🔬 [EN] Researcher in Pharmacy and Biochemistry passionate about metabolic health. I focus on type 2 diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance, mental health, food addiction, and the metabolic roots of cancer. 

🧬 [PT] Pesquisador em Farmácia e Bioquímica com paixão pela saúde metabólica. Atuo com diabetes tipo 2, obesidade, resistência à insulina, saúde mental, compulsão alimentar e as raízes metabólicas do câncer. 

🇺🇸 English Version – From Collapse to Liberation: My Calling to True Healing

By Márcio Conte

After more than 15 years watching my own health deteriorate — shelves full of medications to manage all the so-called “diseases of prosperity” — my system finally collapsed. On February 1st, 2020, despite taking over 12 medications daily, I suffered a drug-induced seizure. That moment changed the course of my life.

When I regained consciousness, I realized something crucial: the medications weren’t healing me; they were merely suppressing symptoms. Conventional medicine had failed me. Even as a Pharmacy and Biochemistry student at EPM – Escola Paulista de Medicina, I came to a painful realization: we were being trained not to promote health, but to treat disease. I was deeply frustrated.

That’s when I decided to take charge and search for healing myself. In one of those talks, I discovered a so-called “heretic” doctor — often ridiculed in academia and banned from mainstream media — who spoke the truth with courage: Dr. Lair Ribeiro, a cardiologist and expert in nutrition. He mentioned the ketogenic diet as an alternative therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy and recommended a film starring Meryl Streep called First Do No Harm, based on the true story of a boy named Charlie.

I found the cure that freed me from these “modern world diseases.” I thank God for the existence of these brave doctors, who endure mockery and persecution for doing what is right in the service of life. These heroes deserve our respect — and I now follow their example so that others may also find freedom from the global disease industry.

In seeking to prevent another seizure, I ended up healing from much more:
obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, acid reflux, chronic gastritis, H. pylori infection, and depression.
My self-esteem returned. My physical, mental, emotional, and intellectual strength was restored.
My academic path was redirected toward promoting true, full-spectrum health. Because yes — it is possible.

I now feel a deep calling:
“To heal the sick and set the captives free.”

[PT] - Do Naufrágio à Libertação: Meu Chamado pela Verdadeira Cura

Depois de mais de 15 anos assistindo ao naufrágio da minha própria saúde, com prateleiras repletas de medicamentos para controlar as chamadas “doenças da prosperidade”, meu corpo entrou em colapso. Em 01/02/2020, mesmo tomando mais de 12 medicamentos diários, sofri uma convulsão medicamentosa. Aquela experiência mudou o curso da minha vida.

Quando voltei a mim, recobrei também a consciência: os medicamentos não estavam me curando, apenas mascaravam os sintomas. A medicina ortodoxa falhara comigo. Como estudante de Farmácia e Bioquímica na EPM – Escola Paulista de Medicina, percebi com dor que estávamos sendo treinados para tratar doenças, e não para promover saúde. Isso me frustrou profundamente.

Decidi então buscar por conta própria uma solução real. Em uma dessas buscas, encontrei um médico herético – perseguido pela “santa inquisição” da medicina moderna – que falou de cura com coragem: Dr. Lair Ribeiro, cardiologista e mestre em Nutrologia. Ele mencionou a dieta cetogênica como alternativa terapêutica para convulsões epilépticas refratárias e indicou o filme First Do No Harm (Pela Vida do Meu Filho), baseado na história real do pequeno Charlie.

Encontrei a cura que me libertou das doenças do mundo moderno. Agradeço profundamente a Deus e a esses médicos corajosos que, apesar da zombaria e perseguição, fazem o que é certo em favor da vida. São heróis. A eles, tiro meu chapéu. E sigo seu exemplo, para que outros também possam se libertar do mercado internacional da doença.

Buscando evitar uma nova convulsão, acabei sendo curado de muito mais:
obesidade, resistência à insulina, diabetes tipo 2, síndrome metabólica, hipertensão, refluxo, gastrite crônica, H. pylori e depressão.
Minha autoestima voltou. Meu vigor físico, mental, emocional e intelectual foi restaurado.
Minha vida acadêmica foi redirecionada para promover saúde plena. Porque sim — é possível.

