

Keto/Carnivore Conversations
Robert Kiltz MD.
Keto/Carnivore Conversations is a radical and enlightening examination of how the keto/carnivore diet can help to improve a wide range of complex health and environmental issues contributed to by the Standard American Diet.
Board Certified and Practicing Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Robert Kiltz, MD and his guests tackle modern health practices and debunk the stories we’ve been told. No subject is off-limits! You will be presented with unique and extreme ideas based on personal experience and research that will guide you to transform your habits and optimize your health and wellness.
Board Certified and Practicing Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Robert Kiltz, MD and his guests tackle modern health practices and debunk the stories we’ve been told. No subject is off-limits! You will be presented with unique and extreme ideas based on personal experience and research that will guide you to transform your habits and optimize your health and wellness.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 1h 1min
162. Dr Ben Bikman: Ketones vs Glucose. What Fuels Your Brain Best?
Is everything you’ve been told about nutrition wrong?In this explosive interview, Dr. Robert Kiltz and metabolic scientist Dr. Ben Bikman dismantle mainstream dietary advice—from the myth of “healthy carbs” to the dangers of fruit, cereal, and even modern medicine’s blind spots. Discover why insulin resistance is the root of most chronic diseases, how ketogenic and carnivore diets outperform conventional approaches, and why academia may be printing “monopoly money” when it comes to health research.🔍 Topics Covered:- Insulin resistance and chronic disease- Why fruit may worsen metabolic health- The truth about vegan and carnivore diets- Raw vs pasteurized dairy: microbiome implications- Early signs of insulin resistance- Ketones, fasting, and brain fuel- Why cereal is “meth in a bowl”📘 Learn more: benbikman.com | insuliniq.com 🎙️ Hosted by Dr. Robert Kiltz | kiltsmightytribe.com00:00 - Why Doctors Miss the Real Cause of Disease03:12 - The Role of Refined Carbs in Insulin Resistance07:45 - Ben Bikman’s Shift from Academia to Public Health11:30 - Why We Get Sick: The Metabolic Root of Chronic Illness15:20 - Debunking the Mediterranean Diet Myth19:05 - Veganism and Nutritional Deficiency Explained23:40 - Carnivore Diet: Can You Thrive Without Plants?28:10 - Raw Dairy vs Pasteurized: Microbiome Impacts32:55 - Early Signs of Insulin Resistance You Can Spot37:30 - Brain Starvation and Alzheimer’s: The Insulin Link42:15 - Fasting, Ketones, and Muscle Preservation46:00 - Why Cereal Is the Ultimate Carb Addiction50:20 - Exercise, Muscle Mass, and Glucose Control54:10 - Final Thoughts: Fixing Nutrition Education#InsulinResistance #CarnivoreDiet #BenBikman #DrKiltz #WhyWeGetSick #MetabolicHealth #ColdMedia #RawDairy #VeganMyths #CerealAddiction

Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 32min
161. Theo & Nicole: Why My Breath Smelled Like Booze—Even Without Drinking
Artist-anthropologist Nicole and musician Theo share how ditching carbs transformed their health, pregnancy, and parenting—plus why processed food and cultural myths are sabotaging your vitality.Join Dr. Kiltz for a casual meat-up dinner in Tampa on Nov 14 at Terra Gaucha—RSVP now to save your seat! 🥩🔥 https://forms.gle/vcECLfnSVEV2AGTA9 Sign up now and join the Kiltz Mighty Tribe – Dr. Kiltz’s Free Keto and Carnivore Community! https://kiltz-mighty-tribe.mn.co/ Join Dr. Kiltz for exclusive meetups and events! Sign up here: https://kiltzmeatup.com/ Looking for personalized guidance? Sign up here for one-on-one help or coaching with Dr. Nelson! https://calendly.com/drnelson-kiltzhealth/60-min-one-on-one-coaching 00:00 - Intro: Meet Theo & Nicole02:45 - Carb Crashes & Misdiagnosed IBS06:30 - From Asthma to Animal-Based Recovery10:15 - Cultural Food Conflicts & Family Dynamics14:50 - Pregnancy, Meat Aversions & Childhood Cravings19:20 - Visual Anthropology & Gatekeeping in Academia23:05 - Why Kids’ Menus Are Nutritional Tragedies27:40 - Creating a Storybook to Defend Meat-Based Kids31:10 - Myopia, Flat Feet & Reversing Chronic Conditions35:00 - EMF Shielding, Red Lights & Home Detox Strategies39:45 - The Sad State of Butchers & Lean Meat Propaganda43:20 - Grass-Fed vs Grain-Finished: What Actually Matters47:00 - Scaling the Message vs Niche Monetization50:30 - Why Cholesterol Propaganda Still Persists54:10 - Fermentation, Breath Odor & Gut Health58:00 - Final Thoughts: Reclaiming Ancestral Wisdom

