Episode 248: From Rock Bottom to Recovery: How the Carnivore Diet Saved My Life | Valerie Anne Smith

Valerie Anne Smith is a health advocate whose story highlights the transformative impact of the carnivore diet. She struggled with anorexia nervosa for over 40 years, alongside other severe mental health challenges like schizoaffective disorder, depression, and body dysmorphia. Despite various treatments—including psychiatric medications and high-carb, low-fat diets—her health continued to decline, leaving her severely underweight with a BMI of 11 for much of her adult life. In 2018, Valerie decided to try the carnivore diet, focusing on nutrient-dense foods like beef, salt, and water. This dietary change brought dramatic improvements, helping her achieve remission from both mental and physical health issues. Six years into the diet, she reported a complete transformation, leading a healthy and fulfilling life as a mother, wife, and advocate for dietary intervention in mental health recovery. Her journey has been featured in the Journal of Metabolic Health and shared through podcasts and interviews to inspire others facing similar challenges. ✅ Website: www.thecarnivorelife.com ✅Join my PATREON for early releases, bonus content, and weekly Zoom meetings! https://www.patreon.com/AnthonyChaffeeMD ✅Sign up for our 30-day carnivore challenge and group here! https://www.howtocarnivore.com/ ✅Stockman Steaks, Australia Discount link for home delivered frozen grass-fed and grass finished pasture raised meat locally sourced here in Australia! Use discount code "CHAFFEE" for free gift with qualifying orders! http://www.stockmansteaks.com.au/chaffee ✅ 60-minute consultation with Dr Chaffee https://calendly.com/anthonychaffeemd/60-minute-consultation Sponsors and Affiliates: ✅ Brand Ambassador for Stone and Spear tallow and soaps referral link https://www.stoneandspeartallow.com/?ref=gx0gql8b Discount Code "CHAFFEE" for 10% off ✅ Carnivore t-shirts from the Plant Free MD www.plantfreetees.com ✅THE CARNIVORE BAR: Discount Code "Anthony" for 10% off all orders! https://the-carnivore-bar.myshopify.com/?sca_ref=1743809.v3IrTuyDIi ✅Schwank Grill (Natural Gas or Propane) https://glnk.io/503n/anthonychaffeemd $150 OFF with Discount Code: ANTHONYMD ✅X3 bar system with discount code "DRCHAFFEE" https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100676052-13511487 ✅Cerule Stem cells https://DrChaffee.cerule.com ✅CARNIVORE CRISPS: Discount Code "DRCHAFFEEMD" for 10% off all orders! www.carnivorecrisps.com ✅Shop Amazon https://www.amazon.com/shop/anthonychaffeemd?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp And please like and subscribe to my podcast here and Apple/Google podcasts, as well as my YouTube Channel to get updates on all new content, and please consider giving a 5-star rating as it really helps! This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Dietary and lifestyle changes are only part of the complete health picture, the impact of which will depend on each person's individual circumstances. It is important to stay under the care of appropriate health care professionals, whose advice should be sought before making any substantial dietary or other changes. Music Credit: Music by: bensound.com License code: MPTEUCI8DAXJOKPZ Music: bensound.com License code: FJQPPMCJLHEOYGQB Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: KQAKMWSXIH3MJ4WX Music I use: https://www.bensound.com License code: 58NN4QOSKWJ7ASX9 🔑 #CarnivoreDiet #DrAnthonyChaffee #weightloss #nutrition #dementia #PlantFreeMD #Nutrition #Health #Wellness #Lifestyle #Diet Dementia, Help Dementia, Cure Dementia, Reverse Dementia, Alzheimer's, Nutrition, Health, Nursing Home, Chronic Disease, Dr. Anthony Chaffee, Plant-Free MD Podcast, Sugar, Polyunsaturated oils, Grassroots Health Movement, Health Reform, Carnivore Diet Benefits