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Mark Ennis and Victoria Olson

CARNIVORE EVOLUTION

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All about the Carnivore diet - information and testimonials.

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Carnivore Alternative to Hormone Therapy S3E115

51 min

Is the TRT and peptide craze really the answer to building muscle, boosting testosterone, and improving performance? Or are we chasing shortcuts while ignoring the fundamentals of health? In this compelling episode of Carnivore Evolution, Mark Ennis reunites with Monte for a provocative conversation about TRT, peptides, bodybuilding, and the growing obsession with artificial hormone optimization. Monte reveals his personal experience with TRT, bodybuilding prep, high-carb dieting, and the journey that ultimately led him toward Keto and Carnivore. What changed when he stepped away from hormone therapy, reduced his training volume, and rethought his approach to nutrition and recovery? Together, Mark and Monte challenge the conventional fitness narrative and expose the potential pitfalls of chasing an enhanced physique. They explore the relationship between diet, testosterone, recovery, training intensity, and the long-term consequences of pushing the body too far. Are young men being sold expensive shortcuts when the real solution could be sitting on their dinner plate? Is the bodybuilding industry creating unrealistic expectations about what a healthy, natural physique should look like? From the dangers of overtraining and the TRT dependency debate to the role of dietary fat and natural muscle development, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about building a stronger, healthier body. If you’re tired of the endless supplement hype, hormone injections, and quick-fix fitness promises, this episode offers a different perspective. Could the path to better hormones, greater strength, and lasting results be simpler than you’ve been led to believe? Watch until the end! 🥩 CONNECT WITH MONTE Find Monte on Instagram: * @cheerstowellbeingpodcast and @montedjpumpingshark On Threads: cheerstowellbeingpodcast OVERALL THEME A critical examination of the TRT and peptide craze, exploring whether natural hormone optimization, Carnivore nutrition,...

Carnivore Was His Red Pill S3E114

51 min

After years of ignoring his friend’s advice, Davey finally gave Carnivore a chance. What happened next was nothing short of remarkable! Following devastating family losses, Davey spiraled into depression, anxiety, unhealthy habits, and declining physical health. Battling Crohn’s disease, chronic diarrhea, painful inflammation, and debilitating panic attacks, he reached a point where something had to change. Then came Carnivore. Within just THREE DAYS, Davey experienced a dramatic shift in his mental clarity, mood, energy, and relationship with food. In only four weeks, he went from struggling to get through a five-hour work shift to feeling capable of working 10-12 hours without the same physical limitations. His weight dropped from 210 lbs to approximately 189 lbs, and his motivation, joy, and zest for life began returning. But this story goes far beyond weight loss. Davey opens up about losing both parents, the emotional impact of his father’s death, his journey through grief, and how Carnivore has given him a renewed sense of purpose. From rediscovering movement and rebuilding his strength to reigniting his own podcast, this is a powerful story of resilience, transformation, and hope. Join Mark and Victoria on Carnivore Evolution as Davey shares how he found a new path forward, the incredible changes he’s experiencing, and why he believes he’s unlocked the matrix of health. Could this be the turning point you’ve been searching for? Watch, listen, and be inspired! 🥩 CONNECT WITH DAVEY * Instagram: @redpillcartelpodcast3 * YouTube: @RedPillCartelPodcast * Spotify and other major podcast platforms: Red Pill Cartel OVERALL THEME OF THE SHOW A powerful story of personal transformation through Carnivore, exploring grief, depression, anxiety, physical decline, and the rediscovery of health, energy, purpose, and food freedom. Davey’s journey highlights the importance of resilience, supportive friendships, and taking control of one’s lifestyle. 🎙️ CONNECT WI...

Then He Changed His Diet S3E113

51 min

🔥 HE WAS DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT… WHY WAS HE STILL GAINING WEIGHT? He was hitting the gym, trying to eat healthy, and doing everything he thought he should. But the weight kept coming back. Then his son’s brutally honest comment and a conversation with a friend changed everything. Meet Troy, an Australian father who works full-time, then catches snakes after hours. He went from 101 kilos (222 lbs) to 79 kilos (174 lbs) after discovering the Carnivore Diet. In this episode of the Carnivore Evolution Podcast, Troy shares his incredible personal journey, the struggles he faced with conventional dieting, and what changed when he decided to completely rethink the way he ate. 🥩 IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: Troy’s 22-kilo (48-lb) weight-loss journeyWhy years of gym training and conventional dieting weren’t delivering the results he wantedThe brutally honest comment from his son that became a wake-up callHow he transitioned from junk food, pasta, and processed foods to a meat-based lifestyleHis personal experiences with energy, digestion, and overall well-beingWhy he says he has no desire to return to his previous eating habitsFood cravings, calorie counting, and his perspective on conventional diet cultureThe challenges of starting Carnivore and getting through the initial adjustmentHow Troy catches hundreds of venomous snakes every year in Australia! Troy’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the biggest changes begin when we question what we’ve always believed. If you’ve struggled with weight loss, tried multiple diets, or simply want to hear a real-world Carnivore experience, this episode is well worth watching. 👇 CONNECT WITH TROY Instagram: 🥩 @australian_carnivore 🐍 @thereptilebloke 👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Have you tried Carnivore? What changes have you noticed in your own journey? Drop your experience in the comments. We’d love to hear your story! 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION We have been ranked in Apple Podcasts Top 100 Nutrition p...

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Carnivore Alternative to Hormone Therapy S3E115

51 min

Is the TRT and peptide craze really the answer to building muscle, boosting testosterone, and improving performance? Or are we chasing shortcuts while ignoring the fundamentals of health? In this compelling episode of Carnivore Evolution, Mark Ennis reunites with Monte for a provocative conversation about TRT, peptides, bodybuilding, and the growing obsession with artificial hormone optimization. Monte reveals his personal experience with TRT, bodybuilding prep, high-carb dieting, and the journey that ultimately led him toward Keto and Carnivore. What changed when he stepped away from hormone therapy, reduced his training volume, and rethought his approach to nutrition and recovery? Together, Mark and Monte challenge the conventional fitness narrative and expose the potential pitfalls of chasing an enhanced physique. They explore the relationship between diet, testosterone, recovery, training intensity, and the long-term consequences of pushing the body too far. Are young men being sold expensive shortcuts when the real solution could be sitting on their dinner plate? Is the bodybuilding industry creating unrealistic expectations about what a healthy, natural physique should look like? From the dangers of overtraining and the TRT dependency debate to the role of dietary fat and natural muscle development, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about building a stronger, healthier body. If you’re tired of the endless supplement hype, hormone injections, and quick-fix fitness promises, this episode offers a different perspective. Could the path to better hormones, greater strength, and lasting results be simpler than you’ve been led to believe? Watch until the end! 🥩 CONNECT WITH MONTE Find Monte on Instagram: * @cheerstowellbeingpodcast and @montedjpumpingshark On Threads: cheerstowellbeingpodcast OVERALL THEME A critical examination of the TRT and peptide craze, exploring whether natural hormone optimization, Carnivore nutrition,...

Carnivore Was His Red Pill S3E114

51 min

After years of ignoring his friend’s advice, Davey finally gave Carnivore a chance. What happened next was nothing short of remarkable! Following devastating family losses, Davey spiraled into depression, anxiety, unhealthy habits, and declining physical health. Battling Crohn’s disease, chronic diarrhea, painful inflammation, and debilitating panic attacks, he reached a point where something had to change. Then came Carnivore. Within just THREE DAYS, Davey experienced a dramatic shift in his mental clarity, mood, energy, and relationship with food. In only four weeks, he went from struggling to get through a five-hour work shift to feeling capable of working 10-12 hours without the same physical limitations. His weight dropped from 210 lbs to approximately 189 lbs, and his motivation, joy, and zest for life began returning. But this story goes far beyond weight loss. Davey opens up about losing both parents, the emotional impact of his father’s death, his journey through grief, and how Carnivore has given him a renewed sense of purpose. From rediscovering movement and rebuilding his strength to reigniting his own podcast, this is a powerful story of resilience, transformation, and hope. Join Mark and Victoria on Carnivore Evolution as Davey shares how he found a new path forward, the incredible changes he’s experiencing, and why he believes he’s unlocked the matrix of health. Could this be the turning point you’ve been searching for? Watch, listen, and be inspired! 🥩 CONNECT WITH DAVEY * Instagram: @redpillcartelpodcast3 * YouTube: @RedPillCartelPodcast * Spotify and other major podcast platforms: Red Pill Cartel OVERALL THEME OF THE SHOW A powerful story of personal transformation through Carnivore, exploring grief, depression, anxiety, physical decline, and the rediscovery of health, energy, purpose, and food freedom. Davey’s journey highlights the importance of resilience, supportive friendships, and taking control of one’s lifestyle. 🎙️ CONNECT WI...

Then He Changed His Diet S3E113

51 min

🔥 HE WAS DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT… WHY WAS HE STILL GAINING WEIGHT? He was hitting the gym, trying to eat healthy, and doing everything he thought he should. But the weight kept coming back. Then his son’s brutally honest comment and a conversation with a friend changed everything. Meet Troy, an Australian father who works full-time, then catches snakes after hours. He went from 101 kilos (222 lbs) to 79 kilos (174 lbs) after discovering the Carnivore Diet. In this episode of the Carnivore Evolution Podcast, Troy shares his incredible personal journey, the struggles he faced with conventional dieting, and what changed when he decided to completely rethink the way he ate. 🥩 IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: Troy’s 22-kilo (48-lb) weight-loss journeyWhy years of gym training and conventional dieting weren’t delivering the results he wantedThe brutally honest comment from his son that became a wake-up callHow he transitioned from junk food, pasta, and processed foods to a meat-based lifestyleHis personal experiences with energy, digestion, and overall well-beingWhy he says he has no desire to return to his previous eating habitsFood cravings, calorie counting, and his perspective on conventional diet cultureThe challenges of starting Carnivore and getting through the initial adjustmentHow Troy catches hundreds of venomous snakes every year in Australia! Troy’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the biggest changes begin when we question what we’ve always believed. If you’ve struggled with weight loss, tried multiple diets, or simply want to hear a real-world Carnivore experience, this episode is well worth watching. 👇 CONNECT WITH TROY Instagram: 🥩 @australian_carnivore 🐍 @thereptilebloke 👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Have you tried Carnivore? What changes have you noticed in your own journey? Drop your experience in the comments. We’d love to hear your story! 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION We have been ranked in Apple Podcasts Top 100 Nutrition p...

