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The Energy First Approach™

In 8 weeks, you’ll master the tools that restore your body’s ability to give you nonstop energy all day. Even if you don’t remember what it’s like to feel good, by following these strategies, your body will remember.

YOU KNOW YOU COULD FEEL BETTER

You’ve gone through the system, yet no help is in sight.

You’ve done everything you were advised—labs, specialists, medications—but you’re still tired, anxious, and wondering if this is how it’s going to be forever. You sense something deeper is going on, yet no one has identified the root of the problem. So you keep searching, stuck between medical advice that isn’t helping and health “hacks” you’re not sure you can trust.

You’re not weak. You’ve been putting up with:

  • Pushing through brain fog while praying no one notices
  • Feeling guilty for snapping at loved ones when you’re exhausted
  • Hiding symptoms or medications out of embarrassment
  • Worrying that a flare-up will hit at the worst possible moment
  • Canceling plans because you don’t know how you’ll feel that day
  • Feeling like your body is betraying you
  • Wondering how much longer you can keep this up
  • Blaming yourself for not being able to “fix” it

Their explanations don’t make sense.

Their solutions don’t work.

You deserve better.

My Story Is Your Story

I know exactly what it feels like to be unwell and unheard.

For years, I battled symptoms no one could explain—pain that kept me from walking, fatigue that swallowed up hours of my days, and a constant fear that something inside me was breaking down. Biohacks and supplements were worthless. The healthcare system had no answers.

It was my husband who asked the question that sent me on a journey of discovery: “What if there’s more to know about nutrition than what you learned in medical school?”

With my training in polymer biochemistry, I started digging for real answers—and what I found was astounding. There wasn’t just “more” to learn; what I had learned was actually hurting me. The supposedly “healthy” foods I’d been eating were fueling relentless inflammation that made chronic illness not just likely, but inevitable.

When I changed my diet, I didn’t just get my life back. I felt like every part of my body just received an upgrade. 

That’s why I created this masterclass: to give you the knowledge and step-by-step plan that finally gave me my health and my life back.


Dr. Cate Shanahan
Board-certified Family Physician & Biochemist

The Energy First Approach™

Your journey begins Saturday, May 2, 2026, and runs for eight weeks. The first four classes help you fully understand how food affects your metabolism. The last four classes will teach you how to apply the lessons you just learned.

Week 1

Expose the Illusion of Choice

The average person gets most of their daily calories from three refined, flavorless ingredients that steal energy and sabotage health.

Week 2

Cellular Energy 101

Learn to master your cellular metabolism to avoid debilitating energy swings.

Week 3

Understanding Inflammation

Learn how cellular energy disruption drives inflammation, and how inflammation leads to daily health struggles.

Week 4

Mastering Your Biomarkers

Discover what your labs actually mean and how food—not prescriptions—can improve them.

Week 5

Choose Your Energizing Breakfast

One powerful daily change that stabilizes energy, mood, and focus. Many notice results on day one.

Week 6

Upgrade Lunch Without Sacrifice

Replace energy-draining lunches with satisfying options that fit your busy life.

Week 7

Redirect Cravings into Motivation

They’ve trained you to crave Doritos. But you can use the same kinds of flavor tricks to start craving healthy meals. Make your appetite work for you, not against you.

Week 8

The Infinite Meal Solution

Five simple systems that automate healthy eating so that even if you fall off the wagon, you can get back on the right path.

Life After Your Transformation

When you have energy, your whole outlook on life is better. Here are some of the things you can expect:

Wake up with can-do energy and a clear mind, not dread or overwhelm

Move through your day free from nagging hunger, cravings, or mental “food noise”

Feel calm and capable, able to handle stress with ease

Eat confidently—no tracking, obsessing, or second-guessing every choice

Liberate your appetite to start living free from the control of corporate food scientists.

Fully understand your lab results—because there’s a good chance your doctor doesn’t.

Rely on yourself, not doctors, drugs, diets, supplements, or hacks to “fix” you

Experience health as natural and steady, instead of fragile and hard to maintain

Know exactly how to get back on track if life throws you a curveball

Feel the confidence of knowing that you have the tools to stay on track.

Real People. Powerful Transformations.

No matter who you are, you can experience a world of better health.

“…we trust Dr. Cate implicitly. I’ve seen great results from it….”


Kobe Bryant
LA Lakers

“…it really helped me with endurance … I was able to run more and be more active.”


Dwight Howard
LA Lakers

“I have more energy, better mental concentration, and no more food noise.”


Chris Kaman
NBA Player

“After 3 weeks I have no more carb cravings and more energy…I feel like my whole life there was a secret out there.”


Melissa M.
Program Graduate

“In ten weeks, I went from prediabetic to normal A1C and cut triglycerides nearly in half.”


Sara R.
Program Graduate

“I lost 100 lbs and feel so much better after removing processed oils and eating real food.”


Adrienne R.
Program Graduate

Everything You Get When You Join

8 Live Teaching Sessions on Saturdays: May 2 – June 20

Lessons begin with 30 minutes of lecture-style learning
Followed by 30 minutes of practical interactive exercises
Recorded for replay for those who can’t attend live

8 Weekly Group Coaching Sessions on Thursdays: May 7 – June 25

Join us for an hour of dedicated live coaching time with Dr. Cate. Ask questions live or submit in advance
Recorded for replay for those who can’t attend live

Plus These Valuable Resources

Consistent Support

During the eight-week course, you’ll receive short, focused emails that reinforce lessons and guide you step-by-step.
After graduating, receive one month of weekly support emails to stay on track.

