EPI 194: Losing Weight & Healing Yourself - The RIGHT Way To Use Keto & Carnivore Style Diets With Best Selling Author Maria Emmerich
Release Date: 04/08/2025
EPI 196: Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD - Making Food Choices Based On NUTRIENT DENSITY. Learn How To Eat (Not How To Diet)
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:45) Dr. Sarah Ballantyne’s background and health journey (6:37) What does “nutrient density” actually mean? (8:58) Why current food scoring systems fall short (13:09) The hardest nutrients to get & why they matter (18:54) Breaking diet culture rules (27:09) What a typical day of eating looks like for Sarah (32:58) Weight loss tips using the Nutrivore philosophy (39:52) Lifestyle habits for sustainable change (47:500 Where to learn more about Nutrivore and Dr. Sarah Ballantyne (49:39) Outro Who is Dr. Sarah Ballantyne? Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD, is...
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EPI 195: Dr. John Douillard - Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom Meets Modern Science. Timeless (Forgotten) Principles Of Health + Herbs, Circadian Rhythm, Seasonal Eating Tips & More!
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:11) How Dr. Douillard got into Ayurvedic medicine (4:12) Ancient understanding of microbes and gut health (9:02) The major principles of Ayurvedic medicine (14:29) Live breathing exercise and how to strengthen the diaphragm (18:04) Nose breathing while walking for relaxation and better lung function (24:28) Ayurvedic approach to diet and seasonal eating (34:13) What Dr. Douillard typically eats in a day (38:38) Ayurveda and weight loss—resetting digestion naturally (40:52) Five key spices to help digestion (44:36) Reintroducing foods like wheat by healing...
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EPI 194: Losing Weight & Healing Yourself - The RIGHT Way To Use Keto & Carnivore Style Diets With Best Selling Author Maria Emmerich
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:53) Maria and her health journey (2:45) How keto helped Maria and her shift into carnivore diet (6:58) Old-school nutrition advice vs. updated science (12:23) Keto and weight loss—how it really works (18:35) Protein vs. fat: understanding macros and energy (20:40) Should you cycle off keto or carnivore? (23:46) Who benefits most from these diets—real success stories (26:39) Causes of hair loss and how diet can help (30:59) Nutrient density: steak vs. fruits and veggies (35:10) Mediterranean diet vs. animal-based eating (38:11) Maria’s newest books and recipes...
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EPI 193: METABOLISM MASTERCLASS - Yes It's Possible To Eat More & Lose Weight Once You've Fixed Your Metabolism. With Metabolic Nutrition Coach Heather Deba
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:55) Why crash diets (like The Biggest Loser) don’t work (3:51) Heather’s personal story of restriction and burnout (6:44) Rethinking weight loss goals and caloric deficits (8:15) Metabolism explained with a money analogy (12:23) How to test your metabolic rate at home (17:46) Nutrition needs to fit your lifestyle (23:41) Junk food, real life, and what’s actually sustainable (25:35) The right way to adjust calories (29:33) Real client stories: eating more and losing weight (34:14) Science vs. common sense in metabolism (39:44) Heather’s coaching program and...
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EPI 192: Archeologist Dr. Bill Schindler - Author Of "Eat Like A Human" Talks Meat, Organs, Blood, Plants, Fermenting, Nutrient Density, Bioavailability, & More!
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Show notes: (0:52) Dr. Bill Schindler's background and how he came to write the book (2:57) Learning from traditional cultures around the world (6:27) Why plants have toxins and how to make them safer (8:13) The Drunken Monkey Hypothesis and ripe vs. unripe fruit (14:59) What it really means to “eat like a human” (26:52) Practical ways to start adding organ meats (37:10) Where to find high-quality organs and how to start (43:07) Why meat and organs are more than just protein (48:15) Carbs, ketosis, and adjusting your diet over time (54:00) Where to find Dr. Schindler (57:21) Outro Who is...
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EPI 191: The Importance Of FOOT HEALTH. Best & Worst Sneakers, Exercises & Foot Strengthening Tools, Healing Bunions, Plantar Fasciitis, And More!
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:35) Dr. Perez's journey into foot biomechanics (3:45) What is gait and why it matters (4:02) Common foot-related issues and their impact on overall health (7:13) The impact of footwear on foot health (14:58) Transitioning to minimalist shoes safely (21:37) Strengthening exercises for foot health (31:19) Addressing bunions and plantar fasciitis (40:45) The importance of barefoot walking and graded exposure (44:29) Where to find more resources from Dr. Perez (45:26) Outro Who is Dr. Jen Perez? Dr. Jen Perez is co-founder and vice president of Gait Happens and...
