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Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Bake
Tender strands of roasted spaghetti squash baked with juicy chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melted cheese. See more
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4 rounds for time:

21 GHD sit-ups
15 strict toes-to-bars
9 inverted burpees

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The Sad Push to Polypharmacy
When number-chasing replaces treating the root cause See more
Garlic & Herb Lamb Chops
Lamb chops pan-seared in butter with garlic, rosemary, and thyme. See more
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For load:

Hang squat snatch 5-5-5-5-5 reps

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How I Beat Lyme Disease with The Ketogenic Diet
Tim Ferriss’s personal and practical guide to using ketosis for symptom remission See more
Creamy Asparagus Soup
A silky asparagus soup blended with cream, Parmesan, lemon, and added protein See more
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Rest

Rest day

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Cancer as a Mitochondrial Metabolic Disease
Why Mitochondrial Failure—not Genetic Mutation—Drive Cancer See more
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Crispy, caramelized pork belly bites smoked (or oven-roasted) and glazed with a savory-sweet sauce. See more
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10-minute AMRAP

Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:

10 pull-ups
10 kettlebell swings
20 double-unders

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The Role of Skeletal Muscle Insulin Resistance in the Pathogenesis of the Metabolic Syndrome
How impaired muscle glycogen storage drives dyslipidemia See more
Chicken Fajitas Sheet Pan
Chicken thighs roasted with peppers, onions, and spices on one sheet pan for an easy, flavorful meal. See more
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3 rounds for time:

25 push presses
Row 1,000 meters

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Can Meat and Low-Carb Diets Reverse Chronic Disease?
American Thought Leaders with Dr. Shawn Baker See more
Spicy Zoodle Bolognese
A hearty, rich meat sauce with a spicy kick served over tender zucchini noodles for a light and flavorful twist on the classic Italian dish. See more
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For load:

Back squat 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 reps

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Failure Mechanism
Why the body shuts down peripheral muscles to protect the midline See more
Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Ricotta & Ground Lamb
Zucchini halves roasted and filled with savory ground lamb, herbs, and creamy ricotta. See more
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Rest

Rest day

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Carbohydrate Ingestion on Exercise Metabolism and Physical Performance
How blood glucose—not carb dose—drives performance outcomes See more
Salmon Patties
Crispy salmon patties made with fresh or canned salmon, herbs, and a touch of creaminess. See more
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4 rounds:

4 rope climbs for time
Plank hold for equivalent time
Rest

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HbA1c and why Trainers should care about Glycation
The iceberg beneath “normal” blood sugar numbers See more
Tandoori-Style Chicken
Chicken marinated in spiced yogurt with garlic, ginger, and aromatic Indian spices, roasted until smoky and golden. See more
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3 rounds for time:

20 bodyweight deadlifts
40 box jumps

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Foundations Course Q&A
Q&A session with Pete Shaw and Michele Mootz See more
Lamb Shank Osso Buco
Slow-braised lamb shanks simmered in a rich tomato, wine, and herb sauce until fall-apart tender. See more
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For load:

Overhead squat 5-5-5-5-5 reps

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Emily Kaplan on the Carnivore Revolution Podcast
Healthcare, nutrition, and the systems shaping chronic disease See more
4 rounds for time:

21 GHD sit-ups
15 strict toes-to-bars
9 inverted burpees

Additionally, stretch for 20 minutes.

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For load:

Hang squat snatch 5-5-5-5-5 reps

Additionally, spend 20 minutes practicing the back roll to support on the rings.

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Rest

Rest day

Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.

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10-minute AMRAP

Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:

10 pull-ups
10 kettlebell swings
20 double-unders

Men use a 24-kg KB.
Women use a 16-kg KB.

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3 rounds for time:

25 push presses
Row 1,000 meters

Use ⅔ bodyweight for the push press.

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For load:

Back squat 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 reps

Additionally, stretch for 20 minutes.

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Rest

Rest day

Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.

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4 rounds:

4 rope climbs for time
Plank hold for equivalent time
Rest

If the 4 climbs take you 60 seconds, then plank hold for 60 seconds. If the climbs take 100 seconds, hold for 100 seconds.

Start each round on the 10-minute interval (0:00, 10:00, 20:00, 30:00.)

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3 rounds for time:

20 bodyweight deadlifts
40 box jumps

Men jump a 24" box.
Women jump a 20" box.

