Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet

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Dr. Gary Fettke and I dive into the real drivers of modern disease: sugar, processed carbohydrates, and seed oils, and which of the three is doing the most damage. We break down the biochemistry of fructose, the polyol pathway, and how LDL particles are affected by diet. We also get into the origins of fat shaming, how pharmaceutical companies shaped public language around obesity, the fiber myth, and why cholesterol is wildly misunderstood. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.
Dr. Gary Fettke is a retired orthopedic surgeon and one of the earliest and most vocal proponents of low-carb, ketogenic, and carnivore nutrition in Australia. He was among the first in the world to describe the combination of sugar, refined carbohydrates, and seed oils as a nutritional model of inflammation and modern disease, a framework he developed back in 2013. Despite being investigated by the Australian medical board for his dietary advocacy, he has continued to push for change in national nutrition policy, helping make low-carb the nationally recognized strategy for diabetes management in Australia. He works alongside his wife Belinda Fettke, whose research tracks the ideological and corporate forces driving flawed dietary guidelines.
We discuss the following:
Dr. Fettke's background and update
Sugar, carbs, and seed oils explained
The polyol pathway and fructose overflow
Seed oil half-life and inflammation
Real-world cases and MS recovery
The biggest dietary culprit
Obesity stigma and pharma influence
Cholesterol, LDL particles, and statins
Lipid subfractions and cardiac risk
The dietary evolution
No biochemical need for ingested carbs
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EPISODE RESOURCES
Dr. Gary Fettke on YouTube
Dr. Gary Fettke's Website 
Advanced Cardiovascular Health Panel
Unveiling the Corruption of Our Dietary Recommendations - Interview with Dr. Gary Fettke
The Trouble with Fructose -  Interview with Dr. Gary Fettke
Exposing the Secrets of the Plant-Based Vegetarian Guidelines Interview with Belinda Fettke
How Kibble Can Be From Condemned Meat. Truth About Pet Food Interview with Susan Thixton
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Lean Mass Hyper-Responder (LMHR) is often framed as a cholesterol story. That framing is incomplete. This video defines the LMHR pattern at a high level, then expands beyond cardiovascular markers into broader physiology—energy balance, thyroid signaling, stress response, nutrient status, and environmental inputs. The pattern may reflect adaptation, but it can also signal tradeoffs. Context determines risk. Make sure to listen to the full conversation. 
What is an LMHR
Concerns of an LMHR
LMHRs and Thyroid Function
LMHRS and Bile Acids, Detoxing
LMHR Real Talk
Canary in the Coal Mine

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EFH Advanced Cardiovascular Panel
Malcolm Kendrick Interview
Dave Feldman Interview
Dave Feldman Interview 2
Cholesterol Code Movie
Cholesterol Code Calculator

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Deborah and I discuss how chronic stress disrupts the nervous system, impacts hormones, sleep, and overall health, and why regulating the heart–brain connection is foundational for healing. We dive into HeartMath techniques like heart rate variability and coherence, showing how simple tools like breathing and gratitude can shift the body from fight-or-flight into rest, repair, and resilience. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.
Dr. Deborah Rozman is the President and co-CEO of HeartMath, a research-based organization focused on heart rate variability and nervous system regulation. With over three decades of experience, she has helped pioneer techniques that connect emotional regulation with physiological health. Her work has contributed to hundreds of research studies on stress, coherence, and heart–brain communication.
We discuss the following:
Impact of stress
Dysregulation and root cause healing
Heart rate variability explained
Coherence or heart-brain sync
Using tools for anxiety relief
HRV resilience and age
Heart coherence versus the mind
HeartMath research and science
Cortisol, stress, and illness
Daily triggers and coherence
Using HeartMath®  in daily life
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EPISODE RESOURCES
HeartMath Website 
HeartMath App for Android
HeartMath App for Apple
HeartMath’s Add Heart Podcast by Deborah Rozman, Ph.D.
Wholeness Method Quick Coherence® Guide
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Malcolm and I explore the true causes of heart disease, challenging the conventional belief that cholesterol and LDL are the primary drivers. We dive into endothelial damage and blood clotting as the underlying mechanisms behind cardiovascular events, and unpack metabolic syndrome, statins, and the role of inflammation, toxins, and lifestyle factors in damaging blood vessels. Listen to the full interview to learn more.

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick is a Scottish physician, author, and researcher known for challenging mainstream views on cardiovascular disease. He is the author of The Clot Thickens, where he presents an alternative hypothesis that heart disease is driven by blood clotting and arterial damage rather than cholesterol. With decades of clinical experience, Kendrick has become a leading voice questioning traditional lipid-focused models of heart health.
We discuss the following:
Saturated fat paradox
Minnesota experiment explained
Risk factors vs cholesterol
Cholesterol narrative driven by profit
Focus on disease process
Glycocalyx and protection
Small dense LDL debate
Clot clearance and heart attack risk
Stress impairs clot clearance
Sunlight and nitric oxide
Statins barely extend lifespan
Lean mass hyper-responders explained
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EPISODE RESOURCES
Dr. Malcolm Kendrick’s Website
The Clot Thickens Book
The Great Cholesterol Con Book
Cardiovascular Blood Test
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Mikhaila and I talk about what it really looks like when a carnivore diet doesn’t fully resolve your symptoms, and how to troubleshoot when you feel stuck despite doing everything “right.” We dive into histamine intolerance, nutrient concerns like folate, and why some people remain highly sensitive even after years on a strict meat-based diet. A big part of our conversation focuses on Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), how environmental toxins like mold can keep your immune system stuck in overdrive, and why diet alone may not be enough for full healing.

We also walk through testing options, root cause medicine, and how to move from just managing symptoms to truly expanding your food tolerance and overall health. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.

We discuss the following:
Judy’s background and healing journey
Breaking through carnivore plateaus
What is CIRS
CIRS immune dysfunction explained
Why carnivore isn’t everything
Folate and nutrient concerns
Histamine intolerance 
Probiotics and immune reactivity
Binders and detox approach
Judy’s take on honey and fruit
Iodine calcium supplementation
From standard diet to carnivore

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EPISODE RESOURCES
All About CIRS
CIRS Handout
MINI CIRS Testing
CIRS Testing
Nutrition with Judy CIRS Playlist
Nutrition with Judy Carnivore for Beginners Playlist
Mold: The Root Cause Behind Food Sensitivities? - Interview with Judy Cho
Mikhaila Peterson’s Website
Peterson Academy

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📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners

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