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Dr. Robert Kiltz On Hormone Balance, Managing Inflamation, & Gender Roles In Fertility

February 19, 2026

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  • Dr. Robert Kiltz attributes many modern ailments, including mental health issues and infertility, to a plant-based, low-fat diet which damages the gut and brain. 
  • Mindset, faith, and intentional positive thinking are crucial components of healing and fertility, as the brain's focus on worry creates inflammation. 
  • Fasting, particularly for three days, is presented as a powerful tool to heal the body by initiating autophagy and suppressing harmful gut microbes, which Dr. Kiltz believes is the root cause of most diseases. 
  • Marital conflict resolution involves accepting that responsibility is simultaneously 100% yours and 100% your partner's fault. 
  • Root causes of many reproductive and general health issues (like vaginitis, endometriosis, and male libido/testicular problems) are linked to gut health, where plant fermentation in the colon allows microbes to migrate and cause inflammation. 
  • Optimal health and fertility are supported by focusing on faith, fat (fat-forward/focused diet, including significant butter intake), fasting, and fitness (being in motion rather than structured exercise). 

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Dr. Kiltz’s Challenging Youth
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(00:01:26)
  • Key Takeaway: Dr. Kiltz overcame dyslexia, depression, and gang involvement through discipline and an LAPD ultimatum.
  • Summary: Dr. Kiltz grew up in Los Angeles facing dyslexia, depression, anxiety, and bowel issues while being involved in the 18th Street gang. He left the gang after being beaten during an initiation ritual required for exit, following an arrest at age 14 or 15. A strong work ethic, starting with a job at age 10, helped him realize there were better paths available.
Path to Medicine and Nutrition
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  • Key Takeaway: A broken leg led Dr. Kiltz to read and pursue medicine, focusing on nutritional biochemistry despite standard medical training ignoring root causes.
  • Summary: After breaking his leg at 19, Dr. Kiltz began reading and decided to pursue medicine, focusing his undergraduate studies on nutritional biochemistry. Standard medical training emphasized diagnosing disease and treating it with drugs or surgery, lacking a focus on the root cause of illness. He later incorporated holistic practices like meditation and yoga after personal struggles led him to seek ways to reduce inflammation via calming the mind.
Dietary Shifts: Paleo to Carnivore
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  • Key Takeaway: Dr. Kiltz adopted Paleo, then Keto, and ultimately the Carnivore diet after personal health issues and observing patient success.
  • Summary: Observing patients achieving pregnancy on a Paleo diet, Dr. Kiltz, who suffered from arthritis and migraines, began researching and adopting these dietary approaches himself. He found significant improvements in his health, mindset, and energy after transitioning to a Carnivore diet about 15 years ago. He believes the biggest downfall for health is a low-fat diet combined with eating three to six meals daily.
Mindset, Faith, and Creation
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  • Key Takeaway: Positive mindset practices, viewing life as a creation, and faith are essential for reducing inflammation and achieving goals like pregnancy.
  • Summary: Worry and focusing on negative news damages the brain and causes inflammation; practicing methods to see the world positively, often rooted in ancient philosophies or religious teachings, can counteract this. Dr. Kiltz emphasizes that every thought is a prayer, and recognizing that ‘I am God’ means one has control over the story they create for their life. His daily practice involves gratitude, prayer, and affirmations like ‘I am a mom’ or ‘I am losing weight’.
Dietary Impact on Brain and Fertility
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(00:21:41)
  • Key Takeaway: Damaged brains from low-fat, plant-based diets contribute to mental illness and infertility, making the carnivore lifestyle a key healing factor.
  • Summary: Dr. Kiltz posits that depression, anxiety, and other severe mental health issues stem from a brain damaged by a low-fat, plant-based diet that promotes fermentation and toxins in the gut. He suggests that the carnivore lifestyle, combined with mindset work, is a major factor in helping women achieve pregnancy. Furthermore, he notes that plants were the historical source for birth control and abortion pills, suggesting they interfere with natural human processes.
Modern Medicine vs. Natural Healing
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(00:51:39)
  • Key Takeaway: Modern medicine often sells drugs (like GLP-1s or birth control) to manage symptoms rather than addressing root causes through natural healing and lifestyle changes.
  • Summary: Dr. Kiltz expresses concern that drugs like GLP-1s for insulin balance or birth control for hormonal issues are often sold as lifelong solutions instead of encouraging fundamental changes like diet or mindfulness. He believes modern society has lost its way by ignoring natural healing methods such as grounding, sunlight, simplicity, and avoiding processed foods and chemical exposures. He advises those struggling with infertility to never give up and to surrender the outcome to God within themselves.
Fasting and Gut Health Connection
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(00:46:52)
  • Key Takeaway: Fasting for at least three days allows the body to heal itself via autophagy by emptying the gut of constantly fermenting plant matter.
  • Summary: Dr. Kiltz practices frequent fasting (daily one meal, monthly three-day fasts, quarterly five-day fasts) because he believes every disease is fundamentally a bowel problem caused by constant sugar circulation from three meals a day. Fasting for three days empties the bowels, allowing autophagy (self-healing) to begin while suppressing microbes that produce toxins from plant sugars. Historically, hunter-gatherers naturally fasted, unlike modern humans who are controlled by addictive plant chemicals like sugar, coffee, and alcohol.
Marriage Responsibility Principle
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  • Key Takeaway: Effective marriage requires acknowledging mutual fault simultaneously.
  • Summary: Every marriage should adopt the approach that conflict is 100% the fault of both partners. Flattery, affection, and positive reinforcement like saying “I love you” are crucial for connection, especially for men who are described as simple creatures.
Dietary Impact on Fertility
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  • Key Takeaway: Fertility issues in both sexes stem from gut health problems exacerbated by diet.
  • Summary: Fixing sperm or egg quality relies on the same principles: mindset, carnivore diet adherence, faith, fat intake, and fasting. Plant fermentation in the gut causes microbial issues that migrate, leading to conditions like vaginitis, endometriosis, and male reproductive problems.
Fat Intake and Cholesterol
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  • Key Takeaway: High fat intake, including a half to a full stick of butter daily, is recommended to suppress problematic gut microbes.
  • Summary: High cholesterol may be beneficial and preventative against Alzheimer’s and dementia, contrasting with conventional dietary advice. Plant-based foods contain goitrogens that attack the thyroid gland, and excessive sugar intake from fruit is converted to fat and poisons the body, unlike salt which is excreted.
Motion Over Exercise
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  • Key Takeaway: Natural motion is preferred over repetitive, high-impact exercise that causes joint damage.
  • Summary: Animals do not ’exercise’; they move naturally to hunt or flee, not for repetitive wear and tear. Excessive exercise causes friction, heat, and damage, leading to increased joint replacements. Being constantly in motion, such as using a stand-up desk or walking, is the healthier alternative.
Mindset and Overcoming Failure
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  • Key Takeaway: Hardship and challenge are necessary for creating value in life, and failure is a normal part of the journey.
  • Summary: The comfort crisis encourages people to wait for ease, but nothing of value is created without effort or challenge. It is important to embrace hardship, seek inspiration from heroes, and recognize that feeling nervous or failing a test is normal; the key is to wipe yourself off and continue learning.
Guest Contact Information
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(01:16:41)
  • Key Takeaway: Dr. Robert Kiltz can be found primarily through his website and social media channels.
  • Summary: Dr. Robert Kiltz directs listeners to DrKiltz.com as a primary resource. He is also active on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. The guest enjoyed the in-person conversation and the opportunity to fly his airplane to the recording.