Keto/Carnivore Conversations

In this urgent and eye-opening episode, Dr. Robert Kiltz welcomes Dr. Jesús Vega—a Mexican physician, health coach, and passionate advocate for metabolic health—to share his personal and professional journey from burnout and prediabetes to radical healing and purpose.

Raised on tortillas and soda, trained in conventional medicine, and shaped by years in emergency care, Dr. Vega reveals:

• 🧠 Why most young people are unknowingly building arterial plaque

• 🥩 How quitting tortillas and embracing a meat-based diet reversed his insulin resistance

• 🩺 The flaws in standard medical education—and how he broke free from outdated nutrition dogma

• 📉 What early testing (calcium score, fasting insulin, CIMT) can reveal before symptoms strike

• 🎓 Why preventive medicine is the future—and how young doctors can lead by example

• 📱 How viral, simple messaging can save lives in underserved communities

• 💬 The emotional toll of denial, and the power of humility in healing

From EMT to educator, Dr. Vega’s story is a call to action for anyone who thinks youth equals immunity. His message: metabolic disease starts early—and it’s reversible if you act now.

📦 Bonus: Hear how a 7-day fast and sardines helped reset his body—and why he no longer feels hunger.

In this electrifying episode of Carnivore Conversations, Dr. Robert Kiltz sits down with Dr. David Minkoff—renowned physician, Ironman triathlete, and founder of LifeWorks Wellness Center—to explore the future of medicine through the lens of functional healing, nutritional biochemistry, and spiritual purpose.

From saving lives in emergency rooms to pioneering integrative therapies for chronic illness, Dr. Minkoff shares:

• 🧬 How mercury toxicity nearly derailed his wife’s health—and led him to functional medicine

• 🥩 Why protein deficiency is the hidden root of fatigue, obesity, and autoimmune disease

• 🧠 The power of amino acids, ozone therapy, and methylene blue in reversing chronic conditions

• 🏃‍♂️ What 43 Ironman races taught him about aging, resilience, and cellular repair

• 💊 Why conventional medicine often masks symptoms instead of healing root causes

• 🌱 How environmental toxins, poor nutrition, and gut dysfunction are reshaping human health

• 🧘‍♂️ The spiritual and emotional dimensions of healing—and why purpose matters

Whether you're a practitioner, patient, or curious mind, this episode offers a blueprint for reclaiming vitality and challenging the status quo. Dr. Minkoff’s story is a testament to curiosity, courage, and the belief that the body is designed to heal—if we remove the barriers and nourish it wisely.

📦 Bonus: Learn why he says “never get a root canal” and how biological dentistry fits into whole-body wellness.

In this deeply moving conversation, Tammy Peterson shares her extraordinary journey from chronic illness and fatigue to vibrant health through the carnivore diet. From childhood digestive struggles to her daughter Michaela’s battle with arthritis, Tammy reveals how food, faith, and family shaped her path to healing. She opens up about her cancer diagnosis, the power of prayer, and her spiritual awakening through daily rosary practice and conversion to Catholicism.

Tammy reflects on the divine feminine, the role of women in nurturing family and community, and the sacrifices that bring clarity and purpose. Her story is a testament to resilience, grace, and the transformative power of listeningto God and to those we love.

🔔 Topics include:

• Carnivore nutrition and autoimmune recovery

• Faith and Catholic conversion

• Divine feminine and family roles

• The impact of diet on mental clarity and identity

• Prayer, meditation, and spiritual discipline

In this powerful episode, Dr. Robert Kiltz sits down with Justin Pettit—third-generation cattle rancher and co-founder of Santa Carota Beef—to unpack the spiritual, nutritional, and regenerative impact of carrot-finished beef. From growing up in the shadow of the Dust Bowl to pioneering a sustainable protein featured by Michelin-star chefs, Justin shares how faith, family, and food waste transformed his ranch into a healing mission.