Oct 10, 2025 • 57min
160. Dr Eric Westman: He Lost 100 Pounds at McDonald's—Without Counting Calories
Dr. Eric Westman—internal medicine specialist, researcher, and co-founder of Adapt Your Life Academy—joins Dr. Robert Kiltz to expose the truth behind low-carb and ketogenic diets. From reversing diabetes and obesity to challenging the pharmaceutical-first mindset of modern medicine, this conversation dives deep into the science, history, and future of therapeutic nutrition. Whether you're keto-curious or skeptical, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about food, medicine, and metabolic health.00:00 - Intro: Dr. Kiltz meets Dr. Westman02:15 - Why medical schools ignore nutrition05:40 - The two patients who changed everything08:10 - Dr. Atkins’ clinic and the “eat all you want” method12:30 - Why calorie counting misses the point16:45 - The backlash against fat—and why it was wrong20:00 - Reversing diabetes without meds: real patient stories24:10 - Why mainstream medicine resists dietary solutions28:30 - Carnivore vs. Keto: metabolic cousins?32:00 - Coaching, courses, and scaling impact online36:20 - Nightshades, inflammation, and food sensitivities40:00 - Weight loss shots: when they help—and when they don’t44:15 - Why cholesterol obsession distracts from real healing48:00 - Mindset, community, and addiction recovery51:30 - What medical schools should really be teaching55:00 - Final thoughts: simplicity, service, and the future of foodon

Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 4min
159. Dr. Nick Norwitz, MD PhD: “Doctors Don’t Learn Nutrition” — It’s Dangerous - here's why |
Harvard MD/PhD Nick Norwitz reversed ulcerative colitis, lowered cholesterol with Oreos, and now exposes the cracks in modern medicine. This episode is a masterclass in metabolic rebellion and curiosity.Join the Kiltz Health Certification Course here: 50% DISCOUNT until 10/8/2025: https://buy.stripe.com/fZuaEYbJaeCp4Df2OY0480xJoin the Kiltz Mighty Tribe - It's free: https://kiltz-mighty-tribe.mn.co/0:00 – Nick’s medical legacy and why he chose medicine 4:12 – Ulcerative colitis diagnosis and desperation-driven healing 8:45 – Ketogenic diet leads to full remission 12:30 – Why modern medicine fails chronic disease patients 16:05 – Incentives, pharma, and the business of healthcare 20:40 – Why RCTs don’t reflect real-world healing 25:10 – Nutrition education gaps in med school 30:00 – GLP-1s, statins, and lifestyle vs. pharma 35:45 – Nick’s grocery cart: what he actually eats 41:20 – Red meat and cancer myths 46:00 – The Oreo experiment: lowering LDL with cookies 50:30 – Empowering patients to lead their own health journey 54:00 – “Stay Curious”: Nick’s mantra and tattoo 58:00 – Where to follow Nick Norwitz and final reflections

Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 10min
158. Ken Berry MD: Why your Doctors Mighty be wrong
Dr. Ken Berry and Dr. Robert Kiltz dive deep into the Proper Human Diet, exposing why mainstream nutrition keeps failing and how patients can reclaim their health through education, community, and real food. From deprescribing meds to decoding labs, this episode explores the future of healthcare—where health coaching, metabolic awareness, and ancestral eating converge. Whether you're keto-curious, carnivore committed, or just questioning your doctor’s advice, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about medicine and nutrition.00:00 Intro: Rethinking Medicine & Nutrition 03:12 Dr. Berry’s Journey to Online Advocacy 07:45 What Is the Proper Human Diet? 12:30 Why Mainstream Nutrition Keeps Failing 16:50 Educating Patients to Take Control 21:05 Community as a Catalyst for Healing 25:40 Deprescribing Through Diet 30:15 Labs, Data & Patient Empowerment 35:00 How to Talk to Your Doctor Differently 39:20 Health Coaching: The New Frontier 43:10 Paleo, Keto, Carnivore—What’s the Difference? 47:30 Mental Health & Food: The Overlooked Link 51:45 Satiety, Nutrient Density & Common Myths 56:20 Meat, Cancer & Saturated Fat: Debunked 1:00:00 The Future of Healthcare & Coaching 1:04:10 Final Thoughts: Evolution & Affordability

Sep 22, 2025 • 59min
157. Marisol Nichols: Healing, Hollywood & Humanity. Marisol Nichols on Keto, Courage & Taking Action
In this gripping and multifaceted episode, Dr. Robert Kiltz sits down with actress and humanitarian Marisol Nichols—best known for her role on Riverdale and her undercover work fighting human trafficking—to explore the intersections of health, purpose, and personal transformation.From battling thyroid disease and sugar addiction to embracing a ketogenic lifestyle, Marisol shares:🥩 How keto and intermittent fasting helped her reverse autoimmune symptoms and reclaim energy💄 The pressure of Hollywood body standards—and how she found peace through nutrition and mindset🧠 Why she believes most “intolerances” are environmental, not personal🎭 How acting skills became tools for undercover ops against child trafficking📱 The dark link between pornography, predator behavior, and online grooming🚨 What every parent, teacher, and teen needs to know about digital safety and exploitationMarisol’s story is a testament to resilience, radical self-education, and the power of choosing service over silence. Whether she’s on set or in the field, she’s rewriting the narrative—one truth at a time.📦 Bonus: Hear how collagen coffee changed her skin, why she ditched low-fat diets, and what she eats before red carpets.

Sep 19, 2025 • 48min
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Sep 17, 2025 • 47min
155. Dr.Jesus Vega:Young, Sick & Misled. Dr. Jesús Vega’s Wake-Up Call to Reverse Heart Disease
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 healingFrom 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.

Sep 12, 2025 • 1h 17min
154. David Minkoff: From ER to Ironman. Dr. David Minkoff’s Radical Path to Healing
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 mattersWhether 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.

Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 33min
153. Tammy Peterson: Faith, Family & Fat. Tammy Peterson’s Journey from Illness to Divine Healing
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 recoveryFaith and Catholic conversionDivine feminine and family rolesThe impact of diet on mental clarity and identityPrayer, meditation, and spiritual discipline


