Meat Matters with Jenny Mitich

In this episode of Meat Matters, I sit down with Ivy Sardi for an incredible conversation about addiction, incarceration, second chances, and the journey that ultimately led him to the carnivore lifestyle.

Ivy was once a promising athlete, but after a serious injury derailed the future he had envisioned, his life began spiraling into drugs, addiction, and eventually prison. He says going to jail ultimately saved his life—giving him the time and space to get sober, take an honest look at who he had become, and make the decision to completely rebuild his life.

Today, Ivy is a carnivore coach helping others transform their health, and we dive into what he has learned along the way. We talk about his unexpected path to carnivore, why he believes healing should come before obsessing over weight loss, fasting and changing your eating patterns, metabolic health, mindset, consistency, and why blindly copying someone else's carnivore approach can backfire.

Ivy's story is about much more than food. It's about what can happen when you hit rock bottom, decide your past doesn't have to determine your future, and take advantage of a second chance.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Ivy's journey from promising athlete to addiction and incarceration
• Why he says jail saved his life
• Rebuilding his health and identity after addiction
• How he discovered carnivore before realizing it had a name
• Turning his transformation into a career helping others
• Why health improvements don't always show up immediately on the scale
• Fasting, OMAD, and changing eating patterns
• Weight-loss stalls on carnivore
• Why individual experimentation matters
• The mindset shift that helped Ivy completely change the direction of his life

Follow Ivy on Instagram: @iamivysardi

1 on 1 Coaching with Ivy: https://r.newie.app/3ebyzli8ky4t

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In this episode of Meat Matters, I sit down with Miss Meat to talk about her journey from lifelong stomach issues, acid reflux, cystic acne, and years of trying to “eat clean” to finding animal-based eating and eventually going full carnivore.

At just 24 years old, Miss Meat has built a large following online by sharing her meat-based lifestyle, rare steaks, simple meals, and honest experience with healing her gut, skin, and mindset through carnivore. We talk about what she was eating before carnivore, how her friends and family reacted, why she believes more young people are afraid of meat, and what it is really like to share such a controversial way of eating on social media.

We also get into her day of eating, why she feels best on a mostly lion-style carnivore approach, her thoughts on salt, fat, weight loss stalls, and her biggest advice for anyone just starting carnivore.

Whether you are new to carnivore, curious about animal-based eating, or just want to hear a younger perspective on this lifestyle, this conversation is such a fun and honest look at what happens when you stop fearing meat and start listening to your body.

Connect with Miss Meat:
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@misssmeatt?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MISSSMEAT
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573048267531

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In this episode of Meat Matters, I sit down with Dr. Scott Sherr from Troscriptions to dive deep into methylene blue, mitochondrial health, brain fog, energy production, cognitive performance, Hashimoto’s, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and the science of optimizing your metabolism at the cellular level.

We cover what methylene blue actually is, how it works inside the mitochondria, why so many people struggle with fatigue and low energy, and how mitochondrial dysfunction may be impacting everything from brain function and mood to recovery and autoimmune conditions.

Dr. Scott explains the history of methylene blue, proper dosing strategies, split dosing, detox reactions, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, brain optimization, stress, sleep, inflammation, and why supporting your mitochondria can have such a massive impact on how you feel day to day.

We also discuss:

* Methylene blue for brain fog and fatigue

* Hashimoto’s and mitochondrial dysfunction

* Cognitive enhancement and focus

* Energy production and ATP

* Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

* Methylene blue dosing and side effects

* Why urine and the mouth turn blue* Travel, stress, and mitochondrial health

* Brain recovery after stroke

* Sleep optimization and nervous system regulation

* Troscriptions products including Just Blue, Blue Cannatine, Tro Calm, Tro ZZZ, and Tro Immune

If you’ve been struggling with low energy, poor recovery, chronic stress, autoimmune symptoms, brain fog, or just want to optimize your health and performance, this episode is packed with information.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troscriptions/

YouTube: Troscriptions: https://www.youtube.com/@troscriptions

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Dr. Sabrina Solt joins me for a fascinating conversation on the cutting edge of healing, regeneration, and hormone health. We dive deep into stem cells, peptides, prolotherapy, hormone optimization, and why so many people still feel exhausted, inflamed, and stuck even when they think they’re doing everything “right.”

Dr. Solt breaks down the science behind regenerative medicine in a way that’s easy to understand, including how stem cells actually work, the biggest misconceptions around peptides, and why hormones play such a massive role in healing, energy, recovery, and longevity. We also discuss the carnivore diet, nutrient density, chronic stress, GLP-1 medications, women’s health, and what modern medicine may still be missing when it comes to helping people truly heal from within.

Whether you’re curious about peptides, struggling with fatigue, interested in stem cells, or simply trying to optimize your health, this episode is packed with practical insights and thought-provoking conversation.

