The Plant Free MD with Dr Anthony Chaffee
Anthony Chaffee, MD
Hard Facts and science-based approach to nutrition, athletic performance, and obtaining optimal health and results. Technical enough to satisfy the nerd in anyone but delivered in an easy to digest format that everyone can enjoy.
Dr Anthony Chaffee is a medical doctor and former professional rugby player who spent years researching optimal nutrition and living it out as a Carnivore. He has seen the benefits both in his personal life and in his patients.
He is joined by world renowned experts in their field who have decades of experience, hard science, and facts to help you understand what you need to do in order to achieve optimal health.
Dr Anthony Chaffee is a medical doctor and former professional rugby player who spent years researching optimal nutrition and living it out as a Carnivore. He has seen the benefits both in his personal life and in his patients.
He is joined by world renowned experts in their field who have decades of experience, hard science, and facts to help you understand what you need to do in order to achieve optimal health.
Episodes
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Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 18min
Episode 333: Carnivore Q&A with Dr Anthony Chaffee | Jan 12, 2026
A lively Q&A on meat-first nutrition, debating dietary guideline changes and critiquing common epidemiology methods. Discussion of omega‑3 sources, nutrients for stroke recovery, and causes of meat intolerance. Practical tips on hydration, electrolytes, fat-to-protein ratios, skin and urine concerns, and handling social judgment. Invitation to a 90‑day carnivore challenge and upcoming microbiome research.
Jan 24, 2026 • 1h 39min
Episode 332: Carnivore Q&A with Dr Anthony Chaffee | Dec 30, 2026
A lively Q&A covering a 90‑day carnivore challenge and practical steps for vegetarians reintroducing animal foods. They discuss oral microbiome shifts, caffeine withdrawal, and strategies to prevent excess weight loss. Topics include diabetes reversal on ketogenic carnivore, leptin resistance fixes, stem cell updates for cartilage, and tips for fast‑food beef choices.
Jan 10, 2026 • 1h 3min
Episode 331: Optimizing Health and Athletics | Jakob Loumand
Jakob Loumand, a young athlete from Denmark, shares his journey of optimizing performance through a carnivore/lion diet. He discusses how he transitioned from a typical diet to fasting and keto, ultimately finding success on a meat-based regimen. Jakob highlights significant improvements in muscle gain, recovery, and knee inflammation. He emphasizes the importance of mindset and consistency in training, recounting how his dietary shift led to better game performance and reduced soreness. Their conversation touches on practical carnivore guidance and the historical benefits of meat-based athlete diets.
Jan 9, 2026 • 1h 5min
Episode 330: Live Q&A with Dr Anthony Chaffee | Dec 15th, 2025
Dive into a lively Q&A where topics range from Michaela Peterson's upcoming trials on ketogenic diets to a new 90-day Carnivore Challenge. Discover how to get lean on a carnivore diet, explore the implications of rising LDL cholesterol post-keto, and learn about the potential pitfalls of processed sausages. Anthony discusses the carnivore diet’s benefits on skin health and energy, as well as strategies for improving athletic performance at any age. Plus, get tips on managing electrolytes and vitamin D levels while following this unique diet.
Jan 7, 2026 • 1h 24min
Episode 329: Live Q&A with Dr Anthony Chaffee | YouTube Dec 22, 2026
Discover the ins and outs of the 90-day Carnivore Challenge, designed to transform your diet. Delve into the effects of low-fat diets on teenage hormones and explore the contentious debate over plant toxins' supposed benefits. Hear about historical nutrition comparisons, specifically the performance difference between the Maasai and Kikuyu. Learn surprising insights on cholesterol, heart health, and fermented dairy's impact on your microbiome. Plus, get tips on sleep hygiene and managing health conditions like diabetes and gallstones on a carnivore diet!
Jan 4, 2026 • 1h 2min
Episode 328: Personality, Stress, and Steak: Jen Martin on Optimizing Health in Her New Book in the Healing Compass Series
Jen Martin, co-creator of the Healing Compass series, shares insights into how personality affects stress and healing. They discuss the Enneagram's role in understanding individual responses to stress and illness. Focusing on the carnivore diet, Jen reveals its healing potential by reducing inflammation and stabilizing energy. Personal recovery stories illustrate the diet's impact. They also touch on how personality traits can inform clinical communication and improve patient outcomes, creating a richer understanding of health and relationships.
Jan 2, 2026 • 7min
Episode 327: They Lied About Carbs and Menopause
Explore the surprising link between menopause and carbohydrate consumption, as insights reveal that humans don’t actually need carbs after this life stage. Discover how carbs can disrupt hormonal balance and potentially speed up menopause. Delve into the benefits of a ketogenic state, including heightened metabolism and improved athletic performance. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of species-specific nutrition. Anthony wraps up with motivating testimonials and encourages listeners to trust their bodies against mainstream dietary claims.
Dec 31, 2025 • 14min
Episode 326: How To Start Carnivore in 2026 (Full Blueprint) | Dr Anthony Chaffee
Discover the essentials for starting a carnivore diet with simple guidelines, focusing on meat, eggs, and water while cutting out plants and sugars. Learn the benefits of high-fat intake and debunk myths about saturated fat's impact on heart health. Anthony Chaffee highlights potential risks of excessive protein and emphasizes the importance of fats for essential nutrients. Gain practical tips for clearing temptations and meal prepping, and find community support through challenges designed to keep you on track.
Dec 28, 2025 • 1h 29min
Episode 325: Carbs for Optimal Health? Edward Goeke Debunks the Myth
Join Edward Goeke, a YouTuber and author of Contraindicated, as he shares his transformative health journey from veganism to a carnivore diet. He discusses the severe challenges he faced, including panic attacks and EDS, and how a meat-focused approach significantly improved his symptoms. Edward critiques popular nutrition studies, argues against the necessity of carbohydrates, and presents a scientific perspective on dietary choices. His insights are a must-listen for anyone questioning conventional nutrition wisdom.
Dec 26, 2025 • 22min
Episode 324: Why Are People Quitting Carnivore Recently?
Explore why some individuals are leaving the carnivore lifestyle. Social pressures and cravings for variety play significant roles. Discover the digestive culprits behind uncomfortable symptoms and how unmet expectations can lead to frustration. Hear about the dangers of a low-fat approach and why adequate dietary fat is crucial. Dr. Chaffee also debunks ketosis myths and outlines common mistakes people make while adapting. This discussion emphasizes the importance of individual health markers over quick weight loss and how to troubleshoot any issues.
