The Liver Show

Chris Bell is a documentary filmmaker who’s extensive directorial list includes; “Bigger, Stronger, Faster,” “A leaf of Faith,” and “Prescription Thugs” to name a few.

I like his Wiki entry which summarizes his plight quite well:

“His work is focused on the impact that society has on our consumption and addictions, especially to prescription drugs. Chris provides great insight on the ways that American culture forms our decision making. He continues to be an outspoken advocate for those suffering from addiction and their families.”

When the opportunity to interview Chris presented itself, the first thing that came to mind was the fact that he’s one of the most talented filmmakers I know, yet he’s not at all like other filmmakers.

The man goes against the grain in many ways. He seemingly lives life by his own rules in the quest to challenge the status quo. Thankfully for us, we get to see his path of enlightenment unfold throughout his film anthology. No industry or corporate contamination.

In this episode of “The Liver Show” Chris gives me the inside scoop on his recent plant journey experience!

We also get into:

• How Chris used Ibogaine to rid himself of pain and addiction
• The logistics of making a short film about a 3 day Ibogaine trip
• The potential benefits of Ibogaine and other plant medicines long term
• If you want to be healthy, probably don’t do what other people are doing.
• Meat shortage amidst the COVID crisis and the opportunity this presents for regenerative agriculture and ethically raised livestock.
• How Chris cuts through the red tape of film industry.
• Chris’ training updates and daily walks
• How to gain notoriety as a filmmaker using social media
• Building muscle might be harder on a Carnivore diet
• Importance of not being dogmatic with your diet
• Advice for filmmakers on set who might want to make better nutrition choices.

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I've experimented with every diet and meal plan imaginable.
How does it make me feel and do I enjoy it?
That's the biggest question on my mind when food graces my lips.
Although the experimentation will never end, I've landed on some consistent foods that I'd consider staples of what I eat in a normal day.
These foods have stood the test of time, (at least the last 6 months); they guarantee that I'll perform physically and mentally at my optimum.
Thanks for listening!
Until next time...

1. The "guilt" factor
2. The "sad my food is gone" factor
3. The "key nutrient starvation" factor
Overcoming binge eating was all about understanding and learning how to control THESE principles.

Like any additction, I still wear this affliction on my shoulders at all times. I’m not completely absolved from my addiction to food, but I have largely resolved what was once a major burden in my life.
In today's tell all, I share with you my journey IN TO my mess of binge eating.
In retrospect, I think there are some telling signs to what snuck me into this deep dark corner of my eating disorder.
In the next episode, I hope to get into how I got myself OUT of this mess.

It's been a long time coming - 5 months of dieting!
In this episode I highlight some of the key moments of the journey -

• Where it all started
• Beginning strategy and initial progress
• Making changes with coach based on preference.
• When to add cardio and when to lower food.
• Timeline, rate of loss, maintaining weight but getting leaner. Importance of progress pics.
• Plateaus and big drops in weight.
• Low Calories / Refeeds
• Defining goals early on - things I would do differently.