Jonathan Griffiths | Pain to Power: Using Carnivore for Pain, Autism & Bodybuilding | January 16, 2026 | Ep. 49

Summary

In this episode of the Low Carb Consultant Podcast, I interview Jonathan Griffiths, founder of Carnivore Muscle and an expert in strength training and body composition optimization. Jonathan shares his unique journey, detailing his struggles with health issues, including chronic pain and autism, and how these experiences shaped his approach to nutrition and fitness. He emphasizes the importance of a carnivore diet in managing his health, particularly in reducing inflammation and improving cognitive function. Jonathan also discusses his innovative training methods, which adapt to his physical limitations, allowing him to maintain strength and muscle mass despite chronic pain.

Find Jonathan:

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

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@carnivore-muscle

Website: https://www.carnivore-muscle.com/

Takeaways:

"I live a very micromanaged, very careful, biohacking lifestyle."

"The carnivore diet has taught me patience, if anything."

"You don't know what's going to happen until you've actually tried it and got the benefit."

"I try to make sure they're not dropping out all carbs, but they're at least replacing that intake with fat."

"It's very hard to overeat on a carnivore diet."

"I find myself now six years after starting in a worse health situation, but it's not because of the carnivore diet."

"I wouldn't be here right now without the carnivore community."

"I have to be very careful and forthcoming when it comes to thinking about how I plan my day."

"I try to get people to sort of avoid the romanticizing of a sardine fast, a butter fast, a egg only diet."

"The best way to lose fat mass is to eat less fat mass."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Jonathan Griffiths and His Journey

02:26 Health Challenges and the Path to Bodybuilding

05:27 Transitioning to the Carnivore Diet

10:00 Living with Chronic Pain and Building a Business

13:46 Understanding Autism and Its Connection to Diet

17:08 The Impact of the Carnivore Diet on Inflammation and Autism

20:55 Exploring Protein and Nutritional Needs

31:00 Current Dietary Practices and Bodybuilding Goals

32:06 Understanding Body Composition and Nutritional Needs

36:19 Transitioning to Low-Carb and Carnivore Diets

40:01 Overcoming Plateaus in Training and Nutrition

44:37 Client Demographics and Coaching Approaches

46:24 A Day in the Life of a Carnivore Coach

55:21 Future Projects and Resources

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Keywords:
Carnivore diet, strength training, body composition, low carb, metabolic health, autism, chronic pain, nutrition, fitness, biohacking