📋 This episode of Ketobiography features Nathan Leary with an inspiring, first-person account of overcoming a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia, facing countless obstacles on the way to renewed mental and physical health, and transforming hardship into advocacy. He shares how radical transparency, relentless research, and a ketogenic lifestyle changed not only his medical markers but his entire path in life, fueling his mission to offer hope and practical resources to others facing serious mental health challenges.

💡 What You’ll Learn in this Episode

• The personal journey from crisis and isolation after a schizophrenia diagnosis to stable, thriving mental health through lifestyle change.​
• The challenges and risks of navigating psychiatric medications and why transparent collaboration with medical professionals is vital.​
• How a ketogenic diet began to deliver improvements—like normalized blood pressure, cholesterol, and mood—in less than a year.​
• The motivation behind launching StopTheVoices.com and LikeLifeMore.com, plus the importance of bite-sized, instantly-shareable mental health resources.​
• Practical advice for others seeking hope and concrete first steps for their own mental health journeys, grounded in lived experience.​

🔑 Key Insight

"The food that we eat is the seed of our mind. It creates all the neurotransmitters, all the energy. It creates everything that's in our body and in our brain. And... I see it like, if you have a heart attack, you don't want to go back to eating fried chicken and processed foods. You just don't want to take the risk.”​

🌐 Connect with Nathan

Websites: StopTheVoices & LikeLifeMore

Social Media: @nathanleary82 on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and X

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📋 In this episode, Harmony Bright shares her extraordinary journey—overcoming depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, chronic inflammation, obesity, and metabolic syndrome using therapeutic ketogenic nutrition. After years of being reliant on psychiatric medications, Harmony courageously experimented with metabolic therapies, resulting in profound improvements in both her mental and physical health. She takes us through the hardest moments of her transformation, the challenges of medication withdrawal, the impact of community support, and how individualized keto strategies have empowered her to reclaim her life and wellness.

⏳ Chapters 

• 00:00 – Introduction & Harmony’s Background
• 05:00 – Schizophrenia Diagnosis and Early Struggles
• 12:00 – Life on Psychiatric Medications
• 17:00 – Health and Mobility Crisis
• 24:00 – Surgeries, Determination, and the Search for Answers
• 30:00 – Discovering and Adopting a Ketogenic Diet
• 38:00 – Tapering Medication the First Time
• 45:00 – Relapse, Ketone Insights, and Second Taper
• 53:00 – Nutrition, Fasting, and Movement Strategies
• 1:03:00 – Advice for Others & Final Reflections

💡 What You’ll Learn in this Episode

• How a ketogenic diet can impact both mental and metabolic health.
• The realities and strategies of tapering psychiatric medication safely.
• The importance of individualized nutrition, fasting, and exercise.
• How family and community support are crucial during health transformation.
• Tips for maintaining therapeutic ketosis and troubleshooting keto side effects.

🔑 Key Insight

“Everything has been a learning experience—driving again, engaging with friends, relearning how to live. I was so dysfunctional. Now I’m learning everything again, and that’s the power of taking control through diet, not just meds.” -Harmony Bright

🌐 Connect with Harmony Bright

• X: @bright_har6612
• Instagram: Harmonybright1000

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📋 Registered dietitian, author, and ultra-endurance athlete Michelle Hurn joins Ketobiography to share her journey from recovering from an eating disorder to transforming nutrition advocacy. Dive deep into Michelle’s work in metabolic health, her fight against conventional dietary dogma, and her innovative projects—like the Protein Project—bringing real nutrition to food banks. This inspiring episode explores radical honesty, the need for grassroots change, and ways anyone can support true nourishment in their communities.

⏳ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction & Michelle’s background

04:00 – Surviving and healing from eating disorders

12:00 – Leaving conventional nutrition to challenge dogma

18:00 – The connection between metabolic health and mental health

25:00 – Building the American Diabetes Society’s new mission

32:00 – Real-life impact: Protein Project and food bank nutrition

44:00 – How listeners can get involved with advocacy

48:00 – Individualized nutrition for athletes and diabetics

52:00 – Radical honesty and grassroots cultural change

56:00 – Final thoughts and how to start your journey

💡 What you’ll Learn in this Episode

• Why mainstream nutrition guidelines often fail, and what actually supports metabolic health
• The story behind Michelle’s books and donations to food banks
• How diet impacts both physical and mental health in real patients
• The steps and challenges of launching a truly independent health nonprofit
• Actionable advice for grassroots advocacy and self-empowerment in community nutrition
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🔑 Key Insight

