

Dr. Shawn Baker Podcast
Dr. Shawn Baker
We share carnivore diet success stories that are truly inspirational and life-changing!
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Jun 16, 2023 • 58min
This Is An EXCITING Industry | Dr. Shawn Baker, Natalie Kovarik & Tara Vander Dussen
Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen are the co-hosts of the Discover Ag docu-series as well as the popular podcast Discover Ag. Collectively they have been advocating for agriculture online on various social media platforms for over 10 years. Together they have fostered a community of over 220k, spoken on stages across the nation and globe, and empowered a community to reconnect to the agriculture industry and the hands that feed us. From the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills, Natalie shares her ranching and familying story online to showcase the beauty behind the western lifestyle as well as foster a community that supports and trusts in Agricultural as much as she does. She and her husband (and their 3 boys) own and operate Kovarik Cattle Co, a cow-calf operation with a growing registered herd where she spends the majority of her days collecting meaningful moments on the ranch bouncing around in a dusty old tractor or out in pasture on horseback. She has created an online community of over 130K, created an apparel line that gave back to ag foundations, spoken on ag stages, hosted business retreats for the ag community and co-founded Elevate Ag an online course for producers to learn to effectively use social media to share their story. Tara is a New Mexico native, 5th generation dairy farmer, an environmental scientist, and mom of two girls. Daniel, her husband, manages all day-to-day on his family dairy farm while Tara has her own career as an environmental consultant, speaker, online agriculture advocate, and podcaster. Tara has had the opportunity to speak at national and global conferences about dairy sustainability including at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Committee on World Food Security and the Forbes AgTech Summit. As well as being the co-host of Discover Ag Tara is also the co-founder of Elevate Ag, an online course to provide farmers and ranchers with the tools they need to successfully share their ag story and grow their businesses. Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:52 Introductions 04:05 Natalie's experience leaving pharmacy 06:08 Criticisms about water use for cattle 09:01 Sustainability in ranch life 16:16 Soil regeneration 18:24 Specific breeds of cattle for specific goals 23:35 Weaning cycle for cattle 24:52 Vaccines for cattle 32:33 Animal treatment in ranching 37:41 Future of raising cattle 39:26 Online response with social media 42:48 Raw milk 46:22 Possible weak points in supply 51:28 Sustainably increasing herd size 55:53 Negativity from public See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . #revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree

Jun 14, 2023 • 45min
Healing, Here's How | Dr. Shawn Baker & Douglas
Douglas is a sixty-seven-year-old retired healthcare professional who embarked on a successful weight loss journey after his mother's death. He lost around 70 pounds following a low-carb, intermittent fasting, and OMAD diet. Despite having normal A1C levels, his doctor insists he's diabetic due to his fasting glucose level. During this time, he was diagnosed with invasive bladder cancer and discovered a paraganglioma. After surgery and a challenging chemotherapy regimen, which included extended water-only fasts, his bladder and prostate were removed. Concurrently, he discovered a tumor on his right adrenal gland. The tumor was significantly reduced on Valentine's Day 2023. He currently follows a 90% carnivorous diet to help his adrenal gland recover and looks forward to his latest hormonal panel and CMP results. See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . #revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree

Jun 13, 2023 • 49min
American Diabetes Association Will NOT Like This | Dr. Shawn Baker & Aaron K
Aaron is a husband and father of eight children. In his mid-forties, he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure and was advised to take statin drugs. Despite dieting on and off for years, he had no real success in managing his conditions and kept getting sicker. When he searched the internet for help, he discovered that type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease, which surprised him since his doctor had never informed him of this. He became motivated to reverse his condition and that's when he found the carnivore diet. Within six months of following the carnivore diet, he had reversed his diabetes, lost over 30 pounds, and reversed his hypertension. As time passed, the list of benefits kept growing. Now, over a year later as of March 2023, he feels compelled to share his experience with others who might be in a similar situation. He has lost over 50 pounds and has been able to maintain a 5-day-a-week exercise routine despite his physically demanding job. Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:49 Introductions 04:32 Diabetes diagnosis 06:56 Life before carnivore diet 09:51 Results after 30 days 12:00 Carnivore diet at the start 16:46 Conversations with doctor 21:05 Improvements in joint pain 21:57 Current status of the carnivore diet 26:15 Changes to kids' diets 28:35 Carnivore diet at work 32:2 Possible negatives or downsides to carnivore diet 43:18 Coaching on the carnivore diet 44:48 Social media See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30-day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . #revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree

Jun 12, 2023 • 51min
We All Do Dumb Things And Pay For Our Sins | Dr. Shawn Baker & Zane Griggs
Zane Griggs has been helping people improve their metabolic health and fitness as a personal trainer since 1998. He is the author of "Kicking Ass After 50" and the host of the Healthy A.F. / Healthy After Fifty podcast where he discusses practical strategies for unlocking optimal health and longevity. Zane's focus is to empower people to take charge of their health through the lifestyle decisions they make every day. https://zanegriggs.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:48 Introductions 03:30 Experimentation with health for longevity 09:20 Consistency with coaching people 13:24 How to start people with coaching 15:16 Body training goals for Zane 24:16 Daily nutrition and sleep targets 26:59 Importance of mobility 35:56 The idea for the book 42:32 Zane's kids 44:30 Where to find the book 46:12 Collaboration with Ken for the book 48:42 Where to find Zane See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . #revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree

Jun 6, 2023 • 56min
5-Year Carnivore Sees No End To Benefits! | Dr. Shawn Baker & Lark
Lark started with a list of 30 markers of poor health which reduced by half with keto, then dropped to one or two when she went on the carnivore diet. Sugar addiction has been her main battle with food. Her health conditions included weight gain, depression/anxiety/mood disorder, osteopenia, swollen finger joints/arthritis, hip/knee/archilles tendon pain, hay fever/allergies, gum disease/ulcers, chronic bronchitis, bruising, sleep problems, chronically itchy back, constipation, mouth ulcers, split ends, shingles, tinnitus, and morning kidney(?) pain after sugar binges. Read Lark's success story here: https://carnivore.diet/lark-buried-her-sugar-addiction-healed-many-things-and-loves-life-all-from-a-carnivore-lifestyle/ See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Book a Carnivore Coach: https://carnivore.diet/book-a-coach/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . #revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree

Jun 3, 2023 • 48min
Meat Is The Best Drug | Dr. Shawn Baker & Dave W
Dave has had a physically demanding life, starting with an early focus on fitness in various forms including running, swimming, wrestling, and martial arts. He served in the United States Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division for six years from the age of 19, and subsequently spent 32 years in Southern California as a bodyguard in executive protection. During the 90s, he co-founded a bounty-hunting business capitalizing on California's new three-strikes law. Dave protected numerous high-profile figures, from celebrities to Saudi royal family members and CEOs. Despite being dedicated to fitness, by his late 50s, Dave began to struggle with joint pain and weight gain due to long working hours and a lack of energy. He tried numerous diets with limited success until discovering the carnivore diet via Dr. Shawn Baker's YouTube channel. This lifestyle change brought him relief from inflammation and joint pain, and helped him lose significant weight. Despite skeptical reactions from others about his unconventional diet, he feels better than he has in decades and has no plans to revert back to the Standard American Diet (SAD). See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Book a Carnivore Coach: https://carnivore.diet/book-a-coach/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . #revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree

May 31, 2023 • 51min
Veggies Are Useless, So Why Waste Time With A Garden? | Dr. Shawn Baker & Coach Shana B
Born and raised in Portland, Shana exhibited athleticism and competitiveness from a young age. After enrolling at Washington State University, she unexpectedly decided to enlist in the Marine Corps, serving as an aircraft engine mechanic while also becoming a mother. Following her discharge, she pursued her passion for health and performance by studying athletic training at Penn State University, balancing her studies with family life. After graduating, she worked as an Athletic Trainer while establishing her own homestead, taking control of food production. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Sport & Exercise Psychology and became a remote/virtual coach during the COVID pandemic. Exploring nutrition, she adopted a carnivore lifestyle, which transformed her health and deepened her understanding of nutrition. Now, she is eagerly anticipating the arrival of her fourth child while continuing to thrive on her homestead. Find Shana: https://carnivore.diet/product/shana-b/ https://www.instagram.com/bogert.family.homestead/ See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Book a Carnivore Coach: https://carnivore.diet/book-a-coach/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . #revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree

May 27, 2023 • 51min
You Won't Believe How Old She Is | Dr. Shawn Baker & Coach Barbara S
Barbara journeyed from a career as an MRI technologist, witnessing the health decline of her patients, to overcoming her own health issues and poor relationship with food. Having experimented with various diets, and experiencing a range of physical and mental health problems, Barbara found a transformative solution in the carnivore diet, backed by the teachings of Dr. Baker and others. Through this high-fat, zero-carb diet, she has kicked her sugar, carb, and alcohol addictions, while experiencing a resurgence in overall wellness - resolving issues like insomnia, digestive problems, and hormonal imbalances. Now operating her own yoga studio and leading a healthier life, Barbara advocates for the carnivore diet as a means to heal both body and mind from the inside out. Read Barbara's story here: https://carnivore.diet/barbara-s-heals-from-anxiety-and-digestive-issues-on-a-carnivore-diet/ Find Coach Barbara S: https://www.instagram.com/carnivore_yogis/ https://carnivore.diet/product/barbara-s/ Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:59 Introduction 03:20 Chronic caloric restriction and binge eating 06:30 Freedom from food 10:06 Going vegan 12:55 Leaving veganism 18:39 Starting the carnivore diet 22:55 Eyesight improves on carnivore diet 24:42 Alcoholism 28:14 Salad and gut health 30:51 Doing yoga on a bloated belly 33:53 Carnivore diet and family 36:05 Calories on the carnivore diet 38:27 Eating on the carnivore diet while on vacation 41:47 Saturated fat and heart disease 44:47 Having fewer wrinkles on the carnivore diet 48:00 Patients in large mammal scanner See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Book a Carnivore Coach: https://carnivore.diet/book-a-coach/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . #revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree

May 26, 2023 • 57min
He Laughs At Doctors Telling Him To Cut Meat 💪 | Dr. Shawn Baker & Rick
In 2015, Rick, suffering from high blood pressure and poor metabolic health, was put on medication. He later developed aggressive prostate cancer and underwent surgery. Despite being cancer-free, his metabolic health worsened, nearing obesity and showing signs of diabetes. Rick decided to overhaul his diet, transitioning to a ketogenic, then a near-carnivorous diet, following his son's successful weight control regime. His health improved dramatically: he lost 85 pounds, his blood glucose normalized, his hypertension was controlled without medication, and his gout and lactose intolerance disappeared. Despite initial weight loss leading to a slower metabolism, adjusting his meal frequency and focusing on protein intake helped maintain his health. Rick now has a healthier lifestyle, is tested for cancer twice yearly, and attributes his improved health primarily to dietary changes. Rick on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rickcartwright/ and https://www.instagram.com/carnivore.rick/ Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:54 Introductions 03:21 Sudden weight gain 05:08 Original loss of weight 05:49 Health scare at 50 08:13 Prostate cancer diagnosis 10:08 Other health concerns 13:54 Start of shift to carnivore 15:00 Carnivore diet 17:21 Training on carnivore 20:20 Hunger levels on carnivore 23:21 Response from health professionals 25:04 Original reason for weight gain 28:11 Response from people about carnivore diet 30:50 Current status of carnivore diet 32:54 Carnivore diet effects on aging 35:03 Wife's response to carnivore diet 35:58 Sleep quality on carnivore 37:53 Getting off blood pressure meds 41:37 Strength levels at 65 on carnivore 43:23 Financial impact of carnivore 45:30 Honey on the carnivore diet 47:36 Energy levels as a carnivore 50:26 Doctor visits on carnivore 52:49 Where to find Rick See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Book a Carnivore Coach: https://carnivore.diet/book-a-coach/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . #revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree

May 22, 2023 • 53min
He Fainted; They Said It Was "Normal" | Dr. Shawn Baker & Josh K
Coach Josh K, currently 29 years old, resides in the Des Moines, IA area but originally hails from Sioux City. Josh is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, employed in a skilled nursing/long-term care setting. During his upbringing, he struggled with obesity, adhering to the standard American diet until his early 20s, which led him to reach a weight of up to 330 lbs. Josh's health began deteriorating around the age of 20, experiencing symptoms such as sleep apnea, lightheadedness, dyspnea, anxiety, and low self-esteem. However, as he matured, he started making better choices, adopting a whole food diet. Despite successfully shedding excess weight, he discovered that not all his health issues improved. He continued to suffer from worsening thoracic spine arthritis pain, increased occurrences of low back nerve impingement and radicular pain, energy fluctuations, and gastrointestinal bloating and gas problems. Driven by a desire to find a solution, Josh initially turned to the ketogenic diet. Shortly after, he transitioned to a carnivorous diet, which proved to be transformative. With this dietary shift, he experienced minimal pain, a consistent and steady energy level, and relief from gas and bloating issues. Moreover, he noticed improved exercise performance and an increase in muscle mass, serving as additional benefits to his overall well-being. Find Josh: https://carnivore.diet/product/josh-k/ Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:56 Introductions 04:47 Starting point in diet changes 06:17 Childhood diet 07:33 Chronic pain issues and other health concerns 10:28 Deciding to change 12:50 Response from family and friends 16:17 Effect of ketogenic diet 19:15 Joint pain with ketogenic diet 23:13 Starting carnivore 25:17 Parents' feelings on carnivore diet 27:59 Daily view of carnivore diet for Josh 31:01 Carnivore diet effect on thinking of health care in general as a health care professional 34:36 Negatives of carnivore diet 38:04 Cost of carnivore diet 39:19 Food needs on carnivore diet 42:24 Reduction in pain from work on carnivore 43:59 Salt needs on carnivore and while fasting 50:08 Carnivore diet during work hours See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Book a Carnivore Coach: https://carnivore.diet/book-a-coach/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . #revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree


