Ketobiography

How Christine Trimpe Lost 100 Pounds and Found Joy (Christmas Encore)

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6 days ago

13 minutes 6 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 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 Episode

How 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 Christine

Website: 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

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From Trauma to True Recovery: Healing Binge Eating from the Inside Out

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1 week ago

1 hour 4 minutes 45 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 In this episode of Ketobiography, Robyn sits down with recovery coach and somatic psychologist Kristina Dobyns to explore what it really takes to heal from binge eating, food addiction, and the binge–shame–repeat cycle. Kristina shares how trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and diet culture collide, and why lasting recovery requires working with the body, not against it. Together, they discuss animal-based nutrition, somatic tools, and science-backed strategies to create safety, reduce cravings, and build a sane, sustainable relationship with food.

💡 What you’ll learn in this episode

Why binge eating, emotional eating, and food obsession are rooted in biology and nervous system patterns rather than personal failure.
How Kristina uses somatic psychology, sensory strategies, and interoceptive awareness to help women interrupt automatic binge cycles.
The role of animal-based nutrition and metabolic health in stabilizing mood, cravings, and energy during recovery.
How abstinence from trigger foods can coexist with flexibility, self-compassion, and a non-dogmatic approach to healing.
Simple, doable practices you can start using now to create safety in your body and move beyond the binge–shame–repeat cycle.

🔑 Key Insight

“Recovery becomes possible when you stop fighting your body and start working with your biology, your nervous system, and your story—one compassionate choice at a time.” -Kristina Dobyns

🌐 Connect with Kristina

Website: https://beyondbingeeating.com

Beyond Binge Eating Podcast – https://beyondbingeeating.com/podcast/

Instagram: @beyondbingeeating

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Going Menopostal: Advocacy, Pain & Perseverance

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2 weeks ago

1 hour 5 minutes 42 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 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 Episode

Why 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 Alkon

https://sciencemadepractical.amyalkon.net

Substack newsletter “Science Made Practical”

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Going Menopostal: Redefining Menopause Care

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3 weeks ago

1 hour 46 minutes 2 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 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 Episode

Why 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 Alkon

Website: https://www.amyalkon.net

X (Twitter): @amyalkon

Substack Newsletter: Science Made Practical

Instagram: @amyalkonbookstagram

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My Appearance on Brain Heal(th)

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1 month ago

1 hour 5 minutes 14 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 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 Episode

How 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 Dobbins

🌐 Connect with Brain Heal(th)

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From Crisis to Advocacy: A Journey of Schizophrenia Recovery and Ketogenic Transformation

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1 month ago

1 hour 5 minutes 13 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 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 Episode

The 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 Nathan

Websites: StopTheVoices & LikeLifeMore

Social Media: @nathanleary82 on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and X

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The Power of Metabolic Healing: A Journey Beyond Medication

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1 month ago

1 hour 18 minutes 41 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 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 Background
05:00 – Schizophrenia Diagnosis and Early Struggles
12:00 – Life on Psychiatric Medications
17:00 – Health and Mobility Crisis
24:00 – Surgeries, Determination, and the Search for Answers
30:00 – Discovering and Adopting a Ketogenic Diet
38:00 – Tapering Medication the First Time
45:00 – Relapse, Ketone Insights, and Second Taper
53:00 – Nutrition, Fasting, and Movement Strategies
1:03:00 – Advice for Others & Final Reflections

💡 What You’ll Learn in this Episode

How 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 Bright

X: @bright_har6612
Instagram: Harmonybright1000

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Radical Nutrition: A Journey from Eating Disorder to Food Advocacy

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1 month ago

1 hour 12 minutes 32 seconds

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.

⏳ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction & Michelle’s background

04:00 – Surviving and healing from eating disorders

12:00 – Leaving conventional nutrition to challenge dogma

18:00 – The connection between metabolic health and mental health

25:00 – Building the American Diabetes Society’s new mission

32:00 – Real-life impact: Protein Project and food bank nutrition

44:00 – How listeners can get involved with advocacy

48:00 – Individualized nutrition for athletes and diabetics

52:00 – Radical honesty and grassroots cultural change

56:00 – Final thoughts and how to start your journey

💡 What you’ll Learn in this Episode

Why mainstream nutrition guidelines often fail, and what actually supports metabolic health
The story behind Michelle’s books and donations to food banks
How diet impacts both physical and mental health in real patients
The steps and challenges of launching a truly independent health nonprofit
Actionable 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 Hurn

Dietitians Dilemma Website

Instagram: @runeatmeatrepeat

Twitter: @MichelleHurnRD

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Finding Freedom with Keto, Habits, and Healing

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2 months ago

1 hour 2 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 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.