"First, take care of you. First, make sure you are a mentally stable, physically healthy human. That’s going to reflect to your family. Then look at your community... If everyone did a little bit, it would make a huge impact." -Michelle Hurn

🌐 Connect with Michelle Hurn

Dietitians Dilemma Website

Instagram: @runeatmeatrepeat

Twitter: @MichelleHurnRD

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📋 This episode of Ketobiography shares the powerful recovery and transformation of Linda Witnov, a woman who spent decades wrestling with food obsession, sugar addiction, and bulimia. Drawing from her background in teaching and psychology, she reveals the impact of family, culture, and shame on the battle for lasting change. Hear how she discovered keto, made peace with her body, and now coaches others—especially women—toward emotional healing and sustainable wellness.

⏳ Chapters

• 00:00Introduction & Welcome
• 03:00Linda’s Story Begins: Family, Early Food Memories
• 10:00Overeating, Body Image, and Shame in Childhood
• 17:00Starting Diets: Weight Watchers and Diet Culture in the 1960s
• 23:00First Experiences with Eating Disorders
• 28:00Double Life: Discipline and Secret Binging in Early Adulthood
• 36:00Therapy, Healing, and Gradually Overcoming Bulimia
• 43:00Discovering Atkins and Low-Carb Living
• 50:00Rebuilding Habits, Coaching Philosophy, and Moving Beyond Shame
• 58:00Advice for Listeners and Closing Reflections

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How early family experiences and culture can shape body image and eating habits
• The intersection of addiction, bulimia, and secretive food behaviors—and how these cycles are broken
• Why psychotherapy and low-carb eating worked together to promote long-term healing and self-acceptance
• Practical coaching methods that focus on gradual, personalized change, particularly for women in midlife and beyond
• The critical importance of community, compassion, and perseverance on the path to freedom

🔑 Key Insight

“Don’t give up. Keep trying different things. It doesn’t happen as quickly as we humans want it to… It’s experimenting, being a scientist, and having compassion for yourself. It’s not going to be overnight, and that’s okay. It’s totally worth it. Don’t give up.” -Linda Witnov

🌐 Connect with Linda Witnov

Rise Up Slim Down

Email: [email protected]

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📋 Explore the barriers to true health in America as Robyn Dobbins sits down with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, a leading physician, runner, and health advocate. From the limits of modern healthcare to the realities of food policy, discover why lasting health is about much more than just diet and exercise. This episode is packed with practical strategies, powerful stories, and eye-opening insights into community and personal wellness.

⏳ Chapters

0:00 - Introduction

1:09 - The Heart of Advocacy: More Than a Career

3:16 - Rural Health Lessons: Longevity, Community, and Lifestyle

6:26 - Food Insecurity, School Lunches, & Policy Roadblocks

8:03 - The Military Connection: Youth Fitness & National Health

10:28 - Fixing Food Policy and Building the Coalition for Metabolic Health

16:17 - Education, Change, and Fighting Entrenched Dogma

30:21 - The Individual’s Role and Path to Real Change

41:51 - Practical Solutions & Community Tools

55:17 - Final Insights, Advice, and Where to Learn More

💡 What you’ll Learn in this Episode

• Why the current food policy and school nutrition need urgent reform
• How social and economic factors create health disparities in rural America
• What’s driving epidemics of childhood obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease
• Actionable strategies for reclaiming individual and family health
• The power of advocacy, community, sunlight, and ancestral habits for well-being

🔑 Key Insight

“All discipline is the decision you make today for the benefit of future me.”

🌐 Connect with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella

Dr. Mark's Desk

Book: Run For Your Life

Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners

Nutrition Coalition

Coalition for Metabolic Health

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📋 In this episode of Ketobiography, host Robyn Dobbins has an inspiring conversation with Nicole Laurent, a licensed mental health counselor, advocate, and founder of Brain Fog Recovery Source. Nicole shares her remarkable journey from debilitating chronic pain and cognitive impairment to becoming a leader in ketogenic metabolic therapy for mental health. Discover how Nicole integrates cutting-edge nutritional therapy with psychotherapy, expands access through her nonprofit work, and fights for those facing neurological challenges.

