Members Only - Meatstock Behind the Scenes! (Jen & Kerry)
In a Nutshell
Jen and Carrie share an emotional behind-the-scenes look at Meatstock, where their documentary "Healing Humanity" received exceptional audience response with 4.78/5 credibility ratings and 97% recommendation rates from scientific surveys. The event featured powerful moments including Dante crying for the first time since his mother's death after watching the film, a stage-three cancer patient becoming carnivore, and Dr. Berry's emotional tribute from 1,200 attendees. The documentary is expanding to theaters worldwide through volunteer screening captains, following a strategic release plan that prioritizes reaching millions of people rather than immediate YouTube distribution.
These notes were generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies.
Carrie and Jen opened the livestream, noting their exceptionally high energy levels. Jen attributed this to both her carnivore diet and the excitement from Meatstock. Prior to carnivore, Jen suffered from significant lymphedema in her lower legs that prevented her from walking or standing for extended periods. After adopting carnivore, she completed 10-12 hour days standing without pain or water retention in her legs.
The pair described Meatstock as an incredible event they wished had lasted longer, noting a desire for more community meetups. They discussed the challenges faced by the Carnivore Brothers (Rhett, Ashley, and Brett), who worked 24-hour shifts fighting off bears to deliver food to attendees. The brothers shared videos showing bears approximately 10 feet away from their position near garbage areas.
Jen and Carrie acknowledged the Carnivore Brothers' presence in the chat during the livestream. Jen described finally meeting Rhett as feeling like meeting another brother, expressing uncertainty about how many brothers she could have. The food prepared by the brothers was described as exceptional.
Carrie and Adam gave their presentation on Saturday morning, May 2nd. The presentation was allocated 40 minutes, which Carrie noted was very tight. The plan included having Rancher Maggie, Dante Ferrigno, Lynn, and Lash participate in a rapid-fire segment during the final 10 minutes.
During the presentation, when Carrie mentioned Maggie's name, the audience reacted enthusiastically. Maggie began coming out early, before her scheduled appearance, which disrupted the prepared timeline. Carrie noted that this worked out positively because Maggie was nervous and not accustomed to public speaking. The comparison was made to their Amish friends William and Esther appearing on stage with 1,600 people.
Jen described meeting Maggie, noting that Maggie recognized her immediately despite not everyone knowing who Jen was. Maggie began crying upon seeing Jen and immediately asked if she had gloves and when she and the girls would come work on the ranch, demonstrating her direct, honest personality.
Carrie described an improvised moment during the presentation when Maggie mentioned that Dr. Berry would need to bring gloves if he wanted to interview her at the ranch. Carrie added "And make sure to bring your gloves, Dr. Berry," which generated significant laughter from the audience.
The hosts explained that when filming at Maggie's ranch, they were put to work building fences and doing various tasks, filming only as much as they worked. Dr. Chaffee, Adam, and Carrie had all built fences at the ranch, and the joke was made that Dr. Berry would need to build a fence as well.
The presentation took place in a ballroom that held 1,200 people. While 700-800 people had registered, additional people walked in, resulting in approximately 1,000 attendees. Carrie spoke with 160 people at their booth during the day who wanted to share their stories.
At 6:00 p.m., "Healing Humanity" was shown to approximately 1,000 people. At 9:00 p.m., another screening occurred with Dr. Ovadia and other attendees present. Melissa B., who had previously invited Adam and Carrie to Australia for her Corner for Collective conference, expressed interest in hosting screenings in Australia.
Carrie described a 45-minute conversation with Dr. Baker about his experiences performing amputations in Afghanistan during wartime versus performing amputations in the United States due to type 2 diabetes caused by excessive carbohydrate consumption.
Jen described leaving the booth twice to meet Dr. Berry. Dr. Nelson assisted by taking her directly to Dr. Berry despite a line of approximately 40 people. Jen described the emotional experience of meeting someone she viewed as a superstar in the carnivore community, noting that Dr. Berry hugged her and knew who she was. Nisha also hugged Jen during this interaction.