Tenho um chamado: “Curar os enfermos e libertar os cativos.”

Like most health coaches, I arrived at this place because of my own health journey. I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 12 years old. In my 20s, I was diagnosed with Graves' disease, another autoimmune condition. In my 40s, I received another diagnosis…celiac disease. This third autoimmune condition sent me down a path of discovering what was causing my immune system to go awry and attack my own tissue instead of potential pathogens. 

As I tried different approaches to heal and discovered how the ultra-processed-food world we are a part of played a significant role in my health challenges, I wanted to share what I was learning. In 2017 I earned my coaching certification and then in 2021 earned national board certification in health and wellness coaching. As I began coaching, the people who came to me all had similarities. They all were insulin resistant and moving towards a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. I found it remarkable how that was a commonality despite the multiple different conditions that were a struggle for them. 

I went down a rabbit hole to learn more about insulin resistance and how it might connect to some of these other situations my clients were dealing with. Soon I discovered Ben Bikman's book Why We Get Sick. His explanation of the link between high insulin levels and so many chronic conditions made a light bulb go off in my mind. Because the approach of lowering insulin made so much sense, I became a certified coach with Insulin IQ.

In working with clients, we co-discover ways to get insulin levels and blood sugars back under control. Since going through perimenopause and then menopause as a Type 1, I have worked to keep my insulin low to control my weight. This perspective has helped me to understand even better the role insulin plays in people who may not yet have diabetes, but who are struggling with insulin resistance and who are carrying extra weight. It's wonderful when I watch clients connect the dots and then find success in managing their metabolic health with incremental habit changes. This approach to regaining health truly does work!

My nutrition journey started around 20 years ago with sports nutrition. Back then, I didn’t have the resources to educate myself properly, so I often relied on marketing claims, advice from my personal trainer, and common ideas like "salads and smoothies are healthy because they’re low in fat." That was a mistake! I took one university nutrition class, which I enjoyed, but it didn’t feel right for me. I wanted to become a registered dietitian, but that class stopped me from choosing that major.

Fortunately, I discovered informative podcasts and books that changed my perspective. I learned that traditional universities often lack a holistic approach and can be influenced by biased funding. I eventually became a licensed psychotherapist, but my interest in nutrition remained strong. I found holistic training focused on a whole-person approach, free from corporate bias.

Now, I see clients for both nutritional psychotherapy and general health, with a special focus on ketogenic therapy. I have a physical office, so I can work with you either in-person or online!

I’m a certified practitioner in metabolic and women’s hormone health, helping my clients uncover the root causes behind symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, digestive issues, PMS and (peri)menopausal changes.

My approach combines evidence-based functional medicine, nutrition, lifestyle and holistic health principles, recognizing that metabolism, hormones, gut health, stress and lifestyle are all interconnected. Next to blood tests, I like to use DNA and DUTCH (dried urine test for comprehensive hormones) testing, for targeted insights into my clients unique physiology.

Originally from Finland and now based in the Netherlands, I’m passionate about empowering women with personalized guidance, education and sustainable strategies that support long-term wellbeing — not just symptom management.

Andrya Martin is a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, Integrative Transformation Life & Metabolic Health Coach, Beat Cancer and Sears Wellness Institute Coach, and founder of Living Well. She is a wife, married mom of five, and proud grandmother of five, as well as a woman of strong Christian faith who is deeply passionate about helping others walk in true health and wholeness.

With over a decade of experience in health and wellness, Andrya specializes in addressing the root cause of health challenges rather than simply managing symptoms. Through her signature framework, the 7 Pillars of Health—Faith, Food, Focus, Fitness, Frequencies, Fellowship, and Fun—she teaches a comprehensive, whole-body approach to restoring energy, balancing hormones, and improving metabolic health.

