#60 - Joan Lowery | The Rock of the Family

In this revealing episode of What The Fat, Dr. Ryan Lowery speaks with his mother Joan, who divulges the truth about her “devil child” and his childhood chicken-tender diet. Gain insight as to how the passing of Ryan’s grandmother influenced his career, passion for positive change, and views on family tradition. Enjoy the show! Takeaways Ryan believes that if his younger-self knew what he knows today, he could have prolonged his grandmother’s life. Do not wait until it’s too late! Be an advocate for your health and the health of your loved ones. Together, we can spread positivity and nutritional knowledge to make the world a happier, healthier place. Links/Resources Ketogenic.com Calculator: ketogenic.com/calculator/ Show Notes: Ryan’s mom speaks about his childhood 2:21 Insight into Ryan’s dad and parenting 4:50 Ryan’s diet before keto 5:58 Is there anything Ryan’s mom would change? 8:13 The Italian side of the family 10:00 Tradition and being family-oriented 12:30 The passing of Ryan’s grandmother 14:35 Could Ryan have saved his grandmother? 17:00 Tweetable quotes “She always expected the unexpected to walk in the door and 9/10 times it did” “Your positivity radiates from her”