In this in-depth conversation, Dr. Ken Berry breaks down what most people get wrong about the carnivore diet, low-carb nutrition, dairy, processed meats, and GLP-1 medications — and why so many modern health guidelines are failing us.

Dr. Berry shares his personal journey from medical school to family medicine, and eventually becoming one of the most outspoken advocates for low-carb and carnivore diets. After struggling with severe obesity and pre-diabetes, he began questioning conventional dietary advice and turned to nutrition science, historical eating patterns, and real-world patient outcomes.

We discuss how dietary guidelines, big food, and pharmaceutical companies influence public health messaging — and why chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disease are not genetic inevitabilities, but largely diet-driven.

This episode tackles common myths around the carnivore diet, including:

Whether processed meats are allowed or harmful

Why some people tolerate raw dairy better than conventional dairy

The role of diet drinks and coffee in low-carb lifestyles

How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic work, their risks, and why they should be used cautiously

What to do when blood pressure remains elevated despite doing “everything right”

Dr. Berry emphasizes the importance of accountability, community support, and returning to what he calls a proper human diet — one rooted in biology, not marketing. If you’re interested in carnivore, low-carb, metabolic health, nutrition science, or understanding the truth behind modern health trends, this episode is a must-watch.

Dr. Berry's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCIma2WOQs1Mz2AuOt6wRSUw

Dr. Berry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendberry.md/

Dr. Berry's PHD Community: https://phdhealth.community/

13 Reasons Why Youre Not Losing Weight: https://youtu.be/kZXVqvn1uhw?si=ra5EGJ-1lbo9-V_r

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We’re running a brand-new Carnivore Bloodwork Experiment and you can join it today.

If you’re new to the carnivore diet (or about to start), this is your chance to test your bloodwork before and after 30 days on carnivore and see what actually changes—using real labs, not guesses.

This experiment is hosted through Own Your Labs (OwnYourLabs)—the same company I personally use for my own bloodwork. In 44 out of 50 U.S. states, you can order labs directly.

✅ How to join: Scan the QR code on screen or click this link for more info: https://ownyourlabs.com/experiments/d4ddb151-fa29-4c42-9ee4-3ba6e1f60322

What labs are included (simple + affordable)

This carnivore blood test bundle is intentionally straightforward so anyone can participate:

1) Lipid PanelLDL cholesterolHDL cholesterolTriglyceridesTotal cholesterol

2) Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)ElectrolytesKidney functionLiver enzymesFasting glucose

3) Fasting InsulinThis is one of the most important markers to track on ultra-low-carb diets like carnivore, and many people see fasting insulin drop significantly.

💰 Cost: After discounts, the total is around $27 per bundle.

Experiment timeline (before + after)

Take your baseline bloodwork right before you start carnivore (or within the first week of starting)

Follow the carnivore diet for ~30 days

Retest the same labs around day 30

Compare your results to see what changed

This is a simple N=1 experiment that helps you track your metabolic health, insulin resistance, and blood markers during your first month of carnivore.

Why we’re doing this

People start carnivore and wonder:

What happens to triglycerides and HDL?

What happens to LDL cholesterol?

What changes in fasting glucose?

Does fasting insulin improve?

What does carnivore do to kidney and liver markers?

This experiment gives you a clean before-and-after snapshot—plus anonymized data that can help build better real-world understanding of carnivore outcomes.

➡️ Join the experiment: Head to this link and purchase Bundle 1. With my discount JennyMitich and the Citizen Science discount, you can get a total of 20% off each bloodwork bundle:

https://ownyourlabs.com/experiments/d4ddb151-fa29-4c42-9ee4-3ba6e1f60322

If you want to get labs online (and not join the experiment):

Own Your Labs, online ordering, self pay: https://ownyourlabs.com/

Own Your Labs uses Labcorp for the blood draw

Use code JennyMitich to get 10% off your order on Own Your Labs (not an affiliate link, I just love Own Your Labs and want to support them!)

Staying carnivore over the holidays isn’t always easy—especially when life is changing fast. In this candid girl chat, we’re talking holiday food, major life updates, and why carnivore still wins, even through chaos, celebrations, and big transitions.

We share what carnivore holiday meals actually look like for us, how we navigate social events without falling off plan, and the mindset shifts that help us stay consistent during the hardest time of the year. This isn’t perfection—it’s real life carnivore, unfiltered.

Plus, we catch up on major life changes, including exciting personal updates, unexpected turns, and how lifestyle choices like carnivore support us through it all—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

If you’re wondering:

How to stay carnivore during the holidays

What to eat at holiday gatherings on carnivore

How to handle cravings, pressure, and food noise

Whether carnivore is sustainable long-term through life changes

…this conversation is for you.

👇 Drop a comment and let us know how YOU handle the holidays on carnivore.

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Chapters

00:00 Holiday Greetings and Personal Updates

02:53 Britt's Pregnancy Announcement and Experiences

05:51 Serena's Grandmotherhood Journey

08:40 Courtney's Van Life Adventure

14:15 Navigating Holidays on a Carnivore Diet

25:55 Holiday Meal Planning and Traditions

28:53 Navigating Family Gatherings and Food Choices

31:16 Experiments with Diets: The Burger Challenge

33:16 Tips for Staying on Track During the Holidays

44:11 Mindset and Strategies for Holiday Eating