Ketobiography

📋 In this inspiring episode of Ketobiography, retired police officer Eric Reynolds shares his remarkable transformation—from PTSD, weight gain, and declining health in law enforcement to becoming a 75+ pound lighter, full-time health advocate. Discover how adopting ketogenic and carnivore nutrition not only restored his physical and mental well-being but also fueled the creation of Keto Five-O and Cops and Campers, supporting first responders nationwide. Eric opens up about the toll of shift work, navigating high calcium scores, building resilient communities, and raising keto kids—all with the mission to prove it’s never too late to fight back, heal, and thrive.⏳ Chapters0:00 – Welcome & introduction to Eric Reynolds0:12 – Challenge coins & symbolic milestones in weight loss2:04 – Early life, upbringing, and sports background5:09 – Starting law enforcement career and lifestyle demands5:34 – 2012 shooting incident & living with PTSD8:54 – First encounter with the ketogenic diet9:57 – Early keto results: 50 pounds lost in six months11:11 – Inflammation reduction, mental clarity, and retirement decision12:42 – Launching Keto Five-O Facebook group & helping other officers13:43 – Discovering RV life & travel lifestyle with family15:05 – Homeschooling & focusing on nutrient-dense family diet16:13 – Becoming licensed in sports nutrition & personal training18:32 – Founding Cops and Campers retreats for first responders20:49 – Community impact of retreats & guest speakers22:57 – First responder health statistics & nutrition’s role in resilience28:04 – Police work, adrenaline cycles, and metabolic toll29:59 – High calcium score shock & avoiding statins32:22 – Heavy metals, mold toxicity, and removing mercury fillings34:19 – Lyme disease diagnosis in son & managing inflammation35:52 – Quitting alcohol and body recomposition benefits38:03 – Repeat calcium scoring at 5,600 & heart flow testing results46:18 – Diet’s impact on PTSD & brain health48:01 – Power of positive community and changing social circles50:08 – Cops and Campers: retreat format, activities, and family impact56:46 – Meetup ripple effect: fishing trips, hikes, and networking59:17 – Maintaining goal weight for over six years1:01:06 – Raising keto/carnivore kids from birth1:07:37 – Closing reflections & Netflix cameo mention💡 What You’ll Learn in this Episode-The toll of law enforcement’s stress, shift work, and trauma on physical and mental health-How Eric lost over 75 pounds and reversed inflammation through keto and carnivore nutrition-How proper diet can aid in recovery from PTSD and improve brain clarity-Navigating extremely high calcium scores without statins, and the surprising heart flow results-Building and leading health-focused communities for first responders with Cops and Campers-How RV life and homeschooling support a nutrient-dense, toxin-aware family lifestyle🔑 Key Insight"It's never too late to fight back, heal, and thrive." — Eric Reynolds🌐 Connect with Eric ReynoldsWebsite: https://ketofiveo.com/@KetoFiveO or @copsandcampers — Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeCops and Campers — Nonprofit retreats and events for first respondersDocumentaryCameo & family story featured in Netflix’s Griselda🎟️ Grab your ticket for The Cholesterol Code theatrical screening in DFW! 🎟️🎧 Listen to more Ketobiography episodes every Thursday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.🔗 Subscribe + follow + leave a review to support the show!👤 Connect with Robyn:https://www.robyndobbins.com/https://linktr.ee/robyn.r.dobbins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

📋 In this episode, Robyn Dobbins welcomes veteran firefighter and lieutenant Daniel Seedorf. Daniel shares his inspiring transformation from struggling with weight, pain, and chronic health issues to reclaiming his strength and vitality through a No Sugars, No Grains (NSNG) lifestyle. After hearing Vinnie Tortorich on Mike Rowe’s podcast, Daniel embarked on profound changes—shedding pounds, reversing hypertension, fatty liver, and psoriasis, and building renewed mental focus. Now, he brings that same energy and discipline to shaping new fire service recruits. With humor, raw honesty, and a deep sense of service, Daniel’s story spotlights the power of personal responsibility, resilience, and the ripple effect of healing in the line of duty.