…On the Carnivore Diet S3E112

46 min

She was pregnant, eating Carnivore, and feeling better than ever. Then a doctor looked at her food diary and accused her of harming her baby. What makes Jill’s story extraordinary: before her pregnancy, her fertility specialists had been astonished by laboratory results that rivalled those of women in their twenties. So why, when she became pregnant, was she suddenly told that the very diet she credited with transforming her health was putting her baby at risk? Jill discovered Carnivore through her parents’ remarkable transformations. What began as a weight-loss journey became a life-changing transformation, ending lifelong depression, restoring her energy and astonishing her fertility doctors. But pregnancy brought an unexpected battle. Despite excellent test results and a healthy, growing baby, doctors insisted she needed carbohydrates and even accused her of harming her unborn child. Jill shares her experiences of pregnancy, breastfeeding and motherhood on Carnivore, challenging conventional advice and discovering a community of women who understood her journey. Don’t miss this powerful and deeply personal episode of Carnivore Evolution! 🥩 CONNECT WITH JILL * Instagram, Jill shares her family’s Carnivore lifestyle, her children’s meals, fitness activities and personal health journey, at Choose the Steak @choosethesteak 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Evolution @carnivoreevolution2024 on your preferred social media platform and podcast app. Our email is carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com Thank you for watching and listening. Please Subscrib...

Then, He Made One Mistake S3E111

1 hr 35 min

From Debilitating Neuropathy to a New Lease on Life! Brian’s Carnivore journey began in desperation. Suffering from debilitating nerve pain, IBS, inflammation, and prediabetes, he was reaching the end of his rope. Then he discovered the Carnivore diet, and within just three weeks, approximately 60% of his neuropathy symptoms had disappeared. Over the following months, Brian lost 60 pounds, saw his prediabetes disappear, and eventually experienced complete resolution of his neuropathy. His IBS improved, his inflammation subsided, and he discovered a healthful new way of living. But Brian’s journey wasn’t without detours. After six months of Carnivore, he reintroduced carbohydrates, experimented with peptides, and some of his old problems returned. His experience taught him some powerful lessons about consistency, healing, and the temptation to look for shortcuts. Now studying nursing and hoping to become a holistic nurse practitioner, Brian is passionate about sharing what he has learned and reaching people who feel they’ve run out of options. His message is one of faith, perseverance, personal responsibility, and hope. If you’re struggling with chronic symptoms, metabolic problems, or simply wondering whether Carnivore could make a difference, Brian’s story is one you won’t want to miss! 🥩 CONNECT WITH BRIAN * TikTok: @BrianPRdriver * Instagram: @BrianPRdriver OVERALL THEME Brian’s personal journey from debilitating neuropathy, IBS, and prediabetes to dramatically improved health through Carnivore. The conversation explores the importance of consistency, the consequences of returning to previous eating habits, the temptation of weight-loss shortcuts, and his mission to share his experience with others. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carni...

Consequences Nobody Talks About | Carnivore Helps S3E110

1 hr 23 min

What happens when you combine life after gastric bypass with the Carnivore Diet? Randi Millstein joins host Victoria Olson on Carnivore Evolution to share her 25-year journey after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Victoria, who underwent gastric bypass 27 years ago, also shares her own experiences, creating a candid conversation between two women who have traveled remarkably similar paths. After weighing 345 pounds, Randi lost 140 pounds following gastric bypass surgery. Years later, she discovered Keto and eventually Carnivore, finding a simpler way to eat, greater weight stability, and less overwhelming food noise. Victoria shares her own experience with gastric bypass, her transition from Keto to Carnivore, and the challenges and benefits she encountered along the way. Together, the women reflect on their long-term weight management journeys, and how their approaches to food have evolved. Randi opens up about emotional eating, sugar cravings, food sensitivities, dumping syndrome, digestive problems, and the nutritional challenges of living with gastric bypass. She also explains why monitoring iron, B vitamins, and other essential nutrients remains critical decades after surgery. Can Carnivore help people who have undergone gastric bypass? What happens when you reintroduce foods your body no longer tolerates well? And what advice do these two women have for anyone considering a dietary change? Join Victoria and Randi for an honest, personal conversation about weight loss, food struggles, digestive health, nutrient absorption, and finding an approach to eating that works for your life. 🥩 CONNECT WITH RANDI * Name: Randi Millstein * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19m4AASWZs/ OVERALL THEME Life after gastric bypass and the transition from Keto to Carnivore, including weight management, food cravings, digestive challenges, nutrient deficiencies, and lessons learned through decades of personal experience. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis...

Coach Jianni’s Training Blueprint S3E109

1 hr 18 min

Can you build serious muscle, get stronger, and compete in bodybuilding without carbohydrates? Coach Jiani returns to Carnivore Evolution to reveal his approach to natural bodybuilding, strength training, and body composition on a Carnivore diet. Discover why progressive overload, effective low-volume reps, recovery, adequate protein, and sufficient energy matter more than simply lifting heavier weights or spending hours in the gym. Jiani also explains bodybuilding prep, reverse dieting, training as we age, managing stress, and why building muscle naturally requires patience, consistency, and a long-term plan. If you’re tired of exhausting workouts, endless cardio, and chasing quick results, this conversation challenges conventional fitness thinking and offers a different approach to getting stronger, building muscle, and improving your health. Train smarter. Fuel your body wisely. Build muscle on Carnivore. 💪 CONNECT WITH COACH JIANI Location: Sydney, Australia. Instagram: @coachjiani In-person coaching: City Gym, Darlinghurst, in Sydney, Australia Gym: Steed, a boutique strength studio with a powerlifting focus, in Chippendale, Sydney. Additional gym: City Gym, Darlinghurst, Sydney. Online coaching: Contact him through Instagram @coachjiani Overall theme Coach Jiani shares his approach to building strength and muscle naturally on a Carnivore diet, challenging conventional carbohydrate-focused bodybuilding practices. The discussion explores effective training, progressive overload, recovery, nutrition, competition prep, stress management, and the patience required to achieve sustainable body composition changes. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.co...

Fatty Liver to Carnivore | Del Hídago Graso a la Dieta Carnívora S3E107

42 min

At 21, Jesus Noya was diagnosed with fatty liver disease despite being thin and believing he ate healthily. His transformation on the Carnivore Diet led him to question conventional nutrition advice. Exiled from Venezuela with his family, Jesus now lives in Peru, working in technology sales after abandoning medical school. Inspired by Dr. Anthony Chaffee, he discovered Carnivore and experienced remarkable improvements in health, energy, and mental clarity. He has since guided his father to Carnivore, helping him address longstanding health issues, including sleep apnea. Now, Jesus hopes to spread the message across Spanish-speaking South America, encouraging others to question conventional beliefs about food and health. Can changing your diet change your life? Watch this episode of Carnivore Evolution to hear Jesus’s story. CONNECT WITH JESUS NOYA Instagram: @yisusnoya Aesthetic Body and Hormone Optimization coaching Type "Call" in a message to DM for my direct help ———————————- A los 21 años, a Jesus Noya le diagnosticaron hígado graso, a pesar de ser delgado y de seguir lo que él consideraba una dieta saludable. Su transformación mediante la «dieta carnívora» (Carnivore Diet) desafió las recomendaciones nutricionales convencionales. Tras huir de Venezuela, Jesus se estableció en Perú y dejó la carrera de medicina para dedicarse a las ventas en el sector tecnológico. Inspirado por el Dr. Anthony Chaffee, descubrió la dieta carnívora y experimentó mejoras significativas en su salud, sus niveles de energía y su claridad mental. Más tarde, ayudó a su padre a adoptar este estilo de vida, logrando abordar problemas de larga data, incluida la apnea del sueño. Ahora, Jesus busca difundir este mensaje por toda Sudamérica hispanohablante. ¿Puede un cambio en tu alimentación transformar tu vida? Descubre la historia de Jesus en *Carnivore Evolution*. CONTACTA A JESÚS NOYA Instagram: @yisusnoya Asesoramiento en estética corporal y optimización hormonal ⚡️Te ayu...

…Ended with Carnivore S3E108

56 min

At 50, Colleen was obese, diabetic, and facing a four-year life expectancy. Today, nearly 70, she’s stronger, fitter, and thriving! After years of following conventional dietary advice, Colleen discovered Low Carb, transitioned through Keto, and ultimately embraced the Carnivore Diet. Her Type 2 diabetes resolved, her fatty liver disease disappeared, and she experienced a dramatic transformation in her health, confidence, and quality of life. In this powerful conversation with Mark Ennis on Carnivore Evolution, Colleen shares her journey from severe insulin resistance to vibrant health, the freedom of living without constant food cravings, and why she believes real food changed everything. They explore insulin resistance, weight loss, food addiction, stress, dairy, dietary fat, and the pitfalls of overconsuming Carnivore treats. They also cover strength training, beef tallow for skin care, and the challenge of helping loved ones who aren’t ready to change. Her message is simple: it’s never too late to transform your life. Colleen’s story is a compelling reminder that getting older doesn’t have to mean getting weaker. Watch, listen, and discover why Colleen says she’s never been healthier or happier! CONNECT WITH COLLEEN Colleen welcomes connections with others in the Carnivore community. * Instagram: @belliecat18 OVERALL THEME A dramatic personal transformation through the Carnivore Diet. Colleen recounts overcoming obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease after years of following conventional dietary advice. She and Mark discuss insulin resistance, food cravings, dietary choices, stress management, exercise, and the importance of taking responsibility for one’s health. The central message is that meaningful change is possible at any age. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach...

