Why Mikhaila Peterson Changed Her Mind on Eating Meat (and 4 other things)
20 Sep 2024 (24 days ago)
- A significant change in perspective occurred around seven years ago regarding the impact of food on health, transitioning from a stance of complete dismissal to recognizing its importance. (11s)
- Trust in doctors and the medical system has diminished, stemming from personal experiences where dietary changes proved more effective than conventional medical treatments. (47s)
- A recent and significant shift involves a newfound belief in the presence of God, contrasting with a previous lack of strong religious conviction. (1m23s)
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Food Playing a Role in Health (2m56s)
- A change in perspective on the impact of diet on health occurred after experiencing severe rashes and realizing the limitations of traditional medical approaches. (4m22s)
- An elimination diet was adopted as a last resort to address health issues, leading to the discovery of a gluten sensitivity and the potential role of diet in overall well-being. (4m46s)
- A significant turning point occurred in September 2015 when, after 30 days on a restricted Autoimmune Paleo Diet, improvements in weight, bloating, skin health, and a subsequent adverse reaction to reintroduced foods solidified the understanding of the direct link between food and health problems. (5m18s)
Surviving on Just Meat (6m52s)
- It was initially believed that survival was not possible solely on a meat diet, as vegetables were thought to be necessary for essential vitamins. (7m19s)
- After switching to an all-meat diet, previously deficient vitamin levels, including B vitamins and zinc, returned to normal ranges. (7m55s)
- The current theory for ongoing health issues is mold exposure, and the goal is to eventually reintroduce other foods after addressing this issue. (9m0s)
View of Medical Practitioners (10m53s)
- Doctors treating chronic illnesses are harming patients by disregarding lifestyle factors and relying solely on medication. (11m50s)
- Medical training can foster narcissism in doctors, leading them to believe they know more than their patients and discouraging them from considering alternative treatments. (14m7s)
- The fee-for-service model, while potentially expensive for patients, incentivizes doctors to prioritize patient outcomes and spend more time addressing individual needs. (16m50s)
- A loss of faith in doctors led to a broader distrust of authority figures, fueled by anger towards the medical system. (19m19s)
- This distrust extended to the government, particularly in Canada, where perceived government overreach and high taxes contributed to a sense of unease and a decision to relocate. (19m43s)
- Having children brought about a realization of the shared humanity of all individuals, regardless of their position or authority, and the understanding that everyone faces personal challenges that can influence their worldview and actions. (20m13s)
- The speaker was raised agnostic, believing that religion was a convenient comfort for others but not something they personally believed in. (22m13s)
- The speaker's mother, who was not previously religious, had a near-death experience and a miraculous recovery from a rare cancer after praying, leading her to believe in God. (23m17s)
- The speaker, inspired by their mother's experience and their husband's faith, prayed for guidance and experienced a profound sense of calm and positive changes in their life, leading them to embrace faith. (24m17s)
Where to Find More of Mikhaila's Content (38m5s)
- The Instagram account for the speaker is "Michaela Peterson". (38m6s)
- The "Michaela Peterson Podcast" is available on Spotify. (38m11s)
- The website liondiet.com provides free information about the Lion Diet, including recipes and guidance for getting started. (38m20s)