⏳Chapters00:00 – Host Introduction & Technical Note00:30 – The Mission of Ketobiography00:54 – Farewell to Natalie Shamp01:20 – Introducing Daniel Seedorf02:03 – A Firefighter’s Early Struggles: Health and Burnout05:06 – The Wake-up Call: Declining Health and a Friend’s Need13:21 – “Are You an Asset or a Liability?”15:48 – Divine Intervention and Tipping Points17:27 – The NSNG Spark: Hearing Vinnie Tortorich22:20 – Breaking Food and Alcohol Habits32:30 – Losing 50lbs & Reversing Chronic Issues36:40 – Bringing Health to the Firehouse & Training Center40:56 – Leading by Example: Shaping the Next Generation43:38 – Public Servants and the Power of Personal Responsibility45:29 – Where to Find Daniel & Episode Wrap-Up💡What You’ll LearnHow Daniel transformed his health with an NSNG lifestyleThe real-life challenges of health for first respondersWhy food choices, not just exercise, are key to wellnessOvercoming old patterns with mindset and supportThe impact of leadership and “walking the walk” at workHow anyone can move from liability to asset—in service and in life🔑 Key Insight“You have to ask yourself, are you an asset or a liability? I had to be honest… I was a liability. That was the tipping point. If it worked for me, it can work for you.”🌐 Connect with Daniel SeedorfX (Twitter): @realFiremanDanInstagram: @EastwestFarmerFacebook: DRSeedorf🎟️ Grab your ticket for The Cholesterol Code theatrical screening in DFW! 🎟️🎧 Listen to more Ketobiography episodes every Thursday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.🔗 Subscribe + follow + leave a review to support the show!👤 Connect with Robyn:https://www.robyndobbins.com/https://linktr.ee/robyn.r.dobbins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ketobiography's episode 13 guest is Tia Reid, a retired Director of Nutrition Services with over 35 years in healthcare. After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and sugar addiction, Tia transformed her life through a low-carb, high-fat lifestyle—eliminating over 20 medications and reclaiming her vitality.Now a Certified Keto Nutrition Coach and Licensed Sugar Addiction Specialist, Tia works with Dr. Tro’s team at Toward Health, helping others with obesity, prediabetes, and food addiction heal through real food, mindset, and community.This episode is filled with honesty, warmth, and powerful reminders that it’s never too late to take your health back. Joy, hope, and transformation are possible at any age.🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Tia reversed type 2 diabetes and eliminated over 20 medicationsWhy sugar addiction is real and how to heal itThe impact of faith and mindset on long-term health changesWhat emotional eating looks like—and how to move beyond itThe power of walking, protein, fat, and simple consistencyWhy age, history, or diagnosis don’t define your future💡 Key Insight:“I’m living proof that change is possible. You are not too far gone. And it’s not too late.”🌐 Connect with Tia Reid:Tia's CoachingToward HealthFacebook: Tia Birchler Reid🎟️ Grab your ticket for The Cholesterol Code theatrical screening in DFW! 🎟️🎧 Listen to more Ketobiography episodes every Thursday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.🔗 Subscribe + follow + leave a review to support the show!👤 Connect with Robyn:https://www.robyndobbins.com/https://linktr.ee/robyn.r.dobbins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

📣 Our guest is a very visual person, and he shared his screen and several books with us during our conversation. This recording has been lightly edited to room the dead air while he's showing us important resources. All Ketobiography episodes are also on YouTube. You may wish to watch this one on our channel @ketobiography.📋 In this episode of Ketobiography, Robyn Dobbins and Natalie Shamp are joined by Brett Smith, former corporate wellness executive turned metabolic health warrior. After reversing heart disease, arthritis, tinnitus, metabolic syndrome, and losing 115 pounds in just 9 months, Brett now serves as VP of Business Development at Toward Health, helping others reclaim their health with lifestyle-based, root-cause solutions.From obesity and burnout to vitality and purpose, Brett’s story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible through science, connection, and an unshakable desire to live well.🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:- How Brett lost 115 lbs. and reversed multiple chronic conditions- Why he left the corporate wellness world for metabolic healing- How to track and reverse soft plaque and heart disease- The role of insulin resistance in nearly every chronic illness- Why food is just one piece—light, sleep, and EMFs also matter- What medical-strength keto looks like (20g total carbs or less)- The surprising science behind ketogenic therapy and healing- How to coach clients without shame or overwhelm💡 Key Insight:“No matter how bad the last 20 years are, they don’t have to be your tomorrow. Take a step, learn something new, and then teach others.” – Brett Smith🌐 Connect with Brett Smith:- Website: My Metabolic Life- Email: brett@metaboliclife.com- Facebook: My Metabolic Life- X (Twitter): @MyMetabolicLife- Phone number (YES, REALLY): (262) 255-9545-Toward Health🎟️ Grab your ticket for The Cholesterol Code theatrical screening in DFW! 🎟️🎧 Listen to more Ketobiography episodes every Thursday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.🔗 Subscribe + follow + leave a review to support the show!👤 Connect with Robyn:https://www.robyndobbins.com/https://linktr.ee/robyn.r.dobbins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