She is the creator of the 30 Day Living Well Reset, a transformative program designed to help clients realign their health through personalized support, digital body scanning, and root-cause insight. This advanced approach identifies emotional and energetic imbalances while incorporating sound and color therapy to support the body’s natural ability to restore and heal.

In addition, Andrya leads her signature 12 Week Whole Woman Program, a deeply integrative experience focused on renewing the mind, restoring the body, and strengthening the spirit through faith-based and science-backed principles.

Andrya offers both individual counseling and group programs, creating supportive environments where men and women can experience deep, lasting transformation. Her work uniquely integrates science-backed strategies with faith-based principles, empowering women to renew their minds, restore their bodies, and live fully aligned in mind, body, and spirit.

Hi, I’m Carrie.

I’m so glad you’re here.

As a Registered Nurse with 17 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how important true health and well-being are—and how often people feel unsupported in achieving it. I became a nurse because of my deep passion for helping others, but my own health journey opened my eyes to a different path.

Like many, I reached a point where I didn’t feel fully supported by the traditional medical system. That experience led me to seek deeper answers—and ultimately transform my own health. Now, I’m here to share what I’ve learned so you don’t have to navigate it alone.

I believe that with the right support, guidance, and education, lasting transformation is possible.

What I offer is a shift away from the traditional “sick care” model and toward a proactive, root-cause approach—focused on prevention, reversal, and management of chronic disease. This is about putting you back in control of your health and your life.

Together, we use food as medicine and build a foundation rooted in sustainable, realistic habits. Wherever you are on your journey, we will co-create a personalized plan designed to meet you where you are—and move you forward.

Through small, consistent changes, we create powerful, lasting results.

If you’re tired of chasing quick fixes or relying on a “magic pill,” this is your opportunity to do things differently.

This is your time to take action.

This is your time to build a healthier, stronger you.

Let’s connect—and create something transformative together.

Are you ready?

We live in an Unhealthy Default Reality where disease, dysfunction and delusion have become normalized, celeberated and expected.  It falls on the belief that disease is inevitable and out of our control, therefore, we carry out the conscious and unconscious behaviors and habits that upholds that belief.  Optimizing your health, healing and transformation requires you to look at beliefs that hold you back and change your behaviors and habits.  

As a Heroic Performance Life Coach the greatest experience is helping, guiding and supporting you to break free from the imprisionment of this Unhealthy Default Realty built on the choices made in the past.  With amplified awarenesss and the power of choice you can empower your liberation from the belief that disease is inevitable and out of your control and enter into the Hero's Journey of health, healing and transformation in body, mind and spirit.  

Health is the Foundation to Life.

If one accepts that almost 9 out of 10 individuals find themselves with some degree of active metabolic injury, illness and/or disease, you may find it reasonble to consider this requires Metabolic Rehabilitation to restore optimal cellular metabolic function.  

The challenge I have seen as a pattern with clients is that the one making the choices and decisions also needs rehabilitation. That is to make better decisions that will support your health and wellness goals with understanding everything is connected: Health is of the Body, Healing is of the Mind and Transformation is the Love you have for your Future Self which is created in the next choice you make.  

As a 6 Time Cancer Survivor I know the road to restoring, regenerating and rebuilding trust and faith in the process of opitimizing my physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing.  And the process required one thing:

Self Love.

And Self Love was the very starting point for my journey.  To love, honor and fully accept where I was in the beginning while also learning to love, honor and respect my furture Self.  

Understanding and accepting the Universal framework of Nutrition and Movement as the two engines that can radically transform your pain and problems into potential and possibilities. 

When you are truly nourished in your body, mind and spirit then you move in such a way that it becomes Nourishing.   This is the path and process of renewal and regeneration.

Cancer, any other chronic illness or health challenges doesn’t need to stop your life. Because it’s not over - in fact, your life has just begun. I say bring it on!  Be a Warrior for Your Wellness.  

Part of my evolution and purpose is helping others move forward to optimize their health and wellbeing. That’s why I became a holistic heroic performance life coach focused on HOPE - Helping Other People Evolve into their true authentic selves.

Your body does not fail you - you fail your body. - Dan Hegerich