I sat down with Mike Fave, metabolic health coach and bioenergetics expert, to expose the dark side of keto, carnivore, and intermittent fasting.

Mike reveals why high-performers are wrecking their metabolisms while thinking they're "optimizing" and explains how stress hormones literally cannibalize your body tissue. He destroys the insulin hypothesis myth and shows you how to reclaim your energy, fertility, and thyroid function through strategic carbohydrate refeeding.

Whether you're a burnt-out executive, a former keto dieter who can't lose weight despite eating 1200 calories, or someone terrified that sugar will give you diabetes, this conversation will revolutionize how you understand metabolism.

• Why keto works initially but destroys you long-term

• How energy deficits force your body to shut down reproduction and digestion

• Why low-carb crashes your thyroid function

• The fertility-metabolism connection

• Sugar fear deprogramming: the two-week experiment

• Real vs fake carbs: why orange juice heals but blueberry muffins harm

• Executive meal strategies and practical solutions

0:02:06 The common journey: paleo → keto → IF → OMAD → carnivore → disaster

0:04:29 Why keto feels amazing initially: stress hormones and confirmation bias

0:14:04 The insulin hypothesis: elegant theory, wrong conclusion

0:20:02 Stress hormone breakdown: how cortisol cannibalizes protein tissue

0:24:33 Reproductive and digestive shutdown: your body's non-negotiable cuts

0:31:08 Meet Jessica: the attorney archetype (stubborn weight, fertility, thyroid)

0:38:03 Why forcing T3 on a low-carb body backfires

0:42:36 Breaking the sugar fear: the two-week experiment framework

0:51:03 The muffin myth: "high-carb" processed foods are actually high-fat

0:53:00 Body composition wins: DEXA scans reveal muscle loss on keto

0:56:22 Stress management through carbs: why cravings are intelligent

1:01:42 Executive snack strategies: dried fruit, chocolate, macadamias

1:08:04 Meal prep solutions: restaurants, shakes, personal chefs

Mike Fave's Website: https://mikefave.com Mike Fave on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mikefave

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In this guided sleep meditation episode, I transport you to a cozy wooden chalet hidden in the snow-covered mountains. This immersive winter journey is designed to quiet your racing thoughts and guide you gently into deep, restorative sleep.

This isn't a conversation or interview. This is your personal sleep escape. I walk you through a richly detailed winter wonderland, from the first crunch of snow beneath your boots to the hypnotic dance of firelight and the breathtaking beauty of northern lights painting the night sky. Each sensory detail is carefully crafted to slow your thoughts, warm your body, and dissolve the day's tension.

Whether you struggle with overthinking at bedtime, need help transitioning from your busy day to rest, or simply want to experience the most peaceful sleep possible, this meditation will transport you far from stress and deep into winter's embrace.

What this winter journey includes:

• Breath foundation: Gentle settling into comfort and ease

• Cozy chalet arrival: Warm timber walls and golden firelight

• Snow walk meditation: The hypnotic crunch of footsteps in fresh snow

• Forest encounter: A peaceful moment with a wise reindeer

• Fireside relaxation: Watching flames dance while rocking gently

• Warm drink ritual: Sipping comfort as heat spreads through your body

• Northern lights display: Ribbons of green, violet, and pink across the night sky

• Deep sleep descent: Sinking into bed as the fire crackles softly

This meditation uses no music, only the sound of my voice painting each winter scene. You don't need to stay awake until the end. You don't need to remember the words. If your mind drifts, if images soften, if sleep arrives early, that is exactly how this recording is meant to work.

How to use this meditation:

Listen lying down in bed, ready for sleep

Close your eyes and let the visualization unfold naturally

Don't try to stay awake, let sleep come whenever it's ready

Perfect for bedtime, middle of the night waking, or restless evenings

Can be used nightly as your winter sleep companion

Best for:

• Anyone who struggles with racing thoughts at bedtime

• Those who respond well to detailed visualizations

• People who find nature sounds and imagery calming

• Anyone experiencing stress or anxiety interfering with sleep

• Those seeking a magical escape from daily pressures

• People who love winter, snow, and cozy atmospheres

Step into the snow. Feel the warmth of the fire. Watch the northern lights dance. And drift into the deepest sleep.

Sweet dreams and deep rest await you in your winter chalet.

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In this guided relaxation episode, I guide you out of constant thinking and into direct sensory experience. This meditation uses memory-based anchoring through all five senses to help you shift from mental overwhelm into embodied calm.

This isn't a conversation or interview. This is your personal relaxation companion. I walk you through a scientifically grounded technique that activates your parasympathetic nervous system by anchoring awareness in sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Each sensory memory creates a physiological shift toward ease and presence.

Whether you're stuck in analysis paralysis, feeling disconnected from your body after hours of screen time, or simply need a midday reset, this meditation will help you transition from the thinking mind to the feeling body. And the beauty is that these anchors become yours to use anytime, anywhere.

What this meditation includes:

• Breath foundation: Gentle settling through extended exhale
• Visual anchoring: Recalling a calming place from your own experience
• Auditory anchoring: Bringing to mind soothing sounds that signal safety
• Olfactory anchoring: Accessing comfort through remembered scents
• Gustatory anchoring: Tasting memories of warmth and enjoyment
• Kinesthetic anchoring: Feeling supported through touch sensations
• Integration: Blending remembered calm with present moment awareness
• Grounded return: Coming back feeling steady, clear, and centered