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For load:

Overhead squat 5-5-5-5-5 reps

Additionally, practice handstands for 20 minutes.

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Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Bake
Tender strands of roasted spaghetti squash baked with juicy chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melted cheese. See more

Ingredients

For the Base:
1 large spaghetti squash (about 3 lbs)
2 Tbsp olive oil or butter
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Chicken:
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cooked and shredded (rotisserie works too)
1 Tbsp butter or tallow
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Alfredo Sauce:
3 Tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth (unsalted)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper, to taste

For Assembly:
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (for topping)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 6)

Protein: 35g
Fat: 42g
Carbs: 9g

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Garlic & Herb Lamb Chops
Lamb chops pan-seared in butter with garlic, rosemary, and thyme. See more

Ingredients

For the Lamb:
8 lamb chops (about 1-inch thick, ~3 oz each)
3 Tbsp butter or beef tallow
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish & Serving:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges
Extra butter drizzle

Macronutrients
(per serving, 2 chops, makes 4)

Protein: 44g
Fat: 40g
Carbs: 1g

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Creamy Asparagus Soup
A silky asparagus soup blended with cream, Parmesan, lemon, and added protein See more

Ingredients

For the Soup:
2 Tbsp butter or beef tallow
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped (reserve tips for garnish if desired)
4 cups chicken broth (unsalted)
1 cup heavy cream
2 oz cream cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Zest of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (adjust to taste)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup cooked shredded chicken thigh or breast

Optional Garnish:
Reserved asparagus tips, lightly sautéed in butter
Extra Parmesan
Fresh chives or parsley
Lemon wedges for serving

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 22g
Fat: 40g
Carbs: 12g

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Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Crispy, caramelized pork belly bites smoked (or oven-roasted) and glazed with a savory-sweet sauce. See more

Ingredients

For the Pork Belly:
2 lbs pork belly, skin removed, cut into 1–1.5 inch cubes
2 Tbsp butter, melted (for tossing)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp sea salt

For the Glaze:
½ cup sugar-free ketchup (no added sugar)
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or coconut aminos)
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp smoked paprika
Pinch cayenne (optional, for heat)

Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Extra smoked paprika for dusting

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 6)

Protein: 20g
Fat: 80g
Carbs: 4g

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Chicken Fajitas Sheet Pan
Chicken thighs roasted with peppers, onions, and spices on one sheet pan for an easy, flavorful meal. See more

Ingredients

For the Chicken & Vegetables
1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
3 Tbsp butter or beef tallow, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced

For the Seasoning
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish & Serving
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges
Sour cream or guacamole
Shredded cheese
Lettuce wraps

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 4)

Protein: 33g
Fat: 25g
Carbs: 6g

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Spicy Zoodle Bolognese
A hearty, rich meat sauce with a spicy kick served over tender zucchini noodles for a light and flavorful twist on the classic Italian dish. See more

Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce:
2 Tbsp butter or tallow
1 lb ground beef (or turkey, pork, or a mix)
1 small onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small carrot, finely diced
1 celery stalk, finely diced
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
2 Tbsp tomato paste
½ cup beef or chicken broth (unsalted)
1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to spice level)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Zoodles:
4 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
1 Tbsp olive oil or butter
Salt, to taste

Optional Garnish:
Fresh basil, chopped
Grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 4)

Protein: 30g
Fat: 30g
Carbs: 12g

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Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Ricotta & Ground Lamb
Zucchini halves roasted and filled with savory ground lamb, herbs, and creamy ricotta. See more

Ingredients

2 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and centers scooped
6 oz ground lamb
½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 Tbsp butter or ghee (for cooking)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan or crumbled feta for topping

Macronutrients
(makes 2 servings)

Protein: 27g
Fat: 35g
Carbs: 5g

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Salmon Patties
Crispy salmon patties made with fresh or canned salmon, herbs, and a touch of creaminess. See more

Ingredients

For the Patties:
1 lb fresh cooked salmon (or two 6 oz cans, drained)
2 large eggs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup almond flour (or crushed pork rinds for extra crispiness)
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Cooking:
2–3 Tbsp butter or tallow, for frying

Optional Garnish:
Lemon wedges
Fresh dill or parsley
Dollop of sour cream or garlic aioli

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 4)

