085 | Is the Keto Diet Good for Women? What You Need to Know

085 | Is the Keto Diet Good for Women? What You Need to Know

April 30, 2026 · 48 min · Season 1 · Episode 85

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Morgan Ekovich and Dr. Makayla Andersen discuss the ketogenic diet and its implications for women's health.

The ketogenic diet is everywhere — but that doesn’t mean it’s right for every woman. In this episode, Morgan is joined by Dr. Makayla Andersen, a naturopathic doctor, certified nutrition specialist, and licensed dietitian nutritionist, to unpack what keto actually is, where it came from, and why it was never originally created for weight loss. Together, they talk about who keto may help, when it may backfire, and why nutrition should always be personalized. If you’ve ever wondered whether ket...

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Host: Morgan Ekovich

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