154. David Minkoff: From ER to Ironman. Dr. David Minkoff’s Radical Path to Healing
In this electrifying episode of Carnivore Conversations, Dr. Robert Kiltz sits down with Dr. David Minkoff—renowned physician, Ironman triathlete, and founder of LifeWorks Wellness Center—to explore the future of medicine through the lens of functional healing, nutritional biochemistry, and spiritual purpose.From saving lives in emergency rooms to pioneering integrative therapies for chronic illness, Dr. Minkoff shares:🧬 How mercury toxicity nearly derailed his wife’s health—and led him to functional medicine🥩 Why protein deficiency is the hidden root of fatigue, obesity, and autoimmune disease🧠 The power of amino acids, ozone therapy, and methylene blue in reversing chronic conditions🏃♂️ What 43 Ironman races taught him about aging, resilience, and cellular repair💊 Why conventional medicine often masks symptoms instead of healing root causes🌱 How environmental toxins, poor nutrition, and gut dysfunction are reshaping human health🧘♂️ The spiritual and emotional dimensions of healing—and why purpose mattersWhether you're a practitioner, patient, or curious mind, this episode offers a blueprint for reclaiming vitality and challenging the status quo. Dr. Minkoff’s story is a testament to curiosity, courage, and the belief that the body is designed to heal—if we remove the barriers and nourish it wisely.📦 Bonus: Learn why he says “never get a root canal” and how biological dentistry fits into whole-body wellness.
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153. Tammy Peterson: Faith, Family & Fat. Tammy Peterson’s Journey from Illness to Divine Healing
In this deeply moving conversation, Tammy Peterson shares her extraordinary journey from chronic illness and fatigue to vibrant health through the carnivore diet. From childhood digestive struggles to her daughter Michaela’s battle with arthritis, Tammy reveals how food, faith, and family shaped her path to healing. She opens up about her cancer diagnosis, the power of prayer, and her spiritual awakening through daily rosary practice and conversion to Catholicism.Tammy reflects on the divine feminine, the role of women in nurturing family and community, and the sacrifices that bring clarity and purpose. Her story is a testament to resilience, grace, and the transformative power of listeningto God and to those we love.🔔 Topics include:Carnivore nutrition and autoimmune recoveryFaith and Catholic conversionDivine feminine and family rolesThe impact of diet on mental clarity and identityPrayer, meditation, and spiritual discipline
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152. Justin Pettit: Third-Generation Truth: Ranching, Redemption, and the Carnivore Revolution with Justin Pettit
In this powerful episode, Dr. Robert Kiltz sits down with Justin Pettit—third-generation cattle rancher and co-founder of Santa Carota Beef—to unpack the spiritual, nutritional, and regenerative impact of carrot-finished beef. From growing up in the shadow of the Dust Bowl to pioneering a sustainable protein featured by Michelin-star chefs, Justin shares how faith, family, and food waste transformed his ranch into a healing mission.Together, they explore:🥕 Why carrot-finished beef delivers unmatched tenderness and nutrition🧬 How regenerative ranching heals soil, animals, and people🐄 The truth about cattle, climate, and the myth of meat’s environmental harm🧠 Why red meat is essential for brain health, child development, and vitality🙏 How faith and adversity shaped Justin’s calling to serve through food🚜 The challenges facing small ranchers—and how consumers can help🧂 Why fat is fuel, and lean meat is a lie we need to unlearnThis episode is a love letter to the American West, ancestral wisdom, and the radical power of meat to heal bodies and communities. Whether you're carnivore-curious or a seasoned advocate, Justin’s story will leave you inspired to rethink what nourishment really means.📦 Bonus: Hear how carrot-fed cows helped his daughter with cerebral palsy thrive—and why he believes every steak should come with a story.
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151. Stephen Lashbrook: “I Was Ready to Die—Then I Found the Lion Diet”. Lash the Lion’s 30-Year Healing Journey
After three decades of battling psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, depression, and suicidal thoughts, Stephen Lashbrook—aka Lash the Lion—walked out of his doctor’s office for the last time. Refusing immune-suppressing injections with suicidal side effects, he turned to faith, fasting, and fatty meat. What followed was nothing short of miraculous.In this deeply moving episode, Lash shares how discovering Michaela Peterson’s story led him to the Lion Diet and a complete transformation:🧠 100% remission of depression and suicidal ideation🩹 99% clearance of skin conditions and chronic pain🥩 Mastering meat-based cooking and becoming a healing advocate🛑 Rejecting pharmaceuticals and reclaiming food freedom🏕️ Launching the Carnivore Healing Retreat to guide others face-to-face🙏 Reconnecting with faith and discovering divine purposeDr. Kiltz and Lash explore the emotional, spiritual, and biological roots of suffering—and how animal-based nutrition, community, and storytelling can heal what modern medicine often overlooks.📦 Bonus: Lash shares his favorite cuts of meat, brisket oven hacks, and why he believes social media is the new social medicine.
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150. Sean O, Mara: “Disease Isn’t Aging—It’s a Lifestyle”. Dr. Shawn O’Mara on Visceral Fat, Carnivore Healing, and the MRI That Changed Everything
In this powerhouse episode, Dr. Robert Kiltz sits down with Dr. Shawn O’Mara—former prosecutor turned physician-scientist—to expose the hidden epidemic of visceral fat and the radical healing power of a meat-centric lifestyle. From erectile dysfunction and eczema to reversing chronic disease and sprinting at 69, Dr. O’Mara shares how carnivore nutrition transformed his life and thousands of others.Together, they unpack:🧠 Why most “aging” is actually undiagnosed disease🥩 How fatty meat and fasting reverse inflammation from the inside out🧬 The truth about visceral fat, libido, and muscle loss📉 Why GLP-1 drugs may shrink your heart instead of your waistline🧪 The MRI scan that reveals what blood tests miss🏃♂️ Why sprinting beats endurance workouts for longevity🧘♂️ How to shift from chronic stress to cellular vitality🧓 Why carnivore doctors are thriving—and not afraid to take their shirts offThis episode is a wake-up call for anyone stuck in the cycle of symptom management. Dr. O’Mara’s message is clear: you don’t need more pills—you need better meat, better movement, and better knowledge.📦 Bonus: Learn why fermented foods are the only plants he tolerates, and how ancestral eating patterns can help you sprint into your 70s with power and grace.
Keto/Carnivore Conversations is a radical and enlightening examination of how the keto/carnivore diet can help to improve a wide range of complex health and environmental issues contributed to by the Standard American Diet.
Board Certified and Practicing Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Robert Kiltz, MD and his guests tackle modern health practices and debunk the stories we’ve been told. No subject is off-limits! You will be presented with unique and extreme ideas based on personal experience and research that will guide you to transform your habits and optimize your health and wellness.
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