About this episode
In this transformative episode, I speak with guest Frank Wright, a naturopathic practitioner and former pastry chef who radically healed his decades-long struggles with depression, anxiety, ADHD and addiction (including severe sugar addiction) using the carnivore diet.Frank, who spent 13 years battling mental health challenges while surrounded by sugar in London's finest kitchens, shares his vulnerable journey from heavy drug and alcohol use to profound sobriety and mental clarity. He details how replacing a whole-food, high-carbohydrate diet with a nutrient-dense, zero-carb, animal-based approach provided the therapeutic ketosis and bioavailable nutrients necessary for deep healing.Key Information01:26 Frank's Personal Struggle with Sugar Addiction 04:46 Carnivore as a Tool for Sobriety and Addiction Management (Feeling full at a cellular level; getting sober before carnivore) 07:08 Attempts at Healing Before Carnivore (Returning to pastry, 10 more years of long hours, reading nutrition, going vegan for 6 months, prioritizing plant antioxidants/30 plants a day, sourdough, lectins/Dr. Gundry)13:13 Father's Health/Type 2 Diabetes & Dementia (Witnessing high-carb diet consequences; motivation for change)18:35 Decision to Try Carnivore (Brain Energy, realizing never in therapeutic ketosis, hearing anecdotal carnivore stories, jumping in) and miraculous 48-Hour Transformation on Carnivore 26:01 All Plants Are Carbohydrates (Broccoli example; anti-nutrients taking away absorption)28:44 Neurodivergence and Ketosis (Managing overthinking/organization; stabilizing brain chemistry; ADHD/Autism test)35:04 Tip for Sugar Addiction (Commit to a week of single-ingredient whole foods, complex carbs, fat, and protein; minimize fruit/sweet palette)Frank´s Bio Frank Wright is a naturopathic practitioner and former pastry chef who transformed his life through the carnivore diet after decades of struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction. Having worked in some of London's finest restaurants, including the Ritz, Berkeley, and Michelin-starred establishments, Frank spent 13 years surrounded by sugar while battling mental health challenges that began in childhood. After trying everything from veganism to extensive biohacking protocols, Frank discovered carnivore nutrition and experienced a complete mental health transformation within 48 hours. Now he helps others break free from sugar addiction and reclaim their mental clarity through his Sugar Reset Community and coaching practice. Frank's story demonstrates the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health, particularly for those with neurodivergent conditions.Connect with Frank https://www.instagram.com/thefrankwright_/https://www.youtube.com/@thefrankwrighthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-wright-684b94302/https://www.threads.com/@thefrankwright_
