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.

Hey Friend,

If you are eating low carb but the scale is not moving, this episode is going to help you spot what is quietly keeping you stuck.

In this episode, Cristina Clark breaks down seven common midlife mistakes that block low carb weight loss, even when you feel like you are doing everything right. We talk about hidden carbs and trigger foods, under eating protein, not getting enough fat, constant grazing, poor sleep, and the chronic stress that keeps your body in survival mode.

More importantly, you will walk away with simple fixes you can apply right away, without adding more rules or overwhelm.

In this episode, we cover:

The hidden carbs that keep fat loss turned off

Why low carb treats can keep cravings and snacking alive

How under eating protein slows progress for women over 40

The role of fat in satiety and steady energy

Why grazing all day keeps insulin and hunger signals elevated

How poor sleep blocks recovery and makes cravings louder

How chronic stress and overdoing cardio can stall weight loss

A simple seven day clean reset to calm cravings and restart momentum

💌 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. 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.

Hey Friend,

If you’re a midlife woman dealing with inflammation, digestive issues, anxiety, or symptoms you feel embarrassed to even talk about, and you’ve been told “everything looks fine," this episode is for you.

In this episode, Cristina Clark sits down with Julia Greenblatt, who shares her raw, honest story of living with debilitating internal pain and inflammation so severe she couldn’t sit comfortably, couldn’t ride in a car without pain, and had to reorganize daily life around trying to function.

Julia explains how her husband introduced her to a strict carnivore approach, and how within two weeks she noticed her inflammation calm down, her mind feel clearer, and her panic and anxiety begin to lift. Over time, she experienced continued healing, regained mobility, and got back simple daily freedoms that matter in midlife, including being able to get on the floor and play with her grandkids again.

This is for the woman who feels stuck in her body right now… and needs hope that things really can change, even in your late 50s, 60s, and beyond.

In this episode, we cover:

Julia’s turning point and what life looked like when symptoms became debilitating

How inflammation, stress, and midlife transitions can stack up in the body

What she noticed first after removing carbs and going ultra simple (beef + salt)

Why she believes journaling symptoms and food is a game changer for women

How community and support make the lifestyle sustainable

Practical, real-life “maintenance” habits Julia uses to stay consistent

💌 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. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/carnivorelifestyleforwomencommunity

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.

Cristina Clark, your Carnivore Lifestyle Coach, breaks down why strength training, not more cardio, is the key to losing stubborn weight for women over 40. In this episode, you will get two beginner friendly full body workouts you can do twice a week, plus simple warm ups, easy modifications, and form tips to protect your joints while you build muscle.

This is for the woman who feels like she is doing all the things, walking, dieting, adding more cardio, and the scale still will not move. If that is you, this will help you shift your strategy without making workouts complicated or long.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why building muscle supports fat loss and metabolism in midlife

• Why more cardio often backfires for women over 40

• Two simple full body strength sessions you can repeat each week

• Warm up ideas, modifications, and form cues to stay safe

• How to keep workouts short and effective

• Walking for gentle movement and recovery

• The recovery basics that make results happen: sleep and simple meals

• How to stay consistent without burning out

💌 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. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/carnivorelifestyleforwomencommunity

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 a midlife woman who is tired of guessing and tired of starting over, this episode is for you. We are talking about a simple, faith centered approach to feeling better in your body, getting stronger, and building habits you can actually sustain.

In today’s conversation, Cristina Clark sits down with a mother daughter duo, Crysanne Clay and Coryn Brown from Her Healthy Body. They are faith filled coaches who support women through strength training and health coaching, and we also talk about how the carnivore diet can be a helpful tool for simplifying food, supporting gut healing, and making real progress.

You will hear honest stories, practical coaching wisdom, and encouragement to choose consistency over perfection.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why midlife women get stuck in the start over cycle and how to simplify the next step

• How carnivore can be used as a tool for calmer nutrition and gut support

• The power of protein and strength training for midlife health

• How to build sustainable habits in real life without extremes

• Faith, mindset, and learning to stay consistent when life is busy

Guest details: Coryn Brown & Crysanne Clay Her Healthy Body Website: https://herhealthybody.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/her.healthy.body

Connect with me: Website: www.carnivorelifestyle.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my.carnivore.lifestyle/ Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/carnivorelifestyleforwomencommunity

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’ve been “eating pretty clean” but you’re still dealing with cravings, stubborn weight, and inflammation that won’t quit, this episode is for you.

In Episode 32, Cristina Clark breaks down what the carnivore diet actually is and why a simple, animal-based low-carb approach can help midlife women quiet cravings, reduce inflammation, and support fat loss + metabolic health, without making it complicated or extreme.

You’ll hear why many women feel stuck when they “try low carb” but keep the sweet low-carb treats, snacks, and replacement foods that keep hunger signals turned on. Cristina also explains why red meat can be one of the most nutrient-dense tools for midlife nourishment (think iron, zinc, and B12), and why pork is a strong food source of vitamin B1 (thiamin), a key nutrient for energy and nervous system support.

Most importantly, you’ll walk away with a simple plan you can actually follow:

• How to build a basic carnivore plate: protein + fat + salt + water

• How to remove the obvious triggers in a step-by-step way

• Why repeating simple meals on purpose reduces decision fatigue and boosts consistency

• A practical 7-day experiment (and how to extend it to 30–90 days) so you can collect real data from your body and restore energy, calm cravings, and build momentum

💌 Join my free Facebook group: Carnivore Lifestyle for Women Community The link is in the show notes, come be one of my founding members and get support from like-minded women walking the same journey.

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🩺 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.