Episode 179: Dr. Shawn Baker Talks Carnivore Diet and Metabolic Health

Send us a text In this episode of the Ketones and Coffee Podcast, host Lorenz interviews Dr. Sean Baker, an orthopedic surgeon, international speaker, best-selling author, and world champion athlete, known for his advocacy of the carnivore diet. Dr. Baker discusses the impact of his 2017 Joe Rogan podcast appearance that popularized the carnivore diet, his handling of criticism, and his past legal battles with a hospital over lifestyle treatment of patients. He shares insights into the systemic challenges within the medical field, the limitations of traditional healthcare, and his efforts to promote lifestyle-based care through his company, Revero.  Dr. Baker also provides practical advice on adopting a carnivore diet and emphasizes the importance of patient support and community. This episode offers a comprehensive look at Dr. Baker’s journey and the broader implications of dietary and lifestyle changes in healthcare. 00:00 Welcome to the Journey with Lawrence 00:11 Introducing Dr. Sean Baker 00:43 Impact of the Joe Rogan Podcast 03:12 Handling Criticism with Professionalism 07:58 Early Days as an Orthopedic Surgeon 12:52 Legal Battles and Medical License 16:15 The Business of Healthcare 18:46 Carnivore vs. Vegan Debate 25:36 Cholesterol and the Carnivore Diet 26:28 Cholesterol Concerns in Carnivore Diet 26:41 Evaluating Metabolic Health 28:11 Environmental Factors and Cholesterol 28:40 The Debate on Cholesterol Levels 32:09 Challenges in Healthcare System 38:22 Patient Frustrations and Success Stories 45:50 Practical Advice for Starting Carnivore Diet 49:35 Support and Community in Carnivore Journey 51:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with Dr. Shawn Baker https://carnivore.diet/shawn-baker-links/ Call to action for listeners: Follow ketones and Coffee Podcast on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/keton.esncoffee ), Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZZmBEenvZnU8tA1npAODA ) ~~~~~~ Estrella by Audiorezout is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. ~~~~~~ Save yourself that trip to the market — Instacart delivers groceries in as fast as 1 hour! They connect you with Personal Shoppers in your area to shop and deliver groceries from your favorite stores. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.  Free delivery on your first order over $35. Go to ketocoachlorenz.com and use the contact form to get your Free Consultation! Support the show