Ketobiography

📋 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

📋 This episode of Ketobiography shares the powerful recovery and transformation of Linda Witnov, a woman who spent decades wrestling with food obsession, sugar addiction, and bulimia. Drawing from her background in teaching and psychology, she reveals the impact of family, culture, and shame on the battle for lasting change. Hear how she discovered keto, made peace with her body, and now coaches others—especially women—toward emotional healing and sustainable wellness.⏳ Chapters00:00 Introduction & Welcome03:00 Linda’s Story Begins: Family, Early Food Memories10:00 Overeating, Body Image, and Shame in Childhood17:00 Starting Diets: Weight Watchers and Diet Culture in the 1960s23:00 First Experiences with Eating Disorders28:00 Double Life: Discipline and Secret Binging in Early Adulthood36:00 Therapy, Healing, and Gradually Overcoming Bulimia43:00 Discovering Atkins and Low-Carb Living50:00 Rebuilding Habits, Coaching Philosophy, and Moving Beyond Shame58:00 Advice for Listeners and Closing Reflections💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow early family experiences and culture can shape body image and eating habitsThe intersection of addiction, bulimia, and secretive food behaviors—and how these cycles are brokenWhy psychotherapy and low-carb eating worked together to promote long-term healing and self-acceptancePractical coaching methods that focus on gradual, personalized change, particularly for women in midlife and beyondThe critical importance of community, compassion, and perseverance on the path to freedom🔑 Key Insight“Don’t give up. Keep trying different things. It doesn’t happen as quickly as we humans want it to… It’s experimenting, being a scientist, and having compassion for yourself. It’s not going to be overnight, and that’s okay. It’s totally worth it. Don’t give up.” -Linda Witnov🌐 Connect with Linda WitnovRise Up Slim DownEmail: linda@riseupslimdown.com

📋 Explore the barriers to true health in America as Robyn Dobbins sits down with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, a leading physician, runner, and health advocate. From the limits of modern healthcare to the realities of food policy, discover why lasting health is about much more than just diet and exercise. This episode is packed with practical strategies, powerful stories, and eye-opening insights into community and personal wellness.⏳ Chapters0:00 - Introduction1:09 - The Heart of Advocacy: More Than a Career3:16 - Rural Health Lessons: Longevity, Community, and Lifestyle6:26 - Food Insecurity, School Lunches, & Policy Roadblocks8:03 - The Military Connection: Youth Fitness & National Health10:28 - Fixing Food Policy and Building the Coalition for Metabolic Health16:17 - Education, Change, and Fighting Entrenched Dogma30:21 - The Individual’s Role and Path to Real Change41:51 - Practical Solutions & Community Tools55:17 - Final Insights, Advice, and Where to Learn More💡 What you’ll Learn in this EpisodeWhy the current food policy and school nutrition need urgent reformHow social and economic factors create health disparities in rural AmericaWhat’s driving epidemics of childhood obesity, diabetes, and chronic diseaseActionable strategies for reclaiming individual and family healthThe power of advocacy, community, sunlight, and ancestral habits for well-being🔑 Key Insight“All discipline is the decision you make today for the benefit of future me.”🌐 Connect with Dr. Mark CucuzzellaDr. Mark's DeskBook: Run For Your LifeSociety of Metabolic Health PractitionersNutrition CoalitionCoalition for Metabolic Health

📋 In this episode of Ketobiography, host Robyn Dobbins has an inspiring conversation with Nicole Laurent, a licensed mental health counselor, advocate, and founder of Brain Fog Recovery Source. Nicole shares her remarkable journey from debilitating chronic pain and cognitive impairment to becoming a leader in ketogenic metabolic therapy for mental health. Discover how Nicole integrates cutting-edge nutritional therapy with psychotherapy, expands access through her nonprofit work, and fights for those facing neurological challenges.⏳ Chapters0:00 – Introduction and Guest Welcome1:16 – Nicole’s Personal Healing Story8:59 – Challenges of Detox and Cognitive Recovery14:13 – Discovering Ketogenic Therapy and Regaining Function16:11 – Professional Shift and Ethical Motivation19:41 – Training, Certification, and Community25:05 – How Nicole’s Practice Works27:32 – Psychotherapist Training and Advocacy32:36 – Publishing Case Studies for Mental Health35:23 – Launching Brain Fog Recovery Source Nonprofit46:32 – Final Advice and How to Connect with Nicole💡 What You’ll Learn in this EpisodeHow Nicole overcame chronic illness, brain fog, and medication dependency using ketogenic metabolic therapy.The science and ethics behind Nicole’s integration of nutritional therapy and psychotherapy for treating mental illness and neurological challenges.The story behind the founding of Brain Fog Recovery Source, Nicole’s nonprofit focused on education, access, and advocacy for metabolic mental health care.The importance of publishing case studies for advancing metabolic therapy in mainstream mental health treatment, as Nicole passionately describes.Practical ways Nicole supports patients, professionals, and the community—plus her advice on harnessing hope and purpose for recovery.🔑 Key Insight“Bodies heal, brains heal, new therapies come into the world. … When you’re in that dark place, you can’t remember that your now is not your forever. … It’s a metabolic intervention to be open and hopeful if that’s possible for you in the moment.” –Nicole Laurent🌐 Connect with Nicole LaurentMental Health Keto Email for nonprofit/scholarship: nonprofit@mentalhealthketo.comGeneral contact: nicole@mentalhealthketo.comSocial Media: See website