⏳ Chapters

00:00Introduction & Welcome
03:00Linda’s Story Begins: Family, Early Food Memories
10:00Overeating, Body Image, and Shame in Childhood
17:00Starting Diets: Weight Watchers and Diet Culture in the 1960s
23:00First Experiences with Eating Disorders
28:00Double Life: Discipline and Secret Binging in Early Adulthood
36:00Therapy, Healing, and Gradually Overcoming Bulimia
43:00Discovering Atkins and Low-Carb Living
50:00Rebuilding Habits, Coaching Philosophy, and Moving Beyond Shame
58:00Advice for Listeners and Closing Reflections

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

How early family experiences and culture can shape body image and eating habits
The intersection of addiction, bulimia, and secretive food behaviors—and how these cycles are broken
Why psychotherapy and low-carb eating worked together to promote long-term healing and self-acceptance
Practical coaching methods that focus on gradual, personalized change, particularly for women in midlife and beyond
The 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 Witnov

Rise Up Slim Down

Email: linda@riseupslimdown.com

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Breaking the Cycle: Real Strategies for Better Health and Metabolic Advocacy

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2 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes 17 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 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.

⏳ Chapters

0:00 - Introduction

1:09 - The Heart of Advocacy: More Than a Career

3:16 - Rural Health Lessons: Longevity, Community, and Lifestyle

6:26 - Food Insecurity, School Lunches, & Policy Roadblocks

8:03 - The Military Connection: Youth Fitness & National Health

10:28 - Fixing Food Policy and Building the Coalition for Metabolic Health

16:17 - Education, Change, and Fighting Entrenched Dogma

30:21 - The Individual’s Role and Path to Real Change

41:51 - Practical Solutions & Community Tools

55:17 - Final Insights, Advice, and Where to Learn More

💡 What you’ll Learn in this Episode

Why the current food policy and school nutrition need urgent reform
How social and economic factors create health disparities in rural America
What’s driving epidemics of childhood obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease
Actionable strategies for reclaiming individual and family health
The 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 Cucuzzella

Dr. Mark's Desk

Book: Run For Your Life

Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners

Nutrition Coalition

Coalition for Metabolic Health

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Overcoming Brain Fog and Advocating Ketogenic Mental Health

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2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute 32 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 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.

⏳ Chapters

0:00 – Introduction and Guest Welcome

1:16 – Nicole’s Personal Healing Story

8:59 – Challenges of Detox and Cognitive Recovery

14:13 – Discovering Ketogenic Therapy and Regaining Function

16:11 – Professional Shift and Ethical Motivation

19:41 – Training, Certification, and Community

25:05 – How Nicole’s Practice Works

27:32 – Psychotherapist Training and Advocacy

32:36 – Publishing Case Studies for Mental Health

35:23 – Launching Brain Fog Recovery Source Nonprofit

46:32 – Final Advice and How to Connect with Nicole

💡 What You’ll Learn in this Episode

How 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 Laurent

Mental Health Keto

Email for nonprofit/scholarship: nonprofit@mentalhealthketo.com

General contact: nicole@mentalhealthketo.com

Social Media: See website

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Reclaiming Health & Vitality After 50

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2 months ago

55 minutes 23 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 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.

⏳ Chapters

0:00 Introduction & Guest Background

3:00 Early Life & Weight Challenges

9:00 The Diet Roller Coaster & Midlife Awakening

16:00 Discovering Keto & Initial Success

24:00 The Stall & Digestive Health Breakthrough

30:00 Healing Journey & Family Impact

38:00 The Holistic Low-Carb Method Explained

45:00 Managing Food Sensitivities & Protein Balance

51:00 Lifestyle, Movement & Mental Health

57:00 Final Insights & How to Connect

💡 What You’ll Learn in this Episode

Why traditional low-calorie diets fail to address inflammation and lasting health problems
How food sensitivities and targeted lab testing help uncover hidden healing opportunities
The importance of personalized nutrition and avoiding dogmatic dietary rules
The power of amino acids, protein timing, and digestive support for controlling cravings
Longevity, 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 Balue

YouTube

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Healing Chronic Pain and Finding Freedom

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3 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes 48 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 Description

In this episode of Ketobiography, Holly Smith—known as FriendlyNeighborhoodCarnivore—shares her relatable journey overcoming lifelong skin issues, digestive pain, and the impact of mainstream nutrition advice. From her first health struggles as a child, through traumatic injury, years of trial-and-error diets, and ultimately discovering the power of a ketogenic and carnivore lifestyle, Holly offers practical tips, personal stories, and inspiration for anyone seeking lasting wellness. Learn how she became an advocate, educator, and recipe creator in the carnivore space, building a supportive community online and at home.