Protein: 35g
Fat: 32g
Carbs: 3g

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Tandoori-Style Chicken
Chicken marinated in spiced yogurt with garlic, ginger, and aromatic Indian spices, roasted until smoky and golden. See more

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
2 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on or skinless)
2 Tbsp butter or ghee (melted, for basting)

For the Marinade:
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper

Optional Garnish:
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lemon wedges

Macronutrients
(with skin-on chicken, per serving, makes 4)

Protein: 38g
Fat: 38g
Carbs: 5g

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Lamb Shank Osso Buco
Slow-braised lamb shanks simmered in a rich tomato, wine, and herb sauce until fall-apart tender. See more

Ingredients

For the Lamb:
4 lamb shanks (about 3–4 lbs total)
3 Tbsp butter or tallow (for searing)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Sauce:
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, diced (optional, adds ~2–3g net carbs per serving)
2 celery stalks, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (no sugar added)
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine (such as Cabernet or Merlot)
2 cups beef broth (unsalted)
2 bay leaves
1 sprig fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon zest (traditional gremolata style)

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 4)

Protein: 52g
Fat: 48g
Carbs: 8g

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The Sad Push to Polypharmacy
When number-chasing replaces treating the root cause
Mary Dan Eades, MD, critiques modern medicine’s reflexive reliance on escalating drug therapy rather than addressing underlying metabolic dysfunction. Using a MedScape clinical quiz about a mildly hypertensive patient already taking three medications, Eades illustrates how continuing medical education often trains clinicians to add yet another pill—or even consider invasive procedures—while ignoring diet, exercise, and insulin resistance as root causes. She argues that much of so-called “essential” hypertension is a manifestation of metabolic syndrome and that chasing ever-lower numerical targets reflects pharmaceutical capture of guidelines rather than patient-centered care. The article makes the case that a whole-food, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet combined with resistance and functional training can rapidly improve blood pressure, weight, and metabolic markers—often allowing medications to be reduced or eliminated—while exposing polypharmacy as a symptom of a system that treats numbers instead of people.

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How I Beat Lyme Disease with The Ketogenic Diet
Tim Ferriss’s personal and practical guide to using ketosis for symptom remission
In this blog post, Tim Ferriss recounts how a strict ketogenic diet helped him overcome severe Lyme disease after conventional antibiotic treatment left lingering and debilitating symptoms. After contracting Lyme twice, with one case leaving him functionally impaired for months, Ferriss adopted a very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet (under ~20 g/day). Within about a week his cognitive symptoms resolved, and after roughly 4–6 weeks of strict ketosis he reports being completely asymptomatic for more than a decade. He has since seen similar results in four friends. Ferriss frames ketosis as a potentially simple, low-risk approach worth trying for 1–2 months during or after antibiotic treatment. The post also explores mechanisms that may explain his experience—such as the Lyme bacterium’s reliance on glucose metabolism and ketosis’s effects on mitochondrial function, inflammation, and alternative

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Cancer as a Mitochondrial Metabolic Disease
Why Mitochondrial Failure—not Genetic Mutation—Drive Cancer
In this BSI Medical Society presentation, Professor Thomas Seyfried challenges the dominant somatic mutation theory of cancer, arguing instead that cancer is fundamentally a metabolic disease rooted in mitochondrial dysfunction. Drawing on decades of research, he contends that damage to cellular respiration forces cells to rely on fermentation—primarily of glucose and glutamine—driving uncontrolled growth and malignancy. Genetic mutations, in this view, are downstream effects rather than the initiating cause.

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The Role of Skeletal Muscle Insulin Resistance in the Pathogenesis of the Metabolic Syndrome
How impaired muscle glycogen storage drives dyslipidemia
This human metabolic study examined young, lean, insulin-resistant individuals before the onset of obesity or type 2 diabetes. After consuming high-carbohydrate meals, insulin-resistant subjects showed a ~60% reduction in muscle glycogen synthesis compared with matched, insulin-sensitive controls, despite similar body weight, fat mass, activity levels, and inflammatory markers. Instead of being stored in muscle, ingested carbohydrate was redirected toward hepatic de novo lipogenesis and triglyceride synthesis, resulting in higher plasma triglycerides, lower HDL cholesterol, and increased VLDL production. These findings demonstrate that skeletal muscle insulin resistance alone is sufficient to alter fuel partitioning in a way that promotes atherogenic dyslipidemia.

