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Patricia Odone is a wellness and keto coach, author, and creator of Loving Life Over 50, where she shares practical insights on nutrition, metabolism, health, and navigating changing bodies after 50. In this conversation, Patricia shares what she learned from decades of experimenting with food and nutrition—including the moment she realized that the constant “food noise” in her head had finally quieted. Here's what we explore: Patricia’s long and complicated relationship with foodWhy keto helped but didn’t completely quiet her food noiseWhat changed when she transitioned to carnivoreWhat her continuous ketone monitor taught her about metabolism and movementWhy she stopped doing OMAD and returned to two meals a dayHow menopause changed her relationship with food, emotions, and her bodyWhy muscle, sleep, exercise, and self-care matter after 50Learning to experiment without beating yourself up ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Patricia here: lovinlifeover50.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get Patricia’s book, The Ultimate Guide to Gut Health for Women over 50, here: amzn.to/416WucS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit Patricia’s channel, Loving Life Over 50, here: https://www.youtube.com/@LovingLifeOver50 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00 – Patricia’s Journey With Food and Health 01:20 – A Lifelong Struggle With Food Noise 04:34 – From Atkins to a Deeper Interest in Nutrition 07:35 – Why Keto Helped but Didn’t Silence Food Noise 09:58 – Discovering Carnivore 11:40 – The Food Noise Finally Went Silent 15:32 – What Patricia Eats on Carnivore 18:26 – Following the Science While Listening to Your Body 21:25 – What Continuous Ketone Monitoring Revealed 24:44 – Why a Ketone Number Isn’t a Grade 25:48 – Fasting, OMAD, and Finding Her Sweet Spot 28:09 – Why Patricia Stopped OMAD 32:40 – Food, Emotions, and Menopause 35:17 – Why Patricia Is Passionate About Empowering Women 40:25 – How to Love Your Life More After 50 42:13 – Sleep, Muscle, Exercise, and Self-Care 44:40 – Managing Stress and Making Change a Priority 45:30 – Where to Find Patricia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

Maria Emmerich is a nutritionist and internationally bestselling author of more than 20 books, including The Carnivore Cookbook and The Art of Metabolic Health. For more than 25 years, she has worked with people around weight loss, insulin resistance, hormone health, and chronic conditions using ketogenic, carnivore, and protein-focused nutrition. Here's what we explore: Why binge eating may not always be about hunger or foodHow stress and sleep can affect cravings and eatingWhy Maria puts so much emphasis on protein and muscle preservationStrength training, walking, and NEAT as part of metabolic healthNutrition considerations during perimenopause and postmenopauseWhen tracking macros can be useful—and when it may not need to last foreverHow Maria approaches nutrition while traveling around the worldHer strategies for managing jet lag and protecting sleepWhy she eventually gave up coffee after years of loving itWhat she would tell someone who feels like they've "tried every diet" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Maria here: https://ketomaria.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps00:00 Why Muscle Loss Matters During Weight Loss 00:59 Maria's Personal Story & What Led Her to Nutrition 04:23 Making Healthy Eating Work While Traveling 06:24 Food as Information, Not Just Calories 08:44 When Binge Eating Isn't Really About Food 10:17 Sleep, Cravings & Hunger 11:16 Hormones, Perimenopause & Postmenopause 13:04 Protein, Fat & Metabolic Health 15:24 Strength Training, Walking & Simple "Biohacks" 18:00 NEAT: The Power of Everyday Movement 19:51 When Weight Loss Isn't the First Priority 21:32 Protein-Sparing Modified Fasting & Tracking Macros 27:00 How to Lose Weight Without Losing Muscle 30:00 Tracking Food While Traveling 32:50 Why Travel Matters to Maria 36:34 Maria's Approach to Jet Lag 38:40 Why Maria Quit Coffee 41:14 The Habits She Won't Compromise on While Traveling 43:27 What Maria Would Tell Someone Who's Tried Every Diet 45:57 Where to Find Maria & Her Resources ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