⏳ Chapters

0:00 – Introduction and Guest Welcome

1:16 – Nicole’s Personal Healing Story

8:59 – Challenges of Detox and Cognitive Recovery

14:13 – Discovering Ketogenic Therapy and Regaining Function

16:11 – Professional Shift and Ethical Motivation

19:41 – Training, Certification, and Community

25:05 – How Nicole’s Practice Works

27:32 – Psychotherapist Training and Advocacy

32:36 – Publishing Case Studies for Mental Health

35:23 – Launching Brain Fog Recovery Source Nonprofit

46:32 – Final Advice and How to Connect with Nicole

💡 What You’ll Learn in this Episode

• How Nicole overcame chronic illness, brain fog, and medication dependency using ketogenic metabolic therapy.
• The science and ethics behind Nicole’s integration of nutritional therapy and psychotherapy for treating mental illness and neurological challenges.
• The story behind the founding of Brain Fog Recovery Source, Nicole’s nonprofit focused on education, access, and advocacy for metabolic mental health care.
• The importance of publishing case studies for advancing metabolic therapy in mainstream mental health treatment, as Nicole passionately describes.
• Practical ways Nicole supports patients, professionals, and the community—plus her advice on harnessing hope and purpose for recovery.
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🔑 Key Insight

“Bodies heal, brains heal, new therapies come into the world. … When you’re in that dark place, you can’t remember that your now is not your forever. … It’s a metabolic intervention to be open and hopeful if that’s possible for you in the moment.” –Nicole Laurent

🌐 Connect with Nicole Laurent

Mental Health Keto

Email for nonprofit/scholarship: [email protected]

General contact: [email protected]

Social Media: See website

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📋 In this episode of Ketobiography, Robyn Dobbins interviews Lori Balue, who transformed her health in her 50s by embracing a ketovore lifestyle. After decades battling obesity, pre-diabetes, depression, and chronic illness, Lori shares her journey to losing 100 pounds and reclaiming vibrant health.

Lori discusses overcoming food addictions, navigating stalled weight loss, and the role of personalized lab testing and digestive support in her healing. She now helps women over 50 through her Holistic Low-Carb Method, focusing on nutrition, movement, and metabolic repair.

⏳ Chapters

0:00 Introduction & Guest Background

3:00 Early Life & Weight Challenges

9:00 The Diet Roller Coaster & Midlife Awakening

16:00 Discovering Keto & Initial Success

24:00 The Stall & Digestive Health Breakthrough

30:00 Healing Journey & Family Impact

38:00 The Holistic Low-Carb Method Explained

45:00 Managing Food Sensitivities & Protein Balance

51:00 Lifestyle, Movement & Mental Health

57:00 Final Insights & How to Connect

💡 What You’ll Learn in this Episode

• Why traditional low-calorie diets fail to address inflammation and lasting health problems
• How food sensitivities and targeted lab testing help uncover hidden healing opportunities
• The importance of personalized nutrition and avoiding dogmatic dietary rules
• The power of amino acids, protein timing, and digestive support for controlling cravings
• Longevity, emotional healing, and self-empowerment through holistic lifestyle changes

🔑 Key Insight

“Get into action. When you get into action, the fear goes away. Make one step at a time, make a plan, and as you do that you open up space for results to come in.” -Lori Balue

🌐 Connect with Lori Balue

Website

Instagram

YouTube

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📋 Description

In this episode of Ketobiography, Holly Smith—known as FriendlyNeighborhoodCarnivore—shares her relatable journey overcoming lifelong skin issues, digestive pain, and the impact of mainstream nutrition advice. From her first health struggles as a child, through traumatic injury, years of trial-and-error diets, and ultimately discovering the power of a ketogenic and carnivore lifestyle, Holly offers practical tips, personal stories, and inspiration for anyone seeking lasting wellness. Learn how she became an advocate, educator, and recipe creator in the carnivore space, building a supportive community online and at home.

⏳ Chapters

0:00 – Introduction and Meet Holly Smith

1:42 – Holly's Childhood Health Struggles

7:25 – Pain, Stomach Issues, and Teen Years

14:49 – Realizing Nutrition is Key

16:42 – IBS Diagnosis and Dietary Rollercoaster

21:06 – Going Gluten-Free and Pregnancy Fears

26:35 – Turning 30: Weight Gain & Routine Bloodwork

32:07 – Discovery of Keto and Real Life Changes

34:27 – Keto Success and Transition to Carnivore

39:15 – Oxalate Dumping & Managing with Tea

47:52 – Advocacy and Building a Dairy-Free Carnivore Community

57:51 – Navigating Family Meals and Parenting

1:06:26 – Advice for Writing Your Keto Biography

1:09:11 – Wrap-Up and Future Projects

💡 What you’ll Learn in this Episode

-How food pyramid advice shaped Holly’s early choices—and how she broke free

-The realities of chronic pain, digestive issues, and the power of self-advocacy

-The critical role of elimination diets in discovering what truly heals

-Practical tips for making a carnivore lifestyle family-friendly and dairy-free

-Approaches for overcoming anxiety, sharing your journey, and building an online community

