Fourteen years vegan. Ulcerative colitis. Chronic acne. And a body that kept sending her signals she finally couldn’t ignore.

Josie Lieder, aka The Ex-Plant Eater, did everything the plant-based world told her to do, and paid for it with her health. When she made the switch to carnivore, her colitis symptoms vanished and her skin cleared and tightened up. Bloating, bleeding gums, brain fog and anxiety cleared. Now she has great energy, better sleep, and heals quicker than before from minor cuts and bruises, and more.

What started as a last resort became a complete transformation, and now she’s one of the most compelling voices speaking out about what the vegan diet can do to a body over time.

Josie is the author of the upcoming book ‘Coming Around to Carnivore’, releasing August 11, 2026 (link below), on several YouTube channels, and she’s set to take the stage at Meatstock 2027 in Nashville on a panel of former vegans. Her story isn’t just about food. It’s about what happens when lived experience finally overrules ideology.

In this episode, Jodie walks us through her 14-year journey, the health crisis that forced her hand, the moment carnivore changed everything, and why she’s now dedicated to helping others find their way out of the same trap.

If you’ve been plant-based and something feels off, this conversation might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

Link to Amazon for ‘Coming Around to Carnivore’, available for pre-order, dropping August 11, 2026

https://a.co/d/01diDAUz

CONNECT WITH JOSIE:

On Instagram and YouTube: @theexplanteater

CONNECT WITH US:

Mark Ennis, health and fitness coach

ennismark93@gmail.com, and on Instagram and YouTube @fitnessbeyondtime01 and @carnivoreevolution2024.

Victoria Olson, health coach and author of ‘Troubleshooting Your Carnivore Diet’ on Amazon https://a.co/d/00WnRF0I , can be reached at carnivoreevolution2024@gmail.com

And on Facebook in the group: Carnivore Diet After Age 40.

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