How She Transformed Her Health S3E106

1 hr 10 min

Joomee followed conventional medical advice, yet her health continued to deteriorate. She suffered years of chronic health struggles that left her searching for answers. * Gestational diabetes * Adenomyosis * Metastatic thyroid cancer * Type 2 diabetes * Insulin resistance * Obesity * Sleep apnea * Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) * Chronic inflammation * Benign colon tumor * Depression * Anxiety Then one diagnosis turned everything around. After discovering Dr. Jason Fung’s fasting work, Joomee simultaneously began a journey with the Keto diet and intermittent fasting that transformed her life. Within three months, her HbA1c dropped from 7.3 to 5.2 She soon lost 80 pounds, and numerous health problems improved. Joomee shares her transition toward Carnivore, her experience with blood sugar monitoring, and her surprising encounters with conventional cholesterol testing. A healthcare professional herself, Joomee explains why she became a passionate advocate for metabolic health, how her experiences changed her perspective, and why she believes patients must become their own advocates. Joomee is now an ambassador for The Noakes Foundation, founded by Professor Tim Noakes. Appointed in July 2026, she supports the foundation’s mission to advance nutrition research, challenge established scientific dogma, and promote academic freedom in discussions about metabolic health and low-carbohydrate nutrition. We also explore the fascinating connection between metabolic and mental health, the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry, fasting, fat adaptation, and the importance of finding an approach that works for the individual. Could changing the way you eat change your life? Watch Joomee’s remarkable story and discover why she believes people deserve to know more about metabolic health. 🥩 CONNECT WITH JOOMEE Her website and numerous social and community links are available through the Linktree in Joomee’s @lowcarbology101 Instagram bio. * Website: Fasting Fr...

14 Years of Epilepsy. Medications Were Not Enough S3E105

1 hr 8 min

Chris spent years battling epilepsy, enduring seizures despite multiple anticonvulsant medications. He explored different diets, meditation, and nutrition strategies, searching for answers beyond prescriptions. Then he discovered Carnivore. In this compelling episode of Carnivore Evolution, Chris shares his journey from persistent seizures and medication side effects to a meat-based lifestyle. He describes how his seizures gradually stopped, how he tapered off his medication over a year, and how his energy and daily life changed. Chris and host Mark also dive into ketogenic diets, brain health, cholesterol, blood markers, the Carnivore community, and the frustration of trying to help loved ones who are struggling with their health. Chris opens up about the devastating loss of his mother to motor neurone disease and the emotional toll of watching someone you love suffer while feeling powerless to help. This is a powerful conversation about personal transformation, questioning conventional approaches, and the determination to find another path. Watch Chris tell his story. 🥩 CONNECT WITH CHRIS Chris is a Carnivore coach working with clients. * YouTube: Healthier Now * Instagram: @healthiernowchris * TikTok: Healthier Now @healthiernow * Chris’s PDF ‘The Complete Guide to Gluconeogenesis on a Zero Carb Diet’ https://healthierchris.gumroad.com/ OVERALL THEME Chris’s personal journey with epilepsy, his experience transitioning to Carnivore, and the changes he reports in seizure activity, medication use, energy, and quality of life. The conversation also explores nutrition, neurological health, grief, and the challenges of sharing alternative dietary approaches with family and the wider public. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Ama...

The Calorie Trap Stole Her Health S3E104

39 min

At just 24, Zori from Bulgaria has experienced years of digestive problems, chronic back and hip pain, depression, fatigue, and menstrual disruption. After years of calorie restriction and eating everything in moderation, she began questioning conventional nutrition advice, and discovered a different way of eating. Her turning point came unexpectedly through her dog. After researching canine nutrition and seeing his digestive and mobility problems improve on a raw meat diet, Zori began exploring low-carbohydrate eating for herself. What followed was a long journey of experimentation, setbacks, and discovering the importance of eating enough food and fat. In this episode, Zori shares how her back pain improved, how exercise and low-carb eating transformed her mental health, why severe calorie and fat restriction left her exhausted and without her menstrual cycle, and how changing her meal timing helped her feel even better. Zori’s message to young women caught in the diet culture trap? Stop punishing yourself, be patient with your body, eat enough, and don’t skip the fat! WHAT HEALTH PROBLEMS IMPROVED? Zori described several improvements during her journey: * Back pain and radiating leg pain * Depressive thoughts * Digestive problems * Energy and fatigue * Menstrual cycle * Weight and body composition Zori’s story describes a combination of improvements associated with low-carb eating, exercise, therapeutic treatment, increased food intake, and changes to meal timing. 🥩 CONNECT WITH ZORI - ZORNITSA ATANASOVA * Instagram: @zorimechkata 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evol...

What Finally Worked S3E103

1 hr 16 min

Boue (Bo) spent years battling food addiction, extreme weight fluctuations, and the shame of repeatedly failing to maintain his weight loss. After trying countless diets, he found something that changed his relationship with food: Carnivore. Now, after more than 160 days, Boue is down 40 kilos and says the constant food noise that once controlled his life has finally quieted. His secret? Social accountability, a simpler way of eating, and a completely different relationship with food. In this powerful conversation, Boue and Mark explore sugar addiction, cravings, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, the struggle to maintain weight loss, and why Carnivore has made such a dramatic difference for Boue. They also dive into Keto versus Carnivore, food addiction and moderation, reverse dieting, fat adaptation, building muscle, and the importance of thinking beyond quick fixes. Could eliminating the foods that keep you craving more finally break the cycle of yo-yo dieting? Boue shares his raw, unfiltered experience, while Mark draws on ten years of Carnivore experience and coaching to explain how a sustainable, long-term approach can change the game. If you’ve struggled with your weight, battled cravings, or felt trapped in an endless cycle of dieting and regaining, this episode is for you. 🥩 CONNECT WOTH BOUE * TikTok: 100 Days of Carnivore * Instagram: 100 Days of Carnivore OVERALL THEME Breaking the cycle of food addiction and yo-yo dieting through Carnivore, social accountability, and a long-term approach to weight management. Boue shares his remarkable transformation, while he and Mark discuss cravings, food noise, GLP-1 medications, dietary discipline, and building a sustainable relationship with food. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on A...

Carnivore Freed Him S3E102

53 min

From 120 kg to approximately 85 kg. From painful joints to pain-free movement. From constant sugar cravings to feeling genuinely satisfied. Dave’s transformation is a powerful story of discovering Carnivore after a lifetime of conventional dietary advice. Raised in a predominantly vegetarian household, Dave spent decades believing he was doing the right thing for his health. But obesity, sleep apnea, joint pain, and intense cravings for sugar and carbohydrates told a different story. After his doctor recommended Keto, Dave lost 15 kg in six months, dropping from 120 kg to 105 kg. Then he discovered Carnivore. Within just a few days, his joint pain disappeared. Over the following five months, his weight fell further, reaching approximately 85 to 89 kg, according to the figures discussed in this interview. Now, more than a year into his Carnivore journey, Dave describes feeling healthier, happier, calmer, and more in control of his appetite. The constant hunger and relentless cravings that once dominated his life have become a thing of the past, according to his experience. In this episode of Carnivore Evolution, Dave explains why he decided to challenge the nutritional beliefs he grew up with, how he researched Carnivore before trying it himself, and why he believes people should question established advice rather than accept it without investigation. His message is clear: educate yourself, question your assumptions, and discover what works for you. If you’re tired of struggling with your weight, fighting cravings, and starting the same diets over and over again, Dave’s story is one you won’t want to miss. CONNECT WITH DAVE * Email: drilly@me.com * Social media: Dave does not currently use social media platforms. OVERALL THEME Dave’s journey from a vegetarian upbringing and lifelong health struggles to losing approximately 35 kg/77 lbs through Keto and Carnivore, experiencing rapid relief from joint pain, and finding greater appetite control and emotional w...

When She Found Carnivore S3E101

50 min

At 65, Moneca shares her extraordinary journey through repeated head injuries, debilitating health challenges, sugar addiction, hair loss, and deteriorating teeth. She explains how changing her diet transformed her experience and why she now carefully tracks her symptoms and reactions to food. After 15 concussions, a broken back, years of chronic pain, and daily rectal bleeding so severe she needed a blood transfusion, Moneca Yardley was desperate for answers. After nearly 20 years of vegetarianism and countless attempts to improve her health, she tried Carnivore. Within just 10 days, her bleeding stopped Moneca’s story is one of persistence, self-experimentation, and refusing to give up on herself. OTHER AILMENTS AND CHALLENGES MONECA HAS OVERCOME: * Chronic pain: Decades of physical discomfort that drove her search for relief. * Severe rectal bleeding * Severe anemia * Deteriorating teeth * Hair loss * Sugar addiction and emotional struggles * Digestive and food sensitivities Watch this powerful episode of Carnivore Evolution and hear how Moneca found a path forward after decades of suffering. 🥩 CONNECT WITH MONECA * Name: Moneca Yardley * Facebook: Monica Yardley * Instagram: Cosmic Mom * TikTok: Monica Yardley 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Evolution @carnivoreevolution2024 on your preferred social media platform and podcast app. Our email is carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com Thank you for watching and listening. Please Subscribe, Like and Comment. We make no profit. Your input helps us get the word out about the Carnivore diet. This po...

Are We Missing the Warning Signs? S3E100

51 min

We were compelled to discuss the growing concern over heart attack symptoms and serious heart problems in young people, particularly those under 30. We examine a video of a 29-year-old woman who experienced symptoms resembling a heart attack and was hospitalized with inflammation of the heart. She’s not alone. What might be contributing to these alarming cases, and are we looking closely enough at diet, lifestyle, and metabolic health? Can a Carnivore lifestyle transform your health, energy, and mental clarity? Certified Carnivore Coach Joel Adedeji returns to the Carnivore Evolution Podcast for a powerful conversation about inflammation, modern food choices, and the lifestyle factors that may be undermining metabolic health. Joel shares his personal experiences and coaching insights, challenging conventional thinking about nutrition, ultra-processed foods, seed oils, and the consequences of modern eating habits. Victoria, Mark, and Joel discuss food quality, sleep, movement, stress, visceral fat, and the importance of looking beyond appearances when considering health. Plus, Joel reveals the inspiring story behind the ReWild Summit in Cork, the lives touched by the event, and exciting plans for the next gathering in Belfast. Discover why Joel believes returning to simpler, ancestral ways of eating can change more than your physical health. It can transform your energy, mental clarity, relationship with food, and outlook on life. Watch, share, and join the conversation! CONNECT WITH JOEL ADEDEJI Certified Carnivore Coach * Website: HTTP://ThatCarnivoreMan.com * Social media: Instagram and TikTok, @ThatCarnivoreMan * Facebook: That Carnivore Man https://www.facebook.com/share/1E9icR3evd/?mibextid=wwXIfr OVERALL THEME Exploring heart problems in young adults, including a 29-year-old woman hospitalized with heart attack symptoms, and questioning the roles of diet, inflammation, and lifestyle in metabolic health. Joel Adedeji shares his Carnivore philosophy,...

