Ketobiography

📋 In this special New Year’s Day solo episode, host Robyn Dobbins shares big updates about her work, including her new role with Metabolic Collective, changes to her Harbinger of Health practice, and how the free NEST support group is evolving. She also explains why Ketobiography remains at the heart of her advocacy, how she’s simplifying social media, and how to stay connected through her newsletter and Linktree. Finally, Robyn reveals exciting details about hosting a Dallas-area theatrical screening of The Cholesterol Code documentary in April 2026 and why all proceeds will support Metabolic Collective’s mission.​​🎥 *Cholesterol Code Documentary Screening*Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026Time: 7:00 PM CDT (approx. 2‑hour event)Location: Studio Movie Grill – The Colony🎟️ Purchase tickets:https://www.robyndobbins.com/documentary⏳ Chapters0:00 – New Year’s welcome and why this update matters0:35 – Joining Metabolic Collective and creating advocacy community5:35 – Harbinger of Health, pausing coaching, and the free NEST group7:50 – Ketobiography’s future and simplifying social media/newsletter11:11 – The Cholesterol Code documentary and Dallas screening details💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy Robyn joined Metabolic Collective and how its “watering hole” events turn advocacy ideas into action.How Metabolic Collective gathers, supports, and amplifies grassroots advocacy projects through community, not just science.​Why Robyn paused her Harbinger of Health coaching practice while maintaining NEST, a free support group on Signal.How Ketobiography will continue unchanged as a therapeutic, story-centered podcast while its social media presence moves to Robyn’s personal accounts.Details about the April 15, 2026 screening of The Cholesterol Code documentary in Dallas, with all proceeds benefiting Metabolic Collective.​🔑 Key Insight“I don’t think that payment should be a barrier to success. So, this is a free group where we just help each other out… we help each other through the hard times and we celebrate each other during the good times.”  -Robyn Dobbins🌐 Links MentionedWebsite: New home for Harbinger of Health, LLC and Ketobiographyhttps://www.robyndobbins.comJoin NEST: Free support communityrobyn.r.dobbins@gmail.comNominate a Guest for Ketobiography:ketobiography@gmail.comSubscribe to Substack: https://robynrdobbins.substack.comSocial media:  Robyn’s personal pages are now the home for KetobiographyFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/robyn.dobbinsX:  https://x.com/robynrdobbinsInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robynrdobbinsLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-dobbins-59bb1653🔗 Find links to all interviews, social media, and website here:Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/robyn.r.dobbins

📋 In this Christmas encore of a listener favorite, Ketobiography revisits the powerful story of Christine Trimpe, a former corporate accountant who was 100 pounds overweight, exhausted, and trapped in yo-yo dieting before a “mountain moment” pushed her to reclaim her health. She shares how addressing sleep apnea, fatty liver, and sugar addiction through keto, low carb, and her SugarFreed® method transformed not only her body but also her energy, emotions, and sense of purpose.​​💡 What you’ll Learn in this EpisodeHow a single hard wake-up call on a Colorado hiking trail became the turning point after 30 years of yo-yo dieting and chronic fatigue.​Why tackling sleep issues, fatty liver, and sugar addiction was crucial before sustainable weight loss and better metabolic health could happen.​The practical first steps she took to quit sugar, lower carbs, and transition to a simple, sustainable ketogenic way of eating. keeping carbs under 20 grams per day.​How better nutrition quieted food noise, lifted mood, reduced pain and inflammation, and improved emotional regulation and daily energy.​What the SugarFreed® method is, why she now coaches women through sugar addiction recovery, and how journaling can help you write your own “ketobiography.”​​🔑 Key Insight“I never thought I’d find freedom from sugar, exhaustion, and yo-yo diets—but once I experienced this healing, I knew I could never unsee what was possible.”​ -Christine Trimpe🌐 Connect with ChristineWebsite: https://christinetrimpe.com​Weight-loss & SugarFreed® program: https://christinetrimpe.com/weight-loss/Blog & resources: https://joyfulketolife.com​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachchristinetrimpe​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoyfulKetoLifePage

📋 This is the second episode in a two-part Ketobiography series featuring investigative science writer and “science-help” author of Going Menopostal, Amy Alkon. In Part 2, we go deeper into the realities of navigating menopause care in real time—from fighting for proper progesterone and estradiol dosing, to demanding pain relief for gynecologic procedures, to pushing back when doctors downplay risks or dismiss symptoms. This conversation is raw, practical, and aimed at helping women replace self-doubt and “being polite” with informed, unapologetic self-advocacy.​​💡 What you’ll Learn in this EpisodeWhy oral micronized progesterone (at an adequate dose) is critical for both symptom relief and cancer protection in perimenopause.​​How estradiol can support sleep, bladder function, cardiovascular health, and bone protection in menopause when used appropriately.​​The dangers of under-dosing hormones, relying on unregulated creams, or using poorly chosen drug combinations without understanding “class effects.”​​What shared decision-making actually looks like in practice—and how to recognize a doctor who is willing to partner with you instead of talking over you.​How and why to insist on pain relief for procedures like IUD insertion, removal, and biopsies, and why “it’s just a pinch” is not acceptable care.​🔑 Key Insight“You have a right to pain relief. You have a right to informed consent. Being high in agreeableness isn’t a mandate—you can be brave, stand up for yourself, and be proud that you did.”​ -Amy Alkon🌐 Connect with Amy AlkonWebsite​XSubstack newsletter “Science Made Practical”https://sciencemadepractical.amyalkon.netInstagram

📋 Award-winning science writer Amy Alkon joins Ketobiography to discuss her new book, "Going Menopostal," and uncover the gaps between medical practice and real science in menopause and perimenopause care. In this first of a two-part series, Amy shares her personal journey, breaks down the most common myths, and offers empowering advice on self-advocacy, science-based treatments, and asking better questions in the doctor’s office.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy so much menopause care is based on myth, not science​How evidence-based thinking can empower your health decisions​Why most doctors lack menopause training—and what you can do about it​The real difference between perimenopause and menopause, scientifically​How to ask better questions and advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office​🔑 Key Insight "Be a pain…and be proud. Proud. Proud. You’re your best advocate. You can’t expect somebody else to do it for you. So, if it means taking a step into a direction that might be a little bit more ugly, then do it—it’s worth it." — Amy Alkon​🌐 Connect with Amy AlkonWebsite: https://www.amyalkon.net​X (Twitter): @amyalkon​Substack Newsletter: Science Made Practical Instagram: @amyalkonbookstagram

📋 This episode of Brain Heal(th), hosted by Eddie Rodriguez and reposted on Ketobiography with permission, features Robyn Dobbins—a certified health advisor with the Nutrition Network, dedicated to evidence-based metabolic therapies for mental wellness. Robyn shares her candid journey through bipolar disorder, antidepressant and antipsychotic management, major life transitions, and ultimately a sustained recovery achieved through ketogenic and NSNG (No Sugar, No Grain) nutrition and thriving community support.​💡 What You’ll Learn in this EpisodeHow Robyn’s personal battle with mental health and medication led to a transformation via metabolic therapy and nutritional intervention.​The profound impact of NSNG and ketogenic approaches on weight loss, energy, and emotional stability.​Why prioritizing lab work and individualized care became central to Robyn’s mental wellness and overall health journey.​The critical role of family, accountability, and peer community in sustaining progress and resilience.​Insights into Robyn’s coaching practice, her work with Metabolic Collective, and the power of grassroots advocacy for broader access to metabolic therapies.​🔑 Key Insight"You see how life is just wide open for you in a way that was never possible before... It doesn’t hurt to try, but with the caveat, if you’re on medication, you need to still work with a provider” — Robyn Dobbins.​🌐 Connect with Robyn DobbinsHarbinger of Health LinktreeX (Twitter): @RobynRDobbins​​Metabolic Collective🌐 Connect with Brain Heal(th)FacebookInstagramTikTokX (Twitter)YouTubeReposted on Ketobiography with full permission from Eddie Rodriguez and Brain Heal(th). For more, follow both Robyn Dobbins and Brain Heal(th) at the links above to stay inspired and informed.

