Why WE Went Carnivore (UK & US Edition LIVE)
In a Nutshell
Four people from the UK and US share how carnivore eating reversed their serious health conditions: Stephanie reversed stage 4 ovarian cancer using metabolic therapy plus carnivore, George lost 123 pounds and reversed type 2 diabetes, while Louise lost five stone and eliminated multiple chronic conditions. The group promotes their upcoming UK screening of *Healing Humanity* on July 18th in Bridgewater, featuring a carnivore feast afterward. They stress that "do not let the pursuit of perfection stand in the way of excellence" and that terminal diagnoses don't have to mean giving up.
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Carrie from Healing Humanity welcomes George, Stephanie, Louise, and Angela to discuss why they went carnivore and how a proper human diet changed their lives. The panel represents an international group: George, Louise, and Angela are UK-based, Stephanie is an English citizen in Istanbul, Turkey, originally from Jamaica, and Louise originally hails from South Africa.
The film Healing Humanity is screening worldwide. Upcoming screenings include Chicago on Saturday and Orlando on Monday. The UK screening is scheduled for Saturday, July 18th at Scott Cinemas in Bridgewater, Somerset. A VIP dinner follows at the Tudor restaurant with 14 places available in a private dining room seating 24. Attendees include Carrie, Richard Smith from Keto Pro, Lauren Tucker who appears in the film, Stephanie, and Louise. Angela hopes to attend before flying back on the 18th.
George explains Bridgewater's accessibility: located on the M5 motorway between Junctions 23 and 24, accessible via M4 from London and M5/M6 from northern England. The town has a train station and National Express routes from Heathrow and London. The 2:00 PM Saturday screening allows 4 hours travel time from Manchester, London, and Norwich. Scott Cinema is a 7-screen state-of-the-art multiplex built 3 years ago by Willmott Dixon, with excellent car parking and a 10-minute walk to the Tudor restaurant.
Stephanie was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer 2.5 years ago. In March, she was given 3 months to live after UK NHS stated they couldn't do anything else. Already part of the carnivore community, she spoke with Professor Thomas Seyfried and found a clinic in Turkey offering metabolic cancer therapy. She changed to metabolic therapy alongside a meat-based diet. Her oncologist raised an eyebrow, but her butcher has never been happier. Stephanie documents her treatment, travel, hard days, and hopeful moments on her YouTube channel called The Secret Diary of PS.
Stephanie emphasizes that a terminal cancer diagnosis doesn't have to be the end. Metabolic therapy clinics exist worldwide that suggest ketogenic or carnivore diets for better quality of life. Her channel focuses on squeezing more out of life. She encourages others facing terminal diagnoses in the UK, US, Australia, or anywhere doing conventional medicine that there are alternatives available.
George Goodenough, 60, from Bridgewater, Somerset, was diagnosed with morbid obesity, type 2 diabetes, a 44-inch waist, and 293 lb weight on March 1st, 2022. His doctor wrote him off, prescribing Metformin and likely statins, which he never filled. A nurse named Kathy Moran intervened, explaining that all carbs are sugar. After this realization, George researched low-carb approaches to reversing type 2 diabetes.
George started with low-carb/keto in March 2022, achieving massive success. He discovered the carnivore community in August 2022. His first carnivore community friend was Larry Allhands from Texas, interviewed in August 2023. Larry provided feedback that prompted George to go fully carnivore on September 11th, 2023. George admits he's not perfect carnivore - he drinks coffee with creamer and non-alcoholic beers since giving up alcohol last year.
George's transformation: from 293 lb to approximately 170 lb, waist reduced from 44 inches to 32 inches. Type 2 diabetes reversed - HbA1c went from 50 mmol (6.7%) to 32 (5.2%), no longer even pre-diabetic. George quotes Larry Allhands: "Do not let the pursuit of perfection stand in the way of excellence." He achieved excellence despite not being perfect carnivore.
Louise and Angela experience audio issues during the stream. The panel waits while they troubleshoot microphone problems. George notes that both Louise and Angela have amazing stories that blow others away, with standard type 2 diabetes stories being common in the carnivore community.
Viewers can become Screening Champions at healinghumanity.movie by filling out a short form. No payment required - looking for passionate people to host screenings locally. The team works with local theaters one at a time, renting venues and filling seats. After Meatstock, 130 people raised their hands to host screenings. Italy screening possibilities discussed with viewer Altiora Gym.
Angela has been in the UK since June 11th for the Great British Meetup where she shared her story. She's been traveling around the UK with carnivore friends. The previous night, a group of eight had dinner at Blacklock in London. Angela describes the UK carnivore community as soulful. She's staying with Louise until Thursday, then visiting George and Laney to explore Glastonbury, Dorset, and attend Jonathan's birthday party.