PCOS, Anemia & Carnivore S3E99

1 hr 6 min

From childhood food addiction and severe acne to PCOS, debilitating anemia, depression, and years of failed diets, Varsha’s journey is a powerful story of searching for answers when conventional approaches weren’t working. Growing up between Saudi Arabia and India, Varsha embraced vegetarianism and veganism, trying everything from raw veganism to restrictive, low-calorie eating. Her health continued to deteriorate, and her hemoglobin fell to a dangerously low 5.5. Then she began reintroducing animal foods. Adding eggs and broth was followed by a remarkable improvement in her hemoglobin, and eventually she discovered the Carnivore and meat-based ketogenic lifestyle. In this revealing conversation, Varsha shares her experience with PCOS, food addiction, mental health struggles, hormonal issues, and the challenges of embracing Carnivore in a culture where eating meat can carry significant religious and social stigma. We also explore reverse dieting, chronic under-eating, food cravings, metabolic health, muscle preservation, and why Varsha believes animal-based nutrition has transformed her life. Can changing what you eat change the direction of your health? Varsha explains why she is determined to share her experience with other women who are still searching for answers. Watch until the end to hear why this once-shy woman is now speaking out about her experiences and encouraging others to question the dietary advice they have always been given. ❤️ CONNECT WITH VARSHA * Instagram: @that.ketovore.gal OVERALL THEME Varsha’s personal journey from food addiction, restrictive plant-based diets, and serious health struggles to embracing Carnivore and animal-based nutrition. The conversation explores her reported improvements in mental and metabolic health, her experience with PCOS and anemia, and the cultural challenges of choosing a meat-based lifestyle in India. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and o...

His Insulin Needs Plummet on Carnivore S3E98

45 min

Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as an adult last year, Marc reports his insulin requirements fell sharply during his first five months on a Carnivore diet this year. This substantial reduction in insulin is a highly impressive accomplishment. A year prior to this interview, before his diabetes diagnosis, Marc was eating up to 7,000 calories a day, yet continued losing weight, eventually reaching 155 pounds. His blood glucose was 337, his A1C was above 14, and he was experiencing severe digestive problems and persistent weight loss. Marc began the Carnivore diet five months ago. Here he reports currently using dramatically less insulin - as little as 1-1/2 total unit per day - along with improvements in digestion, sleep, energy, focus, mood, and gym performance. He discusses his transition from bodybuilding macros and sugar cravings, his experience with fat adaptation and continuous glucose monitoring, and his efforts to understand his changing health markers. Important: Marc’s experience is personal and should not be interpreted as evidence that Carnivore reverses Type 1 Diabetes or eliminates the need for insulin. 🥩 CONNECT WITH MARC Instagram: @glucose.godzilla Glucose Godzilla presents content identifying him as a Type 1 diabetic OVERALL THEME OF THE SHOW Marc’s personal journey with adult-onset Type 1 Diabetes and Carnivore, exploring his dramatic reduction in insulin requirements alongside improvements in digestion, sleep, energy, mood, mental clarity, and physical performance. The conversation examines his transition away from conventional bodybuilding macros and carbohydrate-heavy eating, his experience with fat adaptation, and his determination to understand the changes he has observed. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on...

Carnivore Changed Her Story S3E98

49 min

Three cancer battles. A devastating prognosis. And a decision that changed everything. Mary Toc, a fitness trainer from Melbourne, Australia, has faced cancer three times. After being diagnosed with ovarian cancer and later stage-three breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes, Mary faced a terrifying choice. Her medical team recommended chemotherapy, radiation, and extensive surgery. When she declined those treatments, doctors warned her she might have only four to six months to live. In this deeply moving conversation, Mary shares the fear, conviction, and extraordinary determination behind her decision. She reflects on her experience with the medical system, the importance of asking questions, questioning the answers, and her desire to help others discover the approach that transformed her own life. Mary chose a different path. Drawing on her determination to preserve her strength, independence, and life’s work, she adopted a strict Carnivore approach, initially eating only steak and salt. She describes how her tumors shrank on Carnivore, supported by PET scans showing no detectable cancer. She also reports that she, her father and brother have all experienced cancer-free outcomes while following Carnivore without conventional cancer treatments. Today, Mary continues to train clients, build strength, inspire women to reclaim their vitality, and recommends the Carnivore diet. Her story is about more than a diagnosis. It is about preserving identity, refusing to surrender the life you love, and finding the courage to explore your options when the stakes could not be higher. For anyone facing a cancer diagnosis, or supporting someone who is, Mary’s story raises profound questions about nutrition, personal choice, and the search for hope in the darkest moments. Important note: Mary’s account reflects her personal experience and does not establish that Carnivore treats or cures cancer. ⸻ 🥩 CONNECT WITH MARY TOC * Her Business is personal training, i...

Lose the Dangerous Fat You Can’t See! S3E97

54 min

Can Carnivore help reduce dangerous visceral fat and reclaim your health after 50? Lisa Moss shows what’s possible when you combine Carnivore with strength training and a commitment to better health. Returning to Carnivore Evolution, Lisa shares her transformation from daily walker to enthusiastic weight lifter. At 57, she’s lifting around 100 pounds, loving her workouts, and building strength. Her recent DEXA scan reveals very little visceral fat, the hidden fat surrounding internal organs associated with metabolic health risks. In this candid conversation, we explore body composition beyond the number on the scale, the importance of sleep, recovery, and nutrition, and the challenges women face approaching menopause. Lisa shares her experiences with carbohydrate cravings, stress, emotional eating, and staying consistent with Carnivore, while Mark explains his low-volume, high-intensity approach to strength training. We also discuss overtraining, restrictive dieting, and the personal challenges of helping loved ones struggling with serious health issues, as well as the importance of sharing real-life Carnivore stories. Whether you’re navigating menopause or looking to improve your health at any age, this episode offers inspiration to build strength, rethink your habits, and take charge of your future. 🥩 CONNECT WITH LISA MOSS * Instagram: @lisamoss55 * Facebook: Lisa Moss * Her Facebook group: Alberta Carnivore(ish) group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Dmti3P5A5/?mibextid=wwXIfr with nearly 800 members at the time of recording. * Community activities: as a certified Carnivore coach, Lisa participates in group discussions, answers members’ questions, and helps people navigate their Carnivore journeys. Overall Theme Reclaiming health, strength, and vitality through Carnivore, resistance training, sustainable exercise habits, and greater awareness of body composition. Lisa Moss shares her fitness transformation at 57 while discussing menopause, visceral f...

The Story Women Need to Hear S3E96

1 hr 6 min

Carnivore Evolution Podcast: Fleur Choy’s Journey With Endometriosis Fleur Choy joins Victoria and Mark to share her painful, years-long struggle with endometriosis, and how transitioning to a high-fat Carnivore Diet dramatically improved her quality of life. After years of severe pain, disrupted daily life, repeated hospital visits, inconclusive scans, and feeling dismissed by medical professionals, Fleur began exploring nutrition as another path forward. She describes how reducing sugar and prioritizing protein and fat greatly helped reduce her pain, improve her mental clarity, restore her vitality, and finally allow her to travel without the constant fear of another debilitating flare-up. Victoria also shares her own experience with years of menstrual pain, ovary, breast and uterine fibroid tumors, and a hysterectomy. This episode explores women’s health, chronic inflammation, nutrition, hormonal health, and the importance of listening to your body and advocating for yourself. 🥩 CONNECT WITH FLEUR CHOY Website: https://fleurchoy.com Instagram: Fleur Choy @fleurchoy OVERALL THEME The relationship between endometriosis, nutrition, inflammation, and women’s health, featuring Fleur Choi’s personal experience of finding significant relief through the Carnivore Diet after years of chronic pain and frustration with conventional treatment. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Evolution @carnivoreevolution2024 on your preferred social media platform and podcast app. Our email is carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com Thank you for watching and listening. P...

Until Carnivore Fixed Her Cravings S3E95

59 min

Amber shares her powerful two-year Carnivore journey after years of mysterious health problems, sugar addiction, pain, migraines, bladder issues, and unsuccessful attempts to find answers. She explains how discovering Carnivore changed her relationship with food, helped her overcome cravings, transformed her body, and gave her a completely different perspective on health and nutrition. Amber also discusses her painful journey with leg and hip problems, and endometriosis, her recovery setbacks, gut issues, family challenges, and why she believes patience is essential when healing after decades of poor nutrition. Her message is simple: give Carnivore a real chance, give your body time to heal, and remember why you started. 🥩CONNECT WITH AMBER WALDEIER * Email: amberwaldeier@gmail.com * Facebook: Amber Waldeier OVERALL THEME Amber’s transformation from decades of sugar addiction, chronic health struggles, pain and confusing medical diagnoses to a nourishing Carnivore lifestyle. The conversation explores healing, food addiction, satiety, gut health, family influences, exercise, and the importance of giving the body time to recover. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Evolution @carnivoreevolution2024 on your preferred social media platform and podcast app. Our email is carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com Thank you for watching and listening. Please Subscribe, Like and Comment. We make no profit. Your input helps us get the word out about the Carnivore diet. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes and is not medical advice. #Carnivo...

How to Avoid Stress & the Hi-Lo Volume Trap S3E94

47 min

**Link to the free PDF of Mark’s Warm Up & Sets: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qlbk44hW723-foMpazKnaCVSLNVpI0EP/view How hard do you really need to train for strength and to build muscle? And could doing too much actually hold you back? In this episode of the Carnivore Evolution podcast, Mark and Victoria explore how to train smarter, recover properly, and make consistent progress. Mark explains why more training isn’t always better, how to structure warm-ups and working sets, and why controlled repetitions, time under tension, proper breathing, and training to failure can matter more than simply lifting heavier. He breaks down his push/pull training approach, leg training, and lower-volume philosophy, along with how he tracks progressive overload and adjusts for nutrition, sleep, stress, and recovery when progress stalls. They also discuss functional and bodyweight exercises and why maintaining strength and control of your own body becomes increasingly important as we age. The message is simple: You don’t necessarily need to train more. You need to train smarter, recover well, fuel your body, and keep progressing. OVERALL THEME Training smarter, not harder - understanding the relationship between stress and exercise, using effective warm-ups and high-effort main sets, structuring workouts with push/pull splits, and prioritizing recovery, nutrition and progressive strength gains. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Evolution @carnivoreevolution2024 on your preferred social media platform and podcast app. Our email is carnivoreevolution2024@gm...

