The Mike Fave Podcast

The Mike Fave Podcast

by Mike Fave
Alternative HealthNutrition
Season 1

Nutrition Expert, Dr. Chris Knobbe Exposes The Top 6 Ways Seed Oils Destroy Your Health

In this episode of The Mike Fave Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Chris Knobbe—physician, researcher, and author of The Ancestral Diet Revolution—to explore one of the most important topics in health today: seed oils. We use graphs from "The Ancestral Diet Revolution" to illustrate seed oils rise in the modern food supply, the mechanisms by which they contribute to metabolic dysfunction, and the real strategies I use with my clients to repair the damage. ✅ Download The Nutrition Blueprint → https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ ✅ Work With Me → https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/ 🔹 Where to Find Me: ✅ Website: https://mikefave.com/ ✅ Twitter: https://x.com/MikeFaveScience/ ✅ Instagram: / @mikefavescience ✅ YouTube: / @mikefavescience 🔹 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro to Chris's Background 3:04 - What Is Driving Chronic Diseases? 10:53 - Saturated Fat & Vegetable Oil Vs. Heart Disease Deaths 16:05 - Obesity & Vegetable 24:45 - Sugar & Vegetable Vs. Debates 29:44 - Sugar & Vegetable Oil Vs. Cancer 41:15 - Will Removing Sugar From Diet Fix Your Blood Sugar 43:53 - Linoleic Acid & Cancer 47:29 - Why Retrospective Observational Epidemiological Studies Are Important 53:38 - The Problem Only Relying On Human Randomized Control Trials 57:04 - The Mechanism Behind PUFA Being Harmful 🔹 Sources: Weston Andrew Price. Nutrition and Physical Degeneration. Lemon Grove, Ca Price-Pottenger, 2016. Knobbe, Chris A, and Suzanne J Alexander. The Ancestral Diet Revolution. 14 May 2023. (full list on website)
S1 · E7
Apr 18, 2025
1:05:48

Are “Hidden” Oxalates Secretly Destroying Your Health?

Mike Fave and Ethan Wright explore a new theory on why carnivores are experiencing oxalate dumping. They react to clips from Dr. Sally Norton, Dr. Anthony Chaffee, and Dr. Paul Saladino, breaking down metabolism, endogenous oxalate production, and the role of diet. 🔹 Download The Nutrition Blueprint: ➡️ https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ 🔹 Work With Me: ➡️ https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/ Where to Find Us 📍 Mike Fave 🌎 Website: https://mikefave.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/MikeFaveScience/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikefavescience/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFaveScience/videos 📍 Ethan Wright 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_wright7/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/ethan_wright7/ 📌 Episode Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:06 - The oxalate dumping theory 6:12 - Sally Norton explains oxalate accumulation & metabolic effects 9:32 - Thoughts on oxalate dumping theory 14:36 - Oxalate absorption & detox pathways 19:10 - Is oxalate dumping actually metabolic dysfunction? 30:10 - The impact of high-protein carnivore diets on oxalate production 36:05 - Endogenous Oxalate Production From the Liver 41:33 - Vitamin C and Oxalates 50:10 - How gut health affects oxalate absorption & kidney stone formation 56:35 - Why metabolic state shifts may explain oxalate dumping symptoms 1:07:11 - Key takeaways for managing oxalate symptoms 1:10:48 - Final thoughts & practical solutions 📢 Disclaimer This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship.The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes.The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.
S1 · E6
Jan 30, 2025
1:13:13