📋 This episode of Ketobiography features Nathan Leary with an inspiring, first-person account of overcoming a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia, facing countless obstacles on the way to renewed mental and physical health, and transforming hardship into advocacy. He shares how radical transparency, relentless research, and a ketogenic lifestyle changed not only his medical markers but his entire path in life, fueling his mission to offer hope and practical resources to others facing serious mental health challenges.💡 What You’ll Learn in this EpisodeThe personal journey from crisis and isolation after a schizophrenia diagnosis to stable, thriving mental health through lifestyle change.​The challenges and risks of navigating psychiatric medications and why transparent collaboration with medical professionals is vital.​How a ketogenic diet began to deliver improvements—like normalized blood pressure, cholesterol, and mood—in less than a year.​The motivation behind launching StopTheVoices.com and LikeLifeMore.com, plus the importance of bite-sized, instantly-shareable mental health resources.​Practical advice for others seeking hope and concrete first steps for their own mental health journeys, grounded in lived experience.​🔑 Key Insight"The food that we eat is the seed of our mind. It creates all the neurotransmitters, all the energy. It creates everything that's in our body and in our brain. And... I see it like, if you have a heart attack, you don't want to go back to eating fried chicken and processed foods. You just don't want to take the risk.”​🌐 Connect with NathanWebsites: StopTheVoices & LikeLifeMoreSocial Media: @nathanleary82 on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and X

📋 In this episode, Harmony Bright shares her extraordinary journey—overcoming depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, chronic inflammation, obesity, and metabolic syndrome using therapeutic ketogenic nutrition. After years of being reliant on psychiatric medications, Harmony courageously experimented with metabolic therapies, resulting in profound improvements in both her mental and physical health. She takes us through the hardest moments of her transformation, the challenges of medication withdrawal, the impact of community support, and how individualized keto strategies have empowered her to reclaim her life and wellness.⏳ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction & Harmony’s Background05:00 – Schizophrenia Diagnosis and Early Struggles12:00 – Life on Psychiatric Medications17:00 – Health and Mobility Crisis24:00 – Surgeries, Determination, and the Search for Answers30:00 – Discovering and Adopting a Ketogenic Diet38:00 – Tapering Medication the First Time45:00 – Relapse, Ketone Insights, and Second Taper53:00 – Nutrition, Fasting, and Movement Strategies1:03:00 – Advice for Others & Final Reflections💡 What You’ll Learn in this EpisodeHow a ketogenic diet can impact both mental and metabolic health.The realities and strategies of tapering psychiatric medication safely.The importance of individualized nutrition, fasting, and exercise.How family and community support are crucial during health transformation.Tips for maintaining therapeutic ketosis and troubleshooting keto side effects.🔑 Key Insight“Everything has been a learning experience—driving again, engaging with friends, relearning how to live. I was so dysfunctional. Now I’m learning everything again, and that’s the power of taking control through diet, not just meds.” -Harmony Bright🌐 Connect with Harmony BrightX: @bright_har6612Instagram: Harmonybright1000

📋 Registered dietitian, author, and ultra-endurance athlete Michelle Hurn joins Ketobiography to share her journey from recovering from an eating disorder to transforming nutrition advocacy. Dive deep into Michelle’s work in metabolic health, her fight against conventional dietary dogma, and her innovative projects—like the Protein Project—bringing real nutrition to food banks. This inspiring episode explores radical honesty, the need for grassroots change, and ways anyone can support true nourishment in their communities.⏳ Chapters00:00 – Introduction & Michelle’s background04:00 – Surviving and healing from eating disorders12:00 – Leaving conventional nutrition to challenge dogma18:00 – The connection between metabolic health and mental health25:00 – Building the American Diabetes Society’s new mission32:00 – Real-life impact: Protein Project and food bank nutrition44:00 – How listeners can get involved with advocacy48:00 – Individualized nutrition for athletes and diabetics52:00 – Radical honesty and grassroots cultural change56:00 – Final thoughts and how to start your journey💡 What you’ll Learn in this EpisodeWhy mainstream nutrition guidelines often fail, and what actually supports metabolic healthThe story behind Michelle’s books and donations to food banksHow diet impacts both physical and mental health in real patientsThe steps and challenges of launching a truly independent health nonprofitActionable advice for grassroots advocacy and self-empowerment in community nutrition🔑 Key Insight"First, take care of you. First, make sure you are a mentally stable, physically healthy human. That’s going to reflect to your family. Then look at your community... If everyone did a little bit, it would make a huge impact." -Michelle Hurn🌐 Connect with Michelle HurnDietitians Dilemma WebsiteInstagram: @runeatmeatrepeatTwitter: @MichelleHurnRD