From Starving to Thriving on Carnivore S3E93

56 min

In this compelling conversation, Victoria, Tamara and Mark explore the connection between nutrition, mindset, metabolic health, self-respect, body image, eating disorders, food obsession, and personal transformation. This is a story about finding your power, rebuilding your relationship with food, and discovering what can happen when you stop fighting your body and start nourishing it. From severe restriction and food obsession to energy, confidence, and true food freedom, Tamara’s story is a powerful transformation. Growing up in Macedonia, Tamara struggled with her weight and became severely undernourished and anorexic after years of calorie restriction, low-fat eating, and fear of food. She lost muscle mass, her menstrual cycle, and her energy, and was consumed by constant food noise. Her journey led through whole foods and low-carb eating, then keto, and finally Carnivore. The biggest change wasn't just physical. She found stable energy, mental clarity, confidence, and freedom from thinking about food all day. After drifting away from Carnivore and noticing shifts in her mood, weight, and skin, she returned to strict Carnivore and says the difference was "night and day." 🥩 CONNECT WITH TAMARA - CARNIVORET ​ Instagram: @carnivoret Tamara currently offers informal friend-to-friend advice and shares her personal Carnivore journey on Instagram. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Evolution @carnivoreevolution2024 on your preferred social media platform and podcast app. Our email is carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com Thank you for watching and lis...

Unmasking Big Food S3E92

1 hr 10 min

Who can you trust when it comes to what’s on your plate? Mark and Victoria welcome Jake Kelly, author of Food Is Fake, for a fascinating and provocative conversation that pulls back the curtain on the food industry, the rise of processed and plant-based foods, and the forces influencing what we’re told is “healthy.” Jake shares his journey into nutrition, microbiology, and the Carnivore lifestyle, explaining how his father’s chronic health struggles led him to question conventional nutrition advice and dig deeper into the science behind food. They discuss carbohydrates, gluconeogenesis, plant oils, grain-fed meat, ultra-processed foods, plant-based products, lab-grown foods, food labeling, organic claims, and the importance of understanding how food is actually produced. Jake also explains why he believes traditional food preparation matters, including his views on raw dairy, fermented foods, cooking vegetables, nuts, and other foods that can contain natural defense compounds. The conversation also explores hunger, cravings, food addiction, stress, blood sugar, exercise, and why Jake has found that a stricter Carnivore approach has changed his relationship with food. 🥩 CONNECT WITH JAKE KELLY * Instagram: Jake Kelly Official @jakekellyofficial * Book: ‘Food Is Fake: The Ultimate Guide To Eating Real, Healthy Food & An Exposé On The Food Industry’, available on Amazon Overall Theme: Questioning conventional nutrition, exposing the complexity and commercialization of the modern food supply, and exploring how real food, Carnivore nutrition, metabolic health, and deeper nutritional education can change the way we think about health. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevoluti...

A Whole New Life S3E91

44 min

LesleyAnn Blank shares her powerful Carnivore journey, from years of health struggles and substance abuse to being healthier, stronger, and more energized at age 55. After discovering Carnivore through the Joe Rogan podcast and Jordan Peterson, LesleyAnn went all in. She eliminated processed foods and the foods she felt were contributing to her struggles, and says her transformation was dramatic. She talks openly about getting sober, changing her friendships and lifestyle, overcoming cravings, and discovering a new sense of purpose through Carnivore. LesleyAnn also shares how she now helps people in her community, why she believes food can profoundly affect health, and why she wants people of every age to know that transformation is possible. The conversation explores food addiction, sobriety, social pressure, personal transformation, health freedom, and the power of completely changing your relationship with food. 🥩 CONNECT WITH LESLEYANN • Facebook: LesleyAnn Blank https://www.facebook.com/share/1BwpP8Sskd/?mibextid=wwXIfr • YouTube: LeslieAnn the Carnivore @lesleyannthecarnivore OVERALL THEME A powerful personal transformation story about overcoming substance abuse, changing lifelong habits, embracing Carnivore, and discovering renewed health, energy, purpose, and confidence. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Evolution @carnivoreevolution2024 on your preferred social media platform and podcast app. Our email is carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com Thank you for watching and listening. Please Subscribe, Like and Comment. We make no profit. Yo...

Protein & Fat - What Works for You? S3E90

1 hr 24 min

This is not your typical Carnivore conversation. Mark, Victoria, and Stephanie Person dive headfirst into the controversy surrounding protein, fat, energy, gluconeogenesis, metabolism, electrolytes, and what it really means to eat for your individual needs. Nothing here is sugar-coated, and some deeply-held Carnivore concepts are put to the test. Stephanie explains the controversy surrounding her recent comments about high-protein diets and gluconeogenesis, emphasizing that protein is not a reliable primary energy source and that dietary fat plays a critical role in providing energy and supporting the body. Stephanie presents her individualized approach to coaching, beginning with a person’s mindset, lifestyle, circadian rhythm, digestive health, metabolic issues, and personal history rather than simply handing them a standardized diet plan. This unfiltered conversation explores fat adaptation, muscle building, glycogen, insulin sensitivity, hydration, electrolytes, magnesium, gallbladder function, digestion, and why nutritional needs can differ dramatically from person to person. The discussion also tackles the controversy surrounding health and fitness influencers, social media, body composition, high-protein diets, protein-sparing modified fasting, and the importance of questioning popular narratives. Stephanie shares what she personally eats, including red meat, substantial amounts of fat, butter, tallow, organ meats, and occasional vegetables like peeled cucumber and avocado. Most importantly, this conversation demonstrates that people can disagree about nutrition while still having a productive conversation, listening to one another, and respecting individual experience. 🥩 CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE PERSON Website: stephanieperson.com Instagram: @stephanieketogenic Facebook: Stephanie “The Business” Person https://www.facebook.com/share/1FRzojXw6n/?mibextid=wwXIfr YouTube: stephanie Keto person @fitsk8chick OVERALL THEME Exploring individualized n...

Women’s Metabolic Health S3E89

54 min

New Zealand health coach Sarah Ahern tells us about women’s metabolism, hormones, nutrition, and sustainable weight management. Sarah shares her journey from low-carb eating to a predominantly Carnivore lifestyle and explains why women need to focus on metabolic health, adequate nutrition, and fuel - not simply weight loss. Sarah and Mark discuss food noise, blood sugar, insulin, fat adaptation, hunger, cravings, dietary fat, protein, menopause, HRT, GLP-1 medications, muscle and bone health, stress, cortisol, fasting, and chronic calorie restriction. Sarah also explains why lasting transformation goes beyond food. Behavior change, mindset, identity, and learning to trust the process are key to creating sustainable health and true food freedom. A powerful conversation for women who are tired of dieting, restricting food, fighting hunger, and chasing the scale. 🥩 CONTACT SARAH OF METABOLIC SWITCH For coaching online via Zoom Programs: 12-week group coaching for women Individual coaching: Available for men Primary focus: Women’s metabolic health, nutrition, behavior change, mindset, hormones, and sustainable lifestyle change Website: https://www.metabolicswitch.co.nz/metabolicreset Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Metabolicswitch?mibextid=ZbWKwL Instagram: www.metabolicswitch.co.nz Overall Theme The overall theme of this episode is women’s metabolic health and the role of nutrition, dietary fat, hormones, blood sugar, fat adaptation, exercise, and mindset in achieving sustainable health and food freedom. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Ev...

Carnivore. Fat Adapted. Fasted. History Made S3E88

1 hr 1 min

How far can fat take you? Learn what happens when a fat-adapted Carnivore runs five marathons in five consecutive days while completely fasted. Alex McDonald describes completing five consecutive marathons, about 131 miles/211 kilometers, while being strict Carnivore and fasting, including running in extreme heat without an energy crash, and losing about one kilogram of fat - all in the absence of carbs. A pioneering, record-setting achievement He explains his 15-year journey from Paleo to Keto to Carnivore, along with fat adaptation, fasting, and future endurance challenges. He also discusses metabolic health education, his forthcoming scientific paper about his accomplishment, and what extreme endurance reveals about fat-adapted athletes. CONNECT WITH ALEX MCDONALD * Website: KetoMarathons.com * Instagram: @KetoMarathons * Alex invites you to look into the Australasian Metabolic Health Society. The Society provides education, training, and evidence-based resources focused on therapeutic nutritional approaches like carbohydrate reduction to help health professionals prevent and reverse metabolic diseases. Their website: AMHS.org 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. Thank you for watching and listening. Please Subscribe, Like and Comment. We make no profit. Your input helps us get the word out about the Carnivore diet. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes and is not medical advice. OVERALL THEME Fat adaptation and human endurance, explored through Alex McDonald’s pioneering experience completing five consecutive fasted marathons, and his broader journey from Paleo...

How to Thrive at 55 | Coach MJ - S3E87

52 min

Coach MJ shares her powerful Carnivore transformation, from decades of dieting, food noise, IBS, painful joints, fatty liver, restless legs, thyroid issues, and other health struggles to a life with more energy, better sleep, less pain, and greater freedom. After years of trying different approaches, including fasting and Keto, MJ discovered Carnivore, and says the simplicity of eating meat, eggs, butter, and other animal foods changed her life. Now a certified health coach, she is helping others navigate their own journey while embracing an active life that includes skating, workouts, and living with greater vitality. In this episode, MJ discusses her Venezuelan food background, the transition from a carbohydrate-heavy diet to Carnivore, overcoming food noise, her experience coming off thyroid medication, her approach to coaching, and why she believes finding your “why” can be the key to making a lasting change. 🥩 CONNECT WITH COACH MJ * Her practice: Online and local health coaching * Instagram: @allthingspossiblehc * YouTube: @allthingspossiblehc * Certification: Dr. Kiltz’s Mighty Tribe 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. Thank you for watching and listening. Please Subscribe, Like and Comment. We make no profit. Your input helps us get the word out about the Carnivore diet. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes and is not medical advice. OVERALL THEME From food noise and chronic health struggles to Carnivore, vitality, and purpose. #Carnivore #CarnivoreDiet #CarnivoreLifestyle #CarnivoreCoach #CarnivoreTransformation #FoodNoise #IBS #MetabolicHealth #Diabetes...