How the Carnivore Diet Destroys Your Microbiome

Mike Fave and Ethan Wright discuss how the carnivore diet can destroy your gut health. Mike reacts to clips from Carnivore Diet advocates Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Shawn Baker, and Dr. Jordan Peterson. They also provide strategies on how to come off the carnivore diet while minimizing symptoms. Download The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/ Where You Can Find Me: Website: https://mikefave.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/MikeFaveScience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikefavescience/ Mike Fave Science Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFaveScience/videos Where You Can Find Ethan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_wright7/ Twitter: https://x.com/ethan_wright7 Protein Metabolites in Colon (Mike Fave Science Breakdown): https://youtu.be/_x-9XQFB-Oo?si=4orYASSZMiPikaW8 0:00 Intro 0:44 Mike and Ethan's Experience on the Carnivore Diet 8:27 Dr. Ken Berry Vs. Danny Roddy On Frequency of Bowel Movements 15:50 Reacting to Fibers Coming Off the Carnivore Diet 19:48 How to Reintroduce Fibers/ Carbs Coming Off Carnivore 22:53 Benefits of Polyphenols 32:40 Dr. Shawn Baker On Fat Digestion on Carnivore 41:35 Pros & Cons Carnivore Diet 46:58 The Case for Fiber 51:14 Best Fiber Sources to Start With After Carnivore 55:21 Thoughts On Orange Juice 57:46 Dr. Jordan Peterson on Carnivore as an Elimination Diet 1:06:44 Dr. Jordan Peterson on Adding Foods Back In After Carnivore
S1 · E5
Jan 16, 2025
1:14:21

Fasting is WORSE than You Think: What These Experts Haven’t Told You

Mike Fave and Ethan Wright discuss the pros and cons of fasting from a bioenergetic perspective. They cover comments from fasting proponent Dr. Mindy Pelz, Dr. Berg's thoughts on fasting's effects on hormones, and why Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Peter Attia have quit fasting. Grab The FREE Nutrition Blueprint Guide 📖 Video Course 🎥+ BONUS "What I Eat In A Day And Why Breakdown Video" (UPDATED) 👇 https://mikefave.com/ 🔴 Check out Mike Fave Science: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFaveScience Book a Call 👉 https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikefavescience/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeFaveScience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_wright7/ Twitter: https://x.com/ethan_wright7 0:00 - 7:21 Mike & Ethan's Personal Experience w/ Fasting 7:22 - 26:42 Do You Have to Fast to Lose Weight (Dr. Mindy Pelz) 26:43 - 54:19 Dr. Berg on Fasting and Hormonal Profile 54:20 - 56:47 Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Fasting 56:48 - 1:00:08 Dr. Peter Attia on Losing Muscle Mass While Fasting 1:00:09 - 1:04:02 Why Have the Fasting Proponents Quit Fasting
S1 · E4
Jan 9, 2025
1:04:03

Fructose & Ozempic: What Dr. Johnson, Dr. Fung, & Dr. Israetel Get Wrong about Weightloss

Mike Fave and Ethan Wright discuss how to lose weight on a bioenergetic diet. They also react to clips from Dr. Fung and Dr. Johnson and their thoughts on fructose, and Dr. Mike and Dr. Israetel's thoughts on Ozempic for weightloss. Grab The FREE Nutrition Blueprint Guide 📖 Video Course 🎥+ BONUS "What I Eat In A Day And Why Breakdown Video" (UPDATED) 👇 https://mikefave.com/ 🔴 Check out Mike Fave Science: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFaveScience Book a Call 👉 https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikefavescience/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeFaveScience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_wright7/ Twitter: https://x.com/ethan_wright7 0:00-0:58 1:33- 18:27 High fat vs. High Carb for Weight Loss 18:29- 28:37 Fructose and Fat Loss 28:38- 49:52 Dr. Fung on Fructose & Uric Acid 49:53 - 55:49 Setting up the diet for weight loss 55:50- 1:00:30 Increasing Metabolism and CICO 1:00:32 - 1:04:15 Mike Israetel on Ozempic 1:04:16- 1:20:35 Pros & Cons of Ozempic 1:20:36 - 1:22:34 Losing Weight w/o Being Restrictive 1:22:35- 1:24:53 Adding Carbs Back In the Diet 1:24:54- 1:31:31 Dr. Mike "Should Everyone be on Ozempic?" 1:31:32- 1:35:19 Final Thoughts
S1 · E3
Jan 3, 2025
1:35:19