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EPI 190: Neuroscientist & Psychologist Charan Ranganath PHD - Memory, Brain Health, And Living A Long Happy Life
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Show notes: (1:27) The why behind the book (3:14) The science behind memory (7:45) Memory’s role in mental health (18:25) Therapeutic approaches to memory (27:32) The power of reframing (31:40) The subjectivity of memory (34:58) Creating lasting memories (37:44) Maintaining brain health (43:45) Importance of relationships (48:29) Redefining purpose in retirement (50:32) Where to find and learn more about Dr. Ranganath (52:24) Outro Who is Dr. Charan Ranganath? Charan Ranganath is a Professor at the Center for Neuroscience and Department of Psychology and director of the Dynamic...
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EPI 189: Dr. Joel Warsh (aka @DrJoelGator) - Vaccine Schedule For Kids Discussion. Options, Alternatives, And More.
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Show notes: (1:53) On why he shifted to integrative medicine (4:13) The rise of chronic diseases and the need for open vaccine discussions (6:05) Increasing vaccine schedules and autism rates (10:23) Vaccine schedule breakdown and what parents should consider (17:13) Autism and the lack of definitive research on causes (22:18) Alternative vaccine schedules and detox support (27:50) Prioritizing vaccines: which are most important? (31:28) Flu and COVID vaccines for kids: what parents should know (34:42) Myocarditis and vaccine concerns (38:09) Strengthening natural immunity vs. relying on...
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EPI 188: Dr. Stasha Gominak - These Common Vitamin Deficiencies Could Be Ruining Your Sleep, Causing Headaches, Pain, Anxiety, And Destroying Your Motivation. Learn How To Fix It.
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Show notes: (0:49) Dr. Stasha Gominak and the RightSleep program (6:03) The role of gut microbiome and vitamin deficiencies in sleep disorders (12:35) Importance of vitamin D and optimal levels for sleep health (22:30) How B vitamins impact sleep and overall well-being (32:00) Acetylcholine’s role in sleep and inflammation (41:00) Overview of the Right Sleep program and how it works (46:00) Understanding B vitamin supplementation and dosage (56:42) Where to find Dr. Gominak’s resources and closing thoughts (57:59) Outro Who is Dr. Stasha Gominak? Dr. Gominak attended college...
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EPI 187: Corruption In Our Food Industry EXPOSED. With Investigative Journalist Carey Gillam
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Show notes: (01:19) How she got into the work she does now (04:11) Monsanto’s history and GMO crops (08:54) The billion-dollar Roundup cancer lawsuits (13:02) Monsanto’s efforts to suppress scientific evidence (16:41) Social media disinformation campaigns and online attacks (19:10) The broken incentives in farming and government subsidies (25:01) Bill Gates' role in pushing GMO crops globally (29:40) U.S. policies on pesticides and additives (35:41) Paraquat: The deadly pesticide banned in China but sold in the U.S. (41:30) The push for GMO expansion in Africa...
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(0:00) Intro
(0:53) Maria and her health journey
(2:45) How keto helped Maria and her shift into carnivore diet
(6:58) Old-school nutrition advice vs. updated science
(12:23) Keto and weight loss—how it really works
(18:35) Protein vs. fat: understanding macros and energy
(20:40) Should you cycle off keto or carnivore?
(23:46) Who benefits most from these diets—real success stories
(26:39) Causes of hair loss and how diet can help
(30:59) Nutrient density: steak vs. fruits and veggies
(35:10) Mediterranean diet vs. animal-based eating
(38:11) Maria’s newest books and recipes for kids
(40:03) How to get support and coaching from Maria
(42:03) Outro
Who is Maria Emmerich?
Maria Emmerich is a nutritionist who specializes in the ketogenic diet and exercise physiology. She struggled with her health and weight throughout childhood which led her to become such a passionate nutrition expert. “My goal is to help transform people’s lives and start living again!” Maria specializes in brain neurotransmitters and how food can increase mental wellness. Her expertise has sent her around the World speaking about ketogenic diets. She has also cooked with Halle Berry and writes for Halle’s website. You can find her at KetoMaria.com.
She spends the majority of her time with clients around the World via Skype with amazing results. She specializes in helping autoimmune disorders, diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), heart disease, cholesterol issues, alopecia, Hashimoto’s, cancer, epilepsy, seizures, depression and anxiety. You would be amazed at the amount of people get off medication with her guidance.
She is also an International Best Selling author of several books including “Quick and Easy Ketogenic Cooking” and “The 30 Day Ketogenic Cleanse“. She also authored 20 other books including several cookbooks and 3 nutritional guide books including the best-selling book “Keto.” Some of her readers include, Halle Berry, Valerie Bertinelli and Al Roker.
Maria has helped millions of people with her books and coaching to lose weight and regain their health with over 20 years of experience working with clients utilizing the Keto/Low Carb approach.
Connect with Maria:
Website: https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/
Grab a copy of her books: https://tinyurl.com/2j9a9wk5
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