Protecting Your NEST with Dr. Tony Hampton
Protecting Your NEST with Dr. Tony Hampton

Protecting Your NEST with Dr. Tony Hampton

Dr. Tony Hampton

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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

Recent Episodes

Episode 242: John E. Ellis, MD
NOV 21, 2025
Episode 242: John E. Ellis, MD
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. Links: 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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36 MIN
Episode 241: Temple Stewart
OCT 24, 2025
Episode 241: Temple Stewart
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 Thank you for listening to Protecting Your Nest. For additional resources and information, please see the links below. Links: Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Correcting A1C for RBC Lifespan on Low Carb Diets and Carnivore Diets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoAA96b25xY Temple Stewart: Website: https://templestewartrd.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.ketogenic.nutritionist/ 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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59 MIN
Episode 240: Vinnie Tortorich
OCT 3, 2025
Episode 240: Vinnie Tortorich
Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Vinnie Tortorich is a celebrity fitness trainer, podcaster, and best-selling author known as "America's Angriest Trainer." With decades of experience helping people cut through diet myths and fitness fads, he's built a global following by telling it like it is. Vinnie is the creator of the No Sugar No Grains (NSNG®) lifestyle, host of the long-running Fitness Confidential podcast, and producer of the hit documentary Fat: A Documentary. In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Vinnie talk about: (00:00) Intro (05:19) The inception of the No Sugar, No Grains movement (12:57) The history of the food pyramid (22:54) Getting the correct amount of protein (28:35) Ketosis and metabolic health (34:10) Fasting (38:46) Strength training (50:14) Sleep, stress, and screens (01:00:14) How to be a No Sugar, No Grains family (01:09:16) Outro (01:18:50) Plugs Thank you for listening to Protecting Your Nest. For additional resources and information, please see the links below. Links: Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Diet and Hair-Loss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLosNTr4bC4 Vinnie Tortorich: No Sugar, No Grains: https://nsngfoods.com Documentaries: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries/ Fitness Confidential: https://vinnietortorich.com/fitness-confidential/ Website: https://vinnietortorich.com Pure Vitamin Club: https://purevitaminclub.com Pure Coffee Club: https://purecoffeeclub.com 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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84 MIN
Episode 239: Terri Carter
SEP 26, 2025
Episode 239: Terri Carter
Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Terri Carter is a carnivore diet VETERAN with tons of practical tips and tricks for anyone interested in trying carnivore themselves. She has hit stalls and encountered setbacks of various kinds and has overcome them all. Take notes because this episode contains a lot of pure wisdom distilled from years of experience. In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Terri talk about: (00:00) Intro (03:11) Why Terri jumped ship from the standard American diet to the carnivore diet (10:08) Gut health and the carnivore diet (14:01) Sugar withdrawal and sugar addiction (20:04) Metabolic health and brain health (24:23) Oxalates and oxalate dumping (31:55) Terri's homemade bone broth (35:05) Adding fat to your carnivore diet (37:07) Carnivore cooking (38:53) Traveling as a carnivore (44:52) Resistance training, yoga, and salsa dancing (47:48) Breaking stalls and conquering setbacks (52:22) Terri's top tips for anyone starting a carnivore diet (56:18) Outro Thank you for listening to Protecting Your Nest. For additional resources and information, please see the links below. Links: Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Adding Fat to the Carnivore Diet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OMxKYWyeHg Carnivore Bread Recipe: https://www.americandiabetessociety.org/recipies/carnivore-bread-1 Terri Carter: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myTERRIficLife 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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66 MIN
Episode 238: Meet Wick Goes Carnivore: The Man Who Lost 80+ lbs with Ribeye Power!
SEP 19, 2025
Episode 238: Meet Wick Goes Carnivore: The Man Who Lost 80+ lbs with Ribeye Power!
Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Today we're joined by Brian Nowicki, the creator of 'Wick Goes Carnivore' on YouTube. Brian has shared a remarkable transformation—over 80 pounds lost—and, more importantly, a story about reclaiming health, energy, and hope. He talks mindset, practical strategies, and the real-world wins and stumbles along the way. We're going to explore not just what he eats, but why the approach worked for his body—through the lenses of insulin, inflammation, sleep, stress, and identity. Brian, welcome to the N.E.S.T. In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Brian talk about: (00:00) Intro (02:05) What Brian's life was like before he adopted the carnivore diet (05:36) Toe arthritis (07:48) Brian's experience with the kept diet (10:07) Why Brian started following a carnivore diet and how this changes has impacted his health (24:50) What Brian ate on keto and what he eats on carnivore (31:58) Oxalates from plant foods (34:20) How mindset factors into success when it comes to health goals (42:01) How to eat carnivore when you eat out (50:29) How to eat carnivore on a budget (57:45) Counting macros (01:04:19) Salt (01:06:35) The importance of community for your health goals (01:11:37) A crazy carnivore success story (01:15:05) Advice for those thinking about starting the carnivore diet (01:20:42) Outro Thank you for listening to Protecting Your Nest. For additional resources and information, please see the links below. Links: Brian Nowicki: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WickiVore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092997622946 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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89 MIN