The ballroom had 1,200 seats. When Adam and Carrie went on stage, people were standing in doorways trying to get in, with additional attendees lining up against the walls. Katie and Emma performed well during their portions of the event.
Photos were shared including one featuring Ashley with her brother in the background, Dante Ferrigno, and Bob Eater. Emma was photographed meeting Courtney Luna, whom she frequently features on her channel through cookbook usage. Courtney had personally reached out to Emma to express gratitude.
Photos showed Rabbi Ranger Jim and Carrie's mom Liz. Carrie's mom posted on social media about having to wait in line to meet her son, which required later clarification as people didn't recognize it as a joke. Lynn and Jim were mentioned as planning to meet Carrie's family in person soon.
A photo captured Rena, who had hosted Carrie on her channel multiple times, along with Maggie and Adam. Maggie referred to Adam, Carrie, and Dr. Chaffee as her kids during conversations with Carrie's mom.
Scott from Meet Scott invited Maggie without Carrie knowing in advance. Chris Cooking Nashville and his wife Ash were credited with managing logistics Carrie hadn't anticipated, including helping Maggie who was overwhelmed by the crowds and unfamiliar with hotel electronic key systems and credit card usage.
Maggie was described as being overwhelmed by the busy environment, having come from a farm setting. Carrie compared this to the experience depicted in "The Shawshank Redemption" when prisoners are released, noting the contrast between silence and overwhelming stimulation. Maggie needed private spaces to sit and take breaks.
On Friday, Carrie facilitated a meeting between Dr. Baker and Maggie. Dr. Baker had previously told Carrie that Maggie was his inspiration. Dr. Baker handed Carrie his phone to take their photo, which was noted as unusual since he typically doesn't request photos with others. Joe Rogan's phone number was visible in Dr. Baker's phone during this interaction.
Carrie finally met their editor John in person, describing him as feeling like another brother. John attended with his wife Lisa, and they immediately connected as if they had been friends forever.
At dinner, Steven Lash met Michaela Peterson in person. Lash had previously stated multiple times that Michaela Peterson saved his life and had become emotional discussing this. Michaela cried while hugging Lash and spent significant time talking with him. Carrie met Michaela and mentioned knowing her mother through filming for the documentary.
Carrie helped get food for Maggie, who was overwhelmed, obtaining a plate with approximately 2.5-3 pounds of meat cooked by the Carnivore Brothers. Maggie ate the entire plate without issue.
On Saturday morning, Scott invited Carrie to participate in the ribeye cutting ceremony. Dr. Baker was originally scheduled for this role, but Carrie was substituted at the last minute without preparation regarding whether he was expected to speak.
Photos showed the Carnivore Brothers and the moment Adam and Carrie went on stage, with people visible standing in the background. The trailer for "Healing Humanity" was shown at the beginning for attendees new to the community.
A 2-minute segment during the presentation featured a foot race with Dr. Berry. The audience gave Dr. Berry a standing ovation, with people yelling "WE LOVE YOU, DR. BERRY!" Dr. Berry became emotional during this recognition.
Following the celebration of good doctors, Adam and Carrie presented a 2-minute segment about how the good doctors tried to kill them, featuring Carrie face-planting while racing Dr. Berry.
After the documentary screening, which exceeded expectations with audience clapping during the film, a professional crew filmed Dr. Berry's testimony along with 40-50 additional testimonies that are currently being edited for social media release.
Photos from the back of the room and from when Dr. Berry gave his testimony were shared. Dante, Lash, the whole team, and Dwight Garlow were present. Dwight confirmed that Jeff the Prosperous's story was properly honored.
Carrie shared that Dante had been struggling since his mother's passing and hadn't been making YouTube videos. Carrie noted feeling uncomfortable speaking on Dante's behalf about his situation.
Dante was struggling after his mom's passing and hadn't been creating YouTube videos. After watching the documentary, he approached and started crying, saying he felt his mom would be proud of him for being part of something that would help so many people. The emotional moment created a full circle connection because Dante had originally inspired the documentary. Ellen captured photos of this moment that were later shared.
The documentary was shown at the speaker's cabin at 9:00 or 9:30 at night for doctors and attendees, running past midnight. While the screening received great reviews and applause, the late timing after a full day of seminars left everyone exhausted. This experience led to a decision against repeating late-night screenings.
Rhett and the speaker share similar backgrounds regarding mental health improvements through dietary changes. At the Airbnb, Rhett expressed that the speaker was his "favorite YouTuber or carnivore," creating a touching moment during their conversation.
MeatRx attendees provided biased positive feedback, but test screening surveys sent to all attendees yielded extraordinary results. Notable reviews included: Carrie Man stating the movie was "moving and full of great testimonies"; Tally's review calling it a "must-see for everyone who is sick and tired of the current standard of care" emphasizing that "healing begins with what you eat"; and Dr. Foran describing it as "a testament to the power of real food connection and the human spirit" that "will save lives."
A woman approached after the screening, emotional about Lee's story being included in the documentary. She stated that Lee Kopis saved her colon through his carnivore approach learned from his YouTube channel, saying she "would not have my colon right now if not for Lee Kopis." This testimony was immediately shared with Lee.
Dr. Berry's actual testimony was captured professionally on camera at the event. His Instagram comment was shared, but the professional recording will be released separately.
A prototype book containing carnivore stories has been printed for review. The project started with 20,000 stories that were reduced to a more manageable size. A professional cover is being developed, though the project has been back-burnered.
Sunday proved to be the busiest day for interactions despite expectations otherwise. After the documentary screening, new people who weren't previously familiar approached to express thanks. During a one-minute walk to the bathroom, 15 people stopped to thank the speaker, many specifically referencing the documentary they had seen the day before.
Scott received thanks for putting the team "in the spotlight" and for everyone who came out to support the event. The energy at Meatstock was described as incredible, with a wish to attend such events every weekend.
The speaker was separated from their partner throughout the event, with the partner managing the booth while the speaker was engaged in hallway conversations and presentations. The partner was exhausted by the time they returned each night.
- Papa Carnivore and Come Cowbell were present in the chat
- Lynn Tucker mentioned being unsubscribed from YouTube
- Carnivore Brothers inquired about Melissa B, who organizes the Carnivore Collective conference in Australia and helped with the Cholesterol Code
- Kelly from Missouri Carnivore greeted attendees
- Come Cowbell shared that Dr. Chaffee saved their life
- Becky was mentioned as someone they got to hang out with
Ashley received credit for the booth's success due to the infrastructure setup, planning, shirts, and overall organization that made everything come together perfectly. Despite Ashley's humility and desire not to take credit, this foundational work was acknowledged as essential.
Dante expressed that seeing the documentary and being with people helped him feel his mom would be happy he's doing what he's supposed to do again. The experience was described as surreal, particularly the opportunity to talk for about an hour with someone previously only known through YouTube.
Ashley got only one hour of sleep during the event, which was described as crazy and dangerous. He was woken up to Dr. Chaffee shooting an Elkin arcade game and "El Miss Meat and Lady" practicing a dance. The recommendation was made to prioritize sleep more.
Some complaints were made about seating shortages and venue organization, particularly the offsite dinner requiring shuttles. The main venue had 1,200 seats, but people congregated by doors watching from entrances, creating the perception of no available seats. Fire code prevented adding more seating beyond 1,200. The recommendation was to arrive 10 minutes early for desired presentations rather than arriving late and expecting seats.
The June 6th event at Montrose Theater was announced with no assigned seats except for special seating for Lynn and Jim. Attendees were advised to arrive early.
Cali Means will receive the documentary via NDA after connection through Scott. Michaela Peterson was mentioned as a significant connection. A woman from Moms Across America who has been in the White House posted about the documentary on Instagram and was impressed enough to discuss it with multiple people outside the venue.
