Chef Babette Explains Why Ultra Processed Food Is NOT for Humans | It’s Quietly Destroying Us

In this episode, I sit down with Chef Babette Davis for a conversation that goes everywhere real life tends to go, health, pain, survival, addiction, marriage, faith, and the daily work of staying present. What struck me right away about Chef Babette is how direct she is. No fluff, no hiding. We talk about ultra-processed food, what we put in our bodies, what we have normalized, and why some of the things we love most may be doing more harm than good. We also get into sleep, caffeine, discipline, and the mindset it takes to truly take care of yourself. But this conversation goes far beyond wellness. Chef Babette opens up about trauma, including a painful childhood experience, and about addiction in a way that is raw and honest. She shares what it was like around the early days of crack in the late 70s and early 80s, how powerful and destructive it was, and the moment everything changed for her. No rehab, no neat narrative, just a devastating wake-up call, a prayer, and the long road of rebuilding her life and her family. We also talk about love and marriage, and what it really takes to stay together over time. Not perfection, not performance, but space, humility, and knowing when to let go of ego. And underneath it all is the philosophy Chef Babette lives by, a simple but powerful idea: love yourself, stay grounded, and do not miss the life that is right in front of you now. It is an honest, surprising, and deeply human conversation. At its core, The CARLOS Podcast is about resilience, fearlessness, and real truths we’re not supposed to say out loud. If we’ve made you pause, rethink, or feel a little more connected, become part of what we’re building. Here’s what you can do: 👉 Join our membership community for early access, bonus episodes, and extra moments. 👉 Grab something from the online shop to represent the community wherever you are. 👉 If you’re already a member, thank you, share this post with one person who loves real conversations. Join the community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheCarlosPodcast Shop: https://thecarlospodcast.com/collections/the-carlos-podcast-merch IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecarlospodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/thecarlospodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecarlospodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecarlospodcast X: https://x.com/carlospodcast 00:00 Food Truths From Chef Babette Davis 01:04 Meet Carlos Watson 01:16 Back To Training 03:03 Vegan Or Bacon 05:12 Fearless Childhood 06:36 Crack Addiction Explained 08:39 Quitting Overnight 12:23 Marriage And Space 14:10 Dad’s Pet Peeves 15:29 Ego and Choosing Silence 16:28 Mortality and Living Now 17:33 Let Them and Pick Battles 18:48 Politics and ICE Debate 20:24 Health Starts With You 21:09 Bacon Reality Check 22:39 Processed Food and Sleep 23:45 Love Yourself Stay Present 25:47 Final Thoughts and Outro