📋 In this episode of Ketobiography, Robyn Dobbins interviews Lori Balue, who transformed her health in her 50s by embracing a ketovore lifestyle. After decades battling obesity, pre-diabetes, depression, and chronic illness, Lori shares her journey to losing 100 pounds and reclaiming vibrant health.Lori discusses overcoming food addictions, navigating stalled weight loss, and the role of personalized lab testing and digestive support in her healing. She now helps women over 50 through her Holistic Low-Carb Method, focusing on nutrition, movement, and metabolic repair.⏳ Chapters0:00 Introduction & Guest Background3:00 Early Life & Weight Challenges9:00 The Diet Roller Coaster & Midlife Awakening16:00 Discovering Keto & Initial Success24:00 The Stall & Digestive Health Breakthrough30:00 Healing Journey & Family Impact38:00 The Holistic Low-Carb Method Explained45:00 Managing Food Sensitivities & Protein Balance51:00 Lifestyle, Movement & Mental Health57:00 Final Insights & How to Connect💡 What You’ll Learn in this EpisodeWhy traditional low-calorie diets fail to address inflammation and lasting health problemsHow food sensitivities and targeted lab testing help uncover hidden healing opportunitiesThe importance of personalized nutrition and avoiding dogmatic dietary rulesThe power of amino acids, protein timing, and digestive support for controlling cravingsLongevity, emotional healing, and self-empowerment through holistic lifestyle changes🔑 Key Insight“Get into action. When you get into action, the fear goes away. Make one step at a time, make a plan, and as you do that you open up space for results to come in.” -Lori Balue🌐 Connect with Lori BalueWebsiteInstagramYouTube

📋 In this episode of Ketobiography, host Robyn Dobbins talks with Justin Liberman, Experience Coordinator at Jaspr, about the critical but often overlooked pillar of health: the air inside our homes. Drawing on his career uncovering hidden hazards like mold, VOCs, and particulate matter, Justin explains how these invisible contaminants can affect sleep, energy, and overall well-being. He shares practical, actionable steps to improve indoor air quality through better ventilation, filtering, and lifestyle changes. Justin also reveals the inspiration behind Jaspr’s advanced air scrubber technology, designed to create cleaner, healthier living spaces. This conversation sheds new light on the profound role of indoor air quality in everyday wellness.⏳ Chapters0:00 Introduction and overview of indoor air quality importance1:07 Robyn’s personal story: feeling unwell in the home4:10 Why indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air7:00 Main indoor air pollutants: mold, particulate matter, and VOCs14:27 Signs your home’s air quality may be affecting your health18:10 Practical tips to detox and improve indoor air quality (ventilation, filtering)23:34 The limits of furnace filters and importance of air scrubbers26:30 Jaspr’s origin story and how their air scrubber addresses home needs33:00 Small lifestyle changes that improve air quality (range hoods, fans, dehumidifiers)45:32 Final thoughts: The importance of air as a foundational pillar of health💡 What you’ll Learn in this EpisodeWhy indoor air can be 5-10 times more polluted than outdoor air and what causes thisKey pollutants to watch for: mold, particulate matter, and VOCsClear signs and symptoms that your indoor air may be impacting your healthHow proper ventilation and targeted air filtration can dramatically improve air qualityThe inspiration and science behind Jaspr’s advanced air scrubber, designed for home use🔑 Key Insight“You can't detox your body if you’re not detoxing your home. Your indoor environment is the space you live in most, so caring for your air is foundational to your health.” -Justin Liberman🌐 Connect with Justin Liberman and JasprWebsiteInstagram