Weekly Downloadable Tools

Practical PDFs for tracking, templates, shopping guides, and more.

Plus These Bonuses

Value: $197

Bonus

Fast & Easy Meals Mini Course

100+ recipes, cooking demos, and kitchen shortcuts for sustainable real-food eating.

Value: $997

Bonus

Graduate Hall Pass

Completing all eight lessons unlocks access to a second round of live lessons and Q & A with the next group of students. Expand your knowledge and your repertoire of cooking skills.

Join The Energy First Approach™

8-Week Live Masterclass

$4,835  $497

This is the culmination of thirty years of experience working with patients 1:1, with corporations, with top athletes, and now you. All for the price of a one-hour session, because I think everyone deserves better health.

Your Investment Includes:

  • 8 weekly live teaching sessions
  • Weekly group coaching & Q&A
  • Downloadable tools & templates
  • Fast & Easy Meals mini course
  • Graduate hall pass extended support
  • Access to session replays

Why This Course Is Different:

  • No upsells
  • No proprietary supplement promotion
  • Flexible plan that fits into your busy day
  • Direct access to Dr. Cate
  • Step-by-step instruction
  • Foundational skills that will serve you for life
SORRY, SOLD OUT

Please stay tuned to the newsletter for details on when the next class will open.

  30-Day Money Back Guarantee*

  Class Sizes Limited (30 Seats)

  *If this isn’t right for you, just let us know for a full refund—no questions asked.

Frequently Asked Questions

No matter what your condition, this program will give your body the best shot at recovery.

The typical American diet wages war on your body. By giving your cells the raw materials they need to produce energy optimally and function properly, you allow your body to do what it does best: grow and heal.

The core live session runs for 60 minutes every Saturday. You can also attend the live Q&A sessions every Thursday. Everything else fits easily into real life: short daily emails to keep you on track, step-by-step changes you can implement in minutes, and practical tools you can use right away. This is not a program that requires hours of extra work or perfection.

Yes. All sessions are recorded and available for replay for the full duration of the program. Many students mix live attendance and replays to fit their schedules.

This plan is far less restrictive than every other plan I’ve seen. The world of real, healthy food is open to you; all you’re restricting are the three refined ingredients that put the junk in junk food. The problem is, nobody teaches us what real, healthy food is, or what makes junk food junk. This program does.

Some people abandon a diet because they’re not experiencing the benefits. Some people abandon a diet simply because it’s too restrictive and impractical. This program gives you more choices, not fewer. And makes it easy for you to track measurable progress.

Many programs are designed to make money by asking you to buy unnecessary equipment, supplements that don’t work and can be harmful, and pricey specialty foods that few people enjoy. This plan does none of that. This isn’t about upselling you to proprietary products. Thiis is about empowering you with knowledge.

Yes—weekly live group coaching and Q&A with Dr. Cate is included. You can ask questions live or in advance. Optional 1:1 sessions are available for those who want deeper personalization.

It’s best if you can take the classes in order, but don’t worry if you have to miss some. I’ve designed each lesson to stand on its own, so you won’t feel lost even if you’re too busy to watch the replays.

You’re fully protected by our no-questions-asked, 30-day money-back guarantee.

No. This is an educational masterclass focused on reversing root causes that send many people to the doctor. It does not provide medical care, diagnose conditions, or replace your relationship with healthcare providers. Many students find that reversing inflammation reduces their need for medical care—but this program is not medical treatment.

About Dr. Cate Shanahan

Dr. Cate Shanahan is a board-certified family physician, trained biochemist, and internationally recognized leader in the field of nutrition and metabolic health.

She served as Director of the Los Angeles Lakers PRO Nutrition Program and has worked with elite athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and busy working people seeking to reclaim their health.

She is also the NY Times Bestselling author of Deep Nutrition, Food Rules, The FATBURN Fix, and Dark Calories, which have helped millions understand the science behind real food and metabolic healing.

Dr. Cate teaches every live session personally—bringing decades of clinical experience and scientific insight directly to you.

Feature Name Name/Description  Price
Item #1 (Main Offer)

8 week masterclass in optimizing your health.

8-week live virtual course — each week: 1 hour every Saturday morning with live discussion and practical implementation steps. $2,997
Item #2 Decoding Junk Food & Kitchen Detox Assist Guide PDF workbook that reveals the big 3 toxic ingredients in foods marketed as healthy. $47
Item #3 Modules 2–4 Bundle — Brain Health Decoders Three PDFs to assess your brain heath and track recovery. $197
Item #4 (Main Offer)

Inflammation X?Ray & Diagnostic Toolkit

2 PDFs that show you exactly how the big 3 toxic ingredients are affecting your body. $147
Item #5 Implementation Pack Everything you need to create and sustain healthy habits:

Your infinite breakfast and lunch templates, a 200 page ebook with hundreds of photos and links to video for step by step instructions, and worksheets to simplify shopping and meal planning.

$549
Item #6 (Bonus)

Accountability & Alumni Support

Live group coaching & Q/A with Dr. Cate, accountability challenges and emails. $997

Class size is limited to only 30 seats, so take advantage of this promotional offer today!

Why let the medical system govern your health? With the life-changing knowledge in the Energy First Approach plan, you’ll be in control.

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