🔑 Key Insight

"Nobody is ever gonna give up all the foods you’re brought up on, except out of desperation—when you can't function anymore, you have to become your own best advocate." -Holly Smith

🌐 Connect with Holly Smith

Instagram

YouTube

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📋 In this episode of Ketobiography, host Robyn Dobbins talks with Justin Liberman, Experience Coordinator at Jaspr, about the critical but often overlooked pillar of health: the air inside our homes. Drawing on his career uncovering hidden hazards like mold, VOCs, and particulate matter, Justin explains how these invisible contaminants can affect sleep, energy, and overall well-being. He shares practical, actionable steps to improve indoor air quality through better ventilation, filtering, and lifestyle changes. Justin also reveals the inspiration behind Jaspr’s advanced air scrubber technology, designed to create cleaner, healthier living spaces. This conversation sheds new light on the profound role of indoor air quality in everyday wellness.

⏳ Chapters

0:00 Introduction and overview of indoor air quality importance

1:07 Robyn’s personal story: feeling unwell in the home

4:10 Why indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air

7:00 Main indoor air pollutants: mold, particulate matter, and VOCs

14:27 Signs your home’s air quality may be affecting your health

18:10 Practical tips to detox and improve indoor air quality (ventilation, filtering)

23:34 The limits of furnace filters and importance of air scrubbers

26:30 Jaspr’s origin story and how their air scrubber addresses home needs

33:00 Small lifestyle changes that improve air quality (range hoods, fans, dehumidifiers)

45:32 Final thoughts: The importance of air as a foundational pillar of health

💡 What you’ll Learn in this Episode

• Why indoor air can be 5-10 times more polluted than outdoor air and what causes this
• Key pollutants to watch for: mold, particulate matter, and VOCs
• Clear signs and symptoms that your indoor air may be impacting your health
• How proper ventilation and targeted air filtration can dramatically improve air quality
• The inspiration and science behind Jaspr’s advanced air scrubber, designed for home use
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🔑 Key Insight

“You can't detox your body if you’re not detoxing your home. Your indoor environment is the space you live in most, so caring for your air is foundational to your health.” -Justin Liberman

🌐 Connect with Justin Liberman and Jaspr

Website

Instagram

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📋 In this episode of Ketobiography, host Robyn Dobbins talks with Dave Feldman, a software engineer turned metabolic health researcher, about his pioneering Keto CTA study and the journey that has reshaped how we think about cholesterol and heart health. They dive into the complexities and surprises of the study’s data, the challenges of scientific transparency, and how citizen science is empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Dave also shares updates on his podcast, The Feldman Protocol, and the upcoming Cholesterol Code documentary film. This candid conversation explores perseverance, scientific rigor, and hope for the future of metabolic research.

⏳ Chapters

0:00 Introduction and Host Welcome

2:00 The Spark Behind Keto CTA Study

4:00 Explanation of CT Angiography and Study Details

7:00 Baseline and Longitudinal Scan Results

8:00 Semi-Quantitative vs Quantitative Data Analysis

12:00 Data Challenges and Transparency Issues

18:00 Social Media Rollout and Public Response

25:00 Engagement with HeartFlow and Data Validation

30:00 Discussion on Plaque Regression Findings

42:00 Upcoming Five-Year Scan and Future Research Plans

47:00 Launch of The Feldman Protocol Podcast

50:00 Update on Cholesterol Code Documentary Film

💡 What you’ll Learn in this Episode

• How a personal curiosity evolved into a landmark crowdfunding research study
• The methodology and importance of CT angiography in understanding heart health
• Differences between semi-quantitative and AI-guided quantitative analyses in plaque measurement
• Challenges faced with transparency and data accuracy in scientific research
• The role of citizen science and patient advocacy in advancing metabolic health knowledge

🔑 Key Insight

“Science isn’t about having all the answers immediately — it’s about facing tough questions and letting the truth emerge through open conversation.” — Dave Feldman

🌐 Connect with Dave Feldman

Website: https://www.cholesterolcode.com

The Feldman Protocol_ Podcast

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🔬KetoCTA:

https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.101686

Preliminary QAngio Data for Keto-CTA on Rapid Progressors

New KETO-CTA Data - Clarification and Update on Cleerly

📌 Citizen Science Foundation & Collaborative Science Conference

🎬 The Cholesterol Code

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