George announces a new carnivore named Emma who lives a mile from him and has been carnivore for 8 months, losing 45 pounds. Emma is a chef who knows the Tudor Hotel family. A mini meetup is planned for Friday in Bridgewater with Emma and Lisa. George will be at work during this meetup.
Angela's schedule: Friday in Bridgewater with mini meetup and barbecue, Saturday in Dorset visiting a friend in Bridport and attending Jonathan Griffith's 31st birthday party, Sunday touring Glastonbury for its mysticism, crystals, and druids, Monday rest day before leaving for Scotland on Tuesday.
Angela stayed at the Tudor Hotel and praises the staff, particularly head chef Andrew and Carla, who accommodated her sensitivities by cooking everything perfectly and safely in beef tallow. She had a steak every single day and considers them among the best she's had. She recommends the ribeye and staying at the Tudor when visiting Bridgewater.
Angela expressed her delight with the Tudor accommodation in the UK, noting she has never experienced anything comparable in the States. George clarified that he has been an extended member of the family for 56 years, as Andrew, Carla's uncle, was his oldest and longest-standing friend from primary school. Andrew was behind the bar on Saturday night during their visit.
The Tudor family witnessed the transformation firsthand and initially thought George was off his rocker when he started carnivore, but they watched the miracle happen. They took it on board and when Stephanie announced the carnivore event, they gradually learned to accommodate the diet. George now eats there regularly and claims the Tudor is the number one carnivore restaurant in the world.
The three-course carnivore feast organized by Carla, her auntie Julie, and chef Andrew for July 18th includes:
- Starter: Grilled halloumi alongside lunza (smoked pork loin), with no seed oils involved
- Main Course: Surf and turf consisting of a 12-oz ribeye steak cooked only in beef tallow with a 4-oz serving of prawns
- Third Course: Cheese board featuring local cheeses (cheddar, Stilton, Camembert, and brie) with deli meats including salami, chorizo, and Parma ham
The event is described as mixed carnivore to cater across the board, though strict lion dieters can opt for just the steak. The philosophy presented is "do not let the pursuit of perfection stand in the way of excellence" as it is a celebration.
Louise shared that her journey began during lockdown when she had a cancer scare with a growth on her liver. She went to University of YouTube and Dr. Google, initially finding keto and low carb, which morphed into carnivore. She mentioned watching Carrie and Dr. Berry among the first carnivore content creators.
Louise lost five stone in five months and reversed numerous chronic conditions from head to toe, including what she describes as niggly things associated with aging. She realized these issues were her body reacting to toxins she had been consuming. She expressed pride in being part of the Healing Humanity premiere screening in Somerset.
George's wife Laney is in remission from breast cancer after going carnivore last year, inspired by Stephanie. She follows a full carnivore OMAD protocol consisting of ribeye and crayfish tails daily, along with Greek-style yogurt. When going to the theater, she allows herself occasional keto items like cauliflower cheese.
Laney will be part of the seven-person UK Healing Humanity team, along with Richie Smith (Keto Pro) and Lauren Tucker (who appears in the film).
Carrie shared that the UK was her favorite place to visit during filming, citing the amazing people, architecture, and history. Her wife Jen, who hates flying, will be joining her for the UK trip despite being nervous about the long flight.
Tickets for the screening are selling well with good traction, and people are requesting additional tickets due to high demand.
The hosts have prepared extensively for Angela's stay, providing a barbecue still in its packaging for exclusive use, along with a pristine Ninja air fryer that has never been used for cross-contamination concerns. Louise also offered exclusive use of her oven air fryer that is only used at Christmas.
Angela expressed being moved to tears by the level of care shown by the UK carnivore community.
Craig Parsons clarified that what Americans call a barbecue is referred to as a "braai" in UK terminology. Angela learned UK terms during previous visits, including "bonnet" instead of hood for car terminology.
The group discussed the British term "bollocks," which can mean nonsense, and "taking the piss" as another UK expression.
George's role as UK ambassador involved offering to create a tourist itinerary for Carrie, but Jen overruled this and created her own plan. However, Jen cross-referenced George's suggestions, making him feel his input was still valued.
Jason 916 asked about hosting Healing Humanity at his church. The option is available now through healinghumanity.movie by clicking "become a screening champion" and filling out a short form with the church name and location. The team is currently working on several church screenings.
Altiora Jim, an Italian viewer, shared his struggle with social shame around carnivore eating. His aunt calls daily concerned about his health, and friends constantly tell him to stop. George explained that Italian cooking is very carb-based, centered around pizza, pasta, and family meal rituals.