Donika Hristova is a certified Keto for Mental Health coach trained by psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede. She is also the co-author of three publications on ketogenic therapy for psychiatric conditions and brings lived experience of achieving remission from bipolar II depression and binge eating disorder. In this episode, Donika shares how childhood food restriction and weight criticism developed into secret eating, overexercise, and severe binge eating. We explore the mental health crisis that followed, the medication she credits with saving her life, and how ketogenic therapy became part of her recovery. Here's what we explore: How early food rules shaped Donika’s relationship with eatingThe connection between chronic stress, binge eating, and depressionHow medication and ketogenic therapy supported different stages of her recoveryKeto’s effects on her mood, hunger, energy, sleep, and cognitionWhy ketosis alone did not resolve every disordered eating patternHow she moved toward a more flexible, whole-food approachThe importance of sleep, movement, stress management, and community Donika’s story is a personal experience, not medical advice. Changes to psychiatric medication or diet should always be made with appropriate professional support. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Donika here: https://transformationevoked.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be part of the Keto Lifestyle for Mental Health Group: MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/keto-lifestyle-for-mental-health/?utm_medium=referral ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit Donika’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TransformationEvoked ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Donika on her social channels: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/donika-hristova-b27479b1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformation_evoked/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Transformation-Evoked/61563432614166/# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps00:00 Introduction 00:29 Meet Donika Hristova 01:39 How Donika’s Struggle With Food Began 05:14 Secret Eating and Childhood Restriction 06:40 Dieting, Weight Praise, and Compulsive Exercise 08:34 Replacing Smoking With Food 10:31 Immigration Stress and Escalating Binge Eating 12:28 Hitting Rock Bottom With Emotional Eating 15:04 Bipolar II Diagnosis and Starting Medication 19:26 The Benefits and Side Effects of Medication 21:35 Searching for Additional Treatment Options 22:19 Discovering Ketogenic Therapy 24:39 Beginning Keto With Limited Clinical Support 26:09 An Important Warning About Medication Tapering 27:24 Binge Urges, Ketosis, Fasting, and Exercise 28:14 Feeling Satisfied Without Guilt 29:03 Changes in Mood, Sleep, Energy, and Cognition 31:50 Moving Beyond Strict Therapeutic Keto 34:28 Donika’s Relationship With Food Today 36:13 Turning Lived Experience Into Professional Work 39:58 What Donika Has Learned From Supporting Clients 42:09 Why Metabolic Mental Health Is More Than Keto 43:04 Donika’s Practice and Free Support Community ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

People often question whether their struggles with food and health are metabolic, psychological, nervous system-based, or rooted in trauma. However, framing these as separate compartments can be misleading because they are actually different lenses of one single embodied system. For centuries, healthcare has operated as if the mind and body were completely separate, with meditation framed as mental and metabolic health as physical. In this episode, we explore how bridging that gap can change your relationship with food. By using ketogenic or carnivore-style diets to potentially reduce "food noise" and steady your energy, you can create the space needed to tune into your nervous system and respond to your body's true signals. Here's what we explore: - Why your struggles are not just a matter of willpower, but are shaped by the condition of the system trying to do those things. - How stress physiology affects appetite, digestion, and the urgency of food cues. - The concept of interoception and the ability to distinguish true hunger from anxiety, fatigue, grief, or habit. - How ketogenic and carnivore therapies can change background conditions and reduce persistent cravings. - Building the crucial pause between a physical sensation and a behavioral reaction. - Why traditional seated meditation is not automatically safe or regulating for everyone, especially those with significant trauma. - Trauma-informed mindfulness alternatives, such as walking, stretching, or noticing the support of a chair. - The iterative process of stabilizing, noticing, responding, adjusting, and repeating. If you’ve ever perfectly understood your own patterns but still struggled to interrupt them because your body was constantly signaling urgency, this conversation offers a flexible, integrated way to build trust with yourself and find what genuinely supports you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: One embodied system 01:17 The false separation between mind and body 02:12 Signal versus noise and interoception 03:13 Where keto, carnivore, and ketogenic therapies may fit 04:30 What nervous system work adds to metabolic shifts 05:38 This is an iterative process 06:33 When meditation is not the answer 08:20 Wrap up: Stabilize, notice, respond, adjust, repeat

