From Keto Burnout to Metabolic Recovery: The Truth About Sugar, Stress & Weight Loss with Mike Fave

I sat down with Mike Fave, metabolic health coach and bioenergetics expert, to expose the dark side of keto, carnivore, and intermittent fasting.Mike reveals why high-performers are wrecking their metabolisms while thinking they're "optimizing" and explains how stress hormones literally cannibalize your body tissue. He destroys the insulin hypothesis myth and shows you how to reclaim your energy, fertility, and thyroid function through strategic carbohydrate refeeding.Whether you're a burnt-out executive, a former keto dieter who can't lose weight despite eating 1200 calories, or someone terrified that sugar will give you diabetes, this conversation will revolutionize how you understand metabolism.Why keto works initially but destroys you long-termHow energy deficits force your body to shut down reproduction and digestionWhy low-carb crashes your thyroid functionThe fertility-metabolism connectionSugar fear deprogramming: the two-week experimentReal vs fake carbs: why orange juice heals but blueberry muffins harmExecutive meal strategies and practical solutions0:02:06 The common journey: paleo → keto → IF → OMAD → carnivore → disaster0:04:29 Why keto feels amazing initially: stress hormones and confirmation bias0:14:04 The insulin hypothesis: elegant theory, wrong conclusion0:20:02 Stress hormone breakdown: how cortisol cannibalizes protein tissue0:24:33 Reproductive and digestive shutdown: your body's non-negotiable cuts0:31:08 Meet Jessica: the attorney archetype (stubborn weight, fertility, thyroid)0:38:03 Why forcing T3 on a low-carb body backfires0:42:36 Breaking the sugar fear: the two-week experiment framework0:51:03 The muffin myth: "high-carb" processed foods are actually high-fat0:53:00 Body composition wins: DEXA scans reveal muscle loss on keto0:56:22 Stress management through carbs: why cravings are intelligent1:01:42 Executive snack strategies: dried fruit, chocolate, macadamias1:08:04 Meal prep solutions: restaurants, shakes, personal chefsMike Fave's Website: https://mikefave.com Mike Fave on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mikefave🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/#ProMetabolic #ThyroidHealth #KetoRecovery #MetabolicHealth #Bioenergetics #ThyroidHealing #FertilityJourney #HighPerformers #BurnoutRecoveryKey Topics:Timestamps:Resources:Connect with Me: