Keto/Carnivore Conversations

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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

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 unlearnThis 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 purposeDr. 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 offThis 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.