer, less pain, better sleep and mental clarity.
Hospital Pushback Pushed Her Out Of Institutional Practice
- Hurn tried to propose low-carb protocols at her hospital and was rebuffed, then suspended for advising patients; COVID and bureaucracy pushed her out.
- She left clinical hospital work, took lower-paying jobs, and wrote a book to share the approach.
Prepare Electrolytes And Patience For Carb Transition
- Do prepare for transition symptoms when cutting carbs: prioritize electrolytes and salt, bone broth, and patience for 5–14 days.
- Seek a ketogenic-aware clinician or community to normalize symptoms and avoid quitting early.
