Robin Switzer | From Food Addiction to Building a Global Metabolic Health Conference | August 2, 2026 | Ep. 77

Summary:

Robin Switzer breaks down her food addiction recovery, the evolution from KetoCon to Hack Your Health, and how metabolic health changes the brain and body.Robin Switzer is the founder and CEO of Hack Your Health (formerly KetoCon), one of the world’s leading metabolic health conferences. She shares her deeply personal health journey, from struggling with food addiction and metabolic disease to transforming her life through low-carb and ketogenic nutrition. Robin explains how changing her diet impacted her mental health, mood, and resilience as much as her physical health.Max and Robin discuss why she rebranded KetoCon into Hack Your Health, how the conference has expanded beyond keto into metabolic health, longevity, biohacking, and personalized nutrition, and what she’s seeing from top researchers, clinicians, and thought leaders. They explore the importance of community, real-life connection, and shared stories in sustaining long-term lifestyle change.You will learn how diet affects energy, cravings, emotional regulation, and mental clarity, plus Robin’s predictions on future trends in metabolic health, low-carb, and longevity-focused events. This episode is essential for anyone interested in low-carb, keto, metabolic health, or building a supportive community for lasting transformation.Subscribe for more conversations on low-carb, carnivore, metabolic health, and sustainable fat loss from Max Helmer, The Low Carb Consultant.

Find Robin & Hack Your Health info:

Conference tickets ( use code TLCC at checkout to save $100): https://hackyourhealth.com/#ticket-pricing

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/therobinswitzer/

https://www.instagram.com/hackyourhealthevents/

Site: https://hackyourhealth.com/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2mNCHWMsOFsieQuw4jdZTQ

Key topics:

Robin Switzer’s personal health journey

Evolution from KetoCon to Hack Your Health

Impact of diet on mental and physical health

Community and connection in health transformation

Future trends in metabolic health and longevity

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

01:29 Robin Switzer’s Background and Personal Journey

04:00 Early Struggles with Food and Body Image

05:24 Discovery of Keto and Its Healing Power

07:19 Founding KetoCon and Growth Over the Years

08:46 Impact of COVID-19 on the Conference

11:10 Decision to Cancel 2020 Event and Financial Challenges

13:14 Rebranding to Hack Your Health

14:16 The Mission and Vision of Hack Your Health

15:40 Robin’s Personal Health Tips and Insights

18:24 The Elevated Frequency of a Ketogenic Lifestyle

21:24 Facing Food Addiction and Overcoming Challenges

23:55 The Future of Healthcare and Metabolic Medicine

27:29 The Power of Community and Human Connection

30:15 The Energy and Inspiration from Attending the Conference

35:05 Health and Longevity for the 50+ Age Group

37:53 Bridging the Gap Between Different Age Groups

38:08 What Separates Lasting Health Transformations

42:47 The Future of Healthcare and Metabolic Medicine

44:46 Conference Highlights and New Features

47:29 Must-See Speakers and Sessions

48:52 Exciting New Topics and Workshops

51:25 Tips for First-Time Attendees

52:50 Robin’s Long-Term Vision for Hack Your Health

01:02:23 Robin’s Daily Routine and Diet

01:05:16 How to Connect with Robin and Hack Your Health

Keywords:

metabolic health, Hack Your Health, keto, community, health conference, food addiction, longevity, biohacking, fasting, health transformation