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Episode Synopsis
📋 DescriptionIn this episode of Ketobiography, Holly Smith—known as FriendlyNeighborhoodCarnivore—shares her relatable journey overcoming lifelong skin issues, digestive pain, and the impact of mainstream nutrition advice. From her first health struggles as a child, through traumatic injury, years of trial-and-error diets, and ultimately discovering the power of a ketogenic and carnivore lifestyle, Holly offers practical tips, personal stories, and inspiration for anyone seeking lasting wellness. Learn how she became an advocate, educator, and recipe creator in the carnivore space, building a supportive community online and at home.⏳ Chapters0:00 – Introduction and Meet Holly Smith1:42 – Holly's Childhood Health Struggles7:25 – Pain, Stomach Issues, and Teen Years14:49 – Realizing Nutrition is Key16:42 – IBS Diagnosis and Dietary Rollercoaster21:06 – Going Gluten-Free and Pregnancy Fears26:35 – Turning 30: Weight Gain & Routine Bloodwork32:07 – Discovery of Keto and Real Life Changes34:27 – Keto Success and Transition to Carnivore39:15 – Oxalate Dumping & Managing with Tea47:52 – Advocacy and Building a Dairy-Free Carnivore Community57:51 – Navigating Family Meals and Parenting1:06:26 – Advice for Writing Your Keto Biography1:09:11 – Wrap-Up and Future Projects💡 What you’ll Learn in this Episode-How food pyramid advice shaped Holly’s early choices—and how she broke free-The realities of chronic pain, digestive issues, and the power of self-advocacy-The critical role of elimination diets in discovering what truly heals-Practical tips for making a carnivore lifestyle family-friendly and dairy-free-Approaches for overcoming anxiety, sharing your journey, and building an online community🔑 Key Insight"Nobody is ever gonna give up all the foods you’re brought up on, except out of desperation—when you can't function anymore, you have to become your own best advocate." -Holly Smith🌐 Connect with Holly SmithInstagramYouTubeX 🎧 Listen to More Ketobiography Episodes:New episodes are released every Thursday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.🔗 Subscribe + follow + leave a review to support the show!🌱 Know someone with a Keto success story? Nominate them to be [email protected]👤 Connect with Robyn:https://www.robyndobbins.com/homehttps://linktr.ee/robyn.r.dobbins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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