Dr Ford Brewer - PrevMed Doug Reynolds The Power of the Keto Community, Mental Health, Diabetes and LowCarb USA - Ford Brewer MD MPH - PrevMed Health
Dec 27, 2024
Doug Reynolds, an experienced organizer of Low Carb USA and advocate for metabolic health, discusses the challenges of event management, including tech troubles and audience etiquette. He highlights the transformative power of the low-carb community and shares inspiring personal stories. The conversation delves into how ketogenic diets can improve severe mental illnesses, emphasizing philanthropy's role in advancing metabolic health research. Doug also addresses the need for unity among practitioners and the push against conventional dietary norms.
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Live-Stream Meltdown And Last-Minute Fixes
- Doug Reynolds recounts major technical failures two days before and during the Low Carb USA live stream that caused hours of troubleshooting.
- He describes swapping computers, buggy site/app launches, and two-hour fixes while managing speakers and attendees.
Learn By Repetition At Low Carb USA
- Attend Low Carb USA to access evidence-based talks and earn continuing education credits.
- Bring curiosity and repeat exposure to talks to build understanding over time.
Negotiate Conservative Conference Contracts
- Expect substantial financial and contractual risks when organizing large conferences; negotiate hotel minimums carefully.
- Avoid overcommitting to room blocks and F&B minimums without conservative projections.