A husband and wife brought their stage-three cancer daughter who was a sugar addict and initially wanted nothing to do with carnivore. After the event, she became carnivore. This transformation was attributed to Healing Humanity and facilitated by Meatstock. Many attendees were already carnivore, had fallen off the diet, were keto transitioning to carnivore, or needed motivation to restart their health journey.
Jen made numerous connections with women who recognized her from videos and expressed thanks for her honesty and openness. These connections were described as creating "millions more friends" and close relationships. Jen lost 6 pounds during the weekend because she skipped dinners to spend time with her girls instead.
Tammy Peterson was very close to attending the Arizona meet-up but scheduling prevented it. She expressed interest in attending future events when schedules align, particularly when Jordan Peterson was doing better.
Technical difficulties occurred while attempting to create a video during the car ride home, including running out of memory while filming both screen and face simultaneously. A blanket was used over the head during recording. The question was posed whether members would want to see more behind-the-scenes photos despite concerns about showing "vacation photos."
Kelly Hogan threw the speaker off stage during a steak-cutting moment and took over, which was described as a joke. The speaker initially felt bad for Carrie, not understanding what was happening.
Ribeye Ranger Jim provided testimony about Dr. Berry that was included in the presentation. Dr. Berry became emotional at the end of this tribute. The 1,200 attendees saw this moment, and Nisha was present to witness her husband's reaction, unlike the Tennessee screening where she wasn't present. Liz recorded the presentation, providing additional camera angles.
Butter Bob Briggs contacted the speaker after seeing a bootleg version of the presentation on YouTube, which turned out to be from the speaker's mom Liz's recording. The recording was described as blurry and off-angle but captured the best possible footage.
Healing Humanity is going to be in theaters all over the world. Several new screening locations have been added including Dr. Hampton in Tennessee, a showing in Michigan, a UK screening, and a Canada screening that is being booked. The film will expand rapidly because numerous people at Meatstock volunteered to become screening captains, serving as boots on the ground at local theaters in their cities.
Anyone can volunteer to be a screening captain through healinghumanity.movie. The position is unpaid and volunteer-based, involving helping with logistics, parking, identifying suitable movie theaters, and serving as the local host, while the team handles theater coordination. This follows the same approach used for Cholesterol Code, aiming to place the documentary in theaters globally.
Carnivore Brothers shared that Dante was able to cry for the first time about his mom since she passed, moved by the documentary's emotional impact. This moment occurred immediately after the screening when Dante approached the stage, leading to an emotional exchange. The incident was described as a favorite moment, representing a powerful full-circle experience.
Butter Bob Briggs messaged about a bootlegged recording of the presentation. The bootleg provided an opportunity to review the presentation since the professional crew footage would take a week or two to edit. The recording captured almost the entire presentation, though it was vertical and filmed from a distance.
Butter Bob Briggs plans to attend the Tennessee showing of Healing Humanity, which coincides with Low Carb for Better Health. This marks the first Meatstock attendance for the speaker.
Two test screenings were conducted in Montello and Milwaukee, followed by the Meatstock screening. All audiences received identical survey questions for scientific consistency. Dr. Berry consistently ranks as the number one favorite element across all screenings.
Survey data from Meatstock showed:
- Credibility rating: 4.78 out of 5
- Word of mouth potential: 97% would recommend
- Willingness to pay theater prices: 70%
- Emotional impact: 4.68 out of 5
The blind test audience (recruited through newspaper ads offering $15 for participation, completely unaware of content) showed:
- Credibility rating: 4.43 out of 5
- Word of mouth potential: 90% would recommend
- Emotional impact: 4.3 out of 5
Industry averages for comparison:
- Credibility: 3.5
- Would recommend: 60%
- Satisfaction: 65%
The blind audience exceeded industry benchmarks by significant margins, with satisfaction at 86% (21 points above average), would recommend at 90% (30 points above average), and credibility nearly a full point above average. Even plant-based audience members rated the film highly and found the doctors credible.
