Wise Traditions

We pay so much attention to diet and exercise, as we pursue a healthy, ancestral lifestyle, that most of us tend to overlook the role of natural light in our health. Randy Lee, the author of The Mitochondriac Manifesto, reminds us today of how pivotal its role is in our wellbeing. He goes over the science related to how light controls our biology, along with the role of melanin and the conditions that favor longevity and photobiomodulation. In sum, Randy reveals how sunlight may be the key, not only to weight loss, but to optimal health.   Visit Randy's website: themitoman.com Order Wise Traditions conference recordings at fleetwoodonsite.com Check out our sponsors: Harvest Right and Sirius Nutrition

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

The study we've been waiting for is finally here! The head of infectious disease, Dr. Marcus Servos, at Henry Ford Health conducted a retrospective study of vaccinated children v. unvaccinated children to document their health outcomes. He promised that he would publish the results but then decided not to. Why not? The answer may have to do with the "inconvenient" results of the study. They did not confirm the expectations of the pro-vaccine Dr. Zervos. But Del Bigtree, the CEO of ICAN (Informed Consent Action Network)and host of The HighWire, decided to get the results out to the world through the film "An Inconvenient Study". As Executive Producer, Del focused on the very results that Dr. Zervos did not want revealed. There were statistically significant better health outcomes for the unvaccinated children over the vaccinated. In this conversation, Del tells us what led up to the study being conducted and why he decided to secretly record conversations with the doctor who did not want to publish it. The implications of the results are staggering and they invite scientists and the general public alike to reexamine their presuppositions about the efficacy of vaccines and to consider the real harm these may be causing our children. Visit Del's websites: thehighwire.com, icandecide.org, aninconvenientstudy.com Join Nourishing Our Children's private Facebook group Check out our sponsors: Nutrition Therapy Institute and the New Biology Clinic

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

Are you afraid your kombucha scoby might kill you? Are you intimidated by the idea of making your own kraut? You may know that ferments are good for your gut and your overall health, but you still might be hesitant when it comes to making your own. Austin Durant, the author of "Fearless Fermenting," hopes to ease your fears by showing you the fermenting "ropes". He goes over how easy it is to get going, with tools and produce you might have on hand in your own kitchen right now. He also explains why you should even get started in the first place. From porridge to kraut to escabeche and more, Austin demystifies the process, inviting you to roll up your sleeves and to get fermenting for fun...and for your health!   Visit Austin's websites: fearlessfermenting.com and fermentersclub.com Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation (and use the code pod 10) Check out our sponsors: New Biology Clinic and MASA Chips

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

Our fast-paced lives can make it difficult to perceive the healing properties of the very elements that surround us: in water, fire, air, and earth. Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, the author of "Earth Medicines", invites us to slow down and receive healing from the earth and its elements. Today, she shares recipes and insights that shed new light on the ancient healing that we may be overlooking which is ubiquitous, if not right under our very noses. Visit Felicia's website: kitchencurandera.com Follow this podcast on the platform of your choice and/or on YouTube Check out our sponsors: Optimal Carnivore and Sirius Nutrition

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

How are the many cell towers, wifi signals, and electromagnetic fields around us affecting our health? And what can we do about them? Dan Stachofsky, the founder of Essential Energy, learned about their effects the hard way, as his family dealt with numerous health issues provoked by the non-native fields. Today, he tells his story and offers simple suggestions for not only mitigating negative EMFs but also amplifying healthy frequencies around us. Visit Dan's website: essentialenergy.us Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation at westonaprice.org (and use code pod10) Check out our sponsors: American Blossom Linens and Lumiram

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

"Safe and effective." This is the mantra of those in favor of vaccinations, who claim that they save lives. But, there is mounting evidence that they are neither safe nor effective. Most of us simply haven't been privy to the facts. That is about to change. Magdalene Taylor is the Director and Editor of The Informed Parent (TiP), a journal to encourage an informed vaccination decision based on a wide range of information. Magda was once a believer in vaccines until she came across some literature that gave her pause. Now she equips parents with information on the hazards associated with so-called immunizations. This episode focuses on many relevant topics including how few doctors speak out about vaccination risks, how little they actually know about vaccines, and how the entire medical industry is captured by the pharmaceutical industry. Magda also shares books, reference materials, and more to empower parents, along with suggestions for how to manage well-meaning relatives and friends (and medical professionals) who insist that any vaccine hesitancy is problematic. Visit Magdalene's website: informedparent.co.uk Order WAPF's free info pack at westonaprice.org Check out our sponsors: Paleovalley and Harvest Right