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Can Meat and Low-Carb Diets Reverse Chronic Disease?
American Thought Leaders with Dr. Shawn Baker
In this conversation on American Thought Leaders, Dr. Shawn Baker outlines the therapeutic logic behind ketogenic and carnivore diets as tools for addressing chronic disease. Drawing from clinical experience, evolutionary biology, and patient-reported outcomes, he argues that carbohydrate restriction and animal-based nutrition can stabilize energy metabolism, reduce inflammation, and improve conditions ranging from obesity and insulin resistance to autoimmune disease, joint pain, and certain mental health disorders. Modern ultra-processed foods disrupt appetite regulation and metabolic health, while dietary simplification can improve adherence and reduce addiction-like eating behaviors.

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Failure Mechanism
Why the body shuts down peripheral muscles to protect the midline
In this discussion, Coach Glassman proposes that the body has a built-in neurological failure mechanism that protects the midline during functional movement by forcing failure in peripheral muscles rather than allowing spinal collapse. He illustrates this with the L-sit, where extending both legs often results in a sudden “cutoff” as the hips disengage, which he argues is a protective neurological response to dangerous pelvic rotation. This mechanism, Coach suggests, limits willful force output to preserve core stability and prevent serious injury.

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Carbohydrate Ingestion on Exercise Metabolism and Physical Performance
How blood glucose—not carb dose—drives performance outcomes
This narrative review synthesized results from more than 200 controlled exercise studies examining carbohydrate (CHO) intake, blood glucose (BG), and performance. Rather than showing a simple fuel-dose benefit, the review finds that carbohydrate ingestion improves performance primarily when it prevents a fall in blood glucose in the control condition. Across studies, performance gains were most consistent when BG declined without CHO intake and was stabilized with modest carbohydrate dosing; higher intakes rarely produced additional benefits. Fat oxidation continued to dominate energy supply during prolonged exercise—even with high carbohydrate ingestion—while excessive CHO intake often suppressed fat oxidation without improving outcomes. The authors conclude that carbohydrate’s ergogenic effect is best explained by preservation of liver and circulating glucose, not by maximizing muscle glycogen use, challenging the prevailing “more carbs is better” model of endurance fueling.

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HbA1c and why Trainers should care about Glycation
The iceberg beneath “normal” blood sugar numbers
This article by Hollis Molloy, trainer and MetFix Academy staff member, explains why HbA1c should be viewed by coaches as more than a diabetes screening tool—it’s the visible tip of a much larger glycation “iceberg.” HbA1c reflects a 90-day average of blood glucose exposure, but glycation damage accumulates for years in slow-turnover tissues like nerves, joints, and vascular walls, quietly eroding performance, recovery, and resilience. “Normal” or borderline A1c values can still coexist with significant underlying tissue damage, particularly from fructose-driven glycation that A1c does not capture. Framed as a coaching metric rather than a medical diagnosis, rising A1c becomes an early warning signal trainers can act on nutritionally—well before metabolic decline shows up as disease.

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Foundations Course Q&A
Q&A session with Pete Shaw and Michele Mootz
MetFix Head of Education Pete Shaw and Academy staff Michele Mootz have a direct conversation about the

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Emily Kaplan on the Carnivore Revolution Podcast
Healthcare, nutrition, and the systems shaping chronic disease
Emily joins the Carnivore Revolution Podcast for a discussion on how modern healthcare incentives shape research, nutrition guidance, and clinical decision-making. The conversation moves from cancer research and pharmaceutical conflicts of interest to the everyday realities of practicing medicine inside a profit-driven system. Emily also explains how processed foods and high-carbohydrate dietary trends are framed as “normal,” despite their metabolic consequences—especially for children. The episode explores the carnivore versus high-carb debate, mitochondrial health, and the role of industrial food systems in chronic disease, while keeping the focus on practical ways individuals can step outside these systems and regain control over their health.

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Thai Coconut Mussels

Tender mussels simmered in a spicy Thai-inspired coconut broth with ghee, garlic, chili, and lime.

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20-minute AMRAP:

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

5 muscle-ups
10 kettlebell swings
15 GHD sit-ups

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The Origins of the Mess

Flawed scientific thinking lies at the heart of postmodern scientific, medical, and institutional failures

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