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Protecting Your NEST with Dr. Tony Hampton

Dr. Tony Hampton

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 244

Protecting Your NEST is hosted by Dr. Tony Hampton a board certified Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician with a focus on helping listeners reverse the root cause of disease. The NEST and ROPE acronyms provide the foundational elements that represent to root cause of chronic disease if not mastered: N: Nutrition (what and when you eat) E: Exercise S: Less stress/more sleep T: How you Think/less Trauma R: Relationships O: Organism (avoiding the bad/adding the good) P: Pollutants E: Emotions/Life Experiences

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Episode 242: John E. Ellis, MD

Season 1 · Episode 242

Friday, November 21, 2025 • Duration 36:29

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. John E. Ellis, MD is a retired anesthesiologist. Following years of struggling with weight and metabolic health, Dr. Ellis discovered the power of a low-carb lifestyle—losing excess weight, improving his energy, and reclaiming his vitality. Now he's passionate about sharing what he's learned, blending a physician's eye for evidence with the lived experience of someone who has reshaped his own health. Through speaking, mentoring, and community engagement, Dr. Ellis inspires others to rethink nutrition and take control of their wellbeing.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and John talk about:

(00:00) Intro
(03:16) Dr. John's career in medicine and personal health journey
(21:38) Cooking and shopping to make a low carb diet sustainable
(27:01) Exercise: cardio and resistance training
(33:39) Saturated fat
(38:41) Why doctors and medical practitioners have been slow to accept the legitimacy of the low carb and keto diets
(47:52) The toxic food and movement environments many find themselves in in the USA
(54:05) The importance of community and communication on important topics like low carb and keto amongst doctors and other medical professionals
(01:01:21) How vegans can get adequate protein
(01:08:46) Dr. Tony's NEST and ROPE acronyms

Thank you for listening to Protecting Your Nest. For additional resources and information, please see the links below.

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Dr. John Ellis:

X: https://x.com/howilost100lbs
Website: https://howilost100lbs.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnellis2988

Dr. Tony Hampton:

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drtonyhampton
Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/drtonyhampton/
LinkedIn Account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtonyhampton/
Ritmos Negros Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ritmos-negros/id1534043495
Q Med: https://qmedcme.com
Symposium for Metabolic Health Lectures: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/smhp-symposiums/san-diego-2022/
How Waking Up Every Day at 4:30 Can Change Your Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOEB1Fr0_MM

• • Keto Mojo: https://keto-mojo.com/speakers/tony-hampton/

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Episode 241: Temple Stewart

Season 1 · Episode 241

Friday, October 24, 2025 • Duration 59:48

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Temple Stewart, RD, is a registered dietitian and metabolic health expert known for helping people transform their lives through low-carb, ketogenic, and carnivore nutrition. A former collegiate athlete turned nutrition coach, Temple blends science-based guidance with real-world practicality to help clients reverse insulin resistance, restore energy, and achieve lasting wellness. Through her online programs and popular social media presence, she's empowering thousands to reclaim their metabolic health—one meal at a time.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Temple talk about:

(00:00) Intro
(02:19) How Temple discovered the power of keto and low carb
(09:46) An incredible story of weight loss on the keto diet
(14:31) The American Diabetes Society
(20:10) Reversing diabetes and defining a new normal
(24:03) How women can benefit from ketogenic therapies and other health tips
(27:19) How to change your behavior to achieve your health goals
(30:04) Important labs to get checked
(33:59) GLP-1 drugs
(39:22) Differences in dietary advice for women in different stages of life
(44:03) Keto myths
(48:11) Educating effectively
(50:32) How Temple's faith influences her work
(53:51) Outro

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Correcting A1C for RBC Lifespan on Low Carb Diets and Carnivore Diets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoAA96b25xY

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Episode 232: Stefahn Daniel Jasper

Season 1 · Episode 232

Friday, February 28, 2025 • Duration 55:35

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Stefahn Daniel Jasper is a 45 year old truck driver and a patient of Dr. Tony's. Despite the challenges of life on the road, Stefahn's commitment to the low carb diet has led to many measurable health improvements. Against all odds, he has transformed his truck into a rolling haven of health and has been moving steadily toward greater and greater wellness.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Stefahn talk about:

