Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Today we're joined by Brian Nowicki, the creator of 'Wick Goes Carnivore' on YouTube. Brian has shared a remarkable transformation—over 80 pounds lost—and, more importantly, a story about reclaiming health, energy, and hope. He talks mindset, practical strategies, and the real-world wins and stumbles along the way. We're going to explore not just what he eats, but why the approach worked for his body—through the lenses of insulin, inflammation, sleep, stress, and identity. Brian, welcome to the N.E.S.T.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Brian talk about:

• (00:00) Intro
• (02:05) What Brian's life was like before he adopted the carnivore diet
• (05:36) Toe arthritis
• (07:48) Brian's experience with the kept diet
• (10:07) Why Brian started following a carnivore diet and how this changes has impacted his health
• (24:50) What Brian ate on keto and what he eats on carnivore
• (31:58) Oxalates from plant foods
• (34:20) How mindset factors into success when it comes to health goals
• (42:01) How to eat carnivore when you eat out
• (50:29) How to eat carnivore on a budget
• (57:45) Counting macros
• (01:04:19) Salt
• (01:06:35) The importance of community for your health goals
• (01:11:37) A crazy carnivore success story
• (01:15:05) Advice for those thinking about starting the carnivore diet
• (01:20:42) Outro

Thank you for listening to Protecting Your Nest. For additional resources and information, please see the links below.

Links:

Brian Nowicki:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WickiVore
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092997622946

Dr. Tony Hampton:

• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drtonyhampton
• Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/drtonyhampton/
• LinkedIn Account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtonyhampton/
• Ritmos Negros Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ritmos-negros/id1534043495
• Q Med: https://qmedcme.com
• Symposium for Metabolic Health Lectures: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/smhp-symposiums/san-diego-2022/
• How Waking Up Every Day at 4:30 Can Change Your Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOEB1Fr0_MM

• • Keto Mojo: https://keto-mojo.com/speakers/tony-hampton/