Episode 10: Valerie Penney: The Journey from Carnivore to Carni-Con
What happens when a personal health transformation grows into a movement that inspires thousands?
In this episode of Built, Not Burnt Out, Melissa Petersen sits down with Valerie Penney, founder of Carni-Con, to discuss her remarkable journey from discovering the carnivore lifestyle to creating one of the premier virtual carnivore conferences in the world.
Valerie shares her personal health story, what led her to embrace a carnivore way of eating, and how that transformation inspired her to create a conference that brings together physicians, researchers, coaches, and health advocates who are passionate about real food and metabolic health.
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🥩 Valerie's personal carnivore journey
🔥 The inspiration behind creating Carni-Con
🧠 The vision and mission behind Carni-Con
💪 What attendees can expect at Carni-Con 2026
❤️ Why community is one of the most powerful tools for lasting health transformation
🌎 Why the carnivore movement continues to grow around the world
Whether you've been carnivore for years, you're just getting started, or you're simply curious about improving your metabolic health, this conversation is filled with inspiration, practical insights, and hope.
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📘 Carni-Con Facebook
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🌐 Carni-Con Website
https://carni-con.live
CONNECT WITH MELISSA:
Melissa Petersen is an attorney for more than 26 years, health coach, group fitness instructor for more than 22 years, creator and host of Built, Not Burnt Out, founder of The Becoming Method, owner of Petersen Law Firm, has followed a carnivore lifestyle for more than four years, and is the proud mom of 10.
Through her coaching, podcast, speaking, and legal practice, Melissa helps people become who they were created to be through health, mindset, identity, resilience, and personal growth.
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