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2025

Pills for every ill. Viruses that we must inoculate ourselves against. Treating the body as a machine. This is the allopathic model of medicine and it completely inverts and subverts who we are as conscious human beings. Today, Mark Gober, the author of the "Upside Down" series of books, busts many modern medical myths. He tackles many of our assumptions about contagion, who we are as human beings, and how we heal. Visit Mark's website: markgober.com Join our Nourishing Our Children Facebook group Check out our sponsors: New Biology Clinic and MASA Chips

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2025

Sometimes homesteading is idealized and you get stars in your eyes, thinking it'll be so perfect... until it's not. Aimee and John Willis of Vintage Meadows tell the story of how a health crisis made them pivot from their original life goals into homesteading. They bought 4 acres and gave it a go. Then they had to sell it all and start all over, and over, and over again. You might call it a failure, a pivot, or simply relatable – but whatever it is, it shows the resilience of two people who want to nurture themselves and their community well and who haven't thrown in the towel just yet.   Visit Aimee and John Willis' website: vintagemeadows.farm Follow the Wise Traditions on the podcast app of your choice or on Apple Podcasts Check out our sponsors: Optimal Carnivore and Sirius Nutrition

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2025

Shots, nutrient-deficient diets, and pesticides are negatively impacting our children's health...and have been for some time. Today, Zen Honeycutt, founder and president of Moms Across America, offers startling insights on the serious damage and repercussions of all of the above. She discusses studies that points to the fact that our children are getting more toxins than nutrients in their lunches, and she shares her own personal heartbreaking loss and why this is making her more determined than ever to fight on behalf of our nation's children. She also shares where she aligns with the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement and where she sees a need for improvement.   Visit Zen's website: Moms Across America Join the Nourishing Our Children Facebook group Check out our sponsors: American Blossom Linens and Lumiram

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2025

Life is complicated and challenging. There is beauty and heartache...and somehow also beauty IN the heartache. In a timely message, Tara Couture, the author of "Radiance of the Ordinary", communicates how she processes and manages to embrace it all. On Tara's Slowdown Farmstead in Canada, she has dealt with the mundane -- from an ornery cow to issues obtaining raw milk -- to the unthinkable -- including the untimely death of her daughter. Tara reminds us that, amidst it all, life is still beauty-full. Visit Tara's website: slowdownfarmstead.com Register for the Wise Traditions conference in Utah: wisetraditions.org Check out our sponsors: Paleovalley and Harvest Right

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2025

In April 2025, the Idaho Medical Freedom Act was passed. Leslie Manookian of the Health Freedom Defense Fund crafted the legislation and lobbied for it to become law, in order to protect residents of Idaho from being fired, excluded, or discriminated against for not taking or using a medical intervention. What if you could pass similar legislation where you live? Would you like insights on how to preserve medical freedom for you and your community?   Leslie today gives us the back story on what motivated her in the first place to help her fellow Idahoans. And she describes the hurdles she faced as she pushed to get the act passed. She also discusses how Big Tech has been implicated in the suppression of our freedom, starting way before 2020, and why it’s so important to work in our local communities to push back against the encroachment of our freedoms from tech and pharmaceutical companies and the government.   Visit Leslie's website: healthfreedomdefense.org Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation (use code pod10) at westonaprice.org Check out our sponsors: Optimal Carnivore and American Blossom Linens  

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2025

Traditional diets maximized nutrients. Modern diets minimize them. Our current health crisis stems from our departure from traditional food and health ways – both how we raise our livestock and grow our produce, to what we do to it before it reaches our plate.   Sally Fallon Morell, the President and founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation, explains where we've gone wrong and what we can do to rectify it.   Visit Sally's website: Nourishing Traditions Follow the Wise Traditions podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out our sponsors: New Biology and Optimal Carnivore

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2025

If it were ONLY yoga pants and Invisalign interfering with our hormonal health, it might not be too hard to avoid them and move on. But there are many more products and protocols--including plastic, pesticides, and mammograms--that throw our health out of whack. Patricia Luccardi today exposes numerous sources of toxins, PFAs (forever chemicals), and radiation that disrupt healthy hormonal function.   Patricia also offers solutions and suggestions for avoiding these things in the first place and flushing them out once we've been exposed. She shares the benefits of going braless, the power of broccoli sprouts and seeds for clearing out hormonal interference, and practical tips for supporting the lymphatic system and overall well-being.   Visit Patricia's website: PatriciaLuccardi.com Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation (and use code pod10) Check out our sponsors: Optimal Carnivore and Lumiram  