Together, they explore:

• 🥕 Why carrot-finished beef delivers unmatched tenderness and nutrition

• 🧬 How regenerative ranching heals soil, animals, and people

• 🐄 The truth about cattle, climate, and the myth of meat’s environmental harm

• 🧠 Why red meat is essential for brain health, child development, and vitality

• 🙏 How faith and adversity shaped Justin’s calling to serve through food

• 🚜 The challenges facing small ranchers—and how consumers can help

• 🧂 Why fat is fuel, and lean meat is a lie we need to unlearn

This episode is a love letter to the American West, ancestral wisdom, and the radical power of meat to heal bodies and communities. Whether you're carnivore-curious or a seasoned advocate, Justin’s story will leave you inspired to rethink what nourishment really means.

📦 Bonus: Hear how carrot-fed cows helped his daughter with cerebral palsy thrive—and why he believes every steak should come with a story.

After three decades of battling psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, depression, and suicidal thoughts, Stephen Lashbrook—aka Lash the Lion—walked out of his doctor’s office for the last time. Refusing immune-suppressing injections with suicidal side effects, he turned to faith, fasting, and fatty meat. What followed was nothing short of miraculous.

In this deeply moving episode, Lash shares how discovering Michaela Peterson’s story led him to the Lion Diet and a complete transformation:

• 🧠 100% remission of depression and suicidal ideation

• 🩹 99% clearance of skin conditions and chronic pain

• 🥩 Mastering meat-based cooking and becoming a healing advocate

• 🛑 Rejecting pharmaceuticals and reclaiming food freedom

• 🏕️ Launching the Carnivore Healing Retreat to guide others face-to-face

• 🙏 Reconnecting with faith and discovering divine purpose

Dr. Kiltz and Lash explore the emotional, spiritual, and biological roots of suffering—and how animal-based nutrition, community, and storytelling can heal what modern medicine often overlooks.

📦 Bonus: Lash shares his favorite cuts of meat, brisket oven hacks, and why he believes social media is the new social medicine.

In this powerhouse episode, Dr. Robert Kiltz sits down with Dr. Shawn O’Mara—former prosecutor turned physician-scientist—to expose the hidden epidemic of visceral fat and the radical healing power of a meat-centric lifestyle. From erectile dysfunction and eczema to reversing chronic disease and sprinting at 69, Dr. O’Mara shares how carnivore nutrition transformed his life and thousands of others.

Together, they unpack:

• 🧠 Why most “aging” is actually undiagnosed disease

• 🥩 How fatty meat and fasting reverse inflammation from the inside out

• 🧬 The truth about visceral fat, libido, and muscle loss

• 📉 Why GLP-1 drugs may shrink your heart instead of your waistline

• 🧪 The MRI scan that reveals what blood tests miss

• 🏃‍♂️ Why sprinting beats endurance workouts for longevity

• 🧘‍♂️ How to shift from chronic stress to cellular vitality

• 🧓 Why carnivore doctors are thriving—and not afraid to take their shirts off

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone stuck in the cycle of symptom management. Dr. O’Mara’s message is clear: you don’t need more pills—you need better meat, better movement, and better knowledge.

📦 Bonus: Learn why fermented foods are the only plants he tolerates, and how ancestral eating patterns can help you sprint into your 70s with power and grace.

What if the secret to radiant skin and resilient health wasn’t in a lab—but on a farm?

In this rich, wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Robert Kiltz welcomes Charles Mayfield, founder of Pharaoh Skincare, to unpack the healing power of animal fats, regenerative agriculture, and the surprising science behind lard-based skincare. From treating sunburns with pig fat to launching a movement rooted in ancestral wisdom, Charles shares how his journey through paleo nutrition, farming, and CrossFit led to a skincare revolution.

