Hey Friend,

Today’s episode features Bella Ma, also known as Steak and Butter Gal, and she is bringing such a powerful perspective on performance, healing, and why the carnivore lifestyle has helped so many women simplify food and feel better in their bodies.

Bella is a classically trained concert pianist and violinist, and she shares how nutrition impacts not just weight and energy, but also cognitive function, mood, and the ability to show up fully in real life. She is passionate about helping people understand that what you eat can directly support your body and brain, especially when you are tired of feeling stuck.

About Bella Ma (Steak and Butter Gal) Steak and Butter Gal, aka Bella, is a classically trained concert pianist and violinist who is passionate about advocating a carnivore diet for optimal health. She graduated from The Juilliard School’s Graduate Program with a Master of Music degree, specializing in violin and piano performance. Having been active in the educational and competitive performance world since the age of five, she has experienced firsthand the connection between nutrition and cognitive function. Bella believes diet plays a pivotal role in supporting the physical and mental foundations required for optimal health and performance. Today, she spreads the power of music online and in person through performances and teaching, while also advocating for the carnivore lifestyle. She hosts monthly 30 Day Carnivore Challenges through her online community, The Steak & Butter Gang, working alongside experienced carnivore coaches to teach and support members in the lifestyle. XO, Cristina Clark

Connect with Bella

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SteakandButterGal

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steakandbuttergal

• Join The Steak & Butter Gang: https://sbg-s-meat-up.mn.co/

💌 Come join me inside my free Facebook group, Carnivore Lifestyle for Women Community. This is where like minded midlife women who are eating low carb or carnivore, or ready to learn, can get support, stay consistent, and stop feeling like they are doing this alone. I talk about the topics I cover in my podcast, and I share simple trainings on food, movement, mindset, stress management, and sleep. It is easy to join. The link is in the show notes below.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or medical professional. Nothing shared in this podcast is meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Always check with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, workouts, or lifestyle.

Hey Friend,

If you are eating carnivore or low carb and still dealing with constant hunger, cravings, food noise, or stalled weight loss, this episode is for you.

Cristina Clark, your Carnivore Lifestyle Coach explains why fear of dietary fat quietly sabotages results. When you stay too lean, you can feel like you are doing everything right, but your body keeps asking for more. More snacks, more bites, more something. Not because you lack willpower, but because you are not giving your body the fuel it needs to feel safe and satisfied.

In Episode 38, we cover:

Why eating too lean can drive cravings and food noise How fat supports satiety so you can stay consistent How fat supports hormones and brain health in midlife What to do if you are afraid of calories and weight gain How to tell if your body is asking for more fat

Simple steps to make carnivore feel calm and sustainable:

Choose fattier cuts like 80/20 ground beef Add rendered fats like butter, tallow, or bacon fat if needed Let hunger be your guide instead of forcing restriction Keep it simple and repeatable so your body can trust you

Your 7 day challenge: Pick one fat focused change for the next seven days and notice what shifts. Hunger, cravings, mood, energy, and consistency are all clues. XO Cristina Clark

💌 Come join me inside my free Facebook group, Carnivore Lifestyle for Women Community. I talk about the topics I cover in my podcast, and I share simple trainings on food, movement, mindset, stress management, and sleep. It is easy to join. The link is in the show notes below.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or medical professional. Nothing shared in this podcast is meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Always check with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, workouts, or lifestyle.

Hey Friend,

If you have been dealing with chronic symptoms for years, getting dismissed, and feeling like you are chasing answers without real help, this episode is for you.

In Episode 37, Cristina Clark sits down with Lynn Divoky, also known as Midlife Carnivore, a retired nurse who spent decades living with unexplained symptoms, saw 17 different types of doctors, and finally received a diagnosis of mast cell activation syndrome in 2022.

Lynn shares what life looked like when her symptoms progressed, including severe reactions, intense fatigue, pain, anxiety, and losing hope. Then she explains what changed when she returned to a strict carnivore approach for healing, and why she later moved into a lion diet to support histamine issues. She also breaks down insulin resistance in simple terms so you can understand why small food choices can keep you stuck.

This conversation is real, encouraging, and full of practical takeaways for midlife women who want to lose weight, reduce inflammation, and feel like themselves again.

In this episode, we cover:

Lynn’s decades of unexplained symptoms and why diagnosis took so long What mast cell activation syndrome can look like in real life Why she started carnivore for healing, not just weight loss What she noticed within the first three days of carnivore How she went from frequent rescue meds to fewer reactions Why she used a low histamine lion diet and why fresh meat matters A simple explanation of glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance Why weight loss can be a side effect of metabolic healing How emotional eating and food addiction can change over time Simple strategies for cravings, stress eating, and staying consistent Lynn Divoky: Instagram and Youtube: @midlifecarnivore www.healinghumanity.movie

💌 Come join me inside my free Facebook group, Carnivore Lifestyle for Women Community. This is where like minded midlife women who are eating low carb or carnivore, or ready to learn, support each other and stay consistent. I go deeper on the podcast topics, share simple trainings on food, movement, mindset, stress management, and sleep, and help you build a plan you can actually follow. The link is in the show notes.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or medical professional. Nothing shared in this podcast is meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Always check with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, workouts, or lifestyle.