Dr. Shawn Baker is or has been an orthopedic surgeon, nuclear weapons launch officer with the Unites States Air Force, veteran of the War in Afghanistan, professional rugby player, national powerlifting record holder, world champion Highland Games athlete, and has set numerous World Records on the Concept 2 Indoor Rower for 100 meters, 1 minute, and 500 meters.

He is also the author of The Carnivore Diet, which explores a paradigm-breaking nutritional strategy to address both chronic and modern health issues.