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2025

A teacher offers a culinary class at a traditional urban high school in Ohio. There is a waiting list to be in the class. What gives?! How is this teacher making real food – preparing it, cooking it, and eating it – cool? Leona Vrbanac shares her secrets and tips in today's episode. She explains how she helps teens move from embracing junk to nourishing themselves with food that they harvest and learn to prepare themselves! The skills she helps them acquire serve them for the rest of their lives. Follow Leona on Instagram at @eat.love.learn Join our Nourishing Our Children group at nourishingourchildren.org/groups Check out our sponsors: American Blossom Linens and Sirius Nutrition  

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2025

Naysayers suggest that organic, regenerative farming is impractical, expensive, and less productive than conventional farming methods. Farmer Bob Quinn has been at it for over 40 years and he is convinced that not only is organic and regenerative farming is possible, it produces greater yields and can be more profitable. He tells numerous stories today from his own experience and from the farmers he's mentored over the years. He highlights how regenerative agriculture is a better way to farm, producing food that is better to eat. He talks about trends in farming, and his "four main pillars for turning food into medicine". Visit Bob's websites: quinninstitute.org and realorganicproject.org Register for the Wise Traditions conference at wisetraditions.org Check out our sponsors: Paleovalley and Harvest Right  

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2025

Arthritis. Acne. Colitis. Celiac's. This is just the beginning of a long list of ailments that clay can address. Medicinal clay has been used historically by people around the world to remedy a variety of illnesses. Taken internally or applied externally, the results are astounding. Neal Bosshardt expounds on how he got over his initial skepticism to embrace the healing properties of this natural wonder!   Visit Neal's website: weeatclay.com Register for the Wise Traditions conference: wisetraditions.org Check out our sponsors: MASA chips (Ancient Crunch) and New Biology Clinic

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

What does 5G do to our health? What about cell phones and other radiation? And why is it that we cannot advocate for the removal of cell towers around us on health grounds? Attorney Odette Wilkens is the president, general counsel and co-founder of The National Call for Safe Technology. Today she offers studies about the negative impact of radiation all around us. And she also tells how she personally has been affected by 5G. Finally, she also offers suggestions for how to best protect yourself and your community from unwanted (and unwarranted) radiation. Visit Odette's websites: thenationalcall.org and wiredbroadband.org Register for the Wise Traditions conference at wisetraditions.org  Check out our sponsors: Optimal Carnivore and Earth Runners  

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2025

Provision 453 of the current House Appropriations bill for FY 2026 will create, in effect, a kind of liability shield for pesticide companies, protecting them from lawsuits. This means that if you are made sick by their products you will have no real legal recourse, even though scientific evidence points to the harm caused by their products. Today, molecular toxicologist Dr. Alexandra Muñoz helps us examine this particular provision that is in front of U.S. lawmakers right now. We invite you to learn more about what's at stake, the ramifications of this bill's passage, and to act swiftly to communicate to U.S. representatives in the House and Senate that we do NOT want this bill passed with this provision. Visit Alexandra's website: toxicology.riverwyn-institute.com Contact your U.S. representatives at congress.gov/members Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation (and use code pod10): westonaprice.org

Published: 13 August 2025

Provision 453 of the current House Appropriations bill for FY 2026 will create, in effect, a kind of liability shield for pesticide companies, protecting them from lawsuits. This means that if you are made sick by their products you will have no real legal recourse, even though scientific evidence points to the harm caused by their products. Today, molecular toxicologist Dr. Alexandra Muñoz helps us examine this particular provision that is in front of U.S. lawmakers right now. We invite you to learn more about what’s at stake, the ramifications of this bill's passage, and to act swiftly to communicate to U.S. representatives in the House and Senate that we do NOT want this bill passed with this provision. Visit Alexandra's website: toxicology.riverwyn-institute.com Contact your U.S. representatives at congress.gov/members Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation (and use code pod10): westonaprice.org

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

If you got one of the COVID shots, you're not stuck. Your body has the ability to detoxify. Where to start, though? Our guest today, Christian Elliot of Healing United, suggests avoiding what he calls "biochemical whack-a-mole". Instead, he recommends that you purify and nourish the body to support its innate detoxing capabilities. He begins by helping us understand what was in the shots in the first place (including 55 undeclared chemicals not on the package insert). He goes over best practices and protocols for detoxing including fasting and lifestyle changes. He also addresses shedding, what supplements he recommends, and how to support the body's innate wisdom and clear its detox pathways. Visit Christian's website: Healing United Join Nourishing our Children at Nourishing Our Children Check out our sponsors: Fat of the Land and Harvest Right