Topics Discussed:

• Stem cells & regenerative medicine

• Peptides for healing & recovery

• Hormone optimization

• Prolotherapy & chronic pain

• Women’s health & burnout

• Carnivore diet & nutrient density

• Stress, inflammation & healing

• GLP-1 medications

• Longevity & anti-aging

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drsolt

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Celebrity chef and founder of Pluck, James Barry, joins me for a fascinating conversation about nutrient density, organ meats, modern nutrition, and the missing pieces in today’s food culture. After spending over 20 years cooking for celebrities, professional athletes, and high-profile clients, James shares what he learned about health, real food, and why so many people are still undernourished despite eating “healthy.”

We also dive into the deeply personal story involving his daughter’s health crisis and how that experience completely changed the trajectory of his life and career. From there, we explore why organ meats were prized by our ancestors, the nutritional gaps in modern diets, and practical ways people can incorporate more nutrient-dense foods without forcing themselves to choke down liver.

This episode covers nose-to-tail nutrition, carnivore-adjacent eating, food quality, cravings, micronutrients, and why your body may be asking for more than just calories. James also explains the philosophy behind Pluck and why seasoning with organ meats might be one of the easiest ways to upgrade your nutrition.

Topics Discussed:
• Organ meats & nutrient density
• Nose-to-tail nutrition
• Modern nutrient deficiencies
• Food quality & cravings
• Celebrity chef insights
• James Barry’s daughter’s health journey
• Carnivore & ancestral nutrition
• How to eat more organs easily
• The philosophy behind Pluck
• Why “healthy eating” still fails people

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry/

Website: https://eatpluck.com/

Everyday Ancestral with James Barry on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7XF0-HKj3y7c_O-2uoRpfg

Everyday Ancestral with James Barry on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60v6ZOabgiJOeW9kjYIf9i

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In this episode of Meat Matters, I sit down with Sara Banta to talk about some of the most misunderstood topics in health right now: iodine, liver cleansing, parasites, and why so many people still feel unwell even when they’re eating better.

We get into the iodine and Hashimoto’s debate, how iodine interacts with the thyroid, and why toxin exposure from things like fluoride, bromide, and chlorine may matter more than most people realize. We also talk about liver health, what a liver cleanse is meant to do, and how sluggish detox pathways can affect fat loss, digestion, and energy.

We also discuss parasites, common symptoms people may overlook, and how parasite cleansing fits into the bigger picture of gut health and detoxification.

If you’ve been dealing with fatigue, bloating, brain fog, thyroid issues, or stubborn weight loss, this is a fascinating conversation that connects a lot of dots.

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Why do epilepsy medications fail so many patients—especially children—and what actually works when drugs stop working?

In this episode, Jenny Mitich sits down with Denise Potter, a leading expert in therapeutic ketogenic diets for epilepsy, to break down the real science behind medication-resistant epilepsy, childhood epilepsy, and why keto works when seizure meds fail.

We cover:

• Why anti-seizure medications often fail in childhood epilepsy

• What drug-resistant epilepsy really means

• The history of ketogenic diets for epilepsy (used for over 100 years)

• How ketones impact brain metabolism and seizure activity

• Different types of therapeutic ketogenic diets (TKD, classic keto, MAD, MCT)

• Why keto is a first-line therapy for some epilepsy syndromes

• Ketone targets for kids vs adults

• How long children typically stay on a ketogenic diet for epilepsy

• What the clinical research actually shows about seizure reduction

• Where families and professionals can get proper TKD training and education

This conversation is essential viewing for:

• Parents navigating childhood epilepsy

• Families dealing with refractory or medication-resistant seizures

• Clinicians and practitioners interested in metabolic therapy

• Anyone researching keto for seizures or dietary epilepsy treatment

⚠️ This video is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always work with a qualified medical team when managing epilepsy or implementing a therapeutic ketogenic diet.

The Charlie Foundation: https://charliefoundation.org/

You can work with Denise by booking a call at this website: https://advancedketogenictherapies.com/

Denise's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advancedketogenictherapies/

Optimal clinical management of children receiving dietary therapies for epilepsy: Updated recommendations of the International Ketogenic Diet Study Group: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5983110/

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In this episode, I sit down with Carnivore JT to break down the biggest lie in nutrition — especially the ones athletes still believe.

We dig into why carb loading is garbage, how athletes have been misled about protein intake, and why fear around LDL cholesterol continues to dominate nutrition advice despite weak evidence. Carnivore JT explains how health misinformation became mainstream, why conventional nutrition dogma fails athletes, and how the carnivore diet reframes metabolic health, performance, and recovery.

We also dive into the often-ignored connection between diet and mental health, why ultra-processed foods quietly destroy healthspan, and how removing dietary noise can lead to better energy, focus, and long-term results. If you’ve ever questioned athlete nutrition guidelines, cholesterol panic, or the obsession with carbs, this conversation will challenge everything you’ve been told.

