Dr. Brian Lenzkes shares his thoughts on gratitude, the value of community, standing up for what is right despite the consequences, and keeping perspective on what is truly important in life. Happy Thanksgiving!

Vic Basmadjian is friend of Dr. Lenzkes, and he has been a huge supporter of Low Carb MD from the beginning. In addition to being a friend and supporter, he has an inspiring story of weight loss and reversal of metabolic disorder.

Ken Armstrong is a business analyst, cyclist, and low-carb/keto proponent with an amazing weight loss story. He lost more than 210 pounds over the course of his dietary journey—with high points and low points, and lessons learned along the way. Brian and Ken discuss forgiveness and self-respect, and the joy of living a self-disciplined life.

In this special episode of the podcast, Dr. Brian invites his Patreon supports to join in the discussion and storytelling. Brian and his supporters talk about favorite moments from past episodes, the purpose of the podcast and the impacts it has had on its listeners.

Joining the show today is founder of the Joyful Keto Life website, Christine Trimpe. Christine is a low-carb success story, author, speaker, joy seeker, and overall inspiring person. Life’s Best Medicine according to Christine: “If you would go through the Gospel of Luke and get to know Jesus, that is some of life’s best medicine.” 

Robert McCollum is an 85-year-old Navy veteran with some amazing experiences and wisdom to share with us from his long and eventful life. Life’s Best Medicine according to Robert: “Dream as if you’ll live forever and live like you will die today. Whatever your heart tells you to do, do it! But whatever you do, just do the best job you can..

Jen Martin and Dr. Brian talk about having faith in uncertainty, the joy of discovering the principles of real health and wellness, and the value of having friends who will hold you accountable. They also discuss the importance of hope and much more….

Life’s Best Medicine According to Kevin: “Don’t compare yourself to the people around you. If you are going to compare yourself at all, compare yourself to the person you were yesterday. You haveto be present with the Lord. The present moment is where we can connect with God. So be ready to hear when God calls you.”

Continuing on with her story, Marcy shares her thoughts about the painful experience of suicide in the family, the lack of any lasting hope outside of God, and the peace of knowing the immeasurable love of Christ, and the blessing of seeing your family grow…

In Part 2 of this series, Marcy and Brian discuss the difference between giving intellectual assent to a worldview and making a commitment, the necessity of spiritual community and accountability, the blessing of trusting in God’s plan, and the spiritual practices of prayer and fasting.