(00:00) Intro
(02:02) Why Stefahn initially started looking into the low carb diet
(03:11) Stefahn's motivation for working so hard on his health
(05:51) The moment when Stefahn realized he needed to make a lifestyle change
(09:16) How Stefahn plans his meals when he's on the road driving the truck
(12:10) How the low carb diet and clean eating causes you to desire snacks less
(13:31) How Stefahn cooks his food on the road and why cooking for yourself is the cheaper way to go
(17:12) How Stefahn stays alert and awake on the road and why coffee can spike your blood sugar
(20:10) Navigating the fast food desert that many truck drivers must frequently drive through
(21:43) Stefahn's improved liver and kidney function on the low carb diet
(24:37) Eating low carb at Subway and other burger/sandwich restaurants
(27:03) Low carb snacks on the road
(30:08) How Stefahn keeps track of his heath metrics and tracks his macros
(33:12) How Stefahn stays in touch with people and finds support for his healthy lifestyle while he's on the road
(36:53) How following a low carb diet and learning about metabolic health has transformed Stefahn's understanding of why we get sick and what it truly means to be healthy
(39:28) The power of lemon water and hydration for mastering your hunger
(42:06) Some situations on the road where Stefahn has had to get creative in order stay eat low carb
(44:28) Stefahn's message to his fellow truckers out there struggling with poor health
(47:24) Outro

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Episode 143: Doctors Listen Up, Keto is Not a Fad with Dr. Ikechukwu Oguejiofor (Dr. Ike)

Season 1 · Episode 143

Friday, March 24, 2023 • Duration 01:29:18

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Ikechukwu Oguejiofor is a urologist working in the Advocate Aurora Health Care system. He earned a B.S. from Bowling Green State University, majored in bio-chemistry and graduated Summa Cum Laude, attended medical school at the University of Toledo College of Medicine, and his post-graduate education included studies at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center for General Surgery where he also did his residency.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Ikechukwu talk about:

(05:29) Why Dr. Ikechukwu became a urologist
(06:58) Dr. Ikechukwu's life in Nigeria and adjusting to life in the United States
(10:34) How Dr. Ikechukwu got into the keto world
(22:26) The growing acceptance of the keto diet in the medical world and in wider society
(25:55) Why the keto diet is very sustainable
(30:18) Why carbs are NOT essential
(39:40) Ketoacidosis
(42:44) Why your brain does not need dietary carbs to operate properly
(49:27) Why eating keto does not cause inflammation
(53:36) Research and studies on the keto diet
(58:35) Keto and kidneys
(01:05:29) Keto and constipation
(01:09:22) Why saturated fat is not dangerous
(01:13:51) Wether you can eat too much protein
(01:17:26) What large health systems could do better with regard to educating patients about carb-restriction and proper nutrition

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Episode 142: Nutrition Education and Research with Jayne Bullen

Season 1 · Episode 142

Friday, March 17, 2023 • Duration 40:45

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Jayne Bullen is the Chief Operating Officer of The Noakes Foundation, the Managing Director of the Nutrition Network, and, alongside Prof. Tim Noakes, the founder of Eat Better South Africa. Jayne is an MBA, High Dip in Marketing and International Relations graduate. She began her career taking products into Africa and researching local markets in the West and East African block and later moved to the UK to read for an MBA at Leeds University, later conducting Pan European media research and strategy evaluation. She is also a Movement Medicine Teacher, a Mind Body Medicine Practitioner and a mom.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Jayne talk about:

(03:16) What Jayne loves about South Africa and what Jayne would like to see change in South Africa
(05:07) How Jayne became involved in the low-carb world
(07:19) The purpose of the Noakes Foundation
(12:50) The difficulties of helping poorer populations in South Africa eat better
(18:14) The need for better funding for nutrition research and why there is so little funding for it right now
(21:33) The nutritional damage done to families resulting from marketing of unhealthy foods targeted at young children
(24:39) Studies sponsored by the Noakes Foundation
(27:47) The World Nutrition Summit
(30:56) How to spread the message of health to people of all dietary persuasions
(34:36) What Jayne would change about the world right now if she could change it just by wishing for it

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Episode 141: Is Fluoride Free Toothpaste Better for your Health?

Season 1 · Episode 141

Friday, March 10, 2023 • Duration 58:18

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Mr. B is the founder of Prodent Max Toothpaste, an herbal toothpaste company committed to "taking the natural approach" to dental hygiene. Prodent Max uses the simplest organic and natural ingredients to create a whole new kind of toothpaste experience.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony talks about:

(02:58) How Mr. B came to be involved in the toothpaste business
(06:08) Wether there are any benefits from using fluoride
(07:57) When/why we starting fluorinating our water
(11:41) Nazi experiments with fluoride and the history of the usage of fluoride
(13:51) Negative effects of ingesting fluoride
(16:12) The warning labels and ingredient lists on the backs of toothpaste tubes
(21:02) How fluoride water effects a baby's brain
(27:54) Other places besides tap water and toothpaste where fluoride could be hiding
(29:16) Does fluoride increase bad bacteria?
(31:24) What makes Prodent Max different from other toothpaste
(37:54) The cost of herbal toothpaste and why it is worth it
(43:34) How to use Prodent Max and how long it lasts