Leading a Carnivore Breakthrough S3E86

46 min

In this episode of Carnivore Evolution, Victoria and Mark talk with Carnivore Schug, who shares his remarkable transformation. After reaching 370 pounds and trying countless diets without lasting success, Schug lost approximately 145 pounds, including nearly 80 pounds since starting Carnivore. He discusses appetite control, energy, strength, exercise, recovery, improved sleep, digestive issues, blood pressure, blood work, and the mindset that helped him make Carnivore a sustainable lifestyle. Schug also reveals his new 30-day Carnivore challenge happening through his supportive online community that is centered on accountability and helping others achieve their own transformations. 🥩 CONNECT WITH SHUG’S CARNIVORE COACHING AND COMMUNITY * Website: carnivoreschug.com For his 30-Day Challenge: A structured, accountability-focused Carnivore program * YouTube: @carnivoreschug * Instagram: @thecarnivoreschug 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. Thank you for watching and listening. Please Subscribe, Like and Comment. We make no profit. Your input helps us get the word out about the Carnivore diet. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes and is not medical advice. OVERALL THEME From lifelong struggles with obesity and failed diets to a 145-pound transformation, improved health, greater strength, and a new mission to help others succeed with Carnivore. #Carnivore #CarnivoreDiet #CarnivoreLifestyle #CarnivoreTransformation #CarnivoreSuccess #CarnivoreCommunity #CarnivoreCoaching #WeightLoss #WeightLossJourney #Obesity #FatLoss #HighProtein #StrengthTraining #HealthTransfor...

The Missing Carnivore Conversation S3E85

1 hr 2 min

Certified metabolic health coach Kimberly Morrow shares her powerful journey from plant-based eating and years of “clean eating” to Carnivore, and the dramatic changes she experienced along the way. Specializing in women’s hormones, she explains what she believes women are getting wrong about menopause, hormones, low-fat dieting, under-eating, fasting, exercise, and metabolic health. Kimberly also discusses her personal experience with severe fatigue, painful and heavy menstrual cycles, brain fog, digestive issues, inflammation, and chronic pain, and why she believes listening to the body’s signals is critical. The conversation explores HRT, protein and fat intake, fasting, strength training, reverse dieting, diet culture, food addiction, and the confusion surrounding the many different versions of Carnivore. Diet culture is failing us all. This episode is ultimately about helping women stop fighting their bodies, nourish themselves properly, build strength, and rethink the conventional rules they have been taught about food, fitness, hormones, and aging. 👉 CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY MORROW Website: onebodyedu.com Her website provides access to her social media accounts and contact information. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Evolution @carnivoreevolution2024 on your preferred social media platform and podcast app. Our email is carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com Thank you for watching and listening. Please Subscribe, Like and Comment. We make no profit. Your input helps us get the word out about the Carnivore diet. This podcast is for educational...

Carnivore Transformed His Life S3E84

41 min

Meet Dario, a multi-talented Italian creative whose journey from professional chef to passionate Carnivore advocate is as inspiring as it is compelling. An author, creative musician, photographer, chef, and much more, Dario brings a wealth of skills, interests, and life experiences to this candid conversation about food, health, and personal transformation. At 47, Dario shares how discovering the Carnivore Diet dramatically changed his relationship with food, his energy, and his everyday life. After years of weight gain, high blood pressure, prediabetes symptoms, joint pain, heart palpitations, sleep apnea, and brain fog, Dario decided to take his health into his own hands. Weighing 115 kg (254 lbs), he began exploring nutritional approaches that challenged everything he had been taught about food. Within five months of adopting the Carnivore Diet, Dario had lost 27 kg (60 lbs) and experienced significant improvements in the symptoms that had affected his life. He describes feeling more energetic, sleeping better, experiencing less pain, and enjoying a greater sense of emotional balance. In this engaging conversation, Dario opens up about his transition to Carnivore, the importance of adaptation, his approach to food and supplements, raising children with a focus on whole foods, and how personal experience can challenge long-held beliefs about nutrition. From his background in professional cooking to his many creative pursuits in Italy, Dario reveals how changing his diet became part of a much bigger transformation, one that has opened the door to renewed energy, creativity, and new possibilities. Watch this inspiring conversation about food, self-discovery, and the power of taking a fresh look at your life. Dario’s story is a reminder that sometimes, changing the way we nourish ourselves can be the beginning of something much bigger. Dario shares his personal experiences and opinions. Individual results vary, and his story is not a substitute for professiona...

400+ LBS TO A LIFE REIGNITED 🔥 S3E84

1 hr 8 min

The Power of Food, Creativity & Hope What happens when a gifted musician, culinary wizard and passionate foodie finds himself trapped in a body and a life he can barely recognize? For Chris DeLisle of Chris Cooking Nashville, the answer became a remarkable journey of discovery, transformation, creativity, and renewed hope. In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Carnivore Evolution, Chris opens up about his struggle with severe food addiction, debilitating mental health challenges, and weighing over 400 pounds. He shares how discovering the Carnivore Diet changed his life in unexpected ways, including a profound shift in his mental clarity and outlook. But Chris’s story doesn’t stop with weight loss. He takes us behind the scenes of his extraordinary culinary creativity, revealing how his love of cooking, family traditions, and cultural food experiences inspired him to reinvent beloved comfort foods using animal-based ingredients. From Carnivore pizza and pasta to biscuits, gravy, and mashed potatoes, Chris is helping people discover new possibilities without feeling they must abandon everything they love. 💥 This is about so much more than food. It’s about understanding addiction, finding hope, respecting individual journeys, and making meaningful changes one bite at a time. Chris also shares his personal experience receiving diagnoses of autism, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorder, and discusses how he approaches his own health today. His experience is deeply personal, and he emphasizes that others should never stop or change prescribed medications without appropriate medical guidance. And there’s more! We discuss his exciting new cookbook, Eat Your Meat, Love Your Life, featuring 130 recipes with a rock-and-roll culinary twist, plus the upcoming Carnivore Chef Retreat alongside Meatstock 2027. 🎸 From feeling trapped and hopeless to sharing his talents with millions, Chris’s journey is a reminder that change doesn’t have to happen...

What You Need to Know S3E83

52 min

What happens when years of dieting, sugar cravings, and an addictive relationship with food collide with the search for lasting health and food freedom? In this episode of Carnivore Evolution, Mark and Victoria welcome Jessica Oar, a food addiction specialist, health coach, and strength trainer, to discuss her personal journey from binge-restrict dieting to Carnivore, and recovery from food addiction. Jess shares how understanding the relationship between food, behavior, and metabolism transformed her coaching approach. The conversation explores food addiction versus food noise, emotional and ritualistic cravings, the challenges of carbohydrate reintroduction, and why addressing underlying behaviors matters beyond simply changing what you eat. The discussion also examines women’s health, stress, sleep, circadian rhythms, hormonal balance, strength training, reverse dieting, and the importance of adequate nutrition. Jess explains how she approaches clients individually, using elimination diets, gradual transitions, and personalized coaching to help them understand their bodies and develop a healthier relationship with food. They also discuss GLP-1 medications, food cravings, and the value of learning about your own nutritional needs rather than relying exclusively on appetite suppression. Jess shares her current Carnivore lifestyle, including her two-meal-a-day routine, approach to eating enough, and experience with improved energy, mental clarity, and joint comfort. Whether you’re struggling with food addiction, persistent cravings, weight-loss frustration, or navigating your own Carnivore journey, this episode offers a thoughtful conversation about food, behavior, and finding a sustainable path toward better health. CONNECT WITH JESSICA OAR Website: https://JessicaOar.com Email is available through her website YouTube: @jessoarbepowerfull Jess Oar Be PowerFULL (with two Ls at the end) Instagram: Jess Oar/Be PowerFULL @jessicaoar TikTok: Jess Oar @jess...

Coach Jiani Challenges the Fitness Industry with Carnivore S3E82

47 min

Jiani Mazza, a lifelong fitness professional challenges everything he was taught about nutrition, training, and body composition. He walks us through his personal experience with the Carnivore diet, fat adaptation, bodybuilding, recovery, and long-term health. In this episode of Carnivore Evolution, Mark talks with Sydney-based coach Jiani, a personal trainer with more than 15 years of experience and a background in boxing, soccer, powerlifting, and bodybuilding. Jiani shares his journey from years of high-carbohydrate eating, supplements, and conventional fitness nutrition to a Carnivore lifestyle that transformed how he approaches food, training, recovery, and body composition. The conversation explores the difference between nutritional ketosis and true fat adaptation, the realities of bodybuilding without carbohydrates, the so-called anabolic window, training volume, recovery, cardio, and why Jiani believes coaches need to focus on long-term health rather than simply getting clients results. He also discusses his experience preparing a bodybuilder for competition using a Carnivore approach and why he believes learning to understand your own body is essential. For Jiani, the goal isn’t simply to look good. It’s about developing sustainable habits, preserving health, and giving people the “light bulb moments” that can change how they think about nutrition and training. CONNECT WITH COACH JIANI Instagram: @coachjiani In-person coaching: City Gym, Darlinghurst, in Sydney, Australia 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Evolution @carnivoreevolution2024...

