Welcome to a brand new episode of the Dr. Shawn Baker Podcast, where today we're diving deep into the world of sleep science with our esteemed guest, and former Navy SEAL, Kirk. Known as the "sleep guy" in military circles, Kirk brings a wealth of knowledge from his transition into the medical field, specifically on the topic of how sleep—or the lack thereof—affects our metabolic health and performance. In this episode, we unpack the mysteries of sleep and discuss its anabolic nature, the...

Brad has been in the food industry for over 20 years, having worked in hotels, restaurants, and even taught at a culinary school. Through these varied experiences, he developed a passion for meat butchery. In 2023, he launched a YouTube channel dedicated to teaching viewers how to save money on meat by cutting and cooking it at home. The channel quickly gained popularity and now boasts over 200,000 subscribers, all of whom share a passion for meat. Instagram: Butcherwizard YouTube: ...

Theo, a Belgian musician and entrepreneur, and Nicole, a visual artist and anthropologist from Hong Kong,  are the creative minds behind a Carnivore Picture Storybook aimed at the Carnivore Community. Their journey began after Theo discovered the carnivore diet while treating his chronic health issues, including asthma and IBS. The couple turned to carnivore diet, a shift that significantly improved both of their health. This dietary transition, coupled with Nicole's contrasting experiences...

Ellen Van Vleck is a whole carcass butcher for a custom exempt shop in Hillsboro, OR. She owns and runs a grass-fed tallow soap and skincare business, utilizing resources from local farmers. She is committed to reducing waste and holistically honoring the animals that feed her community by minimizing waste as much as possible. Instagram: @fatchapco Website: www.fatchap.co Timestamps: 00:00 Moved to the country and worked multiple jobs. 05:48 Learn by doing or leave, opportunity...

Neah is a devoted stay-at-home mom and an inspiring YouTuber who bravely shares her personal health journey with the world. She began grappling with moderate to severe IBS symptoms in her mid to late teens, an experience that became a source of embarrassment and something she felt compelled to hide. However, after years of struggling in silence, Neah decided to face her challenges head-on and explore the impacts of diet on her well-being. Now, she dedicates her platform to encouraging others...

Darren Schmidt has dedicated the past 30 years to hardcore holistic nutrition with the aim of reversing chronic illnesses, thereby eliminating the need for pharmaceutical drugs. He runs the largest non-insurance nutrition clinic in the country, reflecting his deep commitment to natural health solutions. In his upcoming video, Darren will delve into a variety of crucial topics: 1) An update on the USDA Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. 2) The misleading portrayal of seed oils as...

Jason's story began in the fast-paced world of finance where he spent 21 years of his career. His life took an unexpected turn during his early professional years when he fell seriously ill. Battling not one but several autoimmune diseases, Jason faced an even more harrowing challenge at age 23: a diagnosis of a degenerative eye disease with the grim forecast of complete blindness by 30. Doctors offered no hope, but Jason, who had always considered himself the epitome of good health, refused...

Dane Johnson is the Founder/CEO of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle and a Board Certified Nutritionist specializing in reversing Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Dane’s story ignited through a life-threatening case of Crohn’s/Colitis which nearly took his life December 2014. Since committing his life to natural healing he has remained surgery and medication-free while eliminating IBD symptoms. To date, Dane and his passionate team of doctors, specialists and coaches have created 500+ success...

Kaylor Betts is a passionate and successful life and business coach, dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve optimal success in body, mind, home, and business. As the dynamic host of the Awake & Winning Podcast, Kaylor engages in invigorating conversations with disruptive leaders who are redefining the status quo. Having undergone his own transformative journey, Kaylor intimately understands the challenges associated with living an asleep existence. Previously burdened by fatigue,...

Dr. Ian Lake is a Primary Care Physician in the UK. After 20 years of living with Type 1 diabetes, he accidentally discovered the ketogenic lifestyle which had a profound transformation in his diabetes control from the first day; he halved his insulin doses, reduced his hypos, and had much-improved blood glucose. Previously, he was in the same situation as two-thirds of people with Type 1 diabetes who are losing 100 days of life every year because of their HbA1c being above 7.5%. (EASD 2020)...

In 2018, Valerie Anne achieved complete recovery from a range of mental illnesses that had affected her for over 40 years, including schizoaffective disorder, anorexia (with a critically low BMI of 11), depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), self-harming behavior, and trichotillomania. Her path to wellness didn't stop with her mental health; Valerie also overcame numerous physical ailments that included osteoporosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypothyroidism, irritable bowel...

Dr. Wade Baskin is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 33 years of experience, including 30 years in private practice. He has helped thousands of people restore their physical health, making his practice possibly the longest-standing PT private practice in Mississippi. Over the years, Dr. Baskin has served for 12 years as an elected officer at the national level in his profession, became the youngest director ever elected, received the APTA Award of Excellence, and was honored with the...

