How Rachel Reclaimed Her Life Through Food, Faith, and Fierce Self-Advocacy

What if midlife didn’t have to mean decline?

In this powerful episode of My Zero Carb Life, I sit down with Rachel—a bright, beautiful woman who bravely shares her deeply personal story of hitting rock bottom during perimenopause, and how changing her food, mindset, and medical team helped her find lasting healing.

Rachel’s journey is one many of us know too well: creeping weight gain, joint pain, brain fog, sleepless nights, and doctors dismissing her struggles as “just aging.” But instead of fading into the background, Rachel chose to fight for her health—and what she found on the other side is pure joy.

The Wake-Up Call

It started with pain. Rachel’s mom noticed her flinching after dinner. That one moment led her to discover she had been silently suffering far more than she realized. Hormonal chaos, fibroid pain, and exhaustion had become her norm.

But Rachel wasn’t content to be handed a prescription and told to deal with it. She wanted real answers. And that’s when she started advocating for herself and exploring natural hormone support—and eventually stumbled into the wild, wonderful world of carnivore.

Carnivore Was the Game-Changer

Within three days of starting a meat-based diet, Rachel’s sugar cravings vanished. The wine cravings? Gone. Weight began to melt away. Pain eased. Focus returned. And for the first time in 15 years, she felt joyful—without a pill.

By combining proper hormone care, thyroid support, and nutrient-dense animal foods, Rachel has now lost 80 pounds and found herself again.

You’re Not Alone

Rachel’s story is a shining reminder that you are not broken—and you are not alone. If you’re feeling dismissed, exhausted, or overwhelmed, I want you to know there’s a path forward. Inside our My Zero Carb Life coaching community, we don’t just talk macros. We talk hope, healing, and how to fight for yourself.

You don’t have to do this alone. Come walk with us.