Together, they explore:

• 🐖 Why pigs are metabolic mirrors of humans—and why their fat heals

• 🌱 The truth about modern skincare toxins vs. ancestral remedies

• 🔥 How lard and tallow outperform plant oils for chronic and acute skin conditions

• 🧬 The cellular differences between visceral and subcutaneous fat

• 🧼 Why “Smart Lard” is more than a trademark—it’s a regenerative philosophy

• 🧠 The emotional and microbial impact of fat on skin, mood, and immunity

• 🛠️ How small-batch, high-integrity production is reshaping the skincare industry

Whether you’re a carnivore curious about topical fat, a wellness advocate seeking clean alternatives, or a regenerative farming enthusiast, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and heart.

📦 Bonus: Charles shares his burger hack, his TED Talk dreams, and why pigs might just be the unsung heroes of human health.

In this raw and electrifying episode, Carnivore Ray shares his deeply personal transformation—from chronic knee pain, depression, and suicidal ideation to mental clarity, weight loss, and purpose through the carnivore diet. What started as a skeptical experiment inspired by Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson quickly became a viral movement, as Ray’s story touched millions across TikTok and Instagram.

Ray and Dr. Kiltz dive into the emotional, spiritual, and biochemical shifts that come with eliminating plant toxins and embracing fatty meat. From faith and friendship to food addiction and social media backlash, Ray opens up about what it means to heal, to lead, and to love people boldly.

🔥 Topics include:

• Losing 90+ pounds and reversing chronic pain

• Escaping depression and suicidal thoughts without medication

• The power of fatty meat and simplicity in healing

• Why social media became his unexpected ministry

• Faith, broken family roots, and finding purpose through service

• Food addiction, emotional coping, and true dietary freedom

• Why “I don’t give a rip” became his rallying cry for truth

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone stuck in survival mode. Ray’s story is proof that healing isn’t just physical—it’s spiritual, emotional, and deeply human.

In this riveting episode, attorney and health advocate Chris Brandlin shares his extraordinary transformation—from a powerlifting law student to a gut-compromised patient navigating medical trauma, Lyme disease, and the failures of conventional healthcare. After a devastating surgery and years of misdiagnosis, Chris found healing through the carnivore diet, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and a radical shift in mindset.

Now pursuing a PhD in public policy and running for Congress, Chris exposes the systemic flaws in medical education, pharmaceutical influence, and public health policy. He calls for a revolution—one rooted in regenerative farming, grassroots advocacy, and metabolic truth.

🔥 Topics include:

• Gut surgery gone wrong and the emotional toll of medical gaslighting

• Healing through carnivore, fat-forward nutrition, and ancestral wisdom

• The dangers of plant toxins, processed foods, and pharmaceutical bias

• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and fasting as tools for recovery

• Why lean meat and low-fat diets are sabotaging public health

• The role of policy, education, and social media in shaping health narratives

• Supporting local farmers and flipping the food pyramid upside down

• Running for Congress to fight for truth, transparency, and metabolic freedom

Chris’s story is a wake-up call for anyone who’s been failed by the system—and a rallying cry for those ready to reclaim their health, their voice, and their future.

In this deeply moving episode, Diane Ladd—a mental health therapist, mother, and fierce truth-seeker—shares her extraordinary transformation after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and enduring a cascade of debilitating symptoms. From slurred speech and brain fog to near immobility, Diane faced a medical system that offered little hope. But her story didn’t end there.

Guided by faith and desperation, Diane turned to the carnivore diet—and everything changed. Within weeks, her symptoms began to vanish. Fatigue lifted. Brain fog cleared. Her doctor was stunned. And Diane found herself not just surviving, but thriving.

🧬 Topics include:

• The emotional toll of chronic illness and medical gaslighting

• How oxalates and plant toxins triggered her autoimmune spiral

• The five stages of carnivore mindset—from “this is crazy” to “this is freedom”

• Why fatty red meat became her medicine—and her mission

• Spiritual clarity through fasting and prayer

• The moment her neurologist said, “You don’t need your infusion anymore”

• How carnivore changed her therapy practice, her marriage, and her sense of self

This episode is a masterclass in resilience, radical healing, and divine intercession. Diane’s story is raw, real, and unforgettable—a beacon for anyone facing chronic illness, emotional burnout, or spiritual disconnection.