Keto For Normies
184 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2.3K ratingsWelcome to Keto For Normies, a podcast hosted by Matt and Megha, the founders of KetoConnect, a ketogenic food blog and YouTube channel. Weekly we will have on guests from all walks of health, nutrition and business to give you insight into their relationship with the diet guidelines they follow and the businesses they run. We will also discuss specific topics surrounding the health and science of a ketogenic diet, give our personal advice and tips for being successful on a keto diet, and answer listener questions!
Hosted By: Megha Barot and Matt Gaedke
Email: [email protected]
Food Blog: Ketoconnect.net
Podcast Review Form: https://www.ketoconnect.net/podcast-review/
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Episodes
#53: Update On Our Low Carb Travels And Training Program
July 22, 2018 11:30 - 55 minutes - 78.2 MBIn our fifty third episode we break down our travels to KetoCon and talk about our take on the entire experience as well as our favorite speeches. We also talk about how we stayed low carb while traveling to Sweden and Italy and some great tips for staying keto on the go. We finally talk about our new training program and eating style that we've implemented and how we feel on it. Give this a listen for an update and let us know what changes you've made!
#52: Keto Transformation While Traveling -- Corey Goodwin
July 15, 2018 11:39 - 54 minutes - 76.9 MBIn our fifty second episode we talk to Corey Goodwin about his incredible transformation using a ketogenic diet. A big changing point for him on his journey had to do with how often he traveled with his band and how eating and drinking on the road impacted his health. He still travels with his band, Adakain, today, but keeps it 100% low carb. Take a listen to learn how he stays low carb while traveling and for some awesome tips to getting and staying on track!
#51: A Global Food Revolution -- Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt
July 08, 2018 11:30 - 46 minutes - 65.9 MBIn our fifty first episode we talk to Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, also known as the very popular, Diet Doctor. Diet Doctor is the number one low carb website in the world. They share incredible recipes, movies and interviews! We get the chance to talk to Andreas about the differences between the US and Sweden in regards to diet and what would need to happen for a global food change to occur. He also shares his insights into parenting whilst making an attempt to teach his children about nutrition.
#50: Total Life Transformation -- Suzanne Ryan of Keto Karma
July 01, 2018 11:30 - 53 minutes - 75.1 MBIn our fiftieth episode we talk to fellow food blogger, Suzanne Ryan, also known at Keto Karma. Suzanne has had an incredible transformation losing over a 100 pounds and also being able to share her story on popular morning shows, such as on Megyn Kelly today! She recently released her cookbook, Simply Keto, and is continuing share her story to inspire others every day. Keto Made Easy
#49: The Most Important Test For All Cause Mortality (It's Not What You Think) -- Ivor Cummins
June 24, 2018 11:30 - 55 minutes - 77.7 MBIn our forty ninth episode, we talk to Ivor Cummins, also known as The Fat Emperor. Though an engineer by trade, he has found immense interest in studying one of the best indicators of all cause mortality, the coronary calcification score. We also talk about other all cause mortality indicators to look for and how a low carb diet can help people all across the board! Eat Rich, Live Long Keto Made Easy
#48: Setting Goals That Will Change Your Life -- Adam Schaeuble
June 17, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 85 MBIn our forty eighth episode we talk to good friend, Adam Schaeuble, about his incredible weight loss journey and current venture, Million Pound Mission! Adam is on a mission to help people all over the world loss 1 million pounds and we are over 50k pounds lost. He also shares a ton of great insight and tips into taking control of your eating and life, and how to stay motivated at the same time. Download Adam's Battle Plan Workbook Cookbook: Keto Made Easy
#47: What A Family "Sugar Budget" Looks Like -- Paddy Spence
June 10, 2018 12:53 - 45 minutes - 63.6 MBIn our forty seventh episode we talk to Paddy Spence, the CEO of Zevia products. He shares great insight into the stevia sweetened drinks, ranging from sodas to their new line of teas coming out this summer! He also shares in his practice of implementing a "sugar budget" with his daughters and how it has allowed them to be more aware of the foods they are putting into their bodies and the impacts they have. Our cookbook: Keto Made Easy
#46: 100 Pound Weight Loss With Keto And VSG Surgery -- Chela LeBlanc
June 03, 2018 11:30 - 58 minutes - 81.1 MBIn our forty sixth episode we talk to Chela LeBlanc about her successful weight loss journey through use of the VSG surgery, keto diet and exercise. She also runs a YouTube channel where she shares updates and vlogs throughout her journey, and gives us some incredible tips in this podcast on how to start if you're struggling, how to stay motivated, and most importantly, how to find success for yourself. Keto Made Easy
#45: Fat Adapted Endurance Sports -- Aaron Day
May 27, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn our forty fifth episode we talk to a fellow food blogger and friend, Aaron Day, about using the keto diet while training for endurance sports. We talk a lot about mindset as well as some great tips on how to get started with running or fueling for a race with solely fat. We also talk about his food blog, Fat For Weigh Loss, and how he has been able to quit his job and become a full time food blogger! Check out his most popular recipe - Keto Bread.