📋 In this episode of Ketobiography, host Robyn Dobbins talks with Dave Feldman, a software engineer turned metabolic health researcher, about his pioneering Keto CTA study and the journey that has reshaped how we think about cholesterol and heart health. They dive into the complexities and surprises of the study’s data, the challenges of scientific transparency, and how citizen science is empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Dave also shares updates on his podcast, The Feldman Protocol, and the upcoming Cholesterol Code documentary film. This candid conversation explores perseverance, scientific rigor, and hope for the future of metabolic research.⏳ Chapters0:00 Introduction and Host Welcome2:00 The Spark Behind Keto CTA Study4:00 Explanation of CT Angiography and Study Details7:00 Baseline and Longitudinal Scan Results8:00 Semi-Quantitative vs Quantitative Data Analysis12:00 Data Challenges and Transparency Issues18:00 Social Media Rollout and Public Response25:00 Engagement with HeartFlow and Data Validation30:00 Discussion on Plaque Regression Findings42:00 Upcoming Five-Year Scan and Future Research Plans47:00 Launch of The Feldman Protocol Podcast50:00 Update on Cholesterol Code Documentary Film💡 What you’ll Learn in this EpisodeHow a personal curiosity evolved into a landmark crowdfunding research studyThe methodology and importance of CT angiography in understanding heart healthDifferences between semi-quantitative and AI-guided quantitative analyses in plaque measurementChallenges faced with transparency and data accuracy in scientific researchThe role of citizen science and patient advocacy in advancing metabolic health knowledge🔑 Key Insight“Science isn’t about having all the answers immediately — it’s about facing tough questions and letting the truth emerge through open conversation.” — Dave Feldman🌐 Connect with Dave FeldmanWebsite: https://www.cholesterolcode.comThe Feldman Protocol_ PodcastX🔬KetoCTA:https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.101686Preliminary QAngio Data for Keto-CTA on Rapid ProgressorsNew KETO-CTA Data - Clarification and Update on Cleerly📌 Citizen Science Foundation & Collaborative Science Conference🎬 The Cholesterol Code

📋 In this inspiring episode of Ketobiography, retired police officer Eric Reynolds shares his remarkable transformation—from PTSD, weight gain, and declining health in law enforcement to becoming a 75+ pound lighter, full-time health advocate. Discover how adopting ketogenic and carnivore nutrition not only restored his physical and mental well-being but also fueled the creation of Keto Five-O and Cops and Campers, supporting first responders nationwide. Eric opens up about the toll of shift work, navigating high calcium scores, building resilient communities, and raising keto kids—all with the mission to prove it’s never too late to fight back, heal, and thrive.⏳ Chapters0:00 – Welcome & introduction to Eric Reynolds0:12 – Challenge coins & symbolic milestones in weight loss2:04 – Early life, upbringing, and sports background5:09 – Starting law enforcement career and lifestyle demands5:34 – 2012 shooting incident & living with PTSD8:54 – First encounter with the ketogenic diet9:57 – Early keto results: 50 pounds lost in six months11:11 – Inflammation reduction, mental clarity, and retirement decision12:42 – Launching Keto Five-O Facebook group & helping other officers13:43 – Discovering RV life & travel lifestyle with family15:05 – Homeschooling & focusing on nutrient-dense family diet16:13 – Becoming licensed in sports nutrition & personal training18:32 – Founding Cops and Campers retreats for first responders20:49 – Community impact of retreats & guest speakers22:57 – First responder health statistics & nutrition’s role in resilience28:04 – Police work, adrenaline cycles, and metabolic toll29:59 – High calcium score shock & avoiding statins32:22 – Heavy metals, mold toxicity, and removing mercury fillings34:19 – Lyme disease diagnosis in son & managing inflammation35:52 – Quitting alcohol and body recomposition benefits38:03 – Repeat calcium scoring at 5,600 & heart flow testing results46:18 – Diet’s impact on PTSD & brain health48:01 – Power of positive community and changing social circles50:08 – Cops and Campers: retreat format, activities, and family impact56:46 – Meetup ripple effect: fishing trips, hikes, and networking59:17 – Maintaining goal weight for over six years1:01:06 – Raising keto/carnivore kids from birth1:07:37 – Closing reflections & Netflix cameo mention💡 What You’ll Learn in this Episode-The toll of law enforcement’s stress, shift work, and trauma on physical and mental health-How Eric lost over 75 pounds and reversed inflammation through keto and carnivore nutrition-How proper diet can aid in recovery from PTSD and improve brain clarity-Navigating extremely high calcium scores without statins, and the surprising heart flow results-Building and leading health-focused communities for first responders with Cops and Campers-How RV life and homeschooling support a nutrient-dense, toxin-aware family lifestyle🔑 Key Insight"It's never too late to fight back, heal, and thrive." — Eric Reynolds🌐 Connect with Eric ReynoldsWebsite: https://ketofiveo.com/@KetoFiveO or @copsandcampers — Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeCops and Campers — Nonprofit retreats and events for first respondersDocumentaryCameo & family story featured in Netflix’s Griselda