📋 Amanda Decker, nurse practitioner and metabolic health expert, shares her powerful story from childhood struggles with weight and psoriasis to revolutionizing patient care through ketogenic, low-carb, and carnivore approaches. Discover how Amanda challenged conventional medicine, founded Clear Path Medical, and built a thriving community around holistic health—plus gain an inside look at the Low-Carb for Better Health conference in Tennessee and her down-to-earth "Grandma diet" philosophy.⏳ Chapters0:00 — Welcome & Episode Mission0:25 — Meet Amanda Decker: Background & Credentials2:20 — Childhood: Weight & Psoriasis Begin6:30 — Nutrition, Family Habits, & Farm Life7:00 — Dreams of Medicine & Vanderbilt8:00 — Frustrations with Conventional Care9:00 — Stumbling Into Low-Carb & Personal Healing12:00 — The Carnivore Shift & Psoriasis Recovery14:00 — Limits of Diet: Genetics & Realism15:40 — Building Clear Path Medical, a New Practice Model18:40 — Launching the Low-Carb for Better Health Conference21:00 — The “Grandma Diet” vs. Modern Trends22:00 — Individualizing Care: Flexible Diet Strategies25:00 — Family Transformation & Kid-Friendly Approaches29:00 — Navigating School, Snacks & Realistic Parenting33:00 — Community Outreach: Cooking Classes & Q&A39:30 — Breaking Free from Insurance: Changing Healthcare40:00 — Conference Details & New Features41:00 — Speakers, Exercise, & Retreat Vibes45:00 — Where to Connect with Amanda & Find Her Work50:47 — Key Insight: Practice, Not Perfection51:34 — Wrap Up & Invitation to the Conference🔑 What You'll Learn from This Episode:How Amanda’s childhood experiences with weight and psoriasis shaped her medical journeyWhy conventional medicine often falls short for chronic conditionsAmanda’s accidental discovery of low-carb and the "Grandma diet" wisdomThe transition to carnivore, elimination diets, and individualized patient careTips and real-life strategies for raising healthier kids in today’s worldBuilding family and community support for long-term healthHow the Low-Carb for Better Health conference fosters connection and practical learning💡 Key Insight"Practice, not perfection. You're not going to get it right every day, all day. But you keep going—getting off track for one meal is not a huge deal, it’s just don’t let it keep getting off track. Progress, not perfection. And when in doubt, just eat meat." — Amanda Decker🌐 Connect with Amanda DeckerWebsite: Clear Path Medical Conference: Low-Carb for Better Health Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter — @deckerlesscarbsAmanda is licensed to practice in Tennessee and 23 states via telehealth.🎟️ Grab your ticket for The Cholesterol Code theatrical screening in DFW! 🎟️🎧 Listen to more Ketobiography episodes every Thursday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.🔗 Subscribe + follow + leave a review to support the show!👤 Connect with Robyn:https://www.robyndobbins.com/https://linktr.ee/robyn.r.dobbins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

📋 In this extraordinary episode, we’re joined by Kristina and Genevieve Cook, a mother-daughter duo who overcame six years of psychiatric crisis, chronic pain, and severe behavioral challenges, all through the power of a therapeutic ketogenic diet.Genevieve was just nine when she entered an inpatient psychiatric program for treatment-resistant bipolar disorder. After years of medications and mounting mental health struggles, everything changed when her family discovered the impact of food on the brain. Within one week of switching to a whole foods ketogenic diet, she began sleeping, stabilizing, and reclaiming her life. Kristina, battling her depression and PTSD, also experienced a total transformation, leading her to become a passionate advocate for metabolic psychiatry and family-based healing.This episode is a powerful reminder that food can fuel recovery, rewire the brain, and return hope to the most hopeless cases. 