Angela, who is 75% Italian, provided advice: "nothing tastes as good as healthy feels." She suggested framing the diet change as an experiment to family members and taking responsibility for one's own health. She acknowledged that Italian family members can be relentless with opinions but emphasized that health decisions ultimately belong to the individual.
George mentioned missing quattro stagioni pizza with artichokes, while Carrie noted pizza was a significant sacrifice for her as well.
Carnivore Muscle Jonathan was recognized for being 6.5 years carnivore strong with serious bodybuilding credentials. His birthday party coincides with Angela's, and the group expressed anticipation for the upcoming celebration.
A screening is planned for Las Vegas. The best way to stay updated on dates is through healinghumanity.movie by clicking "where to watch" and signing up for the free newsletter, which contains all upcoming screening information.
Craig Parsons, who has a terminal diagnosis and went carnivore, asked about Stephanie's "Secret Diary of Yes" channel. The link was added to the description, with clarification that the channel name is all one word without spaces.
Grandma Barbara reported difficulty accessing Stephanie's link, and the team committed to ensuring she receives the proper communications.
The VIP dinner following the UK screening will be an intimate affair with only 24 seats total. Nine seats are reserved for the Healing Humanity team, with 14 tickets available for sale and one spare space held for a doctor who may attend.
Attendees are guaranteed full access to Carrie and Jen, along with Richard Smith (Keto Pro), Laney, and other team members. The small room setting ensures proximity rather than distant celebrity treatment.
Half of the 14 VIP tickets have already sold, leaving approximately 7-8 remaining with three and a half weeks until the event.
The dinner promises significant laughter and reminiscing, with Stephanie and her sister Nicky attending. Louise and Laney are noted for publicly putting George down, while Jen will likely do the same to Carrie. The dynamic is described as two men against "the two lions of the pride with a whole load of lionesses."
Carrie emphasized not waiting to purchase tickets, noting the frustration of people expressing regret after events have sold out. The team has been promoting the screening extensively, and remaining tickets are expected to move quickly.
The KetoMojo is considered one of the more accurate tools available for measuring ketones in the bloodstream. Alternative methods include urine strips and breath analysis devices. While blood ketone levels can be measured, there is nuance in that having ketones in the bloodstream does not necessarily mean they are being utilized by the body yet.
Continuous ketone monitors are not yet available in the US, though one was sent for testing purposes. When paired with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), users can calculate their glucose ketone index (GKI). This combination provides valuable data for those with serious health issues who need to dial in specific numbers, though some people feel this approach overcomplicates the carnivore diet.
The biggest insights gained from continuous tracking include the significant impact of eating windows on ketone levels, with intermittent fasting producing much higher ketones. Stress was also identified as highly impactful on ketosis, with many people experiencing stalls after 6-8 months due to either eating too frequently, improper fat-to-protein ratios, or chronic daily stress.
Professor Thomas Seyfried considers the GKI an incredibly powerful tool in the fight against cancer, recommending levels below 2.0. Stephanie achieved an average GKI of 1.6, which Seyfried found particularly impressive. The impact of GKI varies by cancer type, with some requiring multiple intervention angles beyond diet alone.
Attempting to maintain GKI under 2.0 for two weeks proved extremely challenging, requiring either eating significantly less or consuming much more fat. This difficulty exceeded initial expectations even for someone already following a carnivore approach with proper fat-to-protein ratios.
Grandma's Crochet Corner (Barbara) drew initial inspiration from both Carrie and Bill from Alaska. Bill, who appears on a stool during the stream, found inspiration from Barbara's experiences. Barbara's primary goal was walking on the beach, which paralleled one of Bill's major dreams.
Bill from Alaska represents a significant community success story. When Carrie first reached out encouraging Bill with "Come on, Bill, you can do it," this moment was remembered as pivotal by multiple community members. Bill progressed from barely getting out of bed to riding a bike, with his YouTube channel becoming a source of inspiration for many. His journey with Daisy in Alaska demonstrates the transformative potential of the carnivore approach.
The UK area screening is scheduled for Saturday, July 18th at Bridgewater Scott Cinemas, with a link provided in the description. Stephanie's YouTube channel is linked in the description for further viewing.
- Louise: Available at meatbasedmedium on Instagram, meatbasedmedium.com website, and Angela Christine
- Angela: Runs a Facebook group called "histamine intolerant carnivores" and offers consultations for those struggling with chronic illness or histamine intolerance
- Stephanie: YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok under "Meat Reset Go," also Louise Bennett on Facebook
- Stephanie's WhatsApp groups: Includes support groups for Afrikaans-speaking South African women with over 200 participants
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