How to Lower Your Cholesterol Without a Statin

Mike Fave and Ethan Wright discuss strategies to lower cholesterol and improve your lipid panel without using a statin. Mike responds to clip from Dr. Peter Attia, Dr. Robert Lustig, and Dr. Ken Barry about pharmacology, sugar, and triglycerides. Grab The FREE Nutrition Blueprint Guide 📖 Video Course 🎥+ BONUS "What I Eat In A Day And Why Breakdown Video" (UPDATED) 👇 https://mikefave.com/ 🔴 Check out Mike Fave Science: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFaveScience Book a Call 👉 https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikefavescience/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeFaveScience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_wright7/ T witter: https://x.com/ethan_wright7 0:00 Intro 0:55 Low Carb vs. Bioenergetic View of Cholesterol 7:42 Peter Attia on Nutrition vs. Pharmacology to Lower Lipids 10:47 Example Lipid Panel Transformation w/ Diet Alone 23:01 Lab Values Mike Likes to See w/ Clients 27:31 Ken Berry on Carbs Increasing Triglycerides 33:49 Timeline For Temporary Rise in Triglycerides After Adding in Carbs 36:14 Example Lipid Panel Transformation #2 44:06 Thoughts on Exercise 48:48 How to Track Your Progress 51:36 Dr. Lustig on Sugar Raising Small Dense LDL 57:53 Metabolic Function Central to Cholesterol Paradox 1:01:41 Lean Mass Hyper Responder 1:08:42 Mike's Thoughts on Red Yeast Rice
S1 · E2
Dec 19, 2024
1:13:11

What Dr. Chaffee, Dr. Gundry, Low Carb Doc, & The Glucose Goddess Get Wrong About Carbs

Mike Fave and Ethan Wright discuss what Dr. Chaffee, Dr.Gundry, Low Carb Doc, & The Glucose Goddess get wrong about carbs and why. Grab The FREE Nutrition Blueprint Guide 📖 Video Course 🎥+ BONUS "What I Eat In A Day And Why Breakdown Video" (UPDATED) 👇 https://mikefave.com/ 🔴 Check out Mike Fave Science: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeFaveScience Book a Call 👉 https://mikefave.com/work-with-me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikefavescience/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeFaveScience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_wright7/ Twitter: https://x.com/ethan_wright7 0:00 Intro 1:53 Anthony Chaffee On Insulin Resistance 13:00 Comparing Low Carb Diets 17:10 Are Carbohydrates the Problem? 22:58 Glucose Goddess on Fruits 31:04 Blending Fruit Vs. Whole Fruit on Glycemic Response 40:42 Dietary Setup & Choosing Carb Sources 48:55 Low Carb Doc on Dog Poop and Carbohydrates 58:24 How Mike Corrects Metabolic Function w/ Clients 1:09:20 How Long Does it Take to Reverse Pre- Diabetes/ Diabetes 1:13:00 Top 3 Mistakes People Make Coming Into Bioenergetics
S1 · E1
Dec 11, 2024
1:16:03

How to DESTROY Visceral Belly Fat (Forever)

Pro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator: https://mikefave.com/092326P/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDE Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/092326P/COACHING 0:00 What visceral fat is and how it differs from subcutaneous fat 9:03 How to tell if you have visceral fat (scans, waist ratio, lab markers) 12:29 How overeating leads to ectopic fat storage in organs 16:36 How visceral fat damages the liver, pancreas, muscle, and heart 26:37 First steps to reverse visceral fat and preserving muscle 32:31 Role of carbs and fat types (saturated vs. mono vs. PUFA) 42:39 Why fiber matters for gut health and fat clearance 48:04 Best exercise types: cardio, HIIT, and resistance training 55:02 Helpful supplements for liver and visceral fat support 1:01:04 Daily routine example for reversing visceral fat Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.
Sep 29, 2026
1:05:13

How to Lose Fat and Build Muscle WITHOUT Slowing Your Metabolism

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Sep 3, 2026
1:02:31

How to Lose Menopause Belly Fat Without Losing Muscle

Pro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator https: https://mikefave.com/081926P/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDE Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/081926/COACHING 0:00 What is menopause vs perimenopause 2:25 Age ranges and progression timeline 3:21 Lab markers to confirm where you are 6:05 Hormonal timeline: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone 11:34 Why hormones drive body composition changes 16:16 HRT vs diet/training as first-line approach 19:46 Metabolic markers and at-home testing 22:39 Cortisol's real role in menopause belly fat 27:01 Low-carb/fasting risks in this population 39:02 Nutrition framework: calories, macros, meals 44:28 Exercise structure: strength, cardio, injury prevention 59:08 HRT candidacy, optimal ranges, and timing hypothesis Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.
Aug 21, 2026
1:17:57
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