Most people in food addiction and binge eating recovery know they need structure. Clear lines. Foods that don't work, behaviors that aren't up for negotiation. That structure can be deeply freeing — when the decision is already made, the mental bargaining quiets down. But structure doesn't mean perfection. And perfectionism in recovery can be just as dangerous as the binge itself. In this episode, I'm talking about the abstinence violation effect — also known as the "screw it" effect — and why a single slip doesn't have to spiral into a week, a month, or longer. Real recovery isn't about never falling. It's about how quickly you return to center. What You'll Learn: • Why the "all or nothing" mindset can make a small slip catastrophic • What the abstinence violation effect is and how to interrupt it • The mindset shift that changes everything: recovery is increasing stability, not perfection • How your nervous system and self-awareness grow over time in recovery • What it actually looks like to return to center — quietly, without drama ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More info about Dr. Kristina's upcoming carnivore wellness retreat: https://www.MeatandMovement.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – The paradox of structure in recovery 0:25 – Why black-and-white thinking works for food addiction 0:56 – Structure is freeing — when the decision is made 1:03 – But you're still human 1:36 – The abstinence violation effect ("screw it" effect) 2:00 – The mindset shift: recovery is how fast you return 2:18 – What changes over time in recovery 2:35 – From days of shame to an hour of reflection 2:51 – Real recovery = increasing stability 3:10 – A quiet return, no self-destruction 3:21 – You are not broken. You are human. 3:38 – The real goal: a nervous system that lets you stand back up 3:59 – Community question

Jessica, also known as The Curious Carnivore, is an Australian content creator who openly shares her personal experience with the carnivore diet. After years of IBS symptoms, binge eating, bulimia, chronic fatigue, and trying countless approaches to feel better, she began experimenting with a meat-based way of eating. Jessica’s story will resonate with anyone who has spent years negotiating with food, managing unpredictable digestive symptoms, or wondering why a seemingly “healthy” diet still leaves them feeling out of control. She speaks candidly about the uncomfortable parts of changing how she ate, including cravings, digestive adjustments, dehydration, and discovering that dairy could still trigger bingeing. Her experience offers a thoughtful reminder that progress often requires paying close attention to your own patterns, admitting when something is not working, and letting go of comparison. Here's what we explore: How Jessica’s family environment shaped her early eating habitsThe connection she experienced between restriction, digestive distress, and bingeingHer history with bulimia and the excuses that kept the behavior hiddenWhy she moved from veganism to a whole-food diet and eventually carnivoreThe difficult first three months of adapting to carnivoreHow dairy brought back cravings and binge-eating patternsWhy public accountability helped her complete 40 days without dairyHow simplifying her food choices reduced mental negotiation and food noiseEating carnivore while living and travelling in BaliThe freedom she found after years of planning her life around digestive symptoms Wherever you are in your relationship with food, I hope this conversation reminds you that you’re not alone—and that it’s okay to keep searching for the support and approach that help you feel safe, nourished, and more at home in your body. Jessica’s experience is personal and should not be taken as medical or nutritional advice. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, digestive condition, or medication concerns, please seek support from a qualified professional who understands your individual needs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Jessica (The Curious Carnivore) here: Instagram: @thecuriouscarnivore_ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Meet Jessica, The Curious Carnivore 01:42 How family habits shaped her relationship with food 04:18 The sudden onset of fatigue, anxiety, and digestive symptoms 06:35 Years of diets, testing, and unanswered questions 08:48 How restriction developed into bingeing and bulimia 10:26 Medication, chronic fatigue, and losing her sense of self 12:25 The turning point that changed her direction 14:20 Rebuilding her life after stopping medication 18:08 Understanding the timeline of her eating struggles 18:51 When bingeing and purging became impossible to ignore 20:13 How Jessica discovered the carnivore diet 23:01 The difficult first three months of carnivore 24:49 When dairy triggered bingeing again 25:29 Recognizing trigger foods and staying accountable 26:12 The 40-day no-dairy challenge 26:51 Being honest about addiction, shame, and regret 27:43 Why “just a little cheese” can snowball 27:54 How carnivore changed her relationship with food 28:52 Simplifying meals to quiet the food noise 29:29 What it is like eating carnivore in Bali 31:23 The challenges of finding satisfying food while travelling 33:16 Finding physical and mental freedom 35:22 Where to follow Jessica ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