💛⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Ketobiography01:30 – Meet Kristina and Genevieve Cook04:05 – Kristina’s History of Anxiety, Trauma, and Chronic Pain08:45 – Genevieve’s Behavioral Crisis and Inpatient Treatment13:15 – The Turning Point: Bobby Kennedy, Good Energy, and Real Food18:00 – Sleep, Mood, and Physical Healing in Just One Week22:45 – Discovering Dr. Chris Palmer and Metabolic Psychiatry26:30 – From Treatment-Resistant to Medication-Free31:40 – Genevieve’s Story in Her Own Words35:15 – The Power of Educating Kids About Food39:50 – Homeschooling, School Success, and Social Wins44:10 – Educating Doctors, Dropping Books in Little Libraries48:00 – Better Humans Project and Metabolic Collective52:15 – Final Message: Choose Your Hard, Take Back Your Health🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:- How Kristina reversed PTSD, chronic pain, and mood issues through keto- How Genevieve went from a psychiatric inpatient to medication-free in weeks- Why a ketogenic diet can transform childhood mental health- The role of food, metabolic health, and inflammation in psychiatric disorders- How to educate your kids and shift the entire family dynamic- Real stories of hope, healing, and grassroots mental health advocacy💡 Key Insight:“Six years of suffering became six weeks of recovery. If we can learn better, we can do better, especially for our kids.” - Kristina Cook🌐 Connect with Kristina Cook & Better Humans Project:- Instagram- Facebook: Better Humans Project- X: @KristinaCo9561 - Metabolic Collective🎧 Listen to More Episodes:New episodes drop every Thursday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.🔗 Subscribe + follow + leave a review to support the show!🌱 Know someone with a Keto success story? Nominate them to be featured: ketobiography@gmail.com 👥 Connect with the Hosts:Robyn R. DobbinsHarbinger of Health, llcLinkTreeNatalie ShampLinkTree🎟️ Grab your ticket for The Cholesterol Code theatrical screening in DFW! 🎟️🎧 Listen to more Ketobiography episodes every Thursday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.🔗 Subscribe + follow + leave a review to support the show!👤 Connect with Robyn:https://www.robyndobbins.com/https://linktr.ee/robyn.r.dobbins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

📋 Welcome back to Ketobiography, where Robyn and Natalie share real stories of healing through the ketogenic lifestyle. In this episode, we reconnect with Jen Mendyka, who first appeared on Episode 3 of Less of Me Success Stories. Jen returns with powerful revelations, hard-won consistency, and emotional breakthroughs that have propelled her deeper into healing.Struggling with emotional eating since childhood, Jen recounts her path from silently suffering to thriving with clarity, strength, and hope. Learn how she embraced Vinnie Tortorich’s NSNG (No Sugar, No Grains) approach, joined an accountability group, and faced lifelong grief with the help of Christine Trimpe's book, Sugar Freed, and her deepening faith.⏱ Chapters0:00 Welcome & Introduction 6:15 Struggles and Frustration 12:32 Knowing What to Do, But Not Sticking With It 18:23 The Challenge of Deprivation and Sugar Addiction 24:48 Personal Growth and Self-Understanding 31:03 Temptation at Work: The Student Store 37:14 Beyond Weight Loss: Broader Benefits of Keto 43:11 Faith and Support in the Journey 49:07 Managing Stress and Letting Go of Control 55:23 Strictness, Slippery Slopes, and Family Events 1:01:20 The 90/10 Rule: Full Commitment Needed1:07:42 Unexpected Benefits and Final Reflections📎 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:- How emotional eating starts—and how to finally break the cycle- Why 90% effort can yield 0% results- Tools Jen uses when temptation strikes- How NSNG and carnivore helped her lose 50 lbs (and what caused a regain)- How Jen's husband reversed his blood sugar levels without insulin- The importance of spiritual healing and letting go of childhood trauma- Why accountability—not willpower—was her game changer- The role of faith, prayer, and scripture in a sustainable keto journey🔑 Key Insight:"90% effort yields 0% results. You can’t cheat the process and expect the transformation." – Jen Mendyka🌐 Connect with Jen Mendyka:Follow her on X (Twitter)📣 Additional Resources Mentioned:Dr. Jason FungVinnie TortorichFitness ConfidentialFat: A DocumentaryFat 2Dr. Ken Berry Christine Trimpe Sugar Freed🌐 Connect with Robyn + Natalie:Robyn Dobbins:Harbinger of Health, LLCLinktreeNatalie Shamp:Linktree 🎧 Listen to More Episodes:New episodes drop regularly on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.🔗 Subscribe, follow, and leave a review to support the show!🪴 Know someone with a Keto success story? Nominate them to be featured: ketobiography@gmail.com🎟️ Grab your ticket for The Cholesterol Code theatrical screening in DFW! 