From Vegan to Carnivore: How a Doctor Reversed Her Autoimmune Disease (And What It Means for Your Metabolism)

If you're over 40, stuck in perimenopause, and doing everything "right" by cutting calories, avoiding butter, choosing low-fat, and still not losing weight, this episode is for you.  Samantha sat down with Dr. Jocelyn Foran, an anesthesiologist, who reversed her own decades-long battle with ulcerative colitis by ditching the food guide and going carnivore. We talk about why insulin is the real driver of stubborn weight gain, fatigue, and inflammation in midlife.  We dig into the flawed science behind the "saturated fat is bad" myth, why cholesterol is a firefighter and not the enemy when it comes to heart disease, and how eating protein and fat first, cutting dairy, ditching ultra-processed food, and timing meals with your body's natural rhythms can help you break free of insulin resistance for good.  Whether you're curious about keto, carnivore, or just want to understand why your metabolism feels broken, this conversation will change how you think about food. In this Episode, You’ll Learn: - Why the "saturated fat causes heart disease" theory was built on manipulated science - The truth about cholesterol: why it's essential for your hormones, brain, and cell membrane - What's really happening in your arteries and why inflammation and insulin are the true culprits - How insulin resistance shows up differently in every body, as weight gain, acne, depression, high blood pressure, or even infertility - Why chronic stress spikes insulin just as much as sugar does - How your body makes all the glucose it needs without eating a single carb - What ketones do for your brain - A step-by-step transition into low-carb, keto, or carnivore eating - Why 1,200-calorie diets backfire for women in perimenopause, and what to eat instead to protect your metabolism - Simple tricks to blunt a blood sugar spike if you do eat carbs - Why meal timing matters and how eating close to bedtime disrupts sleep and blood sugar - How to navigate social eating, food pushers, and restaurant menus without falling off track ➡️ Connect with Dr. Jocelyn: Website Instagram YouTube Channel TikTok