A lot of people assume that eating carnivore automatically puts you in ketosis. It doesn't — and for those of us exploring nutrition as a tool for recovery, that distinction matters. In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between a carnivore way of eating and nutritional ketosis, why the two don't always overlap, and what you actually need to do if measurable ketosis is one of your goals. What You'll Learn: • Why carnivore and ketosis are not the same thing • How protein intake affects your ability to produce ketones (and what gluconeogenesis actually means for you) • When ketosis matters — and when it genuinely doesn't • The macro ratio I used to start consistently producing ketones • The tools I used to measure and track: Carb Manager + Keto-Mojo • Why this is relevant to binge eating recovery and neurological stability If you've been eating carnivore and wondering why your ketones aren't showing up — or why you feel good but curious about going deeper — this one's for you. Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More info about Dr. Kristina's upcoming carnivore wellness retreat: https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ --- TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Carnivore vs. ketosis: the common assumption 0:18 – What ketosis actually looks like (blood ketone ranges) 0:40 – When ketosis matters — and when it doesn't 0:54 – Ketosis for mental health, neurological stability & addictive eating 1:09 – Why carnivore alone wasn't enough for me 1:23 – The fat-to-protein ratio that makes the difference 1:53 – Getting meticulous: tracking macros with Carb Manager 2:13 – Testing blood glucose and ketones with Keto-Mojo 2:39 – Carnivore = food choice; ketosis = metabolic state 2:53 – When precision matters more than just cutting carbs 3:13 – Outro

In this episode, I sit down with Tricia Pierce — the creator behind @CommittedCarnivore on YouTube, and a passionate advocate for understanding food addiction as a neurological issue, not a moral failing. Tricia has lost almost 100 pounds, maintained that loss through radical consistency, and built a life on the other side of compulsive eating that would have seemed impossible during her darkest days. Tricia's story starts in the Midwest: a controlled food environment at home, shaming at the dinner table, her father asking her to publicly list everything she'd eaten in a day. By fifth grade she was gaining weight; by seventh grade she was on her first diet; by high school, she was caught in a cycle of restriction, bingeing, and shame that nearly cost her her own future. The turning point came during her high school play. Mid-performance, she felt the compulsion — an urge so powerful she left the stage, went to McDonald's, and came back. That moment, she realized: this isn't about willpower. This is addiction. Here's what we cover: ✨ The role of "whys" in sustaining motivation: keeping index cards of reasons she's doing this so that when motivation dips (especially in perimenopause), she can return to what actually matters ✨ How she lost almost 100 pounds through carnivore and has maintained it through consistent YouTube uploads and daily accountability — showing up even when she's still figuring it out ✨ Why starting before you're ready matters more than waiting for perfect conditions: "Don't wait for Monday. Don't wait for everyone to support you. Just start." Tricia brings something rare to this space: brutal honesty about still being on the journey, still learning, still navigating perimenopause and hormonal shifts. She's not here to sell you a solved problem. She's here to show you what consistency actually looks like. If you've ever felt like your own brain was your enemy when it comes to food — or wondered if people like you can actually heal and maintain that healing — this conversation is for you. Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com Connect with Tricia here: Committed Carnivore on FB and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Committedcarnivore Committed Carnivore on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/committed.carnivore/ Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating. Timestamps: 00:47 — Guest Intro 02:30 — Controlled Food Environment 03:35 — Weight Gain & Grandma's Overeating 04:36 — Dinner Table Shame 05:58 — First Diet: Weight Watchers Breakthrough 06:47 — Independence & Weight Gain 34:30 — Food Addiction Realization 35:27 — Addictive Personality 35:57 — AA/OA & 12-Step Framework 36:32 — The "Whys" Practice 37:17 — Perimenopause & Motivation Loss 37:51 — HRT & Sugar Cravings 38:42 — Maintaining 100 lbs & Consistency 40:00 — Just Start Advice 40:32 — Where to Find Tricia 40:50 — Outro

