Glen’s Journey to Sobriety and Healing Through Carnivore and an Animal-Based Lifestyle
Glen had always been fit and active growing up, participating in sports like football and boxing. However, due to a number of personal matters, he found himself turning to alcohol to cope. His drinking escalated to dangerous levels, and in the year leading up to rehab, Glen was consuming over 2 liters of spirits a day. This excessive drinking led to multiple hospitalizations, as his physical and mental health deteriorated. By 2018, Glen had developed a serious addiction to alcohol, becoming physically dependent and struggling with daily panic attacks, severe depression, and thoughts of suicide aged just 21.
In 2018, after hitting rock bottom, Glen entered rehab to confront his addiction. It was here that he began to understand the importance of taking control of both his mental and physical health. After rehab, he made a commitment to live a healthier lifestyle, choosing natural ways to manage his anxiety and depression rather than relying on medications.
Glen’s first step was trying veganism, believing it would be the healthiest choice for both his body and the environment. At first, he noticed small improvements in his energy levels, but these were short-lived. Over time, he became increasingly exhausted and weary, and his mental health remained largely unchanged. Veganism wasn’t the solution he had hoped for.
Next, Glen turned to the ketogenic diet. He saw significant weight loss, and with it, some improvements in his mental health. While he was primarily focused on achieving a deep state of ketosis, this diet helped lower his anxiety levels and gave him a sense of mental clarity. However, Glen felt there was still more to be done. He knew he needed to try something else to address the root causes of his struggles.
It was then that Glen learned about the carnivore diet. Initially, he was skeptical. He had concerns about the high intake of saturated fats and cholesterol and feared it might lead to weight gain. But knowing that he needed something radical to maintain his sobriety and improve his mental health, Glen decided to give it a try. The results were nothing short of transformative. Almost immediately, he felt a surge of energy he hadn’t experienced in years. His anxiety was virtually gone, and most importantly, depression no longer consumed his daily life.
With newfound energy, Glen got back into a regular exercise routine. He leaned out, built muscle, and saw significant improvements in his gut health. The carnivore diet didn’t just help heal his mind—it gave him the physical vitality he had long been missing.
After a year on the carnivore diet, Glen decided to experiment by reintroducing small portions of carbohydrates, such as fruit, rice, and sweet potatoes. His body responded well to this adjustment, and he found a new balance that worked for him. Glen now follows an animal-based lifestyle, alternating between periods of strict carnivore eating and low-carb phases when necessary.
The carnivore diet has been instrumental in helping Glen stay sober, heal from anxiety and depression, and maintain long-term sobriety. He has now been sober for over 7 years, and he attributes much of his success to this lifestyle. The combination of a focused approach to diet, exercise, and an unwavering commitment to his health has allowed him to not only overcome his struggles with addiction and mental health but also to build a life filled with strength, purpose, and fulfillment.