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Mr. B:

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Dr. Tony Hampton:

Episode 140: New Study on Erythritol: Let's Talk About Your Risk for a Heart Attack

Season 1 · Episode 140

Friday, March 3, 2023 • Duration 01:05:01

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. In this episode Dr. Tony goes solo to bring attention to an important issue that has recently come up in the low-carb world. According to a recent study, erythritol (a common low-carb sweetener) may have some adverse effects on health. In this episode, Dr. Tony dives into the world of artificial sweeteners and natural sweeteners and sheds light on their respective effects on the body.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony talks about:

(00:26) Intro
(06:15) Natural sweeteners versus artificial sweeteners
(15:02) Which sweeteners to avoid
(29:28) Some healthier options to use as sweeteners
(40:08) The findings of a recent study on erythritol
(50:35) What do we do with this information about erythritol
(54:40) Advice for those who struggle with sugar addiction

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Dr. Tony Hampton:

Episode 139: Misunderstandings of the Mind with Jason Shiers

Season 1 · Episode 139

Friday, February 24, 2023 • Duration 01:09:53

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Jason Shiers is a Certified Transformative Coach and has been working with people and helping to change lives for as long as he can remember. He has a long list of certifications and specializations and is also the host of the podcast, Misunderstandings of the Mind.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Jason talk about:

(04:15) Jason's hometown in the U.K.
(05:57) Jason's experience with food addiction, struggles with mental health, crime, and drugs
(18:58) How Jason's journey has impacted his family
(22:42) The perfect mental health within
(30:50) Body image and the brain
(36:03) Inside the mind of addiction
(43:45) Why some people are more prone to addiction than others
(48:23) How addiction treatment could be improved
(50:38) How parents can help their kids avoid addictive behaviors
(55:50) The connection between mental health and happiness
(59:28) Jason's podcast, Misunderstandings of the Mind

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Dr. Tony Hampton:

Episode 138: Keto from the Perspective of an Electrical Engineer with Craig Emmerich

Season 1 · Episode 138

Friday, February 17, 2023 • Duration 01:16:47

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Craig Emmerich is an international best selling author (Keto: The Complete Guide and The Carnivore Cookbook), a nutrition researcher, and health coach who has worked with thousands of clients over the years alongside his wife, Maria. Craig uses his background and training as an engineer to understand nutrition and biology, and has used this knowledge and understanding to help his clients and readers regain their health and vitality.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Craig talk about:

(02:46) How Craig and Maria met and how they both become interested in nutrition
(11:01) Craig's medical conditions that improved when he switched to keto
(14:38) How Craig's background and training as an engineer has helped him to understand human nutrition
(20:10) How we can TRULY heal our bodies
(26:02) Feeding your kids the foods that they need
(30:00) The value of teaching kids about real food, nutrition, and cooking
(37:01) The bioavailability of nutritions in various kinds of foods and how anti nutrients in foods prevent nutrients from being absorbed by the body
(45:25) The truth about vitamin C, where you can get it, how much you need, and why
(55:55) Alcohol consumption on a ketogenic diet and why, if weight loss is your goal, you should avoid it
(01:01:24) Why saturated fat is NOT to be feared in the diet

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Episode 137: Keto for Mental and Physical Health with Violet Reveira

Season 1 · Episode 137

Friday, February 10, 2023 • Duration 01:05:39

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. About four years ago, Violet Reveira began making YouTube videos about the keto diet after discovering that her health issues were being caused by poor diet.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Violet talk about:

(04:12) Violet's favorite and least favorite thing about Canada
(06:44) What led Violet to her dietary discoveries and to the starting of her YouTube channel, The Road to Health—Keto Done Right
(11:30) How Violet met her husband, Pat, and his unique health struggles
(14:44) The erroneous view that you must be at your ideal weight/health before you can find your soul mate
(21:26) A recent study that looks into the way that keto impacts mental health
(27:42) The definition of 'keto' and wether counting carbs is a useful practice
(36:44) Advice and encouragement for those wanting to quit the keto diet
(41:56) How to overcome the desire to eat unhealthy comfort foods that you've been addicted to your whole life
(45:31) Wether keto products and alternative flours, sweetners, etc are helpful or harmful
(50:19) What makes foods addictive (it's sugar!)
(53:35) The key reasons behind why we fail to achieve our health goals
(55:50) How to help a person who struggles with alcohol addiction get started on the keto diet

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