The Carnivore Connection to Mental Health S3E81

44 min

What happens when profound grief, trauma, and years of mental health struggles collide with the search for a way forward? In this deeply personal episode of the Carnivore Evolution Podcast, Paul shares his journey through the devastating loss of his life partner, Brian. He describes the grief, survivor’s guilt, and different approaches he explored, including therapy, grief support, exercise, sunlight, sleep, and ketogenic and Carnivore nutrition. Paul took his healing journey further by becoming a Certified Carnivore Coach, also completing Dr. Georgia Ede’s course for clinicians, and receiving hands-on training at an intensive retreat with a therapist using ketogenic principles. Today, Paul connects with mental health professionals exploring ketogenic approaches, sharing what he has learned about the relationship between nutrition, metabolic health, and mental health. He also discusses dietary fat, nutritional ketosis, and why he believes physical and psychological health are deeply interconnected. Ultimately, Paul’s story is one of resilience, hope, vulnerability, and finding purpose in helping others. This is an honest conversation about grief, men’s mental health, healing, and the possibility of building a fulfilling life after profound loss. CONNECT WITH COACH PAUL NUYGEN * Instagram: @meat_and_grief * Facebook Page: Meat and Grief * TikTok: @meat_and_grief * Email: meatandgrief@proton.me 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Evolution @carnivoreevolution2024 on your preferred social media platform and podcast app. Our email is carnivoreevolutio...

Now He Wants to Help You

1 hr 0 min

Can the Carnivore Diet transform both your body and your mind? Gareth John joins Mark and Victoria to share his journey from mental health struggles and low confidence to discovering Keto, and ultimately the Carnivore diet. Just weeks into his Carnivore journey, Gareth is already experiencing changes in his energy, strength, gym performance, mindset and relationship with food. He explains why he believes easing into Carnivore worked for him, how he handles cravings and criticism, and why he now wants to become a Carnivore coach and help others. We also discuss Carnivore for fitness, building muscle, fat adaptation, athletic performance, mental health, the gut-brain connection, coaching, accountability and the importance of self-belief. Gareth’s story is just beginning. Watch the full episode, then tell us in the comments: Has Carnivore changed your physical or mental health? OVERALL THEME A powerful conversation about Carnivore diet in relation to mental health, physical transformation, fitness, confidence, accountability and finding a new purpose. CONNECT WITH GARETH JOHN Gareth John Instagram: @transformingyourtemple 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Evolution @carnivoreevolution2024 on your preferred social media platform and podcast app. Our email is carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com Thank you for watching and listening. Please Subscribe, Like and Comment. We make no profit. Your input helps us get the word out about the Carnivore diet. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes and is not medical advice. #Carnivore #Carni...

Serena Tells Her Truth S3E80

50 min

Serena Musick shares an incredibly honest story of how the Carnivore diet transformed her relationship with food after decades of eating disorders, restriction, and food obsession. At 53, Serena had spent much of her life battling disordered eating and what she describes as relentless “food noise.” Her journey to Carnivore began unexpectedly, after a severe, lingering taste and smell disorder made most foods unbearable. Steak and burgers were among the few foods she could tolerate - and that simple starting point eventually led her to discover the Carnivore community. Five and a half years later, Serena says Carnivore has given her something she had rarely experienced before: peace and freedom around food. But her story also challenges some of the common advice in the Carnivore community. She openly discusses under-eating, fasting, weight regain, calorie tracking, protein versus fat, dairy, body composition, ketosis, glucose and ketone monitoring, and why women may need a different approach as they move closer to their goals. Serena also shares the mistakes she has made along the way - including experimenting with sugar - and what she learned about addiction, moderation, maintenance, and finding an approach that actually works for her. This is a candid conversation about healing your relationship with food, taking responsibility for your choices, experimenting intelligently, and discovering what YOUR Carnivore lifestyle needs to look like. Overall Theme: From eating disorders and food obsession to freedom, self-experimentation, and a peaceful relationship with food through Carnivore. CONTACT SERENA MUSICK * YouTube: Carnivore Revolution * Purely Tallow Skincare Website: purelytallow.com. Beef Tallow skincare and exclusively animal-based skincare products. * Instagram & TikTok: @serena.carnivore 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivo...

The Royal 👑 Transformation S3E79

52 min

Shelli, The Queen of Carni In this episode of Carnivore Evolution, Victoria Olson and Mark Ennis welcome health coach Shelli Murray aka The Queen of Carni - for a potent conversation about transformation, healing, mindset, and finding freedom from decades of diet culture. Shelli shares her remarkable journey from lifelong struggles with obesity, binge eating, anxiety, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and repeated failed diets to discovering a Carnivore diet that changed her life. But Shelli’s message goes far beyond weight loss. She explains why she believes healing the body, restoring metabolic health, controlling food noise, embracing fat, and developing the right mindset are far more important than obsessing over calories and perfection. The conversation also explores making Carnivore affordable, overcoming food addiction and social pressure, fat adaptation, listening to your body’s signals, experimenting with foods, and why starting where you are - rather than trying to become “perfect” overnight - can make all the difference. Shelli also discusses her books, ‘This Is Not About Weight Loss’, and ‘Girl, Come Eat!’, her dynamic interactive approach to Carnivore cooking, and her mission to help people - especially women - build a sustainable relationship with food. Her message is simple and powerful: start where you are, show up for yourself, celebrate the wins, and take it one plate at a time. Overall Theme: Moving beyond calorie restriction and diet culture to embrace metabolic healing, sustainable Carnivore eating, personal responsibility, mindset, simplicity, and long-term transformation. CONNECT WITH SHELLI MURRAY, THE QUEEN OF CARNI Website: http://queenofcarni.com Some items and services available there: Custom Metabolic Blueprints One-on-one coaching The Queen’s Free Starter Kit Shelli’s books: ‘This Is Not About Weight Loss’ and ‘Girl, Come Eat’ the interactive cookbook. Social Media: Queen of Carni on X is https://x.c...

And Got His Life Back S3E78

47 min

Ron Karle has lost more than 260 pounds on a Carnivore diet - and his transformation goes far beyond the number on the scale. After reaching 472 pounds, Ron had become severely limited by his weight. Walking was difficult, arthritis and joint pain restricted his movement, he struggled with carpal tunnel syndrome, and everyday tasks such as putting on his socks, cutting his toenails, shopping for groceries, and climbing stairs had become major challenges. Then, in April 2024, Ron decided to try Carnivore. Within weeks, the scale began moving faster than it had during years of calorie restriction. As the weight came off, Ron experienced dramatic improvements in mobility and quality of life. He went from a 64-inch waist-size pant to a 40, from 6XL shirts to large, and from barely being able to walk to regularly taking mile-long walks, shopping for himself, shoveling snow, and playing guitar for hours again. In this episode, Ron shares what happened, what he eats, how he approaches Carnivore long-term, his experience with cravings and Carnivore-friendly treats, and why he believes people struggling with severe obesity need a different approach than simply being told to “eat less and move more.” We also discuss the controversial question of exercise and obesity, metabolic health, sugar and artificial sweeteners, sustainable Carnivore eating, and the importance of sharing real-world experiences. Most importantly, Ron’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the biggest transformation isn’t simply losing weight - it’s getting your life back. CONNECT WITH RON KARLE *YouTube: Carnivore Ron - My Lifestyle *Email: ronaldkarle@gmail.com OVERALL THEME From 472 pounds to 208: Ron Karle’s remarkable Carnivore transformation and the return of mobility, independence, and quality of life. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024...

Clarifying Carnivore Confusion S3E78

44 min

In this episode of the Carnivore Evolution Podcast, Mark and Victoria welcome Sarah back for a deep dive into one of the most confusing issues in the carnivore space: why some people struggle on carnivore, and whether adding carbohydrates is really the answer. Sarah shares her perspective on dietary fat, dairy, insulin, appetite, protein requirements, muscle building, fasting, electrolytes, meal timing, and the importance of individualizing a carnivore approach. They also discuss why protein—not simply dietary fat—should remain a major focus, the difference between genuine hunger and cravings, and why “bulking” with carbohydrates can create the illusion of muscle gain through glycogen, water, and fat. The conversation also tackles the growing confusion around what “carnivore” actually means, the problem with one-size-fits-all advice from influencers and coaches, transitioning away from processed foods, fat adaptation, carbohydrate cravings, oxalate dumping, herbs and spices, and making carnivore sustainable for the long term. Sarah also explains her work with clients and her Neural Reset Technique practice in Costa Rica. Overall theme: Cutting through carnivore confusion and learning how to individualize the diet for metabolic health, appetite control, body composition, performance, and long-term sustainability. CONNECT WITH SARAH FRANKLIN * In the Buff Wellness website: inthebuffwellness.com * Instagram: @inthebuffwelness * YouTube: @inthebuffwelness * X: inthebuffwellns 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Evolution @carnivoreevolution2024 on your...

What We’re Not Being Told S3E77

56 min

In this enlightening episode of Carnivore Evolution, Kristina Cook returns to share the extraordinary story of how changing her family’s diet transformed the health of her children, most dramatically her daughter Genevieve, who’d been diagnosed with treatment-resistant bipolar disorder, and spent 16 weeks in a children’s hospital. Kristina describes discovering the work of Dr. Christopher M. Palmer and the connection between metabolic health, nutrition, and mental health. She explains why she believes parents need to look beyond diagnoses and medications, and start asking a more fundamental question: What are we feeding the brain? Kristina discusses food addiction, ultra-processed foods, the gut-brain connection, metabolic health, parenting, and the importance of taking personal responsibility for health. She also shares why her family ultimately left their home and moved to a farm to become more connected to their food and local farmers. Victoria and Mark explore the resistance surrounding nutritional approaches to mental health, the challenges parents face, and Kristina’s mission through her Better Humans Project to educate families and make health information more accessible. This is ultimately a conversation about hope, parental empowerment, real food, and taking back control of our and our children’s health. CONNECT WITH KRISTINA Kristina Cook is about empowering parents to rethink mental and physical health by examining nutrition, metabolic health, ultra-processed foods, and the food-to-brain connection. She is willing to answer your questions about these issues. She can be found on: * Instagram: @thebetterhumansproject * Facebook: Kristina Cook * X: Kristina Cook * Website: An official Better Humans Project website is coming soon at the time of this interview. We’ll post the address here when it comes online. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbey...