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2025

Mike Keen came up with the idea of a kayak expedition off the coast of Greenland before he had any clue about how transformative it would be for his life and health and worldview! Today, he dives into what went down—what it was like eating the traditional Inuit diet (including fermented seal!), how his body responded to the kayaking and change in diet, and insights gathered by the microbiologists examining his stool samples (yes, his poop). Now, he has planned to explore more remote places and to continue diving into traditional diets to see how his body responds. A former chef, Mike now admits that he learned more from this experience kayaking around Greenland than from the many decades prior, when he was purchasing and preparing overly processed foods.   Visit Mike's website: eatyourenvironment.com Register for the Wise Traditions conference in Utah at wisetraditions.org Check out our sponsors: Paleovalley and Optimal Carnivore

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025

What if we considered a new/ancient approach for healing ourselves...and the land? Anna Chaney went out on a limb to try to find answers for her own health and stumbled upon "energy healing." And while it may sound "woo woo", energy medicine helped her resolve many chronic conditions that were plaguing her.   Anna then went on to implement ancient practices for the healing of her land. She started prioritizing "living soil" (her #1 crop). She began playing the long game by following permaculture principles and other simple, ancestral techniques to revitalize the land, make it more productive, and enable it to provide healthy veggies, untouched by artificial, chemical inputs—so that it could make better the lives of generations to come.   Visit Anna's website: honeysharvest.com Register for the Wise Traditions conference this fall in Utah! Check out our sponsors: New Biology and Optimal Carnivore

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

Most medical professionals don't read the latest studies. A lot of modern medicine is based on bad science (B.S.). Conventional medicine was never set up to promote good health; it was meant for profit.   If these statements shock you, that is part of the point. Our guests today, Dr. Jeremy Ayres and John Gusty, are co-authors of "The Red Pill Revolution" and they are on a mission to uncover the deceptive practices interwoven in modern medicine. They invite you to dig deeper to discover its dark roots and the industry that has developed around it. Listen with curiosity to learn how to take your health into your own hands and to opt out of the conventional system that is tied to the food and the pharmaceutical industry.   Visit Dr. Jeremy Ayres and John Gusty's websites: jeremyayres.com, theredpillrevolution.com, and naturallybetter4you.com Become a member of Nourishing Our Children Facebook groups  Check out our sponsors: Optimal Carnivore and Earth Runners  

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

Why are more and more young people struggling with back pain, injuries, and chronic joint issues? Bam LionHeart suggests that just like we need to adopt a more natural, ancestral diet, we need to get back to natural movement patterns to reclaim our freedom to move with ease and pain-free. Bam is a natural movement coach and the founder of Primal Movement and today he offers insights on what is the source of our pain and how to incorporate more "highly nutritious" movement into our lives.   He discusses the patterns of movement found in crawling, walking, and running and how to reincorporate these into our daily lives. He also goes over the problems caused by our sedentary lifestyles. Finally, he suggests that it's never too late to take on new-to-us yet ancient patterns of movement that offer benefits for today and tomorrow.   Visit Bam's website: primalmovement.org Register for the Wise Traditions conference in Utah Check out our sponsors: Earth Runners and Alive Water

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

The water in and around us is negatively impacted by EMFs and toxins in the environment. This makes the water chaotic in structure and less health promoting. But what if we could help restructure it so that it could do us good, once again? Mario Brainović suggests that coherent, properly structured water improves gut health, increases energy and can actually reverse your biological age. He talks about how he and his team use technology to create a certain type of "mother water" (analemma) that can change the frequency and structure of the water we drink, offering numerous health benefits. He also shares what we can do to restructure water without any technology at all. Visit Mario's website: analemma-water.com Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation at westonaprice.org (and use code pod10) Check out our sponsors: Paleovalley and Harvest Right

Published: 7 July 2025

The water in and around us is negatively impacted by EMFs and toxins in the environment. This makes the water chaotic in structure and less health promoting. But what if we could help restructure it so that it could do us good, once again? Mario Brainović suggests that coherent, properly structured water improves gut health, increases energy and can actually reverse your biological age. He talks about how he and his team use technology to create a certain type of "mother water" (analemma) that can change the frequency and structure of the water we drink, offering numerous health benefits. He also shares what we can do to restructure water without any technology at all. Visit Mario's website: analemma-water.com Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation at westonaprice.org (and use code pod10) Check out our sponsors: Paleovalley and Harvest Right

