In this episode, We welcome Dr. Matt Calkins to discuss his journey in the medical field and his dedication to promoting the potency of the ketogenic diet in preventing and reversing chronic diseases.  Dr. Calkins shares his experiences and challenges in advocating for a lifestyle-based approach to healthcare as opposed to traditional symptom treatment. He also provides insights into Direct Primary Care (DPC) and its potential for revolutionizing healthcare by offering a more personalized, holistic approach to patient care.  He details some available resources and explains how patients can take control of their own health by becoming more proactive and informed about their diagnoses and treatment options. 00:00 Introduction and New Year Wishes 00:15 Recap of Previous Episodes and Guest Introductions 00:54 Introduction to Dr. Matthew Calkins 02:19 Dr. Calkins' Journey into Metabolic Health 02:39 Dr. Calkins' Medical School and Residency Experience 05:34 Transition from Emergency Medicine to Family Medicine 06:14 Dr. Calkins' Current Role and Future Plans 07:29 Discussion on Metabolic Health and Healthcare System 14:21 Challenges in Mainstream Healthcare Acceptance for Low Carb and Keto 18:49 Patient-Physician Collaboration in Changing Healthcare System 20:05 Dr. Calkins' Patient Demographics and Future Clinic Plans 24:31 Closing Remarks and Future Aspirations 26:11 Navigating Traditional Healthcare Systems 26:57 Understanding and Discussing Differences in Healthcare 28:00 The Role of Metabolic Health Practitioners 28:58 The Impact of Low Carb Diets on Health 29:39 Challenges in Traditional Healthcare 32:03 The Future of Healthcare: Direct Patient Care 32:34 Understanding Direct Primary Care 36:40 The Traditional Healthcare Model vs Direct Primary Care 40:00 The Power of Lifestyle Changes in Health 45:37 The Importance of Patient Advocacy in Healthcare 46:38 Finding Low Carb Friendly Healthcare Providers 47:59 Connecting with Dr. Matt Calkins Connect with Dr. Matthew Calkins https://twitter.com/MattCalkinsMD Follow Ketones and Coffee Podcast Call to action for listeners: Follow ketones and Coffee Podcast on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/keton.esncoffee ), Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZZmBEenvZnU8tA1npAODA ), and Lorenz (  https://www.instagram.com/ketocoachlorenz ) for updates and new episodes. ~~~~~~Estrella by Audiorezout is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.~~~~~~ Go to ketocoachlorenz.com and use the contact form to get your Free Consultation! Support the show