Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Dr. Gary Fettke is a retired orthopedic surgeon and outspoken advocate for low-carb, healthy-fat nutrition. Dr. Fettke shares how his push to reduce sugar and processed carbohydrates in patient care led to intense scrutiny from medical regulators and why he kept speaking out anyway.
We dive deep into his personal story, the health transformations he’s witnessed, and the science behind metabolic health, ketosis, and continuous glucose monitoring. Dr. Fettke also explores big-picture topics including food production, sustainability, and the often-unseen influence of industry and ideology on dietary guidelines.
If you're curious about what’s really driving chronic disease and how nutrition can change everything this episode will challenge what you thought you knew.
🔍 Topics covered:
- The backlash Dr. Fettke faced for challenging the status quo
- Why metabolic health matters more than calorie counting
- The role of ketosis and CGMs in healing
- Connections between diet, environment, and food politics
- The future of food sovereignty and local farming
This is a must-listen for anyone ready to question conventional health wisdom and dig deeper into the root causes of today’s chronic health crisis.
Join Dr. Chaffee's Carnivore Challenge today skool.com/howtocarnivore/about
Dr. Gary Fettke is a retired orthopedic surgeon and outspoken advocate for low-carb, healthy-fat nutrition. Dr. Fettke shares how his push to reduce sugar and processed carbohydrates in patient care led to intense scrutiny from medical regulators and why he kept speaking out anyway.
We dive deep into his personal story, the health transformations he’s witnessed, and the science behind metabolic health, ketosis, and continuous glucose monitoring. Dr. Fettke also explores big-picture topics including food production, sustainability, and the often-unseen influence of industry and ideology on dietary guidelines.
If you're curious about what’s really driving chronic disease and how nutrition can change everything this episode will challenge what you thought you knew.
🔍 Topics covered:
- The backlash Dr. Fettke faced for challenging the status quo
- Why metabolic health matters more than calorie counting
- The role of ketosis and CGMs in healing
- Connections between diet, environment, and food politics
- The future of food sovereignty and local farming
This is a must-listen for anyone ready to question conventional health wisdom and dig deeper into the root causes of today’s chronic health crisis.
Join Dr. Chaffee's Carnivore Challenge today skool.com/howtocarnivore/about