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

The water in and around us is negatively impacted by EMFs and toxins in the environment. This makes the water chaotic in structure and less health promoting. But what if we could help restructure it so that it could do us good, once again? Mario Brainović suggests that coherent, properly structured water improves gut health, increases energy and can actually reverse your biological age. He talks about how he and his team use technology to create a certain type of "mother water" (analemma) that can change the frequency and structure of the water we drink, offering numerous health benefits. He also shares what we can do to restructure water without any technology at all. Visit Mario's website: analemma-water.com Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation at westonaprice.org (and use code pod10) Check out our sponsors: Paleovalley and Harvest Right

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

Can food abundance bring about peace? Jim Gale, the man behind Food Forest Abundance, believes it can. Today he discusses his big, lofty vision, along with practical ways we can get growing! He explains how permaculture works and how we can begin growing food wherever in the world we live to create the abundance that could eliminate much sickness and division. He explains the benefits that gardening can bring for everyone from inmates to himself. He also tells the story of how he's gone from flat broke to wealthy beyond measure, in more ways than one.   Visit Jim's websites: FoodForestAbundance.com and OriginsReclaimed.org Subscribe to The Weston A. Price Foundation YouTube channel Check out our sponsors: Earth Runners and Hearth and Homestead

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

You might think you would never get botox, but the allure of looking younger can get to just about anyone! This is what happened to today's guest, a self-described crunchy mom who decided to get the teeniest amount of botox treatment to diminish fine lines around her eyes. And it totally wrecked her health. Megan McCue is the author of Notox and Me Tox Pretty. And today she explains how that single treatment of Botox turned her life (and health) upside down. She goes over what happened to her--how she essentially became incapacitated, unable to work or care for her children, and how her doctor dismissed her concerns, suggesting she was simply anxious. Megan goes over the history of this product, its black box warnings, its prevalent use among young people and why she is an outspoken advocate for informed consent and pharmaceutical transparency. Finally, she makes clear that the symptoms of botulism can last years, which is one of the many reasons she recommends we steer clear of it.   For more information, visit Megan's website: meganmccue.com Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation (and use the code pod10) Check out our sponsors: Gray Toad Tallow and One Earth Health

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

Have you ever felt addicted to ultra-processed foods---like you knew they were bad for you, but you couldn't stop indulging? This happened to our guest today who at age 15 weighed over 300 lbs. And she didn’t know who she was anymore. Today, Penelope Popken is 19 and she's overcome her addictive behavior. During this revealing interview, mother and daughter discuss what led to Penelope’s struggles with weight, the drugs she took, the (mostly unhelpful) therapists’ recommendations and more. They go over how most weight loss drugs (including Ozempic) and other quick fixes (like gastric bypass surgeries) have dire consequences. And they cover what it took to turn things around for Penelope. By the way, her healing path included not just returning to real nourishing food but addressing dysfunctional family patterns that contributed to unhealthy behavior. Since both Helene and Penelope have had to overcome their individual struggles with unhealthy eating and obesity, they have started the Step it UP program to help other women in just their position. After failed attempts at diets, injections, and pills, they are on a mission to help everyone learn how to nourish themselves more deeply and to thrive.   Visit Helene and Penelope's websites: Step it UP and Step It UP Accountability Group Register for the Wise Traditions conference at wisetraditions.org Check out our sponsors: Optimal Carnivore and Alive Waters

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Have you ever felt addicted to ultra-processed foods---like you knew they were bad for you, but you couldn't stop indulging? This happened to our guest today who at age 15 weighed over 300 lbs. And she didn't know who she was anymore. Today, Penelope Popken is 19 and she's overcome her addictive behavior. During this revealing interview, mother and daughter discuss what led to Penelope's struggles with weight, the drugs she took, the (mostly unhelpful) therapists' recommendations and more. They go over how most weight loss drugs (including Ozempic) and other quick fixes (like gastric bypass surgeries) have dire consequences. And they cover what it took to turn things around for Penelope. By the way, her healing path included not just returning to real nourishing food but addressing dysfunctional family patterns that contributed to unhealthy behavior. Since both Helene and Penelope have had to overcome their individual struggles with unhealthy eating and obesity, they have started the Step it UP program to help other women in just their position. After failed attempts at diets, injections, and pills, they are on a mission to help everyone learn how to nourish themselves more deeply and to thrive.   Visit Helene and Penelope's websites: Step it UP and Step It UP Accountability Group Register for the Wise Traditions conference at wisetraditions.org Check out our sponsors: Optimal Carnivore and Alive Waters

