California Mark S is our guest this week on the show. Growing up, Mark had issues with weight and finding comfort in food. School bullies gave him such a negative feeling that at one point Mark couldn't look at himself in the mirror. Mark considered a variety of methods to lose the weight on his 5'8" body, and eventually had a VSG - Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. The surgery, in combination with following a keto WOE, has changed Mark for the better in many ways.

Kevin C from North Carolina joins us on the show this week. An ordained minister and business owner, Kevin dealt with a shoulder injury in high school. In his 30s he began running... but a divorce and weight gain in 2013 sent things "out of control" for Kevin. At 5'10" and in the 260-pound range, Kevin realized a change was necessary. Kevin peels back the layers in his story, and we're joined by his wife, Nicole, on the show as well. If you've been afraid to jump into keto, Kevin's story might give you the start you need.

We are thrilled to have the Culinary Lion, Frank C, on the show this week to discuss one of our favorite topics... MEAT! We talk about protein, organ meats (liver, hearts), "werewolf meat" and more. Our Facebook group members posed their questions to Frank and we answer them all in the conversation... enjoy!

In this episode, Jim and Chris chat with El Berto about his recent "cut" - how he changed his eating habits for six weeks on a special carnivore plan. We have a variety of questions from our listeners and Facebook group members - everything from electrolyte changes to workouts to pooping. If you've wondered about doing a "cut," this is a show you'll want to download and save for future reference.

This week we dive into the science and genetics of health. Dr. Anthony Jay, author of "Estrogeneration," is a scientist at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and has been studying genetics for years. In this episode, we discuss the ties between intermittent fasting and genetics, estrogen and testosterone, herbicides, plastics, and more. Dr. Jay breaks things down into simple, understandable terms that will make you reevaluate how your genetic profile can impact your physical and mental health. Get a "big pile of meat" and listen to the podcast!

This one is a great one! Not only do you get our normal trio of hosts, but we welcome Jonathan Shane from "The Keto Road" and Mike Gorman from "The Fat Guy Forum" podcast to the show! This was a special "live" episode that was broadcast in our Facebook groups, so you may hear a few visual references... but there's great information to share. We dive into discussions of falling off the wagon, understanding eating habits, and much more. We're excited to share this one with you - enjoy!

Robert says that he grew up "normal" until his junior high years when his weight began creeping up on him. In college he lived next door to an all-you-can-eat Italian restaurant... and ultimately he topped out at 340 pounds. In this week's episode, Robert shared about how he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure at age 34, dealt with blood pressure that was off the charts and countless other issues... and found better days by following a keto and carnivore way of eating. It's a fast-paced show with a lot of inspiration - enjoy!

This week we introduce you to Ryan... married, two kids, and active guy and COO of a company. Ryan stands 6'3" and played rugby and other sports for 20 years until he found himself running with a limp. An eventual diagnosis of RA - Rheumatoid Arthritis - caused Ryan a variety of health issues. You'll hear Ryan share about "Leaky Gut," bone broth, immune system issues, and more - and how keto has helped him with his health issues. There is great info to share in this episode - take a listen!

In the second-half of our conversation with California minister Tony Jacobs, we learn how he found himself again. Tony shares why he wanted more for his life - for his family, his friends and his church. Tony's decrease in size is remarkable, and he credits keto and renewed mental clarity for bringing him back to health today. If you loved the first-half of the interview, you'll love this one more!

California-born Tony Jacobs was a latch-key kid. He found Christian rock music at age 11, and it became a passion for him. In this week's episode - the first of two-parts - Tony shared about finding a calling for ministry, and how the youth pizza parties and Mountain Dew drinks eventually took his weight to nearly 400 pounds... and put him at "rock bottom" emotionally. Tony is passionate about improving his health, as you'll hear in this week's episode... and be sure to catch next week for the conclusion!