Why Mikhaila Peterson Changed Her Mind on Eating Meat (and 4 other things)

Intro (0s)

• 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)

Government (19m10s)

• 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)

God (22m5s)

• 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)