Peter Sage is a well-known international serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and expert in human behavior. He is a dynamic and sought-after public speaker and coach who has shared the stage with Sir Richard Branson and President Bill Clinton. In 2013, he was awarded the distinguished Brand Laureate Award from the Asian Pacific Brands Foundation for extraordinary individuals sharing that honor with previous winners, including Nelson Mandela, Steve Jobs, Keanu Reeves, and Nobel Peace...

Larry is a retired US Army Chief Warrant Officer (RET 2019). He has cured GERD, arthritis, allergies, migraines, depression, anxiety, lowered stress levels, improved sleep quality, energy levels, and motivation, experienced significant weight loss, and lower blood pressure. He has launched a YouTube channel/Podcast "Mission Carnivore" focusing on veterans and first responders using the carnivore diet to improve their mental and physical well-being. Instagram: @CarnivoreSoldier Twitter: ...

Hui Yang is a returning VIP podcast guest. As an MD PhD in training, she recently completed her research track residency interviews with major academic medical centers and research institutes. She has observed an increased receptiveness and dedication to research on alternative nutraceutical strategies, including the ketogenic diet and increased animal meat/fat intake. She hopes to make the Carnivore.Diet community aware of this positive overall change and of certain specific academic centers...

Rebekah Heishman is a health & life coach with a keen eye for maximizing the nutritional value in any way of eating. Since she was young, she has had a passion for health, nature, fitness, and holistic nutrition/ food as medicine. She has overcome Chronic Lyme Disease, Chronic EBV, CIRS, Chronic CDiff, over 10 autoimmune diseases along with osteoporosis, costochondritis, and degenerative disc (which she was diagnosed with in 6th and 7th grade), OCD, anxiety, depression, insomnia,...

Laura, a registered nurse with a remarkable health transformation story, shares her journey from starting a ketogenic diet back in 1991, a day before Thanksgiving, to becoming a carnivore and ultimately adopting a lion diet for the past 10 months. Laura's health overhaul began when she decided to take control of her wellbeing, leading to an astonishing loss of 140 pounds without the use of statins recommended by her doctor, whom she fired 9 months into her journey. Diving deep into her...

Rus' interest in sports and nutrition started early. During his teen years, the 15-year-old became fascinated by how diet and exercise interact to impact performance. Unlike many teens, Rus took a scholarly approach - reading and self-experimenting to understand this relationship. His curiosity led him to carefully plan multiple daily meals aimed at strategic fueling. Rus also explored various fasting regimes and even a months-long vegetarian diet.  These self-experiments allowed Rus to...

Leor is an endocrinology fellow and he sees patients with diabetes, among other metabolic diseases associated with insulin resistance. He thinks the mainstream approach to dietary recommendations can actually serve as a barrier to improvement for some patients. Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer. 00:50 Introduction. 05:28 Insulin resistance medical and lifestyle challenges. 09:32 Insulin resistance linked to cardiovascular disease risk. 12:26 USDA promoting processed foods, overeating. 14:53...

Diagnosed with T1 Diabetes at age 11, Suzanne has lived experience of the challenges of managing chronic health through diet. As a young competitive athlete, she developed a deep awareness of the impact of food on performance and body image. Unfortunately, she was also diagnosed with end-stage renal disease in her early 30’s and it was only after spending 3 years on dialysis, and receiving a double organ transplant, that she started to question the nutrition guidance she had been given. This...

Victor runs a human optimization clinic in Honolulu, named Superhuman, where he offers a wide array of modalities including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, cryotherapy, NanoVi, Power Plate, infrared sauna, Normatec, massage, fascial stretch therapy, acupuncture, and cupping. He integrates everything the clinic offers while advocating for a plant-free diet and providing sleep coaching and detox protocols. Victor does not have a medical background. He was an independent filmmaker who lived for 5...

Lee was diagnosed in 2012 with ulcerative colitis. He took the doctors' advice in consuming more fibre and taking their prescribed medication but lost his entire colon in 2017. He had ileostomy surgery which left him with a stoma and an ostomy bag. This caused him severe depression, and he was desperate for relief. In July 2022 he came across Mikhaila Petersons "don't eat this" on YT, and he felt inspired enough to take a leap of faith. he started a 30 day BBBE challenge and after 3 weeks,...

Join Shawn and friends this spring for an all-inclusive intimate cabin retreat in the beautiful Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. Two dates to choose from. Use code CARNIVOREDIET to get your discount. Go to https://wired4healing.com/retreats/ to sign up before tickets run out! Timestamps: 00:00 Introductions. 05:29 Scott, former fitness business owner, finds new interest in carnivore. 07:03 Educational farm tour, focus on wellness and fun. 12:53 Health professionals and fitness...

Jason's journey with health issues began in his teens, when he started experiencing allergies, high fever, and asthma. This continued for years, and in his early twenties, he was diagnosed with chronic fatigue. Doctors performed numerous tests, including brain scans and internal cameras, but struggled to determine the cause of his health issues. Despite these challenges, Jason persevered and continued to search for answers. Find Jason:...