From Vegan to Carnivore: Patrick Alexander Meijer’s Health Transformation

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we’re joined by Patrick Alexander Meijer, holistic health coach and founder of Functional Health Coaching. Patrick shares his unconventional journey from recreational Thai boxing in Thailand to veganism, raw veganism, and eventually transitioning to a functional carnivore approach that transformed his energy, recovery, and overall vitality in midlife. After experiencing joint pain, brain fog, and declining recovery in his 30s and 40s, he began questioning mainstream nutrition advice — ultimately rebuilding his health through animal-based nutrition, functional movement, and intentional recovery.Today, Patrick works primarily with men and women over 40 through self-paced programs, small-group coaching, and one-on-one mentorship. His philosophy centers on three pillars: functional nutrition, functional exercise, and functional rest. Beyond business growth, Patrick emphasizes quality over quantity, organic marketing, and building a lifestyle-aligned business that prioritizes impact, longevity, and personal freedom over aggressive scaling.