Coach Bronson specializes in ketogenic sports performance, helping athletes improve their strength, recovery, and overall health. He has nearly 20 years of experience in human performance, holds a master’s degree in exercise science, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Health Science degree. So much fitness advice tells us there is one right way to eat, train, and recover. But what if the best approach depends on how your body actually responds? In this conversation, Coach Bronson encourages a more curious and individualized approach—one that values consistency, recovery, and real-life results over rigid rules and complicated protocols. Here's what we explore: What current research suggests about carbohydrates and athletic performanceWhy Coach Bronson shifted from conventional sports nutrition to an animal-based ketogenic dietThe difference between fueling exercise and supporting recoveryWhy consistency matters more than complicated nutrition protocolsHow overtraining can limit strength and performanceThe role of work, sleep, and everyday stress in recoveryWhy women may need to lift heavier to build muscleHow electrolytes support low-carb athletesWhy higher ketone readings do not always mean better resultsWhat mobility really means and why Coach Bronson recommends Turkish get-ups If you’ve ever wondered whether you need carbohydrates to perform, struggled to recover from your workouts, or felt overwhelmed by complicated fitness and nutrition rules, this conversation offers a more flexible way to think about strength, health, and athletic performance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Coach Bronson here: https://coachbronson.com Visit Coach Bronson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coach.bronson Follow Coach Bronson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/@coach.bronson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps00:00 Introduction 00:37 Meet Coach Bronson 01:15 His personal health and fitness turning point 03:11 Why fitness is about more than weight loss 04:33 How nutrition changed his health 07:13 Coaching athletes with ketogenic nutrition 08:46 What the research says about keto and performance 13:43 Performance, recovery, and metabolic flexibility 18:26 Does nutrient timing really matter? 20:20 Consistency and learning from your own results 22:05 Recovery, adaptation, and overtraining 28:39 Exercise, work, sleep, and total stress 31:57 The biggest muscle-building mistake women make 33:24 Electrolytes on a low-carb diet 35:14 Does keto adaptation time affect performance? 37:09 Ketones, ketosis, and common misconceptions 42:25 Burpees, mobility, and Turkish get-ups 46:35 Coach Bronson’s final advice ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

Tatiana, known online as Meat-Based Tati, has spent the past five and a half years exploring carnivore and meat-based eating while building a lifestyle centered on nourishment, natural living, and simplicity. When we recorded this conversation, she was 37 weeks pregnant with her first baby and taking an even more intentional approach to what she ate and how she cared for herself. In this episode, Tatiana shares how she went from a low-fat bodybuilding diet that left her constantly thinking about food to feeling more satisfied and energized after discovering carnivore. We talk about how her diet has evolved over different seasons of life, the choices she made during pregnancy, and why she believes nutrition should be adapted to the individual rather than treated as a rigid formula. Here's what we explore: How bodybuilding and low-fat eating shaped Tatiana’s early relationship with foodWhy carnivore helped her feel more nourished and less preoccupied with eatingWhat five years of carnivore and meat-based eating have taught herThe difference between strict carnivore, animal-based, and meat-based eating in her lifeHow pregnancy changed her food choices and prioritiesThe daily routines that support her approach to health and natural livingHer plans for introducing foods to her babyHomemade bone broth, kefir, fermented pickles, and other staplesWhy she encourages people to find an approach that fits their own needs and season of life Tatiana’s story offers a personal look at what can happen when food becomes less about restriction and meticulous control and more about nourishment, consistency, and paying attention to what helps you feel well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Tatiana here: [email protected] Visit MeatBasedTati on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@meatbasedtati?si=AwYCq8XJWcXTDIa_ Follow MeatBasedTati on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meatbasedtati/ Apply For 1-1 Coaching w/ Tatiana: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXgvMSBTX9kANanfpF35lPdkR6syAFUrf0ERa5FtJxWl7iA/viewform?pli=1&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMHrjJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp9Bd9vKaYJtnmNHB3IOLrAgFZu3p6iFVzUM6FKjKSCwkJIKZXEu42UbA_gYo_aem_NVpI7_mVktOGb2-oKLQbmA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:37 From Bodybuilding to a Meat-Based Lifestyle 03:28 How Carnivore Changed Her Relationship With Food 04:36 Energy, Hunger, and Exercise on Carnivore 06:05 Moving Toward a More Natural Lifestyle 08:01 Tatiana’s Daily Principles for Health 09:43 What She Eats in a Typical Day 12:52 Strict Carnivore vs. Animal-Based Eating 13:39 How Pregnancy Changed Her Diet 16:08 Being More Intentional With Food During Pregnancy 18:25 How She Plans to Feed Her Baby 20:15 Making Your Own Fermented Foods 21:49 How Tatiana Makes Homemade Kefir 23:24 Making Fermented Pickles at Home 26:46 Working With Meat-Based Tati 28:04 Final thoughts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

In this episode, I sit down with Bitten Jonsson — a registered nurse since 1973, addiction specialist, international lecturer, and one of the earliest forerunners in the field of sugar and carb addiction. Bitten developed the concept of biochemical repair for sugar addicted brains and has treated approximately 6,500 people since the start of 1992. Here's what we cover in the episode: Bitten's own recovery story — from hiding her drinking as a "high-functioning" alcoholic in Sweden to an intervention that changed the course of her life Why she could quit smoking overnight but couldn't control her cravings for chocolate and ice cream — and the colleague who first told her "maybe you're a food addict" The five pillars of biochemical repair: abstinence, breathing, sleep, physical activity, and supplements — and how each one evolved through decades of trial and error The "addiction memory circuit" and "euphoric recall" — why early exposure to sugar and carbs wires the brain so strongly, and why cravings never fully disappear Her practical tools for craving management, including the "10 minutes, 10 hours, 10 days" written exercise and her daily morning recovery commitment The difference between a slip, a lapse, and a relapse — and why understanding that progression matters for anyone in recovery How to tell if you might have a sugar or carb addiction, using the 6-Item UNCOPE Questions for Sugar Where to find Bitten's book and how to get in touch with her directly More info about Dr. Kristina's upcoming carnivore wellness retreat: https://www.MeatandMovement.com Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com Connect with Bitten here: https://www.bittensaddiction.com/sugar-bomb Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro 2:42 — Bitten's own addiction story begins 6:29 — Meeting Terry Gorski & the pivotal alcoholic recovery study 8:55 — The sugar fight, in full context 10:11 — Discovering "food addiction" & building her practice 12:25 — Finding Anatomy of a Food Addict 13:02 — Starting the first professional group (1995) 13:17 — The five pillars of biochemical repair (overview) 20:53 — Pillar 1: Abstinence 22:47 — Pillar 2: Breathing 23:30 — Pillar 3: Sleep 24:13 — Pillar 4: Physical activity 25:35 — Pillar 5: Supplements 26:48 — Why healing takes time 30:47 — Craving management & the addiction memory circuit 42:58 — The "10 minutes, 10 hours, 10 days" exercise 46:15 — Relapse prevention & risk situations 51:48 — Book recommendation & closing reflections 52:37 — Getting started: the six-question self-check 53:00 — Where to find Bitten & her book Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

Bee, better known as Girl Gone Carnivore, is a CrossFit Level 2 trainer, Dr. Kiltz-certified health coach, powerlifter, and four-year carnivore. After years of struggling with GERD, PMDD, sugar addiction, alcohol use, and later PTSD, she shares how changing the way she ate became part of a much bigger journey toward resilience, recovery, and rebuilding her life. Here's what we explore: Bee's journey to a carnivore lifestyleRecovering from sugar addiction and alcohol dependenceHow food noise affected her relationship with herselfHealing from trauma, PTSD, and abusive relationshipsThe role of strength training in emotional recoveryWhy nutrition became the foundation for bigger life changesLearning to trust your body's signals againBuilding resilience, confidence, and self-awarenessWhy one way of eating doesn't fit everyonePractical reflections for anyone seeking greater food freedom If you're working toward food freedom, healing from difficult experiences, or simply looking for a new perspective on the relationship between nutrition and mental wellbeing, check out this conversation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Bee: Instagram: @girl_gone_carnivore ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Meet Bee (Girl Gone Carnivore) 02:39 Living through trauma and reclaiming confidence 04:59 Years of searching for the "right" diet 07:05 Quitting alcohol and rebuilding her health 08:29 Discovering the carnivore diet 10:40 Breaking free from sugar addiction 13:29 How carnivore reduced food noise 14:16 Why weightlifting became part of healing 19:48 Healing the body before healing the mind 21:03 When stress showed up physically 23:20 Trauma, relationships, and self-awareness 27:06 Feeling like herself again 28:34 Can changing your diet bring more clarity? 30:28 Why carnivore isn't for everyone 32:30 Advice for anyone feeling trapped 34:10 Eating for mental clarity 35:24 Food, binge eating, and emotional awareness 36:52 Trauma, shame, and emotional eating 38:02 Finding healthier communities 39:36 Where healing begins 41:00 Where to connect with Bee 42:00 Bee's upcoming podcast 42:53 Final thoughts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