⏳ Chapters

0:00 – Introduction and Meet Holly Smith

1:42 – Holly's Childhood Health Struggles

7:25 – Pain, Stomach Issues, and Teen Years

14:49 – Realizing Nutrition is Key

16:42 – IBS Diagnosis and Dietary Rollercoaster

21:06 – Going Gluten-Free and Pregnancy Fears

26:35 – Turning 30: Weight Gain & Routine Bloodwork

32:07 – Discovery of Keto and Real Life Changes

34:27 – Keto Success and Transition to Carnivore

39:15 – Oxalate Dumping & Managing with Tea

47:52 – Advocacy and Building a Dairy-Free Carnivore Community

57:51 – Navigating Family Meals and Parenting

1:06:26 – Advice for Writing Your Keto Biography

1:09:11 – Wrap-Up and Future Projects

💡 What you’ll Learn in this Episode

-How food pyramid advice shaped Holly’s early choices—and how she broke free

-The realities of chronic pain, digestive issues, and the power of self-advocacy

-The critical role of elimination diets in discovering what truly heals

-Practical tips for making a carnivore lifestyle family-friendly and dairy-free

-Approaches for overcoming anxiety, sharing your journey, and building an online community

🔑 Key Insight

"Nobody is ever gonna give up all the foods you’re brought up on, except out of desperation—when you can't function anymore, you have to become your own best advocate." -Holly Smith

🌐 Connect with Holly Smith

YouTube

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How Indoor Air Quality Impacts Your Health

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3 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes 18 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 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.

⏳ Chapters

0:00 Introduction and overview of indoor air quality importance

1:07 Robyn’s personal story: feeling unwell in the home

4:10 Why indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air

7:00 Main indoor air pollutants: mold, particulate matter, and VOCs

14:27 Signs your home’s air quality may be affecting your health

18:10 Practical tips to detox and improve indoor air quality (ventilation, filtering)

23:34 The limits of furnace filters and importance of air scrubbers

26:30 Jaspr’s origin story and how their air scrubber addresses home needs

33:00 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 Episode

Why indoor air can be 5-10 times more polluted than outdoor air and what causes this
Key pollutants to watch for: mold, particulate matter, and VOCs
Clear signs and symptoms that your indoor air may be impacting your health
How proper ventilation and targeted air filtration can dramatically improve air quality
The 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 Jaspr

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Unpacking the Latest Keto CTA Study & the Future of Citizen Science

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3 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes 8 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 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.

⏳ Chapters

0:00 Introduction and Host Welcome

2:00 The Spark Behind Keto CTA Study

4:00 Explanation of CT Angiography and Study Details

7:00 Baseline and Longitudinal Scan Results

8:00 Semi-Quantitative vs Quantitative Data Analysis

12:00 Data Challenges and Transparency Issues

18:00 Social Media Rollout and Public Response

25:00 Engagement with HeartFlow and Data Validation

30:00 Discussion on Plaque Regression Findings

42:00 Upcoming Five-Year Scan and Future Research Plans

47:00 Launch of The Feldman Protocol Podcast

50:00 Update on Cholesterol Code Documentary Film

💡 What you’ll Learn in this Episode

How a personal curiosity evolved into a landmark crowdfunding research study
The methodology and importance of CT angiography in understanding heart health
Differences between semi-quantitative and AI-guided quantitative analyses in plaque measurement
Challenges faced with transparency and data accuracy in scientific research
The 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 Feldman

Website: https://www.cholesterolcode.com

The Feldman Protocol_ Podcast

🔬KetoCTA:

https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.101686

Preliminary QAngio Data for Keto-CTA on Rapid Progressors

New KETO-CTA Data - Clarification and Update on Cleerly

📌 Citizen Science Foundation & Collaborative Science Conference

🎬 The Cholesterol Code

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From Badge to Better Health: Eric Reynolds on Healing, Resilience & Community

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3 months ago

57 minutes 44 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 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.

⏳ Chapters

0:00 – Welcome & introduction to Eric Reynolds

0:12 – Challenge coins & symbolic milestones in weight loss

2:04 – Early life, upbringing, and sports background

5:09 – Starting law enforcement career and lifestyle demands

5:34 – 2012 shooting incident & living with PTSD

8:54 – First encounter with the ketogenic diet

9:57 – Early keto results: 50 pounds lost in six months

11:11 – Inflammation reduction, mental clarity, and retirement decision

12:42 – Launching Keto Five-O Facebook group & helping other officers

13:43 – Discovering RV life & travel lifestyle with family

15:05 – Homeschooling & focusing on nutrient-dense family diet

16:13 – Becoming licensed in sports nutrition & personal training

18:32 – Founding Cops and Campers retreats for first responders

20:49 – Community impact of retreats & guest speakers

22:57 – First responder health statistics & nutrition’s role in resilience

28:04 – Police work, adrenaline cycles, and metabolic toll

29:59 – High calcium score shock & avoiding statins

32:22 – Heavy metals, mold toxicity, and removing mercury fillings

34:19 – Lyme disease diagnosis in son & managing inflammation

35:52 – Quitting alcohol and body recomposition benefits

38:03 – Repeat calcium scoring at 5,600 & heart flow testing results

46:18 – Diet’s impact on PTSD & brain health

48:01 – Power of positive community and changing social circles

50:08 – Cops and Campers: retreat format, activities, and family impact

56:46 – Meetup ripple effect: fishing trips, hikes, and networking

59:17 – Maintaining goal weight for over six years

1:01:06 – Raising keto/carnivore kids from birth

1:07:37 – 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 Reynolds

Website: https://ketofiveo.com/

@KetoFiveO or @copsandcampers — Instagram, Facebook, YouTube

Cops and Campers — Nonprofit retreats and events for first responders

Documentary

Cameo & family story featured in Netflix’s Griselda

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Serving Strong A Firefighter’s Path to Health Daniel Seedorf

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3 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes 36 seconds

Ketobiography

📋 In this episode, Robyn Dobbins welcomes veteran firefighter and lieutenant Daniel Seedorf. Daniel shares his inspiring transformation from struggling with weight, pain, and chronic health issues to reclaiming his strength and vitality through a No Sugars, No Grains (NSNG) lifestyle. After hearing Vinnie Tortorich on Mike Rowe’s podcast, Daniel embarked on profound changes—shedding pounds, reversing hypertension, fatty liver, and psoriasis, and building renewed mental focus. Now, he brings that same energy and discipline to shaping new fire service recruits. With humor, raw honesty, and a deep sense of service, Daniel’s story spotlights the power of personal responsibility, resilience, and the ripple effect of healing in the line of duty.

⏳Chapters

00:00 – Host Introduction & Technical Note

00:30 – The Mission of Ketobiography

00:54 – Farewell to Natalie Shamp

01:20 – Introducing Daniel Seedorf

02:03 – A Firefighter’s Early Struggles: Health and Burnout

05:06 – The Wake-up Call: Declining Health and a Friend’s Need

13:21 – “Are You an Asset or a Liability?”

15:48 – Divine Intervention and Tipping Points

17:27 – The NSNG Spark: Hearing Vinnie Tortorich

22:20 – Breaking Food and Alcohol Habits

32:30 – Losing 50lbs & Reversing Chronic Issues

36:40 – Bringing Health to the Firehouse & Training Center

40:56 – Leading by Example: Shaping the Next Generation

43:38 – Public Servants and the Power of Personal Responsibility

45:29 – Where to Find Daniel & Episode Wrap-Up

💡What You’ll Learn

How Daniel transformed his health with an NSNG lifestyle

The real-life challenges of health for first responders

Why food choices, not just exercise, are key to wellness

Overcoming old patterns with mindset and support

The impact of leadership and “walking the walk” at work

How anyone can move from liability to asset—in service and in life

🔑 Key Insight

“You have to ask yourself, are you an asset or a liability? I had to be honest… I was a liability. That was the tipping point. If it worked for me, it can work for you.”

🌐 Connect with Daniel Seedorf

X (Twitter): @realFiremanDan

Instagram: @EastwestFarmer

Facebook: DRSeedorf

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From Diagnosis to Empowerment | Reversing Type 2 Diabetes, Sugar Addiction & Reclaiming Life

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4 months ago

45 minutes 57 seconds

Ketobiography

Ketobiography's episode 13 guest is Tia Reid, a retired Director of Nutrition Services with over 35 years in healthcare. After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and sugar addiction, Tia transformed her life through a low-carb, high-fat lifestyle—eliminating over 20 medications and reclaiming her vitality.

Now a Certified Keto Nutrition Coach and Licensed Sugar Addiction Specialist, Tia works with Dr. Tro’s team at Toward Health, helping others with obesity, prediabetes, and food addiction heal through real food, mindset, and community.

This episode is filled with honesty, warmth, and powerful reminders that it’s never too late to take your health back. Joy, hope, and transformation are possible at any age.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How Tia reversed type 2 diabetes and eliminated over 20 medications
Why sugar addiction is real and how to heal it
The impact of faith and mindset on long-term health changes
What emotional eating looks like—and how to move beyond it
The power of walking, protein, fat, and simple consistency
Why age, history, or diagnosis don’t define your future

💡 Key Insight:

“I’m living proof that change is possible. You are not too far gone. And it’s not too late.”

🌐 Connect with Tia Reid:

Tia's Coaching
Toward Health
Facebook: Tia Birchler Reid

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