This episode is for:

• Athletes questioning carb loading

• Anyone confused about protein intake

• People worried about LDL cholesterol

• Those struggling with mental health and energy

• Anyone tired of nutrition misinformation

Topics covered:

• Why carb loading doesn’t work for athletes

• Protein myths and optimal protein intake

• LDL cholesterol and why it’s misunderstood

• Carnivore diet and metabolic health

• Nutrition misinformation in modern medicine

• Diet, mental health, and performance

If you’re looking for real conversations about nutrition, health, and performance — without the dogma — you’re in the right place.

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Carnivore JT's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carnivorejt/

Carnivore JT's website: https://theinnercarnivore.com/

Carnivore JT's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i0Y0ecH39gxW3jXm5biZK?si=1f5f7c53683d4fe0

Dietary protein restriction elevates FGF21 levels and energy requirements to maintain body weight in lean men: https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-025-01236-7

The anabolic response to protein ingestion during recovery from exercise has no upper limit in magnitude and duration in vivo in humans: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38118410/

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In this in-depth conversation, Dr. Ken Berry breaks down what most people get wrong about the carnivore diet, low-carb nutrition, dairy, processed meats, and GLP-1 medications — and why so many modern health guidelines are failing us.

Dr. Berry shares his personal journey from medical school to family medicine, and eventually becoming one of the most outspoken advocates for low-carb and carnivore diets. After struggling with severe obesity and pre-diabetes, he began questioning conventional dietary advice and turned to nutrition science, historical eating patterns, and real-world patient outcomes.

We discuss how dietary guidelines, big food, and pharmaceutical companies influence public health messaging — and why chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disease are not genetic inevitabilities, but largely diet-driven.

This episode tackles common myths around the carnivore diet, including:

Whether processed meats are allowed or harmful

Why some people tolerate raw dairy better than conventional dairy

The role of diet drinks and coffee in low-carb lifestyles

How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic work, their risks, and why they should be used cautiously

What to do when blood pressure remains elevated despite doing “everything right”

Dr. Berry emphasizes the importance of accountability, community support, and returning to what he calls a proper human diet — one rooted in biology, not marketing. If you’re interested in carnivore, low-carb, metabolic health, nutrition science, or understanding the truth behind modern health trends, this episode is a must-watch.

Dr. Berry's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCIma2WOQs1Mz2AuOt6wRSUw

Dr. Berry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendberry.md/

Dr. Berry's PHD Community: https://phdhealth.community/

13 Reasons Why Youre Not Losing Weight: https://youtu.be/kZXVqvn1uhw?si=ra5EGJ-1lbo9-V_r

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We’re running a brand-new Carnivore Bloodwork Experiment and you can join it today.

If you’re new to the carnivore diet (or about to start), this is your chance to test your bloodwork before and after 30 days on carnivore and see what actually changes—using real labs, not guesses.

This experiment is hosted through Own Your Labs (OwnYourLabs)—the same company I personally use for my own bloodwork. In 44 out of 50 U.S. states, you can order labs directly.

✅ How to join: Scan the QR code on screen or click this link for more info: https://ownyourlabs.com/experiments/d4ddb151-fa29-4c42-9ee4-3ba6e1f60322

What labs are included (simple + affordable)

This carnivore blood test bundle is intentionally straightforward so anyone can participate:

1) Lipid PanelLDL cholesterolHDL cholesterolTriglyceridesTotal cholesterol

2) Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)ElectrolytesKidney functionLiver enzymesFasting glucose

3) Fasting InsulinThis is one of the most important markers to track on ultra-low-carb diets like carnivore, and many people see fasting insulin drop significantly.

💰 Cost: After discounts, the total is around $27 per bundle.

Experiment timeline (before + after)

Take your baseline bloodwork right before you start carnivore (or within the first week of starting)

Follow the carnivore diet for ~30 days

Retest the same labs around day 30

Compare your results to see what changed

This is a simple N=1 experiment that helps you track your metabolic health, insulin resistance, and blood markers during your first month of carnivore.

Why we’re doing this

People start carnivore and wonder:

What happens to triglycerides and HDL?

What happens to LDL cholesterol?

What changes in fasting glucose?

Does fasting insulin improve?

What does carnivore do to kidney and liver markers?

This experiment gives you a clean before-and-after snapshot—plus anonymized data that can help build better real-world understanding of carnivore outcomes.

➡️ Join the experiment: Head to this link and purchase Bundle 1. With my discount JennyMitich and the Citizen Science discount, you can get a total of 20% off each bloodwork bundle:

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If you want to get labs online (and not join the experiment):

Own Your Labs, online ordering, self pay: https://ownyourlabs.com/

Own Your Labs uses Labcorp for the blood draw

Use code JennyMitich to get 10% off your order on Own Your Labs (not an affiliate link, I just love Own Your Labs and want to support them!)