#44: Simplifying Your Diet For Success -- Steve Pekar
May 20, 2018 11:30 - 55 minutes - 77.7 MBIn our forty fourth episode we talk to good friend and reverse sear steak master, Steve Pekar. He talks about how he lost over 100 pounds using the keto diet and has continuously overcome his life long struggles through changing the way he eats and taking on new challenges, like working out! He gives some great advice for those who are struggling to hit the ground running and even breaks down what he eats in a day - this is a great listen for anyone looking for some motivation.
#43: Using A Keto Diet For Type 1 Diabetes -- Dr. Jake Kushner
May 13, 2018 11:32 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBIn our forty third episode we talk to Dr. Jake Kushner about using a keto diet to treat Type 1 Diabetes. There is a lot of fear surrounding the use of a keto diet for T1D due to the possibility of ketoacidosis, but Dr. Kushner walks us through what it can look like if monitored properly as well as how to put it into practice. Keto Made Easy
#42: Protein And Insulin On A Keto Diet -- Dr. Ben Bikman
May 06, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBIn our forty second episode we talk to Dr. Ben Bikman on the topic of protein and insulin response. We learn that there is a better indicator we should be factoring into our protein intake, which is the glucagon to insulin ratio. This is great listen for those looking to learn how keto dieters are impacted differently when it comes to protein intake and what makes the keto diet a beneficial state for the body. Dr. Bikmans's Blog Keto Made Easy Cookbook
#41: Overcoming A Brain Tumor Using The Keto Diet -- Matt Tifft
April 29, 2018 11:30 - 54 minutes - 75.9 MBIn our forty first episode we talked to xfinity NASCAR driver, Matt Tifft. Matt has been on the keto diet for over 6 months and originally used it to help him overcome his brain tumor. Now, the diet fuels him all year round on and off the track, and we talk to him about some of his best tips for staying on a keto diet while traveling! Check out our behind the scenes vlog with Matt! National Brain Tumor Society
#40: Efficient Fat Loss On Keto -- KetoSavage
April 22, 2018 11:30 - 53 minutes - 74.8 MBIn our fortieth episode we talked to our good friend, Robert Sikes, about his coaching methods, and the most efficient and sustainable way to lose body fat. We used his teachings to transform our bodies in a 90 day period and also walked away learning more about our food intolerances and what fat to protein ratio we feel optimal at. You too can make a big change through the course we all put together for you - Deeper State Keto! Deeper State Keto Course Keto Made Easy Cookbook
#39: A Nutritionally Complete Meal Replacement Shake - Chris Bair
April 15, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBIn our thirty ninth episode we talk to the founders of Keto Chow, Chris and Miriam Bair. We talk about what makes their shakes nutritionally complete and good ingredients to look for and be cautious of when trying to find a keto shake that fit's into your lifestyle. We also talk a little shop and what running a business out of their house looks like with six kids in the mix. Pre-Order Keto Made Easy Today!
#38: Keto and Cholesterol -- Dave Feldman
April 08, 2018 13:43 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn our thirty eighth episode we talk to our good friend and engineer, Dave Feldman. He has devoted his time and days to researching cholesterol and what the numbers reveal about our bodies. We also discuss his ground breaking research with remnant cholesterol and how it's a better indicator for all cause mortality than your LDL levels. This podcast is the perfect episode for anyone looking to learn more about cholesterol and what to do if your doctor is telling you to get off the keto diet....