Published: 16 June 2025

Wouldn't it be helpful to have straightforward nutrition and lifestyle advice for enhancing fertility? And to know what to avoid that may hinder your ability to get pregnant? Lily Nichols offers just what you're looking for on today's podcast. Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and the author of Real Food for Fertility. Today, she goes over her recommended macro and micronutrient ratios for a healthier body (i.e. home for a baby) and what to do to have higher sperm and egg quality (so you can improve your chances of carrying the baby to term). Lily covers food, of course, but also lifestyle choices that we may not have realized impact our fertility (like our intake of alcohol, caffeine, and also our stress levels). Visit Lily's website: lilynicholsrdn.com Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation (and use code pod10) at westonaprice.org Check out our sponsors: Arvoti and Earth Runners

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

How did a guy into politics and the culture war become a health and wellness advocate? Will Witt is a 2x national bestselling author and international speaker. And today he talks about why young people need to question everything and be willing to rebel to regain their health. Will shares his own story of a serious diagnosis that had him questioning conventional medicine and taking his health into his own hands. He also talks about the transformative and healing power of raw milk.   Visit Will's new website: purebasicscollective.com Will's account on Instagram Find raw milk near you at realmilk.com Check out Meadows Bee Farm and their resources Visit our sponsor's websites: Paleovalley and New Biology Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation and use the code pod10

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

Why are bees so important for our food supply and for life on this earth? How is "natural beekeeping" different from regular beekeeping? What are horizontal hives? And what can we do to protect natural bees in our area? And what's the deal with honey? How do we find the best source?   Nathalie B. has answers to all of the above in today's podcast. She goes over why honey is considered a superfood and often referred to as 'liquid sunshine,' sharing its powerful nutritional and healing benefits. And she explains what it is like to be a natural beekeeper and how you could even start an apiary in your own backyard!   Visit Nathalie's website: bee-mindful.com Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation (and use the code pod10) Check out our sponsors: Gray Toad Tallow and One Earth Health

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

Have Millennials and Generation Z been experimented on without their consent? Is their sickness a consequence of malfeasance of those responsible for our food, pharmaceuticals, and health care system? Alex Clark is the host and founder of Culture Apothecary and an outspoken advocate for healthcare reform and food freedom in America today. She is determined to find out who is responsible for the chronic health conditions that affect so many young people today.   Today, Alex explains where her quest began, why she changed her podcast from one focused on politics and pop culture to one centered around health concerns, and more. She reveals her own personal health wake up call and the first thing she changed when she realized that most food was pseudo food. Alex, the woman who once was known for her love of chicken nuggets explains how she did a 180 and has now become a passionate advocate for raw milk, sourdough bread, and traditional health ways.   Find Alex's podcast Culture Apothecary on Apple Podcasts (or your fave podcast platform) Register for the Wise Traditions conference in Utah this October Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation Check out our sponsors: Gray Toad Tallow and One Earth Health

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

How is running bad for us? Tennis shoes aren't doing us any favors. Cold plunges may be overrated. Mark Sisson is a pioneer in the ancestral health movement, known for his blog Mark's Daily Apple and the Primal Health Coach Institute. He is also the author of “Born to Walk”. Today, Mark highlights how good walking is for health and longevity.   He also does some myth busting when it comes to current health trends. A former triathlete, Mark has shifted and now recommends walking instead of running, minimalist shoes (or going barefoot) over tennis shoes and NOT cold plunging every day (even though this has grown in popularity). He also reviews how to make the most of walking. And he goes over common injuries like plantar fasciitis and why orthotics are never the answer. His recommended health shifts just may inspire your own.   Visit Mark's website: peluva.com Join Nourishing our Children Check out Optimal Carnivore and HydroHealth

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

How is running bad for us? Tennis shoes aren't doing us any favors. Cold plunges may be overrated. Mark Sisson is a pioneer in the ancestral health movement, known for his blog Mark's Daily Apple and the Primal Health Coach Institute. He is also the author of "Born to Walk". Today, Mark highlights how good walking is for health and longevity.   He also does some myth busting when it comes to current health trends. A former triathlete, Mark has shifted and now recommends walking instead of running, minimalist shoes (or going barefoot) over tennis shoes and NOT cold plunging every day (even though this has grown in popularity). He also reviews how to make the most of walking. And he goes over common injuries like plantar fasciitis and why orthotics are never the answer. His recommended health shifts just may inspire your own.   Visit Mark's website: peluva.com Join Nourishing our Children Check out Optimal Carnivore and HydroHealth