In this episode, I sit down with Jacie Gregory — known online as Lady Carnivory — a nervous system regulation coach, co-founder of the CIRS Group podcast and community, and author of 30 Day Carnivore Boot Camp. Jacie started carnivore in January 2020 mostly to disprove a friend, and within nine months her OCD — which years of exposure therapy and medication hadn't resolved — was in remission. She hasn't had an obsessive thought since. Here's what we cover in the episode: How Jacie went from trying to disprove a coworker's keto diet to discovering carnivore in late 2019, and the nine-month timeline to OCD remission Her high school disordered eating history — restricting food as the only control she had during an abusive living situation — and how eating more, not less, helped her recover What CIRS is, why "carnivore harder" backfired into histamine reactions to beef, and how she's since incorporated the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) to support gut healing What nervous system regulation actually means (flexibility between states, not permanent calm) and her go-to tool for exiting fight-or-flight — slowing her movements to 30%, even in a room full of people Daily practices: morning gratitude since January 2022, Morning Pages from The Artist's Way, daily fascia work, and electrolytes Her one bikini bodybuilding competition in 2021, the social pressure toward extreme leanness in the carnivore community at the time, and how that culture has shifted since Her book, 30 Day Carnivore Boot Camp, and why she included her own experience of carnivore eventually stopping working for her How she supports people today through the CIRS Group community/podcast and a 12-week nervous system regulation cohort at Built to Regulate More info about Dr. Kristina's upcoming carnivore wellness retreat: https://www.MeatandMovement.com Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com Connect with Jacie here: thecirsgroup.com @LadyCarnivory on Instagram Cohort sign-up & newsletter: builttoregulate.com Timestamps: 00:00 — intro 02:00 — Personal story 02:12 — Discovering keto, then carnivore 03:32 — OCD remission at nine months 03:58 — Mold exposure & CIRS diagnosis 04:49 — Limbic retraining & entry into nervous system work 05:31 — What nervous system regulation actually means 07:10 — Getting back in touch with your body (nervous system mapping) 08:37 — The "slow it to 30%" regulation trick 12:07 — Timeline: weeks, not months, to notice change 12:35 — Morning gratitude practice 14:40 — Reframing the questions you ask your brain 15:31 — Carnivore, CIRS, and hyper-metabolism 17:38 — What the AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) diet is 20:33 — Disordered eating history & recovery 22:15 — Bikini competition & carnivore community pressure 23:55 — Daily tools: physiological baseline as foundation 24:51 — Fascia work & acupuncture 26:06 — Movement, electrolytes, vibration plate 28:47 — Gratitude & Morning Pages practice 29:43 — Identifying as a creator 30:19 — Her book, 30 Day Carnivore Boot Camp 32:23 — How she supports people: CIRS Group & nervous system cohort 34:17 — Closing wisdom: physiological needs first 35:26 — Where to find her Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Glenn Livingston — veteran psychologist, author of Defeat Your Cravings, and former CEO of a multi-million-dollar consulting firm that worked with Fortune 500 food and pharmaceutical companies before he turned away from that work to help people fight the very industry he once served. His research and theories have been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and Sky News, and he's been interviewed on over 300 podcasts. Glenn brings something rare to the recovery space: decades on the inside of the food system that engineers cravings, paired with his own lifelong personal struggle with binge eating and a self-funded study involving over 40,000 participants. His approach is rooted not in willpower or restriction, but in simple, bright-line personal rules that take the decision out of the moment of temptation. Here's what we cover in the episode: What it was actually like consulting for Big Food and Big Pharma — and the moment Glenn realized he was on the wrong side of the war Why he believes there's real "evil" built into parts of the food system, engineered by rocket scientists to hit the bliss point in the brain — and why the responsibility to navigate it still falls on each of us Glenn's own decades-long journey through Overeaters Anonymous, therapy, and medication — and why healing his self-hatred never actually stopped the bingeing The "food monster" — Glenn's term for the part of the brain that rationalizes, minimizes, and talks you into "just this once," and how it mirrors the tactics companies use to sell you