Vegan Keto vs Carnivore Experiment with Thomas DeLauer

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This episode has been requested for months and it finally happened. Tristan sits down with Thomas DeLauer, one of the most recognizable educators in the keto world, to talk about his journey, his transformation, and the science that shaped his approach. Thomas has built a massive audience by breaking down complex topics in a way people can actually use while documenting his own shift from a stressed out 280 pound executive to one of the go to voices in metabolic health.

Their conversation covers the early days of keto before it was mainstream, the role of inflammation in chronic illness, and the personal battles that pushed both Thomas and his wife to take nutrition seriously. If you know Thomas from YouTube, this episode adds depth to the story you may not have heard.

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Meet the Guest

Thomas DeLauer is a bestselling author, coach, and creator of one of the largest nutrition focused channels on YouTube. His work combines real world transformation with research backed education on inflammation, fasting, keto, and metabolic health. Before turning to YouTube, he worked in healthcare recruitment and lab services, which gave him access to doctors who guided him toward diet driven solutions when his own health spiraled.

Connect with Thomas on youtube or his personal website. You can also find him on Instagram @thomasdelauer or X @ThomasDeLauer.

Episode Highlights

Thomas shares how he went from a burned out healthcare executive to losing over 70 pounds and rebuilding his life through keto and fasting. His wife’s autoimmune struggles, including Hashimoto’s and Lyme disease, pushed them deeper into elimination diets until they found real relief using a ketogenic approach. Improving inflammation changed everything for them, from energy to fertility to quality of life.

He also talks about the grind of building his YouTube channel, why he rejected the bodybuilding world, and how his athletic background shaped his training today. The conversation highlights how keto is not just a weight loss tool. For many people, it becomes a lifeline for reversing serious conditions.

In This Episode:

• How Thomas went from 280 pounds to a full transformation through keto
• The early days of keto before it became mainstream
• Why inflammation sits at the root of weight gain and autoimmune disorders
• How physicians helped him understand elimination diets and IgG, IgA, IgE responses
• His wife’s powerful recovery from Hashimoto’s and Lyme disease
• Why keto can support fertility and help women with PCOS
• The downside of extreme bodybuilding cuts and over training
• How running, rugby, and early athletic roots shaped his fitness
• What it takes to create science based videos at scale
• Why keto changed his family more than his physique

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