Changes were implemented between the blind test screenings and Meatstock based on statistical patterns rather than individual opinions. Music volume was adjusted and repeated story elements were reduced. These data-driven refinements resulted in nine-point improvement in overall satisfaction, seven-point improvement in recommendation rates, and improvements in credibility and pacing.
At Meatstock, Maggie's story and Bill's story tied for the top favorite elements. In the blind audience, Bill's story was the clear favorite by a significant margin. The speaker joked about needing to install a security gate for Dr. Berry due to impending fame.
Bill experienced flooding where water rose almost 10 feet, coming within a half inch of his living room. Details are available on Bill's YouTube channel.
No Carb Barb was recognized for her exceptional work managing backstage operations during the hectic event. Poppy eater Bob attended and pictures were taken together. Bob mentioned needing to buy a smaller shirt soon. Bob has already purchased tickets for next year's Meatstock.
Excitement was expressed about people attending the theater screenings, noting the sold-out status achieved within 48 hours. Lynn Tucker (Carnivore Mom) and family members plan to attend the June 6th Montello Theater showing. The speaker's dad, aunts, and brother were also mentioned as potential attendees, though the brother initially canceled but requested a private showing instead.
Kelly Means was present at the event, having been seen in the Oval Office with President Trump a week prior. Kelly Means focuses on metabolic health and food-related topics.
A tribute was shared about Jeff being congratulated by angels in heaven for helping people heal on earth. The speaker recounted meeting a mother and father who brought their daughter with stage three cancer to see Healing Humanity. After watching the documentary, the daughter became emotional and subsequently adopted a carnivore diet.
Another woman shared that her husband, inspired by Death to Prosperous before passing from cancer, experienced his best two years of life on carnivore. Despite suffering before the diet change, he felt 20 years younger with increased energy. The speaker emphasized that even with stage four cancer diagnoses, there is always hope, and the quality time gained with loved ones represents significant blessings.
Jeff DeProsperis's legacy is honored in the documentary with emphasis on his repeated statements about wanting to help people, give hope, and serve his faith. His story continues inspiring others, with audience members reporting that Jeff's story gave them hope exactly as he intended.
The presentation ran long due to extended emotional response from the audience, with people yelling "We love you, Dr. Berry." Time management concerns arose about potentially cutting into Maggie's segment, as they were the first presentation of the day. An extra 10 minutes was permitted, which proved necessary.
The speaker shared that Alex put a light in their life, mentioning Alex's grandson who wanted to see "Auntie Jen." The speaker met Jeff's family, providing a sense of connection despite not meeting Jeff personally.
A New York Times article mentioned someone with shorts and included content about cutting boards. Subscription was considered to read the full article.
Multiple audience members filmed the event from different angles. Several Instagram reels showed the speaker in the background of other people's recordings. The variety of perspectives was noted as interesting.
The June 6th Montello Theater showing sold out quickly. A Chicago screening is scheduled for June 26th featuring Dr. Hampton, including a Q&A session and optional VIP dinner at a Brazilian Steakhouse. The Impact event in Kalamazoo with Robin Herring (Carnivore's Grandma) is scheduled for September, along with Low Carb for Better Health.
Carnivore Brothers suggested a carnivore reunion in heaven with Alex and Jeff. The speaker reflected on this possibility, also mentioning Uncle Bob.
Lynn and Dave received significant recognition after the documentary screening, with people approaching them for autographs even at gas stations. The love story aspect of their 35-year relationship resonated strongly with audiences, though this perspective wasn't anticipated during filming.
The blind test screenings revealed audience perspectives impossible for those closely involved in production to anticipate. Different demographic groups resonated with different elements, with Lynn's story particularly impactful for mothers, women, and wives in ways the director couldn't have imagined.
Dr. Chaffee watched the documentary on his flight back to Australia and loved it, expressing excitement about promotion and reaching millions of people who need healing. Ken Carnivore and Ali Kopus also loved the documentary. Craig Carnivore Cattleman mentioned the July 4th Bozeman, Montana steak and butter gang meetup.
Debbie asked about interest for another Montello showing. The list is still growing and a big announcement was planned for that night. The challenge is that another showing is scheduled in Chicago, which is about a 2-hour difference from Montello. People came from Wisconsin, central Wisconsin, and Madison to the Montello showing, so Chicago provides an opportunity for those who couldn't attend Montello to see it instead.
Dr. Kilts is coming to Montello and Dr. Hampton is coming to Chicago. The difficulty with a two-day Montello event is that doctors and other participants may not be able to attend both days.
Dave Mack has not seen the documentary yet. Rebecca Heishman was at the event but couldn't watch it due to having young children. The team is being strategic about when to send the film to people like Dave and others. The concern is that when people like Dr. Chaffee see it, they get excited and want to tweet, post, and share about it, but the team isn't ready for that yet because it would generate questions about where to watch it while still in early distribution stages.
With 60 interviews filmed, the team is considering a closed live stream event specifically for individuals who participated in the documentary, allowing them to watch together and participate in a Q&A session.
The Chicago screening is outside the city, near Schaumburg, likely at Elk Grove Cinema. Jen and Kerry had previously visited Elk Grove Cinema and found it to be a cool, independently-run theater with six screens.
Kerry's mom met Dr. Berry. Kerry met Rancher Maggie, Dr. Shawn O'Mara, and Michaela Peterson. Jen got to say hi to Dr. Ovadia. Friends from Indiana who originally met Adam and Dr. Hampton in Kalamazoo last year are attending the Chicago screening.
Grandma's Crochet Corner (Barbara) is excited for Kalamazoo. George will be there. The documentary will be shown and Robin, who is featured in the film, will attend.
People keep saying the documentary should just be put on YouTube, but the team refuses to haphazardly release a 3-year project. There's a responsibility to honor Jeff's story and Bill's story, and to everyone who supported the project. The goal from day one has been to reach millions of people, following the strategic plan that successful documentaries have used.
Successful documentaries would not have achieved the same success if released haphazardly on YouTube. The plan involves a cascade release: theaters first, then home viewing, then international, then on-demand, and eventually on big streamers. Netflix wants to see theater numbers before considering a documentary. The Montello theater sold out in 48 hours, and the team wants to show similar data from Chicago and other theaters to Netflix.
The extended timeline means people will complain about waiting. Some argue the documentary could save lives and question why it's being held back. The counterargument is that releasing it early might save one person's uncle but prevent millions of others from seeing it who otherwise would have.
Members are appreciated for understanding the strategy. The documentary will eventually be free on YouTube, but only after the plan to reach millions has been executed. People are so excited they just want to see it, with the question "where can I watch it" being asked approximately a thousand times.
People interested in hosting screenings should go to healinghumanity.movie and fill out the form to become a screening captain. The role involves sitting in a theater full of people and facilitating healing. It requires some effort and volunteer work but costs nothing. Screening captains help with logistics like finding the best movie theater, parking, and recruiting through keto/carnivore meetups or local Facebook groups to fill seats.
The theater approach is more effective than just telling someone to watch on YouTube. A sick brother might watch for 5 minutes then turn it off, or say they'll watch later and never do it. Bringing someone to a theater creates an experience where people who wouldn't otherwise see it will attend. After the showing, excited viewers post on social media, creating a snowball effect that grows viewership for subsequent releases.
There was a lot of crying at Meatstock. Kerry and Jen's backstory involves being together since age 14, having kids, and never having friends until now. They now have an abundance of people in their lives. After hanging out with Ashley and Rhett, they talked about having the coolest, nicest, sweetest, most amazing friends. They went to dinner with Dwight and Val, who came to Meatstock. Jeff said Dwight is the nicest person he's ever met, and Kerry confirms this isn't an exaggeration. Dwight has helped around 200 people in his community.
The team is thankful for each member who supported through buying shirts, donating memberships, and other contributions. This is described as "our documentary" belonging to everyone who supported along the way. The live stream ends with appreciation for all members.
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