How The Carnivore Way of Eating Saved My Life with Jonathan Johannessen #139

In today's episode of Heal Yourself with Sarah Dawkins, Jonathan shares his story as a powerful testament to the body's ability to heal itself when given the right nutrition. He recounts a lifetime of struggling with both physical and mental ailments, including hallucinations, sleep paralysis and Raynaud's disease. He tried many conventional approaches, but none offered a lasting solution. It wasn't until he intuitively began eliminating fruits and vegetables and focusing on animal-based foods, without even knowing what a carnivore diet was, that he started to see a dramatic turnaround.

Jonathan’s journey is particularly resonant with young people who are silently struggling with similar conditions. He emphasizes the importance of going back to a more natural way of living and listening to the body’s signals. He also highlights the contrast between his experience and the common advice of using medications to mask symptoms, noting how a simple blood test showed his perfect health after adopting his new diet, much to his doctor's surprise.

This episode isn't just about a diet; it's about a holistic approach to health and a return to foundational principles. Jonathan’s story challenges the modern dietary narrative and offers hope to those who feel they've exhausted all options. His passion is to spread this message, particularly to a younger generation misguided by trends and quick fixes.

Time stamps

00:00 Introduction

07:03 The standard low-fat diet, how it initially improved his health but ultimately made his symptoms worse, leading him to his lowest point.

09:07 Discover the wide range of physical and mental health struggles; depression, anxiety, IBS, Raynaud's disease, hallucinations and sleep paralysis.

14:12 Rock bottom with a severe IBS attack was the catalyst that drove him to take radical action.

29:03 Perfect blood test results on a carnivore diet but the doctor’s skeptical and ultimately dismissive, reaction.

37:17 Fibre-free diet helped alleviate constipation and other gut issues, challenging the common belief that fibre is essential for health.

42:07 A tip for those struggling with their health is to eliminate processed foods and focus on eating simple, single-ingredient foods.

Jonathan's Bio

Jonathan is a 24-year-old Norwegian who struggled with a long list of health issues, including IBS, anxiety, weight issues, addictions, hallucinations, sleep paralysis, Raynaud’s and depression. In 2023 Jonathan hit rock bottom. After a major IBS attack, he started experimenting with food and eventually found his way to the carnivore lifestyle without even knowing it existed. This way of eating has completely transformed his physical and mental health and now he’s passionate about spreading the message to others, especially young people who are silently struggling like he was.

Connect with Jonathan

https://www.ancestralclarity.com/

https://www.instagram.com/norse_health

https://www.youtube.com/@NorseHealth

https://www.tiktok.com/@norsehealth

https://x.com/Norse_Health

Who am I?

Sarah is a highly sought-after Holistic Health and Healing Coach, International Speaker and the Author of HEAL YOURSELF.

She’s also a Multi-Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Award Winning Host of the popular health-focused podcast, Heal Yourself with Sarah Dawkins.

As a former Registered Nurse with over twenty years of medical experience, Sarah brings a unique, integrative perspective to her work.

Sarah’s expertise spans from self-healing multiple chronic health issues to supporting clients in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, empowering them to achieve vibrant, lasting health and transformative wellness.

www.sarahdawkins.com

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