Published: 19 May 2025

Glyphosate is a toxic carcinogenic chemical found in RoundUp, a weedkiller that is routinely sprayed on our lawns and crops. But the bad news doesn't stop there! It is making its way into the food we eat, the air, and the water. Worse still, the maker of glyphosate, Bayer, is working on passing liability shield legislation so that they cannot be sued for the way the poison in their products is affecting the nation! Today, Kelly Ryerson, known as the Glyphosate Girl, explains why she is working so hard to inform the public about the dangers of glyphosate and the company that wants to protect itself from the fallout of the harm it is causing. Kelly goes over the legislation that is being considered in various states across the country. She also explains why glyphosate is so damaging, how it personally affected her own life, and how a General Mills whistleblower helped her to connect the dots about it all. Update: The liability legislation being considered in North Dakota, at the time of the interview, has since been passed in that state.   Visit Kelly's websites: americanregeneration.org and glyphosatefacts.com Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation (and use the code pod10) Check out our sponsors: Arvoti and Lumiram

Published: 12 May 2025

Glyphosate is a toxic carcinogenic chemical found in RoundUp, a weedkiller that is routinely sprayed on our lawns and crops. But the bad news doesn't stop there! It is making its way into the food we eat, the air, and the water. Worse still, the maker of glyphosate, Bayer, is working on passing liability shield legislation so that they cannot be sued for the way the poison in their products is affecting the nation! Today, Kelly Ryerson, known as the Glyphosate Girl, explains why she is working so hard to inform the public about the dangers of glyphosate and the company that wants to protect itself from the fallout of the harm it is causing. Kelly goes over the legislation that is being considered in various states across the country. She also explains why glyphosate is so damaging, how it personally affected her own life, and how a General Mills whistleblower helped her to connect the dots about it all. Update: The liability legislation being considered in North Dakota, at the time of the interview, has since been passed in that state.   Visit Kelly's websites: americanregeneration.org and glyphosatefacts.com Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation (and use the code pod10) Check out our sponsors: Arvoti and Lumiram

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

In Albania, olive oil is called “ilac”, medicine. It’s included as a daily ritual for generations--a source of nourishment, healing, and tradition. For many of us, in other regions of the world, we have less familiarity with olive oil. And then we see labels on olive oil bottles that say "cold-pressed", "extra virgin", and "organic". What do these terms mean? And how can we find the best quality olive oil wherever we are? Bianti Danaj, an Albanian-American entrepreneur and founder of Donika Olive Oil, today brings clarity amidst the confusion. He goes over the meaning of the wording on labels. He describes the nuances that affect the quality of olive oil, including its exposure to heat, light and oxygen. He also goes over what the polyphenols in olive oil do for our explaining brain and gut health, our overall wellbeing and longevity. In sum, he makes a strong case for including olive oil as a part of our health journey, wherever in the world we may live.   Visit Bianti's website: donikaoliveoil.com Download the Wise Traditions podcast app on your iOS or Android device. Check out our sponsors Paleovalley and New Biology Clinic

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

In Albania, olive oil is called "ilac", medicine. It's included as a daily ritual for generations--a source of nourishment, healing, and tradition. For many of us, in other regions of the world, we have less familiarity with olive oil. And then we see labels on olive oil bottles that say "cold-pressed", "extra virgin", and "organic". What do these terms mean? And how can we find the best quality olive oil wherever we are? Bianti Danaj, an Albanian-American entrepreneur and founder of Donika Olive Oil, today brings clarity amidst the confusion. He goes over the meaning of the wording on labels. He describes the nuances that affect the quality of olive oil, including its exposure to heat, light and oxygen. He also goes over what the polyphenols in olive oil do for our explaining brain and gut health, our overall wellbeing and longevity. In sum, he makes a strong case for including olive oil as a part of our health journey, wherever in the world we may live.   Visit Bianti's website: donikaoliveoil.com Download the Wise Traditions podcast app on your iOS or Android device. Check out our sponsors Paleovalley and New Biology Clinic

Published: 5 May 2025

"If we don’t understand how nature works, we’re just guessing at trying to fix things." Adam and Josh Bigelsen provide insight today in how to listen to the body's messages, in order to address them. If you have trauma (and, naturally, most of us do), it doesn't mean just doing emotional work for healing. The physical has to be addressed as well.   Today the Bigelsen brothers, from the Bigelsen Academy, offer insights on what the body is telling us, along with uncovering the emotional ties behind cancer, rashes and hives, asthma and mononucleosis, for example.   This is a power-packed episode building on Wise Traditions podcast episode 523, which was the beginning of this conversation. You may want to go back and listen to that one for context and then follow it up with this one!   Visit the Bigelsens' website: BigelsenAcademy.com Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation (and use the code pod10) Check out our sponsors: Gray Toad Tallow and One Earth Health