#37: Adrenal Fatigue -- Emily Schromm
April 01, 2018 11:30 - 46 minutes - 65.6 MBIn our thirty seventh episode we talk to entrepreneur and MTV challenge contender, Emily Schromm. She shares her insights into working with men and women who experience symptoms from adrenal fatigue and ways to work through it! And, we also talk about her line of products, randing from backpacks to teas, and how's she went from working at Starbucks, to MTV, and now to a highly successful and driven entrepreneur. SPONOR: Buctcher Box Get $15 off and free bacon!
#36: What Does A Gut Healthy Keto Diet Look Like? -- Mike Mutzel
March 25, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBIn our thirty sixth episode we talk to our good friend, Mike Mutzel from High Intensity Health. He shares a great deal of knowledge regarding a microbiome friendly ketogenic diet and what that looks like. We also talk about the current day approach to a carnivorous diet and something we all like to do to help improve our sleep, mouth taping. SPONSOR: Butcher Box Get $15 off and Free Bacon!
#35: Keto Prescribed By A Doctor -- Dr. Ken Berry
March 18, 2018 11:30 - 58 minutes - 81.9 MBIn our thirty fifth episode we talk to Dr. Ken Berry. He practices medicine in Tennessee and prescribes the keto diet to his patients. He also runs a popular YouTube channel with lots of great free information and wrote a book on all the lies our doctors tell us. This is a great episode for someone looking to start the keto diet and expand their knowledge base! SPONSOR: Butcher Box $15 off + Free Bacon
#34: Our Top 10 Takeaways from Low Carb Breckenridge 2018
March 15, 2018 11:30 - 46 minutes - 65 MBIn our thirty fourth episode we discuss our top 10 takeaways from Low Carb Breckenridge 2018. Some of our favorites discuss the impact protein has on someone on a low carb diet and how remnant cholesterol seems to be the true indicator of all cause mortality. We highly encourage everyone, given the opportunity, to attend any of the low carb conferences. We left feeling highly motivated and encouraged by all the incredible research that was shared by the speakers! Check out our Meal Pre...
#33: Keto And Crossfit -- Rachel Gregory
March 11, 2018 11:30 - 57 minutes - 80.1 MBIn our thirty third episode we talked to Rachel Gregory who conducted the first keto and crossfit study. The study looked at the correlation between doing a keto diet, maintaining performance and loss of body fat. We also talked about her current role in San Diego as she pushes to transform the medical scene into adopting a keto diet and the start of her business and the 21-day challenge. SPONSORS: Ketogenic Baking Co. Code for 10% off: KCONNECT18
#32: Personal and Business Growth with KetoConnect
March 04, 2018 12:30 - 50 minutes - 70.6 MBIn our thirty second episode we go into some important personal and business growth concepts. We break down the ideas that have helped us grow as individuals and as a business over the past couple of years, and some examples of how we've executed on them! Meal Prep Course Sponsor: Ketogenic Baking Co. Code for 10% off: KCONNECT18
#31: Achieving Autoimmune Wellness Through Diet -- The Castaway Kitchen
February 25, 2018 12:30 - 53 minutes - 74.3 MBIn our thirty first episode, we talk to Cristina Curp, the founder of The Castaway Kitchen. Her food blog is tailored to her eating style so you'll find all kinds of recipes from low carb to keto to paleo and AIP! We talk about what it looks like to start a food blog, sharing personal experiences through social media, and her new cookbook that is now on pre-order, Made Whole. Sponsor: Ketogenic Baking Co. Code: KCONNECT18
#30: Starting An Online Health Business -- Neha Charnalia
February 18, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBIn our thirtieth episode we talk to our good friend and the founder of Switch Grocery, Neha Charnalia. Switch Grocery is an online, Canadian retailer for ketogenic, paleo and diabetic friendly products. She shares some incredible insights into what it took to build her, now very successful company, and how she did it! This is also our first in person interview so it gets a little personal! SPONSOR: Ketogenic Baking Co. Coupon: KCONNECT18 for 10% off your order
#29: Treating Medical Conditions with Keto -- Stella and Oscar
February 11, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBIn our twenty ninth episode we talk to two individuals, Stella and Oscar, about how they have both used the keto diet to treat their medical conditions. Stella has recovered from her brain condition and is successfully keeping her PCOS symptoms at bay, while Oscar has been able to reverse his type 2 diabetes. Take a listen to hear how they've overcome and the tips they have to offer! Thanks to our sponsor Butcher Box! Butcherbox.com/ketofornormies
#28: Lessons Learned From Running A Keto Podcast -- Ketogeek
February 04, 2018 12:30 - 47 minutes - 67 MBIn our twenty eight episode we talk to Fahad, the founder of Ketogeek. Ketogeek provides value in several ways through their energy pods, as well as their podcast where they interview keto experts. We take a look into Fahads life as a seriel entrepreneur, aggressive bio-hacker and as someone who prescribes to the "nutty carnivore" diet! KETOGEEK - Get 20% off your first order with the code KETOCONNECT SPONSORS: https://www.butcherbox.com/ketofornormies
#27: Tips From A Serial Entrepeneur -- Mike Salguero
January 28, 2018 12:30 - 50 minutes - 70.9 MBIn our twenty seventh episode we talk to Mike Salguero, the founder and CEO of Butcher Box. We talk about common traits he finds among successful entrepreneurs, what keeps him motivated to stay dedicated to his work and family a 100% of the time, and how he got Butcher Box off the ground! SPONSORS: https://www.butcherbox.com/ketofornormies/ Get $15 off and Free Bacon!
#26: Reversing Type 2 Diabetes -- Dr. Sarah Hallberg
January 21, 2018 12:30 - 51 minutes - 72.3 MBIn our twenty sixth episode we talk to the medical director of Virta Health, Dr. Sarah Hallberg. She specializes in obesity and the reversal of type 2 diabetes and shares a lot of insight on what goes on in our bodies while in a state of ketosis. We talk about the importance of endogenous ketones, cholesterol and her prescriptions to her diabetic patients! Sponsors: BUTCHERBOX: www.butcherbox.com/ketofornormies
#25: Breaking Conventional Thinking -- Maura Vega
January 14, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBIn our twenty fifth episode we talk to Maura Vega, aka @fatfueledmom, and get a lot of great insight into her body fat cut, workout style, and nontraditional parenting styles. Her and her husband, Danny Vega, "unschool" their two sons, treating them as equals in the home, and having introduced them to the keto lifestyle early on! BUTCHERBOX: www.butcherbox.com/ketofornormies
#24: The Importance Of Micro Nutrients On A Keto Diet -- Amber O'Hearn
January 07, 2018 12:30 - 48 minutes - 67.9 MBIn our twenty fourth episode we talk to the incredibly knowledgeable, Amber O'Hearn. She has been on a carnivorous diet for the past 8 years and fills her days with research on how to optimize the way we eat. We talk about the RDA guidelines, the role micro nutrients play in our diets and how she has stabilized her mood disorder using a carnivore based diet. Check out her blog: http://www.ketotic.org/ KetoFest 2017 speech
#23: Everything We Learned In 2017
December 31, 2017 12:30 - 43 minutes - 60.9 MBIn our twenty third episode we break down the year of 2017 and go into all the things we practiced over the year that helped us the most. We talk, specifically about lifestyle, diet, business/productivity and personal practices that contributed the biggest impact to our growth. We hope these can help you in the year to come! Lifestyle: 1:30 Diet: 14:30 Business/Productivity: 21:45 Personal: 28:40
#22: Superfoods On A Keto Diet -- Sage Dammers of Addictive Wellness
December 24, 2017 12:30 - 49 minutes - 69.7 MBIn our twenty second episode we talk Sage Dammers, the co-founder of Addictive Wellness. Addictive Wellness makes one of our favorite low carb products - chocolates with superfoods and mushrooms in them! We dig deep in the realm of mushrooms, sleep and practices to improves your internal and external health.
#21: Danny Vega -- A Guide To Fat Fueled Performance
December 17, 2017 12:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn our twenty-first episode we talk to personal coach and family man, Danny Vega, also known as ketocounterculture on Instagram. In this podcast Danny shares his views on practicing stoicism, cutting out vegetables from his keto diet and how he interacts with his kids in a different way than most! Check out his families YouTube Channel for some family fun, keto related videos!
#20: 185 lbs Weight Loss Success Story on a Keto Diet -- Keto Fit With Tiff
December 10, 2017 12:30 - 45 minutes - 64.1 MBIn our twentieth episode we talk to a long time follower and Instagramer, Tiffany, also know as KetoFitWithTiff on IG! She uses her platform to show case her incredible weight loss transformation of 185 lbs and motivate others to stay positive on this journey. In our podcast we dig deep into some of her daily practices, her new found love for running and how she uses an intuitive eating approach to maintain her weight loss.