Live a Little? I Want to Live a LOT! S3E76

55 min

In this lively episode of Carnivore Evolution, host Victoria Olson sits down with Gloria to hear how a simple 30-day “Carnivore January” challenge in 2020 profoundly transformed her life. Gloria shares her journey from 240 pounds and years of yo-yo dieting and food noise, to sustained weight loss, improved joint comfort, fewer headaches, greater mental clarity, and a dramatically different relationship with food. She discusses the challenges of staying carnivore in a food-centered culture, finding supportive community, navigating family and social gatherings, and why she believes a 90-day carnivore experiment can best help people discover how food affects their own bodies. The conversation also covers exercise, strength training, blood pressure, health markers, thyroid history, Carnivore-friendly cooking, travel foods, and some of Gloria and her husband's favorite meat-based recipes. Overall theme: Gloria's six-year Carnivore journey and the profound lifestyle changes she attributes to changing the way she eats - from weight and food cravings to energy, mindset, community, and overall quality of life. CONNECT WITH GLORIA Facebook: Gloria Del Valle Wilder Gloria asks that anyone reaching out to her please mention they heard her on Carnivore Evolution so she knows the connection is genuine. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Evolution @carnivoreevolution2024 on your preferred social media platform and podcast app. Our email is carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com Thank you for watching and listening. Please Subscribe, Like and Comment. We make no profit....

She Knew She Had to Change | Carnivore Was the Answer S3E76

52 min

What happens when you know your health is heading in the wrong direction, and decide it’s time to change? Victoria talks with Barb Taylor about her remarkable four-year Carnivore journey. When Barb started Carnivore, she was overweight, taking three blood-pressure medications, dealing with hypothyroidism and rising blood sugar, with a family history of Type 2 diabetes. The changes came quickly. Her digestion and breathing improved, her blood pressure dropped enough to discontinue all three medications, and her A1C fell from 6.5 to 5.6. Her blood glucose dropped from 158 to 111. And then came the weight loss: 93 pounds, and counting. Barb discovered that dairy was holding back her progress. After removing it, she began losing weight again following a nearly two-year plateau. Victoria and Barb discuss: * 93-pound weight loss and no blood-pressure medications * Improved blood sugar, A1C, digestion, breathing and energy * Hypothyroidism and thyroid treatment * Dairy, weight-loss plateaus and breaking a two-year stall * Intermittent fasting and naturally losing the need for breakfast * Simple, affordable Carnivore eating * Managing blood pressure and salt sensitivity * Eating Carnivore at restaurants and on the go * Finding support and making Carnivore sustainable * And more Most importantly, Barb shares what changed beyond the numbers: more energy, fewer aches and pains, better sleep, easier mornings - and feeling and looking much younger. This is Barb’s personal experience, not medical advice, but her four years on Carnivore offer plenty of food for thought. Sometimes the simplest approach is the one that finally works. CONNECT WITH BARB TAYLOR Barbara Morrison Taylor Barb is open to inquiries about the Carnivore diet, and happy to help people with it. * Facebook: Barbara Morrison Taylor (primary) * Instagram: Barbara Morrison Taylor 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and...

She Took Control of Her Health S3E74

1 hr 4 min

Kat joins the Carnivore Evolution podcast to share the remarkable health journey that eventually led her to a carnivore lifestyle. After years of being active and athletic without worrying about her weight, Kat’s health began changing in her 40s. She struggled with weight gain, fibroids, severe kidney stones, and other health issues while following what she believed was a healthy lifestyle. She was eventually diagnosed with fatty liver disease despite not drinking alcohol. Her search for answers began with keto and eventually led her to carnivore. In this wide-ranging lively conversation, Kat shares, among other topics: • Her journey from athletic childhood and vegetarianism, to keto and carnivore • 20 years of kidney stones, and what she learned about oxalates • Her struggles with weight, fatty liver, fibroids, and other health issues • Feeling dismissed by doctors, and why she ultimately took greater control of her health • Why she refused a statin, and began questioning conventional health advice • How she lost 28 pounds in two months without traditional exercise • Why reducing inflammation and simply walking is a better starting point than intense exercise Kat also discusses the influence of the food, pharmaceutical, and health industries, her concerns about conventional nutritional advice, and her experience challenging the information provided by AI. Most importantly, this conversation comes back to one central idea: Start where you are, keep it simple, and find an approach you can actually sustain. You don’t have to be perfect or wealthy to start changing your health. CONNECT WITH KAT Kat welcomes questions and conversations from people exploring Carnivore, and is particularly passionate about helping people find practical ways to get started. Instagram: @Carni_vore_Kat https://www.instagram.com/carni_vore_kat YouTube: @CarnivoreKat http://www.youtube.com/@carnivorekat Facebook: Carnivore Kat https://www.facebook.com/CarnivoreKat 🎙️ CONNECT WITH C...

What Carnivore Changed | Better Health. Better Life S3E75

46 min

In this compelling, evidence-rich story of transformation, Victoria talks with Fiona from Queensland, Australia, who shares her and her husband’s remarkably successful two-year experience with the Carnivore diet. Fiona tells how difficult childhood experiences influenced her relationship with food, how years of weight gain happened after marriage, despite her and her husband being convinced they were eating a “healthy” diet, and how they ultimately discovered the Carnivore diet. She describes losing 20 kilos/44 lbs herself, while her husband lost 35 kilos/77 lbs, and the many unexpected, great health improvements they experienced like relieved pain, increased mobility, improved sleep and mood, greater energy, and overall positive quality of life. Fiona has come off six medications, and her arthritis and plantar fasciitis pain is gone. She tells of her husband’s dramatic improvement from longtime chronic back pain and recurrent migraines. Fiona describes their transition to eating meat, eggs, seafood and other animal foods, and how their Carnivore lifestyle has surprisingly transformed what they are able to do physically. The conversation also explores cholesterol, high LDL, medical advice, CAC scoring, NMR lipoprotein testing, finding affordable sources of quality meat, intermittent fasting, feeding pets a raw diet, and why Fiona and her husband say they will never go back to eating their former way. Most importantly, Fiona shares a profound message: Carnivore has given them back the energy and physical ability to live their lives optimally. CONNECTING WITH FIONA Primarily Facebook; she does not actively use many other social platforms. * Facebook: Fiona Coletta 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I...

Cancer, Carnivore & Hope S3E73

1 hr 9 min

In this empowering episode of Carnivore Evolution, Mark and Victoria talk with Kelly Shaw, a 66-year-old breast cancer survivor, who shares her journey from conventional cancer treatment and years of debilitating inflammation, fatigue and brain fog, to discovering Carnivore in January 2025. Kelly describes her stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis, recurrence, extensive treatment and its devastating side effects, and how Carnivore transformed her energy, brain fog, inflammation, mobility and quality of life. She has since lost ~40 pounds and says she feels healthier and more energetic than she has in years. Our conversation covers questioning conventional medical advice, becoming your own health advocate, medications, cholesterol and cardiovascular testing, the triglyceride-to-HDL ratio, NMR Lipoprotein Profile blood test, carbohydrate addiction, traveling while carnivore, and navigating family members who disinclined to change their eating habits. Above all, Kelly delivers a message of hope: Question. Research. Advocate for yourself. Take responsibility for your health. CONNECT WITH KELLY Kelly Shaw Email: KJShaw818@gmail.com Facebook: Kelly Shaw, kelly.shaw.98 Note: Kelly did not provide specific Facebook or Instagram profile URLs or handles during the interview. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Evolution @carnivoreevolution2024 on your preferred social media platform and podcast app. Our email is carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com Thank you for watching and listening. Please Subscribe, Like and Comment. We make no profit. Your input helps us get the...

She Finally Found Food Freedom S3E72

54 min

Jessyca went from chronically debilitating eating disorders, mental-health struggles and hopelessness, to food freedom, healing and renewed life through Carnivore nutrition, self-education and personal transformation. Jessyca shares her extraordinary story of recovery, from decades of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, severe mental-health struggles, extreme weight gain, anorexia, chronic health problems, 17 simultaneous medications, and 12 sessions of electroconvulsive therapy. She lost parts of her past memories - then rebuilt her future with Carnivore nutrition. Now thriving at 52, Jessyca explains how removing her fear of dietary fat and meat helped restore clarity, satiety, and freedom around food, while years of therapy and personal work helped her address the emotional roots of disordered eating. Her story is ultimately one of hope: you are not too far gone, and your best days can still be ahead of you. Today, Jessyca is a health coach dedicated to helping others transform their relationship with food, health, and their bodies through nutrition, education, and hope. FIND & FOLLOW JESSICA: * Facebook: Jessyca McDaniel Reynolds * Facebook Page: Coach Jessyca * Instagram: @CoachJessyca * Name spelling: Jessyca - J-E-S-S-Y-C-A 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.com, and on both Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024 -Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40. 🎙️ Carnivore Evolution: Follow Carnivore Evolution @carnivoreevolution2024 on your preferred social media platform and podcast app. Our email is carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com Thank you for watching and listening. Please Subscribe, Like and Comment. We make no profit. Your input helps us get the word out about the Carnivore di...

Why He Quit Counting Calories S3E71

1 hr 3 min

From chronic pain, weight struggles, and constant hunger to better health, energy, and satiety through a gradual transition to carnivore. Eugene shares his three-year journey, why calorie restriction repeatedly failed him, how he transitioned from a conventional diet → keto → carnivore, and what changed physically and mentally along the way. ## Video Description # From Chronic Pain to Carnivore: Eugene’s 60+ Pound Transformation Eugene spent years struggling with weight gain, chronic pain, poor sleep, numb hands, chest pain, blurry vision, cravings, and low energy. Traditional calorie restriction stopped working—and the harder he tried to eat less, the harder it became to maintain. His journey eventually took him from a conventional diet to keto and finally to carnivore. Over time, he lost more than 60 pounds, his chronic symptoms dramatically improved, his cravings came under control, and he discovered a completely different relationship with food and hunger. In this episode, Eugene explains what he learned about calories, insulin, satiety, electrolytes, fat adaptation, the carnivore transition, cheat days, seed oils, and why a gradual approach worked for him. He also shares the practical side of living carnivore in Barcelona, eating at restaurants, adjusting meal frequency with the seasons, and why he believes carnivore can benefit both people dealing with health problems and those simply looking to improve physical and mental performance. A powerful personal story about changing the way you eat—and changing the way you feel. This conversation is personal experience and general discussion, not medical advice. Anyone with a medical condition or taking medication should work with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. FOLLOW EUGENE: - Eugene: Instagram — @thecarnivorefriend Eugene shares his carnivore experience, observations, and practical insights 🎙️ CONNECT WITH CARNIVORE EVOLUTION -Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach ennismark93@gmail.c...

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