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

What if your body was trying to tell you something about your state of health...through your blood? And not just through blood tests or "live blood analysis" but via a holographic image?! Adam and Josh Bigelsen are carrying on the important work of their father, Harvey Bigelsen, the author of "Holographic Blood" and "Doctors are More Harmful than Germs".   Today they help us wrap our head around the message(s) that our bodies want to communicate to us. They explain the patterns that the blood uses to tell us about our health. They also go over the progression of disease and how important it is to read the body's messages... and how you can you do so with or without a dark field microscopy instrument.   Visit the Bigelsens' website: Bigelsenacademy.com Register for the Wise Traditions conference at wisetraditions.org Check out our sponsors: Optimal Carnivore and Earth Runners

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

We are essentially aquatic terrain. From before we were born till the day we die, we are surrounded by and filled with water! Isabel Friend, a water expert and educator, explains why this matters. She goes over the importance of water in ancient cultures and the science behind its many benefits for us (and its amazing properties)!

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

We are essentially aquatic terrain. From before we were born till the day we die, we are surrounded by and filled with water! Isabel Friend, a water expert and educator, explains why this matters. She goes over the importance of water in ancient cultures and the science behind its many benefits for us (and its amazing properties)!

Published: 14 April 2025

The U.S. dietary guidelines are considered the "gold standard" of nutrition recommendations. But they are failing us. Americans are unhealthier (and more obese) than ever before. Nina Teicholz, the author of "The Big Fat Surprise", explains why they are faulty and based on poor science.   She goes over how the guidelines were chosen, its ties to the American Heart Association, Proctor & Gamble and Crisco. She explains why the emphasis on grains (even refined grains) and low-fat choices have led to sickness. And why saturated fat and sodium consumption are currently "capped" but shouldn't be. Finally, she shares her vision for how the guidelines could be reformed, based on sound science, for improved health outcomes for all Americans.   Visit Nina's websites: ninateicholz.com and nutritioncoalition.us Follow the Wise Traditions podcast on the app of your choice! Check out our sponsors: Arvoti and the New Biology Clinic

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Half of all teenagers have a mental health issue. One in two children has a chronic health condition. One third of teenage girls have considered suicide. What is wrong with our kids? Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh, author of Parenting at Your Child’s Pace, addresses simple ways parents can “plant seeds of wellbeing” to support them physically and emotionally. He offers insights on how to lessen our children’s toxic burden and how to best nourish them. He also explains why it’s not his job (or the job of any doctor actually) to tell you what to do when it comes to your family’s health.   Visit Joel's website: parentingatyourchildspace.com Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation (and use the code pod10) Check out our sponsors: Gray Toad Tallow and One Earth Health

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

What dental care practices are helpful and which are overly hyped? Is it a good idea to use oral exercise devices? What about tongue scraping and flossing? What should we look out for when it comes to toothpaste and mouthwash? Dr. Dominik Nischwitz, author of It’s All in Your Mouth, highlights what is best for strong healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. He separates fact from fiction. He goes over how to cultivate a healthy oral microbiome and he also addresses the issue of "leaky gums". And he leaves us with three key questions to ask ourselves to help determine if our health concerns could be related to oral health.   Visit Dr. Dominik's website: DrDomeOfficial.com Join the Weston A. Price Foundation email list HERE Check out our sponsors: Rosita and Hearth and Homestead

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

They say that those who do not study history are doomed to repeat it. This is why we are releasing this podcast focused on what happened in hospitals during the "pandemic." Ken McCarthy is the author of "What the Nurses Saw," and today he reveals the systemic issues in patient care that occurred during the time of COVID-19—from unethical changes in the standards of care for patients to the unprepared staff and unhelpful hospital hierarchy to incentives for the use of ventilators and for labeling deaths as covid-related.   It played out like a horror show instead of health care, according to Ken. And anyone who dared to call out what was happening was censored or had their license revoked or were publicly shamed. It was a blatant attack on free speech. Ken boldly reminds us of what happened only four or five years ago and explains why this all matters now.   Visit Ken's website: What The Nurses Saw Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation at westonaprice.org Check out our sponsors: Optimal Carnivore and Black Lotus Shilajit

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

To make America healthy again is going to take more than a political movement! Today, Sally Fallon Morell, the president and founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation, weighs in on the campaign platform that was part of the Republican platform in the 2024 elections.   Sally tells what she believes was behind the movement, what it is overlooking, and what she hopes it will accomplish. She reminds us of the benefits of eating the wise traditions way. And how making vaccines voluntary could radically change the health landscape of our country and our children. She also addresses concerns about MSG in our food supply and the financial interests behind vaccinations, among other important topics. Finally, she suggests that the best way to make America healthy again is to improve the choices we make in our own home.   Visit Sally's website: Nourishing Traditions Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app Check out our sponsors Arvoti and Lumiram  

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025