Shivangi Sinha
A key part of Brian Johnson’s journey (better known as the Liver King) is his wife, Barbara Johnson. Committed to the same ancestral lifestyle as her husband, she shares his beliefs in raising their children according to those principles. While much about her remains out of the spotlight, she has been equally instrumental in shaping their shared path. Her presence is highlighted in Netflix’s ‘Untold: The Liver King,’ where she opened up about her personal choices, what life looks like within their unconventional world, and the highs and lows they’ve experienced together as a couple.
Barbara Johnson Leaned Towards the Ancestral Lifestyle For Her Kids’ Health
Barbara Johnson, formerly known as Bozena, was born in Hajnówka, Poland. At the age of 15, she moved to the US and adopted the name Barbara. Her family had immigrated, and her father worked tirelessly to establish their new life in the new country. Barbara herself was known for her strong work ethic from a young age and eventually pursued a successful career in dentistry, even opening her own practice. She met Brian Johnson in June 2006 while snowboarding in Park City, Utah, and they formed an instant connection. By early 2009, the couple were married and had welcomed two sons, Rad and Stryker. According to Brian, Barbara was the family’s primary breadwinner for many years through her dental practice.
Barbara has openly shared that both of her sons faced persistent health challenges and allergies during their early years. Frustrated with conventional treatments that yielded little improvement, she and her husband Brian began educating themselves on ancestral health practices. Brian eventually developed the concept of “ancestral living,” which emphasizes a raw, nose-to-tail diet of animal organs, heavy physical activity, exposure to nature, and overall primal habits. They fully embraced this lifestyle as a family, and Barbara claimed that their children’s health improved dramatically.
Since then, Barbara has been a passionate proponent of ancestral living, raised her family according to its core values, and integrated them into everyday life. She spoke about the time her husband’s private emails were leaked, revealing his use of performance-enhancing drugs. She admitted that she had always known about it and wasn’t surprised by the public’s reaction. However, she also expressed disappointment over how the controversy shifted focus away from the deeper message they had been working to spread. She even said that, had it been up to her, she might have preferred that Brian keep that information private to protect the integrity of what they were trying to build.
Barbara Johnson’s Beauty Business is Flourishing Today
Barbara Johnson has carved out her own space as a prominent influencer in the fitness and wellness world. While she no longer practices dentistry, she plays a central role in the Ancestral Living brand alongside her husband, Liver King. With over 172,000 followers on Instagram, Barbara, who is often known as the Liver Queen, shares regular content focused on their raw, animal-based diet, intense fitness routines, and family lifestyle. Her platform is not just an extension of her husband’s brand but a reflection of her own voice and commitment to the lifestyle.
In addition to her influence online, Barbara is also the founder of Krowa, an animal-based beauty brand that carries the slogan “Honoring Beauty From Within.” The brand emphasizes sustainable sourcing and ancestral principles, aiming to merge natural wellness with skincare. Barbara continues to be a powerful force in promoting holistic living, not just through diet and fitness but also through self-care rooted in nature and primal values.
Barbara Johnson Efficently Manages Different Roles Within Her Household
Barbara Johnson is a devoted mother. Her two sons, Stryker and Rad, are the heart of her world and central to everything she does. Alongside them, the family includes four Dobermans named Axe, Mace, Dobber, and Tundra, who are just as much a part of their daily lives and routines. She plays an active role in her children’s education as well, as the boys are homeschooled under her guidance, with lessons often incorporating jiu jitsu, lifting weights and heavy things, weapon proficiencies, hunting, butchering, building, and business making.
Despite their busy lives and public scrutiny, Barbara and Brian make it a point to prioritize each other. They set aside one day each week for a dedicated “date,” venturing into the wilderness, sometimes to places like Wyoming Creek, or engaging in natural healing rituals and spa-like experiences rooted in their philosophy. Their relationship, grounded in ritual and intention, also includes something they call the “affection quota,” where they commit to a set number of physical gestures and affirmations to express love daily.
While the family has faced criticism for promoting what some call “toxic masculinity,” Barbara has openly rejected the term. She stated that masculinity itself is “amoral” and that when cultivated responsibly, the unique strengths of both men and women complement each other. She believes in nurturing these differences without shame. As the co-architect of their lifestyle and values, she continues to guide and shape the identity of their family, standing firm in her belief that ancestral living is about intention, connection, and honoring what’s natural.
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