their products How to extinguish cravings that feel "irresistible" — and how to recover faster when you do slip His single best piece of advice for getting started: pick one rule so simple you can follow it even on your worst day, and let the identity shift do the rest 00:00 – Opening: "There's Evil in the Food System" 00:40 – Meet Dr. Glenn Livingston 02:09 – His Own Battle with Binge Eating Begins 03:18 – Marriage, Grad School & the Weight Creeping In 04:03 – Growing Up in a Family of Psychotherapists 04:30 – Overeaters Anonymous & the Therapeutic Route 05:25 – Consulting for Big Food & Big Pharma 06:05 – How the Food Industry Engineers Cravings 07:31 – The Reptilian Brain & the Science of Food Addiction 09:23 – Why Willpower Fails During a "Survival Emergency" 10:21 – His Self-Funded Study of 40,000 People 11:11 – What Chocolate, Salty & Soft Foods Reveal About Stress 11:58 – Calling His Mom: The Bosco Syrup Origin Story 14:05 – The Voice of Justification (Why Self-Love Wasn't Enough) 15:08 – Birth of "The Inner Pig" & His First Rule 16:40 – Rational Refutations: Talking Back to the Craving 18:33 – Losing 80 Pounds and Getting Divorced 19:18 – Turning His Journal Into a Book 20:36 – The 2023 Insight That Combined Self-Care with Rules 22:02 – Life After Recovery: When the "Food Noise" Goes Quiet 23:26 – The Extinction Curve, Explained 26:25 – The Caveman, the Monkey & the Banana Tree 30:16 – Should You Abstain or Moderate? 31:28 – Why Cravings Are Tied to Specific Places, Not Just Food 32:59 – The 30-Exposure Rule & "Just-in-Time" Refutations 36:21 – Renaming the "Inner Pig" to the "Food Monster" 39:02 – Is There Really "Evil" in the Food System? 40:02 – Why Less Processed Food Beats Any Specific Diet 41:12 – What to Do After a Slip or Relapse 41:48 – The Archer and the Bullseye 43:37 – Collecting Evidence of Success, Not Failure 46:36 – Defeat Your Cravings & Free Resources 49:47 – Final Advice: Start with One Simple Rule Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com More info about Dr.Glenn Livingston’s freebies here: https://defeatyourcravings.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

In this episode, I sit down with Natalie Daniels — a nutrition therapist, author, and educator with more than a decade of experience in therapeutic nutrition. She works with clients around the world and continues to work alongside Paleomedicina in Budapest, supporting people using the protocol in practice. Over the past decade, she has worked with more than a thousand people and become known for translating complex nutritional concepts into practical, everyday strategies. Here's what we cover in the episode: Natalie's 15-year search through vegan, vegetarian, and fruit-based diets — and the six years of joint pain, brain fog, and binge eating that followed The Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis in India that led her to discover the Paleolithic Ketogenic Diet What actually differentiates PKD from a standard carnivore diet — fat ratios, organ meats, and its use as a clinical nutritional intervention Her year living in Hungary training with Paleomedicina, running healing retreats for patients flying in from around the world A client's Crohn's disease remission after four months on PKD Being diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and becoming, in her words, "allergic to life itself" — despite a spotless diet Why calming her nervous system, not restricting her diet further, was what finally resolved her reactions The role of identity, self-talk, and limiting beliefs in real, lasting health transformation Her daily movement practice Her favorite breathwork techniques for stress, energy, and returning to the present moment The biggest lesson from a decade of client work: the body never responds to one input alone More info about Dr. Kristina's upcoming carnivore wellness retreat: https://www.MeatandMovement.com Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com Timestamps 00:00 — Intro 02:20 — Natalie's personal story begins 02:37 — Health decline through 15 years of plant-based eating 05:09 — Discovering the Paleolithic Ketogenic Diet 06:40 — Moving to Hungary & writing the PKD cookbook 08:28 — What makes PKD different from carnivore 09:50 — Working with Paleomedicina in Hungary 10:35 — A client's Crohn's disease remission 12:59 — Her private practice today 14:19 — Why diet alone isn't always enough 16:40 — Diagnosed with MCAS — "allergic to life itself" (full story) 19:51 — The nervous system/immune system connection 21:23 — Identity, self-talk, and real transformation 23:25 — Movement, daily training & movement snacks 25:30 — The Katy Bowman influence 28:17 — Where to start with limited mobility 32:08 — Favorite breathwork techniques 37:01 — Biggest lessons from a decade with clients 39:55 — Closing message: relax, the body wants to heal 40:32 — Where to find Natalie & what's next Connect with Natalie here: https://www.instagram.com/ancestralcarnivore/ https://nataliedaniels.me/ Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.