🎟️🎧 Listen to more Ketobiography episodes every Thursday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.🔗 Subscribe + follow + leave a review to support the show!👤 Connect with Robyn:https://www.robyndobbins.com/https://linktr.ee/robyn.r.dobbins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this deeply moving and hope-filled episode, we welcome Janet Ebos, a holistic nutritionist, musician, teacher, mother, and advocate for metabolic psychiatry and neurology. Janet shares her family’s powerful journey, from her son's bipolar diagnosis and life-threatening lows to her healing from migraines, canker sores, and debilitating brain fog. She also takes us behind the scenes of the emerging nonprofit Metabolic Collective, a grassroots movement uniting patients, clinicians, and advocates working to expand access to metabolic therapies for brain-based conditions.This is not just a story of nutritional healing, it’s a call to action, a celebration of community, and a reminder that hope is its own form of medicine. Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Ketobiography01:52 – Meet Janet Ebos: Holistic Nutritionist & Advocate05:45 – A Mother’s Mission: Bipolar, Depression & a Search for Answers11:33 – The Ketogenic Connection: From Brain Fog to Clarity19:44 – Continuous Glucose Monitors & Data That Changes Lives27:00 – Supporting Others at Rock Bottom34:18 – The Power of Hope in Nutritional Psychiatry41:25 – Brain Health, Alzheimer’s, and Family Healing47:05 – Inside the Metabolic Collective: A Grassroots Revolution58:02 – Practical Support: How Janet Starts with Clients1:08:44 – Travel, Flexibility, and Healing Beyond Dogma1:16:55 – Strategies from Metabolic Mind & The Think Smart Framework1:22:14 – Where to Find Janet + Volunteer with the Collective1:26:09 – Final Insight: Why Hope—and Stories—Matter MostWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:- How Janet supported her son through severe bipolar episodes with metabolic tools- Why she ditched sugar and gluten to reclaim her mental clarity- How Metabolic Collective was born and why it's changing lives- Why storytelling and community are essential to sustainable healing- How fun, laughter, and support groups are also forms of metabolic therapy- Why therapeutic ketosis may not be forever, and how to trust your body again- Strategies to gently guide clients into nutritional change without being overwhelmedKey Insight:"Your hope is contagious. I just want people to know what's possible." – Janet EbosConnect with Janet Ebos:- Website: Purely Janet- Email: janet@metaboliccollective.org | janet@purelyjanet.ca- Metabolic Collective- X: @JanetENutritionListen to More Episodes:New stories drop every Thursday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and all major platforms.Subscribe + follow + leave a review to support the show!Know someone with a Keto success story? Nominate them to be featured by sending an email to ketobiography@gmail.com.Connect with the Hosts:Robyn R. DobbinsHarbinger of Health, LLCLinkTreeNatalie ShampLinkTree🎟️ Grab your ticket for The Cholesterol Code theatrical screening in DFW! 🎟️🎧 Listen to more Ketobiography episodes every Thursday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.🔗 Subscribe + follow + leave a review to support the show!👤 Connect with Robyn:https://www.robyndobbins.com/https://linktr.ee/robyn.r.dobbins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At *Ketobiography*, we spotlight real people creating real change through low-carb living, and today's guest is no exception. Tim Mallien returns to share the next chapter in his remarkable transformation.After first appearing on *Less of Me Success Stories* over a year ago, Tim found himself slipping back into unhealthy habits. But instead of staying stuck, he hit pause, recommitted to his health, and took consistent action, shedding nearly 100 pounds in the process.In this deeply honest episode, Tim opens up about his second "rock bottom," letting go of toxic habits like sugar addiction and scale obsession, and finding strength through accountability, community, and carnivore-based simplicity. From shirt sizes to mindset shifts, Tim’s journey is one of humility, grit, and inspiring change.Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Back, Tim Mallien 02:01 – Recap: Last Year’s Struggles and Turning Points 04:45 – Rock Bottom, Again: The Wake-Up Call at 361 lbs 07:50 – A 94-lb Loss and New Milestones 10:22 – Letting Go of Toxic Habits: Sugar & the Scale 13:30 – Accountability and Speaking Up When You’re Struggling 17:42 – The Day the Shirts Didn’t Fit: Warning Signs 20:25 – “Whose Pants Are These?” – Rediscovering Size 34 23:50 – Student Support & Talking Keto in the Classroom 27:00 – Why NSNG and Carnivore Worked This Time 30:05 – Daily Discipline: Tricks, Tactics & Goal Adjustments 34:00 – Legacy and Motivation: Changing for His Son 36:40 – Why Quiet Often Means Someone’s Struggling 40:00 – Final Thoughts and Words of EncouragementWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode: - What led Tim to regain weight after initial success - How he finally broke the cycle of sugar addiction and denial - The tools and timing that made his recommitment stick - Why community, honesty, and low-carb structure matter - How he lost 94 lbs and is closing in on 100 - How setting realistic goals prevents mental sabotage - The power of vulnerability, accountability, and role modeling Key Insight: "I traded being a slave to sugar for being a slave to the scale. Now I’m free of both—and I’m not going back." – Tim MallienConnect with Tim Mallien: - X (Twitter)Connect with the Hosts: Robyn Dobbins: Harbinger of HealthLinktreeNatalie Shamp: LinktreeListen to More Episodes: New episodes drop every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.Subscribe + Follow + Leave a Review to Support the Show! Know someone with a Keto success story? Nominate them to be featured! [ketobiography@gmail.com]#ketobiography, #success, #stories, #hope, #healing, #health, #lowcarb, #keto, #ketogenic, #carnivore, #carnivorediet, #metabolichealth, #weightloss, #motivation, #backslide, #struggle, #rockbottom, #weightlossjourney, #toxicrelationships, #accountability, #NSNG, #hipreplacement, #runner, #depression, #mentalhealth#KetoBiography, #LowCarbLife, #CarnivoreJourney, #WeightLossTransformation, #HealingThroughFood, #Fleeing400🎟️ Grab your ticket for The Cholesterol Code theatrical screening in DFW! 🎟️🎧 Listen to more Ketobiography episodes every Thursday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.🔗 Subscribe + follow + leave a review to support the show!👤 Connect with Robyn:https://www.robyndobbins.com/https://linktr.ee/robyn.r.dobbins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to *Ketobiography* — formerly *Less of Me Success Stories*. In this transformative episode, we’re joined by **Denitra Davis**, a powerhouse coach, advocate, and educator in the low-carb space. Through her personal battle with lupus, eczema, pre-diabetes, gout, and fatigue, Denitra found radical healing by removing sugar and shifting toward a ketogenic and carnivore lifestyle.From childhood sugar addiction to a failed attempt at plant-based living, Denitra exposes the hidden dangers of “healthy” foods, the broken medical advice system, and how real nutrition saved her life. Now a certified coach with the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners and the Nutrition Network, she empowers others to take back their health — one label, one lab, and one meal at a time.This is more than a keto journey. It’s a story of awakening, advocacy, and purpose.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Ketobiography02:30 – Meet Denitra Davis: Coach, Educator, Advocate05:45 – Sugar Started in Childhood: Epilepsy & Grape Drink10:15 – Celebration Foods Became Everyday Triggers16:00 – Misdiagnosed & Misguided: From Gout to Lupus23:45 – Plant-Based Made Me Worse30:10 – Debunking Pre-Diabetes & Doctor Misinformation35:20 – Healing with Keto, Then Carnivore47:15 – Coaching Philosophy: ACE (Advocator, Coach, Educator)53:10 – Why Labs Matter: From Fasting Insulin to CAC56:40 – Building Community Through Events & Speaking01:07:45 – Where to Find a Keto-Literate Doctor01:12:00 – Final Insight: Know Your Labs, Reclaim Your Health🔑 What You’ll Learn:- Why sugar might be fueling your chronic illness- How plant-based diets can cause harm for some individuals- What doctors aren’t telling you about insulin resistance and A1C- The role of community education in metabolic healing💡 Key Insight:“Don't let the 'pre' fool you. Pre-diabetes is already dysfunction. You don’t need a prescription — you need the truth about food.” – Denitra Davis🌐 Connect with Denitra Davis:Knewtritional KnowledgeYouTube: Advocator Coach EducatorInstagram: @advocatorcoacheducatorFacebook: Denitra DavisHey Sister Girl – Mondays at 6PM CT📣 Resources:Metabolic RevolutionDr. Eric WestmanOwn Your LabsMaria EmmerichDr. Ken BerryDr. Robert KiltzDr. Tony HamptonDr. Brian LenzkesDr. Anthony ChaffeeDr. Shawn Baker🎟️ Grab your ticket for The Cholesterol Code theatrical screening in DFW! 🎟️🎧 Listen to more Ketobiography episodes every Thursday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.🔗 Subscribe + follow + leave a review to support the show!👤 Connect with Robyn:https://www.robyndobbins.com/https://linktr.ee/robyn.r.dobbins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.