Am I For or Against Keto? | Episode 288

The diet world loves extremes - and keto might be one of the most polarizing.
 In this episode, Dani Hamilton, blood sugar and circadian health expert, cuts through the noise to bring nuance back to the keto conversation.

You’ll learn why keto isn’t a diet or lifestyle - it’s a metabolic state - and why that distinction changes everything. Dani explains when ketosis is beneficial, how to enter it safely, and why staying there forever can backfire on your thyroid, hormones, and metabolism.

She also shares real client stories from her Blood Sugar Mastery program and breaks down how to use ketosis as a powerful healing tool - seasonally, strategically, and in sync with your biology.

Whether you’ve tried keto before or are just curious if it could help with your energy, cravings, or hormones, this episode will help you understand when keto works, when it doesn’t, and how to use it intelligently.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: The online diet debate: keto lovers vs. keto haters — and why everyone’s confused.

02:45 – What Keto Isn’t: Keto isn’t a lifestyle; it’s a metabolic state, not just high-fat, low-carb eating.

05:10 – Why Many Never Enter Ketosis: The role of protein, digestion, bile flow, and stomach acid.

08:00 – Ketosis as a Survival Mechanism: How our ancestors naturally cycled between feast and famine.

10:45 – Metabolic Benefits: Lower blood sugar, better energy, reduced inflammation, improved focus.

14:10 – Brain and Nervous System Benefits: Calm energy, less anxiety, protection against brain fog.

18:00 – Cellular and Hormonal Repair: How ketosis supports mitochondria, thyroid, and detox processes.

22:00 – Who Keto Is For: When to use ketosis as a tool — especially for blood sugar, insulin, or leptin issues.

26:30 – The Endless Summer Problem: Modern light, heat, and food availability keep us out of “winter mode.”

29:45 – Ketosis as a Hormetic Stressor: Why “more” isn’t better and the dangers of long-term keto.

33:00 – The Cycle Approach: How to use seasonal and menstrual rhythms to guide when to enter or exit keto.

36:20 – Dani’s PCOS Story: Healing through ketosis and how strategic carb-ups restored full hormone balance.

40:00 – The Individualized Approach: Why ketosis must be tailored — digestion, stress, minerals, and bile all matter.

46:00 – Coaching Insights: Real client examples from Blood Sugar Mastery and how Dani helps customize the process.

52:00 – Holiday Healing: Why the winter program is the perfect time to reset metabolism and enjoy the season stress-free.

55:30 – How to Join: Details about the upcoming Blood Sugar Mastery cohort and Dani’s one-on-one coaching support.